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The Independent Observer

Mourn RB with respect-HH

By Maimbo Mweemba President Hakainde Hichilema has encouraged the nation to mourn Fourth President Rupiah Banda in unity and with dignity, respect and put aside any divisive issues. President Hichilema says to attain this; he has reached out to Former President Edgar Lungu to mourn with him the gallant son of the soil whose legacy […]

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Ramaphosa Pays Tribute To RB

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed heartfelt condolences to Zambia following the death of former President Rupiah Banda. President Ramphosa said Mr Banda was a dedicated and selfless leader, who worked hard for the country. He said Mr Banda served the country well as a senior diplomat in several posts under first President Kenneth […]

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Earnmo Financial Controller convicted

The Lusaka Subordinate court has convicted a South African National who the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) arrested in March 2021 for operating a money circulation scheme. Siphiwe Gewensa 24, and former Financial Controller in EarnMo Holdings Digital Marketing and Advertising Company was arrested for the subject offence which is contrary to the Banking and Financial […]

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In Loving Memories of Emmanuel Mwenda

March 13 marks 6 years since you left to be with the Lord. In loving memories of Emmanuel Mwenda a special brother, son ,uncle and friend. Since you passed away. life just hasn’t been the same. we would move heaven and earth to have you with us again. Time we spent together meant the world […]

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ABSA CUP AND CAF MATCHES TO GO ON

Following the demise of Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has advised its members to fully observe the mourning period announced by the government. FAZ is grateful that its request to go ahead with the 2022 ABSA quarterfinals and the CAF Confederation Cup has been granted. FAZ General Secretary Adrian […]

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Bridge repairs set to commence

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Ministry of Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development Permanent Secretary Danny Mfune says the implementation of the Second Pilot project on the repair of bridges is expected to start in April 2022. Speaking in a speech read on his behalf by Assistant Director Planning Aaron Mutale, during the third JICA Joint Cooperation Committee […]

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Youth celebrations cancelled

Government has cancelled all events and social gatherings in honor of the Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda, who died yesterday. Information and Media Minister Chushi Kasanda says the decision to cancel the activities is to allow the nation to mourn a man she has described as a gallant soldier of the nation. Speaking at a […]

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