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The Independent Observer

Kapijimpanga congratulates India over longest tunnel in the world

Zambia’s High Commissioner to India Judith Kapijimpanga has congratulated India for the construction of the longest tunnel in the world which has demonstrated India’s engineering prowess in extremely high altitudes. Ms Kapijimpanga said Zambia was happy with the project because Shapoorji Pallonji Group-run AFCONS which worked on the tunnel in India was also constructing fly […]

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Nkana beat Namungo again in CAF Cup

By Mercy Chewe Nkana have beaten Tanzanian side Namungo FC 1-0 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in  Ndola to record their second straight win in Group D of the 2020/21 CAF Confederation Cup. Striker Freddy Tshimenga came off the bench to score the goal on Sunday as Nkana completed a double over the Dar-es-Salaam based club. […]

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Thieves stole transformer oil in Lusaka

Vandals have stolen oil in a Zesco transformer in Lusaka’s Roma Township leaving the ZICTA National Data Centre, Kalundu and Roma residential areas without power. This happened on Thursday around 14 hours when the vandals pounced on the ZESCO transformer. Zesco Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu has confirmed stating that the thiefs cut the cables […]

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NATMAZ throws its wet behind Maposa Nkhuwa

By Staff Writer National Traders and Marketeers Association of Zambia (NATMAZ) says they would like Maposa Nkhuwa to be adopted as Chingola Member of Parliament (MP) because they have been well taken care of by the incumbent (MP) Matthew Nkhuwa. Speaking today April 9, 2021, at Chiwempala hall, NATMAZ National Information Publicity Secretary (IPS) Emmanuel […]

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Trade unions have compromised their cause

Dear Editor, It is sad how the once vibrant Zambian Trade Unions through their leadership have compromised their noble cause of being a voice for their masters who are their members who pay them through their monthly contributions. I have observed with dismay how most if not all Zambian Trade Unions have turned themselves into […]

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Nkhuwa has lightened our funeral burden

…we don’t want to back to suffering By Staff Writer The community of Ipafu Ward in Chingola Constituency wants the PF leadership to adopt Maposa Nkhuwa so that they can continue using the Hearse when burying their loved ones. Chingola lawmaker Matthew Nkhuwa had bought a Hearse so that people can be using when burying […]

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Police still looking for the Hatembo’s

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Police says they are still investigating and looking for Pheluna Hatembo and Milton Hatembo who are alleged to have been abducted. The two are witnesses in the case were one Hakainde Hichilema is alleged to have fraudulently acquired farm number 1924 in Kalomo. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said the […]

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