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The Independent Observer

We’ll rise-Walter Bwalya

NKANA captain Walter Bwalya says striker Idris Mbombo ran his race at the legendary side and it is time for other players to stand up and be counted. Last week Nkana were dealt a blow when Mbombo signed a two-year deal with Sudanese side Al Hilal. Mbombo scored 26 goals for Nkana – 21 in […]

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Malanji addresses stakeholders in Madagascar’s elections

The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observer Mission in Madagascar(SEOM) has been launched. Head of the SADC Mission and Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph  Malanji, in his capacity as representative of President Edgar Lungu, has met all stakeholders of the upcoming Madagscar elections. Mr Malanji stated that his mission would focus on ensuring that […]

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Luanshya FIFA Ref Leah in ICU after RTA

Female FIFA referee Leah Namukonde of Luanshya was last evening involved in a road traffic accident within Luanshya and later she was evacuated to Ndola teaching hospital. She is on oxygen at ICU. During the day she was the fourth official at the Buidcon vs Power Dynamos game. After she had gone back to Luanshya […]

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Mulonga Water ZOOMs on customer

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has launched its third strategic business plan focusing on customer centric. MWSC Managing Director Kanyembo Ndhlovu said the business plan is aimed at centering on the customer through enhanced end to end process in improving service delivery. Speaking during the launch yesterday at Protea in Chingola, […]

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Maid’s katundu sends horny Pastor to hell  

By JOHN SAKALA A horny Pastor of Valley of Hope Ministry has committed suicide after allegedly raping his maid. Amos Chisanga aged 30, of Kabanana, committed suicide by hanging himself inside his children’s bedroom using cross belts. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says Chisanga was reported to have raped his 22-year old maid. Ms Katongo said […]

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Ministry of National Development Planning staff donate to female prisoners

Staff at the Ministry of National Development Planning have donated assorted sanitary products, foodstuffs and other essentials to female prisoners and their children at Lusaka Central Correctional facility. This is part of the commemoration of Zambia’s 54th Independence anniversary. Ministry of National Development Planning Permanent Secretary (Development Planning and Administration) Chola Chabala encouraged the prisoners […]

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Assaulted Commando pardons wife

A Commndo has withdrawn a case in which he sued his ex-wife for assault after she brutally attacked him during a marital dispute. It was alleged that on October 2, this year, Vivian Bupe assaulted her ex husband in self defence after he beat her when he found her with another man. He reported her […]

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US congratulates Zambia

Staff Writer The United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has congratulated the people of Zambia on the country’s 54th independence anniversary. Mr Pompeo has also hailed the bilateral relations between the U.S and Zambia. He says the U.S and Zambia have a deep friendship and looks forward to continued partnership in promoting health, economic […]

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Zambia-Turkey trade not impressive-Envoy

By JOHN SAKALA Zambia High Commissioner to Turkey Joseph Chilengi says trade volume between the two countries has not been impressive. Dr Chilengi said it is important for the two countries to expeditiously conclude negotiations on the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), in order to enhance trade. He was speaking at a reception to […]

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