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By AARON CHIYANZO

Former Archbishop TELESPHORE MPUNDU

THERE is need for a serious marshall plan to exploit Gold reserves because Zambia is losing millions to illegal mining and exports of the mineral resource, a mining expert Edward Simukonda has said.

Mr Simukonda said disciplined Zambia National Service (ZNS) officers and thousands of unemployed youth cadets already trained to defend national interests should be employed to replace the monopoly of wisdom and illegal miners, most ofby them

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FARMERS will lose millions of income as they are stuck with of winter maize which they ca from which they expected to g This is because the governme them export the excess harvest.

The maize was produced at g irrigation, electricity and chemic Government asked farmers to 135, 000 tonnes when there was in the country which led to hiked prices.

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KAMBWILI PLOTS AGAIN KCM WORKERS E URGED TO BE

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XPELLED National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader, Chishimba Kambwili is now pondering subjecting the opposition party to a convention in an effort to legalise his presidency.

Mr Kambwili is desperately seeking to save his presidency after being at loggerheads with some senior NDC officials over his ‘illegal’ stay at the top.

His recent efforts to sneak in documents that legalise his presidency at the Registrar of Societies hit a snug.

The infighting follows Mr Kambwili’s decision to withdraw NDC from the Opposition Alliance after it chose UPND president, Hakainde Hichilema as its candidate in the August elections and changed the name to UPND Alliance.

Some senior NDC officials Mr Mwila who include, vice president Joseph Akafumba, secretary general Bridget Atanga and presi-

… To save his presidency

dential spokesperson Edward Mumbi expelled Mr Kambwili and have since commenced legal proceedings to chuck him out of the party.

Mr. Kambwili told Daily Nation yesterday that the party would be going for a convention in two weeks' time but could however not disclose the exact date.

He explained that more details of the convention would be disclosed once the central committee concludes with all the arrangements. HE Patriotic and suppliers used to “We will be going toFront the conhas as- go through can come to vention in the next two weeks, sured Konkola an end.

Mr Kambwili we are still discussing as the Mines Copper He said this yestercentral committee on the exact workers that their ter- day when he addressed date,” he said.minal benefits will be party officials mintee next week after and which the Mr. Kambwili paidhowever soon. asers that at committee wouldgathered seat and plan sured that the nation would be GenerPF Secretary Chililabombwe the coming convention.PF disal Davies Mwila said Thetrict office yesterday. availed with more information Joseph Akafumba-led government Mr. among Mwilaother called on on the coming NDC convec-decided faction has things to end theunder relationship miners to Kambwili be patient tion once discussions alleged that Mr was so that the wait forthem the by prothe umbrellawith of Vedanta the central tryingand to sideline atsuffering that miners cess to to sneak run smoothly committee are concluded. tempting in a new He stated that a committee constitution at the registrar of to spearhead the budget was societies, allegations which Mr. appointed and was expected to Kambwili denied. present a report to the commitMr. Akafumba and the group

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stating that opposition political parties should therefore not take advantage of this situation.

And challenged Chililabombwe further Mr. KambPF chairperson wilidistrict to produce a constitution Fredrick Mwape that appointed himsaid as NDC the PF because in the district is had leader the party intact and has endorsed no constitution.

But Dr. KambPresident Edgar wili rubbished theLungu allegations as the presidential cansaying if the NDC had no condidate for it 2021.-ZNBC stitution, would not have existed for four years because according to the national constitution a political party without a constitution doesn’t exist.

Employ more teachers, State told

By OLIVER SAMBOKO GOVERNMENT should consider increasing the number of teachers it plans to recruit this year to ensure that the learners in public schools have enough tutors, National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) Executive Director Aaron Chansa has said.

Mr Chansa said they find plans by the Ministry of General Education and the Teaching Service Commission to recruit only 1, 200 teachers be too insignificant, insensitive and a clear recipe for social confusion.

He said failing to recruit new teachers for the past two years and having more than 60, 000 trained but unemployed teachers, his organisations expected Government to recruit more than 6, 000 teachers this year.

Mr Chansa said currently, the country has a national shortage of more than 45, 000 teachers.

Mr Chansa

“If this recruitment of 1, 200 teachers will go ahead as announced by the Minister, we fear that the undertaking will attract corruption, nepotism and other unconventional recruitment methods, and as an organisations, we feel this can be avoided by increasing the number of teachers to be employed,” he said.

He said from the observation, NAQEZ foresee, that the recruitment exercise was likely to cause a social stampede among thousands of agonising unemployed teachers and therefore there is need for the Ministry of General Education to increase the number of teachers to be employed.

“We have information that some of these trained teachers are even about to reach the age that would make them unemployable in Government.

Mr Chansa appealed to Government through the Ministry of Finance to increase funding for the exercise to enable the country have quality education and spur national development.

‘Zambians, Chinese must co-exist’

By ROGERS KALERO ZAMBIAN and Chinese governments should continue to educate their respective citizens on the importance of peaceful coexistence in order to sustain the relationship which the two countries have been enjoying for a long time, Zambia-China Friendship Association (ZCFA) has said.

ZCFA Secretary General Fredrick Mutesa said his organisation would continue complementing efforts of the two Governments because Zambia's development depended on creating conditions in which both local and foreign investors feel appreciated and safe.

The ZCFA Secretary General issued a statement after a video that has gone viral on social media, depicting a Chinese being wheeled on a trolley by his Zambian workers.

He said ZCFA was always concerned by the potential damage to the friendship between the two people, that an irresponsible and insensitive act by one individual or group of individuals, could cause.

"ZCFA is always concerned by the potential damage to the friendship between our two peoples, that an irresponsible and insensitive act by one individual or group of individuals, on either side, can cause to the bridge that we are striving to build between our two peoples.

"In question at the moment, is the video that has gone viral on social media, depicting a Chinese man being pulled on a trolley by a Zambian. We appeal to both the Zambian and Chinese governments to continue educating their respective citizens,'' Mr

‘Sub-divide Kagem Mine for more investment’ Sceptical Mwinilunga

By ROGERS KALERO GOVERNMENT should consider subdividing Kagem Emerald Mine and give it to local and foreign investors who can engage in active mining, Emerald Production Watch of Zambia (EPWZ) President Musa Kafimbwa has said.

Mr Kafimbwa said Government should double check Kagem vastness as the areas could be subdivided into multiple competitors to accommodate the locals with permanent jobs.

He said Kagem was mining on a 52 kilometres square land and the actual mining was just at a dot of it for over 32 years today.

"As an organization that looks in the affairs of emerald mining and how government can maximize its benefits by enacting laws and policies for the betterment of the Zambians, we think government should consider subdividing Kagem and give to

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local people "Government should look at the vastness of Kagem. I can tell you that a larger part of it is not actively mined. This is the reason why we think government should double check Kagem vastness as the areas can be subdivided into multiple competitors to accommodate the locals with permanent jobs,'' Mr Kaf-

imbwa said Apart from the need to subdivide Kagem, Mr Kafimbwa said over 2700 people were living in poverty in Lufwanyama district on the Copperbelt because over 500 mines were dormant.

"If we are given these mines, we will be able to run them because we are miners and we understand the mining regulations and we will work in accordance with the stipulated guidelines,'' he said He urged government to ensure that Kagem gives dumpsites to the local people in Lufwanyama just like Grizzly Mining Limited had empowered 1,500 youths with a mineral dumpsite.

"There is a dumpsite that Gemfields found in 2000 and they will never use it. We are not here for anything but just the dump. Grizzly has been keeping thousands of youths on their dump, but why can't Kagem or Gemfields do the same,'' he asked

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residents reject anti-bilharzia drugs

PARENTS in some communities in Mwinilunga district are allegedly telling their children not to accept praziquantel, a bilharzia drug being administered in schools.

The parents in Kawiku, Kabanda and Kasangeji areas allege that the drug is a Covid-19 vaccine.

Sharon Kamwengo, a parent, said people in the area were living in fear due to the Covid-19 pandemic hence they were treating every drug related matter with caution and reservation.

“We are living in fear due to Covid-19. There are so many theories about the cure and source of the virus so we are skeptical about everything that comes,” she said.

Another parent, John Kaimana, said recent happenings in the Ministry of Health pertaining to alleged procurement of expired drugs and recalling of many medicines has contributed to parents rejecting the anti-bilharzia drug.

Mr Kaimana said parents were not aware of the disposal details of the drugs that were allegedly expired hence the skepticism.

He said parents were left to think that the

Mutesa said.

Mr Mutesa said there were many Chinese nationals that were contributing to the prosperity of Zambia in lawful ways and in respect for local customs and traditions.

"We should all strive to ensure that our cherished all weather friendship is not jeopardized. Let's all aim for a win-win relationship. We recognize that no law may have been broken by the act, we, however, understand the moral indignation which it has generated "For a country, like ours, which experienced the racial prejudices of colonial oppression, anything that reminds us of that past has no place in our society. It would be unfortunate, to use an act by one individual to judge the rest of the Chinese community in Zambia,'' he said Mr Mutesa said ZCFA was were of the cordial relationship with many Chinese nationals in Zambia, many of whom are law abiding people.

"In particular, we are aware of the efforts of the Association of Chinese Corporations in Zambia (ACCZ), to promote compliance with Zambian labour laws and respect for local customs and culture among their members.

"ACCZ is a dependable partner in the promotion of people-to-people friendship through their many acts of corporate social responsibility that members undertake ,'' he said.

He appealed to Zambians to resist politicizing this issue and look at it through colourblind lens, saying a wrong is a wrong and it should be pointed out as such, without inflaming passions against many innocent souls.

drugs were still present in health facilities and the private dispensaries.

“We have not seen where the drugs have been taken or how they have been destroyed apart from being informed that there are expired drugs,” he said.

The parents were speaking during a community sensitisation meeting conducted by the district administration, district health office and the District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) offices at Kabanda Primary School.

The parents cited lack of prior sensitisation on the anti-bilharzia drug administration as the reason for their rejection of the exercise.

Meanwhile, Mwinilunga District Health Director, Brian Mwachisowa, dispelled the allegations and assured parents of the safety of praziquantel.

Dr Mwachisowa said the drug was meant to protect children who were more vulnerable to contracting bilharzia.

He said it is impossible for government to administer poison to its citizens because such an action is “Government will never poison its own citizens. I can guarantee you this can never happen,” he said.

Dr. Mwachisowa explained that the bilharzia drug was being administered in a number of districts in the province to curb the high prevalence of the disease in children between the age of five and 14 years. - ZANIS

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‘Trolley’ Chinese faces deportation From Page 1 He said that his ministry through the Labour Commissioner had instituted investigations into the matter and that once the employer was found wanting, he would be deported as soon as possible.

Mr. Kaziya said that his ministry would not tolerate abusive employers.

He said government will not allow any Jim and Jack to abuse people in the name of employment.

He said that after watching the video, he was left in dismay as the employee and the employer were not talking.

The Permanent disclosed that the ministry has engaged the employer to find out what was happening adding that if it is found that it is part of employment, the Chinese national will be deported.

“We don’t know if they were joking or it was part of employment, so we are investigating the matter and if we find that it is employment, that man should say bye to Zambia , we are going to deport him because we cannot allow anyone to be abusing our people,“ he said.

Meanwhile LAMASAT the owners of Carousel where

the incident happened have offered John Zulu a job with their main premises’ Management office.

This was announced by Lamasat Carousel Manager present at the scene Mr Mohammed Hasad when Lusaka mayor Miles Sampa visited the mall.

Mr. Sampa disclosed that, Mr Hasad indicated to possibly terminate the Tenancy Agreement with the Tenant that exhibited racial abuse towards his black employee by getting pulled on a trolley for over 6 hours.

The Lusaka mayor has since thanked Lamasat on behalf of John for the gesture.

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ZCTU SETS UP COMMITTEES FOR DEBT CANCELLATION CAMPAIGN

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AMBIA Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) has set up committees for a debt relief campaign using its international desks in Tongo and Belgium's capital Brussels to lobby creditors for Zambia's debt cancellation.

ZCTU general secretary, Cosmas Mukuka said the trade union was working with the local and international Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) council to lobby creditors to counsel the country's debt.

Mr. Mukuka said in an interview that ZCTU and the

various institutions as a consortium would campaign for debt relief by stating the reasons why debt relief was important for Zambian.

“We are building an International consortium and at this stage, we are mounting strategies and activities, once we unleash then we would kick start the campaign for debt relief,” he said.

Mr. Mukuka said ZCTU has written to local institutions that have shown willingness to join the campaign and was ready to work with them in pushing the agenda.

The ZCTU general secretary said the trade union was prepared to join the various

organizations to push for the country's debt relief in the same way they joined efforts in ensuring that Zambia reached the Epic Completion Point.

Mr. Mukuka said it was time for stakeholders to join hands in fighting for debt relief and not for unwarranted attacks on the government over the country's debt burden.

“We need to concentrate on building Zambia, looking at what is confronting Zambia, the debt burden, the Covid pandemic has hit us badly and the government didn’t plan for it so let us not attack the government saying it has failed us,” he said.

