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RESPECT PACT, GOLD MINERS TOLD

...the clauses in the agreement were meant to ensure that the cooperatives operated within the law and in national interest.

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UFUNSA district council chairman, Bartholomew Kalambalala has urged Rufunsa gold miners to adhere to their agreement with ZCCMIH. Mr Kalambalala was commenting on the successful signing of an agreement between the four gold mining cooperatives in Rufunsa and ZCCMIH. He observed that citizens needed to reciprocate Government goodwill by ensuring that their operations benefited the country.

Mr Kalambalala said Government through ZCCMIH wanted to ensure that the gold proceeds benefited the country in more ways than one. He insisted that the clauses in the agreement were meant to ensure that the cooperatives operated within the law and in national interest. He therefore advised the gold miners to respect the agreement to which they willingly accented. The council chairperson also advised the miners not to deal with private buyers as this would lead to the exter-

We’re debt free - UPND

By KETRA KALUNGA

REPORTS that the UPND has borrowed heavily are totally wrong and misleading, says party spokesperson, Charles Kakoma. There are reports that the UPND has borrowed undisclosed amounts of money and once voted into power, it would focus on paying back the loan using national resources. But Mr Kakoma said the UPND was not in debt and wondered why some people could start circulating misleading information. He said in an interview with the Daily Nation that the party was financially sound because it had been receiving contributions from members and donations from well-wishers. "We don't owe anybody any

nalising of wealth. He said that the foreign gold buyers in the area must not be given an opportunity to reap the country of its God-given wealth. He said Zambia could only get the full benefits of the mineral resource if the wealth was internally utiised. Mr Kalambalala who is also Rufunsa PF vice chairman observed that Government was committed to ensuring that the country benefited from its mineral wealth. And Chimwetu gold mining cooperative chairman, Emmanuel Tembo acknowl-

Mr kakoma money, there will not be the need to pay back the money using national assets, so the information is totally wrong, totally misleading," he said. Mr Kakoma said the UPND had been receiving regular contributions from ordinary party members, Members of Parliament (MPs), mayors, council chairpersons and top leadership in the national management. He maintained that the UPND was not in any debt and that all the money that the party received was in form of donations and not loans which should be repaid.

THE Kabwe female maximum correctional facility is congested as inmates suffering from tuberculosis (TB), the mentally challenged and the aged are sharing dormitories and other facilities. Officer-in-charge, Inonge Kashamba, said the facility did not have isolation centres for inmates on TB treatment, those with children and those that might test positive for COVID-19. Ms Kashamba said a cell which was designed to accommodate three was currently congested with 24 inmates. She was speaking when Gender Minister, Elizabeth Phiri, donated 100 chicks to female inmates. Ms Kashamba said the situation had prompted the construction of a cell for Inmates on death row in order to de-congest the cell. The officer-in-charge said unfortunately the project had stalled due to lack of funds as the money to kick-start the project was mobilized by staff

edged the influx of foreign buyers in Rufunsa. The cooperatives in the area were Pokela, Chimwetu, Kamandu and Chipeketi. Mr Tembo said that the cooperatives were happy that ZCCMIH had addressed their concerns in the revised agreement which they happily accepted and appended their signatures to. He however urged ZCCMIH to ensure that it expedites payments for the gold as this was one area that causes some miners to opt to trade with private buyers who have ready cash.

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ZCTU calls for fair taxation By KETRA KALUNGA

PRIORITISE tax mobilisation in order for the country to achieve the sustainable development goals, Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) urges Government. ZCTU President, Nkole Chishimba, said the ability to collect tax was central to national development as poor tax collection has the potential to put national development at risk. Mr Chishimba urged the government to ensure fair and equitable tax systems existed in the country. The ZCTU President was speaking during the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) union sixth quadrennial congress held in Kabwe over the weekend. He said a taxation system for corporate and individual tax payers calls for a high quality tax governance system. "The ability to collect tax

is central to our country, this means poor tax collection will put national development at risk," he said. Mr. Chishimba said the government should come up with reduce compliance costs to ensure that the tax system is fair and equitable “By fairness I mean a relative taxation system for the poor and the rich including corporate and individual tax payers,” he said.

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at the facility. "The cells are congested and we have no isolation centres for inmates with TB, inmates that have come with children, the mentally disturbed and the aged," he said.

Ms Kashamba has since appealed to the Government and well-wishers for funds to complete the holding cell for inmates on death roll. In response, Gender Minister Elizabeth Phiri assured the

inmates that she would lobby for funds to complete the project. She commended staff at the facility for going out of their way to commence the construction of a cell block for inmates on death row.

‘No further extension Insurance Bill will be enacted 2021, says State of voter registration’ By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

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THE voter registration exercise which ended last midnight will not be extended any further, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has said. ECZ acting public relations manager, Sylvia Bwalya said the four days extension which was given on Thursday December 17 last week was meant to give chance to those who might have not registered for various reasons. She said now that the extension period had ended, there would be no more extension. Speaking in an interview in Lusaka yesterday, Ms Bwalya explained that further extension

would affect the other several processes and the time period that the commission must attend to before the final voting.

THE new insurance bill will be enacted in the first half of next year, Finance Minister, Bwalya Ng’andu, has said. Dr Ng’andu said it was possible to enact the new insurance bill in the first quarter of 2021. The Minister promised that he would help the industry by pushing for the enactment of the new Insurance Bill. He was speaking in Lusaka during the Insurers Association of Zambia (IAZ) Chief Executive Officer’s Cocktail. With reference to Marine Insurance, Dr Ng’andu assured the industry players that any matter which was resulting in revenue loss to the Government would receive his ardent attention.

Dr Ng’andu stressed the need to enforce section 120 of the Insurance that demands for local assets to be insured locally, as a way to curb revenue loss to the treasury. Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) acting Registrar, Tresford Chiyavula, indicated that the sector had not been spared from the adverse effect of the Covid -19 Pandemic. Mr Chiyavula said the process of licence renewals for 2021 was in progress and that those Insurance companies that had issued that need to be cleared before the licence is issued have been communicated to. IAZ president, Christabel Banda, explained that the bill once enacted would help address a lot of bottlenecks

in the provision of the Insurance service in the country. Ms Banda also reported to the Minister that the insurance industry and the Zambian economy, is losing millions of Kwacha every year through the payment of insurance premiums on imports. She explained that these come into the Country on a Cost Freight and Insurance basis (CIF), instead of importing on an FOB basis, while exports go out of the country on a Free on Board (FOB) basis. Zambia lost over K2 billion between 2009 and 2019 because of this practice. Ms Banda indicated the full support of IAZ members towards the implementation of the RTSA online Road Tax System.

Dr Ng’andu The system requires that motor vehicle insurance should be confirmed by insurers making an electronic submission of all insured vehicles, before road tax can be issued.

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“Time has gone by too much and the minister of Agriculture and his counterpart at Commerce should explain, where we currently stand because the Treasury needs the money,” Dr Kalumba said. He said it was time for Government to take the actualisation on the legalisation of marijuana for export and medicinal purposes seriously. Dr Kalumba said marijuana was an important export product like copper that could bring foreign exchange and contribute to economic growth. “There has not been any movement on this issues, for practical purposes it was important to understand that marijuana is a high value income generating crop product when produced for export purposes. Most countries have benefited tremendously,“ Dr Kalumba said. He said there was need

for the Ministry of Commerce and Trade to expedite formulation of policy, sign bilateral and multilateral trade agreements that would control the same movement of the product to the market. “Zambia stands to gain from this important crop and we have available arable land that supports the growth of this product,” Dr Kalumba said. Dr Kalumba said delays in marijuana policy formulation was a testimony of it’s under estimated value when it can contribute to foreign exchange earnings. “This issue of marijuana has not come now that the country is struggling with the economy but it is important note that it can also contribute to economic recovery,” Dr Kalumba said. He said in as much as it is not a solution it can contribute effectively to economic recovery like any other important export like copper.

I will continue empowering youths - Lungu PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says he will not relent in empowering youths in the country. He pointed out that his Government has put up numerous measures of empowering the youths through the financial support such as the fish pond project.

President Lungu was speaking in Sefula area of Mongu District when he inspected the K14 million fish pond project embarked by 12 youths. Meanwhile, Baroste Royal Establishment (BRE) representative, induna Namuyamba Dominic Lisulo, called on Government to use youths in charge of the fish pond project as an example to other youths in the country. Induna Namuyamba noted that the fish pond project will empower the district through job creation and food security. Sefula fish Pond Representative Mushokabnji Wamui called on youths to desist from blaming Government for unemployment- ZANIS

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…Govt must probe his mission to DRC By NOEL IYOMBWA

OVERNMENT must probe Dr Nevers Mumba’s real mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) because his reckless behavior leading to his arrest had put the nation’s interest at risk, the Zambia Republican Party (ZRP) has demanded. ZRP president Wright Musoma has insisted that it will be carelessness on the part of Government to let the arrest of Dr Nevers Mumba in the Democratic Republic of Congo die a natural death when the man was putting the country in danger with his activities there. Speaking in an interview Mr Musoma said that government should probe Dr Nevers Mumba’s arrest so that the nation knows why he was arrested rather than dwelling on the statement that he made. Mr Musoma said that the statement that Dr Mumba made did not sense adding that he was hiding something, especially the business he had gone to go there. The ZRP president stated that Dr Mumba like most opposition leaders was greedy and that is why he found himself in Congo and being hauled out of a hotel at night by heavily armed security personnel. “We all travel, Dr Mumba has been travelling to many countries why would he be arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Government should probe this matter so that people know why he was arrested especially that the statement he made is not making sense. He is hiding something because this is not first time he is having issues in the DRC. As ZRP we believe his statement about being trailed was meant to sway people from real issues,” he said.

