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‘HE GRABBED MY HOUSE’ ...brother claims he sent him to prison

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over missing cows and got his house

By FLAVIOR KANUNGO

Wilfred Hichilema

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema’s brother has publicly complained of being ill-treated by his brother over missing cows which led to his incarceration and having

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UPND alliance ill-conceived, says DNA Page 2

By KETRA KALUNGA

ANY alliance formed for the purpose of regime change rather than public policy aspiration will be disastrous to the peace and harmony of the country, says Zambia DNA spokesperson, Spuki Mulemwa.

He said in an interview that such alliance will not have the best interests of the country and therefore lead to instability.

years by his brother over two cows which went missing from his farm.

He also disclosed that after he was sent to prison Mr Hichilema allegedly grabbed 49 cows and a farm from him which he still owns.

He has accused Mr Hi-

chilema of being a cruel man who thrives on misfortunes of his family members.

Wilfred said despite serving Mr Hichilema at his farm for 10 years, he did not receive any material or financial support from him.

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his house grabbed.

Mr Hichilema’s brother Wilfred Hichilema and his four siblings have consequently endorsed the candidature of President Edgar Lungu ahead of the August 12 polls.

Wilfred explains that he was sent to prison for five

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…for invading his home

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LMOST four years after his release from prison on allegations of treason, UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has sued the State in the Lusaka High Court seeking damages for invading his home.

Mr Hichilema has sued Government together with

party members namely Mr Hamusonde Hamaleka (accountant), Mr Pretorius Haloba (farmer), Mr Wallace Chakawa (farmer), Mr Laston Mulilanduba (businessman) and Mr Muleya Hachinda (businessman) and cited the Attorney General as the defendant in the matter.

According to a statement of claim filed yesterday, Mr Hichilema is

claiming damages for trespass including aggravated damages.

He wants the court to order the State to pay compensatory damages equivalent in value to monies lost and the property that was looted, damaged and destroyed at his home during what he termed as an unlawful operation to arrest him carried out on April 10 and 11 in 2017.

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Double-tongued Moonga quits UPND

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

MAZABUKA Member of Parliament Garry Nkombo’s competitor in the UPND adoption race, Kizzy Moonga has officially ditched the party citing non appreciation and undemocratic tendencies in the opposition party.

The embattled Moonga was initially adopted by the PF to contest the Mazabuka Central seat but later abandoned after denying during a press briefing ever applying for adoption on the ruling party’s ticket, maintaining that he belonged to the UPND. The PF has since adopted Southern Province Minister Dr Edify Hamukale to contest on its ticket.

Addressing the media at his home in Mazabuka, Mr Moonga said he was now available to work with any political party that will see value in him, saying despite him contributing to the opposition party, the UPND does not appreciate his efforts.

State commits to decent housing for defence personnel

By NOEL IYOMBWA

GOVERNMENT will continue implementing policies and programmes that promote access to decent housing for the defence forces.

Defence Minister Davies Chama said Government was aware that decent housing was a basic social need.

Mr Chama said Government has put in place programmes to upgrade squatter settlements, create new housing facilities throughout the country.

The minister said this during the launch of build a house brick by brick empowerment initiative at Zambia Air Force (ZAF) base in Chamba Valley in Lusaka yesterday.

Mr Chama explained that coupled with the available financing options through the credit union savings association, loans, special and salary advances, among others, personnel would be able to build a house brick by brick.

“I am confident that this initiative will reduce the failure rate and prepare

Air Force personnel for separation from the system through retirement.

Empowering personnel with the means to own a house will ensure that they have the basic social need of shelter.

“I implore you not only to sustain this initiative but to grow it to explore other means of reducing the cost of building for personnel,” Mr Chama said.

ZAF commander Lieutenant-General David Muma said under the initiative personnel would be given an opportunity to access a minimum of 5, 000 building blocks at a cheaper price.

Lt-Gen Muma said the blocks would be accessed on a two-year credit facility deductible from pay to give personnel the leverage to build. He said that the current production rate was 5, 000 blocks per day but once fully operational production would increase to 20, 000 blocks per day.

Lt-Gen Muma said the service was committed to partnering with Government in improving the welfare of the men and women in uniform.

Jay Jay calls for unity

By NATION REPORTER THIS is time to embrace peace and unity as a party so that we emerge victorious in the August 12 general elections, Eastern Province for Edgar Lungu and Development Foundation chairperson Emmanuel Jay Banda has said.

Mr Banda popularly known as ‘Jay Jay’ who is also PF Petauke Central aspiring candidate advised the party structures who are supporting different aspiring candidates to avoid fighting because they are one family.

He said this in Lumezi constituency when he addressed two camps that support Lumezi Member of Parliament Pilila Jere and aspiring candidate Munir Zulu.

Mr Banda said PF members must always endeavor to work together to grow the party ahead of August 12 elections.

Mr Banda who told the leaders of the two camps to hug said President Edgar Lungu wants to see a united PF going into 2021 and beyond.

By KETRA KALUNGA ANY alliance formed for the purpose of regime change rather than public policy aspiration will be disastrous to the peace and harmony of the country, says Zambia DNA spokesperson, Spuki Mulemwa.

He said in an interview that such alliance will not have the best interests of the country and therefore lead to instability.

“Any Political Alliance formed for the sole purpose of take power will do a great disservice to the interests of the country,” he said.

Mr Mulemwa said the OCIDA schemed plan in which UPND Alliance will predominate was is an ill-conceived scheme only created to agitate for regime change ahead of the August 12, General election. He said the alliance among opposition political parties was driven by selfish interests of sharing government positions if given a chance to get into power.

Mr Mulemwa said the core objective of the opposition parties was not to

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serve the interests of the Zambians and improve their welfare but to push for their selfish desires.

Mr. Mulemwa said the best alliance is the one that President Edgar Lungu has forged with the Zambian people in his quest to improve their welfare.

“Whilst it’s a democratic right for Zambians to belong to any political party or form an alliance with other political parties, the recently formed political alliance, like many others, previously formed, is driven by selfish interests of the desire to share government positions,” he said.

He urged Zambians to rally behind President Lungu as he navigates the country out of the economic challenges

that have been triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Some Bemba-aligned political parties have come together in a pact under the umbrella name “The Zambia We Want Movement” and will field one presidential candidate in the August 12 general elections.

Lusaka lawyer Ernest Mwansa announced on Thursday that the pact has Zambia Must Prosper Movement, headed by another lawyer, Kelvin Bwalya Fube, Felix Mutati’s MDC, and Zambians for Empowerment and Development and the Movement for Change and Equality.

Mr Mwansa said they have come together to serve a common interest and also lessen the overcrowded political space during the general election.

5 Central Province chiefs back Lungu

By PRISCA LUMINGU FIVE traditional leaders in Central Province have pledged their continued support to President Edgar Lungu and his administration.

The traditional leaders have also assured President Lungu of their vote during the August 12, 2021 elections.

They said what President Lungu had achieved in a short period he had been in office was unprecedented.

The chiefs said they did not want to be left behind hence they would continue to work with the PF government.

The chiefs who included Chief Chitambo, Chief Chibale, Chief Kabamba, Chieftainess Serenje, Chief Mailo Chisomo said this when President Lungu paid a courtesy call on them before the official opening of the

visitors information centre at the David Livingstone memorial national site in Chitambo yesterday.

And speaking on behalf of the traditional leadership, Chief Chitambo said they would continue to work with the PF government as they are confident that President Lungu would bounce back in office after the August 12 general elections.

“We are happy that you have come to visit us, you are the second President to come here after Dr Kenneth Kaunda. I am very pleased that you have come to see us,” Chief Chitambo said.

He said David Livingstone’s burial site was a bush and now through President Lungu it had been turned into a visiting site.

Chief Chitambo said traditional leaders in the province appreciated the

development Government has delivered to the people.

Chief Chitambo also requested President Lungu to ensure that the area was connected to electricity as it would enhance development.

The traditional leadership also commended the head of state for showing leadership in the fight against coronavirus.

And President Lungu thanked the traditional leaders for the love they have continued to show him and his administration.

He also assured the chiefs that he was committed to ensure that Zambia is connected to ensure that all the people had a quality life.

“For me it’s about opening up Chitambo, opening up Serenje, opening up Zambia so that we can all have high quality life.

EU intent on $300m Kariba Dam rehab

By OLIVER SAMBOKO in Siavonga THE European Union is committed to helping Zambia and Zimbabwe complete the rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam to safeguard its structural integrity and lives of the over three million people.

EU Ambassador to Zambia and COMESA Jacek Jankowski said it has a long standing partnership with Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Mr Jankowski said the EU would ensure the $300 million project was funded until its completion to safeguard the dam and the people downstream the Zambezi River.

The envoy was speaking at the dam wall after touring the rehabilitation works.

According to experts, the failing of the dam wall at Kariba would lead to Zambia and Zimbabwe losing a combined total of 83 percent of national power supply and also affect the over three million people living downstream.

Meanwhile, Energy Minister, Matthew Nkhuwa, and his Zimbabwe’s Energy and Power Development Minister Zhemu Soda, said the Kariba Dam infrastructure was important to the two countries.

Earlier, the delegation held a closed door meeting in Siavonga to review progress on rehabilitation of the dam’s plunge pool which was being corroded by falling water,

threatening to undercut its base whenever floodgates are opened.

Mr Nkhuwa said the project budget was not fixed and therefore called on cooperating partners to continue helping the two countries to finish the project and safeguard the dam.

The two ministers said the Kariba complex was not only important for generation of hydroelectricity power for Zambia and Zimbabwe but also for the whole SADC region.

And ZRA Chief Executive officer Munyaradzi Munodawafa said the Kariba rehabilitation project was of great value to the two countries.

He expressed confidence that once completed by 2024, the rehabilitation will restore the structural integrity of the dam to assure the continued generation of electricity at the North and South Bank power stations.

Mr Munodawafa said the rehabilitation period which was initially planned for 10 years, would instead take six years to complete.

Mr Munodawafa said the project was progressing well after initial setbacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic which affected procurement of some of materials from China and Europe.

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Don’t lift public vehicles’ night travels yet, Govt told

By MUKWIMA CHILALA SOME stakeholders in the transport sector have called for the need for further engagements with Government before considering to extend the number of travelling hours at night for Public Service Vehicles.

Transport and Communication Minister, Mutotwe Kafwaya yesterday announced that Government was considering to extend the number of hours to travel at night for public service vehicles and that this would be done before he leaves office next week.

But Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) secretary-general, Benson Tembo, said Government should first engage stakeholders extensively before making such a move.

He said this is because the decision to reduce night travel hours had yielded positive gains in reduction of accidents.

Mr Tembo said that the introduction of statutory instrument to reduce night travel for public service vehicles has seen a reduction in deaths from accidents.

Mr Kafwaya yesterday said Government has done well in the road sector as seen by the improvement of the country’s road safety profile due to the robust road network.

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SANGWA OFFSIDE ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ MWEETWA

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has submitted that Mr John Sangwa’s petition to amend the affidavit for Presidential candidate/Running mate to include a clause “I have not twice held office as President” is out of time.

