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THE missing Hatembo siblings must be released immediately so that they can reunite with their families and reassure the nation of each citizen’s security, a consortium of

political parties and civil society organisations has demanded.

Police have confirmed that the Hatembo siblings were witnesses in a disputed land matter in which Mr Hakainde Hichilema allegedly fraudulently

dispossessed them of their 2, 000-hectare farm in Kalomo Mr. Sampa by fraudulently manipulating records and signatures at the Ministry of Lands.

The siblings have been missing since February 17, 2021.

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KCM PROTEST POLITICAL? … Union probes political link in miners’ protest investigations that the protest was politically motivated," he said.

Mr Chimfwembe condemned the path they took in airing their grievances.

He noted that any work stoppage relating to grievances was only legal when the full process was followed and exhausted.

He said the union was not saying that the grievances were not genuine but that the workers needed to air them genuinely.

Mr Chimfwembe observed that the conditions at KCM were not good but that protesting was not a good move.

He also advised KCM management to take some time and address the concerns raised by the workers.

And the Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors has expressed disappointment at the manner

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HE Mine Contractors and Allied Workers Union (MCAWU) has launched investigations into the protests that took place at KCM in Chingola on suspicion that they might have been politically motivated.

The union said it highly suspected that a political hand might have sponsored the protests owing to the behavior exhibited during the demonstrations.

MCAWU General Secretary Levi Chimfwembe said they would not support any political involvement in such matters.

"We will not allow any political party to use any worker to propel their political agendas. We will inform the public of any action to be taken if we find out after the

in which workers from contracted firms at KCM chose to air their grievances on Tuesday.

The association’s chairman, Mr Augustine Mubanga said it was very wrong for the contractors to protest as a way of airing their grievances.

On Tuesday, over 2, 000 contracted workers at KCM protested in Chingola, demanding improved working conditions leading to 20 of them being apprehended and charged with conduct likely to cause the breach of peace.

"The employees should have used management to air their grievances unlike disrupting operations at the firm the way they did.

"We are all aware that KCM is under liquidation and that is why it has been a little bit difficult for contractors to

Police nab rogue PF cadre

By SILUMESI MALUMO ONE of the political cadres who harassed a civil servant at the Ministry of Works and Supply on Tuesday has been apprehended by the police.

Charles Kakula, aged 24 of Kamwala South in Lusaka was apprehended in connection with a video circulating on social media platforms depicting purported Patriotic Front cadres hounding out from office a civil servant on political

grounds.

Secretary to Cabinet, Simon Miti has also instructed that disciplinary action be taken against Works and Supply Permanent Secretary, Lennox Kalonde for failing to act against an harassment which took place in his presence.

Police deputy public relations officer, Danny Mwale said the suspect was in police custody.

And authorities have condemned the intimidation and harassment of the civil ser-

UPND disowns MP … Kapalasa on his own in ECL petition

By NATOPN REPORTER UPND has distanced itself from the petition before the Constitutional Court relating to the eligibility of President Edgar Lungu to contest the Republican Presidency in this year's elections which was filed by Katuba Member of Parliament, Bampi Kapalasa.

UPND Secretary General, Batuke Imenda, said they were not aware of the court process and were not part of the case.

Ms Imenda said as far as UPND was concerned, President Lungu was not yet a candidate for elections.

She said the Electoral Commission of Zambia had published a calendar which shows allotted dates for petitions related to candidates.

“We deem such a case as premature until such a time that candidates finally file in nomination papers. Whatever Mr Kapalasa has done is purely in his personal capacity for which he is entitled as a citizen,” Ms Imenda said.

She said should the party decide to petition any action related to the electoral process ahead of elections, laid down procedures as prescribed by law would be followed.

vant, with the police warning that the due process of the law will take place against the perpetrators.

The female worker was harassed on suspicion of being a member an opposition political party.

Patriotic Front youth chairperson, Daniel Kalembe said one of the three suspected PF cadres in a video that has gone viral has been identified.

Mr Kalembe said the person had been identified as Mr Charles Kakula.

By NATION REPORTER FINANCIAL institutions should be responsive to demand and support the country’s economic growth journey, while maintaining stability, the Bank of Zambian has said.

And the central Bank said K8.7 billion of the K10 billion Targeted Medium-Term Liquidity Facility had been approved with K6.9 billion gobbled by commercial banks while K1.8 billion went to nonbank financial institutions at March 31, 2021.

BoZ deputy governor-operations, Francis Chipimo said support to SME’s under

negotiate their conditions of service," he said.

Mr Mubanga however said contractors should not be exploited.

He said the mining giant was in a position that required support from everyone until when it would come out of its awkward position.

Mr Mubanga said that until then, the employees should understand and avoid demanding certain conditions.

"We also sympathise with our workers in the sense that everyone deserves to be paid amounts that will commensurate with the economy.

"We only hope and pray that management will sit down with the aggrieved and find an amicable solution which will not be able to disrupt operations at the mine," Mr Mubanga said.

He said the three cadres acted on their own and disciplinary action would be taken against them.

Mr Kalembe said in an interview that the law must take its course against the trio.

Chief Government spokesperson, Dora Siliya said in a statement that the conduct of the cadres was not only unruly and uncalled for but criminal.

She has urged the police to get to the bottom of the matter and ensure that all culprits are brought to book.

And Inspector General of police, Kakoma Kanganja has condemned the behaviour of the suspected PF cadres.

‘John Sangwa’s outbursts nonsensical’

By KETRA KALUNGA IT is nonsensical for lawyer John Sangwa to claim that the ruling Patriotic Front deliberately registered a low number of people in the opposition strongholds, Major Richard Kachingwe has said.

"We are tired even as ordinary citizens of this nonsense. We don't need this nonsense anymore. This is irritating," he added.

The former MMD national secretary, said Mr Sangwa's claims were misplaced and misleading to the nation.

Maj Kachingwe said despite the voter registration period being short, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) did its best to engage all stakeholders, including political parties in the process.

He said it was therefore wrong for Mr Sangwa to put the blame on the government because it was incumbent on political parties to ensure that their members registered as voters in numbers.

"The problem we have in Zambia is the armchair critics, the bar prophets, the know-it-all who doesn't even have time to go on the ground and get the facts and we are tired of such people," Maj Kachingwe

GOVERNMENT has put in place strict measures to ensure effective regulation of medicines at all levels including importation, distribution, storage sell and use, Ministry of Health permanent secretary Kennedy Malama has said.

Dr Malama said there was

said.

He urged Mr. Sangwa to stop misleading the nation with his misplaced legal semantics.

He said it was misguided lawyers such as Mr Sangwa who have misled the nation on the eligibility of President Edgar Lungu even when the constitution is clear on the matter.

Maj Kachingwe has challenged Mr Sangwa to join politics instead of misleading the nation on political matters he did not understand.

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Don’t be aloof, BoZ tells financial institutions the TMTRF had been constrained on account of some of the specific challenges that they have faced in access to finance, even before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dr Chipimo said although lending rates had fallen in response to the bank’s TMTRF initiative, they were still unaffordable while collateral requirements remain unchanged He said to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the pandemic, BoZ was able to quickly and ef-

fectively deploy the Targeted Medium-Term Liquidity Facility (TMTRF) of K10 billion.

He said this at the policy workshop on Access to Finance for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) in Zambia Dr Chipimo said it was essential that the financial sector continued to expand its portfolio of products and services by leveraging reforms, digital innovations and targeted outreach in order to be responsive to demand and support Zambia’s economic growth jour-

ney. He said the Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented economic challenges and devastation globally and Zambia was no exception.

Dr Chipimo said local SMEs had faced severe liquidity constraints, with decreasing demand, supply chain interruptions and an uncertain recovery timeline.

“While some SMEs are adapting through diversification of their business models, a significant proportion of SMEs are faced with

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need to ensure that the public health was safeguarded from dangers of illegal sale of medicine.

He said, the media had the ability to influence positive change in society through coverage such as on the dangers of self-medication, adverse reactions to medicines, clinical trials and product recalls.

Dr Malama said this is be-

cause awareness creation on regulatory information such as , establishments of pharmaceutical and retail outlets among others were imperative in ensuring that the public health is safeguarded and promoted.

Dr Malama said this at the official opening of ZAMRA media engagement meeting in Lusaka yesterday.

He noted that effective

regulations of medicines and allied consistent engagement and collaborations with key developmental partners such as the media was important.

He said, the media has ability to influence positive change in society through media coverage of news stories such articles as well as documentaries on dangers of illegal medications.

challenges in meeting financial obligations and investing in enterprise growth,” he said.

And Dr Chipimo said the latest Credit Market Monitoring Report showed that credit conditions remain constrained for households and SMEs, with more stringent credit criteria being implemented.

He said demand for working capital had increased considerably as businesses seek to finance ongoing operations.

And Dr Malama explained that, government through President Edgar Lungu is determined and committed to the provision of equity and access to quality, safe and efficacious medicines.

Meanwhile, ZAMRA director laboratory services, Bonaventure Chilinde called on the media to remain key stakeholders as it helps to sensitize and educate the masses on regulatory information as well as influencing positive attitudes .

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… says Nalumango ignorant about UPND affairs From page 1 Mr Kambwili said the UPND president, Mr Hichilema should sit back and wait for him to reveal it all.

He said Mr Hichilema was ‘selfishly’ using his subordinates to attack him because he was scared of being exposed.

Mr Kambwili was reacting to sentiments by UPND vice president, Mutale Nalumango that he (Kambwili) could not resist the temptation of going back to PF to ‘eat’ because he lacks integrity and does not have principles.

He however said it was Mr Hichilema instigating such attacks because he was jittery.

“I feel sorry for Nalumango because soon and very soon she will cry like a baby, HH is just using her and I know it’s because I said I was going to reveal everything. Let him wait for the big bomb when I spill the beans,” Mr Kambwili said.

And Mr Kambwili said Ms. Nalumango knows nothing about the UPND as a party because she was being used like a pony.

He said Ms Nalumango knows nothing about what happens in the UPND and was always kept in the dark.

Mr Kambwili said Ms. Nalumango was appointed as running mate because Mr Hichilema wants to use her for his selfish gain.

MINING ‘INDABA’ SET

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

A MINING “indaba” aimed at ironing out bottlenecks in the mining sector and expected to create a mutual understanding in the industry has been set to take place on April 29 and 30 2021.

The “indaba” is also meant to tackle concerns from all stakeholders in the sector and to put in place a stable mining tax regime, among others, amidst a boom in copper prices.

Some mines in Zambia are feared to be repatriating proceeds to offshore jurisdictions while declaring losses to evade tax while precious stones and base metals that were exported to foreign jurisdictions were undervalued.

Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development Permanent Secretary, Barnaby Mulenga, said Government had formally informed the mining industry to prepare for the meeting.

“We have set April 29 and 30, 2021 as dates to hold the mining ‘indaba.’

The mining industry has been informed about this,” Mr Mulenga said in an exclusive interview yesterday.

Last week, Zambia Chamber of Mines president, Godwin Beene, said the industry was looking forward to the “indaba.”

Dr Beene said at a press

briefing that the industry was waiting to hear from Government on the dates for the “indaba” which was critical to the growth of the sector.

In response, Mr Mulenga stressed that Government was targeting to hold the “indaba” before Parliament dissolved in May this year.

“We will try and organise it before Parliament is dissolved. Parliament is dissolving in May, so before that we will try and squeeze it in.

“The earlier we have it the better, but we need to concretise the date with our policy makers. The minister has to guide that is why at the moment we do not have the date. But we will finalise our consultations soon,” Mr Mulenga said recently.

“It is an event which is supposed to have the Finance Minister because of the taxation aspect, it is supposed to have the minister of mines, the Commerce minister because there are aspects of value addition in terms of trade so that at the end of the day we have a balanced programme,” he said.

President Lungu during the launch of the Economic Recovery Plan announced that Government will hold a mining sector “indaba” within the first quarter of 2021, with a view to putting in place and implementing a stable mining tax regime so as to increase investment.

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Consortium spokesperson, Spuki Mulemwa said it was barbaric to hold breadwinners of a poor family captive for such a long time.

Mr Mulemwa said the abduction of Pheluna and her brother Milton was ‘pure evil’ because they left behind a sick daughter who was now helpless.

He demanded that the Hatembo siblings be released immediately so that they could be reunited with their family.

“It is pure evil for anyone to continue holding the Hatembos when they know very well that they have left

From page 1 ZANIS reports that Dr Banda said this during a press briefing that any institution or individual who purchased or leased property from any council in the country in the last three months beginning 14th January 2021 should be refunded.

Dr Banda explained that in the last three months his ministry has received reports from across the country that there has been reckless sale and lease of land, open spaces as well as movable assets by local authorities.

He said the ministry will continue to ensure that Zambians have access to services in a prudent manner through the local authorities.

By OLIVER SAMBOKO MORE distinct cases are expected to emanate from investigations in the alleged mismanagement of Covid-19 donations, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has said.

And investigations of allegations of irregularities in the awarding of a tender to Honeybee Pharmaceuticals have been concluded and the docket has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions for further action.

The ACC said it had isolated a number of cases for investigations.

Speaking yesterday at a media briefing, ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe disclosed that they had made headways in investigating the matter.

“As you may be aware, the Auditor-General released an audit report on the Covid-19 donations, which was availed to the ACC. It

Milton Hatembo

behind a very sick child who needs her daughter and they are actually breadwinners of a large family. So there

Pheluna Hatembo

are a lot of people suffering because of their absence,” Mr Mulemwa said.

Mr Mulemwa said whoever

was responsible should be ashamed of himself and remember that God in heaven was watching and would surely expose the perpetrator.

He said the disappearance of the Hatembos was disheartening and painful to not only their immediate family but also to the nation.

Mr Mulemwa called on the police to ensure that those behind the heinous crime were arrested immediately.

Four close associates of Mr Hichilema have been charged and arrested for allegedly abducting the Hatembo siblings.

Two other associates are on the run.

