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OIL FIRM RAIDED ‘FISHY’ DEAL EXPOSED See story on Page 4

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The two trucks the Scania from South Africa and the Freightliner (right), Zimbabwean registered where found laden with Mukula tree logs. [Pictures Linda Tembo Soko]

…farmers cry foul over overpriced fishing rigs CORRUPT civil servants are short changing fish farmers by overpricing materials and equipment being supplied to them for setting up of fish cages on Lake Kariba. Instead of allowing them to procure the equipment on there own, some unscrupulous officers in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and CEEC are giving farmers overpriced equipment. (P.3)

IMF talks on again

Demolish structures • Mwanakatwe reveals contributing to floods - Lusambo talks set for April P.4 Mr. Chushi

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32 illegal gold miners arrested for trespassing at Kasenseli Gold Mine

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Kasama MP warns UPND chief fingerling which normally cost only 50 ngwee, has suddenly been increased to K1 each which is costly’’

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Over 500 individuals broke the perimeter wire fence and forced their way into the mining area, looting undisclosed quantities of alluvial Gold. The illegal miners are reported to have come from a camp in the nearby bush called Kabanda B, nicknamed after Kabanda township in the district. (Story on page 3) See story on Page 3

Kenyatta and Odinga pledge to heal divisions

According to an Investigation carried out by the Daily Nation, farmers have complained of being short changed and duped through the overpricing of materials and equipment being supplied to them for setting up of fish cages See story on Page 19 on lake Kariba.

Commonwealth OMCs creating sidelines ZCID on artificial fuel dialogue preps

‘NO VOTER APATHY IN 2021’ shortage - ERB ..As GBM woos See story on Page 4

Northerners ConCourt must explain to register Chilanga vacancy - YALI SOME oil marketing companies have been holding on to fuel to create an artificial shortage, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has said.

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STOP ILLEGAL GOLD MINERS WHY have illegal miners found it so easy to enter the country and mine gold and other precious minerals? Poor security. This explains why 32 illegal miners have been arrested by police in Mwinilunga for criminal trespass into Kasenseli gold mine. North-Western Province Police Commissioner Elias Chushi says police have also managed to recover some alluvial gold from the illegal miners. Mr. Chushi says the alluvial gold will be handed over to the mine so that it can quantify how much gold was stolen. What is surprising is why illegal miners have the audacity to invade what is now supposed to be a heavily protected area considering that there are precious gold deposits there. This is not the first time that we are writing about poor security particularly in areas where gold deposits have been found. It is shocking that gold mining, like that of other precious minerals in the country has been the preserve of illegal foreign miners from the neighbouring countries – Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and Angola and Congo DR. We have always advocated for Government to take stock of the country’s mineral wealth and ownership so that the locals enjoy the full benefit of what rightfully belongs to them. Over the years, we have had foreigners trek into the country and engage in all manner of illegal extraction of the nation’s precious minerals leaving the local population in abject poverty. This is what is happening in Mwinilunga. Why have the security wings for example allowed an illegal camp to be set up next to the Kasenseli Gold Mine – this is where the 32 people arrested came from? It should not be there as a security measure in the first place. Mwinilunga District Commissioner Arnot Mapulanga reported this week that over 500 illegal miners broke into the perimeter wire fence and forced their way into the mining area at Kasenseli gold mine looting undisclosed quantities of alluvial Gold. Unless Government acts decisively, this cat and mouse game between the illegal miners and security wings will continue. We have suggested before that apart from securing the mining areas, the government must use the thousands of unemployed youths by bringing them under the Zambia National Service where they could receive some basic training in mining. We believe such mining cadres would be more patriotic and ensure that the country derived some benefit from the gold deposits. The ZNS or Zambia Army would be better placed to guard the gold mining areas than the Zambia Police whose officers are said to be conniving with the illegal miners. In Rufunsa, the government has encouraged the locals to form cooperatives and has provided them with basic equipment to help in their operatives. There is a lot of gold which is why illegal miners cannot stay away from Kasenseli because they are making a killing, when such income should be coming to Government coffers. Orderly mining is what must be encouraged so that there is a win-win situation for all – locals and Government.

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or not because it was not a matter to debate about, saying NAPSA had every right to buy any property which was on sale. He said it was highly questionable why rumours of NAPSA buying Chrismar had received so much attention when the authority had made similar investments before without that raising any dust. “It’s questionable why the claimed business transaction between NAPSA and Chrismar received high level leakage when Napsa has invested in hotels and similar ventures,” said Mr Mulemwa. Earlier, NAPSA dismissed media reports suggesting that it had purchased Chrismar Hotel in Lusaka. NAPSA head of corporate affairs, Cephas Sinyangwe, said the authority had no intention of purchasing Chrismar Hotel. He said NAPSA had communicated its position to Harberton Limited, the

HERE is need for an immediate investigation into the leaking of confidential documents from the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA), a consortium of political parties and civil society organisations has demanded. The consortium suspects that it could be very senior people from within NAPSA with hidden interests who were leaking confidential information. This follows the circulation of confidential NAPSA documents on social media. Consortium spokesperson, Spuki Mulemwa said the continued misinformation over the business transactions of NAPSA were fishy and

Mr Mulemwa orchestrated to sabotage the institution.Mr Mulemwa questioned why the claimed acquisition of Chrismar Hotel by NAPSA has received high level leakage when the authority has invested in hotels and similar ventures without raising dust. He wondered what was sinister about NAPSA acquiring Chrismar Hotel for it to be an issue. Mr Mulemwa said it did not matter whether the business transaction was true

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Zambia’s safe status recognition elates Tourism minister

THE tourism sector will rebound following recognition of Zambia as one of the safest destinations in the covid era after it was ranked fourth in the world and first in Africa, Minister of Tourism and Arts Ronald Chitotela has said. Speaking on the Millennium Radio breakfast show Mr Chitotela said that this is due to the unprecedented leadership being provided by his Excellency President Lungu through the ministry of Health

in combating §the corona virus covid 19 pandemic as seen from the recognition by the United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). “As you may be aware the government through the leadership of President Lungu has been investing massively in the health sector to reach its goal of the universal access to health coverage which is also in line with the United Nation World Tourism Organisation UN WTO guidelines in making a country even for tourists,” Mr.

Witness defends HH farm acquisition in court By GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA A WITNESS has told the Lusaka High Court that subdivision A of farm 1924 in Kalomo belongs to Mr Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Collins Mazuba, the son and administrator of the estate of the late Bernard Mazuba said his father handed over the land in question to UPND president Mr Hichilema in 2004. This is in a matter where Mr Hichilema has been taken to Court by an administrarix of the estate of the late Samson Siatembo, Ms Pheluna Hatembo and Mr Milton Hatembo of Kalomo for the alleged fraudulent acquisition of the land. The duo said they agreed to sell 190 hectares of farm no. 1924 to Mr Bernard Mazuba of the said district. They said the beneficiaries and the late Mazuba agreed that consideration should be K20,000 and pursuant to the same agreement, Mazuba paid Hatembo on behalf of the

beneficiaries. The two claimed that without the beneficiaries’ knowledge, the farm was occupied by Mr Hichilema between 2005 and 2010 and he immediately attempted to occupy the whole farm but he faced resistance from Mr Douglas Hatembo. They claimed that Mr Hichilema has occupied and has been using the whole farm for 10 years and he does not pay rent for the use and occupation of land beyond the 190 hectares which was sold to Mr Benard Mazuba. But Mr Collins Mazuba in a supplementary affidavit in reply filed yesterday, stated that the disputed land was first bought by the father sometime in the 1998-1999 from the estate of Mr Siatembo. He said Ms Hatembo and her siblings gave vacant possession of the 2048 hectares of farm 1924 to late Mr Mazuba . “ That my father took over Subdivision A of farm no. 1924, Kalomo some 20 years ago (in the year 1999-2000) and handed it over to Mr Hakainde Hichilema some 16 years ago in full view and knowledge of the 1st and 2nd plaintiffs,” he stated.

Chitotela said. The minister said following the reopening of the tourism sector on June 26, 2020 the ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the ministry of Health with guidance from the UN WTO secretary general launched the tourism safety protocol after evaluations which were later submitted to UNWTO who later did their own assessments and placed Zambia as one of the safest places in the world of the second wave.

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Lieutenant Nigel Mwaba arrested for Dr Tasila’s murder By NATION REPORTER POLICE in Lusaka have formally charged and arrested Lieutenant Nigel Mwaba aged 33 of Balastone , Lusaka West with murder. The suspect is alleged to have murdered a medical doctor, Tasila Tembo. Police spokesperson, Esther Katongo said Mwaba still remains in police custody, yet to appear in Court. Last week, military Police in Lusaka apprehended the murder suspect after being on the run for almost a month. Zambia Army Brigadier General Genoh Muke confirmed that the suspect was apprehended around 16:00 hours at Memorial Park in Lusaka. Brigadier General Muke said this was after a tip from the public who contacted the army of his presence at the private cemetery. Dr Tasila went missing on October 24, 2020 around 16 hours and her body was discovered on October 27, 2020 at 13:00 hours by police. A manhunt was then launched to find the suspected killer.

Lusaka Hotels denies owing water utility firm K1m By GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA LUSAKA Hotels Limited has dismissed claims that it owes Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LWSC) over K1 million for sewerage services. LWSSC has sued the hotel in the Lusaka High Court for failure to settle sewerage services bill amounting to K1, 004,662.70. But in its defence , Lusaka Hotel Limited denied the sum of K1,004,662,70 but agreed that there were outstanding queries which it has raised with LWSC concerning inaccurate meter reading, erratic and inconsistent billing, wrong tariffs and failure by the plaintiff to trace payments made to it but which have been debited to its account. The hotel stated that the amount claimed has to be verified through a diligent reconciliation of the issues it raised with the plaintiff which date back over a period of five years. It argued that the subsequent

changing of the meter as alleged was a recent event and in itself does not resolve previous queries relating to earlier inaccurate meter readings and the other issues. Lusaka Hotel stated that prior to February 12, 2020, it had at its own cost procured services and paid for a leak detection test but LWSC or its agents failed to come and witness the said test. The hotel claims that the bill alluded to was a latter arrangement by LWSC carrying a cost of over K23, 000 which defendant could not afford. It however acknowledged that the sewer services have been discontinued to the great inconvenience of its clients. The hotel stated that the tariff used was inconsistent with hospitality industry/industrial use and that reconciliation of payments made to plaintiff which it has failed to trace, but which have been denied to defendant’s banking account and showing as credited to LWSC.