Sinkamba justifies refunds for Musenge, Kapmyongo By OLIVER SAMBOKO I paid back salaries for Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo and Mwenya Musenge so that the money can be used to address the social and economic challenges the country is facing, Green Party leader Peter Sinkamba has said. Mr Sinkamba said that he paid a total of K30, 000 for Mr Musenge and another K25, 000 for Mr Kampyongo. Mr Sinkamba, who has come under fire from some of his supporters and youths, explained that his decision to assist the two officials was done in good faith and should not be viewed as a political ploy. "I paid back for my two friends so that the tax payers’

money can be used in addressing among others, social and economic challenges being faced in the country," he said. Mr Sinkamba said if he had enough money, he was going to pay for all the Ministers that were ordered by the Constitution Court to pay back the money they illegally obtained from Government after parliament was dissolved in 2016. "I haven't finished actually paying for Mr Kampyongo but l have made a commitment should he fail to pay before deadline l will pay for him in full. "The money is not going in the pockets of Honourable Kampyongo or Honourable Musenge but Government confers," he said.

He emphasized that the money which must be paid back from others should buy medicine in hospitals and pay civil servants. Mr Sinkamba urged other ministers who have not paid back the money to do so.

Dr Mumba Mr Musoma has since implored law enforcement agencies to probe Dr Mumba so that if there is any criminality surrounding his arrest, the public will be informed. Dr Mumba confirmed that he was brutally apprehended and accused of five treason-related charges by the Democratic Republic of Congo authorities. He has disclosed that he was arrested by the DRC soldiers who were armed with machine guns, despite earlier denying reports about his arrest in the neighboring country. “I would like to make it clear that my arrest was tough and brutal. It was clear I was headed for tough times because the charges were treason

related but I would like to thank Government for the intervention,” Dr Mumba said in Kitwe on Tuesday, according to media reports. On 4th October, 2004, the then Zambia’s President Levy Mwanawasa sacked Dr Nevers Mumba as Republican Vice President for insubordination. According to President Mwanawasa, Dr Mumba had breached an oath of allegiance when he failed to retract his allegations that the Democratic Republic of Congo was harboring individuals who were working against the Zambian government. Mumba was replaced by the now late former Northern Province Minister Lupando Mwape.

Students cautioned against violence By KETRA KALUNGA STUDENTS in higher learning institutions should employ dialogue in resolving their differences with respective managements instead of resorting to riots and demonstrations, Government has advised. High Education Minister, Brian Mushimba, said riots not only resulted in the destruction of property but also negatively affected academic work and performance of students. He urged students to be ambassadors of peace, unity and stability, because without such virtues there would be no meaningful development. "When students are faced with challenges they should seek dialogue with management and government as kopposed to rioting and demonstrations," he said. Dr Mushimba said this during the 7th graduation ceremony at Kwame Nkhrumah University in Kabwe at the weekend in a speech read on his behalf by Central province Minister, Sydney Mushanga. The Minister further cautioned students not to be used as tools of violence by politicians but work closely with the Government. Dr Mushimba said the journey to leadership begins at union leadership hence the need for students to be responsible. "When schools are closed as a result of riotous behaviour it is you students who face setbacks such as expulsions, suspensions, poor performance and delayed graduations," he said.

EIA SCOPING MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED KASABA BAY RESORT ON THE WESTERN SHORES OF LAKE TANGANYIKA IN NSUMBU NATIONAL PARK, NORTHERN PROVINCE, ZAMBIA. African Eagle Hotels & Resorts proposes to develop the Kasaba Bay Resort located on the western shores of Lake Tanganyika in the Nsumbu National Park of the Northern Province. The development will sit on 50 hectares of land and will consist of auxiliary buildings to support, and inclusive of, a 3 Star hotel with One Hundred and Twenty (120) standard king-sized rooms. Three 5 start Hotels, One with Twelve (12) Luxury Villa rooms, another with Seven (8) 5 Star Luxury tents and the third with Forty-Eight (48) Standard King Guest Rooms and twelve (12) Luxury Suites. This will be a total of 200 Key rooms. As part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and in compliance with section 29 of the Environmental Management Act (No. 12 of 2011) and appropriate international best practices, DH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS has been appointed by African Eagle Hotels & resorts to undertake the EIA process and will prepare and submit an Environmental Impact Statement for the said project to the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) for consideration and approval. As such, DH Engineering Consultants and the developer will hold an EIA Scoping Meeting and hereby invite all stakeholders from governmental agencies, local authorities, traditional and civil leadership, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, potentially affected communities and other individuals to participate in the process. PLACE: JOLUSI LODGE, Nsumbu Area, Nsama in the Northern Province DATE AND TIME: Friday, 15th January 2021 at 10:00 hrs For further details or clarifications, please contact Tobias Muyaba at the following numbers: Tel: +260 9779 69748, or +260 (0211) 229555 Email: Tobias Muyaba (Social and Environmental Director) at muyabat@gmail.com

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EJECT POLITICAL PARASITES NOW that the year is coming to an end, all political parties ought to conclude intra-party elections and tie up all loose ends before embarking on countrywide campaigns for the 2021 polls. It is also important for political parties to adhere to the provisions of the Republican Constitution, especially on internal democracy, developing a national character and desisting from violence. In fact, it will be advisable for all political parties to acquaint themselves with the provisions of the Republican Constitution, given the crude ignorance exhibited by some political stakeholders. Evidently, the Patriotic Front (PF) and the United Party for National Development (UPND) have made significant progress, having conducted elections from the lower organs to the provincial level. The two front-runners will now have to set their eyes on elections at the highest level of their respective parties before hitting the ground running for the 2021 general elections. It is hoped, therefore, that other political parties will abide by the Republican constitution, which requires registered political parties to stick to internal democracy among other pertinent issues. In fact, article 60 (2) subsection (d) of the Republican Constitution states that: “A political party shall promote and practice democracy through regular, free and fair elections within the party.” Even with such provisions in the national document, some political parties have existed for many years without conducting intra-party elections. Citizens must critically analyse the conduct of some of these organisations, which in fact are operating illegally. It is surprising that ‘leaders’ of such political organisations have the audacity to speak on national matters, loudly so. Sadly, some of them take the lead in debates and one wonders where they get the moral authority to even address the nation through the media. They certainly must cease to exist! The preceding sections posit that a political parties established in Zambia must have a national character and additionally promote national unity, which some parties conspicuously lack as they only specialise in media conferences and social media outbursts. Under the same article, subsection (b) the constitution states: “A political party shall have a national character” and continues to state in subsection (c) that “a political party shall promote and uphold national unity.” These are critical provisions of the Republican Constitution which ought to be respected, but sadly stakeholders have been glossing over constitutional matters. Some parties only exist in Lusaka and have lamentably neglected or failed to grow to other areas of the country. The same constitution proscribes violence, which has characterized most, if not all, by-elections in the country. Article 60(3) sub-section (b) states that: “A political party shall not engage in or encourage violence or intimidate its members, supporters, opponents or other persons.” Thus citizens must read this important national document and take to task some organisations that are masquerading as political parties. At this stage, Zambia cannot afford to have political parasites and illegal political organizations when the Republican Constitution is very clear. The aforementioned provisions have been in existence since January in 2016, yet no one including legal minds has raised the red flag. Political violence has been very apparent yet the act is a breach of the Republican Constitution. Democracy in Zambia has evolved since 1990, hence citizens must not only speak out but redress the ills through the courts of law.

UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) in Southern Province will not to allow police to treat its leader Hakainde Hichilema like a criminal. Provincial Chairman, Billiard Makwembo, said that the police should not be summoning Mr Hichilema anytime they felt like as if he was a criminal. Mr Makwembo told the Daily Nation that the police were harassing the UPND leader because he had gained popularity. "As UPND in Southern Province, we are not going to let Mr Hakainde Hichilema to be treated like a common criminal, who can be summoned to police anyhow. This we feel is as a result of his popularity across the country. "We urge therefore, the police to be extremely careful with the political instructions being given to them by politicians, summoning innocent citizens to their stations without a case as this has

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Mr Hakainde Hichilema potential to put our country on fire," Mr Makwembo said. He said that the country was already politically charged and any unlawful arrest of politicians would make it more

ungovernable. "Nevertheless, we are all going to be in Lusaka to protect our HH and before you touch him you will have to arrest many of us," he said.

