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The Independent Observer

Ndola school security guards attacked, K14,600 stolen

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A group of unknown criminals, armed with an unknown firearm, attacked two security guards at Sathya Sai Boys School in Ndola’s Kawama Township and stole property worth K14,600, including a genset. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said that according to the facts, two guards reported for duty on October 19, 2024, at […]

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KCM Miner Trapped, Killed in Crusher Accident

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-38-year-old miner at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has died after becoming trapped in a crusher at Konkola Copper Mine East mill. This occured on October 19, 2024, at approximately 12:00. According to brief facts of the matter, Lawrence Ndalama, the victim, was operating the East mill crusher alongside Darwin Kachinda when the […]

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President HH Launches CBU Challenge, Pledges Support

By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA The Copperbelt University project dubbed CBU Challenge has raised K3.7 million in pledges and cash during its official launch. President Hakainde Hichilema officially launched the Copperbelt University (CBU) Challenge, an initiative aimed at raising K304 million to support infrastructure development, enhance laboratory equipment, and improve facilities at the university. In a speech […]

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CBU Staff kickstart infrastructure transformation with K124,000 contribution

By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA The Copperbelt University (CBU) staff have kickstarted the CBU Challenge with a remarkable contribution of over K124,000 during the prelaunch event aimed at transforming the university’s infrastructure. Speaking during the prelaunch held at the Multipurpose Hall within the university grounds, CBU Vice Chancellor Professor Imasiku Nyambe said there is a critical need […]

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Bus Accident in Kafue Leaves 4 Dead, 29 Injured

By Staff Writer Tragedy struck in Kafue today, October 15, 2024, when four people died on the spot and 29 others sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident. The fatal crash occurred at 04:30 hours at the Kafue Boys Secondary School junction along the Great North Road, involving a Marcopolo bus belonging to Juldan […]

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Kitwe woman raped by three men, one arrested

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 20-year-old woman from Kitwe’s Chimwemwe area was brutally raped by three men in the early hours of Monday, October 14, 2024. According to police reports, the victim had left her 9-month-old baby sleeping at home to go drinking beer with friends on Sunday, October 13. At around 3:00 a.m., she decided […]

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Zambia Invests in Growth, Improves Livelihoods

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Finance Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has announced that the government is building a strong foundation for a prosperous and sustainable future. This vision is anchored in inclusive growth, improved livelihoods, and leaving no one behind. The country has made significant strides in resolving its external debt burden, restoring its credibility globally. […]

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UCZ LAUNCHES FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY

THE United Church of Zambia has launched its revised financial policy which aims to realign the church’s economic resources with the current needs of the community. UCZ Synod Bishop Festus Chulu noted that with the rapid growth and ever evolving needs of communities, the revision of the policy has become essential to promote local mission […]

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