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The Independent Observer

Burundian Nation sentenced 2 years

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The immigration Department in Nakonde has secured a two-year sentence for a Burundian Nation for returning to the Zambia unlawfully after being removed by Mpika Immigration Office on 1st July, 2021 via Nakonde Border Control. Immigration Public Relations Namati Nshinka said Medalo Irakiza 23 was arrested on 7th July, 2021 on a […]

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Zambia high commission in Kenya applauded on Tourism

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ministry of Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Patrick Lungu has lauded the Zambia High Commission in Kenya for maintaining strong bilateral relations in tourism with Kenya and fulfilling the directive and efforts of the two Heads of State. Mr Lungu said Zambia is looking forward to collaborating with Kenya in terms of […]

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President Lungu’s Economic diplomacy paying off-Mukwita

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany, Anthony Mukwita says President Edgar Lungu’s economic diplomacy is paying off and must be encouraged. Ambassador Mukwita complimented how economic diplomacy between Zambia and Germany has grown in the most recent five years of President Lungu. Ambassador Mukwita specially spoke about massive development in the areas of energy, […]

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Govt aware that most road projects have derailed-Mfune

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Housing and Infrastructure Development Permanent Secretary Danny Mfune says Government is mobilizing resources to ensure the implementation of critical Road projects on time. Mr Mfune says government is aware that most road projects have derailed due to the constraint of resources. Mr Mfune said that resources in many countries are being channeled […]

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Church told to continue praying for peaceful campaigns

By Maimbo Mweemba Former Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili has called on the church in Northwestern province to continue praying for peaceful campaigns ahead of the August 12, General Election. Reverend Sumaili said that Church leaders should also counsel candidates competing for various positions to be tolerant of one another and […]

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PF in Southern province condemns violence

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriotic Front (PF) Southern Province Chairman Lawrence Evans has condemned the violence being carried out by suspected UPND members on the PF leadership and members in Southern Province. Mr Evans who alleged that the UPND systematically carried out violence in Southern Province said it was targeted on the Provincial Campaign Teams led […]

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Samuel Matete returns to the Olympic Games

By Mercy Chewe Former athletics world champion Samuel Matete is set to return to the Olympic Games in Tokyo but this time around as a coach. As a runner, Matete represented Zambia at the Olympic Games in 1988, 1992 and 1996. The icon is next week scheduled to travel to Tokyo for the delayed Olympics […]

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Young Buffaloes wins Division One promotion

By Mercy Chewe Young Green Buffaloes and ZNS Luamfumu have become the latest teams to win promotion to National Division One ahead of the 2021/22 season. Buffaloes and Luamfumu secured promotion on Saturday afternoon after finishing in the top two of Group B for the play-offs tournament staged in Lusaka. The Soldiers won Group B […]

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