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...in another mukula scam THE Consortium of Political Parties has given Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja 48 hours to locate the missing Hatembos, witnesses in a court case of the 1924 farm purchase by UPND president Hakainde Hachilema. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka yesterday, Consortium representative Cozmo Mumba said appropriate action must be taken because the case has generated serious public

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LUNGU TICKS OFF CRITICS IMF talks FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs, Godfridah Sumaili, Fr. Joseph Sakala, President Edgar Lungu, Fr. Gabriel Mwanamwalye,Fr. Brison Phiri and Presidential Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe take a group photo after a meeting at State House in Lusaka yesterday. PICTURE BY SALIM HENRY/STATE HOUSE ©2021

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Commonwealth … As Catholic priests pay courtesy call at State House sidelines ZCID on dialogue preps

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

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concern and members of the Hatembo family were concerned. Dr Mumba also urged Mr. Members Sampa of Parliament from the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition parties without Grade 12 certificates to resign and pay back the money they acquired during service to Zambians since 2016. He disclosed that his party will support President Edgar Lungu in the August general election to ensure the continuation of the country’s development agenda. – ZNBC.

MUCH as I appreciate the counsel and criticism from the church, some constant negative criticism puts me off, President Edgar Lungu has said. President Lungu said the church should be able to offer guidance to

political leaders and government in a loving manner than always passing negative sentiments about them because they will be perceived as doomsayers. “What puts me off is that I have never received any compliment on our achievements from some people. All

they say is that this guy has failed. “So I keep saying to myself that are you sure that since I became President I have not scored a single goal? Does it mean that to some people I have not achieved anything?

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‘LOCAL FIRMS ABLE TO HANDLE BIG CONTRACTS’ By PETER SICHALI

MINIMUM of 20 percent sub-contracting policy has built the capacity of local contractors who are now able to handle big projects on their own, says Zambian Association of Citizen Contractors (ZACCO) president Mutale Mpepo. He said Zambian contractors have grown capacity and were able to handle capital projects without the

involvement of foreign entities. Mr Mpepo said the minimum of 20 percent sub-contracting policy has helped built the capacity of local contractors through the supervision components of policy. "The capacity of Zambian contractors has grown and they are now able to execute big projects without difficulties. There are no longer stories of contractors doing shoddy works," Mr Mpepo said. Mr Mpepo said the minimum of 20 percent

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sub-contracting policy was working well. "The policy is working well, 20 percent is just a minimum, take the example of Mwenda/ Kasomeno road Zambia/ Congo it's 30 percent. It goes with negotiations," he said. Mr Mpepo said the policy has enhanced skills transfer from multinational contractors to the local contractors through the supervision component. "There is transfer of skills as you work under supervision of the main contractor," Mr Mpepo added.

Striking workers at KCM stay put By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

SOME miners employed by contractors at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Chingola have continued with their protest demanding improved conditions of service. The workers who begun their protest on Tuesday morning at Watson Stadium want salary increments and normal working hours. The workers had also issued a 72-hour ultimatum to KCM management to address their grievances. On Tuesday, 20 of the protesting workers were arrested by police after they refused to disperse. The workers said they would only resume work after their conditions have

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA IN a strange development, UPND Member of Parliament Bampi Kapalasa has amended his petition stating that President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to contest the August 12 general elections, a u-turn on his earlier petition which drew the wrath of his party. The Katuba parliamentarian in his initial petition to the Constitutional Court filed on Tuesday, said it was his belief that President Lungu is eligible to contest the elections but wants the court to clearly pronounce itself on the debatable matter to remove any doubts. Mr Kapalasa claims the words that President Lungu is eligible to contest the elections in his initial petition were a typographical error and should read that President Lungu is not eligible to run as a candidate in the fourth coming elections. “That it has come to my attention that there are typographical errors and omissions

THE Health Professional Council of Zambia is concerned that despite the emphasis on the doctor patient altitude, there are still some reports of bad attitudes among health professionals. HPCZ head public relations Terry Musonda explains that it is for this reason that the council has continued to orient students in health institutions which offer HPCZ accredited programs to ensure that professionalism is enhanced. “The purpose of the orientation is to engage students while they are in school so that when they graduate they are able to implement what is expected of them from the regulatory point of view,” Mr Musonda said

UPND’s Clement Andeleki challenged By ANDREW MUKOMA

been met by KCM management. They told Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo who went to meet them that the gap in salaries between them and expatriate workers

was too wide, a situation they said was unfair to the locals. Mr Chilombo who addressed the workers after they went to his constituency office assured them that he would call for a meeting which would

involve all parties. He advised the workers to choose representatives amongst them to attend the meeting with KCM management. Efforts to get KCM management failed by press time.

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in the originating process which now I wish to amend in order to enable this honourable court determine this matter on its merits,” he stated. The filing of the amended petition came barely a day after the UPND through their Secretary General, Ms Batuke Imenda distanced itself from the petition and insisted that as a party, Mr Lungu was not yet a candidate for elections and was not aware of the court process started by Mr Kapalasa. In his amended petition filed yesterday, Mr Kapalasa stated that he was aggrieved that the Constitution, as amended by Act no.2 of 2016, is not clear as to whether or not President Lungu or any other person in his position who was first elected in a by-election or any election which is not a general election is eligible to run for the

Presidency for the third time. “That the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia was amended on 5th January, 2016 and thereby repealing the 1996 Constitution (as amended by Act no 18 of 1996) which was used to regulate the first Presidency of his Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu which 1996 Constitution had clearly limited, without exceptions in terms of an elected president to as per its article 35 (5),” Mr Kapalasa stated. He said for the interest of the citizens, the Constitutional Court should make a clear interpretation of the provisions in the current constitution as to whether the incumbent President is eligible to run for the third term while taking into consideration the impugned Article 106 (1), (3) and (6) (a) and (b) of 2016 of the constitution.

By OLIVER SAMBOKO THE Zambia Army has welcomed the gesture by an Italian company, Leonardo, to help the country train in the use of the cyber security devices and digital space detection for prevention of illicit activities. General William Sikazwe said the provision of the military aircraft, both rotary and fixed wing including a trainer by the Italian Government will always be cherished by the Defence Forces.

THE Democratic Party (DP) leadership in Livingstone has challenged UPND’s Katombora parliamentary aspiring candidate Clement Andeleki to clearly state his loyalty to the party he wanted to deregister when he was Chief Registrar of Societies. Mr Andeleki who came out the favourite for adoption beating the incumbent MP, Mr Derrick Livune, has applied to be adopted on the UPND ticket. But DP Livingstone district coordinator, Shadreck Sinzala, doubted Mr Andeleki's He said this yesterday when Italian Ambassador to Zambia Antonio Maggiore paid a courtesy call him at his office in Lusaka. Lieutenant General Sikazwe said theb defence force was thankful that Leonardo, will in due course give chance to the security personnel to focus on security priorities such as, the use of Aeronautic industry and Aircraft, Border Control Integrated Systems and Ground Patrolling Vehicles. He said the Zambia Army will continue to cherish the cordial co-operation that exists between the two countries, and he is hopeful that the Ambassador’s visit will further foster the relationship between the two Defence Forces in order to explore more areas of military cooperation based on mutual

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Mr Musonda said this after meeting students at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University yesterday under the HPCZ covid19 student orientation program dubbed a challenge to adjust to the new normal. “The picture for the first quarter of 2021 is fairly well but there is room for improvement although there two or three elements of bad attitudes we keep emphasizing the need to have role models of those who work tirelessly to save lives,” Mr Musonda said. Mr Musonda says it is not enough for health professionals to be knowledgeable and have skills but that a positive attitude is critical in the execution of duties. He said there were many health workers whose attitude towards work was commendable and has urged health practitioners to take a leaf from those hard working men and women in order to help improve the working environment.

loyalty to the UPND which he attempted to deregister. Mr Sinzala has asked Mr Andeleki to clarify what has prompted him to join the party he at one point wanted to deregister. But the Mr Andeleki has explained that, at no time did he want to deregister the UPND. He said the party that was to be deregistered was the former ruling party MMD and not the UPND. He said that the MMD was to be deregistered for failing to settle an outstanding K490 million un-rebased owed in statutory fees. Mr Andeleki said people should not take his deeds personal as he was working within his duties and added that UPND had continued to oblige in settling statutory fees for its branches around the country. benefits. And d Italian Ambassador to Zambia, Antonio Maggiore has hailed the Zambia Army for the role it plays in safeguarding and promoting peace in the region. Ambassador Maggiore said Zambia Army is a professional entity whose contribution to peace in Africa needs commendations. He said Zambia Army was admirable because it has always supported the Zambian People and institutions by creating an enabling environment for economic growth. Ambassador Maggiore said Italy has always worked together with the Zambian Government in various areas since independence. He urged the Zambia Army to explore areas of Mutual Corporation with the Italian Defence Industry.

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NDC CONVENTION IN LIMBO …as Kambwili faces contempt from Akafumba faction

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

EMBATTLED Chishimba Kambwili’s plans to hold a National Democratic Congress (NDC) convention this weekend are in limbo as the Joseph Akafumba-led faction as instructed their lawyers to commence contempt proceedings against him. And NDC spokesperson Franklin Membe said Mr Kambwili was practicing politics of the belly as he was as bankrupt as a church mouse. Mr Kambwili yesterday told journalists that the NDC led by him will this weekend hold a convention. But Mr Akafumba in an interview said that the faction’s lawyers were already in Ndola to file contempt proceedings against the outspoken former Roan Member of Parliament. Last month, the Ndola High Court granted the Akafumba-led group an ex-Parte order of interim injunction restraining Mr Kambwili from acting as NDC president.

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Mr Akafumba said it was shocking that Mr Kambwili has continued to disobey the court’s order. “He very much knows that the matter is still in court and he also knows well that there is an injunction restraining him

from acting as NDC leader. But he has continued to disobey the order. “So as I am speaking to you right now, our lawyers are preparing to file contempt proceedings. It is our hope that the contempt proceedings we are going to file will proceed to stop him.” he said. And Mr Membe said Mr Kambwili was the one practicing politics of the belly as he was allegedly as bankrupt as a church mouse. Mr Membe said it was shocking that Mr Kambwili was discrediting Mr Akafumba who has been running the secretariat. He said Mr Kambwili has been failing to even pay his own workers as he had allegedly become bankrupt , therefore the reason he wants to sneak into the ruling Patriotic Front. He said the former Parliamentarian owes the Zambian people an apology as he betrayed them by going back to the PF which he discredited. However, Mr Kambwili said he was not broke as he owns over 70 properties in Zambia.

Over 156 people vaccinated against Covid-19 AT least 156 people have so far been vaccinated following the launch of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination campaign yesterday at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. Minister of Health Jonas Chanda said front-liners such as health workers, media personnel and many other individuals are turning up to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Dr. Chanda expressed gratitude to those who got vaccinated and encouraged more opinion shapers, leaders and the community to make a bold decision and get vaccinated as the benefit of the vaccination outweighs the negative effects of not being jabbed at all. “I encourage opinion

shapers, civic leaders and media houses to get vaccinated and share your experience. I was particularly moved by one journalist from ZNBC who got vaccinated and shared his experience on a late night show on which I featured,” Dr. Chanda said. He added that, so far there are no reports concerning the adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) that may occur after acquiring a vaccination but only a few reports on common side effects associated with any other vaccine such as pain at the point of injection and headache which he said are manageable. Dr. Chanda has since assured the public that Government is working closely with the AEFI surveillance system to ensure

that any concerns that will occur are reported as soon as possible as the vaccination is being conducted in a cautious manner. He has also disclosed that in the last 24 hours, Zambia recorded 143 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases recorded to 90, 532. He said there was also one Covid-19 related death, bringing the cumulative number of Covid-19 related deaths reordered to date to 1, 230. And 42 people have been discharged, bringing the cumulative number of recoveries to 88, 272. He said there are 168 active cases both under community care and Covid-19 centres. Dr. Chanda has however encouraged continued

Be impartial, Lungu tells Judges By SIMON MUNTEMBA

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has sworn in seven judges for the Supreme, Constitutional and Court of Appeal with a call to deliver quality and fair justice. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony at State House in Lusaka yesterday, President Lungu urged the judges to exercise impartiality and high levels of integrity in the discharge of their duties. He urged the judges not to lose focus of the fact that the positions they were appointed to were not only of great honour but comes with responsibility and high expectations from the public. The President said the role of the judiciary more especially as the country heads towards the general elections was critical as different political stakeholders will seek different forms of court relief. “This, therefore, calls for you members of the bench to exercise impartiality and high levels of integrity in the discharge of your duties,” President Lungu said. He however expressed confidence that their vast individual experience in the administration of justice in the judiciary in their previous

capacities will make it easier for them to deliver to expectations. President Lungu, who congratulated them for their deserved appointments, said the appointment of three Constitutional Court judges was a demonstration that his government was committed to ensuring that the establishment of the ConCourt was filled to maximum levels. He also said his government will soon undertake a robust construction of court infrastructure to tackle the issue of space shortages faced by the judiciary. The President f said his government was addressing funding to the judiciary to meet the Judges’ entitlement as provided for under the law. Among the judges who were sworn in were Constitutional Court judge, Mr Justice Mwila Chitambo, SC; Mr. Justice Mathew Kasonde Chisunka; Ms Justice Judy Zulu Mulongoti, Supreme Court judge Hon. Ms Justice Fulgency Mwenya Chisanga and Court of Appeal judge Justice Anessie Michael Banda-Bobo, Justice Nicola Ann Sharpe-Phiri and Mr Kelvin Muzenga following the ratification of their appointments by Parliament.

adherence to the health guidelines despite government rolling out the vaccination campaign, saying there may be a possible third wave in the cold season.