Mr Mukuka

Petitioning Lungu eligibility not our plan- UPND

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

Mr Kaziya

WE are not part of any plan to stop President Edgar Lungu from contesting the August 12 presidential election, UPND Deputy Secretary Patrick Mucheleka has said.

He said his party has noted with disappointment sentiments attributed to PF Lusaka Province chairman, Paul Moonga, accusing the opposition of assembling a team of lawyers to

petition President Edgar Lungu’s eligibility after filing his nomination papers.

Mr Mucheleka said contrary to Mr Moonga accusations, the UPND, had chosen to stay away from the ongoing debate on the eligibility of Edgar Lungu.

He said UPND believed the Constitutional Court would be able to interpret the constitutionality of the matter.

A few days ago, Mr Moonga said the opposition UPND was part of the manoeuvres to pe-

tition President Lungu’s eligibility to stand in the August 12 Presidential election.

But Mr Mucheleka said the UPND through the alliance was ready to face any opponent the PF would sponsor on the ballot.

“We would actually be happy to have President Lungu on the ballot because all Zambians are aware of his failures and are looking forward to mete out justice through the ballot on 12th August,” he said.

Mr Mucheleka accused the

PF Government of bringing untold misery to the Zambians who he said were living in poverty because the skyrocketing of commodity prices while wages have remained stagnant.

He said instead of intimidating the judicially, the ruling party should be worried of the ever depreciating Kwacha, the non-payment of KCM employees’ benefits, the lack of essential medicines in hospitals and high unemployment levels.

PF chides Moonga over Minister bemoans marginalization of women bribe allegations

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

By MUKWIMA CHILALA THE ruling Patriot Front (PF) has distanced itself from from what it has termed as reckless statements attributed to its Lusaka province Chairman Paul Monga at suggesting that the party has information and evidence to the effect that opposition to the effect that the opposition want to bribe judges.

Party Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri says the leadership and it's structures at all levels of governance respects the rule of law , and henceforth ,upholds and promotes the independence of all the three arms of governance, namely the executive, legislature and the Judiciary.

Ms Phiri noted that her party believes in the sanctity of the separation of power and therefore does not believe in disrespecting or issuing statements that have potential to undermine the existence of the very institutions that hold and support good governance in the country .

She said that the party shall not allow any attacks on the Judiciary or statements that have the potential to create and promote anarchy as well as denounce constitu-

tionalism in Zambia.

And Ms Phiri has since urged all party structures to seek guidance on matters that may have a negative bearing on the institutions governance.

"The Patriotic Front wishes to distance itself from the reckless statements attributed to our Lusaka Province Chairman Mr Paul Monga suggesting that the party has information and evidence to the effect that the opposition wanted to bribe Judges. In this regard we wish to take the opportunity and set the record straight," Ms Phiri said.

"The Patriotic Front believes in the sanctity of the separation of power and therefore, does not believe in disrespecting or issuing statements that have the potential to undermine the existence of the very institutions that holds and supports good governance in the country," she said.

On Friday Lusaka Province PF Chairman Paul Monga called for a press briefing during which he alleged that his party had information that the opposition was planning to bribe Judges so as to rule against President Edgar Lungu's eligibility ahead of the forthcoming General election in August.

WOMEN world over have remained victims of unwarranted and unacceptable marginalization, which deprives them of their human rights, Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya has observed.

In her statement to the virtual international women’s day cerebration organized by Women Focus- Canada, Ms Siliya said because of this, women remain at the bottom of the social strata, with poor access to land, credit, health and education.

This year’s commemoration is being held under the “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” “Women, especially in Africa, continue to be denied an education, often the only ticket out of poverty,” she observed.

She also said in order to achieve an equal future in a COVID-19 world, national governments need to address the persistent pre-existing social and systemic barriers that deny women opportunities for a decent life and hinder their participation in leadership.

Ms Siliya also observed that disparities between girls and boys start in primary school and the differences widen through the entire educational system.

She acknowledged that to enable women to escape poverty, development policies should place more emphasis on their

contributions to the economy.

“Since the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic, across the world, women are facing increased domestic violence, unpaid care duties, unemployment and poverty. National governments need to focus on addressing these issues to achieve an equal future in a Covid-19 world,” said Ms Siliya.

She explained that due to the pandemic, Government over-expenditure, resulting from the Covid-19 response, has led to reduced national capacity to deal with other diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, malaria, HIV/AIDS, among others, which may lead to more family leaders dying and leaving social challenges especially for women and children.

Meanwhile, the Free Press Initiative (FPI) has noted that despite women being the majority, they continue to be minority in decision making positions.

FPI Zambia founder Joan Chirwa called for equal representation of women in all decision making positions in order for them to take part in the development of the country.

She said Women are more than able to achieve true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation.

Ms Chirwa said women bring different skills and experiences to the table and make contributions to decisions, laws and pol-

icies that benefit everyone and that is reason they should be included in leadership positions.

She said this year’s theme is timely as women are supposed

to be celebrated for their relentless efforts in the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WOMEN ARE POWERFUL AS Zambia joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day, it is prudent for the citizens to take deep reflection on the contribution the womenfolk have continued to make towards development.

The commemoration should not just pass as a routine activity on the calendar, but it must be commemorated for what it is: recognising women and appreciating their valuable contribution to development of humanity.

Many a time, march-pasts, elaborate speeches and merry-making characterise this important occasion, without deep reflection on the meaning and what should be done in order to place the women at the core of the developmental agenda.

Immediately the commemorations come to an end, all citizens and women themselves coil back to their daily chores, without any follow-ups on the suggestions and recommendations.

Speeches reverberate across the globe, but little or no tangible action follows.

Therefore, there is need for a paradigm shift this time around to ensure that the speeches and recommendations are followed by practical steps to realign the gender imbalances in the country and beyond.

At global level, the United Nations (UN) has coined an appropriate theme: ‘Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.’

Yes, women have taken a leading role in combating COVID-19 at household, national and international levels and as such ought to be recognised as a determined and inspiring force in eradicating disease and poverty.

Women and girls have demonstrated immense efforts towards shaping a better future for Zambia, during COVID-19 era.

Zambia has a dedicated cadre of medical practitioners, comprising female doctors, nurses, paramedics and support staff in health facilities that are handling some of the most delicate cases.

Front-liners in other professions include a good number of women, who have dedicated themselves to duty at great risk.

Elsewhere, women have taken the lead as evidenced in the financial and banking sector with Mizinga Melu heading ABSA Bank, Mukwandi Chibesakunda at the helm of ZANACO and Lowani Chibesakunda who became the first female Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Citibank Zambia in April last year.

In Government circles, women have continued to excel and include Vice- President Inonge Wina, Chief Justice, Irene Mambilima, Director of Public Prosecution, Lillian Siyuni, Financial Intelligence Centre Director Mary Chirwa. among others At regional level, Zambia has Chileshe Kapwepwe as Secretary-General at COMESA, a coveted position in promoting regional economic growth and integration.

It is important, therefore, to recognise women as equal partners in development.

Women must not be subjected to stigma, stereotypes, violence and other negative aspersions, but should be given equal, if not more, opportunities in leadership and other influential positions.

Sadly, women are underrepresented in decision-making and public positions, as pointed out by the recent UN Secretary-General’s report.

According to the UN, women are Heads of State or Government in 22 countries and that only 24.9 per cent of parliamentarians are women.

The UN adds that going by the current rate of progress, gender equality among Heads of Government will take another 130 years.

How sad!

At local level, therefore, Zambians must move a step forward in recognising and respecting women as an integral part of national growth.

Women on their part, should work extra hard and encourage the few that are failing and whose integrity has been brought into question, to rediscover themselves and join their high-fling counterparts.

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‘ALL POLITICAL ALLIANCES INVOLVING HH CRUMBLE’ Lusambo canes ‘selfish’ HH

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AMBIANS must analyse why all political alliances involving opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema crumble within a short time, Patriotic Front (PF) Copperbelt mobilization coordinator Bowman Lusambo has said.

Mr Lusambo observed that apart from failing to sustain alliances, Mr Hchilema has also failed to work with seven vice-presidents from the time he took over the opposition party.

Mr Lusambo, who is Ka-

bushi Member of Parliament (MP) and Lusaka province Minister, was speaking in Kitwe at the weekend during a mobilization meeting at Buchi Hall.

He said even in marriage, a man who in the habit of divorcing and re-marrying was always perceived to be a problem in the community.

"Every time we are heading towards election, you hear Hakainde Hichilema talking about alliances. Unfortunately, these alliances where Mr Hichilema is involved are always collapsing. So ask yourselves why?

"He has also failed to work with seven vice presidents since he took over the political party. So what kind of a person is he? Ask yourselves those questions before you jump to support him," Mr Lusambo said.

Mr Lusambo said the PF would remain the only political party with a national character and desire to achieve economic recovery and national development.

He said the PF had continued to promote unity and focus on issues that would address the various challenges the country was facinga.

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And Mr Lusambo said he was happy that former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Mwenya Musenge was part of the ruling party mobilization team.

Predecessors tarnished MMD image - Nevers Shut up,

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

WE have been losing the by-elections not that we are not popular but because we are paying for the bad image and sins committed in the name of MMD by those who fought us and left the party, New Hope MMD president Nevers Mumba has said.

Dr Mumba said his team was making drastic changes to depart from the MMD of yesterday which faltered at the 2011 polls and to start on the path of a New Hope.

He said in a statement that MMD had incurred losses in the few by elections not because the party was not popular but because of the sins committed by those who left the party.

“Our opponents, we have been paying for the sins they committed in the name of MMD long before we took over the party,” Dr Mumba said.

Dr Mumba said the infighting that characterised the MMD previously had left scars on all the party members that fought in the political trenches.

“My team and I do fully understand the depth of damage our opponents have inflicted on the image of the party,” he said.

Dr Mumba, who expressed confidence in winning this year’s election, said the game changer in this coming election was the Church vote and not a tribal or party vote.

Meanwhile, Dr Mumba has

VICTORIA FALLS AT ITS PEAK

..Records over 13,000 tourists

THE Victoria Falls in Livingstone has recorded over thirteen thousand local tourists in the first two months of 2021 compared to less than two thousand in the same period last year.

This came to light when Southern Province Minister Edify Hamukale and Permanent Secretary Joyce Bwacha toured the site.

Dr. Hamukale is also impressed that the number of foreign tourists visiting the Victoria Falls in the last two months has increased to over one hundred compared to twenty in the same period last year.

He said the increase in the number of both local and foreign tourists visiting the Victoria Falls is an indication that Zambia is on its way to recovery from the effects of COVID 19.

And Dr. Hamukale has described the water levels at the Victoria Falls as being the highest and best in over 10years.

And speaking during the tour, National Heritage Conservation Commission NHCC Senior Conservation Officer, Cultural Heritage Richard Mbewe said the Victoria Falls is receiving an average of six thousand visitors in a month.

He said the Victoria Falls is safe as the commission has put in place Covid-19 prevention measures at the site.-ZNBC

Kalala told

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

Dr Mumba commended President Edgar Lungu and Minister of Health, Jonas Chanda, for being cautious in the ordering of the COVID-19 vaccine.

He said President Lungu’s Government has done well not to be in a hurry to order the COVID-19 vaccine to avoid using untested vaccines.

Govt assures quality health for all

By KETRA KALUNGA THE Government is committed to delivering universal health coverage to Zambians without leaving anyone behind through upgrading clinics to mini-hospitals, Health Minister Jonas Chanda has said.

Dr Chanda said with universal access to health, Zambians would be more productive and this would translate into wealth cardinal for national economic growth.

The Minister was speaking in Chingola yesterday when he officiated at the ground breaking ceremony for the upgrading of Cha-

wama Clinic in Chiwempala Township to a mini hospital.

Dr Chanda said construction works would commence soon in order to make Chawama clinic which has a catchment area of over 60 000 people, more effective and efficient and at the same time decongest Nchanga Hospital.

He said Nchanga Hospital was overwhelmed because Chawama clinic has no admission facilities Dr Chanda said Government with support from United Kingdom Export Finance has embarked on the construction of 115 mini hospitals and five Level one hospitals at a cost of USD 300 million.

He of the 115 mini hospitals, 34 were complete and operational with 37 would soon to be completed while the rest were under construction.

JACK Kalala should tame his tongue and stop attacking President Edgar lungu before he lands himself in big trouble, Zambia DNA Spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa has warned.

Commenting on a story carried by the Mast in yesterday’s edition, headlined “Lungu brutal, heartless and dictator, Mr Mulemwa said Zambians are now tired of the unwarranted attacks on the head of state by Mr Kalala and warned him that when the law visits him, he should not blame anyone but his own foul mouth.

Mr Mulemwa He said Mr Kalala’s remarks accusing President Edgar Lungu of corruption is unacceptable considering that he (Kalala) has never adduced any evidence to prove his claims.

Mr Mulemwa said it’s sad that Mr Kalala has chosen to ignore advice given to him by many Zambian including the church for him to respect the highest office in the land.

