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ZAMBIA’S gross reserves have gone up by U$50 million to US$1.4 billion following surplus on the current and capital accounts.

This is however still close to a decade’s low because of pressure on the Kwacha.

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officers should resign before they are kicked out.

Mr Mwanza observed that these officers were deliberately raising issues of corruption which they left hanging in ambiance to perpetuate an impression of rampant corruption in the country. To Page 2

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

I have Covid - Kambwili

OME senior operatives at ACC, DEC and Police have been promised jobs by the opposition and are deliberately frustrating investigations into the activities of opposition leaders while

accelerating investigations of ministers and senior government officials.

And now Citizens Democratic Party (CDP) president Robert Mwanza has called on President Edgar Lungu to crack the whip and has demanded that compromised

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Citizens Democratic Party president ROBERT MWANZA

Why has ACC and DEC failed to investigate the irregular privatisation of Intercontinental Hotel in Livingstone which is now a company resident in panama, why have they failed to stop rampant traffic police corruption which other countries have dealt with effectively?

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He cited the failure of both the ACC and DEC to conclude investigation into Fire tenders, ambulances and 48 houses, “They want gullible Zambians to believe that senior Government officials were behind these scams,” he said.

These operatives, he said, had been promised positions come 2021, and as a result were selective in the investigation and prosecution of senior Government officials to the total exclusion of opposition officials who were involved in irregularities.

He demanded that compromised ACC, DEC and Police senior operatives resign to give President Edgar Lungu chance to appoint people who can execute duties diligently.

Mr Mwanza said investigative wings had failed to fully investigate the fire tenders scandal, the ‘‘overpriced’’ ambulances and that the mystery surrounding the owner of the 48 houses in Chalala unbundled only after

vigilance from the Daily Nation. He also said the acquittal of a ZAF Colonel, Dexter Maseka who was accused of perjury because prosecutors failed to connect him to the offence attested the laissez-faire attitude of investigators.

Mr Mwanza questioned why an ACC officer in Health minister, Chitalu Chilufya’s case was disciplined for telling the truth in court.

And the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has also called for the resignation of compromised senior officials at ACC and DEC. The organisation also called on President Edgar Lungu to appoint a new director general at ACC to replace, Kapatwa Phiri who has been unable to carry out his duty for some time.

YALI president, Andrew Ntewewe demanded that the issue of Director General be resolved now because the country cannot afford to have such a big institution being led by a person in an acting position for a long time.

ZAMBIA’S FOREIGN RESERVES RISE

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

ZAMBIA’S gross reserves have gone up by U$50 million to US$1.4 billion following surplus on the current and capital accounts.

This is however still close to the decades low because of pressure on the Kwacha.

But with dollarisation of all types of mining tax, it is hoped that the reserve stock would improve significantly in the short to medium term.

Import cover has slightly declined despite the marginal move on account of increased imports following Zambia’s ease in lockdown protocols which increased border traffic.

The realised surpluses on the current and capital accounts more than covered net outflows in the financial account, resulting in an increase in gross international reserves, Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Governor, Denny Kalyalya, said this yesterday in Lusaka at a press briefing.

Dr Kalyalya said gross international reserves, at US$ l.4b (equivalent to 2.3 months of import cover) at end-June 2020, were US$49.6m higher than at

Dr Kalyalya end-March 2020.

This, he said, was largely attributed to net purchases from the market amounting to US$ I 39.2m, of which

US$91 .0m were mining tax receipts, which combined with other receipts more than offset Government debt service payments.

“For the first half of the year, net foreign exchange purchases amounted to US$283.4m, of which US$140.8 million were mining tax receipts,” Dr Kalyalya said.

He said preliminary data indicated that the current account surplus narrowed to US$2 l 0.3m in the second quarter of 2020 from US$446.2m in the first quarter.

Dr Kalyalya said this was largely driven by the deficits on the primary income and services accounts, which more than outweighed improvements in the balance of goods surplus.

He however said the on-going fiscal spending pressures were compounded by measures taken to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

At the same time, he said, the pandemic had precipitated a sharp drop in revenue.

“In light of the high external debt and expansion in domestic borrowing, bringing the fiscal deficit to sustainable levels over the medium-term has become even more challenging,” Dr Kalyalya

Cement pricing cartel probe on course

By NATION REPORTER INVESTIGATIONS into the simultaneous and synchronised hike of cement prices are still on, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has said.

It warned of stern action against companies which would be found wanting.

CCPC senior public relations officer, Namukolo

Kasumpa, said they had been investigating possible cartel conduct in the cement sector since 2019. The organisation had carried out raids on four companies namely, Lafarge Zambia Plc, Dangote Cement Zambia Limited, Zambezi Portland Cement Limited and Mpande Limestone Limited.

Ms Kasumpa said despite investigations being hampered by the outbreak of Covid-19, they had made great progress contrary to media reports.

“CCPC reiterates that it will not condone any exploitation of consumers by any company and wishes to inform the general public and the media that the outcome of the investigation will be communicated as soon as investigation are concluded,” she said in a statement.

Ms Kasumpa warned all perpetrators that cartelistic conduct was criminal in nature and any company found wanting would be punished.

UNZALARU recognition agreement re-instated

By AARON CHIYANZO

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By SIMON MUNTEMBA CHISHIMBA Kambwili who disputed the existence of Covid-19 has tested postive to the pandemic.

Dr Kambwili has become one of the high profile people to have tested positive for covid19.

The NDC leader however told the Daily Nation that he was in a stable condition and recovering very well.

“Yes I tested positive but recovering very well. Check, I have issued a statement on my Facebook page,” he said.

Dr Kambwili said since he was diagnosed with the virus, he had physically stopped engaging in politics.

“As some of you might have noticed, I have not been physically engaging in politics. Most of my communications and political engagements with the public have been through my Facebook page and other social media platforms,” he said.

He said the doctors did the best they could to ensure his condition was stable.

Dr Kambwili thanked his family and party members and Zambians at large for their support and prayers.

THE Lusaka High Court has nullified the decision of the Labour Commissioner, Chanda Kaziya, to terminate the recognition agreement between the University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU) and the University of Zambia management.

Management has been ordered to forthwith comply with the provisions of the recognition agreement.

According to a letter addressed to UNZALARU members by union secretary general, Kelvin Mambwe, the court also ordered the losing parties to meet legal costs incurred by the union in prosecuting the matter.

In this matter, UNZLARU had sued the Attorney General, in representative capacity for the Labour Commissioner, and UNZA

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Council.

This was after the Ministry of Labour and Social Security terminated the recognition agreement between UNZA and UNZALARU over what was termed as abusive utterances by union officials.

“In effect, the court’s judgement means that we revert to the pre-existing status quo, where UNZALARU remains the legally recognised bargaining entity for university lecturers and researchers,” the letter reads in part.

Dr Mambwe said this was an important victory which all should be proud of.

“We would like to thank you, the membership, for your confidence in our leadership and support throughout this illadvised attempt to revoke our Recognition Agreement on malicious grounds. Today, it feels good to be a member of UNZALARU,” he said.

Fugitive PF youth surrenders to cops

By SIMON MUNTEMBA & TROY MUKUPA FUGITIVE Eastern Province PF youth chairperson, Emmanuel Banda, who was wanted for allegedly invading and attacking police officers at Lusaka Central Police station has handed himself to police.

Recently, Police in Lusaka launched a manhunt for Mr Banda, who is alleged to have let PF cadres into an attack on Lusaka Central Police station where they assaulted unsuspecting officers on duty.

Mr Banda who was escorted by a few of his supporters arrived at Lusaka Central Police at around 11:00 hours and was immediately led into an interrogation room.

After about two hours of interrogations, the police announced that Banda together with four others were jointly charged with aggravated assault.

In an interview, Police spokesperson, Esther Katongo, said that Mr Banda handed himself over to the police and was charged with aggravated assault.

“I wish to confirm that Mr Emmanuel Banda commonly known as Jay Jay has handed over himself to our officers and has been charged jointly with four others who were initially arrested with aggravated assault with intent to steal, ending the long manhunt,” Ms Katongo said.

She said Mr Banda who was released on police bond yesterday would appear in court today.

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‘ARCHBISHOP MPUNDU PREACHING EVIL’

BY PETER SICHALI

IT is unchristian, mindless, cruel and unconscionable for former Catholic Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu to preach politics of bloodshed, in a country facing the worst Covid-19 pandemic that daily claiming lives, while ravaging the economy in which thou-

sands are jobless and the economy on its knees.

Former UPND presidential advisor, Richard Kachingwe said Archbishop Mpundu was being irresponsible to suggest that there will be bloodshed in the country.

Major Kachingwe said the statement by Archbishop Mpundu is meant to incite pan-

demonium and should be condemned by all Zambians.

He said it was reckless for a person of Archbishop Mpundu’s standing to incite bloodshed.

Maj Kachingwe said Archbishop Mpundu as a clergyman should work towards peace-building and not inciting citizens to rise against the government.

“Leaders should avoid inciting disobedience as this can have adverse repercussions of the peace of the country,” “What Archbishop Mpundu is calling for by saying there will be bloodshed is Armageddon and should be condemned by all Zambians,” Maj Kachingwe said.

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Maj Kachingwe said inciting disobedience was an offence and security wings should take interest in the matter.

“There is a high likelihood that people can listen to his calls for chaos he is advocating for,” he said.

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Embattled NAREP president wins reprieve

BY GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA STEVEN Nyirenda will continue as National Restoration Party (NAREP) president following an ex-parte order of an interim injunction granted to him and three others by the Lusaka High Court.

The ex-parte order of an interim injunction prohibits NAREP vice-president, Charles Maboshe, and six others from interfering with party matters and use of its secretariat.

“Upon reading the affidavit on ex-parte summons for an order for an interim injunction deposed by NAREP national chairperson Jimmy Mubambwe, it is hereby ordered that an ex-parte order of an interim injunction be and hereby granted to the plaintiffs restraining the defendants from interfering with the administration, governance and the use of NAREP secretariat situated,” ordered Justice Wilfred Muma.

