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The Independent Observer

President HH mourns UCZ accident victims

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema is saddened by the death of the 16 accident victims in Pemba district, Southern Province yesterday. President Hichilema has sent a message of condolences to the families and friends of the deceased, saying his thoughts and prayers remain with the family and friends of the deceased. He has also […]

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2021 grade12 results out

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Education has announce that eighty one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight candidates have obtained Grade 12 school certificates out of the one hundred and 21,871 candidates who sat for the examination, whereas 37, 909 candidates obtained statement of results. Speaking during the announcement of the Grade 12 2021 […]

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Vendata should only come back on conditions-Mulenga

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Caritas Zambia Chingola Coordinator Eugene Mulenga has commended Vendata Resources for taking the initiative to fumigate and cleaning public places like markets. Mr Mulenga said the move is aimed at helping the local Authorities and the Central Government to mitigate the Coronavirus pandemic. And Mr Mulenga alleged that the move might as […]

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96 districts infested by army worms

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Ninety six districts out of 116, in the country, are infested with army worms, which translate into over 96 thousand hectares of maize fields affected by army worms. Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo says the ministry has already distributed 110 thousand liters of chemicals and supporting equipment to all provinces to minimize the […]

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Somalia election: Nearly third of MPs now chosen

The electoral commission in Somalia says 73 out of 275 MP seats have so far been filled. The indirect elections are ongoing in various constituencies. The elections started in November and were supposed to conclude by 24 December, but the process has been delayed because of disputes. Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and regional state […]

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Six migrants drown and dozens missing off Tunisia

At least six migrants have drowned and another 30 are missing after the boat they were in capsized off the Tunisian coast. Thirty-four people were rescued by Tunisian navy and coastguard vessels. Survivors said 70 migrants had been aboard the boat from a range of countries including Egypt, Sudan and Morocco. A Tunisian defence spokesman […]

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Burkina Faso coup: New leader Damiba gives first speech

The new military leader of Burkina Faso has promised a return to the normal constitutional order “when the conditions are right”. Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba led a mutiny that ousted President Roch Kaboré on Monday. He blamed the president for failing to contain violence by Islamist militants. He made his first national speech since taking […]

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Sendama encourages persons with disabilities to utilize CDF

By Staff Writer Chibombo Town Council (CTC) Secretary, Gilbert Sendama has urged persons living with disabilities to take advantage of Constituency Development funds (CDF) to better their lives. Speaking at the Public Dialogue Forum held at Council Conference Guest House, Mr Sendama encouraged people with disabilities to make themselves visible and available for any projects […]

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