ECZ also submitted that the contents of the affidavit for Presidential candidates / Running mate conform to the requirements of Article 100 of the Constitution which relates to the qualifications and disqualifications of Presidential candidates.

The ECZ and the Attorney General are first and second respondents in the petition.

In response to Mr Sangwa’s petition, ECZ stated yesterday that it was not a mandatory requirement to include the provisions of Article 106 (3) of the Constitution in the prescribed affidavit as the article relates to the tenure office of the President which is not provided for under Article 100.

The ECZ submitted that according to Article 67 (3) of the Constitution, Mr Sangwa was supposed to have challenged the Statutory Instrument within 14 days of the publication.

“We submit that given that

the Statutory Instrument in question was published on 12th August 2016, the petition is therefore clearly out of time. We submit that the delay in challenging its constitutionality is inordinate and inexcusable and in line with Article 67 (4) the petitioner’s claim should be dismissed with costs for being vexatious,” ECZ submitted.

Mr Sangwa had argued that ECZ had the constitutional obligation to ensure that the affidavit met all the requirements of the Constitution, which specify the qualification for nomination for election as President.

“The affidavit formulated by the first respondent ECZ does not address all the constitutional provisions that candidates must meet to qualify for election as President. “To qualify for election as President one must satisfy what is set out in Articles 100 (1), 100 (2) and 106 (3) of the Constitution. Article 100 (1) of the Constitution deals with the conditions that the candidate must satisfy in order for nomination for election as President,” he contended.

Mr Sangwa’s prayer is for the court to command ECZ to amend the affidavit and include another paragraph which says “I have not held office twice” to comply with Article 106 (3).

APOLOGISES TO HEADMEN

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PND Choma Central Member of Parliament Cornelius Mweetwa, has apologised to traditional leaders in Chief Cooma's area for the disparaging remarks he used against them.

Mr. Mweetwa said he was sorry for offending the head-

men in Siasikabole area through his unpalatable language which unsettled the traditional leaders.

He said in an interview that he was remorseful for his actions and that he had no justification whatsoever, but to apologise.

“I went to the headmen in the Siasikabole area to apologise unreservedly and un-

conditionally. When there is a perception that I have offended them, it is incumbent upon me to go back to them as my employers,” said Mr Mweetwa, who is also UPND spokesperson.

Mr Mweetwa claimed that the Patriotic Front wanted to take advantage of the perceived differences between him and the headmen in

Miners protest ‘prolonged’ loan recovery

By ROGERS KALERO

WORKERS from Mopani Copper Mines, who acquired loans from Stanbic Bank, have threatened to close their accounts, accusing the financial institution of unfairly treating their deductions.

The miners, who gathered at Katilungu House in Kitwe, yesterday gave Stanbic Bank 14 days in which to explain why their loan deductions had prolonged when the agreement stated that the loans would be recoverd in

five years, in some cases.

Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) President, Joseph Chewe, said Stanbic and Mopani agreed that the loans would be recovered through the payroll within a specific period, but that deductions had prolonged.

When asked if the loans were fixed rate or loans that are linked to the Monetary Policy Rate whose repayment period fluctuates, Mr Chewe could not give a categorical answer.

Mr Chewe said the union and its members were disappointed that loans which

were expected to last for five years had lasted for eight years and the bank was failing to give a reasonable and satisfactory explanation on the issue Mr Chewe was speaking yesterday in Kitwe when he addressed miners from Mopani who went to complain about the prolonged loans at Stanbic Bank and to remind Government to pay them the terminal benefits which they worked for under Glencore International Plc He explained that about 2, 500 miners had gotten loans from Stanbic Bank and the

President Lungu opens Lusaka Business Expo PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says Government is committed to ensuring that everyone is given equal value and opportunities in all areas of socio-economic development.

President Lungu said the private sector is a catalyst to support the government’s quest to improve the lives of people through wealth and employment creation in line with the country’s Vision 2030.

He was speaking yesterday during the official opening of the first ever business expo dubbed, “Lusaka business expo 2021” being held under the theme: “Awaken the future.”

Mr Lungu said the Lusaka Business Expo provides vast opportunities for potential investors to take advantage of the enormous potential that the push women network has to offer in all sectors of the economy.

He said the push women network is demonstrating its agility in driving the conversation on inclusivity in a way that is timely, feasible and able to create impact.

“If we are to steer ourselves into the new frontier of doing business, we must employ an inclusive approach where each one of us, is able to be actively engaged and involved in determining the future of business,” Mr Lungu said.

‘HE GRABBED MY HOUSE’ From Page 1 “HH is a cruel man and cannot rule over this country unless the people of Zambia want to end up in prison, he is fond of taking his family members to the police what more outsiders?” Wilfred said.

“He never once visited me while I was in prison and even after I was released he never checked on me and my family,” he said.

Wilfred has since defected to the Patriot Front.

And his sister Maureen Hichilema accused the UPND president of using her for personal gains.

Ms Hichilema says she campaigned for him in 2016 but all to no avail as she has not received any support from him since she

Chief Cooma.

He said the differences that were between him and the headmen, prior to his apology, were not as bad as they were portrayed in the media.

Mr Mweetwa said that it was a humbling experience to kneel before the traditional leaders and apologise for his perceived mischief.

lost her husband in 2012.

She said despite Mr Hichilema being rich, she lives in a tworoom house and her children have all dropped out of school.

Meanwhile Itezhi- Itezhi’ Kabanga ward UPND chairperson Gerald Chitanda said he has wasted his resources in the UPND without reaping anything.

Mr Chitanda said he decided to leave the UPND because Mr Hichilema is ungrateful.

And welcoming the defectors PF vice national chairperson for mobilisation Geoffrey Mwamba said “operation dismantle” was working in favour of the ruling party.

He says he will quickly fuse in the newcomers in the party into the “operation dismantle” strategy to ensure that UPND is wiped out.

The President added that the Lusaka Business Expo will serve as a vital marketing tool as it will enable sellers to test new products in the market, gather insights about consumers and competitors and get unmatched access to buyers.

He noted that it is time to redefine the future of women-driven programmes to ensure that no one is left behind in national development. ZANIS.

PROMOTE NATIONAL HERITAGE - LUNGU

By PRISCA LUMINGU in Chitambo

President Lungu

HH SUES STATE From Page 1 Mr Hichilema seeks damages for loss of use of motor vehicles, being Toyota Hilux ALZ 2757 and ALZ 2710 for the periods of 34 and 33 days respectively during which they were under the custody of the State.

And Mr Hamaleka and Mr Chakwa are claiming damages for false imprisonment on April 10 and 11, 2017 when they were apprehended and detained without any reason or explanation.

They want Government to compensate them for their lost belongings when they were apprehended at Mr Hichilema’s home and damages for assault and battery.

Mr Haloba, Mr Hachinda and Mr Mulilanduba are demanding damages for unlawful imprisonment, injury, pain and mental

same loans had dragged for more than eight years.

"We have had enough from Stanbic Bank and we think it is time we took action. This issue of prolonged loans has led to broken marriages and people are failing to take their children to school.

"This is why we have decided that we should give a 14-day ultimatum to Stanbic Bank to resolve this matter or else, we will tell our members to close their accounts with Stanbic Bank. We have about 2, 500 members who have loans with Stanbic Bank," Mr Chewe said.

anguish.

In a statement of claim, Mr Hichilema and others claim that on April 10, 2017, the Police forcefully gained entry to his home known as lot no. 10747 in Lusaka where all the six where.

Mr Hamaleka, Mr Haloba and Mr Chakwa were apprehended and detained within the said grounds from about 21:00 hours on April 10 to 02:37 hours the next day without any reason.

They claim to have been repeatedly assaulted by the Police who used fists, kicked them using feet clad in heavy police boots and by using rifle butts, long batons, short batons and other weapons.

The police are alleged to have sprayed them with pepper spray or teargas at close range directly into their eyes, ears, nose, mouths, rectal and private parts.

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says there is need to enhance diversification and adding value to all national heritage sites because for some time tourism has largely been focused on the Victoria Falls and national parks.

President Lungu said the Patriotic Front government recognises tourism as a potential economic sector to stimulate economic growth.

He said tourism creates socioeconomic benefits in form of foreign exchange earnings, income generation, and employment opportunities for the people and road development among other things.

Mr Lungu was speaking during the official opening of the visitors information centre at the David Livingstone memorial national site where Dr. Livingstone's heart is buried in Chipundu village of Chitambo.

Speaking earlier, Tourism and Arts Minister Ronald Chitotela disclosed that he had already signed the translocation of over 220 buffaloes and over 70 Zebras to the northern circuit in the promotion of wildlife restocking programme aimed at enhancing tourism.

The British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicolas Woolley said the history that Zambia shares with the UK had resulted in so many partnerships between the two countries.

Giving a vote of thanks, Chief Chitambo assured that his chiefdom would guard the site jealously and ensure that maximum benefits reach the local community.

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POSITIVE BUILD UP WE welcome Thursday’s meeting between President Edgar Lungu and the church mother bodies at State House because it is a positive build up to a trouble-free election period heading to the August 12 polls.

Leaders of the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), Evangelical Fellowship of Zamba (EFZ) and the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) were at State House to underscore their commitment to dialogue and working with Government for the benefit of Zambians.

Among the church leaders at the meeting were ZCCB president Archbishop Ignatius Chama, and CCZ president Bishop Sauros Phaika.

Others were CCZ vice president Bishop Charles Nsemani, CCZ secretary-general Emmanuel Chikoya, Bishop Andrew Mwenda, and EFZ executive director, Fr. Cleophas Lungu, the ZCCB secretary-general.

President Lungu said after the closed door meeting that there was need for political players and the church to work together to ensure Zambia remains peaceful before, during and after the general elections.

What is paramount about the meeting is that President Lungu used the occasion to raise the need for dialogue among the political players to ease tensions in the country.

We believe and trust that only the Church is capable of bringing together all stakeholders across the political divide to a roundtable meeting and dialogue on issues affecting the country.

About Thursday’s meeting, President Lungu said they had a candid, frank, and brotherly chat on various issues of concern particularly on the need to maintain peace ahead of the August 12 general elections.

"So we had a detailed chat on a number of issues but all centring on the need for us to do the right thing, to hold together as One Zambia and One nation in peace, of course with the love of Christ, and we would like to believe that this will continue as we go into the future because dialogue is the only way you can resolve disputes and differences," Mr Lungu said.

He said the government, church and political players have all got a role to play especially against violence.

The Church cannot afford to be silent observers to the political battles raging when it can easily summon the politicians, either collectively or as individuals to counsel them or be a conduit for dialogue.

It must convince all across the political divide for example to respect the country’s constitution by working with the institutions of governance without undermining their independence.

There must be respect for the Electoral Commission of Zamia (ECZ), the Zambia Police, and the Judiciary which some have accused of conniving with the party in government of rigging the election – even before voting has taken place.

It is important that those political parties who have even written to outsiders – the African Union and SADC – complaining about the uneven electoral playing field are brought on board hopefully with their evidence and resolve issues once and for all.

With the campaigns starting at full throttle in the next few weeks, the more reason why all stakeholders must ensure they are on speaking terms and agree on the general rules of engagement.

Zambians do not want to witness violence as the political aspirants seek political office at what ever level.

