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‘UTH runs out of dialysis consumables’ being referred to Augusta, the supplier in Lusaka to purchase THE University Teaching Hospital at K2, 000 per box per day (for manual based dialysis) and K4,200 has run out of fluids and other per box per day (for machine consumables required for renal based dialysis). “This entails that patients on Peritonial Dialysis K60000 and K126,000 respectively (PD) therapy for over five weeks.

Mr. Sampa Mr. Mucheleka is required per patient per month,” And the Kidney Foundation of he said in a statement.

Zambia (KFZ) has appealed for Mr Kawana said for hemodialysis immediate intervention from the (HD), there were no lines (4008 and President Edgar Lungu on the 5008), dialyzers and consumables matter. KFZ chairperson, Thabo at UTH to facilitate dialysis resulting Kawana said in a statement there in fatalities being recorded due were no PD fluids at UTH in both to inadequate or erratic dialysis the adult ward and the children’s sessions. ward.

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GOVERNMENT has challenged journalists in Zambia to get vaccinated for Covid-19.

Information And Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga said he was disappointed that very few media personnel have taken interest in getting vaccinated despite being extremely exposed in their line of duty.

Mr. Malupenga said there was need for scribes to take the jab as they commemorate World Press Freedom Day today. (To page 3)

HATEMBO WOES WORSEN The two trucks the Scania from South Africa and the Freightliner (right), Zimbabwean registered where found laden withshe Mukula seemed to be giving up.

By OLIVER SAMBOKO The condition of Nasilele, the tree logs. [Pictures Linda Tembo Soko]

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daughter of abducted Pheluna THE woes of the Hatembo family fighting to get theirSee story Hatembo on Page has 4 worsened following the continued absence of her missing members freed, have mother from home since early worsened with Pheluna’s February, a family spokesperson ailing daughter, Nasilele’s Lucky Muchimba has revealed. depression getting worse as

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…apologiseZambians or else, Mucheleka told HAKAINDE Hichielema has not instructed[Page the 4] International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to give Zambia a bail-out package, says United Party for National Development (UPND) spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa. (P.2)

Tutwa lambasts ‘ignorant’ Chipenzi

.. Nasilele, abducted Pheluna’s daughter sliding into depression Pheluna’s daughter, Abigail said from Choma yesterday that her ailing sister was sliding deep into depression and it was hard to watch her longing for their mother.

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Kasama MP warns UPND denies inciting bond UPND chief holders to squeeze

Kenyatta and Odinga pledge to heal divisions IT IS contemptuous for McDonald Chipenzi to claim that President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to contest the 2021 elections when the matter is in court, See Lusaka lawyer, story on Page 19 Tutwa Ngulube has said.

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Monday 3 May, 2021

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UPND DENIES INCITING BOND HOLDERS TO SQUEEZE ZAMBIANS

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A K A I N D E Hichielema has not instructed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to give Zambia a bail-out package, says United Party for National Development (UPND) spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa.

Mr Mweetwa said this yesterday at a media briefing in response to Mr Chishimba K a m b w i l i ’s allegations that some o p p o sition leaders

By NATION REPORTER PROGRESS is on course for a new boys boarding school being built by the Archdiocese of Lusaka, to commence classes soon, on a day release basis, Lusaka Archbishop, Dr Alick Banda has said.

The ultra-modern school, named after the late Archbishop of Lusaka, Adrian Mung’andu, will be the first of its kind in the Archdiocese of Lusaka (Lusaka Province and parts of Central Province).

Archbishop Banda told a joint Catholic Men’s and Women’s Organisation delegation that the first phase will be on a day-release basis.

The Archbishop affirmed that the second phase will constitute additional academic

JOURNALISTS should challenge misinformation and other harmful content, Government has said.

Government lamented that there was currently more misinformation on online platforms than there is verified and reliable information.

Information and Broadcasting Services and chief government spokesperson, Dora Siliya said the country was facing a rise in misinformation, cyber bullying and hate speech.

Ms Siliya said during the launch of the 2021 World Press Freedom Day under the theme “Information as a Public Good” that in Zambia,

not to give relief to Zambia, he has no authority to do that and he is not that influential to convince the IMF,” he said.

And Mr. Mweetwa said the UPND is not shocked with the return of Mr. Kambwili to the ruling party because he was not interested in the UPND alliance.

He said Mr. Kambwili’s pretence over the alliance was very clear and that the UPND knew that he would return to the PF anytime.

“We knew a long time ago that Chishimba Kambwili didn’t want the alliance, it was just a matter of time and because as UPND we wanted the alliance not that we could not win because winning is not based on an alliance,” Mr. Mweetwa said.

Lusaka Archdiocese boys’ boarding school to open soon

Archbishop Alick Banda Adrian Mung’andu Boarding School under construction

infrastructure, boarding facilities, housing for teachers and support staff, and sports facilities.

The institution, located in Njolwe Area of Chongwe, south-east of Lusaka, will comprise three streams in

Stop misinformation, scribes challenged

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with an evil agenda have been going to bondholders asking them to squeeze the government so that Zambians can suffer and kick out the current leadership.

Mr. Kambwili, who is former National Democratic Congress president said on Saturday when he rejoined the Patriotic Front that he had learnt some shocking things about some leaders who were more interested in getting into power than serving the interests of the nation.

But Mr. Mweetwa denied the allegations saying that the UPND leader was not an influential person who could convince the entire IMF to deny Zambia a bail-out package.

“HH didn’t instruct the IMF

the information landscape had undergone tremendous changes, especially with the advent of the Internet and social media.

She said ordinary Zambians now had a wide range of opportunities to express themselves, stay informed and connect with others, both at home and abroad.

Ms Siliya said the theme called for the attention of the role of professional journalists in producing and disseminating information without misinformation and other harmful content.

She said the country needed journalists who would challenge misinformation and other harmful content, both on online and offline.

“Government is desirous to

junior high (Grades 8-9) and two streams in high (10-12) school. As part of the orientation programme, the Archbishop arranged a conducted project site tour for the newly constituted executive boards of the Catholic Men’s see journalists identify themselves as professionals and develop a clear code of ethics and conduct for themselves.

“For a long time other professionals have come together to make rules for journalists to follow in the practice of journalism. Journalists themselves have for a long time not succeeded in coming together as a professional body so that they are able to set their own rules and standards. What we see is other professionals such as lawyers coming together and making rules of how journalists should cover legal issues, doctors coming together and making rules of how journalists should cover medical issues, and engineers making rules on how journalists should cover engineering issues,” Ms Siliya said.

She said there were too many laws, scattered in various statutes, impacting on the practice of journalism.

Ms Siliya said the practice had to end but only when

Organisation and the Catholic Women’s Organisation of the Archdiocese of Lusaka.

And responding to a question from a participant during the half-day orientation programme held at St Mary’s Secondary for the newly constituted executive boards Archbishop Banda disclosed that he received the Covid-19 vaccine, a few days ago.

The Archbishop urged the participants to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures against Covid-19.

He emphasised that the Covid-19 virus was still potent and is actually mutating in some parts of the world, hence the need for sustained precautions. journalists come together as one body that does not discriminate on the basis of whether one works for a private or public media house.

She however expressed happiness that for the first time in the history of the country, journalists had made headway in coming up with a self-regulatory mechanism.

Ms Siliya said the process to enact the Zambia Media Council Bill which seeks to establish a self-regulatory body for the media had since advanced and would soon become law.

She also noted that some journalists had tended to incline themselves to certain individuals or political parties at the expense of objectivity and professionalism which were some of the key tenets of good journalism.

“This has potential to divide the country especially during national undertakings such as elections,” she said.

Zambians in SA get fishfarming tips

By NATION REPORTER TWENTY-SEVEN members of the Association of Zambians living in South Africa (ZASA) have graduated from a six-month training programme in aquaculture production.

The graduated from the David Fincham Farm, one of South Africa’s leading aquaculture farms, at a ceremony officiated by Zambia’s Deputy High Commissioner to that country Maynard Misapa.

This is according to a statement issued by First Secretary Press and Public Relations at the Zambian High Commissioner in South Africa, Naomi Nyawali ZASA president, Ferdinard Simaanya, said some graduands would be deployed

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to ZASA’s aquaculture project while others would start an aquaculture school in Zambia for youth and women empowerment.

He said the graduands who opted to remain in South Africa had been empowered with two fish cages by David Fincham Aquaculture, the training provider, to start breeding fish while those who would return to Zambia would establish fish breeding centers across the country.

Mr Simaanya thanked the Zambian High Commission for the support to ZASA’s fish breeding project and other business initiatives.

And Mr Misapa said aquaculture was an important avenue to contribute to the improvement of Zambia’s economy.

He said Government had put in place policies and a regulatory framework aimed at promoting sustainable investment in fish farming.

Mr Misapa said fish farming in Zambia was a key growth sector that was expected to contribute to employment creation, trade, food security and nutrition in the country.

Revoke inactive mining licences, state urged

By PETER SICHALI GOVERNMENT should revoke inactive mining licences so as to allow serious investors, Zambia Jubilee Coalition (ZJC) Secretary General Kwaela Mwanza has said.

Mr Mwanza said the country's economy had suffered setbacks because of the Coronavirus outbreak and there was need for serious investors for the economy to recover.

He said the country has a lot of Mineral resources that can help boost the country's economy if only serious investors are given licenses.

Mr Mwanza said there were a lot of dormant mining licences which have retarded the development of the sector.

"We would want to appeal to government to cancel all dormant licenses so that serious investors are engaged," Mr Mwanza said.

He said the Ministry of Mines should ensure that there is proof that those being awarded mining licenses have the capacity to run the mines.

He said Zambia has a lot of mineral resources that can turn around the economy if serious investors are engaged.

"The country has mineral resources and what we need now are serious investors , especially now that the economic growth has slowed down due to Covid-19," he said.

Mr Mwanza said he was disappointed that non serious license holders are still holding on to licences despite presidential directive to cancel dormant licences.

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Last month, Nasilele was escorted to the Choma General Hospital by her elder sister Abigail who pleaded with abductors to release their mother.

Nasilele and other daughters to Pheluna last had contact with their mother when she and her brother Milton were bundled to Lusaka where they signed a statement condemning their lawyers for indicating an intention to appeal against a ruling that dispossessed them of their 2, 000 hectare farm to Mr. Hakainde Hichililema, the UPND president.

