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The Independent Observer

Likili Bus services Suspeded

By Staff Writer The Ministry of Transport and Logistic through the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has suspended the Road Service License for Likili Bus Service. This follows the increased record of careless driving resulting in a number of deaths. Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali. said a number of conditions are being […]

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Socialist Party condemns suspension on KCM, Mopani copper mines decision

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Socialist Party Copperbelt Province Vice Chairperson of Mobilisation, Reagan Kashinga, has criticised the government’s suspension of the announcement of potential investors to take over Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Mopani Copper Mines (MCM). According to Mr. Kashinga, this suspension indicates that the government does not prioritise the well-being of the people on […]

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Man stabs young brother to death

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Choma have arrested a-37-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his young brother to death after a misunderstanding. This has come barely a day after a student In Lusaka stabbed his friend at Rockview University. Denmark Sikumba stabbed Michelo Miyanda 27, of Pemba District in Southern Province on July 30, 2023 at […]

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Law Student stabs friend with a knife

By Staff Writer Police at Mwanjuni Police Post have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Law School student at Rockview University for the offence of Unlawful Wounding Contrary the laws of Zambia. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said this follows after Rabbeca Nakazwe 39, a management staff and Land lord of the boarding houses at Mungule Rockview […]

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US Treasury commend positive Zambian economy re-alignment

United States Treasury Undersecretary Jay Shambaugh has commended the Zambia Economic Team led by Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane for positively re-aligning the Zambian economy. Dr. Shambaugh who heads Treasury’s International Affairs said this at a public forum after Zambia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Mr. Chibamba Kanyama wanted to know the key […]

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Immigrations apprehends 679 in Lusaka clean-up operation

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration has apprehended 679 persons of different nationalities. This was in a clean-up operation conducted by a combined team of Immigration Officers and Officers from other security wing on July 30, 2023. The operation mainly targeted churches and aimed to rid Lusaka of illegal immigrants. Immigrations Public Relations Officer […]

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Govt suspends announcement on KCM, Mopani pending negotiations

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government Suspends Announcement on KCM and Mopani Copper Mines Pending Ongoing Negotiations The Minister of Mines and Minerals, Mr. Paul Kabuswe, has said that the government has temporarily suspended the scheduled announcement regarding KCM (Konkola Copper Mines) and Mopani copper mines. The decision to suspend the announcement is based on the ongoing […]

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