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The Independent Observer

Sadio Mane crowned African Footballer of the Year

Senegal’s Sadio Mane has been crowned the African Footballer of the Year at a glittering awards ceremony organised by the Confederation of African Football in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. The awards returned for the first time in three years after being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic The 30-year-old retains the crown he won in […]

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Fisheries resource manual launched

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has launched a manual, meant to strengthen community participation in sustainable management of fisheries resources in the country. Fisheries and Livestock Minister, Makozo Chikote has since called on all stakeholders to ensure that the contents of the manual reach the targeted groups. Mr Chikote said formulation of the document […]

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Ugandan Leader Defends Decision Against Subsidies

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has defended his government’s decision not to give subsidies or reduce taxes in the wake of a sharp rise in the cost of living. He was addressing the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night amid high fuel prices and food shortages in some parts of the country. Mr Museveni […]

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Mwepu itching for new Premier League season

By Mercy Chewe Zambia captain Enock Mwepu is targeting to be more consistent at Brighton Football Club in England ahead of the new Premier League season. Brighton will kick off the new Premier League campaign with a tricky away match against Manchester United on August 7. Speaking to Brighton Media, Mwepu said he is fit and healthy after recovering […]

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Choma Business man shot friend, kills self

By ALICE NACHILEMBEA Choma based business Man has allegedly shot a fellow business man trading next to his shop with a pistol and later shot himself dead for unknown reasons. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Billy Munsaka  the proprietor of Biltrex after closing his shop at around 19:00 hours got into his vehicle a […]

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MPs hold meeting to address huma-animal conflict

By Staff WriterMinister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba with Members of Parliament yesterday held a meeting aimed at finding an amicable solution to challenges of human-animal conflict that has affected the country in the recent past. Mr Sikumba said it is important for parliamentarians and Government to have dialogue over issues of human animal conflict. Speaking […]

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