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The Independent Observer

Zambia to partner with a Brazilian fertilizer company

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Brazilian Fertilizer Company Agronelli to commence the fertilizer partnership between Zambia and Brazil. Speaking when she addressed the stakeholders during a virtual meeting, Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil  Alfreda Mwamba called on Agronelli to consider possibilities of partnering with the Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) through technology […]

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SACCORD commends political parties

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has commended the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition political parties for contributing to the growth of intra-party democracy through holding National Conventions. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe said the commitment by political parties to allow and deepen the democratic culture is […]

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ZCID calls for strict Covid-19 adherence during campaigns

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) has called on  strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines by political parties and other stakeholders during the election period. ZCID Executive Director Doreen Kabwe said political parties are the key players in the electoral process to engage with voters and communicate their messages hence the need […]

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Siavonga District launches Covid-19 vaccination

By IREEN MULENGA Siavonga District has lunched the Covid-19 vaccination program. Siavonga District Commissioner Ephraim Mwanjabanthu launched the Covid-19 vaccination yesterday at the District Hospital. Mr Mwanjabanthu led several Head of Government Departments and private firms for the vaccination. The DC urged stakeholders and the community at large to turn up in large numbers to […]

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Strike by clearing agents unsettle EAZ

…ZRA told to increase awareness By JOHN SAKALA The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) is concerned with the recent strike action taken by a selected number of clearing agents. The strike follows the introduction of Customs Agent Management Module (CAMM) by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). EAZ President Lubinda Haabazoka said the strike is an […]

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NAPSA eliminated from CAF cup

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Napsa Stars have ended their CAF Confenderation Cup journey on a losing note after JS Kabylie edged them on Wednesday night in Algeria. Kabylie won 2-1. The Pensioners who managed to win once in six games bowed out of the competition with three two matches to go. Napsa finished bottom in Group […]

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Zambia’s Envoy presents credentials to Kazakh Head of state

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says his country remains committed to strengthening bilateral relations with Zambia. President Tokayev made the remarks when he received Letters of  Credence from Zambia’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, on a non-residential basis, Mr Shadreck Luwita at the Akorda Presidential Palace in the capital Nur-Sultan. President Tokayev who congratulated […]

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Dishing out of money should be condemned-GEARS

By IREEN MULENGA Governance Elections Advocacy Research Services (GEARS) initiative Executive Director Macdonald Chipenzi has described the video which Vice President Inonge Wina is seen dishing out money to cadres in North Western Province as disturbing. Mr Chipenzi said that the Vice President’s actions are capable of undermining the electoral process. He said that kind […]

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Cyclist dies in a fatal road accident

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-78-year-old cyclist of Kitwe has died in a fatal road traffic accident after hitting on a pedestrian crossing the road, fell off his bicycle and crashed on the tarmac. The victim only identified as Simwaba sustained multiple fatal injuries and died on the spot. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Elias Chushi said that the […]

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