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The Independent Observer

Impact of China on EU Development Policy toward Africa: Navigating Shifting Power Dynamics and Competition

Christopher Burke Managing Director, WMC Africa Final preparations are underway for the EU-China Summit to be held in Beijing 7-8 December 2023.  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel will travel to China to participate in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. […]

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Chingola Launches GBV activism week

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi has called on faith-based organizations, non-government organizations and the general citizenry to denounce gender-based violence in communities. Mr Chimupi said escalating cases of Gender Based Violence in communities such as defilement of children is worrying to the core. The DC was speaking during the launch of the […]

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Over 200 families homeless after heavy downpour

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Over 200 families in Chingola have been left homeless after a heavy and windy downpour on Monday. This happened on Monday this week after the heavy rainfall which impacted on the community leaving  200 families homeless Among the affected are private and Government structures among them Guy Scott Clinic (Luano Kapisha) that […]

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Yellow Card Honoured as Disruptor of the Year at the 2023 Africa Financial Industry Summit

Yellow Card, Africa’s leading licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp, has been awarded the prestigious “AFIS Disrupter of the Year Award” at the 2023 Africa Financial Industry Summit. The award ceremony, held on the 15th of November in Lome, Togo, recognised Yellow Card’s outstanding contributions to innovation and resilience in the African financial sector. The Disrupter of […]

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Woman 52, dies after a quarrel with her husband

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-52-year-old wife of Chingola’s Chiwempala area has died in uncertain circumstances after picking a fight with her husband. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident happened on November 11 at around 13:00 hours when Charity Mukobe the victim came back home in a drunken state. Mr Mweemba said the victim […]

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Nakachinda Detained

By Staff Writer Police has recorded a warn and caution statement from Raphael Nakachinda 43, of plot number 1794 Kafue District for the offence of Seditious Practices contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Brief facts of the matter are that the accused Raphael Nakachinda with intent to raise discontent or […]

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Emmanuel Mwamba charged for Seditious Practice

By Staff Writer Police have formerly arrested and charged Emmanuel Mwamba 52, of Plot 136A Chandwe Musonda road Villa Elizabeth for the offence of Seditious Practices Contrary to the laws of Zambia. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said brief facts of the matter are that the accused is alleged to have on November 4, 2023 at […]

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Teacher defile, impregnate,13 year old pupil

By Staff Writer Police in Sinda have launched a manhunt for a teacher of Masulwe Primary School following allegations that the suspect defiled a grade seven pupil aged 13. Investigations have so far revealed that the victim is carrying a Seven weeks pregnancy. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the matter was reported to Sinda police […]

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Govt committed to work with UNESCO to transform lives

Permanent Secretary in charge of Educational Services, Mr Joel Kamoko has reaffirmed the government’s commitment in the work of UNESCO to transform lives and drive sustainable development. Mr Kamoko made the remarks when he delivered the National Policy Statement to the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO taking place at the organization’s headquarters […]

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