LUNGU TICKS OFF CRITICS From page 1 But then you lose the opportunity of learning from such people because we take it that they are negative all the times even when their messages synchronises with a noble thing. So let us avoid being perceived as doomsayers who are always criticising, once in a while when we do well compliment us,” President Lungu said. So as you counsel us, he said, please also give us compliments where we are doing well than always condemning us. Because if you keep saying these guys have failed even when we are genuinely doing fine, we will consider you a sworn enemy and your wisdom will go to waste. So I would urge the church to be forthright in complimenting and condemning. The head of State said this at State House in Lusaka yesterday when the Lusaka Association of Catholic Diocesan Clergy paid a courtesy call on him. President Lungu called for closer cooperation between political leaders and the clergy saying, government and the church cannot afford to work in isolation. He reiterated government’s commitment to continue working with the church regardless of sentiments from various groups of society to uplift the welfare of the citizenry. “Let us continue collaborating with the church, political parties and the State because we are one. And let not anyone put us asunder by saying since this is the season for politics lets avoid the church or they should avoid politicians,” he said. He also urged the church to pray for all political parties as they adopt their candidates in the August 12 elections to elect God-fearing leaders for the country to continue enjoying the Christianity nation status with Christian values such as love. Meanwhile, president of the Lusaka Association of Catholic Diocesan Clergy Joseph Mwanamwalye commended the President for having constantly preached peace and unity in the county. He said the, “We are in solidarity with you as priests.” Fr Mwanamwalye who was flanked by priests from parishes in Lusaka called for peace and unity, before, during and after elections.

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. 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. Owen Hegarty Lubambe Board Chairman

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STOPPING THE ROT

LOCAL Government Minister Charles Banda has done the right thing by ordering the cancellation of all transactions involving the sale and lease of properties by local authorities. We feel it is the right thing to do to stop the rot going on in some councils. If anything, it could simply be described as mischief making. For how could a council go about doing something that is not in the interest of the people? We feel the Minister should order a forensic investigation into the cancelled deals so that the nation could know which individuals or entities bought the properties. The chances are that some of the bigwigs in the councils could be linked to those buying the properties. At a press briefing in Lusaka on Wednesday, Dr Banda announced that Government has halted suspected corrupt and rampant sale of council properties across the country in the last three months. He made special mention of the Lusaka City Council which had sold Buseko market and Matero Hall. These transactions have been annulled. The minister at the same time directed all local authorities to cease and reverse the sale or lease of any council property. For Lusaka residents, it must have come as a shock that Buseko Market and Matero Hall had been sold. Just what prompted the Lusaka City Council to sell these properties? Hundreds of Zambians earn their living by trading at Buseko Market which boasts of a thriving timber business. The market also hosts many carpenters who specialise in making doors, which have a ready market for the home building sector. It is even more baffling that the Lusaka Council sold Matero Hall, something that has been there from pre-independence days and should be a hive of activity for community-related functions. According to Dr Banda, the local authorities have been most active in the last three months in which they have been selling off properties. 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. To stop this, the minister has nullified all council resolutions made in line with the sale and lease of land or any property in the last three months. Dr Banda must be commended for acting swiftly for it is quite obvious that these transactions were not being done above board. It was plunder at an organised level. Councillors know that come mid May, their terms of office would end and they want to ensure that rip the councils of anything valuable. Such has been the calibre of councillors. They have not only been involved in illegal land sales but all manner of shady dealings that resulted in some being suspended. But it appears they never learnt any lessons that Government will not brook any nonsense, and Dr Banda has more than a match for them. In a way, we hope the electorate will learn some lessons that the next crop of councilors they will elect will be people who will not betray their trust, but work to serve them.

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SO FAR SO GOOD-ECZ

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HE Electoral Commission of Zambia says it is so far satisfied with the engagement has had with stakeholders concerning the electoral road map. Some sections of society have often accused the electoral commission of Zambia of making lone electoral decisions without the input of stakeholders. But ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga explained that an indaba is not only meant to iron out issues but also to share information and get the views of the stakeholders. “An indaba is not only meant to iron out issues but it is part of the strategy that the commission uses to engage with various stakeholders to share information and views,” she said.

Ms Luhanga is confident that stakeholders have been engaged on various platforms, stating that the calendar shared with the general public is a clear electoral road map. She said the commission will continue to engage the stakeholders in the run up to the August 12 general election as and when need arise. Meanwhile Green Party leader Peter Sinkamba says ECZ has so far done enough to engage political parties on various issues. Mr Sinkamba has however asked ECZ to give guidance and clarity on how political party supporters will be presented for nominations at provincial level owing to covid19.

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Chiefs cautioned on land allocation By NOEL IYOMBWA SENIOR Chief Kaputa of the Tabwa people of Northern Province has advised fellow traditional leaders to be mindful of the way they give out land. The traditional leader said in interview that land was the greatest gift that one can have and as such it must be treasured. Senior Chief Kaputa

explained that traditional leaders were only entitled to offer a maximum of 250 hectares while Government administered land over that hectarage. He said traditional leaders should at all costs protect land by ensuring that they do not give away the resource anyhow. "Land is the greatest gift that we have, it is like money which should be treasured. We should be

mindful of the way we give out land because it is on land that we find minerals, water and other resources," Senior Chief Kaputa said. He said that he was not aware of any chief who had given out huge chunks of land thereby displacing people. "I am not aware of any traditional leader in Zambia who has given out land which has resulted in his subjects

PF disowns violent cadres, cautions defiant civil servants By OLIVER SAMBOKO

SOME gullible individuals in the civil service have been paid by the opposition to sabotage Government by misconducting themselves and being defiant, PF Lusaka Province chairman Kennedy Kamba has said. And Mr Kamba says the four individuals seen in the video harassing a female civil servant at the ministry of Works and Supply are not members of the Patriotic Front. Addressing the media yesterday in Lusaka, Mr Kamba said the ruling party is aware of the UPND ploy to link the four to the PF to gain cheap political mileage. “We want to make it very clear from the onset that the three young men seen in a footage of a news clip harassing a female civil servant at the Ministry of Works and Supply are not members

of the Patriotic Front in Lusaka and their criminal activities have nothing to do with the party,” said Mr Kamba. He said one of the culprits, Charles Kakula, is a medical clerk at Kabwe Medical office. Mr Kamba said the party is surprised that Mr Kakula, who is a civil servant can travel to Lusaka and stage the harassment of an innocent fellow civil servant claiming that she was sympathetic to the UPND. He said the action by the four was criminal and they should be prosecuted for their crime to send a clear message that the PF government does not tolerate such behaviour. Mr Kamba said the UPND is trying to make cheap political gimmicks and manoeuvres by using civil servants to try and create an impression that the PF is failing to manage its cadres. He said the UPND

is desperate as it has realised that it was headed for another electoral defeat come August 12. He said apart from the incident at the Ministry of Works and Supply, another footage has emerged in which a registered nurse at Chainama Hills College, Aaron Mwanza, is clad in UPND regalia while at work, disparaging the PF Government and campaigning for the UPND. Mr Kamba reminded civil servants that they have an elaborate code of conduct and therefore it is unacceptable to take politics to places of work. He said while the PF appreciates that Zambia is a democracy and therefore, no civil servant will be allowed to take politics to their places of work as Government offices are sanctity and purely for effective service delivery to the Zambian people.

being stranded," Senior Chief Kaputa said. Recently, Zambia Land Alliance executive director, Patrick Musole, said that some traditional leaders were giving out land to foreigners who offer huge sums of money without consulting their subjects. Mr Musole said as a result of this, some people end up being displaced when they least expected.

Save jobs, contractors plead with CEC By PETER SICHALI COPPERBELT Energy Corporation(CEC) should continue allowing other players to use its infrastructure to save jobs and remain relevant says Mine Suppliers and Contractors Association of Zambia president Augustine Mubanga. Mr Mubanga said there is need for dialogue between Zesco and CEC to avoid disruption of activities in the mining sector. He said even as the court matter is awaiting conclusion as the state is expected to appeal the High Court refusal to stay the decision quashing the minister’s decision declaring CEC transmission lines as common carriers. He said CEC should compromise and allow Zesco to use its facilities so that they do not resort to using other means of power transmission. “CEC should compromise and allow other players to use its facilities for it to remain in business,” Mr Mubanga said. He said CEC like mining companies provides employment and its failure to compromise may result into job losses. Mr Mubanga said the government and CEC should dialogue and find common ground to avoid disruption of economic and mining activities. Mr Mubanga said the impasse has created uncertainty among power customers.

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Reject sexual advances, TWO GIRLS ADMIT KILLING THEIR UNCLE women aspirants told better than men. She lamented that women were usually WOMEN have been abused during times of challenged not to “sell elections especially if their bodies” for favours they wanted to be political as they aspire to take up leaders. political positions. She pointed out that Zambia Association of Research and Development countries like Zimbabwe (ZARD) Board chairperson, and Rwanda had made Regess Mubiana, observed significant progress in ensuring gender-balancing that women’s involvement in decision-making in decision-making positions. positions was still very Zimbabwe, she said, low as compared to other currently had 25 percent countries in the region. while Rwanda had 55 She said women should percent of women in work hard to get into parliament. positions without giving in Dr Mubiana said despite to sexual advances in order Zambia being a signatory to get favours. to various international The ZARD Board conventions that seek Chairperson said this to address the disparity, during a one-day training the country only had for female political aspirants in the forthcoming 17 percent of women in parliament. elections. The event was She said that it was for held at the council hall in this reason that NGOCC Chongwe. in working with other civil ZARD is an affiliate of society organizations was the Non-Governmental carrying out the training in Organisation Coordinating order to sensitize women Council (NGOCC). Dr. Mubiana stressed that and the public on the matter. women must not sacrifice And in an interview, their bodies in order to Zambia National Traditional ascend to positions of Counselors Association leadership. (ZNTCA) programs She therefore urged the manager, Golden female aspirants from all Muchemwa said that political parties not to be NGOCC strategy paper used by selfish politicians on women participation who may ask for sex for would ensure that his favours. organization and other Dr Mubiana noted that partners campaign for women must be principled female candidates in the and urged them to speak forthcoming elections. out and aim at doing it

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Mukwena tips NIPA Livingston campus students By MICHAEL MIYOBA

NATIONAL Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Executive Director, Professor Royson Mukwena has hailed students at the newly launched NIPA campus in Livingstone for making a bold decision to be part of the institution’s transformational journey. Speaking after leading a team of management officials which welcomed the NIPA Livingstone campus’ first cohort since the campus was officially opened on December 18, 2020, Prof Mukwena said that history will always remember the students who bear a huge responsibility of flying the NIPA flag higher. Professor Mukwena urged the students to bear NIPA’s core values of Integrity, transparency, confidence, accountability, team work, selflessness, professionalism and innovation. “This is your campus, this is your project and its success solely depends on you. As brand ambassadors, you are part of a wide network of alumni across the country,” Prof Mukwena said. “Consider yourselves fortunate because your names will go down the history of NIPA as the first students admitted to the Livingstone campus. You have made history and your legacy shall be part and parcel of the NIPA’s history.” Prof Mukwena, who also delivered a public lecture on fundamentals of research proposal and research paper writing to the students encouraged them to embrace research at all levels; diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels in their individual fields.

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TWO sisters of Mpanda village in Nsama have admitted killing their uncle whom they accused of bewitching their father. The girls aged 16 and 18 years have been charged with manslaughter and admitted the charge before the Kasama High Court.

This was after the state reduced the charge from murder to manslaughter. In this case, the two girls, were in the first place charged with murder, but when the matter came up yesterday in readiness for trial, the state made an application to reduce the charge. Facts were that on June 11, last year the father of the girls, identified as Mr Roberm Chomba, went

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA PROFESSOR King Nalubamba has applied for leave to commence contempt proceedings against the 13 representatives of five families of the Mbeza Royal Establishment challenging his installation as Chief Nalubamba of the Ila people. The traditional leader claims that the 13 have been issuing threats against him and the two other defendants in the matter which is contemptuous behaviour. In this matter, 13 representatives of the five families out of the eight families that form the Mbeza Royal Establishment of Chief Nalubamba of the Ila people of Namwala, Southern Province, sued Prof Nalubamba in the Lusaka High Court that he is not eligible to ascend to the throne. Mr Pawsen Munamooya and 12 others are seeking an order declaring that the selection and installation of Professor Nalubamba as successor to the throne of the late Chief Bright Nalubamba, was null and void. But that Mr Munamooya is the rightful person eligible to ascend to the throne in accordance with practices and customs of the Ila speaking people of Namwala. They cited Prof Nalubamba, Mr Joseph Mwanambulo and Mr

to consult a traditional ‘‘doctor’’ to find out the person who had bewitched him because he was getting sick more often. Consequently, the traditional ‘doctor’ told their father that his brother, Mr Peter Chomba, had bewitched him. This infuriated their father who immediately went to confront his brother and that in turn the two girls lost their tempers

and started brutalising their uncle. He sustained injuries and subsequently died. Ndola based High Court Judge Davies Mumba who is sitting in the Kasama High Court, has reserved the matter to April 20, so that he can make an appropriate order. The two girls are remanded in custody at Kasama’s Milima Correctional Facility.

