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Fisenge settlers get occupancy licences

By CHARLES TEMBO Luanshya Municipal Council has issued 341 occupancy licences as part of the Integrated Development Plan in Fisenge area. Luanshya Mayor Nathan Chanda disclosed this when he presented the licences in Fisenge area. According to Mr Chanda, an additional of 500 occupancy licences will be issued in phase two. He said the Council […]

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Luanshya Mayor declares interest to contest Roan

By CHARLES TEMBO Patriotic Front Copperbelt Province Chairman Nathan Chanda has announced his desire to contest the Roan Constituency Parliamentary seat. Mr Chanda who is the Mayor of Luanshya District made the announcement at Mpatamato Secondary School where hundreds of Roan and Mpatamato residents endorsed him. Mr Chanda emphasised the need for unit, loyalty and […]

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Land secured for remaining ex-miners

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government has secured farm land in Luanshya for the remaining ex-miners who were not allocated. Disaster Management and Mitigation Unity (DMMU) National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe disclosed this when he paid a courtesy call on Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe. Mr Kabwe also said that the ex miners will also be supported with […]

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Luanshya lunches fast truck court

By Karen Mushenywa in Luanshya Luanshya Municipal Council has launched its first fast track court to dispose off cases relating to public nuisance and traffic offences as adjudicated by the subordinate court. Ndola High Court Judge in Charge Emelia Sunkuntu said the official opening of the fast track court was a progressive move as it […]

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PF in Luanshya begins to show cracks

Dear Editor, There are some real cracks which have started hitting the boat in Luanshya. A PF Councillor has resigned in Roan Constituency, Lumumba Ward 25. Councillor Angel Edward Kahale of Lumumba Ward 25 resigned sighting poor leadership in the Patriotic Front Party after he took over from the current Mayor Nathan Chanda. In another […]

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Mbesuma launches academy in Luanshya

Former Chipolopolo hit man Collins Mbesuma has launched a soccer academy in his home town in Luanshya. The launch was attended by Sports Minister Emmanuel Mulenga, Luanshya Mayor Nathan Chanda, FAZ vice president Rix Mweemba, Chipolopolo coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, Copperbelt FAZ vice chairperson Gabriel Kaunda and Zesco United coach George Lwandamina. Mbesuma has launched […]

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Editorial: Why has Benard Mwila dumped NDC?

The answer is very straight forward to those that share WhatsApp group with Mr Mwila especially The Independent Observer platforms. Mr Mwila is very close friend of former NDC Copperbelt Chairperson Chipoka Mulenga. And when NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili decided to elevate the newly elected defectee George Sichula as NDC Copperbelt Chairperson the cracks have […]

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Breaking news: NDC Copperbelt Youth Chair resigns

By JOHN SAKALANational Democratic Congress (NDC) Copperbelt Youth Chairperson Bernard Mwila has resigned to join the ruling PF. Copperbelt PF Chairperson Nathan Chanda welcomed him back in the ruling PF in Luanshya today. In his letter posted on The Independent Observer Political WhatsApp group, Mr Mwila bed farewell to NDC. Below is his full letter. […]

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