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KANYAMA CONSTITUENCY SEAT GETS HOT

By FRANCIS CHIPALO

Kariba Dam

By ANDREW MUKOMA WATER levels in the Kariba Dam have continued rising due to increased rainfall in the Kariba catchment, Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has said.

ZRA said from the last update made on January 19, this year the water levels had increased by 3.96 meters from 476.80m to a lake level of 480.76 meters recorded on Tuesday last week.

This has placed the lake level at 5.26m above the Minimum Operating Level (MOL) of 475.50m.

Fitzgerald Muchindu, the ZRA Public Relations and Communications Officer, the lake level recorded on Tuesday translated into usable storage or live storage of 24.31 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM).

Mr Muchindu said, last year, on the same date, the Lake level was lower

at 477.17m with 7.48 BCM of usable water or 11.55% live storage.

Based on the Meteorological Authorities’ projections of normal to above normal rains for the on-going 2020/2021 rainfall season, the ZRA has maintained the 30 BCM of water allocated for power generation operations at Kariba for the year 2021.

However, ZRA has continued to monitor the evolving hydrological situation under the Kariba catchment.

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HE fight for Kanyama constituency seat just got tougher with another candidate joining the race and seeking adoption by the Patriotic Front.

Mr Chrisantius Changwereza, who had tried his luck in 2016 has again launched his bid for adoption as parliamentary candidate under the Patriotic Front.

Mr Changwereza presented his credentials to Patriotic Front (PF) Kanyama Constituency as an aspiring candidate under the ruling party's ticket in the forthcoming elections slated for August 12, 2021.

He presented a social contract to PF Kanyama constituency office shortly after announcing his intentions to

aspire for MP. Speaking to constituency officials, he said his desire was to work with the party structures in addressing the challenges facing the constituency.

"I have come to seek your blessings and guidance as I embark on this journey of wanting to serve the people of Kanyama under the mighty Patriotic Front. I want to be your voice to the many issues affecting us as residents but I cannot do this alone so I am asking that let us work together because I want to work with you in serving our people," Mr Changwereza said.

And Mr Changwereza has dared the party in the constituency to test him. "Hold me accountable if I don't deliver based on this social contract but I am asking you to try me

and see what I can do for the people of Kanyama Constituency, our party PF and President Edgar Lungu," he added.

And PF Kanyama constituency chairman Delux Sichinga has welcomed the candidature of Mr Changwereza.

Mr Sichinga said he was happy seeing more young people like Mr Changwereza were aspiring for top leadership positions like that of an MP. "You are not a stranger here in Kanyama Constituency so you are most welcome and I am happy to see youths who live within the Constituency aspiring to be MPs. We need people who stay in Kanyama and we know and do not have any doubts about you," Mr Sichinga said.

He said his office was available for guidance so that Mr

NORTHERN Province Permanent Secretary Royd Chakaba has challenged people across the region to take advantage of the opening up Mwenda-Kasomeno road that will link Zambia to the Democratic Republic of Congo to export their produce.

Mr. Chakaba said districts in the province need to position themselves for the viable market in Congo dr to sell their produce.

He said this when he paid a courtesy call on Mbala District Commissioner, Maybin Chibalange at his office.

He explained that Lubumbashi has a ready market for

different types of produce that are produced in the province.

“All the products that will be harvested in Mbala and the entire Northern Province will have a very viable market in Lubumbashi,” he said.

He said the road will also allow traffic from Tanzania to pass through the province and thus increasing demand for many goods and services in the region.

“This project will cut the distance from Tanzania to Congo DR by over 360 kilometres. Trucks will no longer have to travel from Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi en-route to Kasumbalesa. They will now

go through Mbala to Luapula,” he said.

He has since promised to engage the Road Development Agency to redesign the road from Mpulungu to Luwingu so that it can also handle the anticipated increase in vehicle traffic from Tanzania to Congo DR through Northern and Luapula provinces. “This road from Mpulungu to Luwingu was not meant for heavy loads, it was just a domestic road. Therefore, by opening up the areas, it would put pressure on the road,” he said.

Earlier, Mr Chibalange reported that the government has completed the construc-

offering treatment to several Zambian patients.

"We are gratified for the gesture by Yashoda and I can assure you that the books will be shipped to Zambia with the help of the diplomatic staff based at the mission," Ms. Kapijimpanga said. She also reiterated the

importance of building local capacity by conducting tangible medical camps in Zambia.

Ms. Kapijimpanga said building local capacity will lead to bringing specialist services closer to the people and thereby realise the vision 2030. – ZANIS.

tion of the Mbala-Kasesha road which links Zambia to neighbouring Tanzania.

Mr. Chibalange disclosed that works on the Mbala-Mpenza roads have reached about 70 percent completion.

“Government is also working on the Mbala-Mpenza road and this project has reached about 70 percent completions" he said.

He also requested for the connection of the Kasesha border to the electricity grid.

"Poles have been erected up to the border and all we are waiting for is for the contractor to start work" Mr Chabalange said. – ZANIS.

Matero aspiring MP wants to tackle youths’ joblessness

By NOEL IYOMBWA

sibility and management plans to donate 300 more books and mannequins in the next four months," Dr. Biharda explained.

And Zambia’s High Commissioner to India Judith Kapijimpanga commended the Yashoda for working with the Ministry of Health and

Mr Changwereza

Changwereza does not clash with other aspiring candidates.

"As your go about your programmes, do not talk about the incumbent MP but tell the people what you are going to do for them and I know that it's not going to be an easy journey for you but do not give up no matter what," Mr Sichinga added.

Prepare for DRC market, Northerners told

Indian Hospital aids UTH College of Nursing YASHODA Multi-Specialty Hospital in India has donated 200 specialised medical books worth US$3, 500 to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) College of Nursing.

Yashoda Hospitals Southern African Development Cooperation (SADC) Regional Head, Rohan Biharda, said the two million square feet hospital trains 1, 000 nurses and paramedics every year.

This is according to a statement issued by First Secretary Press and Tourism at the Zambian Mission in India Bangwe Naviley Chisenga in Lusaka.

Dr Biharda said the hospital had also trained five Zambians in 2019 and that another five more group of nurses will be trained this year at one of its six nursing colleges in India.

"The 200 books donation is part of the Yashoda Hospital Social Corporate Respon-

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LACK of employment for some creative minds in Matero has led to them engaging in illegal activities, Patriotic Front aspiring Member of Parliament for Matero Sam Mbewe has observed.

In an interview, Mr Mbewe said that a number of youths in Matero are creative but that due to lack of employment they have resorted to doing illegal things.

He said that once elected he wants to turn Matero into a business hub by taking advantage of the creative minds.

Mr Mbewe said if empowered, youths are capable of creating employment for themselves and others.

He said that because there are no employment and empowerment programmes for them, the youth have resorted to apply their skills on en-

gaging in illegal production of things.

Meanwhile, Mr Mbewe has cautioned youths in the constituency not to be used by selfish politicians during the elections.

He observed that now that it is election time, youths should make serious decisions because this is the time that they are bought.

“To the youth, better days are coming, with this hush economy one needs to make serious decisions, it's no longer time to be bought, it's no longer time to be lied to it is time to take a step that will change the way Matero Constituency is running. We can do this we will do it, let's put our efforts together and win this,” he said.

Mr Mbewe is a trained journalist who has worked for Radio Christian voice for more than nine years and holds a degree in Political Science.

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ECONOMISTS CONFIDENT OF IMF RESCUE PACKAGE

PIA warns unlicensed insurance entities

Zambia’s engagement with the IMF has progressed significantly amid an economic anguish with stakeholders expressing optimism with a positive outcome.

BY BUUMBA CHIMBULU

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HE determination by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to assist Zambia with a solid framework has boosted confidence among some stakeholders expressing optimism that the country is heading towards the right direction.

Zambia’s engagement with the IMF has progressed significantly amid an economic anguish with stakeholders expressing optimism with a positive outcome.

The IMF is determined to provide a solid framework that will ensure Zambia achieve a level of debt sustainability and fiscal consid-

eration, says Bridges Limited Managing Consultant, Chibamba Kanyama, in response to a press query.

Mr Kanyama said considering the level of team members from the IMF that participated in the virtual discussion, there was no doubt they want to help Zambia.

He noted that the IMF was determined to provide a solid framework, whether or not the programme is funded for Zambia will still be able to achieve a level of debt sustainability and fiscal consolidation.

“Remember the issues the IMF has raised now were raised as far back as 2015 except there was no political will to support the recom-

mendations.

“This is our best opportunity to bite the bullet and bring back the economy to a level of economic growth given the level of international good will,” Mr Kanyama said.

From the statement, he said, it was clear the IMF would provide a technical team, possibly under technical assistance, to help our own technocrats work out details of the issues at hand.

He however indicated that while hope remained for an IMF programme, there was a lot expected from Government in terms of compliance to public finance management.

Commenting on the same, Economics Association of

Zambia (EAZ) National Secretary, Mutisunge Zulu, expressed confident that the country would be granted the RCF. Mr Zulu said it was likely that the RCF would be the first facility and eventually and extended credit facility.

“Should the ECF be granted then balance of payment support will help with the currency woes in extended backlogs the red metal producer faces.

“It is become unbearable to do business in Zambia because private sector players just cannot get dollars from banks because of the foreign currency liquidity crunch,” Mr Zulu said in an interview.

Mr Zulu pointed out that the acknowledgement that

BY BUUMBA CHIMBULU

Mr Kanyama Zambia’s fiscals had become frailer and that Covid-19 had not made fiscal policy management any easier was a good signal for the country.

Students can also Benefit from PRINCE2 methodology

By DR LABAN MWANSA Applying and tailoring PRINCE2 methodology to academic projects proposals.

PRINCE2 stands for Projects In Controlled Environments, and this is why it is always abbreviated and capitalized. it’s not a software but rather a project management methodology put together as best practice.

Most postgraduate studies involve writing a research proposal and thesis under supervision of an academic professor or lecturer and thereafter ensuring successful presentation and graduation. In companies and organizations proposals are handled as responses to Requests For Proposals (RFP’s) or Expression Of Interests (EOI) which normally come with drop dead deadlines, and for transparency purposes they are usually advertised with terms of references, so that capable providers respond appropriately.

That is well and fine, but what about students and scholars?

Especially students who are required to do capstone academic work regarded as projects? How can students and postgraduate’s students’ benefit from PRINCE2 methodology and PMBoK standards in research proposals? This is one area which has been on my mind for some time now.

Most beneficiaries of PRINCE2 methodology are companies and organizations. I think students and postgraduates can equally benefit from industry standards in project management like the PRINCE2 and PMboK combined in developing and implementing their research projects. The fact that PRINCE2 and the PMI’s PMboK are generic and can include academic research projects as well.

Most postgraduate students struggle to complete their academic proposals in time be it at undergraduate BTech, Masters or PhD. In essence, anything which is work can be projectized just as well as a proposal. We will discuss how we can structure an academic proposal as a project.

The common understanding is that a proposal is work in itself so it can be projectized either as a waterfall or agile approach. s a project management methodology? Is a project methodology same as a framework? Can PRINCE2

be applied also in academic projects? What are the characteristics of a typical capstone project proposal?

Now, here is the meat of our discussion, an academic capstone proposal usually constitutes of the following: 1. Title 2. Brief Introduction 3. Background and statement of the problem (this in the light of a thorough literature review) 4. Research question or hypothesis, aim and objectives 5. Study design (type of study) 6. Data collection methods and instruments 7. Data analysis methods – if applicable statistical planning must be fully addressed, or the candidate should provide evidence that statistics are not required.

8. Mechanisms to assure the quality of the study – e.g. control of bias, safe storage of data 9. Participants in the study – all people involved in the study, and the role they play, should be identified.* 10. Ethical considerations 11. Resources required for the study, including budget if applicable 12. References 13. Appendices (copy of questionnaire, consent Forms, etc.)

This proposal work can be better organized into phases or blocks: Mapping the PRINCE2® processes against the research project timeline to show where they are involved and which act as major decision points / controls at each stage end. The student supervisor will set milestones and dead-

PROJECT a project management methodology like PRINCE2 can provide and an extra research project assurance to postgraduate students, supervisors/sponsors at colleges/Universities and all affected stakeholders. lines of submission. Emphasis is given to where there should be Highlight and Checkpoint Reports issued during each stage for progress reporting to the supervisor. These and other progress controls will be covered in more detail in the actual PRINCE2 training and tailored as need arises.

PRINCE2 management stages can be aligned to and be responsive to the research

project and technical work, and in this case the technical work is the research proposal.

Typically the supervisor of the research project will act as a sponsor or project executive.

If the research project involves many facets and stakeholders then it will be import for the student to present research proposal at various presentations opportunities like poster conferences, research colloquiums or peer presentation study groups.

In conclusion, a project management methodology like PRINCE2 can provide and an extra research project assurance to postgraduate students, supervisors/sponsors at colleges/Universities and all affected stakeholders. In academic, research projects the delivery of results is as of equal importance as it is in industry. Students in this case receive awards as marks or grades to successfully complete their respective qualifications. In industry it’s always client – contractor relationships which yield positive results in a win-win situation to the satisfaction of all. ___________________________ This article was written by Dr Laban Mwansa, MSP®, PMP®, PRINCE2® Practitioner, Agile®, Laban is a consultant and trainer in project management.