Chief Nalubamba wrangle continues in court Mukamadede Munamooya as defendants. The plaintiffs stated that Prof Nalubamba is late Chief Bright Nalubamba’s son and thus cannot according to their practices, customs and traditions ascend to the throne because the chieftaincy moves to a different son’s line after the death or otherwise of an incumbent chief. Prof Nalubamba and the other two defendants stated that the 13 were not representatives of any of the families that make up the Mbeza Royal Establishment, but were individual members of the family and represented their own interests. And now he is seeking the permission of the Court to commence contempt proceedings against the 13. In his affidavit in support of ex parte summons for leave to commence contempt proceedings filed into court early April, this year, Prof Nalubamba stated that the plaintiffs have been threatening him with the sole intent that he surrenders the throne.

He stated that when the matter came up for commencement of trial on February 9, this year, the 13 through their lawyers informed the court of their intention to discontinue the case and they were directed to make formal written application for discontinuing of the matter but are yet to do so. He said that before the matter could go to trial, the plaintiffs wrote letter dated November 4 ,2020 which contained threatening language with intent to have him surrender the throne without due regard to the administration of justice. Prof Nalubamba further stated that the 13 on January 21 this year issued a press release which contained allegations that he was not the rightful heir to the Nalubamba throne before the court could conclude the matter. He said they also directed all headmen in a letter dated January 29, 2021 not to heed to his directives or orders.

UPND primaries riddled with corruption - PF

By PETER SICHALI

THE ongoing UPND primary elections are riddled with corruption and is of a violent nature, PF Media Director Sunday Chanda has claimed. Mr Chanda said the on-going UPND “primary adoption” process have escalated to an earshattering, heart-rending cry of frustration reverberating across the nation’s political landscape. Mr Chanda said the UPND faithfuls have been short-changed and cannibalised by their own leadership, during the ongoing corruption riddled and violent intra-party “adoption” process ahead of the August elections. “We also note the glaring strangulation of youth and fresh blood in UPND which

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is being frustrated by the greed of tired, expired and undesired political dinosaurs,” Mr Chanda said. Mr Chanda said UPND is on the brink of implosion within the next few days, weeks and months. Mr Chanda said it was shocking that beleaguered UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa hypocritically disparaging

the PF constitution when he knows too well that his party with its secretive one man-centred constitution, is a house ablaze, raging from a fire started within. He said it was common knowledge that Mr. Mweetwa has been rejected by the electorate in Choma Central. And Mr Chanda said it was also public knowledge that Mr Jack Mwiimbu is

not wanted by the people of Monze because they are fatigued, even in his party. He said it was a coincidence that the daughter of the founder of UPND, a younger and sharper professional in her own right is the structures preferred candidate for members in Monze. “In the 20 years that Mr Mwiimbu has been Member of Parliament for Monze what has he done for the people apart from frustrating government development efforts in the constituency?” Mr Chanda wondered. He said it was unfortunate that Monze and Msanza in general did not benefit from Mr Mwiimbu’s 20 years in parliament while he earned himself a significant amount of salaries, allowances and hefty gratuities.

Ratings upgrade apt for Zambia By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

VER K8.5 billion has been approved by the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) under the Targeted Medium Term Refinancing Facility (TMTRF) meant support businesses and households that were being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic The Central Bank in April last year set up a K10 billion TMTRF aimed at cushioning the adverse effects of Covid-19 on enterprises and individuals, with the funds expected to be distributed for onward lending through commercial banks. By supporting businesses and households, the BoZ expects to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial sector through rising non-performing loans which might have compromised financial system stability. This is according to the Central Bank Deputy Governor for operations, Francis Chipimo. Dr Chipimo indicated that as at 31 March this year, BoZ had approved a total of K8.7 billion out of which, K6.9 billion was to commercial banks while K1.8 billion was to non-bank financial institutions.

BOZ APPROVES K8.5 BN STIMULUS PACKAGE

Mr Chipimo

He said this during a policy workshop on Access to Finance and Non-Financial Services for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia "Support to SMEs under the TMTRF has been constrained on account of some of the specific challenges that SME’s have faced in access to finance, even before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic," Dr Chipimo said. He observed that SMEs in Zambia had particularly faced severe liquidity constraints, with decreasing demand, supply chain interruptions and an uncertain recovery timeline. Dr Chipimo said while some SMEs were adapting through diversification of their business models, a significant proportion of them were faced with challenges in meeting financial obligations and investing in enterprise growth.

ZRA prods banks for online systems

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) has called for support from financial institution as it prepares to launch the Zambian customs online payment system in September this year. So far, only nine out of the 17 commercial banks have submitted a project plan to ZRA. The Customs Management System being development by the Copperbelt University (CBU) is expected to go live by September 1, this year. ZRA has therefore offered free technical support to financial institutions which were currently struggling to be integrated on the new system. The system is part of the digital transformation happening within ZRA aimed at simplifying the processes and improving digital platforms for better taxpayer experience. This is according to the ZRA Commissioner General, Kingsley Chanda. He explained that the Customs Management System would replace the Asycudaworld system and urged financial institution to support ZRA as it transform its customs management system. He said this yesterday when he met with Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks. Mr Chanda stressed that

commercial banks were key partners in the implementation of the ZRA electronic payments. He explained that the development of the Customs Management System had reached an advanced stage and ZRA was ready to commence system integration tests for the e-payment solution. He explained that decided to call for a meeting to get commitments from the banks to meet the set deadline of September 1, this year. And responding to a proposal from Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) to push the deadline to December 31, Mr Chanda feared cost escalation if the deadline was stretched. Mr Chanda explained that the system had specific timeline as it was being co-developed by CBU. In response to ZRA’s call, BAZ president, Herman Kasekende, assured that all commercial banks would be integrated to the new system. Mr Kasekende pledged that the banks would step up efforts to ensure that they were integrated to the system. BAZ Chief Executive Officer, Leonard Mwanza, explained that banks had delayed to be integrated on the new system due to financial constraints. Mr Mwanza further explained that banks were currently focusing on the National Financial Switch which required resources.

Meanwhile, Dr Chipimo said BoZ would soon implement the regulatory sandbox to support innovations and new product designs by Financial Service Providers, particularly, Financial Technologies (FinTechs) in a controlled environment. Dr Chipimo said this was an opportunity for collaborative work among FSPs to design appropriate products for the SME sector. "We recognise the important role SMEs, particularly those led by women, play in our country’s economic growth and poverty reduction strategy. "We shall continue to enhance our partnership with the World Bank and appreciate the support rendered to the financial sector to ensure financial services and credit are accessible to all segments of the society particularly the SME sector," Dr Chipimo said.

ZAMBIA’S latest upgrade rating by Fitch, a credit rating agency, is an opportunity to leverage the record bullish copper demand outlook. This also provides an opportunity to build more momentum as well as seize control of the market narrative. Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) president, Godwin Beene, therefore urged Government to take advantage of the positive sentiment that the upgrade of sovereign local currency issuances by Fitch has demonstrated. “There has never been a better moment for Government to reset the narrative than now. “By removing the impediments to investment in the mining sector, Government can lock in a solid production increase outlook upon which to base the restoration of broadbased economic growth,” Dr Beene said in a statement yesterday. He observed that Zambia had always had an opportunity to attract world class mining investment into its internationally renowned mineral exploration and production potential, which the world mining investment community viewed with continuing interest. Dr Beene indicated that: “It is also a good opportunity for local potential mining investors to showcase their projects on the world mining stage on the back of this favourable rating. “The upgrade by Fitch is a great opportunity for Zambia to latch onto this positive assessment by a major international investment house, which will be a boon for both local and local and international investors.” On Monday this week, Fitch ratings upgraded Zambia’s Long-term LocalCurrency (LTLC) Issuer Default Rating to ‘CCC’ from ‘CC.’ Fitch Ratings acknowledged that government has continued to service its local currency debt and has made no indication that it plans to include domestic debt in any potential debt restructuring.

Farmers urged to access inputs early By BUUMBA CHIMBULU MKUSHI District Commissioner Emmanuel Sinkonde has implored farmers to make their K400 contributions towards the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) and receive inputs early. The early supply and delivery of inputs result into the area recording a bumper harvest and has therefore asked farmers under the FISP to make their deposits. He said this when he inspected fertiliser for the 2020/21 farming season at the Nyimba Investment main warehouse. “I wish to make an appeal to our farmers to start the preparation early. Fertiliser is already in the district and so start the deposits so that you can get the inputs early. Once you get inputs early you can plan in good time,” he said. Mr Sinkonde said the efforts by Nyimba to supply early were meant to support Government’s desire of diversifying the economy from mining to agriculture. He said companies that were engaged by the government should ensure that there is timely delivery of inputs. Nyimba Investments HeadSales and Marketing Manager Willings Mulendema said his firm anticipated completing delivery

FILE PHOTO : ‘‘The efforts by Nyimba to supply early were meant to support Government’s desire of diversifying the economy from mining to agriculture.’’

for the entire Mkushi by the end of May. “We should finish supplying and delivering for this district by May,” Mr Mulendema said And District Agricultural Coordinator (DACO) Reuben Kabiti said with the timely delivery of inputs, farmers would have the impetus to make their deposits early. “We are ready for the farmers

and Nyimba has shown that it’s a good partner of the Government. We really appreciate the efforts of Nyimba to deliver early,” he said. And a beneficiary Mary Mulowa said during the previous season, she was able to record a bumper harvest owing to the timely delivery. Ms Mulowa anticipated that even during the 2020/21 season she would have a better crop yield.

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Kenya, Pakistan to review trade deals

NAIROBI - The governments of Kenya and Pakistan are in high-level discussion to review the bilateral trade agreement of 1983 to harmonise business levels between the two states. The talks are geared towards harmonising tariffs and diversifying products traded between the two countries as they aim to hit one billion dollars annually. It comes as Kenya’s tea exports to Pakistan recorded a growth of 19 percent from 14.1 million kilograms by February 2020 to 16.7 kilograms by February 2021. According to Dr Julius Bittok, Kenya’s ambassador to Pakistan, the two states are set to review their bilateral trade agreement to increase and sustain trade and investment as well as diversify products traded. “The countries have enjoyed good trade in tea and rice. We seek to diversify into new products aimed at boosting volumes and exchange rate earnings between our countries,” Bittok told The Standard. He noted that with the dynamics in technologies, the states want to venture into new concepts that will reduce barriers, ease trade and make

it more seamless. He said despite the adverse global impact of Covid 19, Kenya and Pakistan trade in tea performed well recording a 19 per cent improvement compared to last year. “We have done very well in tea and rice. We now want to explore the exchange of other products to build our economies. We seek to exploit the good market for cut flowers, green grams, avocado among other horticultural products,” said Bittok. The envoy also added that Pakistan has good opportunities for Kenya to exploit technology. He revealed that a virtual meeting bringing together his Pakistan counterpart in Kenya Amb Saqlain Syeda, Kenya’s Trade Permanent Secretary and Pakistan Commerce counterpart was held at the end of last week as part of negotiations in reviewing the agreements. “We are in negotiations to ensure our goods are accorded market opportunities without restrictions. We want our trade to be reflected in current trade agreements and be aligned to East African Community (EAC), Common Market for East and Southern Africa (Comesa) and recently signed Africa Continental Free Trade regulations to ensure Kenya and Pakistan business thrives,” added Bittok. – THE STANDARD, Kenya.

Suez megaship owner haggles over $900m release demand CAIRO - The Japanese owner of a megaship seized after blocking the Suez Canal has said it is negotiating with Egyptian authorities after they demanded $900 million in compensation for its release. 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 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 later seized "due to its failure to pay $900 million" compensation, Suez Canal Authority chief Osama Rabie was quoted as saying by the state-run Al-Ahram newspaper. Its fate is "now... in the legal arena," a spokesperson for the ship's owner Shoei Kisen Kaisha told AFP on Wednesday. An unnamed spokesperson was also quoted by Japan's Jiji Press agency as saying the firm was "at odds with the canal authority in talks over the appropriate amount (of compensation)" but that discussions were ongoing. The Japanese-owned, Taiwanese-operated and Panamaflagged ship was moved to unobstructive anchorage in the canal 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. – AFP.

WORKERS BAILED OUT …Kenya mulls jobs cut pay from $2.34bn IMF loan

AIROBI - The Ministry of Labour wants part of the $2.34 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to cushion workers involuntarily squeezed out of employment through a monthly stipend. Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui told the National Assembly’s Labour Committee that they are negotiating with the Treasury on the amount to be disbursed to the ministry to cushion workers who lost their jobs in the five counties as a result of the lockdown. The State seeks to offer a monthly stipend during periods of mass job cuts to ease the pain of loss of income and put money in people’s pockets. Kenya last month introduced a wave of new curbs, which restricted travel in five counties including Nairobi, a

stricter curfew and the closure of bars as Covid-19 infections hit record levels. The restrictions have raised fears of a second wave of job losses and pay cuts across sectors in an economy that dipped into recession in the third quarter of last year at the height of the Covid-19 crisis. “This money is coming to the national basket treasury, we are making a case for our ministry to be considered in terms of funding,” Chelugui told the lawmakers in a virtual meeting. Chelugui regretted that several workers who were active and earning a living in their various workplaces are now redundant as a result of the lockdown, warning that such people could easily turn to crime to make ends meet. “The first thing is to identify those people and offer them some safety nets or mitigation

measures and then deal with the larger economic problem,” he said. About 1.72 million workers lost jobs in three months to June when Kenya imposed stringent coronavirus containment measures that led to layoffs and pay cuts. The IMF on April 2 said its board had approved new three-year financing arrangements for Kenya valued at $2.34 billion to help the country continue responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and address its debt vulnerabilities. For nearly two years, Kenya has abandoned expensive commercial debt to cut back on ballooning repayments, while revenue collection has been squeezed by the pandemic. The Treasury earlier revealed in its post-Covid-19 recovery blueprint that it intended to create an unemployment

insurance fund to give shortterm relief to workers who lost their jobs or are unable to work due to illness. – DAILY NATION, Kenya.

