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The Independent Observer

Zesco cable vandals irk Sekela Councillor

Sekela Ward Councillor Richard Kabwe expressed his dismay at the youth’s involvement in vandalizing Zesco power lines in his ward. Mr Kabwe said vandalism of Zesco power cables is a national sabotage and a drawback to Government efforts to ensure effective supply of electricity. He was speaking when he inspected a site in his ward […]

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KCM liquidator re-arrested

By Staff Writer The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) has re-arrested former Konkola Copper Mines Provisional Liquidator Milingo Lungu for theft and money laundering activities contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Mr Milingo Lungu 43, of Plot No. 22763 Mulungushi Road, Roma in Lusaka has been re-arrested for theft […]

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Insensitive Leaders, Citizens must take charge

By Steve Mark Misori from Kenya AFRICAN leadership continues to mock, demean and embarrass the voters who queue and brave the morning cold and the scorching sun to cast their votes for need of effective and efficient service delivery. These aspirants turned leaders come as angels and saints and once they have secured their political […]

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Lets tap in industrialization for economical revival

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Sustainable Natural Resources Empowerment Initiative Limited (SuNREI) a non-governmental organization has launched its sustainability, responsible business and environment project in Chililabombwe District on the Copperbelt. The launch which was held at Dopchim 1 lodge was attended by a number of community members, leaders from various organizations and the local Government leaders in […]

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Chingola Zesco cable thief pleads not guilty

By Staff Writer A-29-year old man of Chingola who was found with 56 pieces of Zesco Copper cables in his car worth k15,700 has pleaded not guilty to one count of theft. Humphrey Chikombe of 4316 off Katunga road Chikola Loop area appeared for mention yesterday before Magistrate Shadreck Chanda. Particulars of the offense are […]

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RTSA revokes 10 PSV driving licenses

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has revoked driving licenses for ten passenger Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers for violating the provisions of the Road Traffic. RTSA Head-Public Relation Fredrick Mubanga said this is after the conclusion of the investigation process surrounding the conduct of the affected drivers. Mr Mubanga said the Agency, has […]

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Elevate Councillorship to a full time job

Dear Editor I write to appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema and the New Dawn government to consider including the position of Councillors as full time paid Civic Leaders with monthly salaries and allowances as submissions for constitutional reforms are made. Having being in touch with reality on the ground about the work of our Councillors, […]

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Veep encouraged by Chines investment

Vice President Mutale Nalumango says government is encouraged with continued Chinese investments in Zambia’s Mining, Agriculture and Manufacturing sectors. Mrs Nalumango said she is pleased that the levels of investments have continued to increase thereby strengthening the bilateral and business relationship between Zambia and China. The Vice President said this in a speech read on […]

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