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The Independent Observer

OVER 300 IMMIGRATION OFFICERS GRADUATE FROM LILAYI

367 out of 371 entrants have graduated from Lilayi Police Training College after a vigorous 6 months training under the department of Immigration cohort of 2024. Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu says the Immigration Department plays a crucial role in Zambia’s Security system through the maintenance of internal security via border […]

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ZAMBIA SCORES 92.6% IN GLOBAL CYBER SECURITY INDEX

The Republic of Zambia is proud to announce the nation’s significant progress in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2023, attaining an impressive score of 92.6%, compared to 68.8% in 2020, 43.6% in 2017, 29.2% in 2016, and 14.7% in 2014. This milestone reflects Zambia’s commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity landscape and safeguarding its digital infrastructure. […]

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Zambia Embraces Nuclear Science for Development and Peace

By Staff Writer Government says it is ready to use nuclear science and technology for peaceful means to address some of the country’s challenges such as the ongoing drought which has affected the nation. Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu says the integration of nuclear science and technology into national development strategies is […]

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TASILA LUNGU’s Sinda farm forfeited

The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has ordered the forfeiture to the State a farm in Sinda District, belonging to Former President EDGAR LUNGU’s daughter TASILA. The SINDA Farm valued over EIGHT Million Kwacha is deemed to be a proceed of crime. The Order of Forfeiture on the Farm has been issued by the Economic […]

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Two Illegal Miners Dead, One Survives in Luanshya

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two illegal miners died, and one survived after a rock fall at Luanshya Dam Pit, China Luanshya, on September 16, 2024, around 18:30 hours. Kebby Chimbishi (30-35) and Ashel Kamposa (24), from Ngabwe area, lost their lives. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba reported that the two miners were buried alive after the […]

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Abandoned Twins Found in Chingola’s Nchanga Police Camp

By ALICE NACHILEMBE In a disturbing discovery, two babies, believed to be twins, were abandoned in the backyard of a police officer’s residence within Nchanga Police camp. Constable Masakamika Hellen, a officer at Nchanga Police Station, stumbled upon the babies around 20:00 hours on September 17, 2024, after returning from the market. The infants were […]

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HH’s Address to Parly gives hope

Ndola Christian Fellowship General Secretary JIMMY NG’AMBI says President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’s address to Parliament gives hope and assurance to Zambians. Reverend NG’AMBI says the presidential address is an assurance that Government is urgently addressing the energy and hunger situation. He says short and long term measures outlined by the President should be supported by all […]

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Chingola Mobile booth operator shot dead

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-prominent Chingola businessman, Morgan Chileya, 49, was fatally shot by unknown criminals who stole over K260,000 and his vehicle, a Toyota Runx (Reg No. ADE 2352). On September 12, 2024, Chileya and his workers, including his brother-in-law Mubanga Chishimba and nephew Happy Mupeta, closed their mobile money transaction business at 2400hrs. When […]

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