Corrupt council sales halted … minister cancels all deals for last 3 months selling various properties

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isolated a number of cases for investigations, and more distinct cases are expected to emanate from it,” she said.

The investigations follow public pressure on the ACC to probe misapplication of

funds meant to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic which has claimed a number of lives.

According to an interim audit report on the utilisation of Covid-19 resources for the period from February 1

to July 31, 2020, released by the Auditor-General’s office, K1.3 billion was mismanaged in various unexplained transactions.

Ms Chibwe said in the first quarter of this year, the ACC received 135 reports of suspected corruption, and out of these, 58 were noncorruption related, while 77 reports contained elements of corruption.

She said of these 55 were authorised for investigations while one was recommended for corruption prevention interventions.

Ms Chibwe also said the ACC has continued to carry out activities meant to sensitise the public on the dangers and impact of corruption.

She also said the ACC in the first quarter of 2021, concluded and closed 14 investigation cases and that so far, four arrests have been made.

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BASELESS ACCUSATIONS THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is right to tell off political parties that have made it their preoccupation to accuse it of all sorts of perceived electoral fraud.

This is even before the first vote is cast for the August 12 general elections.

Rather than planting mistrust into the operations of the ECZ, it has challenged all the political parties to ensure that they recruit enough polling agents.

This will ensure that the political parties, particularly those which have so far shown a morbid fear of the unknown, are present at polling stations from opening time until the votes are counted.

For as ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Patrick Shindano said, political parties especially those that keep accusing it of wrong doing, should ensure they fully invest in their polling agents to avoid mistrust.

Mr Nshindano said political parties should not cry foul over the electoral process but invest in polling agents to monitor so that there is no unnecessary suspicion.

That, we believe is sound advice.

If they did this, the nation might see less uncalled for criticism directed against the ECZ. As Mr Nshindano said, they must invest in polling agents than misdirect their mistrust at the ECZ. He emphasised the need for political parties to have enough polling agents because the electoral process was as transparent as the ballot box.

“Invest in your polling agents, this is very important because the process is extremely transparent, you are working with a transparent ballot box, you will be seeing it filling and at the end of the day you will count together, we will close the poll together,” Mr Nshindano said.

Indeed, the public is often surprised at the unwarranted attacks against the ECZ when some of the shortcomings are coming from the so-called “aggrieved” parties.

They have for example complained that there are fewer registered voters in their so-called strongholds in comparison to regions perceived to be pro-ruling Patriotic Front.

But they forget that their rivals went full throttle persuading people to register and the results are there for all to see while they were arguing over trivial issues.

Arising out of this “anomaly,” some like the United Party for National Development have even written to outside bodies – the African Union and SADC – expressing their misgivings.

To ensure more transparency, the ECZ has also come up with the novel idea of converting all streams into polling stations in a bid to enhance result management system.

According to Mr Nshindano, the change might seem simple but was very significant in the tabulation of results because that has been one aspect of the electoral process which was the most contentious among political parties.

We agree that collecting election results from streams to polling stations brought a lot of confusion among political parties as they feared that the votes would be manipulated during the exercise.

But under the new system, each stream now called polling station would have its presiding officer so that once the voting exercise was concluded, it would close and the result announcement form would be signed.

“What it implies is that the voting would start and end at the polling station awaiting transmission of the results to the totaling centre and all political parties would be able to know the final results from the particular polling station, Mr. Nshindano said.

The public should therefore not believe in unfounded conspiracy theories that the elections might be “stolen” from some parties. What will count at the vote of the whole exercise is the amount of work that they will put in their campaigns and whether their message will be accepted.

As we have often stated, the ECZ has conducted incident-free elections that no local or foreign observers have found wanting.

It has always operated in a professional manner and we believe the current crop of officers will be equal to the task.

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By NOEL IYOMBWA THE current recruitment of teachers should be transparent and inclusive, stakeholders have demanded.

Secondary Schools Teachers Union of Zambia (SESTUZ) general secretary, Sitibekiso Wamuyuwa, urged Government to ensure that the process was conducted in a professional and transparent manner.

Mr Wamuyuwa said it was the obligation of Government to ensure that the country has qualified teachers to ensure quality education.

“The fact that they have advertised already shows transparency and guidelines are clear so our appeal is that the process should be conducted in a professional manner. We know that the number is low but they

‘TEACHERS’ RECRUITMENT MUST BE TRANSPARENT’ should be recruited on merit,” he said.

Mr Wamuyuwa appealed to the Teaching Service Commission to exhibit high level of professionalism by recruiting individuals on merit to avoid unnecessary complaints of corruption from the public.

“Let those involved in the process show professionalism and follow the guidelines. By doing so there will be few complaints from the public, those who will be recruited should be recruited on merit.

And Zambia National Union of Teachers general

secretary, Newman Bubala, cautioned applicants to avoid being enticed by some people masquerading as human resource personnel and other positions in the Ministry of General Education.

“My appeal to teachers is that do not to be enticed by people who will tell you that give me money you will be employed, just follow the laid down procedure.

“It is clear that those who trained in 2016 going down are the ones who will be recruited, meaning that if you trained and graduated last year you will find it difficult to

be picked because it is first come first serve basis,” said Mr Bubala.

National Action for Quality Education Executive Director Aaron Chansa welcomed the announcement to recruit new teachers.

“During the recruitment process, we call on the district human resource committees of the Teaching Service Commission to work above board and strictly avoid any underhand methods. Our hope is that only those who who graduated in 2016 and before will be considered,” Mr Chansa said.

Chanda gets Covid jab as roll out starts

By JULLIET MAKWAMA

THE Covid-19 vaccination campaign has been launched with the Minister of Health, Dr Jonas Chanda taking a jab.

Zambia received the first consignment of the 228, 000 Astra Zeneca vaccines under the COVAX facility on Monday April 12.

And Dr Chanda said the majority of the reported side effects in African countries that have conducted immunisation could be managed.

He said the reported effects outweighs the benefits and that there was no need for people to be sceptical.

And the Swedish government has contributed US$259 million towards the COVAX initiative.

Sweden’s ambassador to Zambia Anna Maj Hultgard said her country was committed to supporting the fight against Covid in Africa through the COVAX initiative.

Ms Hultgard also applauded the work of Transparency International

Zambia in the procurement and distribution of Covid-19 materials.

Ms Hultgard said this today in Lusaka at the official launch of Covid-19 vaccine programme.

Speaking at the same event, United Nations Resident

Coordinator Coumba Mar Gardio said the world will not be safe until everyone is safe by getting vaccinated.

She said immunised populations are better placed to restart their lives and restart their economies.

And Dr Chanda said the

majority of the reported side effects in the African countries that have conducted immunisation are the most common and are manageable. He emphasised that the reported side effects of the immunisation outweighs the benefits of the vaccine.

The Board of Directors for Lubambe Copper Mine has appointed Tim Duffy as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Lubambe Copper Mine, effective April 1, 2021.

Mr. Duffy is an international mining executive with almost 30 years experience in the mining industry. He has an outstanding track record of achievements in relation to delivering outcomes surrounding competitiveness, profitability and growth.

In addition to his executive experience, working at an international level has enabled Mr. Duffy to have a detailed understanding of broader corporate challenges such as the impact on environmental, social and governance factors.

Mr. Duffy takes over the role from Nick Bowen, who is retiring after a 40 year mining career. Nick will be assisting Tim with the transition over the next few months.

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Prior to joining Lubambe, Mr. Duffy was Vice President Director and CEO of PT Agincourt

Resources in Indonesia. During this time, he was part of a team which developed a greenfields gold project into the highly successful Martabe Gold Mine.

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By BUUMBA third hotel CHIMBULU in Zambia.

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by October this year has been this year set up a K10 billion interest.

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU and systems, revolutionising This is according towill Radisson Hotel vice yesterday in Lusakaportfolio enable Nico Group Insurance through partnerships HE Bank of lief to businesses and house- ble for onward-lending by the said. how cyber security is ap-ne president Africa andof Turkey, THEdevelopment, volatility of the operating environment Company increase the threshold payingRamsay out The bank said it reserved Zambia (BoZ) has holds for them to survive the FSP shall be fixed over the life and recapitalisation from proached. has increased improvement in risk Rankoussi. claims in 72 workingdespite hours an to K100, 000 from the of practices most public sector Institutions This is according to Liquid pricrevised the terms challenges caused by Covid-19 of the advance,” BoZ said in the right to change the ZNBS board Mr Rankoussi saidGovernment,” the construction of the new hotel current K50,000.across in over time.

Telecom Group Chief Digiwhich was currently underway, and the design ing mechanism as conditions the revised document. and conditions un- through affordable financing. chairman Kabwe The measure is expected toGregory help more retailfully andzo This demands greater transparency and integrate local materials, focuses on employing and tal Officer,the David Behr, Small and Medium for Enterprises (SMEs) get backin a accountability managing impact of risks The Central Bank said might dictate.

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU upskilling local craftspeople. statement in an Lusaka yesterin the operating environment across the public to thethat position they enjoyed before accident or oth It, however, explained Term Refinancing Facility terms and conditions, the in- much as FSPs were free to Mr Kabwe said the He said in a statement that the resort would be sector, Institute of Risk Management Zambia day. misfortune occurred. already (TMTRF), emphasising that terest rate applicable on the set the interest rate charged would not apply to nestled portfolio in 2014 theExecutive banksmortgage one of Africa’s longest rivers, Francis Ziba.

Mr Behr explained thatmi This (IRMZ) ison according toofDirector, Nico Insurance Chief Mr Ziba the operating environment has also the Zambezi, in said Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

000 has been to clients on the advance obexiting advances made under would$250, be fixed over Financial Service Providers facility BOUT grew tosecurity K143 million from K65 cyber was a real andof Executive Officer, Geoffrey Chirwa. complex and in ambiguous andmany hoped that so

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU “We become have been present Zambia for invested in setting up a (FSPs) do not increase in- the life of each advance at tained from the facility, they the facility. million after the society was imminent threat toof busiMr Chirwa said the move would therefore risk management in Zambia and years and have long recognised the especially potential the the pr laboratory that will establish gold reduce costs associated with misfortune and our public sector would now be essential.

ZAMBIA hasthe continued toin make the strides nesses and their end-users, ternal debt last reported The FSP thatwas offered an inwere obliged to pass on the prevailing Central Bank’s terest rates on funds recapitalised by Government. country.

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU Risk management, he said, should become an towards fiscal fitness, as the 2021content national in ore which will be bought contribute toHe the economy as percent as highlighted by 85 the survey at US$11.7billion The rate to a client(June). within benefits of the low interest terest Monetary Policyand Rate (MPR) case of an upward in presence inpositively Zambia with asaid resort offering in one of De integral part of planning andyesterday decision-making budget is expectedadjustto set a direction forartisanal from small scale gold of low to medium income individual customers commissioned in August Africa’s most visited leisure tourism destinations –the the Ministry of Finance has restrictprocesses. initiatives aimed atof growing five percentage points from rates on the facility to their cliatminers the time of granting the adment on the pricing mon-the economy.

Lusaka at a press briefing AZARD Freres Gestion INNOVATIVE packages Zambia. and businesses would be by deliberately targeted in Ma 2020 Liquid Victoria Falls,” Rankoussi said.

He saidMr this followed the launch ofTelecom. the Risk The country continues a to make ed external debt contracting to has commenced dol- strides designed to business Ku the rate prevailing on the faents and to demonstrate that vance. eygive in the market. mortgage portfolio for ZNBS ZCCM-IH has set up the laboratory in customers can now enjoy access terms of fastthat track services.

Management Framework for be thethe public sector in He said Information towards fiscal fitness with an ongoing He noted theclaims hotel would constructed fund fiscal programs but will customers access to more lar bond stock take for co partnership with Karma Mining Services to unlimited data without worrying cility shall be entitled to an they had done so at the time The indicates Thisexternal means that should at was at K251 million gross.

“This is an improvement from working hours of Zambia that was done by Finance Minister, Bwalya debt restructure with Lazard Freres, document and operated with the greatest respect to its close Technology (IT) decision “Anti-competitive bidding seen resources which could be directed Byaffordable BUUMBA CHIMBULU and unlimited Zambia after appointuse domestic money markets the Ng’andu, in Lusaka on Tuesday this week. a French Investment Banking firm. and Rural Development Limited in about using up their quota or 10 working days which has been our practice.

We borrowing amount proximity of the natural wonders and aims to conduct obtain an-suchof any time during the life circle that interest will beinpaid “This enabled usAfrica to abuses asdisbursement. inadequate to other projectsadditional and programme makers across were connectivitying in Zambia “This framework could not have72,” come atsaid a better we This ishave according MutisungeConsolidated Zulu, Morrow Sodali to toMrcollate to raise finance,” the Telegraph obligations to contractors, suppliers and about their data expiring,” he Gold Company. are calling this initiative Operation he the EDGE green building certification. timelines, no compulsory publishing requiring Government funding. asked for insights on cyof especiallythe “FSPs that shall obtain ad- equivalent to 20 percent time nually with retirees. a 12-month grace ofinformation thebyfacility the MPR be ad-Business women’s ZAMBIA’S procurement system nowfirst-ever when the world is grappling aParatus Non-Executive Chief Macro been launched co on the debt holdsaid.

Chief Executive Officer, Mabvuto said. during the ways launch.

In addition, Radisson the trends, United Nations 57 of tender tendering Muyunda therefore needs reforms as it Strategist is hindered berwillsecurity with and mortgage means ofsign managing the risks at the Kwacha Mr Zulu said some ofand the restrictive effects of (s) the initial borrowing amount. vance under thisMsParatus facility justed upwards, FSPs will Arbitrageur. not period. promotion inwith 2015in Zambia.

Zambia is part of the ers and facilitate communicaChipata, explained that the purpose of Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Mr Chirwa said the company paid K83 million practices. programme had recommended urgent The needTelegraph to put acknowledged caused by the pandemic of Coronavirus.

