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ITH six dramatic Covid-19 deaths in one day, health authorities have observed an increase in home deaths meaning that people are not going to hospitals when they are sick.

Ministry of Health Director for Infectious Diseases, Lloyd Mulenga said the increase in deaths was an indication that people were shunning hospitals.

Zambia’s Covid-19 deaths now stand at 30, with 6 deaths reported yesterday alone.

‘Shunning health facilities causing Covid-19 deaths’ On Page 5 Indian groom’s wedding, funeral leave over 100 infected with coronavirus MORE than 100 people have tested positive for coronavirus in India after attending the wedding and then funeral of the groom, who reportedly tied the knot while ill with the disease.

A lack of testing may be hiding the true toll of the coronavirus in India Officials in Bihar state said Wednesday the 26-year-old groom had symptoms of the deadly virus when he got married on June 15.

He died two days later.

“So far 111 people who either attended the wedding or the funeral have tested positive,” said Raj Kishor Chaudhary, chief medical officer in Patna, the state capital. Story on Page 5

I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN JUDICIARY - KAMBWILI

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

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HISHIMBA Kambwili who is facing charges of forgery,

uttering a false document and giving false information to a public officer says he has no confidence in the Judiciary.

Earlier, Kambwili gave unsworn evidence which meant that the prosecutors could not cross examine him.

Story on Page 5

49 'gassers' before courts Story on Page 5

49 SUSPECTS who were arrested for spraying choking chemicals in homes and schools early this year are still appearing court, Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo has told Parliament.

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KASENSELI GOLD MINING TAKES OFF

By SILUMESI MALUMO

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STIMULATING ECONOMY THERE is no doubt that there is a lot of goodwill towards efforts to revive the country’s economy.

This is not only coming from the government, which has already launched a K10 billion economic stimulus facility, but even from special interest groups and international agencies.

But while all this makes happy reading, it is important that the nation takes full advantage of the incoming funds and ensure that they are used prudently.

We are talking about the K10 bn stimulus facility from Government through the Bank of Zambia – not to forget the K30 million earmarked for artists.

Then there is the K13.5 million Zambia is set to access from the International Fund for Agriculture Development’s (IFAD) newly established Rural Poor Stimulus Facility for rural sustainability.

The country is one of the 59 selected countries that will benefit from the US$40m fund, announced by IFAD Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Sara Mbago-Bhunu, in a letter addressed to the Finance Minister, Dr Bwalya Ng’andu.

At local level, the Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has launched the citizen entrepreneur development programme aimed at enhancing wealth creation through promotion of entrepreneurship.

EAZ president, Lubinda Haabazoka, said the association had mobilised both domestic and international stakeholders to create the programme.

All these programmes could have far-reaching results for the country but only when there is proper coordination among all the organs providing support. The rural areas, which are the primary targets might end up with nothing if the programmes are done in isolation.

The K13.5m IFAD Rural Poor Stimulus Facility will effectively supplement the rural sustainability interventions that Government has so far developed in response to the Covid-19 induced economic slowdown,” said Finance Minister Bwalya Ng’andu IFAD’s Rural Poor Stimulus Facility resources are intended to support the government’s interventions in responding to the Covid-19 crisis, by financing targeted investments that support rural based small-scale producers and poor households.

Some of the areas to be financed through IFAD’s Rural Poor Stimulus Facility, include providing inputs and basic assets to enable small-scale producers to maintain production and establish fast-maturing alternative agriculture enterprises.

On the other hand, the EAZ initiative would focus on agri-business, mining and urban development modules, said Dr Lubinda Haabazoka, the association’s president.

“The initiative brings together the public and private sector in supporting business creation through the provision of funds, business skills, capacity building, and input support on commercial terms and provision of market for goods produced,” he said.

Dr Haabazoka said the initiative was designed especially for women and youth groups and would take advantage of President Edgar Lungu’s directive to enhance local participation in the retail sector.

What the nation should do now is to ensure that all these programmes are coordinated with proper follow-up schemes to see how they are working.

If farmers are producing vegetables for example, there must be a ready market for them. In the same vein, this could apply to those ventures producing industrial goods.

The catchword must be team work even though coming from different organisations.

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CCM-IH has started mining and processing alluvial gold ore at Kasenseli Gold Mine after being granted the mining licence last month.

In another development, a Zambian-owned company has requested for the partnership in setting up a gold processing plant.

ZCCM-IH Public Relations Manager, Loisa Kakoma, said the company anticipated fullscale operations regarding alluvial gold at Kasenseli by the end of this month.

Ms Kakoma said Kasenseli was the first project in which ZCCM-IH had partnered with small-scale mining licence holders.

She said in an interview yesterday that many other smallscale exploration licence holders had approached ZCCM-IH and the firm intended to extend the same model of operation.

"But the strategies being

employed depends on what type of licence one has, and to what extent they have gone in developing geological data and any works.

She explained that for artisanal miners who have been conducting alluvial mining, the formalisation of their activities is a collaborative effort between Zambia Gold Company Limited (ZGC) and the two ministries - Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development and the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry.

"The role of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is to help the artisanal miners form, register and provide training to cooperatives. The role of Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development is licencing of the cooperatives with gold panning certificates," she said.

Ms Kakoma however said ZGC would work with the gold mining cooperatives by providing mechanised micro gold processing and exploratory equipment.

ZGC, she said, would also

provide technical expertise to ensure responsible and environmentally friendly mining and processing methods, drill water boreholes in areas with water challenges, and conduct exploration for primary gold resources.

"Whatever is produced by these cooperatives, will be bought by ZGC," she added.

Ms Kakoma said the first areas of operations for the strategy was being rolled out in Rufunsa, Lundazi, Lumezi and Vubwi.

"First, ZGC is partnering with existing small scale exploration licence holders who have no capacity to conduct exploration works to estimate the volume, quantity of the resource. If results prove commercial viability, ZGC will then invest to develop the mine and start production and processing. The licence holders are incorporated as equity partners.

“Further, for those exploration licence holders who have geological information but have no capacity to develop the

BRE pledges Bill 10 support THE Baroste Royal establishment (BRE) in Senanga have pledged support for the Constitution Amendment Bill number 10 of 2019.

BRE Senanga Senior Induna Mbindawina Maswe Sifunganyambe in an interview explained that the traditional leadership agrees with the contents found in Bill 10.

Induna Mbindawina expressed happiness that the traditional leadership will be brought closer to the central Government through the amended bill.

He said the people of Senanga will rally behind the Patriotic Front government as it has the concerns of the people at heart.

And in the same vein, Induna Maboshe Lyan’anga Sianga of Kakenwa Kuta explained that the people were behind their Member of Parliament Mukumbuta Mulowa’s support of Bill 10.

Induna Maboshe said the community has faith in Mr Mulowa which was the reason why he was voted for to represent them in parliament.

Government said recently that it will go ahead and present the Constitution Amendment bill number 10 of 2019 for the second reading in Parliament. week.

Justice Minister Given Lubinda disclosed this during a media briefing in

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU ZAMBIA is set to access K13.5 million from the International Fund for Agriculture Development's (IFAD) newly established Rural Poor Stimulus Facility for rural sustainability.

The country is one of the 59 selected countries that will benefit from the US$40m IFAD fund.

IFAD Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Sara

Lusaka that out of 79 clauses contained in the bill, the Parliamentary Select Committee recommended the adoption of 46 of the proposed amendments with 33 clauses commented on.

Mr. Lubinda said Cabinet will now go ahead and present proposals for Amendment of bill number 10 for consideration by Parliament, adding that, on behalf of the Executive, he will put up notices of amendments to give effect to the various clauses.

The Bill has since been gazzetted. – ZANIS.

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mine, ZGC will partner with them and invest to develop the project," she said.

Ms Kakoma said ZGC is partnering with small scale mining licence holders to develop the mines by investing capital in machinery for mining and processing.

She said the first project was being done at Kasenseli Gold Mine in Mwinilunga district where ZGC had incorporated previous licence holders as shareholders, including the Chief Chibwika Chiefdom Trust.

