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REACHING OUT INDICATIONS are that Zambians do not have to be apprehensive about the country’s future going into the August 12 general elections.

That is if the solidarity shown yesterday at the Patriotic Front (PF) General Conference is what the political landscape will entail.

The PF general conference, that was supposed to be an internal family affair turned out to be a gathering that embraced solidarity by reaching out to other political players. More than 10 leaders from opposition parties attended.

The message and we are confident that it has been delivered, is that what divides Zambians is artificial, that at the end of the day, all pay their allegiance to Zambia.

The PF has shown that despite all its faults, it is capable of reaching out to all Zambians who wish to see the country flourish. It showed it was an all embracing political machine.

Who could have imagined for example, to see Mr Chishimba Kambwili, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader offer solidarity by accepting the invitation to attend the official opening of the conference?

Mr Kambwili was probably the last person anyone expected to see among the sea of green that marked the PF conference judging from the manner in which he left the party.

Even his unreserved apology to President Edgar Lungu and Lusaka businessman Valden Findlay for accusing them of using the Presidential jet to courier drugs could not have prepared Zambians for the shock most experienced at seeing him at the conference.

There were others too who chose to rise above petty politics and attend the conference – talk of Rainbow Party leader Wynter Kabimba, a former secretary-general of the PF, FDD president Edith Nawakwi and EEP’s Chilufya Tayali.

Their presence at the conference should send a clear message to their supporters that they do not need to maim their opponents for they are one.

If anything, this message of national unity should extend to other political parties and their cadres that political differences do not make them enemies.

As political pundits have so often pointed out, politics, and indeed this year’s general elections are not a do or die affair.

It is merely allowing the various political parties market their manifestos on what they expect to do once in government and leave the choice to the voters whose decision must be binding to all.

The electorate will give a five-year mandate to one of the contending presidential candidates and political parties to spearhead the country’s development path.

As Mr Kambwili pointed out, politics was not about fighting one another but co-existence.

Mr Kabimba for his part urged President Lungu to ignore the prophets of doom who were trying to incite the citizens by claiming that, “there will be bloodshed in these elections.”

Yes, there should not be any bloodshed if all political players abide to play by the rules by adhering to the laws of the land and let the Electoral Commission of Zambia carry out its mandate without trying to undermine it at every turn.

The PF general conference is a harbinger of better things to come if all political parties embrace common values of co-existence.

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Kambwili and corruption allegations

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HISHIMBA Kambwili’s grassroots popularity on the Copperbelt did not come by mere chance, and neither was it inherited from his political mentor’s long dalliance with Zambian politics - albeit being an ardent student of the late founding father of the ruling Patriotic Front, Michael Sata.

His current status was not accorded to him on a silver platter; he had earned it by sheer political determination.

In Zambia’s politics, Kambwili leads the pack when it comes to grassroots mobilisation on the Copperbelt.

But enter 2021 and it appears his undoing is increasingly being linked to his failure to get to the second-in-command top seat in the UPND-led opposition alliance and become Hakainde Hichilema’s running mate in the August 12 general elections.

Besides, his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which has been enjoying a relative following across the country, is on the brink of collapse.

A rebellion openly orchestrated by one of Kambwili’s staunchest allies in the UPND-led opposition alliance and his party’s deputy leader, Joseph Akafumba, began to form when majority partnering parties agreed to a name-change.

The alliance-name became “UPND Alliance” ostensibly because the voting public would not countenance the existence of other aspiring candidates from smaller parties wishing to be adopted in the opposition alliance while those branded-UPND were well-respected nationwide.

Kambwili protested over this decision because in his view, it was disrespectful of other partnering parties. A pantomime-like power struggle within the NDC ensued with court interdicts and counter-interdicts being sought in the High Court by either side to prevent each other from heading the party.

Besides, ever since Kambwili got fired from the PF government and expelled from the ruling party, he has spent recent years as a vocal critic of the country’s President and many of his former close associates in PF, questioning their “wealth,” connections and the source and use of government funds for citizens’ empowerment initiatives.

Strange as it may sound, to Kambwili’s credit his non-stop false allegations of PF’s corruption earned him accolades and rare praise from pro-regime change political parties and the Lusaka-based Transparency International Zambia (TIZ). But the praises

of TIZ and the myriad of pro-UPND opposition surrogates and civil society organisations could not salvage his political support base among the discerning general public who dismissed his graft accusations as sourgrapes and full of hot air.

But sometimes hot air is just what is needed when purveyors of falsehoods want something ratcheted up on mainstream and social media platforms.

However, matters took a turn for the worse when Kambwili unreservedly apologised to President Edgar Lungu and businessman Valden Findlay for accusing them of being drug dealers, saying he was misinformed on the matter.

In his reaction, President Lungu responded that he had noted Kambwili’s apology and accepted it in the true Christian spirit.

Mr Lungu added that what mattered was someone’s actions and deeds after one’s apology for the wrongs they had done – much to the chagrin of the UPND’s diehard supporters who had been championing Kambwili’s false allegations of PF’s corruption.

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Unsurprisingly, Kambwili has been in the spotlight following his recent apology to President Lungu, prompting speculation that the former PF minister intended to do the unimaginable and rejoin the ruling party ahead of the 2021 elections.

Unsurprisingly, Kambwili has been in the spotlight following his recent apology to President Lungu, prompting speculation that the former PF minister intended to do the unimaginable and rejoin the ruling party ahead of the 2021 elections.

He had also faced arrest and was previously charged with criminal defamation of the Head of State. Besides, he had made various allegations aimed at high-ranking PF officials in recent years, warning them that he would disclose further details if pushed.

His apology to President Lungu came following his departure from the opposition “UPND Alliance,” which has seen the NDC split into two factions.

That matters have not been rosy in NDC is now Zambia’s worst-kept secret. The frosty relations within NDC were fuelled by Kambwili’s arraignment and conviction on criminal charges by the Magistrates Court - pending appeal in the High Court.

This move, rather than cement cracks in the party, widened the rift. NDC has now hit the rocks and the damage is becoming more visible. A small group of pro-UPND officials in the party have continued to make one illogical allegation after another meant to smear NDC and undermine the party’s top brasss.

There has been a propaganda campaign by some officials determined to create an impression that Kambwili was wooing his own party members to rejoin the PF. For failing to quell internal rebellion in his own party, Kambwili will have to go an extra mile, to either regain or recruit new allies to replace a sizeable lost chunk of his former support base. As he shuttles to the August 12 general elections, his chances of the presidential ultimate prize are compromised by his party’s excessive internal haemorrhage and his inability to keep friends in either the PF or the “UPND Alliance.”

The nagging questions are: Why should PF officials accept Kambwili’s self-confessed contrition? If hurting PF officials with hitherto false allegations of corruption offended them, then why should they value him and absolve him from all misdeeds?

The PF officials must know that the longer they are seen to be tolerating Kambwili’s waywardness, the more they are seen to be vacillating political leaders.

Probably due to the inescapable political significance Kambwili’s self-induced apology has in the ruling party, some PF officials might be feeling some ambivalence towards this apology until August 12.

The lessons from NDC and UPND’s shenanigans might be too fresh in their minds to forget. But who can blame them?

Besides, they must know that Kambwili’s vitriol, his position on false allegations of corruption and his crude, graft-accusing character assassinations had damaged both the internal and external image of the PF, the government and Zambia as a whole.

The fact that Zambia, as evidenced recently by its local currency free-falling exchange rate, had lost direct foreign investment is a harbinger of worse to come since Kambwili’s graft-accusing invective has already been taken seriously by global investors. This is the most painful conclusion and reality.

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“There comes a time when people must put aside their personal and narrow interests.

This country is divided into regions politically. There is region A and region B which we all know. This year’s election is not about Chishimba Kambwili or Winter Kabimba, it is about the reds vs the greens.

When A inclinations and B inclinations field too many Presidential candidates, you will make this country to go into wrong hands.

“I will appeal to my elder brother (Mr Kabimba) to consider having a meeting where we can as much as possible agree to reduce the number of Presidential candidates in order to avoid this country to go into the wrong hands,” Mr Kambwili said.

I know very much about that party (UPND), he said, I have been inside there and if Zambians make a mistake of voting them, they will regret.

“In Bemba they say, ukupesha ilungu kwendamo, naliyendamo elo natolokamo.

Chili kuli imwe. Ukwalinsoke takwafwile umuntu,” he said. ( I have been there and jumped out. Fore warned is forarmed.)

Mr Kambwili who hailed the PF for embracing other political parties by way of inviting them to attend the conference said politics was not about fighting one another but co-existence.

And Rainbow Party president, Winter Kabimba congratulated President Lungu for being unanimously endorsed by the PF central committee as the sole Presidential candidate for the August 12 general

elections.

