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The Independent Observer

7 people die in an inferno

Seven members of the same family have been burnt to death in a suspected Arson case. This happened at Mwitwa farms in Mkushi District , 02 kilometers West of Mkushi turn off yesterday, 25th August, 2018 at about 01 30 hours. The deceased have been identified as Royda Chisenga aged 57, female juveniles Natasha Musonda […]

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AU won’t recognize unconstitutional changes

The African Union said it will not recognize unconstitutional changes of governance unless those whose leadership has been attained through the ballot. African Union Commission Director for Political Affairs Dr Kebele Mathlosa says military coups or governments brought through civil unrest will not be entertained. He said the AUC pursues voting as a constitutional means […]

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Zamtel connects Kalilo in Chingola

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zamtel Chief Executive Officer Sydney Mupeta says the lunch of the Kalilo site has changed the communication landscape for Chingola in general and Kalilo community. Mr Mupeta said through such projects Zamtel is taking reliable communications infrastructure to some of the remotest parts of the country that have never been covered before. […]

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42 companies to participate in Central Province Expo

Forty two companies have confirmed participation in the Central Province Investment Forum and Expo. Central Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kabwe said five companies have shown interest to invest in Luano District. He said a lot of progress has been made after the official launch by Vice President Inongwe Wina. The Central Provincial Administration has initiated […]

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Man 75 committees suicide

A 75 year old man of Chipata has committed suicide by hanging himself to a pole supporting the roof of a pit latrine using a fiber rope. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo who confirmed in a statement identified the victim as Jaivan Banda of Mphuzuzu village. Ms Katongo said this occurred on 22nd August, 2018 between […]

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Over zealous cops anger the media during presidential assignments

By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA in Kitwe Press Association of Zambia PAZA president Andrew Sakala has expressed disappointment with the continued harassment of journalists by state security when covering presidential assignments. Mr Sakala was reacting to the recent harrassment of journalists from the private media during the NFCA handover project by the republican president. Mr Sakala said […]

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TP Mazembe trio recalled to Chipolopolo

By Sports Writer The TP Mazembe trio of Kabaso Chongo, Nathan Sinkala and Rainford Kalaba have all bounced back into the Zambian National team after Sven Vandenbroek announced his 26 man squad this morning at football house ahead of the Afcon 2019 qualifier against Namibia in Windhoek on the 8th of September 2018. The trio […]

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