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OMCs creating artificial fuel shortage - ERB From page 1 ERB Executive Director Langiwe Lungu said yesterday apart from holding on to fuel, some companies have been selling the commodity in plastic containers. Ms. Lungu says this came to light during the surveillance which was carried out throughout the country to establish the daily fuel stocks. She has since written to the identified oil marketing companies warning that they will be fined accordingly. Ms Lungu was speaking in an interview shortly after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Zambia Daily Mail whose aim is to provide a framework for co-operation in publishing adverts and editorial content centered on energy related matters. And Zambia Daily Mail Managing Director Nebat Mbewe said the MOU will enhance information dissemination on important energy matters. - ZNBC

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The government programme aimed at empowering citizens with working capital in aquaculture farming under the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project (ZAEDP). Fish farmers in the aquaculture empowerment scheme have complained of being landed with debts because of overpriced equipment from Ministry and CEEC officials. However, the Permanent Secretary Dr Benson Mwenya has promised to check the complaint to ensure no fish farmer was swindled in the empowerment scheme meant to increase fish production in the country. Dr Mwenya explained in an interview yesterday that the Project was structured in a way that a person submit a proposal indicating all the requirements they need to setup their ponds, cages and other materials. The farmers are complaining that ministry officials are conning with suppliers to over price the equipment leading to equipment costs rising as high as K96,000 and leaving operating capital of K17,000. According to an Investigation carried by the Daily Nation, farmers have complained of being short changed and duped through the overpricing of materials and equipment being supplied to them for setting up of fish cages on lake Kariba. One of the beneficiaries, Chris Chafukwa told the Daily Nation that he was supplied with materials worth K96,000 plus K17,000 working capital against the K164,000 that he applied for.

He complained that the supply of materials at an exaggerated price was going to compromise Government intention to uplight the living standards of the people, especially those living around water bodies. Mr Chafukwa said the underpayment of fish farmers will not only lead to fish farmers falling to repay the loans but also lead to beneficiaries making loses. The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Prof Nkandu Luo and the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) under which the program is being implemented were not available for Comment when contacted but an impeccable source within the Ministry disclosed that they have been some concerns in the manner the fund was being managed. But Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Dr Benson Mwenya said the Project was structured in a way that a person submit a proposal indicating all the requirements they need to setup their ponds, cages and other materials. He said he was aware that different suppliers are involved in the supply of equipment to beneficiaries and assured that Government was going to ensure that fish farmers under the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project (ZAEDP) are not swindled. Dr Mwenya said Government was committed to ensuring that the Country not only close the fish deficit gap currently standing at 80,000 metric tons but also improve the living standards of the citizens through provision of working capital to small scale fish farmers.

THERE will be comprehensive audits of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) next year which will include procurement and debit management, Auditor General, Dick Chellah Sichembe has said. Dr Sichembe said aspects of procurement, payroll management, infrastructure development and debt management would be at the centre of the comprehensive audits for 2021. Dr Sichembe said this when he opened the planning meeting for the Office of the Auditor General in Lusaka yesterday under the theme “Value Addition

…AG projects 2021 focus through quality and Impactful Audits.” According to Dr Sichembe, other areas of focus would be Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) and Social Cash Transfer. He explained that payroll management would be audited comprehensively as the wage bill for Government accounted for more than 50 percent of the national budget. Dr Sichembe said ‘Ghost’ workers and overall haemorrhaging in the public purse through payroll related anomalies must be exposed while the erring officers should

be prosecuted. He urged his officers to give an assurance to the public on the PFMS systems which included debt management. Dr Sichembe called on his officers to proactively carry out a performance audit on the Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) to assure the citizens whether the intentions of the government would be realised. He explained that the ERP was a successor to the Economic Stabilisation and Growth Programme which ended last year and provided incentives to reinvigorate

HH preparing to dispute 2021 defeat, says Nakachinda By KETRA KALUNGA

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema is just being a cry baby and wants to create a fertile ground to dispute defeat in the 2021 general elections, says Raphael Nakachinda. Mr. Hichilema at a media briefing alleged that the issuance of the National Registration Cards (NRCs) and voter registration exercise was handled in a way meant to disadvantage the UPND. But Mr Nakachinda said in an interview that the UPND leader’s complaints were meant to create an excuse as he was aware that Zambians were not ready to change Government. “If that is the feeling of the UPND they are trying to create an excuse because they know that possibly the Zambian people are not decided to change the government. I think the excuses and wishes they thought they would have to convince the Zambian people for the need to change government are not there,” he said. The nominated Member of Parliament said Zambians had appreciated the infrastructure development by the PF led-government. He also explained that the country’s economy had remained resilient even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Nakachinda stated that in terms of

Mr Nakachinda managing the Covid-19 challenges, Government has done extremely well and is now being ranked among the four safest destinations on the globe. He said: “In terms of development, the PF has scored and we are still dealing with economic challenges which we believe will navigate through and be able to emerge stronger.”

ZESCO needs viable plan - energy expert By OLIVER SAMBOKO ZESCO should come up with a business model that will make it profitable and viable unlike now when the utility company is making losses and failing to meet its debt obligations, energy expert Victor Hazemba has said. Mr Hazemba said in an interview that losses at Zesco were self-inflicted because the power utility company has failed to heed advice to implement reforms including downsising its bloated workforce. He also wondered why Zesco was subsidizing business entities such as mining companies when it was also in business to make profit for the Zambian public who are shareholders through Government. “Why should Zesco continue selling power to mines at subsidized price which is resulting in losses on the utility

company’s part, and on the other hand increase domestic tariffs by 75% (from an average of USc 3.3/kWh to USc 6.18/ kWh in 2017),” he questioned. He said in 2016, alone Zesco recorded K137 million loss while in 2017, the losses jumped to K270 million and in 2017, the utility company posted a loss of K2.8 billion resulting in the company to record an unsatisfactory rate of return on assets and failing to

Why should Zesco continue selling power to mines at subsidized price which is resulting in losses on the utility company’s part, and on the other hand increase domestic tariffs by 75% (from an average of USc 3.3/kWh to USc 6.18/kWh in 2017)

settle debts. Mr Hazemba said as long as Zesco does not heed advice to restructure itself into three separate companies, generation, transmission and distribution, the national power company will continue struggling to meet its financial stability. He said the high cost of power purchases from independent power producers, the cost of emergency power imports for 2015 – 2016, and low connection fees are not the only contributing factors leading to Zesco making loses as being claimed. “Zesco is suffering losses because of its failure to come up with a business strategy that will turn around its finances but also the utility company should downsize its bloated workforce to reduce on the wage bill which currently stands at over 40 percent of the total income,” Mr Hazemba said.

growth and build resilience while safeguarding livelihoods and protecting the vulnerable. “This will help make a difference in the lives of the citizens thereby help the office demonstrate its ongoing relevance in line with INTOSAI-P 12 an international principle on the values and benefits of the Supreme Audit Institution,” he said. Dr Sichembe said the Citizens Empowerment programmes would also be audited comprehensively as they targeted to improve people’s livelihoods thereby reducing poverty.

32 illegal gold miners arrested for trespassing at Kasenseli Gold Mine THIRTY-TWO illegal gold miners have been arrested by police in NorthWestern Province for criminal trespass into Kasenseli gold mine. North-Western Province Police Commissioner Elias Chushi says police have also managed to recover some alluvial gold from the illegal miners. Mr. Chushi says the alluvial gold will be handed over to the mine so that it can quantify how much gold was stolen. He said in a telephone interview that the 32 illegal miners are in police custody awaiting court appearance. Mr. Chushi has warned that the police are on alert and will ensure there is no recurrence of trespass at Kasenseli gold mine. Hundreds of illegal miners invaded the Kasenseli Gold Mine on Monday this week. Over 500 individuals broke the perimeter wire fence and forced their way into the mining area, looting undisclosed quantities of alluvial Gold. The illegal miners are reported to have come from a camp in the nearby bush called Kabanda B, nicknamed after Kabanda township in the district. – ZNBC.

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Agric officers under fire By SILUMESI MALUMO OFFICERS who were involved in over registering farmers in Chikankata under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) will face the wrath of the law, Minister of Agriculture Michael Katambo has warned. The minister said the officers knew the required number of farmers who were supposed to be registered under FISP but went on to add more who were not eligible. Mr Katambo said the district only needed 13,246 farmers to be registered under the programme but officers went ahead to register more farmers bringing the number to 14,012. He said this means that the officers registered 766 farmers who were not eligible to access the farming inputs under the programme. He said government would not let the officers involved scot free but ensure that they were dealt with accordingly. The minister was responding to Chikankata

Member of Parliament Kabwe Mwiinga who wanted to know whether the government was aware that over 700 farmers under the Farmer Input Support Programme in Chikankata were unable to access fertilisers due to the non availability of funds in their respective accounts after they only swiped for seed and if so, what urgent measures were being taken to resolve the problem. Mr Katambo said what the officers did was illegal because they were aware that only one million farmers were supposed to be targeted during the 2020/2021 farming season, but went ahead to add more people. He told Parliament yesterday, the 766 farmers who could not access the fertiliser were because they were not considered to be the beneficiaries in the system. “We are aware about the 766 farmers who have not be able to access the fertiliser in Chikankata and this matter is being investigated to find out whether these farmers are eligible or not. But the officers who were involved in over registering of the farmers will be dealt with because they knew the number of farmers which were supposed to be registered during this farming season,” Mr Katambo said.