They want to see their candidates debate national issues and what needs to be done to improve the country’s economy.

In a nutshell, it is about making Zambia a better country for all under the “One Zambia, One Nation” slogan.

ATRIOTIC Front Shiwang'andu district task force chairperson Michael Sikabalu has apologised to the party's council chairperson candidate Makumba Peter Nsuluka whom he said had been rejected because of being blind.

On Tuesday, Mr. Sikabalu said the party and Shiwang'andu residents had rejected Mr. Nsuluka's adoption because he is blind and not on the ground as compared to the preferred candidate, Sampa Bwali. Mr. Sikabalu said in a phone interview yesterday that his utterances have upset

African Life Financial Services goes after Nawakwi for contempt

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

AFRICAN Life Financial Services Limited have sought leave of the Lusaka High Court that Forum For Democracy and Development (FDD) president Edith Nawakwi be sent to prison for contempt.

The Financial services company in a statement supporting application for leave to apply for order of committal stated that the matter between it and Mr Dickson Mtonga and 22 others is still active in court and the court is yet to determine whether or not it is liable to pay the 23 the sum of US$300,000 or any sum at all.

However, on or about February 6, 2021 , Ms Nawakwi is alleged to have made utterances at a press briefing which she misrepresented the facts in such a manner as to make it look as though African Life ,is liable to pay Mr Mtonga and others US$300,000 and other monies ,which is a matter pending in court.

African Life contended that Ms Nawakwi’s utterances are and were calculated at prejudicing the general public against it.

Ms Nawakwi is alleged to have said: “the ex-Anglo American workers , and these are ordinarily guards, have never got their dues. They were transferred from Anglo American to African Life with a package of US$300, 000 up to today they have never been paid……,” reads the application.

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I AM SORRY, PF LEADER TELLS BLIND ASPIRANT the entire PF district leadership whose blessings he did not have before issuing his disparaging remarks against Mr. Nsuluka.

He apologised to Mr. Nsuluka, his family, and the entire local leadership on grounds that he spoke out of anger and frustration. He blamed

himself for the condemnation he has received on grounds that he did not consult before making the remarks against Mr. Nsuluka.

He said Mr. Nsuluka did not choose to be born blind and that he is aware that the PF does not segregate people on account of their physical

status. Mr. Sikabalu said the ruling party is all inclusive and believes in President Edgar Lungu's stance of not leaving anyone behind.

He said he was influenced by some members of a named opposition political party he belonged to before joining the PF.

KALIMANSHI, OTHERS GET BAIL

By CHARLES MUSONDA

INNOCENT Kalimanshi and his co-accused persons have been granted K10, 000 cash bail each in the case they are charged with criminal trespass and occasioning actual bodily.

Kalimanshi, 40, a business executive of house number D50 in Salama Park, Lusaka, is charged with Donald Kampamba, 46, of Kabana, James Sakala, 43, a politician of Matero Township, and Samuel Kabalamwe, 42, of Chawama compound.

They are part of nine PF supporters who appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court following last Saturday’s fracas at the party’s secretariat.

This was when former National Democratic Congress (NDC) president Chishimba Kambwili went to re-join the PF. Magistrate Felix Kaoma granted the four accused per-

sons bail after they denied charges slapped on them.

Details in the first count are that on May 1, this year, Kalimanshi and others unlawfully entered the PF Secretariat premises with intent to annoy.

In count two, Kalimanshi is charged with assaulting Theresa Sampa thereby occasioning her actual bodily harm on the same date.

Kalimanshi in the third count is accused of assaulting Helen Mwansa thereby occasioning her actual bodily harm in the same brawl.

In another court, five other PF supporters pleaded not guilty to one count of maliciously damaging Kalimanshi’s Ford Ranger worth K700, 000.

Before Magistrate Faides Hamaundu were Bright Musonda, 38, a business executive, Keithward Musonda, 45, Kelvin Chisanga, a youth treasurer, Gift Lupiya, 34, a politician, and Nectir Sinyangwe, a

Veep says Parliament has performed extremely well VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina has described the performance of Parliament in the last four years and some months as extremely well.

Speaking during the Vice President Question and Answer session, Ms Wina also described the performance of some Members of Parliament has been exceptional in some cases.

The Vice President also said the past four years and some months has not been without disappointments, especially when progressive Bills are brought before the House and they are not debated adequately and are opposed at every stage.

She said presiding officers took the centre stage to be impartial, transparent and concluded the business of the House in an exemplary manner.

“I hope that in future political parties in the House will be able to reach agreements on important issues that matter to the lives of Zambians, other than draw partisan lines to the disadvantage of the people,” she said.

Ms Wina also said the

Kalimanshi

youth chairperson.

Particulars of the offence are that the five on May 1, 2021, willfully and unlawfully damaged the motor vehicle.

They have been granted K5, 000 cash bail each.

The case comes up on May 24, 2021 for trial and after court proceedings, Kalimanshi’s faction chanted pro-President Lungu slogans.

Remain united, NDC members told

By STEPHEN MWEWA

Ms Wina

House looks forward to the next parliament, that will be more progressive and not be captive to the views of some of their leaders of the MPs, so that parliament can come up with laws that make a difference in the lives of Zambians.

“Let me congratulate all MPs especially those that contributed greatly on the floor of the House and represented their people well,” said Ms Wina.

She also urged MPs who have been in the House for a long time to use the knowledge and expertise to advise, guide and support MPs who will be newly elected. - SmartEagles2021.

THE National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on members not to despair following the recent departure of its president, Mr Chishimba Kambwili from the party to the ruling PF. Northern Province chairperson, Harry Silwimba, said the party was still intact and that so far there had not been any defections to the PF. Mr Silwimba said the NDC would field candidates on its own for the August 12 general elections in all constituencies.

He was flanked by provincial youth chairperson, Nathan Mutale, and provincial chairlady Shila Mutale.

Mr Silwimba called on members to remain united and not to be swayed by some social media reports that NDC was no longer in existence.

The three leaders said the party would remain strong and unshaken under the new president, Ms Saboi Imboela.

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Media freedom grossly abused in Zambia - DNA

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

MEDIA freedom and freedom of expression is being grossly abused by some individuals who do not mean well for the peace in the country, Zambian DNA spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa has observed.

Mr Mulemwa said there was need for relevant Government wings to ensure that the enemies of peace were rounded up and made to account for their evil actions.

He said the Zambian DNA was concerned that freedom of the media and expression had been grossly abused by some section of society that were unfairly criticising President Edgar Lungu and his government.

“While we appreciate that the country should en-

joy the freedom of the media and expression, we are concerned that this provision in the constitution has been grossly abused by some section of society who are criticising everything President Lungu says and does even when it’s beneficial to the general citizenry,” he said.

Mr Mulemwa said his organisation was grateful to President Lungu for demonstrating a tacit commitment to promoting freedom of the media by gracing this year’s commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day on Monday.

He noted that President Lungu is the first ever Head of State to grace such an occasion that has always been officiated by the minister of Information and Broadcasting Services.

Partner with foreign entities in procurement, local firms told

By KETRA KALUNGA

FORMULATE a strong partnership between local and foreign companies in the procurement process for Zambian companies to deliver to expectation, an economist advised.

Mr Highvie Humududu said Government should promote partnerships between local and foreign firms as it prioritises the participation of Zambians in the procurement process in the Public Procurement Act of 2020.

Mr Hamududu, who is also the Party of National Unity, president said in an interview that partnerships were needed in the procurement sector for enhanced technology and innovation.

He said with a partnership framework in place, Zambian companies could

handle bigger projects because they would have support from foreign partnerships.

“A partnership framework is important for locals to deliver, Zambia is a small economy we must not cocoon ourselves but as we do this, we must not give everything to the foreigners or Zambians,” he said.

Mr. Hamududu has urged the government to engage all players in the trade and manufacturing sector to ensure a successful partnership framework between local and foreign companies in the procurement chain.

He said “the government must sit with the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Zambia Association of Manufacturing, and Zambia Association of Contractors and start having a conversation.”

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TASINTHA BUILDING OCCUPANTS CRY FOUL

By NOEL IYOMBWA

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OME workers and tenants at Tasintha buildings along Malambo Road in Lusaka have complained of what they termed as harassment by an investor whom they alleged has bought the building.

The tenants have accused the Tasintha board of selling the property to an Indian investor who was in the process of evicting them from the building they had been occupying for more than 13 years.

One of the affected workers, Mr Moffat Ngondwe, narrated that the board wrote to the tenants urging them to vacate the building because it was earmarked for renovations.

Mr Ngondwe explained

that the tenants were given up to June 30, this year to vacate the premises but to their surprise, an investor had been “harassing” them staying that he has bought the building at a huge amount.

He said before the pronouncement, the board revised rentals several times within a short period.

Mr Ngondwe said that some companies had already vacated the premises, leaving workers redundant because the investor has demarcated the premise where he has started building residential flats.

Another worker, Mr John Saili, said that the action was contrary to President Edgar Lungu’s stance that Zambia was not for sale.

Mr Saili said that it was unfortunate that citizens

were being treated as second class by the foreigners.

He wondered how the investor was allowed to build residential flats in an industrial area and called on President Edgar Lungu to intervene in the matter.

An eviction letter obtained

by Daily Nation a stated that the board of trustees wished to change the face of Tasintha premises and that tenants should vacate the premises at the earliest convenience not later than June 30, this year.

The letter was signed by Tasintha chairperson of the board Professor Nkandu Luo. One of the occupants, who refused to be named for fear of victimization, said that more than 500 employees risk losing their jobs as it will

President Lungu

ABOUT 500 cooperatives in Muchinga province have been empowered under Edgar Changwa Lungu (ECL) Multipurpose Empowerment Cooperative.

The cooperatives have received equipment and various products as a fulfilment of President Lungu’s pledge.

Muchinga Province Minister, Malozo Sichone, said The Head of State will continue supporting citizens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic The Minister was speak-

be difficult to relocate business. He said paying redundant packages to employees on the other hand would be too costly if they evict the premises.

He said most of the businesses had been inconvenienced because the investor had fenced the area blocking the entry of the premises.

But when contacted for a comment, Prof Luo refuted the claims by the tenants that the building had been sold.

She said the place could never be sold because it was a fund-raising venture for women projects across the country.

Prof Luo, who is Livestock and Fisheries Minister, accused the tenants of failing to pay rentals.

IT’S ALL LIES …Sunday Chanda not rejected

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

THE story attributed to the Bisa Traditional authorities alleging that they have protested the adoption of PF media director, Sunday Chanda, as Kanchibiya Constituency parliamentary candidate is fake, says senior Chief Kopa.

Senior Chief Kopa of the Bisa Speaking people was reacting to reports circulated on social media that Mr Chanda’s candidature was rejected by traditional leaders who wanted former ZESCO director of human resources, Larstone Mumba.

In an interview, the traditional leader said the story was a misrepresentation of

facts on the ground which must be ignored.

He predicted landslide victory for PF because Mr Chanda was the popular parliamentary candidate in Kanchibiya Constituency.

“Which Bisa Traditional authorities protested because I am one of them and I have not protested? Kanchibiya Constituency has four Chiefs and if only one Chief was supporting Larstone Mumba for unknown reasons, does it meant we have all rejected Sunday Chanda?