The two siblings are the only witnesses in the alleged case of fraudulent acquisition of farm number 1924 in Kalomo, by Mr Hichilema.

Mr Muchima said in an interview that the disappearance of Pheluna is painful to not only the immediate family but also to close family friends who have to endure seeing the suffering Nasilele is going through because of the absence of her mother.

He said the 35-year-old cerebral palsy afflicted Nasilele and other daughters to Pheluna are going through a lot of mental torture since the disappearance of their mother more than two months ago.

Mr Muchimba said the disappearance of Pheluna has sent Nasilele into serious depression and caused her to fall into a more serious condition requiring the presence of her mother (Pheluna).

“As I’m talking now, the condition of Nasilele has worsened and require the presence of Pheluna,” said Mr Muchimba, adding that the family now fears the worst if the abductors continue holding her.

Mr Muchimba also said the children to Pheluna are wondering why the UPND leadership in Choma, including the member of Parliament were not condemning the act of abduction on their mother and uncle.

The family’s financial stressed has also worsened with the continued absence of the bread winner, Pheluna.

UTH runs out of dialysis consumables - Kidney Foundation From page 1

He said patients were acquiring the medical supplies at K8,190 per week which amounts to K32,520 per month.

Mr Kawana said transplant patients had run out of Immuno suppressants (MMF and Tacrolimus) thereby putting their lives on a high risk of kidney transplant rejection.

He encouraged government to consider resuming kidney transplantation procedure in Zambia, following one done in October 2018, for patients who had compatible donors.

“Our research has indicated that it costs a total of US$30, 000 (inclusive of actual surgery; air tickets, accommodation, meals and incidentals for three) for transplantation to be conducted in India.

“Bringing the Indian doctors to Zambia to work with our local doctors as was the case in 2018 will cost between $US7, 000 and $US10, 000,” said Mr Kawana.

GOVT CHALLENGES SCRIBES TO GET VACCINATED From page 1 He has since challenged journalists to get the covid-19 jab to protect themselves since they were front line workers.

Mr. Malupenga according to a ZNBC report also wished the press all the best during the commemoration of their day that falls today.

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TUTWA LAMBASTS ‘IGNORANT’ CHIPENZI

By AARON CHIYANZO

IT IS contemptuous for McDonald Chipenzi to claim that President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to contest the 2021 elections when the matter is in court, Lusaka lawyer, Tutwa Ngulube has said.

Mr Ngulube also said the Constitutional Court already ruled on the matter even if President Lungu was not mentioned in the judgement.

He said in an interview that as the Attorney General, Likando Kalaluka had submitted before the court, the matter had already been deliberated upon by the court.

Mr Ngulube however said it was contemptuous for GEARS executive

director, Mr Chipenzi to claim that President Lungu was not eligible to contest the upcoming elections.

“That is a dead matter because the court already ruled that the period President Lungu ruled did not constitute a term. It does not matter whether he was not personally mentioned. So to insist that he is not eligible, especially with another matter seeking a similar interpretation is contemptuous,” he said.

And Mr Ngulube said it was not surprising that Mr Chipenzi was pursuing such a narrative because he was a known UPND sympathiser.

He said for a man who once aspired to contest elections on the UPND ticket, Mr Chipenzi was still UPND.

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UPND plots to sue Nawakwi

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Ms Nawakwi

UPND plans to institute legal proceedings against Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) president, Edith Nawakwi over her continued accusations against its president, Hakainde Hichilema over allegations that he fraudulently acquired the Hatembo’s farm in Kalomo.

And a lawyer, Marshal Muchende of M Associates said Ms Nawakwi was supposed to be ashamed for causing the death of state prosecutor, Nsama Nsama

and UPND member, Joseph Kaunda who were shot when Mr Hichilema appeared for questioning at Police Force Headquarters over the Kalomo Farm.

UPND chairman for legal and constitutional affairs, Jack Mwiimbu said the party’s legal team cannot sit idle and watch Ms Nawakwi continue to issue alleged vexatious, defamatory and inflammatory statements against Mr Hichilema.

Mr Mwiimbu said at a press briefing that Ms Nawakwi had been endowed with authority and audacity to go through private files of individuals

which he said was against the law.

“We are ready to meet her in court where she will exculpate herself.

Ms Nawakwi made disparaging remarks against my colleague who was representing Pheluna Hatembo,” he said.

Mr Mwiimbu warned Ms Nawakwi to be wary of issuing statements that have the potential to injure the political feelings of Zambians.

He said the huge support base which Mr Hichilema was enjoying locally and internationally would no longer tolerate her behaviour.

Think-tank analyses improved FIC Act

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU The new Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Amendment Act has extended its jurisdiction to non-financial businesses or professionals-motor vehicle dealers and real estate agents.

In giving the summary of the analysis at its launch, Center for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) Legal Researcher, Chileshe Mange, outlined the improved powers of the FIC in executing its duties.

Ms Mange said these included enhanced cooperation with foreign supervisory authorities which remained to be seen how it would play out in jurisdictions that had robust secrecy laws.

An analysis of the new Act showing its improved powers to deal with noncompliant financial entities has been launched by CTPD. The FIC (amendment bill) 2020 was passed into law in December last year as FIC (amendment) Act No.16 of 2020.

“Powers of FIC to enforce sanctions include a directive to take remedial action or to make specific arrangements, the restriction or suspension of certain specified

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business activities and a financial penalty not exceeding one million penalty units (K300, 000).

“Others include a reporting entity or person may, within thirty days of receipt of an administrative sanction, appeal to the High Court against an administrative sanction imposed by the FIC or a supervisory authority,” Ms Mange said.

She explained that the import of the provision to enforce sanctions was that empowers the FIC to collect an administrative fine from a noncompliant entity that admits its guilt or non-compliance.

CTPD Executive Director, Isaac Mwaipopo, said the FIC played an important role in the financial regulatory system.

Mr Mwaipopo said this was especially magnified in light of monitoring and curbing financial related crimes such as money laundering and also proliferation of terrorist financing.

“Zambia just like many nations continues to face developmental challenges which are heightened on account of high prevalence of financial crimes.

“According to the FIC, between 2018 and 2019, an estimated K7 billion in revenue was lost due to corruption and money laundering. The FIC in the past has itself faced serious challenges especially with regards financial resources,” he said.

Mr Mwaipopo said the civil society organisations hopes that operations of the FIC could be enhanced by actualising its autonomous status as well as amending some of the provisions in the law that limited its operations.

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The Hatembo conundrum

THE decision by the United Party for National Development (UPND) through its legal committee to institute legal proceedings against Forum for Democracy and Development President Edith Nawakwi for her “continued slanderous accusations” against the party’s president Mr Hakainde Hichilema is disingenuous for many reasons.

Firstly, this is a cynical attempt to control or spin the abducted Hatembo narrative.

Secondly, the issues raised by Ms. Nawakwi have nothing to do with the UPND, they have everything to do with Mr Hichilema as an individual, who has already taken a personal legal initiative to sue her. The matter is in court.

Thirdly, lest it be forgotten, the genesis of the contention lies in a remark by Mr Hichilema about his role in the controversial and highly disputed sale and privatisation of Livingstone Intercontinental Hotel where he personally benefitted in spite of being an official of the negotiating team on behalf of Government.

He suggested that Government was “sleeping” when the sale was made.

As former Minister of Finance, Ms Nawakwi responded by accusing Mr Hichilema of corrupt and fraudulent conduct by citing among other things his “fraudulent” acquisition of a farm in Kalomo. This resulted in the civil legal suit that is pending before the Lusaka High Court.

The matter that is not yet before the court, but which has gripped the attention of the nation is the criminal acquisition of Farm Number 1924 over which there was a warn and caution statement taken from Mr Hichilema.

The substance and documentation of this matter are on court record, where Milton and Pheluna Hatembo have claimed the fraudulent acquisition of their farm.

As a newspaper we have published a portion of the statement of claim, in the hope that this matter could be quickly resolved long before the elections.

We say so because the claims tally with the record held at the Ministry of Lands, capturing the manner in which the farm was transferred.

The Police have already stated, in an official statement, that the two siblings who have now disappeared are witnesses in the criminal matter.

It will be advisable for the legal team to help expedite this process to dissipate the welling anger and frustration over the disappearance of the two and to clear Mr Hichilema’s name.

It will be most unfortunate, as Ms Nawakwi foresees that the two will only resurface after nomination as this will prove her misgivings and national apprehension.

In such circumstances, even if Mr Hichilema were to win the elections, such victory will be pyrrhic at worst, and a source of considerable consternation in view of the human suffering that has been wrought on the Hatembo family.

Today, we carry the story of Nasilele, the 35-year-old cerebral palsy afflicted daughter of Pheluna who has not seen her mother for more than two months.

She is unwell and relatives fear for her life. Her condition is pathetic. Nobody should be made to suffer such deprivation for a cause she had no hand in.

Our earnest appeal is for a quick resolution of these matters, the release of the Hatembo syblings so that the country enjoys a free, fair and peaceful election.

PURSUING JUSTICE AND EQUITY WITH INTERGRITY

By NOEL IYOMBWA

IT is petty and cowardly to be talking about other politicians and political parties instead of addressing real issues, Party of National Unity and Progress (PNUP) President Highvie Hamududu has said.

And Mr Hamududu says the PNUP is ready for the August 12 polls.

Mr Hamududu said

By KETRA KALUNGA THE United Party for National Development (UPND) is getting to a dead end and time is its worst enemy, says one of its former members, Mr Greyford Monde.

Mr Monde said it was mere hallucination for the UPND to think that it would form Government after the August 12 general elections.

He said in an interview that the UPND was in serious panic because time has run out with only less than four months before the polls.

“The UPND are dreaming, hallucinating that they are now going to win the

politicians should not be talking about other parties but instead tell the people what they would do for them.

He said competition was not about talking ill about other political parties but to tell the people solutions for their challenges.

Mr Hamududu was speaking during the opening of the its national conference.

He said it was petty to be talking about other political

parties when the task of politicians was to fight poverty.

Mr Hamududu said this year's general elections should be about people not politicians by giving unto themselves a fresh start.

"In other words, this election should not be business as usual as the current situation requires very clear reform proposals if our country has to register real and sustainable progress.