Mr Kabimba who jokingly said as his former classmate at the University of Zambia he will give him tough competition at the forthcoming elections urged the Head of State to guard the Presidency jealously to avoid it getting into wrong hands.

“Here is my prayer your Excellency, the Presidency of this country must remain in our class. We must guard this Presidency jealously. It must remain in our class in 2021, 2026 and beyond,’ Mr Kabimba said.

He thanked President Lungu for having accommodated criticism from opposition political party leaders.

Mr Kabimba also has urged President Lungu to ignore the prophets of doom who were trying to incite the citizens by claiming that, “there will be bloodshed in this elections”.

Mr Kabimba said Zambians were peaceful people and they are more peaceful during elections.

As we move towards the August elections, he said, it is the duty of each one of us to ensure peace prevails. It is not only your duty but all of us. We will therefore join hands with you to ensure that peace is maintained.

FDD president, Edith Nawakwi said the ruling party was making his campaign difficult as it has delivered in all sectors including having reduced lad-shedding.

She also thanked the party for inviting her and other opposition parties to the party general conference and urged other parties to emulative the gesture.

VACCINES SAFETY, GOVT URGED

By OLIVER SAMBOKO GOVERNMENT should continue assuring the citizenry on the safety of the Covid-19 to dispel rumours that the vaccines are dangerous, Bishop Council of Zambia (BCZ) general secretary Bishop Abel Kaela has said.

He said there is need for serious education of the public on the vaccines before it’s rolled out as it’s the only sure way to the successful implementation of the programme.

Bishop Kaela said the church should be involved in encouraging members to take part in the vaccination meant to insulate them from Covid-19.

The bishop was speaking following government revelation that the first batch of the vaccine - 228, 000 doses - was expected to arrive in the country tomorrow.

Zambia is one of the countries in the SADC region that

By SIMON MUNTEMBA WE have no problem working with the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) because the party is not in any alliance at the moment, NDC president Chishimba Kambwili has said.

Mr Kambwili said it was actually an insult to insinuate that the NDC was in alliance with the UPND whose leaders are self-centred.

Mr Kambwili said this yesterday in Lusaka when he attended the PF elective general conference.

Asked whether his attending the PF conference was an indication that he was now working

By PETER SICHALI LOCAL petroleum transporters have capacity to move more than 50 percent of imported fuel, Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) spokesperson Benson Tembo has said.

Mr Tembo said the local fuel transporter sector has grown over the past few years and has enough capacity to deliver.

He was comenting on asser-

ka-based lawyer, Kelvin Bwalya Fube (KBF) for claiming that the PF general conference was an illegality.

Mr Tayali who commended PF for its democratic tenets said Mr Fube was a "lost soul."

He advised Mr Fube to humble himself and plead for forgiveness from President Lungu and the party leadership like Mr Kambwili.

He accused Mr Fube of being egocentric and boastful, a situation which has made him to stop thinking properly.

Mr Tayali said it was unfortunate that Mr Fube was trying to fight the wish of many PF members who wanted President Lun-

Mopani acquisition is a blessing - ECL From Page 1 Mr Lungu further called on PF members to work as one big family without labeling new comers as “hijackers of the party” because just like last born children, they were part of the family.

And President Lungu said his administration has broken a record in the agriculture sector by being the first government to distribute farming inputs before

the rain season in the history of country.

Speaking during the Patriotic Front (PF) general conference in Lusaka yesterday, President Lungu said the acquisition of 100 percent of MCM was a blessing to all Zambians.

He said he was puzzled when armchair critics opposed the move when Government did not take it by force but offered to buy the shares.

Mr Lungu said the acquisition would create more jobs for Zam-

that the cumulative number of Covid-19 related deaths still stands at 1, 225, classified as 684 Covid-19 deaths and 541 Covid-19 associated deaths.

Meanwhile, Minister of Health Jonas Chanda has announced that government has received the draft guidelines from the private sector and non-state actors who expressed interest in contributing to the COVID-19 vaccine acquisition.

Dr. Chanda disclosed that this follows discussions that were concluded with the private sector and non-state actors who are interested in contributing to the COVID-19 vaccine acquisition for the country’s vaccine basket.

Dr. Chanda, in a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka, disclosed that as soon as the draft guidelines are reviewed and approved, his Ministry will begin to implement the acquisition of additional vaccines.

‘Local tankers capable of moving 50pc fuel’

NDC ready for PF alliance - Kambwili with the ruling party, Mr Kambwili said "there is nothing wrong to work with PF." "To those who want to speculate, let them speculate. Besides, what is wrong if I decide to work with PF? The NDC will have a national conference next week and if members of the central committee and I decide to work with PF, so be it," he said.

Asked if his party was not in alliance with UPND, Mr Kambwili said, "we are not in an alliance with the UPND, in fact, that is an insult."

Meanwhile, speaking at the same event, Economic and Equity Party (EEP) president, Chilufya Tayali castigated Lusa-

will receive Covid-19 vaccines under the free COVAX facility.

Meanwhile, Zambians are ready for the vaccine although some remain apprehensive about its safety following reports that some vaccines present with severe side effects such as clotting.

Many people spoken to said they were looking forward to be vaccinated so that they could get back to normal life.

Dr Chanda Traders from Lusaka’s city centre were however only willing to take the vaccine if they in the last 24 hours recorded see leaders vaccinated.

135 new cases out of 7, 275 Mr Christopher Chanda, a tests conducted countrywide. bus driver, said he was ready Health Minister Dr Jonas to be vaccinated because he is Chanda said at a press briefing daily exposed to many people in Lusaka that the cumulative and wanted to protect himself number of confirmed cases and others. recorded to date to are 89, 918.

And at Soweto market, some Dr Chanda said the countraders refused even to consid- try has continued to see some er taking the vaccine, saying variation in the positivity rethey will brave things as they corded across the provinces. are.

He however said that no Meanwhile, the country has death has been recorded and

bians.

As shareholders, Mr Lungu said, Zambians are assured of greater dividends going forward.

The President explained that more jobs will be created as more companies were now producing copper cables and pipes, adding value to copper.

In addition, President Lungu said, the government is giving support and formalisation of artisan and small-scale miners through empowering cooperatives and artisans with equip-

tions by an energy expert, Mr Johnson Chikwanda that the decision to implement the policy that allows local transporters to move 50 percent volume of imported fuel should be treated with caution, Mr Tembo said the local petroleum transport sector currently has about 980 tankers that have been doing cross border haulage of fuel.

He said contrary to Mr Chikwanda’s assertion, Zambian transporters have both capacigu in vain.

"Ba KBF is totally lost and I sympathise with him. I wsh he could humble himself like ba Kambwili," Mr Tayali said.

Meanwhile, Mr Kambwili has appointed his party spokesperson, Saboi Imboela as acting vice president.

In a letter dated 9th April 9, 2021, Mr Kambwili congratulated Ms Imboela and told her that she will continue being the party spokesperson as well as vice president. Mr Kambwili also urged Ms Imboela to work hard and mobilise the party in all corners of the country.

He emphasised that the NDC had gone through a rough patch in the recent past and there was need to have focused and dedicated leaders who would propel the party to the next level. ment.

He disclosed that a number of copper processing plants have been established in Kalulushi which will create more jobs and the country will benefit from revenue from taxes.

Meanwhile, President Lungu said his government has broken a record in the area of input distribution to farmers.

"It's the first administration in the history of Zambia that has distributed fertiliser, seed and other inputs well before the rain season. This has delighted farmers, traditional leaders and other stakeholders," he said.

ty and expertise to transport all the imported fuel.

Mr Tembo said it was unfortunate that Mr Chikwanda doubts the capacity of local transporters by suggesting that the policy should not be rushed.

Mr Tembo said the policy was enacted in 2017 and that it was unfortunate it had previously not received the desired support from some sectors.

“The Zambian transporters today have capacity, we have

about 980 tankers that are doing cross border haulage and this is enough capacity to transport 50 percent or more of imported fuel,” Mr Tembo said.

He said the Zambian fuel transporters have capacity and do not need foreign transporters.

Mr Tembo said their foreign counterparts should be allowed to participate without dominating as the case is in their respective countries.

Pick candidates of good character - Bishop Ndhlovu

By NOEL IYOMBWA POLITICAL parties should scrutinise all aspiring candidates to have leaders of good character, Bible Gospel Church in Africa- BIGOCA overseer, Bishop Peter Ndhlovu has urged Bishop Ndhlovu said in an interview that candidates should not be adopted because they have money which they are throwing around, but that they should be picked on merit and loyal.

He said political parties should come up with a mechanism that will ensure that only men and women of character are ushered into respective offices and serve the people diligently.

Bishop Ndhlovu observed that some politicians enter into politics only to squander the country’s resources and they forget promises made to the local communities and even to the church.

He also advised political parties to avoid picking candidates on tribal lines to stand in a particular region.

