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The Independent Observer

Albino’s forefinger cutoff by unknown persons

By Staff Writer Police in Mkushi have launched a manhunt for three men who allegedly cut off the finger of a 10-year-old boy living with albinism. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said a man only identified as Kendrick of Mkushi and two other unknown persons are wanted for the offense of Grievous Bodily Harm. Mr Hamoonga […]

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Country food secure-Govt

Government has assureed the nation that the country is food secure despite the reduced harvest during the 2021/2022 farming season. Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda saidsome sections of society raised concern about a weak food security situation in the country, coupled with high mealie meal prices. Ms Kasanda assured […]

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CNBM takes solid actions to contribute to sustainable development in Zambia

Over the past seven years, the Zambia Industrial Park funded by China National Building Materials Group Co., Ltd. (CNBM) has integrated into the local community, fulfilled its social responsibility, and guided enterprises to pursue high-quality development and create values, contributing to sustainable development in the country. Construction of the Zambia Industrial Park started in 2015 […]

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South Sudan water minister dies in Egypt

South Sudan’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Manawa Peter Gatkuoth Gual has died in a hospital in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, South Sudan’s government has announced. First Vice-President Riek Machar said the minister was flown to Egypt on Friday after developing chest pains in the capital, Juba. He underwent surgery on Saturday and died […]

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Commonwealth meeting set to open in Rwanda

Delegates attending the Commonwealth summit – hosted this year by Rwanda – begin work later on Monday at a series of opening forums. The week-long summit is expected to attract over 5,000 participants from government, business, and civil society under the theme “Delivering a Common Future”. Foreign ministers from the 54 Commonwealth countries are due […]

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Zambia hold Women AFCON host Morocco

By Mercy Chewe Shepolopolo on Saturday night forced a 1-1 away draw against 2022 Women’s Africa Cup hosts Morocco in friendly match played in Rabat. Zambia and Morocco are both preparing for the Africa Cup that will start on July 2 in North Africa. Morocco scored first in the 62nd minute when Shepolopolo midfielder Misozi […]

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GOVT RECOGNISES ROLE OF CHURCH

Permanent Secretary for Special Duties at Cabinet Office Patrick Mucheleka says the church has always been a key stakeholder in spearheading development in the country. Mr Mucheleka said government attaches great importance to the works done by the church in the country. He said the Catholic Church in Northern Province has been very instrumental in […]

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