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The Independent Observer

Kambwili right person for PF Presidency-Mulongoti

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriotic Front Copperbelt Provincial Mobilization Deputy Media Director Macdonald Mulongoti says that PF is likely to bounce back in 2026 especially if it is led by a populist leader like Chishimba Kambwili. Mr Mulongoti said that Kambwili’s speech charisma and forceful approach towards work earns him a resounding political advantage. He said […]

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Ban Ki Moon centre to support Zambia’s agriculture

Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu has sought support from Ban Ki Moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC), towards Zambia’s climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts toward agriculture. During a meeting held on the side-lines of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, the Minister emphasized the need for […]

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Mali leaders sanctioned over stalled elections

The West African regional bloc Ecowas has imposed sanctions against Mali’s transitional leaders and their families. The sanctions range from travel bans to a freeze of their financial assets. It follows their failure to adhere to the timetable of returning the country to constitutional rule by February next year. Ecowas said that the Malian authorities […]

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Sudan’s transitional deputy Hemeti backs coup leader

Sudan’s military commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, has supported General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s move to take over power. Hemeti, who was the deputy leader in the now-dissolved Sovereign Council, said Gen Burhan “came to correct the course of the people’s revolution, and preserve the security and stability of the country”. Protests against the […]

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3 armed robbers gunned down

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have gunned down three armed criminals and also recovered a vehicle and an AKA 47 intended to be used at a robbery in Matero’s Lilanda area last night. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga during a press briefing said that after receiving information from the public that criminals wanted to stage […]

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Lundazi Male Nurse arrested for Murder

 By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lundazi have arrested a- 57- year-old Male Nurse of Lundazi District Hospital for the allegedly Murder of his patient. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Charles Mazyopa has been detained in connection with the allegedly murder of Christopher Theo 30, of Diwa Compound in Lundazi. Mr Hamoonga said brief facts […]

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Businessman arrested for theft of over K500.000

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit has arrested a Businessman for theft and money laundering activities involving over K500, 000. 00. Clement Kasonde 51, of Kasuba Road in New Chilenje has been arrested for theft of K537,628.50 which was credited into his bank account from a named […]

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