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lated beyond all expectations just a few months ago when the Indian authorities indicated that the covid 19 battle was over. He also asked the Muslim community in the country to make abundant prayers in the month of Ramadhan and remain extremely vigilant and monitor the situation locally. “It is with great concern that we are watching developments in India, just a few months ago when the Indian Authorities indicated that the covid 19 battle was over, yet suddenly it has escalated beyond all expectations,” he said. To Page 3

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THE Muslim community in Zambia has expressed concern over the escalating cases of new Covid 19 strains in India and warned its members against traveling to that country. Yesterday alone, India posted 386, 452 new cases bringing total cases to 18, 977, 305 and 209, w581 deaths since the pandemic broke out. Lusaka Muslim Society Chairman Suleman Patel said in a statement that his community is concerned that suddenly the number of cases in that country have esca-

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FED-UP CHIEF CLOSES MINES

…revokes consent to mine in his chiefdom due to delays to open mine By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

ENIOR Chief Sailunga Ikundu of the Lunda people has revoked mining consents granted to

Zamsort Limited and ZACO Investments Limited following the delay to open Mwinilunga’s Kalaba mine. The traditional leader in a letter addressed to Zamsort and ZACO dated April 22, 2021

and copied to the Mines and Minerals Development minister Richard Musukwa, said that the two companies had clearly abrogated the terms and conditions of the grant of consent given to them. To P3

CORRUPT INDIVIDUALS KILLING CORRUPTION FIGHT - ECL PAGE 3

Judge Phiri recuses herself from new HH Kalomo case By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

Zambia, Angola seal $5bn pipeline deal By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

ZAMBIA and Angola have penned a US$5 billion deal to build a pipeline to transport finished petroleum products from the oil-rich country. To Pg 3

President Edgar Lungu cutting the ribbon to officially commissioning of the longarces fly over bridge yesterday. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS

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VEEP DEFENDS HERSELF OVER GIVING AWAY ‘CHANGE’ I By NOEL IYOMBWA

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Local fuel transporters get fair share

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By SILUMESI MALUMO OIL Marketing Companies (OMCs) and contracted fuel suppliers are required to announce 50 percent of their import volumes to ensure equitable distribution by local transporters, Energy Minister Mathew Nkhuwa has said. Mr Nkhuwa said this was a deliberate policy to empower local transporters and grow the capacity of the petroleum transportation subsector. He said therefore that all contracted Government suppliers and OMCs importing petroleum products were expected to support the empowerment programme initiated by the government. In a statement issued yesterday, Mr Nkhuwa urged importers to engage the secretariat at the Energy ministry over the matter. Recently, Government launched the secretariat for the transportation of Government imported petroleum products. The secretariat has representation from Tazama Pipelines Limited, Energy Regulation Board, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Others are Indeni Petroleum Refinery Limited, Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia, Zambia Union of Tanker Drivers and Allied, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Transport and Communication. The secretariat is mandated to ensure transparency and efficiency in nomination of petroleum products. It would also ensure the administration o of 50 percent Government imported petroleum products is done by Zambian citizen owned companies in conjunction with Ministry of Energy among others.

F giving little change to some marketers is a crime then I am ready to be crucified for that, Vice President Inonge Wina has said. Speaking in Parliament, Ms. Wina said she was shocked how the issue has been sensationalised and challenged anyone accusing her of bribing voters to

watch the whole video not a part of it. She said that she was in Kasempa and on her way back she stopped at the market to buy groundnuts and other things and from the little change she got, she gave it out to women who were selling at the market. “Mr Speaker, this is what I do whenever I travel to provinces I buy things at markets and the change I give to my fellow women. “I was only captured giving to one person, this was a chance for NGOs affiliated to political parties to malign my name. Some MPs who have

followed my life are aware that I have been fighting for people and corruption is not in my system,” she said. Ms. Wina challenged members of Parliament if there has never been an MP who has never given out money at a market or any other place they visit. She was responding to Bweengwa Member of Parliament Kasautu Michelo who wanted to know if it was right for the Vice President to be dishing out money when she was telling the House that it was the opposition parties who were dishing out money.

Lungu decries vandalism on public property By SANFROSSA MANYINDA PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has expressed concern at the rate newly constructed infrastructure is being vandalised across the country. President Lungu said it was worrying that some citizens had continued vandalising infrastructure meant to ease their lives. The President was speaking when he officially opened the Long Acres Fly Over Bridge in Lusaka yesterday. The flyover bridge is one of the four bridges that form a key component of the $269 million Lusaka Decongestion Road Project being undertaken by Afcons Group. The other bridges are the Archades, Makeni and Munali Fly Over Bridges which are already operationalized. " I have noticed that speeding is one of the factors that damage our newly constructed infrastructure as well as road signs. " Let us all ensure that we guard our infrastructure

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jealously so that the huge resources we spend do not go to waste," he said. Mr Lungu said the bridge would help reduce traffic around long acres area. He added that reduced traffic implied that motorists would move around the bridge in a very short time than before including those that were commuting using buses to and from their work places on a daily basis. President Lungu also thanked India for partnering with Zambia in the improvement of infrastructure which he said would make

transportation easy for the people of Zambia. And speaking earlier, Minister of Local Government Charles Banda said congestion in the area would be a thing of the past. And Indian High Commissioner to Zambia Ngulkham Jathom Gangte said that such partnerships were a testimony of the cordial relationship between the two countries. Meanwhile, Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo advised the head of the state to continue inspecting projects across the ten provinces and leave politics to the ministers. Mr Lusambo said the president had no reason to worry or panic about the upcoming general elections because he had no competitor. And Lusaka Central member of Parliament Margaret Mwanakatwe said the addition of the fly over bridge will not only reduce traffic congestion but added to the beauty of the area.

Kasenseli gold production to increase By NOEL IYOMBWA GOVERNMENT has announced that production of gold at Kasenseli gold mine in Mwinilungu is expected to increase next month. Vice President Inonge Wina told parliament that the production is expected to increase from 12 kilograms per month to 40 kilograms per month. Ms. Wina said the increase is due to the reduction of rains and the acquisition of gold mining equipment. She however told the House that the increase is not as a result of successful exploration by ZCCM-HI as the exploration are on-

going. She told the House the other reason why the production will increase is because Zambia Gold Limited is installing a new processing plant with higher capacity. Ms. Wina said the increase in gold production will promote job promotion and help build gold reserves. The Vice President was responding to Chifubu Member of Parliament Frank Ng'ambi who wanted to know if the increase in gold production will contribute to the economy of the country. And Ms Wina told the House that some political parties are now specialised in misinforming the na-

tion. Ms. Wina said some politicians have been accusing the Zambia Police of being surrogates of the Patriotic Front so that when they lose they will have an excuse and someone to blame. She said the police are there to protect everyone regardless of their political affiliation and that despite being in power, the PF government does not dictate to the police or any law enforcement agency. Ms. Wina advised all political parties to swallow their pride and make sure they go into elections with a mind that police will protect everyone regardless of their political grouping.

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Tanker drivers union executive suspended A TRIPARTITE consultative labour council has suspended the national executive committee of the Zambia Union of Tanker Drivers and Allied Workers for financial irregulaties The decision follows the tripartite consultative labour council meeting held last week by different stakeholders in labour sector Labour Commissioner Givens Mutengwa said the suspension followed the failure by the union to pro-

vide information on the income streams and there was unwillingness by the executive to cooperate with the auditor. Mr Mutengwa said the the nnion has no proper register of members paying subscriptions. He has since indicated that suspension shall remain in force until the auditor completes the auditing assignment in the meantime and as required by law. – MILLENNIUM RADIO.

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E-voucher under review - Veep

GOVERNMENT is still reviewing the e-voucher programme to ascertain if it can be fully implemented. In 2018, Government through the Ministry of Agriculture reverted 40 percent farmers on E-voucher system to the direct FISP. Ms Wina has explained that E-voucher is under trial and the ministry of Agriculture is reviewing it to determine whether the programme has being successful. Meanwhile, Ms Wina has insisted that Government has not restricted any exports of the agriculture commodity except maize. Ms Wina has indicated that the country is expected to export more agriculture commodity after the national survey is announced. - MILLENNIUM RADIO

PNUP conference opens

THE opposition Party of National Unity and Progressive national conference has yesterday opened in Lusaka where delegates from all provinces will elect new office bearers in readiness for the August Polls. Interim PNUP President Hughvie Hamududu says the party is ready to contest the elections because it believes the current politics practiced in Zambia need to be redefined. Mr Hamaundu says the party has traversed the country where it has been able to raise the bar in articulating some of transformational proposals for this country in all sectors of the economy. Mr Hamaundu says the party believes this year's election must redefine the country's journey into the future. And Mr Hamaundu says no party official will be allowed to discuss another political party because the PNUP's politics are issue based focusing on proposing real solutions and explaining the manifesto. He also says the party is convinced that it will have Members of Parliament in this year's general election because of its strategic approach getting to the voters.

DAPP advises against traditional agro practices

THE Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) has advised against the use of traditional agricultural practices saying this is placing significant pressure on natural resources and increases emission of greenhouse gases. Speaking during the launch of the DAPP Zambia 2020 year report, DAPP Zambia managing director Elise Soerensen says her organisation is supporting initiatives that promote climate smart agriculture techniques via farmers clubs. Ms Soerensen disclosed that DAPP is currently working with 23,366 farmers organised in 536 farmers clubs in eight districts to help increase their income and food security. –MILLENNIUM RADIO

Remove sanitary tax, govt urged

VISION Zambia Initiative has called on government to consider removing tampon tax on sanitary pads as it prepares the 2022 national budget in order to make sanitary pads affordable to end period poverty among girls and women. Initiative Executive Director Namutula Sindila says removing the tax will make sanitary pads about 20 per cent cheaper and hence ease accessibility. Ms Sindila also says it is unfortunate that the country has continued to import sanitary products from tampon tax free countries yet they are expensive on the local market for most women below the poverty lines. She says there is need for government to bridge this gap around menstrual inequity the country has due to period poverty existing as a result of the existing tax. Ms Sindila has called on government to consider putting in place incentives for companies that locally produce the sanitaty products to lower their cost of production which would then reduce the cost of the products on the market. –MILLENNIUM RADIO

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Zambia, Angola seal $5bn pipeline deal From Page 1

Once completed, the multi product petroleum pipeline will transport petrol, diesel, kerosene and gas, says Zambia’s ambassador to Angola, Lawrence Chalungumana. Mr Chalungumana explained that the pipeline project would cost about US$5 billion and two state companies would be strategic equity partners, SONANGOL from Angola and Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of Zambia. He said the pipeline would be used to transport finished petroleum products from Angola to Zambia. He said the milestone agreement to jumpstart the project was signed in the Angolan capital Luanda on Thursday, bringing to an end a more than 10-year complex negotiation process that would lead to cheaper fuel for Zambia.

The Zambian government was represented by Energy Minister, Mathew Nkhuwa while Angola was represented by Diamantino Pedro Azevedo in the signing of the deal. "The facts of the agreement in a nutshell are that the petroleum pipeline will be developed by the private sector with state-owned petroleum Angolan company SANANGOL and the IDC being strategic equity partners. "The process involved complex negotiations for over 10 years and the deal is a legacy project given that the last pipeline was built in 1969 by KK’s government between Zambia and Tanzania," Mr Chalungumana said in a statement. He said Mr Nkhuwa hailed the occasion as a major milestone towards establishing a framework for the construction of the petroleum pipeline by the private sector.