PENSIONS and Insurance Authority (PIA) has warned unlicensed entities to desist from operating in the market because the institution is vigilantly monitoring and scrutinising such conduct to protect policyholders.

Unregistered insurance companies, brokers and agents should desist from selling insurance policies as it is illegal, says acting Chief Registrar, Tresford Chiyavula.

Mr Chiyavula explained that it was illegal to transact in insurance business without a valid licence issued by the Registrar of Pensions and Insurance as doing so contravened the insurance laws.

In his update on the 2020 performance of the insurance and pensions industries, Mr Chiyavula sounded this warning to insurance companies, brokers and agents.

“The Authority will continue to monitor and scrutinise the operations of all licensed entities focusing on prudential supervision and market conduct in order to protect the interests of insurance policyholders and pension scheme members,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Chiyavula said PIA as at the end of last month, granted licences to six pension fund administrators and nine pension fund managers.

PIA, Mr Chiyavula said, had also issued out licenses to 355 insurance entities.

He said of the 355 entities, 30 were insurance companies: 20 general insurance and ten long-term insurance companies.

“The Authority has also licensed three reinsurance companies, five reinsurance brokers, 56 brokers, 238 agents and 23 other intermediaries. The Authority would also like to reiterate that it will act decisively on misconduct in the industry,” he said.

He said in an effort to enhance protection of insurance policyholders and pension scheme members, PIA issued appropriate guidelines in 2020.

Mr Chiyavula said these guidelines were also meant to increase the contribution of the pensions and insurance industries to the economy.

He said such guidelines included treating customers fairly guidelines for the Insurance Industry - aimed at enhancing customer protection and promoting fair outcomes for insurance policyholders.

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AIROBI - Members of Parliament have agreed to some of the tough conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) including the scrapping of tax breaks and exemptions.

In a report by the Budget and Appropriations Committee on the Budget Policy Statement for 2021-22 and the Medium Term Debt Management Strategy, the lawmakers also asked the National Treasury to expedite restructuring of highly indebted State corporations, a condition that had earlier been issued by the IMF for the country’s access to a Sh262 billion facility.

“The National Treasury should restructure Stateowned enterprises (SoEs), especially the highly indebted ones who are unable to meet their operational costs, with a view to privatising some of them by end of 2021-22 financial year to put them on a sound economic footing,” said the committee chaired

by Kieni MP Kanini Kega.

The committee also asked Treasury to defer new projects by one year until funding is available. Funds should also be provided for stalled projects before finalisation of budget estimates for 2021-22.

Treasury is also required to take into account the pend-

Old Mutual bets on data centre growth with Ghana deal JOHANNESBURG - Old Mutual's private equity unit acquired a stake in a second data centre in sub-Saharan Africa as it expands to take advantage of a shortfall in cloud storage capacity on the continent.

The investment, through its African Infrastructure Investment Managers fund, in conjunction with Onix Data Centres Ltd.’s management team, will ramp up the size of the Ghanaian facility into the largest in that country.

It will be renamed Onix Accra 1, with connectivity provided by Vodafone Group Ltd., Comsys Holdings Corp and CSquared Innovations Inc, the company said in a statement.

Africa accounts for just one percent of global data centre capacity even though the size has doubled in the past three years, according to Xalam Analytics.

Demand for data storage capacity is expected to grow three times faster than

supply as more Africans acquire smartphones and the impact of the coronavirus lockdowns boosts demand for data storage, according to the research.

The evolution of electronic storage spaces in many markets outside of South Africa remains inadequate to meet rising data demand, Ed Stumpf, AIIM’s investment director, said by email.

“Data centres underpin and enable the digital economy and present strong growth prospects for long-term investors such as AIIM.” This is the fund’s second investment in digital infrastructure in the past four months, after MetroFiber Networx in South Africa.

Amazon.com Inc., and Microsoft Corp. have been investing in data centre capacity mainly in South Africa, while Liquid Telecomunications Holdings Ltd. and Actis Asset Management SA have raised a combined $550 million for the sector on the continent.

AIIM currently has $2 billion in assets on the continent in telecommunications, energy and transport. The Old Mutual unit raised $320 million for deals in 2019, and has raised $2.3 billion in total. – BLOOMBERG NEWS.

ing bills and ensure that they are adequately provided for within the approved expenditure ceilings.

Most of the changes had been captured by the National Treasury in the Budget Policy Statement. However, IMF had earlier on pronounced itself on them.

Last month, the IMF approved the crucial credit facility for Kenya under a three-year programme.

Previously, the country had a precautionary credit arrangement with the IMF, which ended after Kenya flouted some of the conditions, including failure to keep its debt low.

– THE STANDARD, Kenya.

National Assembly's Committee on Budget and Appropriations chairperson Kanini Kega.

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Miners engage RBZ over forex HARARE - The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ) is engaging the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) with a view to finding a solution to challenges caused by the new foreign currency regulations announced by the central bank in the Monetary Policy Statement.

Under the new foreign currency regulations, the exporters are no longer required to exhaust their foreign currency earnings as was the case previously, but the surrender threshold has been reviewed upwards from 30 percent to 40 percent.

It is against this background that some exporters, particularly in the mining sector, say they are now

having shortfalls meeting their obligations that require foreign currency.

In an interview with the Herald Finance and Business, CoMZ chief executive officer Isaac Kwesu, said miners are having to augment for the shortfalls by turning to the foreign currency auction system.

However, the challenge is that some of their bids are not going through, thus diminishing their ability to sustain production.

“It’s an issue that has come up with some members saying that the 40 percent foreign currency surrender is on the up side,” said Kwesu.

“Depending on an individual exporter’s cost structure, some miners are having shortfalls in terms of their foreign currency needs and have had their capacity to sustain production curtailed.

“You will be aware of the foreign currency auction system and our members are also participating in it but unfortunately not every bid on the auction is always successful.

– THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

US$70m boost for B/bridge upgrade HARARE – The African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) has approved a US$70 million facility to fund the upgrading of the Beitbridge Border Post to enhance smooth trade in Southern Africa.

Situated in Matabeleland South province, Beitbridge Border Post is the busiest inland port of entry in the region.

The border post is a critical access point to trading with surrounding countries to the north and its upgrade would significantly reduce waiting periods that have of late hampered human and vehicular traffic movement.

AfreximBank said work to upgrade the port of entry will involve procurement of technical equipment and software and modernising the border

facilities to ensure smooth service during the concession period.

This would see investments being made in the border

town including development of a fire station, residential accommodation, water pipelines and waste water treatment plant, among other key

infrastructure development initiatives.

“AfreximBank has approved US$70 million to finance the expansion and upgrade of the Beitbridge Border Post in Zimbabwe,” it said.

The institution authorised a US$43 million loan facility to Zimborders Mauritius Ltd and the issuance of an investment guarantee of US$27 million supporting Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund to join other investors under Zimborders Mauritius.

The financing facility forms part of a US$204,4 million syndicated senior term loan facility for which AfreximBank was among a consortium of financial institutions acting as mandated lead arrangers and senior debt lenders. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

China rebounds with economic growth target above 6pc BEIJING - China is aiming for an economic growth rate above six percent in 2021, after scrapping its target last year.

China's Premier Li Keqiang announced the target at the opening of this year's National People's Congress.

The target marks a return to strong growth after the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the world's second largest economy.

Although China's economy grew last year, it only managed 2.3 percent growth, its weakest result in decades.

The new target highlights the Chinese economy's strong rebound after the pandemic shutdowns led to a sharp 6.8 percent contraction in the first quarter of 2020.

The economy grew in the second half of 2020, and China was the only major global economy to post gains for

the year, although they were slender compared to previous years.

Now the government hopes to continue that rebound.

"A target of over six percent will enable all of us to devote full energy to promoting reform, innovation, and high-quality development," Premier Li Keqiang said.

Other analysts are also tipping stronger growth. – BBC.

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Personal improvement is a must if we have to succeed Dear Editor,

FPI calls for equal representation of women

Dear Editor,

...women are the majority in the world but very few are in decision making positions.

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s we commemorate International Women’s Day under the theme “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”, the Free Press Initiative (FPI) Zambia calls for an equal representation of women in all decision making positions.

FPI Zambia notes that women are the majority in the world but very few are in decision making positions.

There is great acceptance that women bring different skills and experiences to the table and make contributions to decisions, laws and policies that benefit everyone and that is why they should be included in leadership positions.

This year’s theme is timely as women are supposed to be celebrated for their relentless efforts in the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. As countries are slowly recovering from the

FPI working to create safe working environment for women, journalists ahead of elections devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, women must be given equal opportunities to play a key role in the development of any country across the globe.

Women are more than able to achieve true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation. A woman with a voice is by definition

COMMENDATION The FPI wishes to commend political parties that are appointing women in top leadership positions. The Patriotic Front showed the way by giving us the first female Republican Vice-President and party vice-president. a strong woman. FPI Zambia further calls for change on how women are viewed in order to end cyber bullying which is one of the main reasons why most women do not want to take the front seat.

This day should be used to reflect on some progress made and achievements scored by women.

Lastly, the FPI wishes to commend political parties that are appointing women in top leadership positions.

The Patriotic Front showed the way by giving us the first female Republican Vice-President and party vice-president.

We have seen other parties like the UPND and DP following suit, which is very commendable. We, however, urge all political parties to take a step further by ensuring more women are adopted for the August 12, 2021 general election.

JOAN CHIRWA Founder – FPI Zambia

As people, we need to continue improving on our lives. The older we get, the less the enthusiasm to change things.

Personal improvement is a must if we have to succeed. We need to follow the kaizen principle. Personal improvement leads to overall GDP growth and National economic development!

Therefore, it’s always important to have a blend of old and young people.

Young people are dreamers. They bring improvements. Old people are like fine old wine. Theirs is to nature the young ones to ensure that dreams are achievable. The old have been there and done that so they know all the textbook mistakes a young person a can make.

What is wrong is when the old suppress ambitions of the youthful people.

President Lungu through his appointments has entrusted young people with sensitive positions.

When you look at his advisors, they are younger than him. He gets to have that youthful energy and filters advice to add his experience.

Unfortunately the same is not happening in the private and public sector institutions.

A lot of limitations for the young ones still exist. This is frustrating youths. Meaning we are destroying the future because there will be no one to hand over to.

As EAZ, we shall now push for more space for the youth. You can’t call for employment which bares the youths by putting laughable work experience.

Which job experience will a college or university graduate have?

In the end the same people are rotating from one job to another leaving out potential!

Today Saturday all frustrated youths will be drinking in bars instead of going to their farms or businesses outside their jobs during the weekend.

Government should seriously curtail job discrimination based on age! We end up recruiting pipo based on age and not ability!

Youths are in the majority and should speak out on this one. We should not be excluded from the national cake!

Shabbat shalom!

Dr Lubinda Haabazoka

The International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) Dear editor, As the children take over the airwaves today (yesterday) and broadcast to us different kinds of programs on their International Children’s Day of Broadcasting, I think we need to take full charge in nurturing our future generations with the required educational capacity and with much needed information requirements and knowledge ingredients more especially by emphasizing at all cost, on the need to build up the love-hate culture for education which should strongly underpin growth processes, stages and sustainability of cultural values, private-public policy governance systems and we need to foster for investment education.

This day was specifically designed by UNICEF around 1991 with an overriding objective to inspire and to trigger much-needed interests within the broadbased society so that most of our broadcasters across the global create awareness

space with specific role to children issues and programs.

Each year, hundred thousands of broadcasters globally participate in this remarkable day, celebrating it in ways so unique and quite special as children do enjoy themselves in taking up the airwaves. With children’s interest gaining momentum around 2009, the celebration was moved to the first Sunday in March.

The composition of both television and radio plays such a huge role in raising of the much needed information and awareness of local, regional and global issues in varying interests across the board.

Though UNICEF still encourages broadcasters to open up their respective airwaves to youth and children throughout the year, as the ICDB passages from being just one day show-up to an all-encompassing initiative to include more young people in the media development.

KELVIN CHISANGA

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Government urged to expedite health workers recruitment

BY SANFROSSA MANYINDA

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OVERNMENT must expedite the 5000 health workers recruitment exercise which include over 400 doctors, the unemployed doctors have said.

Speaking to the Daily Nation on behalf of other health care workers, former CBU school of medicine student union president Wallace Mumba however commended Government on the pronouncement that more health workers would be employed.

Mr Mumba said Government's efforts to increase the workforce in the health sector were welcome.

He was speaking in an interview in Kitwe yesterday.

"The country is faced with a critical shortage of health workers which has further exacerbated since the attack of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

"The pandemic has caused mayhem world wide with negative impact across various sectors," he said.

Mr Mumba stated that as a result of the rising incidences of the Covid-19 cases, the health sector had been the most overwhelmed because healthcare personnel from various disciplines were in the

forefront trying to fight the global disease.