“The people behind such fake reports that we as Chief have protested the adoption of Sunday Chanda are his competitors that were not

Sunday Chanday

picked. Otherwise, the story

500 Muchinga cooperatives get ECL support

By NATION REPORTER

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ing on Wednesday at Presidents Park in Chinsali district when he flagged off the distribution of various items under the ECL Multipurpose Empowerment Cooperative.

Mr Sichone stated that the empowerment would benefit 500 cooperatives in Muchinga Province and was aimed at uplifting the lives of a significant number of households.

“The PF Government is a pro-poor one with the key agenda of uplifting the well-being of all Zambians regardless of their political

affiliation, tribe and religion,” he said.

Mr Sichone encouraged all cooperatives that benefited from the empowerment to ensure they make good use of the packages.

Meanwhile, ECL Multipurpose Empowerment Cooperative Muchinga Province Team Coordinator Isaac Nsoneka said President Edgar Lungu has a heart for all Zambians hence working to ensure everyone benefits from the programme.

Mr Nsoneka stated that so far four Provinces, namely,

Luapula, Eastern, Northern and Muchinga have benefited from President Edgar Lungu’s empowerment scheme.

“As team, we have so far empowered cooperatives in four(4) provinces and Muchinga is the last one to receive the empowerment under phase one (1), which has come to an end,” he said.

Mr Nsoneka added that the ECL Multipurpose Empowerment Cooperative will continue to reach out to more cooperatives under phase two after the August

is fake and a blue lie,” Senior Chief Kopa.

He added: “As a matter of fact, Sunday Chanda is the most popular parliamentary candidate in kanchibiya Constituency and victory is certain for the ruling Patriotic Front.”

The Senior Chief urged the candidates that were not adopted to respect the decision made by the PF Central Committee and support Mr Chanda if they really loved their party.

Last week, PF Secretary General Davis Mwila announced that the party central committee adopted Mr Chanda to contest Kanchibiya seat, replacing Dr Martin Malama.

12 elections. He added that in Chinsali District 50 cooperative had benefited and more would be empowered in the second phase.

And a representative from a beneficiary cooperative, Monica Mukuka, thanked President Lungu for his support towards the underprivileged.

“These products and equipment we have received will go a long way and will also benefit others,” she said.

The flagging off of the products and equipment was witnessed by Senior Chief Nkula, Chief Nkweto and Chief Mubanga as well as PF party officials among others.

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

Saturday May 8, 2021

COPPER PRICES HIT ALL-TIME HIGH

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

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ONDON copper prices reached an all-time high of US$10,232 a tonne, boosted by tight supply outlook.

This was also boosted by hopes for strong demand in the new energy sectors, as major economies recover from the pandemic, says Absa Bank Zambia.

"Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange

increased by 1.4 percent to hit an all-time high of US$10,232 a tonne. The contract has risen by more than 30 percent since the beginning of the year," Absa Bank said.

Absa indicated that the most-traded June copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange climbed by 2.3 percent to 74,630 yuan (US$11,552.99) a tonne.

This, Absa explained, was its highest since May 2006 and also close to its record level of 76,160 yuan.

FDI can boost value of local resources - envoy

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

FOREIGN Direct Investment (FDI) can successfully and efficiently unlock the value of local resources, says French Ambassador to Zambia, Francois Goldblatt.

Mr Goldblatt indicated that FDI had improved local resources in many countries.

Citing Lafarge Zambia plc, Mr Goldblatt noted how the company was a good example of how FDI could successfully and efficiently unlock the value of local resources.

He pointed out that although there had been FDI injected in the company over the years, such as from the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) and the Lafarge Holcim Group in the company, Lafarge had remained a Zambian entity ingrained in the fabric of the country’s society.

He said when he toured the Lafarge plant in the company of Ambassador of the European Union to Zambia Jacek Jankowski and Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Development, Vincent Mwale.

“I am very positively impressed by our visit here to Lafarge Company. First of all it is a success story of European investment in Zambia; this company has been here for more than 70 years and this company was growing together with Zambia.

“So we see this very positive synergy between the country and the European investment,” Mr Goldblatt said.

Mr Goldblatt was pleased that Lafarge Zambia was producing, paying taxes to the

Zambian Government while exporting its product.

“I am very pleased that this company produces here; this company is in Zambia; pays taxes in Zambia and exports from here, from Zambia to the countries in the region, so this is a very inspiring example for other foreign investors who would like to come and invest in Zambia and develop here in Zambia,” he said.

And Mr Jankowski was pleased that 30,000 Zambians, including direct and indirect workers and their families, were positively affected by what Lafarge was doing.

He said it was a matter of pride to be at the plant because the contribution of Lafarge to the economy, employment and the future development of the country was huge.

“We are talking about hundreds and hundreds of employees, and foreign currency for Zambia through exports.

We are also talking about expertise, the company’s knowledge, and social responsibility as well,” Mr Jankowski said.

Meanwhile, Mr Mwale urged the company to continue raising the bar in terms of the consistency of the quality of products coming out of Lafarge.

Mr Mwale said Malawi, DRC, Zimbabwe and other countries were importing cement produced from Zambia, which was good for the economy.

Lafarge Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Khan, said the company was one of the first companies to be listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange and had over 3,000 local shareholders.

Gold prices also rose to a 2-1/2-month high on Friday and were on track for their best week in six months, boosted by a weaker dollar and a pullback in Treasury yields as investors cautiously await United States non-farm payrolls report due later in the day.

Spot gold was up 0.3 percent at US$1,820.35 per ounce after hitting its highest since February 16 earlier in the session.

Bullion up nearly three percent so far this week while

United States gold futures rose 0.3 percent to US$1,820.70.

Meanwhile, oil prices recovered after a one percent dip in the previous session, on buoyant economic data from China and the United States even as the surging pandemic in India capped prices.

Brent crude futures for July were at US$68.47 a barrel, up 38 cents, or 0.6 percent, while United States West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for June rose 38 cents, or 0.6percent, to US$65.09.

POLICIES that enhance mineral value addition strategies that can create linkages with other parts of the economy should be designed and implemented.

Doing this will ensure cascaded benefits to the state in form of increased revenue generation, employment creation, and technology transfer, says Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) Senior Researcher – Extractives, Webby Banda.

Mr Banda observed that Zambia did not process its minerals into higher-value output resulting in lost gains from value addition processes.

He indicated that exporting raw mineral resources meant denying the country the benefits that came with activities along a fully vertically integrated mineral value chain.

The benefits, Mr Banda said in a statement, included job creation, tax revenue generation, and spill over economic effects to other industries among others.

“Mineral resources in

Zambia offer a wide range of opportunities to: build industries to supply inputs to the mining sector, produce key mineral-based feedstock’s for other sectors; and manufacture intermediate and finished products for domestic consumption that will promote local and regional economic development,” he said.

Mr Banda indicated that the African Mining Vision recognised that mining was a key sector for a growing, diversified, competitive, and industry-based economy in Africa.

He explained that for Africa to harness these benefits, the enclave nature of mining will have to be extinguished.

“Achieving this goal means that mineral-rich countries like Zambia will need to go beyond optimising revenues collected from the mining industry, but act strategically to increase the value of the resources extracted.

“This can best be achieved by creating and strengthening the linkages between the mining sector and the rest of the economy,” Mr Banda said.

Kalumbila Minerals local recruitment progresses

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

THE commencement of mining activities in Kalumbila and particularly in the Musele Chiefdom has witnessed an influx of hired employees.

Through a programme called ‘Certified Grade 12’, Kalumbila Minerals Limited (KML) decided to begin training local people from Senior Chief Musele Musokantanda’s area in dump truck operation, which is an entry level job in the mining industry.

The programme, which is targeted at people who have at least attained grade 12 level of education, was introduced about four years ago as a corporate social investment project to empower local people and give them an opportunity to consider a career in mining.

Mr Chibenda

The programme,

which is targeted at people who have at least attained grade 12 level of education, was introduced about four years ago as a corporate social investment project to empower local people and give them an opportunity to consider a career in mining.

Prior to this programme, Kalumbila Minerals was mainly employing people from the Copperbelt with experience in the mining industry. Mine Operations Manager, Rees Magrath, said the training would be sustainable for as long as the mine was in operation.

Mr Magrath said in a statement that those already trained and working would be progressing to higher positions, leaving gaps at entry level for more local people.

He applauded the training department for not only training in dump-truck operation but also in managing risk and acceptable behaviour and expectations in a mining environment.

“Our training team came up with this focused train-

ing to create an entry point for the local people; and depending on their performance, interest and behaviour, they grow into operating larger capacity haul trucks, other equipment and potentially take on supervisory roles in their areas of interest,” Mr Magrath said.

He however said despite the programme being a huge success, it posed a lot of challenges at the beginning such as damage to trucks and concerns from experienced operators about having to work alongside trainees.

KML Manager for Training and Development, Bruce Chibenda, said the project was a success and over 90 percent of the trained workforce is still with the mine.

“Some who were quite

good have been moved to operating bigger trucks such as 860 and 960 trucks while others have become operators on the biggest trucks on the mine such as the T284 and more have become supervisors,” Mr Chibenda said. Mr Chibenda said the training was interactive and practical where students did the actual work in the pit, thereby contributing to the production figures of the mine.

He said six groups of minimum 10 people had so far been recruited.

He said the trainees were also taught soft skills such as computer literacy to give them a holistic life skill and enable them to work not only as operators but in other fields as well.

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Covid-19 attacked Kwacha -Sinkamba THE Green Party has suggested that Zambia must take advantage of high copper prices on the London Metal Exchange and allow the mining sector to export more of the red metal.

Its party president, Mr Peter Sinkamba says this will jumpstart the economic recovery and growth as the mining sector is the largest contributor to the country’s economy.

In an interview in Ndola yesterday, Mr Sinkamba said Zambia should now start exporting more of its minerals so that it maximizes on the high prices of the commodity.

Mr Sinkamba has also observed a marginal stability in the Zambian Kwacha against major currencies in the first quarter of the year 2021.

He attributed the apparent stability of the Kwacha to the high prices of Copper on the international market. "Copper prices have gone up on the international market, this means that Zambia must produce and sell more minerals to prevent the Kwacha from depreciating", he said.

And Mr. Sinkamba has blamed the outbreak of the COVID-19 as the main reason the kwacha has depreciated, explaining that the pandemic has made the country to import more than it has exported, thereby weakening the local economy. -ZANIS Mr Sinkamba

ACTIVIST, NKANA ASPIRING CANDIDATE CLASH

By ROGERS KALERO

PEOPLE in Nkana should just ignore Thabo Kawana who is trying to pull down my political endeavors with his negative remarks, Patriotic Front (PF) Nkana constituency aspiring candidate Binwell Mpundu has charged.

Mr Mpundu was reacting to remarks by Mr Kawana who told him that he is likely not be adopted on the PF ticket to stand in Nkana constituency.

Mr Kawana said no mature political party would like to adopt Mr Mpundu, charging that has a negative attitude.

But Mr Mpundu, who is former Kitwe District Commissioner, said he would not waste his precious time battling with Mr Kawana.

