ZAMBIA celebrated 62 years of independence yesterday, with activities taking place across all 10 provinces amid soaring October temperatures that have left many citizens complaining about the heat. And President Hakainde Hichilema marked the occasion by honouring distinguished citizens, including Trade Kings Group co-founder Mohamed Igbal Patel, Copper Princesses coach Carol Kanyemba and Robert Chitambo, who helped rescue mobile money agent Pamela Chisumpa and 12 other young women who were abducted in 2022. Meanwhile, King Charles III has sent warm Independence Day wishes to Zambia, reaffirming the strong relationship between the United Kingdom and Zambia. President Hichilema says Zambia’s 62nd Independence anniversary is a reminder that building the nation is everyone’s responsibility, urging citizens to unite and work hard under...

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