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The Independent Observer

Chipolopolo head coach ‘Micho’ fired

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has mutually separated with the senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Milutin ‘Michó’ Sredojevic. Both parties agreed to mutually separate after a meeting held this morning at Football House. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala confirmed that it has reached a mutual separation agreement with its senior […]

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Kabompo to record bumper harvest- DC

Kabompo District Commissioner Patrick Kasoka has said the area will have a bumper harvest despite the challenges of armyworms experienced during the 2021/22 farming season. He was happy that Nyimba Investment was able to distribute inputs for the season way ahead of the planting season He said this when Nyimba Investments Head-Sales and Marketing Willings […]

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Vote for leaders who will bring change

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Political Analyst Daniel Phiri has advised electorate not to vote for red or green, but to Vote for leaders who have brought change. Mr Phiri said people should vote for competence and focused leadership who will develop the nation. He said they is need to safeguard developmental programmes that are underway. Mr […]

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Organisation advised to do accreditation

The Ndola District Electoral Officer Cosmas Chalusa has called on organisations, media houses, political parties and independent candidates to ensure that their members or sympathizers are accredited to monitor or cover elections within the stipulated time. Mr Chalusa said all election monitors and Journalists are required to accredit in order to monitor or cover the […]

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Mopani reconstitutes Nkana FC Management

By Mercy Chewe Main sponsors Mopani Copper Mines have run several changes to the Nkana Football Club Executive Committee ahead of the 2021/22 season. Nkana struggled in the just ended FAZ Super Division season and needed the last day to survive relegation. In the new executive, Nkana President Joseph Silwamba has bounced back at the […]

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ZNCCL launches voter education program

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Zambia National Council for Catholic Laity (ZNCCL) has launched the voter education program ahead of the general elections slated for 12th August. ZNCCL National Treasurer Felix Nonde says the voter education program is aimed at encouraging all eligible Zambians to equip themselves with the necessary information and knowledge to enable them […]

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Zambia Army told to remain patriotic to Zambians

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia Army Commander General William Sikazwe says President Edgar Lungu is proud of the army’s loyalty to the people of Zambia. General Sikazwe has urged the men and women in uniform to remain patriotic as they continue providing security to the country. He said President Lungu expects a high level of professionalism […]

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202, 690 Covid-19 vaccinations reached

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Ministry of health says they have administered 13,282 Dose 1 and 3,782 Dose 2 AstraZeneca vaccinations. Health ministry permanent secretary technical services Kennedy Malama said cumulative number of vaccinations to date now stands at 202,690 doses. Dr Malama said that the country also recorded the lowest positivity of 16% since 20th June […]

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UN condemns child abductions and killing in Kenya

The United Nations children’s agency, Unicef, has condemned the kidnapping and murder of children in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya. It has called for those responsible to be held to account and for additional measures taken to protect children. A man aged 20 is in police custody after his alleged confession to killing more […]

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