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THE missing Hatembo siblings Pheluna and Milton are being harboured at UPND president Hakainde Hichilema’s house, FDD president

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Ms Nawakwi, who said the missing Pheluna and Milton Hatembo are being kept at Mr Hichilema’s house challenged him to go with her at Lusaka Central Police Station to clear his name if he was innocent.

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Mrtime Lungu said the rich, has come to PF government has in the redress the situation, a last 10 years has invested pensioner said. heavily in infrastructure development which has seen the transformation of the country through roads, bridges, schools, universities, hospitals, among others.

The President said it was a fallacy of unacceptable premises for a known prophet of doom to argue that there was no development to talk about when the country has transformed.

He said this yesterday in Lusaka during the launch of the Patriotic Front 2021 – 2026 manifesto themed, “Making Every Zambian Count”- continuity for a prosperous, peaceful, stable and an all-inclusive Zambia.

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KAMPYONGO’S AUNT DARES MUKUNI

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OME Affairs Minister Stephen K a m p y o n g o’s aunt has challenged Senior Chief Mukuni of the Toka- Leya people of Kazungula to try and harm her nephew through

undisclosed means.

In a phone interview from Shiwang’andu yesterday, Mr. Kampyongo’s aunt Ndoloteya Shinga Kampyongo said her family is not afraid of any powers that Senior Chief Mukuni claimed to have gained from the seven nights he says he spent at the graveyard in pitch darkness.

In 2017 when UPND president Hakainde Hichilema was incarcerated for treason, Senior Chief Mukuni said he was not afraid of going to prison because he slept at the cemetery for seven nights in pitch darkness where Mr. Kampyongo cannot survive even for two minutes.

And on Tuesday this week, the traditional leader told Mr. Kampyongo, whom he referred to as “young man” in

graveyard alone.

She said even if Senior Chief Mukuni brags to have undisclosed powers he is not God and that the Kampyongo family can shock him by taking away the said powers from him.

Ms. Kampyongo, popularly known as Bana Nshibita in Chinsali, said Senior Chief Mukuni must realise that the abduction of Pheluna and Milton Hatembo is more painful to the Hatembo family than the chief whose wife has just been charged in connection with the kidnapping.

She said the traditional leader must not think that he is clever and can threaten anyone and that should he dare to harm Mr. Kampyongo he will feel the wrath of his family.

an online post, to release his wife Veronica within and not later than 48 hours or else he shall blame himself and those that sent him.

But Ms. Kampyongo said when Senior Chief Mukuni slept at the graveyard he knew what he wanted from there and it is not the minister who sent him.

She said Senior Chief Mukuni spent the seven nights at the cemetery alone and it was not Mr. Kampyongo who slept there.

Ms. Kampyongo said if Senior Chief Mukuni is man enough he should dare to tamper with her nephew’s life and once he does that he is going to see who is who.

She said Mr. Kampyongo is not Senior Chief Mukuni’s son and the latter went to the

BoZ keeps an eye on Kasenseli gold mine

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THE Bank of Zambia is keeping an eagle eye on Kasenseli Gold Mine in Mwinilunga to ensure the country gets the full benefit from its operations.

BoZ Deputy Governor in charge of operations Francis Chipimo has expressed happiness with the works at Kasenseli Gold mine in Mwinilunga.

Dr Chipimo expressed confidence that once operational the mine will contribute to the country’s economy and further strengthen the

country’s currency.

"We are encouraged and impressed on how they are operating, the opportunity they see to develop this mine has made me to be confident in this process," he said.

ZANIS reports that Dr Chipimo was speaking when he visited Kasenseli gold mine in Mwinilunga district.

Bank of Zambia signed a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) in December last year with the Zambia Gold company that allows the bank to legally buy gold produced from Kasenseli mine.

He added that signing of the MOU will also allow the bank to stock up for the treasury and thus strengthen the local currency.

He pointed out that the MOU is bearing fruit and is key for the realization of the country’s economic recovery plan.

Dr Chipimo said the gold reserves will provide economic and financial stability as the Kwacha will compete with other foreign currencies and create economic resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Company Limited Project Manager Charles Mjumphi observed that the MOU between the two entities has made the central bank become the off takers of all the gold produced from Kasenseli mine.

“This partnership will go a long way in securing gold as a strategic reserve because all the production will find its way to the national coffers,” Mr Mjumphi said.

He assured BoZ that the company will endeavour to deliver in accordance with the agreement made between the two entities.

Govt clears outstanding chiefs’ wages GOVERNMENT has paid out over K19 million of outstanding arrears of subsidies and wages owed to chiefs and their retainers.

Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, Lawrence Sichalwe said 260 chiefs have been paid so far and that eight are remaining to be paid.

Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday, Mr. Sichalwe said the amount paid out so far is part of the funds that were released by Treasury in December 2020 amounting to K20 million.

He said the funds were for payment of arrears of subsidies and wages for four months that were not funded between 2016 and 2019.

Mr. Sichalwe said there are still a few cases of deceased chiefs which have not been paid due to non-submission of details regarding the administration of their estates.

He explained that his Ministry has engaged the respective royal establishments to ensure that the necessary documents are submitted to facilitate payments of arrears of subsidies. Mr. Sichalwe

said the Ministry further paid out outstanding claims for leave travel benefits, long service bonus and terminal leave benefits for Chiefs’ retainers in all the ten provinces who had been retired, dismissed or terminated from their employment. He said at one point K 4 million was paid to 104 Chiefs’ retainers who had submitted their claims.

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RVs delayed supply under control-ministry of health

By FLAVIOR KANUNGO THE Ministry of Health has admitted the shortage of TLE Antiretroviral drug in the country.

Ministry of Health Permanent secretary for administration Dr. Kennedy Malama has attributed the interrupted supply to the delayed deliveries from suppliers.

Dr. Malama explained that Zambia was expecting some antiretroviral drugs to arrive in the country some time back but that the orders have delayed due to covid19 logistics.

“We have received feedback from various institutions regarding one type of antiretroviral therapy called Tenofovir Lamivudine Efavirenz or TLE that we are giving to our patients who are on antiretroviral therapy two weeks supply,” he said.

Fish farmers hail proposed tax relief

By OLIVER SAMBOKO GOVERNMENT plans to zero rate tax on ingredients used in the manufacturing of fish feed as a measure to reduce the price of food for fish has delighted farmers and other stakeholders.

On Tuesday, while in Siavonga to harvest fish at Buyantanshi and Kamimbi Cooperatives, which are beneficiaries of the Presidential fish farming fund, President Edgar Lungu said the government plans to zero rate tax on inputs for manufacturing of fish feed.

Small Scale Fish Farmers Association (SSFFA) chairperson Victor Chatilika said the

Students Union leaders petitions Concourt on eligibility clause

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

ZAMBIA National Students Union (ZANASU) president Joseph Busenga has petitioned the Constitutional Court to clearly interpret Article 106 on whether a person who has twice held the office of Republican President may be elected for a third term.

Mr Busenga also wants the court to clearly interpret Article 70 (2) (F) on whether a person who is serving a

suspended sentence is disqualified from being elected as a Member of Parliament.

Mr Busenga who filed his petition citing the Attorney General as the respondent yesterday wants the ConCourt to clearly state what is meant by the expression “A person who has held office as President” within the context in which it is used in Article 106 (3) of the constitution of Zambia as amended by the Constitution.

“Whether, having regard to the judgement of the

Constitutional Court in the case of Dr. Daniel Pule and 3 others vs attorney General -2017 /CCZ/004, selected judgement no. 60 of 2018, a person that has held a term of office that cannot be considered a full term within the meaning ascribed to that expression in the said judgement must, conversely be deemed not to have held office as President during such term,” the petition reads. “Ancillary to the question at paragraph 1.4 above, whether or not the

exercise of the functions of the office of the President by such person would therefore be rendered null and void by operation of the law in view of the principle that the law cannot be applied selectively for one purpose and not another,” he stated. He wants the court to state whether the provisions of Article 106 (6) (b) should be struck down for being in conflict with the people’s will to disallow any person to hold office as President or be elected as such more than twice.

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He says all efforts are being made to normalize the situation stating that the supplier has since been engaged and the flight arrangements put in place to ensure that the drugs arrive in the country expeditiously.

“The government is committed to ensuring that there is uninterrupted supply and availability of life saving medication and we will do all it takes to ensure that lifesaving medication do not run out,” Dr Malama.

“Remember that Zambia is among the few countries where government has taken the responsibility to supply free ARVs to its people,” he said. He has appealed to the people on treatment to remain adherent to the treatment they will be put on and ensure that they do not skip or miss any medication.

Some patients on HIV treatment have complained that the supply has been reduced to two weeks from six months in response to shortage that most hospitals and supply containers are facing.

Over 1.1 Zambians who are living with HIV are on treatment.

move is welcome as it would enable small scale fish farmers to have access to cheap fish feed, one of the main components in the production of fish.

Mr Chatilika said the high price of fish feed was discouraging many people who want to venture into fish production and the pronouncement by the President could not have come at a better time when the country is working towards efforts to reduce the fish deficit in the country.

“The plans by President Lungu’s Government to zero rate tax on ingredients used in the manufacturing of fish feed, will spur price reduction of feed and result in more people venturing into fish farming,” he said.

He called on fish feed manufacturers in the country to ensure that once Government gives them a tax holiday, they should pass on the benefit to the farmers by reducing their prices for the commodity.

