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The Independent Observer

‘The Hour has Come’ again-MMD

By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA MMD Copperbelt Provincial Youth chairperson James Phiri says the dismissal of Minister of works and Supply does not affect the party on the Copperbelt in any way. Mr Phiri said the party on the Copperbelt will now concentrate on mobilising the party following the dismissal of the Minister of works and Supply […]

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Make statistics applicable, Zambia urges COMESA statisticians

Zambia has urged statistical bodies in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) countries to link statistical systems with the needs of users so that they are applicable to national development planning. Officially opening the Ninth (9th) COMESA Committee on Statistical Matters, in Lusaka today, Ministry of National Development Planning, Permanent Secretary for […]

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Green Eagles goalkeeper left from CAF squad

By Martin Chawazi Green Eagles goalkeeper Sebastian Mwaange has been left fuming after he was left out of the CAF confederation cup squad. Mwange told the independent observer in an exclusive interview that he was overcome with anger considering everything he did to help the team qualify. “Yes of course am angry. I did alot […]

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Court dismisses Nkombo’s application

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application where Mazabuka MP Garry Nkombo and 51 other MPs were seeking to join four Ministers to a court action in which concerned citizen Richard Mumba has sued the opposition parliamentarians for boycotting the Presidential address to Parliament. Constitutional Court judge Enock Mulembe says in his ruling that he […]

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3 accountants dismissed

The Government, through the Civil Service Commission, has dismissed three (3) accounting staff for abuse and theft of public funds. Those dismissed are Mr Enoce Kashweka, a Principal Accountant, Mr Eugene Kausa, an Accounts Assistant, and Mr Hutson Hachuma, an Accounts Assistant. The stolen funds will be recovered from the terminal and pension benefits of […]

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Ambassador Chilengi presents credentials

Zambia’s Ambassador to Georgia, Joseph Chilengi has presented his credentials to Georgian President, Giorgio Margvelashvili Dr Chilengi who was accompanied by his spouse, Mrs Ivy Chilengi presented his Letters of Credence to President Margvelashvili at a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. In his interaction with Dr Chilengi shortly after receiving […]

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Madagascar goes to the polls

Malagasy people have gone to the polls today. Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji who is the head of the SADC Electoral Observer  Mission for the Republic of Madagascar, led a team to observe the electoral process in Antananarivo. Mr Malanji led a team who observed the opening of voting at Lycee Faravohitra polling station […]

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Govt hands over an Ambulance to Munkonge chiefdom

Government has handed over an ambulance to Munkonge chiefdom to be stationed at Munkonge health post. Government is also constructing a mini hospital at Munkonge health post. Kasama District Commissioner Kelly Kashiwa led a team of health staff to Munkonge palace were an ambulance was handed over to Chief Munkonge. And receiving the ambulance on […]

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Green Eagles unveils CAF Squad

Green Eagles Football Club has acquired  seven players to beef up its squad ahead of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Games. The CAF Games are scheduled for this Month. The players acquired on permanent basis include: George Chaloba (Midfielder) from National Assembly, Justin yikwa (Goalkeeper) from National Assembly, Amid Shamende (Attacking Midfielder) from National […]

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