“Some people enter politics to destabilise and siphon the country’s resources, we need men and women in political offices with good character and God fearing.

Bishop Ndhlovu said the church will support candidates of good character and God fearing.

He stated that politicians are now visiting churches and making pledges but that once voted into office, some politicians don’t make efforts to return and thank God for being voted into office.

Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary-General Davies Mwila recently disclosed that the party will announce its successful candidates to contest on its ticket in the August 12 general elections on May 17, 2021.

Mr Mwila explained that the party decided to announce successful candidates on May 17 to ensure that there is no vacuum after the adoption process.

The UPND is also expected to announce candidates after the primaries.

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`RESOLVE ZESCO, CEC IMPASSE’ … standoff not good for mining sector

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HE continued stand-off between Zesco and Copperbert Energy Corporation (CEC) will create unstable power supply to mines and needs to be resolved expeditiously, Mine Workers’ Union of Zambia (MUZ) president Joseph Chewe has said.

Mr Chewe said this could eventually affect planning and may affect operations of the mines and lead to job losses.

He said the stand-off has created uncertainty and unpredictability in the mining sector because the industry depends on power.

Mr Chewe

"The continued standoff will create unstable power planning because mines plan in terms of power and this puts hundreds of jobs at stake due to uncertainty," Mr Chewe said.

Mr Chewe said the stand-off has put hundreds of jobs at stake and therefore needs urgent attention.

He said there is need for the two parties to dialogue and reach common ground to avoid job losses.

Mr Chewe said quick resolution of the misunderstanding will guarantee continuity and stability in the mining sector.

"These misunderstandings have taken time and therefore it is im-

By SIMON MUNTEMBA and PETER SICHALI THE ruling Patriotic Front (PF) is more likely to win the August 12 general elections because it is busy reconciling and mobilising members unlike the UPND which is scrambling for Government positions it has not yet formed, former UPND Mbabala Member of Parliament, Ephraim Belemu has said.

In an interview, Mr Belemu said it was clear that the opposition has lost ground as evidenced by prominent members ditching the par-

ty.

He said the UPND leadership lacks focus and strategy to win elections.

"UPND can't win elections with the mentality leaders have. Look, they are busy fighting for positions in the government they have not yet formed, forgetting that there is a crucial election to win in August. They simply lack focus and strategy to win an election," Mr Belemu said.

He added, "PF is likely to win because the leadership is mobilising and reconciling with old members. And you know, politics is about

numbers."

He said he did not regret ditching the UPND for PF because the party was more organised and all-inclusive.

Mr Belemu said he will vigorously campaign for PF to ensure it wins by a landslide margin in the August elections.

Meanwhile, former FDD Spokesperson Yotam Mtayachalo has said the resignation of prominent and long serving opposition politicians from the major opposition party to join the Patriotic Front is a sign that the major opposition political party is crumbling

Clergy to hold national prayers for 2021 general elections THE Lusaka Ministers’ Fellowship in association with the Pastors Fellowships from all 10 provinces have flagged off the national prayer initiative for the 2021 general elections.

Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka, Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Permanent Secretary, Howard Sikwela commended the initiative saying it has been long overdue for the church to take a lead in national matters.

Reverend Sikwela noted that it was imperative for the country to host peaceful electoral processes from the campaigns, announcement of results, and after the elections.

He urged the National Minister's fellowship to continue with such kind of activities, saying that it is the only way the country can actualise the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation.

Rev Sikwela urged all Zambians to participate in the programme because the initiative is aimed at upholding the peace in

the country even after the general elections on August 12.

“I want to state that the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs fully supports this kind of initiative. When the church decides to pray for a nation, it is only in order for all Zambians and churches to support such initiatives,” Rev Sikwela indicated.

And Lusaka Ministers Fellowship chairman Christopher Kabunda explained that the church is aware of the positive and negative potential that elections can bring in the country, hence the need to host prayers to bless the campaign landscape.

Bishop Kabunda disclosed that the prayers will be hosted on May 8, 2021 under the theme: proclaiming peaceful, issue based political campaigns to provide responsible leadership for the next five years of Zambia.

He explained that the National Ministers Fellowship was confident that going forward, the country shall hold peaceful elec-

toral processes, perceiving that Jesus being the prince of peace will saturate the hearts of all citizens to value peace and respect for one another.

“This campaign period will establish a foundation upon which the next government shall stand for the next five years. Our sincere prayer is that this foundation shall not be stained with blood, corruption, insults, witchcraft or failure to honour God’s image,” Bishop Kabunda stated.

He added that beyond May 8, 2021, the Ministers fellowship will meet on July 31, 2021, October 18, 2021 for thanksgiving and also on December 29, 2021 to celebrate entry into the 30th year of the national priesthood of the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation.

Meanwhile, National Ministers Fellowship organising chairman Canon Sihubwa explained that the objective of the fellowship was to bring the church and political players together.

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portant for the parties to understand that the mining sector is bigger than all of us because it has created thousands of jobs therefore there is need to be reasonable and reach a compromise," Mr Chewe said. And Mine Suppliers and Contractors Association of Zambia president Augustine Mubanga said there is need for resolution of the dispute between Zesco and CEC to avoid any disruption of activities in the mining sector.

Mr Mubanga said Government and CEC should dialogue and find common ground to avoid disruption of economic and mining activities.

Belemu says UPND busy sharing govt positions instead of mobilising while the ruling party's popularity is growing from strength to strength ahead of 12th August,2021 general elections,.

Mr Mtayachalo said the ruling party has positioned itself well on the ground hence being the party of choice because of its vibrant mobilization activities countrywide and more importantly it has a clear message of hope to the people of Zambia and as such prospects of it retaining power after this year's general elections are high.

He said the ruling party will retain power this year because it has been win-

Katanga urges cops to be alert

ning almost all by elections even in the opposition strongholds.

“If really the people of Zambia wanted change as being claimed by the opposition, the ruling party would have been losing these elections the way it used to be with the MMD prior to the 2011 general elections, ” Mr Mtayachalo said.

Mr Mtayachalo however, said the PF must not take things for granted but continue to work hard and reach out to people so that come 12th august,2021 the ruling party must win convincingly in order for it to continue implementing various ambitious developmental projects President Lungu and his administration have embarked on especially in the area of infrastructure development.

POLICE officers must be alert and carry out their duties in a professional manner, says Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of operations Charity Katanga.

She cautioned police officers to be wary of politicians who would want to use them to their advantage.

Ms Katanga was speaking when she officiated at the commemoration of the 41-Intake 10th anniversary at Kamfinsa Mobile Unit School of Public Order Maintenance in Kitwe yesterday.

The commemoration was held under the theme “10 years of hard work, discipline and dedication.”

Out of the 350 officers that graduated from the school, six are deceased, six resigned from the service while one is serving a jail sentence.

“We have over the past years witnessed situations where some officers have fallen prey to some politicians who have used them to their advantage. Be wary of such politicians,” she said.

Ms Katanga also commended the team for building an ablution block at the school as part of their 10th anniversary commemoration.

She said the contribution towards the construction of the block for the members of staff at the school would go a long way in contributing towards the smooth running of the school and service delivery.

Ms Katanga said the officers had put a permanent mark in the history of the Zambia Police Service which she said would not only serve as an inspiration to the school but also to other intakes to come.

Earlier, the school’s Divisional Commander, Patrick Bili, advised the officers to continue upholding discipline and professionalism if they wanted to remain relevant in the service.

And intake chairperson, Enock Kambilima, said the officers had remained resolute and determined despite the challenges they had faced in the last 10 years.

Madzimawe canes ‘cry-baby’ UPND

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA THE opposition should not be too pre-occupied with suspicions of the ruling party planning to rig the elections at the expense of coming up with better campaign strategies, says Chief Madzimawe.

Chief Madzimawe of the Ngoni people of Eastern Province said speculations would not help any individual or

party in any way.

Recently, UPND president Hakainde Hichilema complained that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) records showed that the number of registered voters in Southern Province had gone down compared to the 2016 register.

Mr Hichilema wrote to the African Union and the Southern African Development Community over the matter.

But Chief Madzimawe

said an interview that such complaints should be backed by evidence instead of politicians shooting in the air.

"It is high time politicians understood that complaining without producing any evidence meant nothing. No one is restricted from issuing complaints but let them make sure they complain with facts every time they felt like complaining or they will be deemed irrelevant," he

said.

Chief Madzimawe said the electoral process had channels which must be followed provided they had the evidence for their accusations.

He wondered how the opposition could start complaining and crying foul when they had not been injured yet.

Chief Madzimawe said people only needed to cry foul when they had been injured and added that accusing the opponent before the game was in no way appropriate.

Kariba Dam water levels continue to rise WATER levels at Kariba Dam have continued rising due to increased inflows coming from the Kariba upper and lower catchments, says Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) Chief Executive Officer, Munyaradzi Munodawafa.

