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The Independent Observer

Teacher recruitment at validation level

By Staff Writer Education Minister Douglas Syakalima says the list of successful candidates in the teacher recruitment process will be published in print and electronic media as soon as the validation process is complete. Speaking in a ministerial statement on the update of the 2022 teacher recruitment process, Mr Syakalima said the process has delayed […]

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Nigeria now confirms 40 died in church attack

At least 40 people died in Sunday’s attack in Owo in Nigeria’s Ondo state, area governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu now says. Previously the authorities had said 22 people died. In a statement, the governor said that 61 people were currently admitted in nearby hospitals for treatment and 26 had been discharged. There were 127 people in […]

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FAZ salute fans for cheering Chipolopolo to victory 

By Mercy Chewe Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Andrew Kamanga has saluted fans that turned up at National Heroes Stadium to cheer the Chipolopolo on Tuesday night during the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The vital win helped Zambia to pick up their first points in the qualifying campaign. Kamanga has […]

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407 student awarded bursaries from Chingola Constituency

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Four-Hundred and Seven students from Chingola Constituency have been awarded with bursaries for skills training courses in various skills. Speaking during the awarding ceremony Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga said that Government is equipping the youths with necessary skills that will help improve their livelihood. Mr Mulenga said that the youths […]

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Child dies after school statue fell on her

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-3- year old child has died after a Zebra statue she was playing on fell on her at a named school in Chongwe. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said the incident occurred on June 7, 2022 around 15:00 hours at a named private School in Chongwe. Mr Mwale said initial investigations revealed […]

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Chipolopolo go second in Group H

By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo have jumped into second position in Group H of the 2023 Africa Cup qualifying campaign after coming from behind to overcome Comoros 2-1 at home in Lusaka. Coach Aljosa Asanovic’s boys have three points from two games. Zambia on Tuesday night recorded their first win of the 2023 Africa Cup Group […]

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CEJ nodes 3 mine operations suspension

By Staff Writer Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has thanked the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development for suspending three mines. Government recently suspended Jifumpa Mine in Kasempa District, Collum Coal Mine in Sinazeze, Southern Province and Chibuluma Mine Site on the Copperbelt after inspections. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga urged Government not to […]

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3 injured by an explosive device in Senanga

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Three people were injured after a suspected hand grenade exploded in the hands of one of the victims in Senanga District. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said the incident occurred on June 6, 2022 at around 14: 50 hours at Sikota Village in Senanga District when a metallic device exploded […]

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500,000 Pfizer vaccines give to Zambia

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Italian Government has announced that it will donate 5-hundred thousand Pfizer Vaccines as a gift to Zambia. This is to show appreciation for the bilateral ties the two countries have shared in 50 years. Italy’s Ambassador to Zambia, Antonino Maggiore made the announcement during the official celebrations of the Italian Day […]

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