And Mr Chatilika said there is need for Government to promote Micro Small and Medium Enterprises engaged in fish farming with a view of boosting production of Tilapia fish in the country’s water bodies.

He said this is the only way the country will be able to achieve its ambition of not only producing enough for domestic consumption but also for export to the regional market and beyond.

Mr Chatilika said Zambia has an annual fish deficit of about 87, 000 metric tonnes, which should urgently be reversed and instead turn the country into a net exporter of fish.

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LUNGU CANES DEMAGOGUES From Page 1

He said the PF government has also invested in building hydro-power stations which has seen the reduction in the deficit of electricity.

Mr Lungu said the PF Government remained committed towards debt servicing, stressing that investments were wisely used to invest in infrastructure development which among others saw the energy deficit addressed.

“What this prophet of doom said is referred to as a fallacy of unacceptable premises.

This sworn critic of ours attempted to introduce an argument that was premised on a wrong conclusion," President Lungu said.

Yes, he said, some of the money we used to build infrastructure was borrowed, but didn’t we build infrastructure? We did. Haven’t we transformed the country?

We have. This is exactly what demagogues do – for political purposes they sway ordinary people’s minds, using illogical arguments.

He said when Government reduced the power deficit, another critic argued that it is rainfall that has resolved the problem, forgetting that water cannot generate electricity on its own but efforts by the state to build a power station to generate electricity.

President Lungu said the launch of the 2021-2026 manifesto was a new covenant with the Zambian people as a tested and experienced party whose focus was to make every Zambian count further promising better days to come.

He said the new manifesto centred on accelerating economic development which includes easing tax issues by

collapsing some taxes into one and strengthening prudent use of resources.

President Lungu said the party would create a stabilisation fund to cushion the economy against unfavuorable fluctuations in metal prices as well as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The President also said the ruling party intends to diversify foreign exchange reserves by prioritising gold as a reserve asset to maximise the benefits from the mineral.

The manifesto also promises to, “Promote entrepreneurship by making affordable loans available to Zambians.

Ensure availability of financial resources for productive sectors of the economy and recapitalise Zambian owned banks and non bank financial institutions to enhance financial inclusions and reduce interest rates.”

And Economic Association of Zambia has welcomed the introduction of the stabilisation fund and the focus on creating a 24 hour economy to increase employment.

EAZ president Lubinda Habaazoka said in a Facebook post, some of the promising highlights include, “collapsing all payroll taxes into one tax is a very good move!

He also welcomed abolishing of road tax as tolling improves as well as the management of the externalisation of foreign exchange.

And President Lungu has pledged to combat corruption through integrity committees in all public institutions.

He directed PF Secretary General, Davies Mwila to give the document to all PF aspiring candidates for the August 12 elections to base their campaign messages on the manifesto.

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E are in support of the various empowerment programmes that the PF government is rolling out across the country and it is our hope that they will continue even after August 12 elections, five chiefs from Southern Province have said.

The five have also pledged to support the government as well as sensitise the people against political violence before, during and after the general elections.

The five chiefs are Chikanta of Kalomo, Mukobela of Namwala, Chipepo of Siavonga, Choongo of Monze and Chief Choma of Choma.

They said this when they paid a courtesy call on Pres-

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THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says while the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its tolls, the nation should not forget that the debt remains a big challenge requiring more attention.

JCTR Livingstone Programmes Officer, Rose Chisenga Kapilya, said Zambians must not forget about the country’s debt even with the pandemic. She was contributing to a public forum held

ident Edgar Lungu at State House in Lusaka yesterday.

Chief Chikanta who spoke on behalf of his colleagues said chiefs from Southern Province would continue supporting the government of the day.

He said elections do not stop development, urging President Lungu to continue until the date of election and also denounced politics of violence during the campaign period.

“As chiefs from the Southern Province we are in full support of all projects that the government is rolling out in the province. We also ask for mobility support to enable us to sensitise our subjects against political violence and we are sure that you will come to our aid just as you did to the village head persons,” Chief Chikanta said.

From Page 1 Ms Nawakwi warned that Zambians should not trust Mr Hichilema with the position of head of State because he could easily abuse it.

She disclosed that she received an emotional text message from Pheluna’s child complaining that “No one understands how it feels to be Pheluna’s child. It hurts and it’s hard our mother is not here.”

She noted that the people

lating, life expectancy going down with health systems being affected.

“Policy makers are not doing enough in dealing with the country’s debt while we are in the Covid-19 pandemic. Government has borrowed more than expected and so, as a country, we should find means and ways on how to deal with the situation without forgetting the issues of the debt and the pandemic.

“Human development has suffered under this situation.

We are seeing a lot of infra-

who have so far been arrested by the Police in the criminal act of the kidnapping and abducting the two siblings were mere surrogates of Mr Hichilema, adding that they are all UPND members hailing from Southern Province.

Ms. Nawakwi has challenged Mr. Hichilema to come out clean over the Hatembos’ abduction scandal and has since challenged the church, in particular the SDA, to pray hard so that Mr. Hichilema can release the Hatembos.

structure development taking place while human development remains stagnant without any development,” Ms Kapilya noted.

And Project Support Leaners Zambia Livingstone coordinator Nyambe Mutete observed that the situation require a holistic approach to avoid the impact of the pandemic turning into a social and humanitarian crisis as well.

Mr Mutete said that an increase in borrowing could have a severe impact on costs if government does not provide a clear road map on how to come out of it.

We are not for violence, says Shakumbila

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

THERE is no room for violence and we want peace to continue, Senior Chief Shakumbila of the Sala people has said.

The traditional leader also said President Edgar Lungu should continue being in office for the sake of peace

and development. He said this yesterday when National Guidance and Religious Affairs Permanent Secretary Howard Sikwela paid a courtesy call on him in Mumbwa.

“We are not in support of violence here. In fact, we have President Edgar Lungu already in office, why do we have to change when it is

He explained that chiefs in the region were ready to embark on massive sensitisation programmes against political violence, voter apathy and chiefs exchange visits but are facing mobility challenges.

Other four traditional leaders also took turns in commending the government for the massive social and economic development that has been rolled out countrywide.

Chiefs Chipepo and Choongo stressed that President Lungu shoukd not leave office until he accomplishes the developmental projects that he has embarked on.

In response, President Lungu reiterated the need for traditional leaders to play a role in ensuring that there is fewer cases of controversy regarding successions because it was saddening that fights ensue whenever a traditional leader

died.

The President also guaranteed that the country will hold free and fair elections this year and therefore, the process should be left to the Electoral Commission of Zambia which is an institution mandated to manage them.

Meanwhile, President Lungu has warned Permanent Secretaries who may think when ministers leave office after the dissolution of parliament will be an opportunity to plunder government resources because he will still be in charge and will still be at liberty to fire and hire.

He said government will continue to function until the very last day before voting, hence people should desist from engaging in debates that governance should stop because the country is in an election period.

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National debt still a challenge - JCTR at Cheshire Homes in Livingstone yesterday organised by the Non-Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council.

Ms Kapilya said that human development has been adversely affected under the Covid-19 with the heavy debt at hand.

She said that there was need for policy makers not to forget about the country’s debt while dealing and living with the pandemic.

She said that the country’s debt amidst Covid-19 has seen the cost of living esca-

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not the right time to change?

There is no reasoning of changing the President,” Senior Chief Shakumbila said.

He pledged to continue working with the PF government under President Lungu for continued development, peace and unity.

Meanwhile, Reverend Sikwela has called on traditional

leaders to help government in sensitizing members on the on national values and principles.

Rev. Sikwela said the forthcoming elections should not divide the people.

He said people should continue to co-exist even after the elections under the One Zambia One Nation Motto.

But Mr Hichilema said hers is not a cause for justice but political grandstanding aimed at derailing his focus and attention on key issues facing the Zambian people.

“Citizens have not forgotten how she had been making noise about privatisation in a quest to defame me, and now that her and her accomplices have failed to prove any impropriety on my part, they have now resorted to abusing the Hatembos as a way to get paid by the PF.”

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Zambia wants action over Beira Corridor incidents

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

ZAMBIA has appealed to the Mozambican government to take keen interest on what is happening at the check points on the Beira corridor.

According to the investigations by a technical team, check points were places where Zambian tanker drivers were mistreated to the point of being beaten by a group of people called the Munyaza boys.

This came to light when Transport and Communication Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya had a bilateral meeting on the field of petroleum logistics with his Mozambican counterpart Dr. Janfar Abdulai.

The meeting took place at the Port of Beira Headquarters in Beira City, Sofala Province in Mozambique yesterday.

This follows a series of en-

gagements between the two countries on the petroleum logistics to Zambia through the port of Beira.

It was also discovered that the distance from the Zambian border to Beira was only 900 kilometres with 57 check points, a situation that was said to have been causing the attacks on the transporters.

Meanwhile, Mr Kafwaya said Zambia attached great importance to the Beira corridor and commended Mozambique for actualising the meeting to discuss important matters affecting the two countries.

Zambia's Ambassador to Mozambique Paul Lumbi, Ministry of Transport and Communications Assistant Director for Road and Rail Transport Dr Emmanuel Sampa and Petroleum Tankers Association of Zambia Secretary General Benson Tembo were also present at the meeting.

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POSITIVE CHANGE THERE is a positive wind of change blowing in the country particularly ties between the central government and traditional leaders from the Southern Province.

