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The Independent Observer

Six arrested for trafficking 100kgs of drugs

By MAIMBO MWEEMBASix people have been arrested by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) for trafficking more than 100 kilograms of heroin and cannabis concealed as baking flour and coffee creamer. DEC Public Relations Officer Mathias Kamanga said that the six were arrested in separate incidents from Lusaka, Western Province and on the Copperbelt. Mr Kamanga […]

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African Women Take Centre Stage

Throughout the world, women’s football is growing in stature and popularity and Africa is no different.   Several of the continent’s stars have signed for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, with Nigerian Asisat Oshoala being a member of the Champions League-winning Barcelona squad.  The striker will be just one of the stars playing in […]

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ZRA enhancing tax audit systems

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is enhancing its tax Audit systems to ensure loopholes and revenue leakages are closed. ZRA Acting Corporate Communications Manager, Oliver Nzala said one loophole is the non-remittal of the 10 percent rental income tax by landlords. Mr. Nzala says the Authority has since started partnering with local councils throughout the […]

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DR Congo Burial Ceremony due for Lumumba’s Tooth

An official burial ceremony is taking place on Thursday for the tooth of the Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba in the capital Kinshasa. The relic is all that remains of the African country’s first prime minister, who was murdered in 1961 by separatist rebels in collusion with Belgian mercenaries. His body was dissolved in acid […]

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Boy 12 dies after house pillar fell on him

By ALICE NACHILEMBEA-12-year-old boy of Kalulushi has died after a Pillar of his house fell on him. Copperbelt Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu confirmed the incident of sudden and unnatural death of Anipa Mwadila which occurred of June 27, 2022. Ms Zulu said this happened as the boy was playing with his dog around the same […]

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FQM Trident Foundation launches EDGE

By CLOZZEN BIKALEFirst Quantum Minerals (FQM) Trident foundation has launched the Educating and developing girls’ empowerment (EDGE) in all the schools around the mining catchment. Speaking during the launch FQM Trident limited community affairs Manager Joseph Ngwira said Trident  Foundation has embark on a robust program to sport girls in schools with sanitary pads to […]

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Trade fair officially opens

By Staff WriterThe Zambia International trade fair has officially opened after a two year dry spell because of Covid-19. And Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga said Government is excited with the opening because the country had lost revenue owing to none hosting of the annual event. Speaking after a match past from Jacaranda […]

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Experts urge return of S.A Covid-19 rules amid Monkeypox

  South African scientists have urged the government to bring back some coronavirus-curbing measures, after the country recorded its first case of monkeypox. The plea from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) comes a week after South Africa ended mandatory mask-wearing, border checks for Covid-19, and size limits on social gatherings. A 30-year-old Gauteng […]

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Painting artist appeals for help

By Staff writer Who says that you can’t earn an income from just drawing? A pencil in the hand of an artist is an investment for him to earn resources. The person with a pencil is capable of creating any art design that catches the hearts of the people who appreciate Art works and make […]

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CDF working across TEVET institutions-Govt

By Staff Writer Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati says Government is satisfied that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Skills Development component is working across TEVET institutions owing to the over 100 percent enrolment rate in colleges. Speaking to journalists after touring Livingstone Institute of Business and Engineering Studies (LIBES), Mr Mutati said Government is […]

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