She said ZGC would be responsible for mining and processing of the gold in the mining area.

Ms Kakoma said ZGC would also acquire licences to develop its own 100 percent owned gold mines.

"The first one is in Rufunsa were an application for an exploration licence has been lodged. The licence area will apportion an area where there are already artisanal gold miners for their activities," he said.

Tukuta denies defamation charge

By OLIVER SAMBOKO PHOTOGRAHER cum political activist Chellah ‘Cornelius’ Tukuta, yesterday pleaded not guilty to two counts of libel leveled against him.

Tukuta 34, who took plea before Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Lameck Mwale was represented by lawyer Meamande Wamukwamba of LCK Chambers.

In the first count, Tukuta, is alleged to have on May 26 this year, published defamatory messages against Information Minister, Dora Siliya in form of a video on Facebook alleging that she was a pimp and hooks up girls for high profile people like ministers and permanent secretaries.

In the second count it is alleged that the photographer, on May 2, this year in Lusaka published defamatory messages on Facebook in form of a video against ZRA commissioner general Kingsley Chanda alleging he was taking pecuniary advantage of his position at the Zambia Revenue Authority by arm twisting various businesses to give his companies Ciltax and Nishati business.

The matter was adjourned to August 25 and 31, 2020 for trial while his police bond was extended. Tukuta is also facing four separate counts of offences in the Ndola Magistrate court on the Copperbelt, one of which is triable by the High Court including.

Zambia gets K13.5m rural stimulus facility Mbago-Bhunu, announced the positive development to Zambia in a letter addressed to the Finance Minister, Bwalya Ng'andu.

In a statement from the ministry, Dr Bhunu communicated that as a contribution to Zambia’s handling of economic challenges beset on rural communities by the Covid-19 pandemic, IFAD would initially

give Zambia K13.5m.

"IFAD has put in US$40 million of its own funds as seed money for the Rural Poor Stimulus Facility “to get started” while more funds are raised from other development and cooperating partners around the globe.

“It is anticipated that the funding to recipient countries will increase as more donors

contribute to the facility," she said. In response, Dr Ng'andu thanked IFAD for the K13.5m support.

“The Rural Poor Stimulus Facility will effectively supplement the rural sustainability interventions that the Government has so far developed in response to the Covid-19 induced economic slowdown," he said.

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KAMBA CANES DETRACTORS

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HARLES Kabwita is clueless about the Patriotic Front (PF) job creation policy, PF Lusaka Province Secretary Kennedy Kamba has said.

Mr Kamba said the PF Government had made strides in ensuring that jobs were created especially for youths.

He was reacting to assertions

by National Democratic Congress ( NDC ) national youth chairperson Mr Kabwita that the President Edgar Lungu lied to the people of Zambia that about 1000 jobs would be created under Industrial Development Corporation (NDC).

He said in an interview yesterday that the PF had continued with its ambitious programme of empowering young people so that they could improve their livelihoods and contribute to economic development.

Mr Kennedy Kamba In construction, Mr Kamba said, Government had launched the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project which would create over 3, 000 jobs for young people.

"Firstly, I want to advise young people who mean well for this nation to avoid listening to frustrated voices of young people like that of Charles Kabwita. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has no moral right or authority to downplay or ridicule the practical measures that President Edgar will implement in the next six months to ensure that there is continued funding and empowering of thousands of young people<â&#x20AC;? he said.

Mr Kamba also said the Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles Joint Venture would soon open and that over 500 young people would be employed.

In small scale mining, he said, a model was being formalised to ensure sustainable income for young people in that sector.

"Right now, the Minister of Youth and Sport Emmanuel Mulenga is working round the clock to ensure that the Presidential directive to enhance youth participation in available economic opportunities in mining, construction, agriculture/aquaculture, and manufacturing is fulfilled.

"We have aquaculture, manufacturing and agriculture empowerment programmes that are being formulated and being implemented right now, and thousands of job opportunities await young people from across Zambia and without any form of discrimination," Mr Kamba said.

Mr Kamba appealed to young people to ignore doomsayers or any negative energy that was being propagated.

He said many of them had no moral right or authority to talk about good governance or make attempts to ridicule the good will of the PF Government on young people.

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‘CHITALU CHILUFYA WON’T BE DROPPED’

By AARON CHIYANZO

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EALTH Minister, Chitalu Chilufya, will continue to serve despite having been charged with corruption because a mere allegation is not a conviction, State House has said.

Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations, Isaac Chipampe, said President Edgar Lungu would presume the innocence of Dr Chilufya and leave it to the prosecution and the courts to prove otherwise.

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Mr Chipampe said the President respected the independence of the Judiciary and other organs such as the Police, the Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Drug Enforcement Commission and would do nothing to interfere in their operations.

This is contained in a statement issued yesterday.

“Despite being charged with criminal offences, in this case corruption allegations, Hon. Chilufya is currently innocent until proven otherwise by the courts of law. This assumption is predicated on the principle of presumption of innocence which is enshrined in the Constitution of Zambia and is consistent with according an accused fair trial,” he said.

Mr Chipampe said the Constitution was clear that every person who was charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed to be innocent until he or she was proved or pleads guilty “The principle of presumption of innocence until proven guilty by the courts of law is also enshrined in the African Charter on Human and People's Rights and the International Covenant for Civil and Political Rights,” he said.

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COVID SCARE HITS HOSPITAL

By PRISCA LUMINGU BANDA

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ITH six dramatic Covid-19 deaths in one day, health authorities have observed an increase in home deaths meaning that people are not going to hospitals when they are sick.

Ministry of Health Director for Infectious Diseases, Lloyd Mulenga said the increase in deaths was an indication that people were shunning hospitals.

Zambia’s Covid 19 deaths now stand at 30, with 6 deaths reported yesterday alone.

Professor Mulenga wondered why people die from homes if they are not shunning health facilities because if someone died of Covid they would have experienced some symptoms at some point.

“What is happening is that someone might have been sick at home with another condition, then they also have covid-19, they may have died from the other condition or it may purely be covid-19,” Prof Mulenga said.

He said in as much as Government had put up restrictions on visiting health facilities, people should ensure that they visit the facilities when sick so that interventions could be implemented.

Prof Mulenga emphasised that people exhibiting respiratory challenges, fever or headache should ensure

that they seek medical treatment to avoid deaths.

“Also what is important from this is that, sometimes even if someone is exhibiting respiratory symptoms, sometimes just a fever or headache, it can be a sign of Covid-19 and people may die in the community,” he said.

And Prof Mulenga said the coronavirus prevalence survey which would be conducted in six provinces would provide necessary information on the burden of the disease in the hospitals and communities.

“The survey will help us to see the burden of the disease in the hospital and community, and if we see that there is a high burden of disease in the community, there will be need to enhance sensitization to tell the community to come to the hospital when they are sick,” he said.

Prof Mulenga said the Ministry of Health did not want a situation where people only go to the health facility when they experience extreme symptoms which could lead to death.

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I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN JUDICIARY - KAMBWILI From Page 1

Carol, Kambwli’s wife was also at pains to explain to the court how her son became a director in Mwamona Engineering when he was only eight years old at the time of its incorporation in 2001.

Mr Kambwili said courts of law have become his permanent home and workplace as he has always before one court or another answering to some charges.

The opposition leader was contributing to a Radio Phoenix FM morning show monitored

by Daily Nation, He accused the Government

THE KITWE City Council (KCC) yesterday set bailiffs on Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) to recover the K54 million in property rates.

According to Daily Nation findings, the amount was accrued under the new valuation roll which the mining company has disputed The mining company had allegedly disputed the new valuation roll in which the local authority increased the property rates from K8million to K54million.

Under the new valuation roll which was approved by the rating tribunal, Mopani owes the local authority K54million property rates, hence its decision to set the bailiffs on the mining firm.

The bailiffs pounced on the Mopani Central Offices in Nkana West, with employees being caught unawares, but Copperbelt Permanent Secretary, Bright Nundwe intervened.

The Permanent Secretary had rushed to Mopani offices where he chaired a meeting attended by both parties.

