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The Independent Observer

Six MoH arrested

By Maimbo Mweemba The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged six Ministry of Health officials with Willful Failure to Comply with Applicable Law and Procedure involving the Honeybee scandal. ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe says that officials include Wilson Lungu aged 37 of Chalala, a Chief purchasing and supplying officer, Dr Daniel Makawa aged 45 […]

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Roan Bridge reconstructed

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Roan bridge in Luanshya has been re-constructed to prevent the crisis which is caused by the over flowing waters during the rainy season. Some addition culverts have been installed in order to broaden the water passage parts of the bridge averting the perennial water blockages at the pick of the rainy season. […]

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Kampyongo, 6 others formerly charged

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have formerly charged and arrested former Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo 49, with six others. Mr Kampyongo of house Number 31 Kudu road Kabulonga in Lusaka has jointly been charged and arrested with six others for the offence of Endangering the Safety of Civil Aircraft in flight or Service with its […]

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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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