Also on the agenda at the virtual bi-annual meeting – chaired by the CoSSE chairman and Botswana Stock Exchange chief executive officer Thapelo Tsheole – were issues around financial inclusion as well as cross border trade between SADC stock exchanges. “On the agenda for this

meeting were several discussion points germane to the progressive development of the capital markets of the SADC region, chief among them being funding commitments for projects focused on enhancing financial integration and developing the regional green bond market. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

Regional bourses commit to lure new investors HARARE - Regional stock exchanges have committed to enhancing the capital markets and increase their allure as preferred investment destinations for both local and foreign investors as well as attract new listings. At their recently held 58th bi-annual meeting of the Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE), the secretariat emphasised on the need to enhance financial integration and developing the green bond market. Last month, the FSD Africa

and CoSSE signed a co-operation agreement to support the development of a SADC green bond market, an agreement that will support the SADC’s 16 member countries to leverage domestic and international capital markets for investment in green projects. Among others, the partnership programme will support member countries and both private and public sectors to issue green bonds, creating a favourable ecosystem and improving knowledge and capacity for sustainable investments.

OPEC sees rising oil demand as it plans to open taps PARIS - OPEC upgraded its expectations for global oil demand growth in 2021 this week on expectations of a growth rebound, as the oil-producing countries' organisation plans to lift output in the months ahead. The monthly report's forecast of a year-on-year increase by six million barrels per day (bpd) was slightly higher than a March prediction, which had already been upgraded. Such an increase would push global demand to 96.5

million bpd in 2021 after last year's tumble due to coronavirus restrictions. "Oil demand in the second half of 2021 is projected to be positively impacted by a stronger economic rebound than assumed last month, supported by stimulus programmes and a further easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures," OPEC said. Further cause for optimism later this year came from "an acceleration in the vaccination rollout, largely in the OECD

region" - although many developed economies' performance in the first half has proven sluggish. Convened under the OPEC+ alliance, which also includes Russia and others, oil producers decided in April to gradually roll back output cuts initially made to shore up prices. The move was motivated by rising optimism as coronavirus vaccination campaigns picked up steam. – AFP.

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UPND’S PLAGIARIZED MANIFESTO PROVIDES NO POLITICAL ALTERNATIVE

Dear Editor, NE of the famous expressions on the integrity of works protected by copyright states “Plagiarism is infra digitatem advocatus” (which means “plagiarism is beneath the Lawyer’s dignity”). This expression basically demeans any attempts by authors to misrepresent other people’s works as theirs. It is therefore saddening that the United Party for National Development (UPND) have been entrapped into allegations of having copied the works from other jurisdictions. By its nature, a political manifesto is a document that basically after undertaking qualitative analysis of the challenges faced is compiled to be responsive and offer practical solutions to the problems faced. The shoddy manifesto comprising pictures from foreign countries such as Jamaica and other extracts from wellknown websites clearly shows that the UPND manifesto is detached from the reality which the Zambian people are facing. It is clear that the contents of the documents were not at all based on the evidence-based research but supposedly based on desk work by the hired technocrats.

The intellectual quality of UPND’s manifesto has been brought to public scrutiny after being exposed. The people of Zambia should therefore be wary of political parties seeking election based on deception and misrepresentation through the unrealistic contents of the UPND’s supreme document. The plagiarism allegations

have also exposed the UPND and Mr Hakainde Hichilema that their allegiance is not to the Zambian people but to foreign affiliations. While they had sufficient time to prepare a coherent document, the valuable time was wasted on other issues which did not add value to the nation. It is therefore our belief that the manifesto has not

provided any viable alternative to the social economic development programmes that the Patriotic Front is implementing. The PF manifesto has been based on the evidence-based research which appreciate recommendations from Zambians from all walks of life. MARVIN CHANDA MBERI, Lusaka.

Accidents of the new ring road could have been prevented Dear Editor, THE Zambian Roads & Highway Safety Group (ZRHSG) is saddened to learn of a fatal road traffic accident at the junction of Mungwi Roadeeee and new ring also known as 70/70 in Lusaka that occurred on Wednesday morning, April 14th, 2021, involving give cars in which one motorist died. We are sad because on February 6 this year, the Group issued a statement on this new road warning of the inadequacy of the road signage and other road furniture, especially on the busy intersections of this road. This outer ring road which starts from Makeni Bonaventure roundabout to Great North Rd roundabout a few metres before the Katuba Check Point is aimed at diverting fast moving heavy trucks and traffic around Lusaka along this route.

Early this year the Group made the following observation: 1. That this ring road is too narrow for heavy goods vehicles and should have been made into 4 lanes to accommodate both domestic and highway traffic or should have been built with wider shoulders to allow for broken trucks to safely park or pedestrians to walk safely. 2. That this road has about five busy junctions or intersections that are not marked with warning signs. These road junctions need stop signs, fouway warning signs and road names to inform new comers where they are and direct traffic to alternative link roads of Makeni, Mumbwa, Mungwi, Barlastone among others. These junctions could have been turned into traffic circles or roundabouts to allow for smooth crossing of traffic. 3. This ring road still has infrastructure built close to the road shoulders and when a truck loses control there will be heavy

casualties on this road or when a hazardous material truck overturns many families will be affected. 4. This road has blocked natural flow of water causing heavy flooding and mosquitos along this road. It needs an improved drainage, culverts and bridges. This Group is concerned that had these observations made in February this year, if they had been listened to by government and its agents, would have today saved a life and this fatal road accident and damage to life and property prevented. The Group is also concerned that there is a bad tendency by those in government and its agencies not to listen to advocacy groups and concerned road users on the challenges they face on our roads. MTHONISWA BANDA, Group Admin – Zambia Roads & Highway Safety Group.

Dwelling together in unity! Dear Editor, ZAMBIA is known as a beacon of peace worldwide. Our country has never experienced any tribal conflicts, ethnic strifes and political instabilities on a marginal scale. Although we have had three political parties that have exchanged dominance in leadership, transitions have always been peaceful. Nevertheless we do not need to take peace and harmony for granted alas it may sneak away within the twinkling of an eye. Candidly speaking, even when we may claim to have been at peace for decades, our country is politically divided and the entire nation is porous. A few years ago, a commission of inquiry was constituted under Presidential directives to find out why the voting pattern is based on tribal lines. Although we have a few liberal individuals who freely mingle with other tribes, it remains an undeniable fact that loyalty and allegiance of our citizens is marked by their tribal leanings and backgrounds. We even have some people who naturally feel hurt and have difficulties embracing others from other tribes. The peace, unity and tranquility our country has experienced cannot be described in an absolute sense but relatively. Many still harbour resentment towards others. Pockets of resistance and dissatisfaction is abound among our people. We need a permanent solution and sustainable measures as a remedy for the prevailing situation. It is a known fact that politicians are behind the disunity our country has been battling with. Our leaders take pride in the porousness of our nation. While we know that only God’s Kingdom will bring lasting peace and unity, even now we can enjoy a measure of it. We can do better than this. Politicians use the divisions which have engulfed among our citizens for their political survival. Their expedience and triumph is dependent on preaching disunity. We all need to accept the fact that allegiance to our tribes and languages is embedded in us and none of our citizens is innocent over the same. Disunity and confusions are spearheaded by politicians themselves because they thrive on it to brighten

their chances of either remaining in power or assuming the mantle of leadership. President David Kaunda is the only leader in our country who not only preached national unity but lived by his claims. The composition of his Cabinet was enough testimony of his beliefs and ideologies. He ensured that civil servants from other regions were posted in other provinces and that resulted in intermarriages. Although President Levy Mwanawasa tried to promote national unity, his appointments were dotted with tribal lines. It was during his reign that we saw a family tree. Significant positions were given to his tribesmen and women. He towed along tribal lines. Nepotism actually became rampant and abounded. The incumbent President Edgar Lungu is on record to have tried getting closer to the first Republican President. It is in his reign that we have lived to see the Director of Public Prosecution - DPP Ms Siyuni, the Inspector General of Police Mr. Kakoma Kanganja from Nort-Western, the Army Commander, Commissioner of Correctional Facilities Dr. Chisela, Zambia National Service Commandant, Zambia Air force Commander, The Chief Justice, Bank of Zambia Governor, Zambia Revenue Authority Commissioner, Zesco MD Engineer Mundende, the Vice President, Ms Inonge Mutukwa Wins, the first woman vice President and a representative of Western Province, Attorney General Kalaluka Likando, ZICTA, Zambia Police Commissioner Peter Chingaipe too numerous to mention. The President named Kalabo - Mongu Bridge KING LUBOSI IMWIKO II Bridge which is a big recognition to the King his Majesty. We need to learn giving credit where it is due. We need to appreciate our leaders who are trying their best. Assuming that President Lungu had enough members of Parliament from Western Province, Southern and North Western, the composition of his Cabinet can be inclusive. His Excellency is not tribal and he loves all Zambians. Very soon our nation is going for tripartite elections. We have a wonderful opportunity of setting a precedent towards unifying our nation. We would like to see unity among political contenders. We are critically listening to utterances of our politicians and we will judge them based on selection of their candidates. We also yearn seeing equal distribution of resources among our citizens. No particular region must remain marginalised. Development must be taken to all provinces and everyone must have a share of our national Cake. JOSECK KUNDA.

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By JOHN KOMBE GOVERNMENT yesterday launched the K23mn Chongwe water improvement project which was meant to resolve the perennial water blues in Chongwe central. Speaking during the commissioning of the project, Vice President, Inonge Wina hailed the people of Chongwe for being patient during the project period.

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WATER PROJECT ELATES CHONGWE PEOPLE She alliterated the government’s commitment to providing safe and clean water in all communities. She therefore observed that the water improvement project would go a long way in providing safe and clean water for the people of Chongwe. She also thanked the traditional leadership for providing

land for the construction of requisite infrastructure which include: a water purification and a 27 kms water pipeline. The Vice President further observed that the completed water project came at a cost whose value must be appreciated. She urged the residents to guard the infrastructure against vandalism.

Mkaika aspirant donates cement to church

commended Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSSC) for implementing the project according to expectations. He pointed out that the project would see an increase in the number of hours for water supply. He said that the beneficiaries would now have 22 hours

of water as opposed to the current 11 hours. He emphasized government’s resolve to see every household access clean and safe water and that this was enshrined in government’s Vision 2030 whose objective was to provide clean and safe water supply and sanitation for all by 2030. He commended the contractor for executing the project with commitment.

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By NATION REPORTER PF Mkaika Constituency parliamentary aspiring candidate, Yuda Tembo has donated 40 bags of cement to St. Martin Outstation in Katete. Mr Tembo said the donated cement was part of his little contribution towards construction of the fence which the church has embarked on. He hoped that the 40 bags of cement will make a difference to the fence project which is said to have stalled due to some financial constraints. He added that the growth of the church entirely depends on the congregants that is why he felt it was also his responsibility by using his resources to donate towards the construction of the fence around the church. Mr. Tembo was in the company of his advisor John Zulu and Mkaika ward councilor Martha Phiri Who is vying for the position of council chairpersonship in the August poll. And St. Martin Outstation Chairperson Michael Phiri thanked Mr. Tembo for the donation adding that once completed, the fence will enhance security at the church. He said the project had stalled due to some financial constraints the church was faced with adding that unknown people have been vandalizing church property due to the absence of a fence at the church. He wished Mr. Tembo God’s blessings as he aspired to become Mkaika Constituency Member of Parliament in the August poll.