Police clear intercepted copper trucks By JOHN KOMBE

POLICE in Chongwe have released two tipper trucks laden with copper ore after verifications with Ministry of Mines. Police spokesperson, Esther Katongo, announced the development in a statement made available to the Daily Nation Newspaper. The two trucks were intercepted December 10, this year at Nkomeshya village in Chongwe on suspicion that the contraband could have been diverted. Ms Katongo explained that police had detained the trucks to ascertain the validity of the documents in respect of the copper ore.

"The trucks were released after verifying documents and receiving of a report from ministry of Mines and mineral development," she said. She indicated that the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development cleared both the trucks and copper ore. The trucks were intercepted on the said date by the traditional leadership in the area led by senior headman Nkomeshya. They later reported the matter to police who took over the case to verify the documents of the trucks and copper ore. And in an interview, senior Headman Nkhomeshya said that the traditional leadership was yet to be informed of the

final outcome of the matter. He said that the copper ore was believed to have been mined in Chitentabunga and Kangombe villages in Chongwe. He insisted that the Busoli Royal Establishment (BRE) would not allow the company to continue mining in the chiefdom without consent from the traditional authorities. He acknowledged that a Mr Charles Bwalya did apply for authority, but the BRE was still studying the application. The headman said that was why the traditional leadership intercepted the trucks. He however indicated that the BRE would wait for a report on the findings from the police.

Pray for peace, Wina urges Church By NOEL IYOMBWA

VICE-PRESIDENT, Inonge Wina, has implored the church and the citizens at large to pray continued peace that the nation has been enjoying. Ms Wina said that Zambia is a Christian nation and as such there is need to uphold the good Christian values, which included peace and tranquility. She said this in a speech read on her behalf by Religious and National Guidance minister

Godridah Sumaili during a fundraising church service at United Church of Zambia Marapodi consistory in Chipwalo area. The Vice President said that Government has taken a number of measures including the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation and the declaration of October 18 as a national day of prayer. She said that in addition Government has established the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs. Ms Wina observed that the

growth of the church is always a joyous occasion because it means the word of God is winning many souls. She said the UCZ has contributed towards the establishment of schools, health facilities and special services to society. And Headman Chipwalo commended Government for delivering development in the country. He said that it is unfortunate that some people are always criticizing government on everything including positive developments.

Relax lending conditions, banks urged By OLIVER SAMBOKO BANKS and other lending institutions should phase out collateral requirements for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in order to grow the economy, the 3RD Liberation movement has suggested. Party president Enock Tonga said there was need for the country to come up with deliberate policies aimed at ensuring that SMEs were placed as integral part of economic growth. He said there was also need to review all Investment and lending policies and regulations for both home grown large and small medium sized enterprises and foreign investments to ascertain their purpose, design, effectiveness, efficiency and implementation. “Government policies should ensure that regulations on investment and lending are broadly focused and should be developed holistically to encompass all components of economic factors unlike seeking to cherry-pick areas of special interest for political aggrandizement,” he said. Mr Tonga said for any nation to attain economic freedom, the competitive global market entrepreneurial spirit should be promoted and encouraged. “Under the third-broader economic, political and social ills liberation struggle that we have been assigned to accomplish, job creation through the promotion of fair business competition, entrepreneurship and innovations, should be accorded high priority,” he said. He said it was only through phasing out of onerous collateral requirements in relation to SMEs, would the county start growing its economy after the negative effects of COVID 19. “This will ensure that that both informal and formal lending information is transparent to all business institutions for comparability purposes in order to make informed decisions,” he said.

UCZ Church calls on politicians to promote peace The United Church of Zambia (UCZ) has called on political players to start promoting peace and coexistence as the country heads towards the 2021 general elections. ZANIS reports that UCZ Retired Synod Bishop Mutale Mulumbwa has also challenged political players to start addressing political violence as the country nears the polls. Bishop Mulumbwa said the church does not want to see tensions and friction among

political players stating that this has a negative effect on both the economy and the country. “We need to stop acts of violence for us to have peaceful elections next year," said Rev. Mulumbwa The clergyman said that the church will not relent in condemning acts of violence. He has since called for concerted effort in fighting against political violence and promoting a peaceful and united Zambia. Bishop Mulumbwa said this

during the Induction Church Service of Bishop Maybin Mulenga as UCZ Northern Province Presbytery Bishop in Kasama today. Bishop Mulenga is being inducted for his second term in office as Presbytery Bishop for Northern Province. And Northern Province Minister Chungu Bwalya has expressed gratitude towards the church's commitment to promoting good morals and principals among citizens.

Mr. Bwalya explained that the church needs to continue to be a pillar of peace so that it can help the country address issues of political violence. He has further appealed to all Christians to join hands and pray for the nation so that the country can continue to enjoy peace. Mr. Bwalya has also commended the church for encouraging people to exercise their civil right by registering as voters.

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Panos counsels journalists By ANDREW MUKOMA

THE media in Zambia should rise up and provide citizens with correct information as the country heads towards elections next year, says Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) Executive Director Vusumuzi Sifile. Mr Sifile observed that there was a lot of misinformation and disinformation amidst the proliferation of fake news. He said that the onus was on professionally trained journalists to give citizens truthful information. The Panos Executive Director was speaking during the end of year party for the Livingstone Press Club at the weekend. Mr Sifile noted that in times like this, the media has a responsibility to rise up to the occasion, provide citizens with balanced, fair, quality and timely information. "We are living in an era where we have witnessed a proliferation of fake news and all kinds of misinformation and disinformation which often raises alarm and triggers conflict Livingstone Press Club president Hilda Akekelwa encouraged Journalists to continue exhibiting professionalism in executing their duties.

Lungu loves all Zambians – PF official By OLIVER SAMBOKO

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu is committed to improving the lives of all Zambians regardless of their political or religious affiliation, says a member of the Patriotic Front national mobilisation committee Bizwell Mutale. He said President Lungu loves the people and was working hard to uplift the living standards of all citizens. Mr Mutale, who is also 2021 PF aspiring candidate for the Munali parliamentary seat was speaking when he toured Mtendere Township in Lusaka to appreciate the challenges the people in the area are faced with, especially flooding caused by poor road and drainage system. He said the perennial flooding of houses in Lusaka and Mtendere Township in particular needs to be addressed. Mr Mutale said he will not wait until he is elected MP for Munali to start working but was going to immediately work closely with the affected families to ensure the problems were resolved. He promised to engage the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to assess the extent of damage, adding that he would also mobilise resources to help compensate affected families with mealie meal and blankets to ease their burden.

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SAY NO TO VIOLENCE, SAMPA TELLS YOUTHS By NOEL IYOMBWA

VOID being used as tools for political violence, PF national youth chairperson Kelvin Sampa has urged youths. Speaking in an interview

Mr. Sampa said as the country heads to the polls, some politicians would want to use youths to cause violence. He said that youths should aim to be part and parcel of the governance system instead of being used for vio-

lence and later dumped when they get into problems. Mr. Sampa who is also Kasama Member of Parliament advised youths to stay away from politicians who use them for political violence.

He observed that youths are used for little money to cause violence and yet when they found themselves in custody the same politicians abandon them. “This is the time when youths become vulnerable

to selfish politicians who use them as tools for political violence and later dump them. “I can only advise youths to desist from being used for political violence but instead aim to be part of the governance and decision making.

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STATE BACKS ROBUST FINANCIAL SERVICES By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

OVERNMENT is committed to providing a robust environment for the financial sector because it is key in economic development, says North-Western Province Minister, Nathaniel Mubukwanu. Mr Mubukwanu said Government was mindful that the availability of a robust financial service environment could contribute to economic development The Minister said this during the official relocation and re-launch of the Atlas Mara Solwezi branch. He said that the financial services offered the general public the means to develop income generated activities as well improve house hold incomes. “I wish to reiterate Governments role to create an enabling and conducive environment for a diversified and inclusive economy. All those interested are more than welcome to participate in the actualization of the North Western Province economic dream,” he said.

Mr Mubukwanu commended Atlas Mara for its commitment to North Western Province and encouraged the institution to continue leveraging technology to deliver its products and services. Atlas Mara Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Eric Ngondo, said the refurbishment had come at an investment of over K350, 000. Mr Ngondo said Atlas Mara’s priority was to give the people of Solwezi a world class customer experience befitting a Provincial Capital. “Atlas Mara Bank has

continued to maintain the biggest branch and ATM network in the North Western Province with four state of the art branches in: Solwezi, Kabompo, Mwinilunga, and our newest branch in Zambezi,’ he said. Mr Ngondo said Atlas Mara Bank was aware that not everyone could afford to maintain a Bank Account and hence the introduction of a mobile money solution much like MTN Money and Airtel Money which enabled widespread financial inclusion for all Zambians which we call ‘Tenga Mobile Money’.