During the meeting which was called to avert disruption of opera-

of using the judiciary to fix political opponent so as to have an advantage in the coming polls.

“Even now as I’m speaking, I’m on my way to court to appear before some Magistrates, including those that have being challenged before the court for failing to declare interest in my cases,” he said.

And Kambwili has called for unity of purpose among the opposition political parties in the country ahead of the crucial 2021 general election.

He said the opposition parties cannot win next year's election unless they agree to field a single presidential candidate.

Mr Kambwili said there was

also need for the opposition to come up with a single manifesto if they have to mange to boot out the PF from power.

INTEREST “Even now as I’m speaking, I’m on my way to court to appear before some Magistrates, including those that have being challenged before the court for failing to declare interest in my cases,” he said.

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Britain to help with Zambia’s debt BRITAIN will help Zambia to move towards a sustainable debt trajectory and access emergency international financing support.

British High Commissioner, Nicholas Woolley said this would be achieved by working with the international community, other partners and the Zambian government.

Mr Woolley said this at a meeting held with President Edgar Lungu yesterday during whch they discussed a number of issues including the UK Support against Covid-19 in Zambia and globally.

Mr Woolley was accompanied by Wilf Mwamba, the

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tions at the Central Offices, the mining firm immediately agreed to pay the K8million under the old valuation roll while negotiating on the new valuation roll were underway.

Mr Nundwe encouraged both parties to dialogue over the matter and ensure that there was flexibility in the way the rate payments were being administered.

“You both serve the people of Kitwe and so you should ensure that you dialogue over this issue in a flexible manner to avoid misunderstandings. You should look at the concerns of each other, especially this time of Covid-19,’’ Mr Nundwe said.

And Kitwe District Commissioner (DC) Chileshe Bweupe, who was in the company of the Copperbelt Permanent Secretary said he was hopeful that the two parties would resolve the matter over the new valuation roll.

Earlier, efforts by the Daily Nation to get the comment of Kitwe Town Clerk Mbulo Seke failed as his phone went unanswered.

On the other hand, Mopani Public Relations Manager, Nebert Mulenga, could not reply to a written press query, which he had asked from the Daily Nation Journalist.

High Commissions Head of Governance and Human Development and Head of Covid Health Response Dr Sarah Goldsmith.

Mr Woolley told the President that the UK had committed over K16 million of support via the World Health Organisation (WHO) to the Ministry of Health and other organisations in Zambia for preparedness in the face of Covid-19.

He said this includes the provision of expert training to over 200 health workers, strengthening health surveillance systems at 16 points of entry, provision of essential medical supplies, and prepa-

ration of a range of communication materials to support awareness among health professionals and the general public.

Mr Woolley said the UK has also provided four vehicles to the Zambian National Public Health Institute through DFID to help surveillance teams in monitoring and transporting of Covid-19 tests.

He said the British government has also committed about K10m to an initiative aimed at improving water supply and sanitation in high density urban areas in Lusaka as well as six other districts in the country. - ZNBC.

49 'gassers' before courts

By NOEL IYOMBWA

FORTY-NINE suspects who were arrested for spraying choking chemicals in homes and schools early this year are still appearing court, Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo has told Parliament.

Delivering a ministerial statement on gassing incidents which hit the country, Mr Kampyongo said Zambia police recorded 570 cases of spraying incidents in homes ,schools and colleges and that 68 lives were lost.

He said Copperbelt recorded the highest number of cases, standing at 369, Lusaka 56 while Muchinga and Western had 37 each while central recorded 19 cases.

Luapula Province had 17, Southern 16 Northern 13 and Eastern Province recorded six cases.

The minister stated that the spreading of false information through social media platforms to some extent incited members of public to take the law into their hands.

Arising from this, three people were arrested for promotion of hatred, violence and public disorder and were still appearing in the courts of law.

Mr Kampyongo disclosed that 367 persons were arrested for disorderly and

riotous behaviors across the country.

“Mr Speaker with regard to incidents of instant mob justice, a total of 116 people was arrested in connection with mob justice incidents, the arrests recorded were in Central 35, Muchinga 30, Copperbelt 13, Northern 12, Southern and Luapula 10 arrests each.

“Investigations into the death of all those who have died at the hands of instant mob justice have also continued.

"It is my sincere hope that the long arm of the law shall in due course bring all those responsible for deaths of our people through instant mob justice to book," he said.

He explained that the incidents of gassing created widespread public insecurity up to March 4, this year.

And Mr Kampyongo said Government was closely working with Zambia Information Communication Technology Authority in curbing social media abuse and social media falsehood Home Affairs minister Steven Kampyongo has said.

He said government is concerned with the abuse of social media by some people.

Mr Kampyongo said that social media falsehood are threats to the country hence government is closely working with ZICTA so that people who are behind falsehoods are held accountable.

Indian groom’s wedding, funeral leave over 100 infected with coronavirus FROM PAGE 1 “All others have been identified and isolated.”

Doctors are not certain the unnamed groom was the source of the infection as he was cremated before tests could be carried out.

But Chaudhary said around 400 people who attended the wedding or funeral would be isolated following a spurt in infections.

The groom, a software engineer who returned home from near New Delhi only a week before the wedding, had shown symptoms before the nuptials.

He was briefly admitted to hospital, but his family had him discharged and hosted the wedding with over 300 guests.

He died at his home two days later, with nearly 200 people attending the funeral. Some had attended both.

None of the groom’s relatives including his bride tested positive, officials said.

Authorities have launched an investigation into possible violations of social distancing regulations on the number of guests at both the wedding and funeral.

No more than 50 guests are allowed at India’s famously lavish and colourful weddings and just 20 people at funerals to limit the risk of spreading coronavirus. - AFP.

‘BoZ should intervene in Govt workers’ double deductions’

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU in Chirundu

SMUGGLING has continued at border posts despite Government providing various tax relief measures to help the business community during the Covid-19 period.

The latest smuggling took

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By HERMAN KASEKENDE

LET’S TALK BANKING ...with Herman Kasekende

BOPINION - ADAPTING TO THE NEW NORMAL: ARE WE FUTURE-FIT? NEW NORMAL – NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday 2 July, 2020

GENEVA - The outlook for the global labour market in the second half of 2020 is “highly uncertain” and the forecast recovery will not be enough for employment to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, the International Labour Organisation said on Tuesday.

In its latest report, the U.N. agency said the fall in global working hours was “significantly worse than previously estimated” in the first half of the year. The Americas was the hardest-hit region, losing 18.3 percent of working hours.

Worldwide, an estimated 14 percent of working hours were lost in the second quarter, equivalent to 400 million full-time jobs, due to the pandemic, the ILO said.

It estimated that workinghour losses were likely to still be in the order of 4.9 percent in the fourth quarter, equivalent to 140 million full-time jobs. Under a pessimistic scenario in a

so-called second wave of the pandemic, this figure could rise to 11.9 percent or 340 million jobs, it said.

“The estimates have revised upwards considerably the damage done to our labour markets by the pandemic,” Guy Ryder, ILO director-general, told a Geneva news conference.

“So there is not going to be a simple or a quick recovery.”

The figures cover people who are working shorter hours, who are furloughed, have lost their jobs, or withdrawn from the labour force.

They reflect “worsening conditions”, especially in developing countries, the report said.

Some 93 percent of workers still live in countries with some sort of workplace closures, it said.

The pandemic has had a “disproportionate and damaging effect” on women workers, who are often employed in hard-hit sectors such as food and accommodation, retail and real estate, Ryder said.

Asked about Brazil not imposing strict public health measures to halt spread of coronavirus, Ryder said: “Clearly undue delay in acting on the health side of pandemic is going to bring worse social and economic outcomes.” – REUTERS.

Nigeria's WTO nominee says has ‘strong support’ from Africa GENEVA - Nigeria’s candidate to head the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said she feels “strong support” from Africa and expects African leaders to unite behind one candidate as sources following the race said she is gaining broader backing.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance and foreign minister who has 25 years experience at the World Bank, is seeking to replace Brazil’s Roberto Azevedo who announced last month he would step down on August 31, in a surprise move at a critical juncture for the body.