An impression has been created that traditional leaders in the Southern Province do not want to work with the Patriotic Front because they are in a region perceived as a stronghold of the United Party for National Development (UPND).

But it has turned out that this was far from the truth, that they too want to be part of the development agenda that has been spearheaded by President Edgar Lungu and the Patriotic Front.

Yesterday, five chiefs from the Southern Province paid a courtesy call on President Lungu at State House during which they articulated their views and expectations.

The five chiefs are Chikanta of Kalomo, Mukobela of Namwala, Chipepo of Siavonga, Choongo of Monze and Chief Choma of Choma.

What is of cheer is that the five chiefs have declared their support of the various empowerment programmes that the PF government is rolling out across the country.

They also wish this will continue even after the August 12 elections.

In addition, they also want to be empowered with mobility as has been done in other regions.

The chiefs have every right to meet with President Lungu and demand certain projects for their areas for they are part of the nation.

It is encouraging that the five have also pledged to support the government as well as sensitise the people against political violence before, during and after the general elections.

Chief Chikanta who spoke on behalf of his colleagues said chiefs from Southern Province would continue supporting the government of the day.

He said elections do not stop development, urging President Lungu to continue until the date of election and also denounced politics of violence during the campaign period.

“As chiefs from the Southern Province we are in full support of all projects that the government is rolling out in the province.

“We also ask for mobility support to enable us to sensitise our subjects against political violence and we are sure that you will come to our aid just as you did to the village head persons,” Chief Chikanta said.

Their stance is in direct contrast with one senior chief in the province who has allowed himself to be an avowed cadre of one of the opposition political parties.

He has let it be known that he won’t have anything to do with the present government because it is under the PF. But as Chief Chikanta said, they would work with the government of the day.

Traditional leaders ought to appreciate that Government has never tried to marginalise chiefs from certain regions on account that their people support the opposition.

President Lungu’s administration has demonstrated that it would roll out development throughout the country and it is gratifying that even the five chiefs have alluded to this.

Zambia can only develop as a nation when people recognise that they need to work together and not marginalise themselves on account of hailing from so-called opposition strongholds.

That is the spirit that should see the nation through August 12 and emerge unscathed.

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NERIAS INVESTMENTS KICKS OFF INPUTS DISTRIBUTION

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

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ERIAS Investments has kicked off the distribution of D compound and Urea fertiliser under the government implemented Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) for the 2021/2022 agriculture season.

Government through the Ministry of Agriculture has contracted Nerias Investments to supply 75, 380 metric tonnes of D compound and 59, 619 metric tons of Urea fertiliser to beneficiary farmers in Eastern, Northern, Muchinga, and Central provinces.

And speaking when the company officially kicked off the distribution in Lusaka, Neria's

‘Appetite for land will land HH in big trouble’

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

UNCONTROLLED appetite for possession of wealth will one day land UPND president Hakainde Hichilema in big trouble, a PF member Chrisantius Changwereza has said.

He said it was disturbing that many people were complaining of being deprived of their pieces of land or property by someone who was aspiring to be elected to the highest office in the land.

Mr Changwereza said those who aspire to run the affairs of the nation at whichever level should be upright in their dealings.

He said that apart from the Kalomo land saga involving the missing Hatembo silings, plot number 74 Kalomo involving Mr Thomas Mabewe, and now Farm 3275, involving the Hambwalulas, the UPND leader is also entangled in the Namwala land wrangle with villagers in Ngabo area.

He said those who claim to be rich should not take advantage of the vulnerable in society through depriving them of their land

Investments General Manager Martin Chaikatisha said the timely delivery of inputs is key in increasing production.

He said the timely delivery of inputs will also enable farmers to adequately prepare planting and preparation of their fields.

Mr Chaikatisha said they have worked well with Government in ensuring that early delivery of fertiliser is attained and this has seen the positive growth and has resulted in the country to achieve bumper harvests.

"The country has seen production figures rising due to timely delivery of fertiliser and we can boast of being part of this success story. As a company, we are glad that last year we delivered fertiliser as early as

left behind by their parents.

Mr Changwereza called on Zambians to demand that all properties that Mr Hichilema could have acquired illegally be returned to the rightful owners without any delay.

He also urged the police to provide security to Mr Misheck Hambwalula who has dragged Mr Hichilema to the High Court over his acquisition of Farm 3275, to avoid what has happened to the Hatembo siblings.

“This time around the police should be proactive and ensure that Mr Hambwalula does not disappear in thin air like the Hatembo siblings who have been missing since February this year,” Mr Changwereza said.

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ZAMBIA has been elected as one of the four Vice Presidents of the United Nations Conference of the State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

As Vice President, Zambia will represent the African Group in New York, in the Bureau of the Conference of the State Parties for the period 2021-2022.

This is according to Wallen Simwaka, the First Secretary for Press at Zambia’s perma-

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September contrary to many doomsayers who thought it was a hoax," he said.

Mr Chaikatisha said Pres-

ident Edgar Lungu and his administration has been very clear about early delivery of inputs hence Neria's Investments’ resolve to make this a reality.

"This year we have gone a step further by beginning the delivery of fertiliser in April and this is unprecedented and a great achievement. However, this would not have been possible without the guidance of President Lungu," he said.

He said in line with the Government policy and desire to boost production in the agriculture sector, Neria's Investments has this year decided to start distribution of fertiliser in April to afford farmers more time to prepare for the planting season.

ECZ asks court to dismiss fees petition case

By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) insists that the Constitutional Court dismisses the petition in which Radical Revolutionary Party president Vincent Chaile is challenging the nomination fees for Presidential candidates as it is wrongly before it.

Mr Chaile has petitioned the court seeking a declaration that the nomination fees for the forthcoming General elections announced by ECZ are null and void.

He also wants an injunction restraining ECZ from proceeding with the holding of the general elections set for August 12 until the final determination of the matter.

Mr Chaile argued that the high nomination fees proposed by ECZ are overwhelming obstacles, prohibitive and only meant to deter the poor people from freely participating in the leadership of the country.

He stated that the petition falls within the jurisdiction of the court as Article 128(1) of the Constitution Amendment Act No.2 of 2016 which gives the Constitutional Court authority to hear a matter relating to the interpretation and contravention of the constitution.

ECZ in its reply to skeleton ar-

Zambia gets top post at UN nent mission to the United Nations in New York.

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international human rights treaty of the United Nations intended to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.

Zambia will be part of convention which would promote, protect, and ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by persons with disabilities.

Mr. Simwaka said the convention would serve as a major catalyst in the global disability rights movement and enable a shift from viewing persons with disabilities as objects of charity to viewing them as equal members of society.

“The States Parties shall meet regularly in a Conference of States Parties (COSP) to consider any matter with regard to the implementation of the present Convention,” he

guments in support of affidavit in opposition to summons to strike out the petition and dismiss the action stated that Mr Chaile has misconceived Article 28 of the constitution by contending that the provisions of Articles 11 to 26 inclusive may be determined by any other court apart from the High Court.

“We humbly submit that the honourable court should not entertain the petitioners’ position that this honourable court should proceed to interpret articles 45(1) (a) , (C) and (2) (a) . We submit that if it was the intention of the petitioner to seek the court’s interpretation of the said provision the petitioner ought to have commenced the matter under order IV Rule 2 (2) of the constitutional Court Rule SI no.37 of 2016 which provides that “A matter relating to the interpretation of the constitution shall be commenced by originating summons,” ECZ submitted.

It also submitted that if Mr Chaile’s intention was to challenge the powers of ECZ’s mandatory powers to determine nomination fees, he would have commenced such a matter in the High Court under judicial review.

“In conclusion we reiterate our prayer that the petition herein be struck out and the action be dismissed with costs,” ECZ stated.

said. Sessions of the Conference of the State Parties have been held in New York at the United Nations headquarters since 2008.

The 14th session of the conference of states parties is scheduled to take place in June this year at the United Nations headquarters.

It will be held under the theme " Building back better: COVID-19 response and recovery; meeting the needs, realizing the rights and addressing the socio-economic impacts on persons with disabilities."

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NEW PF MANIFESTO INSPIRING - ANALYST

By NOEL IYOMBWA

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HE newly launched Patriotic Front manifesto has given renewed hope to Zambians, political analyst David Kapoma has said.

Mr Kapoma said President Edgar Lungu has touched on important aspects of the

country’s economy, thereby giving hope to many Zambians.

He said in an interview yesterday that the manifesto has given people an understanding of where the country would be in the next five years in terms of development.

Mr Kapoma observed that

the manifesto would address the challenges that the country has been facing.

“The manifesto has explained clearly how the borrowed money has been used.

This gives encouragement to the citizens.

“The manifesto is full of practical strategies and once

implemented the country will be headed in the right direction. That is what is required unlike other manifestos which are not practical,” he added.

He noted that the PF Government had concentrated on building the country adding that in the next five years, it he will embark on empowering

the citizens. Mr Kapoma noted that once voted, the country would see more developmental programmes aimed at empowering the people.

He called on Zambians to give PF and President Lungu another mandate to continue with his developmental agenda.

President Lungu launched the 2021 to 2026 manifesto at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.

The new manifesto gives an account of all key policies, programs, and projects that the PF has initiated and implemented since forming Government in 2011.

Marco Polo sets higher target MARCOPOLO Tiles Manufacturing Company says it is set to position itself for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement.

Marcopolo Tiles Manufacturing Company chief executive officer Roy Mwamba says his firm is ready for the task.

