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The Independent Observer

Progress made in the investigation of late Kabwata MP

By IREEN MULENGA Police says they have made progress in the investigations involving the road traffic accident that caused the death of Levy Mkandawire who was Member of Parliament for Kabwata Constituency. Zambia Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that the Police in Lusaka has charged and arrested Alick Kalengo 56, of plot number 32 Chalata […]

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Two teens arrested for raping woman aged 33

By IREEN MULENGA Two teenagers aged 16 and 19 of Kanchibiya District in Muchinga Province are in police custody for allegedly raping a 33-year-old woman of Chambeshi village. Muchinga Province Deputy Commanding Officer Lucy Buumba confirmed the incident. Ms Buumba said that the incident happened on November 18, 2021 around 23:00hrs in the same village […]

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Change of PS, draw back ZANEC

By IREEN MULENGA Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) says change of Permanent Secretaries, is a drawback to progress. Various stakeholders have continued to react to the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries by President Hakainde Hichilema. Commenting on the appointments, Zambia National Education Coalition Executive Director George Hamusunga said replacing Permanent Secretaries comes with a huge […]

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Ministry Labour suspends operations at Good Nature Agro

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Ministry Labour has suspended operations at Good Nature Agro Limited in Chipata after discovering that the company was indirectly involved in child labour. Principal Labour Officer, Francis Shabani suspended operations at the company when he discovered that the company was allowing its workers to involve their children below the stipulated age […]

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Solwezi Council integrity committee unveils 3 policy documents

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has implored both public and private institutions to embrace formation of Integrity Committees (ICs) as one of the key strategies under the National Anti- Corruption Policy of 2009 adopted to prevent corruption and maladministration in order to promote integrity in the organizations. Speaking when officiating at the unveiling […]

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Lunga, Magnets & Panthers fight for Basketball League

By Mercy Chewe With two games officially remaining in the 2021 season, champions Lunga Bullets, Mufulira Magnets and Kansanshi Panthers are all in the race to win the Copperbelt Basketball League title. Lunga are topping the table with 30 points, just one point above joint second teams Magnets and Panthers. Magnets moved closer to displacing […]

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CCPC caution consumers over Black Friday

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has urged the general public to take caution during the Black Friday event. CCPC Senior Public Relations Office Namukolo Kasumpa said that during this activity many businesses offer huge price discounts to consumers ranging from 25% to as high as 75%. Ms Namukolo said some […]

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BOZ encouraged to maintain the monetary policy

By IREEN MULENGA A social economist Kelvin Chisanga has called on the Bank of Zambia to maintain the monetary policy at 8 point 5 percent. Mr  Chisanga said the central bank should maintain the policy rate because of positive monetary transmission, reduced inflationary pressure, reduced political risk and the easing of Covid-19 cases. He said […]

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Trim down directorates, MoH PS’s urged

By IREEN MULENGA The Zambia Medical Association has urged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Health to trim down the number of directorate departments from eighteen to seven. Speaking at a press briefing, Association president Dr Crispin Moyo said that close to 1, 500 doctors who were promoted to senior doctor level […]

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