Mr Munodawafa said the water levels have increased by 25 percent since March this year.

“The lake levels have increased by 1. 21 me-

ters, that is, from the level of 480.76 meters recorded on March 3, 2021 to a lake level of 481.97 meters with a live storage of 30.30 billion cubic meters recorded on April 7, 2021,” he said.

He stated that water allocation for power generation at the Kariba Dam is maintained at 30 billion cubic meters shared between Zambia and Zimbabwe until a scheduled hydrological

review at the end of the second quarter of 2021.

Mr Munodawafa also reiterated that the ZRA monitored river flows at gauging stations in Chavuma and Victoria Falls with water levels at Chavuma gauging station recording an increase of 1, 104 cubic meters per second closing at 3, 396 cubic meters per second.

He also said the Victoria Falls gauging station

is however experiencing recession but is expected to record a second peak as per historical hydrological cycle.

“We remain committed to its work of prudently managing the Kariba Dam, and will continue to monitor the hydrological outlook of the Kariba Catchment and make necessary adjustments in the reservoir operations,” he said.

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Vendor sprinkles fruits with urine

In a suspected use of juju, a fruits vendor at renkini Bus terminus courted the ire of fellow vendors when she was allegedly caught redhanded sprinkling her wares with urine. The incident, which is the talk of renkini terminus, happened on Saturday afternoon.

The vendor was reportedly spotted by other vendors squatting and urinating in a container.

Thereafter, it is said that she sprinkled fruits mainly apples and bananas with the urine. It is suspected that she is using her urine to draw clients to her stall.

When reached for comment she could neither confirm nor deny the allegations but said she heard people talking about the incident? I don’t want to discuss this matter with you.

I heard people talking about it and I don’t want issues bothering me since I am still mourning my relative who recently died.

Please don’t write that story because Iam not feeling well and two of my relatives are also not feeling well? she said avoiding the question whether she sprinkled the fruits or not.

A fellow vendor, however, confirmed the incident saying she was called by other vendors to see her in the despicable act? The rumour has been going on for some time that she is in the habit of sprinkling fruits with her urine but i had never seen her. iasked her what she was doing and why she was doing it but she could not give a satisfactory answer? the source says.

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Family dumps corpse at police station

The late Tatenda Kasinyore

Business was temporarily brought to a halt along Gweru-Matobo Road when residents left the body in the middle of the road close to the police station. Police had to fire teargas to disperse residents who were gathered outside the police station while some were marching on the streets after allegedly being influenced by civic society organisations and purported human rights activists who had allegedly hijacked the funeral.

having assaulted Kasinyore when he turned violent while he was trying to resist arrest. Business was CHAOS reigned supreme at temporarily brought to a halt along Gweru’s Mtapa high density suburb yesterday when aggrieved Gweru-Matobo Road when residents left the body in the middle of the residents and family members road close to the police station. dumped the body of Tatenda Police had to fire teargas to disperse Kasinyore, known as “Nyale”, residents who were gathered near Monomutapa Police Station outside the police station while some entrance where he was detained before falling sick and later dying were marching on the streets after allegedly being influenced by civic at a local hospital. society organisations and purported Kasinyore (28) allegedly died on Wednesday after being detained at human rights activists who had the police station where he had been allegedly hijacked the funeral.

National police spokesperson arrested for an alleged disorderly Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi conduct following a complaint by a said police had to disperse residents fellow resident that he was being a nuisance and throwing stones at her who had violated Covid-19 lockdown regulations to have a maximum of 30 house. The residents and relatives people gathering at a funeral. are accusing police officers of

BY MUNYARADZI MUSIIWA

‘Satanism’ teacher chased away from new school A FEMALE teacher transferred from Chimana Secondary School following a storm over Satanism was booed, insulted and chased from her new school when she arrived to assume duty on Monday, Chipinge Times has gathered.

The teacher (name supplied) had to make a hasty retreat from Musani Secondary to the bus stop as a group of villagers and pupils followed her hailing insults, booing at her and shouting out “the witch must leave”.

Chipinge District Schools Inspector, Richard Gabaza said he was out of the office when contacted for comment.

Sources said parents and pupils turned up once they heard that the teacher had arrived in the school.

The teacher and one of her colleagues were ejected out Chimana following the death of a teacher and allegations that pupils were collapsing after seeing snakes in the classrooms.

The parents were led in the protest by Mutape Walter Mushakavanhu and Mutape Gwama.

Mushakavanhu confirmed the development.

He said the lady teacher was cooperative. He approached her at the school and told her that she was not wanted in the community and she allegedly nodded and said she understood and started packing her belongings ready to leave.

“I talked to her and she said she would comply. Matters came to a head when she visited one of the teachers’ houses and we told her that our patience was running out. We told her to leave the place as soon as possible,” said Mushakavanhu.

Mushakavanhu said that he had read about the woman in a story posted on social media by Chipinge Times.

- The Mirror

The teacher (name supplied) had to make a hasty retreat from Musani Secondary to the bus stop as a group of villagers and pupils followed her hailing insults, booing at her and shouting out “the witch must leave”.

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added: She later admitted when we engaged our committee members to reprimand her.

A male vendor said he had been buying fruits from her since he started selling at renkini and is disappointed that his family has probably been eating contaminated fruits all along. ‘‘I buy fruits for my family from her every day.

This is disheartening and I feel for the masses who have been buying fruits from her?

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Asst Comm Nyathi said police had to maintain law and order after some unnamed civil society organisations and purported human rights activists hijacked the funeral resulting in the commotion.

“According to the Covid-19 regulations, funeral gatherings are limited to 30 people. So we discovered that the people who had gathered for the funeral were exceeding 30 and police had to disperse people. On the other had we realised that there were some civil organisations and purported human rights activists who had taken advantage of the situation so, police had to maintain law and order,” he said.

Asst Comm Nyathi said Kasinyore died at Gweru Provincial Hospital in

the early hours of Wednesday after being detained at Monomutapa Police Station.“People in Mtapa called the police making a report of a person who was drunk and breaking window panes. The police arrested him and found him with drugs and he was drunk.

They detained him and put him in a holding cell at Monomutapa Police Station. At around 4 am, some suspects sharing the cell with him alerted the police that he was vomiting before an ambulance was called. He died at Gweru Provincial Hospital,” he said.

“The matter is being investigated by the police and the public should allow the ongoing investigations to proceed smoothly,” he said.

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HEAD TEACHER BEATS UP PARENTS

A HARARE headmaster on Thursday exchanged blows with parents in a row over school fees.

Wadzanai Primary School Headmaster Peter Saunyama was arrested for fondling and beating up a female parent in Kambuzuma, a feat he said was in self-defence as the parents were heavily descending on him.

Charges were withdrawn from police after Saunyama was also reported to have beaten another parent with a broom stick leading to his arrest.

Some of the parents and school children booed Saunyama as police led him to a police post where statements were recorded and later released after one of his victims withdrew the charges.

“Police officer asked me to go for medical report and that will cost me money so I decided to withdraw the charges against the headmaster since I want him to give us our school fees he used,” said the victim.

Another victim who claimed to have been fondled on her breasts did not lodge a police report against Saunyama arguing that they fought and her fears were to be fined over the assault.

“Parents besieged my office demanding receipts for the payment they made to me during lock down,” said Saunyama.

“They hurled harsh words and were all over my office destroying mud cups and other items. -H METRO

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Aaliyah’s mother’s tribute to DMX The 50-year-old rapper and actor died on Friday after spending a week in the intensive care unit following a heart attack at his home on April 2 and Aaliyah’s mother remembered her late daughter’s ‘Romeo Must Die’ co-star in an emotional post on Instagram.

Diane Haughton wrote: “Earl you had and still have a heart of gold.You and Baby Girl will meet again with all the beautiful people we have lost. Will never forget your kindness. NEVER! Blessing to your family! Eternally!”

DMX - whose real name was Earl Simmons - co-starred in the 2000 movie with Aaliyah and Jet Li - and he collaborated with Aaliyah for the film’s song ‘Come Back in One Piece’.

“Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time.”

DMX – who was a father to 15 children – was a leading hip-hop performer, who achieved chart success with tracks including ‘Party Up’ and ‘X Gon’ Give It To Ya’. - IOL

Towela set for another single

By TERENCE MISELO

Nexus Music Entertainment’s Towela Kaira is said to release a new single next Tuesday.

The artiste whose recent audio and video of the song ‘ No Drama’ is doing extremely fine is expected to be available on Mvesesani.com, Apple iTunes and all major digital platforms.

Fans are anxious about this release as they are expecting it to be as successful as Towela’s previous works. Towela’s success can be traced back from the anthem ‘ Delay’ which features her brothers Macky2 and Chef 187.

Of late, Towela has been fully involved in nurturing talent through the Nexus countrywide talent search.

She is among the judges and has been touring Zambia.

