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The Independent Observer

Seven foreign companies eye Mopani partnership

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has disclosed that over seven foreign companies have expressed interest to be equity partners in Mopani Copper Mine. Mr Musukwa also encouraged Zambian Companies to take advantage of the opportunity to be equity partners in the mine alongside ZCCM-IH. The Minister also said security agencies are on the ground to prevent […]

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Kaindu digests Nkana CAF Cup draws

By Mercy Chewe Nkana coach Kelvin Kaindu has welcomed the CAF Confederation Cup group stage draws that have paired his team against Raja Casablanca of Morocco and Egyptian side Pyramids. Kalampa will also face either Namungo of Tanzania or CD de Agosto of Angola in Group D. Kaindu has described the draws as fair. “To […]

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Fathi reflects on CAF Cup draws

By Mercy Chewe Napsa Stars coach Mohammed Fathi has emphasised that there are no easy draws after his team was paired in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup against Algerian giants JS Kabylie, Cottonsport of Cameroon and Tunisian side RS Berkane. The Lusaka side will kick-off its Group B campaign against defending champions RS […]

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Lighton Musonda promises sustainable empowerment

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nchanga Constituency PF aspiring candidate Lighton Musonda says empowering communities with various skills is a remedy to improve their livelihood than blinding them with temporary cash handouts. Mr Musonda said his agenda is to empower communities, especially the vulnerable who are women and youths. He said the economic activities of the district […]

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Prison Leopards reappoints Balanga

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Super Division side Prison Leopards have re-appointed Congolese Ishmael Balanga as new head coach replacing Mwenya Chipepo. Last week Chipepo walked out on the Zambia Correctional Services sponsored outfit to take up the same role at Indeni. Balanga returns to Kabwe two years after he was shown the exit door when the […]

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Ministry of Labour suspends works at KEDA

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has suspended works at KEDA Zambia Ceramics Limited due to the company’s continuous violation of the labour laws. This was during a follow-up inspection after the company was given a week to improve the conditions of service of their employees. Principal Labour Officer Joseph Kaindama […]

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PF to adopt popular candidates only

The Patriotic Front -PF- Central Committee has resolved to adopt candidates who are popular in area they intend to stand. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka PF Secretary General Davis Mwila said the party will not impose any candidate on the people. Mr Mwila also said the Central Committee resolved to ensure that discipline […]

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