FED-UP CHIEF CLOSES MINES From Page 1 “My decision to revoke the consent is due to the fact that, from the time I granted Zamsort Kalaba mining consent to undertake exploration and mining activities in my chiefdom, there has been no development and as such the people in my chiefdom have not benefitted in any way,” Senior Chief Sailunga Ikundu said. Zamsort is a private Zambian registered company that is the 100 percent owner of the Kalaba Cu-Co Project located approximately 1, 000 km from Lusaka, in Mwinilunga. Last month, Senior Chief Sailunga Ikundu advised the government to immediately find another investor to run

Kalaba Mine which Zamsort, majority owned by Arc Minerals Limited which holds a 66 percent stake, has failed to open as its continued delay was affecting the government’s development agenda. Arc Minerals also holds majority shareholding (at 72.5 percent) of Zaco, another project for which a licence has been obtained but with the majority shareholders’ dealings at Kalaba mine. Senior Chief Sailunga Ikundu said there was no tangible progress despite the mine being in existence since 2002 but had instead employed caretakers to safeguard the land and a few machinery brought in instead of going into full production.

ZRA AXES 100 ROGUE CLEARING AGENTS By PETER SICHALI

ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) has suspended over 100 clearing companies in Nakonde that took part in the protest over Clearing Agents Management Module (CAMM), Nakonde clearing Agents Association vice chairperson Mutale Mulenga has said. Mr Mulenga said all the 133 companies that signed on the petition to ZRA against the Clearing Agent Management Module (CAMM) have been suspended and cannot perform any transactions. "Clearing companies for all those agents that signed on the petition have their companies suspended by ZRA," Mr Mulenga said. Meanwhile, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda said the suspension of companies has nothing to do with the protest by clearing agents. Mr Sikalinda said the sus-

pended companies had breached the law. He said ZRA had warned that anyone interrupting operations was not ready to work with it. "We warned that anyone interrupting operations is not ready to work with us because that is tantamount to economic sabotage," Mr Sikalinda said. He said suspension of a few unscrupulous companies will not affect the operations at the border. Mr Sikalinda said the suspension of companies was in line with the provisions of the law. "It is there in the laws that having pending entries is a breach of the law and suspension of those companies is not being done outside the law," Mr Sikalinda said. He said not all of them have been suspended because of the work stoppage. Some companies had issues way before the just ended protest.

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CORRUPT INDIVIDUALS KILLING CORRUPTION FIGHT - LUNGU By SIMON MUNTEMBA

HE fight against corruption has seemingly lost the firm grip it is supposed to have because some people charged with the responsibility of fighting the vice are corrupt themselves, President Edgar Lungu has said. And President Lungu has urged all political players in the forthcoming general elections to accept the will of the people by conceding defeat. He said this when ambassadors from the European Union (EU) member states accredited to Zamba paid a courtesy call on him at State House yesterday. The President said that his government was committed to fight corruption at all levels but some players in championing the fight were a letdown. Mr Lungu complained that some of those championing the fight against corruption were corrupt themselves making it difficult to end the vice. He said it was difficult to act against some of the compromised office bearers be-

cause they were protected by the constitution. "Some players in the fight against corruption are corrupt themselves and they are well-protected by the system itself. "So, in short, until we weed out the corrupt from the fight against corruption, we won't succeed," President Lungu told the EU envoys. He also took a swipe at some investigative agencies for being inept to secure conviction in most of the reported corruption cases. President Lungu said it was disappointing that when some senior government officials are dropped on serious corruption allegations, the investigation agencies were failing to provide evidence in court. Meanwhile, President Lungu has assured the EU that the August 12 general elections will be free and fair. He said just like in a football game, political players should respect the rules set by the referee (Electoral Commission of Zamba). "Come August 12, there must be no foul play. The will of the people must be respected," he said.

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He urged the EU envoys to also engage opposition political party leaders on the need to respect the election outcome. President Lungu stated that the EU was welcome in the country to observe the elections. President Lungu also said his administration will continue working with EU in combating the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change. The EU presented a football as gift to President Lungu for being a great fan and good soccer player. EU delegation leader, Jacek Mankowski said the ball

ECZ prepares for nominations ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Patrick Nshindano told journalists in Lusaka that it was preparing to receive nominations from candidates countrywide vying for the positions of President, Member of Parliament, Mayor, Chairperson and Councillor. Mr Nshindano said the ECZ recently conducted training of district elections officers countrywide, focusing on legal qualifications and requirements for a candidate to participate in an election. He advised all stakeholders who wish to monitor nominations that the exercise will take place from May 10 to 14, this year. Mr Nshindano said the monitors for the nominations will be required to be sponsored by an organisation which is active in matters of governance. He said only two persons per sponsoring organisation will be accredited to observe the nomination process in each constituency to lessen the spread of Colvid-19. "Not more than 10 persons at a time will be allowed to enter to monitor nominations at each nomination centre," he said. Meanwhile, Mr Nshindano has announced that the campaign period will start on May 12 and end on Au-

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gust 11 this year. He said that printing of ballot papers will commence after the period of nomination petitions if at all there will be any. Mr Nshindano said this is in line with article 52 (4) of the constitution which provides for a nomination to be challenged within seven days after the close of nominations. And the ECZ says presidential candidates who will be taking part in the August 12 general election will not have to transport all their 1, 000 supporters to Lusaka to have them processed.

Stakeholders had raised concern over the ferrying of presidential candidates' supporters to Lusaka for the purpose processing their details before the nomination day. Patriot Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader, Sean Tembo, had said most political parties were going to fail to transport 1, 000 supporters to one centre, in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. But ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager, Patricia Luhanga, said there is a component in the Election calendar which spells out how the pre- processing of supporters for presidential candidates is going to be done. She explained that presidential candidates would not need to ferry their supporters to Mulungushi International Conference Centre but instead the exercise would be done at provincial centres. "Instead of having all the 1, 000 supporters coming to Mulungushi International Conference Centre to be processed, they will be processed at provincial centres to make it easy for candidates to have their supporters processed," she said. Ms Luhanga said on exactly how the pre-processing exercise will be done, the ECZ would give guidance.

also symbolises sport values such as a fair play and level field, values that are crucial during the electoral period. Mr Jankowski explained that the football was engraved with Covid-19 precautionary measures as well as a token of recognition of the achievements of the Zambian female soccer team. Meanwhile, the EU will deploy its election observation mission in July to support democracy in Zambia ahead of the August 12 general elections. And the EU has praised President Lungu for having restated his commitment to hold free, fair and transparent elections in line with the Zambian constitution and internationally accepted standards. Mr Jankowski, said the EU would continue supporting the electoral process in Zambia, both financially and politically. He said only transparent, credible and inclusive elections would allow for peaceful continuation of power or for a peaceful transition of power, depending on the will of Zambians.

Muslims worry over India’s raging Covid-19 From Page 1 Mr Patel said the dramatic spread of COVID in India has been attributed to a double mutation of the virus as well as other new suspected variants of concern (VOCs) adding that these strains are even more infectious and deadlier. “Our prayers are with those who are afflicted and have lost lovef ones. May Allah Ta’ala remove this pandemic from the entire world,” he said. He said at this stage, reports indicate that certain strains found in India may not be easily detected by the nasal swab tests, therefore advised that the 14 day quarantine be adhered to even to people who might have received a negative test report when leaving India. “With this in mind we advise our community to refrain from traveling to India. We also advise on 14 day quarantine for those who are in the process of reaching or have already entered Zambia from India,” said Mr Patel.

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GRAFT: ALUTTA CONTINUA ZAMBIA cannot afford to allow detractors to succeed and hijack the fight against corruption. Corruption is a vice that all Zambians must commit themselves to fight until the nation achieves its desired aim of zero-tolerance against corruption. We all realise however that this will not be an easy campaign considering that the enemy appears to be entrenched in the system. It is in this vein that we understand the seeming frustration that President Edgar Lungu is going through in his drive to drive corruption out. Mr Lungu yesterday admitted that the fight against corruption has seemingly lost the firm grip it is supposed to have because some people charged with the responsibility of fighting the vice are corrupt themselves. President Lungu was quite frank to speak about the problems being faced fighting corruption when ambassadors from the European Union states accredited to Zambia paid a courtesy call on him at State House yesterday. The President said while his government was committed to fight corruption at all levels, some players in championing the fight were a let down. Mr Lungu complained that some of those championing the fight against corruption were corrupt themselves making it difficult to end the vice. Indeed, how do you end corruption, for example in the Police Service when it is the officers themselves who demand kickbacks so as to drop charges or stop investigations? Examples abound of how numerous reports have been made to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and other investigative wings of rampant corrupt practices but nothing comes out. The case of the 48 houses in Lusaka stands out as one such case where the ACC said it could not proceed with the investigations because it had failed to identify who owned the property. But the Daily Nation as a newspaper was able to get to the bottom and solve the ownership riddle. The ACC only took up the case it initially abandoned because President Lungu stepped in and called for a thorough probe. Is it any wonder that there have been calls from across the nation calling for the dissolution of the ACC due to its failure to investigate and have people accused of corruption convicted? In cases where cases have gone for prosecution, the courts have been forced to dismiss the cases because of shoddy investigations. As President Lungu alluded to, it was disappointing that when some senior government officials are dropped on serious corruption allegations, the investigation agencies were failing to provide evidence in court. In other instances, allegations involving key opposition figures are seldom probed because they have planted moles in the investigative agencies. But despite all these frustrations, Zambians must not give up the fight against corruption but must soldier on for the nation to develop and ensure a good life for all citizens.

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PERCY CHATO REJECTED By KETRA KALUNGA

ORMER Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) Commissioner-General, Percy Chato aspiration for the Bwacha constituency seat has been rejected by UPND members at the grassroots level. But the UPND has defended its decision to allow Mr Chato to contest the Bwacha constituency seat in Kabwe. Despite winning the primary elections as UPND candidate, four wards have rejected Mr Chato’s candidature, saying that he was not known on the ground. The wards that have rejected Mr Chato are Makululu, Chililalila, Zambezi, and Moomba. UPND Central Province chairman, Albert Chifita, however said it was unfortunate that some members in Bwacha constituency had rejected Mr Chato who had so far won

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the primary adoptions. Mr Chifita said in an interview that claims that he was not a Kabwe resident were not true because he has spent almost his life in Kabwe. He said just like any other member, Mr Chato did his

homework very well and as a result, he won the primary elections. “I don’t understand why some of our members are complaining about Mr Chato because he is not new to Kabwe, he was born here,

went to school here, trained here, he was commissioner general here in Kabwe, all his houses are here, he is not a stranger,” Mr. Chifita said. He urged the members to remain calm because the adoption process had not yet been concluded. And the UPND said it would not beg aggrieved aspiring candidates who have defected to the ruling Patriotic Front because they failed during the primary adoption process. Mr Chifita said being the strongest opposition political party, the UPND would not labour on a few disloyal members who had left. “The people who thought they would do very well, they never did very well and that is what the art of democracy is, but because they are aggrieved they decide to defect from UPND to PF which is not correct and we will not beg them to come back,” he said.