This has made her gain more music experience which will be shared through the forthcoming single this Tuesday.

Of late, Towela has been fully involved in nurturing talent through the Nexus countrywide talent search.

She is among the judges and has been touring Zambia.

Kay Figo, Roberto plus more scoop Zikomo Awards

By TERENCE MISELO

THE inaugural Zikomo Awards in humanitarian service, fashion and music successfully took place on Friday night with songstress Kay Figo and artiste Roberto being among the many winners of the night.

Kay Figo collected the Best Song of the Year in Africa over her efforts on the recently released single ' Tepano'.

Roberto took the award for the 'Best Afro Beat' in a show that was characterized by fashion showcases from foreign designers as well as music performances. Other notable winners for the night include Joy FM's DJ PMC who scooped the best radio personality in Zambia. Actor Leo Simukoko got the best actor award.

Amongst the receipients of the Humanitarian service is Lulu Daka who has been keenly involved in championing the campaign to provide sanitary towels to vulnerable girls.

The Zikomo Awards were held at Government Complex in Lusaka attended by top players in Entertainment and Fashion with music performances by Dambisa, Roberto, Amayenge and some foreign acts.

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MARRIAGE Secret 1 Everyone you marry has a weakness.

Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse’s weakness you can’t get the best out of his or her strength.

Secret 2 Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married stop digging into someone’s past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget.

Focus on the present and the future.

Secret 3 Every marriage has its own challenges.

Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there.

Secret 4 Every marriage has different levels of success. Don’t compare your marriage with any one else. We can never be equal. Some will be far, some behind. To avoid marriage stresses, be patient, work hard and with time your marriage dreams shall come true.

Secret 5 To get married is declaring war. When you get married you must declare war against enemies of marriage. Some enemies of marriage are: -Ignorance -Prayerlessness -Unforgiveness -Third party influence -Stinginess -Stubbornness -Lack of love -Rudeness -Laziness -Disrespect -Cheating -Be ready to fight to maintain your marriage zone.

Secret 6 There is no perfect marriage. There is no ready made marriage. Marriage is hard work. Volunteer yourself to work daily on it. Marriage is like a car that needs proper maintenance and proper service. If this is not done it will break down somewhere exposing the owner to danger or some unhealthy circumstances. Let us not be careless about our marriages.

Secret 7 God cannot give you a complete person you desire. He gives you the person in the form of raw materials in order for you to mould the person that you desire. This can only be achieved through prayer, love and Patience

Roberto took the award for the ‘Best Afro Beat’ in a show that was characterized by fashion showcases from foreign designers as well as music performances.

Other notable winners for the night include Joy FM’s DJ PMC who scooped the best radio personality in Zambia. Actor Leo Simukoko got the best actor award.

Secret 8 Getting married is taking a huge risk.

You can not predict what will happen in the future. Situations may change so leave room for adjustments. Husband can lose his good job or you may fail to have babies. All these require you to be prayerful otherwise you might seek for divorce but marriage is for togetherness until death does you apart.

Secret 9 Marriage is not a contract. It is permanent. It needs total commitment.

Love is the glue that sticks the couple together. Divorce start in the mind and the devil feeds the mind. Never ever entertain thoughts of getting a divorce.

Never threaten your spouse with divorce.

Choose to remain married. God hates divorce.

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By TERENCE MISELO

ARTISTE Jay Rox has released a new song featuring the rap duo Chanda Na Kay. The song dubbed ‘Chalila’ is a great combination of unique talent. It is set up in a Jay Rox style but blends very well with Chanda Na new way of rap.

Currently available on YouTube, Chalila was produced by Kenz and Beingz. It has already attracted attention and critics have even predicted its success.

Jay Rox is among a few Zambian artistes consistent with music production. He has done music for both local and foreign audiences. This new tune is just another to prove his worth.

By TERENCE MISELO

The newly launched ‘ Keep Her in School Campaign’ aimed at helping vulnerable girls stay in school by providing them with sanitary towels and underwear is targeting to reach a total number of 4, 500 girls in 10 provinces.

This was revealed by My Zambia, My Responsibility chairperson and founder Dr Chisoma Lombe during her organisation’s official launch of the Keep Her in School Campaign held at Latitude 15 in Lusaka last week.

Dr. Lombe said the campaign mainly sponsored by Zanaco is expected to reach

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450 girls in each province of Zambia.

She said My Zambia, My Responsibility is a movement that requires every Zambian to be involved in unity to face a common problem. “ We in My Zambia, My Responsibility don’t believe in charity, we believe in solidarity, respect, learning and sharing from each other as a people for a common purpose of resolving a Zambian problem.

Therefore, we will not allow our girl child to miss school simply because she has no underwear or sanitary towel,” she said, thanking sponsors Zanaco and Probase Group for their continued support.

She also paid special gratitude to

Chembe Member of Parliament, Sebastian C. Kopulande for gracing the launch and particularly for his key involvement in ensuring no girl misses school because of lacking sanitary towels.

And speaking as guest of honor, the Chembe lawmaker, said he particularly moved a private member’s motion in Parliament in 2019, urging government to provide free sanitary pads to girls in public schools in rural areas after he had observed a high school dropout rate among girls in Chembe constituency and other rural areas.

The Keep Her in School Campaign is therefore projected to support girls’ stay in school by providing them with sanitary pads.

Meet Chris Kellah: star in the making

By NOEL IYOMBWA

MULENGA Christian Chanda popularly known as Chris Kellah is a fast-rising and upcoming Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and creative music producer from Kabwe who just recently registered his first love themed single titled ‘Failing’ in October last year.

Despite it being his first single, the song went on to be voted number one song by radio listeners on local radio station Cloud FM 4(four) times in one month and got a lot of airplay from Nakonde’s Chete FM and Kabwe”s Power FM Radio station branch within a short period of time of its release.

It also got the attention of United Kingdom

based female pop artiste Sinikka Monte who shared the song on her Twitter feed urging her followers to check it out.

From that, Chris Kellah started receiving a lot of support towards his music from local Zambian and non-Zambian music fans.

He recently got featured last year by a Nigerian music group called Fresh Gang Music on a song titled ‘I like it’ featuring another Kabwe rising female music star going by the name of Secret Macs with which the song was soon certified Hot

by USA streaming platform.

Chris kellah however has just included another dancehall type Zambian hit single titled ‘Love Stations’ which was released this year in March.

Thanks to the help of his music fans and his supporters, ‘Love Stations’ is also already

trending on most music platforms, Zambian radio stations and different social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter including Facebook pages like the Zambian Landscape.

He made mention that Zambia has a lot of talent worth supporting.

Chris kellah however has just included another dancehall type Zambian hit single titled ‘Love Stations’ which was released this year in March.

Thanks to the help of his music fans and his supporters, ‘Love Stations’ is also already trending on most music platforms, Zambian radio stations and different social media platforms like Instagram,

Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” video sets record after surpassing 1 billion views on YouTube

Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” video was record breaking since the first day it was released on YouTube. Directed by Colin Tilley and filmed within two days in Los Angeles, the hyper-sexual visual premiered on VEVO via YouTube on August 19, 2014. Nicki shared it at midnight and 19.6 million views later, it became the most watched video within a 24-hour time frame on the platform.

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Beyoncé Has 28 Grammys: Here's What They're For They don't call her Queen Bey for nothing! The superstar currently holds the record for the most Grammys won by a woman and any singer, male or female, with a whopping 28

Lady Gaga Without a doubt, Lady Gaga is an icon. The singer is best known for her amazing voice, impressive stage presence, and wild fashion sense. She indeed likes to shock the public with her bizarre costumes, heavy makeup, and creative stage design. But the truth is that behind this stage persona of hers, a beautiful woman works hard to revolutionize the entertainment industry. We are sure that her fans would love her no matter what she looked like! If you ask us, she looks great no matter what.

After scoring two nominations for “Bills, Bills, Bills” the year prior, at the 2001 Grammys, Destiny’s Child took home two awards — both for their hit song “Say My Name.” The girl group, comprised of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, was nominated for five awards, winning prizes for best R&B performance by a group and best R&B song.

In 2002, the group was nominated again for best R&B album for Survivor and best R&B performance by a group for their song of the same name; they won the latter.

In 2004, Beyoncé embarked on her solo career, scoring six nominations. She went home with five Grammys, including awards for best contemporary R&B album for Dangerously In Love, best R&B song and best rap/sung collaboration for “Crazy In Love,” best R&B performance by a duo for “The Closer I Get To You,” and best female R&B vocal performance for “Dangerously In Love 2.”

Kylie Jenner This reality TV star earned the title of the youngest self-made billionaire on the planet in 2019. She did this by launching her very own skincare brand: Kylie Skin. Despite everything, she goes through her own share of skin problems too. Without foundation, it is easier to spot the blemishes on her skin. Her face might not be flawless, but this does not change the fact that she is still a beautiful young woman.

