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The Independent Observer

Ndola Council Cautions Industries

By Staff Writer The Ndola City Council has cautioned companies in the industrial area against dumping waste in the drainage. The Council through the Department of Public Health has intensified inspections of companies in the industrial area to check for compliance regarding appropriate disposal of industrial waste and has cautioned companies against any wrong disposal […]

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My Home Town developmental programmes cheer Choma residents

A Choma based Non-governmental organisation, the VOICE, has commended Mr James Ndambo, the founder and chairman of My Home Town organisation for many developmental activities that are changing the face of Choma, the capital of Southern province. VOICE executive director Faith Siatubotu said in an interview that My Home Town as an organisation has demonstrated […]

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CEJ COMMENDS GOV’T FOR APPROVING FORESTS BILL, 2022

Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has commended Cabinet for approving in principle, the introduction of a Bill in Parliament to amend the Forests Act No. 4 of 2015. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga says it is important to note that the Bill will provide for stiffer penalties, strengthen enforcement mechanisms and establish procedures for […]

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IG warns against abuse of social media

By Staff Writer The Zambia Police Service has warned members of the public using any electronic gadget to desist from the behavior of abusing social media platforms. Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba said the police shall not relent from arresting or dealing sternly with any perpetrators of such offences in accordance with the law. […]

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FIA demands full disclosure of IMF deal

By Staff Writer Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) Zambia National Coordinator Daisy Mwilima has demanded for the full disclosure of the IMF programme to give citizens an opportunity to scrutinize it. Ms Mwilima, who was part of the Civil Society Organization delegation that met with the IMF deputy managing Director, Ms Antoinette Monsio Sayeh on Wednesday […]

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Kapisha Bridge fully completed

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga Member of Parliament has called on Local Contractors to ensure that they work on time and provide the professional results. Speaking when he toured Kapisha Bridge, Mr Chilundika said that he was satisfied that the local authority engineering team was happy with the construction works that have been done on the […]

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5 dangerous criminals nabbed in N/Western

By Staff Writer Police in Western Province have arrested five suspected criminals and recovered one AK 47 Rifle in connection with the murder cases that have rocked Mitete District in the recent past. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the suspects were apprehended after Police conducted a raid in the District with the help of the […]

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Govt releases K19M more for TAZARA

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has released an additional over K19m Kwacha to enable the Tanzania Zambia Railways (TAZARA) dismantle part of the salary arrears. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the funds will cater for payroll related salary payments. Mr Tayali said government will continue addressing the challenges of TAZARA until the business is […]

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