She also urged the residents and other consumers to ensure that they pay their water bills and that this would ensure that the water utility company continued to provide the service without challenges. And Minister of Water Development Sanitation and Environmental Protection, Raphael Nakachinda

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TWO THOUSAND (2,000) BLACK POLYTHENE SHEETS - FRA/ORD/01/21 The Food Reserve Agency wishes to purchase black polythene sheets for use during the 2021 crop marketing programme. The Agency now invites sealed bids from eligible suppliers as follows:

Description Ultraviolet Treated Black Polythene Sheets

Quantity

Delivery Period

2,000

10 Weeks

Interested bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the Procurement & Supplies Unit offices, Food Reserve Agency, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 34054, Lusaka, Zambia. The telephone numbers are 260-211-286097/286106. Bidders who wish to participate in the tender should deposit a non-refundable sum of K750.00 in the following bank account: Bank Branch Account Name Account Number Sort Code Swift Code Currency

: : : : : :

Stanbic Bank Lusaka Industrial Food Reserve Agency : 9130000358499 040007 SBICZMLX Zambian Kwacha

The bidding documents can be obtained from the Procurement & Supplies Unit offices, Food Reserve Agency, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka, upon presentation of an official FRA receipt for the K750.00 bank deposit. The bids should be appropriately bound, sealed and bold labeled “Tender for the supply and delivery of 2,000 black polythene sheets” and addressed to the Procurement Coordinator, Food Reserve Agency, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka. The bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at the reception area, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka, on or before Friday 14th May 2021 at 10:00 hours and must be accompanied by a bid security of not less than 2% of the bid price and proof of purchase of the bidding documents. The closing date for the receipt of bids is Friday 14th May 2021 at 10:00 hours and any bid received after the time and date stipulated above will not be accepted. The bids will be opened thereafter in the Board Room, in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Procurement Coordinator For and on behalf of the Executive Director FOOD RESERVE AGENCY

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By JACKSON MAPAPAYI HEALTH authorities in Mushibdamo are facing resistance from residents regarding any vaccinations due to misleading information. Mushindamo district health director, Edgar Mutimushi, said some people in communities were misleading others hence making it difficult for health personnel to operate. He said it was becoming difficult to convince people to take drugs under the mass drug administration

MUSHINDANO RESIDENTS RESIST VACCINATION programme because many community members believed that they were being given medicine which would cause covid-19 or other diseases. He was speaking during a stakeholders meeting on mass drug administration against lymphatic filariasis. “So, as a ministry we are very concerned with the situation because almost every programme is meeting

resistance from the people. “We have had various massive immunization and vaccinations against various diseases among citizens, but we have been failing to the target because of the same tendency by our people,” he said. Dr Mutimushi called on various stakeholders, including traditional leaders, teachers, community workers

and church leaders to help disseminate correct information to the public. He said programmes worked well if they were embraced in the community, hence the need to convince people especially during the covid-19 pandemic era. Dr Mutimushi said lymphatic lilariasis also known as elephantiasis can cause a lot of pain and in some

CALL FOR PROPOSALS The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German federal enterprise which offers workable, sustainable and effective solutions and systems for efficient service delivery. Most of GIZ’s work is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The effects of climate change illustrate, especially at local level, strong linkages between Water Resources Management (WRM), climate resilience and irrigation, and their effect on agricultural production. Therefore, a holistic approach is required, which can only be sustainable (i.e. without negatively affecting surface or groundwater resources) if the key principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) are respected. It is within this context that an integrated, sustainable approach to agricultural water management and efficient irrigation was taken. Now GIZ, through its Accelerate Water and Agricultural Resources Efficiency (AWARE) project wishes to invite proposals for the consultancy services to support the AWARE project in planning and implementation of Integrated Watershed Management (IWsM) and six (6) catchment protection measures (CPMs) in the Lower Kafue Sub-catchment (LKSC as per the following assignment: 1. Develop a training concept with all potential IWsM and CPM measures 2. Develop an implementation concept in cooperation with AWARE based on Description of Action provided by AWARE 3. Prepare a compendium/ handbook on IWsM and CPM in Zambia in cooperation with AWARE 4. Support stakeholders and WUAs in the development of micro watershed plans/ IWsM Road maps 5. Participation in one workshop for each project site to sensitize partners including WARMA, MoA (extension officers), MoL (forest department), MWDSEP (DWRD and environmental protection department), MoFL, MoCTA and the WUA members in cooperation with AWARE 6. Selection of site together with AWARE and stakeholders 7. Planning of a combination of suitable CPM including percolation ponds, terraces, check dams, afforestation etc 8. Participation in one TOT session for each project site 9. Develop a comprehensive cost benefit analysis of CPM (using one pilot example) 10. Supervision of the implementation of activities. Interested parties wishing to participate in the tender process can request for detailed Terms of Reference by sending an email enquiry with the subject matter: “Call for Proposals, Ref: Catchment Protection Measures No. 83378501.” to: zm_quotation@giz.de latest by Monday 19th April 2021 at 16:00hrs local time. Note: enquiries received after the above stated deadline date and time will not be considered.

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cases disability and that was why Government always administered drugs that help to treat the disease. Meanwhile, Mushindamo District Commissioner Sylvia Kalamba called on the people to have faith in the programmes run by Ministry of Health. Ms Kalamba said the ministry of health was instituted to carefully look at the health

Veep Southbound By ANDREW MUKOMA

VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina is today expected in Livingstone where she is expected to officiate at the 65th Engineering Institution of Zambia, symposium and annual general meeting, and 3rd Women in engineering conference. The Vice president's working visit has elated the ruling party's leadership in Southern Province.

and well-being of the people. “I get surprised with people that think health workers will cause them harm because what I know is that the ministry of health and its workers are there to save life and not to kill,” she said. She warned that government would not tolerate any individual spreading false information regarding government programmes.

Ms Wina PF Information and Publicity Secretary, Trymore Mwenda, said that Ms Wina's visit was timely, coming a few days after the party successfully held its General conference. "We are looking forward to her visit as it will reassure the party in Southern Province that it is now game on after the conclusion of the general conference. "Our focus now is on explaining to Zambians the many achievements scored by the PF especially in the area of infrastructure development," Mr Mwenda said.

Different abled seek easy access to justice By ANDREW MUKOMA ACCESS to justice for persons with disabilities is still a critical challenge particularly during the Covid-19 era, the Disability Rights Watch (DRW) has observed. DRW national coordinator, Bruce Chooma, said a lot more should be done in order address the challenges facing people living with disabilities. He noted with sadness the slow pace at which the judiciary handles cases for persons with disabilities, especially criminal cases. Mr Chooma told the Daily Nation that the judiciary and other wings should be expediting cases involving persons with disabilities to avoid any inconveniences. He, however, commended the Ministry of Justice for approving some legal reforms such as the ‘Legal Aid Policy’ which he said was a step in attaining an inclusive justice system. Mr Chooma noted that legal aid would enhance equal access to justice particularly for the poor and vulnerable people.

Women engineers urged to be resilient By ANDREW MUKOMA FEMALE engineers in Zambia should be resilient and cope up with the uncertainties that have come with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federation of African Organisations of Engineers (FAOE) has said. FAOE president Carlien Dorcas Bou- Chedid said Covid-19 has come with uncertainties, hence women engineers should be resilient. She was speaking when she addressed the 3rd Zambia in Women in Engineering Section (ZWES) Conference in Livingstone yesterday ahead of

the 65th Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) Symposium and Annual General in Livingstone’s Avani Hotel yesterday. Ms Chedid acknowledged that Africa still has a low number of female engineers compared to other regions. Earlier, EIZ president Able Ng’andu said women’s active participation in leadership and decision-making was the Institution’s priority. Mr Ng’andu said that there was need to promote women’s entrepreneurship as a catalyst for advancing women’s economic empowerment. And ZWES chairperson Annie Muchelemba said ZWES has so far scored a number of strides since its inception. Ms Muchelemba said, among the strides was the increase in the number women engineers to the national council from four in 2017 to 21 in 2020.

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NDOUBTEDLY, HE road high transport number reof roadmains fatalities and the largest injuries, during the and main mode holidays such as Easter of transportation Zambia and the festivein season, with a total road network of remains a major concern over 67,000 As a major for the Roadkm. Transport and transport network, it serves Safety Agency (RTSA). anThe array of purposes for both situation is compoundtravelers transportation ed by theand increase in traffic of goodsextra and products. putting stress on drivTravelers and transport opers, passengers, vehicles erators the road and onrely the heavily nationalonroad network. network to transport people, During year’sfrom Easter goods and this products one holiday, a other total with number of place to the an over193ofroad trafficvehicles accidents age over 7,000 trawere recorded, in which 21 versing the highways on a daily persons killed. on In combasis. Thewere pressures these parison with 2020 Easter roads often results in road trafholiday, 142 road traffic accific crashes. dents were recorded in which This suggests more road usseven people died. ageAnd in Zambia than other According to any the 2020 transport mode, but there are road traffic accident report, limited alternatives. However, young people between the safety on 20 theand roads34has become ages of constitutaedmajor challenge the counthe majority of in people who try. die on the Zambian roads. Globally, roadissafety This scenario due istobeing the tackled as amost publicroad health and fact that users developmental issue tend to disregard road which safety rules isand with Zambia no regulations exception. There impunity and to in attract some the cases is urgent need atdrive under the influence of tention of all road safety stakealcoholic substances and holders to share the burden of drugs. road safety to reverse the numSection the Road bers of road156 trafficofcrashes. Traffic No. traffic 11 of 2002 of TheseActroad crashes the Laws of Zambia and casualties pose states develthat; “any person who, health when opmental and public in charge of a motor vehicle problems with challenging is on a road, under the inmilitating against sofluence of effects intoxicating liquor cio-economic or narcotic drugsdevelopment to such an especially for low and middle income countries like Zambia. Owing to this devastating efNEW STRATEGIES fect, there is urgent need for collaborative efforts from all fronts to prioritize road safety introduction as a The national public health concern.of strategies To be able to achieve this, enthe aimed Road atTransport and Safety Agency the (RTSA) forcing lawtogether with its mother Ministry, on drinking and the Ministry of Transport and driving, reducing Communications and other speed, proper use stakeholders are working so seatbelts and that road hardofto make sure non-use cellinjuries phone are traffic crashesofand whiletodriving. reduced the minimum levels in accordance with the set target. The RTSA was established by an Act of Parliament (Road Traffic No.11 2002) and extent Act as to be of incapable of became operational having proper controlinof 2006 such with the commits mandateanof offence implevehicle, and is liable, upon policy convicmenting Government on tion, transport, to a fine not exceeding road safety and trafone thousand five hundred fic management. Per this manpenalty and date, theunits, RTSA is in to the playcase the of aofsecond or subsequent role a lead Agency to spearconviction, to a fine exhead, collaborate and not coordiceeding thousand pennate roadten safety programmes alty or toOne imprisonment in theunits country. of the mafor a period through not exceeding jor activities which two years.” the RTSA uses to achieve this According to the Easter mandate is through underholiday traffic law enforcetaking nationwide road safety ment operations report, education programmes and over fifty (50) drivers were

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DRINKING AND DRIVING: ...understanding the risks

or tenderness. Alcohol may also interact with medications, particularly those used for pain relief and This means that File picture : Minister of Transport andsedation. Communications alcohol intoxication can comHon. Mutotwe Kafwaya flagging off enforcement and Road plicate surgery and influence Safety Week activities. the anesthetist’s choice of anesthetic drug. Alcohol exacerbates underlying chronic diseases. Patients with alcohol problems may have underlying medical and/or psychiatric conditions which can complicate their management. Patients who are alcohol positive at the time of their injury are greatly at risk for subsequent re-injury. Among drink-driving offenders, many repeatedly re-offend.

ROAD SAFETY: A SHARED AND COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY Impairment by alcohol tends to influence both the risk of a road traffic crash as well as the severity and outcome of injuries that result from it.

charged for the offence of driving under the influence of alcohol. Most of the drivers were tested to be above the permissible limit reading of 0.38mg of Blood Alcohol Concentrations (BAC) levels. In some cases, drivers tested 0.99mg almost three times above the permissible limit.

bolic meanings in Zambia. However, alcohol is a drug with many toxic effects and other dangers such as intoxication and addiction. So, if one is going out to drink, one should either drink within the permissible limit or if that’s not the case, drink your brains out and find someone

could lower blood pressure and depress consciousness and respiration. Alcohol also has analgesic and general anesthetic properties. It can impair judgement and increase crash risk even at relatively low Blood Alcohol Concentrations (BAC) levels. However, the effects become

So why are we concerned with people who drive under the influence of alcohol?

File picture : Minister of Transport and Communications Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya The consumption of alcoflagging and Road Safety Week activities. hol, evenoff in enforcement relatively large amounts by motorists or pecampaigns. destrians increases the risk the vulnerable road users such largely due to the intense work road as pedestrians and cyclists. of RTSA, the Zambia Police of The beingimportance involved in aofcrash. safety Not education only does programmes alcohol im- Thus, the RTSA conducts road and its collaborative stakeand cannot be over pair campaigns processes critical to safety campaigns that are di- holders. On the other hand, the emphasized. The RTSA gen- rectly related to pedestrian level of compliance by drivers, safe road use, such as vision and reaction is also erally employstime, road ituser ed- safety and cyclists. This year, passengers and pedestrians on associatedcampaigns with impaired ucational to help the Agency plans to reduce the proper road safety regulations judgement. This whysafety it is rising trend of motor cycle, cy- and measures must have all compliment other isroad often linked to other high-risk clists and pedestrians related largely been contributing facmeasures in Zambia. road One use majorbehaviours sensitizationsuch tool deaths over the last years. tors to the success. This comes as speeding or by failure to use mostly deployed the Agency The Agency also plans to across to buttress the point seatbelts. as part of its advocacy efforts undertake massive road safety that the RTSA’s work alone is Impairment through road by safetyalcohol cam- advocacy to target the major cannot ensure success unless tends to influence both the roads across the country. The the beneficiaries being all road paigns. risk of a road traffic crash as In the recent past, the objective is to advise drivers users are actively involved. well as the severity and outAgency hasinjuries implemented a se- to minimize their travel speed Road Safety campaigns are come of that result ries of campaigns on road safealways motivated by data and limits, empower passengers from it. Research has shown ty anchored on four identified that drunk drivers have a sig- to speak up against driver packaged to address data-led risk focus areas In Zambia, nificantly highernamely; risk of speed, being misconduct else to take and you pedestrians home. We concerns. progressively worseavailable as the use of cellphone while driving, thatNot road traffic to safe walking and data involved in a road crash than to arekeep not stopping people from BAC suggests increases. only do avoiding driving under in- crossing are and prominent during whilstis on drivers who have notthecondrinking. practices All we want to crashes judgement reaction time fluence of alcohol and correct the and the festive period road. sumed alcohol. have a cadre of responsible holidays suffer, but vision also deteriomotorcyclists, cyImperatively, to a large ex- Pedestrians, useAlcohol of seatbelts. The Agency consumption is drivers on the roads. rates when one is under the common functions in tent the reduction in road clists and of passengers influence alcohol. account as part ofat itsmany concerted efforts society important What is alcohol? fromseventy its direct nearly perimpact cent statistics that were forApart to reduceand roadbears crashes also di- crashes cultural, religious symPhysiologically, alcohol on crash outcomes, alcohol of the traffic casualties. in 2020 was (70%) rectly addresses theand plight of experienced