In 2006, Beyoncé was nominated with Destiny’s Child again for their album Destiny Fulfilled and songs “Cater 2 U” and “Soldier,” but took home the prize for best R&B performance by a duo for her collaboration with Stevie Wonder on “So Amazing.”

In 2007, it was “Deja Vu” for the star as she took home best contemporary R&B album for B’Day. 2010 was a huge year for the superstar! She was nominated for 10 Grammys, taking home a whopping six. She won for best contemporary album for I Am... Sasha Fierce, best female pop vocal performance for “Halo” and best traditional R&B vocal performance for “At Last.” Her song “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” took home prizes for best R&B song, best female R&B vocal performance and song of the year.

The Recording Academy put their love for Bey on top, sending her home with the Grammy for best traditional R&B performance for “Love on Top.”

Kim Kardashian Is there a female celebrity more famous than Kim Kardashian at the moment? We doubt it. The social media superstar has made a name for herself as a fashionista and reality TV show star. It feels like she can pull off just any look that you can imagine when it comes to makeup. But so that you know, she is not hiding anything because her bare face is naturally beautiful already.

The queen added to her already extensive Grammy collection with three more awards in 2015. She won Grammys for best R&B performance and best R&B song for “Drunk In Love,” and an award for best surround sound album for her self-titled album.

She was also nominated for album of the year, best urban contemporary album, and best music film.

After suprising her fans with her Lemonade visual album, it was assumed that the star would sweep the 2017 Grammys. She was nominated for nine awards, including record and album of the year and song of the year, but only won two: best urban contemporary album and best music video for “Formation.”

In 2018, Beyoncé made history as the first black woman to headline Coachella . Affectionately known as Beychella, the Queen blessed us with the ability to see it for ourselves when she when she released HΘMΣCΘMING: THE LIVE ALBUM in 2019. In 2020, she took home a Grammy for best music film for her work.

Celine Dion In the ‘80s, the world got to know a young woman by the name of Celine Dion. She has definitely come a long way from her humble roots in a small town called Charlemagne. The songstress is now considered one of the richest and most successful musicians in the world.

In 2019, the star added another Grammy to her evergrowing pile when she and husband JAY-Z won for EVERYTHING IS LOVE

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Twins Joel, Noel get double nomination

By TERENCE MISELO

Celebrated Zambian Twins and TV Personalities Joel and Noel Mwanza have been nominated for the 2020 Future of Zambia – Top 30 Under 30 Awards organised by The Dream Factory Zambia.

The Mwanza brothers are among the 50 young Zambian achievers to have been nominated for the Future of Zambia – Top 30 Under 30 annual award, ranking scheme, and recognition platform that honours young Zambian achievers under the age of 30, who are building brands, creating jobs, changing the game, and transforming the country.

The Identical twins are nominated in the SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, HUMANITARIAN AND Philanthropy Category due to their effort of running a nonprofit but life changing path that has touched hundreds of people in Zambia and also a unique initiative dubbed “The Twins Plus Foundation” which is meant to bring Twins together for social change among other things.

Joel Mwanza has also received a Media nomination because of his Producer, Reporter and Presenter role for the only Zambian kids news dubbed “Zkids News” on Muvi TV, the children’s news program which is aimed at ensuring that children are up to date with what is happening in their country in terms of news.

The Award Ceremony will take place on 8th May, 2021 in Lusaka and Other nominated notable personalites include: Yo Maps, Patson Daka, Natasha Chansa, Jae Cash, Barbara Banda, Namwezi Namwinga, Chimweka Chileshe, Andrew Mwansa, Fashion Sakala, David Kazadi, Enock Mwepu, Mwaka Mugala, Harris Daka (Harris Nation), Arnold Nyendwa, Cecilia Kongwa to mention but a few.

In 2020, the Twins won a Leadership and Media Excellence awards in the United States of America (USA).

Sue-Kelly ready to dazzle with her new album ‘Medicine’ After helping people feel good about themselves for close to two decades, beauty therapist Sue-Kelly Maneveld is planning to continue to spread her goodness – this time through music.

Going by the moniker Shiny, this Cape Town-born star recently released her debut album, “Medicine”, which has been eight years in the making.

“I recorded my first song eight years ago so it’s been a long time coming,” she explained.

The 39-year old says she doesn’t want to be boxed into a specific genre and she describes her sound as “poetic pop”.

“I don’t want to be defined by

a certain type of music. I love all sorts of music, if you listen to my album, it’s a mixture of all different types of music.

“There’s a little bit of R&B, I even got a rave song in there, then there’s a slow song. I actually wanted to do a song in every genre. I know it sounds a bit corny but I wanted to accommodate everybody. “She’s also passionate about songwriting.

“I write my own music. I enjoy writing. My love for writing comes from my love of philosophy. I love philosophy.

Philosophy is life and what is life, life is love. So, yeah, that’s my passion. My passion is love...I’m all about love,” she added.

“Fitness Friday Classics!

Even in quarantine, Halle Berry looks incredible! The actress posted a sweatglistening photo and showed off her incredible figure while working out.

Halle Berry has declared “quarantine is a b***h!” The 53-year-old took to Instagram on April 3 amid the coronavirus pandemic to share a sweaty workout pic. “Better late than never 😉 – Happy #FitnessFriday,” Halle began. “#quarantine is a bitch! This week has been extra crazy for me… I just turned in the first cut of my film and directorial debut #Bruised tonight!! 🍾 Excited to celebrate, but for now I want to take it alllll the way back with you.” The actress, whose ‘Fitness Friday’ posts are super popular, then added that she was posting something “extra special” to her IGTV.

G-Show Records presents Kaza One

By TERENCE MISELO G-SHOW Records Limited has signed a new rising star called Kaza One set to conquer the Zambian music space.

Kaza One is a Zambian musician based in Kapiri Mposhi, Central Province.

Born in 1990 as Kaza Simwinga, he started singing in 2012 with inspiration from Zambian singing sensations Afunika, Chester and Kindy Dandy.

The multi-talented Kaza One who also produces his own music has done a lot of songs that have made him a household name in Kapiri Mposhi and earned him a recording, promotion and marketing deal with G-Show Records Production Limited Company.

From his name “Kaza” which means he has come, a great Zed musician’s time to limelight has surely come.

He is currently working on a video for “Babeko” which will be available online soon.

“Babeko” describes the importance of everyone’s existence in this world.

“Thanks to everyone who already is in love with this young man’s talent, there is more to come from him,” boasts his management team.

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Love & Relationships with Uncle Chirwa

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The actual names will

only be released to the connected partners).

Moreover, full-length photos will be required of all applicants and respondents using any available means.

All connections are free (in other words, once a member has paid the K100 membership fee, he or she will not be required to pay any further amount for a connection or connections during the one-year period.)

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MALE APPLICANTS DNMA132 He is a 42-year-old secondary school science teacher, divorced with three children. He is looking for a lady aged betwen 35 and 40 who is financially stable, beautiful and loving, with or without children.

DNMA134 He is a 25-year-old Lusaka resident, in steady employment, single and without children. He is looking for a God-fearing lady aged between 18 and 26 with a fair complexion, tall, fat with a big bust and big hips, employed, single and without children.

DNMA 135 He is a 54-year-old man working in Ndola. Divorced with five children, he is looking for a partner aged between 39 and 44,

who is light in complexion, of medium height and slim, with or without children.

FEMALE APPLICANTS

DNMA 138 He is a 34-year-old council police officer, divorced with four children. He is looking for a partner aged below 34 or of the same age, divorced or widowed with at least one or two children, someone in formal employment or gainful business.

DNFA 191 She is a 44-year-old Monze lady, divorced with three children. In formal employment, she is looking for a man older than her, someone God-fearing, loving, humble, HIV negative, employed or in gainful business.

DNMA140 He is a 34-year-old Kitwe-based social worker, single and without children. He is looking for a lady aged between 20 and 28 who has done teaching or nursing, working or not working. More importantly, the lady should be a Kitwe resident.

DNFA193 She is a 48-year-old Lusaka teacher, single and without children. She has never been married before. She is looking for a partner aged between 50 and 55 who should be God-fearing, divorced or widowed, with or without children (but not more than three), and serious about marriage. Time-wasters will not be entertained.

DNFA196 She is a 44-year-old Kitwe school teacher, single with one child aged 11 years. She is a fat lady and is looking for a man aged between 50 and 60 who is serious about marriage and not a time-waster.

DNFA197 She is a 45-year-old Lusaka-based businesswoman , single and without children.

A born-again Christian, she is a bit light in complexion, of medium height and weight,

honest, open and doesn’t drink or smoke.

She is looking for a partner aged between 45-50, white or black, of medium weight and height,God-fearing, a non-smoker and non-drinker with or without children(not more than four).