Africa has struggled in the past to unite behind one candidate and the Geneva-based watchdog has never been led by someone from the continent before, nor by a woman, and there is broad feeling it is Africa’s turn.

“I cannot presume for any

group but I can tell you that I feel strong support from the region,” she told Reuters late on Monday, saying she was having “very constructive conversations” among the 164 members.

One delegate described her as “definitely the favourite,” especially since European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan dropped out, and likely to be acceptable to China and the United States.

On Tuesday Okonjo-Iweala told a Geneva briefing she wanted to raise Africa’s share of world trade from the current three percent, though gave no target figure.

Asked how the WTO could help the world recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, she stressed the need to ensure any export restrictions were “temporary, transparent and proportionate so we make sure they do not harm other members.” – REUTERS.

RBZ INJECTS MORE CASH INTO CIRCULATION

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ARARE - The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it injected approximately $64 million cash into circulation during the week ending June 19, 2020.

According to statistics released last Friday by the central bank, cash in circulation increased to $1.661 billion for the week to June 19, 2020 up from $1.552 billion for the week ending 12 June 2020.

The central bank is however, taking a cautious approach in injecting cash into circulation given the lack of confidence in the market.

Both RBZ governor Dr John Mangudya and Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube have

said cash will be injected into the economy on a gradual basis.

The local currency is thus still limited in supply resulting in endless queues at banks.

Consumers have also resorted to paying premiums to access cash from illegal traders.

As of that date, cash in circulation is now 11.6 percent of all the currency (not cash) issued by the central bank amounting to $13.903 billion.

Overall money supply is however, much higher at more than $35 billion. The RBZ last provided overall money supply figures for the period to December 2019.

International benchmarks say the ratio of cash in circulation to overall money supply

(M3) should be between 10 percent and 15 percent.

Meanwhile, the central bank said preliminary reserve money stood at $13.90 billion as at June 19, 2020 from $13.34 billion recorded on June 12, 2020.

It said the marginal increase of 4.3 percent in reserve money over the week was reflected in increases of $417.71 million in RTGS balances; currency issued, $63.94 million; and other deposits, $86.21 million. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

'On our knees': Kenya's tourism revenue collapses NAIROBI - Kenya has lost US$752 million so far in tourism revenue, about half of last year’s total, due to the coronavirus crisis, its tourism minister said on Monday.

The sector is one of the leading sources of foreign exchange, earning $1.54 billion last year, which had been expected to grow one percent in 2020.

Tourism Minister Najib Balala said things would get worse before they can improve. “The second half is almost as good as zero. So we have a major problem,” he told reporters after launching his ministry’s study on Covid-19’s impact.

The estimated losses include cancelled bookings for the high season months of July-October, said Mohammed Hersi, the chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation, a private sector lobby. From Indian Ocean beaches to the Maasai Mara wildlife reserve, tourism contributes 10 percent of Kenya’s annual economic output and employs over two million people.

Kenya, which so far has confirmed more than 6, 000 cases of the disease, shut its airspace to commercial flights in March. It has also banned movement into and out of the capital Nairobi and the coastal resort city of Mombasa. – REUTERS.

SHUTDOWN NOTICE ZESCO Limited wishes to inform its esteemed customers and the public that there will be an interruption of power supply in the following areas: LUMUMBA ROAD, ROP, VILLA, NEW MUMBWA, CHINIKA, NEW KANYAMA, GINNERY, CHIFINGA, CHAWAMA, KAFUE ROAD, CHAISA, MANDEVU, BARLASTONE, MATERO, LILANDA, CHUNGA, CHINGWERE, LUSAKA CENTRAL BUSINESS AREA, EMMASDALE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

PURPOSE:

To Facilitate Repair Works

DATE & TIME:

Saturday 04TH July 2020, From 07:00hrs to 17:00hrs & Sunday 05th July 2020, From 07:00hrs to 11:00hrs.

However, all supply lines must be treated as live as power may be restored before the stated time. We regret the inconvenience this may cause.

FIGHT CORONAVIRUS: Customers are encouraged to purchase electricity units through channels such as online banking and mobile money. Customers are further advised to report faults by contacting Zesco National Call Centre on 0211 363636 (all networks) or 322 (MTN & Airtel) or SMS supply status query and account/ prepayment number to 3600.

ZESCO Mobile App now available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store

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No return to pre-pandemic job levels in 2020 - ILO

Thursday 2 July, 2020 DICKSON JERE My Father’s Lawyer Is Gone My father is embroiled in a protracted land dispute.

Ethically, I could not represent him in Court and so he asked me to get him a lawyer but who is staunch churchman. I looked to my friend - Hobday Kabwe who graciously accepted the instructions. As the matter progressed, Hobday became very close to my father as they both run own Churches, hence me calling him “my father’s lawyer” whenever we met.

But then we also had some political connections. When I was in State House, he was a man to go to ease tempers in Chiengi with Senior Chief Puta who was his putative uncle.

Even though the MMD did not adopt him in 2011 to represent the people of Chiengi Constituency, he was always ready to serve them without a position.

When Covid-19 pandemic broke out, Hobday was one of the few lawyers who used personal resources to buy masks and sanitisers for the rural dwellers of Chiengi.

Such was Hobday- always ready to help the vulnerable.

Recently, he constructed a house for a nonagenarian woman in Lusaka as part of his church corporate social responsibility.

Hobday did not shy away from debates, be it legal or political. He always voiced his position even at the expense of sanctions from the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).

He refused to be gagged! Just a few days ago, he was defending the Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Patrick Matibini that he had powers to interpret the Constitution and the Laws of Zambia. The press loved him as he was an easy source on controversial matters.

In recent days, he had also become a lay preacher of the word of God. Today, he suddenly passed on after an illness. I am sure his soul will be received by the Heavenly Father - Go well my learned brother - Go well my Father’s Lawyer - Go well MP for Chiengi who never was. Until we meet again...he turned 50 in January this year!

ZESCO MUST EXPLAIN US40MILLION SPENDING SPREE

COMMENTS

Dear Editor,

Chibamba F. Kanyama: He was a very friendly and sociable man, never afraid to handle controversial cases; was the the one who represented Mayors (I think something to do with Mayors and Bill 10; something like that)?

Elias Chanda: Mulenga Mhsrip sure Hobbday too bad I hope you also remember the time he came and offered free representation on legal matters for us the time you were coordinator during the Committee for a clean campaign before you went to state house Munyonzwe Hamalengwa: Do what you can do in this lifetime. Kabwe did this in his 50 years on earth whether one disagreed with him or not.

Chibulu Ba Muzo Musonda: Very sad news indeed - he was a very down to earth and humble man with no airs. A champion of the people has fallen.

Moses Simuchimba: Is it not just the day before yesterday when he was on TV ? What a life. Today you may have it and tomorrow it’s gone. Go well.

Bestone Ng’onga: May his soul rest in eternal peace. We mourn you and put you in Jesus Christ’s care until that day when we will follow you.

Masauso Nzima: Oh very sad, he was a wonderful man and you will agree that he was a man of his word. Was introduced to him by Davies Pwele. MHSRIEP. Cheh Mwewa Aka: Sad indeed, I knew this man personally, this world. MHSRIEP.

Send an email to dailynation@ymail.com

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T is a matter of urgency that Zesco explains to the Zambian people why it should spend US$40 million buying equipment and meters that will remotely control electricity management instead of investing that money in power generation.

I am prompted to ask this question because I am made to believe that “”RWANDA achieved a fast solar power project with $23.7 million while Zesco has announced that it will spend $40 million on smart meters with which they will switch off appliances in people’s homes.””

The 8.5 Megawatt solar power plant in in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province was completed in less than two years when the meter project by Zesco will take five years to complete and will not add to power sourcing. The plant was built with help from the

Dutch firm, Scatec Solar Company and Norway’s Gigawatt Global Cooperatief.