This situation to is often conis believed affecttheother sequence speeds especially aspects ofofdriver safety such in and rural highways by asurban seat-belt wearing, helmet drivers and failure by pedestriuse, and speed choice. ans to cross and use roads safeeffects of alcohol in lyThe and correctly. the post-crash phase it’s Against this backdrop, evident that beyond the adAlcohol vocacy workintoxication of the RTSA also and has implementing significant effects in its stakeholders, the onus of the work also lies on the drivers, passengers and pedestrians who are generally vulnerable road users to adhere and submit themselves to the road safety regulations. Largely, the adherence levels of road users determine a reduction in the numbers of road fatalities and their resultant impact on the country as a whole. This also reinforces the fact that road safety is a shared and collective responsibility. Most road users lose the fact that they actually own their safety in their hands once on the road. In Zambia, the second most vulnerable road user class is the passenger. The reason stems largely from the fact that passengers often assume passive roles and do not speak up against any wrong doing on the roads largely due to the fear of intimidation. The Agency put the post-crash phasehas which road safety in the in hands all should be borne mind.ofFor road users.itPassengers are enexample, complicates the couraged to utilize RTSA assessment and the managetoll to report such mentfree of line patients, therefore cases. The Agency since predisposing victimshas to more severe injuries. Intoxicated distributed and placed postpatients pain ers of themay toll not freereport line (983)

Reducing drink-driving and road accidents in long distance passenger The Service introduction of (PSVs). stratePublic Vehicles gies aimed at enforcing the Reports on bad driver behavior law on drinking and driving, through RTSA proper toll free use line reducingthe speed, has led to several avoidable of seatbelts and non-use inof stances of road crashes. cell phone while driving, are 80% of causes of road allAbout interventions that could eftraffic crashes canthe be attributfectively reduce number ed to human error. of road crashes in Negative Zambia. road user behaviour including Enforcement of road safety speeding, driving regulations drinking and rules as well as road education, and others safety contributing to incould reduce road traffic acdiscipline on our roads. These cidents have by over 50 percent crashes a very huge im-if well implemented. pact on the productive human The Agency resources base isof implementthe couning especially a multi-prolonged try the youth stratwho egy to to promote road safety happen be the future of the with special focus on recountry. versing trend cases of Road the safety is ain collective driving under the influence of and shared responsibility and alcohol. The Agency is enwe must have hands forcing thealllaw in itsour totality. onThe deck. The RTSA has its RTSA is working with part to play as the Agency partners such as lead the Zambialongside its supporting stakean Breweries to promote reholders. However, thehave othsponsible drinking.onWe er hand, road users also have a dream to create a better their parts play.can It must be Zambia andtothat only be aachieved consciouswith attempt working a road safe towards a collective goal. It community. We be need the helpgoal of and namust a collective tional there leaders, civil society once is a break within organizations, thetheChurch, the chain, it affects level of media, traditional leaders success. and families all to road encourage Therefore, users everyone to embrace are urged to adopt safety road as a safety behavior. culture. We all have a duty to ensure that we have a crash free Zambia where road traffic The author is Head crashes fatalities will be – Publicand Relations reduced to Zero. Road Transport Road and Safety, aSafety sharedAgency and collective responsibility! fmubanga@rtsa.org.zm Website: www.rtsa.org.zm

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COVID-19 ANDTHINE VACCINES KNOW ENENMY: LETS BURN IT: SECTION C: THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY SARSCOV2 the BMIfinal VSwork BMRIN A NUTSHELL

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The Envelope (E) protein Masking up with a EFFECT proper fitmicrons. emy, the cause behind all ofCovid given up on the against ANY wonder why some people 1 THERMIC OF FOOD some people are advise to eatcalled more for us once these Exercise regularly, take med- isACTION rescue exercises and these Sounfortunately please urge you tohad conbut for us SARSCOV2 ismask, Once inside the RNA is re- Antibodies doesn’t mean the Ribonucleocapsid packaga small, integral membrane ting Observing hand this, the reason we have may eat all ithe lumandas, allsotheunfortunately (TEF)/ SPECIFIC DYNAMIC of proteins and less of carbohydrates the cells andby alter ication as Social instructed their protein involved are usually repeated until tinue on your quest for more not yetchanges, done Humanity . 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CLASSIFICATION. the basic information to try devil and for some sadly, this TIONS. ready to handle any invading unlearning and relearning Have you seen how some families sadly a lot more will prematurely depart passed so go many different leases these air particles from cently saying for layer there isto bebe HAT we are at war can ignore thisa part then vigorous-intensity both you To ifSTRUCTURE begin with, I think let’s physical activity tank when they to refill at thehands. filling cells need to make the needed code, like soft ware stored in This protein THE get a better understanding of AND BEGINNING OF dance ends in death. 1.ARE DIABETICS AT MORE adversary either by land, air continuously. seem to work have itoveremphasised. all together in terms of from the basics, just what Covid-19, it means there has and I have failed humanity we don’t to end this war. never be together Hand their saliva, cough, sneezes, station or and start improve health. 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AND AMERICA ARE Covid-19, treatment, no not wonder have dedicated a special daily expenditure and itTHIS is simply detail. preventive navirus are as follows: am hereI to promote anywe one of SARCOV2 these brands, my goal is to apday. infect toVaccines? 2 to 3 people. not from exercise but it is actually what we may not even know of it and yet How safe and effective are these Covid 19 public safety measures. prepared for combat. did this repeatedly until all of us measures, then also areas of remune response comes in. and death. 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LUAPULA Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa has called for strong collaboration between the HautKatanga region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Luapula province in Zambia to increase hydro power generation and other forms of energy. Mr Chilangwa notes that lack of industrial energy has slowed down the economic progress of both Luapula province and the Haut-Katanga region. ZANIS reports that this is contained in a joint communique signed and issued by both Mr Chilangwa and his Lubumbashi counterpart Jacques Katwe after a bilateral meeting in Lubumbashi yesterday. Mr Chilangwa has since invited his Haut - Katanga counterpart,

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CHILANGWA CALLS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY SECTOR IN LUAPULA, KATANGA Mr Katwe, to participate in the forthcoming first ever Luapula Energy Conference. “The Luapula Energy Conference which was postponed due to Covid-19 last year, will now take place from April 26 -30 under the theme: Sustainable Energy for Development Within and Beyond Luapula,’ Mr Chilanga informed Mr Katwe. “The Energy

Indaba will precede the KasomenoMwenda toll road and Luapula Bridge Groundbreaking ceremony.” Mr Chilangwa added. And Mr Katwe has pledged his government support in ensuring that the energy Conference is a success. Mr. Katwe has also urged the DRC’s National Electricity Company Société Nationale d’Électricité (SNEL) to work

with Zambia’s ZESCO in actualizing the joint hydro- power projects on which the two companies have been working. According to Mr Chilangwa, the energy conference will bring different players in the energy sector to be held under the new normal with strict observance of Covid-19 protocols. - ZANIS

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Chief decries abuse of youths by politicians By NOEL IYOMBWA IT is a shame that some youths in the country have always been used as tools for causing confusion by politicians Chief Kaputa, of Kaputa District in Northern Province has said. Chief Kaputa said it was normal for any political party to use youths in violence and added that it was equally wrong for youths to agree to be used in a negative way. He was speaking during the launch of the Genuine Millionaires Initiative in Lusaka. The traditional leader called on youths in the country to form cooperatives and other income generating activities aimed at improving their lives. And Chief Kaputa has said that 10,000 hectares of land would offered to the initiative in each province. Meanwhile, Genuine Millionaires Initiative patron, Joseph Mushalika, stated that it was disturbing that foreigners had taken full advantage of Zambia’s open economy in every sector. Dr Mushalika said just like political freedom fighters decided to fight for political independence, it was time Zambians fought for economic independence. “We cannot stand aside and look as our brothers and sisters are selling land to foreigners just to pay for basic needs. We must set ourselves up for running Zambian malls stocking Zambian products,” he said. He said the initiative was about creating Zambian based joint ventures and cooperatives designed for pooling resources to run viable businesses. Dr Mushalika said Government has released an economic recovery plan that challenges Zambians to take charge of the economic development. And Brand Ambassador Chilekwa Mambwe called on youths to be united if poverty is to be fought. Mr Mambwe said youths should form cooperatives that should run as business entities such as fish farming, poultry production and other business ventures that would generate income.

INVITATION FOR BIDS TENDER FOR THE RE-CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOUNDARY WALL FENCE AT NORAD MAIN DEPOT IN KASAMA DISTRICT (Re-advertised) - FRA/W/01/21 The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has budgeted for the re-construction of the boundary wall fence at Norad Main Depot in Kasama District. The Agency now invites sealed bids from eligible contractors. The tender is open to firms that are registered in Zambia as contractors with the National Council for Construction (NCC) in Category B or C, Grade 5. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following:(a) (b) (c)

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Eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the Procurement & Supplies Unit offices, Food Reserve Agency, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka. The telephone numbers are 260-211-286097/286106. This tender has preferential procurement margins for bidders registered with the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) as follows: • • •

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The bidding documents can be obtained from the Procurement & Supplies Unit offices, Food Reserve Agency, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka, upon presentation of an official FRA receipt for the K750.00 bank deposit. The telephone numbers are 260-211-286097/286106. The bids should be appropriately bound, sealed and bold labeled “Tender for the re-construction of the boundary wall fence at Norad Main Depot in Kasama District” and addressed to the Procurement Coordinator, Food Reserve Agency, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 34054, Lusaka, Zambia. A mandatory Site Visit & Pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday 6th May 2021 at 10.00 hours at Norad Main Depot in Kasama. The bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at the reception area, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka, on or before Friday 21st May 2021 at 10:00 hours. The closing date for the receipt of bids is Friday 21st May 2021 at 10:00 hours and any bid received after the time and date stipulated above will not be accepted. The bids will be opened thereafter in the Board Room, in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Procurement Coordinator For and on behalf of the Executive Director FOOD RESERVE AGENCY

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HE Livingstone District Health Office has expressed worry with people’s laxity in adhering to preventive guidelines on the Covid-19 pandemic in the city. Apparently, a good number of residents have stopped wearing face masks, observing social distancing and washing

L/STONE RESIDENTS DROP GUARD …no longer wearing masks of hands. District Environmental Health Officer, Mulenga Malata, observed that if the current continue, the number of Covid-19 cases might begin

to rise again. Mr Malata urged residents to stick to the rules in view of the possible outbreak of the third wave of the pandemic, especially with the coming of

winter season. He noted that many people had dropped their guard and were moving about in a “business as usual fashion. Mr Malata said, Covid-19

was still active and claiming people’s lives in many parts of the world. He said therefore, residents should not underestimate the threats the third wave of the virus around June,

INVITATION FOR BIDS FRA/W/02/21: TENDER FOR SERVICING & MAINTENANCE OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AT FOOD RESERVE AGENCY DEPOTS & OFFICES The Food Reserve Agency plans to enter into contracts for the servicing and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment at its depots and offices. The Agency now invites eligible firms to submit sealed bids for these works in the following regions:

Lot Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Regions Northern Muchinga Central Luapula North Western Western Lusaka Eastern A & B Southern A & B Copperbelt

The bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at the reception area, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka, on or before Friday 14th May 2021 at 10:00 hours and must be accompanied by proof of purchase of the bidding documents.

Procurement Coordinator For and on behalf of the

Executive Director FOOD RESERVE AGENCY

Interested bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the Procurement & Supplies Unit offices, Food Reserve Agency, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 34054, Lusaka, Zambia. The telephone numbers are 260-211-286097/286106 and fax number is 260-211-286581. However, telegraphic and/or electronic offers will not be accepted. Bidders who wish to participate in the tender should deposit a nonrefundable sum of K750.00 in the following bank account: : : : : : : :

The bids should be appropriately bound, sealed and bold labeled “Tender for servicing & maintenance of fire-fighting equipment” and addressed to the Procurement Coordinator, Food Reserve Agency, Plot 7419, Manda Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka.

The closing date for the receipt of bids is Friday 14th May 2021 at 10:00 hours and any bid received after the time and date stipulated above will not be accepted. The bids will be opened thereafter in the Board Room, in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

Award of contract will be restricted to not more than three lots per bidder

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this year. As of Wednesday, Zambia had recorded 171 new positive Covid-19 cases from the 6, 640 tests done in the 24:00 hrs bringing the cumulative number to 90, 389 cases.

Mwinilunga-Mutanda road set for rehab By JACKSON MAPAPAYI GOVERNMENT is set to begin rehabilitation works on the Mwinilunga-Mutanda road, says Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Malanji. Mr Malanji said that Government has signed a contract with China Civil Engineering Construction Company for the works. The minister said this when paid a courtesy call on senior chief Kanongesha of the Lunda speaking people in Mwinilunga. “And in the next few works, the contractor will be moving on site to commence the works,” he said. Mr Malanji stressed the importance of the road infrastructure, stating that it would enhance investment in both Mwinilunga and Kalumbila districts. “If we enhance all economic resource in this country, we have to ensure that cardinal infrastructure reaches most parts of the country,” he added. Senior chief Kanongesha, who received the news with gratitude, said that his chiefdom has seen massive development. For this reason, he said, his chiefdom would continue to work with the Government in all areas of development. The traditional leader said that the rural electrification initiative has seen his chiefdom connected to the national electricity supply grid. Senior chief Kanongesha said the electrification of the chiefdom was a crucial factor in attracting economic activity to the area. “We have seen the erection of communication towers which has enhanced communication. For that, we say thank you to your government,” he said.