Mr. Mwamba said this after Zambia Association (ZAM) president Ezekiel Sekele and his delegation toured the tile producing factory in Lusaka.

Mr. Mwamba said his company is ready to exploit markets beyond Zambia as it makes high standards tiles that are competitive anywhere.

He said Marcopolo is ready for the AfCFTA and has positioned itself for the feat because this is the reason which makes the company ready for the tile manufacturing and supply business.

“We produce what others cannot because to compete you need to be competitive as well. Our ability to merge local content with local standard is our pride because what you have seen is and what is be-

ing is of high standard,” Mr. Mwamba said.

He said Marcopolo wants to be proud of such achievement in Southern Africa. He said the company is the only one capable of making porcelain Tiles.

He said Marcopolo is ready and wants to assure that it is improving and increasing innovation and quality. Mr. Mwamba said Zambian locals are running functions at Marcopolo.

Mr. Mwamba said the company has employed 750 workers and less than 20 expatriates.

“When we try to give a comparison, we know that there is also a huge milestone in our strategy because for once we can see our own people operating.

“We can safely you that most of our operational functions are done by our locals, “ he said.

And Mr. Sekele urged manufacturers to improve value addition of raw materials in a bid boost productivity levels in the industry.

I am not intimidating anyone in Chipangali, says Mwale

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Mr Mwale said he was a democratic person, who could not interfere with anyone who wished to contest the Chipangali parliamentary seat.

He was speaking in an interview with the Daily Nation.

Mr. Mwale said he was shocked that some people who had bad intensions have decided to peddle lies, which were meant to tarnish his name.

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By BUUMBA der CHIMBULU accountability for managing the impact of risks dictate.

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By BUUMBA CHIMBULU upskilling local craftspeople.

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Mr Zulu said some of the effects of the initial borrowing amount. vance (s) under this facility period. justed upwards, FSPs will not promotion in 2015in57 Zambia.

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This, explained, was coupled Paratus Zambia provides on will he lead to the production of better procurement system countrywide to K50,000 per claim and deliberately prepared the report and realised Zambia. goods using public funds. any other relief offered ensure the benefits, includhired Lazard Freres Gestion of MPR with areserves.

12-month morathe burden. women in low tosupporting middle plemented by talks with COVID-19 pandemic period.

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Covid-19signed pandemic.

“As Karma Mining Services and Development, our statement by the Alliance for Ms Muyundwa The network extends to all amounted to K12 million of the total claims outlay the On September 25, Finance and other precious metals. routine part of how they operate.

Arbitrageur Report on Zambia Economic Ng’andu said.

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Community Action (ACA), major industrial andexpertise commercial payments excess of K100,000 per claim wo Mr Ziba said Zambia was now better placed to Outlook: “Extraordinary times with will Mruncertain Vuuren He said this during the laboratory AN IVESTMENT ofin over thefirst 2021 national budget onsuppliers.

Friday aNg’andu, technical assistance project was in the pipeline added, can provide aMinister, platform toBwalya said his organisation was honoured to partner with exceeding US$5 billion in facilitate the Kamel, highlighted the next rolea offew months competition for recommended that each point in van Vuuren, who launched supply of trade finance was the with artisanal and small scale gold miners.’’ rests at US$3 billion three ers and communicacame after the Zambia, Transparency International He said as such there werean centres throughout the country amounted to K46 million of the total claims outlay,” innovate and deliver better results fortrainees the public silver-linings as disease pandemic risks She was speaking ontour behalf of and week. media in Lusaka yesterday. involving dispatch of experts and receiving help drive greater businesses,” present the fiscal budget for Radisson Hotel Group, a company that believes quarter of 2020.

Development Finance Institutions “We are able to seamlessly sign of recognition of the provsocio-economic environNorth-Western Central K320,000 by Atlas Mara She observed that Government procurement must be opened for affected between January and packages Tuesday thismaturities week.

Zambia (TIZ)on and Consumer Unity streams of namely increasing concerns over theen with the in place.Chartered andbanking many additional international from deepen.”

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The report numerous that supports with various procedures and up strained African banks, many of Mr pointed out that that classification of gold aKamel strategic atas exorbitant prices implied fairnessbe ad efficiency of public the survey.

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Impact Mitigation Facility Mr Kachinda NAPSA was looking forward to mandated to commence talksto with the pandemicdata and inherent tightening procurement procedures in value ACA Senior Programme Officer, dented COVID-19.

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

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

International Cooperation Agency would soon be central banks and Ministry of Finance,” Mr Zulu said.

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

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OLITICIANS should learn from the sentencing of Sesheke Member of Parliament (MP), Romeo

Luapula hosts energy ‘Indaba’

By NOEL IYOMBWA ALL is set for Luapula energy awareness campaign, which will run for five days starting from next Monday.

Luapula Province Minister, Nickson Chilangwa, said that the conference comes as a result of the Luapula expo which was held in 2017.

Mr Chilangwa said since the expo, 150 investment inquiries have been received from both local and international investors who were willing to invest in the province.

The minister said that progress was being held back because of lack of sufficient energy sources to put up factories and other ventures.

Mr Chilangwa said the Musonda power plant has increased its capacity from 5 megawatts to 10 megawatts, but that more energy was required.

Earlier, Energy Minister Matthew Nkhuwa said Government has embarked on promoting renewable energy sources aimed at reducing climate change effects and increasing resilience in the country.

He observed that there was need to fully exploit water bodies in Luapula province as demand for energy keeps on growing.

“Luapula province has the highest number of water bodies in the country but that they are not exploited when the demand for energy keeps on.

“All matters relating to energy will be addressed by the ministry of energy, presentation of vision of the ministry and exhibition to show several energy initiative will some of the activities of the campaign,” he said The minister said President Edgar Lungu will officiate at the energy awareness campaign conference.

Luapula province permanent secretary Charles Mushota said the campaign is in line with the seventh national development plan.

Meanwhile event organizer Chimwemwe Nyirenda said the campaign will bring several sectors together.

Kangombe that violence is not the answer, Bishop Able Kaela has said.

Bishop Kaela said resorting to violence was not a solution to resolving political matters.

He said that Mr Kang’ombe

was even lucky that he was given a suspended sentence but that it should be lesson to him and other politicians.

Bishop Kaela said assaulting a police officer on duty was a serious matter adding that the

court was lenient with the MP by giving him a suspended sentence.

He said Mr Kang’ombe should praise God that he was given a suspended sentence although the crime he com-

mitted was a serious offence.

The clergy man stated that police officers were there to maintain law and order and that it was unfortunate that some politicians were attacking them.

Chinsali Resident Magistrate Julius Malata recently found Mr Kang’ombe guilty of assaulting two police officers handing him a two-year suspended sentence and ordered him to pay a K10, 000.

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Exhaust Hatemo proceedings and HH’s integrity questions before elections Dear Editor,

THE disappearance of the Hatembo siblings has been characterised by sustained denial by the UPND that this unfortunate development is not being spearheaded by its cohorts.

The recent development has seen the cohorts being among those who have been lined up to have a date with the police to exonerate themselves regarding their liability.

There are notable UPND figures including the two mayors in Southern Province, a member of its governing body and others who have affiliation s with the party being locked up in police cells.

The high profile arrests which have been made with the wife to UPND aligned Senior Chief Mukuni join the bandwagon makes interesting readings as nearly everyone among the suspects have close affiliations with the UPND leader.

We understand Senior Chief Mukuni has issued veiled threats against Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo. If the traditional leader is super human

GET VACCINATED AHEAD OF THE THIRD WAVE OF COVID-19 Dear Editor,

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AMBIA last week received 288, 000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine under the COVAX facility. The Minister of Health, Dr. Jonas Chanda was the first one to receive the Covid-19 vaccine at the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH).

Many people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 since the arrival of Astra Zeneca vaccine in the country on Monday April 12, 2021.

This is against the backdrop of the myth surrounding the vaccine. Some people have insinuated that the vaccine is not safe and it has some side effects. This myth has been refuted by the medical professionals.

Some medical personnel and the journalists have received the Covid-19 vaccine at the UTH to set a good example and rebut the myth that the vaccine is not safe. More vaccination centres have been opened so that people can get vaccinated.

Some of the notable people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 are Lusaka Mayor Miles Bwalya Sampa, former President Rupiah Bwezani Banda and his wife Thandiwe.

The vaccination programme has come at a better

time in that Zambia is most likely to experience the third wave of Covid-19 as the days are getting colder.

However, the Covid-19 vaccine does not protect the person from contracting the coronavirus. It only reduces the severity of the disease. Better still, the efficacy of the vaccine has been proved by the World Health Organisation.

For this reason, people should not drop their guard against the Covid-19 pandemic. They should continue

adhering to the health guidelines as stipulated by the WHO. The point worth noting is that there is need for sensitisation on the Covid-19 vaccine which is being administered to people ahead of the next vaccination which is slated for next month.

All said and done, I wish to encourage people to get vaccinated in view of the coronavirus which has so far killed millions of people globally.

ELEMIYA PHIRI, Lusaka.

we wonder why he didn’t use his alleged powers to kick out the Covid pandemic which is a national calamity out of Zambia.

The fact that the persons who have been implicated in the case brings a question on whether the disappearance of the Hatembos is being used to avoid more revelations regarding the integrity of the unnamed opposition leader. We say so, because the unnamed opposition leader seems to have unfinished business with the Courts of law over the alleged illicit transaction in the acquisition of land.

