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The Independent Observer

Citizens’ voices in national development very effective-CSPR

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says including citizens’ voices in national development plans is the most effective approach to attain poverty reduction. CSPR Board Chairperson Austin Kayanda said this is because people will own the plan and support its implementation. Mr Kayanda said citizens are a part of the solution […]

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Joss Lodge: We Are The Best Lodge In Town

We are the best lodge in town yet with the most affordable rooms. We have the neatest beer garden, bar and well ventilated grass thatched safari hall for your functions such as weddings, kitchen parties, conferences and church meetings. Our self contained rooms have self channel selector, with fridges and best linen. We are located […]

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Chingola woman struck by lightning in Muchinshi

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A woman of Kayowelo B in Chingola’s Muchinshi area believed to be in her 60s has been struck to death by lightning. Melisilina Mwape was struck by lightning on November 7, 2021 around 15:00 hours. Speaking at the funeral house, Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi said it is unfortunate to lose citizens […]

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Burkina Faso president dissolves government

Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré has in a decree dismissed Prime Minister Christophe Joseph Marie Dabiré and dissolved the government. “The functions of the prime minister are terminated, the government is dissolved,” a presidential decree said. There is no indication yet of when a future head of government will be appointed. The West […]

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At least 12 killed in Cameroon herder-farmer clashes

At least a dozen people were killed and scores wounded in the second day of inter-communal clashes in Kousseri, in the far northern region of Cameroon. The Wednesday clashes were between Arab Choas herders and Mosgoum farmers. Some of the Mosgoum farmers attacked Kousseri town and set on fire the market and some houses belonging […]

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Eight PF MPs apply for leave at the High Court

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Eight Patriotic Front Members of Parliament have applied for leave in the Lusaka High Court, seeking judicial review against Speaker Nelly Mutti’s decision to chase them from Parliament. The MP’s that sought judicial review are Bowman Lusambo who is MP for the nullified Kabushi seat, Nakonde’s Lukas Simumba, Chinsali MP Kalalwe Mukosa, […]

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Consistency and Leadership

By Rev.Clifford Chisha Starting up something good is good and sustaining it is better. Many organisations introduce good programs or products but fail to sustain them due to inconsistency. Leaders are largely responsible for the inconsistency. The habit of doing the same thing regularly is what consistency is. Consistency is sticking to the same good […]

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Joseph Banda shines at the Region 5 Games

By Mercy Chewe Zambia captain Joseph Banda has won two awards at the Boys’ Under-17 football tournament hosted at the Region 5 Games in Maseru, Lesotho. Banda was voted Player of the Tournament. He also finished as joint top scorer on five goals together with Malawi’s Masambiro Kalua. Banda led Zambia to winning silver at […]

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