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The Independent Observer

Mubukwanu urges Zambians to make submissions on 8NDP

By IREEN MULENGA The Ministry of National Development Planning is undertaking countrywide discussions in provinces with various stakeholders to build consensus on priority areas. This has to be addressed during the implementation period of the 8th National Development Plan (8NDP) which will run from 2022 to 2026. Officiating at the provincial stakeholder consultations for the […]

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The Rebirth of Africa is here

By Our Reporter The leader of Africa’s first-ever economic war for economic independence Mr Charles N. Lambert has rolled out the activities ahead of the rebirth of Africa also known as the African renaissance through a new economic system known as Compassionate Capitalism According to Lambert, Africa needs a rebirth and has needed a rebirth […]

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Zesco Utd opens eight point lead

By Mercy Chewe Zesco United on Wednesday brushed aside their disappointing ABSA Cup final loss to extend the lead at the top of the FAZ Super Division to eight points. Zesco opened an eight point lead in the league after beating visiting Red Arrows 2-1 today just four days after losing the ABSA Cup final […]

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Chingola: 200 Teachers receive May Day awards

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola education authorities have awarded over 200 Teachers ahead of Labour Day falling on May 1. This Year’s Labour Day themed; ‘Promoting Industrialisation through Productivity, descent work and sustainable economic development amid Covid-19,’ will be celebrated virtually. It is against this background that institutions like Education have started awarding their staff. The […]

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Chingola Covid-19 vaccinations begins

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District has launched the Covid-19 vaccination program. The vaccines are open to be given out to the residents voluntarily. Chingola District Commissioner Agnes Tonga said that Covid-19 has changed the way people live and people have to accept the new dispensation and embrace it. Ms Tonga said that the covid-19 vaccine […]

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Luanshya vaccination begins  

By IREEN MULENGA Luanshya Mayor Nathan Chanda says he is happy that the covid-19 vaccines are in the District. The vaccine was launched under the theme; “Stopping Covid-19, Delivering Hope”. The Mayor said it was the first to be vaccinated and to lead by example as the district father. Mr Chanda encouraged residents to take […]

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UNZA distances itself from Sishuwa

By IREEN MULENGA The University of Zambia (UNZA) management has disassociated itself from the opinions and views expressed by its lecturer Sishuwa Sishuwa’s seditious article. Dr Sishuwa has come under scrutiny following his article entitled, ‘Zambia may burn after the August elections-Here’s how to prevent this.’ The article was published in the Mail & Guardian […]

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By TopStar to televise Europa semis

By Staff Writer Manchester United enter Europa League semi-final against AS Roma as favourites but Paul Pogba’s teammates keep in mind they were eliminated at this stage of the Europa League last season. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Arsenal is facing Villarreal in the other semi-final match. As they go into the first leg Europa League semi-final against […]

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