Early this week, the police confirmed that the Hatembo siblings are witnesses in the case were Mr Hichilema allegedly fraudulently dispossessed them of their 2, 000 hectare farm in Kalomo by manipulating records at the Ministry of Lands. Very few weeks from now the nation will be holding the nomination for Presidential candidates and it is in the interest of the nation for Mr Hichilema to redeem himself.

The electorate should not go into an election with the Hatembo story and the pertinent questions remained unanswered. With the incorporating nature of Mr Hichilema regarding the allegations against him gives us one assumption, that he may be seeking election to the office of the President to shield himself from being answerable to the allegations that are against him.

As it stands, the issues that are of importance hanging on Mr Hichilema’s head includes; the privatisation scandals, and now the issues related to fraudulent acquisition of land.

Ours is to hold leaders accountable including those who are aspiring. The onus is on Zambians to detest the leaders who still have many integrity questions unanswered.

MARVIN CHANDA MBERI,

Why has the adoption of Iris Kaingu een received with mixed feelings? ... what lessons do the youth draw?

Dear Editor, THE adoption of Ms Iris Kaingu by the ruling Patriotic Front as its parliamentary candidate for Mwandi Constituency in the Western Province has attracted mixed reactions from the public and your guess is as good as mine as to why people have resisted the news of Ms Kaingu's adoption.

Everybody, especially social media enthusiasts know who Ms Kaingu is and how her

public life has been in the recent past.

Ms Kaingu is also the daughter of former Mwandi Member of Parliament Michael Kaingu.

Ms Kaingu or rather Iris as she is popularly known has recently been a topic of public discussion on social media because of her lifestyle which includes posting pictures on Facebook which others viewed as not befitting someone seeking public office such as that of an MP. Yes, Iris is famous in her own way and the ruling party previously indicated that it was only going to adopt popular people as its candidates ahead of the elections, so I guess Iris deserves the

adoption based on her popularity.

I am yet to gather what she is offering to bring on the table politically and take Mwandi to another level.

However, and not to be judgmental, what is Iris famously known for and why have some political players expressed mixed reactions to the news of her adoption, with others asking the leadership of the ruling party to rescind its decision?

While, one can argue that we all have a past which can even be worse compared to that of the subject matter so we cannot judge her future based on her past, can we?

However, what the youth should learn from all this Iris

talk and now her desire to serve the people of Mwandi as their next MP or rather as their next potential "representative" in parliament is that let us be mindful of what we post on social media especially in this day and age where potential employers are also on social media following what we post, comment etc. The people of Mwandi have also been seeing and follow Iris on social media.

Our past will always haunt us and can cost us our future, so my advice to the youth is that Social media abuse can have some serious repercussions on one's future endeavours just like some sections of the public are expressing mixed reactions over Ms

Kaingu's adoption and this can be mainly attributed to how her life has been.

Nonetheless, none of us is perfect so we cannot judge Ms Kaingu simply because of her past but I hope she can also reflect and now focus on convincing her potential voters as to why they should send her to parliament come August 12, 2021.

The decision entirely depends on the people of Mwandi Constituency.

Congratulations Iris and I can only wish you the best. I too equally draw some lessons from you being a social media addict!

Stay blest!

FRANCIS CHIPALO.

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Kganyago sticks to his guns JOHANNESBURG - The governor of the SA Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has hit back at macroeconomic policy critics who have labelled his policy decisions on how the bank responded to economic shocks the country has faced over the past decade – exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic – as “too conservative.”

In an interview with the governor this week, ahead of the release of the Monetary Policy Review report, Kganyago Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said that, for the first time, he had had to ward off attacks from all sides of the economic currency weakness between spectrum.

March and April last year.

“It hasn’t been easy because, The rand had depreciated by in the past, the attacks used to 22 percent between February come from the left. This time and the end of April. Over the they came from the left and the same period, the yield on the right. “They said: ‘You guys are 10-year government bond conservative.’ I insist I’m not a had risen by more than 200 conservative. We’re prudent, basis points, money market yes, but you can’t call us liquidity had been thin and GDP contracted by seven percent conservative,” said Kganyago, last year. defending the Reserve Bank’s In response, the monetary inflation-targeting policy framework. policy committee had cut the Reflecting on the economic repurchase (repo) rate by 2.75 conditions over the past two percentage points between years, Kganyago said the March and July last year in Covid-19 crisis had come at direct response to the Covid-19 a time when South Africa’s pandemic, and has since left it economy was already steady at 3.5 percent. vulnerable and in a technical The bank had also put recession. in place intraday overnight Real GDP had contracted supplementary repurchase at an annualised rate of 0.8 operations, aimed at providing percent and 1.4 percent, liquidity support to commercial respectively, in the last two banks twice a day. quarters of 2019. This was We were able to do this due to falling export demand, because, prior to the shock, weak business confidence and inflation was contained at the investment, and the return of lower end of the bracket. If Eskom’s load shedding. inflation were high, we wouldn’t At the time, the country had have been able to provide the also experienced an increase in kind of support we did. capital outflows and significant – FIN24.

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TAX ON HOLD N AIROBI - The High Court has halted the implementation of the minimum tax until all the petitions before the court is determined.

On Monday, the court granted conservatory orders restraining the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from further implementing, administering and enforcing Section 12D of the Income Tax Act by collecting or demanding payment of the Minimum Tax pending the hearing and determination of the ongoing Petition.

In his ruling, Justice George Odunga stated that "it is my view and I find that this is an appropriate case for the 2nd Respondent (KRA) to 'hold its horses' for the time being as this Court navigates through the labyrinth of the respective contentions made by the parties herein..."

Justice Odunga further states that what drafters of the Constitution intended is that the Court in determining the Constitutionality of an enact-

…High Court halts implementation of minimum tax by KRA

Justice George Odunga during a five-judge bench hearing of the eight cases challenging BBI Amendment Bill 2020 in Nakuru on March 18, 2021.

ment ought to adopt what I would call “the guided-missile” approach to target only the offensive parts of the Act. Minimum tax was introduced under the Finance Act 2020 to be charged at the rate of one percent of the gross

turnover of a business starting January 1, 2021.

In the past, income tax was levied on businesses based on the profit they make.

Kenya has focused its efforts on reducing poverty and inequality, ensuring adequate

health, education, and the development of basic infrastructure.

Despite significant progress, the country still faces challenges in domestic resource mobilisation characterised by a narrow tax base.

According to economic experts, tax-base expansion is a key strategy for enhancing revenue mobilisation.

This strategy, they say, is among key initiatives outlined in the KRA's strategic corporate plan.

Through exploration of untapped sectors of the economy, expansion of the tax base, more revenue is collected.

As such, tax-base expansion aligns with the equity and fairness principle which epitomises an effective tax administration system.

Besides, tax-base expansion promotes inclusivity thereby ensuring the tax burden is evenly shouldered across the board.

– THE STANDARD, Kenya.

ZimTrade extends market survey to Tanzania, DRC

HARARE – Trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, says increased engagement with regional markets is critical as the country explores opportunities for local products following the operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Trading under the historic trade regime began on January 1 this year and is seen as significant stride towards continental economic integration.

In a latest update ZimTrade said it was conducting a market survey in Tanzania, while a pre-mission assessment of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) market would be undertaken next week.

“Following the commencement of trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area in January this year, ZimTrade is increasing its engagements with regional markets to explore opportunities for local products and services,” said the agency.

The two in-market activities are expected to provide market intelligence that will help Zimbabwean companies get an insight on products that have an export potential, market requirements as well as the export penetration strategies that can be adopted for the above markets.

ZimTrade said the market survey in Tanzania was focusing on processed foods, building and construction, horticulture, and agriculture inputs and implements sectors.

During the survey, the agency would engage buyers from leading retail chains in Tanzania to discuss demand patterns and requirements that local exporters will need to meet as they increase exports to that country.

Commenting, ZimTrade operations director, Similo Nkala, said regional markets provide a soft landing for Zimbabwean products as they are easy to access and do not have strict requirements.

– THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

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Luanshya set for growth

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

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UANSHYA is set for growth as the municipal council has bought three earth moving machines at a cost of K4.8 million to enhance service delivery.

Mayor, Nathan Chanda, said with the purchase of the threeearth moving equipment, the council would improve services.

The local authority has bought a grader at a cost of K2.6 million, a multi-purpose tractor at K499.858 and a front-end loader valued at K1.8 million.

Mr Chanda said the equipment would help the municipality in the opening up of new areas for residential property development and also facilitate growth of the agriculture, aquaculture and other industrial activities.

"Residents should expect the council to double its efforts in creating a cleaner and healthier environment with the newly acquired machines.

"May I also take this opportunity to appreciate the residents for their massive contribution to the council through the paying of rates and user fees for various services being offered by the local authority," he said.

And Luanshya Deputy Mayor Golden Mulenga said the council had improved operations and was able to collect revenue and implement capital projects in the district.

Livestock is a game-changer - expert

By ROGERS KALERO LIVESTOCK empowerment has a positive multiplier effect and can improve the lives of people in various communities, a veterinary expert has said.

However, farmers need to strictly follow the guidelines from experts on many aspects including how to deal with diseases and other challenges that may affect their animals.

This is according to Dr Mwikisa Songolo, a veterinary research officer at the Central Veterinary Research Institute of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.

