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The Independent Observer

African football stays in focus

Although the Africa Cup of Nations is over, African football remains in the focus this weekend as the first match day of the group stage of the continental competitions takes place.  The jewel in the crown, is, of course, the CAF Champions League and the draw for the groups brought together some of the continent’s […]

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TopStar, ZNBC partner to televise the fight between Catherine and Kudakwashe

TopStar Communications has announced its partnership with Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions and Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), to televise the Super Bantamweight title fight between Catherine Phiri of Zambia and Kudakwashe Chiwedere of Zimbabwe on February 26 at Government Complex in Lusaka. TopStar Chief Executive Officer John Zhuang says the Public Signal Distributor is pleased […]

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Minister Applauds Teachers

By IREEN MULENGA Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima has applauded teachers that have continued to show commitment towards work despite working under difficult conditions. Speaking during the hand-over ceremony of Kasumbalesa Primary School, Mr Syakalima said he was pleased that most teachers have continued to show commitment in imparting knowledge in learners despite facing various […]

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Facilitate investment linkages-HH

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the Diplomatic Corps to facilitate investment linkages of mutual benefit to the country. President Hichilema said Government remains committed to the transformation of the economy by reviving, restoring and repairing the financial system for the benefit of all Zambians. President Hichilema also said that democracy and rule of law […]

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Zambia to be digitalised

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati says Zambia will in the next two years transform from the use of Analogue Satellite to digital satellite. Mr Mutati said Zambia’s first satellite launched in 1974 at Mwembeshi Earth centre has been surpassed with advancement in technology making the country lag behind. He said that […]

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Likasi Road link to spike economic development-Katwe

By CLOZZEN BIKALE The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Katanga Province Governor Jacques Kyabula Katwe is in North Western province to discuss bilateral relations between Zambia and Congo. Mr Kyabula Katwe says his Government has made progress in the plans to construct a Road from Likasi in Katanga Province in the DRC-Congo to Solwezi. He […]

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Works on the Solwezi-Chingola road to commence soon

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Minister of infrastructure Housing and Urban Development Charles Milupi says works on the Solwezi Chingola duo carriage way road, Solwezi –Kipushi road and Solwezi-Mutanda -Mwinilunga road will commence this year 2022. Mr Milupi said that the roads mentioned above are economical roads that will boost trade between the countries like Angola, DRC […]

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33 Bridges to be constructed in Solwezi

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Government says it will construct 33 bridges in North Western province, and 11 out of the 33 will be constructed in Zambezi District. Minister of infrastructure housing and urban Development Charles Milupi said the construction of the bridges in the province will link and connect the communities and districts in north western […]

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