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The Independent Observer

Four consecutive wins cheer Buffaloes coach

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Green Buffaloes coach Justin Chinama says winning four consecutive matches is a step in the right direction for his team as they attempt to finish in the top eight. On Wednesday, Buffaloes beat Forest Rangers 2-1 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to boost their chances of surviving relegation. Win pushed the soldiers to […]

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Health security critical at ZNPHI-Dr Chanda

By IREEN MULENGA Minister of Health Jonas Chanda says there is urgent need to strength local health security and surveillance systems at Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI). Dr Chanda was speaking during the conducted tour of the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI). He said the security system at the institution is worrying hence […]

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Stop publishing lies about KCM, Bloomberg told

By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has told Bloomberg to stop publishing lies about the mine. Bloomberg had published an article saying KCM has stopped producing. KCM is now demanding for a retraction of the misleading Bloomberg article. General Manager Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda said the favorable copper prices have made it economical to […]

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Who should choose parliamentary candidates?

By Eng Geoffrey Chishimba Chiyumbe Political parties in Zambia are at this time busy making their final selection for their constituency representatives in the race to the National Assembly in the general elections slated for August 12, 2021. There is debate however, as for which political party structure level must call the final shot in […]

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Luapula, Northern gets more Zamtel towers

By JOHN SAKALA Zamtel this week commissioned two new network towers in Kaputa and Nchelenge in Northern and Luapula Provinces respectively as it strives to grow its footprint. The state owned Telecommunications Company has so far erected seven new towers in Kaputa and 6 new ones in Nchelenge from the 783 new towers constructed across […]

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