He said clubs and cooperatives which were benefitting from the livestock empowerment programme should show contribute to the development of the sector so that Government could continue supporting them.

Dr Songolo was speaking in Kitwe when he gave out 1,000 improved village chickens and 100 goats to more than 100 women clubs in Chimwemwe constituency.

He said beneficiaries should look after the animals properly and according to guidelines from technocrats from the ministry, who were educating them on how to deal with diseases affecting various animals and on which conditions they could increase production.

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ELECTIONS 2021: CORRUPTION, THE OLD TUNE OF ZAMBIAN ELECTIONS

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HEY tell lies in the morning, infaint the memafterSTILL have noon of in that the night, ories distantthey aftell lies all theintime!

These ternoon Mufulira’s were Central the words of first ReStreet in the publican Dr Kenlate 1950s.President I was a little kid neth David Kaunda when he when Mr. Harry Mwaanga complained about the accuNkumbula came back from sations of corruption that the England; he was received by then opposition Movement a large crowd as he rode in a for Multiparty Democracy convertible. marched (MMD) were People levelling against alongside the motorcade his UNIP government.

Drthey Kaunda 1991 became and wereinsinging to the only the Afpraise ofsecond the Oldmainland Lion. rican to allow “Ba Head bwela of eee,State ba bwela, ba free bwelaand eeefair bamultiparty Nkumbula,elecba tions relinbwela and eee to ba peacefully bwela, ba bwela quish power when he lost. The uko baile” (He has come back, first was Mathieu Kerekou of Mr. Nkumbula has come back Benin. from where he Zambia went). continAfter ruling I wasforbarely six Dr years old uously 27 years, Kaunda but that day remains a silhousuffered a humiliating defeat at hands unionist ettethestuck in of mytrade memory.

At Frederick Jacob Chiluthat time, Titus there was only one ba.

Dr Kaunda received African politicalonly party, the 24 percent of the vote against African National Congress.

I Chiluba’s 75 very percent and also remember well that UNIP only mustered 25 seats my late cousin Lawrence Chola in the 150-seat parliament.

Katilungu was once a defeat vice presThis humiliating of ident of thewas ANC under Mr. Dr Kaunda premised on Nkumbula. of corruption and accusations I also that anoththeft of remember public funds.

There er cousin Mr. Jeffrey Milandu were allegations of huge funds hidden secret Swiss acwho wasinnicknamed “Jimen” counts, tax because money he likedhidden Jimen in Taxis, havens so on. of the ANC was an and organiser all of us were brainin Almost Kansuswa Township.

Those washed believingat that who livedinto in Mufulira the there was nothing good about time will remember Jimen the UNIP government. CorTaxis. ruption became the most But astheme wouldofbe in popular allnormal the songs any mass organisations, difthat were composed against ferences soon developed in the Dr Kaunda during the election African National campaigns of 1991. Congress.

A more radical faction broke away andThe formed theruled Zambian MMD African the National countryCongress for (ZANC), 20which laterin beyears and came the United National 2011, Michael Independence PartySata (UNIP).

Chilufya Soon after the formation defeated Rupiah of UNIP, the Banda AfricantoNational Bwezani see Congress wentFront into(PF) panic the Patriotic mode.

Theirthe strategy was to take over reins of oppose that power.everything The defeat ofUNIP demanded the colonial the MMD from government powers; andbefore in so doing, they like UNIP it, was resorted to dirty tactics. premised on corruption.

UNIP burnt schools and bridges to force the colonialists When Chiluba asked if we to give power Africans, were prepared to to the suffer, he rethe ANC said this Yes. was No savageceived a massive one ry by the Bembas who diddeep not bothered to find out how wantsuffering to go to school. the would be or how UNIP preached national long it would last. We were all taken

by ANC the told belief that unity, but the its supthe UNIP government was porters that UNIP was a party corrupt and the led by thieves whobright wouldlights take would comecattle on asand soonwives. as it away their was from power.

Theyremoved called Elijah Mudenda But 20 years after the defeat andUNIP Mainza toolsofficial of the of , notChona a single Bemba thieves because the from that government two has nationalists were supporting been convicted of corruption. independence.

All we have done is to mourn UNIP immeand regretdemanded that we removed a government whichbutstood diate independence the for thepreferred total independence of ANC continued colour countryAsand citizens.

A onisation. a its result, when government which protected the first one-man-one-vote our industries. election was held in Northern

IS THE UPND A REINCARNATION OF THE ANC? We must use a scale of 0-10 or 1-100 percent to judge our governments, not the persistent allegations of corruption which have misled us in the past.

Of course, we had suffered tantly, none has been specif- sion Trust Fund which is ac- vens without the authority of denying liability despite firm economic difficulties during ically attributed to President cused of illegally externalising the minister of Finance as re- written evidence proving the quired by law. the final days of the 27-yearretirees’ entitlements.

Mr Hichilema holds shares old UNIP government. What Mr Hichilema and his partin African Life Financial Ser- ners go to the extent of sendwe never realised is that the vices which is a merger be- ing their managers to give economic woes of that time tween Anglo American and falsified evidence against the were partly due to internaAfrican Life Assurance Com- retirees in legitimate claims. tional pressure to bring more This kind of behaviour epitpany, and Benefits Consultdemocracy to Africa and ing Services Limited. The two omises the corruption pantorepossess the nationalised companies are the managers mime by the opposition. Our companies. It was a bloodless country canhappy now to beparticcalled a and administrators of the Sa- have neo-colonialist coup! been very turnia Regna Pension Trust mature democracy by African The MMD ruled the country ipate in any efforts refine the standards.

We to should thereFund. for 20 years and in 2011, Mifore use other standards to Despite the misery that the constitution. chael Chilufya Sata defeated the UPND instead remaintain or remove a governSaturnia Regna Pension Trust But Rupiah Bwezani Banda to see to from attend the National ment power.

Fund has caused to hundreds fused the Patriotic Front (PF) take without The Forum corruption songprois an of retirees and their widows Dialogue over the reins of power. The old tune; it is stale and should and orphans, Mr Hichilema posing defeat of the MMD governany alternative vehicles not be usedwith by the excitedly takes to the air to of how ment like UNIP before it, was to deal theopposition lacunas tocomplained disguise their failure to ofblame government for failing they premised on corruption. of in the confer alternative manifestos for to pay pensioners. These ac- stitution.

Although there was massive Zambia’s prosperity. cusations should not be be- For pillaging of public resources the UPND, it is more imWe must use a scale of 0-10 lieved because there is a very and institutions, the adminportant to be seen to be more big difference between gov- or 1-100 percent to judge our istration of Rupiah Banda had and victorious governments, not theover perernment and Mr Hichilema powerful nothing to do with it. He in fact other allegations parties thanoftocorrupapregarding pensions – that of thesistent tried to fix some of the busiplytion common reason whichsense haveand misled us in honesty! nessmen who were involved thesound past. rationale over naGovernment has never de- with in the abuse of power before Dr Kaunda in 1991 became only the second mainland African Head issues.

Yours truly, nied owing retirees their pen- tional his succession to power. of State to allow free and fair multiparty elections and to peacefully Troubleshooter sion but the payments are For However, the corruption relinquish power when he lost. the UPND, the lives of pentvision@gmail.com, ecregrettably overdue. On the Zambians tune was once played to a credo not matter. Even funds from Zambian pension other hand, Mr Hichilema and in chipalo@icloud.com, scendo to convince Zambians Lungu. legal matters in court,ecchithey palo@yahoo.co.uk On the other hand, the ac- schemes into offshore tax ha- his partners are persistently side that Rupiah Banda’s adminiswith foreigners. Zambians tration was corrupt and there- cuser and main presidential will soon have full exposure of fore we had to change govern- contender Mr Hichilema faces the dirty tactics and deception specific accusations of corment. the UPND leadership uses Come 2021, the corruption ruption or abuse of office. while killing innocent people Prominent among the allehas again reached a crescenin silence and despair. do. The UPND campaign gations against Mr Hichilema And what they do to achieve against the PF is all about cor- is the privatisation of the Horuption accusations. In fact tel Mosi O Tunya Intercontitheir meaningless battles is to in the case of the UPND, the nental in Livingstone. He is apply dirty tactics. One such PF government became cor- accused of failing to declare tactic is to stage manage events rupt the minute that Michael interest when the hotel was such as the recent debate on Chilufya Sata was sworn in as sold to a group of which he Bill 10. All the organisations President. became chairman soon after involved in organising that deFILEPHOTO: Mr Nkumbula (left) and former President Kaunda shake hands to seal the Choma declaration as As a result, UPND presi- the sale. bate are UPND agents.

Mainza ChonaHichilema claps. has dent Hakainde Recently, Mr Hichilema has The big surprise is how the for the past five years refused been accused of obtaining PF leadership does not know to recognise Edgar Lungu as a farm in Kalomo through a constitution. To the UPND about the ownership of all In post independent Zambia,of fraudulent consent order. The President of the Republic UNIP preached national unity, but leadership, it did not matter those organisations. Someone the Southern Province was the Zambia. key witnesses in the alleged the ANC its supporters that Whatever PF governfraud Pheluna andtold Milton whether the legislation would should do research and they only provincethewhich voted ment has achieved isheld not Hatembo have was since adisapUNIP party led by thieves who protect all Zambians including will find out that those compaagainst the referendum worthy any mention, the peared; would kidnapped by unidentheir own supporters. in 1969. Fortunately for this nies are owned by one individtake away their cattle and population inundated with tified people.

