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The Independent Observer

Twenty-four rhinos killed in SA in two weeks

Twenty-four rhinos have been killed in South Africa in about two weeks, the environment ministry has confirmed. It says seven carcasses were found at Kruger National Park, another seven in Mpumalanga province, six in KwaZulu-Natal and four in Western Cape. The ministry has condemned the continued poaching of rhinos for their horns, saying nine suspected […]

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Nigerian lawmakers reject gender equality bill

Lawmakers in Nigeria have rejected a bill seeking to empower women and promote gender equality. Senator Biodun Olujimi from the south-western Ekiti State was forced to withdraw the draft law after her male colleagues objected citing “socio-cultural and Islamic concerns”. She told the BBC that it was “disheartening” that women had to contend with many […]

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Underage mining condemned in Chingola

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Small scale miners in Chingola have called for sensitisation in the district if underage involvement in small scale mining in the district is to be contained. Speaking during a meeting held at the Civic Center yesterday, UPND Chingola youth   Chairman Jerry Mumba said that if any underage is seen engaging in small […]

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Under-20 Women’s Team leaves for Ghana

By Mercy Chewe The Shepolopolo Under-20 squad has left for Ghana ahead of Saturday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghana. Zambia and Ghana drew 0-0 in the first leg match played in Lusaka almost two weeks ago. Before departure, Zambia coach Charles Haalubono unveiled his final 22-member squad for Saturday’s third round, second leg […]

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Stakeholders make submissions for 2022 proposed council budget

By Maimbo Mweemba Solwezi Municipal Council yesterday presented the proposed 2022 Municipal budget to various stakeholders in the district. At the same time, the Council received submissions on what items can be added and/or adjusted in the budget.  Among many other submissions made, is the construction of a Community Centre in Tumvwanganai ward, Construction of […]

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We will pay close attention to the CDF funds

Dear Editor, Following the pronouncement made by his excellence President Hakainde Hichilema that local government equalization fund has been paid to all the 116 councils across the country, I welcome the move and therefore wish to advise the the civic leaders and all the CDF committees to ensure that the funds are channeled to intended […]

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Nakachinda detained in Police custody

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have recorded a warning and caution statement from Raphael Nakachinda 43 of farm number 1794 Kafue district. Deputy Police Public Relation Officer Danny Mwale said this is in regard to the statement he issued at High Court grounds on December 13, 2021 and the interview he had on one […]

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Unionism is a right-Labour Commissioner

By Staff Writer  Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa has advised Human Resource practitioners to allow unionism in their work places. Speaking during a sensitization meeting for some Human Resource Practitioners from the private sector at Government complex organized by the Lusaka Provincial office of Ministry of Labour, he emphasized that employers with more than 25 employees […]

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