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The Independent Observer

Chipolopolo go second in Group H

By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo have jumped into second position in Group H of the 2023 Africa Cup qualifying campaign after coming from behind to overcome Comoros 2-1 at home in Lusaka. Coach Aljosa Asanovic’s boys have three points from two games. Zambia on Tuesday night recorded their first win of the 2023 Africa Cup Group […]

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CEJ nodes 3 mine operations suspension

By Staff Writer Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has thanked the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development for suspending three mines. Government recently suspended Jifumpa Mine in Kasempa District, Collum Coal Mine in Sinazeze, Southern Province and Chibuluma Mine Site on the Copperbelt after inspections. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga urged Government not to […]

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3 injured by an explosive device in Senanga

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Three people were injured after a suspected hand grenade exploded in the hands of one of the victims in Senanga District. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said the incident occurred on June 6, 2022 at around 14: 50 hours at Sikota Village in Senanga District when a metallic device exploded […]

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500,000 Pfizer vaccines give to Zambia

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Italian Government has announced that it will donate 5-hundred thousand Pfizer Vaccines as a gift to Zambia. This is to show appreciation for the bilateral ties the two countries have shared in 50 years. Italy’s Ambassador to Zambia, Antonino Maggiore made the announcement during the official celebrations of the Italian Day […]

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Kafue Lodge director shots dead worker

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Kafue Lodge Director in Mpongwe Graham Shaw has accidentally shot dead one of his workers after he mistook him for a criminal at night. Mr Shaw is believed to have been patrolling his farm at dusk, when he caught sight of Robert Longwani lurking the dark corners of the night. And Copperbelt […]

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Vandals loot graves in Mozambique for scrap metal

Residents of Beira city in the central Mozambican province of Sofala have called for protection of local cemeteries amid reports of vandalism of graves. At the Mangalane cemetery, more than 50 graves have been vandalised in the past month. The criminals are removing copper crucifixes and other metallic objects. The traditional leader responsible for the […]

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10 dangerous criminals nabbed in Kabwe

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ten-dangerous criminals suspected to have been behind the spate of crimes in Kabwe have been arrested for various offences including murder and aggravated robbery. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the 10  are formally Charged for  two counts of Murder, Five Counts of Burglary and theft, Six counts of Aggravated Robbery and Twenty […]

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48 nabbed in suspected human smuggling cases

By ALICE NACHILEMBE  The Department of Immigration in Luangwa has detained 41 undocumented Ethiopians in a suspected human smuggling case. Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka  said the Officers captured the first group of 33 on May 30, 2022, and another group of Eight on June 1, 2022. Mr Nshinka said they were all apprehended […]

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