Kwacha Arbitrageur is an economics and

by The poorinfinity procedures which lead an arrears dismantling per cent of those surveyed business packages are obliged toclaims report are therefore expected to measures re-Group, “FSPs “Interest rates on the be allowed to unit pass on that to managed toneed disburse Paratus athat pan-African (UNESCO) Sustainable Tourism Pledge, becoming a ex tions. compared toand K109 million paid in 2019. the joint venture was to develop a system gold “Government and organisations to find research “An efficient in place such asGovernment’s rolling exacerbated dollar demand causingalso a needs toare corruption, fraud and lack of of the Business Telegraph. steps to stating that there was an specially designed tothereby give a renewed focus of managing and dealing with Lazard named Morrow Sodali to help network operator. best practice in the implementation of Radisson Hotel ind to the bank the interest rate structure their portfolios to Facility shall be priced off the a customer absorbing mortgages to over a 100 Of this amount, he said, payments of up to to be competitive as competition out of the electronic Government currency rout in the absence of adequate processing and trading operation in Government in May this year transparency when procuring restore fiscal fitness was these com-risks,” Mr Ziba increase threats over theon business customers access to saidbusiness in in a statement. register Zambian dollar bond holders as part Group’s leading responsible programme. reserves.

This, explained, was coupled Paratus Zambia provides will he lead to the production of better procurement system countrywide to K50,000 per claim and deliberately supporting Zambia. goods usingthe public funds. and any other relief offered to ensure the benefits, includhired Lazard Freres Gestion of MPR with a 12-month moraburden. women in low to middle plemented by talks Mr with COVID-19 period.

Mrthe Ziba said IRMZ expected the document to of commencement the liability restructuring more affordable and unlimited with expansionary monetary policy through for Rankoussi explained that thepandemic hotel marked communications and quality productswas andprovisions services reduce loopholes such ashosting fraud.the BoZ retail and sectors amounted to about K25the wo This therefore callsprocess. for theUS$5 Mr Chipata said the investment France for million to re- torium their clients,” said. ing of repayment on both principal and The Central Bank in April be the aSME highly valuableMr source of ideas continually deep benchmark interest rate cuts to a Behr said towhile manypa Washington based million lender, connectivity in Zambia, awhich market third hotel in the country, complementing the existing the average Zambian citizen at low “This will promote open services to the Zambian of the total claim outlay. introduction of structure procedures line with one of ZCCM-IH’s strategic refresh and improve the management of risk in Mr Zulu explained that Zambia its US$11 billion for- hadinmade historical low of eight percent. employees across the contiwhere a quality affordable portfolio of one hotel in operation, Radisson Blu Hotel,ec International Monetary Fund prices,” she said. procurement and allow for corporate sector and has will reduce fraud, corruption Mr Chirwa explained to 1,800 Government once inthat use this and translated fully implemented. stridesover inand fiscal fitnessyear it seeks objectives ofMeanwhile, value was Mr Zuluwhich said with an economic eign debt atothree pe-an economic tegic advice and creation shareholder advisory firm (agent) acting on monitor internettransparency. connection is difficult nentpopulation werethat returning Lusaka, and the under-development Park Innto bywork, Ms Muyunda therefore stakeholders and IRMZ, he indicated, hoped the framework (IMF), for an economic bailout invested intobuilding its own recovery programme with the International promote claimants out of the total of 2,100. rebound expected in 2021, the fiscal budget to diversify its investments away from riod, a 0.05 percent of the entire services to corporate clients behalf of its principle, the Zamobtain.

Radisson Lusaka, Longacres, dueper to management open early next are embracing would truly help and improve risk Fund (IMF) on Government toaimed follow participate in the procurement By BUUMBA would spellcalled exactly how all initiatives This is according toMonetary a jointCHIMBULU network.

“Payments of up toorganisations K100,000 claim package. an copper tothe other minerals such as gold foreign debt further asRural the public institutions embed this as aand He saidportfolio. thisfor in theMs latest Kwacha around world, to organise bian government. year.

This is signed according to Paratus transparent open procurement processes,” she said. a hybrid model of digital at growing the economy would be funded.

“As Karma Mining Services and Development, our statement by the Alliance The network extends to all Muyundwa amounted to part K12ofmillion of the total claims outlay the On September 25, Finance and other precious metals. routine how they operate.

Arbitrageur Report on Zambia Economic NAPSA Director General, Yollard Kachinda, Finance Minister, Bwalya Ng’andu, present Zambia’s dollar bond stock Zambia Country Manager, Marius information on the debt holdThis, said the Telegraph, aimed at ensuring fair conditions of As CSOs, she said, they expertise is in gold processing, but we are mostly working onsite working.

Community Action (ACA), OXFAM major industrial and commercial while payments in excess of K100,000 per claim wo Mr Ziba said Zambia was now better placed to Outlook: “Extraordinary with Bwalya Ng’andu, will Mruncertain Vuurentimes He saidfacilitate this during the laboratory AN IVESTMENT ofin over the 2021 national budgetfor onsuppliers.

Friday nexta few months said his organisation was honoured to partner with competition recommended each in van Vuuren, who launched with artisanal and small scale miners.’’ rests atInternational US$3the billion three ers and communicacame after throughout thethat Minister, Zambia, Transparency He as such there werean centres thepoint country amounted togold K46 of said theresults total claims outlay,” innovate andmillion deliver better for the public silver-linings as disease pandemic risks She was speaking on behalf of week. media tour in Lusaka yesterday. present the fiscal budget for Radisson Hotel Group, a company that believes “We are able to seamlessly sign of recognition of the provsocio-economic North-Western andtheir Central K320,000 by AtlasParatus Marainfinity She observed that Government procurement be opened for packages Tuesday thismaturities week.

Zambia (TIZ)on and Consumer Unity streams of tions. banking concerns over theen with in place.Chartered andenvironmany must additional international deepen.” packages he said.

Atthe theframework sameincreasing function, Institute business,” he said ininvestment a Mr in Zulu said President EdgarFrench Lungu in his the namely Civil Society Organisations.

“This is also line with Government’s in thriving, and responsible business procuring goods and services analysis reformince to enhance 2021 which many stakeholders Vuuren said(CUTS). the2024 infinity andMr Trust Society support our small and as the largest contributor ment thatbeen had settled been caused by Solomon Ngondo Zambia in the refurbishment He sustainable said the framework would go aDirector, long waymedi“In the interim appetite for Zambia’s local 2022, and 2027, respecThis is according to the Busifirmsignalled had forand to resecurity of data, shadow IT address to parliament re-opening, ‘points-of-presence’ (PoPs) because we provinces fully understand of Customer Management Executive Ms Muyunda outlined a number statement. that supports with various procedures and up classification of gold a strategic atas exorbitant prices implied that fairnessbe ad efficiency of public “This isand targeted at the ore that would received from various inlaboratory helping the public sector meet objectives paper had picked uphow in June and July CUTS Programme Officer, packages gave customers include dollar holders are people a wide array ofproud initiatives and interventions across the African continent andbond um-scale enterprises (SME),zo to the country’s gross domestic Covid-19. ness Telegraph Magazine. said bank was to oftively. its Chingola Branch has structure theof copper producers the financial implicaimportant itwhen is the for businesses of loopholes in the current Dominic Manhundu, said the initiative was a Mr Vuuren said the launch programmes to build better futures. contained in the Seventh National Development despite adhering to the correct contracting.

At the same function, the announcement around the IMF being resource fortoZambia,” hetosaid.

Kangwa said and thewhich the economy help recoup lost growthminers, who operations we for arecustomers. setting upastarting with would get a fair share accessMuyunda, to uncapped keen onand to provide economic beyond. system such as antito French have access to quality Lazard, is procurement aquest tions of security breach.

According to by the Telegraph, liabilities, 30-35 percent ofconEupositive move the infinity Chief packages one our business banking customproduct (GDP).

He was said the for bank had have completed the refurbishbolstered theunbank’s Plan of improving service delivery and forward achieving Mr Kachinda said NAPSA was looking to mandated talksto with the procurement procedures in value ACA Senior Programme Officer, dented COVID-19.

Consolidated Gold Company procurement system wasdips an Rufunsa, were we are working with small their material. throttled data without into commence competitive bidding, procurement The company is investing in direction for Zambia, especially unlimited connectivity.

Mr Behr said Liquid Tele-tab Mr Manhundu said this kind of an initiative gave investment banking firm has Lazard had commenced a credrobond holders domiciled in of the many ‘think big’ initiatives value for money.

Ministry of Finance,” Mr Zulu said. introducing the resort to theour market and thatcustomit was “The Republican President has set thewere ers and corporate He was speaking yesterday tinued to maintain the biggest ment of the Chingola branch in expand services across the accordance with the law, Zengani Simuchembe said: “a important tool for achieving Executive Officer, Faisal Keer, explained service quality or speeds due scale miners there and art ismanagement anal miners “As Karma Mining Services Rural pandemic ofrestructure goods and services at exorbitant infrastructure and in and delivering Mrthat Ziba hoped that risk inits Zambia He said local debt had takenor “We do not cap shape our hope that the service industry was taking stand com had strengthened itsCi after Covid-19 effects Paratus had embarked on this tone from the top to which stakeholders therefore engaged Soitor grouping process gear Europe and United States. confident the various sustainable elements of the being procured highlyseek inflated procurement affects social development in a Morrow ers,” Mr Ngondo said. at the official and rebranch and ATMpoor network in system 2020 asframework. planned. country. that the laboratory be able toatestimates to faireconomic usage policies thatthrough other from the surrounding area,” heand said.

Development, our expertise is inaffordable gold relocation and especially thechallenges public sector would now be shape confluence of limited actions prices and legal unlimited reliable and clarity on would funding through the ofcopper connectivity solutions because against the prevalent currently being year to give their customers hotel would uplift the community enhance the an dali, a leading provider of straup for negotiations with the “The producer’s exon growth and fiscal posture. prices.

Consequently, she future planning thereby affecting Zambia should therefore lead process about 30 samples per day. essential and an integral part of planning and ranging from balance sheet expansion serviceand providers have in place.

He said the bank managed launch of will the bank’s Chingola Copperbelt Province.

Mr Ngondo said this was Regional head of branch andthat Mr Keer said theofeconomy. laboratory would also processing, but we arewhich, mostly revenues andmore. expenditures to the be presented Thisknow was during a customers joint media inworking turn, we our experienced in the overall experience this beautiful destination and itsCo explained, the inflation of prices theconnectivity quality of services citizens to sustainable improvement in decision-making processes. programmes to issuance of in longer dated by Minister Dr.was Bwalya Ng’andu on Mr Keer said thethe laboratory critical “We havedistribution created thesefor briefing Lusaka yesterday. be open to the general public for them to with artisanal and small scale gold its customers through a careful branch.

Mr Ngondo said this was a done despite negative the Copperbelt, help unlock Africa’s potential. need to be always online toFinance do economy.

“With the Infinity packages, our by suppliers deprived Zambia of accessed.”

Mr Zulu COVID-19 bonds aimed at dismantling of consumer welfare. thethe 25 September 2020,” he co to determine gold accurately insaid. the come and have their samples tested. miners.

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Kalumbila agro yields improve

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI FARMERS in Kalumbila have been recording high yields since the embracing conservation farming, Chief Mumena has said.

He therefore thanked Kansanshi Mine for introducing conservation farming in his chiefdom.

Chief Mumena said that since the introduction of conservation farming, farmers in his chiefdom had been recording high yields.

He was speaking during a field day organised by Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) under the theme ‘transforming small holder farmers, our priority' held Kampande FTC. And speaking at the same event, acting Kalumbila District Agricultural Coordinator (DACO) Paul Mwansa said that the Mumena farm block

accounts for 32 percent of farmers out of 8,752 registered farmers in the district.

Mr Mwansa advised farmers to always engage his office each time they faced any challenges especially in terms of input distribution.

He advised the farmers to start making their K400 contributions towards inputs under the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) as the distribution of the inputs would start soon.

This was after Chief Mumena called for the protection of rural farmers from unscrupulous agro dealers.

The traditional leader said the rural farmers needed protection because the distribution of farming inputs was in private sector.

He said rural farmers had suffered at the hands of the agro dealers who he said were not distributing the inputs to farmers.

Chief Mumena said Government should come up with a monitoring mechanism that would ensure that agro dealers distribute the inputs on time and according how much each was supposed to receive.

MOSI / NORTH-WEST

SOLWEZI CENTRAL MP TUMBLES

…in UPND primary polls

BY JACK MAPAPAYI

I

NCUMBENT UPND Solwezi Central Member of Parliament Stafford Mulusa has tumbled in the ongoing primary elections in the party.

Mr Mulusa is seeking re-election for a second team of office.

According to information obtained, only three candidates applied on the UPND ticket namely; Mr Mulusa, Milner Katolo and Lordwell Kalubankwa.

But during the primary

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elections, the results went in favour of Mr Katolo who got 314 votes while Mr Mulusa only managed to get 178 votes with Mr Kalubankwa getting 84 votes.

On the mayoral position, six candidates applied among them former Solwezi Central MP Dawson Kafwaya, former Mayor Nephan Kamwandi, John Katambo, Remmy Kalepa, Tickky Mulofwa and Bertha Mbambiko.

However, Mr Kalepa emerged winner after getting 218 votes followed by

Tickky Mulofwa who got 142 votes.

Mr Kamwandi only managed to get 106 votes while Mr Kafwaya trailed with a paltry 29 votes.

In Solwezi West constituency, five candidates applied namely, Kalumbila Council chairman Olix Kakwata, Nicholas Mukumbi, Mannasse Kalume, Kayumba Brenda and Naomi Tetamashimba.

Mr Mukumbi emerged winner after getting 300 votes while Mr Kakwata came out second with 155

Mr Mulusa

votes. In Solwezi East constituency, the incumbent MP Leaky Kintu came out last after being beaten by a Mr Ndelufu.

