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The Independent Observer

Mpelembe Ex miners demand for their benefits

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Mpelembe drilling Ex-miners have called on government to come to their aid as they demand for their benefits from the mine. Speaking at the protest held at Nchanga Constituency office, Former Mpelembe Drilling workers Secretary Baldwin Kaluwa said since 1996, their monies have not been paid, hence the protest He said that […]

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KCM ex-miners demand for pension funds in full

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Some Konkola Copper Mines ex-miners today held a peaceful protest to demand for their 50% KCM pension money to be paid in full. The ex-miners said that they do not understand why KCM has decided to implement a law that only affects ex-miners that retired in 2019 and 2020. Speaking in an […]

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Former FAZ GS dies

By Mercy Chewe Former FAZ general secretary George Kasengele has died in Lusaka after an illness, His brother Mwiza has confirmed the sad news to the Mast Newspaper. Kasengele passed away on Friday morning at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka after an illness. Meanwhile, soccer icon Kalusha Bwalya has mourned Kasengele. In a facebook […]

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FQML hands over two bridges in Musele’s chiefdom

By CLOZZEN BIKALE  In a bid to support the communities in Kalumbila district in improving the quality of life for the people First Quantum Minerals Limited (FQML) has handed over two newly constructed bridges at Kasombo River in senior chief Musele’s chiefdom. Kalumbila Minerals Limited Assistant General Manager Junior Keyser says FQML has reaffirmed its […]

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Zanaco thump Chambishi

By Mercy Chewe Zanaco have beaten promoted side Chambishi 2-0 in the delayed FAZ Super Division match played at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka on Thursday afternoon. The Bankers scored through winger Ernest Mbewe and striker Emmanuel Manda in this Week 15 match. Mbewe opened the scoring on five minutes with Manda doubling the lead with […]

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Citizens’ voices in national development very effective-CSPR

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says including citizens’ voices in national development plans is the most effective approach to attain poverty reduction. CSPR Board Chairperson Austin Kayanda said this is because people will own the plan and support its implementation. Mr Kayanda said citizens are a part of the solution […]

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Joss Lodge: We Are The Best Lodge In Town

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Chingola woman struck by lightning in Muchinshi

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A woman of Kayowelo B in Chingola’s Muchinshi area believed to be in her 60s has been struck to death by lightning. Melisilina Mwape was struck by lightning on November 7, 2021 around 15:00 hours. Speaking at the funeral house, Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi said it is unfortunate to lose citizens […]

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