I am aware that we have experience with solar power projects in Zambia. Last year President Lungu inaugurated the Bangweulu solar project, sponsored by French company NEOEN, built with IFC financing and letters of credit backed by International Development Association (IDA) partial risk guarantees.

At the same time Zambia entered a second round with Scaling Solar to develop additional solar plants.

At the time Energy Minister , Mathew Nkhuwa, said the projects would not only only curb power shortages and provide a source of energy that complements Zambia’s hydro-based system, they but would also l allow the government to reduce its electricity purchase from expensive diesel power plants, including imports at peak time from o t h e r countries.

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Extremely optimistic figures were given that Zambia’s savings over the first 25 years would be about $163 million per 50 MW power plant.

Meanwhile the country has been warned that intermittent load shading would continue because our mainstay power generation source, hydrogeneration, was subject to erratic performance because of season variability.

Given this unpredictable situation why would Zesco invest in load management that would in effect reduce power consumption instead of investing in power generation through solar generation.

I understand that the company has shares in a meter manufacturing plant, but is this really the type of expenditure they would want to engage in at this time when there is serious climate variability which will impede hydrogeneration at any time.

I urge Mr. Kapata the able Zesco spokesman to give the people of Zambia an answer urgently.

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Clarence Mwami: Very sad! And also what a moving tribute from counsel!!

Masiye Banda: Dickson Jere, oh shame.....we knew each other from early 2000 there about. I’m so sad.....I’m sorry.

RIP Counsel. We last met at Petroda fillimg station Lilayi turn off along Kafue Road.

Mukalya Mwangala: Very sad news. MHSRIP. Chikosola Chuula: Terribly sad.. A lovely soul MHSRIP. Otema Musuka: I learnt a lot from “Ba mudala.” He was a very rare substance that this country will surely miss.‬ Bridget Banda: Oh my God so it’s true?? I met him at court last week and he seemed okay!!! MHSRIP.

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President Edgar Lungu prepares to power on the Bangweulu Solar Plant during the project's inauguration

FINDECO House poor sanitary conditions Dear Editor, I WISH to raise concerns on the poor sanitary condition of one of the tallest buildings in Lusaka City, Findeco House owned by National Housing Authority (NHA).

This building is between Cairo Road and Independence Avenue and it houses many corporate entities including the one of the notable radio stations, Millennium Radio.

The toilets at this building are in a bad state in such a way that an outbreak of an epidemic can occur any time. The water is also erratic and the tenants survive through the capricious mercy of God. Worse yet, the appearance of the building let alone the surroundings is not attractive at all and ultimately killing the whole essence of keeping Lusaka clean, green and health. One may wonder whether this building is in the capital city or a typical rural area. What is even mind boggling is the fact that NHA as the landlord collects a lot of money from the tenants despite failing to maintain this building in a good state befitting human habitation.

Lusaka City Council last month gave NHA a sevenday ultimatum to improve the sanitary conditions at Indeco House, the other building which this quasi government institution owns. This was a good step which the local authority took against NHA. In conclusion, I earnestly appeal to NHA improve the sanitary conditions a Findeco House which are currently in a deplorable state.

ELEMIYA PHIRI, Lusaka.

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By ROGERS KALERO THE compliance levels on Covid-19 prevention on the Copperbelt have gone down with people only using face-masks to enter chain stores and commercial banks that have been strict on measures.

A check by the Daily Nation in Kitwe revealed that people were not consistently wearing masks even in public places like Chisokone market and in the city centre itself, while others were only using them when asked to do so.

In Chain stores like Shoprite, Pick ‘n’ Pay and Choppies people were being compliant just as was the case when getting into commercial banks which were strict on preventive measures.

At some bus stations, bus operators were no longer as strict as they were previously when the fear of Covid-19 gripped the nation after it claimed many lives in the United States, Italy, Spain and other European countries

Mr Phiri “People think there is no Covid-9 in Zambia and so there is no need to wear facemasks. They think COVID 19 is only in European countries.

At first, they took it serious, but now they are taking it casually,’’

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In Ndola, Luanshya, Kalulushi and Chingola the situation was similar as residents had become reluctant in adhering to preventive measures.

Some people said they were no longer wearing masks, but only did so whenever they wanted to access chain stores and commercial banks.

Bonaventure Phiri of Kitwe said people were only wearing face-masks to enter chain stores and commercial banks because they were not allowing people without masks on their faces to enter their shops.

“People think there is no Covid-9 in Zambia and so there is no need to wear face-masks. They think Covid-19 is only in European countries. At first, they took it serious, but now they are taking it casually,’’ Mr Phiri said.

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The Mast portrayed me as a dangerous person – PF official

By ANDREW MUKOMA A PF official has told the Livingstone High Court that his two companies lost business as a result of a story published by the Mast newspaper which likened him to the notorious Luano Valley Mailoni brothers.

In this case, Southern Province PF youth vice chairman, Obby Mweemba, has sued the Mast newspaper for defamation and he is claiming damages the court may deem fit.

Mr Mweemba is represented by Brian Gombwa of MAK Partners, who sat in for Phillip Mukuka of AMC advocates.

The Mast newspaper is represented by Nkandu Chibuye and Chisuwo Hamwela of Nchito Nchito and Advocates.

Mr Mweemba “I am a businessman dealing in construction logistics. In the political realm, I am eyeing to be minister.

I want the court to award me damages,” Mr Mweemba told High Court Judge Mathews Zulu that on November 14, 2018, the Mast Newspaper published a story, in which it liked him, with Southern Province PF chairman, Lawrence Evans and Omar Munsanje to the late notorious Mailoni brothers.

Mr Mweemba, 38 of house 508 off Airport Road, said when he read the story, he called Edwin Mbulo to find out if the article in the newspaper represented the truth of what he wrote.

He said in his response, Mr Mbulo confirmed what was contained in the article as the truth.

He told the court that the article reduced his chances of being appointed Minister as he was a politician.

He said he spent three to four months trying to build the reputation the Mast newspaper had injured.

Mr Mweemba said the Mast Newspaper implied that he is a criminal and a danger and felt that being likened to the Mailoni brothers was defamation.

“I am a businessman dealing in construction logistics. In the political realm, I am eyeing to be Minister. I want the court to award me damages,” he said. Hearing continues

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EAZ LAUNCHES WEALTH CREATION INITIATIVE highest level.

The consultations, he said, were also made with the private sector and that the response was overwhelming.

"The initiative brings together the public and private sector in supporting business creation through the provision of funds, business skills, capacity building, and input support on commercial terms and provision of market for goods produced," he said.

Dr Haabazoka said the initiative was designed especially for women and youth groups and would

By SILUMESI MALUMO

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

TWO youths who allegedly murdered three Chinese and set fire to a factory in Lusaka’s Makeni area have been committed to the High Court for trial by the Lusaka Magistrate court.

The calm looking youthful murder suspects arrived at court amid tight security where five counts of aggravated robbery, arson and murder were explained to them before being committed to the High Court.

The murder suspects Victor Kabaso, 22 and Henry Mudenda 18, both of Garden House area, were appearing before Magistrate Mwaka Makalile for explanation of the charge.

In the first count, they are charged with aggravated robbery involving a laptop and cash all valued at K36, 000.

In count two, three and four, the two are charged with murder while in count five the suspects are facing arson on a warehouse valued at K1, 000, 000 contrary to the laws of Zambia.

It is alleged that the two, with other people unknown on May 24, 2020, murdered 52-year-old Cao Guifang and her two male employees, Bao Junbin 58, and Fan Minjie, 33 The suspects also set on fire a warehouse before disappearing with a laptop and cash before they were apprehended by the police.

Magistrate Mikalile explained that the Magistrate court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter and therefore committed the two to the High Court for trial at the next appearance.

MURDER The murder suspects Victor Kabaso, 22 and Henry Mudenda 18, both of Garden House area, were appearing before Magistrate Mwaka Makalile for explanation of the charge.

In the first count, they are charged with aggravated robbery involving a laptop and cash all valued at K36, 000.

THE Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has launched the citizen entrepreneur development programme aimed at enhancing wealth creation through promotion of entrepreneurship.

