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The Independent Observer

Mines Minister welcome HH’s endorsement to disengage Vendata

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has hailed opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for endorsing government’s decision to disengage Vendata Resources from Konkola Copper Mines-KCM. Mr Musukwa says Mr. Hichilema deserves commendation for supporting the winding-up process at KCM in the interest of the people of Zambia. He has since urged Mr. Hichilema and other opposition leaders […]

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Maj Gen Miti replaces Emmanuel Mwamba

By JOHN SAKALA Major General Jackson Miti is the new Zambian High Commissioner to South Africa taking over from Emmanuel Mwamba who was transferred to Ethiopia in the same capacity. Maj Gen Miti says he will work towards the implementation of Bilateral Agreements signed between the two countries. High Commissioner- Designate says it was his […]

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Zhongkai international invests in Ethonal making

By Staff Writer Vice President Inonge Wina today officiated at the official opening of Zhongkai International (Zambia)  Zhongkai international (Zambia) Limited will start making Ethonal in Zambia from Casava and Maize in Chibombo The company has made an investment of US $9,000,000 in the factory and another U S $10,000,000 used to invest in farmers […]

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3 bedroomed house for sale in Chingola

Three bedroomed house for sale in Chingola. Self-contained master bedroom with a modern shower.  Big sitting room with a visitor’s waiting room, kitchen with a modern inbuilt middle working table and stove provision. Family bathroom with a tab and shower. Located in Katunga street right behind central police.  Going at K400 000. Contact: 0967782819

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My honeymoon is short – Bwalya Ng’andu

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Finance Minister Bwalya Ng’andu says his job honeymoon is short as the terms of reference given to him by the Republican President to stabilize and grow the economy offer limited room for delay. Mr Ng’andu said hard work is beckoning, the need for action is immediate, his Ministry will require unfettered support […]

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Networking Event

By Wamsula Sean Penza in London, United Kingdom The Zambia Business Alliance (ZBA) has called on the Zambian Business Community in the Diaspora to Unite and establish working together with a common purpose of contributing to national development from the diaspora perspective. ZBA provides a forum for bringing together business leaders in the Zambian diaspora, […]

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Jerabos riot in Kitwe

By Raphael Mulenga Suspected illegal miners today ran amok rioting in Kitwe’s Wusakile Township following the closure of a sinkhole near the South Ore Body (SOB) shaft by Mopani Copper Mines. A check by The Independent Observer this morning found the rioters burning tyres, shrubs and had blocked Mindola Road while classes at Kalela Primary […]

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Boris Johnson elected new Tory leader

Boris Johnson will become Britain’s next prime minister after being elected leader of the Conservative party, defeating Jeremy Hunt in the party’s leadership contest. The former mayor of London, who has long cherished an ambition to lead his country, won the contest by a convincing margin 92,153 votes to 46,656, with 66% of the vote. Turnout […]

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