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The Independent Observer

Govt helps resolve royal land dispute

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government and the Mungule Royal Establishment have resolved to end the long standing land dispute in the former Kamaila forest number 49 of Chibombo District. Both Parties agreed that the matter which has been in court for the past seven years be settled outside court for the betterment of the people. This […]

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Do not commence projects without assurance-Veep

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Vice President, Mutale Nalumango has directed Government departments to not commence developmental projects without the assurance of the availability of resources. Mrs Nalumango said it is important for resources to be made available in order to have a clear understanding of the nature of work to be achieved. She was speaking when […]

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Tropical storm kills 34 in Madagascar

A tropical storm has caused havoc in southern Africa, killing at least 34 people in Madagascar and three more in Mozambique and knocking out power in most parts of Malawi. The authorities in Madagascar said 65,000 people have been made homeless. Parts of the capital, Antananarivo, are being evacuated after flash floods destroyed hundreds of […]

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CLEO ICE QUEEN’S STAR ON THE RISE IN NEW GLOBAL DEAL

……………………………….First Zambian artist to sign to Def Jam Africa and Johnnie Walker Zambian hip hop star and television & radio presenter, Cleo Ice Queen, has joined the international cast of top African talent signed to Johnnie Walker as a brand ambassador while also signing a deal with Def Jam Records Africa, both bold steps in […]

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Police warn and caution PeP leader

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Lusaka have warned and cautioned PeP Leader Sean Tembo 42, for the offence of hate speech of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that it is alleged that on November 2, 2021 at around 10:00 hours, Mr Tembo posted names on his face book […]

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Child Marriages worries ZNMGD

By IREEN MULENGA The Zambia National Men’s Network for Gender and Development is concerned with the increasing number of school girls dropping out of school due to child marriage.    Network National Coordinator Nelson Banda said Child marriage is affecting girls in remote areas especially Shapenda and Lunga communities of Kasempa district. “Less than a […]

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Man dies at Lutuku drinking spree

By CLOZZEN BIKALE A-60- year old Man of Kyawama Township in Solwezi District has died after he excessively drunk Lutuku. North Western Province police Deputy Commissioner Fred Mulenga said Derrick Kasenzi 72, is suspected to have taken excessive Local beer called Lutuku. Mr Mulenga said Kasenzi collapsed and died on the spot at a drinking […]

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Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium

At least eight people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Video footage showed football fans struggling to get access to the Paul Biya stadium in a neighbourhood of the capital Yaounde. One child is among the dead, according to a […]

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