EAZ president, Lubinda Haabazoka, said the association had mobilised both domestic and international stakeholders to create the programme.

Dr Haabazoka said the initiative followed consultations with various Government institutions at the

THE correctional facilities in the country are still congested by over 10, 000 inmates, the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) has said.

Deputy Head of Public Relations, Brian Moya, said the correctional facilities countrywide have 19, 261 inmates against the current holding capacity of 9, 150 needed to accommodate the inmates in a more humane way.

Mr Moya said in an interview that before the pardoning of over 3, 000 inmates by President Edgar Lungu, the correctional facilities had more than 22, 000 inmates countrywide.

He said the Presidential pardoning has had a huge im-

take advantage of President Edgar Lungu's directive to enhance local participation in the retail sector.

The initiative would focus on agri-business, mining and urban development modules.

He called upon all stakeholders including various funders to come on board to realise the grandiose project.

"The project will be private sector led. Citizens wishing to participate can contact the Economics Association of Zambia. We shall soon be giving further

guidance on the implementation of modalities with regards to participation," Dr Haabazoka said.

The initiative, he said, was commercial in nature and open to all Zambians regardless of tribe, race, political affiliation or religious affiliation.

And Mahogany Chief Executive Officer Jim Belemu said there was need to drive an agenda that was positive to all citizens.

He said that the initiative EAZ had taken was a correct step towards achieving dreams for many Zambians.

Protect President from malicious forces, PF urged

By AARON CHIYANZO

THE Patriotic Front should up its game in protecting the Presidency from all kinds of malice and propaganda coming from the opposition, a PF official and former Mandevu secretary, Lemmy Bwalya said.

Mr Bwalya said it was the responsibility of the party, spearheaded by the secretariat to ensure that the trend of undermining the Presidency was curtailed completely.

He said in an interview that the President cannot defend himself from political nonentities because he had serious matters to attend to and that it was the duty of the members to do so.

Inmates’ population overshoots by 10, 000

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pact on reducing congestion.

"Before the pardoning of the over 3, 000 inmates by the President, we had over 22, 000 inmates, we were almost reaching 23, 000 but have reduced to 19, 000," Mr Moya said.

Mr Moya said the correctional facilities on the Copperbelt were the most congested with Kamfinsa Correctional Facility holding more than 2, 000 inmates.

He said Central Province was second with 4, 274 inmates with Mukubeko Maximum Security accommodating the highest of more than 2, 000 inmates.

"Copperbelt and Central is followed by Lusaka, Southern in that order and Western Province has the least number

Mr Bwalya

Mr Bwalya said it was baffling how the media was being abused to undermine the Presidency and gains scored by the ruling party while nothing much was being done to fight back.

“It's baffling to learn how social media, such as Facebook and WhatsApp are be-

of inmates at 1, 089," Mr Moya said.

And Prisons Care and Counselling Association executive director, Godfrey Malembeka, called on the Judiciary to scale up non- custodial options.

This, he said, would allow those convicted on minor offences serve community service or suspended sentences to reduce congestion in correctional facilities.

Dr Malembeka said there was too much use of custodial options even on what he termed as petty offences which contributed to congestion.

"We want to see LAZ reduce the legal fees, they charge over K2 000 per hour and most of the offenders are poor and some of them are in school," Dr Malembeka said.

He said the Government had done very well in reducing congestion in the correctional facilities by pardoning close to 10, 000 from 2011 to date.

ing used to kill and silence our party manifestos and Government programmes,” he said.

Mr Bwalya said it was worrying to see opposition parties propagating lies over important national matters such as Bill 10.

“They are comfortably citing that the PF wants to over borrow from foreign countries, that President Edgar Lungu wants to extend his stay in office which has not been contested seriously, indirectly substantiating propagandas of the opposition political parties,” he said.

He said there were a few in the PF and Government who were showing commitment to protect the Presidency, the party and Government.

“I strongly feel that, the party structures have gone to sleep at the expense of defending leaders from the unsubstantiated allegations,” Mr Bwalya said.

They are comfortably citing that the PF wants to over borrow from foreign countries, that President Edgar Lungu wants to extend his stay in office which has not been contested seriously, indirectly substantiating propagandas of the opposition political parties.

MMD joins deregistration petition

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

THE MMD has been joined to a petition where legal advocate Benjamin Mwelwa wants the Constitutional court to order for deregistration of all political parties that have not practiced democratic tenets since 2016.

MMD through its National Secretary, Elizabeth Chitika, had applied to the Constitutional Court to join the matter, stating that it was likely to be affected by the outcome of the petition.

Justice Mungeni Mulenga granted the application, stating that the MMD has sufficient interest in the matter.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), UPND and PF did not ob-

ject to the joinder application.

“Having read the summons, affidavit in support, the skeleton arguments and counsel for the intended third interested party and there being no objections to the application, I hereby grant the application and join the intended third interested party to the proceedings,” read the ruling in part.

In this matter, Mr Mwelwa is seeking an order to direct the Registrar of Societies to deregister all political parties that have not held party elections since 2016.

He is also seeking a declaration that any political party which has been in existence as of January 5, 2016 and which has not practised democra-

cy through regular, free and fair elections, should ceased to exist in Zambia on January 4, 2017.

He insists that such a party has breached article 60(2) (d) of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act number two of 2016.

Mr Mwelwa has cited Attorney General Likando Kalaluka and ECZ as respondents in the petition.

PETITION MMD through its National Secretary, Elizabeth Chitika, had applied to the Constitutional Court to join the matter, stating that it was likely to be affected by the outcome of the petition.

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West PS berets loudmouthed politicians

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ET opinions and arguments on national matters be based on evidence and not unsubstantiated insinuations, Western Province Permanent Secretary, Daniel Bukali has advised.

Mr Bukali urged the people of Western province to use evidence and science to debate load-shedding and the power deficit in the country.

He observed that people were playing the blame game even on issues that were straight forward.

Mr Bukali said this yesterday in Mongu at the close of a meeting to review the performance of the province against planned targets in view of the corona virus pandemic.

He said the biggest problem citizens were faced with was being engaged in conversations with no regard for the use of evidence as an input to forming opinions.

“We equate loudness to rightness. This the vacuum that politicians have identified and decided to explore at the expense of the unsuspecting public resulting in an endless noise,” Mr Bukali said.

Kwacha Pension Trust Fund

NOTICE AND AGENDA OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Kwacha Pension Trust Fund (’KPTF’) will be held on Thursday, 23rd July 2020 at the NIPA Conference Centre Auditorium in Lusaka, starting at 14:30 hours. Members will be expected to observe the Public Health Guidelines on Covid-19 during the Meeting.

Members based on the Copperbelt will be part of the same meeting and are encouraged to be at the Ndola Bank of Zambia Canteen, at which the platform for participation will be provided. For Members that may not be able to be at either venue, a link will be shared to all members’ mobile numbers and emails for virtual participation. Members who wish to participate in the elections are encouraged to attend the physical meeting as guided.

The Meeting will be for the purpose of transacting the following business: Opening Prayer and welcoming remarks; Confirmation of Quorum; Apologies; Adoption of the Agenda; To Approve the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held in Lusaka on 27th September 2019; To Approve the Minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting held in Ndola on 25th September 2019; To receive and adopt the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2019, including the Trustees’ and the Report of the Auditors thereon; 8.0 To receive the Trustees’ Report; 9.0 To review and Adopt the revised Fund Rules and Trust Deed; 10.0 Elections for two member-elected Trustees (for Lusaka); and 11.0 Any other Business.

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A Member entitled to attend at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy by form of proxy or power of attorney, to attend on their behalf. The instrument of appointing a proxy and, if applicable the authority under which it is signed, must be deposited at the KPTF offices or Fund Secretary offices at MMK Corporate Services Limited, 1st Floor Zimbabwe House, Haile Selassie Avenue, Long Acres, Lusaka or faxed to number + 260 211 254248/50, or emailed to info@mmco.co.zm not less than 48 hours before the time for holding the meeting.

