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The Independent Observer

Govt warns farmers selling FISP

By Maimbo Mweemba Government has warned that farmers who have continued selling inputs meant for the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) risk being removed from the program. Central Province Permanent secretary Bernard Chomba said Government is concerned with the continued abuse the program by some farmers in the province. “Government is spending a lot of […]

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Peruvian President commends Zambia

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti has commended Zambia for playing a vital role in promoting peace and security since independence. President Sagasti said his government is commitment to building cordial trade relations with Zambia in Mining, Manufacturing, Textiles, Pharmaceutical and Agriculture. President Sagasti was speaking in Lima, Peru when he received letters of […]

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Christian coalition commends debt swap

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The college of bishops of the Christian coalition in Zambia has commended government for actualizing the initiative of a debt swap for civil servants. The Coalition’s President Charles Mwape has also appealed to government to extend the debt swaps to other government workers having difficulties dealing with debt. Professor Mwape says swapping […]

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Ndola records increase in burials

The Ndola City Council has recorded an increase in the number of burial permits issued with June 2021 reporting the highest number of burials. Public Relations Manager Rebecca Mushota says in June this year, Ndola City Council issued 383 burial permits, which is the highest number of burial permits in a month for the period […]

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Morocco jails journalist Omar Radi for six years

A Moroccan court has sentenced a prominent journalist and critic of the government to six years in prison. Omar Radi was convicted of sexual assault and spying – charges that he denied. Rights activists have accused the authorities of using the justice system to target and silence dissident voices. Mr Radi’s work has involved investigations […]

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