Justice Muma also ordered that Mr Maboshe and six others are banned from issuing statements regarding the party and its leadership.

The Judge directed for inter-parte hearing on August 27, this year In this case, Mr Nyirenda and others have sued Mr Maboshe and the six to the Lusaka High Court challenging his expulsion as NAREP president.

Mr Nyirenda, his secretary-general Ezra Banda, along with Mr Mwelwa Ngosa and Mr Mubambwe took the matter to court.

They sued Mr Maboshe, Mr Ezra Ngulube, Mr Maybin Kabwe, Mr Frank Sichone, Ms Evelyn Malango, Ms Susan Chipeta and Mr Thomas Kayola, seeking a declaration that his (Mr Nyirenda) expulsion was null and void.

They also want a declaration that he was duly elected as president of the party, arguing that there was no provision for the removal of a sitting president through a vote of no confidence than what was indicated under Article 37.

On August 15, the defendants are said to have regrouped after a failed meeting and decided to expel Mr Nyirenda and immediately replaced him with Mr Maboshe as interim party president.

Lubambe mine gets new lease of life

BY NATION REPORTER LUBAMBE Copper Mine has discovered a new ore body containing 235 metric tonnes of Copper and Cobalt which is expected to extend the Chililabombwe Base Mine’s lifespan to 30 years.

The company’s chief executive officer, Mr Nick Bowen said the new ore deposits would need an injection of US$10 billion before it could be exploited.

Mr Bowen said the mine in phase one would produce 90 metric tonnes of Copper and in phase two produce 160 metric tonnes.

“We have discovered a new ore body containing 235 metric tonnes of Copper and Cobalt which is expected to extend the Chililabombwe Base Mine’s lifespan to 30 years,” he said.

And Mines and Mineral Development Minister, Richard Musukwa expressed happiness at the discovery, saying most mines in Zambia had a life span of 10 years.

Mr Musukwa said the new innovation and exploration programme going on which give a lifeline of over 30 years at four percent was a milestone in Zambia and world over.

He prodded Lubambe Copper Mine workers to rally behind management and make a difference.

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REGAIN TRUST IGNORING the public’s outcry on their failure to investigate certain criminal activities allegedly committed by key figures in the opposition political parties will not do the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) any good.

The two institutions owe it to the public to explain what the status quo is regarding the numerous complaints lodged by several aggrieved parties over the conduct of certain individuals in the past.

Their silence can only be interpreted as a sign of guilt, that they are guilty as charged - selective investigation of cases based on one’s political leanings. But that is not what is expected of these wings.

A prima facie case has been established against the ACC that it has not acted or responded to queries on cases in which a leading opposition figure has been implicated.

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema’s involvement in the privatisation programme has raised a lot of queries.

Key among these is the sale of Intercontinental Hotel in Livingstone and withholding the secret forensic audit of Saturnia.

New Congress Party president Peter Chanda is right over his complaint that despite a public outcry on the need to investigate Mr Hichilema’s role in the Saturnia scandal, press queries on the same have remained unanswered.

We too are appalled over the manner the Saturnia pension scam reported by former BP workers has been handled.

According to Mr Expendito Chipalo, a former BP employee, he and others had submitted a dossier of how employees’ pension was stolen to the ACC but nothing had been done.

As Mr Chipalo noted in an interview, theft of employees’ funds was a serious criminal offence but the ACC was reluctant to investigate the matter.

Mr Chipalo said it was shocking that even though it was given evidence four years ago, the ACC had not shown any seriousness to deal with the matter.

This is why the public has questioned whether the two institutions have been infiltrated and are thus only going after those aligned to the ruling Patriotic Front – particularly ministers – in an effort to get at the Presidency.

President Edgar Lungu is also on record to have questioned the impartiality of the ACC – a damning indictment – which should actually lead to an internal clean up exercise to restore its reputation.

Pastor Chanda believes both the ACC and DEC are compromised because they are just targeting certain individuals who have not even indulged in corrupt activities.

They have left some opposition leaders responsible for some of the current economic ills stemming from the privatisation era through the dubious sales of national assets.

The public is yet to be told what has come of the 48 mysterious houses in Lusaka’s Chalala area that the ACC initially said they could not trace the owner.

We are glad that former Vice President Enoch Kavindele, using his influence, has questioned the failure by the ACC to prosecute the owner of the 48 houses which are most likely proceeds of crime.

Mr Kavindele said the owner of the 48 houses must face the law like some ministers were being prosecuted for alleged corruption. As Mr Kavindele noted, someone on Government payroll could not build such houses worth millions of Kwacha.

The nation demands that both the ACC and DEC must be proactive in their operations. The fight against corruption must be fair and not target people because of their political inclinations.

The must restore professionalism and regain the people’s trust by going back to the basics.

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EAKENING of consumer demand as a result of risks associated with Covid-19 has led to the exceptionally cutting of the benchmark interest rates to 8.0 percent by the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), levels never seen before.

This is the lowest policy rate since 2012 when the central bank pegged it at nine percent.

The move, which is the second consecutive rate cut in the year, is meant to safeguard financial stability and protect people's livelihood in the

wake of Covid-19 pandemic.

BoZ Governor, Denny Kalyalya, announced the cutting of the rate by 125 basis points to 8.0 percent from the previous 9.5 percent in Lusaka at a press briefing.

This brings the rate cut quantum to 450 basis point year to date.

The development means that the cost of borrowing is further expected to be adjusted downwards to support stability in the financial sector and economic activity.

Dr Kalyalya said the Monetary Policy Committee noted the significant worsening in economic conditions over the

second quarter and the much weaker growth prospects in 2020 than earlier anticipated.

Dr Kalyalya however said: “although projected to remain above the upper bound of six to eight percent medium term

target range, inflation is expected to steadily decline and reach the upper bound by the end of the forecast horizon.

"This is premised on the expected moderation in food prices due to the improvement in the supply of food items following the notable increase in crop production from the 2019/2020 farming season," he said.

Dr Kalyalya stressed the need for urgent macroeconomic adjustment measures, underpinned by the reorientation of expenditures to address the adverse impact of the pandemic to save peoples’ lives.

Get well soon, ECZ trims voters’ registration budget Lungu wishes Covid positive Veep Wina

By NOEL IYOMBWA

By AARON CHIYANZO PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has wished Vice President, lnonge Wina a quick recovery after she tested positive for Covid-19.

Ms Wina on Tuesday tested positive for Covid-19 following a positive result of her daughter with whom she stays with.

"Your Honour the Vice President, I am hopeful that the Almighty God will be with you, your family, and other people in isolation as you fight this ailment. Get well soon," the President said. According to statement issued by special assistant to the President for press and public relations, Isaac Chipampe, the Ministry of Health sent experts to evaluate her.

“She underwent a comprehensive medical assessment that included history taking, clinical examination, radiological and laboratory testing.

The clinical care team then recommended that she be managed under home isolation under the community model with intensive and clinical and nursing monitoring.

“Her Honour the Vice President has some mild symptoms that are being managed appropriately and her condition is stable. She is in high spirits and working virtually under the new normal. She looks forward to returning to office after recovery and will continue to advocate for a Covid-free Zambia,” the statement read.

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has revised voters’ registration budget from the initial K842 million to K674 million.

ECZ chief electoral officer, Patrick Nshindano, said the reduction was because of the Covid-19 and reduced fiscal space.

At a media briefing yesterday, Mr Nshindano said the ECZ has received almost half of the required funds for the voter registration exercise.

He said that the Treasury had released K325m

out of the K674m and expressed confidence that the remaining amount would be availed as scheduled.

Mr Nshindano said that the budget for the 2021 polls was estimated at K1.5 billion.

He added that the procurement of voter registration and election materials had reached an advanced stage And Mr Nshindano said ECZ had made progress towards preparations to facilitate voting in prisons.

Mr Nshindano said a technical team recently returned from a provincial tour of the correctional fa-

cilities to access and check the suitability of the facilities in view of the forthcoming voter registration exercise and subsequent conduct of the elections.

He said that it is expected that the team will conclude drawing up of the specific operational procedures by mid-September 2020, which will be in time for the voter registration exercise in October.

Mr Nshindano also disclosed that the ECZ is engaging other stakeholders to see if the prisoners can participate in other elections apart from the Presidential polls.

PF adopts ex LAZ chief for Lukashya seat

By SIMON MUNTEMBA THE ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has adopted former Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) president, George Chisanga and Kabaso Kampampi as candidates for the upcoming parliamentary by-elections in Lukashya and Mwansabombwe constituencies respectively.

And the PF central committee has advised members to embrace peace, restraint and exemplary behaviour as they start

mobilising for the by-elections.

The by-elections follows the deaths of Lukashya MP, Mwenya Munkonge and Mwansabombwe MP, Rodgers Mwewa.

Announcing the adoptions at a media briefing in Lusaka yesterday, PF Secretary-General, Davis Mwila, said the party was confident of scooping the two seats.

Mr Mwila said the central committee chaired

by President Edgar Lungu adopted Mr Chisanga and Mr Kampampi for the

upcoming parliamentary by-elections.

Building on the good works of departed MPs, Mr Mwila said, the PF was certain to win both seats.

He said people would vote based on development, peace and national unity which is offered only the by PF under President Lungu.

He also called on all party structures, members and the general citizenry to continue actively promoting strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines.

Ministers haven’t refused to pay back salaries, court told

By GRACE CHAILELESOETSA THE 64 ministers who continued to earn a salary after dissolution of Parliament prior to the 2016 elections have not objected to the K4.7 million quantified by the State, as emoluments which they are supposed to pay back.

However, Dr Ngosa Simbyakula and 63 others through their lawyers Messrs Ellis and Company, H Kemp and Company and Lungu Simwanza and Company said they were not paid their repatriation al-

lowances amounting to K15, 000 each.

This is according to a notice of non-objection to the quantum settled by the Attorney General.

"Take notice that the respondents do not object to the quantum of emoluments as quantified by the first respondent (Attorney General). Save (I) that the said respondents were not paid their repatriation allowances in the sum of K15, 000 per person.

