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The Independent Observer

HH expected in Eswatini tomorrow

By Maimbo Mweemba President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini at the invitation of King Mswati III. The visit is from Friday June 3rd to Sunday, June 5th this year Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanley Kakubo who confirmed the development says the head of state […]

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Stop issuing mining licenses without chiefs knowledge- N/Western Chiefs

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Chiefs in North western Province have expressed concern with the insurance of mining licenses in the province by the Ministry Of Mines And Mineral Development. Senior Chief Mujimanzovu, Senior Chief Musele, Senior Chief Kasempa and Chief Mumena said that the Government should stop giving out mining licenses to investors before engaging the […]

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Argentine win Finalissima trophy

Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria shone as Argentina beat Italy at Wembley in the Finalissima – a renewal of the contest between the champions of Europe and South America. Messi’s run and cross set up the opener for Lautaro Martinez, who then turned provider for Di Maria to chip a second. Substitute Paulo Dybala […]

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Tunisia president sacks 57 judges

Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked 57 judges, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists. In a television address, he said he had given the judiciary multiple opportunities and warnings to “purify” itself. Among the sackings announced in the government’s official gazette was Youssef Bouzaker, the former head of the Supreme Judicial Council. President Saied […]

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Swiss man apprehended for exporting misbranded medicines

By Staff Writer A 54-year-old man of Swiss Nationality has been apprehended after the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) intercepted a scam in which he attempted to export re-packaged and misbranded medicines without a permit. Daniel Waldvogel who is a Director at Health support Zambia, a registered […]

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190 illegal immigrants removed and 95 refugees relocated

By ALICE NACHILEMBE   The Department of immigrations has removed 190 illegal immigrants from the country and has relocated 95 Refugees of different nationalities in a mass removal and relocation exercise. Immigrations Department Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said that those removed and relocated were among the 313 detained in the three-day clean-up operation recently […]

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Nuclear energy vital for the country

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Information and Media in conjunction with the Ministry of Technology and Science says investment in nuclear energy has immense benefits to the country. Information and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga said among the benefits of a nuclear energy program in the country is a reliable, affordable, clean and stable […]

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