“Don’t worry about Thabo and his rantings in the name of opinions. Thabo hates me but it’s all good, we understand where he is coming from. It’s a question of him knowing he is wasted

Mr Mpundu

his years and so he hates it seeing his young brothers being more productive with their years. Thabo, we will choke you with hard work and you will fail to drink water because of jealousy

and temper.

“Any way, I can’t even have battles with Thabo.

How can I have battles with Thabo mwebantu? I fight with those who feed Thabo.

I mean his paymasters,” Mr

Mpundu said.

Mr Kawana said of three aspirants, Christopher Kang’ombe, Binwell Mpundu and Rashida Mulenga, only Mr Kang’ombe could be adopted in Kamfinsa constituency.

He said he was not speaking as a PF, but as a Kitwe Resident who has gotten views of the people on the aspiring candidates.

“On Sunday, we shall know, but I can tell you that from the three partners, my prediction is that Kang’ombe may be adopted but Binwell and Rashida will not. That is my prediction and not a fact. It is based on my little experience. There is no way the PF central committee can adopt you sir. No way!

“I verily believe you will not be adopted but should you be adopted, I will be pleasantly shocked,” Mr Kawana said.

Enhance support towards Mufulira to have another secondary school science, Govt told

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA GOVERNMENT should scale up its support towards science communication and advocacy campaigns across the country, says DZIWA Science and Technology Trust (DSaT).

DSaT Executive Director, Veronica Mwaba, said key sectors of the economy were anchored on science, hence the need for Government to support the private sectors on the score.

Ms Mwaba said it was encouraging that Governments and research institutions had placed the fight against the Covid-19 as central to save humans.

She was speaking in Kitwe.

“Today, countries rely on

local expertise to identify, treat and avert Covid-19 pandemic.

“The Linking Science Society to Better Lives (LSSBL) project will bring together, researchers, science journalists, academia, NGO’s, public and key industry players to highlight the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, current scientific research and its relevance to society,” she said.

Ms Mwaba said the need to orient journalists to report on public health effectively.

She said the media had a huge task and remained a critical source of information dissemination and education to bridge the knowledge gap in public engagement.

Ms Mwaba observed

that the new corona virus was intricate and a health concern that required journalists to take keen interest in gender to allow active participation by both males and females regardless of their standing in society to tell their stories on health issues.

She said without leaving anyone behind, the LSSBL project will endeavor to collaborate with researchers, and partners taking care of marginalised groups on communication interventions to address the needs on health related issues.

Ms Mwaba added that the organisation through the project would support other journalists from the rural areas to access virtual training on Covid-19 and Public Health.

GOVERNMENT has assured the residents of Mufulira Central that it would for the first time build a secondary school in the area.

This follows a plea from the Member of Parliament, Evans Chibanda, to have a secondary school constructed in the area to Minister of General Education Dennis Wanchinga in Mufulira Central yesterday.

Dr Chibanda made the plea shortly before handing over a one by three classroom block that he built as area MP at Mutundu Primary School at a total cost of K980, 000.

Mufulira Central has since 1964 never had a secondary school apart from those that were recently upgraded.

Dr Wanchinga has thus directed Copperbelt Provincial Education Officer Felix Ngoma to engage various stakeholders in the province to see how the project could be actualised.

“We will also as a ministry start running up and down engaging cooperating partners of the ministry to see how we can deliver the much needed project to the constituents.

“May I also take advantage of this gathering to instruct the Provincial Administration to start working on plans to make Mutundu Primary School a GCE centre. I therefore expect and urge the two offices to take the instructions seriously and set the ball rolling with immediate effect,” he said.

Dr Wanchinga observed that despite Government trying by all means in ensuring that no one was left behind, there were still a lot of challenges that needed to be addressed urgently.

He said this was therefore the reason cooperating partners needed to get on board and supplement government efforts in this area.

And Dr Chibanda said he saw it fit to build the classroom block at the school after realising that there was a deficit of classrooms.

He said he was also inspired by former Mutundu head teacher Andrew Msiska who approached him for the assistance of the construction of the project.

Meanwhile, Mr Msiska said he begun the project in 1996 and expressed gratitude to the area MP for accepting to help him complete the project.

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Stale eligibility debate put to rest

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Dear Editor, WHEN he was elected to finish the unfinished and unexpired tenure of the late President Michael Sata, President Edgar Lungu was almost the victim of a “constitutional coup” as some people wanted to use the subjective interpretation of the Constitution to prematurely cut short his tenure.

Even at the height of the stale eligibility debate which has been put to rest, we consistently stood our ground that the eligibility of President Lungu was no longer a legal or Constitutional debate but a political issue.

The political lenses of some people who were intimidated by the candidature of President Lungu had taken advantage of their high esteem to recruit the gullible Zambians into believing that he was not eligible to seek a second term of office.

At face value, we had thought the eligibility debate was in good faith until it became clear that it was a political shortcut to eliminate competition on the political front.

We later abandoned the debate as it was meant to divert our determination to discuss pressing national issues.

It was a stale debate as the Constitutional Court had authoritatively given a terse and eloquent interpretation with regard to the construction of the tenure of office for the President especially Mr Lungu whose tenure had straddled with two Constitutional regimes.

President Lungu’s competitors were scared to see his name on the ballot paper but it is not in dispute that they will now face him.

Anyway, we respect their freedoms to enhance their understanding of the Constitution and the case of Joseph Busenga and Another v. Attorney General has given authoritative interpretation. It is ostensibly clear President Lungu is a popular candidate who is in good standing with the electorates and this is calculated to avoid facing him on the ballot.

A few weeks ago, State Counsel John Sangwa alleged that it was treasonable for President Lungu to seek the second term of office, we wonder how the learned and astitute legal brain could usurp the role of Parliament to criminalise seeking office as treason.

Is Mr Sangwa still standing his ground and will he say the ConCourt had committed treasonable office by maintaining that President Lungu is serving his first term of office?

All we can say is that obeying the provisions of the Constitution and the judgement of the ConCourt is not treasonable at all, it is instead Mr Lungu’s patriotic duty to offer himself for service.

Mr Sangwa should desist from misleading unsuspecting Zambians.

The ConCourt has conclusively pronounced itself on the eligibility of President Lungu, ours is to commend the due process and the institutions of Governance. The judiciary has done its work and the matter has now been brought to rest.

MARVIN CHANDA MBERI, Lusaka.

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Appeal to the President Dear Editor, EVEN as the country is gripped in the frenzy of political climax, we should not relent and be blind to the ravages Covid-19 is causing to the (global) economy.

We, therefore, need to aggressively use every opportunity we have to be productive at individual level and as a nation.

High commodity prices in Zambia a great concern Dear Editor, THE high price of consumer goods and services in Zambia is a great concern and it is affecting many people. This is because the majority of our people cannot afford to buy the commodities. The prices of these goods and services have kept on rising.

The high cost of living has brought so much suffering to the people. It is a fact that the high cost of goods and services is imminent everywhere. This is not the way things are supposed to be.

The high cost of goods and services entails inflation in the country. Inflation is a scenario where too much money buys a few goods and services.

What is so amazing is that our highest currency, the K100 note can’t even buy a 25kg bag of mealie meal, our staple food for instance. The 25kg bag of Breakfast mealie meal sells between K130.00 and K150.00.

The gist of the matter is that only a few individuals can afford to buy the 25kg bag of breakfast mealie meal. The majority of the people particularly in urban

The 25kg bag of Breakfast mealie meal sells between K130.00 and K150.00.

areas buy the pamela (prepacks of mealie meal) because the commodity sells at a price beyond their reach.

The working class are also feeling the impact of the high prices of commodities. This is because their salaries are not enough to meet their financial obligations such as house rentals, children’s school fees and transport among others.

The poor state of the national economy has been attributed to many factors and the Covid-19 pandemic has been singled out as the major one. This might

sound correct but, the question is; what is the panacea to the dwindling economy?

This is food for thought for our political leaders.

Not too long ago, President Edgar Lungu bemoaned the escalating prices of goods and services. President Lungu wondered how people were managing to cope with the ever increasing prices of goods and services.

Mr Lungu even warned that the nation might consider imposing price control measures amid the country being a free market economy. The Head of State also stated that there could be a cartel fixing exorbitant prices of goods and services to disadvantage the consumers.

Indeed, there is need to find lasting solutions to revive the national economy which is not performing well.

ELEMIYA PHIRI, Lusaka.

We have been guided well by the commander in chief throughout the Covid-9 battle and have gained global admiration as one of the safest destinations.

Under the circumstances, it would be imperative that the decision to send the economy to sleep at 21 hours be rescinded.

We have been guided well by the commander in chief throughout the Covid-9 battle and have gained global admiration as one of the safest destinations.

However, as one wiseman once said, “Obscurity is dispelled by augmenting the light of discernment, not by attacking the darkness.”

We need to stretch our focus to not only fighting Covid-19 but also creating more economic activities such as allowing commercial buses and heavy goods couriers to operate 24 hours as this will, in a way, help cushion the effects of economic downturn engineered by Covid-19.

Movement of people and goods is an economic driver and should be allowed to run 24/7 especially when most economic activities have been affected by Covid-19.

AUBALLY MWETELA.

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Kungo reinstated as PF North-West boss

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NORTH-WEST / MOSI

NORTH-WEST REGULATORY CENTRE OPENS

...service centres would provide a coordinated, streamlined and professional service to those who wish to start or maintain a business.

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI

T Mr Kungo

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI

THE Patriotic Front (PF) has reinstated Jackaon Kungo as North-Western Province PF chairperson.

According to a letter dated May 6, 2021 addressed to Mr Kungo the move is with immediate effect.

PF Secretary-General, Davies Mwila, said Mr Kungo’s reinstatement comes at a critical time when the country is going to the general elections.

“Therefore, you are expected to work hard and help to organise the party in the province,” Mr Mwila said in the letter.

And Solwezi PF chairperson, Adam Sakatengo, said Mr Kungo’s reinstatement was long overdue.

“As a party, we are very happy that he has been given back his position,” Mr Sakatengo said in an interview.

He said the party in the district has appreciated the decision the central committee has made especially that the country is heading to the polls.

He said Mr Kungo is a strong mobiliser and that he help galvanise votes for the party and President Lungu.

He urged all party structures to support and work with Mr Kungo.

HE ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry has opened a regional office for the Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) in Solwezi to spread out services.

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Christopher Yaluma, said the establishment of regulatory service centres would improve the business environment in Zambia.

Mr Yaluma stated that the regulatory service centres were designed to house relevant regulatory agencies as a single cohesive structure in order to prove efficient and transparent business regulatory services to the business community.

He said regulatory service centres would provide a coordinated, streamlined and professional service to those who wish to start or maintain a business.

Mr Yaluma said so far, five fully-fledged regulatory service centres had been established in Chipata, Kabwe, Kitwe, Livingstone and Lusaka.

“In this regard, we are working tirelessly to ensure there is a regulatory services centre in every province by December 2022,” Mr Yaluma said.

The minister was speaking during the opening of the Solwezi regulatory service centre being housed at the civic centre yesterday.

Mr Yaluma said the Solwezi centre would be offering business name registration, company incorporation, tax payer identification number registration, employer or employee registration, local authority business licensing, registration of suppliers and registration of cooperatives.