Zambia pledges openness By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

GOVERNMENT will abide by the standard and commonly admitted international rules of engagement, including transparency and fair and equitable treatment of creditors. This is contained in the Economic Recovery Programme (2020-2023) which was launched by President Edgar Lungu last week. According to the programme, Government would in the medium term continue to engage various creditors for liability management of public debt. Government acknowledged that to attain debt sustainability, it would be imperative that the primary balance was reduced with a view to achieving a positive balance in the long term. This, the programme

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indicated, would entail halting accumulation of new external debt, raising domestic revenues and constraining expenditure. “Fuelled by the rapid exchange rate depreciation, electricity supply constraints, the heavy reliance on external sources to finance the growing fiscal imbalances, and more recently the Covid-19 pandemic, public debt has now exceeded 100 percent of GDP, far above the sustainability threshold of 35 percent of GDP,” the programme indicated. The programme recognised that Zambian economy was currently operating in a challenging macroeconomic environment. In 2020, growth is projected to contract by 4.2 percent, the first recession in over two decades, mainly on account of the

adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the programme, growth had not only been declining but has also been characterised by high volatility in some sectors over the period 2011-2019. “The agriculture sector has exhibited low growth but high volatility. The mining sector has equally exhibited low growth and high volatility, although more stable than agriculture. “The manufacturing sector has, however, been relatively stable in terms of both growth and volatility. The structure of the economy has been changing in the last decade,” the programme said. The share of agriculture has shrunk from 9.4 percent of GDP in 2010 to 5.0 percent in 2015 and 3.2 percent of 2019.

US$ 25 million acquired from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to provide affordable houses to the public with over 400 families benefiting. By BUUMBA CHIMBULU OVER 2,000 customers affected by Covid-19 related factors have benefited from the K120 million obtained by the Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS) from the Central Bank's stimulus package. The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) in April this year set up K10 billion Targeted Medium-Term Refinancing Facility (TMTRF) aimed at cushioning the adverse effects of Covid-19 on businesses. The relief funds which target clients from sectors such as tourism and education that were hit the hardest by the pandemic has so far benefited over 2,000 clients, says ZNBS Managing Director, Mildred Mutesa. Ms Mutesa said in an interview st that this translated to a value of over K71 nd million. "The current figure

of customers that have benefited from the BoZ Covid-19 fund is 2169 with a value of over K71 million,” Ms Mutesa said. She said the relief package was important in alleviating challenges faced by its clients as the bank would step in to provide them with the much needed funding to keep their operations going. In terms of the Covid-19 funds, Ms Mutesa said ZNBS accessed some funds and that this was through the BoZ. Ms Mutesa said ZNBS had extended and frozen some loans and loan repayment period for affected clients to assist them go through the difficult patch brought about due to the pandemic. She said her institution had acquired a US$ 25 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to provide affordable houses to the public with over 400 families benefiting.

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ZIM CEDES CONTROLLING STAKE IN GOLD REFINERY TO PRIVATE MINERS

Eskom bailout emerging as equity swap by PIC H JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's biggest pot of available cash - R1.91 trillion of civil-servant pensions and unemployment funds managed by the Public Investment Corporation - is emerging as the key to rescuing the debt-stricken national power monopoly. The money manager has approached its parent agency, the National Treasury, with a proposal to ease the R464-billion load of obligations crushing Eskom, signalling officials are gearing up for the complex financial and political operation to convert about R95 billion of Eskom debt held by the PIC into equity. "There's still a need to undertake a due diligence to confirm the viability of this proposal," the Treasury said in a December 11 response to questions from Bloomberg, its first statement connecting the PIC to an Eskom bailout. "It is important that the PIC be allowed space to follow its internal governance processes in line with its standard investment evaluation process to mitigate against any possible breach of governance or what could be perceived as political interference." While international investors are cheering efforts to contrive a durable fix for Eskom, the idea of tapping the fund is already drawing warnings over the potential fallout. The swap, which could put Eskom into technical default, would pit the government against its own employees, set a precedent that could see other flailing state-owned companies knocking on the PIC's door, and rattle a private sector concerned that its money could be next. Speculation of a PIC role has intensified in recent weeks since President Cyril Ramaphosa told Bloomberg that "innovative ideas" were being discussed, and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said the fund was willing to contribute to a solution for Eskom. Labour, business and the government last week agreed to work jointly to reduce the utility's debt in the so-called Eskom Social Compact. – BLOOMBERG NEWS.

ARARE - Zimbabwe's central bank is ceding a controlling stake in the country's sole gold buyer and refiner, Fidelity Printers & Refiners, in an effort to boost compliance levels in the trading of gold. Authorities say at least US$100 million worth of gold is smuggled out of the country every month amid disgruntlement from producers with regards to pricing and payment modalities for gold delivered to Fidelity. Delays in the payment of gold deliveries have in the past led to temporary mine closures by some of the country's biggest gold producers, such as RioZim. Fidelity, which is also responsible for printing and minting Zimbabwe's

Once split, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe will cede a 60 percent stake of the gold buying and refining business to miners.

local currency, will however have to be split into two before the gold buying and refining side of the business is sold. Once split, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe will cede a 60 percent stake of the gold buying and refin-

designed to partially privatise the gold refining business by allowing private players to acquire a stake, in the process securing the private sector's interests in the production and marketing of gold in Zimbabwe.

KQ terminates controversial venture with KLM after 24 years NAIROBI - Kenya Airways (KQ) will terminate the controversial 24-year-old joint venture partnership with Air France KLM Group next year, in what will see the national carrier free itself from the deal, which saw it get the short end of the stick. KQ announced on Saturday that it agreed with KLM to mutually terminate their Africa-Europe joint venture partnership from September 1, 2021. The airlines had previ-

Kenya Airways planes at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 1, 2020.

ously suspended the Joint Venture cooperation for the 2020 mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent unpredictability of return to normalcy in

Coca-Cola restructuring cuts 2, 200 jobs worldwide LONDON - Coca-Cola is to cut about 2, 200 jobs in its global workforce as part of a restructuring plan. The soft drinks giant's restructure has been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic which has seen the widespread closure of venues where Coke is sold. The bulk of the layoffs will be in the United States, where it will shed 1, 200 jobs. At the end of 2019, Coca-Cola had around 86, 000 employees but faces pressure on its revenues which have been hammered by the pandemic.

ing business to miners, a model similar to the Rand Refinery - South Africa’s biggest refinery - which is owned by some of the country's biggest gold miners. The Bank said the unbundling of Fidelity was

"By being part of the decision-making process on gold trading, it is expected that the gold producers’ compliance levels in the trading of gold will significantly increase," it said in a statement. "Accordingly, the Bank shall retain 40 percent shareholding in FPR and dispose of 60 percent shareholding to both the large-scale and small-scale gold producers." Based on the average quantity of gold delivered to FPR over the past three years, large-scale miners will hold a 50 percent shareholding in FPR, while three percent will go to gold buying agents and the remaining seven percent to the small-scale producers through their representative bodies. – FIN24.

About half of Coca-Cola's sales typically comes from consumers drinking its beverages away from home. Social restrictions to curb the spread of the virus have led to widespread closures of bars, restaurants, cinemas and sports stadiums where its drinks are sold. In August, Coke said it would offer 4, 000 workers in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico voluntary layoff packages. Coke expects the job cuts to result in annual savings of between $350 million and $550 million, a spokesman for the company said.

Coke has responded to the crisis with plans to restructure its business and slim down its portfolio. The move will see the global drinks giant slash its 430 master brands by more than half to 200, to focus on products that are growing and can achieve a large scale. It is retiring its Tab soda and Zico coconut water brands, and earlier this year closed its Odwalla juice and smoothie business. The Atlanta-based company reported revenue of $8.65bn for its latest quarter results, a decline of nine percent from a year earlier. – BBC.

operations. Kenya Airways operates over 70 flights a day and flies to over 53 destinations worldwide, 43 of which are in Africa.

China issues national security rules on foreign investment SHANGHAI - China published rules on Saturday for reviewing foreign investment on national security grounds, potentially broad measures that it insisted did not amount to protectionism. The review system announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) covers foreign investments in military sectors and the acquisition of controlling stakes in such sectors as energy, natural resources, agriculture, internet technology and financial services.

But the tie-up with KLM limited its options of flying to some destinations which to allow its partner a free reign. This hurt its dream of being the Pride of

“Only by tightening the fence against security risks can China lay the solid foundations for a new round of opening up that is broader, wider and deeper,” the commission said. This was in line with international practice and would help balance the economic benefits of further opening with the need to ensure national security, the NDRC said. The announcement comes as U.S. President Donald Trump ratchets up tensions with China in his final weeks in office. Washington added dozens of Chinese companies to a trade blacklist on Friday. Publishing the investment rules is “not protectionism or backtracking from opening-up policies,” the NDRC said, asserting that “opening up without protection is not sustainable.” Major economies like the

Africa. "This development allows Kenya Airways to offer additional options and convenience to our customers connecting through our European gateways in line with our goal of supporting the recovery of international tourism in Kenya and connecting Africa to the World, and the World to Africa," Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka said in a statement. -DAILY NATION, Kenya.