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E do not expect voter apathy in 2021 and people from Northern Province should vote in large numbers, Patriotic Front (PF) vice Chairperson for Mobilisation Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba has said. Mr Mwamba said the province had been recording voter apathy in previous years, therefore, this time around there should be significant improvement. Mr Mwamba, who is in

WE were not considered to access the Covid 19 K10 billion stimulus package because the funds are limited, Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) Director General Likando Mukumbuta has said. Mr Mukumbuta said the treasury did indicate that it could not give CEEC funds alongside the Ministry of Youths and National Savings and Credit Bank (NATSAVE). “We did submit the proposal to participate in Covid 19 stimulus package

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but unfortunately our submission was not of local contractors in the projects approved because the funds are limited. which were being tendered by the Road I submit that we were not considered for Development Agency. this funding,” he said. He said that the participation of local He was responding when he appeared contractors in the infrastructure projects before the Committee on Transport, had drastically reduced. Works and Supply to Mzazala Member of Mr Mukumbuta told the Committee Parliament Peter Daka who wanted to know most of the projects were being done by whether CEEC was considered to access theforeign contractors. the Covid 19 stimulus package. Mr Mukumbuta said it was saddening Meanwhile Mr Mukumbuta said that the participation of the local contracts CEEC had resolved to empower local had continued dwindling instead of contractors with K24 million to undertake improving. Mr Mukumbuta also said many 73 infrastructure projects earmarked to be large constructing companies were not implemented. complying to the 20 percent subcontracting He said this was to enable CAPITAL participation HOLDINGS policy because it was not law. CAVMONT PLC

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who is eligible to register as voters to take time and do so, so that we can vote for a right candidate come 2021. “In 2016 see how we voted here in the province, very few people voted, we had voter apathy which we do not want in 2021. Let’s do better come 2021 so that we can usher in President Edgar Lungu in the office,” he said. Mr Mwamba said Northern Province should record 100 percent voter turnout and vote for President Lungu.

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Northern Province to sensitise people to register as voters, said that people must take time to register. He said yesterday that people should never wait for the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to announce the extension of the registration period. Mr Mwamba said people in the province should not shy away to register as voters because they may make someone who not supposed to be a Republican President to be in that office. ”Time is still time for everyone

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‘IMPEACHMENT MOTION PLOY TO CAUSE CONFUSION’ By NOEL IYOMBWA

TTEMPTS by Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Gary Nkombo to have the impeachment motion tabled in parliament

are aimed at creating commotion because the issue is now a dead and buried matter, says Bishops Council of Zambia general secretary Able Kaela. Bishop Kaela said some politicians who were bringing the

matter have nothing to offer the people of Zambia. He said that the opposition members who are bringing out the matter are being unfair and bringing confusion. “The issue of impeachment is long gone, it is sur-

prising that some opposition members are bringing up the matter now. Mr Nkombo of the United Party for National Development (UPND) recently challenged Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Patrick Matibini to stop procrastinat-

ing and immediately table the Impeachment Motion against President Edgar Lungu before Parliament or dismiss it with an explanation to the House. In 2018, Mr Nkombo moved a motion in Parliament to impeach President Lungu for breaching the Zambian Constitution when he failed to handover the instruments of power to the Speaker of National Assembly following a Presidential Petition by UPND president, Hakainde Hichilema after the disputed 2016 general elections.

And Patriots for Economic Progress president Sean Tembo has been quoted in one of the tabloids stating that given the fact that the pending legal matter on the impeachment motion against President Lungu has been concluded, it can now be debated in parliament. Mr Tembo said the Speaker no longer had any legal or moral basis to continue keeping the motion in abeyance, and must therefore immediately restore it to the order paper so that it can be debated on the floor of the house.

Matero residents urged to register By SIMON MUNTEMBA

RESIDENTS should take advantage of the on-going voter registration exercise to register in numbers so that they can participate in the 2021 general elections, PF Matero Constituency chairperson Lee Mukupa has said. Mr Mukupa, who has undertaken a voter registration sensitisation exercise in the constituency, said people should ensure that they registered if they wanted to take part in choosing leaders next year. He said voting was a right which should be taken seriously as it was the only way of ensuring that one’s preferred leaders were chosen. Mr Mukupa urged all residents to exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens in line with the constitution of Zambia. “I urge all eligible residents in Matero constituency to register as voters in the ongoing voter registration exercise by the Electoral Commission of Zambia,” Mr Mukupa said. He advised the residents not to wait until the last minute but turn up in numbers now till the last day of the process. This, he said, would ensure not only maximum utilisa-

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tion of the mobile registration equipment but also guarantee the targeted numbers were reached. Mr Mukupa told the Daily Nation that he undertook the voter registration sensitization exercise in the constituency in line with President Edgar Lungu's call for political leaders to support voter registration He said there was no excuse for residents to shun the registration when President Edgar Lungu recently took time off his busy schedule to acquire a voter’s card. Mr Mukupa urged PF members in the constituency to continue sacrificing for the growth of the party by recruiting more people and ensure they register as voters.

Former Post Newspapers workers get their dues By GRACE CHAILELESOETSA

LIQUIDATOR of the Post Newspaper Limited (in liquidation), Lewis Mosho, has started paying former employees their dues. This is according to a notice of payment to former employees placed in the Zambia Daily Mail Newspaper yesterday. In a consent judgment passed on January 10, 2018, High Court Judge Sunday Nkonde declared the newspaper insolvent because its liabilities far exceeded the value of assets. Mr Justice Nkonde stated that the liquidated newspaper was unable to pay its debts as they fell due with no reasonable prospects of the proper-

ties being rescued or rehabilitated. The consent revealed that the total amount owing was K171,646,875.46 and that the value for non-current assets at 2014 was K11,385,106.86. In the notice, the liquidator said he had commenced payment of dues to former employees of the company in line with the priority of payment provided for under the laws of Zambia in a winding-up of a company. A former worker who opted not to be named said some employees started receiving their dues on Monday this week. The worker said those who were in managerial positions were expected to begin receiving their dues this monthend.

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By NATION REPORTER attainable ifthe everyone while during this year’s World of the same group for Quality Health Care in self-prescriptions Mapara-Ndhlovu explained larger operating entity in Any person or institution and from group business or overseen by the members of In her write-up on the responsibility and ownership AIDS Day commemorations others may not have monZambia (MHQZ) said the ITS evil and treachery of that the listing of all the the Zambian financial serof their health. investments," she said. the group with the help of a grounds Money Circulation Scheme, that conducts or actuparticiat Kalingalinga in Luey to buy drugs prescribed shortage of drugs was the highest orderon for athe citvices industry. Mr Lungu said Govern- saka. Cavmont shares for them. ally countrywide. izen to deliberately dent ment had embarked on a And Zambia has become the image of their own the seventh country to attain country with half-baked the 90-90-90 target of attaininformation, Minister of ing HIV epidemic control. Lands and Natural ReThis means that 90 percent President Lungu sources Jean Kapata has of the country’s population said. know their HIV status while scribed Zambia’s attainment Ms Kapata observed 90 percent of those living with of the 90-90-90 epidemic conthat some desperate polHIV are on antiretroviral ther- trol of HIV as an extraordinary iticians were going round apy and 90 percent of those on achievement. to foreign donors, denttreatment have reached viral Mr. Young said this means ing the reputation of the load suppression. that HIV will no longer be a country by celebrating By BUUMBA CHIMBULU Meanwhile, President Lun- leading cause of death and the country's debt posigu has expressed appreciation disability in the country. tion and manipulating the products is wellMeanwhile, positoZAMBEEF the American government United Nations information to suit their to continue strongCoordinator Coumfortioned supporting Zambia inon its theResident agenda. 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The vertically integrated busidesires. order that the pending dis• Ensure that the website is protected by enabling the appropriate security measures. By GRACE CHAILEness operations, great brand port-actions against the “Where are they gociplinary • Update HTML, CSS and JavaScript regularly. LESOETSA ing to be leaders from? 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JavaScript. which he found the petitioner pandemic will have minimal imThe chicken empowMr Mundashi said Zambeef conilege and in contempt of the cial statement for the year ended • Great understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). out of order, in breach of par- House and therefore came by barely pact 6 on our operations in 2021 as tinued decided to de-risk erment the business September 30, 2020. • Proficiency in website design and website maintenance, liamentary privilege and in to admonish him as punishmonths after Zambia will adjust to living with focusing on the reduction of other debtgroups “The ofGroup is is committed • Ability to troubleshoot website issues in a fast-paced environment. contempt the House null ment fortothe same. received empowerment in the virus and resume life under the to reduce the impact of foreign thevoid continued of its • Ability to generate creative ideas and ab initio bystrengthening reason of monetary, livestock and He however declined to ‘new normal’” Mr Mundashi said. on future earnpotential • Accuracy and attention to detail with an analytical mind it earnings being in breach of the and fun- unlocking others in terms of machinapologise forcurrency the samevolatility bedamental freedoms enjoyed debt Meanwhile, Zambeef Products ings. that his • Excellent content creation and writing skills. ery. value through reducing levels cause he believes byinthe under Articles In a vote of thanks • Fantastic time management skills with the ability to multi-task. reaction to has posted an operating profit of net debt for the Group de- from thehim medium term. 11 (Mr Mweetwa) The UCZ women representa(b), 18,20 21. mitigate foreign the statement by thebyVice K210.5 million as at September 30 41 percent in Dollar “Thisand will ex- clined tive, the church in the conHe is seeking an order strik- president was in enjoyment from K161 million the same period terms and 10 percent in Kwacha change and interest rate risk expoInterested candidates should send their application letters and stituency pledged support ing down section 3, 11 and of his freedom of expression, last year supported by growth in during financial free up cash for reinvestCurriculum Vitae to dailynationlimited@gmail.com Ms Kapata and Present 22sures, of theand National Assembly assembly andterms association as theto2020 the stock feed and cold chain food mentand in higher returning projects,” Lungu. 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Prospect Resources Plc, the developer of the Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe, says strong demand from customers in battery, glass and ceramics markets will cause material improvements in global prices over the next few years. The firm contends that recent stimulus packages in Europe around increasing electric vehicle adoption and growth in these markets, firmly positions the EU to become the largest electric vehicle market and overtake China. Lithium (chemical grade or spodumene) is a key input in the manufacture of electric car batteries and Zimbabwe, the world fifth largest producer, stands to benefit once Arcadia (which becomes its second mine) starts production. The mineral, which is available in Zimbabwe in limitless abundance, has been designated by the Government as one of the key elements of the ambitious target to grow the mining sector into a US$12 billion industry by 2023; with lithium accounting for US$500 million. Mining contributes 60 percent of the annual foreign exchange inflows into Zimbabwe and the Government sees the sector anchoring short to medium term growth. Against this background, the clean energy policies continue to gain momentum and in turn, increase the requirement for lithium to meet the rising global demand. Further, the company has signed off take agreements with global giants in the production of glass and ceramics, for which petalite (technical grade lithium) is a major input. This, the Australia Stock Exchange (ASX) listed entity said, reinforces its plan to commence near term production of high purity petalite and spodumene near Harare, to take advantage of this rising market prices globally. “We have set ourselves clear targets in 2021, focused on rapid development of Arcadia to take full advantage of the lithium market resurgence,” said Prospect in a statement authorised by managing director Sam Hosack. Prospect said its competitive advantage was high purity petalite and the opportunity to sell into the glass and ceramics market, adding this makes the company unique and presents a long-term competitive advantage. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