“The experience associated with regulatory services centres is that of shortened and simplified administrative procedures thereby removing unnecessary bureaucracy in establishing or maintaining a business,” Mr Yaluma said.

He thanked the African Development Bank (AfDB) for supporting the establishment of the Solwezi service centre through the Lobito corridor trade facilitation project which is being executed by his ministry.

“The Lobito corridor trade facilitation project aims to promote the development of the Lobito corridor covering Angola, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo,” Mr Yaluma said.

He said the expected impact of the project is growth in domestic and cross-border trade, growth in employment through participation of Micro and Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in value chains.

“The Solwezi regulatory service centre is expected to address the challenge of informal-

ity which characterizes micro and small businesses along the Lobito corridor,” he said.

Mr Yaluma urged the business community especially MSMEs to make use of the Solwezi regulatory service centre to register their businesses and tap into the opportunities along the Lobito corridor.

Earlier, Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) director and chief executive officer Sharon Sichilongo said the regulatory service centres house a number of Government department and regulatory agencies.

Ms Sichilongo said agencies include Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), National Pensions Schemes Authority (NAPSA) and Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).

Others were the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC), Zambia Public Procurement Authority, Department of Cooperatives and local authorities among others.

Ms Sichilongo said the Solwezi regulator services centre would serve as a one stop shop for trade and business facilitation along the Lobito corridor.

And North-Western Province Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu said Government has worked tirelessly to put in place appropriate infrastructure like roads, communication towers among others to create a con-

Mr Yaluma

ducive business environment and attract investments.

Mr Mubukwanu said the province received in excess of US$1.7 billion investment pledges during the Expo NorthWest Zambia held in 2019 and the opening of the centre will reduce the cost of doing business and encourage the investors to actualize their investment pledges.

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS, JOB CRE SILENCE IS THE LOUDEST NOISE: AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY: W AND ECONOMIC IN A PAN BE CAREFUL WITH AREVIVAL SILENT MAJORITY!

EVERY ZAMBIAN MUST CO echoing for job creation and

One of the challenges that the change of retirement age from 55 to 60 years entailed was holding back retirement for five years for workers who should otherwise have retired and been paid off and replaced by new workers.

This matter has brought a window of opportunity for ZamARLY thisGreek year, a letter NCIENT bia to resolve a long standing diphilosopher, Aristotle Owent dealviral, withpurportedly this topic ideal. lemma of how to pay off retired written by the Teaching (384 BCE – 322), once satisfactorily, we must public Theyservants, must recognise their create jobs for said practical wisdom is Service Commission so many of our youths and in first ask ourselves people’s challenges, desires, the sine qua non of leadership. of Zambia in which teachers turn revive the economy. three questions, whose aspirations and skills sets That leaders must see whatanis were told that their retirement A key factor that motivated good for themselves swers should how show dedication, selfshould be in lineinform withand thefor pro- and the state to increase the retiretheirsucceed people. visions of the Law at the of lessness, we or fail to time transresilience ment age patience, was to open a moraGood leaders listen to all their their employment! form Zambia into the sociand must have the passion torium window during which people’s noises; they pay very In this regard, all teachers to mobilise resources to pay ety that we want. to drive such a transformaspecial attention to their people’s employed before 2015 when off the huge backlog of retirees silence. Good leaders know that agenda. the Law on retirement age was tive inherited from the previous adstill waters run deep! ammended from 50 years for 1.

What does building In Zambia,inbuilding an inministration 2011. UnfortuGood leaders try to understand early retirement and 55society years for clusive an inclusive society every nately this has notwhere materialised. why their people are silent; they normal retirement to 55 means years citizen Instead amust mountain unpaid do not assume that silence where every Zambian countof should for early retirement, 60the years for retirement benefits has accuconsent!

They ask: are people must count mean? be premised on the masnormal retirement 65 years silent because they and are happy?

Or mulated. Remember, a douinfrastructure that we for retirement, have are late the people silent would because they sive ble-edged sword was created by to leave theisteaching service!

An inclusive society, sim- have built so far.among It should be say silence golden? popular acclaim workIt put, is commonly argued that based These aremeans very pertinent ers, labour unions others ply one where on the skillsand and the the law doesquestions not work in ret- when the Zambian Parliament, introspective that no citizen is left behind; a productive capital accumurequire critical evaluation. rospect!

This meant that those riding on the popularity among society where every citizen lated byand thelabour citizenry.

There In a democracy like Zambia, a supporting the removal of the workers unions, had key safety valve that citizens use is empowered with a niche need for dynamism affected teachers from the is accepted a policy clause in the 2016 to choose and check leaders is a teaching service had point.

Constitution, of retaining rein their own right toahave to enable Zambians to get voting every contended five years. Zambia’s Yet, others that the more tirees on thetwenty payrollpercent until their meaningful life. than of democracy different changed lawishad beenfrom thrust on benefits had been paid.

This means a society all infrastructure contracts, an absolute monarchy or a the affected teachers! The AttorThis retention on the payroll dictatorship where citizens may where each citizen a and evenretirees more created than afifty ney General assured thathas there of unpaid reresortto to rebellion orthe coup d’états role play in nation’s percent of all transportation was nothing to worry about. source drain problem. The state

empowerment; these are the and other employers have to majority on the electoral roll, after pay two salaries for one job for all! as long as retirees’ benefits remain unpaid; that is one salary for the retiree and another salaMarketeers in Lusaka ry for the job holder! This, coupled with the nation’s mounting The majority Zambians are external debt obligations, has silently clamouring for affordable put the state in a dilemma. and stable food and other The onset of Covid-19 in commodity prices. They want Zambia in mid-March has left adequate and non-exploitative ern Zambia’s labour landscape in access to markets for their a helpless situation of sorts. food, raw materials and finishedener Therefore, it is imperative to products. Marketeers in Lusakanom pose the inevitable questions; want their City Market rebuilt er-ro what is the way forward? How and Simon Mwewa Lane Market W does Zambia get out of this encompleted and handed to Nort beneficiaries like yesterday. tanglement?

Air travellers also want the ther Firstly, it is important to note Kenneth Kaunda and the Simon prov that the situation is not irreZambia Kapwepwe can accrue from will i International deemable; it can be salvaged. budget by sacrificing some cap- that Mwansa Zam ital projects; clearing retirees on the public ka S airports completed, even to Several permutations can be The government can apservice payroll: will Th quench the anxiety of pilots failing looked at to create a win-win sitIttowill save from expa resist theresources temptation– to land on men uation for all – retirees, the gov- proach some local pension two people forofone to exhi and incomplete state thejob art airports! ernment, unemployed youths houses for a loan to finance paying political campaigns heat perfo one person for that and the nation at large! How can this; or The government can payingAsonly approach some international job; up, candidates and their politicalhas In this be achieved? tive parties must heed the clarion cooperating partners for a grant The freed resources can be tran First and foremost, the govby the Ministry of Health, theand to employ fresh graduates ernment should see paying off or a soft loan specifically to sort usedcall World Health Organisation and who out this problem. from colleges and universities retirees from the perspective of ing a all concerned ensurefunds that they As Several years ago, Tanzania without injectingtofresh killing several birds with a stone, observe all the health protocols.prod and as a major stimulus pack- owed its workers in public insti- into the payroll; thus reducing tivat Politicians conscientise of Th C highmust unemployment age for the retirees to turn their tutions colossal sums of money. the current citizens about the health benefitsern Zambian youths cur- Shiv benefits into investible capital The Tanzanian government of among of vaccination against the Corona see tu roaming the streets; to play a pivotal role in reviving President Josiah Kikwete bor- rently ing Virus so that the majority of and Thousands of jobs will also be the Covid-19-ravaged economy rowed US$100 million from the those who attend their rallies areman thin as many retirees will inquickly. There are three possi- World Bank and paid off all its created vaccinated andstation safe. addi The joint construction of the proposed 000 plus megawatts Hydro-power ly,” w workers in2,public learning in- vest their benefits ble sources to finance the retireTheyretirement must not turn their in and in thepackages: lower Batoka Gorge between Zambia andcan Zimbabwe couple the exciting out stitutions.

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socio-economic transforIn Zambia, citizens elect new mation; it inoreducation, leaders or be re-elect even reject sitting leaders.

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Virus. They must not turn the postand contracts.

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They must swamps, islands, fish ponds, in the the structure which we have 2, 000 plus megawatts Hy- Zam offices, forests, be servants whomines, should, like performed.

The citizen’s silent vote will orfactories, business units usually deal busi schools, colleges, universities and translate into whether or not the foresightedly began to deal with their own risks, ERM needs dro-power station in the on Our future must be preJesus Christ demonstrated, anda all other parts of involved this vast republic Patriotic Front government will everyone to be from mised lower Batoka Gorge between on what exists, what with. an wash the feet of their discisatioi eking outstaff a living but consciously stand or fall; whether or not any of frontline to Board level, to them Zambia and Zimbabwe will Construction of the we have achieved.

We must ever ples, the Zambian to awaiting the August people, 12, 2021 the opposition political parties will make it truly effective.

Risk manitors election is day. win or perish on into ouroblivion. achieve- Mwenda-Kasomeno road couple the exciting econom- both commission the citizens to- leverage agement ostensibly undertakFo These are not people who will Winning the August 12 en with building the objective prevent- ments to harness our hu- and bridge linking Luapula ic blossom of Livingstone forc wards an ofinclusive may vote withwhile their feet; they will vote elections requires discernment ing loss ERM has other, to Katanga in Dem- and Siavonga. and material the Zambia where citizen outs with their minds, every their brains.

Of man of the people’s silentresources cries, silent Province The silent majority voters have more far-reaching reasons, like This will transform southcioocratic Republic of Congo and inspire our people to has a role to play. of E course some may vote with their ululations, silent dancing or silent elephant memories of where lowering the organisation’s risk

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

stomachs!

Silent they are now,asbut and increasing sustainability they will arise and just decisively this has the effect of gaining savdo one four-letter act – Vote! ings and increasing value for the They will fall silent again, but their firm in the long run act will devastate some politicians Although ERM, generally and exalt others. speaking may still be an ongo-

stomping of feet in response to the tirades of political campaign rhetoric throughout the nation.

The silent majority voters have elephant memories of where we are coming from. They have

we are coming from. They have King Solomon’s wisdom of which leaders have the capacity to take Zambia to the promised land of economic prosperity, national unity, peace and tranquility.

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CHEMISTRY REDOX REACTIONS- PART 2 REDOX REACTIONS- PART 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES § Describe reduction § Define a reducing agent § Write redox reaction In the previous lesson we discussed oxidation reaction and defined what a redox reaction is. In this lesson we shall discuss reduction reaction and thereafter combine the two reactions in order to write a reduction- oxidation reaction.

In equation one (1), aluminium ion has been reduced to Aluminium atom since three electron has been gained. Similarly, in question two (2), copper ion has been reduced to copper atom since two electrons have been gained.

Reduction

In terms of oxidation number, reduction is defined as the decrease in the oxidation number. Note that oxidation number is also called oxidation state.

Oxidation number is determined by the electrons gained or lost by an element in a compound during boding.