“The (ii) the 31st respondent Obius Chabu Chisala did not receive his June and

July 2016 emoluments as his contract of employment was terminated on June 8, 2016," read the notice.

Last month, the Ministry of Finance told the Constitutional Court that former Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers who continued to earn a salary after dissolution of Parliament between May and July 2016 owe the State K4, 778, 664.10.

The State through the Attorney General’s Chambers had asked the Constitutional Court to assess the amount the ministers were required to

pay back.

This follows a judgement of the Constitutional Court on August 8, 2016, which ordered them to payback emoluments accrued during that period.

The judgement was as a result of a matter where LAZ and UPND challenged the continued stay in office of the ministers after Parliament was dissolved ahead of the 2016 general elections.

PF secretary-general, then Justice Minister Dr Simbyakula and 63 others were petitioned in their personal capacities.

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He said thisthe during the laboratory “We therefore encourage especially it because weone h with artisanal small scale gold miners.’’ invest minimu and medium sized doing “We noticed the client media tour in Lusaka yesterday. of ZRA system programmers taxpayers to file in the re“Under innovation, we have been these US$500,000 entrepreneurs “Thissupport is also infrom line with is not able to meet its with theGovernment’s Cop- turns online before the due have moved from project internal to setrestructures some of the l up businesses in the but classification of gold as aproved strategic dates and “This laboratory is targeted at the not because oresubmit that would be decreceivedbased from various obligations perbelt University your digital transformaamong others at apinvestors zone. resource for Zambia,” he said. operations we are setting up starting with miners, who would get a fair share and that the country was ripe for larations to customs prior to tion to continuous creative they do not want to be- propriate stage when we tha limiting facto one is on the Consolidated Gold Company Chiefarrival ofvalue Rufunsa, were we are cause working they with small forat their greater innovations. goods thematerial. border transformation with the sethave been“That need more liquidity we les you invest table and we have Executive Officer, that Faisalthe Keer, explained art is anal miners Karma Mining Services He indicated benand ensure“As that all payments tingand up Rural of our firstscale everminers inno- there andimpacted,” Mr Shakaliwill go for it as the winS$500, 000 y Citizen Economic that laboratory be able to are made from surrounding area,” he said.

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He said his institution incentives,” M Commission are Mr Keer said the laboratory was critical open to the general public for them to with artisanal and small scale goldMr Chandabe sised especially this time He said ZRA was collabosaka,” said. said. constructing industrial to determine the gold accurately in the

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HE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has reduced its online system operation costs by US$5 million (equivalent to K90 million) since the implementation of the locally developed tax-online system.

ZRA this year launched the new taxonline system which is the largest Information Technology solution ever built in Zambia by Zambians and for the local market.

As a result, ZRA has made huge savings because the current system only gobbled US$3 million without added costs, says organisation Commissioner General, Kingsley Chanda.

Mr Chanda said unlike the new system, the old one which was foreign with many limitations cost ZRA over US$8 million on

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HARARE - There is a renewed including the committee of interest in the Zimbabwe Iron ministers and the Zimbabwe Investment Development and Steel Company (Zisco) Agency to ensure proper due from international investors diligence. The Government is following the collapse of working on the National Steel negotiations between the company and R & F of China Strategy meant to create a vibrant industry. late last year.

Zisco started operations in Industry and Commerce Bulawayo in 1938 having been Minister Dr Sekai Nzenza, formed by a private consortium. said in an interview that In 1942, the Government Zisco had received enquiries formed the Rhodesia Iron and from potential investors from Steel Commission, a statutory China and Australia. “What is Plotis the no-1 jesmondine body which took overLusaka the steel Z exciting levelManali of interestroad works. we are receiving and the Email: info@pawanglobal.com In 1946, a small plant was revival of Zisco is critical to the AddressNational Tell +26-0961919098 0964500755 / 09619557 at Redcliff and Steel Strategy that the / constructed commenced production in Government is working on.”

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8 / Daily Nation, Thursday 20 August, 2020 JOHANNESBURG - The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Africa's aviation industry has worsened sharply since a previous assessment by airline industry body, International Air Transport Association (IATA) in April.

IATA now estimates that job losses in African aviation and related industries could reach 3.5 million. That is equal to more than half of the region's 6.2 million aviation-related jobs, and 400, 000 higher than the previous estimate.

To date, the SA government has not announced Covid-19 related assistance specifically aimed at the country's ailing aviation industry. On the weekend President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country is moving to lockdown level 2. International commercial flights are still not permitted.

State-owned flag-carrier South African Airways has been in business rescue since early December last year. With no funding yet to implement a restructuring plan adopted on July 27, the process seems to be hanging in limbo.

State-owned regional airline SA Express is already in provisional liquidation. JSElisted Comair, which operates its own low-cost airline Kulula. com as well as British Airways domestically under a licence agreement, is also in business rescue.

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Low-cost airlines Mango (a subsidiary of SAA) and privately-owned Flysafair, Airlink and CEM Air, meanwhile, have restarted flights since lockdown regulations allowed business travel at the beginning of June.

While leisure travel has also since been allowed as from this week, demand is still low.

According to IATA, full-year 2020 traffic in Africa is expected

Chinese economic fundamentals remain sound BEIJING – The sound fundamentals backing China’s industrial economy has remained intact despite the impact of Covid-19, but efforts must be made to combat challenges and make up for the losses, a senior industrial official has said.

“China’s industrial performance has improved month by month amid effective epidemic control and policy support,” Xin Guobin, vice minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said in an interview.

Xin cited figures that China’s value-added industrial output went up by 4.8 percent year on year in June, picking up from the 4.4 percent and 3.9 percent expansion in May and April, respectively.

He said the epidemic has boosted China’s industrial upgrading and transformation, as well as the development of new products and new industries.

In the first half, the value-added output for high-tech manufacturing grew by 4.5 percent year on year, with the output of electronic components and integrated circuits up by 36.6 percent and 16.4 percent, respectively.

However, with the global pandemic continuing and market demand yet to recover, China still faces many uncertainties and instabilities, said Xin, calling for more efforts to improve the quality of market supplies to stimulate consumption.

During the Covid-19 epidemic, China’s manufacturing sector has withstood the “stress testing” from the virus, and helped ensure a steady global supply of medical supplies, as well as stable industrial and supply chains, said Xin. He said China will next focus on increasing the stability and competitiveness of its industrial and supply chains, and improving the industrial foundations and the level of modernisation for the industrial chains.

Meanwhile, China will push for the establishment of an emergency coordination and management mechanism for global industrial and supply chains to assist other countries to fight the virus and recover their economies, according to Xin.- XINHUA.

to plummet by 54 percent - or more than 80 million passenger journeys - compared to 2019.

The previous estimate was a fall of 51 percent.

Gross domestic product supported by aviation on the continent, meanwhile, could fall by up to $35 billion. IATA previously estimated a $28 billion decline.

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African economies and brought air connectivity across the continent to a virtual standstill.

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The economic consequences resulting from a disconnected continent are severe," warned Muhammad Al Bakri, IATA's regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East, in a statement. – FIN24.

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump wants to offer tax credits to entice US firms to move factories out of China.

Plot No 7154, Mukatasha Road, Light He has also threatened to strip government contracts from firms that continue to outsource work to China.

In a speech on Monday, Trump vowed to create 10 million jobs in 10 months saying “we will end our reliance on China.”

It marks his latest attack on China, after moves that have involved tech companies TikTok, WeChat and Huawei.

Booster The announcement came as tensions between Washington Pumps and Beijing have been escalating rapidly in recent months.

The Trump administration is now casting its net beyond the Chinese technology companies it has accused of threatening US national security.

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Tensions loom between tobacco producers as ban lifts JOHANNESBURG - British American Tobacco South Africa has urged government to ratify the World Health Organisation’s Illicit Trade Protocol now that the ban on cigarette sales has been lifted, in a bid to combat illicit trade it fears has taken root under the ban.

In a statement issued on Monday, BATSA noted South Africa had signed the comprehensive international rules.

Batsa, which previously held the lion’s share of market share in the country, said it had lost a significant amount of market share under the sales ban, yet research had shown that most smokers had been able to buy cigarettes.

Illicit traders were cashing in, it said.

Batsa also charged in its statement that cigarette companies associated with the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association took over the tobacco market over the past five months, when the trade of tobacco products was banned - something FITA, for its part, strongly denied.

The ban on cigarettes has been a bone of contention for the tobacco industry, with FITA contesting the ban in court.

The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein granted FITA leave to appeal in its case against the tobacco ban after the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria dismissed the appeal. FITA has said it plans to continue with its court action despite the lifting of the ban.

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S Town’s Research Unit on the Economics Health Organisation’s Illicit Trade Protocol of Excisable Products found that from would help eradicate the trade of illicit 23, 000 respondents, 93 percent of all cigarettes and level the playing field for smokers were still able to purchase all market competitors by ensuring all cigarettes during the lockdown and cigarette producers are compliant. tobacco ban.

“BATSA made its call as the company Professor Corné van Walbeek, who confirmed comprehensive independent conducted the UCT research, found that research that shows cigarette brands BATSA took the largest knock due to the mainly associated with the FITA have tobacco ban, but found that some retail completely taken over the market over the past five months of the sales ban,” the outlets improperly sold properly obtained Suppliers of Butchery, statement said. and taxed cigarettes outBaker, of their own BATSA said the University of Cape storesand during the lockdown.– FIN24.

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THE University of Zambia (UNZA) is developing a method for the rapid detection of the coronavirus that will be low cost and based on easy-to-use point of care devices.

UNZA acting head of communications, Brenda Bukowa, said the multidisciplinary research project drew expertise in virology from the School of Veterinary Medicine.

It would use low power and was being undertaken by a team of researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biological Sciences under the School of Natural Sciences.

Dr Bukowa said the goal of the research was to develop a method that would have a portable device and could detect the virus in a much shorter period compared to the conventional methods.