Judge Phiri recuses Kambwili, son, others put on defence herself from new HH Kalomo case By CHARLES MUSONDA

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LUSAKA High Court Judge Catherine Lombe Phiri has recused herself from handling the case where a Kalomo resident sued UPND president Hakainde Hichilema for alleged fraudulent acquisition of 1, 500 hectares. In a memorandum signed on April 29, 2021 addressed to the Judge-in-Charge, Ms Justice Phiri who was allocated to handle the matter said that the claims by Misheck Hambwalula, an administrator of the estate of his late father, George Hambwalula were related to the issues that arose in another case she presided over under cause 2020/HP/1128 where Mr Hichilema was sued by Ms Pheluna Hatembo and Mr Milton Hatembo for illegal possession of farm no.1924, also situated in Kalomo. "In that regard I find that it would not be suitable for me to preside over this case as there is a high risk of perceptions of lacking in objectivity or potential bias. In that regard I recuse myself from the matter and send it back to her ladyship for reallocation,” she stated. Judge Lombe Phiri dismissed the matter under cause no. 2020/HP/1128 stating that the right to sue rose in 2005 in accordance with section 4 and 10 of the Limitations Act hence dismissing it for being statute barred as it was brought 16 years after instead of the mandatory 12 years. Mr Hambwalula seeks an injunction restraining Mr Hichilema and his agents, employees purporting to act on his behalf from carrying out farming activities, erecting structures, cutting down trees, entering, occupying, interfering with the beneficiaries’ quiet enjoyment of farm numbers. 3275, 801 and 803, Kalomo. He wants the court to order that the alleged sale of farms no 3275 and 803 to Mr Hichilema is a nullity or null and void ab initio for failure to comply with the provisions of Intestate Succession Act chapter 59 of the laws of Zambia. He is also claiming an order of possession of the three farms and a payment of mesne profits for illegal use and illegal occupation of the farms. Mr Hambwalula wants Mr Hichilema to pay him damages for the mental distress, anguish and surgery as a result of the stroke, an order for the removal of the caveats of farms 3275 and 803, damages for fraud and costs. According to the statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High Court on April 16, this year, Mr Hambwalula described Mr Hichilema as a trespasser and an illegal occupant of the three farms which form part of the estate of his father.

FORMER National Democratic Congress (NDC) president Chishimba Kambwili, his son Mwamba and three others have been found with a case to answer for making a false document and uttering it to two companies. In this case, Kambwili, Mwamba, two Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) employees Mulenga Kapilima and Brano Lukwesa Musonda; and Mwamona Engineering Technical Services (METS) have been charged with making a false ZRA tax clearance, which they allegedly uttered to Zesco Limited and China Henan International Corporation (CHICO) to obtain contracts worth millions of Kwacha with intent to deceive. They have also been charged with obtaining pecuniary advantage by obtaining the two contracts using the same false tax clearance certificate; and 34 counts of possessing over K6 million reasonably believed or suspected to be proceeds of crime.

High Court Judge Mwaka Mikalile, who sits as Principal Resident Magistrate in the matter, yesterday found the accused with a case to answer after being satisfied that the State has sufficient evidence warranting them to be put on their defence. Ms. Justice Mikalile set May 17, 2021 as the date for Kambwili and his co-accused to open their defence. It is alleged that Kambwili and his son Mwamba uttered the false tax clearance certificate number 012MK dated May 4, 2014 to Zesco Limited for the award of the contract worth K1, 652, 482.81. Kambwili and METS have also been charged for obtaining pecuniary advantage after dishonestly getting US$105, 220.07 from the subcontractor China Henan International Corporation Group Limited by means of false pretence. It is alleged that between August 1, 2014 and September 30, 2016, Kambwili and METS purported that the latter was executing works on the Mansa-Luwingu road, on behalf of the Chinese firm, when in fact not.

We have been engaging clearing agents - ZRA By MUKWIMA CHILALA

THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says they have been engaging clearing agents and teaching them on how to operate the newly introduced Customs Agent Management module Last year, ZRA introduced an automated Clearing Agents Management Module to replace the manual one. ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda said yesterday they have been having successful engagements and meetings with the agents except for a few that have opted to make the issue political which they will not dwell on. Mr Sikalinda noted that the ZRA had earlier called the clearing agents associations so that they could sit to a round table and reach an understanding regarding what their grievances were and that three out of the six agreed to adapt to the new system. He noted that ZRA’s mandate is to collect taxes and raise money for

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service delivery and that one of the issues the module was dealing with is to curtail TPIN abuse which was being used for smuggling purposes. And Mr Sikalinda said that the ZRA had taken note of the concerns raised by the agents regarding the issue of 95 percent of business being in the hands of multi-national companies and that they had made recommendations to the Ministry of Finance.

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ZNUT canes teachers shunning rural postings By KALOBWE BWALYA

TEACHERS refusing transfers or deployment to rural areas should not be tolerated because the behaviour is affecting quality service in the education, the Zambia National Union of Teachers (ZNUT) has said. ZNUT General Secretary, Newman Bubala, said it was unfortunate that some teachers who were deployed to rural areas ended up abandoning their stations on flimsy grounds. Mr Bubala commended Government for coming up with the strategy of not allowing transfers until a teacher serves for at least four years at a school. He said in an interview that teachers should go anywhere they were sent unlike the current scenario where they refuse appointments or transfers. Mr Bubala said it was un-

fortunate that some teachers refuse to accept either transfers or deployment as long as it was to a rural set up. “It’s not correct for any teacher to refuse when they are appointed to go to a rural area or remote area. Some accept but when they reach there they run way, which is not fair for the system including the children and the community they leave stranded,” Mr Bubala said. Mr Bubala said teachers were trained to teach anywhere in the country and therefore no teacher should refuse an appointment. He however noted that teachers who were teaching in urban setup had less teaching periods compared to the ones in rural areas who were over stretched. “This is why Government has put a four-year strategy that no teacher should be given a transfer until she or he serves for four years at a station.

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IBA WARNS MUVI TV FOR UNETHICAL CONDUCT By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

HE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has warned Muvi Television for unethical behaviour and failing to exercise good moral judgement after featuring Poor People’s Party President, Alex Muliokela. IBA Director General, Josephine Mapoma also warned all broadcasters to exercise professionalism in view of the forthcoming general elections. While IBA understands that each station has its own editorial independence, it will not take kindly to radio

and television stations that throw caution to the wind and fail to exercise good moral judgement. A video featuring Mr Muliokela when he featured on Muvi Television has gone viral on social media. Commenting on this, Ms Mapoma said IBA had directed Muvi Television and all broadcasting stations to take ethical considerations seriously, regardless of whether a programme was paid for or not. “IBA wishes to caution stations against broadcasting material, which may cause humiliation, distress and violate human dignity in accordance with Section 33 of

the IBA Act of 2002, which provides the minimum professional standards for the journalism profession,” she said. Ms Mapoma said IBA as a regulator of broadcasting stations, followed with keen interest a Muvi Television programme featuring Mr Muliokela. The IBA, she said, had observed that such programming came as a result of broadcasting stations’ attempt to fill up space on its platforms, setting aside professional ethics and moral obligations to society She warned that: “the IBA will not hesitate to in-

Kasama headmen pledge support for President Lungu

voke Section 29 of the IBA (Amendment) Act of 2010 which gives the Board the power to suspend, revoke or cancel any broadcasting licence issued under the Act.” Ms Mapoma also warned that media houses to behave professional during forthcoming Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections, “In view of the forthcoming Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections, the IBA would like to sound an early warning to all broadcasters to exercise professionalism in order to avoid contravening the law and face consequences,” she said.

Firms must enhance safety systems – Simukoko

By STEPHEN MWEWA

TRADITIONAL leaders in Julia-Chikamoneka and Mulilansolo wards in Kasama Central constituency have praised President Edgar Lungu for providing them with bicycles. Speaking on behalf other traditional leaders, Kanonkela village headman John Laketi said the move would easy their mobility. Mr Laketi said the gesture was a clear demonstration that President Lungu was committed to improving their welfare of ending mobility challenges they had been facing for a long time. He said to this effect, traditional leaders have endorsed President Lungu for the August 12 general elections. Traditional leaders added that President Lungu had achieved development in various sectors. Mr Laketi was speaking on Thursday when Kasama Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kelvin Sampa, distributed 28 bicycles to village headpersons. And, Julia-Chikamoneka ward councillor Peter Yudah thanked both Kasama Central MP and President Lungu for the gesture and urged traditional leaders to rally behind the Government. Meanwhile, Mr Sampa also distributed 55 bicycles to village headpersons in Chilunga Ward. The MP called on traditional leaders to pray for President Edgar Lungu and the PF leadership for continued development. Mr Sampa said the PF cannot bring development, without prayers from traditional leaders, adding that it was for this more reason he was calling for prayers. He said prayers are important, because without God’s guidance there can be no meaningful national development. Mr Sampa urged the traditional leadership to work with the Government so that more development could take place.

By KALOBWE BWALYA

First Lady Esther Lungu speaks with Global Funds and PEPFAR Programmes advisor Dr Dado Sy Kagnassy (second from right), NAC Director General Dr Connie Osborne (left) and UNicef Country representative Noala Skinner (right) when they paid a courtesy call on her at State House. - Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA

PF Members in Petauke reject Kaumbwe Constituency MP By KETRA KALUNGA

ATRIOTIC Front (PF) members in Kaumbwe constituency in Petauke have rejected the incumbent Member of Parliament, Listed Tembo as candidate for the August 12 general elections opting for another local resident, Jimmy Lungu. And the members have petitioned Members of Central Committee (MCC) to adopt a candidate who would reflect the wish of the people in the area to stand as MP in the coming general elections. Mr Peter Mumba said, they want an MP who has been on the ground and not

the incumbent because not only has he failed to deliver but has practically abandoned the people. Mr. Mumba said in an interview that the incumbent, Mr. Tembo who rarely visits the constituency has not taken any tangible development to the area since being ushered in office in 2016. “We want an MP who has been on the ground so that we don’t have challenges introducing him to the people on the ground, the incumbent has not brought development,” he said. Mr. Tembo said the people in the area have faced a lot of challenges which upto now has not been

resolved because the incumbent was rarely in the constituency to appreciate the problems that they are grappling with. We don’t want the problems that we face to repeat themselves, we appeal to the MCC and our President, Edgar Lungu to give us a candidate who will sent to them,” he said. He also said they do not want new comers flashing money and getting local people drunk because that was not development. “Someone just comes now because they hear that there are elections and start flashing and giving people K10s for beer in order to buy them. That will not

Mr Lungu work. We want someone who has been with us for a long time and understands our probrems,” Mr Mumba said.

GOVERNMENT will start making prompt visits to workplaces to monitor how employers are adhering to occupational safety and health systems, Labour and Social Security Minister Joyce Simukoko has said. The minister as meanwhile announced that Government will continue to uphold principles of decent work agenda and international labour standards in line with International labour Organisation (ILO) requirements. Ms Simukoko said this when she officiated at the World Day for Safety and Health at Work in Lusaka yesterday. This was being commemorated under the theme: “Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises invest now in resilient occupational safety and health systems.” Ms Simukoko said the ministry would continue to promote safety and health guidelines and standards at the work place. Meanwhile, Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Secretary General, Cosmas Mukuka, said there was an urgent need to end work place accidents and illness through the ratification and domestication of core ILO conventions of 155, 161 and 187 together with the development of workplace policies. Zambia federation of Employers acting president Myra Sakala appealed to Government to quickly finalise the Factories and other Workplaces Bill.

Manufacturing firms urged to scale up By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

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COPPER HITS $10,000 PER TONNE Prices for the red metal rose as much as 1.3 percent to US$10,008 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange. By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

OPPER prices hit US$10,000 a tonne for the first time since 2011, nearing the all-time high set that year as rebounding economies stoke demand and mines struggle to keep up. Prices for the red metal rose as much as 1.3 percent to US$10,008 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange. This was before slipping back to trade near unchanged, says Mining.Com magazine. According to the magazine, the metal hit a record US$10,190 in February 2011. "Copper for delivery in May was down 0.3 percent midday Thursday, with fu-

tures at US$4.4860 per pound (US$9,8615 a tonne) on the Comex market in New York," the magazine said. It indicated that analyst at CRU Group Robert Edwards believed copper prices will further go up. “The copper price has gone stratospheric and probably has further to go, which is a boon for miners who are currently making at least two dollars for every one they spend getting metal out of the ground,” Mr Edwards said. Meanwhile, Absa Bank Zambia said London copper prices edged towards an important psychological level of US$10, 000 on Thursday, as a weaker dollar made the greenback-priced metal cheaper to

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Copper for delivery in May was down 0.3 percent midday Thursday, with futures at US$4.4860 per pound (US$9,8615 a tonne) on the Comex market in New York,” the magazine said.

holders of other currencies. "Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 0.9 percent to US$9,963.50 a tonne by 0210 GMT, having risen to as high

as US$9,997 a tonne earlier in the session, only US$3 off the key US$10,000 resistance level, which was last hit in February 2011," Absa said in its daily market report.

