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The Independent Observer

Gov’t committed to end Kabwe lead exposure

The Government says it remains resolute to ensuring a safer Kabwe District, free from lead poisoning.  Kabwe District Commissioner Lennox Shimwamba said Government recently closed mines in Mkushi and Serenje that flouted environmental issues, which is testimony of the New Dawn Government’s political will towards environmental protection. Mr Shimwamba said Government was aware that Kabwe […]

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Musenga health post to be upgraded

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAGovernment has approved the upgrading and construction of a maternity annex at Musenga Health Post.    The constructions of the maternity ward will Carter for all the expecting mothers in Musenga and surrounding wards. Speaking when he donated 20 blankets, Chingola Constituency Member Of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga said the approval to construct and upgrade […]

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65 cooperatives empowered in Nchanga constituency

By MAIMBO MWEEMBANchanga Constituency has approved grants for all the clubs and cooperatives that applied for the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) grants. The over 300 clubs and cooperatives will receive their grants in phases, of which 65 cooperatives have been awarded grants today. Speaking during the grants awards ceremony held at Chingola Civic Center’s Council […]

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Efficiency improved at Kasumbalesa border post

Commerce Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga says efficiency at the Kasumbalesa Border Post has improved. Mr Mulenga said the border is now clearing above 700 from 485 trucks per day. He said this has resulted in the clearing of the entire backlog that had accumulated on the Kitwe -Kasumbalesa route. He said Revenue Authorities and […]

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Stakeholders in Chililabombwe urged to discuss housing challenges

By Staff Writer Ministry of Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development has called on Key support players in Chililabombwe District to frequently hold meetings that aim at implementing the matrix of the National Housing Policy (2020-2024) in the district. Speaking during the meeting of disseminating the 2020-2024 National Housing Policy and Implementation document yesterday at Civic […]

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UPND Kwacha constituency youth boss nabbed

By Staff Writer Police on the Copperbelt have apprehended three people among them United Party for National Development member Lingo Nyirenda after they allegedly caused confusion in Kwacha Constituency.Lingo,who is also UPND Kwacha Constituency Youth Chairman has been charged with malicious damage to property. Lingo,46 and two others caused a fracas and in the process […]

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Recruited health workers to be announced next week

By Staff WriterThe Civil Service Commission says it will publish the names of the over 11-thousand health workers picked for recruitment on Friday July 29th. Speaking in a statement, Commission Chairperson Peter Mumba said this is because the National Technical Committee is still validating submissions from the provincial Human Resource Management committees. Mr Mumba said […]

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