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The Independent Observer

EU calls for violence free campaigns

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The European Union (EU) has called for violence free campaigns as politicians continue canvassing for votes, ahead of the August 12 general elections. EU Election Observation Mission Zambia 2021 long term Observer, Lars Plagman says politicians should also ensure that they adhere to the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s regulations. Mr Plagman says […]

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Zesco United signs Dickson Chapa

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Champions Zesco United have boosted their midfielder with the acquisition of Napsa Stars captain Dickson Chapa. The defensive midfielder becomes the second signing for the Ndola outfit after midfielder Edward Lungu who has also trekked to Zesco from relegated Kitwe United. According to the Zesco website,Chapa has penned a one-year loan deal […]

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Solwezi’s Chimwenu Women Club Shares out over K200, 000

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Solwezi Municipal Council is delight with Chimwenu Community Club members for their commitment to generating a total of K234, 260.00 from K117, 860.00 which was saved from August 2020. Speaking during the village banking share out for Chimwenu Community Club which consists of 32 members, Acting Director Housing and Social Services Ms […]

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15 arrested for riotous behavior in Sioma

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Sioma District have arrested 15 suspected cadres for malicious Damage to Property and Riotous behavior. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said this followed counter accusations in which Patriotic Front candidate in Sioma,  Mbololwa Subulwa reported  that she was attacked by the Sioma Independent candidate, Albert Amukena and his supporters. While Mr […]

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Zambian Women Shift Focus to China game

By Mercy Chewe Zambia Women National Team coach Bruce Mwape is confident his team will improve after starting the Tokyo Olympics in Japan with a loss to the Netherlands. Shepolopolo on Wednesday kicked off the Olympic Games with a 10-3 loss to the Netherlands in Tokyo. In a post-match comment, Mwape said the Zambian team […]

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EWSC embarks on the construction of a water scheme

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Eastern Water and Sanitation Company have embarked on the construction of a water scheme in Kacholola area of Nyimba district at a cost of over K800,000. Company Managing Director Aaron Mulinda says the Kacholola start-up water scheme is an indication that the company is slowly repositioning itself to take up its […]

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Govt’s desperation regrettable-Tembo

 By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo says the increasing levels of desperation by the ruling Patriotic Front party Government ahead of the August polls is regrettable. Mr Tembo says the acts of desperation have largely manifested themselves through the use of state media institutions such as ZNBC, Zambia Daily Mail […]

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