LOCAL manufacturing companies, small and large should enhance their efforts towards sustainability at any scale as may be deemed feasible for the company. Sustainability in manufacturing is recognised to have substantial financial and environmental benefits for many businesses. This is according to the Zambia Manufactures Association of Zambia (ZAM) Chief Executive Officer, Florence Muleya. Ms Muleya said the aim for sustainability in manufacturing was to enable manufacturers to maximise revenues and global leadership, while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. She indicated that sustainable manufacturing also enhanced employee, community, and product safety. “Promoting sustainable industries, and investing in scientific research and innovation, are all important ways to facilitate sustainable development,” Ms Muleya said in an interview. Notably, she explained, incorporating sustainability strategies at varying levels of the business resulted in benefits such as lower resource and production costs, improved sales and brand recognition, greater access to financing and

capital as well as easier employee hiring and retention. Ms Muleya acknowledged that achieving sustainable development as a nation will required coordinated efforts between various stakeholders. She said in tandem, ZAM urged all manufacturers to carry out a self-introspection on ways that they could contribute to sustainable development at individual level, community, national and global level. ZAM, Ms Muleya said, would do its part by raising awareness on the importance of sustainability in the manufacturing sector. She indicated that ZAM would showcase how sustainability could be undertaken through events that showed practical ways in which companies were walking the sustainability talk. Ms Muleya pledge to continue highlighting these efforts in the manufacturing sector as ZAM’s commitment to the global sustainability agenda. “Since 2019, ZAM has been celebrating member manufacturers that embrace sustainability. ZAM instigated a recognition system through awards for companies in the manufacturing sector that embrace various efforts towards achieving sustainable development in its many different forms,” she said.

Citizens must boost Covid-19 fight …to restore economy By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

ALL stakeholders must support Government efforts in fighting Covid-19 as the realisation of economic restoration, says Policy Monitoring and Research Center (PMRC) Executive Director, Bernadette Deka-Zulu.

Ms Deka-Zulu

Ms Deka-Zulu said stakeholders could support Government efforts in rebuilding calls for adherence to evolving Covid-19 measures. This, she said, would in

turn would contribute to economic restoration. She explained in a statement that taking up the Covid-19 vaccine was one sure way to supporting Government to restore the economy. “As the country is administering the vaccine to those eligible, it is important that people continue adhering to the five golden rules, which will result in less pressure on our health sector and the economy as a whole. “Therefore, as citizens we are called to support Government efforts in fighting the pandemic, as the realization of economic restoration and rebuilding calls for adherence to evolving Covid-19 measures by all citizens,” Ms Deka-Zulu said. She urged the various media houses in the country to be ambassadors of the campaign by ensuring correct information was shared with the public concerning the importance of the vaccine, thereby helping citizens make informed decisions. Ms Deka-Zulu observed that it had been recognised that a lot of sensitisation was

still required to allay fears of the possible side effects of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine. “It is anticipated that with more awareness, the vaccination turnouts will translate into full coverage. “Facts about how the vaccine works and its imperative relevance, coupled with a comprehensive feedback mechanism for its side effects (reactions) will go a long way in instilling confidence in the roll out of the vaccine and increase in its uptake,” she said.

She said while the vaccine was not mandatory, citizens were encouraged to get the vaccine to build their immunity and protect themselves against the development of new cases, especially with the onset of the cold season and the threat of a third wave. “Kenya is currently experiencing a spike in Covid-19 cases and recent patterns have shown that over time this wave may spread to many other countries,” Ms Deka-Zulu said.

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Job Title

Zambia Sports Retention Marketer

Job Title

High Value Relationship Host

Department

Reporting to

Team Lead: Sports Retention Marketing

Reporting to

Team Lead: High Value Player Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Zambia: Sports Retention Marketer will be responsible for mapping the retained customer’s journey and ensuring ongoing value extraction from a customer base consisting of converted and active Zambian sport bettors. In summary, this role will be will be responsible for growing and developing their designated markets through implementation of retention marketing activities. The roles primary objective is to maintain, develop and increase retention, activity rates, and revenue. He / she will need to assist the Team lead: Sport Retention Marketing to analyse the fully retained sports customer user experience, adapt existing communications, develop and test new interventions and constantly strive to improve our overall customer retention rates and value extracted from our converted and retained base. The successful candidate will possess strong sporting betting marketing, analytical, research and project management skills. An inquiring mind is needed in order to be able to creatively solve challenges and propose new and fresh alternatives to existing processes. Excellent knowledge of sport betting market is essential. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Full responsibility for Zambia’s sport retention promotions calendar with in country teams to ensure our brands has localised and relevant campaigns • Localise global sports campaigns with input from in country teams • Develop and implement intervention for retaining & growing the customer base through innovative globally relevant interventions and campaigns • Effective treatment of clients having a poor customer experience • Continuously analysing market/competitors to ensure product and retention campaigns are competitive in the market place • Ensure all sport relevant product features are effectively marketed and leveraged. E.g. Cashout, Book a bet • Track and report on the success of implemented campaigns • Data mining and identification of players who require interventions • Customer personalisation strategy • Ensuring the product and marketing offering is in line with best practise • Be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the player experience • Identify players for intervention or high value relationship management • Support other web marketing responsibilities as needed *This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Marketing Degree or relevant qualification/experience • Candidate should be an experienced sports betting industry marketer • Knowledge of sport betting market is essential • Ability to observe and analyse changes and trends in the sport betting market and use this data in strategic planning • Web / eCommerce experience (Min 3) • Strong project management skills • Strategic and analytic mindset with proven commercial acumen • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills across a diverse team • Must be deadline and target driven with good time management • Highly computer literate • Ability to work under pressure and adapt well to change

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The in-country High Value Relationship Host will be responsible for building long-term relationships with nominated high-end players with a view of extracting maximum value and retention within their segment. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining, developing and increasing high value retention, activity rates, and revenue through targeted personal and focused communication and player interventions. This will be achieved through providing client support, outbound calling, roadshows and eventing, gifting, collection and updating of player information, face-toface contact, offer execution, customer value management and acquisition of new high value customers. The successful candidate will need to analyse their country’s VIP customer life cycle, user experiences, and key customer touch points and adapt existing communications, develop innovative personal communication and intervention strategies to improve the overall player values and retention rates in the segment. The candidate will be expected to travel locally. He/she will need to possess strong client relationship skills. They will also be technically minded, and be familiar with CRM best practices. An inquiring mind is needed in order to be able to creatively solve challenges and propose new and fresh alternatives to existing processes. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: i. Gifting: The in country team will manage the planning and delivery of appropriate gifting as deemed necessary for birthdays, specials holidays, big wins and losses or other adhoc occasions. The team will be required to use commercial savviness when gifting a player by looking at overall player Lifetime Value. Gifting strategies need to be monitored so that they effective in increasing value and not eroding it over time. A summary of all gifts sent, reason and value will need to be kept up to date in a central location ii. Events and Roadshows: Effective cost/ investment management regarding player selection for roadshows and events. The team are required to put forward key value players for consideration when roadshows and events are being organized. Contact and confirm attendance with relevant players that have been selected to be visited or invited to roadshow or events. Follow through to confirmation and attendance. Execute on logistics, player invitations and player communication in order to facilitate the successful outcome of group events. Track and illustrate changes in player value, retention and activity as a result of meetings. •

Customer Value Management: In country teams to report back on the financial performance of High Value segment. Understand all profitability numbers and ratios e.g. Margin, Net win ratios, etc. and how the segment affects the overall business. Monitor Net Win and ensure clients comping levels are in line with their profitability. Review client withdrawal levels and target them with campaigns to ensure the return of cash in the system. Grow total Net Contribution from the base of allocated Potential High Value customers. Ensure

segments remains active during any given month or provide updates on reason for inactivity. Develop and implement strategies for retaining & growing new high value players showing potential to become VIP’s. Devise and initiate strategies to target customers with specific player experiences which promote activity and retention iii. Client Support and Outbounding: In country teams to ensure that, all client alerts are reviewed and attended to. A minimum of 4 contacts per month per hosted player are required. This can include relationship building e-mails; SMS, WhatsApp’s and telephone calls – and respective notes for the contacts need to be captured and reflect in Boat. In country teams to pay close attention and respond effectively to MIMO issues affecting all High Value customers. Pay attention not only to withdrawals but also to big depositors and apply accurate tactical plans. iv. Campaign execution: Identify, design and implement initiatives, interventions, promotions and out of the box ideas to retain lapsing or to reacquire lapsed and inactive High Value customer. Ensure that all campaigns are localised and relevant. Post campaign insights mechanics and results to be shared post campaign completion. Target winners with effective treatments and interventions in order to have funds reintroduced. Review clients who have big and rapid losses and decide on necessary comping needed. v. Information management: Ensure that all player information and soft facts are captured & are up to date ensuring that details are captured on the applicable CRM tools. vi. Additional Soft Facts to be captured where possible (CRM Tool / Central repository): Client hobbies / sports played; Favourite Sports team; Marital status (Anniversary date if applicable); children; Does client have account at competitor site? Favourite drink / Food type. vii. High Value player Acquisition: Through localised networking, incentivised referrals and marketing opportunities, the in country teams will work on the acquisition of new High value customers. *This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • • • • • • • • • • •

Marketing Degree or relevant qualification/ experience Client Relationship management experience Ability to communicate across all levels Strong project management skills Numbers driven with strong analytical skills Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Must be deadline and target driven with good time management Web / e-commerce experience advantageous but not a necessity Ability to work under pressure and adapt well to change Strong organizational, communication, presentation and facilitation skills for effective output co-ordination Highly computer literate

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We came on earth to dominate and not just pass through Dear Editor, WE have never lost any battle that we have been involved in and especially battles whose outcome depended on our mental state of mind. We shall continue with our journey for mindset change so that as many people as possible are in sync with our vision of economic freedom in our lifetime. We shall neither be armchair critics nor spectators in our national economic development agenda. Ours is to put boots on the ground. We shall continue on the path of restoring the dignity of Zambians through attainment of economic freedom in our lifetime. It’s not a secret that our agenda is to protect our mineral resources, wealth creation for all Zambians regardless of race or tribe. Our

mission is to speak on behalf of the low and middle classes, the security guards, farm workers, hospital attendants, police, cleaners, waiters and waitresses, house helps and gardeners, government employees, the youth and women’s groups, the old and all those needing economic salvation. In our quest to see Zambia a dominant force on the African continent, we shall continue preaching unity and patriotism. We shall not be shy to put Zambia first. In the end, global dominance is our aim. Zambia was born for greatness! EAZ National Economic Summit - Come and own a piece of history.

