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The Independent Observer

LAZ condemns tribal campaigns

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says it is disturbed by a narration contained in a political campaign video attributed to the United Party for National Development (UPND) which has been widely shared on social media. The association says they are also concerned with tribal remarks attributed to a UPND member Buumba […]

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Zambians commended for embracing the Covid-19 vaccines

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo has commended majority of Zambians for embracing the Covid-19 vaccine. Mr Tembo says it means that the second batch of about 228,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine that the country recently received as a donation from the COVAX program of the World Health Organization […]

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3 survive inferno in Solwezi

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Three Members of the same family in Solwezi have survived  an inferno with multiple burns on their bodies after their house caught fire from unknown sources. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said Obed Kajimanga, age not known and his two children, Prudence Kajimanga two and Patrick Kajimanga five years were rushed to Solwezi General […]

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Micho bemoans Zambia loss to Lesotho

By Mercy Chewe Zambia National Team coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic is lamenting his team’s 2-1 loss to Lesotho in their opening Group A match of the 2021 COSAFA Cup played at Wolfson Stadium in Mandela Bay. Defending champions Chipolopolo on Thursday gave up a 1-0 lead to lose to Lesotho for the first time in […]

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England faces Italy in Euro finals at Wembley

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA On Sunday, England will finally be playing in their second major football final, as they face Italy in the Euro 2020 championship match after Fifty-five (55) years of waiting. The match will be aired on TopStar’s StarTimes sports channels. The last time England played a final in Wembley was in 1966, when […]

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Kambwili’s suspension lifted

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has lifted the suspension of Chishimba Kambwili from campaigning effective mid-night today. Mr Kambwili was indefinitely suspended from campaigning on June,30, 2021 by the ECZ subject to review, from participating in any campaign activities in line with paragraph 11(i) (d) of the Electoral Code of Conduct. […]

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DMMU releases K400,000 for Chifumo primary school

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unity (DMMU) through government have released over 400,000 Kwacha towards the construction of a one-by-two classroom block at Chifumo Primary School in Luwingu district. Luwingu District commissioner, Patrick Chanda said government wants children to be learning in a safe environment. “The PF government wants every child to […]

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HH will record landslide victory

BY NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA The United Party for National Development UPND on the Copperbelt Province says the party is ready to usher in Hakainde Hichilima as the next president of Zambia with a landslide victory in the August 12 general elections. UPND Copperbelt provincial Chairperson Elisha Matambo said the electorates in the province are ready to […]

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Re-Advertised Job Opportunity: Restaurant Assistants (3) wanted in Chingola

RESTAURANT ASSISTANTS PLACEMENT – Chingola. Location: Chingola C/O WhatsApp +260966789587 only Department: Hospitality Reports to: Head Chef – Chingola Job Title: RESTAURANT ASSISTANTS ( Three openings) General Description: The primary purpose of this job is to assist with the day to day running of the Restaurant. To ensure the highest standards of the kitchen management […]

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The Christian Coalition condemns Amnesty’s report

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Christian Coalition in Zambia has called on all Zambian voters to ignore the Amnesty International’s claims that the Patriotic Front’s government is ruling the country in fear and repression. The Coalition’s president Charles Mwape says that the report by Amnesty International is meant to de-campaign the ruling PF and it is […]

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