Members wishing to stand for election as Trustees can collect the Nomination Forms from KPTF Offices or download from our website www.kptf.org.zm. All completed Nomination forms should be deposited at the offices KPTF Offices by 17.00 hours on Friday, 17th July 2020.

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We equate loudness to rightness. This the vacuum that politicians have identified and decided to explore at the expense of the unsuspecting public resulting in an endless noise.

Mr Bukali said evidence and science should help citizens to understand the cause of the power deficit and where the solution lie.

The Permanent Secretary cited a 2006 report by Maarten de W, which stated that the “sub-Saharan African nations are dangerously over-dependent on hydropower for their grid-based electricity, and many have already suffered drought-induced energy shortfalls”.

Mr Bukali said Government had embarked on increasing power generation through various projects such as the Itezhi tezhi project, Kalungwishi, and the flagship project at Kafue Lower.

Kafue Lower was set to bring online 750 megawatts to ensure that the country maximizes and harnesses its generation potential.

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SA minister defends ‘police brutality’ JOHANNESBURG - The government does not support police brutality, but Police Minister Bheki Cele has said police officers will use deadly force to defend themselves and to protect innocent lives.

Cele gave this stern warning during a virtual sitting of the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday, where he gave details of the complaints against SAPS during the nationwide lockdown. – NEWS24.

Uganda allows Congolese refugees into the country KAMPALA - Uganda is temporarily opening part of its border to allow at least 3, 000 Congolese refugees into the country believed to be fleeing inter-communal violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Uganda hosts more than 1, 000, 000 refugees but closed its borders in March to control the spread of coronavirus. For more than a month thousands of displaced people have been stuck in DR Congo’s Ituri region trying to seek safety in northern Uganda. – BBC.

At least 52 killed in Ethiopia protests over singer’s death ADDIS ABABA - At least 50 people were killed in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region in protests following the fatal shooting of a popular singer, a regional spokesman said yesterday, laying bare splits in the prime minister’s political heartland ahead of next year’s polls.

Musician Haacaaluu Hundeessaa was shot dead on Monday night in what police said was a targeted killing. The dead included protesters and members of the security forces, spokesman Getachew Balcha said. Some businesses had also been set on fire. – REUTERS.

Moon calls for U.S.-North Korea summit before U.S. poll SEOUL - South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un should meet again before the U.S. presidential election in November, a Seoul official told reporters yesterday.

Moon’s remarks were made during a video conference with European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday, during which he said another summit between Trump and Kim would help resume stalled nuclear negotiations. – REUTERS.

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SA OPPOSITION WANTS LOCKDOWN REINSTATED

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OHANNESBURG South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party has called for a return to the strict level-five lockdown in the country as coronavirus cases rise.

The party says the only way to prevent further spread is for people to stay home and the government reinstates all lockdown restrictions that were in place before easing started.

“No amount of social distancing, wearing masks, sanitisation will help reduce the rise in infections and death. The only strategy that will help us is staying at home.”The party in a statement said the country's health care system will not be able to cope with

the rising number of infections.

South Africa's cases of coronavirus rose to 151, 209 on Tuesday with the deaths at 2, 657.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Tuesday said "things are getting tough" as cases increase.

South Africa has been enforcing a phased easing of restrictions and has reopened schools with cases now being reported among learners and teachers.

Meanwhile in Nigeria, the government for Lagos is planning to distribute 10, 000 radio sets to pupils for homeschooling.

The state education commissioner Folasade Adefisayo said the state would partner with telecommunication firms to provide free data to schools for online

Sahel countries to intensify strikes on jihadists NOUAKCHOTT International and regional leaders have agreed to intensify a military campaign against jihadists in the West African Sahel region The decision follows a one-day summit on Tuesday hosted in Nouakchott, the Mauritanian capital, attended by the presidents of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger, as well as France

and Spain.

It was called to take stock of a more aggressive strategy in the Sahel, decided in January after a string of setbacks crowned by the loss of 13 French soldiers in a helicopter crash.

Militant attacks in the region have increased over the last two years, especially in the border regions of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali, where

teaching.

P r e s i d e n t Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the re-opening of schools for final year students in primary and secondary students to enable them prepare for crucial examinations.

Lagos state had announced plans to start an education radio station to ensure students do not miss out on learning during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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local authorities have been overrun.

"The heads of state stressed the need to intensify the fight on all fronts by national and international forces against terrorist groups," the final statement said.

French President Emmanuel Macron said victory over the jihadists was within grasp.

"We are all convinced that victory is possible in the Sahel.

We are finding our way there thanks to the efforts that have been made over the past six months," he said after the summit.

Since 2013, thousands of French troops have been

helping the countries in the region counter insurgencies. – BBC.

ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTION FOR 02 JULY 2020 ARIES (March 21-April 19) You need to be very cautious today, says Ganesha. The results of a lot of hard work over a long time may be undone by one impulsive decision. After a stressful morning, you could just wish to spend time with children, playing their childish games.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) This day, you will be able to express and communicate your ideas and feelings very convincingly, assures Ganesha. All those to who come in contact with you today will be clear, and appreciative about whatever you tell them. At work your superiors are likely to be responsive and helpful.

Al said and done, you are not likely to face any difficulties or disappointments today. You will consider that day well spent and go to bed happy, satisfied.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your sensitive and emotional nature will prove

to be a problem for you. Hence you need to control your emotions. Tread carefully when it comes to personal relationships. You need to wait for a better time before you think of proposing to that special someone, says Ganesha.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your sensitive and emotional nature will prove to be a problem for you. Hence you need to control your emotions. Tread carefully when it comes to personal relationships. You need to wait for a better time before you think of proposing to that special someone, says Ganesha.

LEO (July 23-August 22) You will be extremely serious about your work today and will work diligently to finish your tasks. You will be focussed and disciplined about your projects. You will feel the need to improve your style of functioning.

Traders can expect good financial gains today, says Ganesha.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Logic as well as emotions will hold sway in your relationships today.

Emotionally you will feel a little confused and will swing between your feelings and what is actually expected of you. However, finally you will pay more heed to your inner voice rather than depending on the views of others. Ganesha says your gut feelings are very strong.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) Ganesha says that today is going to be an unforgettable day for all those people who are in love or a romantic relationship. If you plan to propose to your beloved today is a good opportunity for it as success will come easily to you. You will be able to spend a day filled with joy, happiness and enjoyment. Ganesha showers his blessing on you SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Despite a secured job and a harmonious home

environment, you are still looking for something else. Long-term, financial security keeps bothering you. And your worries are solved to some extent as unexpected monetary gains are on cards today, predicts Ganesha.

SAGITTARIUS ( N o v e m b e r 22-December 21) Tedious day in store for you as hectic work is likely to keep you one toes; this is not-so-good-news. And well, it's time for some good news now.

You will do so much running around for your work, that you will actually shed a few kilos of weight. Celebrate by treating your taste-buds, but with low-cal food!

C A P R I C O R N (December 22-January 19) Pain and fun, both are the two sides of a coin and today, you will experience both of them in equal amount.

You may have to slog yourself to earn money, but be careful and don't drain yourself out, advises Ganesha. You will get what you have wished for,

however, you need not try your luck too much. Spend money for the happiness of others.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Sometimes it feels like you are stuck in a quicksand, and there is none out there to pull you out. But, the independent Aquarius is capable of dealing with adversities alone.

And, that tendency shall hold you in a good stead even today. Dilemmas dissolved and problems resolved, you shall spend a quiet, romantic evening with your sweetheart, foresees Ganesha.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) The mundane routine of daily life will finally catch up with you, and you will feel the urge to take a break and travel somewhere. And a break is well deserved considering the number of hours you have slaved over your current projects. A picnic or a short journey with your partner is very much on the cards, says Ganesha.

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Mr Chushi

“Surprisingly, on Tuesday, some mourners who had gone to bury their beloved one noticed that the grave was tampered with,” The parents and other relatives discovered that some people had exhumed the coffin and removed the body.

“And the reason for this horrific action is not known.