"Let the forthcoming tripartite elections be about our people not about us politicians, by giving unto themselves a fresh start,”

he said.

Mr Hamududu declared the party ready for this year's elections.

He said for the last four months, the party had been preparing for this year's elections just like any other political party.

Mr Hamududu said they would participate at all levels during the August polls.

He noted that this year's elections must refine the future of Zambia. adding that he had travelled across the country and seen the challenges people were facing.

UPND has hit dead end - Monde elections and I think time is their worst enemy,” he said.

Mr Monde, the former Fisheries and Livestock Minister, said the UPND despite being the largest opposition political party was too disorganised to win the coming elections.

He said this was evidenced by the confusion that has rocked the adoption process of the Members of

Parliament.

Mr Monde said the opposition party was still grappling with corruption-riddled adoption process and the resultant violence among members.

“There was a lot of money exchanging hands during the UPND adoption process and we saw this, it was everywhere even if they have refuted,” he said.

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Ignore anti vaccines propaganda - State

Kook College gets default judgment in trafficking case

By NATION REPORTER

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

ZAMBIANS should ignore social media propaganda on Covid vaccines, including WhatsApp videos against vaccines being spread by conspiracy theorist and the anti-vaccine lobby and only listen to health experts, Health Minister, Jonas Chanda has advised.

Dr Chanda also appealed to those who have been vaccinated to serve as “Vaccine Champions” by encouraging others to be vaccinated so that they could protect themselves and their loved ones against Covid-19. He said 43, 147 people had been vaccinated with an increasing upward trajectory.

“Today marks Day 18 since the national launch of the vaccination programme and it is encouraging to note that we have vaccinated 43, 147 people with an increasing upward trajectory,” said Dr Chanda.

He said currently, the country had 236 vaccination sites countrywide, with 21 sites in Lusaka, 12 in Muchinga, 30 in the Northern, 11 in North-Western, 31 in Eastern, 30 in Central, 27 in Luapula, 35 on the Copperbelt, 30 in Western and nine in Southern.

And Dr Chanda said the ministry had made progress in the printing of vaccination certificates and would begin distribution today, with issuance of the cards expected to commence by mid-week.

“It is gratifying that the Zambian people have come to accept and understand the importance of the Covid-19 vaccines.

“We are very grateful to the health workers in the provinces for all their hard work and efforts to provide the vaccination services as close to our communities as possible through the creation of community vaccination sites,” he said.

THE Lusaka High Court has entered a judgement in default of defence against Zambia-Somali Friendship Association national coordinator Ally Firin in a case where Kook College of International Studies Limited sued him for accusing it of been involved in human trafficking of some Somali trainees.

Kook College was seeking an order compelling Mr Firin to retract the statements made in the media and published on May 28,2019, that the words in their material and ordinary meaning meant and were understood to mean that the college had been involved in human trafficking of Somali trainees who went missing from the hotel in Lusaka.

It was also seeking an order that Mr Firin stop and desist from making any more false and defamatory statements.

It also wanted an order compelling him to make a public apology to it and

damages in the sum of US $250, 000.

And Lusaka High Court judge Mathew Zulu entered the interlocutory judgement in default of defence in favour of Kook College.

“That the defendant should retract the statements made and cease and desist from making any further false and defamatory statement; that the defendant to make a public apology to the plaintiff, that the defendant pays damages assessed by the Deputy Registrar,” the judgement reads.

“The defendant shall pay the plaintiff accrued interest on the amounts due. The defendant shall bear the plaintiff’s costs of and incidental to this action to be taxed in default,” read the judgement.

That the defendant should retract the statements made and cease and desist from making any further false and defamatory statement; that the defendant to make a public apology to the plaintiff, that the defendant pays damages assessed by the Deputy Registrar

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This has made access ZAMBIA’S banking industry has tremendous Monday to credit easier than was potential, says the Bank of Nevis International the case sometimewithback, 3 May, 2021 Limited (BONI), as it looks for a partnership another shareholder after investing in Investrust says Bankers Association translate into effective posits credited to the indi- bers of the fund,” Mr Hay BUUMBA CHIMBULU Bank plc. of Zambia (BAZ) Public and efficient processing of vidual accounts under the musute said.

Innovative fintech technologies and strategies will Relations Officer, Miriam NHEF Chief Executive be needed to provide stability and reassurance in the ATSAVE will be pro- mortgage loans given to fund would be maintained years to come for Zambia and other African countries, Zimba. said cessing mortgage NHEF members and the as savings or investment Officer, Dorothy Soko, says BONI Chief Executive Michael Ms Zimba in Prest. her write a observed need forOfficer, loans for the Na- general public interest- accounts for a minimum the Fund sought to have Mr Prest financial services to be of on Let’s talk banking said: the highest calibre to satisfy client and customer needs. onal Housing Empow- ed in buying plats, farms period set in the MoU af- membership, on a volun“Zambia’s banking industry has tremendous potential. “while technology has altary basis, contribute to tobacco, notcould stemmed/stripped and tobacco, rment Fund (NHEF) and and houses either through ter which members

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU We believe that African companies have theloans ability and tered the way are partly or wholly stemmed/stripped. pool to improve the industry’s reputation, reach with the fund to create aknowledge manage its K1 billion re- outright purchase or con- withdraw the Onfunds non-agricultural products, Mr Musepa ZAMBIA’s Non-Traditional Export (NTEs) disbursed, the cannons of of affordable capital for savings accounts interest struction loans. and resilience. olving fund following an said these accounted for a share of 68.3 has increased to K4.2 billion in March this “With this in mind, innovative technologies prudentfintech borrowing remain onward lending to fund unit their NTEs “NATSAVE will setup and if a housing per cent of of Zambia’s in March 2021 greement which has year from K3.8 billion the been previous month. and strategies will beunchanged. needed to provideThis stabilityentails compared to 76.4 per cent in February 2021.

This by represents a growth of 9.1 per cent, manage the NHEF K1 bil- choice was not built for members. gned the two parties. and reassurance in the years to come,” he said in a “Export earnings from non-agricultural Zambia Statistics Agency interim statistician that only borrow when you MsofSoko mem- to a press query. a minimum lion revolving fund by cre- them withinproducts Under the agreement, recorded a decrease 2.5 persaid cent the response general Mulenga Musepa said at a media On plans to acquire more shares in Investrust Bank need the money.” would ating a separate product period. to K2.85 billion in Marchbers 2021 from K2.93 be credited ATSAVE will offer briefing in Lusaka recently.loans plc, Mr Prest said BONIShe was looking for a partnership encouraged cusbillion in February 2021.

Musepa said in terms shares incode total where all accounts for would He projected increased with interest and with hat Mr will facilitate the ofproanother shareholder.

“The major export commodities were other exports, NTEs accounted for 22.7 per cent of tomers to follow rules able to withdraw BONI theirrecently acquired a 24.08 percent stake in as corporate individual member contri- fee income from sion ofexport affordable non-alcoholic beveragesbe accounting for 7.2 the total earnings inhousMarch 2021. theyPlc, making contemplated Zambia’s Investrust Bank it the second on investment an agreed and individual butions will sit. peraccounts cent, Portlandas cement and sulphur ofafter all ng to public and el- exports’ He also pointed out other that traditional largest shareholder after ZCCM Investments Holdings obtaining a credit facility kinds,” he said. earnings increased by 11.2 per cent to K14.2 “Employers and indi- well as from member’s sav- period of time. ible investors.

Plc. He said Zambia’s major export products billion in March 2021 from K12.8 billion the from a commercial bank.

“We are pleased to have concluded our first She also said the major mortgage NATSAVE is also expect- vidual members will be ings scheme and in March, 2021 were from the intermediate previous month.

Zimbaand expressed international with Investrust look challenge faced by the real acquisitionMs as category result mainly of comprising depositing member contri- administration goods copper d to manage one traditional In terms of share inover total exports, forward to working with IDC, whichat is set to benegative the concern the anodes for electrolytic refining and Copper exports accounted for 77.3 per cent ofbutions export estate sector was affordainMrthese accounts,” the agreement. million accounts under Musepa majority shareholder in Investrust Bank, on the bank’s blister accounting for 83.3 per cent. in March 2021. some bank revitalised approach sentiments to financial services in Zambia,” ble finance, and availabili“This collaboration willexports he said in Lusaka during heearnings NHEF, says Bank’s actMr Musepa said from the consumer “Export earnings from refined copper in customers had over obMr Prest said. raw materials and goods tycapital of housing units, hence NATSAVE’S signing ceremony of leverage ongoods, ngMarch Chief Executive Officer, 2021 increased by 9.9 per centthe to BONI, he said, sawtaining Investrust as playing a pivotal role loans from the ficategories, collectively accounted for 16.7 per K14.1 billion from K12.8 billion in February products accounted a shareonline of 31.7 solutions and infraits resolve to offer affordathe Memorandum of for Uneith Hamusute. in Zambia’s post Covid-19 success. cent of total exports in March, 2021.

2021,” Mr Musepa said. nancial sector such as atper cent of Zambia’s NTEs in March 2021 “Our depth of experience in commodities and a twoto mitigate the structure to deliver effecderstanding(MoU).

MrHeHamusute Mr Musepa said Chinable was housing the second main said the volumeexplained of refined copper compared to 23.6 per cent in February 2021. loanswealth to modern decade track record tributing in providing holistic and export destination accounting for 21.7 per problem. tive service to the memsaid dehatexported the agreement would for the period January to March Mr this Hamusute He said export earnings from agricultural portfolio management services, we feel that the breadth slavery. cent of the total export earnings. year was 228.0 thousand tonnes while that of products increased by 46.5 per cent to K1.3

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2020 for the same period was 206.7 thousand tonnes representing a 10.3 per cent increase.

Mr Musepa explained that agricultural

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billion in March 2021 from K0.9 billion in February 2021.

The major export commodities were oil-cake,

He said Singapore was the third main destination of Zambia’s exports accounting for 12.4 per cent of the total export earnings.

of skills and expertise that we can bring will compliment Investrust in its pursuit of revitalising the industry,” Mr Prest said.

Project Management

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Monday 3 May, 2021

RBZ CRACKS WHIP ON ERRANT BUSINESSES

AfCFTA to help bust sanctions: ZNCC HARARE - The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) says embracing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is critical in busting the adverse economic impact of illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the Western countries and its allies.

