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The Independent Observer

KK’s body to be taken to all 10 Provinces

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Vice President Inonge Wina has encouraged Zambians to continue adhering to all the Covid-19 guidelines and measures. Speaking when she addressed the nation concerning the funeral proceedings of Dr Kaunda, Mrs Wina said government will put in place further measures that will enable Zambians pay their last respects to Dr Kenneth Kaunda […]

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Zambia has plentiful tourism attractions-Turkish tourism expert

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A Turkish tourism expert says Zambia possesses abundant tourism attractions needed to fascinate international tourists with unique experiences. And 1,500 Zambians visited Turkey in 2019, representing a 40 percent increase compared to 2018. Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB) Corporate Affairs Director, Gulberk Asyapar said Zambia with its diverse tourism attractions offered […]

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NRP expels Southern Chairperson

By IREEN MULENGA The National Revolution Party has expelled it’s Southern Province Chairperson for gross misconduct. NRP Secretary General Clive Chikulamyunga said that Cephas Mtonga has been expelled from the party and police have since been called to investigate the illegal activities that he has been engaged in. “We as a party, we want to […]

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21 days to be used to sanitize schools-DMMU

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Disaster Management and Mitigation unit (DMMU) says the 21 days of school closure will be used to sanitize various schools across the country. DMMU national coordinator Chanda Kabwe says the unit will continue exploring best ways of improving safety in schools during the coronavirus third wave. Mr Kabwe said various communities […]

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Govt urged to mourn KK in a befitting manner

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo says that the medium-cost house which Government built for late former President Kenneth Kaunda is not befitting of a Statesman of his stature. Mr Tembo says the nation shall be embarrassed when international and regional leaders descend on Zambia to mourn KK, as Dr […]

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Do not allow political violence-SACCORD

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Southern African Centre for the constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) says the political violence which was witnessed in the past days has the potential to jeopardize the holding of free and fair elections in August. SACCORD project manager Arthur Muyunda said that the violence which was experienced in some parts of the […]

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Sell your produce to the agency-FRA

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The food Reserve Agency (FRA) has implored farmers to sell their produce to the agency as it is offering competitive prices. FRA board chairperson Kelvin Hambwezya said that the agency will make sure that the farmers are paid their monies on time Mr Hambwezya also has described the first ever flagging off […]

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RTSA extends its footprint rural districts

By IREEN MULENGA The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has extended its initiative to decentralize its services to underserved regions, especially rural districts. RTSA Director and Chief Executive Officer Gladwell Banda said that the Agency has in the last 10 months devolved some of its road licensing functions such as payment of road tax […]

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Indeni Coach suspended

By IREEN MULENGA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has suspended Indeni Football Club Head Coach Mwenya Chipepo indefinitely for his unsavoury comments in the aftermath of his side’s 13th June 2021 league clash against Forest Rangers which ended 0-0. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala said that Mwenya will not be allowed to sit on […]

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