Just like oxidation, the term reduction is defined in terms of hydrogen, oxygen, electrons and oxidation number. We shall now define reduction as outlined.

The following rules are applied when determining the oxidation number of an element in a molecule or complex ion as explained in the previous lesson.

In terms of oxygen, reduction is defined as the removal of oxygen from a chemical substance. If in a chemical reaction oxygen is removed from a chemical substance, then that chemical substance is said to be reduced.

§ The oxidation number of a free or uncombined atom is zero. For example, the oxidation number of: O2, N2, Ca, Mg and Zn is zero (0). § The oxidation number of simple ion is equal to its charge. See the table below.

Ion Oxidation number K+1 +1 2+ Mg +2 Al3+ +3 Cl-1 2O -2 N3-3

Example1 1. ZnO(s) + CO(g) 2. Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g)

Zn(s) + CO2(g) 2Fe(l) + 3CO2(g)

In the chemical equation one (1), zinc oxide has been reduced to zinc (Zn) because oxygen has been removed from it. Similarly, in the chemical equation two (2), iron (II) oxide has been reduced to iron. To

§ The oxidation state of hydrogen in all compounds is +1 except in metallic hydride.

Page 3 of 6 2) E.g. calcium hydride(CaH § The oxidation state of oxygen in all compounds is -2 except in peroxides where it is -1 and when it is combined with more elements that are more electronegative than itself. In such a case its oxidation sate is +2 § The sum of oxidation numbers of all atoms in the chemical formula of neutral compound is equal to zero.

Page 1 of 6 substance has been identify whether a chemical reduced or not, just look at the number of oxygen atoms it has on the left hand side and on the right hand side of the chemical equation.

In terms of hydrogen, reduction is defined as the addition of hydrogen to a chemical substance. This implies that if hydrogen has been added to a chemical substance, that substance is said to be reduced.

Example 2 1.

N2 (g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)

In the above equation nitrogen has been reduced to ammonia because hydrogen has been added to it.

In terms of electrons, reduction is defined as the gain of electrons. This can be remembered using the abbreviation (RIG) which simply means that reduction is the gain of electrons. This is usually expressed in terms of ions. When an atom gains an electron, it becomes reduced. This is shown by writing the charge on the right top of the chemical formula of an element.

Example 3 1. Al3+ 3e 2. Cu2+ + 2e

Al Cu

Example 4 1. The chemical equation below illustrates reduction in terms of oxidation number. (a) Mg2+ + 2e Mg0 In the above equation, the oxidation state of magnesium ion (Mg2+) has reduced from (+2) to (0), hence magnesium ion (Mg2+) has been reduced.

Reduction Agent A reduction agent is defined as a chemical substance that brings about reduction of another substance but end up being oxidised. This means that for reduction to take place, there be should a substance that cause reduction to take place. See the chemical equation below.

2.

Fe2O3(s) +

3CO (g)

2Fe (l) + 3CO2 (g)

In the above equation, carbon monoxide is a reducing agent because it causes iron (II) oxide to be reduced to iron (Fe). In addition, carbon monoxide has been oxidised.

The following are examples of reducing agents: § § § § § §

Carbon monoxide Hydrogen (H2) Carbon (C) Ammonia(NH3) Sulphur dioxide(SO2) Hydrogen sulphide(H2S) Redox reaction

A redox reaction is a reaction that involve both reduction and oxidation reaction taking place simultaneously. This implies that during a redox reaction, one chemical substance is oxidised and the other one is reduced.

Example 5 Fe2O3(s)

+

3CO (g)

2Fe (l) + 3CO2 (g)

(a) Identify an oxidizing agent and reducing agent from the above chemical equation. Given a reason for your answer.

Solution From above equation, Fe2O3 is an oxidizing agent because it has lost oxygen to carbon monoxide and has been reduced. Carbon monoxide is a reducing

agent because it has been oxidised after gaining the Page 5 of 6 oxygen.

TASK

1. Study the chemical equation below.

Zn + Cu2+

Zn2+ + Cu

(a) Define oxidation and reduction according to the above equation (b) Use an arrow to show oxidation reaction and reduction reaction in the above reaction. (c)What is the oxidation number of zinc ion?

2. State one difference between an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent.

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ADDIS AABA - The World Health Organisation on Thursday warned of a new wave of Covid-19 infections in Africa due to delayed vaccine supplies, a slow rollout and new variants.

The African bureau of the UN agency said the continent had to catch up with the rest of the world in terms of vaccine rollouts.

"The delay in the delivery of vaccine doses from the Serum Institute of India earmarked for Africa, the delay in the deployment of vaccines and the emergence of new variants means that the risk of a new wave of infections remains very high in Africa," it said in a statement.

It added that new variants such as the ones that emerged in India and South Africa could unleash a "third wave" on the continent.

"The tragedy in India does not have to happen here in Africa, but we must all be on the highest possible alert," said regional WHO director Matshidiso Moeti.

"While we call for vaccine equity, Africa must also knuckle down and make the

WHO WARNS OF NEW COVID WAVE IN AFRICA

Dr Matshidiso Moeti best of what we have. We must get all the doses we have into people's arms."

Some African countries had been exemplary in deploying

Somalia restores ties with Kenya MOGADISHU - Somalia said on Thursday it was restoring diplomatic relations with neighbouring Kenya almost six months after severing ties, accusing Nairobi of meddling in politics.

Relations between the countries have also been tense over the ownership of potential oil and gas deposits, some of which lie off the coast of Jubbaland, one of Somalia’s five semi-autonomous states.

Abdirashid M Hashi, the spokesman for Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmaajo, said Qatar had steered the resumption of relations but did not elaborate how.

“In interest of good neighbourliness, FGS (federal government of Somalia) resumes diplomatic ties with Kenya based on mutual benefit and respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-external interference, peaceful co-existence and equality.

“Somalia and Kenya Presidents thank Emir of Qatar for his good offices in this regard.”

The move seemed likely earlier this week after the Qatar Emir sent his special envoy to Somalia and Kenya.

In Kenya, State House said Dr Mutlaq bin Majed al-Qahtani had delivered a special message from the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Thani.

Al-Qahtani, has been Qatari’s Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar for Counterterrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution and was largely involved in negotiations between Afghani government and the Talibani, which could allow US troops to pull out without a security vacuum.

In November, Somalia expelled Kenya’s ambassador and recalled its own from Nairobi after accusing Kenya of interfering in the electoral process in Jubbaland.

In February 2019, Kenya recalled its ambassador after Mogadishu decided to auction oil and gas exploration blocks at the centre of their maritime rights dispute. The two countries had revived ties in November the same year.

The two are at present before the World Court to adjudicate the maritime boundary dispute. – STANDARD, Kenya/REUTERS.

vaccines, the WHO said, without naming them.

But it added that in spite of this, only just under "half of the 37 million doses received in

Africa have been administered so far."

Africa now accounts for only one percent of vaccine doses administered globally, the WHO said - down from two percent a few weeks ago, as other regions' rollouts are progressing much faster.

The first vaccines deliveries to 41 African countries under the Covax scheme began in March but nine countries have so far administered only a quarter of the doses received, while 15 countries have used less than half of their allocations.

The vaccination rate in Africa is the world's lowest. Globally an average of 150 vaccine doses per 1, 000 people have been administered, but in sub-Saharan Africa it is hardly eight doses per 1m000, according to the WHO. – AFP.

Ousting Kabila - era governor, Congo’s president tightens control KINSHASA - Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Thursday struck a heavy blow against his predecessor and political rival Joseph Kabila as his allies ousted the governor of Tanganyika province.

It was the latest move by Tshisekedi’s supporters to seize levers of power from Kabila, whose younger brother Zoe Kabila has run the southeastern territory for the last two years and was the only governor refusing to align himself with Tshisekedi.

In October, Tshisekedi appointed three judges to Democratic Republic of Congo’s Constitutional Court, the first in a series of manoeuvres that unshackled him from Kabila, then his coalition partner.

Tshisekedi formed a new coalition in December and went on to remove Kabila’s allies at the head of both houses of parliament, along with the prime minister.

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EU mulls military training mission to steady Moz BRUSSELS - The European Union will consider sending a military training mission to Mozambique to help the government withstand a growing insurgency, and Portugal is already sending troops, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday.

Mozambique's government has been facing an Islamist insurgency since 2017 and rebels have stepped up attacks in the past year, threatening natural gas projects that are aimed at transforming the country's economy.

Mozambique wrote to the EU last year to ask for help in training its armed forces to battle the insurgency, and Borrell said it was important for the bloc to make up its mind quickly.

EU Defence ministers discussed the possibility of a mission in Brussels on Thursday, but took no decision.

"The Mozambique government has been asking for help, we will try to send a training mission... in order to contain the security situation," Borrell said. Asked if a force could be sent by the end of this year, Borrell said such a

time horizon was too long and that the EU should act sooner.

"If we are not able to send the mission by the end of this year, I would not consider this as a good result. I would hope we would do it before," he told a news conference.

Borrell said any mission would be similar to the EU's involvement in West Africa's Sahel region, where its experts provide training and advice to national security forces that are grappling with Islamist insurgencies.

He also clarified that the mission to Mozambique, if agreed, would be a military, rather than civilian mission, meaning armed forces from EU states would send military instructors.

Since 2007, the 27-nation EU has had battlegroups of 1, 500 personnel on standby that can be deployed for up to 120 days, but they have never been used.

The EU is also looking into the creation of a rapid response force of some 5, 000 soldiers to intervene in international crises, although the plans are only at a conceptual stage and would not be ready to support Mozambique. – REUTERS.

News if Brief

Malawi orders integrated refugees into overcrowded camp LILONGWE - Malawi has ordered refugees who have integrated into society, setting up businesses and marrying Malawians, to move to the country’s only refugee camp.

The authorities say they pose a threat to national security by living among local people. “We are not chasing them, and we just want them to be where they should be,” Homeland Security Minister Richard Chimwendo told AFP news agency. – BBC.

Chad rebels ‘fleeing’, says Defence minister N’DJAMENA - Rebels who launched an offensive in Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi On Thursday, 13 lawmakers in Tanganyika voted to oust Zoe Kabila, while another 10 were not present, and none voted against, said Nkulu Nemba, president of the local assembly.

They accused Zoe Kabila, among other things, of bad governance and misappropriating $1.9 million of unpaid salaries and other funds, according to the motion. Zoe Kabila declined to comment on the allegations.

“We had the presence of a strong governor instead of having a strong government,” said

Cyrille Kimpu, the provincial assembly’s rapporteur.

Roughly the size of England, Tanganyika province often witnesses violent clashes between its different communities, driven by social tensions and land disputes.

“The governorship is of course a very important position, politically and for economic interests,” said Onesphore Sematumba from the International Crisis Group, noting that the next presidential election was only two years away.

“I think this is being done with an eye on 2023.” – REUTERS.

northern Chad, sparking clashes that claimed the life of veteran president Idriss Deby Itno, are in flight, the country’s new Defence minister said on Thursday.

“The security forces are thoroughly sweeping the operational area. Most of the prisoners are in the hands of the gendarmerie (police) and are being well-treated.

The enemy is fleeing,” Defence Minister Brahim Daoud Yaya told a news conference. – AFP.