He observed that through combined efforts among health workers within the healthcare system coupled with a multi-sectoral mitigative approach, there was confidence that the fight against the pandemic would be won.

Mr Mumba said the it was

the desire of new doctors to be part of the fight and contribute towards quality provision of health service to the population.

He added that it was important to realise that the health system was inter-disciplinery that required health personnel from various specialities to work together in order to improve quality health service delivery.

"The exercise will also reduce the doctor-population ratio as the country strived to meet the world health organisation recommended of 1:1000.

"As new doctors, we are ready to work and become integral elements of the healthcare system," he said.

Mr Mumba said it would be motivating that the new doctors were employed as quickly as possible while they had the morale to put their acquired skills into good practice.

Intellectual Property vital for growth, saysbut expert

BY SANFROSSA MANYINDA DZIWA Science and Technology Trust ( DSaT) has expressed the need to sensitize communities across the country on the benefits of Intellectual Property (IP) for socio-economic development.

DSaT Executive Director Veronica Mwaba said Intellectual Property was a tool for wealth creation towards socio-economic development.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) refers to IP as creations of inventions, literally artistic works, designs and symbols, names and images used in business.

Ms Mwaba noted the need for new knowledge embedded in innovation to solve real world problems to be protected.

"Access to modern technology by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should be increased and supported by all key stakeholders and national governments in the Least Developing Countries.

"Agenda 2030 is a call to all governments to end poverty in all its forms everywhere," she said.

Ms Mwaba added that the United Nations Sustainable Development (SDG) Goal number 3 was linked to promote the well-being for all

ages.

She said that Goal number 9 further highlighted the significance of industry, innovation and infrastructure development as key to all governments.

Ms Mwaba said IP said was an asset that required a multi-sectoral approach to be demystified for society to see its benefits. " Researchers should take advantage of the current National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy that was recently launched by Higher Education Minister Dr.

Brian Mushimba. " The policy now incorporates key facets of innovation that were excluded in the 1996 National Science and Technology Policy," she said.

Ms Mwaba further noted that Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zambia remained among the least innovative nations in the world.

She said research showed that there was little knowledge about IP in LDCs including Zambia.

She therefore stated that the enhanced knowledge on IP issues and enforcement of

laws motivated inventors to make positive contributions to the growth of the economy in wealth creation.

She said enhanced public awareness is key for IP and Innovation to be developed strategically at national level and be market oriented. " Accordingly, there is need for government to play a major role to facilitate research activities that match with increased resource allocation.

Linkages with key stakeholders should be strong and sustained for Zambia’s prosperity," Ms Mwaba said.

AVAP cautions scribes

BY ROGERS KALERO JOURNALISTS must be patriotic and ensure that they do not cause division in the country through careless and irresponsible reporting to impress a certain section of society ahead of the August 12 elections, Anti Voter Vpathy Copperbelt Coordinator Poster Jumbe has cautioned.

Mr Jumbe said journalists must ensure that they were accurate and objective in the manner they report about various national issues to avoid setting the country on fire especially that some politicians seem to be emotionally charged ahead of August elections.

He said journalists in many countries had set their countries on fire through biased nd irresponsible reporting.

Mr Jumbe was speaking in Kitwe at the weekend.

"So it is important that journalists in Zambia maintain peace and harmony before, during and after elections through mature and responsible reporting. journalists should understand that if they decide to put the country on fire through careless and irresponsible reporting, their families will not be spared by the violence which may erupt as a result of their carelessness.

"In many instances, journalists have put their countries on fire. So

Luanshya records 416 Covid-19 cases LUANSHYA has recorded 416 Covid-19 positive cases from January to February 2021.

District Commissioner Patrick Maipambe said the district has conduct 4, 206 Covid-19 tests during the same period.

Mr Maipambe said out of the 416 positive cases, 44 cases were treated at Thompson District and Roan Antelope General Hospitals while 372 cases were treated from home.

“From January to date, we have had 21 Covid-

19 cases admitted to Thompson’s Level One Hospital, eight on oxygen and recorded five deaths.

Roan hospital has attended to 23 patients, 16 were oxygenated and unfortunately two deaths were recorded,” he said.

Mr. Maipambe disclosed that 32 patients have since been discharged from the hospital and 301 patients from home had also fully recovered.

He indicated that despite the district health

team doing everything positive in managing the Covid-19 patients, they however recorded seven deaths from the 416 cases.

Mr Maipambe said the district has 11 active Covid-19 cases in hospitals.

Luanshya has cumulatively conducted 7, 051 Covid-19 tests, with 627 confirmed positive cases and recorded nine deaths since March last year.

Meanwhile, Mr. Maipambe said the district has continued to roll out

Covid-19 preventive measures in public places to curb the spread.

He said his office with the cooperation of the Luanshya Hindu Association has disinfected all schools, markets, bus stations and police stations, and court houses.

Mr. Maipambe said a combined team of public health workers and law enforcers were periodically conducting checks to ensure compliance to Covid-19 laid down guidelines. – ZANIS.

I would like to urge the media to be careful and desist from careless and irresponsible reporting.

Remember that if you put this country on fire, even your families will not be spared by the violence and confusion may be created," Mr Jumbe said.

Mr Jumbe also urged oppositions politicians against using the effects of Covid-19 on the economy to mislead people, but remain truthful on how the pandemic had ravaged economies in the world.

He said it was important to pray to God and strictly follow the Ministry of Health guidelines to prevent the spread of covid-19.

"Covid 19 is real and we should change our attitude. Let us ensure that we follow the Ministry of Health guidelines to curb the spread of this deadly pandemic. Let us not play games about it, but ensure that we follow the guidelines.

"It is very clear that people are dying of covid-19.

So let us adhere. People must not play games with this disease," he stressed.

So it is important that journalists in Zambia maintain peace and harmony before, during and after elections through mature and responsible reporting. Journalists should understand that if they decide to put the country on fire through careless and irresponsible reporting, their families will not be spared by the violence which may erupt as a result of their carelessness.

Monday March 8, 2021

STOP SEXUAL HARRASMENT

BY MELANIE WALKER HAVING spent hours in a certain local court, in Lusaka, taking heed to cases litigated, I was awakened to various issues affecting our society today. One of the mammoth issues I found was sexual harassment. Seemingly, many of our people in the communities do not know what this cancer is. My experience at a local court compelled me to bring the light in the dark room where sexual harassment is committed.

The dark room referred to can be one’s mind or a church, a school, workplace, street corner, market, business, politics and a home among other places. On the other hand, light represents the knowledge about the sexual harassment.

When light appears, darkness disappears…Even so does knowledge make ignorance evaporate.

I have found sexual harassment not only to be common in various booths of our society but extremely hideous. It puts unity and peace of families and communities in jeopardy thereby disturbing development and progress of a country. Sexual harassment is capable of paralysing an individual from participating effectively in development activities of the family, community and the nation at large. Thus, it is a matter worthy addressing.

From my observation, many members of our families and communities are unaware about sexual harassment. Some consider it to be a way of life. “The world is a mirror of confusion when knowledge is limited.” To every reader of this article, I ask of you one thing.

That is; read to the end. You will be empowered! You will be able to protect yourself, your family and your community from sexual harassers or predators.

Sexual harassment is a crime easy to commit. Howbeit this is the case; the offence is highly punishable. But what is sexual harass-

ment? This is a compound word made up of two distinct terms namely harassment and sexual.

To harass is to subject a person to hostility or make annoying; hurtful comments or actions persistently to someone. Therefore, we can define sexual harassment as any unwelcome, annoying or unwanted sexual comments, gestures, jokes, and looks behaviors that express or imply demands for sex.

This brings us to the nitty-gritty of the matter. Our communities are full of sexual related offenses. These crimes start simple and small but end up complex and big issues. They start from simple actions such as sexual gestures and repeated sexual jokes. Other actions may include inappropriate touching, cat-calling, unwelcome messages, or emails, brushing up against somebody, sexual comment about somebody’s body, fondling somebody inappropriately, distributing or displaying explicit sexual drawings or pictures and unwanted questions about one’s sex life. Unfortunately, “All big things start small.” The enlisted are the actions that express sexual harassment.

More often than not, we see or experience these acts in our homes, churches, schools, workplaces, and streets. But we ignore these expressions. We say it is a simple joke or he or she was just playing. Sometimes, we don’t speak because we are afraid of the stigmatisation, or/and violent retaliation from perpetrators. We say he or she is my boss, I will lose my job. We say he or she is my uncle, dad, cousin or aunty; they will chase me from their home. In effect, we silently promote the crime of sexual harassment.

Who is mostly affected by sexual harassment? Women and girls count to be the majority on the victim’s roll. But this doesn’t mean men are not harassed. They are but not as much as women. Perpetrators threaten and instill so much fear such that a victim ends up not reporting. This is common in male dominated homes, schools or workplaces. Evidence from various sources reveals that Zambia, like many other countries has high cases of sexual harassment.

“When it comes to sexual harassment, forgetting is difficult.

Remembering is worse.” Sexual harassment has huge economic or financial, social, and psychological/emotional consequences on a victim and the perpetrator especially when convicted. Therefore, it falls upon every person or leader to intercept this cancer from eating away our families, communities and nation at large. Sexual harassment is a serious criminal offense in Zambia. The Anti-Gender Act of 2011 outlaws sexual harassment. Any person convicted of it is liable to imprisonment for a term of “not less than 3 years but not exceeding 15 years.” Stop sexual harassment especially on women and girls. A woman is beautiful in every way. She deserves protection from all forms of Gender Based Violence. As a mother, she shines, her power and glory flourishes.

Happy Women's Day! MUPETA JASON Author of: 1. The Highway to Academic Excellence 2. The Woman 3. Born to be Different 4. Mental Slavery

Monday March 8, 2021

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

WHY IS THE MEDIA SO AFRAID TO TALK ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

BY MELANIE WALKER

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HE eve of International Women’s Day presents an opportunity for us to think about gender equality and the long and often frustrating march

toward societies that are truly equal.

As media, we are uniquely placed to drive forward this reflection and discussion. But while focusing on the challenges of gender in society, we owe it to our staff and the communities we serve to also take a hard look at the obstacles within our own organisations.

I’m talking specifically about the scourge of sexual harassment. It’s likely to have happened in your newsroom. It has likely happened to a member of your team. It happens to all genders but is disproportionately directed at women. It happens in every industry, regardless of country, culture or context.

This is because sexual harassment is driven by power, not sex. Wherever you have imbalances in power, you have individuals who are at risk of sexual harassment, and those who abuse this power.

I’ve been sexually harassed.

The many journalists and editors, friends and family members who

I have spoken to over the years on this subject have also been harassed. Yet it is still hard for leaders to recognize that this could be happening within their newsrooms and boardrooms. Why does it continue to be such a taboo?

Counting the cost of sexual harassment Sexual harassment is, simply put, bad for business. It can harm your corporate reputation. It is a drain on the productivity of staff and managers. Maintaining and building trust in your brand is an absolute imperative for media organisations globally. If and when a case gets out of control or is badly handled - this can directly impact your bottom line.

It is for this reason that WAN-IFRA Women in News has put eliminating sexual harassment as a top priority in our work around gender equality in the media sector.

This might seem at odds with the current climate where social interactions are fewer and remote

work scenarios are in place in many newsrooms and businesses.

But one only needs to tune into the news to know that the abuse of power, manifested as verbal, physical or online harassment, is alive and well.

Preliminary results from an ongoing Women in News research HARASSMENT

Sexual harassment is, simply put, bad for business.

It can harm your corporate reputation. It is a drain on the productivity of staff and managers.

study into the issue of sexual harassment polling hundreds of journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia indicate that more than 1 in 3 women media professionals have been physically harassed, and just under 50% have been verbally harassed. Just over 15% of men in African newsrooms reported being physically harassed, and slightly less than 1 in 4 reports being verbally harassed.

The numbers for male media professionals in Southeast Asia are slightly higher than a quarter on both forms of harassment.

The first step in confronting sexual harassment is to talk about it.

We need to strip away the stigma and discomfort around having open conversations about what sexual harassment is and isn’t.

Media managers, it is entirely in your power to create dynamics in your own teams that are free from sexual harassment. Publishers and CEOs, you set the organisational culture in your media company.

By being vocal in recognising that it happens everywhere, and communicating to your employees that you will not tolerate sexual harassment of any kind, you send a powerful message to your teams, and publicly. With these actions, you will help us overcome the legacy of silence around this topic, and in doing so take an important first step to create media environments that truly embrace equality. ______________________________ Melanie Walker is Executive Director of Media Development of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). She is a creator of Women in News, WAN-IFRA’s ground-breaking programme to increase women’s leadership and voices in the news. It does so by equipping women journalists and editors with the skills, strategies, and support networks to take on greater leadership positions within their media. www. womeninnews.org

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WOMEN’S DAY REFLECTION; RAISING THE GENDER PROFILE

BY MARVIN CHANDA MBERI RAISING the gender profile in any society, Zambia inclusive has been a long journey stretching as far as 1948 when the United Nations member states made a declaration to affirm the equality of all firms. This landmark decision was replicated by other international state actors and with time, the various state parties Zambia inclusive started finding progressive ways of integrity gender equality in their policy framework.