The business lobby group has since urged its members to prepare themselves and take advantage of the wider market presented by the historic regional market, which came to force in January this year.

The AfCTA is touted as the world’s biggest single market with 1.2 billion people expected to contribute US$3 trillion annually to the continent’s Gross Domestic Product.

Addressing a press conference in Bulawayo ahead of this week’s ZNCC trade conference on AfCFTA to be held in Bulawayo, the chamber’s national deputy president, Golden Muoni, said: “Given a wider market being presented by the AfCFTA, as a country if we tap into such opportunities,

we must forget about sanctions.

“Since 2000, there has been talk about sanctions, and we are saying through AfCFTA, there is more trade amongst ourselves within the continent.”

Following the successful Land Reform programme embarked on early 2000s, Zimbabwe was slapped with the illegal economic sanctions by the West.

Under the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa the Government has championed an international re-engagement drive to thaw the relations between Zimbabwe and the global community and seek new economic opportunities.

As such, Muoni said ZNCC was aware of the potential presented by AfCFTA hence the need to facilitate linkages between local businesses and sister chambers across Africa to build synergies. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

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ARARE - The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says its financial intelligence unit (FIU) will continue to crack the whip on errant businesses and dodgy transactions, as it intensifies efforts to curtail market indiscipline.

The bank’s FIU has been red flagging, blocking and reversing or suspending suspicious transactions; first after subtracting two percent transaction cost from the gross value of the foiled dodgy transfer.

RBZ Governor John Mangudya said the FIU’s role

JOHANNESBURG - The business rescue practitioners of South African Airways on Friday filed a notice of substantial implementation with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.

This brings to an end the business rescue process of the state-owned flag carrier, which began on December 5, 2019.

The business rescue plan was voted for and approved by creditors on July 24, 2020 with a R10.3 billion funding required for its implementation. To date R7.8 billion has been received from government for the implementation of the plan.

“A significant portion of the debt that hamstrung SAA has since been compromised and the balance

is to instil market discipline, adding the bank’s financial watchdog will stop at nothing to punish errant behaviour and promote discipline.

The Herald Business & Finance understands that the widespread indiscipline in the market also entails the use of third party accounts to make multi-million Zimbabwe dollars transfers for goods.

Foreign currency exchanges hands illegally, at a premium, between suppliers of RTGS dollars and buyers of a particular commodity with the local currency finding its way to the auction market.

The practice amounts to abuse of the auction given the forex is bought illegally at a modest premium and the RTGS dollars finds their way to the auction to buy US dollars at a huge discount.

Some of the exchange rate volatility Zimbabwe once experienced, which drove inflation through the roof, involved holders of huge amounts of RTGS dollars used to buy forex on the black market.

Curiously, the same auction platform that brought exchange rate and inflation (price) stability is once again being abused to speculate with

the elusive foreign currency needed for critical imports.

“FIU is about financial integrity and instilling discipline in the financial market. You find a small company making a huge deposit of say $20 million or $100 million and come to the auction. “What (is their business)? You find there are no records. FIU classifies transactions like that as suspicious. Such transactions can only be done by proper and big businesses,” Dr Mangudya said. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

the BRPs have effectively discharged the business rescue and handed over the operations of SAA back to its board and executive team with immediate effect.”

Joint rescue practitioner Siviwe Dongwana thanked all affected parties and relevant stakeholders “for working with us over these past months of

business rescue of the airline especially for being receptive to compromises requested by the BRPs to ensure SAA is saved and restored as a going concern.”

“We wish the board and executive team well as they charter the airlines’ future,” he added.

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), SAA’s shareholder, welcomed the notice of substantial implementation filed by the BRPs but said the work to save SAA was not “finished.”

“The business rescue process enabled restructuring of SAA, reducing its cost base and its financial liabilities creating a sustainable baseline going into the future. – FIN24.

SAA exits business rescue thereof transferred to a receivership, a vehicle specifically intended to ensure the debt is paid over the next three years,” the BRPs said in a statement.

“Thus, the practitioners are leaving both a solvent and liquid SAA adequately set to continue into the future. The filing of the notice for substantial implementation means that

KQ restores domestic flights after Uhuru eases Covid-19 restrictions NAIROBI - Kenya Airways resumed domestic flights yesterday following the government's easing of movement restrictions imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

A statement by the national carrier on Saturday stated that it will fly twice daily to Mombasa and once daily to Kisumu "as it continues to review the option of increasing frequencies as demand picks."

The resumption of flights and the easing of movement restrictions on Labour Day promises to restart the recovery of the tourism industry, which is hurting from global

lockdowns.

KQ said its utmost priority remains the health and safety of passengers, crew, and staff.

“All passengers and airport users are still required to strictly observe the safety measures in place to ensure

the safety of all airport users,” the airline said.

"They are advised to familiarise themselves with health protocols including wearing facemasks throughout the journey and making use of sanitiser stations."

In his speech during Labour Day celebrations earlier on Saturday, President Kenyatta lifted the cessation of movement order affecting five counties earlier declared disease-infested.

He said the restriction of movement into and out of Machakos, Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu and Nakuru counties will end at midnight.

The President also announced that curfew hours will start at 22 hours and end at 04 hours countrywide with effect from midnight, ending the 20 hours – 04 hours curfew in the five counties.

– DAILY NATION, Kenya.

Monday 3 May, 2021

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FOURTH ESTATE AS A PUBLIC GOOD, NEEDS PUBLIC SUPPORT FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS! Dear Editor,

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EDIA is indeed a magic bullet and a key centrepiece in building up of an informed and educative society, with useful messages towards achieving great and improved information ecological system in a nation like Zambia.

It also goes without saying that the press gives out such unwavering support to the many economic systems and offers democratic hope to many communities on several national issues that border around public governance and state administrations.

The media has a full obligation to promote passages

of both informative and educative messages across all sections of population, and the media is therefore a forerunner of information, oftenly used in promoting healthy debates and championing matters of socio-economic discussions around many key issues affecting individuals, communities and nations at large.

A dream turns into reality!

Dear Editor AS part of our continued development agenda in Chipangali, we have funded the construction of the first ever secondary school in Chief Kapatamoyo.

The construction of the secondary classroom blocks has already started and

Tomorrow, we celebrate the World Press Freedom as we commemorate on this particular day under the theme conceptualised as “Information as a Public Good.”

Indeed this affirms to state that information has a great powerhouse and has outstanding importance through which treasuring of awareness is a prelude to potential

comes after calls from Chief Kapatamoyo and the community who said the chiefdom has never had a secondary school before.

We remain committed and we will never turn our backs from the people of Chipangali. The intervention by the Andrew Zindhlu Lubusha Foundation to start the construction of the secondary school is a fulfillment of President Edgar Lungu's agenda in ensuring that education is taken to the door steps of each and every Zambian so that nobody walks long distances in pursuit of

changes in policy, regulation, self-regulation, multi-stakeholder governance, education and informed public participation.

It is a critical public good which helps in achieving many developmental activities through the use of information passage.

It has been noted that the political system has taken up such a serious bottomless route right into the press freedom by attacking media personnel on duty, a situation which is principally uncalled for, and ethically unacceptable culture, more especially that as mother Zambia we are headed towards general elections slated for this year.

KELVIN CHISANGA.

education.

We are confident that by January 2022, we shall have grade eights and tens at our newly built secondary school then build more classroom blocks to accommodate all grades by January 2023.

In our quest to enhance the provision of clean drinking water in the district, we have commissioned a borehole in Kasenga ward and in Msandile after we lobbied for corporate support from associates.

Together we can!

ANDREW LUBUSHA.

Patriotism demands objectivity Dear Editor, PATRIOTISM in essence require a citizen to exercise responsibility and allegiance to the state and resisting the temptation of allowing their personal interests or ambitions to make them betray the nation.

In a democratic nation such as Zambia, while the citizens have every right to seek public office, they should not lose a greater picture of having a Zambia that is sustainable and that would be a proud host for our successor generations.

In his speech that signified as his come back to the party that he founded, former Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili took time to give a hint on the unnamed political leader who takes pleasure to see Zambia back to its knees and in turn increase his chances of becoming President.

This is sheer greediness and lack of patriotism to seek political fortunes at the back of failure by the government of the day.

The revelation extremely makes sad reading and it is a wake-up call that political leaders should constantly be reminded that we only have one Zambia, our sole home which we must guard jealously. The misfortunes knows no political affiliation hence we should in unison

make collective contribution to defend the country’s integrity.

It is in public domain that there are politicians who are so desperate to even cast our peace asunder for the sake of acquiring political power.

All they want is to influence public opinion and raise discontent among the citizens while projecting themselves as the viable alternative.

Not too long ago, Zambia was among the countries that had challenges in honouring their debt obligations on the contextual date. It was inevitable to engage the creditors to renegotiate the possible deferment on the date for the accruing interest that were due on the debt.

Some took it as a political and not a national issue with negative sentiments being thrown in the airwaves and waging a blame on the administration. We do not recall any effort made to engage the parties involved with a view to securing Zambia’s interests which were endangered.

A reasonable citizen would have taken ownership and responsibility of what had befallen us. If possible, even engaging the relevant government functionaries on how tenable it was to remove Zambia from the hook of debt default.

We will take the revelations cautiously and leave it to the people of Zambia to conduct an appraisal and make an informed decision.

Zambia’s problems will only be solved by patriotic citizens.

MARVIN CHANDA MBERI, Lusaka.

Banks should have a sharp ‘shifting spanner’ in Zambia's domestic market!

Dear Editor, I THINK the banking and finance sector in Zambia needs to continue creating cost-crossing solutions to anchor socio-economic goals.

The finance and banking fraternity in Zambia should now act like a "shifting spanner" to suit the dynamic economic trending patterns, and there is a strong need to indulge into innovative banking ideas or financial solutions that can also cater for the good of community banking models to encourage them going on schemes of both savings and financial investments at their levels of reach.

I do understand clearly that the retail market for the banks has received a very serious technology disruptions mainly based on the events over taken by most FinTech systems on the local market through various mobile transmissions.

But the banking fraternity still needs to remain relevant and should indulge into innovative ideas, plan to embrace creative financial solutions, and should also remain vehemently strong right on the top of things in order to compliment with the efforts and demands coming out from the emerging technologies.

KELVIN CHISANGA.

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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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1.

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 21 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development, investment promotion and transport facilitation.