United States, the European Union, Australia, Germany and Japan have established or improved their review mechanisms on foreign investment in recent years, it said. The new system will establish a body dedicated to security reviews, headed by the NDRC and the Ministry of Commerce. The rules, which take effect in 30 days, follow a foreign investment law published last year aimed at broadening market access for overseas investors. Last year’s foreign investment law made it clear China would set up a review mechanism for foreign investment, and foreign companies and trade associations have been awaiting the new rules so that they can make investment decisions, the NDRC said. – REUTERS.

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POLITICAL PARTIES MUST EXPEDITE THEIR INTRAPARTY ELECTIONS Dear Editor

Y law all the political parties should have adhered to the democratic tenets by subjecting their candidates through elective processes. The ruling Patriotic Front has since conducted most of its elections for constituencies, districts, and now provinces in anticipation of holding the General Conference which will mark the end of the road to this intraparty demo-

Dear Editor, THE Zambian Roads & Highway Safety Group (ZRHSG) and the Road Safety Ambassadors (RSA) are urging road users in Zambia to help reduce road traffic accidents this festive season by ensuring strict adherence to prescribed speed limits, road rules and regulations and utmost respect for other road users. Every year a large number of road traffic accidents usually occur during the festive season due to increased activities on our roads and increased intake of alcoholic beverages leading to over excitement during the festive season by many road users. Our belief is that accidents

cratic process. PF has led by example by demonstrating that adhering to the provisions of the Constitution was a non negotiable undertaking. It is what the Zambians gave onto themselves through the 2016 Constitution that regular conventions must be held. We are remaining with barely six months before nominations are conducted to prepare for the elections. The remaining political establishment's must conduct an introspection on the efforts

they are making to enhance the democratic process. They should bear in mind that a convention should not be stage managed but it must be created but must firmly be grounded from lowest organs and build up to the highest elective conference. It is therefore necessary for all stakeholders to pull their socks and ensure they hold a credible electoral process. Marvin Chanda Mberi. Youth Rights Activist. Lusaka.

DEMOCTRATIC The ruling Patriotic Front has since conducted most of its elections for constituencies, districts, and now provinces in anticipation of holding the General Conference which will mark the end of the road to this intraparty democratic process.

AS Lusaka Province Minister, I am concerned about the statements issued by UPND Copperbelt Chairman Mr. Elisha Matambo to the effect that the entire Copperbelt including their dogs will come and camp in Lusaka when Hakainde Hichilema is called for questioning by Police. As head of all government programmes in the Province, I wish to sternly Mr Matambo & Co. that they should leave lawlessness elsewhere and not bring confusion to Lusaka. Our capital city is a peaceful place and we won’t allow lumpens to come and disturb our good people of Lusaka. Mr Matambo should be reminded that Zambia has sufficient laws that could be applied to deal with characters displaying open arrogance against the law. Lusaka Province also have adequate holding capacity for law breakers.

Help reduce accidents during festive season could be avoided if every vehicle on our roads is worthy before one embarks on a journey and that the one tasked to drive is a qualified and competent driver – more so if the whole family is travelling in one vehicle - and understands the limitations of their vehicle. Drivers must ensure all those in the car have their seat belts on, especially children, throughout the journey and be on the look-out for pedestrians who might cross the road in a drunken state. The festive season is during the wet rainy season. Many roads usually have pools of water and visibility is also

Many roads usually have pools of water and visibility is also poor.

poor. To improve on visibility of their vehicles, motorists are advised to switch on their parking or fog lights during the day while cyclists are en-

couraged to have reflective jackets all the time. Plan your journey to be undertaken during the day and avoid or reduce night

driving as most roads are not equipped for night driving. One of the basic driver tasks is to follow the road and read road markings and signage as guidance during one’s driving on the roads. Drivers need improved ability to read both long-range and short-range road guidance signs for them to be able to drive comfortably and safely during this festive season. Lane markings for night traffic in use today in Zambia do not meet acceptable levels of visibility and safety and as such when driving at night on our dark roads, it is often quite difficult to see the

For those dogs that Mr Matambo wants to bring to Lusaka to offer support to Mr Hichilema, I need to stress that Zambia also has laws that govern animal behavior and those animals that don’t comply are taken down by public health officials. What Mr Matambo and those instigating lawlessness need to understand is that Mr Hichilema is a simple human being who is just an ordinary citizen. He is and has never been a special citizen to warrant a complete shutdown of the city when he turns up for questioning. The UPND in general should understand that there is nothing special about their leader. Questioning him is a due process for the Police to establish some truth. It would help if the members allowed the Police to carry out their mandate undisturbed. BOWMAN LUSAMBO Lusaka Province Minister

direction the road is taking because most road markings are non-reflective and do not provide sufficient long-range road guidance. The research done in Europe showed that the number of errors committed by drivers at night is 70% percent higher when driving under poor road markings compared to driving under reflective and enhanced road markings. We wish all road users a happy and safe festive season. ROBBY K FUNDI CEO – Road Safety Ambassadors (Zambia), 0977842498 Mthoniswa Banda Group Admin – Zambia Roads & Highway Safety Group (ZRHSG), 0977 405086

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INFERTILITY IN DAIRY CATTLE

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T is imperative that all good dairy farmers know the importance of having cows and heifers calve at the right time of the year. This is for the sake of milk production at any dairy farm. Regular breeding as it should be, is like putting seeds in at the right time, is good farming. Farming, let alone breed the animals is not easy to achieve. Reproduction is a complete process and therefore, involves many factors. And because of the so many factors it is not surprising that things do not always go according to plan on the farm. When things don’t go to

• Feeding sometimes plays an important role if this is not properly looked into to what may be referred to as metabolic profile. • This is when anoestrous and/or cystic ovary trouble may be of nutritional origin. • In particular, the energy values of the ration need to be carefully checked. Maintaining the finer balances is very important. what we want, a farmer usually has to look for the cause. In case of infertility, if may lie with either partner- the cow or the bull. Since odds always fall on the cow, let us see what can be done to ensure that the cow is not at fault. Firstly, the continuity of every life, it is important to first look at the phenomena that lead to up to a heat period. the whole process points at the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. One of the hormone that this gland produces is responsible for stimulating the development and shedding of eggs from the ovary at each heat

period. The eggs are always present in an immature form in the ovary, but as a result of hormone action, one usually develops at a time. After all the processes, the egg passes down the tube towards the tip of the horn or the uterus. Once this is done and if everything goes well, the egg is fertilized the nuclear material of one sperm from the bull becoming completely united with it after which it steadily develops in the womb. When things go wrong. This is when the Graafian follicle which is responsible for liberating the egg which falls into the opening of the fal-

lopian tube, fails to rupture and release the egg when it is supposed to do so, remains in the ovary. Also when the yellow body (corpus luteum) which should disappear after a failure to conceive or after the birth of a calf, may fail to disappear. Expect the things to wrong. With the above explanation the ovary cannot release further eggs. Therefore, the animal cannot be put in calf. When this happens heat periods become frequent but matings are sterile, it may also happen that the animal fails to come into season. Such conditions however, can be determined by expert examination and correction too depends on the expert manipulation to rupture a cyst. This can be done by a veterinary surgeon. However, the conditions mentioned normally respond to treatment, but the cystic condition of ovaries is difficult to remedy. This is called Nyphomania – a state of being continually in season and taking the bull at any time the cow would not conceive. The only thing to do is with such animals is to have them slaughtered. Feeding sometimes plays an important role if this is not properly looked into to what may be referred to as metabolic profile. This is when anoestrous and/or cystic ovary trouble may be of nutritional origin. In particular, the energy values of the ration need to be carefully checked. Maintaining the finer balances is very important. The phenomena of the animal coming into season may be delayed in animals that are poorly fed or affected with parasites or diseases or similar debilitating conditions. Therefore, poor feeding and the lack of light associated with shorter day light especially during the winter periods may retard the appearance of heat. Infertility can also be caused by infection. In cattle this can arise from infection such as contagious abortion,

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For dairy farmers whose income is all from milk production. The above should be looked into critically. If infertility creeps up in the herd, then income is affected terribly. trichomoniasis and vibroisis. In the case of abortion, especially one that occurs at or after third month. It would always be wise to have a blood test carried out for contagious abortion and to send the fetus to a laboratory for examination. If the test is negative anther test should still be taken three weeks later is important. Should either test reveal an infection, a farmer must get veterinary advice regarding treatment and any subsequent procedure related to services, isolation, control measures etc. Trichomoniasis can be supported if several animals start coming into season 9 to 16 weeks after they are served. If this start to hap-

pen the veterinary surgeon must examine the discharge just before the heat period is due. However, this can be corrected by what is referred to as womb irrigation. Bulls used to serve cows must be examined. Equally bulls to be used for A.I. program must be carefully tested before semen is used. Vibrosis as mentioned is a true venereal disease and has many features in common with contagious abortion. But its cause and its treatment is quite distinct. In all the above, before proceeding with any scheme for control of infertility. An accurate diagnosis of the trouble for which purpose it is necessary to send specimen of fresh afterbirth and vaginal mucus samples to a laboratory. For dairy farmers whose income is all from milk production. The above should be looked into critically. If infertility creeps up in the herd, then income is affected terribly. Always have the cows checked up in order to be in continuous production. To have productive animals for the business of continuity the farmer is advised to always be in contact with veterinary officers nearest their area of dairy farming activities.