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A Zambia above partisanship Dear Editor, ZAMBIA is unavoidably gifted with droves of individuals who are differently qualified and with diverse intellectual abilities and experiences. This is evidenced by the well documented intellectual innovations and Zambians where ever they go are held in high esteem and they serve with distinction when they have been given an opportunity. Regrettably, back home, the proliferation of diverse political thought have laid a ground to betray their nation in pursuit of narrow partisan agendas. The prospects of lending their expertise and technical knowhow has been cast asunder when partisanship is seen as the appropriate substitute for patriotism. This reality sadly is the social epidemic of our times and it has invaded Zambia’s political space. For those privileged to run political parties, sadism and bitterness is seen to be the real motivation and characteristic of being called as the opposition. Without any doubt, the United Party for National Development in the last 16 years has identified itself as the affiliation of individuals who have sworn rivalry with the successive Governments. A smear campaign has been seen as the only alternative to justify their relevance on the political battlefront. Now the majority of citizens are being enlightened

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and they are slowly realising that change of a mere guard by replacing the tenant at State House is not change that Zambia want. The Zambian political payers are now foregoing their ego and find common ground with various political parties and make collective wisdom for the sake of the nation. Long are the days when being in opposition was known to wage protracted rivalry with the ruling party. A new dimension has been set and the opposition are now able to unite with the ruling party for the sake of the nation. Since the nation witnessed the peaceful Patriotic Front convention which was witnessed by the opposition and the opposition political parties, a reconciliatory mode has been set in motion to establish the Zambia that is above partisanship. While we are greeted with shock on the sudden and abrupt decision by the embattled former president of the National Democratic Congress Chishimba Kambwili, we respect his democratic decision. We cannot also speculate on what political path he will pursue, but our hope is that his decision will be with the aim of realising the Zambia that we all want. We expect the political path should end the political drama that has continuously become synonymous with antagonism. MARVIN CHANDA MBERI, Lusaka.

Respect the sovereignty of our nation! Dear Editor, WE write in response to the utterances of the South African Finance Minister Mr Tito Mboweni. This must be his third comment if not fourth starting from 2019 when he defiantly chose to break diplomatic etiquette by alleging that Kenneth Kaunda international Airport lay as a “white elephant” due to lack of aviation activities. In 2020 around the month of August, Mr Mboweni intruded himself in our country's affairs by speaking disparagingly against President Edgar Lungu's appointment of Mr. Christopher Mvunga as Bank of Zambia Governor who replaced Dr. Denny Kalyalya. Despite being cautioned and censured by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mr Mboweni has not relented in his endeavour to discredit the sovereignty of our nation. Recently, he was quoted commenting on Zambia's economy projecting that the growth of our economy would be negligible to as low as 0.6 percent. He single handedly assumed that due to poor demand for copper, high inflation, unsustainable debt levels and poor policy management, Zambia is doomed and headed for economic shutdown. His utterances are not only provocative and agitative but meant to raise dissatisfaction and uprising in our nation. It is possi-

Mr Chanda Mr Mboweni

ble that his remarks can undesirably become a recipe for regime change and source of anarchy in Zambia. Chances of the ruling Patriotic Front renewing its mandate risk to be jeopardised. Our country is going for general elections in three months’ time and some issues Mr Mboweni is raising are so cardinal and pivotal in determining the outcome of the elections. The fate and destiny of every nation lies in the citizens themselves. No one is soliciting for advise and economic recovery measures from him hence we wonder about the source of impetus and the stamina he is using. The Movement for Promoting National Values and Principles (MPNVP) which is a civil society organisation feel that the Mr Mboweni's utterances are not only uncalled for but unethical and undiplomatic. MPNVP calls upon the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to officially launch a complaint against Mr Mboweni. We have observed the spirit of complacency and naivety on the part of the South African government for failing to take serious and stringent actions against its ailing minister who has chosen to be at the centre stage of conflicts in another nation. JOSECK KUNDA, CEO - MPNVP.

Economic saboteurs will not be tolerated

Dear Editor, IT is very unfortunate that some trade associations claiming to represent the interests of their members are trying so hard to overstate their importance by calling on their members to stage illegal work stoppages, go slows and demonstrations that border on economic sabotage. The call by the Customs Clearing Freight Forwarding Agents Association of Zambia for its members to demonstrate against the Zambia Revenue Authority and down their tools is an attempt at holding government to ransom. As Lusaka Province Minister, a province that hosts one of the busiest border points in the country, Chirundu, I wish to warn the association to desist from antagonizing ZRA and carrying actions that are tantamount to economic sabotage. In this Covid pandemic era when most businesses are struggling, it is inconceivable how an association could even think of frustrating revenue collection targets set by the ZRA. There is need for a smooth flow of business at Chirundu and all the border points to guarantee revenue collection which is key for public service provision. I wish to encourage Mr Bruce Kaemba, the chairman of the association to get back to the negotiation table. I believe that there is no dispute that cannot be resolved on a round table. The ZRA Commissioner General Mr Kingsley Chanda has always operated an open door policy and is ready to listen to the grievances, if any. As government, we reserve the right to deregister any organisation that seeks to cause anarchy and disrupt the economy. BOWMAN LUSAMBO, Lusaka Province Minister.

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NGO CALLS FOR SEXUAL HEALTH SENSITISATION Kasempa commences Covid-19 vaccination P

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KASEMPA District Health Director, Buumba Bubala says the department has commenced the Covid-19 vaccination exercise. Ms Bubala said about 370 people were vaccinated against Covid-19 during the launch of the programme. She said the district was able to vaccinate the high number of people because of the sensitization campaign undertaken. "That 370 people is significant to us, if you compare where we stand with our district in the province,” she

By ANDREW MUKOMA

said. Ms Bubala further said the department learnt lessons from some failures which they experienced in the past campaigns. "We have learned that sometimes it is important to take some time back, understand your population and answer some questions which they have," Dr Bubala said. She expressed gratitude to all the stakeholders that took part in the organization of the COVID-19 vaccination exercise. - ZANIS

LAY It Forward Zambia, a non-profit organisation, has called for increased sensitisation on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights to empower communities make informed sexual health decisions. It’s Coordinator, Lwaanga Bwalya, said there was still information gap on matters of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in many communities. Mr Bwalya said, the organisation has embarked on sensitisation activities targeting all the communities in the tourist capital. In an interview in Livingstone during a Tackle Africa assessment tournament at Mulwani Secondary School, Mr Bwalya said the tournament gave an

opportunity for the community to gain knowledge on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and have access to service providers. He said that there was need for the community to take charge and control of their sexual health by making informed decisions and having access to service providers. And Tackle Africa Project Coordinator, Edson Sialutaba said, it was worrying that myths around sexual health still existed in local communities. Mr Sialutaba noted that there is need to sensitize communities on prevention of sexually transmitted infections. He said the organisation in collaboration with Play it Forward is working hard through sports to increase awareness in local communities on sexual re- Mr Bwalya productive health rights.

More ditch UPND for PF File Photo: By ANDREW MUKOMA THE Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG), a consortium of Church mother bodies, will deploy 1, 500 election monitors in the August 12 polls. CCMG chairperson, father Emmanuel Chikoya, said the monitors would be deployed countrywide to check on the conduct of the election this year. "On election day, we will deploy 1, 500 monitors countrywide who will moni-

Church to deploy 1, 500 monitors tor the process but this does not mean that the Church is moving away from biblical mandate," he explained. Fr Chikoya was speaking during a media briefing held at the Anglican Church in Livingstone yesterday. The CCMG draws membership from the Churches Council in Zambia, Evangelical Church in Zambia, Zambia Conference for Catholic Bishops and the

Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection Fr Chikoya said CCMG would this year conduct its own Parallel Voter Turbulation (PVT) like it did in 2016. He said that the interest of the consortium was not fault finding but just checking on the process and speaking for the voiceless. Meanwhile, Fr Chikoya said the CCMG was concerned with the current type

political parties’ mobilisation style on in the country ahead of the August 12, general elections. He observed that the ruling PF and UPND were parading hefty young men as though they were preparing for boxing, which was very worrying. Fr Chikoya said that it was high time that the two major political parties promoted politics of civility and not

politics of pangas. He said the current situation was dangerous and that CCMG would like to see issue-based campaign. "On the issue of dialogue, we as CCMG would want to see issue-based campaigns. We have noticed that both the PF and UPND are mobilising cadres as though they are preparing for a physical boxing led by some commanders," he said. He said that what is happening in the political space is dangerous for the nation.

Submit to growth plan, Monze residents urged By ANDREW MUKOMA

Ms Muleya

GOVERNMENT has urged heads of departments, residents and other stakeholders in Monze to take keen interest in the formulation of the 8th National Development Plan (8NDP) by making submissions to the document. Monze District Commissioner, Munachoongo Muleya, noted that the document was an indispensable tool for the country to achieve the vision 2030 of a prosperous middle-income economy. She was speaking during a district stakeholders’ consultation meeting for the 8th National Development Plan at the Council Chamber yesterday. Ms Muleya explained that Government has taken the integrated Multi-sectoral ap-

proach in line with the spirit of leaving no one behind. She added that Government was interested to get oral or written submissions from all Monze residents and thus be part of the development of the 8NPD. “The formulation of the 8NDP, I believe is a matter of great interest to all of us and as part of this process the government through the Ministry of National Planning and Development is under taking consultations with various stakeholders to build consensus on priority areas to be addressed during the plan period. “In undertaking these consultation the government will continue to use the integrated multi-sectoral approach adopted in the 8th NDP that take a whole of society approach in

line with spirit of leaving no one behind and thus I call on all Monze residents to participate in this important process by making oral or written submissions,” she added. Ms Muleya observed that the plan was being formulated at a point when the country and global community were faced with the COVID-19 pandemic but that Government was committed to ensuring that the plan was focused. “Allow me to state that cabinet office provided guidance that the next 8th NDP should be reform and recovery focused taking into account the current state of the economy which calls for decisive, economic and structural reforms to take the country back on a positive growth trajectory,” Ms Muleya said.

Mr Kufuka

By DARLINGTONE KABAMBE OVER 300 UPND members in Lwambi ward of Sikongo constituency have ditched their party to join the ruling Patriotic Front. Speaking on behalf of other defectors, former UPND Lwambi ward chairperson, Chris Mutoiwa said they have joined the the PF because the opposition party has failed in delivering development in Sikongo. Mr Mutoiwa added that the 20 years of UPND in the district has not yielded any meaningful development adding that all the members have realized that it is good to join the ruling party and rally behind President Edgar Lungu in the forth-coming general elections slated for August 12, this year. And receiving the defectors, PF Member of the Central Committee, Kufuka Kufuka commended the former UPND members for decisive action. Mr Kufuka said the ruling PF under the leadership of President Lungu is an inclusive party that wants to work with everyone in Western province.

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‘KITWE NEEDS MORE HEALTH FACILITIES’ By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

HE growing Population in Kitwe requires setting up of more health facilities especially in the rural communities to shorten the distances people cover to access health services, PF Mayoral aspirant Ashani Jaya has said. Ms Jaya therefore said the Government needed to be commended for setting up mini hospitals, health posts among other facilities. He noted that Kitwe Teaching Hospital that was set up in the 1950's obviously with a sizeable catchment area then is now overwhelmed because the population has grown. “Its upgrade to a teaching hospital, demands modern equipment and infrastructure, and as I aspire, I am in

talks with business partners outside Zambia who are willing to supplement what government is doing by assisting us with modern equipment. "While these efforts by the Government deserve appreciation, as someone aspiring to contest the Mayoral seat in this great City of Kitwe, I am alive to the fact that Government cannot manage to do this by itself but through collaborations. Ms Jaya said Government had already created an enabling environment that allowed the private sector to participate in the country's economy adding that a lot could be done through public private partnerships. “Through engagements with my associates, we will lobby for state-of-the-art equipment to reduce stress

CBU honours Power Tools owner with PhD By ROGERS KALERO

on the national treasury that has other sectors that need the resources," she said. She said the fact that Kitwe had no District Hospital had continued to strain the already stressed teaching hospital that was supposed to be attending to more serious illnesses. Ms Jaya said funding would however be needed for such plans to be a success. She said there was need to work towards reducing referrals to outside Kitwe and just out of the country because reMs Jaya sources spent on such could be channelled to the procurement of medical drugs if our while others were unemfacilities begin to handle spe- ployed. She noted that the cialized Treatment. creation of these facilities Ms Jaya said Zambia had would also create jobs for Saturday April, 2020 of graduates who qualified health personnel 25 thousands who most of them had opted left tertiary education every to work outside the country year.