More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of COMESA Member States residing in Zambia to fill the following position: 2.

Administrative Assistant (Arabic) – GS8

Purpose of the job To carry out administrative and secretarial tasks to support the mandate of the Division/ Unit using one or more COMESA working languages.

Tasks Support the Director of Division / Chief of Unit in administration and operational duties of the Division or Unit:

xv. Secure tickets on time and coordinate other arrangements for travel. xvi. Performs other job-related duties as directed by Supervisor to achieve Divisional/ Unit mandates A. Education Grade 12 with a Diploma in Administration or Management.

A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.

B. Professional Certifications/Qualifications: Certificate in Arabic Secretarial duties for the Arabic Administrative Assistant

i.

ii. Informing and responding to queries from external and internal stakeholders via email, phone calls or face to face enquiries. Screening phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party.

D. Minimum Experience:

iv. Filing and updating contact information of internal and external stakeholders (employees, suppliers, consultants, Member states contacts etc.)

Four years of relevant experience in a multicultural environment handling office administration and secretarial duties.

v. Prepare scheduled reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research.

3.

Provide logistical Support: ix. Ensure all technical equipment such PC, scanner, printer etc.) is in good operational conditions and undertake preventive maintenance periodically (calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment etc.) x. Maintain a clean and conducive working environment by supervising cleaning staff. xi. Anticipating and ensuring office facilities and supplies (place and expedite orders for supplies. Facilities include printing paper, pens, etc.)

Updates and administers (transactions, approvals)

ix. Makes travel arrangements for the staff of the Division and participants to meetings and conferences by: -

v. Prepares quarterly status reports related to leave plans, recruitment plans, staff turnover, new staff.

a) Preparing aide memoire budgets for meetings and conferences.

vi. Draft memos and letters relating to human resources matters and submits them to the Supervisor for checking and approval.

d) Checking the availability and balance of funds and advising the Director accordingly.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GS8

Purpose of the job To provide secretarial and administrative support to Directors in order to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Division.

Tasks i. Drafts, edits, proofreads reports, letters, emails, and other documents before submitting them to Director Human Capital Management and Administration for approval or signing. ii. Receives and screens incoming letters, memos and e-mails and ensures that relevant background information is attached.

e) Preparing and seeing through the finalization of the travel authorization form.

(iii)

leave

plans

and

(iv) (v)

records (b)

maintaining a file index;

(ii)

filing correspondence documents;

Proofreading all documents and making corrections as necessary;

(iii)

Submitting the above for vetting and signature; and

retrieving correspondence and documents; and

(iv)

Sending the finished product to the Administrative Assistant.

keeping track of files and documents across the Unit and Division.

(v)

Keep records of expenditure on office petty cash and prepare office imprest retirement at the end of every quarter.

Operate a system of record keeping by: (i)

maintaining a file index;

(ii)

filing correspondence documents;

vii. Keeps confidential and open files up-date and provides information on staff to relevant authorities.

(iii)

retrieving correspondence and documents; and

Maintains and updates current HR files and databases.

(iv)

viii. Acts as Secretary to the Appointment and Promotion Committee, Human Resources Committee, Disciplinary Committee and the Loans Committee.

keeping track of files and documents across the Unit and Division.

(v)

Keep records of expenditure on office petty cash and prepare office imprest retirement at the end of every quarter.

ix. Processes employee grievances and disciplinary actions.

x. Records minutes at meetings; types/word processes and distributes minutes according to instructions. xi. Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors; refers some to appropriate staff and/or answers questions and provides the required general information to other Units/ Divisions and Executive Management to facilitate effective communication. xii. Ensures speedy delivery / distribution and tracking of mail using an Activity Log. xiii.Monitors office supplies and initiates requisitions to replenish the items and submits to supervisor for approval. xiv. Ensures that the offices, windows, doors, walls and corridors are thoroughly cleaned and polished to create a conducive work environment xv. Operates office equipment such as calculators, copiers, scanners and personal computers to support the division’s operations. xvi. Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

A. Education Grade 12 with a Diploma in Administration/Management and Business Studies. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.

B.

Professional Certifications/Qualifications:

Secretarial /Administration Certificate is desirable. Certificate in shorthand is desirable.

C.

Specialized Knowledge:

Computer literate (MS Office suite), excellent written and verbal communication skills, good time management capabilities and multitasking skills. Knowledge of travel logistics, report writing skills.

D. Minimum Experience: Five (5) years’ work experience of which at least two years in an administrative/secretarial role working with an executive.

4.

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT GS9

iii. Maintains the diary of the Director by organizing and scheduling appointments, daily/weekly/monthly depending on the requests received. iv. Arranges preventive maintenance, repairs and evaluation of office equipment, such as PCs, scanner and printer, to ensure that the said equipment is always in good working condition.

ii.

To develop and facilitate the implementation of appropriate strategies, policies, systems and programs to equip staff with necessary competencies to meet organizational objectives.

Efficient management of meetings organized by the Division or Unit:

v. Maintains an up-to-date filing system for office files on various subjects and other documents for Human Capital Management and Internal Audit Unit.

Tasks i. Interprets Staff Rules and Conditions to staff members, so that staff members know their rights and obligations.

xii. Securing well equipped, clean and conducive conference

vi.

ii.Monitors the expiry of contracts and probationary periods to

x. Coordinates staff orientation programs and ensures that these are done in accordance with the Staff Orientation Manual and are completed on time. xi. Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

A.

Education

Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Sciences is an added advantage.

B.

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years practical relevant experience in Human Resource Management.

C.

Other relevant skills

i.

HR Functions and Operations

Has good understanding of tactical HR functions and processes. Supports the implementation of organization development activities and initiatives. ii.

and

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(ii) participating in the meetings of the Division or Unit; (iii) accepting relevant work from the Administrative Assistant when the pressure on other secretaries calls for sharing of the work;

ICT Skills

Proficient in the use of computer applications and software (Word processing, spreadsheets and internet) relevant to implement HR systems and processes.

5.

SENIOR SECRETARY – GS7

Purpose of Job Under the close supervision of the Chief Conference Services and the Administrative Assistant, the Senior Secretary assists the Administrative Assistant in the day to day running of the unit in typing, proof reading of English documents, operating a system of record keeping and be part of a team

B.

EXPERIENCE At least four (4) years post qualification experience in English language secretarial services. Proficiency in the French or Arabic languages will be an added advantage.

6.SENIOR BILINGUAL SECRETARY – GS7- Purpose of the job Under the close supervision of the Chief Conference Services and the Administrative Assistant, the Bilingual Secretary assists the Administrative Assistant in the day to day running of the unit in typing, proof reading of French documents, operating a system of record keeping and be part of a team.

Tasks The incumbent provides the following bi-lingual (FrenchEnglish-French) secretarial services: (d)

Transcribe by using a word processor from shorthand notes or from written and printed sources by: Preparing agendas and organisation of work as directed by the Supervisor;

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

(e)

B.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Transcribe by using a word processor from shorthand notes or from written and printed sources by: (i)

Typing memoranda, letters, reports, e-mails, tables, schedules and documents in French;

(ii)

Proofreading all documents and making corrections as necessary;

(iii)

Submitting the above for vetting and signature; and

(iv)

Sending the finished product to the Administrative Assistant.

The incumbent provides the following English Language secretarial services:

(i)

A.

ii.

A minimum of a higher institute Diploma in Secretarial Studies and a Certificate in Administration from a recognized professional institution.

Operate a system of record keeping by:

making suggestions on improvements on the general secretarial activities of the Unit.

Any other relevant duties that may be assigned by supervisors from time to time.

(v) making suggestions on improvements on the general secretarial activities of the Unit.

Tasks

(a)

(d)

i.

A.

(iv) carrying out the functions of a Senior Secretary hoc basis; and (v)

(iv) carrying out the functions of a Senior Secretary on ad hoc basis; and

(d) Any other relevant duties that may be assigned by supervisors from time to time.

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(i) being part of a secretarial pool when required;

Unit; (iii) accepting relevant work from the Administrative Assistant when the pressure on other secretaries calls for sharing of the work;

and

Participate in Team Activities by:

Participate in Team Activities by: (i) being part of a secretarial pool when required; (ii) participating in the meetings of the Division or

Communication Skills

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to explain and provide HR information to all COMESA staff and Management. iii.

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(i)

Typing memoranda, letters, reports, e-mails, tables, schedules and documents in English;

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Purpose of the job i.

To provide Human Capital management support to the Supervisor and staff members, that effectively support the achievement of the Secretariat’s strategic objectives.

Makes arrangements and confirms appointments for

(ii)

iv.

Calculates and computes leave entitlements such as annual, sick, special, maternity, paternity, home and compensation to ensure that they are always up to date.

viii. Prepares documents for meetings and conferences well in advance, sends them for translation and prepares folders ready to be sent to ITN.

xiv. Preparing documents for the meeting well in advance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic (administrative writing skills) and in English Proficient in the use of computer applications especially Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat) Office Administration Skills

viii. Develop and review administrative systems for efficiency and effectiveness.

iii. Participates and provides support during the recruitment process.

c) Arranging transport to and from the airport for staff and delegates to meetings and conferences.

C. Specialized Knowledge:

vii. Coordinate Office Procedures

vii. Liaises with the Conference Service Unit to book facilities for meetings and conferences and ensures that the facilities are adequately and properly equipped; Liaises with ITN for the provision of laptops and technical assistance during the paperless meetings.

xiii. Maintaining and updating list of participants and following up with Member States regarding participation when required

i. Maintaining the diary of the Director by organizing and scheduling appointments; prepare meeting agendas.

vi. Reconcile expense reports.

ensure that running contracts are renewed on time and new employees are confirmed or separated on time.

hall with all the necessary facilities in appropriate time

Coordinate travel arrangements for COMESA Staff and other participants of meetings by:

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meetings with Director, ensuring that appointment dates and times are suitable.

b) Working with the COMESA Travel Desk to find out flight schedules and working out a proper itinerary for travellers.

Dressing, editing and formatting various correspondences, memos, forms and documents; and distributing them through email or mail to other Divisions/ Units or external stakeholders.

iii. Developing and maintaining a filing system for leave, attendance, inventory, meetings etc.

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A Bilingual (French -English-French) Secretarial Certificate from a recognized professional institution.