Furthermore, she said, the method would require less expertise to perform, involve lower costs, and be less labour intensive.

Meanwhile, UNZA acting Vice Chancellor, Dr Tamala Kambikambi was happy that the team of experts was developing the novel method for the detection of the CoronaVirus.

Dr Kambikambi stated that when faced with a crisis such as the COVID-19, the country looked for answers from researchers from institutions like UNZA. She said the team of experts had shown commitment to finding solutions to the global crisis through the efforts being put in place to develop a method for testing COVID-19.

Dr. Kambikambi said she was optimistic that the portable device to be developed would be of great importance in monitoring those that have the virus during therapy.

She added that the method for testing to be developed would add value in surveillance efforts being carried out in the communities and at strategic points owing to its ease in deployment and use.

The acting Vice-Chancellor ENGLISH expressed gratitude to the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) for providing initial funding for the research.

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MULTICHOICE Zambia has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) worth K2.5 million to frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.

A total of 10,000 KN95 face masks and 10,000 disposable isolation gowns had been donated.

MultiChoice Zambia Chief Customer Officer, Leah Kooma, said the core focus for the donation was delivery of PPEs to people at the frontline of the fight against COVID-19.

Ms Kooma stressed that MultiChoice Zambia would continue to support the fight against Covid-19 by ensuring that staff and customers visiting the branches were adhering to the health guidelines.

“Today, the support we bring through this donation comes in the form of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that includes a total of 10,000 N95 Face Masks and 10,000 Disposable Isolation Gowns – valued at K2,593,787,” she said during the donation recently.

While receiving the donation at Ministry of Health offices, Health Minister, Chitalu Chilufya, extended his gratitude for the support from MultiChoice Zambia towards the safety of health care workers.

“This protective equipment is very important when it comes to health workers because it facilitates a healthy working environment and provides a safeguard against contracting or spreading the virus among fellow medical colleagues and re-infection of patients,” Dr Chilufya said.

ENGLISH He acknowledged that this equipment was expensive to acquire.

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NATIONAL Democratic Congress (NDC) Northern Province Secretary Bwalya Chipepo has resigned from his party to join the ruling Patriotic Front.

Mr Chipepo announced his resignation at the PF provincial office in Kasama.

He said he could not continue to criticise the PF Government and its leadership when everyone was able to see the massive development delivered across the country.

Mr Chipepo explained that Government was taking developments to all parts of the country adding that he saw no reason for him to continue being in the opposition.“I have decided to resign from the National Democratic Congress party because I have seen that the party is not going anywhere,” he said.

And PF Northern Province vice secretary, Bwembya Kabali, commended Mr Chipepo for ditching the opposition party.

Mr Kabali who received Mr Chipepo, said the PF was the most attractive party not only in the province but across the country. He said the party in the province was becoming more popular and stronger as seen by the number of people joining.

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CHASEFU constituency aspiring candidate, Chanoda Ngwira, has presented a water pump to the people of Kaimbonye in Chasefu.

Mr Ngwira who is a PF member has urged the people not to always ask what Government should do for them, but ask what they can do for Government.

He said the Kaimbonye community which had over 500 families had challenges of water for almost two years after the borehole stopped functioning.

“With pleasure today, we presented to the community of Kaimbonye, Susa ward in Chasefu Constituency of Chasefu District, a fully functional water borehole.

“This will enable the people access clean water after about one year and half without clean water due to a dysfunctional borehole,” he said.

He said he donated funds for repairing the broken borehole last month and was happy to see the work completed within the stipulated time. He bought spare parts such as a pump, pipes, rubber among others.

Mr Ngwira also distributed face masks, hand side and has also been sensitising the public on Covid-19.

He donated funds for roofing a one by three classroom block at Champeta Basic School.

He explained that a school had no roof since 2018 and ENGLISH took it upon himself as a former resident and child of Chasefu to help with funds for iron sheets among other things.

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Dear Editor, HIGH mealie meal prices, high tariffs, high cost of living, we are suffering they said‌But are we?

This has now become the opposition’s campaign slogan after the last attempt of a manifesto a few years back that had many people confused if it was the messiah in form of Summy Chintombwa delivering the 10 commandments to them Not a day passes by without one of these UPND members reminding us of the high living costs with the new member Chella Tukuta joining the bitter band wagon, but is it true?

Look, supply, demand, inflation, and other economic factors will cause changes to a currency's price or value.

It is these changes that ultimately determine the strength of a currency and what it can buy.

Our Zambian Kwacha is the ninth strongest currency in Africa which has 54 nations at most.

Meaning our Kwacha is stronger than 45 nations and it was recently beating the South Africa rand before the Covid affected our trades.

It is this strength that makes the goods and services cheaper in our nation, the very reason some Zambian companies would prefer selling outside the country to maximise their profits because our neighbours pay more and we pay less.

Is it not strange that the foreigners are appreciating our nation more than ourselves.

They have found the greener pasture some of you are looking for.

Truth be told, the PF has worked tirelessly to bring order and sanity in the party and the nation.

So instead of choosing to be ignorant and arrogant for nothing, first put your house in order, find a running mate, find a manifesto and find a sane leader who will put the interests of the people first, unlike promising them the return of Anglo American.

Some men are built to lead and others are built to rear cattle, either way one cannot do without the other because one needs to feed and the other needs to eat to lead, so let's stay in our lanes.

Ati high living costs UPND. KUWAYAWAYAFYEđ&#x;Œš JOSH.

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Higher Education minister extols CBU graduate!

UNIP MOURNS ITS FORMER SECRETARY-GENERAL GREY ZULU

Dear Editor,

THE United National Independence Party learnt with much sadness and regret about the demise of Cde Alexander Grey Zulu, a former Secretary-General of UNIP for many years in the 2nd Republic.

We wish to convey our deep and heartfelt condolences to his dear wife, and children on their tragic loss. We pray to God Almighty to comfort them at this difficult time as they feel the pain of the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandparent, uncle and indeed a relative and friend to many.

The late Cde Zulu served the party and the nation at large with distinction during his period of service.

As a freedom fighter he was a committed nationalist who sacrificed and shared selflessly his time and resources for the cause of freedom and independence for our country.

As a leader both in the Party and its

Government he was firm, disciplined and dedicated to duty. He worked for the sake of his fellow Zambians and humanity at large.

Cde Zulu contributed immensely to the development of human capital and institutions both in Zambia, and the African continent, In particular the Southern Africa region where he was a reliable ally of the struggle against the forces of reaction, racism, apartheid, neocolonialism and imperialism.

He was truly committed to the cause for human freedom, peace and progress across the globe.

Cde Zulu was a hero of the national struggle, a builder of our nation, and a friend to the underdog, the vulnerable, the displaced and the common people of our country. We celebrate his life as simply one of us.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

TILYENJI CHANDA KAUNDA, President, UNIP.

Dear Editor, “LET me introduce you to the best graduating student in Mechanical Engineering from the Copperbelt University.

And guess what? She is from Kankoyo! So proud of her at so many levels... as a father of Kankoyo, as a fellow engineer, as the Minister of Higher Education and the list goes on.

Well done Madam Engineer Abigail Mwape Chibambo! Keep flying the Kankoyo flag high as you enter the industry.

Much love and respect young lady! God bless!�

Let’s recognise her hard work by leaving her a message. Let’s encourage young women in school to venture into schools of science disciplines. Education is a great enabler.

BRIAN MUSHIMBA MP, Minister of Higher Education.

Mr Mushimba

Farewell message for the late independence stalwart, Grey Zulu

Our Zambian Kwacha is the ninth strongest currency in Africa which has 54 nations at most. Meaning our Kwacha is stronger than 45 nations and it was recently beating the South Africa rand before the Covid affected our trades.

Dear Editor, TO DAY, Zambia mourns one of the most distinguished leaders of our country. Hon Grey Zulu epitomises all that is moral in public office.

He represents a fading species of leaders who ascended to public office through pain and sacrifice. He was one of the few remaining members of Zambia’s first cabinet led by Dr Kenneth Kaunda.

Hon Zulu was a loyal servant, not only to his President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda but more so to his country. He spent all his life in the struggle and in the shaping of a new nation we now call our own.

Unlike most leaders of our time, Hon Zulu did not serve his country for profit.

He served to prepare a future for those of us who were to come later.

His death continues to scratch on the conscience of those in government who have power to ensure that those who have served this country do not die in poverty but in honour.

Hon Zulu as Secretary-General of UNIP was the equivalent of Vice President.

He however spent his entire life out of government with no benefits or official support. He shall only be remembered in death with a state funeral.

As a nation we need to summon our conscience and give honour to whom honour is due and the best way to do this was to honour such valiant national

leaders with a constitutional package to sustain them in the later years of their lives.

On behalf of my wife Florence and the New Hope Movement for Multiparty Democracy, we send our deepest condolences to the widow, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, UNIP and President Edgar Lungu and government on this national loss. May the Lord our God keep our hearts in perfect peace during this very sad moment.

Rest in peace Hon Grey Zulu.

DR NEVERS SEKWILA MUMBA, President, MMD August 18, 2020.

Thursday 20 August, 2020

KOPALA NEWS

UNREGISTERED TRANSPORT OPERATORS FACE CHOP

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

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OVERNMENT will deal with illegal operators on the Copperbelt who are killing business for legitimate public transport operators.

Registered taxis and bus operators were facing unfair competition from people using unregistered vehicles, who did not pay requisite taxes.

Transport and Communication Minister, Mutotwe Kafwaya, said Government would ensure that it took

into serious consideration the challenges drivers faced especially from pirating operators.

Mr Kafwaya was speaking when he met Copperbelt bus and taxi drivers in Kitwe yesterday.

Drivers complained to the minister that they were facing unfair competition from “pirating” drivers who were killing their business because they did not even pay tax.

They also said “pirating” drivers were transporting people that were not follow-

“Us in the stations make sure that people that walked in and commuters are masked compared to what our friends who operate outside the stations do,” - Jester Kunda, a Kitwe bus driver said.

ing the Covid-19 preventive measures and made it look like it were all the drivers that did that when in fact not.