…Brace yourselves for tough times, Kenyans warned

AIROBI N a t i o n a l Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has warned of tough times ahead that could lead to delayed disbursement of money for Government operations as Kenya’s debt level hits US$63.9 Billion. Appearing before the National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee, the minister said the Covid-19 pandemic wiped out sources of revenue, leaving the government with no option but to borrow more from local and external markets. “Supporting the budget and preventing the economy from crashing is our main priority. We borrow to support the budget because revenue is either limited or not there,” Yatani said on Wednesday, despite protests from lawmakers that Kenya has neglected small and medium enterprises “and is on a pathetic borrowing spree.” “I will be dishonest if I say everything is okay. We are in a

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani state never witnessed before. The drastic reduction in revenue and underperformance of the economy is a concern.” The country plans to spend Sh3 trillion in the current financial year but Treasury will borrow more to bridge the Sh841 billion gaping hole. Yatani said Kenya’s public debt stands at Sh7.2 trillion, about 71.2 per cent of the GDP. The composition of Kenya’s external debt is 39 percent multilateral, 30 percent bilateral and 31 percent commercial. The debt, which is about Sh1.9 trillion shy of the

borrowing ceiling as provided for in the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, is inclusive of the Sh1.87 trillion Kenya borrowed between February 1, 2017 and August 31, 2020, according to documents submitted to the House. Before the PFM (National Government) Regulations were amended last year, the country’s debt ceiling was 50 percent of the GDP. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the civil society have raised concerns about the continued piling of public debt. –THE STANDARD, Kenya.

information regarding public debt and its composition. But recently, the new dispensation has been commended for putting more effort in making the information available for the public. In March this year, Government, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development’s Public Debt Management Office published the first debt bulletin, a trend Government has vowed to maintain going forward. This has been described by experts as a milestone towards enhancing accountability and transparency. According to Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, total public and publicly guaranteed debt is estimated at 78.7 percent of GDP by end of 2020, which is marginally above the SADC recommended threshold of 60 percent. As at September 30, 2020, domestic debt was pegged at $12.5 billion, which is 1.2 percent of GDP and 1.8 percent of the total public debt. “In 2020, domestic debt has been stable reflecting improved management of the fiscus together with some increased debt service repayments,” said the Treasury boss in his 2021 National Budget. External debt is estimated at US$8.2 billion by end of September 2020, an increase of US$106 million from the end of 2019 amount of US$8.09 billion mainly on account of penalties and interest arrears. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

SAA unions lay criminal charges against board members, executives JOHANNESBURG Members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and the South Africa Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) marched to the Kempton Park police station on Wednesday to lay criminal charges against current and former executives and board members of South African Airways (SAA) and its subsidiary SAA Technical (SAAT). In the view of the two unions, this is due to the board members and executives during the period of 2016 to 2020 failing to execute their fiduciary duties and for allowing corruption to take place through white collar crime at these entities. "They also took no action as corruption, fraud and theft to took place - collapsing these entities. This has lead to our members losing their jobs," the unions said in a statement. According to SACCA President Zazi NsibanyoniMugambi, the actions or lack of action by these current and former board members and executives have "destroyed"

SAA and SAAT. "Someone must account for it and we will continue to put pressure on the authorities. Thousands of people cannot lose their jobs and no one takes responsibility," she said. South African Airways is currently in business rescue. More than 3, 000 of its almost 5, 000 employees applied for voluntary severance packages and the rest are undergoing a retrenchment process which intends to leave only about 1, 000 employees for an intended new, restructured SAA. About R2.2 billion of the R10.5 billion allocated by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in his mini budget is set to be paid out as severance packages to employees in terms of the rescue plan. When employees will receive any money, is as yet unclear. SAA's rescue practitioners had to stop paying salaries in May already due to lack of funds. Former SAA board chair Dudu Myeni has already been found to be a delinquent director, but is appealing the ruling. – FIN24.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Agricultural and Commercial th Society of Zambia will be held at the Members Pavilion in the Showgrounds, Lusaka on Friday, 11 December 2020 at 15:00hours. AGENDA 1. 2. 3.

Notice for convening the meeting Apologies Correction and Approval of the Minutes for the last Annual General Meeting held on 13th December, 2019 4. Matters arising from the Previous Minutes 5. Society President's Annual Report 6. Audited Accounts for the 2019/2020 Financial Year ending 30/09/2020 7. Annual Subscription for 2021 8. Appointment of Auditors 9. Election of Board of Directors 10. Any Other Business 11. Vote of Thanks for Holding the AGM

For more information please call +260 977 762 076 or email info@acsz.co.zm. On behalf of the Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia. MWIYA MUKAMBA GENERAL MANAGER/SECRETARY

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Lithium miner upbeat over prices

HARARE - Zimbabwe has reasonably high ratings in the region in terms of debt management transparency according to the Open Budget Index (OBI). A country’s budget transparency score, reflected on the OBI, assesses the public’s access to information on how the central government raises and spends public resources. According to the Index, Zimbabwe is rated at about 48 percent, trailing behind South Africa and Namibia who are rated at about 87 percent and 52 percent respectively. The global average transparency score for 2019 is 45 percent. Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Eswatini, DRC, Botswana and Mozambique come after Zimbabwe. Responding to questions during the ongoing African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) 2020 Summer School in Kariba, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) deputy director policy and research division Dr Nebson Mupunga, admitted that there is still room for further improvement in terms of access to information on debt management. Dr Mupunga was speaking in his capacity as an independent consultant. “Transparency in public debt management as depicted by open budget index is critical to help SADC countries make prudent borrowing and investment decisions that will not hinder sustainable financing of social expenditure needs,” said Dr Mupunga. The country had been criticised for lack of

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Arrest landlords charging rentals in dollars Dear Editor, THERE is a common trend among the landlords owning shopping malls to charge rent in dollars. The shopping malls are dotted across the country and there are tenants renting shops. Getting into the nitty gritties, the Kwacha is the legal currency in Zambia and as such any business transaction must be conducted in the country’s currency. Failure to transact business in Kwacha is illegal and this should not be condoned. Transacting in foreign currencies is tantamount to committing an offence. The landlords charging rentals in foreign currencies particularly the dollar are not fair. This is because the move affects the tenants who at the same time are entrepreneurs. The tenants will pay high rentals as a consequence. High rentals in this instance are exacerbated by the depreciation of the Kwacha. The Kwacha is trading between K21.00 and K22.00 against the United States dollar. The implication of the volatility of the Kwacha is that

KUDOS TO HEALTH MINISTER AND TEAM OVER COVID-19 FIGHT Congratulations Zambia for being Covid safe F Dear Editor,

IRST, let me take this opportunity to give special thanks and congratulations to President Edgar Lungu for seeing a minister of Health in Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, an appointment that has proved that it was not a fluke but one that was made in good faith to enhance service delivery in the health sector. Zambia has proved beyond any reasonable doubts that despite having a small economy as compared to many other countries, it has exhibited high levels of extreme professionalism in the health sector in the fight against Covid-19 something that has made our nation break the record as the only African country to be considered as a safe destination. The ranking of Zambia as the fourth safest place in the world today, above all the only African country to be bestowed with such honour will not only reboot investor confidence but will also attract donors to have

confidence in our health sector as well as would-be investors. It’s for this reason that I have felt it prudent to pass my congratulations to our hardworking Minister of Health and his entire team in the health sector over the professional manner they have managed Covid-19 when other countries with strong economics have failed. Despite some disgruntled political elements mainly those with misplaced running mate ambitions trying hard using investigative wings, doctored reports from the Auditor General’s office to destroy and frustrate the good reputation and efforts of our hardworking, dedicated and committed Health Minister with his entire team, we have seen the minister staying focused and results are now showing not from within the borders of Zambia but the outside world. What is more embarrassing is that the Auditor General produced misleading reports of misappropriation of funds yet the international community is applauding the way our

health sector has handled the fight against Covid-19 . Let me also appeal to Dr. Chilufya to remain focused on the fight against Covid-19 despite the malice driven by hatred and Jealousy. MAXWELL CHONGU, PF DIE HARD.

Dear Editor, ALLOW me through your newspaper, to congratulate President Edgar Lungu for the country being named as one of the six safest countries in the world with regards to Covid. Indeed, I would be remiss not to mention Dr Chitalu Chilufya, the minister of Health and all health workers for implementing a regime of preventive measures which have put our country on the world map as one of the

any depreciation of our currency against the major convertible currencies will lead to high rentals to be paid. The dire consequence of this scenario is that the tenants will fail to honour the rental obligations. There is need for inspectors from the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to conduct random inspections at the foreign-owned shopping malls quoting rentals in dollars. Landlords leasing out houses and charging house rentals in dollars should also be dealt with accordingly because they also transgress the law. Worse still, this is exploitation of the tenants. However, the landlords who will be found wanting should be arrested and ultimately be jailed so that they can face the full wrath of the law. Lusaka Mayor Mr. Miles Sampa who once served as Deputy Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry warned the traders to stop quoting prices of goods and services in dollars because it is illegal. All said and done, trading in foreign currencies in Zambia is illegal and it was outlawed a long time. The entrepreneurs still trading in dollars should be prosecuted. ELEMIYA PHIRI, Lusaka.

safest in this Covid period. This goes to show that we are doing well as a nation and we need to have more trust in our own people. Many people were making a mockery of the measures Government was taking, yet now these same measures have proved to be the best. It is not the noise one makes but what actions they take which matter. In this case, Dr Chilufya and his team of medical personnel took decisions that have put the country in a safe zone. They implemented measures to ensure that lives were saved and the President was content with that. Today, we are all proud that our country is being listed as one of the safest. This is good and one that the tourism sector should take full advantage of. Let them use this information to market our country and lure tourists. We need foreign exchange and this is one avenue we can use to raise national revenue. One again congratulations to the President and all health personnel for this great achievement. CHRIS CHANGWEREZA.

