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The Independent Observer

Konkola Blades slice “Chabby” Chabala & Mujembe

By Mercy Chewe Konkola Blades have fired coach Levy “Chabby” Chabala alongside his assistant Lewingtone Mujembe. Struggling Konkola are third from the bottom of the FAZ Super Division table with 11 points from 12 matches played. Club Secretary Musonda Mupeta confirmed changes Konkola have made to the coaching bench late on Monday afternoon by phone […]

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Basketball: Muf Magnets dislodge Lunga Bullets

By Mercy Chewe Defending champions Lunga Bullets have relinquished the top spot in the Copperbelt Basketball Association Men’s Super League despite winning over the weekend. Lunga, who recorded a 67-43 win over Warriors A, were toppled by Mufulira Magnets. Magnets A recorded two straight wins to move to the top of the table with one […]

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Zambia Airlines lauched

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Transport and Logistics Minister says investment into the Zambia airline represents government commitment to deepen and strengthen the country’s value chain development agenda. Speaking when he launched the Zambia airline, the Minister said the establishment of the national airline will spur growth in the tourism and export sectors. Mr Tayali said the […]

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Chief Chikanta calls to end GBV

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chief Chikanta of Kalomo in Southern province says Gender Based Violence (GBV) limits the full potential of women and girls to contribute to their personal and nation development. Chief Cinkanta also called on other traditional leaders to help balance powers among women, men, girls and boys to reduce GBV in their chiefdoms. […]

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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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