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The Independent Observer

Wife to Mansa Mayor dies

By JOHN SAKALA Veronica Chungu 54, the wife of Mayor of Mansa, Emmanuel Chungu has died in a road traffic accident. Ms Chungu died after the vehicle she was in lost control and went off the road due to excessive speed. Francis Kamalondo 48, who was driving the Toyota Hilux Registration number BAF 3360 lost […]

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ZamPost buses in Chingola, a nuisance

Dear Editor, I’m a disappointed motorist that the authority in Chingola has allowed Zampost to be parking its luxury coaches on the middle of Town with impunity. Where are the Council, Traffic Police, Road Safety and Transport Agency (RTSA) to allow such a nuisance of parking two long buses in Town? Chingola Town Centre has […]

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Hilton Garden Inn open doors in Lusaka

By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Hilton Garden Inn General Manager Kudzayi Nheweyrmbwa says Zambia is one of Southern Africa’s hidden gems  and has long been favoured for its beautiful views, friendly locals and diversity. Mr Nheweyembwa said this is seen by the positive effects travel and tourism has had on the country’s economy, which is forecasted to increase by […]

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Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2019

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Nominations are now open for the 2019 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. This year, the Youth Awards will launch during the same week as International Youth Day; an annual celebration of the role of young people as essential partners in change across the world. The […]

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Lungu fires Kabanshi, her PS and all directors, managers for social cash transfer scandal

Yona Musukwa writes President Lungu should just Fire Minister of Community Development Emily Kabanshi, her Permanent Secretary and all the directors and Managers associated with the Social Cash Transfer to send a very strong signal. The Social Cash Transfer criminal syndicate is a shameful disaster. We are shamefully failing to sufficiently fund our developmental and […]

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