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The Independent Observer

Sudan PM replaces military-appointed state governors

Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has replaced all the acting state governors who were appointed by the country’s military leader following a coup in October. Mr Hamdok was returned to his post less than a month after being ousted, under a deal with the coup leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The prime minister also recently […]

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South Africa’s president tests positive for Covid

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid-19 and is being treated for mild symptoms. Mr Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday after leaving the state memorial service of South Africa’s last apartheid President FW De Klerk in Cape Town, according to a statement from the presidency. People who had contact with the president […]

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Govt to start blending ethanol with petrol locally

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government says plans are underway to start blending locally produced ethanol with petrol to in 2022. Energy Minister Peter Kapala said Indeni Oil Refinery Company will be used to get the ethanol and Petrol for blending. Mr Kapala said the technology will help reduce the pump prices of fuel and help save […]

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8 new cases of Covid 19 detected

Eight more cases of Omicron, the new Covid-19 variant, have been detected in the past week in Lusaka District bringing the total cases to 11 so far. Health Minister Sylvia Masebo said international travel remains the common risk factor. Ms Masebo explains that five of the eight persons have a history of recent international travel. […]

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Formalize small scale gemstone Mining, Govt told

The Gemstone Allied Workers Union has implored government to formalize the Small Scale Mining Industry. Union Secretary General Sifuniso Nyumbu said the informal status of the Small Scale Mining Industry poses a negative impact on economic development. Mr Nyumbu said currently players in the industry evade tax thus robbing government of revenues. He also said […]

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Senior Chief Mboroma installed

Peter Kanungo has been installed as new Senior Chief Mboroma of the Lala-Swaka people of Luano District at a ceremony held in Mboroma Chiefdom. Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe graced the ceremony, and saluted the Mboroma Royal Establishment for completing this process without succession disputes. Mr Mwanakampwe said that Government recognized Chiefs as partners […]

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KCM explains Ex-Miners pension payout system

By Staff Writer Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) seeks to clarify that the Company does not owe any ex-miners pension benefits. KCM General Manager Corporate Affair Shapi Shachinda says the company has distanced itself from insinuations by some ex-miners that the Company is holding on to their pension benefits. Mr Shachinda said the claims by some […]

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