Luvale chief wants Lungu re-elected

SENS ANNOUNCEMENT (the “Notice” or “Announcement”)

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ZAMBIA REINSURANCE PLC (Formerly Prima Reinsurance PLC)

Company registration number: Share Code: ISIN: Authorised by: SPONSOR

[Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia] 63239 ZAMBIA RE ZM0000000011 Choice Corporate Services Limited - Company Secretary

Stockbrokers Zambia Limited [Member of the Lusaka Securities Exchange] [Regulated and licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia] Contact Number: +260-211-232456 Website: www.sbz.com.zm APPROVAL

The captioned Notice or Announcement has been approved by: i. the Lusaka Securities Exchange ii. the Securities and Exchange Commission iii. Stockbrokers Zambia Limited RISK WARNING

The Notice or Announcement contained herein contains information that may be of a price sensitive nature.

Investors are advised to seek the advice of their investment advisor, stockbroker, or any professional duly licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia to provide securities advice.

ISSUED: 07 April 2021

Zambia are ready to re-elect President Lungu to continue running the affairs of the Nation.

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI ZAMBIANS are ready to reelect President Edgar Lungu to continue running the affairs of the nation after demonstrating that he is able to develop all parts of the country, Chief Chinyama of Zambezi has said.

Chief Chinyama of the Luvale people also congratulated President Lungu on his reelection and adoption as PF

Presidential candidate for the August 12 general elections.

The traditional Leader states that the development demonstrated that the ruling party and the people of Zambia were ready to re-elect President Lungu to continue running the affairs of the Nation.

In a statement, Chief Chinyama also congratulated President Lungu for a well-balanced election of PF

Members of the Central Committee representing the 10 provinces of Zambia.

"This is the Zambia we want, where everyone is included regardless of one's tribe or race," the traditional leader said.

He called for the adoption of popular candidates in order to further guarantee reelection of the PF leadership especially in Zambezi District.

Tourist capital in culture promo

By ANDREW MUKOMA DESTINATION Livingstone has launched the first street mural in the tourist capital dubbed “The Selfie Street” to encourage the locals and tourists to take part in artistic works.

The Selfie Street is a street with a wall comprising 10 panels, each panel portraying a drawing of different elements familiar to the Zambian culture where people can stand and have a photo of themselves taken.

The street mural was developed to promote art in Livingstone as well as to encourage local people to be part of artistic works in the city.

In many places around the

world, mural art is used to depict communities, nations, and different cultures and at the same time, murals represent an aesthetic element that helps integrate into people’s environment and turns them into true cultural artefacts and monumental works.

It is from that background that, Destination Livingstone decided to create the Selfie Street, where people from different communities as well as tourist would go to take selfies in front of the murals.

Destination Livingstone Public Relations Officer, Dorothy Tembo, told the Daily Nation that The Selfie Street was hosted at the Zambia Railway Station which was chosen as the best place to have the paintings.

"The Selfie Street comprises of wall paintings that show the beauty of Livingstone. It also encompasses paintings of traditional drums, Zambia flag, Hello in all 7 Zambian main languages, fishing scene and butterflies," she explained.

Destination Livingstone Business Development Manager, Rosie Mercer said: “We decided to do it to encourage our local communities to have fun during the Easter holiday and in the end, three days of fun and hard work turned up into a spectacular tourist site," she said.

Destination Livingstone (DLI) was established with a desire to make Livingstone a more attractive and competitive tourist destination.

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Thursday 15, April 2021

COPPER DEMAND PEAKS

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ZAMBIA REINSURANCE PLC ZAMBIA REINSURANCE PLC (Formerly Prima Reinsurance PLC)

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

CHINA’S March copper imports rose 25 percent from a year earlier, customs data showed on Tuesday this week, amid increasing demand for the metal.

Arrivals of unwrought copper and products amounted to 552, 317 tonnes last month.

According to the Mining.

Com, unwrought copper and products were up from 441, 926 tonnes in March 2020, and up 34.7 percent from a 13-month low of 410, 040 tonnes in February this year.

China’s manufacturing expanded at a fasterthan-expected pace in March, while activity in the construction sector also increased amid warmer temperatures.

SENS ANNOUNCEMENT (the “Notice” or “Announcement”)

(Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia under company registration number: [Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia] 63239) Share Code: ZAMBIA RE ISIN: ZMW0000000011 Company registration number: 63239 (“Zambia Re” or “the Company”)

Share Code: ISIN: Authorised by:

ZAMBIA RE ZM0000000011 Choice Corporate Services Limited - Company Secretary

SUMMARISED AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

SPONSOR

OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 CONDENSED STATEMENT DECEMBER 2020

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

In compliance with the Securities Act No. 41 of 2016 of the laws of Zambia, Zambia Reinsurance PLC announces the audited results for the period ended 31 December 2020 2020

Kwacha

2019

Revenue Premiums written in the Year

50,693,422

43,443,076

(13,695,111)

(17,698,003)

Stockbrokers Zambia Limited [Member of the Lusaka Securities Exchange] Net change in unearned premium reserve (668,258) 38,813 [Regulated and licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia] Net premiums 36,330,053 25,783,886 Contact Number: +260-211-232456 Other operating income 21,350,698 12,602,704 Website: www.sbz.com.zm Total revenue 57,680,751 38,386,590 Premiums ceded to reinsurers

Net insurance claims

(7,912,185)

(5,778,993)

(37,891,840)

(29,438,592)

(45,804,025)

(35,217,585)

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

(110,289)

1,595,085

Total comprehensive income/loss for the year

Basic Earnings per share

6,623,856

5,206,962

0.15

0.12

Total operating expenses Total claims and other expenses

APPROVAL

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOW FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The captioned Notice or Announcement has been approved by: 11,876,726 3,169,005 i. the Lusaka Securities Exchange Income tax credit (5,142,581) 442,872 ii. the Securities and Exchange Commission Profit/(loss) for the year 6,734,145 3,611,877 iii.

Stockbrokers Zambia Limited Other comprehensive income (net of tax) Profit/(loss) before tax

FILE PHOTO: Copper processing

“Copper imports in the first quarter totalled 1.44 million tonnes, up 11.9 percent yearon-year, and the highest firstquarter amount since at least 2008,” Mining. Com indicated.

March imports of copper concentrate, or partially processed copper ore, were 2.17 million tonnes, the highest on record.

Imports were up 22 percent from 1.779 million tonnes a year earlier, and up 20.5 percent from 1.8 million tonnes in February.

“First-quarter shipments of concentrate, the supply of which is very tight globally, were up 7.4 percent year-onyear at 5.96 million tonnes.

That is the highest first-quarter amount since at least 2008,” Mining.Com indicated.

Meanwhile, copper’s turbocharged rally stalled over the last few weeks as funds have taken profits and physical buyers have refused to chase prices higher.

Copper for delivery in May was up 0.24 percent on Tuesday, with futures at US$4.0280 per pound (US$8,616 a tonne) on the Comex market in New York.

Analysts say the longer-term picture was still strong, even with concerns over potential curtailment in credit growth in China and the resurgence in coronavirus cases in top producer Chile.

Balance at 1 January 2019

RISK WARNING

The Notice or Announcement contained herein contains information that may be of a price sensitive nature.

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 Investors are advised to seek the advice of their investment advisor, stockbroker, or any professional duly licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia to provide securities advice.

Profit for the year

Share

Share

capital

Premium

30,000,000

2,530,642

-

-

Revaluation

Retained

reserves

earnings

4,256,308

Total

10,617,289

47,404,239

-

6,734,145

6,734,145

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Other comprehensive income, net of taxes: Issue of shares

15,000,000

-

-

-

15,000,000

Issue of share premium

-

22,447,909

-

-

22,447,909

Transfer to retained earnings

-

-

(99,116)

Deferred tax on revalued properties

-

-

104,075

Loss on investments at fair value

-

-

(214,366)

Dividends paid Balance at 31 December 2020 Operating Environment Over the last year, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic introduced global challenges of an unparalleled nature. The pandemic affected economic activity worldwide due to severe disruptions of global supply chains. Zambia’s economy suffered a contraction in real GDP as macro-economic factors were negatively impacted and fiscal pressures remained high.

As a company, the impact on our business and results has not been significant as we continue to conduct business electronically in the domestic market as well as in the markets on the continent.

Financial Results • Despite the impact of COVID-19, Zambia Re witnessed growth in

•

• •

-

-

45,000,000

24,978,551

Gross Written Premium (GWP) of 17% from ZMW43.443 million in 2019 to ZMW50.693 million in 2020. The strategic focus of the Company continues to be growth, profitability and expansion of the international business.

There was an increase in other operating income from ZMW12.602 million to ZMW21.351 million attributed mainly to exchange gains on the back of depreciation of the kwacha against major foreign currencies as well as an increase in investment income.

The Company reported a profit for the year of K6.734 million compared to a profit of ZMW 3. 611 million in the previous year.

The total assets increased to ZMW 107.746 million from ZMW 60.979 million in the previous year mainly as a result of the increase in investments at amortised cost from ZMW10.765 million in 2019 to

99,116

104,075

-

(214,366)

-

(2,100,000)

(2,100,000)

4,046,901

15,350,550

89,376,002

• • •

ZMW42.850 million in 2020.

Further, the Company’s shareholders funds increased from ZMW47.404 million in 2019 to ZMW89.376 million in 2020 following recapitalization and profit after tax of ZMW 6.73 million in the year.

The Company’s regulatory solvency margin was computed at 487%.

The basic earnings per share increased from ZMW 0.12 to ZMW 0.15.

Dividend The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend for the year ended 31 December 2020.

By order of the Board Choice Corporate Services Ltd - SECRETARY

Postnet Box 658, P/B E891, Lusaka. No. 7, Namambozi Road, Fairview, Lusaka, Zambia.Tel: +260 211 221158, +260 971 695149. Email: info@zambiare.co.zm www.zambiare.co.zm Issued in Lusaka, Zambia on 14 April 2021

Lusaka Securities Exchange Sponsoring Broker T | +260-211-232456 E | advisory@sbz.com.zm W | www.sbz.com.zm Stockbrokers Zambia Limited (SBZ) is a member of the Lusaka Securities Exchange and is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia First Issued on 14 April 2021

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Hatembos: Police must be pro-active

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Milton Hatembo

Dear Editor,

MWEETWA’S PETITION A MISPLACED POLITICAL PRIORITY Dear Editor, IT is strange that barely 48 hours after UPND Deputy Secretary General Patrick Mucheleka congratulated the ruling PF for complying with the provisions of the Republican Constitution and that of the Patriotic Front, embattled Choma MP Cornelius Mweetwa has resurfaced with void threats to hijack the PF and challenge the convention.

It is laughable that Mr Mweetwa could proclaim himself as an interested party over the internal processes to the extent that he has to turn himself into the high priest of the PF constitution.

Mr Mweetwa is showing the public disrespect of the democratic process of PF while he wants the public to perceive him as the proponent of the constitution.

We expect him to show political maturity and congratulate his political competitor for respecting its constitution and that the transition leading to installing the new central committee has been done in a more exemplary manner.

Mr Mweetwa’s intimated petition is misplaced political priority and an attempt to destabilise the peaceful political atmosphere in the run up to the elections.

Since he placed reliance on the phraseology of Article 60 of the Republic Constitution, we too had invested valuable time to study the said provi-

sions. We are fortified that Article 60 does not prescribe the method of conducting a convention for it to pass a democratic test and not even the Electoral Process Act no. 35 of 2016 attempts to standardise the democratic process.

Mr Mweetwa as a lawyer is aware of Article 60 (4) (e) which (in paraphrase) leaves it to Parliament to enacting enabling legislations and prescribe all matters incidental to Article 60.

By implication, Article 60 is not enforceable in its own right and does not equally mention the reliefs that Mr Mweetwa seeks to claim from the Constitutional Court.

Article 60 depended on Parliament enacting an enabling

legislation to actualise it, otherwise in its current form remain a mere resource for moral obligations political parties to uphold internal democracy.

We do recall that in 2019, Parliament had a golden opportunity to undertake political party reforms aimed at institutionalising Article 60 by introducing some bills to Parliament.

Among the Bills included Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill no. 10 of 2019, the Electoral Processes Act and the Political Party Bill. It was Mr Mweetwa and his cohorts who were strongly opposed.

Mr Mweetwa should therefore restrain himself from igniting unnecessary political

Political rallies can be the super spreaders for Covid-19 Mr Mweetwa

debate at the nation needed to be united and see a peaceful transition leading into the elections.

MARVIN CHANDA MBERI, Lusaka

Economic revival for Zambia comes after general polls!

Dear Editor, THE economic indicators in Zambia has in the recent past months been showing a serious decline in supply while rising demands in foreign exchange market all because of the depressed economic growth mainly based on an account of the current global health challenges coupled with instability in the macroeconomic levels that already poised effects to the local economy.

The country is soon going to host the general tripartite elections set for this year on August 12.

From various attributed factors taken in full consideration and following the economic studies taken around all sections of economical sense from all the sectors within the country's domestic economy.

This basically implies to say that considering Zambia's business landscape is fully an import-driven econ-

OFFICERS in the Ministry of Home Affairs from the minister to the lowest police officer need to be proactive and not only reacting o information or crimes.

They are supposed to stop a crime before it occurs. Are our intelligence officers illtrained? Is this the best of the country’s intelligence wings we have?

The Hatembos' case would have been dealt with long before, if Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo and the Inspector General of Police Mr Kakoma Kanganja and his officers had moved in immediately.

Pheluna and Milton Hatembo needed to be under the eagle's eye 24/7 before, during and after they spoke out to the media and went public about their Kalomo farm.

Our officers should be thinking for the possibilities of the criminal's next moves before he/she moves.

Now we hear that the Hatembos are nowhere to be seen. The police are not telling us of any signs of finding them when some people are accusing the police of know-

omy, and going by the current political will - everything will be in high demand leaving deficits in the treasury, bonds, guarantees and other financial instruments available in commercial market.

Investors are holding on liquidity and other convertible assets to avoid uncertainties characterised in the market, so true economic resurgence in the country can only come positively after the general elections.