The discussion on Zambia’s gender profile is traceable from the landmark cases of Edith Nawakwi v. Attorney General and Chief Passport Officer as well as Sarah Longwe v. Intercontinental Hotels (1994). For the benefit of the readers, in the Nawakwi case, the applicant was a single mother who had applied to travel outside the country with her two young children. Under the immigration laws at the time, a single woman could not travel with the children unless prior consent from the father was obtained. The applicant successfully sought the intervention of the Court and was allowed to travel with the children. As regards the Sarah Longwe case, the applicant sought admission in the respondent’s bar. According to the regulations, no woman was to access the Intercontinental Hotel

The women you see in the news matter. Here’s why

BY JANE GODIA Today is International Women’s Day - it’s a moment to think about how much better our news diet could be if inequities were eliminated.

In 1995, when the curtains fell in one of the largest meetings that have ever brought women together to discuss women in development, it was noted that women and media remain key to development.

Twenty-six years later, the relevant “Article J” of the Beijing Platform for Action, remains unfulfilled. Its two strategic objectives with regard to Women and Media have not been met. They are: To increase the participation and access of women to expression and decision-making in and through the media and new technologies of communication To promote a balanced and non-stereotyped portrayal of women in the media.

Today, as we mark International Women’s Day, it's an indictment on both media owners and civil society that women remain on the periphery of news-making. They cannot claim

equal space in either the structures of newsrooms or in the content produced, be that as sources of news or as the subjects of reports. Indeed, the latest figures from WAN-IFRA’s Women in News Programme show just one in five voices in news belong to women*, be they as sources, as the author or as the main character of the news report.

Some progress was evident several years back, with stand-out women being named as chief executive officers, editors in chief, managing editors and executive editors. But these gains appear short lived in most media organisations. Excitement has turned to frustration as one-step forward has been replaced with three steps backwards. In Africa, the problem is acute. The decision-making tables of media organisations remain deprived of women and where there are women, they are surrounded by men.

Few women have followed in the footsteps of Esther Kamweru, the first woman managing editor in Kenya, and indeed sub-Saharan Africa.

BALANCE The lack of balance between women and men at the table of decision making has a rollback effect on the content that is produced. A table dominated by men typically makes decisions that benefit men.

Anna Nimiriano, Editor in Chief, The Juba Monitor, South Sudan

Today’s standout women editors include Pamela Makotsi-Sittoni (Nation Media Group, Kenya), Barbara Kaija (New Vision, Uganda), Mary Mbewe (Daily Nation, Zambia), Margaret Vuchiri (The Monitor, Uganda), Joyce Shebe (Clouds, Tanzania), Tryphinah Dongwana (Weekend Post, Botswana), Joyce Mhaville (Independent Television -ITV, Tanzania) and Tuma Abdallah (Standard Newspapers,Tanzania). But they remain an exception.

The lack of balance between women and men at the table of decision making has a rollback effect on the content that is produced. A table dominated by men typically makes decisions that benefit men.

So today, International Women’s Day is a grim reminder that things are not rosy in the news business.

Achieving gender balance in news

and in the structure of media organisations remains a challenge. Unmet, it sees more than half of the population in our countries suffer the consequences of bias, discrimination and sexism.

The business of ignoring the other half of the population can no longer be treated as normal. It’s time that media leaders grasp the challenge, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it also makes a whole lot of business sense: start covering women, give them space and a voice in news-making and propel them to all levels of decision making within your organisation.

We can no longer afford to imagine that it’s only men who make and sell the news and bring in the shillings to fund the media business. Women too are worthy newsmakers. In all of our

Barbara Kaija, Editor in Chief Vision Group Uganda

societies, there are women holding decision making positions and who are now experts in once male-only domains such as engineers, doctors, scientists and researchers. They can be deliberately picked out to share their perspectives and expertise and bring balance to the profile of experts quoted on our news pages. Media is the prism through which society sees itself and women are an untapped audience. So, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, let us embrace diversity, which yields better news content and business products, and in so doing eliminate sexism. We know that actions and attitudes that discriminate against people based on their gender is bad for business.

As media, the challenge is ours.

We need to consciously embrace and reach the commitments made 26

years ago when the Beijing Platform for Action was signed globally.

The business of ignoring the other half of the population can no longer be treated as normal. It’s time that media leaders grasp the challenge, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it also makes a whole lot of business sense: start covering women, give them space and a voice in news-making and propel them to all levels of decision making within your organisation.

As the news consuming public, you have a role to play too. Hold

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Pamella Sittoni Executive Editor Nation Media Group Kenya

your news organization to account and make sure they deliver balanced news that reflects the voices of all of society.

Jane Godia is a gender development and media expert who serves as the Africa Director of Women in News programme.

WOMEN IN NEWS is WAN-IFRA’s ground-breaking programme to increase women’s leadership and voices in the news. It does so by equipping women journalists and editors with the skills, strategies, and support networks to take on greater leadership positions within their media. www. womeninnews.org _______________________________

Jane Godia is Director, Africa, Women in News

unless she was accompanied by a male patron. These regulations did not apply to male patrons. Ms. Longwe’s intervention from the Court was successful.

Against all odds, hardworking women such as Professor Nkandu Luo were privileged to serve first female Health Minister, Ms. Nawakwi serving as first female Finance Minister, Bo Inonge Wina been privileged to serve as first female Vice President. These are some of the women that have withstood the hostile environment to rise to prominence.

Despite the Court pronouncing itself on the need for society to desist from the exclusive exclusion of women, there are some society values which made the quest for gender equality an uphill battle.

As a matter of illustration, under customary law, a girl child could be married so long three requirements have been satisfied. These are; the girl must have reached puberty, lobola should have been paid and the consent from the parents should have been obtained (the case of Chibwe v. Chibwe).

The above requites of a valid customary law marriage are somehow a basis of fostering discrimination of women in society. It is likely that a 17 year old girl may be married while his 21 year old elder brother is still a dependent at the parent’s house. While society may treat a 17 year married girl as an adult, in the sight of the parents, a 21 year man is a dependent until such a time he is in gainful employment.

Whilst it is a fact that gender discrimination has been institutionalized, there are some progressive and deliberate measures which have been implemented by the Government to supplement the earlier judicial decisions. For instance, on 8th March, 2012, during the women’s day commemoration, then President Sata made a decree and upgraded a Gender and Women’s division at Cabinet Office into a fully-fledged Ministry. Then Deputy Minister Emmerine Kabanshi was appointed to serve as first Gender Minister with Professor Chomba serving as the first Permanent Secretary. This Ministry was to supplement the efforts of the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Heath. The elevation of gender and women related portfolios into fully related matters has been an affirmative action to have a society that is based on equality.

There has been growing demand to implement the relevant legal, institutional and policy reforms. The enactment of the Anti-Gender Based Violence Act, the establishment of the Gender and Equity Commission, the National Gender Policy are among the progressive steps that will positively help us win the war against Gender Inequality.

While we may count a few achievements in Gender Equality, the battle is still in transitory stages and what has been achieved are the building blocks for a gender balance future. Happy women’s day.

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FORMER DEBS JAILED OVER RHINO HORNS

Mobile courts established at Meheba camp

BY JACKSON MAPAPAYIA

BY ANDREW MUKOMA

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HE Livingstone magistrate’s court has sentenced former District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) and eight others to seven years imprisonment with hard labour for being being in possession of rhino horns without lawful authority.

Bornwell Sibanga,a former DEBS, Nawa Muyunda, Berry Simulandu, Hamainza Robson Hamukwena, Kelvin Manyando, Lunenge Maswabi, Dalitso Nyangu, Chipasa Bihemba, Nickson Kamwata, Japphet Mweetwa, Ackim Simukonda and Christoppter Silondwa were charged with illegal possession of prescribed trophy.

Four of them were however acquitted.

Between May 31 and June 10, last year in Livingstone,

they had in their possession two rhinoceros horns without a certificate of ownership.

In count two, Manyando, Nyangu, Bihemba and Kamwata are charged with illegal hunting of a protect-

THE International Organization for Migration (IOM) has partnered with the Ministry of Justice in providing mobile local court sessions to former Angolan and Rwandan refugees in Meheba refugee settlement of Kalumbila district.

The move to introduce mobile local courts follows the difficulties the former refugees had been facing to access justice due to distance between their settlement and the local court facility.

IOM Project officer, Cephas Njovu, said his office would supplement Government efforts especially in the provision of justice to the settlers in the area under the project pillar called Social Cohesion.

Mr Njovu said the move was aimed at merely reaching out to those with cases in far flung areas.

And Resident local court magistrate, Kaddy Kadilila said the mobile court would enhance the justice system in the resettlement which has high levels of cases that needed to be attended to.

He thanked IOM for coming on board to help in the dispensation of justice to the former refugees in the area.

The mobile courts are expected to be held in each of the four blocks namely; E,H,G, and F respectively.

IOM Project officer, Cephas Njovu, said his office would supplement Government efforts especially in the provision of justice to the settlers in the area under the project pillar called Social Cohesion.

'Mushindano needs economic boost'

South PS calls for support

BY JACKSON MAPAPAYI

BY ANDREW MUKOMA SOUTHERN Province Permanent Secretary Joyce Bwacha Nsamba has urged civil servants and all stakeholders in Kazungula district to support her office in executing her duties.

Ms Nsamba said that it was only through working together with Government that development could be delivered to Kazungula district.

She was speaking when she addressed civil servants, the clergy, business community and political leaders in Kazungula at the weekend.

Ms Nsamba cautioned Government employees against engaging in partisan politics.

She said, therefore, that from what she was told by her predecessor Mwangala Liomba, people of southern province and Kazungula and Livingstone were a united force.

The Permanent Secretary said she expected unity to continue in southern province.

"My humble appeal to you all is that you continue working hard. To the members of the clergy, I am very grateful and I ask you to continue praying for us because we need prayers in

ed animal. It is alleged that between May 1 and 30 last year, the four at Kazungula in Chobe National Park, in Kasane district of the Chobe province, Botswana, they killed a rhinoceros in without a hunting licence. And

in count three, Maswabi is charged unlawful possession of a firearms on June 12, last year in Sesheke.

He had in his possession a 375 Finn bear rifle serial number 161 NO 523563 and one muzzle loading gun without firearm licences.

Jackson Tembo who was the first accused admitted the charge and was convicted to seven years imprisonment with hard labour while in the the second count, Manyando, Nyangu, Bihemba and Kamwata were acquitted in this charge.

In handing the sentence, Chief Resident Magistrate Exnobert Zulu said he would convict nine out of 12 and acquitted Nyangu, Bihemba, Kamwata.

He said there was insufficient evidence linking the trio even though they could have committed the offense.

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My humble appeal to you all is that you continue working hard.

To the members of the clergy, I am very grateful and I ask you to continue praying for us because we need prayers in these jobs that we have especially this year since it’s an election year.

these jobs that we have especially this year since it's an election year.

"I want to give caution to the people I will supervise, people serving mother Zambia in government," she said.

Ms Nsamba said there would temptations as the country gets closer to the General elections this year.

"As we go into August 12, my request is that you don't participate in active politics. Make sure you don't cross the line and this is a timely caution," she said.

The Permanent Secretary was on a familiarization tour of districts in Southern Province.

PATRIOTIC Front (PF) spiring council chairperson for Mushindamo town council Dyness Kabunda has promised to develop the district economically and socially once adopted and elected.

Ms Kabunda observed that the district lacks various facilities such as banking facilities, good road network to farm blocks, general infrastructure among others.

"The establishment of the Central Business District will be my priority so that all these other things will just start trickling down," she said.

She said it was unfortunate that the current elected leaders had failed to spearhead the establishment of the central business district which was key in spurring development in the area.

Me Kabunda mentioned that she wouldvlobby for more health facilities in the district as well as expand the

Ms Kabunda observed that the district lacks various facilities such as banking facilities, good road network to farm blocks, general infrastructure among others.

already existing ones.

"The PF party health policy is to have a health facility every 5 kilometers, so, I will ensure that I work towards that so that health services are brought closer to the people. " Apart from that, I want to ensure that I lobby for ambulances for rural health centres in all the five chiefdoms in order to control maternal

deaths for safe motherhood," she said.

Ms Kabunda indicated that she woukdvfacilitate for more community schools to ensure that vulnerable children acquire high quality education and also empower women with enterprenuership skills.

She urged the people of Mushindamo to vote for the PF candidates at local govern-

Lunga wildlife camp torched

BY JACKSON MAPAPAYI UNKNOWN people have set ablaze a wildlife camp in Lunga West National Park in Mufumbwe district.

North-western province Commissioner of police, Joel Njase ,confirmed the incident which happened on Friday between around 12:00 hours

in Jinso area.

He said that the camp which had four camping tents had all the properties burnt to ashes.

"We received a report indicating that a wildlife camp had been set ablaze by unknown people and that property whose value has not yet been ascertained was burnt to ashes," Mr Njase said.

