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The Independent Observer

Withdraw police reserve, police urged.

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The United Party for National Development (UPND) National Youth leadership has called for a countrywide withdraw of reserve police officers now that the election period is over. UPND National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso said his party is concerned by the observation that some volunteer police officers are allegedly beating party members found […]

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Herbalist dies after mentally ill client hit him

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 31-year-old herbalist of Lukulu District has died after being hit in the head with a stick by a suspected mentally ill patient on whom he was administering traditional medicine. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said Kabambe Kabambe an herbalist died on 20th August, 2021 at about 1700 hours at Lukulu District Hospital. […]

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Police gives amnesty on illegal firearms

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Zambia Police Service has offered an amnesty on all illegal firearms for a period of one month. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the amnesty allows members of the public in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them to the Zambia Police Service. The amnesty began yesterday and is to end on […]

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Police advised to take action on acts of lawlessness

The UPND has advised the Zambia Police to take decisive action against anybody found committing acts of political impunity regardless of political affiliation. UPND National Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says it is a pity that some criminal elements have taken advantage of the transition period to commit atrocities which include harassment and intimidation of government workers. […]

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Online Consumerers urged to be patient

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has advised  consumers who have purchased products online to exercise patience as their goods may take more time than usual due to the impact the Covid-19 has had on the courier business. CCPC Senior Public Relations Officer Namukolo Kasumpa said recently the commission has been […]

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