"Us in the stations make sure that people that walked in and commuters are masked compared to what our friends who operate outside the stations do," Jester Kunda, a Kitwe bus driver said.

Mr Kunda appealed to the Minister to ensure that night driving was banned for black number plate buses as well as trucks.

The drivers complained that their business had gone down while other vehicles were still moving in the night transporting people that were supposed to be serviced during the day.

They also called on the ministry to work hand in hand with the Ministry of Local

Farming Environmental Climate Improvement Program (FECIP) National Youth Development Council with support from Ministry of Youth Sport and Child Development through OATS Consultancy opened the “Request for Proposal” (RFP) for Carbon Energy Partners (CEP) funded project “Farming Environmental Climate Improvement Program (FECIP).

The RFP stage, selection and negotiation stage have been completed and NYDC will publicly announce the winner(s) of the four listed tenders soon.

As part of its mandate and direction to market and promote FECIP and create unmatched awareness, NYDC in consultation with the project management consult for the project, OATS Consultancy has opened up bids to receive proposals from credible and willing media houses to submit a proposal on: 1. Marketing and promotion of FECIP including but not limited to documentaries, radio and TV Ads creation 2. Marketing and promotion of FECIP including but not limited to documentaries, radio and TV Ads media placements and distribution 3. Marketing and promotion of FECIP including but not limited to printing of promotional materials, billboard placement, etc.

Companies are informed to submit their proposals not later than Monday, 24th August 2020 www.nydc.gov.zm respectively for the publication of the RFP Terms of References (ToRs).

For further clarifications and information and copy of the TORs, or email directly, fecip@oatsconsultancy.com.

FECIP, Enhancing Farmers Capabilities through fund management, Supporting the youth in Agriculture and providing employment by solving Climate Change through Education and Technology.

Government to ensure proper signs at drop off points were considered when constructing the roads.

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Kasumbalesa traffic flow improves

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

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RAFFIC flow at Kasumbalesa border in Chililabombwe has improved following the implementation of the coordinated border management between Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) said that the measures that were put in place at Kasumbalesa border had seen enhanced flow of traffic.

ZRA Kasumbalesa Senior Manager, Malama Chiwama, said that Zambia had embraced the coordinated border management for a successful flow of traffic.

Mr Chiwama said that Zambia created a good working relationship with the DRC officials which he said was vital in that aspect.

Previously, hundreds of trucks were marooned at the border especially those that were headed to the DRC due to certain procedures and the size of the road.

The border sees between 600 and 1000 trucks

being cleared on a daily basis.

"The Congo bound trucks had so many procedures to go through and our yard could not hold many trucks hence having congestion," he said.

Mr Chiwama said that the one more lane of the road getting into Congo was created making them three in order to help the flow of traffic.

He stated that the Zambian side made an agreement with their Congolese counterparts to have certain procedures carried out on the Zambian side so that trucks were not taking long to be cleared.

Mr Chiwama said that with the small yard that the border had, it was difficult for traffic of about 600 to 1000 trucks to flow.

He said that the two countries also agreed that the working hours be adjusted with knocking off time being from 18:00 to 21:00 hours.

Mr Chiwama said all the agreements had been documented and signed by both sides that were also holding daily review meetings so that they could be moving on the same page.

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Mosi/N-West News

SINAZONGWE FARM WORKERS PROTEST ADVERTISEMENT

By ANDREW MUKOMA

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WORKERS at CCGP farms (former Zambeef farms) in Sinazongwe yesterday staged a protest over delayed salaries for July.

The protest comes barely a week after Sinazongwe Zambia Member of Parliament Gift Sialubalo made an appeal to the Ministry of Labour 717 / 09687289948 and Social Security to take keen interest in the welfare of workers at the Chineseowed farm.

A large number of workers gathered at the farm to express their concerns and frustration over their delayed July salaries.

Mr Sialubalo told the Daily Nation yesterday that CCGP employees were agitated about the delayed payments, hence the resolve to stage a protest.

He said that it was saddening that workers were not paid their July salaries amidst the negative impact of the Covid-19 outbreak

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In an interview, one of the workers said their grievances were not about salary increments but delayed July salaries.

“At the end of the month, they (management) kept quiet and never told us anything about our salaries.

So we opted to protest after noticing a number of days have passed without being paid,” he said.

When contacted, Sinazongwe District Commissioner Shenah Muleya confirmed the protests stating that

it was due to lack of communication between management and employees.

Me Muleya said,” what I discovered when I went there with my JAJ .Z.W BAlabour officer is that those people ON RUD not THwere (management) communicating to the employees.”

“That was the first mistake we saw but even though management had a point, they could not take that information to the foremen so that they too could inform their fellow employees,” she said.

The DC said salaries were delayed for eight days but that she challenged and convinced management to start paying the workers.

“As we speak now, everyone has been paid and as a way of compensating the workers, each employee was given a bag of mealie meal...so everything is back to normal and they have resumed work,” Ms Muleya said.

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The most hit areas are Kazomba, Messengers and part of Kyawama townships.

This came to light when Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister, Jonas Chanda, inspected the water upgrade project being undertaken by the water utility firm.

Project Engineer Mufalo Kabika said that if project was completed, the issue of erratic water supply would be 3, resolved.

2018 He attributed the delay in completing the project to lack of a dedicated ZESCO power supply line to avert the impact of load-shedding.

Mr Kabika said the current load management by ZESCO had left the water utility company in shambles and that about K1.5 million was required to facilitate the undertaking. ‘’But what we have done is to write to the Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection for support to finance the dedicated ZESCO power supply line to interconnect all

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By ANDREW MUKOMA WOMEN in Kasiya ward in Livingstone have appealed to Government to come up with empowerment projects for them.

The women who convened for a PF mobilisation meeting, said Government should assist them to start self-help projects.

Livingstone Constituency Chairlady, Alice Mwela, Akapelwa ward acting chairperson, James Zimba, and parliamentary aspiring candidate, Ikuka Muleta, organised the meeting.

The women said there was high unemployment levels and the worst affected were women who were now fending for their families with money generated from vending since cross border trading had been suspended.

Ms Barbra Moyo said women should be presented with opportunities to enable them sustain themselves and become independent.

“As women, we need self-help projects so that we become self-sufficient.

Some of these projects may be poultry farming or vegetable farming where women will then sell their produce and make a living,” she said.

Ms Moyo said Government

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should also avail some pieces of land for women to set up various projects to sustain themselves.

Another woman, Ms Tendai, said the PF as a party should do more to empower women especially at household level.

“The economic situation is difficult for everyone and those who try to make a living through vending on the streets sometimes have their goods confiscated," she said.

In response, Ms Mwela said women should press on regardless of some misconceptions within societies they live in.

She said that the party in Livingstone has an empowerment programme for women which was launched last year.

Ms Mwela said the programme was an ongoing one and seeks to empower all women regardless of their political affiliation.

“Women have done a lot in life in so far as women empowerment is concerned.

We are not yet there as women but we are heading somewhere,” she said.

And Mr Muleta assured the women that given an opportunity to represent them as an MP, he would fight for more empowerment programmes for women and youths.

He said that was the more reason why he was also in the women empowerment committee led by Ms Mwela and Mr Zimba.

Evacuation of cancer patient elates PF in L/stone

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THE Patriotic Front (PF) in Livingstone has paid tribute to President Edgar Lungu and First Lady, Esther, for coming to the aid of a Livingstone cancer patient who needed urgent medical treatment.

Last week, 22-year old Mufalo Saiti, a cancer patient, was evacuated from the Livingstone Central Hospital to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) for further treatment.

This was after her family appealed for financial help The first from the public so she could blessing we get medical treatment at FILE PHOTO: The most hit areas are Kazomba, Messengers and part of Kyawama townships. received as UTH. Her help came through Livingstone was production facilities, and we are December,’’ he said. this is prioritized so that people from President Lungu and the evacuation just waiting for the response,’’ And Dr Chanda urged can start getting clean and safe the family after learning of he said. the water utility company to drinking water,’’ he said. her condition during a news of our young lady Mr Kabika said the plant expedite the project so that the The Minister said a number of bulletin on ZNBC. Mafulo of Nakatindi could be commissioned but as water shortage could come to clients that were not receiving On August 11, this year, Compound to UTH in long it was not connected to a an end. clean water was too huge, Ms Saiti underwent a dedicated power supply line, He said he would prioritise hence the needPromoting to expediteStandards the in successful Higher Education Lusaka, whose family surgery at the the status would remain the procurement of the K1.5 million process.

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PF Livingstone constituency chairperson, Elias Mwila, expressed happiness that the patient had been assisted.

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SWINDLED RETIREES SEEK SPEAKER’S INTERVENTION

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RETIREES countrywide who have been swindled out of

unanimously agreed to petition the Speaker of the National Assembly to set up a commission of inquiry to determine criminal elements into their predicament.

And former Barclays Bank employees have called for an immediate probe into alleged fraudulent activities committed by whoever transfered the Barclays Bank Pension fund to African Life Financial Services.

This follows a meeting held yesterday at the Lusaka Hotel where retirees from across the country agreed that the matter be

Thousands of mourners on Saturday gathered at Harare’s National Stadium for a memorial concert for renowned musicians Oliver Mtukudzi before it was taken to his home village, north of the capital. (Story on page 2)

“This secretariat must not be at ZCID or Kapingila House and that both the church and ZCID shall second staff who will work at the secretariat. We also agreed that we shall have a joint account at the bank, whether money will come from the donors or not, we should have a joint account.

We hope that we will now make progress because among political parties, we have agreed on how to progress on the national dialogue.” -Mr. Mwila STORY ON PAGE 3

all the previous engagements and avenues used had seemingly hit a snag.

After the meeting, a committee which will spearhead the initiative to petition the speaker before the next session of parliament opens was formed.

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ANDEVU Constituency in Lusaka is one of the province’s biggest and highly populated constituencies. The name “Mandevu” which means beard is believed to have originated from the earliest Zimbabwean male settlers in the area. These men always shaved their heads but maintained a beard making people refer to them as “Ba Mandevu.”