KELVIN CHISANGA.

Dear Editor, ZAMBIA is one of the countries affected by Covid-19.

Our country has witnessed quite a number of deaths since the outbreak of the coronavirus in March last year.

Observing social distance by people has been cited as one of the preventive measures of Covid-19 pandemic.

In view of the above, it is inevitable that gatherings of any kind should be avoided at all cost.

However, the political rallies can be the super spreader of the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the 2021 polls slated for August 12. This is because people always gather in large numbers whenever a political figure like the republican President visits a particular region as it has been the trend.

With the forthcoming po-

Pheluna Hatembo

ing where they are.

The IG is not pushing to get the truth from those accusing the Police that they know where the two Hatembos are? How does one know that the Police know where the Hatembos are?

The minister and the IG cannot run away from this case by just saying nothing.

The two Hatembos might be small people in the country but they need protection and interest from the IG. May you find them.

We the citizens of this country deserve to know whether the Hatembos are still alive or not. We need to know who is holding them captive and for what reason.

What information do they have which could cause anyone to keep away from testifying. We need to be sure that they are safe.

Mr Kampyongo and Mr. Kanganja say something, or are you waiting for the President to tell you to go to work?

In whose interest is the disappearance of Pheluna and Milton Hatembo be?

Who is benefitting in this whole ordeal. Please Mr Kampyongo say something.

BISHOP ALICK MALAMA.

litical rallies commencing next month, the picture can be different owing to mass gatherings during the campaign period.

Political rallies by nature attract large crowds. This scenario entails that people would gather in large numbers without observing social distance thereby putting their lives at risk of contracting the Covid-19 pandemic.

The right thing to do in curbing the spread of the coronavirus is to continue sensitising people about the dangers of this disease.

The Ministry of Health, Electoral Commission of Zambia and the political parties should come together and map up strategies on how the political campaigns can be conducted in a safe manner.

It is not good for the country to witness a spike in the coronavirus cases due to political campaigns. The right time to strategise is now.

In conclusion, all Covid-19 preventive measures such as social distancing, masking up, sanitising and washing of hands must be adhered to ahead of the 2021 polls. Otherwise, the political rallies can be the super spreaders of Covid-19. This should not be the case.

ELEMIYA PHIRI, Lusaka.

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Govt bans sale, lease of council properties

By SILUMESI MALUMO

LOCAL Government Minister Dr Charles Banda has directed all councils to stop the sale or lease of any council property.

Dr Banda said this includes all council land, buildings and machinery.

The minister said all local authorities must reverse any sale or lease of property that had been done in the last three months, starting January 14, 2021.

He was speaking at a media briefing yesterday in Lusaka.

Dr Banda “The ministry has in the last few days received reports from across the country that there has been possible reckless sale and lease of land, open spaces as well as movable assets by the local authorities,” Dr Banda said.

The minister said any individual or institution that bought or leased property from any council should be refunded immediately.

Dr Banda said in addition, all council resolutions which were made in the last months to allow such sale or lease were nullified.

"In our quest for inclusive development, we shall endeavour to work diligently and progressively and my ministry will continue to ensure that our citizens have access to services through our local authorities.

"The ministry has in the last few days received reports from across the country that there has been possible reckless sale and lease of land, open spaces as well as movable assets by the local authorities," Dr Banda said.

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Mine unions demand increased output

By ROGERS KALERO

MANAGERS and the general workforce at Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) must put in their best to sustain the operations and continue increasing production.

The managers should avoid being embarrassed for failure to run the mines following the exit of Glencore International PLC, mine unions have said.

Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) President Joseph Chewe said Zambian managers and the entire work force must work hard to prove that they were capable of running the mines and prove critics wrong.

Mr Chewe was speaking yesterday at Milford Lodge in Kitwe when the six mine unions, among them MUZ, National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW) and MCM management signed a 15 per cent salary increment "I would like to thank the negotiating team from the union side for finishing the negotiations within time.

Coming to the issues of negotiations, we are aware that we had to drop other issues and focus on the salary because it is more important "We are happy that we managed to clinch the 15 per cent salary increment.

We are hopeful that our members will accept this.

The most important aspect now that we, as Zambians, are running the mines is to put our best and sustain the operations to avoid being laughing stocks,'' Mr Chewe said Mr Chewe said he was hopeful that the 15 per cent salary increment which MCM had awarded its employees would cushion the challenges.

He said, while the 15 per cent may not be a bigger increment, it would definitely make some differences in the lives of the miners.

He also said miners at MCM were waiting for the terminal benefits which they had worked for when the mines were under Glencore PLC And speaking later, MCM Chief Services Officer Justin Ndhlovu said the management was thankful for the support and patience the workers had exhibited during negotiations.

Mr Ndhlovu said,. while the management could not meet all the demands, it afforded to give a 15 per cent salary increment because it had to tread cautiously especially that it had only taken over from Glencore PLC

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KITWE PARENTS SCEPTICAL ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE

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OME parents in Kitwe are sceptical about Covid-19 vaccination and have threatened to withdraw their children from schools immediately Government starts the vaccination programme.

In random interviews, some parents said they were not ready to have their children vaccinated and that if the Government insisted, leader should be the first to get the injections.

Martha Lungu, a parent,

said her family did not understand why Government wanted to conduct a vaccination exercise when cases of Covid-19 had drastically gone down.

Another parent, Chiyote Mbulo, said they were not ready to be vaccinated and that Government leaders should be the first to get the jabs publicly.

Benson Chilufya said: “Yes, we have heard that Government has received Covid-19 vaccines, but to say the truth, in no uncertain terms, we will not allow our children to be administered with those

vaccines. No. "We are not ready to have our children administered with these Covid-19 vaccines. So immediately government starts its vaccination programme in schools, we will withdraw our children from schools,” said Margaret Chibesa.

Another parent, Suzanne Chibuye, said instead of administering people with vaccines, it was much better to continue adhering to the health guidelines “We have been told these vaccines are aimed at eliminating Africans and so it

will be difficult to take them whether the rumour was true or not. So let us just adhere to the health guidelines which we have been told to follow.

Ms Chibuye challenged Government to justify why it had accepted the vaccines when cases were reducing and most businesses had been opened.

But recently, Health Minister warned that a third wave of Covid-19 could break out as the country gets to winter, hence the imperative need to roll out the vaccination programme.

‘Women need more land for bee-keeping’

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA ZAMBIA should seriously start looking at women land rights and natural resources in extractive industry, Save the Environment and People Agency (SEPA) has said.

SEPA Chief Executive Officer, Mailes Zulu, therefore encouraged traditional leaders to offer land to women who were in bee-keeping and other innovations.

Ms Zulu said women in

such a business needed to own their own land so that they could conduct their farming and business without disturbances.

She said bee-keeping needed land ownership because the apiary needed to be secured so that they could be protected from people.

Ms Zulu was speaking in an interview with the Daily Nation in Kitwe.

"We need to protect the apiary from people who cut and burn trees because such

activities disturbs where the bees get pollen from.

"Let us push for land ownership as it is the only way the community will be protected from intruders like investors and other individuals that are in a habit of grabbing land," Ms Zulu noted that the cutting and burning down of trees would hinder progress of the business and development of the Community because the land will not have been secured.

She observed that this

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would force women who were in this kind of a business to remain the same and continue living in poverty.

Ms Zulu said that SEPA had with its cooperating partners taken it upon himself to train more bee keepers in rural areas of North-Western Province.

She said this would help protect apiaries from bush fires and cutting down the trees as many people would know their rights to land especially women.

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‘UPND lacks discipline’

By ROGERS KALERO THE beating up of UPND Nchanga constituency chairman, Reuben Sitali, by fellow cadres is a clear indication that the opposition party lacks discipline, PF Copperbelt youths have said.

PF Copperbelt youth secretary, Moses Musonda, said UPND was a violent party which tolerates insurgency among its own officials.

On Monday, hell broke loose in Chingola when rampaging UPND cadres pounced on their constituency chairman after disagreeing on the intra-party primary elections.

Nine of the UPND cadres were apprehended and locked up after the violence on Monday around 09:40 hours at Block 4 Kasama Flat in Nchanga North.

Mr Musonda said the UPND officials have no ca-

pacity to reason and the best they could do whenever they had differences was to resist to violence.

He said a political party with discipline, would not quickly resort to violence and beat up its constituency chairman.

Mr Musonda said people could now easily tell that the UPND was a violent party, which did not deserve state power.

He said however that it was disappointing that Non-Governmental Organisations were quiet about the violent behaviour exhibited by the UPND. "The violent, indiscipline and unruly behaviour being exhibited by the UPND, is the same behaviour they exhibit to other political parties. It is important that such kind of behaviour is condemned whether within the party or against other political parties.

UPND cadres

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IMF INFLOWS EASE PAIN FOR IMPORTERS, LIFTS SHILLING NAIROBI - What has been a source of anger for most Kenyans on social media concerning the government’s huge appetite for loans is turning out to be good news for importers.

The disbursement of the Sh33 billion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has injected some life into the Kenyan Shilling, easing the pain for traders who use foreign currencies to buy goods and services in the global market.

By end of Friday last week, six days after the IMF released its first instalment of the Sh253 billion facility, the Kenyan shilling gained ground against the dollar, with Sh107.3 of the local unit fetching a greenback.

This was the strongest exchange rate for the Shilling since August 6, 2020, when Sh107.9 of local currencies fetched a dollar.

The first tranche of the funds, which were available for use on April 2, after the IMF’s Executive Board approved the facility, are supposed to help the country

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani.

manage its balance of payments.

This includes paying its external debt, a big chunk of which is in dollars. Disbursement of the IMF cash saw the country’s official foreign exchange reserves (forex) increase by Sh82 billion in one week to hit $7, 425 million

Sasol eyes 900 MW of renewable energy from independent sources JOHANNESBURG - Faced with pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, Sasol has opened invitations for 900 MW of renewable energy to service its local operations.

The company, together with Air Liquide - which operates the Secunda oxygen plants it acquired from Sasol in 2020 - said the development would be the largest renewable energy procurement deal from the private sector in the country, and highlights the value of partnerships on such projects.

Both companies will jointly procure 900 MW of renewable energy by 2030, with 500 MW allocated to Sasol and 400 MW to Air Liquide.

"We are targeting the procurement of the first 600 MW of capacity this year, around 1 800 GWh per year, of which 400 MW will be allocated to Air Liquide and 200 MW to Sasol, with the envisaged commercial operation dates commencing in 2023," said Lebelo Lukhele, Sasol's chief procurement officer for the energy business.

According to the company,

wind and solar photovoltaic technologies would be favoured for the first tranche of the programme.

The chemical and energy firm - which has plants in Sasolburg and Secunda - has been singled out by environmental groups as one of the country's largest greenhouse gas emitters and faced criticism for not doing enough to reduce emissions. Sasol's shareholders are expected to vote on the company's climate change strategy at the 2021 annual general meeting.

However, Sasol has stated that it had set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 10 percent, off a 2017 baseline, by 2030.

"The introduction of renewable energy will be a significant contributor to our decarbonisation efforts."

Sasol in 2020 sold its air-separation business to Air Liquid as part of its asset-disposal programme to unlock capital. It said Air Liquide had after the transaction committed to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. – FIN24.

(Sh809.33 billion).

This is enough to cover the country’s imports for 4.56 months. The adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have impacted Kenya’s reserves of foreign currencies negatively due to the poor inflow of tourist receipts.

However, Kenyans living

and working abroad and low prices of crude oil have combined to ensure that the country’s external position does not get worse.

Official reserves are expected to improve even further in June when the second instalment of $411 million (Sh44.3 billion) will be available.

A strong Shilling is good for the importers who use hard currencies, mostly US Dollars, to buy products from the global market. Kenya is a net importer, meaning it imports more than it exports.

But a stronger Shilling is not good for exporters who are paid in foreign currencies for the goods they sell in the international market, including tea, coffee, flowers, vegetables, and titanium.

A stronger Shilling will also hurt those who have stored their wealth in foreign currencies. With the weakening of the Shilling, lots of rich Kenyans have converted their wealth into dollars, with cash in foreign currency deposits surging by Sh130 billion since February last year. – THE STANDARD, Kenya.

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Mining reports first year-on-year increase in 12 months JOHANNESBURG - February mining production has surprised, lifting marginally by 0.8 percent on a year-on-year basis, data from Stats SA shows.

This is the first positive year-on-year growth figure for the industry reported in 12 months. The market consensus was for a 3.4 percent year-on-year decline.

According to Stats SA, the year-on-year growth was driven by iron ore production, up 65.7 percent; followed by manganese production, up 21.6 percent; and "other" non-metallic minerals, 12.6 percent.

Coal and gold production both declined - down 19.3 percent and 8.7 percent, respectively.

On a month-on-month basis, mining production increased 3.8 percent, significantly more than the market consensus of a 0.4 percent month-on-month lift.

Mineral sales increased 26 percent year-on-year in February. Sales were driven by platinum group met-

als - up 71.5 percent; iron ore - up 47 percent; and manganese ore - up 39.7 percent.

Seasonally adjusted mineral sales at current prices decreased by 10.7 percent in February 2021 compared to January 2021.

This followed month-onmonth changes of 32.1 percent in January 2021 and -6.7 percent in December 2020. – FIN24.

Stats SA on Tuesday released February mining production and sales figures.

Egypt 'seizes' Suez megaship, demands nearly $1 bn compensation CAIRO - The megaship which blocked Egypt's Suez Canal and crippled world trade for nearly a week has been "seized" on court orders until the vessel's owners pay $900 million, canal authorities said on Tuesday.

The 200,000-tonne MV Ever Given got diagonally stuck in the narrow but crucial global trade artery in a sandstorm on March 23, triggering a mammoth six-day-long effort by Egyptian personnel and international salvage specialists to dislodge it.

Maritime data company Lloyd's List said the blockage by the vessel, longer than four football fields, held up an estimated $9.6 billion-worth of cargo between Asia and Europe each day it was stuck.