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Open more centres, ECZ urged By SANFROSSA MANYINDA THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) should equip officers with more kits and open more registration centres, Bwana Mkubwa Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda has said. Mr Chanda observed that his constituency was the largest in Ndola, hence, the need for more centres in most populated areas to ease the voter registration process. He said he would be engaging the ECZ and the Town Clerk on the matter so that more voter kits and voter registration centres to be opened up across the constituency. Dr Chanda was speaking yesterday in Mushili Township when he met 250 traders from three markets in the area. Dr Chanda is in the constituency to sensitize the electorate to register as voters in line with President Edgar Lungu’s call for MPs to support voter registration in their constituencies. “I have observed with concern the few voter registration centers and fewer kits provided by ECZ in the constituency and this is worrying me because very few people will register if the situation is left unchecked,” he said. He urged marketeers and all eligible residents in his constituency to register as voters in the ongoing voter Registration exercise.

Friday 4, December 2020

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MARKET ASSOCIATIONS CLASH OVER RUNNING OF TOILETS By ROGERS KALERO QUICK action from State and Kitwe City Council (KCC) police officers stopped a near-punch up involving traders from the three market associations over the management of toilets at Chamboli market. Association of Vendors Traders and Marketeers of Zambia (AVTMZ), Association of Vendors and Marketeers (AVEMA) and National Traders and Marketeers Association of Zambia (NATMAZ) clashed over the management of the toilet which was constructed by the local authority. Kitwe Town Clerk Mbulo Seke said there was a clash involving the three associations, forcing State and Council Police officers to come in and control the situation Mr Seke however said no one was arrested because the officers were called in quickly to calm the situation after it was evident that a verbal clash could result into trading of blows. "Yes, I can confirm that there was a clash between AVTMZ, AVEMA and NATMAZ at Chamboli market over the management of the toilet which was constructed by the local authority "The clash could have

Chamboli market deteriorated but State and Council Police had to come in and control the situation. It is surprising that the market associations could be fighting over the toilet which had been advertised for lease,'' Mr Mbulo said Mr Mbulo said instead of fighting over the management of the toilet, the associations should bid to run the toilet as the council had already advertised. "The management of the toilet at Chamboli market was open for bids hence both individuals and associations were free to bid. Bidders may bid as individual entities or as a consortium of entities,'' he said Chamboli branch AVTMZ chairman, Danny Kafula, accused AVEMA and NATMAZof attempting to manage the toilet, side-lining his association.

"NATMAZ and AVEMA want to be managing this council toilet denying AVTMZ from collecting money. This has caused this fight,'' Mr Kafula said. But AVEMA president Able Chikwa said AVTMZ was formed by a clique of individuals who wanted to collect money from toilets and other sources without following regulations. Mr Chikwa said AVEMA would not allow AVTMZ to be collecting money from the Chamboli market toilet because they do not deserve it "Those boys want to make money from anywhere even in toilets, but we will not allow them. You don't form association to extort money from your members and anything including toilets. No,'' Mr Chikwa said

Thieves haul 4, 600 blocks from school project By SANFROSSA MANYINDA THIEVES have stolen about 4600 out of the 8000 blocks that were bought for the construction of a concrete fence at Twatasha Secondary School in Kitwe. This was discovered the same day that Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) equipment was stolen at the same school. Five months ago thieves stole road signs and street light poles. Twatasha Ward Councillor Michael Mbulo has called for stern action against the perpetrators. Mr Mbulo complained that this was a setback as Government would start redoing the same aspects it had already worked on. "We suspect that there is a cartel that has been getting these blocks bit by bit and we are disappointed that the school management did not take interest to protect them because they have not been checking on them. "I discovered that the number of blocks had reduced the day we went to sort out the issue of

the ECZ stolen equipment on Tuesday, what has school management been doing," he said. Mr Mbulo complained that the community and his office struggled to raise funds for the project until it was decided that the ward development fund be added onto the amount that about 38 parents contributed. He said that the project was supposed to have commenced after schools closed and wondered how it would be carried out with half of the blocks stolen. "People should appreciate and support the works of Government to develop the country. We are working in line with the promises we gave to the people and all we get in return are thefts which are a draw back," he complained. Mr Mbulo further urged school management and the Parents Teacher Association to report the matter to the police so that perpetrators could be punished.

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L/STONE CHAMBER WELCOMES STANDARDISED ‘MEDA’ IN MARKETS By ANDREW MUKOMA

HE Livingstone Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry has welcomed the introduction of the usage of standardised meda by traders in markets. On Wednesday, Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry, rolled out the usage of standardized meda at Maramba Market. Livingstone Chamber President, Namakau Siyanga said

that measurements, as could be seen by the formulation of the meda, was an important ingredient in daily business transaction and trade. Ms Siyanga said this was because it had given a sense of ownership to the seller and value for the money to the buyer. The Chamber, she said, was confident that the standardised meda would enhance transparency, accountability and reduce time in transactions. Ms Namakau has urged the Ministry of Commerce to enhance cooperation with the chamber of commerce to be

“As a Chamber of Commerce, we believe the Ministry of Commerce has formulated a number of policies which are adequate to cause positive change of the livelihood of the private sector,”

able to identify constraints affecting the private sector along different value chain of the economy. "As a Chamber of Commerce, we believe the Ministry of Commerce has formulated a number of policies which are adequate to cause positive change of the livelihood of the private sector," she said.

Livingstone Chamber President, Namakau Siyanga

By ANDREW MUKOMA MORE than 128, 000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Province were this year put on AntiRetriviral Treatment (ART) while 229, 000 accessed HIV Counselling and Testing (VCT) services, the Provincial Medical Office has announced. However, the Provincial Medical Office is still not happy that out of all those figures, men have continued to shun HIV/AIDS services. Southern Province Medical Officer, Namani Monze, said that this should be addressed in order to achieve the country's goals and dreams.

World AIDS Day Dr Monze said the involvement of traditional leaders had given an impetus in the fight against HIV/AIDS and implored traditional rulers to include messages on HIV/ AIDS in all the traditional ceremonies and rites. He said this during this year’s World AIDS Day commemoration held in Monze. Dr Monze said the involvement of traditional

leaders had given an impetus in the fight against HIV/AIDS and implored traditional rulers to include messages on HIV/ AIDS in all the traditional ceremonies and rites. He said this during this year's World AIDS Day commemoration held in Monze. During the commemoration, Chief Choongo assured Government of traditional leaders' support in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Chief Choongo said traditional leaders were always eager to continue to help Government in efforts to combat HIV/AIDS across the country. He pointed out the need to sustain information of prevention messages, treatment and adherence for potent results in the fights against HIV/AIDS to be achieved. And Bread of Life Pastor Saviour Simasiku said it was wrong for any clergy to mislead people who were on ART to stop taking medication claiming prayer would heal them. He said any Bible believing preacher would not make people stop taking medication but that prayer and medication should be encouraged for people living with HIV/AIDS.

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South has 128, 000 people on ARVs

Friday 4 December 2020

THE CYTOKINE STORM:

T is not that other diseases do not matter anymore or that they are no longer fatal, no they still are and hospitals are still busy taking care of those suffering from Malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS, Heart problems, Cancer, accident victims, pregnant women, children and all other types of diseases. It’s just that Covid-19 behaves differently from all, in as much as a lot is still to be known, What is known so far calls for such high level responses lest the health care systems get overwhelmed and literally affect the management of other ailments and then every other sector. Covid-19 being a pandemic literally means humanity is at war with this invisible enemy. Covid-19 affects almost all other systems but primarily affects the lungs and people usually die from complications related to the lungs. One scary fact about the disease is that one can be healthy and full of life today but come 14 days down the line be admitted with badly damaged lungs that in other diseases would take time to have this kind of damage, will not be able to talk, will now be on a ventilator with the machine holding on to their dear life. Scientists have come to agree that one such reason for this rapid severe form of the Disease is what is called the Cytokine Storm. As explained yesterday, the cytokine storm, is when the Immune System goes in overdrive and starts to attack its own body. This is such a self-destructive cascade which if not brought to an immediate stop, will definitely take the life of the host. How do we stop it when the soldiers of the body that are meant to protect it are the ones causing the damage? This is like all the departments of the Military and the Police start attacking the defenceless citizens of their own country. Indeed, one is completely helpless on their own unless help comes from without (outside). It’s amazing how the human body works, all the defence mechanisms operate independently of our will. Imagine if we were to command the immune system into action every time we had an invasion, just how would we live our lives? There are a lot of invasions from different organisms that happen all the time without us even knowing and yet the Immune System knows about all of them and goes to work immediately then

THE BATTLE WITHOUT

using signals controlled by the subconscious commands the attack to stop when the threat is dealt with. Though I feel if ever was a time I wish we had conscious control of our immune system, it would be now such that when the system overreacts, one could just command it to stop all operations immediately and all troops involved to return to base. Then boom all problem solved. Unfortunately reality is not so, one experiencing the storm has their body against them and killing them softly. And they can’t fight this kamikaze attack alone. Remember at this point the virus which itself has no cure is not really the main problem, it may actually already been shed off from the body, the person may even be Negative if tested for Covid19. And though a lot of signs including none resolving fever

and difficulty in breathing may be one of the signs for the storm but they are not specific to it, so not everyone can pick it out. There are some lab tests that can be done to measure some markers but these also should be coupled with the clinical picture of the patient. This is an emergency with no time to lose and no room for error. The patient must be rushed to a specialised isolation centre as soon as possible with a well-equipped ambulance, with oxygen cylinders and monitors for Bp, heart rate etc. Someone’s life hangs in the balance. THE INTERVENTIONS Please let me quick to state that there is really no standard treatment, it is just trying our best to control the symptoms, and different drugs will be used as may be affordable and

available in a particular country. The treatment is mainly symptomatic and try to deal with what may kill the patient first at that particular moment. In most cases, lack of oxygen or hypoxia is usually on top of the list. *DISCLAIMER: PLEASE THE DRUGS MENTIONED IN THIS OR ANY OTHER ARTICLE ARE NOT MEANT FOR YOU TO GO BUY AND START TAKING THEM OR GIVE THEM TO YOUR LOVED ONES, THIS IS JUST FOR SHARING INFORMATION ON WHAT IS GOING ON AND THIS INFORMATION KEEPS ON CHANGING. SO FOR YOUR TREATMENT, ALWAYS AND I REPEAT, PLEASE ALWAYS ASK YOUR DOCTOR. • *Hypoxia, low oxygenation .in addition to having respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath and difficulty, rapid breathing, one who is hypoxic may have signs of confusion and be hallucinating. So oxygen therapy is a must for without supply even for a few minutes someone may die. Usually such patients are taken straight to ICU, (I will talk about this later in detail). • The fever, usually that is a temperature above 38 degrees Celsius, too is an emergency and drugs are given to lower it, drugs such as paracetamol are helpful especially if one has no liver problems. And of course

there are many different drugs that different countries and hospitals use to lower the fever. • Then there is the Dropping BP that is as a result of the fluids leaking from the blood vessels to the surrounding tissues. This too must be addressed as if left would lead to end organ failure and eventually death. Usually, fluids are administered to help resolve this, sometimes even a blood transfusions and different drugs are given to help the heart pump blood such as dopamine. • Antibiotics are also given if a superimposed infection is suspected as well as any antivirals that may deem helpful, and this is a field of research still going on, some countries use drugs like Remdesevir as was used on the United States President Donald Trump. Some do not and use different types with the same goal of attacking the virus.

