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The Independent Observer

Victorious Zanaco keeps top 4 dreams alive

By Mercy Chewe Zanaco have edged Kafue Celtic 1-0 in the delayed FAZ Super Division match on Wednesday to move closer to the top four. Captain Moses Phiri scored the goal that moved Zanaco four places up the table. Phiri scored the goal in the 13th minute at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka. Zanaco have moved […]

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Matambo’s words condemned

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) has condemned the growing trend of unconstitutional utterances by some senior ruling UPND party members. CiSCA Chairperson Judith Mulenga said the recent utterances by the Copperbelt Minister and Provincial Party Chairperson Elisha Matambo cannot be allowed to continue in a multi-party democracy. “Recently during a meeting […]

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Nsansa ward councillor commends MWSC

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nsansa ward councillor Benson Bwalya has commended Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company for the project of rehabilitating water pipes in the ward. Mr Bwalya said since time in memorial the area has had water supply problems, which resulted in residents resorting to fetching water from shallow wells. He also urged the […]

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Russia-Ukraine war worries agriculture minister

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo says Government is concerned over the negative impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Zambia’s food security. Mr Mtolo said the conflict is a matter of serious concern, which has potential to erode the positive gains recorded in the country’s agricultural sector. Mr Mtolo said that the Russia-Ukraine war […]

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Kafwaya duly elected Lunte MP

By Maimbo Mweemba The Constitutional Court has reversed the High Court’s decision to nullify Mutotwe Kafwaya’s Lunte parliamentary seat and declared him duly elected. Last November, Judge Wilfred Muma who sat in Kasama, nullified the election of Kafwaya as PF Lunte Member of Parliament after he found that losing UPND candidate Chasaya Katongo proved the […]

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Luwana hospital worker arrested for theft

By CLOZZEN BIKALE A General worker at Luwana district Hospital has been arrested for stealing Governmrnt medicines worth K2, 244.00 Anoshi Sakutoma 38 of Manyama area in Kalumbila has also been charged for the case of Theft by public servant Contrary to section 277 of the penal code Cap 87 of the laws of Zambia. […]

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DPP not mandated to sanction arrest-LAZ

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says the Director of Public Prosecution’s mandate does not extend to sanction who or whom to arrest and re-arrest. LAZ honorary Secretary Sokwani Chilembo said the DPP has exclusive power to undertake and institute criminal prosecution before any court of law. Mr Chilembo said article 180 […]

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Army officer commits suicide

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A Forty-Nine -Year Old army officer has committed suicide by hanging himself in his house in unknown circumstances. Charles Liswaniso of house number 27 Kalewa barracks is believed not to have left any note or message behind on why he killed himself. Copperbelt Province acting police commanding officer Tresphord Kasale who confirmed […]

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