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The Independent Observer

KCM loses case against Milingo Lungu

…says the matter is not before a competent court of law The High Court of Zambia at the Commercial Registry has dismissed a court action by Konkola Copper Mines (in liquidation) against provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu saying the matter was not filed before a competent court of law. The Honorable Mr. Justice E.L. Musona ruled […]

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Continuous copper theft reports irk IG

By Staff Writer Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba says that he is saddened by the continuous report of copper theft on the Copperbelt as it is becoming alarming. Speaking when he visited Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) and China Copper Mines in Chingola yesterday, he said the tour was aimed at familiarizing on the security […]

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Works on the Kawambwa bus station commence

The Kawambwa Town Council has commenced works on the main bus station in the Central Business District at the cost of K524, 805.13. KTC Public Relations Officer Kashi Joel Norman said that the works in progress will see the paving of the parking lot surface for the buses, the Taxi rank and the walkway respectively. […]

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UNZA student commits suicide

By Staff Writer A-second- year student from the University of Zambia is alleged to have committed suicide. This occurred on January 29, 2023 around 09:00 hours at House number E5, Handsworth Court, and University of Zambia Police Assistant Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said Police were alerted that a student only identified as Mashuko Kanjipite a student […]

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Investors buying traditional land in Sinazongwe is illegal – CEJ

By Staff Writer Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) says investors buying customary land in Sinazongwe District, Southern Province that their transactions are not legally binding because no chief endorsed their documents. CEJ Executive Director Maggie Mwape has commended Sinazongwe Town Council for rejecting to assist in processing documents for title deeds as agents of the […]

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385 cases of soft drinks seized at Kasumbalesa Border

By Staff Writer Chililabombwe Municipal Council through the department of Public Health has seized a total number of 385 cases of expired soft drinks from two wholesalers on the Kasumbalesa border. CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela Kyombela said the department of Public Health conducted a routine Food Safety inspection on 23rd January, 2023 at […]

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