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BIOLOGY LESSON Cell Organization A group of specialized cells having the same shape/structure and function make up a tissue. Examples of tissues are epidermis, palisade tissue, spongy tissue, blood, epithelium and bone tissue. A group of tissues performing a specific function make up an organ. Examples of organs are roots, stems, leaves, liver, skin, heart, brain, eyes, ears, kidneys and lungs. What tissues make up each of these organs? A group of organs performing a specific function make up a system. Examples of systems are vascular system, digestive system, excretory system, endocrine system, nervous system, skeletal system, respiratory system and reproductive system. What organs make up each of these systems? A group of systems performing a specific function make up an organism. There are two types of organisms namely: unicellular which has only one cell e.g amoeba and multicellular which has many cells e.g a human being. Levels of cell organization may be summarized as follows:

TRANSPORT ACROSS THE CELL MEMBRANE (DIFFUSION, OSMOSIS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORT) Substances enter or leave cells through the cell membrane using three main processes which are diffusion, osmosis and active transport.

Diffusion This is the movement of particles from their region of higher concentration to their region of lower concentration (down a concentration gradient).

Experiment to Demonstrate Diffusion Materials: A 250 cm3 glass beaker, a long glass tube, a holed rubber bung or stopper, a coloured crystal such as potassium permanganate or copper (II) sulphate and water Method: Set up the experiment as shown in the following diagram

• First insert one end of the glass tube halfway into the rubber stopper. • Place the rubber stopper and glass tube into the beaker, keeping the rubber firmly pressed to the bottom of the beaker. • Introduce the coloured crystal of potassium permanganate down the tube. • Close the open end of the glass tube with a finger and fill the beaker halfway with water. • With one end of the glass tube still closed with a finger, gently lift the glass tube and rubber stopper out of the beaker without disturbing the crystal. • Observe what happens in the beaker until there are no further changes.

Observations: • At the beginning, the clear water and coloured crystal are each clearly visible • After some time, the colour of the crystal starts

spreading out but some of the water still remains clear. • Eventually, all the water is evenly coloured by the colour of the crystal

Conclusion: The particles of the potassium permanganate crystal spread out in the water by the process of diffusion.

has the highest water potential. The more concentrated a solution becomes, the less its water potential becomes. A selectively permeable membrane can allow water molecules to pass through because of their small size but cannot allow solute molecules to pass through because of their big size. The following diagram illustrates what occurs during osmosis.

Factors that affect the rate of Diffusion

Experiment to Demonstrate Osmosis

The rate at which particles diffuse is affected by the following factors: • Concentration gradient • Surface area of diffusion surface • Thickness/ distance of diffusion surface • Temperature • Size of diffusing particles

Set up the experiment as shown in the following diagram

Concentration gradient: This refers to the difference in concentration of particles between two regions. The higher the concentration gradient, the faster the diffusion rate. Surface area of Diffusion Surface: The larger the surface area of the diffusion surface, the faster the rate of diffusion. Thickness of Diffusion Surface: The thinner the diffusion surface, the faster the diffusion rate. Temperature: Increase in temperature increases the kinetic energy of particles causing them to diffuse at a faster rate. Size of Diffusing Particles: The bigger the diffusing particles, the slower the diffusion rate; the smaller the diffusing particles, the faster the diffusion rate.

Importance of Diffusion Diffusion is important in living organisms in the following ways: • Oxygen moves from the lungs to the blood and from the blood to the tissue cells by diffusion. • Carbon dioxide moves from the tissue cells to the blood and from the blood to the lungs by diffusion. • Dissolved food moves from the blood into the tissue cells by diffusion. • Metabolic wastes such as urea move from the tissue cells into the blood by diffusion. • Carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis by plants moves from the atmosphere into the leaves by diffusion. • Oxygen produced during photosynthesis moves out of the leaves to the atmosphere by diffusion. • Water vapour moves out of the air spaces of leaves to the atmosphere during transpiration by diffusion.

Mark the initial level of liquid in each of the three glass tubes. Record what happens to the liquid level in each glass tube after five minutes.

Observations In A the liquid level drops. In B the liquid level stays the same. In C the liquid level rises.

Conclusion During osmosis, water molecules move from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution through a selectively permeable membrane until a dynamic equilibrium is reached. Equilibrium is a state where the number of water molecules moving to either side of the selectively permeable membrane is equal. Osmosis is important in living organisms mainly in movement of water into and out of cells (absorption of water by plants, movement of water from cell to cell e.t.c)

Effects of Osmosis in Living Organisms The cells, tissues, organs and systems of living organisms are always exposed to body fluids or solutions of different concentrations. There are three types of solutions an organism may be exposed to, namely hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic solutions. A hypotonic solution is one whose concentration is lower than the concentration inside a living cell. An isotonic solution is one whose concentration is equal to the concentration inside a living cell. Isotonic solutions have no net osmotic effects in living organisms because a dynamic equilibrium exists between them and the living cells. A hypertonic solution is one whose concentration is higher than the concentration inside a living cell.

a) Effects of Osmosis in Animals

Osmosis Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential through a selectively permeable membrane. Water potential is a measure of the capacity or tendency of water molecules to move from one solution to another. Distilled water

b) Effects of Osmosis in Plants When a plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, it gains water by osmosis because the water potential of the hypotonic solution is higher than the water potential inside the plant cell. As a result, its protoplasm swells and eventually starts pressing against the cell wall. The condition where the protoplasm of a plant cell presses against the cell wall due to osmotic gain of water is called turgidity. A plant cell that is undergoing turgidity is said to be turgid. Why does the plant cell not burst? (Refer to structure of cell wall). When a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, it loses water by osmosis because the water potential inside the cell is higher than the water potential of the hypertonic solution. As a result, its protoplasm shrinks and pulls away from the cell wall. The condition where the protoplasm of a plant cell pulls away from the cell wall due to osmotic loss of water is called plasmolysis. A plant cell that is undergoing plasmolysis is said to be plasmolysed. The following diagrams illustrate turgidity and plasmolysis.

When an animal cell such as a red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, it gains water by osmosis because the water potential of the hypotonic solution is higher the water potential inside the cell. As a result, it swells and eventually bursts. The bursting of an animal cell due to osmotic gain of water is called cell lysis. When an animal cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, it loses water by osmosis because the water potential inside the cell is higher than the water potential of the hypertonic solution. As a result, it shrinks and crinkles/wrinkles. The shrinking and crinkling of an animal cell due to osmotic loss of water is called crenation. Osmotic loss of water by animal tissues leads to dehydration of the animal. The following diagrams illustrate cell lysis and crenation.

Cell lysis and crenation in a red blood cell

When a plant tissue such as a peeled potato tuber is placed in a hypotonic solution, it gains water by osmosis and becomes bigger and more firm. The presence of water in plant tissues forms a hydrostatic skeleton which renders mechanical support to the entire plant When a plant tissue such as a peeled potato tuber is placed in a hypertonic solution, it loses water by osmosis and becomes flaccid/flabby (smaller and weaker). In a living plant, this leads to a condition called wilting. Wilting is the sagging of delicate plant parts such as leaves, flowers and young stems due loss of water. Temporary wilting is one which can be reversed by supplying a plant with water. Permanent wilting can not be reversed even if a plant is supplied with water the plant tissues have already died. Suggest why it is not advisable to apply too much fertilizer on plants.

Active Transport The movement of particles against a concentration gradient using energy from ATP. It is the main process by which mineral ions move into and out of cells (e.g. ion uptake by root hairs and uptake of glucose by epithelial cells of the villi).

EXERCISE

1. Explain Active Transport

2. Describe the process of osmosis and its effect in plants and animals 3. Define diffusion and state three importance of diffusion

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TRADITIONALLY, ZambiOLITICAL ARLY this year, aparty letter an elections have come to went viral, purportedly conventions have be premised on winning or the Teaching comeinbyparty and gone! losing written votes strongCommission holds Service and the two swing They have all generof Zambia ofinLusaka which and teachers provinces the ally werebeen toldpeaceful. that their retirement Copperbelt. The be timeline set the by prothe should in line with Whichever Law political party Electoral visions of theCommission at the timeof of has elections in Lusaka theirwon employment! Zambia (ECZ) shows that unand the Copperbelt has ofIn this regard, teachers til May 14,on 2021 noall one inditen gone to win the overall employed before 2015 when vidual or political party must national vote. Hence, Iage would the Law on retirement was engage in political campaigns. like to call them provammended from swing 50 years for Everyone must and play by the inces. early retirement 55 years for However, no political book. normal retirement to 55 party years would enough votes forThroughout earlyamass retirement, 60 years for the period; beto win outrightly with normal retirement and 65Lusayears fore, during and after the genka Copperbelt provinces for and late retirement, have eral elections, law would and order alone, several politto leave unless the teaching service! must not only prevail, but must ical splinter It isparties commonly arguedvotes that be enforced. Chancers, amongst themselves inin the thestrictly law does not work retspoilers and usurpers must not rest of the provinces. rospect! This meant that those be givenruling an inch to disrupt supporting thePatriotic removal of the the The Front affected teachers from the (PF) iswe almost certain peace have always enjoyed since teaching service had votes a point. of amassing majority in Zambia’s birth in 1964. Yet, others contended that the Luapula, Northern, The Zambia PoliceMuchinService changed law had been thrust on ga, and the together withnorthern all other districts security theCentral affected teachers! Attorof Province.The Eastern wings, in the words of Minister ney General assured there Province may qualifythat to be a of Affairs, Stephen wasHome nothing to worry about. swing province! Kampyongo, “must not look Equally the United Party

One of the challenges that the change of retirement age from 55 to 60 years entailed was holding back retirement for five years for workers who should otherwise have retired and been liser. off He and proved his worth in paid replaced by new many instances when in 2016 workers. heThis spiritedly mattercampaigned has broughtfora window opportunity for ZamPF on of the Copperbelt and bia resolve a long diin to Northern andstanding Muchinlemma of how toincluding pay off retired ga provinces, the public jobs for recent servants, Roan create Constituency so many of our youths and in by-election. turn revive the economy. Whoever will campaign on key factor that Kambwili motivated theA same side with the state to increase the of retiremay take quite a chunk the ment age was to open a mora2021 votes, if they fall short of torium window during which forming government. to mobilise resources to pay Foreign of retirees Affairs offFormer the huge backlog Minister, Harry Kalaba is aninherited from the previous adother major in contender. Kalaministration 2011. Unfortuba hasthis done lotmaterialised. of door-tonately hasanot door engagements with the Instead a mountain of unpaid electorates benefits across has Zambia. retirement accuKalaba hasRemember, establishedaa firm mulated. double-edged sword was created by grip on the socio-economic popular acclaim among workand political challenges the ers, labour unions others Zambian people areand facing. when the Zambian Driving around Parliament, the counriding on the try instead ofpopularity flying hasamong given workers and labour unions, him firsthand knowledge had of accepted clause in the This 2016 the plighta of the voters. Constitution, of well retaining reLaw him enforcement agencies makes fairly groundtirees be on blind the payroll until their must to political pared in campaign strategy. He benefits had been paid. ty affiliation; shouldthe be was the first there toon suggest This retention the payroll idea of civil servants’ debt no sacred cows. Any offendof unpaid retirees created a reswap with financial instituer must be nabbed, in a source drain problem.tried The state

and other employers have to pay two salaries for one job for as long as retirees’ benefits remain unpaid; that is one salary for the retiree and another salary for the job holder! This, coudepending the economic pled with theon nation’s mounting landscape prevailing by Auexternal debt obligations, has gustthe 2021. urbanite votput stateThe in a dilemma. ersThe haveonset registered en-masse of Covid-19 in Zambia inand mid-March has left in Lusaka Copperbelt. Zambia’s labour Commission landscape in The Electoral aof helpless of sorts. Zambia situation (ECZ) has anTherefore, it is than imperative to nounced more a million pose the inevitable questions; registered voters each for Luwhat is thethe way forward? How saka and Copperbelt out does get out7,of020, this749 enof theZambia provisional tanglement? registered voters nationwide. Firstly, it is important to note that the situation is not irredeemable; it can be salvaged. Several permutations can be looked at to create a win-win situation for all – retirees, the government, unemployed youths and the nation at large! How can this be achieved? First and foremost, the government should see paying off retirees from the perspective of killing several birds with a stone, and as a major stimulus package for the retirees to turn their benefits into investible capital to play a pivotal role in Wednesday, April 14,reviving 2021 thethe Covid-19-ravaged economy at Ministry of Works and quickly. There are three possiSupply must never happen ble sources to finance the retireagain! ment packages: No onewithin in Zambia be From the should national By NATION REPORTER

These provinces will likely vote on the basis of the prevailing economic situation. With Copper prices breaching the psychological US$8, 000 mark, with the state opting to increase its stake in Glencore’s Mopani Copper Mines, with energy shortages being almost wiped out by August 2021 given the commissioning of the 750-meg-

awatt Kafue Lower Hydro Power station, and the Zambia-International Monetary Fund (IMF) package being clinched, prospects for PF retaining its hold on both Lusaka and the Copperbelt should increase. If these do not materialise by mid-2021, it will be a rough ride for the PF. UPND may cash in and either dislodge the PF or grab

comfortable stakes in these provinces. If oil prices also pick up like copper prices, this may complicate matters and throw the gains from the other variables to the wind. Therefore, the performance of the Zambian economy may outweigh the impact of strongholds in determining the 2021 elections outcome; not barring the tribal talk!