DEGREES which are bestowed on graduands must be used to make a significant contribution to uplifting the welfare of the communities, Power Tools Proprietor Mbachi Nkwazi has said. He said degrees were keys to many doors and it was important that they were used to contribute to the improvement of people’s lives and inspire others, especially the young students pursuing various programmes. He was speaking yesterday when the Copperbelt University (CBU) bestowed him with a honorary doctorate during the 29th graduation ceremony held at Levy Mwanawasa stadium in Ndola “I genuinely believe that the degrees that have been bestowed on us today are key to so many doors . I also believe that with these keys, we can make a significant contribution to uplifting the welfare of our communities make young students see fresh hope “The Honorary Doctorate

you have bestowed on me has just given me another opportunity to continue my association and contribution to the CBU, now as an Alumnus. I am truly honoured, humbled and grateful as I accept this award of Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration of the CBU,’’ Dr Nkwazi said Dr Nkwazi said he was happy to be associated with the CBU for his humble efforts to the institution which has resulted in such an honor and recognition He thanked the Vice Chancellor and staff at CBU for taking time to look around and recognize his humble contribution to the university, business and the community at large. “I thank you for seeing value in my contribution, more especially in the transport sector. I have long admired the excellent work carried by CBU and its outstanding growth and development from the days of Zambia Institute of Technology (ZIT)) to University of Zambia -Ndola campus(UNZANDO) to the CBU

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Older persons appeal for protection By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

HE Zambia Aged People Association (ZAPA) has called on the government to consider implementing what is in the National Ageing Policy of May 2015 and translate it into law. ZAPA National Secretary, Cyprian Pombolokani, said it was important that the policy was translated into law so that the aged did not feel neglected in any way. The policy, according to Mr Pombolokani, emphasises the need to protect the older persons in society and also to inckude them in development agenda. He noted that older persons in society were often times victimized and abused unfairly. Mr Pombolokani said ZAPA felt that the older persons could still contribute to national development of the country, especially if they were brought together in one common purpose. He was speaking when he officiated at the launch of the ZAPA Masaiti branch on the Copperbelt. "The association feels that

the aged people are neglected by both families and society and we feel they need to be rehabilitated and integrated into society by encouraging them that they can still contribute to the national development by involving them in entrepreneurship. "The plight of the aged people need to be addressed in accordance with the United Nations resolution 46 of 1991 which calls for all member states to uplift the living standards of the older persons," he said. Mr Pombolokani further called on the government to consider increasing the social cash transfer amount for the aged. He observed that the current amount was inadequate and had no capacity to give inputs but only lobby for the inputs from the government and donors. He appealed to all District Commissioners across the country to help and support in growing the association in their districts. Mr Pombolokani said so far, ZAPA has more than 10, 000 members on the Copperbelt alone.

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS, JOB CREATION HURRAH FOR MY MP: BUT AND ECONOMIC REVIVAL IN A PANDEMIC

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ARLY this year, a letter sembly of Zambia went viral, purportedly nears dissolution written by the Teaching on MayCommission 14, 2021, Service is need to of Zambiathere in which teachers take of what elected werestock told that theirour retirement representatives, Members should be in linethe with the proof Parliament, have achieved visions of the Law at the time of and remains to be done. theirwhat employment! While the National AssemIn this regard, all teachers bly arm of before the Zambian Paremployed 2015 when liament willretirement stand down on the Law on age was May 14, thefrom other ammended 50 arm, years the for early retirement 55 years for presidency, willand remain funcnormal for retirement to 55 comyears tional; Parliament for early retirement, years for prises the National60 Assembly normal and the retirement President. and 65 years forUntil late retirement, would have a new government is to leave the elected on teaching August service! 12, 2021, It is commonly argued that the President will govern the the law with does the not civil workservice in retnation rospect! This the meant that those comprising Secretary to supporting removal ofSecthe Cabinet, thethe Permanent affected teachers from the retaries and the rest of the civteaching service had a point. ilYet, service. This is in line with others contended that the the provisions ofbeen the Zambian changed law had thrust on Constitution. the affected teachers! The AttorAsGeneral our Members Parlianey assured of that there ment returntoto ourabout. constitwas nothing worry

uencies, it will be a time of reckoning, a time of assessing what each leader has accomplished in their respective FOLLOWING the communities. This2008 will global be a financial crisis, Enterprise Risk time of judging the perforManagement (ERM) emerged mance of each MP. as a critical issue in the most Performance should be varied sectors of industry orjudged basedToday, on what ganisations. witheach the member had promised back world crippled by the novel in 2016, or after, in the casethe of coronavirus (COVID-19), those who parliament practice is entered now considered as via More the by-elections. must have tool for importhe entantly, judgement should be hancement of corporate goverbased on the interpretation nance that should strengthen of their respective party mansound decision-making proifestos. cesses.

2016

Firstly, it may be important to draw a distinction between the traditional risk management and enterprise risk management. As obvious as it may apis the word “Enterprise” Itpear, hasit been argued that that makes the difference. in 2016 many promis- Traditional risk management is a es were made; money bottom-up process that focuses changed hands, primarily on losses, and costs and goods and side services the negative of risk;were heavy on compliance andSoon, specificaalso dished out. tion MPs and mainly the mustreactive. stand While enterprise riskelectorate management, before their on the other hand, has a much and, like some people broader scope as it considers say, all the“sontapo” risk factors(point) faced byat the their achievements since organisation, and it helps the Board and management make 2016. informed decisions according to its acknowledged risk appetite. While ERM likeargued the traditional It has been that in risk management does consid2016 many promises were er compliance it is a top-down made; money changed hands, process thatand prevents andwere mitand goods services igatesdished losses and for the opalso out.looks Soon, portunities in adversity the MPs must stand beforefor their organizationand, thereby electorate like creating some value and that(point) the orpeople say,ensuring “sontapo” ganisation’s objectives aresince met at their achievements with minimal disruptions. 2016. ERM is a bigger picture risk This should be fairly easy management that adopts a hofor who to spent their listicthose approach managing time toilingit with conrisk, placing withintheir a portfolio stituents for the the of things that needgood to beofmanpeople. It willthat be athe tallorganiorder aged in order for those who spent time zation achieves its their objectives. away their departments constituenWhile from individual

cies; those who shunned their constituencies; those who ig-

One of the challenges that the change of retirement age from 55 to 60 years entailed was holding back retirement for five years for workers who should otherwise have retired and been paid off and replaced by new workers. This matter has brought a window of opportunity for Zambia to resolve a long standing dilemma of how to pay off retired public servants, create jobs for so many of our youths and in turn revive the economy. A key factor that motivated the state to increase the retirement age was to open a moratorium window during which to mobilise resources to pay off the huge backlog of retirees inherited from the previous administration in 2011. Unfortunately this has not materialised. Instead a mountain of unpaid retirement benefits has accumulated. Remember, a double-edged sword was created by popular acclaim among workers, labour unions and others when the Zambian Parliament, riding on the popularity among workers and labour unions, had accepted a clause in the 2016 Constitution, of retaining retirees on the payroll until their benefits had been paid. This retention on the payroll of unpaid retirees created a renored advice of their consource the drain problem. The state

stituency officials, the structures. Many MPs will ride on the infrastructure rolled out by the government throughout the country. However, for parliamentarians from some opposition political parties who shunned working with the government of the day, some development projects may have eluded them. By FRANCIS During thisZIBA season of Parliament, some political parties had instructed their MPs to have nothing to do with the ruling government. For such MPs, except for state-propelled development projects that went to all parts of the country, localised projects may have eluded or business units them. usually deal MPs from who with their ownsuch risks,parties ERM needs fraternised with ministers everyone to be involved from and other government wings frontline staff to Board level, to make it truly effective. Risk manrisked expulsion from their agement is ostensibly undertakpolitical parties. enWhat with thewill objective of preventprove thorny, ing loss for while ERMallhas other, though, nearly MPs will more far-reaching reasons, like be how they related with their lowering the organisation’s risk party structures, their parandfoot increasing sustainability as ty soldiers; how helpful

and other employers have to pay two salaries for one job for as long as retirees’ benefits remain unpaid; that is one salary for the retiree and another salary for the job holder! This, coupled with the nation’s mounting external debt obligations, has put the state in a dilemma. The onset of Covid-19 in Zambia in mid-March has left Zambia’s labour landscape in a helpless situation of sorts. Therefore, it is imperative to pose the inevitable questions; what is the way forward? How does Zambia get out of this entanglement? Firstly, it is important to note that the situation is not irredeemable; it can be salvaged. Several permutations can be looked at to create a win-win situation for all – retirees, the government, unemployed youths and the nation at large! How can this be achieved? First and foremost, the government should see paying off retirees from the perspective of killing several birds with a stone, and as a major stimulus package for the retirees to turn their benefits into investible capital to play a pivotal role in reviving the Covid-19-ravaged economy quickly. There are three possible sources to finance the retirement packages: From within the national

Many MPs will ride on the infrastructure rolled out by the government throughout the country. However, for parliamentarians from some opposition political parties who shunned working with the government of the day, some development projects may have eluded them.

budget by sacrificing some cap- that Zambia can accrue from will invest in stocks on the Lusaital projects; clearing retirees on the public ka Stock Exchange (LuSE). This The government can apservice payroll: will increase the buying power, proach some local pension It will save resources – from expand the national tax base houses for a loan to finance paying two people for one job to and boost national economic this; or The government can paying only one person for that performance. approach some international job; Inevitably, these benefits will cooperating partners for a grant The freed resources can be translate into a feel-good factor or a soft loan specifically to sort used to employ fresh graduates and a win-win situation for the out this problem. from colleges and universities whole nation. Several years ago, Tanzania without injecting fresh funds As Indian author, activist, moowed its workers in public instiinto the payroll; thus reducing tivational speaker and founder tutions colossal sums of money. the current high unemployment of Country First Foundation, The Tanzanian government of among Zambian youths cur- Shiv Khera, writes: “Winners see the gain; losers see the pain” President Josiah Kikwete borrently roaming the streets; Until a new government is elected on August 12, 2021, govern the nation withdifferent the civil and “winners don’t do rowed US$100 million from the Thousands of jobsthe willPresident also be will serviceBank comprising theoff Secretary Cabinet, Permanent Secretaries and the rest the civil service. they doofthings differentWorld and paid all its tocreated asthe many retirees will in- things, workers in public learning institutions. Zambia can do the whether from ruling or opsame. There arethe several benefits

position political parties, and get re-elected. However, those MPs who ran their parliamentary affairs away from the constituencies may find it very tough riding the tide. The role of other aspiring candidates, some of whom have been trashing even the genuine achievements of the sitting MPs may spoil things and sway the thinking of the electorate. In many instances even where sitting MPs have put in their best, and the shape and structure of such constituencies have been overhauled and transformed, the aspirants may still have moved in and enticed the electorate with cash bonanzas and material goods and services to make the electorate ignore all such developments. In other instances, where development projects have stalled or the contractors have disappeared with project cash into thin air, and the MP has done nothing or has been too helpless to do anything; in

vest their retirement benefits in ly,” we can derive good mileage start-ups, some will boost their out of an otherwise hopeless such cases, the electorate may situation! boost their numbers in parexisting businesses while others

not understand and instead blame the sitting MP.

low number of women participants Civil society organisations have lamented this low number of women participants, to the extent of suggesting that all women aspirants should be adopted to boost their numbers in parliament in line with various international protocols.