A Bill of Rights is an import- ual or organisation through the country, Dr. is Kenneth Kaunda wives.

They called Elijah Mudenda accusations of public corrupSome members of the ant piece of legislation which use of proxies. acted magnanimously and tools of the Bemba tion on Facebook, Twitter and and UPNDMainza have beenChona arrested and protects all citizens. But the gave the southerners jobs in The behaviour, attitude and WhatsApp. charged by police in relation thieves because the two nationalists were UPND told its supporters to DNA of the UPND suggests to theBut highest levels accusations, of governof all these to the alleged abduction of the independence. vote “no” in the referendum me that it is a reincarnation of ment. none have been proven in any supporting Hatembo siblings.

Mr Hichilema holds shares in African Life Financial Services for the Bill Rights.

Thisorseems to beto the scecourt been sent court for Mr Hichilema is also linked which is a merger between Anglo American andof African LifeFor the the ANC. UPND, some form of victory Under the MMD govUPNDRegna went back nario we are and witnessing with Mazoka, prosecution; most importo the the Saturnia Pen- party.

Assurance Company, and Benefits Consulting Services Limited the United Party for National to negative mode. All poten- ernment, they participated in was more important than the Yours truly,

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Nyusi vows to restore peace in gas-rich Cabo Delgado

MAPUTO - Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi said yesterday the government will work to restore peace in the country after a deadly militant attack last month near multi-billion-dollar gas projects backed by global oil companies.

“We will make all efforts to return peace to our country, in particular in the north, in Cabo Delgado which in recent years has been the target of terrorist attacks,” he said during an address to an oil and gas conference in Maputo. – REUTERS.

Flash floods kill 14, displace 8, 000 in Luanda

LUANDA - Flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Angola have killed at least 14 people and displaced around 8 000 in the capital Luanda, the national news agency reported.

Bridges and homes collapsed on Monday as hours of heavy rain fell on the ocean-facing city, swamping streets and sweeping away cars and trees. – AFP.

Gunmen abduct ‘many’ university students in Nigeria

ABUJA - Gunmen have abducted a number of students from a university in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna.

The police spokesperson in the state, Muhammad Jalige, confirmed the abduction, saying ‘‘many’’ students were kidnapped from their dormitories. – BBC.

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…Zim parliament votes to scrap presidential running mate rule

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ARARE Zimbabwe's parliament approved legislation on Tuesday removing a clause in the constitution on electing vice presidents, a move which the opposition says is intended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to concentrate power in the presidency.

The parliament also extended the tenure of senior judges, who will now be appointed by the president in consultation with the judicial service

commission, instead of being subjected to public interviews as is the case now.

In 2013, Zimbabweans voted for a new constitution including a clause stipulating that the vice president should be elected together with the president, but the clause was suspended for 10 years in a compromise between the ruling ZANU-PF party and the opposition.

ZANU-PF used its twothirds majority in parliament on Tuesday to remove the provision, saying that electing

vice presidents as well as the president would create multiple centres of power that could destabilise the government.

The removal of the clause means a president will continue to appoint his or her deputy and that in the event of the president dying in office or being incapacitated, the ruling party will convene to choose a successor.

Mnangagwa's opponents say that having elected vice presidents would ensure a smooth succession and avoid political instability.

Putin warns West and claims Belarus ‘coup plot’

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West not to cross a “red line” with Russia and condemned what he called a coup plot against Belarus.

The warning came in his annual state of the nation address, amid heightened tension with the West over Ukraine and jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny. – BBC.

Zuma’s defence lawyers quit JOHANNESBURG - Former President Jacob Zuma’s defence lawyers have told the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg that they are no longer representing him – less than a month before his corruption trial is due to start.

Mabuza Attorneys filed a formal notice of withdrawal as Zuma’s attorneys of record at the High Court yesterday.

Attorney Eric Mabuza declined to provide reasons for the withdrawal, which has resulted in the effective resignation of Zuma’s entire legal team, including advocate Muzi Sikhakhane, from his

corruption trial.

The withdrawal comes a week after the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed Zuma’s challenge to a ruling of the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, which found that he was not entitled to state funding for his corruption trial legal costs and ordered him to pay back an estimated R25 million in taxpayers’ money that was already spent on the costs of the trial.

The former president is due to go on trial for arms dealrelated corruption on May 17.

He faces charges that relate to millions in payments and benefits from his former financial advisor, Schabir Shaik, allegedly in exchange for furthering Shaik’s business interests. – NEWS24.

N’DJAMENA - Rebel forces set their sights on Chad's capital N'Djamena yesterday following the battlefield death of President Idriss Deby, threatening to bring more disruption to a country vital to international efforts to combat Islamist militants in Africa.

Schools and some businesses were open in the capital yesterday but many people had opted to stay home and the streets were quiet, witnesses said.

Authorities imposed a nightly curfew and closed land and air borders after Deby's death was announced. A 14-day period of national mourning is being observed. Deby, 68, died on Monday on the frontline in a battle against Libya-based fighters, shocking the nation and raising concerns among Western allies who had long seen him as an ally in their fight against Islamist groups.

He had been in power since 1990 and had just been announced winner of a presidential election that would have given him a sixth term in office. His son, Mahamat Idriss Deby, has been named interim president by a transitional council of military officers.

Deby, who often joined soldiers on the battlefront in his military fatigues, was visiting troops after rebel group Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) invaded from Libya and advanced hundreds of kilometrestowards the capital. – REUTERS/ NEWS24.

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By ANDREW MUKOMA HE Cross-Border Traders Association of Zambia (CBTAZ) will establish a Trade Information Desk (TID) that will deal with the affairs of traders, once the Kazungula Bridge becomes operational.

Trade Information Desks are structures established under the COMESA Simplified Trade Regime (STR) to provide facilitation services and relevant trade information to traders crossing the borders.

They also serve small cross border traders seeking to form themselves into a formalized grouping.

CTBAZ Kazungula District vice chairperson, Mphelo Msunduwe, said the information desk will be tasked with such roles to help both its members and none members.

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Kansanshi Mining donates lab equipment

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI

KANSANSHI Mining PLC has equipped the science laboratories at Kyafukuma Secondary School in Solwezi with modern laboratory equipment.

Mr Godfrey Msiska, the Public Relations Manager at the mining firm, said the contribution of laboratory equipment and resources would enhance the teaching of science subjects more effectively.

Mr Msiska said this would transform Kyafukuma Secondary School pupils’ performance in examinations and would make a difference in the lives of the community and the country at large.

Meanwhile, Solwezi District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), Jonathan Kayuka, noted that the laboratory equipment would

help learners become better citizens.

He said the learners would contribute to the development of the country.

Mr Kayuka commended the mining firm for the gesture rendered to Kyafukuma Secondary and many other schools in the district.

“It is now up us as parents to take advantage of the gesture and encourage the children to go to school and desist from early child marriages, protecting the new infrastructure from vandalism and theft,” he said.

And sub-chief Wangabanya who spoke on behalf of Chief Kapijimpanga, thanked Kansanshi Mining Plc for its continued support to Kyafukuma Secondary School and surrounding communities.

“I am very happy that management at Kansanshi has fulfilled its promise of equipping the laboratories with all the necessary apparatus and equipment needed in the modern laboratory,” he said.

Kaoma receives SCT funds GOVERNMENT has released K1.8m to Kaoma for the vulnerable under the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Kaoma District Commissioner, Vincent Mutti said the funds will be disbursed to the beneficiaries before the end of this week.

Ms Mutti stated that the release of the funds to the vulnerable in Kaoma, is a clear indication of President Edgar Lungu’s commitment in improving the welfare of people countrywide despite their political affiliations.

And Kaoma District Social Welfare Officer, Brian Kashimoto said the funds will benefit 5, 781 beneficiaries on SCT and that payments would be done bi-monthly with effect from January 2021.

“The government has revised bi-monthly transfer amounts with effect from January 2021 as follows; households with disabled will now be getting K600 from K360 and other households like the chronically ill, the female headed, the aged, and child headed households will be receiving K300 from K180 every month,” Mr Kashimoto explained.

Mr Kashimoto thanked government for releasing the funds and pledged to ensure that it is given to the intended beneficiaries.

Currently the number of SCT beneficiaries in Western Province stands at 79, 464 and the number will soon increase to 101,000.

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KAZUNGULA BORDER TRADERS IMPROVE OPS Kazungula, Ms Msunduwe said that the CTBAZ has already secured space for the desk at the customs premises.

“The trade information desk will be put in the customs premises and the desk is for us cross border traders association to facilitate and help in crossing the border and also assist members with information on how to go about the cross border business.

“At the same desk, we will have the health department which will be conducting the screening processes of all those coming into the country for business purposes as you know at the border, health is very important. At the

same desk, we will also be able to know the statistics of people who are coming in and going out of the country,” Ms Msunduwe explained.

She said that desk would also help in reducing massive smuggling at Kazungula border by small scale cross border traders.

Ms Msunduwe noted that despite challenges faced in organizing informal trade, the TID will ensure that most traders were sensitized and membership to the CBTA would increase from the current 150 to more than 200 registered and paid up members.

‘L/stone must diversify from tourism’

By ANDREW MUKOMA ZAMBIA’S tourist capital requires sustainable measures and innovative thinking from all stakeholders to regain its glory, says Livingstone PF aspiring candidate Mutinta Matimba.

