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The Independent Observer

Chiefs reshuffle swallows Kambole

Zambian striker Lazarous Kambole will be sacrificed by Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the season as part of the club’s plans to reshuffle the squad following a horrible domestic campaign. For all the expectations that greeted Kambole’s arrival two years ago from ZESCO United he has not given Chiefs anything to warranty that he […]

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International reserves BOOM-BoZ

Bank of Zambia Governor Christopher Mvunga has disclosed that international reserves have increased from around 1.2 billion US Dollars to over 1.4 Billion US Dollars, contrary to assertions that the Central Bank has completely moped out strategic reserves. Speaking after touring the Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport that is nearing completion, Mvunga said the current […]

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Chipolopolo launch World Cup preps

By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo have set up camp in Lusaka ahead of three international friendlies against Senegal, Benin and Sudan scheduled for June. Zambia is preparing for the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers due in September. The Squad will face Senegal in Thies on June 5 before trekking to Cotonou to face Benin on June […]

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Jumulo FC donates to Kashimoto Academy

By Mercy Chewe Football legend Fredrick Kashimoto has hailed Jumulo Football Club for donating jerseys to his academy in Mufulira. Jumulo on Tuesday donated jerseys to Kashimoto Soccer Academy. Kashimoto, who received the donation from Jumulo officials, was excited by the gesture. “I am thankful to Jumulo for giving us jerseys,” the ex-Zambia and Mufulira […]

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NDC members to support their candidates in August polls

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Democratic congress (NDC) interim president Saboi Imboela has disclosed that the party has endorsed President Edgar Lungu as they have no candidate contesting for presidency. Ms Imboela encouraged members of the party to vote for NDC candidates fielded in at constituency and ward level. “I wish urge party members on the […]

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Vendors, Traders and Marketers urged to remain nonpartisan

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Association of Vendors, Traders and Marketers (AVTMZ) has called on venders to be nonpartisan in all political agendas and to resist being used as tools of political violence. Association’s General secretary Musonda Mushota said that Vendors should not be subjected to politics as they are given little amounts of money such […]

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Katanga warns political players

Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga has warned political players not to dare the police by defying Covid-19 protocols. Ms Katanga said Police will not tolerate being dared by political parties who want to go against the health authorities’ advice by holding political rallies. The Deputy IG was speaking in Kawambwa Constituency where she […]

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Govt set to review CSE framework

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has established a Multi Ministerial Committee to review the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) framework. The Committee is made up of Permanent Secretaries from the Ministries of Gender, Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, Religious Affairs and General Education. The Committee Chairperson Jobbicks Kalumba said the Team will be receiving submissions from the public […]

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Boxing fraternity goes to the polls tomorrow

By CHINOYI CHIPULU The boxing fraternity will tomorrow go for polls to elect new office bears with incumbent president Kennedy Mubita facing stiff competition from his deputy Dan Chiteule for the top job. Zambia Boxing Federation (ZBF) president Mubita has come and scrutiny from stakeholders for his leadership style and many other issues during his […]

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Lubambo Musonda relishing upcoming games

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Poland based Chipolopolo midfielder Lubambo Musonda says he is looking forward to the three upcoming friendlies for the national team as they commence preparations for World Cup qualifiers. Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has summoned 36 players for triple friendly engagement against Senegal, Benin and Sudan. Zambia will play Senegal on June 5 […]

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