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The Independent Observer

Vedanta Assures Mine Unions

By Staff Writer Vedanta stands ready to collaborate with the labour movement in Zambia as they promote the interests of the workers in the mining sector. Vedanta is committed to working with the Mine Workers Union of Zambia, National Union of Miners and Allied Workers and the United Mine Workers Union of Zambia for the […]

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Chungu Was Covering Chimese-Witness

By Staff Writer The Lusaka Magistrate Court has heard that Chita Lodge Managing Director James Chungu approached the state and claimed ownership of the properties that allegedly belonged to Former Zambia Air Force Commander Eric Chimese. This is in a matter were Lieutenant General Chimese retired and Mr Chungu are charged with five counts of […]

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Halt prescribed meds in Public clinics

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga Constituency’s Nsansa ward Councilor Benson Bwalya has called on Government to address shortage of drugs in public clinics found in Nchanga. Mr Bwalya said that the residents in Nchanga had confidence in UPND that is why they opted for change. He said it is unfortunate that residents are still going to […]

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Arrows Go Top in Rugby League

By Mercy Chewe Defending champions Red Arrows have jumped to the top of the National Rugby League table after posting a big win in Week 3 action at the weekend. Arrows thumped Ndola Wanderers 106-00 away in Ndola to move to 11 points after playing three games. Diggers dropped from the top to third position […]

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US praises FQM On $1.3bn investment

US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez has applauded First Quantum Minerals for its 1.35 billion dollar investment in Zambia. This is according to a statement released to the media; the Department of State representative has also praised the company for its safe and efficient operations. He said […]

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Thousands hold protests against Tunisia president

Thousands of Tunisians took to the streets in the capital, Tunis, on Sunday to protest against President Kais Saied’s political measures and rising food prices. A co-ordinator from the Citizens against the Coup coalition – one of the protest organisers – told the state broadcaster that they rejected the country’s “new constitution” that was “drawn […]

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ZRA and CBU set plan to fix Taxonline

Zambia Revenue Authority Commissioner General Dingani Banda has reconstituted a 40 member project team which has been tasked to fix about 271 documented problems on the Taxonline system. Speaking to members of staff at the ZRA Innovation Centre in Lusaka, Mr Banda has challenged the reconstituted Project team to work diligently and ensure that the […]

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4000 poachers in Kafue Park disturbs CEJ

By Staff Writer Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) is disturbed that Kafue National Park alone has between 4000 and 6000 active poachers. CEJ Board Chairperson Vincent Ziba has since paid tribute to the New Dawn Government for working closely with organizations such as USAID and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to address the challenge. Mr. Ziba […]

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MOH makes administrative changes

By MAIMBO Mweemba The Ministry of Health has made changes at National, Provincial and District Levels to ensure the actualization of the Decentralization Agenda within the Ministry. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Administration George Magwende said the Ministry is being re-organized in order to actualize the national aspirations for a decentralized governance system, as enshrined […]

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