THE SEESAW OF INTERVENTION: WHAT TO DO WITH THE IMMUNE SYSTEM The puzzle that Doctors are now faced with at this point is when to really switch off or tamper down the Immune System. Remember if this should be done too early it weakens the immune system in the early days and would be giving more chance to the virus to multiply even more and infect more cells. But again to intervene too late is giving chance to the

overactive immune system to cause more damage. Timing is the key, it is what balances the seesaw. To help weaken the immune system drugs like steroids like Dexamethasone are administered but well monitored. Some countries have drugs that can reduce the effects of some Cytokines like Actemra for Interleukin 6.And some drugs like Colchicine are also helpful. THE BEST IS TO NOT GET THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE: PREVENTION IS THE BEST CURE! In conclusion there is no standardised treatment for the cytokine storm, the major part of the treatment is supportive but without which there could be inevitable loss of life. It is a very tough battle that is fought, keeping the Frontliners on their toes endlessly. Some are saved while some are lost. Though even those that survive tend to have lifelong complications. The best treatment is prevention. For now some vaccines have been approved and some more underway, hope these help in prevention. But whatever the case it will be wise for all of us to do our part. COVID-19 IS REAL AND STILL VERY MUCH AROUND, ALUTA CONTINUA, THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES, SO PLEASE: *MASK UP! *0BSERVE HAND HYGIENE! *SOCIALISE WISELY!

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will look at a topic: Immunity and arners should be able to:

Immunity is important for prevention of diseases. Factors that reduce immunity include poor diet, development of resistant strains of pathogens, repeated invasions by pathogens, intake of immunodepressant drugs and infection by HIV that destroys the lymphocytes. GENETICS

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Genetics is the study of the mechanisms involved in the control, transmission and expression of inherited characteristics.

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Variation

Saturday Friday This refers to the differences in characteristics among organisms of the same species. December November 4, 7, 2020 There are two types of variation, namely continuous variation and discontinuous

Exercise Define genetics What is variation? Name two types of variation What do you understand by the term Immunity? Name any two types of Immunity PUZZLE 44

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Thisis a type of variation where a characteristic has many intermediate forms between twoextremes. Examples of characteristics that show continuous variation in humans are height, complexion and body mass/size. The causes of continuous variation include:

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Genetic Is the measure of the variability Continuous within and 17 es examples of different types of immunity: • Describe environmental Management between species. Variation 17 • Identify important institution that promote environment II. Species Diversity: Refers to the total number of species in 18 19 management a given area. n Examples 18 19 III. Ecosystem Diversity: This refers to a variety of habitantsPUZZLE 44 Environmental Management within which species occur. 20 20 y infected A person becomes permanently The significance of bio-diversity: 1 In Zambia bio-diversity is 2 3 4 5 21 22 o produce immune Management to measles refers if theyto have Environmental the measures and controls important for the following reasons; 21 22 • The majority in Zambia depend on the variety of local at environmental ectiondirected suffered from it beforeconservation and sustainable use of PUZZLE 49 6 7 resources in their areas which includes plants for various resources. weakened BCG vaccination against purposes such as fruits and leaves which act as a sourceAcross 1 2 3 Down 4 5 antigens vaccine; cowpox 8 9 49 sound Discontinuous variation of food. Note:tuberculosis; In Zambiapolio Environmental Management activities are 1 Back side of animal 1PUZZLE Soft crackling Do vaccinebye.t.c. a person Apart from plants, human beings also depend on animals, fish4 response to jokeAcross coordinated an umbrella body called Zambia Environmental 2 Gain control of ThisCouncil is a type of and variation 1 2 3 4 duction of 1 Back side of animal 1S birds. where a characteristic has clear-cut different groups Management Authority (ZEMA) formally Environmental 610 Distinctive atmosphere 3 Place 6 7 (distinct groups),• withPlants no intermediate Examples dy. of This Zambia (ECZ). are not onlyforms. used as a sourceofofcharacteristics food but alsowhich for8 Support someone 4 Animal resting place 4 response to joke 2G show discontinuous variation in humans are sex, blood groups and colour of eyes. ation construction purposes. 10 Hole left by meteor 5 Timepiece 8 9 11by one12or few genes13(control 6 Distinctive atmosphere 3P The causes of discontinuous include: �Control • Variousvariation biological resources such as micro-organisms are11 Feudal leader title promote es The aretable below shows some important institutions that 7 7 Competition6 byroles. one or few pairs of alleles) 8 Support someone 4A used in the preparation of medicines. environment management in Zambia, and their specific stream of 14 Eggshell colour 9 Of the sea 8 9 • Lack of environmental influence. ecological balance. 14 15 seat10 Hole 16left by meteor • It also maintains al means 5T 15 Laboratory 12 Extremely cold 10 11 12 13 Characteristics which this kind also of variation are normally on histograms, • show Bio-diversity has aesthetic and plotted recreational value.17 Edge of container or across 13 Nonsense INSTITUTIONS MAIN ROLES 11 Feudal leader title 7C bar-charts or similar types of graphs, as illustrated in themountain following diagram: Game viewing, sightseeing, climbing, safari her to an 19 Work 17 space 14 15 Narrow opening hunting all depend on bio-diversity. 14 Eggshell colour 9O 10 11 12 Zambia Environmental ediate but 20 Road mixture ingredient 16 Musical story Figure 38: Chart Illustrating Discontinuous Variation Environmental protection Management 15 an egg against 15 Laboratory seat 12 21Young person 18 Produce 18 in Zambia is19increasingly 14 Pollution control. 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1006/31394/0 31394/3/4/2020 Bid Submission Provision of Maintenance Services of Air Conditioning units, Inverters, Photocopiers and Printers and Fire Extinguisher at the NIPA Main, Burma Road and Ndola Campuses on a One (01) Year Running Contract Threshold Online Non-consulting Services Open Bidding National Advertisement of Notice Below Invitation to Bid (ITB) 1 Least Cost Selection No Preference

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ARLY this year, aactivletter NDIAN author, went viral, purportedly ist and motivational written byShiv the Teaching speaker, Khera Service an Commission founded organiof Zambia whichCountry teachers sationincalled were that their retirement FirsttoldFoundation. Khera should be in lineawith the proalso launched movement visions of the Law at the time against caste-based res-of ervation in India, and has their employment! continued to play part In this regard, allhis teachers in India’s before social and employed 2015politiwhen calLaw development. the on retirement age was Even when he 50 stood andfor ammended from years lostretirement elections in 2004 as anfor early and 55 years independent candidate for normal retirement to 55 years the South Delhi constituenfor early retirement, 60 years for cy, Khera did not give up. My normal retirement and 65from years interest in Khera arises for retirement, would have hislatemotivational speaking toand leave the teaching writing. Khera service! has writIt is commonly argued that ten such motivational statethe law as: does not work in retments rospect! This meant thatgain; those “Winners see the supporting the losers seethe theremoval pain” of and affected teachers conditions from the “Under Adverse - some people teaching service break had adown, point. some break records.” that the Yet, others contended We can a lot fromon changed law learn had been thrust Shiv Khera’s motivational the affected teachers! The Attorwriting, both as individuals ney General assured that there and as a to nation, vis-à-vis was nothing worry about. Zambia’s present economic predicament. Where some only see pain and, indeed, pain there is, we should see gain next year. FOLLOWING the 2008 global financialHundreds crisis, Enterprise of jobs Risk Management (ERM) emerged and out-grower opas a critical issue inhave the so most portunities varied sectors of afforded industry orfar been ganisations. Today, to the peoplewith in the world crippled by the novel the communities of Kawambwa. Thethe coronavirus (COVID-19), government’s practice is now providing considered as of must a tarred road linking the have tool for the enKawambwa Luwingugoverhancement of to corporate via Mushota means one nance that should strengthen can access Kawambwa prosound decision-making directly from East Africa cesses. via Kasama Firstly, it mayand be Luwingu important to without having to travel all draw a distinction between the the way to Mansa in the traditional risk management south and then back to and enterprise risknorth manageKawambwa in the of ment. As obvious as it may apLuapula Province. pear, it is the word “Enterprise” that makes the difference. TraSomerisk believe, and would ditional management is a like all Zambians to believe bottom-up process that focuses like them, that Zambia is primarily costs and trapped on andlosses, cannot extrithe negative sidethat of risk; heavy cate herself; Zambia onis doomed compliance specificaandand confined to tion mainlydeath reactive. theand economic roll.While enterprise management, However,risk there are those onofthe hand, has much us other who believe, likea Shiv broader it no considers Khera ofscope India,asthat conalldition the risk factorspermanent! faced by the remains Zambians have it takes organisation, andwhat it helps the to build robust economy Board andamanagement make and to create sufficient jobsto informed decisions according wealth to risk repay the itsand acknowledged appetite. debt ERM and take While like the the economy traditional to greater heights. risk management does considShiv Khera’sit second moer compliance is a top-down tivationthatstatement process prevents andthat mit“under adverse conditions igates losses and looks for opsome people break down, portunities in adversity the some break records,”foraporganization plies aptly tothereby Zambia’screating presvalue ensuring thatWhile the orent and circumstances. ganisation’s objectives met some leaders preachare meswith minimal disruptions.