A Diploma in Secretarial Studies will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE (i) At least six (6) years post qualification experience in bi-lingual secretarial service. (ii) Fluency in French and appreciation of francophone administrative systems.

OTHER RELAVANT SKILLS (i) Good knowledge and practical use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; (ii) Good communication, drafting and reporting skills; and (iii) 100 wpm in shorthand and 50wpm in typing.

7.WORKING LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Must be fluent in English and/or French and/or Arabic (speaking and writing). A combination of any two or all these languages will be an added advantage.

8. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be citizens of a COMESA Member countries and be resident in LUSAKA Zambia. She/he must not be more than 55 years of age at the time of submitting the application.

9. FINAL DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS Applications for all the posts must be submitted in a duly completed COMESA Job Application Form which can be obtained from the COMESA website: http://www.comesa.int to reach the Director of Human Resources and Administration by 13.30 hours on Friday 7th May 2021 through E-mail: recruitment@comesa.int Only applications submitted electronically on email shall be considered.

10.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Clearly indicate the post being applied.

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`Empowering women key to poverty alleviation’

SELL MAIZE TO FRA ONLY, FARMERS ADVISED

By NOEL IYOMBWA

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

EMPOWERING women is one of the best ways to alleviate poverty in the country, Patroitic Front Kanyama aspiring candidate Christanius Changwereza has said.

Speaking when he met women’s clubs in Kanyama, Mr Changwereza said empowering women clubs and giving contractual jobs such as building roads and bridges to men is the solution to fighting poverty in communities.

He said when a woman is empowered it means the entire community has benefited.

Mr Changwereza observed that many times candidates promise people many things but when voted they disappear hence the need to vote for a candidate who hails from the same constituency.

The aspiring candidate said come 12 August this year, people of Kanyama should vote for Republican President Edgar Lungu and all PF candidates so that development can continue in the country.

One of the women club members Veronica Musunga said women are the majority voters and should be taken seriously and not taken for a ride like in past.

Ms. Musunga said women are disappointed with previous members of parliament who made them write project proposals which are just gathering dust.

She women have been promised to be empowered but that up to now no single club has been empowered.

Ms. Musunga said unemployment is high in Kanyama resulting in some youths engaging in illicit activities.

She said crime rates in the area is high due to unemployment among the youths.

And Alice Zulu said for many years, people of Kanyama constituency have been used as a ladder for members of parliament to be successful and forget the voters.

FARMERS have been advised against selling their maize to unscrupulous traders before the official announcement of the 2021/2022 marketing season by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA).

PF Mkaika constituency aspiring candidate, Yuda Tembo, said he has received disturbing reports that small scale farmers had started selling maize at give-away prices to unscrupulous buyers.

In an interview, Mr Tembo implored the farmers not to fall prey to briefcase buyers and that they should only sell the commodity to the FRA and other buyers offering competitive and fair prices.

“I advise farmers in Mkaika to safe guard their crops this marketing season, they should be wary of briefcase buyers who are offering peanuts with an aim of exploiting them,” Mr Tembo said. He noted that the rainfall pattern was favourable and farmers were expected to have good yields.

FILE PHOTO : FRA is yet to announce the maize floor price for the 2021/ 2022 crop marketing season and was awaiting the moisture content to drop to below 12 percent for maize grain.

their maize to unscrupulous Mr Tembo however said buyers and later cry to farmers should first ensure that they secure enough food Government for relief food.

12 X 3 FRA is SIZE: yet to announce for their families and only sell ADVERT the maize floor price for the the surplus.

DATES2021/ FOR 2022 ADVERTISEMENT crop marketing “I would also like to advise th season and awaiting them not to sell all their Wednesday 28 was April, 2021 the moisture crops but to ensure they rd content to Monday May, 2021 drop to3below 12 percent keep enough for home for maize grain. Last week consumption,” he said. while officiating the National He has said it would not Agriculture Field Day in be wise for farmers to sell

Mpika District, President Edgar Lungu directed the Ministry of Agriculture and FRA to quickly finalise all initial preparations for this year marketing season and ensure farmers were paid on time for the supply of crops.

President Lungu also urged FRA to enter the market on time to avoid farmers being duped by briefcase buyers.

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BY MAKELI PHIRI

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Monday 3 May, 2021

Neria’s AgriCorner

TRESS means to put in difficulties, for example weather cannot be comforting to an animal especially if that animal is bred in a different climatic conditions and then moved into a different area say from Europe to Tropical Africa. Changes in climatical conditions would not favor that animal and its production potential may not be achieved. Let us then look at some of the stressful conditions that may not be favorable to some animals as they settle under Zambian conditions.

Yes, under our Zambian conditions, the general ef-

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GENERAL BURDEN OF STRESS IN ANIMALS fects of climate affect the animal’s physiology and how they can add to the general burden of stress. The continuous high temperatures on high productivity for example dairy animals bred

somewhere else, for them to produce different body activities have to be involved.

These would be food intake, rumen fermentation, digestion, absorption, liver function, chemical synthesis,

transport of nutrients is all increased.

This increased metabolic activity in turn tends to increase heart rate and oxidation processes. Therefore, in order to produce intensively the animal produces a lot of excess heat, like an engine running at high speed.

Thus the ability to lose heat becomes a limiting factor in the tropics in which Zambia is situated. For imported livestock especially high yielding dairy animals the heat has big effect on their production, their performance is turned to cooler or temperate conditions.

High humidity further decreases the ability of an animal to lose heat. Sweating is less effective because air that is already saturated is not is not able to receive any more vapor by evaporation. To counteract situation of this nature some farms especially dairy farms, they have established area which they call comfort zones.

With such an area animals are made to feel the proper cooling before they are pushed in for milking. Stress in this way is lessened to a level befitting to an animal.

Likewise, heat loss via respiratory evaporation is lowered. In humid conditions like ours it is almost impossible to keep high yielding dairy cows. Therefore, interventions such as what has been mentioned would help in mitigating the stress effects.

Adaptation to tropical and indeed Zambian climate, the following somehow can assist in heat loss: • Increased number of sweat glands, adaptation, by an individual over a year or so.

• Increased capillaries network in the skin, adaptation by breeding new anatomical or physiological features.

• Large loose folds of

skin, our local animals like the Angoni cattle has that advantage, the loose skin, the dewlap is an extra organ of cooling an animal.

• Smaller size, the smallness of an animal the less effect of heat loss.

However, animals adapt themselves (become used) to a new climate even if this involves a reduction of maximum productivity. It is the newly introduced animal which suffers the greatest stress.

Sunshine, one may think that this cannot be a problem because they are always

Continuous cold would be the opposite of sunshine.

What about high rainfall, under this would be increased humidity, if air is moist (relative humidity) then heat is lost faster through radiation and convection. High rainfall in most cases predisposes the animal to skin diseases, if the animal gets wet you add to evaporation and therefore adds to general stress burden. Usually wind and rain, these are worst combination.

With marked changes in temperature for example very hot days with intense sunshine, followed by very cold nights. The cooling

in the sun. the truth is a white surface reflects more ration than a black surface.

Therefore, one might think white skins would be best for places with a lot of sunshine. In fact, the skin needs black pigment to absorb the sun’s rays, carry heat away and thus prevent burning. In the tropics in which Zambia is situated animals with unpigmented skins are susceptible to photosensitization as well as sun burn.

The ideal coat for the tropics is as highlighted below: • Skin with black pigment • Hair that is white, grey or silvery (these are least absorbent colors) • Hair that is thin (not thick or curly to insulate) • Hair that is sleek and shiny, lying flat, making a reflective surface.

does give some relief after the heat, but generally such changes greatly add to the stress burden. Strong winds and rain showers will also worsen the effects of cold and produce more stress.

In smaller animals denying them water or food can easily produce stress. It is just like vegetables when water is larking vegetables easily wilt a sign of being under stress. All animals big and small when disease strikes this has a big impact on them and the disease is a factor that leads to stress.

This week let all our farmers think of the various factors that could be a hindrance to the productivity of their flock through stress. Stress can equally cause animals to be stunted if this is regularly experienced, growth is affected.

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Community fisheries management committee to be established in Mufumbwe

THE Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries in Mufumbwe district will soon establish community based fisheries management committees (CBFMC) to help enforce conservation of fish efforts in the district.

Mufumbwe District Livestock and Fisheries Coordinator, Bonna Zulu told ZANIS in an interview today that the initiative is in line with government bottom-up approach to development and programmes which is meant to ensure that local people take ownership of the programme.

Mr Zulu said the committees from the various fishing zones will first be empowered with right knowledge on key legislations related to fisheries such as the Fisheries Act while the department will ensure that people are educated on the benefits of conservation.

“We shall begin by educating these committees on the right fishing gear, right fishing methods as well as the benefits of conserving fish.

In terms of benefits from conservation, our focus will be to help the members to realize the fact that they need to take part in conservation so that their livelihood can be sustained,” he said.

Mr Zulu said these people will then be responsible of educating members of their communities on conservation efforts in accordance with the country’s pieces of legislations as well as help enforce such conservation efforts.

“They will help to enforce fisheries management in their catchment areas. Our role will be to keep interacting with these people who will ensure that they constantly update us on developments in their areas which we shall use for relevant action,” he said.

And Mr Zulu announced that his department will on the other hand introduce mobile registration of fishers around the district by way of issuing fishing licenses.

“Sometimes, it is not that these fishers don’t want to acquire the licenses, for some of them it is because they do not have a means to visit our offices. So, visiting them will help capture them in our systems,” he explained.

Mr Zulu said this will not only play a vital role in conservation of fish but also help to raise resources on behalf of government.

He however, pointed out that both the CBFMC and the mobile registration initiatives will only be possible when resources are available.

- ZANIS

Monday 3 May, 2021

Neria’s AgriCorner

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AGRO SURE WAY OF OUT POVERTY, SAYS ECONOMIST

By NOEL IYOMBWA

AGRICULTURE is the only way that can lift people out of poverty hence the need to link farmers to the global market, says Party of National Unity and Progress President (PNUP) Highvie Hamududu says Mr Hamududu said agriculture was one of the ac-

tivities that most people had been engaging in, hence need to empower local farmers.

He observed that there was need to empower rural farmers with land titles in order for them to have security of tenure and enhance their agriculture activities.

Mr Hamududu said that the traditional land status

should be scrapped by issuing rural farmers with land titles so that they could feel secured when engaging in agriculture.