Currently under Patriotic Front’s Jean Kapata as member of Parliament, Mandevu is a vast constituency comprising seven wards with a mixed economic and social lifestyle.

It shares its borders with Matero, Lusaka Central, Katuba and Munali constituencies.

Ms Kapata, who has served in different ministerial positions and is Lands and Natural Resources minister, has represented Mandevu since 2006.

She first was elected under PF while in opposition and has served two terms including the current one under PF as a ruling party. This makes her the longest serving MP for the area and one with a lot of success stories to share. In an interview after a tour of Mandevu Constituency facilitated by the Zambia Women Parliamentary Caucus (ZWPC) with support from Hivos, Ms Kapata said she is pleased that Mandevu has witnessed more development in her time.

“When I went into Mandevu, a lot of things were not in place, things like road network, bridges, secondary schools, police stations, markets and many other infrastructures,” she said.

She said no sooner was she voted into power in 2006, than she embarked on a serious development plan that prioritised infrastructure development, education, health, water reticulation and community empowerment.

Amongst her main priorities under infrastructure development, as evidenced from the tour, Ms Kapata advocated for the construction of bridges and improvement of roads. She said

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JEAN KAPATA’S SUCCESS STORY FOR MANDEVU

Fundraising Breakfast for women empowerment in Mandevu Constituency bridges were key because Mandevu is cut across by the Ngwerere Stream.

She was concerned by a number of school-going children drowning at different crossing points during the rainy season because there were no bridges.

“At the time, Mandevu needed about 32 bridges. We were experiencing a lot of calamities. I am happy to say that 26 bridges have so far been done through CDF and NRFA (National Road Fund Agency),” Ms Kapata said, tying the construction of bridges to improvement of the road network system in Mandevu.

“Many roads were a very sorry site,” she said, adding that in response to her advocacy, Mandevu now has most of its major roads done by government.

These include, among the over 30 that have been done so far, the creation of a link between Meanwood and Zambezi Road, tarring of Chazanga-Kabanana road, improving and expansion of Katima Mulilo, Great North and Zambezi roads to name only a few.

“Chanzanga-Kabanana road was a difficult road to use especially in the rainy season. For most of us traders, we were los-

Visit to Kanakantapa tomato field for Mandevu 500 Family Project

Ms Kapata

“We have clinics in almost every ward. Let me also state that from the 650 clinics (Ministry of Health countrywide programme), Mandevu benefitted about four clinics.”

and businesslady of Chazanga compound said.

With education, Ms Kapata admits that Mandevu being a high density constituency, has always faced a challenge of not having enough schools.

For this reason, her commitment has been to build and upgrade schools. New schools such as Kabanana Day Secondary School have been built to increase enrolments at high school level and curb the problem of school-children walking long-distances to access secondary education.

This was the same case with schools like Mejocama Primary and Secondary School as well as Mandevu Primary School.

Added to construction of schools is the financial support given to community schools.

Over eight schools in Mandevu have received support from the MP. Ms Kapata is also aware that despite the challenges in education, her constituency has proudly produced academic achievers and through her office again, she continues to facilitate the need to have several children on university bursaries.

“Mandevu has very intelligent children. We have sent more than 500 kids to university through the bursaries.

My office takes this

ing out on business but when they constructed and tarred the road, business improved here in Kabanana,” remarked a Kabanana resident, in appreciating the development.

Another major area of development undertaken by Ms Kapata to change the face of Mandevu was to improve security. This she achieved by lobbying for police posts in almost every ward. In the past, Mandevu was considered “a no-go area” due to high levels of crimes. This prompted her to prioritise police posts. As a result, Ngombe, Lesoleil, Kasisi, Garden, Chipwalu, Marrapodi, Northgate, Mandevu and Kabanana police posts have since been constructed with more on the way.

“I can say crime is now under control, not 100 percent of course but we have continued working well with the police in Mandevu. I have called for night patrols and police posts have been done in almost every ward,” Ms Kapata said, emphasising that residents are now happy with the improved security.

“There is now sanity and we really thank the MP for improving our security in Mandevu Constituency. We also thank the police for the patrols which have reduced criminal activities especially in the night,” Ms Foster Awards Ngandwe, a resident

seriously and sources for bursaries for these children. These are children coming from vulnerable families and their parents are helped to educate them,” she explained.

Like any other constituency with a large population, Mandevu’s needs for health provision are equally demanding.

However, Ms Kapata is happy that in the three terms she has served, most of her priority goals on health have been met.

She for example, talks of the construction of five health posts to supplement the already-existing ones in her tenure. These five are Ngo’mbe-Kasisi, Fumbelo-Kabanana, Garden, and Kabanana Site and Service health posts.

“We have clinics in almost every ward. Let me also state that from the 650 clinics (Ministry of Health countrywide programme), Mandevu benefitted about four clinics,” she said.

The success in the health sector can also be extended to water reticulation. Bearing in mind that water and sanitation still remains a challenge for Mandevu, Ms Kapata has continually advocated for the provision of safe drinking water through the creation of Water Trusts.

“We have water trusts in every ward. We still have few places with water problems but we have written to responsible ministries for response. We are now putting

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up boreholes away from the compounds because of the high population and most of our underground water is contaminated in Lusaka,” Ms Kapata said.

She said her office is working with relevant offices like Lusaka Water and Sanitation Company to improve water and sanitation as well as general hygiene.

In 2015 for example, her office procured a tractor for garbage collection.

In women and youth empowerment, Ms Kapata is proud that the constituency is part of the 5, 000 Family Empowerment Programme under Kalumbila Cooperative Limited. Recently, the Cooperative handed over a Higer Bus to youths of Mandevu.

Under the same, Mandevu women and youths have acquired land in Kanakantapa area where they are growing vegetables like tomatoes and rearing livestock.

I can say crime is now under control, not 100 percent of course but we have continued working well with the police in Mandevu. I have called for night patrols and police posts have been done in almost every ward.

This is as result of her vigorous approach to see her constituents become self-sufficient. “We are happy about this project. We are also involved in the Pass on Project where 20 chickens have been given to each community group to rear.

We have also given out pigs and goats,” Ms Kapata said.

Occasionally, Ms Kapata uses her own resources to support and fund these initiatives. She for instance, supported the 2019 Mr Mandevu Bodybuilding Contest. She has on several occasions empowered youth and women through the donation of bales of second-hand clothes for them to sell.

“Sometimes you have to dig in your pockets to fund these projects,” she said, adding that from time to time, she has also gotten support from corporates but going forward she is looking at creating strong partnerships.

Ms Kapata has also lined up a number of other projects she hopes to achieve before her term ends. She believes what she has achieved so far is as a result of her leadership style especially as a female parliamentarian.

“I have been a performer and I have been on the ground. No fights have ever derailed me, I have been focussed,” says Ms Kapata.

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And Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo says only criminal minded elements should be worried that government has procured such equipment adding that this should instead make peace loving Zambians happy.

Mr Kampyongo said Government will continue to equip and modernize the police service to capacitate them in dealing with any situation to preserve peace.

The new equipment handed over include armoured and horse carrier vehicles, water cannons, ambulances, crime scene investigation vehicles, dog carrier, recovery motor vehicles and other assorted specialized equipment.

And speaking earlier at the same occasion, Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja thanked Government for the continued support rendered to the police service.

Mr Kanganja pledged to reciprocate government gesture by ensuring that law and order prevails during and after the 2021 Presidential and general elections.

Chimese trial fails to take off

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TRIAL in which former Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Eric Chimese is charged with concealing of property suspected to be proceeds of crime yesterday failed to take off.

The trial failed to proceed before Lusaka Magistrate Nsunge Chanda due to the absence of deputy Chief State Advocate Gamaliel Zimba who has been prosecuting the matter.

When the case came before Ms Chanda yesterday, a public prosecutor representing Mr Zimba told the court that the latter was not in court because he had a sick child.

In this case Chimese, is charged with Chita Lodge Director James Chungu over alleged concealing of property suspected to be proceeds of crime.

The former ZAF chief is also charged with abuse of authority of office and money laundering among other charges relating to the Ibex Hill property.

Chimese is accused of concealing the property under Chungu’s name.

ENGLISH A Ministry of Lands official has already told the court that the property was owned by Chita Lodge, which has a legal title deeds.

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CHIPATA Compound 3 bedroom house K200,000.2 bedrooms K250,000.Chunga Extension 3 bedrooms K400,000.

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FAIRVIEW near Levy Park, complex comprising several shops, warehouses , storeroom ,offices, showrooms, U$D4m.

KATUBA 6.5ha K400,000.15 acres K15acres K350,000.3.8ha K260,000.73ha 11km off Great North road K2m. 2.5ha(7 acres 2 bedroom house, piggery, borehole hand pump power generator K1.3m.

KAFUE Greenfields plot 30m x 87m K50,000.Shikoswe Turn off 3 big shops,K500,000.Chirundu roadfront 0.394 acres fenced U$D 380,000.Kafue Gorge road 18ha K1m.Mungu 200 acres K35,000 per acre.

BARLASTONE PARK 2 acres K300,000 or one acre K150,000.

STATE LODGE area plot 50m x 50m K400,000. 4 bedroom house K2m.

K A N A K A N TA PA , C h o n g w e , 4 . 3 h a K250,000.

LEOPARDS HILL road Palabana turn off 770sqm K100,000.

CHILANGA Opposite Chilanga Cement,3 bedroom house 1km off kafue road double storey K3M. SHIMABALA 7ha K1.7m. Lusaka westwood 100 acres K3m. Quarry Road 20 acres K2m.Barmoral 7 acres K1.3m.

Mwembeshi 50 acres K15,000 per acre.

Barm0ral plot 30m x 40m K75,000.

RUFUNSA 12 acres on offer letter 2km off Great east road K100,000.

PALABANA University 12 acres(5ha) K200,000.

KAMWALA Trading area, double storey building with ground floor shops plus offices or hostel rooms with kitchen upstairs K18m.Shop K1m in Kamwala.

