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The Independent Observer

Fields in N/Western drying out

By Bikale Clozzen An Environmentalist and conservationist in North Western Province John Kalusa says the dry spell the country has experienced in the past two weeks will negatively have an impact on food security in the country in 2022. Speaking on Radio in Solwezi Mr Kalusa said that the effects of climate change has instigated to […]

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Strategic Leadership Focuses on Man ~

By Rev.Clifford Chisha Genesis 14:14 14 “And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, *he armed his trained servants*, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan.” #When Abraham heard that his relative had been taken captive,he did not give weapons to untrained men. He armed his […]

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Water shortages in Mansa worrying

By IREEN MULENGA Care for Nature Zambia Executive Director Kearns Musonda says the water shortages that have hit most communities in Mansa Luapula Province is worrying. Ms Musonda said that the Water shortage in the district is due to excess heat and prolonged dry spells resulting from climate change. She said the crisis which has […]

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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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