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The Independent Observer

MULONGA WATER: WATER INTERRUPTION IN CHINGOLA

Customers in Chingola are notified that they will experience intermittent water supply on Thursday 9th December 2021, from 08:00 hours to to 16:00 hours. This is due a breakdown at Kafue Water Treatment Plant. Repair works are ongoing and customers will be updated on any developments. Affected areas are; Riverside, Chingola Central, Town Centre, Kasompe, […]

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Kampyongo gives a warning and caution statement

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have detained and recorded a warn and cautioned statement from Former Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo for the offence of Endangering Safety. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamonga said that Mr Kampyongo with others are allegedly to have endangered the safety of an Aircraft and its Passengers. Mr Hamoonga said this occurred on […]

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PF to take legal action against speaker’s decision

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriotic Front Vice President Given Lubinda says the decision by the Speaker of the National Assembly to order nine Members of Parliament whose seats were nullified to vacate the house is totally unacceptable. Mr Lubinda said the party has since issued instructions to its legal team to approach the judiciary and determine […]

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Resourse recovery mechanisms to be initiated

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu says government will initiate resource recovery mechanisms on any projects that are of poor quality, overpriced or abandoned by contractors that have been paid. Mr Nzovu said that cabinet approved the creation of a fast track court to prosecute those that stole public resources, and […]

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More than 100 killed in Sudan’s West Darfur clashes

More than 100 people have been killed following days of ethnic clashes in West Darfur state in Sudan. Fighting between Arab tribesmen and fighters from the African Masalit community backed by former rebels, have been going on for days. The fighting in the Kreinik area has displaced thousands, including across the border into neighbouring Chad, […]

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Uganda army angry over US sanctions on military spy chief

The Ugandan army has protested against the financial sanctions imposed on Major General Abel Kandiho, the country’s head of military intelligence. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces said in a statement on Tuesday that the sanctions had been imposed without due process and with total disregard of the principle of fair hearing. It said it was […]

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Money from subsidies to be channeled to needy areas

By Maimbo Mweemba Information and Media Development Minister Chushi Kasanda says funds that will be saved from the decision by government to remove subsidies on fuel  and electricity will go towards paying retirees and other needy areas. Ms Kasanda said currently subsidising on fuel alone, costs government about 67 Million United states dollars per month […]

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Zambian Women’s football improving – coach Kaluba

By Mercy Chewe Zambia Girls Under-17 coach Kaluba Kangwa says women’s football is on the rise in the nation. Kangwa’s comment comes in the wake of Zambia’s victory at the COSAFA U17 Girls Championship which was part of the 2020 Region 5 Games in Maseru, Lesotho. The Zambian girls on Monday thrashed Botswana 4-0 to lift […]

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Dedication to duty is paramount in civil service

By BIKALE CLOZZEN The Newly Appointed Permanente Secretary  for North Western province Gladson Wishikoti Katambi has reminded civil servants and all heads of Government departments to be committed to duty . Speaking during his first address to all provincial heads of departments Mr Katambi said civil servants are there to offer the much needed services […]

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Zambia ideal for digital regional connectivity

Technology and Science  Minister Felix Mutati has called on META, formerly Facebook, to embark on a collaborative roadmap with the government (MoTS) and establish digital hubs in the Southern African region. He said this in order to solve the digital entrepreneurship transformation and create opportunities of the savvy digital world. The Minister said with collaborative […]

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