More Nigerian students abducted ABUJA - An unknown number of university students have

been kidnapped in the south-eastern Nigerian state of Abia. The group was abducted on Wednesday, the same day that 29 students seized last month in the northwestern state of Kaduna were released, reportedly after the payment of a ransom. – BBC.

Girl shoots three at US school WASHINGTON - A girl opened fire at a school in the

northwestern US state of Idaho on Thursday, injuring three people before being disarmed by a teacher, police said. The US has suffered a spate of mass shootings in recent weeks, The unnamed student at Rigby Middle School near Idaho Falls was in the sixth grade, meaning she would likely be aged 11 or 12. – AFP.

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And former Barclays Bank employees have called for an immediate probe into alleged fraudulent activities committed by whoever transfered the Barclays Bank Pension fund to African Life Financial Services.

This follows a meeting held yesterday at the Lusaka Hotel where retirees from across the country agreed that the matter be

Thousands of mourners on Saturday gathered at Harare’s National Stadium for a memorial concert for renowned musicians Oliver Mtukudzi before it was taken to his home village, north of the capital. (Story on page 2)

“This secretariat must not be at ZCID or Kapingila House and that both the church and ZCID shall second staff who will work at the secretariat. We also agreed that we shall have a joint account at the bank, whether money will come from the donors or not, we should have a joint account.

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‘WE AREN’T SCARED’ From page 16 And after getting two points from a possible nine from the last three games, Nkwazi’s assistant coach Keegan Phiri said it is a must for the team to get the three points against the league leaders.

Phiri declared his charges ready noting that Nkwazi would not fear the Ndola outfit because of their nine-game winning streak.

He noted that despite a few players such as Pride Mwansa Rodrick Zimba and Tomas Zulu sidelined with injuries, Nkwazi has other players who are capable of stopping Zesco who are aiming to open a 12-point lead by beating Nkwazi.

In the second fixture of the double header at Sunset Stadium, Zanaco will host rejuvenated Kabwe Warriors who are coming from celebrating a 1-0 win over Power Dynamos.

Meanwhile, Red Arrows will host Buildcon at Nkoloma Stadium as relegated Kitwe United aim to bounce back from Wednesdays 2-0 defeat to Napsa Stars when they play Forest Rangers at Garden Park in Kitwe.

Tomorrow’s Super League action will see Indeni targeting to maintain their perfect run when they host Young Green Eagles at Indeni Sports Complex while Green Eagles will take on Lusaka Dynamos at Independence Stadium in Choma.

Green Buffaloes date Lumwana Radiants at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka while struggling Prison Leopards will take on Napsa Stars at President Stadium in Kabwe.

Power Dynamos and relegation-threatened Nkana will renew their rivalry when they face off in a celebrated Kitwe derby at Arthur Davies Stadium.

Nkwazi players worming up

CLIPPERS COMPLETE SEASON SWEEP OF LAKERS The Clippers moved past the Denver Nuggets by a half-game into the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference.

Kyle Kuzma led the Lakers with 25 points, but the team lost Anthony Davis due to an ankle ailment and back spasms in the first quarter.

Davis said postgame that he hopes to play when the Lakers visit Portland.

PAUL George scored 24 points as the host Los Angeles Clippers completed a three-game season-series sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers with a 118-94 win on Thursday.

Kawhi Leonard totalled 15 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Clippers, and Ivica Zubac added 14 points and eight rebounds.

The Lakers and Trail Blazers are now tied for sixth place in the West.

Meanwhile, Stephen Curry padded his NBA scoring lead with 34 points in just 31 minutes and Golden State moved up a spot on the Western Conference playoff ladder with a 11897 win over Oklahoma City in San Francisco.

Curry shot 11-for-21

Laureus World Sports Awards:

JAPAN’S Naomi Osaka has been named Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards, with fellow tennis player Rafael Nadal the men's winner.

Osaka won the US Open in 2020, while Spaniard Nadal equalled Roger Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam men's titles by winning last year's French Open.

German football champions Bayern Munich, who won last season's Champions League, were named Team of the Year.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King received the Lifetime Achievement award.

Laureus cited the "powerful statement" made by Osaka at the US Open, where in each round she came on to court wearing a face mask bearing the name of a different African-American victim of alleged police or racist violence.

Briton Lewis Hamilton claimed the inaugural Athlete Advocate award, which has been brought in to acknowledge the wider impact on society made by athletes.

During the 2020 Formula 1 season,

Hamilton took a knee on the grid and wore anti-racism slogans as he won a recordequalling seventh drivers' title, while his Mercedes team also adopted a black livery for the campaign in a stand against discrimination.

Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah won the Sporting Inspiration award for "his unique contribution over many years to those in need and for those less fortunate."

Nadal's win was his fourth Laureus award, having previously won the Breakthrough, Comeback and main men's awards.

Laureus award winners:

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

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RIENTAL Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) manager Chris Malunga has charged that the alleged revision of the Zambia Boxing Federation (ZBF) constitution was fraudulent.

In an interview, Malunga said the ZBF executive refused to hear guidelines from the

World Breakthrough of the Year Award: Patrick Mahomes World Comeback of the Year Award: Max Parrot Sport for Good Award: Kickformore by Kickfair Lifetime Achievement Award: Billie Jean King Athlete Advocate of the Year Award: Lewis Hamilton Sporting Inspiration Award: Mohamed Salah

World Sportsman of the Year Award: Rafael Nadal

Sporting Moment of the Year Award: Chris Nikic.

– BBC.

Malunga challenges ZBF National Sports Council which had directed the executive led

by Kennedy Mubita to hold a seminar involving all the clubs who would revise the constitution page by page.

Malunga said the ZBF executive took away the power for clubs to participate in making a constitution which would stand the test of time.

Malunga said Mubita and his executive have been

overall and 6-for-13 from 3-point range for the Warriors. Mychal Mulder had 25 points, Andrew Wiggins 18, Jordan Poole 14 and Kent Bazemore 13 for the Warriors.

Ty Jerome came off the bench to pace the Thunder with 23 points. Darius Bazley added 22 and Theo Maledon 15.

- REUTERS.

Bayern Munich

World Sportswoman of the Year Award: Naomi Osaka

World Team of the Year Award:

OTHER RESULTS: Bulls 120, Hornets 99 Wizards 131, Raptors 129 (OT) Mavericks 113, Nets 109 Pistons 111, Grizzlies 97 Pacers 133, Hawks 126.

abrogating the ZBF constitution and NSCZ Act with impunity.

“The whole process of revising the constitution was fraudulent. The executive was scared to meet the affiliates to discuss the process of amending the constitution.

“When they were elected in office, the first thing the National Sports Council emphasised was to amend the constitution page by page to come up with a constitution which was going to stand the test of time. It advised that it would help us hold a seminar which would accommodate all

club members.

“We agreed but these guys did not call for a seminar, they chose a different process and told clubs to submit recommendations to MABA then MABA would summit to them to add or subtract. In short they took away the power of the affiliates to participate in the process of revising the constitution,” Malunga said.

Malunga said for the past four years, affiliates have never seen any audited financial report when they have been depositing annual affiliation fees into the ZBF account.

Monze George face K-Line challenge From page 16

George will however go into today’s fixture with nothing to lose as they are considered the underdogs seeking revenge for the two defeats suffered in the last two meetings against K-Line.

Meanwhile, Lusaka Automotive and Chipata Boys will today renew their rivalry when they face off in the first fixture of the semifinal clashes at Automotive Futsal Arena.

Automotive whitewashed CSS Petauke 6-0 to storm the PFL semifinals which will be played in best of three basis.

With Chipata Boys still recovering from an 8-3 drubbing in the PFL Cup final, today’s fixture presents Chipata Boys a perfect chance to seek revenge for their PFL Cup loss.

Chipata Boys will also fight to break Automotive’s unbeaten record in all competitions as the two sides lock horns today.

In round two of the National Division One Futsal League semifinal play offs, Pioneer Avengers will seek redemption when they face Christian Academy who shocked them 5-4 in their last encounter.

After beating BS Stars 5-3 in round one, Lilanda Bullets will target to complete a double over BS Stars to increase their chances of winning promotion to the Premier Futsal League.

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It is thus prudent for Zambians, especially the provide timely support for and the vaccination process. leaders, to continue preaching peace, love and uniBy PETER SICHALI the rapid deployment of the Mr Young commended the ty from both the moral and Biblical perspective.

Covid-19 vaccine plans, inZambian government on the THE United States (US) has This can start with reflection on the Holy Week. cluding the coordination of approval of its Covid-19 vaccommitted an additional Yes, Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter various stakeholders and imcination programme.

K36.75 millionNovember ($1.75 mil- 5, 2020 Thursday SCOREBORD: plementation of the vaccinawhich starts the Holy Week. On Palm Sunday ChrisHe said Covid-19 vaccinalion) to provide technical astion process.

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Stuttering Green Bufaloes worked closely with Zam-Monday and Industry Permanent This is clearly stated in John 12:12-13. tance inTODAY’S maintaining the cold and Forest Rangers shared Secthe FIXTURES: Buildcon "In support of the global minute. bia throughout the duration spoils in their fixture played at retary Mushuma Mulenga paid Buildcon vs Kitwe United chain, which is vital for safe By MICHAEL MIYOBA The Holy Bible explains that as Jesus rode a donIndeni striker and Olympic qua vaccination effort, the Unit- ers Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka Nkana FC vs Green Eagles. of the pandemic to protect top scorer, Grace Chanda score a courtesy call on the Northern delivery of the vaccine" Mr By MUKWIMA CHILALA with Chipili Mungule scoring ZAMBIA begun the 2020 Cosafa womkey into the town of Jerusalem, a great crowd gathin the 67th and 76th minute ed States recently announced brace public health, strengthen the Young said.

Province Administration. for Buffaloes while Quadri en championship on aLeopards high, thrashing MIYOBA PRISONBy MICHAEL have give Zambia a 5-0 lead before Ban ered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across Lesotho 8-0 in a group B match at the Kolatwas scoredplayer for the Rangers an initial K42 billion ($2 bilresponse to Covid-19 to and who was voted of provthe ma Mr Mulambia said maintained their top four Mr Young said he was lookWolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth. in their 1-1her tie.. the season after they beat teams maintained a 100 lo and Dominic Chancompleted hat trick. position following a 1-0 win the giving him royal respect and honour. lion) obligation out of a toAFTER shocking and eliminating Kitwe Bullets save lives. ince was endowed with various Copper Queens captain Barbra Byroad, MICHAEL MIYOBA Red ArrowsIreen are back to wining Steve forwardMutama to continuing Midfielder, Lungu added Nkana 2-0 on match day percent winning run after da while over Buildcon inPremier their week Bandatal and Grace Chanda scored a name from the Futsal League (PFL), ning ways following theirsix 2-0minu planned K84 billion ($4 Mr two Young said the funds The numbersUof people shouted “Hosanna to the on the score Monze sheet minerals which small-scale one. the first games. scored the only goal for 11 fixture played in Kabwe support throughout Zambia’s hat-trick and aGeorge brace will respectively MAMBA wintough over Eagles face another challenge when before theYoung final Green whistle to give yesterday.

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Warriors punished the held Power Dynamos 0-0

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