LUANGWA River 17ha for lodge near game park K350,000.

CHALALA 2x3 bedroom houses K875,000.

CHIPATA Compound complex one small shop, two bars, one tavern,storeroom,3 bedroom house, three flats, 6x2 bedroom houses.7 x 1 bedroom house houses, shelter and car park K1.3m NDEKE Meanwood plot 18m x 22m K170,00.Chamba Valley plot 20m x 30 K180,000. Kanyama flats 4x2 bedroom K160,000.

CHILANGA house double storey near Golf club, plot size 80m x 80m K2m.Mt Makulu area 1.5 acres K400,000.1.4 acres K650,000.Musamba premises for school or shops nine rooms plus five toilets K2m.

KAFUE Kasaka area 4ha(ten acres) price to be discussed. Mungu 50 acres K35,000 per acre.

LUSAKA City Center,Cha Cha Cha road large shop/warehouse U$D800,000.Off kafue road Warehouse 4274sqm.200m off kafue road near Carousel. Price to be discussed.

MUNGWI road, Barlastone Park Lusaka west warehouse and shops K600,000.

Plots 25m x 40m K80,000.

LEOPARDS Hill road off tarmac two kilometers 2.8ha(7 acres) K450,000.

CHAWAMA Shopping Complex available for sale comprising: Sizes 326sqm K12,000.135sqm K7,000.45sqm.44sqm.1700sqm K160, 000.140,138sqm.207sqm.427sqm,44o sqm.346sqm LUSAKA Kafue Great North roadfront, Makeni near Makeni Mall, complex comprising:8x3 bedroom double storey flats(mansionnettes),Shop 75sqm,restaurant/bar with upstairs extension 170sqm,second floor office space on top of restaurant 170sqm,upstairs church hall 600sqm,showroom,events hall for weddings ,meetings, workshops, conferences 1,800sqm.Warehouse at rear 719sqm.

Price U$D14m or Kwacha equivalent.

CENTRAL CHIBOMBO 3 bedroom house in Shifwankulu- Spin along Great North road K350,000.20 acres 13km off Great North road on Old Mumbwa road K800,000(Liteta).

KAPIRI 2.7ha 30m of Great North road K120,000 44ha 7km off Ndola road K200,000.on offer Letter.199ha K750,000.30km from Kapiri Hospital.22ha 20km off Ndola road K100,000.22ha CHISAMBA opposite golden valley 250 acres K40,000 per acre. Kamaila area 4ha(10 acres)K200,000.

COPPERBELT MASAITI 150ha K2000 per ha.100ha K850,000.

LUFWANYAMA 10ha(25 acres) K90,000.

MPONGWE MACHIY area 800ha K2.5m.

CHINGOLA Maiteneke 2 bedroom house K90,000.

KITWE Bulangililo house 7 rooms K150,000.

KAOMA near tbz farms 178ha K2m.

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Bridge plot for lodge near border 1750sqm K100,000.

Monze town center on Livingstone road, complex of eight shops K8M.Choma old Machapopota road plot 40mx 90m K85,000. Mazabuka Lodge 13room K2m.

KARIBA LAKE waterfront 4ha(10 acres) with 3 bedroom lodge U$D600,000.3 acres overlooking Lake Kariba Plot for Lodge K300,000.

CHIPEPO Lower Zambezi river waterfront fishing business or tourist lodge comprising 3 bedroom lodge on 7 acres, on Monze Chisekesi road,6 fishing riggs,two speed boadts,U$D800,000.

MUCHINGA MPIKA town plot 50m x 50m with 2 rooms K180,00.Farm 2700ha K3,00 per ha.

SERENJE Nansanga block 2000ha K75m.

CHINSALI 5000ha K35m.

NORTHERN: SENGA HILL 12ha (30 acres) on Mbala Kasama road with house 6 rooms, six boreholes,warehouse,shop,grocery,80km from Mbaka 85km from Kasama K1.2m.Chama Matumbo roadfront 1.5ha K175,000 KASAMA 10,000ha K70m.

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED LUSAKA KABULONGA off Brentwood Drive 6x4 bedroom houses double storey, masters self-contained K36,000 each per month.

MAKENI near Kankole house 3 bedrooms K35000.4 bedrooms K7,000. Makeni Konga houses and warehouses rent ranging K5000 to K8,000.

MAKENI opposite Andres Motel 500m off kafue road 3 bedroom house K18,000 per month.

BARLASTONE PARK off Mungwi road,flats,6x2 bedroom K4,500.4x1 bedroom K3,200, CHALALA off Lilayi road 4x2 bedrooms K2,500.

COPPERBELT KALULUSHI Napsa Complex 3 bedroom hose K4,000.

REAL ESTATE TO LET MAKENI Konga warehouses and storerooms ranging K6,000 to K8,000.

MAKENI Kafue road,150m off Great North road light and heavy vehicles workshops with offices, storeroom, service pits and big parking yard K75,00 per month.

CHAWAMA near Chawama market , several shops available for short or long lease sizes 326sqm K12,000.135sqm K7,000.45sqm.44sqm.1700sqm K160, 000.140,138sqm.207sqm.427sqm,44o sqm.346sqm Carousel shopping center, several shops on the ground, first, second and third floors including events halls ,furnished with kitchens for self catering can be hired for weddings, workshops, seminars, meetings, conference etc. various sizes and amounts.

LODGE, GUESTHOUSE , OFFICE Complex along Independence Avenue Rhodes Park near Civic Center details on request and rental open to discussion.

MAKENI Los Angeles Road, HOTEL 91 rooms, 4 offices, one bar, 3 bars, 3 conference halls, big swimming pool, baby pool, two car parks, twelve shops,3km from Cairo road post office.

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LUSAKA Kafue Great North roadfront, Makeni near Makeni Mall, complex comprising:8x3 bedroom double storey flats(mansionnettes),Shop 75sqm,restaurant/bar with upstairs extension 170sqm,second floor office space on top of restaurant 170sqm,upstairs church hall 600sqm,showroom,events hall for weddings ,meetings, workshops, conferences 1,800sqm.Warehouse at rear 719sqm.

BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT CONTAINERS-old steel containers in Makeni South K35,000.Scrap metals also available from a road constructors yard.

Mining, copper, cobalt, gold, emerald, beryl, aquamarine, to maline, amethyst, garnet-existing registered and liceneced mines are looking for partners, sponsors, investors, financiers or outright purchasers.

AGRICULTURE- Vast agricultural farming lands available for partnerships or joint ventures.

We invite persons, companies, organizations, local or international to enter into any agreements where locals can make land available and foreign or local investors provide capital then market produce locally and abroad-crops, livestock ,game ranching or fisheries.

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CHISAMBA Katuba 2ha 300m off Great North road K300,000.6ha,piggery 6km off great north road K400,000.3ha cottage, borehole, wirefence, zesco power K1m.2ha to 40ha 12km east of fringilla K65,000 per ha.

CHIBOMBO near Ibis Gardens tarred Great North roadfront,2ha,4ha,8ha,10ha,12ha K250,000 per ha. Same area 300 to 600m off Great North road,2ha,4ha, K125,000 per ha.2.5ha,3 bedroom house, poultry, near Chibombo Basic School K300,000.Liteta area 8ha K900,000.23ha near Mungule Place K1.5m.

MUMBWA Tollgate 78ha K1.5m.40ha In Mumbwa town K50,000 per ha can Sub-divide.

CHIBOMBO Near Ibis Gardens 4 bedroom house on 4ha 300m off great north road with poultry K2m.55ha K750,000.

SERENJE Nansanga farm block 118ha K750,000.16ha price offers invited.32ha K150,000.80ha K500,000.230ha K850,000.265ha K2m.105ha.18ha offers.

MKUSHI 3km from town 160ha K1.2m.35ha K1.3m.390ha K1m.Shiwang’andu 200ha K1m.

KABWE 6ha 2km off Lusaka K225,000.45ha 3 bedroom cottage, borehole, Zesco 3-phase power,20km from Kabwe cbd 500m off Great North Lusaka road K5.5m.

KAPIRI town ten shops as a complex K250,000.Kapiri Hillside plot 20m x 40m with five room house K150,000.

COPPERBELT NDOLA Northrise 5 bedroom house K1.5m.Mitengo 3 bedroom house K300,000.

LUFWANYAMA Emerald mines seeking partners, investors, sponsors or financiers.

EASTERN CHIPATA City Kalongwezi 3 bedroom house K650,000.4 acres Great east Msekela road junction K1m.

LUSAKA KALUNDU Lusaka west 2km off mumbwa road several plots,20m x 30m K35,000.30m x 30m K45,000.40m x 50m K60,000.50m x80m K80,000.

MUNGWI Road, Lusaka west near Appolo several plots, one acre tar roadfront commercial K400,000.2Bedroom house on 4 acres K3m.several plots 50m x 80m K130,000.40m x 50m K80,000.

MAKENI off Mumbwa road one acre K180,000.Makeni West Kacheta area,2ha to 80ha K100,000 per ha. Before Oriental 4900sqm 3 room house K1.3m.makeni south tar road front commercial plot for shopping mall and filling station or warehouses 4 acres K6m.

MAKENI Great North roadfront. Makeni West Kacheta 11 acres K400,000.

KAFUE estates plots, 20m x 30m K35,000.Shikoswe 20m x 30m K40,000.

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59m x 100m K80,000. Greenfields 30m x 87m K120,000.Town 40m x 40m K100,000.Kafue Lusaka road near Avic 30m x 40m K40,000.

MIKANGO Mwanawasa Settlement, several pieces 2ha to 3ha K125,000 per ha.

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BAMAKO - Soldiers who ousted Mali’s president and government in a military coup that drew condemnation abroad promised yesterday to restore stability and oversee a transition to elections within a “reasonable” time.

President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigned and dissolved parliament late on Tuesday hours after the mutineers detained him at gunpoint, plunging a country already facing a jihadist insurgency and mass protests deeper into crisis.

