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The Independent Observer

Leaders Lumwana thump Nchanga

By Mercy Chewe Lumwana Radiants opened a three point lead in Division One after beating Nchanga Rangers 2-0 at home in Lumwana. Striker Josphat Kasusu and Richard Zulu scored late goals that moved Lumwana to 43 points. Nchanga are seventh on the table on 31 points after playing 22 matches. Nchanga are winless in their […]

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Do more cancer sensitization, Govt urged

By IREEN MULENGA Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) Director General Quince Mwabu has called for more Cancer awareness in communities with a view to help them fully understand more about cancer symptoms. Dr Mwabu said that it is a challenge to handle all cancer patient referred to cancel hospital in Lusaka because it […]

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All pupils Grade 9 at Mumena A secondary fail

All the 38 pupils who sat for Grade Nine Examinations in 2021 at Mumena ‘A’ Secondary School in Kalumbila district have failed to make it to Grade 10. And Kalumbila District Education Board Secretary Mutinta Mubanga says her office is in receipt of the report and has constituted a team to investigate what could have […]

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Understand Govt’s operations, SC’s told

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Acting Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa says it is imperative for newly appointed service commissioners to have knowledge about government operations to enhance professionalism, efficiency and integrity in service delivery to Zambians. Mr Kangwa said Government wants to see a public service which is proactive and responsive to the needs of […]

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Former President Lungu’s aide arrested

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Lusaka have formerly charged and arrested a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Chisanga Chanda, 53 for alleged offence of being an accessory after the fact to a felony. Mr Chanda is also former President Edgar Lungu’s aide De camp. Confirming in a statement, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that It is […]

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LCC fire tender involved in an accident

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Five crew members of a fire truck which was on its way to respond to an emergency were last night injured after it was involved in an accident. Lusaka City Council public relations manager Mwaka Nakweti said that the accident happened on Mungwi road at around 19:00 hours. M s Nakweti said […]

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Govt should action against foreign illegal miners-Kalesha

By IREEN MULENGA The Emeralds and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) President Victor Kalesha says he is dismayed that the country has continued losing natural resources through illegal mining being conducted by some foreign investors. Mr Kalesha has also called on Government to take action towards individuals protecting foreign investors that do not […]

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5,000 Nakonde cattle to get jabs

The veterinary department in Muchinga province targets to vaccinate 5,000 cattle in Nakonde district against the contagious Bovine Plural Pneumonia (CBPP). Muchinga Province Veterinary Officer, Wilson Katumbi said that the vaccines have already been delivered in Nakonde district. He said the vaccination is only done in Nakonde because the disease usually breaks out in the […]

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Stop disposing garbage carelessly-Chingola Mayor

Chingola Mayor Johnson Kangombe has called on residents to stop disposing off garbage carelessly in the district. Mr Knag’ombe has urged the residents through their Councilors to find designated places in their wards where to throw the garbage so that it becomes easy for the council to collect from one place. He also has advised […]

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