Meanwhile Mr Njase said

that muzzle loaders and ammunition were recovered from poachers who were picked around 23:00 hours on Friday near Jivundu Wildlife camp.

"However, the two suspected poachers managed to escape, but the two muzzle loaders and ammunitions are in hands of the police," he added.

ment, parliamentary as well as presidential so that they see the benefit of aligning themselves with the government.

"For a long time, they have been voting for the opposition who at the end of the day do not even deliver. So, this time around, I want to urge them to vote for the ruling party," she added.

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STRUGGLING WITH LAYING BIRDS

BY MAKELI PHIRI THOSE with the muscle of rearing laying birds look at this business as an easy one. There are a number of layers that one can chose from as long as one adheres to the required rearing system. Each breed has its own way of being reared in order to achieve the best out of them, but they all end up in egg producing birds. The farmer has to follow the recommended type of feed and line or system of management as per type of breed bred by the breeder.

Therefore, there are a number of factors that affect production of these birds. The management of these has to be good. Egg and meat production may be low if the management is poor. Bad management will result in layers which may lay very few eggs if any. Causes of low egg production are many, but below are some of the common causes.

• Feeding, wrong type of food apart from what has been recommended by the breeder will not help the chick and the chicken to grow properly, equally feeding the right type of food but in too little at irregular intervals will affect their growth and performance. However, as a farmer should provide a range of balanced diets which satisfy the nutrition requirements of the chicks at all stages of their development and production, that which will optimize efficiency and profitability without compromising bird welfare. Avoid stale food.

• Water, there should be enough, clean drinking water in the founts and drinkers. It is a requirement that they have access to this commodity. Equally the farmer should understand that drinking water can be a reservoir of those bacteria responsible for food poisoning. It is also worth to note that when water is very cold or very warm birds will drink less and growth will be reduced. Growth will also be restricted should the water con-

The farmer has to follow the recommended type of feed and line or system of management as per type of breed bred by the breeder.

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There are a number of factors that affect production of these birds. The management of these has to be good. Egg and meat production may be low if the management is poor.

combs these may not be good layers. In addition, birds that look unhealthy during this period and show signs of lameness and sickness. These must be culled.

3. Before pullets start

Good ventilation and high temperature in the poultry house should be controlled. tain excess levels of mineral salts because this will reduce water intake by the bird.

• Temperature, good ventilation and high temperature in the poultry house should be controlled. Fresh air is required at all stages of growth to allow the birds to remain in good health and achieve full potential. The ventila-

tion system must remove these waste gases from the house and deliver good air quality.

Poor air quality limits flock performance and increase susceptibility to increase and presence of internal and external parasites may increase.

During the period of egg production during the

months of April to July, production would be low because of the hours of daylight become shorter and also the cold weather of this time may have an effect on the birds especially if the housing is not well protected from the cold winds.

To prevent low egg production during the cold weather the following can be done: • Provide artificial lighting to extend length of daylight hours.

• If artificial lighting is not available, the farmer should buy replacement stock during the last six months of the year i.e. July to December.

• Laying hens should be protected from cold winds.

Traditional village chickens are not good commercial layers. This is because they are not bred for high production.

Culling in laying birds.

Culling is the removal of unproductive birds from the flock. Chicks and pullets which would grow to be poor layers, hens which are poor layers and diseased, are removed from

the flock, by so doing the farmer would: • Reduce the risk of spreading the disease to other birds in the house.

• Reduces the cost on food which such birds could have eaten.

Culling , therefore, can be done at any time when abnormal birds are seen in the flock. This can be done throughout the rearing and production of the birds. However, culling is usually done occationally.

1. During

and after brooding the chicks, during this period small chicks which are small and would not grow into good layers. Chicks which may show signs of lameness and those that are weak and unhealthy.

2. During the growing

period, in this period birds which are abnormally small when others start laying.

Birds that look beefy as if they for meat production, equally if they cockerels and also pullets which have abnormally large

to lay. Birds that have put on more flesh and fat on their bodies, such do not lay many eggs because the food is used for putting on more weight.

Hence, in such situation weights must be checked every now and then when they are growing. Equally birds that have moulted take a long time to renew their feathers and hence, this has an effect on their laying. Birds that have a distance between two pelvic bones is less than three fingers.

And those showing signs of suffering from disease and parasite must be culled.

Disposal of culled birds.

Pullets and old hens that have been culled can be killed and eaten or sold for meat. Birds that have been culled due to sickness should not be killed and buried to control the spread of diseases. In addition to this stunted birds or unfit chicks should be killed and thrown away as it would be expensive to keep them until they are big. Finally, sick birds should be separated from the healthy ones and taken to veterinary for diagnosis.

WATER

Water, there should be enough, clean drinking water in the founts and drinkers. It is a requirement that they have access to this commodity.

Equally the farmer should understand that drinking water can be a reservoir of those bacteria responsible for food poisoning.

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$200,000 RELEASED FOR LIVESTOCK LISP

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HE Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock through the Livestock Infrastructure Support Programme (LISP) has released US$200,000 and the Ministry used some of the funds to purchase medical protective materials, hospital cleaning materials, food rations and bedding as part of the COVID-19.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister, Nkandu Luo says African Development Bank (AfDB) released the funds after a request to support communities and institutions affected by COVID-19 in Nakonde district.

Speaking when she handed over the items at Nakonde General Hospital Professor Luo said Nakonde was chosen because of the high wave of Coronavirus cases which has left most people and communities vulnerable.

Prof Luo She said the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries decided to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Health because the nation will be at a greater loss if governments

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efforts to control Covid-19 are not supported.

"We as a government have embarked on a nationwide livestock empowerment programme aimed at providing food security, nutrition security and wealth creation.

If most people, especially farmers and our officers are kept away from engaging in their activities because of the Coronavirus disease, this will negatively affect our robust livestock empowerment programme," Professor Luo noted.

She however said that while there is a lot of talk about Coronavirus in humans, there is also need to investigate the possibility of the virus in domesticated animals.

Professor Luo says domestic animals such as cats and dogs must be swabbed as well as they may harbor

the virus which is believed to have come from a meat market.

"There is a need for collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock in dealing with diseases that affect both humans and livestock," Luo urged.

Receiving the donation from the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary in charge of Technical Services Dr. Kennedy Malama says the resurgence of COVID-19 has caused a lot of stress in the ministry.

Dr Malama says the ministries staff and resources are outstretched in containing the disease and appreciated the gesture as the Ministry of Health braces itself for hard times to come.

He says the donation of items such as beddings, food

rations, antiseptics, disinfectants, sprayers and wash stations will go a long way in supplementing the government's effort in the fight against Covid-19.

"We are not only worried about the patients but our frontline staff who are also exposed to the virus. So the inclusion of an assortment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) will greatly assist our staff," ap-

preciated Dr Malama.

Dr Malama said the fight against the pandemic is not a single effort and called for collaboration and support from other ministries, institutions, businesses, non-governmental organizations and individuals.

Dr. Malama said this in a speech read on his behalf by Muchinga Province Health Director Dr. Neroh Chilembo.-NAIS

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UAPULA Province has started disbursing various agricultural implements procured from the K3 million youth empowerment allocated to the province.

100 youths groups from across the province are expected to benefit at the end of the distribution exercise.

Speaking during the flag off and handing over of these items to the beneficiaries, Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa said the empowerment could not have come at a better time than now when the country will be celebrating youth day.

The Minister explains that the empowerment is the best gift which President Lungu has given to youths in Luapula and urged them to utilise the funds accordingly.

“As Government we under-

stand that not every youth can have a white collar job hence we come up with such empowerment programs for the youths in the country," says the Minister.

Mr. Chilangwa has reminded the youths that funds are loans that require paying back.

He stressed that the 30 thousand being given to each group are in form of implements that has to be paid back for other youths to also benefit.

And a youth representative Alfred Kunda has commended Government for coming up with such an empowerment Program.

Mr. Kunda noted that most youths thought the empowerment Program will not come to pass but they have been proven wrong.

He observes that it is such

African women in agriculture suffer disproportionately in COVID-19 pandemic

BY VERENARDO MEEME

AFRICAN women in agriculture are suffering disproportionately as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens existing structural economic, social and technological inequalities, a new survey shows.

Female farmers on the continent are struggling to perform their multiple roles in society during the pandemic and specific policy measures are required to accelerate the recovery in rural areas and alleviate existing gender inequalities. So says a survey conducted by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), which sought to determine how rural women are coping with COVID-19.

The respondents included 71 women over the age of 18 who are operating small and medium agribusiness enterprises (SMEs) across the four sub-Sahara Africa regions.

Most of the women who responded were producing crops and livestock (52 percent) or involved in processing and distribution services (48 percent), with just a few engaged in commodity marketing and service provision.

Women are a key pillar in the continent’s food and agricultural systems,

comprising 50 percent of the agricultural workforce and owning one-third of the SMEs that produce, process and trade in agricultural products and services.Elly Siakasasa, CEO of FutureSeeds, a company in Lusaka, Zambia, involved in the production, processing, packaging, marketing and trading of certified indigenous legume seeds, was one of those who responded to the survey.

Before COVID-19 set in, her business was thriv-

ing. Then the Zambian government responded to the pandemic by instituting various control measures in February 2020.

The timing was especially critical for FutureSeeds because seed production requires mandatory field visits by the Seed Control and Certification Institute, the authority that controls and regulates seed quality and standards in the country.

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programs which will enable young people in the Province lead decent lives as they will be assured of an income.

“We want to assure the Republican President that these things which we have received today will be put to good use so that our lives can change," says Kunda.

Among the items being given include Feed for Chicken, Vegetable Fertilizer, water pumps, solar panels and hardware for chicken among others. - ZANIS

“We want to assure the Republican President that these things which we have received today will be put to good use so that our lives can change,” says Kunda.

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Unite, resolve grievances, Chikankata DC advises Manyoonyo farmers CHIKANKATA District Commissioner, Peter Mwiinde has advised farmers at Manyoonyo irrigation company limited to quickly resolve their grievances now that the land judgement has been passed by the court of law.

Mr. Mwiinde said the matter over Manyoonyo irrigation company limited should be resolved amicably especially that the verdict has been given in favour of block C farmers, who had contended in the court of law.

He said this when he addressed hundreds of farmers from Manyoonyo irrigation company limited at Nega Nega settlement, 30 kilometres from the New Nega Nega government complex in Chikankata district.

"The issue of Manyoonyo farming block should be resolved am-

Mr Mwiinde icably by all the parties involved namely Manyoonyo irrigation company limited block A, B and C respectively," Mr Mwiinde. said.

He further advised the technical committee tasked to draft the letter of agreement among all the parties to expedite their work so that the

matter at hand could to completely resolve.

And speaking during the same meeting, Mohammed Dawoodfee, who represented Manyoonyo farmers in all the blocks, implored his colleagues to bury their ‘perceived’ differences.

Mr. Dawoodfee said this is the time to start developing Manyoonyo irrigation farming block now that the court judgement has been passed.

He said it is sad that the farming block under Manyoonyo irrigation company limited has remained undeveloped for seven years due to the court case.

Meanwhile, Kasengo ward councilor, Shephard Mweene said the allocation of the 40 percent share to the farmers and 60 percent to the company as directed by the court of law, is a fair deal. -ZANIS

Agro expert calls for greater use of Chinese knowledge, tech in agriculture in Africa AFRICA needs to take full advantage of its close-ties and cooperation with China, in terms of technology transfer, skills and policy development, to fully revolutionize its agricultural sector, according to an agricultural expert.

Andrew Cox, Chief of Staff and Strategy at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), said there are many lessons the continent can draw from China in its bid to transform the sector and change the lives of its people.

“Because of China’s experience in transforming the entire country around agriculture, we want to see China’s experience, its knowledge, its investment, its technical expertise to come through everywhere,” Cox said.

The fact that the people who spearheaded the agricultural revolution in China are still alive and working, he added, was a crucial advantage for Africa to capitalize on. Cox said China’s claim it has eliminated absolute poverty while encouraging industrialization and urbanization and still transforming its rural and agricultural sector is an “extraordinarily important” example worth following for Africa.

Promotion of agricultural and rural development, as well as poverty eradication in developing countries, especially in Africa, has always been a priority of China’s foreign aid.

FILE PHOTO: A harvester works in the rice field of Wanbao rice farm, invested by the China-Africa Development Fund, in Gaza province, Mozambique. /Xinhua

“If China can do it for a billion-plus people, then, certainly, there are many lessons, practices, experiences which can apply to the African continent,” he said, noting that China and Africa had walked the same pathway in the same century.

AGRA, Cox said, is interested in escalating the partnership between China and Africa to make it relevant to millions of farmers rather than focusing on individual and small projects.

AGRA is part of a number of agricultural-based partnerships and projects involving China, including a highly successful venture in Mozambique which supports rice production. Cox

said this was a prime example of applying Chinese knowledge and technology and adapting it to a situation in Africa.

“Using Chinese knowhow combined with African partners made it possible to double the rice yields over a fairly short period of time and that is the kind of thing that we want to see,” Cox said.