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RESIDENT Edgar Lungu has directed the department of Agriculture in Mongu District of Western Province to advice farmers on the best crops that can be intercropped with cashew nuts. President Lungu said it is important to bring out the value of intercropping when sensitizing the cashew farmers to avoid having scenarios where fields are intercropped with products that take long to grow. The President was speaking at the weekend in Sefula, Mongu District when he launched the cashew nut seedlings distribution and planting for the 2020/2021 planting season.

President Lungu said since cashew nuts takes about three to four years to grow, there was need to intercrop it with crops such as groundnuts and beans that are able to cover up for the labour force by producing food within a short period of time. And a cashew farmer Siâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;galamba Kandiyana has thanked government for the initiative of providing free seedling which has enabled her to improve her livelihood. Ms. Kandiyana said government should aim at reducing the poverty levels in the province by spearheading income generating projects such as the cashew that will benefit many vulnerable people. And a lead farmer from Sinamunyambi Women Cooperative Namakau Sitali said the group is grateful with the cashew farming project aimed at reducing poverty especially for women and youths. Ms. Sitali said the cooperative has benefited a lot of skills from the project such as the acquisition and management of planting materials, management of free seeds, crop storage and exposure of exchange visits to other countries such as Tanzania. She however mentioned that climate change has greatly affected the growth of the crops as most of them have dried up in the past due to drought. Ms. Sitali appealed to government to assist them with boreholes on their farms to enable them expand their fields. - ZANIS

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ZAMBEZI SEED COMPANY HELPS FARMERS WITH FARMING INPUTS Mr. Ngoma noted that to this effect the company has embarked on the distribution of free open pollinated maize seed and other seed varieties such as soya beans and sorghum to small scale farmers so that they can increase and improve their agriculture production. Mr Ngoma who is also founder of the Buy Zed cam-

paign was speaking in Nganboo area of Chief Mukobela's Chiefdom in Namwala district in Southern province when he distributed seeds to various farmers. “We know very well that agriculture is the main factor in enhanced food security in the country, this is why as Zambezi seed we are determined to work with government in en-

suring that our vulnerable but viable farmers are supported with improved seed to increase their farming production," he said. He explained that it is high time that farmers are be encouraged to make farming a business venture that will contribute to their sustainable income generation. He further assured the farmers that the open pollinated

Zambezi maize seed 521 has high yields and can be recycled hence making farmers increase their production while reducing the cost of buying seed each year. Namwala District Acting Agriculture Marketing Development Officer Mooka Mooka said good agriculture practices and the planting of improved and certificated seeds is the

surest way of achieving high production in agriculture. Mr.Mooka stated that with changes in the climate condition affecting agriculture production in the country it is vital for small scale farmers to ensure that they embrace good and approved farming methods and seeds if they are to benefit from their labour. – ZANIS

USAID TO SUPPORT 10,000 FARMERS TEN thousand emerging farmers are earmarked to receive support to increase their productivity, incomes, and sustainable farming practices under a new project spearheaded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Corteva Agriscience, Global Communities and John Deere. The development is a result of a Zambia Emerging Partnership whose objective is to transform Zambia’s largely subsistence sector through the commercialization of emerging farmers. The three-year project will leverage more than K777 million (US$37 million) in loans for inputs and equipment, resulting in more than 50,000 hectares of crops planted using climate-adaptive seeds and other sustainable technologies.

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AMBEZI Seed company has pledged to supplement government efforts in the provision of improved seed varieties to vulnerable but viable small scale farmers in the country. Company Representative Evans Ngoma says this is because agriculture is the main driver of food security at house and national level.

Minister of Agriculture Michael Katambo, in a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka last week by Public Affairs Officer, Sean McIntosh at the U.S Embassy in Zambia, indicates that Zambia’s agriculture remains primarily subsistence, in which approximately 1.5 million smallholder farmers eke out a modest livelihood on less than two hectares of land. Mr Katambo observed that maize productivity is low due to limited adoption of improved technologies and practices and that smallholder farmers are vulnerable due to their reliance on rainfall which has become more variable due to climate change. And USAID Charge d’ Affairs David Young stated the USAID and development organization Global Communities will train farmers on production techniques, post-harvest handling, and transport, increase access to credit and finance and link farmers to markets. "The U.S. government prioritises enterprise-driven inclusive economic growth and we are excited to launch yet another partnership with the private sector to advance this goal," said Mr. Young. - ZANIS

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Kalulushi Council procures grader By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

KALULUSHI Municipal Council has procured a brand new grader at the total cost of K2.5 million using locally generated funds. Transinovations Motors Zambia Limited Operations Manager, Ephraim Shinyanga, handed over the grader to the local authority on Wednesday. Kalulushi Mayor, Rashidah Mulenga, said the grader would be used to improve the road network in the district. “For a very long time the people of Kalulushi have complained of poor maintenance of roads and now that we have acquired this grader we will have less complaints with regards to the maintenance of roads,” stressed the Mayor. The Mayor added that in the past the council was either hiring or lobbying for graders, meaning that the graders would only be at the council for a restricted time. This, she said, limited the amount of work done in the 22 wards of the district. Ms Mulenga thanked the community for payments of their rates which enabled the council to procure the grader using locally generated funds.

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THE Rotary Club of Kitwe North has sourced US$31,000 for the construction of the ablution block at Kasompe Community School in Chingola. Club President, Patrick Chilambwe, said the ablution block would be constructed at the school which has a population of 500 pupils. Father Chilambwe said the club was working with the Rotary Club of Kansas City District 6040 with the Health Ed Connect and the Kasompe Community School of Peace, to improve the school water and sanitation He was speaking at the weekend at the handover ceremony of 15 boreholes worth more than K600,000 donated to the settlement areas of Kamakonde, Mugala and Kamilulu in Kitwe. "I must say that it is indeed my privilege and honour, as the President of the Rotary Club of Kitwe North as we witness the handover ceremony of 15 boreholes donated to the settlement areas of Kamakonde,

ZNS SHOE-MAKING PROJECT TAKES ROOT By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

HE Zambia National Service (ZNS) in Ndola has taken up the initiative of running a shoe-making factory in Ndola with plans to export the products. ZNS Officer Commanding for the shoe manufacturing factory, Bright Chanda, said the concept was birthed in the early 1990s but only got actualized six months ago after Government procured the shoe factory from Malar industries at a cost of K3.3 million. Major Chanda said the factory was able to produce about 100 pairs of shoes per day with eight working hours but had the potential to produce up about 2000 pairs per day. He said plans to purchase modern machines were already underway to enhance productivity and further improve skills development for the workers. Major Chanda said the factory was aiming to become the major supplier of military, safety and school footwear in the country and possibly the region. Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Bright Nundwe, hailed the ZNS for taking up the initiative. Mr Nundwe was impressed with the quality of shoes being manufactured when he toured the factory in the city's industrial area. He commended ZNS for always being exceptional in

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Mugala and Kamilulu within the city of Kitwe. "The donation is made by the Rotary Club of Kitwe North under district 9210 and Rotary Club of Raytown Kansas city under 6040, USA. The total cost of the project is more than K600,000. These funds were sourced from the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International,'' Father Chilambwe said. Father Chilambwe said Roraty had sourced US$31,000 for the construction of the ablution block at Kasompe Community school in Chingola which has a pupil population of more than 500 pupils. He said the club intended to provide Ultrasound Mobile Equipment to the Kitwe Teaching Hospital and has so far raised US$9,000 to purchase the equipment. "We have mentioned the project to the Rotary Club of Raytown who have expressed interest in the project. We plan to upgrade this project to more than one mobile Ultrasound Equipment.

works throughout the country ,citing the areas of agriculture, security, and road works among others. "ZNS is always smarter in the manner they deal with things. They have ventured into several economic activities in the country and Copperbelt in particular," Mr. Nundwe said. He added that such

initiatives had a blessing from Government because they could help save a lot of money the country had been spending on the importation of footwear among other products. Mr Nundwe noted that the products had potential to increase foreign exchange in the country and help strengthen the local currency when exported.

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Aspiring MP courts church By ANDREW MUKOMA THE Church should continue playing a pivotal role in the governance of the country, says PF Livingstone Parliamentary aspirant Ikuka Muleta. He said as the nation goes for the 2021 general elections, the church should focus on unifying the country as some politicians would like to divide the country. Mr Muleta was speaking during a women's church service held at St Andrews Anglican Church at the weekend. He said the governance of the Zambia should be anchored on biblical teachings. The aspiring candidate said he would endeavour to seek guidance from the church adding that this was the point most politicians neglected. Meanwhile, the St. Andrew's church Women thanked Mr Muleta and the PF for the recognition of the important role the church played in the governance of the country.