“Most of raw materials and agriculture produce are found in rural areas so once farmers in rural areas are empowered and linked to global markets the better for them.

This will enable them to pro-

duce more because they will know that they have a market,” he said.

He said Copperbelt was one of the many parts of the country with potential for agriculture due to its rich soils and ready market in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The PNUP leader noted that linking farmers to the

global market is also another way of motivating local farmers as they will be assured of a ready market once they produce.

He said that environmental degradation was the state of affairs amidst great opportunities and huge resource empowerments.

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Must be a Zambian citizen with green a National Registration Card (NRC) and Voter’s Card

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Possession of an Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Voter Education Facilitator’s certification, proven experience working in a similar position with the Commission or past work experience in a similar capacity will be an added advantage

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Must be fluent in spoken and written English and the local language spoken in the ward applied for

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Preferably resident of the ward where one is applying to work

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A good knowledge of the ward where one is applying to work is a must

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Not in full time employment

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Good interpersonal and communication skills

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Must be non-partisan, of sober mind and high integrity

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Must be a self starter, driven and motivated

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Must have the ability to work with own initiative and innovation

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Must be willing to work in communities.

Application letters accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of required educational certificates and contact number(s), MUST be addressed to the District Electoral Officer (Town Clerk/Council Secretary) of the applicants’ district of residence. Applicants should clearly indicate in their application letters, the name of the ward they are applying for.

Persons with Disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.

Applications must reach the District Electoral Officer not later than Friday, 7th May, 2021.

Monday 3 May, 2021

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By ROGERS KALERO

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PND aspiring Members of Parliament must prove their capacity to facilitate development through projects like empowering the youth and women’s clubs in communities instead of maligning the generosity of the Patriotic Front (PF).

PF Chimwemwe constituency aspiring candidate Allen

PROVE YOUR WORTH, ASPIRANTS TOLD Former Astra to be fenced off Banda said the UPND should not promise people “Heaven on Earth” but demonstrate how they would turn Zambian into a “paradise” if they were voted into power .

In an interview in Kitwe yesterday, Mr Banda said the opposition party was trying to ride on lies to convince Zambians to vote for them, but warned that such kind of

campaign would not help.

More than two months ago, Mr Banda empowered Twikatane Women Club of Kamatipa with a chicken rearing project of 200 chicks, four bags of starter feed, drinkers and other assorted items worth K10, 000 He said he had lined up number of empowerment programmes for the women and youths in the constituency

before the party stopped aspiring candidates and incumbent MPs from giving put any form of support to the communities.

He said, therefore, that aspiring candidates must prove their worth in constituencies.

"They should prove they have the capacity to look after people in communities even before they can be elected MPs," Mr Banda said.

Keep away from bad behaviour/vices: like stated earlier, please stop being/ acting silly with money, respect money!

Stop bad habits such as gambling or careless spending because these are sure distractors of wealth creation.

Up Your Money Management Game - Back To Basics Of Money Management Etiquette economically build a nation. We join other stakeholders who include our regulator, the Bank of Zambia (BOZ)/other regulators, as well as other financial institutions in ensuring that Zambia attains its intended goals in the Financial Inclusion agenda.

Financial education makes an important part of this agenda.

Back To Basics - Tips

Maria Karima

Head - Corporate Affairs & Marketing Investrust Bank Plc

Dear Reader, We trust that you and your family are all well and that you are keeping safe as we fight Covid-19. We believe that it is important for us to keep reminding you, our dear reader, about life-changing lessons we all need to nurture and adopt as our way of life if we are to attain our Financial aspirations/goals - Money Management lessons/tips! We have shared many stories regarding Money Management through this platform, from understanding your money ‘DNA’ and aligning that with your life long values/ beliefs/goals to practical ways of how you can master the art of saving and investing.

We have also shared stories regarding the importance of beginning to teach our children about money management skills early enough in their lives.

Human Before Anything Else In reminding us about our role as individuals and collectively as a Bank, our Managing Director and CEO, Mr Simangolwa Shakalima, once said something very profound. He mentioned that before anything else before we are employees of a Bank, and before we are a business entity engaged in the banking business, we are human beings. This, he said, comes with responsibility. The responsibility means that we have to do something within our power to make life better for people in the communities in which we serve. He also added that we have to be deliberate and intentional about it. At Investrust Bank Plc (IBP), we take this ‘role’ very seriously. We support enhancement efforts in health, education and entrepreneurship. Alongside this agenda, we are also actively involved in Financial Literacy education because we believe that financially fit citizens help to

In this week’s story, we decided to remind you about the following tips that can help to set you on the right path to attaining financial freedom. Please remember that it is solely your responsibility to ensure that this happens. You have to be intentional, disciplined and committed about it: Set your priorities right: start by prioritising savings so that eventually, you will have saved enough to invest. Remember that is it not about how much money you make; it is more about how much money you keep. There are no short cuts to wealth creation. Save, Save and Save! Remember the 50 30 20 golden rule of managing money? Always ensure that you put aside 20% of your income (salary or otherwise) as savings; pay yourself first.

Keep away from overspending: the only way you can track how much you spend is through using a budget. Always plan how you are going to spend your money.

Please note that the success of a budget depends on how disciplined you are regarding sticking to it. The rule here is that you simply do not spend outside your budget. Remember that money management is more behavioural than it is skill! Develop tough ‘skin’ about how you control your spending. Don’t be ‘silly’ with money.

Live within your means: this is so straight forward – don’t spend more than you earn.

If you do, you are setting yourself up for financial failure and disaster.

B o r ro w w i s e l y : keep away from irresponsible borrowing. Do not borrow to support your lifestyle or to spend on things that do not add value to your life and that of your loved ones. Do not borrow to spend on things that you WANT but rather on things that you NEED! Always ensure that what you earn determines the kind of lifestyle you live and not vice-versa.

Control and manage your ‘support fund’: whereas it is great to help members of your family/friends who need your support, it is also important that you really keep such spending in check and balanced.

When you leave this unchecked, your savings will never grow.

Knowledge is power: financial knowledge is very critical in helping you attain your financial goals/freedom. Equip yourself with necessary and relevant financial knowledge. Read books and never be shy to learn from experts. Ask and ensure you understand money technicalities, especially when it comes to investing.

Learn, learn and learn and keep at it.

This brings us to the point of making bad financial decisions; please seek help where you are not sure about anything.

Talk to people who have made it in this aspect of life, tap into their knowledge and be a ‘reservoir’ of knowledge that others can tap into as well once you become a guru! Experience is the best teacher, but note that it need not be yours; you can learn from other peoples’ experiences and be open-minded.

Be Smart – prepare for a rainy day: always ensure that you have an emergency fund.

Life throws the unexpected at us when we least expect it. Such eventualities range from illnesses/accidents that could affect our ability to earn income to loss of jobs. To cushion this, it is advisable that you set aside money that will help to sustain you and your loved ones as you work out a plan of getting back on your feet again. Experts advise that you keep aside money equivalent to three or six months of your monthly income (salary or otherwise).

We trust that you enjoyed the read and that you will hold these lessons dear to your mind/heart. We also hope that you will share the lessons with family and friends.

Please continue to live Money Smart lives in order to improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones. Remember that it is never too late to put your money management game in order if not yet on this path. At IBP, we have products and services that can help you to manage money well today for a better tomorrow.

Please do not hesitate to contact any IBP branch closest to you and learn more about our product/service offering.

Until next time, stay blessed and be a blessing to others and remember to keep safe as we fight COVID -19. Wash your hands thoroughly with water and soap for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitisers, observe at least 1m of social distancing, cover your mouth and nose with a mask or indeed any cloth when you step out of your home to go to any public places and more importantly, stay at home!

For comments or questions email maria.karima@investrustbank.co.zm

By ROGERS KALERO THE owner of the land at the former Astra Cinema will hopefully fence off the property to stop street children and other people from using it as a toilet and other mischievous activities,” Town Clerk Mbulo Seke has said.

Mr Seke engaged the owner of the property after public outcry especially from booth operators that the street children were using the open space as a toilet.

He said he was hopeful that the owner of the property would move in quickly to fence off the plot.

Mr Seke was speaking in

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an interview with the Daily Nation.

Late last month, the council said it would liaise with the owner of the land at the former Astra so that he could completely fence it off.

The mobile booth operators told the Daily Nation that the street children were sometimes having sex during day at the same place.

Mr Seke said the former Astra was a private property, but the local authority would liaise with the owner on the possibilities of completely fencing the place to curb nuisances.

But some residents said the problem of street children had become a very complicated issue which needed to be addressed with concerted efforts.

Mr Stephen Chanda said there were a lot of complex issues in addressing the problem of street children especially that the children were not eager to be empowered but were happy with being given alms

UPND challenged to resolve internal wrangles

By ROGERS KALERO

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema must prove his leadership qualities by amicably resolving the Monze Central adoption impasse between aspiring candidate Mutinta Mazoka and incumbent Jack Mwiimbu, Patriotic Front Ndola Central aspiring candidate Andrew Mustard Kalima has said.

Mr Kalima said the failure by the UPND leader to resolve the adoption impasse would expose his poor leadership style and that he needed to move in quickly to prove his critics wrong.

Mr Kalima was commenting on the adoption process in which Ms Mazoka has contended that the incumbent had failed the electorate and called for change so that she could serve the people better.

He said those aspiring for leadership at various levels of society , especially opposition leaders must first prove their ability to resolve differences within their party before they could be given chance to take bigger responsibilities.

"So in this case, people like Mr Hichilema must first prove their leadership qualities and ability to resolve problems within their political parties.

"So instead of calling President Edgar Lungu and other PF leaders names, he should demonstrate leadership qualities by resolving the differences between Mutinta Mazoka and incumbent Monze central MP Jack Mwiimbu over Monze Central," Mr Kalima said.

Mr Kalima urged also Zambians to forget about the opposition in the August elections and support President Lungu and the PF. He said this is because the opposition had nothing to offer apart from lies and propaganda.

Mr Kalima said the opposition has no solution to the economic challenges facing the country but were only interested in assuming power for personal and business interests.

He added that any mistake

by Zambians to vote for the opposition especially the UPND, would make them regret their decision.

