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The Independent Observer

Building without council approval is illegal-KCC

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kitwe City Council (KCC) has advised members of the general public not to building any structure without Council’s approval as it is illegal. KCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said members of the general public should avoid building structures without obtaining planning permission from the Local Authority. Ms Mwamba said such is […]

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Kambwili nabbed for giving false information

By Staff Writer Former Member of Parliament for Roan Constituency in Luanshya Chishimba Kambwili has been reported to Nakonde Police for allegedly giving false information about the death of Obed Kasongo. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said police in Nakonde have received a complaint from Mulenga Mutale 32, of Nakonde. Mr Mwale said Mr Mutale […]

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Mizinga Melu wins African Women Banker of the Year

By Staff Writer Absa Bank Zambia Managing Director Mizinga Melu has been recognized as the Most Influential African Women Banker of the Year (Rest of Africa) at the Africa Bank 4.0 Awards. Ms Melu was awarded through a voting system in which members across the African banking fraternity gave the highest number of votes for […]

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UNHCR praises Govt on refugee crisis response

By Maimbo Mweemba The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) special envoy for the horn of Africa Mohammed Abdi Affey has expressed gratitude to the Zambian Government on its response to the refugee crisis in neighboring countries. Mr Affey says Zambia is currently hosting over 1-hundred thousand refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

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SA pupils die in suspected energy drink poisoning

Three South African brothers aged six, 13 and 16 are reported to have died on Thursday after consuming an energy drink allegedly given by their father. In a statement, the education department in Gauteng province expressed sadness over the deaths of the three siblings at Ratanda Primary and Khanya Lesedi Secondary Schools. Two of the […]

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Russia commends Govt

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Russian Government has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for taking a balanced position with regards to the conflict between that country and Ukraine. Russia’s Ambassador to Zambia Azim Yarakhmedov has also thanked President Hichilema for advocating for peace between the two countries. Speaking when he called on information and media minister Chushi […]

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Zambia’s inflation rate reduces

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) Interim Statistician General Mulenga Musepa says the country’s annual inflation rate for the month of May has reduced to 10.2% from 11.5 recorded last month. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr Mulenga said the reduction means that on average, prices of goods and services increased by 10.2% between […]

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Four appear in court for laundering 1 million US dollars

By Staff Writer Three business executives and ore than Luwowoshi Mining Limited have appeared in the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for alleged fraud and money laundering of 1 million US dollars after claims to have about 100 kilograms of Gold for sell. Dominic Twinjika 39 of Salama Park in Lusaka, Treasure Malandala 34 of Mitengo area […]

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UNICEF (SUN 11) to drill 30 boreholes in  Monze

By Staff Writer Monze Town Council (MTC) has commencement the drilling of 30 Boreholes and rehabilitation of 70 existing Boreholes in the district. The UNICEF SUN II sponsored project commenced on May 23, 2022 and expected to complete in October, 2022. MTC Public Relations Officer Kanchele Kanchele said the contractor is already in the district […]

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Economic liberation of women, youth gives hope

By Staff Writer  Gender Activist Beauty Katebe says that the pronouncements by President Hakainde Hichilema relating to economic liberation of women and the youth continue to give hope. Ms Katebe said the Head of State, in his maiden speech delivered at Parliament, gave a general outline on priority areas of work especially the promotion of […]

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