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The Independent Observer

NAQEZ expects 20% budget allocation

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Action for Quality Education (NAQEZ) expects 20% budget allocation to the education sector as opposed to the 11.5% that was allocated in 2020 National budget. Minister of finance Stibembeko Musokotwane is tomorrow, October, 29th, 2022 expected to present the national budget. And NAQEZ Executive director Aaron Chansa says a decent and […]

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South Africa to deploy 10,000 troops for local polls

South Africa will deploy 10,000 soldiers to assist in security operations during the forthcoming municipal elections due to start next week. The South African parliament on Wednesday noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa had authorised the military deployment to help the police ensure “a safe and secure environment” during the polls. South Africans will be turning […]

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UN envoy urges lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe

A United Nations human rights expert has called for the removal of 20-year-old western sanctions against Zimbabwe, saying they’ve harmed jobs, health, and the poor. Alena Douhan said dialogue was the alternative way to achieve political reforms – a recommendation that echoes the African Union’s stance. A BBC reporter in Zimbabwe says the government had […]

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Nchanga Rangers coach fired

By Mercy Chewe National Division One side Nchanga Rangers have mutually separated with head coach Israel Mwanza just after eight games in the 2021/22 season. Club President Patson Nyirenda said Nchanga have since appointed assistant coach Enos Silwimba to the role of interim head coach. Nchanga are tenth in the league with 10 points from […]

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Govt to reduce youth unemployment-Kakubo

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanley Kakubo says Government will come up with mechanisms to help reduce youth unemployment that continues to be a persistent challenge in Zambia and on the African continent. Mr Kakubo said Zambia has welcomed joint initiatives such as ‘the Africa-Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs’ […]

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Govt working on appointing PS’

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government says it is aware of concerns by the General public regarding delayed appointments of Permanent Secretaries and District Commissioners among others. UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said that the process is underway and results will be seen soon. Mr Mweetwa said Government is not paying a blind eye to these concerns but […]

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Zesco vandal cases reduce in 3rd quarter of 2021

By IREEN MULENGA Zesco has revealed that the power utility company has lost K1, 966, 753, 56 to vandalism in the third quarter of 2021. Zesco Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu also said the company recorded a reduction in the number of vandalism cases from 276 in the second quarter to 194 to the third […]

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