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The Independent Observer

President Nyusi hails KK

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi has conveyed his message of condolences over the passing of former President Kenneth Kaunda . President Nyusi says Dr. Kaunda will be remembered as a father of the liberation struggle, a visionary who embodied the true values of Pan Africanism, freedom, non-racialism, democracy and the regional integration […]

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No goal celebration as FAZ mourns KK

By CHINOYI CHIPULU The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says the football community will honour Dr Kaunda’s memory at matches with moments of silence and wearing black armbands. FAZ President Andrew Kamanga has also directed that there would be no celebration for any activity including goals scored. He said FAZ is saddened by the death […]

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Copperbelt PS calls for total adherence to the Covid-19 guidelines

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe has directed that the Provincial task force on Covid-19 be enhanced to ensure compliance to the prescribed health guidelines. Mr Nundwe has also directed that all District Commissioners should heighten their task forces in the fight against the pandemic through the intensified monitoring of compliance levels. […]

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Second Atrazeneca doses set to arrive next week

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Ministry of Finance has mobilized funds for the procurement of at least three million doses of the Johnsons & Johnsons Covid-19 vaccine under the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT). The ministry has also submitted all the requirements under COVAX for the 108,000 AstraZeneca doses and is expected in the country next week. […]

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Sikota Wina remembers KK

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Veteran Politician Sikota Wina says the death of first President KENNETH KAUNDA is a big loss to the nation and the African continent. Mr Wina says he received the death of Dr Kaunda with sadness, saying it is hard to believe that the great leader is no more. “The death of Dr […]

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Topstar beaming live all euro matches

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Topstar Public Relations manager Joy Chula says as UEFA Euro 2020 is underway; Topstar is beaming all the matches live Ms Chula says this weekend will be packed with exciting fixtures as match day 2 ends on Saturday and match day 3 begins on Sunday. “That means a total of eight matches […]

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CMC disinfects Library and CBD area to curb Covid-19

By IREEN MULENGA Chingola Municipal Council has disinfected Council Library and the Central Business District area in a tender to control Covid-19. The Council under the Public Health department yesterday carried out the operation in the said public places as the spaces is seen as super spreaders of the pandemic. Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela […]

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