Why organisations need to integrate enterprise risk management into their strategic planning process?

this has the effect of gaining savings and increasing value for the firm in the long run Although ERM, generally speaking may still be an ongoing process in most private institutions and more recently in the public sector, it has moved out of a reactive or panic-driven mode to become more predictive and proactive. Siloed approaches are being abandoned in favor of more collaborative, holistic and integrated frameworks. The risk management function now assumes a more strategic role in organisations. It is increasingly being recognized as a guidance provider on the path ahead, mitigating critical risks and allowing companies to grow sustainably in the long term. Strategy formulation on the

they were to their constituents in distressful situations, what functional mechanisms they put in place to assist the vulnerable members of their communities. Those who worked well with the people should find it fairly easy to relate with the grass root constituents,

other hand is the main part of the strategic planning process and a robust ERM framework must provide relevant risk information for decision-makers so as to reduce the possibility of selecting a mistaken strategy or overlooking an important one. Organisations need integrate the risk framework into their strategic planning process

to take account of risk implications on their objectives or a lack of that process could result in failure. To integrate ERM into the strategic planning process, organisations need to ensure that the risk information is current, complete and reliable. For this purpose, robust procedures of risk assessments, treatment and

One of the greatest challenges in the current process of adopting candidates across the political party spectrum is the dearth of women aspiring candidates. Civil society organisations have lamented this low number of women participants, to the extent of suggesting that all women aspirants should be adopted to

monitoring need to have a practical narrative to them. Suitable monitoring of all risks, through key risk indicators, enables organisations to foresee potential problems. If the risk tolerance tends to exceed levels, alarm bells can be triggered. Thus, organisations have the opportunity to review the treatment strategy given to the risk, which

liament in line with various international protocols. However, one key challenge has been cited for not just inlow the end improves operationalin women participation and financial performance. politics in general, and in the To add value to the creation August 2021 elections in parof the business strategy and to ticular, but so many men set the tone ofalso the organisation’s with novel developmental strategic objectives, it is not ideas and zealconduct to contribute enough to just a stra-to national tegic risk development. assessment or even They havediscussion cited theatGrade having a risk the 12 Constitutional requirement strategy setting meeting, there onemore to bethat MPorganisations or Councillor isfor much as atomajor stumbling block. need do. Most organization In follow fact, some sitting MPs who that way of doing things difficult to relate have find also itfallen victim of the if same the objectives have not beenon constitutional clause defined well documented or which or they voted “Yes” during measured. Strategic planning enactment. thatTherefore, is risk-based define allhelps thosetowho will the proposition the be value adopted or not that adopted business brings to the market, must band together, work toand the and way ensure in which organigether that we do sations intendthe togains distinguish not sacrifice we have themselves from other competscored thus far. Violence must itors. be at all cost. ZambiForavoided most organisations, this ans not must allowed to enjoy may bebe obvious from the the atmosphere comes outset, but as the that processes Zambians ofwith ERMelections. gains traction and love its their peace and and no one should frameworks systems fall take it away from them! into place, organisations will see its risks being holistically managed. What happens also is that organisations see the development of an appropriate risk culture throughout its value chains. Ultimately, what ERM does is support the organisation in its efforts to “get ahead of the curve” and take advantage of opportunities. Properly applied ERM becomes a decision-making tool that has the ability to become embedded in the culture of the organisation, integrate with its strategies and objectives, and leverage on its resources to improve performance, spur growth, give it a competitive edge, and maintain its sustainability. For comments and feedback contact: fziba@irmza.org

Performance should be judged based on what each member had promised back in 2016, or after, in the case of those who entered parliament via by-elections.

Ramaphosa winds up testimony at Zondo probe JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has wrapped up his two days of testimony at the Zondo Commission at which he appeared in his capacity as president of the ANC and not as the country's leader. Ramaphosa is expected to return to the commission in May. Following his testimony, he thanked Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo for giving the governing party an opportunity "to give an explanation of what had happened." – NEWS24.

Zulu Queen dies a month after becoming regent

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Queen Mantfombi Dlamini JOHANNESURG - The Zulu royal family in South Africa has announced the death of its monarch Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu just a month after she became regent. She was admitted to hospital a week ago after suffering an unspecified illness, South African media reported. Queen Mantfombi, 65, became interim leader of the country's largest ethnic group last month after the death of her husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini. – BBC.

Madagascar edging towards famine - UN ANTANANARIVO - Hundreds of thousands of people in Madagascar are facing a threat of famine, with 80 percent in certain areas resorting to desperate survival measures, says the UN's World Food Programme (WFP). WFP's Senior Director of Operations Amer Daoudi said they are seeking resources to help feed the affected population, and warned that the situation is getting worse with food production this year expected to be less than 40 percent of the normal average in the last five years. – BBC.

Dozens killed at Israeli religious festival TEL AVIV - At least 44 people have been killed and dozens more were injured in a crush at a crowded religious festival in the north-east of Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to the scene and said tomorrow would be a day of national mourning. – BBC.

AIROBI - A prominent Kenyan doctor and conspiracy theorist who became a campaigner against coronavirus vaccines has died from the disease. Dr Stephen Karanja said it was unnecessary to vaccinate Kenyans against Covid-19. Instead, he argued for steam inhalation and a cocktail of drugs, including hydroxychloroquine and zinc.

He also spread conspiracy theories, involving Bill Gates and population control. Dr Karanja died on Thursday in the high dependency unit of a private hospital in the capital, Nairobi. More than 800, 000 Kenyans have now been vaccinated, with no severe side effects being reported. Before his death, Dr Karanja was the chair of the Catholic Doctors Association, which described him “as a true medical soldier.”

Dr Stephen Karanja

Africa medics warn of India-like Covid surge ADDIS ABABA - Africa risks being overrun by coronavirus infections if urgent measures are not taken to avert a similar disaster to the "very concerning" crisis in India, the continent's disease control body said on Thursday. India, a vast subcontinent with a population similar to that of Africa, is fighting an explosion of infections, with jarring scenes of citizens desperately seeking oxygen and medicines. This has prompted fears that as new variants spread, Africa's fragile healthcare systems could crash. "We are watching in total disbelief what is happening in India. The situation in India is very, very concerning to us as a continent. It speaks to the fact that we as a continent must be very prepared," Dr John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a press conference. Despite early predictions of disaster on the continent, Africa has so far been spared compared to other regions, counting 3.1 percent of global virus cases and about four percent of global

deaths, according to the Africa CDC. India, like many African nations, took strict early measures to combat the virus and it appeared the country had been spared the worst because of its young population. However, a new variant and mass gatherings have led to a surge in infections that has over-

whelmed Indian hospitals, crematoriums and graveyards. "It is a wake-up call. We cannot be indifferent to what is happening in India. We must act now, decisively and collectively," said Nkengasong. The African Union will convene an emergency meeting with member states' health ministers on May 8. "We need to regroup and prepare ourselves," said Nkengasong. Africa CDC urged a return to the basics of heeding public health guidelines to keep infections at bay by avoiding mass gatherings and wearing face masks. "Masks work. They are the only 'vaccines' we have," said Nkengasong. Africa still lags behind in its inoculation campaign, with the process suffering a setback after India, which manufactures the shots supplied through the global vaccine-sharing facility Covax, decided to reduce exports to address domestic needs. But Nkengasong said vaccine hesitancy was also hindering uptake. So far, the continent has administered 17.9 million doses of vaccines. – AFP.

Religious and cultural views in sex education failing the youth, new study finds JOHANNESBURG - Young people in Africa are still getting the wrong messages about sexual health and reproduction in schools. This, according to new research, leads to high rates of unwanted teenage pregnancies, school dropouts, teenage marriages, unsafe abortions and HIV infection. The early findings of the School's Out initiative released on Wednesday showed that messaging around sex, sexuality and health in schools across the continent was based on teachers' beliefs rather than fact. The research was done in eight African countries, including South Africa, Uganda and Zambia by the Human Sciences Research Council and civil society organisations. School's Out investigated the capacity of schools to serve as places that enable young people to understand their sexual and reproductive health rights and linking pupils to effective health services. "In all countries, there were significant shortcomings, both in terms of the availability of quality sexuality education at schools and the provision of youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services. “Overall, the gap between pledges made by national leaders and performance on the ground is vast, although we saw some variation among countries," said the Human Sciences Research Council and School's Out principal investigator Professor Finn Reygan. Reygan said the study found that some of the barriers for young people to access sexual and reproductive health rights include: Many teachers are ill-prepared to present the sexuality education curriculum, and few countries have a standardised manual to guide their teachers; The absence of teacher support for young people's sexual and reproductive health discourages them from exercising their rights and using available services; There are no mechanisms to hold teachers accountable for delivering sexuality education in a manner that respects the inherent rights of all young people; and Schools are often hostile and inaccessible environments where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth and young people with disabilities face discrimination or effective exclusion. "Across all participating countries, the whole approach to sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health services for young people is shaped by conservative religious and cultural views held mainly by the older generation.

Mauritanian ex-president lashes out over graft probe NOUAKCHOTT - Mauritanian's former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, on Thursday said he was being persecuted in an inquiry for alleged corruption, but ruled out fleeing abroad. Aziz ruled the conservative West African state from 2008 to mid2019, when he was succeeded by his former right-hand man and ex-Defence minister, Mohamed

Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. In March, he was charged with corruption after a year-long investigation initiated by parliament. "Every means, material and human, have been deployed to target me arbitrarily," Aziz told a press conference, his first since he joined a small opposition party, Ribat National, after being ex-

pelled from the ruling Union for the Republic (UPR) party, which he had founded. "The only reason for this is to stop me from getting involved in politics," he said. "They shouldn't be thinking that I will crumble ... I won't go to Senegal or Mali or Morocco or Algeria, to any other country, or to France."

Aziz mentioned no names, but said he had enemies who were carrying out a "vast campaign of denigration and judicial prosecution that breach the constitution." One of Aziz's sons-in-law, two former prime ministers, five former ministers and four businessmen are also under investigation. – AFP.

Former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz

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Zanaco seek solace in Forest

...as they fight for second spot From back page At Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, Power Dynamos host Nkwazi who were on Wednesday beaten 3-2 by Indeni. And according to Nkwazi’s assistant coach Keegan Phiri, today’s game is a must-win for the Zambia Police sponsored giants whose dream remains to finish in the top four. Despite Nkwazi having been battered 3-1 the last time the two teams met at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka, Phiri is confident that the Lusaka outfit can maintain the record of being unbeaten at Arthur Davies Stadium since 2016. Meanwhile, Indeni will target revenge when they host Zesco United who won the first round contest 3-2 and dominate the Super League

with 49 points after an eightgame winning streak. In other Super League games, relegation-bound Kitwe United host Buildcon at Garden Park in Kitwe while Prison Leopards will take on Young Green Eagles at President Stadum in Kabwe Kabwe Warriors will aim to bounce back from two consecutive defeats to Buildcon and Forest Rangers when they host Lumwana Radiants at Godfrey Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe Tomorrow’s Super League action will see Aggrey Chiyangi and Beston Chambeshi renewing their rivalry when Green Eagles host struggling Nkana FC at Independence Stadium in Choma. At Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, Green Buffaloes host ejected CAF envoys Napsa Stars.

Man-U legend Yorke tips Zambian footballers From back page Yorke hailed Chivas for giving him an opportunity as a Chivas brand ambassador to be part of Manchester United legends given the responsibility to inspire and mentor young people in Africa to develop their talents. Meanwhile, Chivas’ brand manager for South and Central Africa, Lifa Pakana described this year’s Chivas’

Afroblend campaign which is celebrated in three African countries - Cameroon, Zambia and Kenya - as a success despite the setbacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Pakana said Chivas partnership with MUFC is not only the meeting of legends, but the ignition of a successful partnership executing a global proposition the African way.