Ms Matimba observed that there was need for diversification to hive off the sole dependency on tourism, especially with the Covid-19 which has negatively affected operations in hotels, lodges and guest houses.

She suggested that Livingstone could stir back to its glory with the revival of the timber business, textile industries to supplement the tourism sector.

Ms Matimba pledged that if adopted, she would base her development agenda on tourism, timber and textile industries.

She told residents of Simonga during her continued mobilisation meetings that Livingstone constituency was a prime area that needed accelerated development.

According to the aspiring candidate, and that the three Ts (Tourism, Timber and

FILE PHOTO : ‘‘Livingstone could stir back to its glory with the revival of the timber business, textile industries to supplement the tourism sector.’’ - Mr Matimba Textiles) would be the main development points.

“It is not a secret that Livingstone is the tourist capital, but due to Covid-19, the city has almost come to standstill. However, when adopted and I win, I will bring about diversification in the tourism sector not just depending on the Mighty Victoria Falls and the Livingstone Museum,” she said. Ms Matimba added that Livingstone is a place of timber, but that the industry has not been harnessed to bring about development and benefits to the community.

“This industry can be maximised when deliberate policies are put in place to promote value addition, so as to get the full value of timber. Timber export from Livingstone to other cities will bring revenue and create employment for our youths,” she said.

Ms Matimba noted that Livingstone was known for the textile industry as it had a number of textile firms, producing various materials for both domestic and export use.

However, Ms Matimba said in the 1990s, the industry crumbled down leaving

the city to depend only on tourism.

“It is sad that Zambians are importing blankets from the neighbouring countries. Our city is well and strategically positioned to be a hub of export of textile products to our neighbouring countries.

“This can be achieved when the textile industry is brought back to life and start producing quality end products such as blankets and other materials.

The foundation is already there at the Kariba Textiles and all that we it needs is reinvesting in the industry,” Ms Matimba observed.

Anglican Church pledges to help eliminate malaria THE Anglican Diocese of Lusaka, has pledged the Church’s continued support in the elimination of Malaria in Western Province.

Bishop David Njovu said the Anglican Church will continue to offer financial support to government as it strives towards eliminating malaria by the end of 2021 in the country.

The Bishop was speaking during a graduation ceremony of 35 trained community health workers at Simulumbe Rural Health Centre in Mongu with support from the Anglican Church.

Bishop Njovu disclosed that last year alone, seven million Malaria cases were recorded in the country out of which one thousand eight hundred and seventy five (1, 875) people died, a situation he described as unfortunate .

He said malaria has remained a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the country especially among the under five children and pregnant women.

He said the Anglican Church has so far distributed over 15 thousand insecticide treated mosquito nets in Western province since it began its malaria programme in 2008.

Bishop Njovu has however, called on the traditional leadership, other faith based organizations and the trained community health workers to continue sensitizing people on the importance of indoor residue spraying in the elimination of malaria.

And Western Province Assistant Secretary, Richard Mulwanda said government is committed towards total elimination of malaria by the end of

2021.

Mr Mulwanda however applauded the Simulumbe Rural Health Centre for recording a reduction in malaria cases.

He said government has also adopted a number of malaria elimination interventions such as intermittent presumptive treatment of all pregnant mothers and treatment of all malaria positives by using the drug of choice among many other interventions.

Speaking on behalf of Simulumbe Health Centre community health workers, Musole Musole thanked the Anglican Church for partnering with the government in eliminating malaria in the locality.

Mr Musole said he and his fellow trained community health workers will work tirelessly in bringing malaria to zero in the area. - ZANIS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KAPIRI town ten shops as a complex K250,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHIBUYUNJI MWEMBESHI Bridge 75 acres K1m.300 acre K3m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KANAKANTAPA,Chongwe,4.3ha K250,000.

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

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

Barm0ral plot 30m x 40m K75,000.

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

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

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

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

CHALALA 2x3 bedroom houses K875,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LUFWANYAMA 10ha(25 acres) K90,000.

MPONGWE MACHIY area 800ha K2.5m.

CHINGOLA Maiteneke 2 bedroom house K90,000.

KITWE Bulangililo house 7 rooms K150,000.

KAOMA near tbz farms 178ha K2m.

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

Monze town center on Livingstone road, complex of

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

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

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

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

Farm 2700ha K3,00 per ha.

SERENJE Nansanga block 2000ha K75m.

CHINSALI 5000ha K35m.

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

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

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

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

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

COPPERBELT KALULUSHI Napsa Complex 3 bedroom hose K4,000.

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

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

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

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

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

Long lease rent to be discussed.

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

Warehouse at rear 719sqm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AMBIA’s envoys in the CAF Confederations Cup Nkana FC were knocked out of the race to the knock out stage of the competition after losing to Pyramids FC in a Group D fixture played yesterday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Meanwhile, Napsa Stars missed out on a chance to reach the continental games knock out stage despite having beaten Moroccan giants RS Berkane.

The Zambian champions Nkana were stunned 1-0 by Pyramids who bounced back from two consecutive defeats to Raja Casablanca to maintain second position in Group D. Nkana had begun the home fixture on a shaky note but almost went ahead five minutes after the half hour mark when Ackim Mumba’s sublime free kick from outside the 18-yard was parried away for a corner.

However, the Kitwe giants couldn’t avoid a home loss as Abdalla Mohamed’s 77th minute striker was all the Egyptians

needed to complete a double over Nkana having beaten them 3-0 in the reverse fixture played on March 10 in Cairo.

It was a third consecutive defeat in all competitions for the Kitwe side who have struggled to impress as they are languishing in the relegation zone on the FAZ Super League.

Nkana are six points behind Group D leaders Raja Casablanca who thumped Namungo FC 3-0 yesterday. Nkana are also trailing three points behind Pyramids who moved to nine points after yesterday’s victory.

At National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Napsa Stars hope of reaching the CAF Confederations Cup quarter finals were crushed despite the Pensioners having beaten Moroccan giants, RS Berkane 1-0 in yesterday’s group B fixture.

A second half goal from Doisy Soko propelled the Pensioners to four points after getting their first win in the CAF Confederations Cup. Soko rose high to head in Austin Banda’s cross in the 53rd minute but JS Kabylie 2-1 win over Coton Sport in Cameroon meant that Napsa Stars would not procced to the next round as they trail JS Kabylie and Coton Sport with five points in their group.

By MICHAEL MIYOBA AFTER beating Nkana and Buildcon in the last two games, Lumwana Radiants increased their chances of surviving relegation from the MTN Super League after beating Forest Rangers 1-0 in a Week-24 fixture played at Lumwana Grounds in Solwezi.

Emmanuel Manda’s first half strikr propelled Lumwana Radiants to 27 points, on par with Napsa Stars who are 14th on the Super League table.

It was a third consecutive win for Bilton Musonda who has only lost one game since he was recently unveiled as Lumwana Radaints coach.

And speaking in a postmatch interview, Musonda said the win over Forest Rangers motivated his charges who are placed in an awkward position on the Super League table.

“We are in a crucial position, we are in a position where we need to work hard and that hard work from training has

shown again, we have collected maximum points from a very good side, Forest Rangers who have players in all departments and If we can beat such a team them things are becoming okay in our camp,” Musonda said.

The defeat was a shocking loss for Forest Rangers assistant coach Owen Kaposa who attributed the loss to poor officiating despite Quadri Kola having missed a second half penalty which would have gifted the Ndola outfit a draw.

“The game was okay we did what we could but the guys got frustrated because of poor officiating and we wish the officiating can change in future. When you look at the way the games are being officiated ai think we need to improve,” Kaposa said.

Forest, who were coming from beating Power Dynamos 2-0 last weekend missed out on a chance to claim second position on the Super League table were they are third with 38 points.

Forest Rangers are one point behind second-placed Zanaco and eight points behind the league leaders Zesco United who are on 46 points.

Meanwhile, today’s Super League action will see Green Buffaloes facing Young Green Eagles while Power Dynamos are hosting Green Eagles at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe.

Copper Queens’s coach not moved

By MICHAEL MIYOBA ZAMBIA national women’s coach Bruce Mwape says he is not moved by the Olympic Games draws where the Copper Queens have been pitted against powerhouses Brazil, The Netherlands, and China in Group F. Mwape described Group F

as a fair group despite it having the 2017 FIFA Women’s World Cup runners up, Brazil who also finished runners up at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.

Mwape said the Copper Queens are ready to compete against the best having qualified as Africa’s sole representative at the Olympic Games set to kick off in July.

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He said the Coper Queens will go to Tokyo as underdogs determined to achieve their main objective of reaching the semifinals. Mwape however noted that the Copper Queens will need to play about four high profile friendly matches to be well prepared to achieve their objectives in Japan. “Our plans is to play as many high profile friendly matches as possible but due to the Covid-19 pandemic it is actually making our job difficult but if we can play four high profile games before we go I think we will be able to test ourselves,” “We want to get to the quarter finals or the semifinals. Even the finals. Our target should actually be the finals that’s why we are going there,” Mwape said.

“If people think we will go there as underdogs, yes we can go there as underdog but we have our own plans and targets.

We want to make a name for ourselves, so we are going there and we are ready for anything.”

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are scheduled to take place this year from July 23 to August 8. The Copper Queens who will play their first game against The Netherlands qualified to the Olympic Games for the first time and became the second team since 1988 when the men’s team made the Olympics.