DNFA198 She is a 49-year-old Lusaka lady, single with one grown up daughter in steady and stable employment, a Catholic with a fair complexion. She is looking for a man who should be reasonably tall, in employment or business, with up to 2 or 3 grown up children, mature and serious.

DNFA 199 She is a 21-year-old Kitwe lady, single with one child. She is good-looking, slightly fat and a little bit short. She is looking for a man aged between 28 and 31 who should be God-fearing, with or without children, employed or in business.

DNFA200 She is a 46-year-old Lusaka businesslady, widowed since 2003 with a 25-year-old son and an 18-year-old daughter. Light in complexion, she is looking for a white man aged between 55 and 60 who is financially

stable, very clean and God-fearing with any number of children.

DNFA 202 She is a 49-year-old Lusaka lady, single with one grown up daughter in steady and stable employment, a Catholic with a fair complexion. She is looking for a man who should be reasonably tall, in employment or business, with up to 2 or 3 grown up children, mature and serious.

DNFA 203

She is a 47-year-old Kabwe lady, divorced with one 28-year-old son. Currently working in the government, she is looking for a man aged between 49 and 60 who is mature, responsible, divorced or widowed with not more than three children. She would prefer someone who is HIV positive as she is.

DNFA204 She is a 44-year-old Kapiri Mposhi primary school teacher, single with two children.

She is looking for a man aged between 49-55 who should be a widower with or without children, preferably a Catholic and working in the government.

SADC vows ‘proportionate’ response to Mozambique’s jihadists

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MAPUTO - Southern Africa's regional bloc on Thursday vowed a "proportionate" response to jihadists who last month raided a key town in northern Mozambique in a sharp escalation of a threeyear-old insurgency.

Six presidents from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held emergency talks in the Mozambican capital Maputo, two weeks after the attack on the town of Palma left dozens dead and forced thousands from their homes.

The summit "affirmed that such heinous attacks cannot be allowed to continue without a proportionate regional response," the bloc said in a statement.

The 16-member grouping said it was committed to contributing towards efforts to restore peace in the area but did not specify what support it was offering.

It said a "technical" team would immediately be deployed to Maputo, without giving details of the tasks of the panel nor its composition.

Speaking to the media after the deliberations, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the summit, "had agreed that the SADC Force should be resuscitated and capacitated immediately

so that it can intervene."

Leaders of Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe attended the meeting.

Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday said the insurgents had been forced out of Palma and that his government was "evaluating" its needs for external support.

Southern Africa had enjoyed relative stability compared to other regions in recent years until insurgents started battering Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province.

In a coordinated attack, insurgents seized Palma, a port that lies close to a multibillion-dollar liquid natural gas (LNG) project viewed as crucial for the Mozambican economy.

The assault claimed dozens of lives, according to the authorities, while the UN says more than 11, 000 were forced to flee. Total, the French energy giant behind the LNG project, has withdrawn its personnel from the site.

Known locally as AlShabaab - but with no known relation to the Somali group of the same name - Cabo Delgado's jihadists have launched more than 800 raids on towns and villages in an apparent bid to establish an Islamic caliphate. – AFP.

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‘TAKE YOUR PICK’ …Mogoeng asks Zuma to provide ‘appropriate sanction’ if he’s found guilty of contempt

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OHANNESBURG - Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has asked former President Jacob Zuma to provide evidence to the Constitutional Court about what sanction he should face - if he is found guilty of contempt.

Mogoeng has directed Zuma to "file an affidavit of no longer than 15 pages" by next Wednesday, in which the former head of state must detail "what constitutes the appropriate sanction" if he is "found to be guilty of the alleged contempt of court."

Zuma is also directed to provide his input on "the nature and magnitude" of the prison sentence he should face - if the Constitutional Court elects to order that he face jail time for defying its ruling that he must appear before the state capture inquiry and answer its non-incriminating questions.

Should Zuma provide that affidavit, the inquiry - which is pushing for him to be imprisoned for two years for contempt - will be given a chance to respond to it.

Zuma has previously stated that he was ready to go to jail to defy the Constitutional Court’s judgment against him, and the commission, which he has accused of persecuting him like the apartheid government persecuted PAC leader Robert Sobukwe.

He did not participate in the commission’s application to compel him to provide it with evidence related to his nine years in office.

Nor did he respond to its subsequent contempt case against him.

Mogoeng did not hear the cases bought against Zuma by the commission, but all directions issued by the Constitutional Court are issued under his name – NEWS24.

Mogoeng Mogoeng (Jabu Kumalo)

Tanzania tourism board boss suspended over misuse of public funds

NEWS IN BRIEFS Guns and silence to mark Prince Philip's death

LONDON - Military guns were fired across Britain and sporting events fell silent yesterday as part of worldwide tributes to mark the death on Friday of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip aged 99.

Flags are already flying at half-mast on government buildings and will do so until the morning after his funeral, the date of which has yet to be announced. – AFP.

Bobi Wine surrenders bulletproof car for 're-evaluation'

KAMPALA - Ugandan politician Bobi Wine has taken his bulletproof luxury vehicle to the tax body offices for re-evaluation after the High Court had dismissed an application from the politician seeking to block the assessment.

The Uganda Revenue Authority had said it undervalued the vehicle not knowing it was bulletproof. Bobi Wine's legal team took the car to the tax authority offices on Friday. – BBC.

Cameroon health workers suspended over graft

YAOUNDE’ - Two health workers in Cameroon have been suspended for three months without pay after an investigation looking into corruption and extortion claims against them.

The suspension comes at a time when the ministry of public health is facing questions about how huge sums allocated to fight the spread of coronavirus have been spent by the ministry. – BBC.

Guelleh re-elected Djibouti president for fifth term

DJIBOUTI - Ismail Omar Guelleh was re-elected for a fifth term as president with more than 98 percent of the vote, according to provisional results announced early yesterday, after the election in the tiny but strategically important country was boycotted by the main opposition.

Around 215, 000 citizens were registered to vote in Friday’s ballot pitting Guelleh, 73, against a little-known businessman widely seen as posing scant threat to the strongman, who has been in power since 1999. – AFP.

Soldier who allegedly infected his partner with HIV to go on trial for attempted murder JOHANNESBURG - The criminal case against a 44-year-old soldier in the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) charged with attempted murder after allegedly knowingly and intentionally infecting his partner with HIV has been set down for trial.

The accused, staff sergeant who cannot be named to protect the victim's identity, appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.

The case was postponed for the accused to plead to the charge of attempted murder. The plea and trial are expected to start on June 29.

According to the charge sheet, being in the SANDF, the accused underwent

compulsory medical examinations, which included tests for HIV regularly.

In October 2007, the accused tested positive at the SANDF sickbay in Phalaborwa. Further laboratory testing confirmed his positive status.

"The accused was immediately, after the outcome of the aforesaid testing, informed by the SANDF medical staff that he was HIV positive," the charge sheet read.

In 2016, the accused then became romantically involved with another soldier, who held the rank of corporal in the air force.

The accused had consensual and unprotected intercourse with the victim on several occasions be-

tween December 2016 and April 2017.

The State alleged the accused never revealed his HIV status to his partner during their relationship and the victim had tested negative for HIV in August 2016 before the two got romantically involved.

The charge sheet further stated the victim did not have sexual intercourse with anyone from when she received her HIV report until she became involved with the accused.

The State accused the soldier of intentionally attempting to kill the victim by having unprotected sexual intercourse with her, which caused her to be infected with HIV. – NEWS24.

DAR ES SALAAM - Devotha Mdachi, Director-General of the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB), has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of misuse of public funds and other resources.

Her position will be held in acting capacity by Betrita James, formerly the project coordinator of Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa).

Mdachi was suspended by Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Damas Ndumbaro.

The decision came a few days after the office of the Controller and Auditor-General (CAG) released its report for financial year 2019/20.

The report revealed massive misuse of public funds and violation of the public service code of conduct by ministry officials.

CAG Charles Kichere said he did a special audit of the Ministry for Natural Resources and Tourism and found a series of unlawful payments, most of which were not factored into the budgetary allocation for that financial year.

He said that in the Tourism Development Levy Fund, over Sh34.98 billion was misused, making the director of tourism and the accountant, who were involved with the management of the funds, responsible. – THE CITIZEN.

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‘Now is my time’ Dear Editor, THE Bible instructs us that “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.” (Ecclesiastes 3 v 1).

I received numerous petitions from the general membership of our great party, the Patriotic Front to step up our leadership activities by vying for a position in the central committee.

Our supporters feel that taking a seat at the highest table of our party will give me an opportunity to contribute significantly to its growth.

I have yielded to the call to serve and has submitted my application to contest for elections as a member of the central committee.

I believe it is time. The support from mainly our youth who are demanding that I take up the role of chairman for youth is resounding but we all know that the prerogative to appoint people to sit in the central committee remains with President Edgar Lungu.