However, the police and the bereaved family buried the body since it was found intact,” he said.

He said a docket has been opened and police have intensified patrols around the grave yard.

Meanwhile, a 40-yearold man of Chavuma was found dead in unclear circumstance.

Mr Chushi said Mr Henry Samukonga was found dead in Mbunda farming area near Kakoma village after he went missing for eight days. “The deceased went missing from last week but was found dead on Tuesday around 10 hours,” he said.

He explained that after police visited the scene, they found the partially decomposed body with a perforated forehead.

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UNIDENTIFIED people have exhumed a body of a three-years-old boy at the graveyard in Kamano area in Mufumbwe and went away with the coffin.

The incident occurred between Monday and Tuesday in Chief Chizela’s chiefdom.

North-Western Province Commissioner of Police, Elias Chushi, said that the exhumed body was discovered by a group of mourners who went bury at the same graveyard.

He explained that the dead child identified as Prince Yowane. He died on Sunday after an illness and was buried on Monday.

“Surprisingly, on Tuesday, some mourners who had gone to bury their dead noticed that the grave was tampered with,” he said.

Mr Chushi said the mourners immediately alerted the police and the parents who later went to the scene.

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Manchester United coast past Brighton thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ double THIS is how Ole Gunnar Solskjær intends to restore Manchester United to former glories.

The road back to the top of the Premier League is long and it is impossible to say that United will be challenging for the title next season, given the ridiculous levels of Liverpool’s current superiority. But a Bruno Fernandes-inspired performance on the south coast brought that most precious of commodities – hope.

It is what routinely kills supporters and goodness knows there have been false dawns for United in the years since Sir Alex Ferguson was manager.

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By MUKWIMA CHILALA ZANACO are ready to host games at Sunset Stadium under the new normal as works have already started to conform it to the new regulations and we hope by the time inspections will be done we will be ready, Zanaco Football Club General Manager Marlon Kananda has said.

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He said that works had been going on having started last week and that it was important that the facility was made ready to use and for certification. ‘’We shall definitely put things in place. It’s important that we make Sunset pass and be certified to host the games.

Works have already started and we started on Sunday last week,” Kananda said.

And Kananda said that the team is ready and realise the challenge that the resumption of the league posed as they anticipated on the challenge of playing four games in hand.

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country a bit of breathing space but there is need for Zambia to remain AMBIA na- focused to achieve the set objectives tional soccer of being among the best in Africa. team coach “We don’t have to be reluctant M i l u t i n and arrogant thinking that space “Micho” Sredogevic has been Child given. Development There is no time andwe the

By MICHAEL MIYOBA President Lungu Ministry of Local Government says Zambian football will are already behind,” he said. to ensure among the top He saidwill hisinspect team stadiums of coaches will “Guidelines for various R E Sr Ii sDeE N Tto be that they are safe for the reEdgarf Lungu sports disciplines which sumption i v e has best ranked coun- prepare a seven-phase technical of football. approved t r i ethe s re- in have Africa.been categorised master planLungu whichhad will ensure earlier that implesumption mented a ban all sports non-contact, I of n the anas interview “Micho” semiZambia impresses at onthe CHANacMTN/FAZ Super Division tivitiesin in the country to halt full contact said thecontact technicaland bench tournament Cameroon andthe set to resume mid next spread of the Covid-19 pandemsport and, safeguards i s having sleepless qualify for the postponed AFCON ic which has claimed the lives of month as planned by the as outlined the health preparinginto in 2022.18“Football is something people in Zambia. local soccer governing nights guidelines for football Sports Minister t a k e Zambian football that is very Meanwhile, important to Zambia as body.

Emmanuel Mulenga has hailed at premier and national Speaking during yesterday’s where it belongs on the contia nation and we want to for do lifting our best President Lungu the Presidential address at State division one leagues.” nent. to put Zambian football on the top ban on contact sports.

House, Lungu said football can “Guidelines for variousfive sports Mulenga urged Hwithestrict said the locally-based in Africa. resume next month disciplines to prepare adherence to health guidelines. team national will bewhich com-have been “Being clubs on the top five on the categorised as non-contact, their stadiLungu said Government has petitive and ready toand repcontinentums will necessary bring us semi-contact full contact and developed guidelines which r e s of e ncontact t Zambia at the final asin outcontention for the 2022 Qatar sport and, safeguards training will guide the return linedtoinbe theplayed health guidelines for Cup venues tournain World finals,” “Micho” said. sports such as football, boxing ment football at premier and national before and netball Cameroon in 2021.

Meanwhile, “Micho” congratudivision one leagues.

Hence c o m“Guidelines for all sports “Micho” said the lated Chipolopolo players Patson these leagues will resume action mencdisciplines to follow as they in July, 2020, strict Daka obser-andi Enock n g Mwepu for scoopp o s tactivponement of with the consider resuming sports vance of health group ities have been developed. They Africa Cup guidelines,” of ingsaid the Austrian Bundesliga title Lungu. trainings. include the following, but not Nations gives the with Red Bulls Salzburg.

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He said Mwepu and Daka are on the right path to become the best players in Africa and will soon play in the best top five ranked leagues in Europe to make Zambia proud.

“We are looking forward for our players to ply in the top five leagues and the two are the flag carriers and every single Zambian will be proud.

“I’m also happy to see other players such as Evans Kangwa, Lameck and Klings Kangwa playing in the Russian league and in the Swedish league we have Edward Chilufya,” “Micho” said.

“We are following them and we are always happy for every single minute they play and move a step in the right direction of having competitive advantage.”

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Mubanga, a 2019 Cosafa senior women’s championship player of tournament and Nachula signed three-year deals with the Spanish side which features in the second tier of the Spanish Premier Division.

And in an interview, FAZ vice president Rix Mweemba said the two national team players’ move to Spain shows how women’s football has improved in Zambia.

By MICHAEL MIYOBA Mweemba said Mubanga and Nachula who play for Red Arrows and Green Buffaloes respectively will inspire other girls CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Enock “Computer” to work hard to go to Europe.

Mwepu has continued to impress in the Austrian “This is very exciting these are the goals we have been Buneasliga after he scored a goal in Salzburg’s 7-2 talking aboutoftoRapid say in Vienna. the next few years we shall be reaping lot thumping of good for all ourwas women football and for all youth team football.

Mwepu who set up by his Chipolopolo mate “TheseDaka are the we are reaping for many strike Patson putresults Salzburg ahead withand a left-footed on thetohalf-hour mark. years come ahead of us, as long as we continue with the The goal was Mwepu’s second in two games having condevelopmental projects being implemented, we will be able to tributed in Salzburg’s 2-2and stalemate reap morea goal chances for our girls we shallwith seeWolfsberger our players in a Bundesliga tie played at Red Bull Arena. getting lucrative deals outside,” Mweemba said.

Earlier, Mwepu rattled the woodwork of the Rapid net He aurged girls not to lose focus and continue working with fiercethe header, albeit from an offside position. hard they represent Zambia in athere foreign country.

It as was a promising start, but was a cruel twist of Their movepounced brings toon five the number of national fate as Kara a ball that looked to haveteam been lost and converted the resulting chance clinically. members playing outside the country, with others including Salzburg responded three later when who Okafor Barbra Banda, Misozi Zulu and minutes Rachael Kundananji, both put for theBIIK ballKazygurt, into the the back of the Kazakstan net after Mwepu his play 2017-18 women’shit league shot at goalkeeper Knoflach, before Patson Daka hit the champions. crossbar in the 22nd minute.

Meanwhile, Mweemba has congratulated Patson Daka and Dominik Szoboszlai, Albert Vallci, Noah Okafor and Enock Mwepu for winning theirgoals thirdin Bundesliga title Patrick Farkas scored the other the 7-2 bashing of with Red Bull Salzburg who clinched its seventh consecutive Rapid Vien.

The win propelled the defending champions, Salzburg to championship after beating TSV Hartberg 3-0 in Sunday’s 41 points, eight points league action at Red Bullahead Arena.of second-placed LASK who moved to second position with 33 points.

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