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The Independent Observer

Mob justice kills Solwezi man

By CLOZZEN BIKALE A mob in North Western Province has killed a- 25-year-old man identified as Stallion Mumba of Kalumbila District after he and his friends robbed a local business man. This happened after Mumba and two others attacked and robbed a local businessman identified as Muhammad Hassan. North Western police Acting Commanding Fred Mulenga […]

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Yes he has travelled 10 times, so what!

Dear Editor: The outcry by most opposition political parties about President HH’s purported wasteful international trips is very loud and clear. Yes he has traveled such many times and its indisputable too. It is also indisputable that the trips are cost effective because they don’t abuse our treasury through a bloated advance entourage, something which […]

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Juvenile nabbed for murder

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Police in Chingola have arrested a male juvenile for allegedly murdering a fellow juvenile. The suspect juvenile is aged 18 while the slain is two years younger. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the arrest of the juvenill in a statement issued yesterday. He said the victim was beaten and assaulted on November, […]

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Govt to provide assistive devices to the disabled

Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba has said the New Dwan Government will endeavor to provide assistive devices to over 2.1 million persons with disabilities in Zambians to help them live productive lives. Speaking after visiting Leeds City Council, where she undertook a tour of the Assisted Living run by Leeds City Council […]

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Ukraine-Russia tensions: Oil surges on supply fears

Oil prices are climbing on fears that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will disrupt supplies across the world. The price of Brent crude, an international benchmark, reached a seven-year high of $97.76 (£72) a barrel on Tuesday. Russia ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in Ukraine’s east after it recognised them as independent states. In London, the FTSE […]

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Govt urged to upscale salaries for Teachers holding masters degrees

Former National Union for Public and Private Educators of Zambia ( NUPPEZ ) chairperson in North-western province, Davison Kandela has advised government to consider upscaling salaries for teachers with master’s degree qualifications. Mr Kandela says upscaling salaries will motivate teachers to work even harder and in turn improve service delivery. Mr Kandele in a phone interview […]

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Lusaka man shot by unknown criminals

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Lusaka have picked up a body of a-32-year-old man who was shot by unknown criminals. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Chama Mwango of Mtendere was shot at by unknown criminals today February 21, 2022 between 03:00 and 06:30 hours. Mr Hamoonga said the victim’s body was found facing upwards […]

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