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The Independent Observer

Protect yourself from cancers that commonly affect women

Make your health a priority  ………… The word ‘cancer’ can inspire fear and anxiety in many people1 and yet, cancer therapies have evolved  considerably in recent decades, substantially improving the quality of life and survival of patients with  cancer.2 Cancer is the cause of 10% of deaths in South Africa.3  Breast cancer awareness is particularly […]

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Masaiti businesswoman scammed K1,200

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Abusiness woman of Masaiti district has been scammed a K1,200 after she traffered the money in the suspects account. Melody Phiri a 47 year was given K1,200 after she had transferred the said money via MTN to Abraham Mubita age 35 which turned out to be counterfeit kwacha notes. Copperbelt police commanding […]

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15 illegal migrants nabbed

Staff Writer Police in Shiwang’andu District have apprehended 15 illegal immigrants who were on board a Tanzanian registered truck and trailer carrying sulphur. The 15 suspects who are all males aged between 17 and 28 are believed to be Ethiopians and one Somali. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said said officers while on patrol along […]

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36 junkies nabbed in Kamanga Township

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have arrested 36 people among them five women in an operation targeting ‘junkies’ in Kamanga Township. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said the the operation was conducted between February 17, 2023 around 20:00 hours and February 18, 2023 around 02:00 hours. Mr Mwale said one of the suspects was […]

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Political parties pleased with democracy workshop

United Party for National Development (UPND) Secretary General Batuke Imenda has described the just-ended Southern Africa Regional Political Party workshop as insightful. Speaking after the closure of the workshop, Mr Imenda said the workshop created a platform for all political parties to engage on many issues ranging from democracy  to policy development. He said that […]

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Girl 17, commits suicide by taking poison

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-17-year-old girl of Pongwe has allegedly committed suicide by taking poisonous substances known as parquet. Circumstances are that the victim on February 13, 2023 reported late at her sisters place where she was staying at around 20:00 hour. And later her parents were informed and upon interviewing her they suspected her of […]

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Mongu mayor summoned by police for assault

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Mongu Mayor in western province Muyumbana Nyambe has been summoned by the Police in the district for assault. Police deputy public relations officer Danny Mwale says Mr Nyambe was in the company of Kambule Ward Councilor Jimmy Kaumba in when they assaulted Jack Mwangala, Imwiko Ward Councilor. “Councilor Mwangala aged 42 is […]

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3 stolen motor vehicles recovered

By Staff Writer Police in Kitwe have recovered three motor vehicles which were stolen by unknown people in separate incidents. The recoveries were confirmed by Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba who said no arrest has been made so far. Mr Mweemba said a-motor vehicle Toyota Corolla registration  number ACV 5941,chassis AE1145027211,Engine,color pearl valued at […]

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