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The Independent Observer

Brave Rangers wins promotion to Super League

By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Rangers have won promotion back to the FAZ Super Division after a 3-1 away win at Kabwe Youth on Saturday on the final day of the season. Goals from Christian Saile, who scored a brace, and Angel Lubamba sent Nchanga back to the top league. Kabwe Youth’s consolation goal was scored […]

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Namibia-Zambia Gas,Oil pipelines plan endorsed

By Staff Writer A Foreign Relations Institute in Zambia has welcomed revelations by Energy Minister Peter Kapala that Zambia and Namibia are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) next month for the construction of an Oil and Gas Pipeline. Rhoma Foreign Relations Institute Executive Director Lengwe Bwalya said that the development might be […]

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2 siblings drown in the neighbours Septic Tank

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two children of the same family have died in a suspected drowning incident in the neighbours septic tank in Lusaka’s Kabangwe area. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Brenda Chalwe 49, of Chilimanyemba Mwachindalo Village reported that her two sons Emmanuel Chalwe 3 and Devine Chalwe 2, whom she had earlier on […]

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Woman nabbed for stealing a one month-old-baby

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Chirundu have arrested a-26-year-old spinster of Chiawa Village in Chiawa Chiefdom for stealing a one month old child. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamonga said that police in Chirundu received a report of child stealing on May 5, 2022 at 20:30 hours from Christine Shabongwe 28, of Nakakuyu Village within Chirundu town […]

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ZEHEST commends president Hichilema

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambian Empowerment Hub for Entrepreneurship and Skills Training (ZEHEST) has urged Government to prioritize and increase funding to Skills Development in the country. ZAHEST Executive Director Clarence Muzyamba also congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema over his desire for enhanced skills among citizens as a driver to economic emancipation. Mr Muzyamba said ZEHEST has observed with […]

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UNZA vice chancellor fired

By Maimbo Mweemba University of Zambia Vice Chancellor Luke Mumba’s contract of employment has been terminated. Professor Mumba’s contract together with that of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Tamala Kambikambi has been terminated by the Caretaker Committee. University of Zambia Registrar, Theresa Chalwe confirmed that the termination is with effect from today, May 6, 2022. Ms […]

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NRFA to start constructing C/belt roads

By Staff Writer The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) Chief Executive Officer, Wallece Mumba says it will soon be funding construction and rehabilitation of trunk roads on the Copperbelt. Speaking during a stakeholder meeting called by the committee on Transport, Works and Supply at Ndola City Council chambers in Ndola, Mr Wallece also confirmed receiving […]

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Don’t demoralize HH’s CDF Drive- Activist urges stakeholders

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Political Activist Chanda Mulenga has urged local authorities across the country and Zambia Public Procurement Authority- (ZPPA) to ensure speedy actualization of development as desired by President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Mulenga, a Former UPND National Youth Chairman for Mobilisation, says President Hichilema has demonstrated political will by increasing CDF from 1.6 Million […]

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Don’t fear IMF conditions-Musokotwane

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Minister of finance and National planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says there is no need for Zambians to be afraid of the conditions that will be set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country to be on its program. Speaking at a press briefing, Dr Musokotwane said the IMF conditions are not […]

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Emerald mine not fully exploited

Copperbelt Province Minister, Elisha Matambo says emerald mining has not been fully exploited to the satisfaction and benefit of the country. Mr Matambo has urged the Parliamentary Committee on National, Economic, Trade and Labour matters, which is on tour of the province, to come up with proposals of how such issues can be dealt with […]

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