Egypt also lost between $12 and $15 million in revenues for each day the waterway was closed, according to the canal authority.

The MV "Ever Given was seized due to its failure to pay $900 million" compensation, Suez Canal Authority chief Osama Rabie was quoted as

saying by Al-Ahram, a staterun newspaper.

Rabie did not explicitly cite the Japanese owners Shoei Kisen Kaisha, but a different source at the SCA told AFP on Tuesday that negotiations over damages between that company, insurance firms and the canal authority were ongoing.

The Japanese-owned, Taiwanese-operated and Panama-flagged ship was moved to unobstructive anchorage in the canal's Great Bitter Lake after it was freed on March

29, and tailbacks totalling 420 vessels at the northern and southern entrances to the canal were cleared in early April.

The compensation figure was calculated based on "the losses incurred by the grounded vessel as well as the flotation and maintenance costs" Rabie said, citing a ruling handed down by the Ismailia Economic Court in Egypt.

The grounding of the ship and the intensive salvage efforts are also reported to have resulted in significant damage to the canal. – AFP.

UK exports to EU rebound partially after January’s slump LONDON - Trade between the UK and EU partially recovered in February, after a steep drop in January following Brexit.

Official figures show exports to the EU jumped by 46.6 percent, £3.7 billion, to £11.6 billion, following January's 42 percent slump when firms struggled with new trade rules.

However, the Office for National Statistics said exports were still below last year's levels and imports from the EU

had seen a weaker recovery.

Other figures from the ONS showed the UK economy grew by 0.4 percent in February.

The UK's statistics body said the economy was still 7.8 percent smaller than a year earlier, before the impact of the pandemic.

Last month's trade figures were the first since new trading rules came into force as a result of Brexit trade rule changes.

Both the ONS and busi-

ness analysts said the drop in trade flows was partly caused by stockpiling in December 2020, as businesses tried to get ahead of the introduction of the new rules, depressing trade in January.

In addition, the end of the temporary trading arrangement between the UK and the EU coincided with the discovery of a new strain of Covid-19 in the UK, which caused further complications and delays, after lorry drivers were required to take tests be-

fore crossing the border at the English Channel.

An ONS spokesperson said: "Exports to the EU recovered significantly from their January fall, though still remain below 2020 levels. However, imports from the EU are yet to significantly rebound, with a number of issues hampering trade."

The Federation of Small Businesses said overall sales had dropped by £2.5bn and its members needed more help. – BBC.

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NO TRIBAL SUPREMACY IN PF, SAYS KAMBA

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

THERE is no tribal supremacy in PF and the ‘One Zambia One Nation’ motto is upheld in proclamation, PF Lusaka Province chairperson, Kennedy Kamba has said.

Mr Kamba said the ruling party was committed to the democratic ideologies, inclusiveness and good governance values.

He said in an interview yesterday that the party considers all human beings as God's creation and equal as demonstrated by the members of Central Committee that were elected from all parts of the country.

As a ruling party, he said, the PF has shown the country that it is the beckon of peace, unity and inclusiveness.

“We are happy that today in the PF, we have members of the central committee who are relatively new but have vast knowledge on politics and

Mr Kamba national service. We take pride in the fact that that the party knows no race or tribe and looks at all human beings as God's creations and equal,” Mr Kamba added.

He also congratulated President

Edgar Lungu, the old and new members of the ruling party's Central Committee for holding a successful general conference.

Mr Kamba said the conference was a clear demonstration of how the party has remained intact since its formation by late founding President Michael Sata and how it has managed to uphold his legacy after his demise.

He expressed gratitude that his party has continued to enjoy cordial relations with progressive opposition political party leaders such as Edith Nawakwi, Wynter Kabimba and Chishimba Kambwili who is one of the founder members of the PF. He said people should not even get surprised to see Mr Kambwili attend a PF function because he will always be part of the family.

He appealed to Zambians to reject politicians that thrived on tribal supremacy and divisive groupings.

Prioritise worker education, unions told

By NATION REPORTER THE Ministry of Labour and Social Security has bemoaned lack of worker education by trade unions and affiliated bodies.

This follows inspections carried out in Southern Province by a team of Labour Inspectors led by the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Charles Muwowo which targeted Choma and Namwala farmers.

Mr Muwowo explained that during the tour, most workers expressed ignorance about their rights, hence calling upon trade unions to sensitize their members.

"The challenge we find on most farms, was lack of

worker education because if workers are unionised then it is the responsibility of the unions where they are affiliated to sensitize them," he said.

Mr Muwowo noted that interaction between the unions and their members was not effective because workers complained about matters that were not a breach of their conditions.

He observed that most farmers were affiliated with Zambia Farm Employer Association which had signed a collective agreement with National Union for Plantation Agriculture Allied Workers Union and other sector based unions.

"Generally, what is on

the ground is that for those that are under the collective agreements, there are few challenges. This is because the employers are affiliated with Zambia farm employers Association while employees are not unionised. This is the matter that the Ministry needs to address together with employers," he noted.

Mr Muwowo indicated that the team also inspected some abattoirs in Namwala and has since applauded ZAMBEEF for giving their employees good conditions of service and salaries which were above the Minimum wage. In total, the labour inspectors conducted seven farm inspections in Choma and four farm inspections in Namwala.

Mind your business, Lubusha tells Mweetwa

By OLIVER SAMBOKO THE UPND should stop poking its nose in the affairs of PF in its desperate quest to remain relevant to the country’s political dispensation, Eastern Province chairperson Andrew Lubusha has said.

Commenting on the 24 hours ultimatum issued by UPND through its spokesperson Connelius Mweetwa, Mr Lubusha said the opposition party should stop being petty and instead start preparing for another humiliating defeat in the August 12 general election.

He said UPND was not part of the PF family and therefore has no right to dictate how the PF affairs ought to be decided.

Mr Lubusha said unlike the UPND that was lead by a dictator in name of Mr Hakainde Hichilema who is treated as a small god, the PF was a party of consensus where every decision made must be agreed by the majority.

He said the ultimatum given by the UPND has vindicated Zambians who have been saying the opposition party was full of cry babies who don’t mean well to the country.

Mr Lubusha said the UPND has been misleading Zambians on a number of issues the reason why come August 12, the citizens will be voting for the PF which has a proven record of spearheading development.

The UPND has given a 48 hours ultimatum to the ruling Patriotic Front government (PF) to reconvene for a convention so that it can fulfill the requirements of the law.

Speaking to the Daily Nation in Mazabuka, party spokesperson Cornelious Mweetwa, said what PF held over the weekend was not a convention but a hoax and drama to the nation as it did not have any ballots and elections.

Mr Mweetwa warned that failure by PF to reconvene for a convention, the UPND will take the matter to the constitutional court to block any Patriotic Front members from filing in to participate in the coming general elections.

Mr Mweetwa said no elections were held and it’s shocking that even the new members like Charles Kakoma who recently joined the party are now a member of the central committee.

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Lubambe Mine has new CEO

By ROGERS KALERO

TIM Duffy, an international mining executive, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for Lubambe Copper Mine (LCM).

LCM Board Chairman Owen Hegarty said Mr Duffy has taken over from Nick Bowen who was retiring after a 40 year career.

Mr Hegarty said, in addition to his executive experience for 30 years, Mr Duffy has a detailed understanding of broader corporate challenges such as the impact on environmental, social and governance factors “Prior to joining Lubambe, Mr Duffy was Vice President Director and CEO of PT Agincourt Resources in Indonesia.

During this time, he was part of a team which developed a greenfield gold project into the highly successful Martable Gold Mine,’’ Mr Hegarty said.

Lubambe mine was expected to expand to 160,000 tonnes in concentrates, with an initial mine life of 30 years.

The outgoing LCM Chief Executive Officer announced in August that the extension project was currently the highest grade and largest under-developed copper resource in the World “Following the complexion of the recent drilling programme, the Extension Resource now stands at 235 million tonnes of copper-cobalt ore at an average grade of 3.65 per cent of Total copper, 0.05 per cent cobalt at a cut-off grade of 2.0 per cent and has a further opportunity for growth

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South Africa says down payments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable JOHANNESBURG - The South African government’s down payments to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccines are not refundable under any circumstances, its health minister said yesterday, describing the condition as onerous.

Zweli Mkhize made the comments a day after the government suspended the rollout of J&J’s vaccine, citing a recommendation by U.S. federal health agencies to pause its use because of rare cases of blood clots.

The suspension is the latest setback for South Africa’s efforts to immunise its population. – REUTERS/AFP.

Somali president signs law extending mandate for two years MOGADISHU - Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has signed a controversial law extending his mandate for another two years, despite threats of sanctions from the international community.

State broadcaster Radio Mogadishu said the president, better known by his nickname Farmajo, had "signed into law the special resolution guiding the elections of the country after it was unanimously passed by parliament." – AFP.

20 children die in Niger school blaze NIAMEY - At least 20 children died after they were trapped in a fire at a school late on Monday afternoon when they were attending lessons in straw classrooms.

"Twenty-one classrooms in straw huts caught fire. Around 20 children were trapped in the blaze," fire service commander Sidi Mohamed told public television, AFP reports.

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Benin's President Talon wins re-election PORTO NOVO - Benin's President Patrice Talon has been re-elected with 86 percent of the votes, according to provisional results released by the national electoral commission.

The Beninese Constitutional Court is expected to announce the final results of the election later. Sunday’s vote took place peacefully, after a campaign marked by violence. - BBC.

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TANZANIA OPPOSITION CALLS FOR NEW CONSTITUTION

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AR ES SALAAM Tanzanian opposition leader Freeman Mbowe has called for the new government to prioritise a new constitution, reviving calls for limiting presidential powers.

Mbowe, chairman of Chadema, the country's main opposition party, said in a speech the current constitution gives “someone the chance to be a dictator or a king."

He said it should be a

government priority to set a timetable and a procedural framework to change the constitution.

Mbowe also called on President Samia Suluhu to "fast track" her proposal, presented last week, to

form a scientific committee to research Covid-19.

President Suluhu took office on March 19 following the death of President John Magufuli, who had been Africa’s most prominent Cov- Freeman Mbowe (centre), chairman of id-19 sceptic. - REUTERS. Chadema, Tanzania's main opposition party.

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PURCHASE OF DESIGNATED COMMODITIES DURING THE 2021 / 22 CROP MARKETING SEASON Pursuant to section 22 (3) of the Food Reserve Act Number 6 of 2020 of the laws of Zambia, the Food Reserve Agency hereby announces its plan for purchases of designated agricultural commodities during the 2021/22 Marketing Season. This year's Crop Marketing Exercise will commence on the 1st of May, 2021 and will close on the 31st of Octoter, 2021 subject to market dynamics.

Commodities to be purchased: • Maize, Paddy Rice and Soya beans

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Farmers shall be issued with Produce Received and Certification Note s (PRCN) at the satellite depot; FRA representatives shall inspect the crop for quality and quantity and then issue appropriate documentation evidencing the transaction; and Crop deliveries shall be confirmed by FRA representatives at main holding depots who shall then process farmers' payments.

Purchase locations: • At least 400 satellite depots shall be opened in 105 districts.

Method of payment: • The farmer shall present the Produce Received and Certification Note or its equivalent and their National Registration Card to a designated paying local Bank or financial insti-tution in order to receive payment; • The FRA may consider alternative payment methods that may be con-venient for farmers that will supply crops if such need should arise.

Method of purchase: • Farmers shall deliver their crops to designated satellite depots which will be operated by FRA representatives as buying agents;

Martha M Nalubamba (Mrs) Agency Secretary Food Reserve Agency

Quantities to be purchased: Maize - Minimum of 90,000 metric tons Paddy rice - Minimum of 500 metric tons Soya beans - Minimum of 1,000 metric tons

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NATIONWIDE ESTATE AGENTS E-mail:nationwideestates@yahoo.com P.O.Box FW 292, Lusaka,Zambia.

139 Group Floor, Carousel Center, Lumumba Kafue Road. Junction, mobile phone +260978813886/+260965502464/+260979439871.

CHISAMBA Katuba 2ha 300m off Great North road K300,000.6ha,piggery 6km off great north road K400,000.3ha cottage, borehole, wirefence, zesco power K1m.2ha to 40ha 12km east of fringilla K65,000 per ha.

CHIBOMBO near Ibis Gardens tarred Great North roadfront,2ha,4ha,8ha,10ha,12ha K250,000 per ha.

Same area 300 to 600m off Great North road,2ha,4ha, K125,000 per ha.2.5ha,3 bedroom house, poultry, near Chibombo Basic School K300,000.Liteta area 8ha K900,000.23ha near Mungule Place K1.5m.

MUMBWA Tollgate 78ha K1.5m.40ha In Mumbwa town K50,000 per ha can Sub-divide.

CHIBOMBO Near Ibis Gardens 4 bedroom house on 4ha 300m off great north road with poultry K2m.55ha K750,000.

SERENJE Nansanga farm block 118ha K750,000.16ha price offers invited.32ha K150,000.80ha K500,000.230ha K850,000.265ha K2m.105ha.18ha offers.

MKUSHI 3km from town 160ha K1.2m.35ha K1.3m.390ha K1m.Shiwang’andu 200ha K1m.

KABWE 6ha 2km off Lusaka K225,000.45ha 3 bedroom cottage, borehole, Zesco 3-phase power,20km from Kabwe cbd 500m off Great North Lusaka road K5.5m.

KAPIRI town ten shops as a complex K250,000.

Kapiri Hillside plot 20m x 40m with five room house K150,000.

COPPERBELT NDOLA Northrise 5 bedroom house K1.5m.Mitengo 3 bedroom house K300,000.

LUFWANYAMA Emerald mines seeking partners, investors, sponsors or financiers.

EASTERN CHIPATA City Kalongwezi 3 bedroom house K650,000.4 acres Great east Msekela road junction K1m.