Such results mean Mozambique could potentially tackle a rice shortfall it usually experiences of between an estimated 400,000 and 600,000 tonnes.

In 2018, a study by the UN revealed China’s agricultural foreign assistance projects have resulted in increased

food production and income for smallholder farmers in Mozambique, as well as Guinea.

“It (AGRA involvement in China-Africa partnerships) has been a very deep partnership with excellent results. We want to see it go big. We want to see Chinese knowledge and expertise applied on a wide scale across the continent.”

The growth of Africa’s agriculture also represents a win-win situation for both China and Africa as China, already Africa’s second-largest importer of agricultural products, continues to increase its agricultural imports from the continent. AFRICA.CGTN.COM

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Senegal protests: Teenager killed in clashes after Ousmane Sonko’s arrest

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In Iraq’s ruined city of Mosul, pope hears of life under Islamic State MOSUL, Iraq - Muslim and Christian residents in the ruined Iraqi city of Mosul told Pope Francis of their lives under brutal Islamic State rule on Sunday as the pontiff blessed their vow to rise up from ashes and told them that “fraternity is more durable than fratricide.”

Francis flew into the northern city by helicopter to encourage the healing of sectarian wounds and to pray for the dead of any religion.

The 84-year-old pope saw ruins of houses and churches in a square that was the old town’s thriving center before Mosul was occupied by Islamic State from 2014 to 2017. He sat surrounded by skeletons of buildings, dangling concrete staircases, and cratered ancient churches, most too dangerous to enter.

“Together we say no to fundamentalism. No to sectarianism and no to corruption,” the Chaldean archbishop of Mosul, Najeeb Michaeel, told the pope.

Much of the old city was destroyed in 2017 during the bloody battle by Iraqi forces

and an international military coalition to drive out Islamic State.

Francis, who on a historic first trip by a pope to Iraq, was visibly moved by the earthquake-like devastation around him. He prayed for all of Mosul’s dead.

“How cruel it is that this country, the cradle of civilization, should have been afflicted by so barbarous a blow, with ancient places of worship destroyed and many thousands of people – Muslims, Christians, Yazidis and others – forcibly displaced or killed,” he said.

“Today, however, we reaffirm our conviction that fraternity is more durable than fratricide, that hope is more powerful than hatred, that peace more powerful than war.”

Intense security has surrounded his trip to Iraq.

Military pickup trucks mounted with machine guns escorted his motorcade and plainclothes security men mingled in Mosul with the handles of guns emerging from black backpacks worn on their chests.- Reuters

Myanmar coup: Party official dies in custody after security raids

A relative of U Khin Maung Latt wept as she received his dead body from a hospital in Yangon

An official from Aung San Suu Kyi's party has died in custody in Myanmar after being arrested by security forces in the biggest city, Yangon.

On Sunday the body of U Khin Maung Latt was released to his family, who were reportedly told he had died after fainting.

Photos show a bloodstained cloth around the 58-year-old's head.

Activists say he was beaten while being detained by police and soldiers, and subjected to a harsh interrogation.

Protests continue against last month's coup despite a

bloody crackdown.

The UN says more than 50 people have been killed since the military detained Ms Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s democratically elected leader, on 1 February.

The authorities have exhumed the body of one victim, 19-year-old Kyal Sin, and said she had not been killed by police as she had been shot from behind.

In another development, the military rulers asked neighbouring India to return several police officers who had crossed the border seeking refuge after refusing to carry out orders.

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teenage student has become the fifth person known to have died in Senegal in protests that followed the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Wednesday.

He was killed on Saturday in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in the southern city of Diaobe.

Protesters had tried to burn

down official buildings in the city.

Mr Sonko appeared in court on Friday accused of disrupting public order. He also faces a rape allegation.

He denies the allegations and his supporters say the accusations are politically motivated.

On Friday, following violence in the capital, Dakar, and elsewhere, Interior Minister Antoine Felix Abdoulaye Diome

vowed to use "all the means necessary for a return to order".

Speaking on national TV, Mr Diome accused Mr Sonko of "issuing calls to violence".

The opposition alliance known as the Movement to Defend Democracy (M2D), which is behind the demonstrations, has announced three further days of protests starting on Monday.

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al group Ecowas has condemned the violence and called on “all parties to exercise restraint and remain calm” - adding that the authorities should “take the necessary measures to ease tensions and guarantee the freedom to demonstrate peacefully”.

Mr Sonko, 46, was accused of rape in February.

Following an investigation he was arrested on Wednesday and taken to court accompanied by a group of supporters. - BBC

Women Celebrated At IBP

Women Celebrated All Day Every Day …Pre, During & Post Women’s Day push any agenda to promote women’s rights, freedom and equality.

Maria Karima

Head - Corporate Affairs & Marketing Investrust Bank Plc

Dear Reader, We trust that you are well and that you and your loved ones are staying clear of Covid – 19. We continue to experience the pandemic’s negative effects, and more so this week when we commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD). With all things being equal, the 8th of March is characterised by various activities aimed at celebrating, honouring and respecting womanhood.

This year is different because we all need to keep safe and observe the Ministry of Health’s health guidelines. To this effect, we will observe less celebratory activities to avoid crowds. Whereas at Investrust Bank Plc (IBP), we believe that women should be celebrated every day, we are thrilled that there is a specific day dedicated to women.

Therefore, it is no brainer that we join the rest of the nation and the world at large in celebrating women. They make a part of our families, staff compliment, customers and community at large.

We salute women for the valuable contribution they make in making the world a better place.

Dear Reader, today’s story is dedicated to women. We share what the day means for the IBP family, and in doing so, we go down memory lane regarding the origin of IWD. We also highlight how it has evolved over the years.

In celebrating this day, we do not only celebrate women before us who made an incredible mark in changing the world for the better in their respective ways, but we also take the opportunity to recognise and celebrate women who have demonstrated extraordinary acts of determination and courage in changing the communities in which they live for the better. It is a day to

A Glance At International Women’s Day History The day has been celebrated as far back as the early 1900s. The oppression and inequality against women were rife prompted women to be agents of change that they wanted to see.

They decided that it was time to be heard by speaking about the matter and campaigning for change. The year 1908 will be remembered as a transformational one in the womanhood emancipation story. It is the year that 15,000 women in New York marched in the city, demanding rights ranging from shorter hours and better pay to voting. This was to be recorded as the first NWD; it was observed on the 28th of February across the United States.

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The IWD celebrates and applauds the positive contribution of women to and in society. These include but are not limited to the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. IWD is also a reminder for effecting gender equality measures and enforcing policies and behaviours that help to accelerate gender equality.

IWD is a big deal because it aims to celebrate women’s achievements in different facets of their chosen careers and way of life.

2021 Women’s Day Theme & Campaign The 2021 IWD is being commemorated under the theme, ‘Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’. The campaign theme is ChooseToChallenge. This calls for women to be actively involved in shaping the world during and post-Covid -19. This translates into women being accorded the opportunity to be active players in the decision making processes to do with activities being adopted in responding to the pandemic. IWD must encourage all decision-makers and women worldwide to recognise women’s leadership capabilities as those that can positively influence, promote and actualise a more equal, inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Let’s Talk Colours – Purple, Green And White It Is! The colours purple, green and white are associated with IWD. Purple represents justice and dignity; green depicts hope and white purity.

At IBP, we believe that women are to be celebrated all day, every day! To this effect, we have made our working environment conducive for women. We practice zero tolerance for any form of stereotypes, stigma and violence against women. We have a good number of women representation in Senior Management because we believe that women’s presence at decision making tables is a must-have and do’ and that it is non-negotiable.

As we continue to work in difficult times of the Covid – 19 pandemic, we ensure that we support women and men members of staff alike by ensuring that they have everything that they need for them to protect themselves and our customers from Covid infections as they attend to our clients.

We echo a statement by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director; she says, “We need women’s representation that reflects all women and girls in all their diversity and abilities and across all cultural, social, economic and political situations. This is the only way we will get a real societal change that incorporates women in decisionmaking as equals and benefits us all.”

Dear Reader, as we conclude today’s story, we wish to reaffirm our commitment to being intentional about identifying matters that affect women in our workplace and communities in which we serve and putting measures in place aimed at ensuring that they do not face any form of gender-based discrimination.

We celebrate all women; we challenge any norms, gender bias and inequality that negatively affect their growth. We choose to create an enabling environment suitable for our female staff members to soar to their greatest possible potential.

From Us to You! Here is wishing all the women of Zambia and beyond a happy, blessed and fulfilled Women’s Day. From her ability to teach a baby to take his first steps, we celebrate a woman’s diversity to taking her own baby steps towards her goals and Financial Freedom.

We celebrate women who choose to challenge themselves in great ways, and those who do great small things every day. From all of us at IBP, Happy Women’s Day! Which women are you celebrating? We celebrate you! What are you choosing to challenge?

Until next time, stay blessed and be a blessing to others.

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

FEATURE

By JOHNSTONE CHIKWANDA

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S we commemorate women’s day and extend our best wishes to all, I wish to recognise our women who occupy different positions in the energy sector starting from the young lady who sells electricity units, petrol attendants to the Director General of the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Ms. Langiwe Hope Lungu who broke the record by becoming the first woman to lead the ERB after years of male dominated leadership; and now she has a woman board chairperson at the same institution.

Government appears committed to increasing the number of women in the sector. At one time, there was Hon Dora Siliya as Minister of Energy; the second woman to have headed the Ministry of Energy 20 years after Hon. Edith Zewelani Nawakwi became the first woman to head the Ministry.

the longest serving Permanent Secretaries During the reign of Hon. Dora Siliya at the Ministry of Energy, there was a woman Permanent Secretary in the same Ministry by the name of Brigadier General Emeldah Chola; one of the longest serving Permanent Secretaries at a Ministry where average tour of duty is 1 year six months.

During the reign of Hon. Dora Siliya at the Ministry of Energy, there was a woman Permanent Secretary in the same Ministry by the name of Brigadier General Emeldah Chola; one of the longest serving Permanent Secretaries at a Ministry where average tour of duty is 1 year six months.

With a woman at the helm of ERB, woman Permanent Secretary and woman Minister of Energy, the axis of energy sector leadership was perfectly in the hands of women for the first time in this country; thanks to the leadership of President Edgar C. Lungu for making it possible at that time.

The energy sector has been a male dominated space from time immemorial. It is a sector where women have struggled to penetrate and will continue to do so without affirmative action to deliberately assist them do business in the sector and occupy more leadership positions.

I have confidence that we have a lot of capable women who can effectively manage to run energy sector organi-

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“Women have capacity to lead energy sector companies both government controlled and private controlled. Currently, there is no woman Managing Director in charge of the top 10 OMCs in Zambia.

No woman has ever held position of Managing Director at Zesco.” the longest serving Permanent Secretaries

zations in the petroleum subsector, electricity subsector and fuel transportation business.

We long to see women Managing Directors in the oil industry including in the Multinational Oil Companies regardless of nationality, fuel transportation companies and electricity companies. We long to see more women running fuel filling stations.

Yes, some organizations are technical in nature and naturally, they have been led by technical male professionals but we now have a bit more woman with technical qualifications.

On the other hand, there are several companies in the energy sector including private sector which do not require a technical

background for them to survive.

When Ms. Langiwe Hope Lungu was appointed to head the ERB, her distractors thought the sec-

Brigadier General Emeldah Chola

ERB Executive Director Langiwe Lungu

tor was going to fall in the cracks but alas, she has brought sanity to the sector with initiatives and programs and been an integral part of the ongoing energy sector reforms.

Therefore, we anxiously await when Zesco will be headed by a woman. She will be the first woman to head the institution.

With the ongoing energy sector reforms which may see Zesco being unbundled in a number of companies, perhaps the chances for a woman Managing Director in one of the companies will increase significantly.

This will take Government affirmative action to be realized.

It will take Government affirmative action to ensure that we see women heading some oil

The energy sector has been a male dominated space from time immemorial. It is a sector where women have struggled to penetrate and will continue to do so without affirmative action to deliberately assist them do business in the sector and occupy more leadership positions. companies regardless of their nationalities as long as they are women.

Hon Dora Siliya

Women have gathered enough fire wood for thousands of years. It is high time, they are given a bit more space in the sector whether in Government, Quasi Government agencies or in private sector.

They have the capacity to lead operations successfully. It will take affirmative action to reserve some procurement lots exclusively for women owned companies and ensure their implementation. It will take affirmative action to promote girl child STEM education in order to produce more women graduates with a technical background and encouraged to enter the energy sector. It will take affirmative action to ensure women mentorship and coaching in the sector for them to reach the summit.

It is not a deniable fact that women face significant challenges in their careers compared with men hence the need to support them.

Perhaps the ongoing energy sector reforms must ensure that they include affirmative action which will take women participation in the sector to another level. One of the regional countries which has done relatively well in this area is South Africa which has entrenched women participation in the sector through enhanced affirmative action.

There is need to learn from best practices of other countries.

Happy women’s day. See you at the top.

Johnstone Chikwanda is an energy expert and a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Zambia, a PhD candidate at Johnson University, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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