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The Independent Observer

Serve the People of Zambia Prudently- Tambatamba

Labour Minister Brenda Tambatamba has called on the newly appointed Workers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) and Occupation Health and Safety Institute (OHSI) Boards to serve the interests of Zambian people. The Minister has called on the newly appointed Board Members to add value to the operations of the organizations by making decisions that will […]

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Celebrate ICDB, media houses urged

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Independent Broadcasting Authority has called on all Broadcasting Stations to commemorate the International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (ICDB), which will be commemorated on Sunday, March 6, 2022. IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma says broadcasting stations should commemorate this day by producing and airing quality programming about and for children. Ms Mapoma […]

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Corruption probes against Zuma should continue – report

The third part of South Africa’s Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s investigation into widescale corruption has recommended that former President Jacob Zuma should be investigated further. Zuma and other senior officials should be investigated for corruption relating to their dealings with Bosasa, a firm that was repeatedly awarded government contracts, according to the Zondo commission […]

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New water boards challenged

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Water Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha has challenged the newly appointed boards of water utilities and statutory bodies to discharge their duties effectively. Speaking during the official opening for the Chief Executive Forum, Mr Mposha said in the recent past, the Ministry was forced to appear before the Public Accounts Committee […]

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Vendata not worth returning-Chilundika

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has condemned the three mine unions that have expressed interest to support the return of Vedanta Resources to Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). Speaking at a press briefing held at his office today, Mr Chilundika said that it is shocking to see the same unions that protested […]

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Three mine unions back Vedanta

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Three Mine Unions on the Copperbelt have expressed interest to work with Vedanta Resources if it is the only investor willing to take over the running of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). The unions said that they are willing to work with Vedanta Resources if the investor still wants to continue running KCM […]

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Can Africa keep pace with world energy transition

Should African nations that have only contributed 2-3% of cumulative global carbon dioxide emissions stop exploiting their natural hydrocarbon resources, and existing transport fuel supply infrastructure, to power their economies? This is a key topic to be discussed by the African Refiners & Distributors Association which is returning to Cape Town to hold its ARDA […]

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President HH to attend 2022 Mining Indaba

Investing in African Mining Indaba is pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed his attendance at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 9 – 12 May 2022. Newly elected President Hichilema, who was inaugurated in August 2021, has been hailed as an inspiration after […]

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EFP advises Govt to reduce overcrowding in schools

BY NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA The Economic Front Party on the Copperbelt has called on Government to put in place measures that will reduce over crowding of pupils in public schools to avoid compromising quality education to the learners. Economic Front party member of the central committee Fewdays Nsensema said the United Party for National Development UPND […]

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Kitwe man hangs self, after business collapsed

A-42-year-old man of Kitwe has committed suicide by hanging himself with a seatbelt on a tree, after his business collapsed and shylock grabbed his household goods. Barry Chanda of house number MN 265 Mukuba Natwange a contractor hanged himself on a tree along Kitwe Kalulushi road after Mindolo dam turn off. Copperbelt Acting Commanding Officer […]

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