I have taken the first step to offer myself for leadership and the rest will be done by the 1, 000 delegates at this weekend’s general conference by voting for me.

My journey in politics is well documented and the work I have done over the years in representing the youth cannot be downplayed.

I believe it is time The support from mainly our youth who are demanding that I take up the role of chairman for youth is resounding but we all know that the prerogative to appoint people to sit in the central committee remains with President Edgar Lungu.

I believe that what defines a true member of any organisation is their loyalty and my loyalty to the party and President Lungu cannot be questioned.

If elected, I will work hard to help create a PF that will serve the ordinary members of the party and one that governs according to the true expectations of the people.

BOWMAN CHILOSHA LUSAMBO.

Choosing credible leadership

Dear Editor, THE Patriotic Front central committee is one of, if not the most powerful organ of the party and it’s not surprising to see the overwhelming response that it has received from the arty faithfuls who have put themselves up for consideration at this convention.

Against that background, and motivated by the belief that the only condition necessary for mistakes and wrong things to happen, is the silence of those whose opinions may offer some valuable guidance to either prevent or mitigate a disaster before it takes place.

I therefore put this thought across as a contribution to the convention at this last minute or forever hold my peace.

According to the PF constitution, the central committee has about 19 key functions but my interest is on function (a) Supervising the implementation of the party policies and programmes; (b) Programming party policies as formulated by the general conference or the National Council; and (h) Orientating and controlling activities of the central organs of the State and other public institutions in the country; When you look at these

Happy Easter to you all my friends!

Dear Editor, AS we celebrate this day, remember that it teaches us about betrayal and offers lessons from Jesus’ actions on the need to love one another.

We need to stop our evil ways of character assassinations, backbiting, PhD syndrome when we don’t even have Grade 12 certificates and lies!

We have no place in church today if we continue with such ways as a society because we are no better than Brethren Judas Iscariot.

When you go and lie about a person to other people, you kill other people’s dreams, lives, lives of their children and dependants. What looks as a small thing actually has larger implications!

We are good at killing each oth-

Judas thought it was just a few pieces of silver but his actions led to a bigger thing. Even us we might think, let’s just dent his image to kill his ambitions. But what we don’t know is that such actions rob lives from many who might be anchored around that person.

er’s dreams in this country. We rob other people’s lives, dreams and livelihoods just by simple lies be it in church, places of work or just in society.

Judas thought it was just a few pieces of silver but his actions led to a bigger thing. Even us we might think, let’s just dent his image to kill his ambitions. But what we don’t know is that such actions rob lives from many who might be anchored around that person.

Just like Jesus forgave Judas, today we need to forgive one another and change our ways otherwise Friday and Monday should be working days because we shall continue glorifying Judas and not Jesus if we celebrate Easter but not change our ways...

Dr LUBINDA HAABAZOKA

functions clearly, you will understand that the central committee or a party’s politburo is where proper power to govern is kept.

Considering that the President is the head of the organ and Cabinet is subservient to it, therefore those that put themselves up for consideration must be men and women who have the spine to carry the weight of the country on their shoulders.

Having an ambition is a good thing but an ambition without direction is a good combination when preparing for disaster. The PF being a progressive party is definitely

not headed for disaster.

Therefore I appeal to colleagues and friends who have submitted their applications and those who will deliberate over the candidates to look beyond the face, name and creed. Our focus should be on the value that individuals bring to the table.

Those who have the capacity to hold us together are key, those who can make us grow are needed and those who have the intricate understanding of where we are going are the ones we need at this critical moment in the life of this party.

Therefore, the Presidents’ list will be a key pathway in this exercise as his wise leadership has gotten us this far.

DANIEL BUKALI.

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Cop testifies in defilement case

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A LUSAKA police officer has told a magistrate’s court how a woman reported defilement of her 13-year-old daughter.

This is in a case where a 17-year-old boy is charges with one count of defilement.

It’s alleged that the boy in November 2019, had carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16.

The matter came up for continued trial before magistrate Nsunge Chanda.

Testing in the matter, Mr. Gabby Mwewa said he received a docket from the inquiries for a case of defilement in December 2019.

Mr Mwewa said a mother complained that her daughter was defiled by three boys.

He said acting on the report, he interviewed the woman and her daughter and recorded their statements.

Mr Mwewa said the girl told him that she was de-

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By MULENGA MUSONDA

POLICE reserve constable in Choma has been put on his defence in a matter he is accused of soliciting for K1, 000 cash gratification as an inducement to have a woman's husband released from custody.

This is in a matter in which 'I Never Knew Chizyuka' is charged with corrupt practices by a Public Officer Contrary to section 19 (1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 3 of 2012 of the Laws of Zambia.

It is alleged that on dates unknown but between April 1, 2018 and May 30 of the same year, Chizyuka, being a Public Officer in the Zambia Police Service as a reserve constable corruptly solicited for K1, 000 cash gratification from Ms Alice Hachiboone as an inducement to have her husband,

By RABECCA BANDA

Winford Hachiboone released from police custody.

Chizyuka, who has continuously denied any wrong doing could not change his plea even after listening to evidence against him from the six witnesses presented to the court by Anti-Corruption Commission State Advocate Virginia Tembo.

But after Choma Principal Resident Magistrate Idah Mupemo went through all the State’s evidence, she found it incumbent that Chizyuka gives his side of the story as the evidence against him was overwhelming.

She found Chizyuka with a case to answer and put him on his defence after the state established a prima facie case against him.

The matter was adjourned to April 13, 2021 for continued defence. Chizyuka had his police bond extended.

Suspect identified by footsteps, court told

By RABECCA BANDA A MAN caused laughter in the magistrate’s court when he narrated how he identified steps of an accused person in a burglary case This is in a case in which Shimwaka Muzoka, aged 28 of Kabangwe area is charged with one count of burglary and theft.

Particulars were that Muzoka broke into the house of Mr Fred Kabuno on the night of January 1 2021.

The matter came up for continued trial before magistrate Nsunge Chanda Testifying for the prosecution, Mr Charles Ng’andu said he has known Muzoka for a long time.

He said on the material night, Mr Kabuno went to wake him up and asked him to come with him at his house and check what had happened.

Mr Ng’andu said when he arrived, he saw that the door to the main house was open Saturday 25 April, 2020

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and there was a slasher on the ground.

He said he told Mr Kabuno that it could be Muzoka who had broken into his house.

Mr Ng’andu said he knew the shoes that Muzoka has and could tell from the footprints on the ground.

He said he noticed that there was a wooden handle of a pick on the ground.

He said the following day, he escorted Mr Kabuno to report the matter at Westhood police station.

Under cross examination by Muzoka, Mr Ng’andu insisted that it was the accused’s footprints that were showing in the soil.

Mr Ng’andu said he could tell they were the accused’s footprints even though the lighting was not adequate.

He said he did not see the accused breaking into the house of the complainant.

Mr Ng’andu said he had no reason to lie against the accused but was saying what he saw.

Girl, 13, narrates how stolen items were spotted

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filed by three boys and was able to identity one of them.

He said he gave her mother a medical report to go to the nearest hospital for medical attention.

He said the girl also led him to a makeshift shop where she was allegedly defiled.

He said he interviewed the marketeers and they informed him that they were not trading at the time the incident happened.

He said he summoned the boy and interviewed him and he denied having had sex with the girl.

He said because the boy did not give him a satisfactory answer, he charged and arrested him for the offence of defilement.

Under cross examination, Mr. Mwewa said he charged and arrested the boy because he was the only one identified.

He said he was unable to trace the other two boys because the victim did not know who they were and where they lived.

A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has narrated in the magistrate’s court how a man allegedly stole various items from her father’s house.

This is in a case in which Alfred Mumba of Kabangwe is charged with one count of theft contrary to the laws of Zambia.

Case particulars were that Mumba in October 2020 broke into the house of Mr Clement Simasiku and stole suits, a container of cooking oil and other documents.

The matter came up for continued trial before magistrate Nsunge Chanda.

The girl said on the material day, she and her sister went to church in the morning.

She said when they returned in the evening, the main door to their house was wide open. She said they went inside thinking

that their dad was around.

She said she called out his name and because he did not respond, she went to check in his bedroom.

She said his suits, a bag, a container of cooking and other

items were missing and wondered if her dad had moved the items.

She said when he arrived home, he asked her where the items had been put and told him she did not know.

She said he asked her to ask Chola who was building the toilet outside. But because it was late, she decided to ask the man the following morning.

She said Chola told her that he saw Mumba with the same bag she had described to have been stolen.

She said she and her father approached Mumba and he told them that he sold the suits, bag and container of cooking oil in Chibolya.

He said Mumba told them that he was going to give them a cheque to replace the stolen things.

She said her father took Mumba to the police station.

Under cross examination by Mumba, the girl said Mumba admitted being with a friend but they could not locate him.

She said Mumba insisted that he had sold the items.