LUSAKA KALUNDU Lusaka west 2km off mumbwa road several plots,20m x 30m K35,000.30m x 30m K45,000.40m x 50m K60,000.50m x80m K80,000.

MUNGWI Road, Lusaka west near Appolo several plots, one acre tar roadfront commercial K400,000.2Bedroom house on 4 acres K3m.several plots 50m x 80m K130,000.40m x 50m K80,000.

MAKENI off Mumbwa road one acre K180,000.Makeni West Kacheta area,2ha to 80ha K100,000 per ha.

Before Oriental 4900sqm 3 room house K1.3m.makeni south tar road front commercial plot for shopping mall and filling station or warehouses 4 acres K6m.

MAKENI Great North roadfront. Makeni West Kacheta 11 acres K400,000.

KAFUE estates plots, 20m x 30m K35,000.Shikoswe 20m x 30m K40,000.Mpande area one acre to 3 acres K60,000 per acre. Hillside 50m x 100m K100,000.

Chikupi 50m x 50m K60,000. 59m x 100m K80,000.

Greenfields 30m x 87m K120,000.Town 40m x 40m K100,000.Kafue Lusaka road near Avic 30m x 40m K40,000.

MIKANGO Mwanawasa Settlement, several pieces 2ha to 3ha K125,000 per ha. Five hectares 300m off Leopards Hill road opposite Barracks entrance commercial K2m.Nkwashi 2ha K1m.Plot 2500sqm K80,000.

PALABANA Lusaka East, Chalimbana river damfront 40ha to 300ha K200,000 per ha. Away from dam 600ha K150,000 per ha. Also same area 2ha 80ha K90,000 per ha.

KANAKANTAPA ,Chongwe, 22 acres, 3 bedroom house 3 fish ponds, poultry facility 2500birds capacity K3m.6ha K250,000.

WATERFALLS, Silverest area 1km off great east road several plots,30m x 30m K150,000.30m x 44m, 30m x 47m, 33m x 60m,K250,000 each. Same area, buildings can be residential or offices K1.5m.

CHINIKA GARDEN house area, warehouse near SGS Filling Station plot sizes 3 acres built space 20m x 60m.

U$D740,000 warehouse 4,738sqm K6m.House 6 rooms plus Mumbwa roadfront K850,000.

NDEKE Meanwood, 3 bedroom house K580,000,3 bedroom house,2x 1 bedroom houses small shop wallfenced K1.5m.

MAKENI off Kafue road , motor vehicle workshops on 2.5 acres and 2 acres adjacent, big truck and bus parking space, service pits, storerooms U$D 1.8m.

MAKENI East commercial plot 6,603sqm K700,000.3 bedroom executive house, ceramics K3m.

SHIBUYUNJI MWEMBESHI Bridge 75 acres K1m.300 acre K3m.

CHILENJE South 2x2 bedroom house houses one plot K850,000 2 bedroom house K500,000.

KAFUE Roadfront opposite Embassy Mall 2 acres, office block, big space for further construction K38m.

CAIRO road Kafue roundabout Commercial plot 3100sqm K36m BARLASTONE PARK ,Lusaka west 8 acres with 5 bedroom house, 4 and 2 bedrooms, workshop, storeroom ,2 boreholes,2 water tanks,Orchard,K10m.

CHIPATA Compound 3 bedroom house K200,000.2 bedrooms K250,000.Chunga Extension 3 bedrooms K400,000.

CHILANGA Shimabala, Safari Ranch 26 acres,6km off Lusaka Kafue Great North road,40km from Lusaka cbd four chalets, solar power, dinning room, kitchen, braistand, two offices, fish pond, two boreholes, some zebras, puku, peacock K2m.Good for weekend and holiday camping.

FAIRVIEW near Levy Park, complex comprising several shops, warehouses , storeroom ,offices, showrooms, U$D4m.

KATUBA 6.5ha K400,000.15 acres K15acres K350,000.3.8ha K260,000.73ha 11km off Great North road K2m. 2.5ha(7 acres 2 bedroom house, piggery, borehole hand pump power generator K1.3m.

KAFUE Greenfields plot 30m x 87m K50,000.Shikoswe Turn off 3 big shops,K500,000.Chirundu roadfront 0.394 acres fenced U$D 380,000.Kafue Gorge road 18ha K1m.Mungu 200 acres K35,000 per acre.

BARLASTONE PARK 2 acres K300,000 or one acre K150,000.

STATE LODGE area plot 50m x 50m K400,000. 4 bedroom house K2m.

KANAKANTAPA,Chongwe,4.3ha K250,000.

LEOPARDS HILL road Palabana turn off 770sqm K100,000.

CHILANGA Opposite Chilanga Cement,3 bedroom house 1km off kafue road double storey K3M. SHIMABALA 7ha K1.7m. Lusaka westwood 100 acres K3m. Quarry Road 20 acres K2m.Barmoral 7 acres K1.3m.Mwembeshi 50 acres K15,000 per acre.

Barm0ral plot 30m x 40m K75,000.

RUFUNSA 12 acres on offer letter 2km off Great east road K100,000.

PALABANA University 12 acres(5ha) K200,000.

KAMWALA Trading area, double storey building with ground floor shops plus offices or hostel rooms with kitchen upstairs K18m.Shop K1m in Kamwala.

LUANGWA River 17ha for lodge near game park K350,000.

CHALALA 2x3 bedroom houses K875,000.

CHIPATA Compound complex one small shop, two bars, one tavern,storeroom,3 bedroom house, three flats, 6x2 bedroom houses.7 x 1 bedroom house houses, shelter and car park K1.3m NDEKE Meanwood plot 18m x 22m K170,00.Chamba Valley plot 20m x 30 K180,000. Kanyama flats 4x2 bedroom K160,000.

CHILANGA house double storey near Golf club, plot size 80m x 80m K2m.Mt Makulu area 1.5 acres K400,000.1.4 acres K650,000.Musamba premises for school or shops nine rooms plus five toilets K2m.

KAFUE Kasaka area 4ha(ten acres)price to be discussed. Mungu 50 acres K35,000 per acre.

LUSAKA City Center,Cha Cha Cha road large shop/ warehouse U$D800,000.Off kafue road Warehouse 4274sqm.200m off kafue road near Carousel. Price to be discussed.

MUNGWI road, Barlastone Park Lusaka west warehouse and shops K600,000.Plots 25m x 40m K80,000.

LEOPARDS Hill road off tarmac two kilometers 2.8ha(7 acres) K450,000.

CHAWAMA Shopping Complex available for sale comprising: Sizes 326sqm K12,000.135sqm K7,000.45sqm.44sqm.1700sqm K160,000.140,138s qm.207sqm.427sqm,44o sqm.346sqm LUSAKA Kafue Great North roadfront, Makeni near Makeni Mall, complex comprising:8x3 bedroom double storey flats(mansionnettes),Shop 75sqm,restaurant/bar with upstairs extension 170sqm,second floor office space on top of restaurant 170sqm,upstairs church hall 600sqm,showroom,events hall for weddings ,meetings, workshops, conferences 1,800sqm.

Warehouse at rear 719sqm.Price U$D14m or Kwacha equivalent.

CENTRAL CHIBOMBO 3 bedroom house in ShifwankuluSpin along Great North road K350,000.20 acres 13km off Great North road on Old Mumbwa road K800,000(Liteta).

KAPIRI 2.7ha 30m of Great North road K120,000 44ha 7km off Ndola road K200,000.on offer Letter.199ha K750,000.30km from Kapiri Hospital.22ha 20km off Ndola road K100,000.22ha CHISAMBA opposite golden valley 250 acres K40,000 per acre. Kamaila area 4ha(10 acres) K200,000.

COPPERBELT MASAITI 150ha K2000 per ha.100ha K850,000.

LUFWANYAMA 10ha(25 acres) K90,000.

MPONGWE MACHIY area 800ha K2.5m.

CHINGOLA Maiteneke 2 bedroom house K90,000.

KITWE Bulangililo house 7 rooms K150,000.

KAOMA near tbz farms 178ha K2m.

SOUTHERN Bridge plot for lodge near border 1750sqm K100,000.

Monze town center on Livingstone road, complex of

eight shops K8M.Choma old Machapopota road plot 40mx 90m K85,000. Mazabuka Lodge 13room K2m.

KARIBA LAKE waterfront 4ha(10 acres) with 3 bedroom lodge U$D600,000.3 acres overlooking Lake Kariba Plot for Lodge K300,000.

CHIPEPO Lower Zambezi river waterfront fishing business or tourist lodge comprising 3 bedroom lodge on 7 acres, on Monze Chisekesi road,6 fishing riggs,two speed boadts,U$D800,000.

MUCHINGA MPIKA town plot 50m x 50m with 2 rooms K180,00.

Farm 2700ha K3,00 per ha.

SERENJE Nansanga block 2000ha K75m.

CHINSALI 5000ha K35m.

NORTHERN: SENGA HILL 12ha (30 acres) on Mbala Kasama road with house 6 rooms, six boreholes,warehouse,shop,grocery,80km from Mbaka 85km from Kasama K1.2m.Chama Matumbo roadfront 1.5ha K175,000 KASAMA 10,000ha K70m.

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED LUSAKA KABULONGA off Brentwood Drive 6x4 bedroom houses double storey, masters self-contained K36,000 each per month.

MAKENI near Kankole house 3 bedrooms K35000.4 bedrooms K7,000. Makeni Konga houses and warehouses rent ranging K5000 to K8,000.

MAKENI opposite Andres Motel 500m off kafue road 3 bedroom house K18,000 per month.

BARLASTONE PARK off Mungwi road,flats,6x2 bedroom K4,500.4x1 bedroom K3,200, CHALALA off Lilayi road 4x2 bedrooms K2,500.

COPPERBELT KALULUSHI Napsa Complex 3 bedroom hose K4,000.

REAL ESTATE TO LET MAKENI Konga warehouses and storerooms ranging K6,000 to K8,000.

MAKENI Kafue road,150m off Great North road light and heavy vehicles workshops with offices, storeroom, service pits and big parking yard K75,00 per month.

CHAWAMA near Chawama market , several shops available for short or long lease sizes 326sqm K12,000.135sqm K7,000.45sqm.44sqm.1700sqm K160,000.140,138sqm.207sqm.427sqm,44o sqm.346sqm Carousel shopping center, several shops on the ground, first, second and third floors including events halls ,furnished with kitchens for self catering can be hired for weddings, workshops, seminars, meetings, conference etc. various sizes and amounts.

LODGE, GUESTHOUSE , OFFICE Complex along Independence Avenue Rhodes Park near Civic Center details on request and rental open to discussion.

MAKENI Los Angeles Road, HOTEL 91 rooms, 4 offices, one bar, 3 bars, 3 conference halls, big swimming pool, baby pool, two car parks, twelve shops,3km from Cairo road post office.

Long lease rent to be discussed.

LUSAKA Kafue Great North roadfront, Makeni near Makeni Mall, complex comprising:8x3 bedroom double storey flats(mansionnettes),Shop 75sqm,restaurant/bar with upstairs extension 170sqm,second floor office space on top of restaurant 170sqm,upstairs church hall 600sqm,showroom,events hall for weddings ,meetings, workshops, conferences 1,800sqm.

Warehouse at rear 719sqm.

BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT CONTAINERS-old steel containers in Makeni South K35,000.Scrap metals also available from a road constructors yard.

Mining, copper, cobalt, gold, emerald, beryl, aquamarine, to maline, amethyst, garnet-existing registered and liceneced mines are looking for partners, sponsors, investors, financiers or outright purchasers.

AGRICULTURE- Vast agricultural farming lands available for partnerships or joint ventures.

We invite persons, companies, organizations, local or international to enter into any agreements where locals can make land available and foreign or local investors provide capital then market produce locally and abroad-crops, livestock ,game ranching or fisheries.

REAL ESTATE AND ACCOMMODATION WANTED Landlords or property owners in all areas of Zambia and Africa Free Trade Countries are invited to list with us for marketing, selling ,leasing and renting: houses, flats ,shops, warehouses, factories, hotels, motels, lodges, tourist facilities, mines, plots farms, office building, highrise buildings, filling stations, companies, businesses, bars, restaurants, butcheries, shopping malls, blocks of flats, housing estates.

If you have idle land, we can sell for you either as a whole or by sub-dividing into sub-divisions or plots.

Send us your e-mail address so that we send you our blank standard mandate forms which you can fill to give us required details.

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Fuelling despondence among the citizens

PF GOVT

The PF inherited an economy which was randomly privatised by the MMD government. The PF government has been trying to reverse that situation re-establishing the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to increase public the CCPC to stop the exploitaparticipation in the economy. tion of the consumers by heartFuel tankers being escorted Major nationalist actions into Lusaka from various bo less monopolists, we saw anothby the PF Government er action which caused a lot of the acquisition of include that which the tan despondence amongst motorMopani believed Copper Mines ers were on strike bec ists and travellers in Lusaka; the aSwitzerland-based had refus strike by tanker drivers caused a government commodity trader Glencore them salary increases. fuel shortage in the capital. wanted to close because not the case, The people I spoke to of and what they called poorthe driv not employees of the the comments I saw on various copper prices.

HE independence of not done, is not to tell us the after the intervention.

ECENTLY, the any nationhave is built on CompeSTILL faint memPrice fixing is bad because “it owners or shareholders of the tition andthat Consumer its nationalism; is ories of that distant afthe identification with one’s disrupts the normal laws of de- companies that were fixing the Protection Commisown nation and support for ternoon in Mufulira’s mand and supply. It gives mo- prices. sion (CCPC) found its interests, especially to the Central Street in the exclusion or detriment of the I have my suspicions about nopolies an edge over competitwo companies guilty of price late 1950s.

I was a little kid interests of other nations. tors. It's not in the best interest the ownership of the companies fixing after can it was established Nationalism also be referred when Mr. Harry Mwaanga that had colluded to fix the of consumers. The monopolies involved in this repugnant practo as they the advocacy of or support Nkumbula came back offrom for the of political independence a impose higher prices on cus- tice. The shareholders of these price cement. particular nation or people.