DREAM DRAW

Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their African Champions League quarter-final first leg in February 2020

Ahly's Mosimane to face former club Sundowns in Champions League quarters

THE draw for the quarter-final stages of the African Champions League and the Confederation Cup has produced the tie that most football fans had hoped for. Defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt and their South African coach will take on his former club Mamelodi Sundowns. Mosimane led Ahly to that ninth title just weeks after taking over at the Egyptian giants to emulate the feat he achieved with Sundowns in 2016. The draw may not be what Mosimane or his former assistants Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokoena but for the rest of African football's enthusiasts it is already being much anticipated.

Holders Al Ahly against Mamelodi Sundowns will be the highlight of the four quarter-final ties to be played over successive weekends in May as they meet for a third successive time at this stage of the competition. It has already led to a flurry of social media excitement and will give the Champions League a lot more credence and ensure a lot more interest in a South African market that has previously had a haughty view and somewhat apathetic attitude towards the continental club competitions and been slow over the last 25 years to warm to them. Mosimane's eight years at the helm of Sundowns transformed the club from one with plenty of cash but falter-

K-Line, Pirates clash headline PFL play offs Man-U score six past Roma ...as Arsenal lose in Spain

From back page “It is going to be a tough game because Monze George despite being young stars they have been playing together for a long time and understand each other so it will be a difficult game but winning is a must for us because we have the experience needed to triumph in such an encounter,” Nyirenda said.

In the National Division One futsal league play off slated for tomorrow, Pioneer Avengers continue their chase for promotion when they face Christian Academy while BS date Lilanda Bullets in the other play off. Winners will meet in the final to decide which team wins promotion to the Premier Futsal League.

year, after decades of employing coaches from Europe rather than other African countries.

BRUNO Fernandes and Edinson Cavani both scored twice as Manchester United came from behind to take a major step towards sealing a place in next month's Europa League final. Fernandes gave United a perfect start in their semi-final with Italian side Roma when he swept home Cavani's first-time lay-off. Paul Pogba's handball allowed Lorenzo Pellegrini to equalise before the Roma skipper's pass allowed former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko to score his sixth goal in five Old Trafford appearances to turn the tie on its head by half-time.

But United rallied after the break. Cavani levelled with a superb first-time effort before tapping the hosts back in front when substitute keeper Antonio Mirante pushed Aaron Wan-Bissaka's angled shot into his path. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were in no mood to let their advantage slip a second time, although it took a fortunate penalty for what seemed to be an innocuous Chris Smalling tackle on Cavani to give Fernandes the chance add a fourth from the spot. Pogba then powered home a precise header from Fernandes' cross before Greenwood ran on to Cavani's pass

ing direction into a dominant domestic force, plus in 2016 Champions League winners. Since then, they have been regulars in the competition, creating another benchmark in April 2019 when they trashed Ahly 5-0 in Pretoria in a wonderous display of footballing skill that proved the pinnacle of Mosimane's reign, even if they succumbed to Wydad Casablanca in the next round. It was the heaviest defeat in some 80 years for the Cairo giants and the manner of the quarter-final first leg victory marked Mosimane out as an exciting coach and elevated his status in African football. But it still came as surprise when Al Ahly came calling for his services in September last and drove home United's sixth, making them the first side to score six goals in a major European semi-final since Real Madrid in the 1964 European Cup. The final score line did not quite match United's epic 7-1 Champions League triumph against the same opponents in 2007 but for Solskjaer, a substitute on that famous night, it was just as sweet. Meanwhile, Nicolas Pepe's second-half penalty gave Arsenal renewed hope of reaching the Europa League final despite a semi-final first-leg loss at Villarreal as both sides finished with 10 men. With the Gunners trailing 2-0 and a man down following Dani Ceballos' sending off, Pepe stepped up and fired home a precious away goal from the spot after Bukayo Saka had been tripped in the box. It means Mikel Arteta's side go into next Thursday's second leg with genuine hope of reaching a second Europa League final in three seasons and with the potential of qualifying for next season's Champions League. – BBC.

Champions League quarter-final draw: • Al Ahly v Mamelodi Sundowns • Mouloudia Alger v Wydad Casablanca • CR Belouizdad v Esperance • Kaizer Chiefs v Simba Semi-final draw: • Mouloudia Alger or Wydad Casablanca v Kaizer Chiefs or Simba • CR Belouizdad or Esperance v Al Ahly or Mamelodi Sundowns Confederation Cup quarter-final draw: • CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) v JS Kabylie (Algeria) • Orlando Pirates (South Africa) v Raja Casablanca (Morocco) • Pyramids (Egypt) v Enyimba (Nigeria) •Coton Sport (Cameroon) v Jaraaf (Senegal) Semi-final draw: • Coton Sport or Jaraaf v CS Sfaxien or JS Kabylie • Pyramids or Enyimba v Orlando Pirates or Raja Casablanca – BBC.

Granada stun Barcelona BARCELONA missed the chance to go top of La Liga as they suffered a surprise home defeat by Granada on Thursday. Lionel Messi had given the hosts the lead when he combined with Antoine Griezmann before slotting into the far corner. Barcelona missed several opportunities to add to their lead before Darwin Machis drove in the equaliser in the second half. Substitute Jorge Molina then headed in the winner for the visitors late on. Victory would have put Barcelona one point clear at the top of the table with five games to go but instead they stay third, two points behind leaders Atletico Madrid and level with Real Madrid. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet in what looks set to be a crunch battle in the title race on Saturday, May 8. – BBC.

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AS we enter the Holy Week, it is important to remain humble and reflect on the true meaning this imSaturday May 1,of2021 portant period on the Christian calendar. Zambians must surely observe the Holy Week for what it is, especially that the country was declared a Christian Nation, a declaration which is in the preamble of the supreme law of the land. This year, the country goes to the polls and therefore there is too much at stake for some political parties and leaders. It is thus prudent for Zambians, especially the provide timely support for leaders, to continue preaching peace, love and uniBy PETER SICHALI the rapid deployment of the ty from both the moral and Biblical perspective. Covid-19 vaccine plans, inTHE United States (US) has This can start with reflection on the Holy Week. By MICHAEL MIYOBA committed an additional cluding the coordination of Yes, Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter K36.75 million ($1.75 mil- various stakeholders and imTHE Premier League play which startsFutsal the Holy Week. Onoffs Palm Sunday Chrislion) to provide technical as- plementation of the vaccinago into full swing today with Kabwe tion process. tians commemorate and praise the day Jesus trisistance to Zambia’s vaccinaK-Line hosting Livingstone Pirates "These funds will also supentered Jerusalem tion campaign. inumphantly what is deemed as the game ofas theSaviour and King, port supply chain logistics week. US Chargé d'Affaires David much to the chagrin of the Pharisees and high of the Covid- 19 vaccination As the underdogs, Livingstone PiYoung said his government campaign, including assispriests. rates will revenge having failed to beat worked closely with Zam- tance in maintaining the cold Thisinisthe clearly stated in John 12:12-13. K-Line last two meetings in the bia throughout the duration chain, which is vital for safe Bible explains that as Jesus rode a donfirstThe andHoly second round of the PFL. of the pandemic to protect delivery of the vaccine" Mr Today’s game at Automotive Futsal key into the town of Jerusalem, a great crowd gathpublic health, strengthen the Young said. Arena is a must-win game for Kabwe ered and laidKhalil palmMohamed branches who and their cloaks across response to Covid-19 to and K-Line coach is Mr Young said he was lookthe road, royal respect save lives. hungry for giving successhim after missing outand honour. ing forward to continuing on the Cup which was eventually Mr Young said the funds support throughout Zambia’s ThePFL numbers of people shouted “Hosanna to the won Futsalis Academy. would provide critical tech- vaccination rollout. SonbyofAutomotive David! Blessed he who comes in the name Meanwhile, Chipata Boys and nical and logistical support The American of the Lord! Hosanna in thetheir highest Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat togovernZesco Siavonga Beetles will renew ri- heaven!” to the Ministry of Health for By MICHAEL MIYOBA ment, he said, This was no ordinary feat as it was prophesied in United when theywould host continABSA valry when they face off in another planning, coordination, and ue to work with the Ministry play which in promises a lot the off Oldfixture Testament the book ofofZechariah 9:9: FTER suffering a shocking 2-0 effective de- Cup champions Lusaka Dynadelivery of safe and of Health on the nationwide mos. sparks. feat to Young Green Eagles in their “Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, vaccinesfixture, for Zam- Rejuvenated communication activities by their ABSA to Chipata Boys are the favouritesofto last MTN Covid-19 Super League O daughter Jerusalem! 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Automotive FC on the third today’s game promises sparks as both sides back from two consecujani and three others to court tive defeats. to put their sorrows behind them to eye second spot on the table. While observing the Holy Week, Zambians must BySuper NOELLeague IYOMBWA Arrows challenge for the Futsal League. on Aprilwill 13. be While Zanaco will aim to dislodge Forest reflect on theKitwe HolyBullets Scripture, and impleMeanwhile, coachunderstand Witexplained that the from second position, their opponents will seekingHe revenge UNITED Party for National having beenlegal hu- team applied son Nyirenda has predicted a tough ment the word. 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K-Line, Pirates clash headline PFL play offs

9, 000 contractors registered with the National Council for Construction so the government cannot manage to give jobs to all the contractors. “We are talking about 9, 000 contractors against approximately 200 jobs every year against I, is just a drop in the ocean,” he said. Meanwhile, Mr Mfune has described the performance of local contractors as fair. Government, he said, was doing everything possible to build capacity for local contractors to ensure that they handle bigger projects in the future.

GOVERNMENT should to open up mining bureau in Northern Province to promote small-scale mining in the region, Gem North Mining and Lapidary chairperson Stephen Mulambia has said. He said small-scale miners in the region were in dire need of mining equipment to fully exploit the minerals.

ZANACO SEEK SOLACE IN FOREST US boosts Zambia’s vaccination initiative

…as they fight for second spot

and the vaccination process. Mr Young commended the Zambian government on the approval of its Covid-19 vaccination programme. He said Covid-19 vaccinations are critical to controlling the pandemic, slowing the emergence of new variants, and helping to restart the global economy. "In support of the global vaccination effort, the United States recently announced an initial K42 billion ($2 billion) obligation - out of a total planned K84 billion ($4 billion) - to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to support the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, making the United States the single largest contributor to global COVID-19 vaccine access," Mr Young said.

Mweetwa won't contest Choma seat pearance of Pheluna and Milton Hatembo of Choma. Mr Mweetwa alleged that the detention of the four was in an effort to implicate Mr Hichilema in the matter when police had failed to get the Hatembos from where they residing despite being availed with the details.

Mr Mulambia made the appeal when Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Mushuma Mulenga paid a courtesy call on the Northern Province Administration. Mr Mulambia said the province was endowed with various minerals which small-scale miners could exploit, once they acquired mining licences. He said small-scale mining had not been fully tapped, largely due to lack of information, which could be provided if a bureau was established in the province. According to Mr Mulambia, licensing offices were only in Lusaka, Mansa and Mkushi. He also appealed to Government to provide small-scale miners in Northern Province with mineral identification equipment. The Gem North Mining and Lapidary is a private organisation based in Northern Province whose main objective is to promote and support smallscale mining. Chris Kaunda

Man-U legend Yorke tips Zambian footballers

Yorke singled out hard work and determination as key factors to succeeding in the English Premier League. He said if Zambian footballers can believe in themselves and train hard they can be

very high, you need to train hard you need to have that self-confidence and most importantly discipline and have passion about what you do. “If you have those ingredients it doesn’t matter which

the future bright, boys stand on itsisticket in the the Aushould keep believing and gust 12 elections. continue working and if Meanwhile, Mr hard Mweetwa they can do that opportunities revealed that the Livingstone will come their way,” Yorke High said. Court has directed police to avail former ToLocal PageGov15 ernment Minister Ackson Se-

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