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The Independent Observer

No, Kagame has not deported Chinese investors

The Rwandan authorities have denied widely shared claims on social media that President Paul Kagame had ordered the deportation of 18 Chinese nationals. A tweet falsely claiming this was shared more than 5,000 times. But the claim isn’t true and is more than two years old. Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo has flagged it as fake […]

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Miguel Chaiwa lands big move to Europe

By Mercy Chewe Swiss club Young Boys have announced the signing of Zambian youngster Miguel Chaiwa from Lusaka outfit FC Shamuel on a five year contract. Young Boys on Tuesday confirmed Chaiwa’s signing in a facebook post. “YB has signed Zambian national player Miguel Chaiwa for the next five years,” the club said in a […]

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Relatives demand justice for theater death

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Relatives of the late Christin Nkonde aged 39 who died while giving birth are demanding answers from Solwezi General Hospital and provincial health office on what the cause of death was. Last week Friday June, 10, 2022 the said Christin Nkonde allegedly died in theater when she was taken to give birth […]

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Witchdoctor on the run for rape

By MAMBO MWEEMBA A Witch doctor only known as Singogo from Isoka in Muchinga province is on the run after he allegedly raped a 45-year-old woman of Chinsali district who he lured to a guest house. The witch doctor is believed to have promised to help the woman reclaim her lost merchandise after she went […]

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Zambia stands with the democratic world-HH

 By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia stands with the democratic world in voicing out against any threat to international peace and security. President Hichilema said Zambia is against any form of aggression or war because it believes in living peacefully with other countries. Speaking when he hosted outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Anna […]

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Burkina Faso attack death toll rises to 79

Twenty-nine more bodies have been found in addition to the 50 already discovered in a village in the district of Seytenga, northern Burkina Faso, after an attack at the weekend, the government says. The death toll now stands at 79. The gunmen attacked the village overnight between Saturday and Sunday. The military are searching the […]

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US appoints ambassador to Zambia

By Maimbo Mweemba Outgoing United States Charge D’ Affairs Martin Dale has announced that the newly appointed American Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales is expected to arrive in the country next month. Mr Dale said following the confirmation of Mr Gonzales by the United States Congress, the American envoy is likely to take up his […]

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Cabinet approves 3 bills

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Cabinet has approved the introduction of three Bills to Parliament and the appointment of a thirteen member team of the Zambia Law Development Commission. Speaking in a statement, Government spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says one of the Bills will regulate private security companies in Zambia to monitor their activities and enhance accountability. She […]

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Mutondo Stars celebrates Div 1 promotion

By Mercy Chewe Kitwe’s Mutondo Stars, Riflemen, Aguila and Mpulungu Harbour are celebrating after winning promotion to the FAZ National Division One League ahead of the 2022/23 season. Mutondo secured promotion with a perfect record after winning all their four Group B matches to amass 12 points during the playoffs staged in Lusaka. Aguila Stars […]

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Missing Zimbabwean opposition activist found dead

A Zimbabwean opposition party says the remains of a missing supporter have been found in a well, ending a widely publicised search. Moreblessing Ali was reported missing following an argument with a former boyfriend, Pius Jambo. Mr Jambo, who’s been described by the opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change as a ruling party supporter, is alleged […]

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