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The Independent Observer

Govt pledges to address challenges in Kawambwa district

By Maimbo Mweemba Traditional leaders in Kawambwa district of Luapula Province have appealed to government to help address some challenges facing the agriculture sector in the district. Senior Chief Mushota of the Chishinga people says the Kawambwa tea plantation is in need of government intervention as it is currently incurring a lot of losses due […]

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HIV and AIDS infections among Adolescents worrying – ALZ

By IREEN MULENGA A Civil Society Organisation Adaptive Leadership Zambia says the increase  in the number of HIV and AIDS infections among Adolescents in the country is worrying. Organization Project Coordinator Robert Zimba said there is need to empower community members with knowledge to find tenable solutions from the grass roots especially at household levels. […]

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Arrows embarrassed by Simba

Red Arrows captain Bennedict Chepeshi was once again exposed for poor defending as his club suffered a 3-0 defeat to Tanzanian giants Simba. Simba got their first in goal in the 16th minute from a well taken free kick which beat off Arrows goalkeeper Charles Kalumba. Three minutes later Simba playmaker Bernard Morrison scores went […]

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Participate in national development-Silumbe

By IREEN MULENGA Educationalist Richard Silumbe has called on citizens to fully participate in the development of the country. Dr Silumbe who is also Leadership Movement President said that there is need for all citizens to play their role in order to move the country to a level they want. He said it is the […]

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Rwanda suspends flights to southern Africa states

The government in Rwanda has announced new measures that include the suspension of flights to and from southern African countries. All arriving passengers must have a negative test and do a repeat test on arrival and seven days after arriving into the country. A seven-day quarantine has also been reintroduced for travellers coming from countries […]

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Mansa Pastor detained for defilement

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have detained a Pastor of a named Pentecostal Church in Mansa on allegations of sexual defiling an Eight- years- old girl. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the incident is alleged to have occurred on November 24, 2021 at unknown time. Mr Hamoonga said a medical report form was issued to the […]

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At least 22 killed in attack on DR Congo camp

At least 22 people have been killed in an attack in a camp for displaced people in Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack has been blamed on the armed group Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (Codeco) who are said to have opened fire on the camp. Twenty people were […]

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Fashion Sakala shines in Scotland

By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo striker Fashion Sakala on Sunday scored a goal when his Scottish Premiership side Rangers FC thrashed Livingston 3-1 in the away league match. This was Sakala’s goal number five in the Scottish League. Sakala was a second half substitute on Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s first league match in charge of Rangers. Sakala […]

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Rugby: Red Arrows scoops O.J 7s

By Mercy Chewe League champions Red have scooped the 2021 Owen Busange Sevens Tournament hosted by Konkola Rugby Club in Chililabombwe on Saturday. Arrows humbled Nkwazi 26-0 in the final to win the competition. The Airmen received K7, 000 as champions of the competition hosted in honour of the late rugby legend Owen Busange. Arrows […]

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Kabwe Warriors stun Nkwazi to go third

By Mercy Chewe Kabwe Warriors have beaten Nkwazi 1-0 to rise to number three on the FAZ Super Division table. Warriors stunned Nkwazi in front of their home supporters at Nkoloma Stadium. Striker Akakulubelwa  Mwachiaba scored the goal that pushed Warriors to 20 points after thirteen matches played. Meanwhile, Power Dynamos have thrashed Indeni 3-0 […]

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