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RETIREMENT CREATION LESSONS OFBENEFITS, LIFE ANDJOBZAMBIA’S AND ECONOMICRESURGENCE REVIVAL IN A PANDEMIC ECONOMIC

One of the challenges that and other employers have to the change of retirement age pay two salaries for one job for from 55 to 60 years entailed was as long as retirees’ benefits reholding back retirement for five main unpaid; that is one salary years for workers who should for the retiree and another salaotherwise have retired and been ry for the job holder! This, coupaid off and replaced by new pled with the nation’s mounting workers. external debt obligations, has This matter has brought a put the state in a dilemma. window of opportunity for ZamThe onset of Covid-19 in bia to resolve a long standing di- Zambia in mid-March has left lemma of how to pay off retired Zambia’s labour landscape in public servants, create jobs for a helpless situation of sorts. so many of our youths and in Therefore, it is imperative to turn revive the economy. pose the inevitable questions; A key factor that motivated what is the way forward? How the state to increase the retire- does Zambia get out of this enment age was to open a mora- tanglement? torium window during which Firstly, it is important to note to mobilise resources to pay that the situation is not irreoff the huge backlog of retirees deemable; it can be salvaged. budget by sacrificing some cap- that Zambia can accrue from will invest in stocks on the Lusaclearing retirees on the public ka Stock Exchange (LuSE). This inherited from the previous ad- Several permutations can be ital projects; The has government can appayroll: In the Kafue in lower basin, a new 750-megawatt hydro-electric been completed and isservice due for commissioning in 2021. will increase the buying power, ministration 2011. Unfortulooked at to create a win-win power sit- station It will save resources – from expand the national tax base nately this has not materialised. uation for all – retirees, the gov- proach some local pension Instead a mountain of unpaid ernment, unemployed youths houses for a loan to finance paying two people for one job to and boost national economic been oralmost resolved. The exporter nation. contained, by end of 2021 The government can and paying only one person for that well performance. area at of large! Pambashe sages of doom, retirement benefitsand hasapocaaccu- Chibote and the nation How can this; coming onsome board,international all things Therefore, together with Zambia’s economic outlook will approach job; Inevitably, these benefits in Kawambwa. lypse, there are other leaders mulated. Remember, a dou- Constituency this be achieved? being equal, of the Zambezi many other economic develshould be a lot better than Thus, the district is poised for who see these challenges as cooperating partners for a grant The freed resources can be translate into a feel-good factor ble-edged sword was created by First and foremost, the govRiver 2400 megawatts Batoka I see very rapidlyoff or opportunities whichworkre- transformation a soft loan specifically to sort opments, used to employ freshpositive graduates today. and a win-win situation for the popular acclaimon among ernment shouldinto seeapaying Hydro plant between resurgence of the we have pain today, centrethe of perspective opportuni- of out cords should be broken. this power problem. from colleges and Zambian universities Where whole nation. ers, labour unions and others growing retirees from Zambia and Zimbabwe by economy. With copper prices I seeAsgain next year!activist, Insteadmoty and enterprise. Today, Zambia is in search Several years ago, Tanzania without injecting fresh funds Indian author, when the Zambian Parliament, killing several birds with a stone, 2024 should transform Zam- surging beyond US$7, 000 on of breaking down, with The district now boasts of men and women, girls and its workers in public insti- into the payroll; thus reducing tivational speaker andunity founder riding on the popularity among and as a major stimulus pack- owed bia into an energy hub in the the international market, with the Zambian people should boys, who can break records of hosting the Kala Marines colossal sums of money. the current high unemployment of Country First Foundation, workers and labour unions, had age for the retirees to turn their tutions subregion; an energy surplus Covid-19 having been quite be breaking records next year! Barracks, a big timber plantarather than break down, in Saturday Khera, writes: “Winners accepted a clause in the 2016 benefits into investible capital The Tanzanian government of among Zambian youths cur- Shiv 25 April, 2020 providing solutions to our tion, the revived Kawambwa see the gain; losers see the pain” President Josiah Kikwete bor- rently roaming the streets; Constitution, of retaining reto play a pivotal role in reviving national dilemmas. There is a Tea Company, the Sunbird rowed US$100 million from the Thousands of jobs will also be and “winners don’t do different tirees on the payroll until the Covid-19-ravaged economy Zambia plant, with plethora of solutions that their just Bioenergy World Bank and paid off all its created as many retirees will in- things, they do things differentbenefits had been paid. quickly. There are three possi*Visit www.dailynation.info today! a huge cassava out-grower need rekindling. NATION deriveDIGITAL good mileage workers in public learning invest their retirement benefits in ly,” we can This the payroll ble sources to finance retireattached to it,the plus a Ourretention nationalondebt prob- scheme stitutions. Zambia can do the start-ups, some will boost their out of an otherwise hopeless oflem unpaid retirees created a re- sugar ment cane packages: ethanol project. should be approached source problem. The that state From within same. There are several benefits existing businesses while others situation! Hundreds of the jobs national and with adrain positive attitude Tel: +260 211 243527 opportunities there are millions of light- out-grower bulbs at the end of the tun- have so far been afforded to nel, as there are millions of the people in the commuZambians. There are various nities of Kawambwa. The in the end improves operational economic opportunities that government’s providing of a and financial performance. have been provided by the tarred road linking KawambTo add value to the creation www.dailynation.info/online state throughout the country; wa to Luwingu via Mushof the business strategy and to for individuals, families and ota means one can access set the tone of the organisation’s communities to find niches Kawambwa directly from strategic objectives, it is not befitting their circumstances East Africa via Kasama and enough to just conduct a strato provide solutions to their Luwingu without having to travel all the way to Mansa basic problems. tegic risk assessment or even For example, in a lecture in the south and then back having a risk discussion at the ByUniversity FRANCIS of ZIBA to Lusaka (UNI- to Kawambwa in the north of strategy setting meeting, there LUS) students on Monday, Luapula Province. is much more that organisations September 28, 2020 Tourism need to do. Most organization and Arts Minister, Ronald Zambia’s electricity who follow that way of doing Chitotela, pointed out that deficit things find it difficult to relate investors in tourism, particif the objectives have not been In the Kafue lower basin, ularly in the northern circuit defined or well documented or of Zambia, were entitled to a new 750-megawatt hymeasured. Strategic planning 10 years tax free business opdro-electric power station that is risk-based helps to define eration, plus a further only has been completed and the value proposition that the 15 percent tax from the 11th or business units usually deal is due for commissioning business brings to the market, yeartheir of operation! with own risks, ERM needs in 2021. This will reduce and the way in which organiThis is a mouth-watering everyone to be involved from Zambia’s electricity deficit sations intend to distinguish carrot being dangled by the frontline staff to Board level, to from 800 megawatts to themselves from other competstateitto both local Risk and manformake truly effective. less than 60 megawatts! Get the facts from professional itors. eign investors. This should be agement is ostensibly undertakThis should translate into boosted by the government’s For most organisations, this journalists who cherish ethics en with the objective of preventcommitment to unlocking robust productivity in all may not be obvious from the ing loss while ERM has other, retirees’ pension benefits, sectors of the economy outset, but as the processes more far-reaching reasons, like which the recipients should of ERM gains traction and its as the energy challenge lowering the organisation’s risk Do not miss out on anything even on use to invest in various such frameworks and systems fall will have been almost and increasing sustainability as days you cannot leave the comfort of your economic ventures, especialinto place, organisations will see resolved. this hasthe thenorthern effect of gaining ly in circuit savtax home. Get first hand factual news from the its risks being holistically manings and increasing value for the haven. DAILY NATION digital e-Paper at a click aged. What happens also is that firmAtin the the long run end of November In the Kafue lower basin, of a button. organisations see the developAlthough ERM, 2020 President Edgargenerally Lungu a new 750-megawatt hyment of an appropriate risk culspeaking may still Province be an ongowas in Luapula to dro-electric power station ture throughout its value chains. ing process most private in- has been completed and is literally putinthe icing on the *Visit www.dailynation.info today! Ultimately, what ERM does stitutions and more recently in due for commissioning in cake, by ground breaking the is support the organisation in construction of itanhas internathe public sector, moved 2021. This will reduce Zamits efforts to “get ahead of the tional convention centre, a bia’s electricity deficit from out of a reactive or panic-driven curve” and take advantage of shopping mall and three- 800 megawatts to less than 60 mode to become morea predicopportunities. Properly applied starand hotelproactive. at SamfyaSiloed beach.ap- megawatts! tive ERM becomes a decision-makThe President comThis should translate into proaches are being also abandoned the collaborative, Green 2000 robust productivity in all secing tool that has the ability to inmissioned favor of more multi-crop agricultural the economy aspart the of to take account of risk impli- monitoring need to have a prac- become embedded in the culotherofhand is the main holistic and integrated frame- tors project at Liens Farm in the energy challenge will process have cations on their objectives or a tical narrative to them. Suitable ture of the organisation, inthe strategic planning works. The risk management func- and a robust ERM framework lack of that process could result monitoring of all risks, through tegrate with its strategies and

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RAMAPHOSA CONFIDENCE MOTION OFF FOR NOW

OHANNESBURG The ATM has asked that a motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa be postponed. This was after the party lodged a court application to review a decision by National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise that voting should be done by open ballot. The ATM insists that it should be done by secret ballot. After the ATM lodged the motion in February this year, it asked Modise to allow voting by secret ballot. But she declined, saying that they didn't provide

evidence of "a highly charged atmosphere, intimidation of any member or any demonstrable evidence of threats against the lives of members and their families, which may warrant a secret ballot." She also referred to the constitutional imperative of transparency. After the motion was scheduled last week, ATM leader Vuyolwethu Zungula asked Modise to reconsider. Again she declined, also noting the logistics of the hybrid virtual sittings due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And so, the ATM headed to the Western Cape High Court.

"The MPs' faithfulness can best be, in my opinion, achieved when testing their personal conscience rather than when the MPs act on the mandate of his or her party," the ATM's leader stated in an affidavit. The parties agreed in chambers to postpone the matter to February 3 and 4 next year. ATM spokesperson Sibusiso Mncwabe said the application would be heard before a full Bench. He added that the parties agreed that the motion would be postponed until the court case was finalised. – NEWS24.

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Ethio Telecom restores services to parts of Tigray ADDIS ABABA - Telecom services have resumed in parts of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region where the government recently wrapped up a “law and order” operation against the then regional government – the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).

The company said the service disruption was due to the crisis that saw the national army facing off with TPLF forces. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced days ago that the operation had ended after the army captured the Tigray capital, Mekelle. - AFRICANEWS.