MR KALIMA “President Lungu has been a tolerant and calm republican President who is slow to anger and has always embraced unity, peace and harmony. It is unfortunate that some opposition politicians have been trying to take President Lungu for granted, “

"Zambians should not be driven by emotions in the August elections but must critically analyse the leadership in the PF and that of the UPND and then make their own judgement. It is not child's play, it's a serious matter which needs a very sober decision "President Lungu has been a tolerant and calm republican President who is slow to anger and has always embraced unity, peace and harmony. It is unfortunate that some opposition politicians have been trying to take President Lungu for granted, " he said

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‘State of siege’ KINSHASA - The Democratic Republic of Congo announced a “state of siege” on late Friday in two provinces in the east of the country wracked by violence from armed groups and civilian massacres.

“Taking into account the gravity of the situation... the president informed the cabinet of his decision to proclaim a state of siege in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri,” said Patrick Muyaya.

Under DRC’s constitution, the president can declare either a state of emergency or a state of siege “if severe circumstances immediately threaten the independence or integrity of the national territory, or if they interrupt the regular functioning of institutions.”

On Thursday, President Felix Tshisekedi said he was preparing “radical measures” to deal with the security situation in the east of the country. – AFP.

President Suluhu to visit Kenya

NAIROBI - Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan will make a two-day state visit to Kenya starting tomorrow, State House has announced.

President Uhuru had invited Suluhu to Nairobi amid efforts to amend frosty relations between the two countries which escalated under the reign of late President John Magufuli. – THE STANDARD, Kenya.

ANC chief in 11th hour consultations for him to ‘step aside’ JOHANNESBURG - Embattled ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule met with former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe on Friday as part of his consultations for him to step aside.

The meetings were part of a series of consultations Magashule undertook following an ANC national executive committee decision giving him 30 days to step aside from his position, given the criminal charges he faces. – NEWS24.

New record deaths as virus engulfs India

NEW DELHI - India has recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll since the pandemic began - a day after it became the first country to see more than 400, 000 new cases.

Its health ministry said 3, 689 people had died within the past 24 hours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the health minister early yesterday to review the crisis. – BBC. Somalia’s parliament votes to cancel presidential term extension

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The title is Conte's fourth Serie A title, after winning the league in three consecutive seasons during his spell as manager of Juventus between 2011 and 2014.

He also won the Premier League in his first season at Chelsea in 2017. – BBC.

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INTER Milan have won their Juventus by a point last seafirst Serie A title in 11 years son, but Antonio Conte has after second-placed Atalan- ended Juve's run of nine straight titles in his second ta drew with Sassuolo.

The Milan giants are 13 season in charge.

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9, 000 contractors registered points clear after yesterday's It is Inter's first Scudetto STEPHEN MWEWA “Contrary to perceptions with win the National Council forfourBy since at Crotone with Jose Mourinho won that Government is sidelining Construction games to so go.the governboth Serie A and the ChamGOVERNMENT should to local contractors, the number ment cannot manage to give toopen Inter finished second pions upLeague miningin 2010. bureau in of registered contractors is too jobs to all the contractors.

Northern Province to promote high compared to the jobs giv“We are talking about 9, 000 small-scale mining in the reen by government in a single contractors against approxgion, Gem North Mining and year,” Mr Mfune explained. imately 200 jobs every year Lapidary chairperson Stephen Mr Mfune said Govern- against I, is just a drop in the Mulambia has said. ment was doing everything ocean,” he said.

He said small-scale miners possible to empower the local Meanwhile, Mr Mfune has the region were in dire need Advertise: dailynationadverts@gmail.com E-paper.indailynation.info/online contractors but the number of described the performance of of mining equipment to fully jobs per year could not match local contractors as fair. exploit the minerals. the number contractors who Government, he said, was want to undertake the jobs. doing everything possible to “It is not about Government build capacity for local considelining local contractors tractors to ensure that they but the number of local con- handle bigger projects in the tractors is very high, we have future.

sha smashed the vital opening goal.

Soon after curling a freekick into the side netting from 20 metres out, he dispatched an effort which Andi Ulmer pinged the ball across before C3765-30-31 Aaronson and Daka bothAdv let Vol. it 6.run Issue 2677 to break the for Berisha

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Mwepu was key to ensuring CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Enock ‘Computer’ Mwepu that Salzburg got their second was the hero of the day for goal in the 67th minute when Red Bull Salzburg who re- he chased the ball down the tained the UNIQA ÖFB Cup flank and pulling the ball back populary known as the Aus- to Brenden on the edge of the trian Cup after beating LASK box.

The American youngster set Linz 3-0 in the final.

Mwepu scored the third up the shot and smashed it goal and provided an assist for right in to give Salzburg a 2-0 PURSUING JUS lead. the second goal as the AustriMwepu finally added the an giants whitewashed LASK Vol. 6.

2734 finalIssue goal two minutes before Linz to conclude the Austrian Cup with five goals and four the final whistle as he bundled the ball into the back of assists in six games.

Compatriot Patson Daka the net after benefitting from who also finished the com- super sub Karim Adeyemi’s “If tru petition on five goals played assist as the Zambian duo bisho the first 72 minutes and was bagged their third consecutive phore unfortunate to miss a penalty Austrian Cup trophy. is tryi a few minutes before he was dedicated Christ substituted. dedicating the co And speaking after the to Christianity, t match, Mwepu dedicated the is sad and unacc win to the fans. because he does “What a night. That special the monopoly of feeling of scoring and assisting Bishop Kaela sai in the final and help the team clinch the title. This is for you our special fans. We have retained the cup to where it belongs,” said Mwepu after the win.

Salzburg dominated the entire final butmonopoly got their of first goal and the wisdom to stop Christian in the try dying minutes of from the dedicating Zambia to Christianity, first half when Mergin Beri-

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provide timely support for and the vaccination process. the rapid deployment of the Price K10 Mr Young commended the Monday October 5, 2020 Covid-19 vaccine plans, in- Zambian government on the cluding the coordination of approval of its Covid-19 vacvarious stakeholders and im- cination programme. plementation of the vaccinaHe said Covid-19 vaccination process. tions are critical to controlling "These funds will also sup- the pandemic, slowing the Green Buffaloes players celebrating their goal against NAPSA Stars with a prayer. Picture by Jeff Chanda port supply chain logistics emergence of new variants, Mr Mulambia made the apof the Covid- 19 vaccination and helping to restart the peal when Commerce, Trade campaign, including assis- global economy. and Industry Permanent Sectance in maintaining the cold "In support of the global retary Mushuma Mulenga paid chain, which is vital for safe vaccination effort, the Unita courtesy call on the Northern delivery of the vaccine" Mr ed States recently announced Province Administration.

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Mr Mulambia said the provMr Young said he was look- an initial K42 billion ($2 bilince was endowed with various ing forward to continuing lion) obligation - out of a tominerals which small-scale support throughout Zambia’s tal planned K84 billion ($4 billion) - to Gavi, the Vaccine miners could exploit, once vaccination rollout.

Former Archbishop they acquired mining licences.

The American govern- Alliance to support the COTELESPHORE MPUNDU VAX Advance Market ComHe said small-scale minBy AARON CHIYANZO ment, he said, would contining had not been fully tapped, ue to work with the Ministry mitment, making the United is need for a serious largely due toTHERE lack of informaof Health on the nationwide States the single largest conmarshall plan to exploit Gold tion, which could be provided tributor to global COVID-19 communication activities to reserves because Zambia is losing millionsinto illegal minifing a bureau was established Mr Young ensure citizens have accurate vaccine ble withaccess," 33 points. the defending champions. in Lusaka.

By MICHAEL about MIYOBA and who exports of the Goals mineral province. information vaccines said.Kalengo put Eagles ahead theThe Kitweing giants have from striker Friday resource, a mining expert EdAccording to Mr Mulambia, in the seventh minute before changed three coaches during Samu and Nikolaus Mulilo ward Simukonda has said.

TRUGGLING Green officesMr were only in saidincreased Shamenda doubled the lead licensing the 2020/2021 soccer season Buffaloes hopes Simukonda disEagles rejuvenat- five minutes later.

Lusaka, Mansa and Mkushi. are second from bottom of surviving relegation. ciplined Zambiaon National ed themselves by Service officers and HeSuper also appealed to(ZNS) GovernMulenga scored Eagles's the League table with 21 Samu gave Buffaloes the thousands of unemployed humiliating relega- third goal in the second min- ment points. lead 21 minutes after kick to provide small-scale jani and threeNkana others to of Pheluna and Milyouth already off trained tion-bound tocourt a 3-0 pearance ute of added time to give the miners Now inunder thecadets leadership when he rose high to Northern Province to defend national interests on April 13. ton Hatembo of Choma. side a win as Nkana with of coach Best on Chambeshi head in the opener. defeat in a Week-27 MTN home mineral identification should be employed to replace He explained that the Mr Mweetwa alleged that suffered their fifth consecu- equipment. who replaced Kelvin Kaindu, JimmyBy Mukeya Super League fixture at Inillegal miners, most of them SIMON equalised MUNTEMBA UPND legal team applied the detention theMTN four was tive defeat inofthe Super the side will need a foreigners. miracle with a great funded by To Page 3 shot from close The Gem North Mining and dependence Stadium in for habeas corpus following inLeague. an effort to implicate Mr to avoid is relegation going range in the minutes for for- says Bishops Council of Zambia Lapidary a private after organisaT dying is unacceptable Choma. the detention of the four for Hichilema the matter Nkana inwhose lastwhen league tion ninebased gamesinwithout a win. of the first stanza. secretary-general Bishop Able mer Archbishop Telesphore Northern ProvGoals from Maybin Kalenover a week without being police hada failed toover get Young the Kaela. to think he holds win was 4-0 win Meanwhile, Green Buffaloes However,Mpundu the Pensioners ince whose main objective is go, Amity Shamende and Colcharged.

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Mr Simukonda thethe Super League despite be- Stars 2-1 at Nkoloma Stadium a foul which resulted in a penalty for Buffaloes.

By MICHAEL MIYOBA Nicholas Mulilo stepped up and sent the goal keeper AFTER undergoing a successthe wrong way for the Zamful spinal surgery, Zambia bia Army side to bag the Sports Fans Association pathree points. tron Peter Makembo says he Buffaloes have moved to is recovering well despite ex13th with trucks 32 points while from South Africa The two the Scania periencing some body pains.

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