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The Independent Observer

Two arrested for having human skull and teeth

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Two people in Lusaka have been arrested for being in possession of what is suspected to be a human skull and teeth. The suspects have been identified as Voster Kaoila aged 44 and Victor Nyambe aged 42 both of Meanwood Ndeke area in Lusaka. Zambia Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says the suspects […]

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Mbesuma Youth Tourney promise sparks

By Mercy Chewe International footballer Collins Mbesuma has invited foreign and local scouts for this weekend’s Copperbelt Youth Soccer tournament being organised by his academy at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya. Mbesuma said 24 Under-15 and Under-18 Teams have confirmed their participation in the youth tournament taking place on Saturday and Sunday. The former Roan United striker […]

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ZCCM-IH engages Rothschild to review Mopani

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA ZCCM Investments Holding Plc has engaged a globally renowned investment bank, Rothschild & Company South Africa Limited to assist with the strategic review of Mopani Copper Mines Plc. This engagement follows a competitive procurement process in which five other companies, both local and international, participated. Rothschild and Company has extensive experience and […]

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WTO to establish fisheries funduing

By Staff Writer The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is working to establish a 10-million dollar Fisheries Funding Mechanism, aimed at providing targeted technical and capacity building assistance. The assistance is to developing and Least Developed Countries for them to set up strong and effective operations in the fisheries sector. Speaking when she introduced the funding […]

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Lubinda admonished

By Staff Writer Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has admonished Patriotic Front acting President Given Lubinda for issuing contemptuous remarks against her office and demeaning the dignity and decorum of the House. Ms Mutti said the National Assembly is extremely displeased with the conduct of Mr Lubinda at a press conference held by […]

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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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