England; he was received by The actionis always of theanCCPC was tomers, reduce incentives to companies would wish to cause Nationalism important aquestion large crowd as he rode in a in anyinvestigations election in the world taken after into innovate, and raise barriers to despondence in the nation convertible. marched and Zambia is no exception at all. through unfair pricing practic- social media groups confirmed ment so they do not re the high pricePeople of cement, cur- entry.”

The 2021 Zambian presidential and alongside the motorcade hasungone uparies to $8,from 904 per themetric state.

It is wonderful that the CCPC es. I am certain of one fact; one that many people did not rently at K145, confirmed that parliamentary election comes in the ton. and they were singing to the backdrop of major concerns about are some c fueldefenceHere there had been collusion be- has intervened on behalf of the of the companies was dubiously derstand the cause of the The of employment the exploitation of Zambia’s natural praise of the Old Lion.to from social media: under Mopani Copper Mines was shortage in Lusaka.

All blame obtained during the privatisaconsumers.

Fine the newspatween two companies charge resources by foreign entities.

“Ba bwela eee, ba bwela, ba a daring nationalist action because to argue that Mr Hichilema and the “Certain strategic b There is no doubt that protection was heaped on the government. consumers a uniform price. The pers have carried the story very tion of the Zambian economy. the copper prices were down to the UPND would protect our national bwela eee ba Nkumbula, ba or reclaiming the management must always Twomonopoly taxi drivers to andGRZ A few days after this actionresources by people have prices will nowofreduce to K110 well, but the news bottom the pro-western neo- hav from capital ifI spoke and beneficiation our natural AUGUST 2021 ELECTIONS bwela eee ba bwela, ba bwela colonialist critics bombarded the syst not chipantepante they formed government. resources for our citizens can only people of Zambia with all kinds of uko baile” (He has come On the other hand, the PF was be guaranteed through our ownback, This is unaccepta sceptical warnings. I wonder what created as a pro-poor party by the There are two major political parties contesting the August nationalism.

Mr. Nkumbula has come back anyone they are saying now! calculated the late Michael Chilufya Sata who was There is therefore a major decision 2021 elections; the ruling party the Patriotic Front (PF) and from where he went).

Another truly nationalist of a freedom fighter.

The PF had an harm to the action economy to be made by the electorate in the PF Government is the declaration anti- colonial philosophy from its the main opposition party the United Party for National was barely six years theIforthcoming elections; shall old of fue of gold as atificial strategicshortage mineral and inception and Mr Sata never hid his we surrender or remains consolidate our Development (UPND). The question before the electorate but that day a silhouthe eventual involvement of ZCCM must roll… feelings about foreign domination of independence through the ballot Investment Holdings in the mining is which of these two parties will protect us from neoour economy. ette box? stuck in my memory. At There is too much and processing of the mineral.

The PF inherited an economy It’s so easy,there the way we only vote will colonialism or hand back our resources to our colonisers? that time, was one tion in awarding Other parties would like to hold tran which was randomly privatised give a sign to the foreign interests, the concessions and resell them African political party, the by the MMD government.

The PF contracts.

The strikers those vultures perched on tree tops it will always champion to foreigners who can deposit the Insurance Zambia Limited and government has been trying to waiting to devour the carcass to African National Congress.

I businesses equal the busi that cause. money so paid intoshare foreignof offshore Benefits Consulting Services Limited reverse that situation re-establishing either remember descend and very start their feast also well that If we may start with the UPND, this tax haven accounts.

None of the comme are also linked to Anglo American. the Industrial Development or to fly away scared by a fiercely a party which was created by the The PF Government is also in the s Sanlam is a well-known Anglo Corporation (IDC) to increase public my late cousin Lawrence Chola IN THE HIGH COURT FOR isformer ZAMBIA 2021/HKC/0010 nationalistic people. taxi drivers and managing director of Anglo a fight for Konkola Copper Mines American company with a very participation in the economy.

There is nowas doubt thatathe whole Katilungu once vice pres- American Central Africa Limited Mr dia itcommentators COMMERCIAL DIVISION Plc. The actions has taken so far ca visible presence in South Africa.

Major nationalist actions by the PF world believes that we Africans have have secured ident of the ANC under Evidence is available that funds Government include the acquisition to the theemployment truth. Theof tank beenHOLDEN brainwashedAT intoKITWE believing Mr. that Anderson Mazoka.

When Mr Mazoka lost the thousands of miners would have have been transferred from Zambian of Mopani Copper Mines which the we cannot achieve anything on our Nkumbula. went onwho strike to prote presidential election to Levy Patrick pension schemes to Sanlam for Switzerland-based commodity trader been retrenched if the government own. (CIVIL That our JURISDICTION) prosperity can only I also remember that anoththe allocation of fue Mwanawasa of the Movement for had not intervened. investment in properties out of the come through the intervention of Multiparty Democracy (MMD), his Going by its record so far, the er cousin Mr. Jeffrey Milandu contracts to foreign foreign powers. sponsors Anglo American pulled out PF Government is more likely to BETWEEN: However, young Africans who was many nicknamed “Jimen” of the country abandoning Konkola international fight for the by consolidation of our oil m have posted videos and messages Copper Mines Plc almost causing an independence than any other because he liked Jimen Taxis, companies operating on social media to remind the youth NUCO INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMmeltdown ITED in Zambia.

PLAINTIFF economic political party today. that our destiny is not bound to was an organiser of the ANC bia.

Anglo American may on the face The PF has not leaned towards any foreign entity but to our own in Kansuswa Township.

Those Thistoproblem of things be considered to have elitism as opposed the UPND. has nationalism.

AND The choice is ours, we Whereas thegoing UPND for leadership who lived Mufulira at the detached itself from UPND. But a some time can open the in doors wide for our search of the business interests in exhibits a sense of superiority and GROUP FIVE ZAMBIA LIMITED DEFENDANT colonisers to come back or march fromwealth, 2020. Th time will remember Jimen which party President Hakainde entitlement starting based on their forward to our political and economic Hichilema is involved establishes a the PF remains a grassroots party diffi ment is in a very Taxis. independence. firm relationship between him embracing all citizens.

There are would two major tion regarding the o But as bepolitical normal in very and Anglo.

The challenge is on the youth parties contesting the August TO: GROUP FIVE ZAMBIA LIMITED whose last known address (ii) An order of injunction restraining the Defendant from of tointernational any mass organisations, difAn agreement signed between of this country decide - move oil m 2021 elections; the ruling party the Anglo American at the time the forward withcompanies. our independence or alienating and removing out of the jurisdiction of the Court It cannot ferences soon developed in the Mpile Patriotic Front (PF) for service isand3therdmain Floor, Office Park, Independence company left Zambia affirms that turn back the clock to 1958 when opposition party the United Party for oil marketing compan African National Congress. African Life Financial Services in a sum of USD 1,000 ,000 .00 from the funds payable and Anglo American and Roan Selection Avenue, Lusaka.

National Development (UPND). which Mr Hichilema holds shares is Trust held the economy of this local tankers, these co A The more radical faction broke question before the electorate due to the Defendant from Mopani Copper Mines Plc to the a merger between Anglo American country in their hands. is which of these two parties will hire suppliers of goods away and formed the Zambian and African Life Assurance It will be a horrendous mistake to Defendant under the contract referred to above; protect us from neo-colonialism or suit.

TAKE NOTICE thatCongress a civil (Matter) has been commenced vices based on when quality Company. surrender our independence African National hand back our resources to our (iii) An order to remove Mopani Copper Mines Plc from the This agreement transferred the whole Africa has moved towards against GROUP FIVE ZAMBIA LIMITED in the High Court for What is important a colonisers? which later be(ZANC), all the properties owned by consolidation of the black races’ The PF was created as a pro-poor party byof thealate Michael Chilufya Sata InZambia the first place, it’s best to possession and custody sum of USD 1,000,000.00 ment is to understand the Kitwe District Registry NUCO toINDUSTRIAL came the atUnited National Zamanglo by Corporation Saturnia independence. who was a freedom fighter. The PF had an anti- colonial philosophy from understand that an organisation Regna Pension Trust Fund for a cause of the problem from the funds payable and due to the Defendant from its inception and Mr Sata never hid his feelings about foreign domination Independence Party (UNIP). or aSERVICES political party LIMITED can never for the following reliefs; consideration of US3 million which Yours truly of our economy. deliver or protect what it was not the privatisation of the Soon after the formation of was transferred to Anglo American Mopani Copper Mines Plc to the Defendant under theTroubleshooter created for. If a party was created economy, the fuel ind of the country.

UNIP, the African Glencore to closeofbecause into wanted the custody the Registrarpentvision@gmail.com, to fight independence, itNational will sum ofaccounts (i) forPayment of the USD out 524,994.79 being the country. contract referred to above Two other companies in which ecchipalo@icloud.com, With such close connections with of what they called poor copper considered a strategic protect independence; if a party Congress went into panic as manager of the funds until disposal the matter ecchipalo@yahoo.co.uk or Mr Hichilema has shares; aggregate sum owed by the Defendant to Sanlam the Plaintiff Anglo American, it is very difficult prices.

Today the priceof of copper was created to protect foreign and government right

IS THE UPND A REINCARN NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANC?

mode. Their strategy was to as agreed by the Plaintiff and the Defendant in the Final

further order of the Court and that the funds be paid into

Patson Daka ready for new conquests - Kanoute

By MICHAEL MIYOBA PATSON Daka’s agent Fredrick Kanoute has hinted that the lethal Chipolopolo striker would leave Red Bull Salzburg at the end of the season.

Kanoute said Daka who is reported to have attracted interests from clubs playing in the best leagues in Europe is ready for a new challenge this

summer.

Kanoute said he would sit down with clubs interested in Daka to decide the best destination for the 2017 Under-20 AFCON winner.

The former West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur striker said time has come for Daka to make a switch as he has grown into a complete striker.

"I think it is time for a new

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challenge for Patson at the end of the season. That is no secret."

"We will sit down with the clubs interested in him, work out a good plan and make the right decision. We don't want him to change clubs just for the sake of it,” Kanoute said.

"Daka has really caught fire this season. He was good before, but now we are seeing a completely different Patson

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Daka. He gets better almost every day, and he's now showing what he truly can do,” said the former Malian international.

Daka has enjoyed a remarkable campaign in Austria, scoring 30 goals in just 33 appearances in all competitions for Red Bull Salzburg to attract interests from European power houses such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham.

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Ailing Makembo cries for help ...when he is told to choose between spinal surgery or wheelchair

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

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Young Green Eagles were surprised 2-0 winners Zanaco FC yesterday

NKANA WOES DEEPEN

Makembo said he had gone to the University Teaching Hospital where he was promised to be attended to for free but he would have to buy Spinal Surgical Products worth K55, 000 at Simper Health Limited.

“The challenge is that I don’t have the money required for the surgery and that is why I’m calling on well-wishers to assist me. I have been told there is no any other way apart from undergoing the surgery and what is worrying is that if I delay I may be confined to a wheelchair which is tormenting to think about,” Makembo said.

“I’m in desperate need of help and that is why I’m coming out in the open because I want to be fully fit when the Olympic Games and the World Cup qualifiers commences,” he said.

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FTER playing 23 games in the MTN Super Division, relegation-bound Kitwe United finally celebrated their first win of the season with a come-from-behind victory beating old time city rivals Nkana FC 2-1 in a lively Kitwe derby. played.

The loss was costly for the defending champions as it confined them to the relegation zone but a morale booster for their opponents.

Kitwe United benefitted from goal keeper Talbert Shumba’s clumsy goal keeping skills in the dying minutes of the game to pick their first win of the season.

Nkana had begun the rescheduled Week-23 fixture at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on a positive note and went ahead just after two minutes through Fred Tshimenga.

Nkana dominated most of the first stanza but couldn’t dou-

…as Kitwe win lively local derby

ble their advantage as it ended 1-0.

In the second half, Nkana coach Kelvin Kaindu introduced Diamond Chikwekwe for Harrison Chisala while Liason Thole was replaced by left back Emmanuel Mbola.

Misheck Chaila paved way for Zimbabwean international, Tichaona Chipunza while Ronald Kampamba came in for Emmanuel Mwiinde.

The changers made no positive impact as Kitwe United equalised in the 69th minute through Clive Biyeta.

Nkana was punished again in the last minute of injury time when Shumba failed to handle Monday Bwalya's last kick which was dropped into the back of the net.

The win over their old time rivals propelled Kitwe United to 11 points as Nkana remained in the relegation zone with 21 points.

Meanwhile, Power Dynamos recovered from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Indeni in the second fixture of the double header at Arthur Davies.

Midfielder Godfrey Ngwen-

ya’s 72nd minute strike cancelled Tiki Chiluba’s opener in the 16th minute as the two sides shared the spoils.

Despite settling for a draw, Power Dynamos moved back into the top four with 35 points, on par with Kabwe Warriors who were dropped to fifth position.

At Khosa Stadium in Kafue Zanaco failed to bank any points after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Young Green Eagles.

A brace from Damiano Kola gifted Young Green Eagles the win to avenge their 6-0 defeat

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By MICHAEL MIYOBA

Daily Nation Zambia

ZAMBIA Sports Fans Association (ZASPOFA) patron Peter Makembo is calling on well-wishers to come to his aid to help him raise over K60, 000 required for his spinal surgery which should be done before May 17 this year.

Makembo, who has been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting his right hand and his spine has been advised to go for a spinal surgery as soon as possible to avoid being confined to a wheelchair.

In an interview Makembo said he had visited a private hospital where the disease was identified but could not be treated because he cannot afford the K97, 000 cost for the treatment.

suffered when they visited sunset Stadium in November last year.

Kola gave Young Eagles the lead six minutes after kick off but had to wait until the 87th minute to complete his brace as the hosts celebrated their seventh win of the season.

Young Green Eagles have moved to 12th on the league table with 28 points.