Former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing dies of Covid-19 complications, aged 94

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PARIS - Former France president Valery Giscard d'Estaing, who championed European integration and helped modernise French society in the 1970s, has died at the age of 94 after contracting Covid-19 Giscard was elected president in 1974 at the age of 48,

to become France's youngest post-war leader. Giscard's foundation said he passed away in his family home, in the Loir-et-Cher region of central France. His funeral will be an intimate family affair, the Valery Giscard d'Estaing Foundation said on Twitter. - REUTERS.

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We were lucky, say Buffaloes By MIYOBA MICHAEL

GREEN Buffaloes coach Bilton Musonda said his team was luck to survive the dominance of Lusaka Dynamos who hit the post twice as the two teams recorded a goalless draw in a Mid-week-7 fixture at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

Former Napsa Stars striker Collins Sikombe hit the cross bar twice in both halves for Lusaka Dynamos who were the better team against Buffaloes on Wednesday. And speaking after holding on to maintain their unbeaten record, Musonda said a draw was a better result for the Zambia Army side who moved to fourth position on the 18-team Super Division table with nine points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They say in football there is no luck but we were lucky because we had seen Lusaka Dynamos hitting the post twice because if the balls

Premier League and EFL agree rescue package amounting to ÂŁ250m THE Premier League and English Football League (EFL) have agreed a ÂŁ250 million rescue package to help ease the financial challenge faced by EFL clubs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The EFL will be assisted in getting a ÂŁ200m loan for Championship clubs. A ÂŁ50m grant has been agreed for League One and Two clubs. EFL chairman Rick Parry said it was a "welcome, tangible commitment to the professional game at a time when it has needed it most." The Premier League will pay up to ÂŁ15m to help the EFL to secure a ÂŁ200m loan which it will then lend to Championship clubs interest free. Loans are capped at ÂŁ8.33m per club and must be repaid by June 2024. The ÂŁ50m rescue package for Leagues One and Two is split into two parts - ÂŁ30m will be paid to the 48 clubs as a grant based on missed gate receipts from the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. â&#x20AC;˘ League One clubs will receive a minimum payment of ÂŁ375, 000. â&#x20AC;˘ League Two clubs will receive a minimum payment of ÂŁ250, 000. â&#x20AC;˘ The remaining ÂŁ15m will be distributed using a lost gate revenue share calculation. A further ÂŁ20m monitored grant will be provided and clubs can apply based on need. A joint Premier League and EFL panel will determine club eligibility. Clubs receiving a monitored grant will be subject to restrictions with respect to transfer

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had gone in, we would have lost 2-0,â&#x20AC;? Musonda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a tough game and getting a point from such a game is good and it is a plus to the team because we were playing a team that has quality players and if you can contain such a team then, we are also a good side.â&#x20AC;? Musonda said Buffaloes would go back to the training field to work on the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front line after it missed some chances in the game against Lusaka Dynamos. He said it is worrying that Buffaloes who managed to beat champions Nkana recorded six draws from the seven games played so far. Musonda however noted that the league is becoming tougher with teams preparing adequately for each and every game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is worrying but the league is becoming tougher and tougher every team is preparing adequately. If you look at Lusaka Dynamos, it is a completely different team compared to the team of last season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Technically they have brought in a senior coach and on the pitch they have good quality players so every team has prepared for this season and even if we are going with draws its okay, better than losing because if you lose you lose all the points,â&#x20AC;? Musonda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes you win the league with one point sometimes you qualify for the ABSA Cup with one point so a draw is not a bad result.â&#x20AC;?

spend and player wages. "Our over-arching aim throughout this process has been to ensure that all EFL clubs survive the financial impact of the pandemic," said Parry. "I am pleased that we have now reached a resolution on behalf of our clubs and, as we have maintained throughout, this will provide much needed support and clarity following months of uncertainty." Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "The Premier League is a huge supporter of the football pyramid and is well aware of the important role clubs play in their communities. Our commitment is that no EFL club need go out of business due to Covid-19. "All football clubs continue to suffer significant financial losses as a result of the pandemic, but Premier League shareholders unanimously agreed to provide additional funding and support for EFL clubs in real financial distress. "We are very pleased to have reached this agreement and we stand together with the EFL in our commitment to protect all clubs in these unprecedented times." The Premier League previously said a financial package for League One and Two clubs was intended to make sure they "will not go out of business as a result of the financial impact of Covid-19 and be able to complete the 2020-21 season". Since March, football has been played behind closed doors until restrictions were lifted in some areas of England this week, meaning clubs have missed out on vital match day revenue. In October, EFL clubs rejected the Premier League's proposed ÂŁ50m rescue package for League One and Two clubs, saying it "falls some way short" of the required amount. The agreement came two days after after a parliamentary committee heard thatÂ 10 EFL clubs were struggling to pay wages. The EFL board approved the deal yesterday before Premier League shareholders then gave their final approval to the agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BBC.

LWANDAMNA LANDS COACHING JOB IN TANZANIA

ORMER Zesco United coach George Lwandamina has arrived in Tanzania ready for his appointment as Azam FC coach. The position fell vacant after the dismissal of Romanian coach Aristica Cioaba owing to poor results. Lwandamina is expected to hold a meeting with the Chamazi-based officials before being unveiled. The 57-year-old is not new

in the Tanzania Mainland League having coached the 27-time champions Yanga SC from 2016-2017, helping them win the league title. He then left for Zesco United of Zambia where he served from 2018 to September 2020. The tactician was fired after an inconsistent 2019/20 season in which â&#x20AC;&#x153;Timu ya Zikoâ&#x20AC;? finished fifth and missed out on representing the country in Caf compe-

titions for the first time in eight years. "Zesco United management and club head coach, George Lwandamina have mutually agreed to separate with immediate effect," the Zambian outfit announced when making the changes. "Zesco United would like to thank coach George (Lwandamina) for his services in the last three seasons which resulted in the team winning two league

titles and one Absa Cup trophy." Lwandamina has also coached Mufulira Wanderers, Green Buffaloes, Red Arrows and Chipolopolo. The Zambian coach will take over from Vivier Bahati who has been coaching the 2014 champions on an interim basis. The Burundian recently led Azam to a 1-1 draw in his first game in charge. - GOAL.COM

LeBron signs two-year, $85m extension with Lakers LEBRON James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent told multiple news outlets on Wednesday.

James, who turns 36 later this month, led the Lakers to their first title in a decade and 17th overall inside the NBA bubble in Orlando in October, taking home the Finals MVP honours in the process. The Akron, Ohio native, who also won two championships with the Miami Heat and one with the Cleveland Cavaliers, joined the Lakers in July 2018 in a move that shifted the balance of power in the league toward Southern California. Many basketball analysts have picked the Lakers as the favourites to repeat next season. The team will face cross-town rivals the Los Angeles Clippers in their first game of the season on December 22. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; REUTERS.

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‘DON’T GO TO SLEEP’

…Wada tips CAF envoys to stay focused By MICHAEL MIYOBA

ORMER Chipolopolo coach Wedson “Wada Wada” Nyirenda has urged Zambian teams competing in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederations Cup to stay focused to reach the second round of the continental competitions. Nyirenda said there is need for the four teams - Nkana, Forest Rangers, Napsa Stars and Green Eagles - not to go to sleep after recording positive results in the first legs of the preliminary rounds played last weekend. NAPSA Stars have started

on a high in the CAF Confederation Cup following their 1-5 rout of Ngazi in the Comoros while in Burundi, Green Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw against Musongati. Forest Rangers were held to a goalless draw by Gabonese side AS Bouenguindi at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, while Zambian champions Nkana beat Lesotho’s Bantu FC 1-0 thanks to Idris Ilunga Mbombo’s goal. Nyirenda who leads Super Division outfit Lusaka Dynamos as head coach said all the four teams need to give their best in the return leg to make it through to the next round. “Napsa got an emphat-

ic win and we just want to see something more back home. The other team drew 2-2 and they have the advantage but they should not go to sleep because that can turn against them,” Nyirenda said. “Nkana won away against Bantu FC so they have to come home and grace their fans they haven’t been doing so well in the local front so they just have to satisfy their fans back home because those people are not satis-

fied.” Nyirenda said Forest Rangers have a lot of work to do away from home after recording a goalless draw at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. With Napsa having already secured qualification to the next round following the empathic 5-0 win over Ngazi, Nyirenda said players from Forest, Eagles and Nkana have to be professional to contain the pressure and pick positive results. Nyirenda said anything is

UNDER-20 EYE AFCON SLOT By MICHAEL MIYOBA THE Zambia under-20 boys have set up base in Port Elizabeth ahead of the 2020 Cosafa championship to run from December 3-13 and is being used as a qualifier for the 2021 AFCON to be held in Mauritania.

And speaking before departure for South Africa, Under 20 coach Perry Mutapa said the teams target is to defend the COSAFA and qualify for the 2021 Youth Afcon slated for Mauritania. Perry, the Young Brother to Osward Mutapa who won both the Under-17 and Under-20 Cosafa championships last year said despite being under pressure, the team would fight to defend the COSAFA. Mutapa said the team has prepared adequately for the games in South Africa, the

possible with all the teams capable of qualifying to the next round of both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederations Cup. Napsa Stars, Nkana and Green Eagles will this weekend host their opponents in the return legs while Forest Rangers are in Gabon for the reverse CAF Champions League fixture against AS Bouenguindi who are the favourites to move to the next round after they left Ndola with a point.

host country for the regional youth championship. “Football is always about pressure and it is good sometimes but the most important thing is even with pressure as the technical bench we know we are going there to defend the trophy and it is our wish that we will make the country proud and qualify to the AFRICA Cup,” Mutapa said. Mutapa urged soccer fans not to discourage the boys but encourage them to do better as they represent the country at the COSAFA. “The expectations are high but they have to understand this is a developmental side and the most important things is to qualify and win the cup,” he said. And 19-year-old veteran under-20 captain, Prince Mumba who has featured in three Cosafa Championships said the junior Chipolopolo will have to work hard to defend the COSAFA. Zambia will open its campaign at the Cosafa on December 4th against Namibia before facing Comoros three days later. The final group match will be against the junior flames of Malawi on December 9th. Only the top team in each pool and the best placed runner-up advance to the semifinals, with the two finalists qualifying for the continental finals next year.