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The Independent Observer

3 die of suspected food poisoning

At least three people of Kabilulwe area in Nkeyema district have died while four others are admitted to hospital after eating suspected contaminated relish which was mixed with pounded groundnuts. Nkeyema District Commissioner Albertina Mwanamwalye said that the deceased comprised one adult and two juveniles adding that the three met their fate in the early […]

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Investors told to honor their investment promises

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa has told the Europe’s largest Mining and Investment forum that the Zambian Government takes a strong exception to safeguard the prudent management and development of the country’s finite mineral resources. Speaking on a panel of discussion at the Mines and Money […]

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Small scale mining, vital for the country’s development

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Mines and Minerals Development Minister Hon. Richard Musukwa, yesterday held a meeting with UK Department for International Trade (DIT) Mining and Infrastructure Specialist Ros Lund, and DIT Head of Mining Team Mark Smith and discussed  opportunities for Zambia-UK collaboration in various sectors including artisanal small scale mining. The […]

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2 jailed yrs for vandalizing Zesco cables

By JOHN SAKALA The Lusaka High Court has convicted two vandals for vandalizing Zesco cables. According to a media statement made available to The Independent Observer by Zesco Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu, the corporation was pleased with the conviction of two vandals of Kafue town for acts of vandalism of ZESCO transformers in Chilanga […]

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