NORTHWEST IN FISH PRODUCTION DEFICIT By JACKSON MAPAPAYI

NORTH-WESTERN province has produced about 9.5metric tonnes of fish out of the targeted 15 tonnes this year, Provincial Minister, Nathaniel Mubukwanu , has said. He said this during the review of implementation of 2020 development projects for North-western province. Mr Mubukwanu said that the production was mainly done by small scale fish farmers across the province. He said the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) supported the establishment of two commercial fish hatcheries in Solwezi and Mwinilunga districts under the Aquaculture Seed Fund programme. "Once completed and fully operational, the two hatcheries will have the capacity to produce a combined total of 3,000,000 fingerings per cycle,” he said. Mr Mubukwanu indicated that in order to enhance fish production, processing and fish feed production in all the districts of the region, the CEEC funded 112 Micro Small

and Medium Enterprises. "So, as things stands in the quest of diversifying the economy, there is great opportunity that lies in the fisheries sector. That is why I want to implore our people especially the youths to take full advantage of this particular opportunity," he said. He stated that out this subsector, if well harnessed, jobs could be created for the people in the province. On agriculture, the Minister revealed that the Food Reserve Agency purchased 41,940 tonnes of maize from farmers representing 60 percent of the total target of 70,000 tonnes. Mr Mubukwanu attributed the shortfall to various factors among the coming on board private millers that have been buying from the same market.

"We also have people that have engaged in illegal activities such as smuggling. This has hampered the agency not to reach its target," he said He said that during the 2020/2021farming season, the province implemented the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) under the direct input supply in all districts. He said the province has 62,276 farmer beneficiaries. "The province received 25,474 metric tonnes of all allocated inputs by October this year. All the 62,276 farmer beneficiaries have deposited their K400 contributions representing 100 percent, and these farmers, 97 have since accessed their inputs," he said.

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NIPA targets tourism training By ANDREW MUKOMA NATIONAL Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) has opened its Livingstone Campus with the introduction of a new programme in performing arts. The institution would target to raise training standards in tourism, with the strategic establishment of the campus in the tourism capital. NIPA Executive Director, Royson Mukwena, said that the institute identified gaps in the area of creative and performing arts, hence the introduction of the new programme. Professor Mukwena said that NIPA’s decision to open the Livingstone campus was aimed at providing solutions faced by the Zambian public in boosting the tourism sector. “Our training at Livingstone campus will mostly target the tourism Industry,” he emphasised. He said that NIPA’s mandate was to provide solutions to humankind through quality market driven training, research and consultancy. Meanwhile, Southern Province Minister Edify Hamukale that the establishment of the campus

would meet the nation’s training and development challenges with regards to the skilled human capital. Dr Hamukale said that NIPA is neither a college nor a university but is a management development institute (MDI), whose key and major client is the Government. He said that Government attached great importance the provision of excellent quality services to the public. “It is hoped that through the Livingstone campus, the institute will continue to execute its mandate big ensuring quality management and productivity improvement in the public service. “Late last year, I assured the executive director of government support to ensuring that the institute acquires premises to host it’s campus in Livingstone,” he said. Dr Hamukale noted that the institute intended to offer tailor made programmes in line with the social economic lifeline of Livingstone as a Tourist Capital. “The Province will undoubtedly benefit from the services to be offered by NIPA Livingstone campus and as government we shall support the institute,” he said.

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Hundreds of boys return home after kidnap ordeal MORE than 300 schoolboys have been reunited with their families, a week after they were kidnapped from their school in northwest Nigeria. The boys arrived by bus in Katsina, capital of the state of the same name, where they were met by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The boys were were freed on Thursday in Tsafe town in Zamfara state

Looking weary, some were still wearing their school uniforms, while others clutched grey blankets. State authorities now say the children were abducted by local bandits. Jihadist militant group Boko Haram had claimed to have been behind the mass kidnapping but some experts were sceptical because it occurred well outside their normal area of operations. -BBC.

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FRANÇOIS BOZIZÉ: CAR ACCUSES FORMER PRESIDENT OF 'ATTEMPTED COUP'

ENTRAL African Republic authorities have accused a former president of an attempted coup, as a coalition of rebel groups combined against the government. It said forces loyal to François Bozizé were near the city of

Bossembélé and planned to march on the capital Bangui. Tensions rose after Mr Bozizé's candidacy for next week's national elections was rejected by the country's highest court. The UN said on Friday it had deployed peace-

keeping forces. Rebel groups have seized several towns close to CAR’s capital, clashing with government forces and looting property, and the UN said its troops were working to prevent a blockade of Bangui. The CAR is one of Africa’s

poorest and most unstable countries even though it is rich in resources like diamonds and uranium. The UN estimates that half of the population are dependent on humanitarian assistance and up to a fifth have been displaced. - BBC.

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GHANA is set to have a hung parliament next year after the opposition won the outstanding Sene West constituency in the central part of the country. The vote count was delayed because of a dispute. Both the ruling party and the opposition now have 137 seats each -plus there is one independent MP - making up a total of 275 MPs in Ghana's parliament. This could pose a serious challenge to President Akufo-Addo's second term. He was declared winner of the 7 December elections but lost the 60% parliamentary majority he had in his first term. Even though the sole independent MP has pledged his support to the ruling party, the laws of the country require that a greater proportion of ministers be appointed from parliament. - BBC.

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English Language TOPIC: STRUCTURE SUB-TOPIC: COMPARISONS LESSON #1: FORMING THE COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE DEGREES We generally form the comparative degree by adding the suffix “-er” to the end of the adjective, or by using the words more or less before it. To form the superlative degree, we either add “-est” to the end of the adjective or use the words most or least before it. In some cases, depending on how the adjective is spelled, we have to change the spelling slightly to accommodate the addition of the suffix. There are some simple rules we can follow to know when such a change is necessary. Rules to follow when forming comparative degrees 1. “Short” Adjectives with one-syllable adjectives, we add “-er” or “-est” and double the final consonant if preceded by one vowel. For example: Adjective Superlative Comparative (positive degree degree degree) big

bigger

biggest

thin

thinner

thinnest

smaller

smallest

slimmer

slimmest

slim

The final consonant is NOT doubled if it is preceded by two vowels or another consonant, as in:

dirty

dirtier

dirtiest

ugly

uglier

ugliest

2. “Long” Adjectives “Long” adjectives are adjectives that have three or more syllables, or adjectives that have two syllables and do not end in “-y.” Rather than changing the ending of long adjectives, we use the words more or less before the adjective to make them comparative, or most/least to make them superlative. For example: Adjective (positive degree) careful caring gifted intelligent beautiful amazing

Comparative degree

Superlative degree

more/less careful more/less caring more/less gifted more/less intelligent more/less beautiful more/less amazing

most/least careful most/least caring most/least gifted most/least intelligent most/least beautiful most/least amazing

Irregular adjectives As with most grammatical rules in English, there are some exceptions to the patterns above. Adjectives that do not inflect according to the normal patterns are known as irregular adjectives. For example:

Adjective (positive degree)

Comparative degree

Superlative degree

Irregular adjective (positive degree)

weak

weaker

weakest

fun

more/less fun

strong

stronger

strongest

most/least fun

large*

larger*

largest*

bad

worse

worst

small

smaller

smallest

well (healthy)

better

best

good

better

best

far*

farther/ further*

farthest/ furthest*

(*If the adjective ends in an “e,” then you only need to add “-r” or “-st”) If an adjective has two syllables and ends in “-y,” we replace “y” with “i” and add “-er” or “-est,” as in: Adjective (positive degree)

Comparative degree

happy

happier

Superlative degree happiest

Comparative degree

Superlative degree

(*Although farther/further and farthest/furthest are often used interchangeably, there are differences between these two forms. In American English, farther/farthest is preferred when comparing physical distances, and further/furthest is preferred when comparing figurative distances; in British English, further/ furthest is preferred for both uses.) Adjectives with multiple forms of inflection There are also some adjectives that can be

inflected using either form we looked at above. The following are some of the most common: Adjective (positive degree) clever likely narrow quiet simple

Comparative Superlative degree degree cleverer or more/less clever likelier or more/less likely narrower or more/less narrow quieter or more/less quiet simpler or more/less simple

cleverest or most/least clever likeliest or most/least likely narrowest or most/least narrow quietest or most/least quiet simplest or most/least simple

Examples of comparative and superlative degrees in sentences 1. Mary is prettier than her sister. 2. Kondwani is a nice person. 3. Savimbi is the ugliest person I have ever seen. 4. He speaks English well. 5. This is the weakest team the coach has ever assembled. 6. Russia is bigger than Brazil. 7. This is the most interesting book she has ever written. 8. You should take the shorter of the two routes. 9. Obviously, Chishimba is more confident than Chibwe. 10. This is the narrowest road I have ever travelled on. Exercise Complete the table below by supplying the correct comparative and superlative degrees. The first one has been done for you as an example. S/N

Adjective (positive degree)

dangerous

fascinating

fierce

tall

angry

bright

busy

cold

cruel

fat

merry

Comparative degree

Superlative degree

more/less dangerous

most/least dangerous

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FEATURE

EMPOWERING RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH CELL PHONE SOLAR CHARGERS

