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The Independent Observer

SECURITY GUARD KILLED IN KITWE ROBBERY

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 63-year-old security guard has been killed during a robbery at AK Transport and General Dealers in the Light Industrial area of Kitwe. The incident occurred on January 5, 2025, when a group of five unknown criminals gained entry to the garage by cutting through the razor wire and disabling the electric […]

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Chingola Business Community Seeks Stronger Ties with Police

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Chingola Chamber of Commerce President, Freddie Musonda, has emphasized the need for a collaborative relationship between the police and the business community. Despite concerns over the police’s responsiveness to their needs, Musonda remains optimistic about building a stronger partnership. “We recognize the importance of working together to create a conducive business […]

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Zambia’s Child Protection Laws: A Mixed Bag

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Response Network Country Director Mutukwa Matengenya says the current state of child protection laws in Zambia is sufficient to protect young girls, stating that the legal framework in place is effective in combating abuse, including preventing early pregnancies. Mr. Matengenya however stated that the legal system alone cannot address the issue effectively […]

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12 people died last year in human-wildlife conflict

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Department of National Parks and Wildlife Senior Warden for the Southern Region, Wilfred Moonga, has revealed that 12 people died last year in Livingstone due to humanwildlife conflicts. Speaking at the launch of the human-wildlife conflict campaign in Livingstone and Kazungula, Mr. Moonga said that this is the highest number of lives […]

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BETUZ commends grade 7and 9 results

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) has commended the increase in the pass rate for both Grade Seven and Grade nine pupils. Speaking in an interview, BETUZ Deputy Director Richwell Mulenga has explained that the increase in pass rates reflects the hard work being done by educators, students, and the […]

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Chingola District Achieves Significant Development Milestones in 2024– Mayor

By Staff Writer Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has expressed pride in the district’s achievements and urged residents to work together to maintain unity and peace. Mr Kango‟mbe said the Council has made notable strides in development, completing various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of residents. He said the council highlighted its achievements, […]

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Mulonga Water vows to improve services despite challenges

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company has reassured its customers that it is committed to improving water supply in its areas of operation, despite facing numerous challenges. Acting Managing Director Wycliff Kunda acknowledged that the current state of services falls short of the company’s standards, but pledged to work tirelessly to address […]

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