It was still not clear early yesterday who was leading the revolt. But a spokesman for the mutineers, calling themselves the National Committee for the Salvation of the People, said they acted to prevent Mali from falling further into chaos.

The coup was quickly condemned on Tuesday by Mali’s regional and international partners, who fear Keita’s fall could further destabilise the former French colony and West Africa’s entire Sahel region.

Mutineers’ spokesman Colonel Ismael Wague invited Mali’s civil society and political movements to join them to create conditions for a political transition.

“Our country is sinking into chaos, anarchy and insecurity mostly due to the fault of the people who are in charge of its destiny,” he said while flanked by soldiers in a statement broadcast on state-owned television.

“We are not keen on power,

KEITA TOPPLED …Mali soldiers promise elections after coup A crowd of people cheer Malian army soldiers at the Independence Square after a mutiny, in Bamako, Mali August 18, 2020. Picture taken August 18, 2020. REUTERS/Moussa Kalapo but we are keen on the stability of the country, which will allow us to organise general elections to allow Mali to equip itself with strong institutions within the reasonable time limit.” Late on Tuesday, anti-government protesters had poured into a central square in Bamako to cheer the mutineers as they drove through in military vehicles.

Landlocked Mali has struggled to regain stability since the Tuareg uprising in 2012 which was hijacked by

Islamist militants linked to al Qaeda, and a subsequent coup in the capital plunged the country into chaos.

Keita, 75, came to power in 2013 following the Bamako coup promising to bring peace and stability and fight corruption. He won reelection for a second fiveyear term in 2018.

Yesterday, European Union Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton said the bloc would insist on new elections on Mali within a reasonable timeframe, while China said it opposed regime

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change by force West Africa’s 15-nation regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States had on Tuesday suspended Mali from its institutions, and closed its member states’ borders with Mali.

Having previously warned it would no longer tolerate military coups in the region, the bloc plans to send a delegation to Mali to ensure a return to constitutional democracy. – REUTERS.

Pope warns against coronavirus vaccine nationalism VATICAN CITY - Rich countries should not hoard a coronavirus vaccine and should only give pandemicrelated bailouts to companies committed to protecting the environment, helping the most needy and the ‘common good,’ Pope Francis said yesterday.

“It would be sad if the rich are given priority for the Covid-19 vaccine. It would be sad if the vaccine becomes property of this or that nation, if it is not universal and for everyone,” Francis said at his weekly general audience.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday that any nation which hoards possible Covid-19 vaccines while excluding others would deepen the pandemic.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who has warned against “vaccine nationalism,” urged countries to join a global pact by an August 31 deadline to share vaccine hopefuls with developing countries.

More than 150 vaccines are in development, about two dozen are in human studies and a handful are in late-stage trials.

Francis also said it would be a “scandal” if governments doled out pandemic-related bail-out money to only select industries.

– REUTERS.

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Faction of DR Congo rebel group surrenders KASHUGA, Democratic Republic of Congo Almost 500 fighters from a faction of one the largest armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have surrendered to the government just over a month after they attempted to overthrow the group’s leader.

Soldiers from the NDC-R, a rebel group seen as having close ties with the national army, sang and danced before handing over an assortment of small arms at a ceremony on Monday in the village of Kashuga, about 75 km north of Goma.

Fighting has raged between two groups of the NDC-R since July 9 when a section loyal to deputy leader Gilbert Bwira Shuo attempted to oust their leader Shimiray Guidon, who is the target of U.N. sanctions, accusing him of human rights abuses.

“As you have just consented to become a government soldier, each of you come and lay down your weapon,” Bwira told

the group of fighters, who wore a hodge-podge of camouflage, European football shirts and rubber boots.

The surrender does not necessarily mean an end to their involvement in rebel fighting, said Christoph Vogel, a researcher at Ghent University in Belgium.

There was a big risk that the combatants might take up arms again after a year or two, he said.

“That’s been happening many, many times across eastern Congo over the past 20 years,” Vogel said.

Before the split, the NDC-R controlled vast areas of North Kivu province near the border of Rwanda and Uganda.

It earned money from the illicit gold trade and was frequently accused of being used by the army as a proxy force against other armed groups.

“Today we think it’s time for us to surrender, lay down our arms and take part in the pacification of the country,” said spokesman Desire Ngabo Kisuba. - REUTERS.

Besigye bows out of Ugandan presidential race KAMPALA - Uganda’s opposition leader Kizza Besigye has announced that he will not stand in the upcoming presidential election.

There had been uncertainty whether the opposition leader will vie for presidency. He has in the past challenged President Yoweri Museveni in four elections. – BBC.

Sudan fires Foreign ministry spokesman

CAIRO - Sudan has fired its Foreign ministry spokesman following remarks he made concerning “contacts” between Khartoum and Israel, the state news agency SUNA reported yesterday.

Spokesman Haydar Sadig made the comments to regional media and confirmed them to Reuters on Tuesday, describing the United Arab Emirates’ decision to normalise relations with Israel as “a brave and bold step.” – REUTERS.

Motorway crashes could be ‘Islamist’ attack - media BERLIN - German authorities are investigating a series of

apparently deliberate car crashes on a Berlin motorway on Tuesday evening as an Islamist attack, media reported yesterday.

“According to the current knowledge, it was an Islamistmotivated attack,” a spokesperson for the prosecutors’ office was quoted as saying by Focus magazine. He added that there were also indications that the 30-year-old suspect with Iraqi citizenship had psychological problems. – AFP.

EU leaders to back Belarus protesters MINSK/BRUSSELS - European Union leaders holding an emergency summit were expected to endorse sanctions on Belarusian officials blamed for election fraud yesterday, but signalled reluctance to take steps that might be seen as a bid to pry the country from Moscow’s orbit.

President Alexander Lukashenko has faced mass street demonstrations since officials declared he had been reelected on August 9 in a vote his opponents say was rigged. Authorities have cracked down on his opponents with thousands of arrests. – REUTERS.

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…as qualifiers return in November The biannual tournament was scheduled to run between June and July 2021 in Cameroon.

“For the AFC (Asian Football Confederation), CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL and the OFC, the international window of September 2020 is postponed to January 2022 (24 January – 1 February 2022).

“This means that there is no mandatory release of players for member associations from these Confederations in the context of Annexe 1 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players for the international window of September 2020,” Samoura said.

“These decisions reflect the fact that the sanitary situation differs between regions, and a one-size-fits-all calendar is, therefore, not

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IFA have moved the 2021 AFCON finals to January 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FIFA secretary-general, Fatma Samoura, said in a statement to member associations that CAF will announce the dates of the Nations Cup finals to be held in January 2022.

Samoura said the Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected football competition at all levels across the world.

She said the decision to move the AFCON finals to January 2022 comes after regular consultation with professional football stakeholders.

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feasible given the differences between each Confederation during this unique period.’’

Samoura however noted that the international window of September 2020 for UEFA is maintained.

She said FIFA is in close contact with UEFA, as the competition organisers, for the games planned in September 2020.

Meanwhile the Confederation of African Football has announced that the Afcon Qualifiers will resume in November this year after they were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Zambia was in March scheduled to play Botswana in back-to-back encounters of Matchday 3 and 4 of Group H.

PSG make first ever UCL final

PARIS Saint-Germain are through to the final of the Champions League for the first time after goals by Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat saw them ease to a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in a one-sided semifinal in Lisbon on Tuesday.

It was 2-0 at half-time, with the first two goals set up by Neymar, the Brazilian again outstanding at the Estadio da Luz, just as he had been in last week’s quarterfinal against Atalanta.

Bernat’s goal came in the 55th minute and snuffed out any hopes Leipzig had of a comeback. They could not handle the world’s most expensive player, or the many other outstanding performers in the PSG side, who no longer appear overcome by the sense of occasion that surrounds a Champions League knockout tie.

After seeming to invent ever more absurd ways to lose in Europe in recent years -- the 6-1 loss against Barcelona in 2017 and last year’s defeat by Manchester United in the last 16 stand out -- despite all the investment by the club’s Qatari owners, here they lived up their billing.

Thomas Tuchel’s team are the first French finalists in Europe’s elite club competition since Monaco in 2004.

Meanwhile, crisis-hit Barcelona hailed the “return of a legend” as the Spanish giants yesterday officially named Ronald Koeman as their new coach through until 2022.

“FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to take over as first team coach until June 30, 2022,” the club said in a statement.

Former Barca star Koeman, who has been in charge of the Netherlands since 2018, will replace Quique Setien, who was sacked after the Catalans were humiliated 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday. – SuperSport.

City of Lusaka general secretary Chomba Mumba (left) And City of Lusaka vice chairman Ziche Makukula (right) welcoming Yamoto’s new general manager Justine Palmer. - Picture by MICHAEL MIYOBA

‘Yamoto will rise’

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

CITY of Lusaka general secretary Chomba Mumba says Yamoto will rise and bounce back to the Super Division.

Mumba said management is putting everything in place to ensure that the team wins promotion to the national division one league before going into the Super Division.

He was speaking after

unveiling former Kabwe Warriors FC manager Justine Palmer as the club’s general manager, Mumba said the appointment of Palmer is the first step to ensuring that Yamoto returns to the Super Division within two years.

Mumba directed Palmer, a former football director at AC Milan and Juventus Youth Camps to ensure that the club achieves football success while remaining financially sustainable.

“Justine coming in is testament that we are now moving to the next level. We anticipate that we will be in national division next season and there after we don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t go to the super division so we are talking about a possible time of two seasons, that is two years.

“We are not leaving any stone unturned, including the players.

Obviously as we move to the super league, the cost get high, because the players are more

expensive and they need to be motivated to a higher extent, we are looking to win every game and that doesn’t come cheap because as you know every football player wants his winning bonus and our job is to take all of that and put it together and deliver a great team,” Mumba said.

Palmer hailed City of Lusaka for giving him the opportunity to serve as their new general manager noting that his immediate target will be to help City win promotion to the National division one league.

And City of Lusaka vice chairman Ziche Makukula said Palmer would add a lot of value to the management of City as they fight to win promotion to bigger leagues.