“Cheap and small as a hand” By JOHNSTONE CHIKWANDA

URING my early days at the University of Zambia (1994-2000), owning a cell phone was a huge luxury and beyond the reach of most of us. I remember vividly how we almost suspended one of our students’ union leaders from the students’ union executive committee after we saw him with a cell phone-a huge cell phone with an aerial. We suspected correctly or wrongly that he had been bought by politicians. Owning a cell phone is no longer a luxury. It is a very important tool of communication which is supposed to be in the hands of many. In Zambia, the average number of households with access to electricity is very low probably as low as

34%. It is worse in rural areas as electrification rate is less than 6%. Despite this, our people are undeterred in their determination to own a cell phone. Everyone wants a cell phone whether they have electricity at home or not. For a long time, I resisted persistent requests for a cell phone from one of my relatives who has no access to electricity. He persisted for a long time until he made me weary. One day I asked him the following, “if I buy you a cell phone, how are you going to be charging it on your farm?” “It is none of your business” he answered me. “What about all these people without electricity how do they manage to charge them?” he quizzed me with a sharp tone. I finally bought one for him. I continued to monitor my relative closely on how he would be charging his hand help device. One day I called him and the phone was just ringing. I called several times until someone very sarcastic answered and without a grain of

courtesy retorted, “Please, he left the phone here for charging.” And immediately he cut the line without even greeting me. I concluded that my incessant calling had twisted his nerves as September 20, 2011 election results continued to pour in landslide upon landslide. But I was equally as sensitive to the election result as he was so I called again and pleaded with him. I had an important and urgent message to pass on to my relative. I later on realised that he had taken the phone relatively far for charging at a small price. But how many of our people have to rely persistently on neighbours to charge their cell phones? How many of our people have to travel long distances from their homes to a place where they can find electricity so that they can charge their cell phones? How many of our people have to part away with some cash to pay the owner of a socket out let so that they can charge their cell phones?

How many of our people have had to endure the shame of persistent begging for a socket? The above situation is wide spread. It can be very painful at times trying to reach a relation in some remote area and you cannot reach them because their cell phone battery is flat and the nearest place they can charge from is 10km. The above gloomy situation is not beyond redemption. There is a solution and the solution is solar cell phone chargers. They are very small and portable. They can even be put in a handbag. The concept of using solar to charge electronic devices has been with us for a long time. We have solar calculators. We have solar radios, we have solar lights etc. We have had solar calculators for a long time in Zambia but we have not moved as a nation to allow solar cell phone chargers to flood the market so that we can help rural communities. Iam very convinced that our people would jump on this product. They are

Solar cell phone charger not expensive at all. If the price appears too high for some of our people, they can contribute to afford one. I must emphasise that as long as we have the sun, we have enough energy. These portable solar chargers which come in different models and shapes are not connected to electricity. They use sunlight. They can usually be used in low light conditions (although the charge rate will usually be low). They are very good back up even for people with access to electricity. They can be used on camps or while travelling. Additionally, you save money with solar chargers. It costs money to charge all those cell phones in your household. It

is no longer necessary. As long as we have the sun, we have enough energy. The government is trying hard to popularise the use of renewable energy products. Business houses and traders need to take advantage of government visibility in this space and start to import these devices. Most of these portable cell phone chargers which are as small as a hand have universal applicability. Therefore, they can charge different models of cell phones. Johnstone Chikwanda is an energy expert and a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Zambia, a PhD candidate at Johnson University, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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How to determine complicated and complex projects? By DR LABAN MWANSA

UR discussion this week focusses on project approach and specifically between waterfall and agile. When should we decide the project approach and what factors to consider? We will by defining what we mean by waterfall and agile. A waterfall model project approach involves discrete project development stages; specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance. Basically, one stage must be complete before progress to the next stage is possible and in practice there is significant iteration between the stages. An Agile project approach involves delivering project out-

puts incrementally and using a family of agile behaviours, techniques, concepts and frameworks. Agile ways of working can be used in both projects and business and usual (BAU). When Agile is used in projects, it is usually weaved and blended at the project delivery level to carefully map project governance with the delivery team.. Agile project management is NOT only for software development projects but rather can be used on all projects to deliver value incrementally in production. Here are some of reasons project approach has become so important? Projects have become larger; Technologically more challenging and sophisticated (complex); Organised with a higher number of contractors/sub-contractors,partners,politically and globally

influenced; Large and complex capital projects often incur significant budget and schedule overruns; Research shows that one of the reasons for project failure is the increasing complexity of projects or an underestimation of the project complexity; We can collaboratively use the cynefin framework (pronounced as Kuh-nev-in) created in 1999 by Dave Snoden. The cynefin framework has 5 domains namely chaotic, dis-order, obvious, complicated and complex. This framework can help us classify and identify projects into simple (Obvious), complicated and complex. Simple projects are projects where the team has done similar work before, the project output can be predicted with certainty and therefore the project risk is low. Therefore the recommended approach here would be water-

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fall, however if the project team feel and like Agile, they could also as well deliver the simple project using agile. The simple/obvious domain represents the "known knowns". This means that there are rules in place and the overall environment is stable. Complicated projects are those involving large number of contracted work which is also subcontracted over and over. The complicated domain consists of the "known unknowns". The relationship between cause and effect requires analysis or expertise; there are a range of right answers but the risk is from medium to high as they may be lots of uncertainties. The recommended approach here is hybrid that is a combi-

nation of waterfall and agile but there will be need to carefully map the roles involving project governance and delivery. Complex projects are those whose outputs cannot be predicted with 100 percent certainty. When a project is viewed as a system. Characteristics of a complex project: large number of interacting elements and emergent properties. For example projects involving rapid advancing technologies and that in the next 6 to 12 months technology, environment may change and hence project outputs may need to be adjusted so that they meet closely the customers’ requirements. The complex domain represents the "unknown unknowns". We don’t know that we don’t know. Cause and effect can only be deduced in retrospect, and there are no right answers. The risks involved in this type of project is very high for obvious reasons and therefore it is recommended to use agile project management in this type of projects. The reason being agile approach aligns well with lean start-up. The project team will deliver incrementally and get feedback quickly in order to flex and adapt to the changing environments. Final thoughts: Why is project approach so important in project management? It aids in determination of planning,

coordination and control requirements, If not properly understood, it hinders the clear identification of goals and objectives of major projects, It is an important criteria in the selection of an appropriate project organizational structure, for example in agile projects management it is a requirement that customer subject matter expert be part of the project delivery team. It influences the selection of project inputs, e.g. the expertise and experience requirements of management personnel. When is a project approach determined in projects? Project approach or strategy should be done as part of the project initiation stage or starting-up project process. Project approach is supposed to be part of the project charter or project brief. Project approach should indeed highlight the strategy the team will use to deliver the project objectives. Other strategies may include the make or buy decision. What project methodology to be used in the project. Decisions on whether to use waterfall or agile methodologies based on how the project has been classified. Sometimes useful to consider a hybrid model of project delivery and also pays to consider whether the project team are adequately trained in best practice methodologies.

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DOUBLE brace from Moses Phiri and Abraham Siankombo propelled "Sensational" ZANACO FC to second on the MTN/FAZ Super Division log after humiliating struggling Lumwana Radiants 4-0 in a Week-11 fixture played yesterday at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. Phiri broke the deadlock in the 21st minute be-

Strikers worry Chiyangi By MICHAEL MIYOBA

FORMER National team coach Aggrey Chiyangi says the Zambia National Soccer team has been suffering because of the lack of lethal strikers in the Zambian league. Speaking after Green Eagles held ZESCO United to a goalless draw at Independence Stadium in Choma, the Green Eagles gaffer said Zambia has a very big challenge because of the lack of lethal strikers. Chiyangi who won the 2019 COSAFA Senior Championship as Chipolopolo caretaker coach before he was replaced by Serbian Miluttin “Micho” Sredojevic said the concerns at Green Eagles where players fail

to find the back of the net is a national challenge. Chiyangi said there is need for local players to step up instead of relying on foreign players for goals during crucial matches. “We have a very big challenge not only as a club but as a country. We have very few strikers who are lethal. What I mean by lethal is that when a striker gets three chances, he scores two he can miss one but two go in. That is where we are lacking and that is why even our national team is suffering. “We should not just be waiting for those playing outside Zambia. We should have players in the local league who are top strikers, so this is a very big problem for the country,” Chi-

yangi said. Meanwhile, Chiyangi is upbeat Green Eagles will get a positive result when they face Cottonsport FC from Cameroon despite having struggled with two draws and one defeat in the last three Super Division fixtures. Chiyangi who is expecting a different game compared to local fixtures, said Eagles will plan and prepare well especially in the striking department for the Cameroonians before the two teams face off in a CAF Confederations Cup first leg fixture on Wednesday. He noted that Cottonsport are not pushovers hence the need for Eagles to prepare adequately for the crucial fixture.

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