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The Independent Observer

Mixed emotions as Chingola transport fares rise

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola residents have received the increment of township transport fares with mixed feelings as some have welcomed the move while others have not. The Residents who have not accepted are saying the increment is not necessary considering the promises made during campaigns by the UPND. Speaking to the Independent Observer, a Small […]

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Ghana MPs brawl in parliament over mobile money tax

A brawl has broken out in Ghana’s parliament during a late-night session over a contentious government-proposed levy on electronic transactions. MPs shoved, pushed and threw punches at each other, while others tried to stop the fighting. The chaos started after opposition MPs rushed forward to prevent Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei Owusu from leaving his seat […]

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ZPC Suffers Another Violent Attack

By Stuff Writer The battle for the control of Zambezi Portland Cement has continued to be fought outside the court despite the case being active in the Court of Appeals. On Tuesday a group of youths commanded by Jimmy Kalunga and Eddie Rodriguez stormed the ZPC offices where they destroyed company property and stoned vehicles […]

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Science and Technology Minister Commissions STEMS laboratory in Kasempa district

By CLOOZEN BIKALE The Ministry of Science and Technology has handed over a K 3 million Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory in Kasempa district of the North-Western Province. Speaking during the handover ceremony yesterday, Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati assured the nation that the United Party for National Development (UPND) administration […]

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56 injured as Zambia Army bus crashes

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Fifty-six people have been admitted at Maina Soko Hospital and are being treated for injuries after a Zambia Army Marcopolo bus they were in was involved in a Road Traffic Accident along, Mungwi road. Police Spokesperson Rae Hammonga confirmed the accident to The Independent Observer that the accident is alleged to have […]

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Govt projects fuel reduction by 2023 – Mweetwa

By IREEN MULENGA United party for National Development (UPND) spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says that Government is expecting to have a  reduction in fuel prices  by 2023. Mr Mweetwa who is also Southern Province Minister said that the removal of subsides  from fuel and electricity is the available mean of addressing some of the  challenges government […]

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