budget by sacrificing some capital projects; The government can approach some local pension houses for a loan to finance this; or The government can approach some international cooperating partners for a grant or a soft loan specifically to sort out this problem. Several years ago, Tanzania owed its workers in public institutions colossal sums of money. The Tanzanian government of President Josiah borhuman rights andKikwete freedoms. rowed US$100 million the No one should live from in fear World Bank and paid off all its whether at work, at home or workers in public learning inanywhere this country! stitutions. in Zambia can do No the one should to benefits feel insame. Therebe aremade several

that Zambia can accrue from clearing retirees on the public service payroll: It will save resources – from paying two people for one job to paying only one person for that job; The freed resources can be used to employ fresh graduates from colleges and universities without injecting fresh funds into the payroll; thus reducing the current high unemployment among Zambian youths currently roaming streets; the political partiesthe transgress willwith also in be law,Thousands they mustofbejobs dealt created as many retirees will inline with existing laws. vest their retirement benefits in Politicalsome campaigns start-ups, will boostcome their and go, and so do elections, but existing businesses while others

will invest in stocks on the Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE). This will increase the buying power, Regardless of expand the national tax base and how boostchallenging national economic the year 2020 has performance. been due to Covid-19, Inevitably, these benefits will translatehas into drastically a feel-good factor which and a win-win affected the situation flow of for the whole nation.Good Time business, As Indian activist, Steel has author, seen it fit tomotivational speaker and founder give back to its emof Country First Foundation, ployees, appreciate Shiv Khera,to writes: “Winners their and seepractice thecommitment gain; losers see the pain” to democratic cammotivate and “winners don’t do different paigns andthem” elections; we all things, they do things differentneed peace even to vote for ly,” we can derive good mileage them. out of an otherwise hopeless No one should campaign in situation!

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Zambians remain Zambians. The campaigns and elections must not be allowed to divide Zambians who have bonded together for more than half a century. Politics should instead be used to unite the country’s rich, diverse ethnic identities. Whoever wishes to espouse or practice politics or campaigns based on region, ethnicity (tribe?), race, colour of the skin; such a one or group of people must be confined to the political doldrums of the past. Zambians should leave no

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

a manner that threatens peace and endangers the lives of their opponents and invariably their and those of other in theown, end improves operational people. Everyone must work and financial performance. add value to the forTo peace, promote andcreation pracof the business strategy and to tice peace for our democracy set the tone of the organisation’s to deepen and thrive. strategic objectives, it is not Our political and prienough to just leaders conduct a stravate must not preach a tegiccitizens risk assessment or even language having a of riskpreventing discussionothers at the strategy settingormeeting, there as candidates voters from is much more in that organisations participating the August 12 need to do. Most organization elections. who follow that way of doing Thosefind whoit feel so aggrieved things difficult to relate about others competing in if the objectives have not been the forthcoming general elecdefined or well documented or measured. Strategic planning that is risk-based helps to define the value proposition that the business brings to the market, and the way in which organisations intend to distinguish themselves from other competitors. For most organisations, this may not be obvious from the outset, but as the processes of ERM gains traction and its frameworks and systems fall into place, organisations will see tions should redress in its risks being seek holistically managed. Whatofhappens also is that the courts law to determine organisations right or wrong.see the development of an appropriate risk culThey should not make it ture throughout its value chains. look like they are the only ones Ultimately, what ERM does who are right! is support the organisation in musttoall allow theoflaw itsWe efforts “get ahead the Huang. curve” and take advantage of enforcement agencies to do GTS Union Chairman opportunities. Properlythat applied their work of ensuring law Humphrey Chisoko assured ERM becomes a decision-makand order prevails, but they management of the continuous ing tool that has ability to also mustembedded ensure thatinthere are worker commitment become the and culno sacred political cows. loyalty theorganisation, years to come. ture of inthe inThey seethis and gift. fear “We should appreciate tegrate with itsnot strategies and objectives, andare leverage its I am sure we the political jackets, butone theyofon must resources improve privileged to get perforsuch see, respecttofew and enforce law mance, spur growth, givehave it a a gift from ourwecompany. and order so that can competitive edge, and maintain Thank you for fulfilling your free, fair and transparent elecits sustainability. promise despite 2020 being

The August 12, 2021 general elections must be held in a free, fair and transparent manner, allowing voters to cast their votes without having to look over their shoulder! room whatsoever for such people, organisations or political parties. Our traditional leaders and institutions, politicians, ordinary citizens, and all humans residing in Zambia must appreciates the hard work promote and practice peace. and loyalty of its employEveryone living in Zambia ees which ensured that the must be aoperated peace ambassador. factory 24rs and 7 Even when politicians days a week despite the Covmonitoring need to have areach practheir campaign crescendos, id 19 challenges. tical narrative to them. Suitable they mustput remain aware ofstrict the “We in risks, placethrough monitoring of all key risk indicators, enables fact that measures, they owe everything health a Covid or19 ganisations foresee potential committee and many othto Zambia, to but Zambia does problems. If the risk er owe restrictions. Buttolerance it’s the not them anything! tends to exceed alarm dedication andlevels, hard work They must canvass for votes bells can be triggered. the employees put inThus, that in their wards, constituencies organisations have the oppormattered as they risked their and entire republic retunitythe to review the treatment lives during Covid 19 alising that need peace strategy giventhey tothis the risk, which pandemic period,” advised

tions come August 12, 2021. a Itchallenging year.that Weiswill is law and order our For comments and feedback enjoy Christmas insurance of peace! with our contact: fziba@irmza.org family,” said Chisoko.

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Zuma snubs CJ JOHANNESBURG Former President Jacob Zuma has refused to make any submission about what sanction he should face for his alleged criminal contempt – and says he is “ready to become a prisoner of the Constitutional Court.” In a 21-page letter addressed to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, Zuma says the Constitutional Court’s directions that he provide evidence on his potential contempt punishment and possible prison term were “a sham and an attempt to sanitise the gravity of the repressive manner in which the Court has dealt with my issues.” – NEWS24

Somalia condemns 'threats' from foreign allies MOGADISHU - Somalia has accused some of its foreign backers of undermining its sovereignty after the embattled government was threatened with sanctions over a decision to extend its mandate by two years. President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed on Wednesday signed into law a "special resolution" extending his time in office, despite his term expiring in February, and repeat warnings that such a move would not be supported by western powers. – AFP.

Malawi to destroy 16, 000 expired Covid-19 vaccines LILONGWE - Malawi will destroy over 16, 000 expired coronavirus vaccines donated by the African Union three weeks before their use-bydate, a health official said on Wednesday. The country received 102, 000 doses of the Oxford/ AstraZeneca jabs last month but 16, 400 were not administered before they expired. "We will now destroy and dispose of (them)," Malawi's Health Secretary Charles Mwansambo said. – AFP.

Denmark ditches AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shot COPENHAGEN - Denmark on Wednesday became the first country to stop using AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine altogether over a potential link to a rare but serious form of blood clot. Results of investigations into the AstraZeneca-associated blood clots “showed real and serious side-effects,” Danish health agency head Soren Brostrom told a news briefing. – AFP.

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GET LUCRATIVE SPONSORS FOR WOMEN’S SOCCER, FAZ TOLD By MUKWIMA CHILALA

OCCER administrator Nelly Miamba has called on FAZ to also extend its efforts in looking for sponsorship for the women’s national soccer team and newly introduced women's league like has been

‘Scrapping Olympics an option’ A SENIOR Japanese politician said yesterday cancelling the Tokyo Olympics over the coronavirus remains a possibility as a surge in cases renews concerns about the Games with less than 100 days to go. Toshiro Nikai, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s number two, said the Olympics must be cancelled “without hesitation” if the virus situation

done to the men’s. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) on Monday extended its partnership with MTN Zambia in which the telecommunication company will sponsor the senior men’s national team and the Super League at a cost of K43 million. But Miamba, an advocate of is too severe. A year after their historic postponement, the 2020 Olympics remain beset by pandemic problems, with parts of the torch relay forced behind closed doors and public support consistently low. Organisers and Olympic officials insist the Games will go ahead safely, but Nikai said yesterday that all options were on the table. “We need to make a decision depending on the situation at the time,” he told the private TBS television network. “We need to cancel it without hesitation if they’re no longer possible,” added Nikai, who is the LDP’s secretary general. Asked if he considered cancellation an option, Nikai said: “Yes of course.” – AFP.

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Jere dresses George United By SIMON MUNTEMBA

A LUSAKA lawyer, Dickson Jere has donated jersey and balls to division two George United FC of Matero constituency.

Jere made the donation after watching the midweek match between George United FC and Chawama Eagles played at Zecco Grounds in Matero. George United FC is a Lusaka community team based in George compound.

"I thought of motivating the team by giving them new jerseys and soccer balls following a request by the team," Jere said when he handed over the kit to the team. Jere, who is also a sports administrator, assured the team that he will work on the Zecco grounds by installing an artificial turf and flood lights for use by the community. And the players thanked Jere for the gesture and assured him that they will work hard to earn promotion to division one.

women sport, has noted that women football has for a long time lagged behind in terms of sponsorship and investment into the sector. She said that there was need for the sector to be given equal attention that the men were receiving especially that the women’s game had been reaping results not only in the

region but at continental level. Miamba noted that qualification to the Olympic Games in Japan has given Zambia an opportunity to become a super power and hence the need for FAZ to work on making the country a continental power house in women football. "We need to take advantage

of this period, our women team has reached its highest ever peak not only on the continent but globally. We are the only team that will be representing Africa at the Olympics so it doesn't get any better than this," Miamba said. This is the right time that brands should be identifying themselves with women’s

football. And this is also the right time for FAZ to woo as much investments as possible just like has been done to the men. And Miamba said the Olympics will provide a platform for the women national team players and the country at large to market itself to the world.

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ARELY four months after replacing Manfred Chabinga as Nkana FC coach, Kelvin Kaindu has been sent on a three-weeks forced leave following Nkana’s seven-game losing streak in the MTN Super League. Nkana acting Chief Executive Officer, Kapwepwe Mutale confirmed the development in a statement issued by the club’s Media and Public Relations Officer Lillian Musenge.

Mutale stated that Kaindu has agreed to proceed on a paid leave in view of a string of bad results that the team has posted in the recent past. Mutale noted that assistant coach Kaunda Simonda will act as head coach in the absence of Kaindu and will be assisted by Young Nkana head coach, Fidelis Chungu who has been elevated. Nkana senior team physical trainer, Joseph Musonda, has been demoted to the junior team and has been replaced by Nkana Gym instructor

and physical trainer, Chewe Mwamba. “All these developments and restructuring process have been instituted in order to save the senior team from being relegated,” Mutale explained. The changes at Nkana comes a day after the Kitwe giants gifted city rival Kitwe United their first win of the season after 23 games played in the MTN Super League. Nkana who are MTN Super League defending champions have endured six straight losses in the league where they occupy 16th position with

21 points, on par with 17thplaced Lumwana Radiants. Nkana have failed to recover from a 3-1 bashing by Buildcon FC in a fixture played on February 7 and went on to suffer defeats to Power Dynamos, Kabwe Warriors, a draw with Green Buffaloes before the 2-1 defeats to Forest Rangers and Kitwe United in the last two games. Their poor home form has been a cause for worry as they have een doing fairly wll in the Confederations Cup in which they have reached the group stages.

REJUVENATED NAPSA EDGE FOREST By MICHAEL MIYOBA AFTER suffering a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Cameroonian giants Coton Sport FC in the CAF Confederations Cup, Napsa Stars bounced back with a bang and stunned Forest Rangers 1-0 in a Week-23 MTN Super Division fixture played yesterday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. A lone goal from young Jimmy Mukeya was all the Lusaka side needed to pick an away win which propelled them to 14th position on the Super Division table with 27 points. Forest had started the match as a dominant side while Napsa Stars depended on counter attacks. Webster Muzaza had a few good runs with Lameck Silwaba but their combination could not help Forest break the deadlock. It was the visitors who finally went ahead through Mukeya who benefitted from Austin Banda’s assist to give them the lead in the 17th minute. Napsa had another chance to double their advantage in the 26th minute when Daniel Mutshinemu came to Forest’s rescue with a great save. Forest almost got the

equaliser in the 39th minute but where unlucky as Taonga Bwembya’s free kick went wide as the first stanza ended in favour of the visitors. In the second half, Forest looked determined to get the equaliser which almost came in the 48th minute when Chideu and Muzaza played some attractive football before the latter ballooned his effort. Tenant Chilumba was forced to make tactical changes, substituting Daily Echabe for Peter Mwaagani while Lameck Silwaba paved way for Laurent Muma. Thomas Chideu came close to giving Forest the equaliser before he was replaced by Issa Bighrimana while Shadreck Malambo was withdrawn for Patrick Anfumu. Napsa’s Shaaban Odhoji produced a last minute save to deny Muzaza from rescuing Forest with his well struck free kick which was easily dealt with as the Pensioners held on to the first half goal to bag three points in Ndola. The defeat denied Forest a chance to cut the gap between the two sides Zanaco and Zesco United as they remain stack on third with 35 points. Forest trail Zanaco and Zesco United with four and 16 points respectively.