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The Independent Observer

Zambia weightlifting appoints first woman veep

By Staff Writer The Zambia weightlifting federation has elected Gilbert Mono as president of the federation. And Chomba Mwenya of Nchanga gymnasium has been voted as Vice President and she becomes the first woman vice president in the history of weightlifting in Zambia. Ms Mwenya has been ushered in to balance gender equality in sports […]

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National Airport optimistic

The National Airports Corporation is optimistic that Zambia will see significant reduction in airport charges once the land use plan is fully implemented. Acting Managing Director Maggie Kaunda said the land use plan will see the commercialization of the corporation’s 2000 hectares of land to stimulate its revenue. Ms Kaunda said that this will subsequently […]

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3 Sisters drown in Luampa river

Three Juvenile of the same family have drowned in Luampa river. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that the three failed to swim afloat and died. Mr Hamoonga said brief facts are that  Shambangu Nasilele 14 and Sibumpiwa Batista 9, when their knocked off from School at Kaumbu Primary, the duo proceeded to meet their elder […]

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21 Nchanga cooperatives empowered

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A total of 21 cooperatives and clubs from Nchanga constituency have received empowerment under the 2019 Constituency Development Funds (CDF). Speaking yesterday at the hand over ceremony held at Chingola’s civic centre, Nchanga Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika urged the recipients to utilize the money received accordingly. Mr Chilundika said that the […]

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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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