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The Independent Observer

Chingola’s Gymnkhana squatters cry foul

ALICE NACHILEMBE Squatters in Chingola’s Gymkhana area are calling on the relevant authorities to come to their rescue after the local authority had advertised the same area for plot allocation. Salome Mutale one of the squatters said that Government should also look at the plight of the poor. Ms Mutale said that the land was […]

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Chinese in Zambia are under taxed-PeP President

By JOHN SAKALA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) President Enock Tembo says Chinese and South Africans are under paying tax. Making highlits of PeP 2019 Alternative National Budget on The Independent Observer political public forum, Mr Tembo said the current Zambian tax administration in Zambia is not fair and it under taxes a few nationals. […]

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Zambian Govt must ban Sheesha

Dear Editor, I write to ask Government to ban the importation of hazardous puffing staff called Sheesha. Sheesha is a mixture of tobacco and fruits. It hass life span of two years after production without using it and six months in use. Is our Government aware that smoking sheesha for 60 minutes is equivalent to […]

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Mulonga brown water coming to an end

By JOHN SAKALAMulonga Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company will use part of the capital funding it has received to find another source of raw water in an effort to provide clean and clear water. The never ending complaint for customers of Mulonga Water in Chingola is the brown water trickling from their taps in the […]

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14 UCZ choir members cheat death

By ALICE NACHILEMBE 14 Choir members of St Marks congregation in Chilenge were involved in a road traffic accident  after the Minibus they were travelling in lost control. One person escaped with injuries while 13 other members of a choir escaped unhurt.. University Teaching Hospital Public Relations Officer Natalie Mashikolo confirmed in a statement to […]

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Nkana reclaim fourth spot,Chingalika wins

Nkana reclaimed fourth place in the FAZ Super Division after struggling to beat New Monze Swallows away in Southern Province on Saturday. Kalampa needed a late goal from striker Walter Bwalya to edge bottom side Monze 1-0 in this Week 28 match played at Lwengu Sports Complex in Monze. The game was seemingly heading for […]

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Shoprite Chipata closed

By JOHN SAKALA Chipata City Council has closed Shoprite branch in Chipata due to illegal construction works at the premises. Council Public Relations Manager Kameko Manda said the local authority closed down the chain store around 09:00 hours for conducting illegal construction works at the premises. Ms Manda said the construction works are a health […]

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Job Opportunities in Kitwe

We are looking for Artisans and unskilled labour to work with a Kitwe firm in the installation of  steel work, plate work, mechanical equipment and piping. The contract will start around September this year and end October 2019. (+-12 to 13 months) Unskilled        +-250 required Semi Skilled   +- 40 required Boilermaker   +-20 required Steel erectors […]

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