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Mr Kamba said he had

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He also reminded those

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HUNDREDS of Zambian owned fuel tankers are being shunned by Oil Marketing Companies in preference for foreign tankers thereby rendering several local drivers jobless.

Owners of the tankers, most of whom got loans are being forced to park

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their trucks because they are suffering heavy losses.

Unless government intervened, Zambia Union of Tanker Drivers’ president, Mr Bob Ndalama said, more local tanker drivers would be jobless because pleas to give locals more [Page 4] business is falling on deaf ears.

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Nevers faces (P.2) Revised contempt of court

‘Reckless’ Liswaniso slammed

“ WE are going back to court to pursue contempt proceedings against Dr Nevers Mumba for having defied the court injunction with impunity last weekend, (Story on page 2)

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Energy Minister, Mathew Nkhuwa has directed that 50 percent fuel transportation policy must be restricted to local transporters.

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

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whose suspensions would be lifted to uphold high levels of discipline.

Mr Kamba said for those whose suspensions will be lifted but continue to be indisciplined, he would take necessary action against them.

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Kenyatta and Odinga pledge to heal divisions

IT is being reckless for Gilbert Liswaniso to instigate violence by advising UPND youths to fight at a time when all responsible citizens were calling for peace and coexistence, Zambia Jubilee Coalition Secretary General Kwaela Mwanza has said. (Story on page 2)

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REVISED NOMINATION FEES FINAL - ECZ

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HE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has maintained that revised nomination fees for the August general election are final.

ECZ corporate Affairs Manager, Patricia Luhanga, said those wishing to take part in the coming polls would have to pay the revised nomination fees for them to be eligible.

Political parties under the Zambia Centre for Inter-Party Dialogue (ZCID), especially the opposition UPND and other stakeholders had resisted the proposed nomination fees, saying the fees were too

‘Reckless’ Liswaniso slammed

By PETER SICHALI IT is being reckless for Gilbert Liswaniso to instigate violence by advising UPND youths to fight at a time when all responsible citizens are calling for peace and coexistence, Zambia Jubilee Coalition Secretary General Kwaela Mwanza has said.

Mr Mwanza said it was unfortunate that UPND has continued to advocate for violence when various stakeholders have been calling for peace.

He said police should be vigilant and ensure that people advocating for violence are caged before they plunge the country into chaos.

Mr Mwanza said it was unfortunate some politicians have continued issuing irresponsible statements that would bring confusions in the country.

"We are very disappointed with UPND national youth chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso for issuing irresponsible statements that encourage violence by encouraging youths to fight back," Mr Mwanza said.

Mr Mwanza said the statement was careless and irresponsible and should be condemned by all well-meaning Zambians.

He said the statement has potential to plunge the country into chaos.

He said he was concerned with some statements coming from politicians that he said had potential to ruin the peace the Country had enjoyed over the years.

"The statement by Mr Liswaniso is careless and irresponsible and has potential to cause pandemonium in the country," said Mr Mwanza.

exorbitant.

The ECZ has set fees for male presidential candidates at K95,000, females at K75,000, and K60,000 for youth and persons living with disabilities.

For parliamentary male candidates, the proposed fees are K15,000, K13,500 for females while youth and persons living with disabilities will be required to pay K10,000.

The Mayoral proposed fees for male candidates are K15,000, K13,500 for females and K10,000 for persons living with disabilities and youth.

Male council chairpersons will need to pay K3,500, fe-

male candidates at K3,000 and the youth and persons living with disabilities stands will pay K2,500.

For male councillors under cities and municipalities, the fee stands at K1,500, while the fees for females, youth and persons living with disabilities is K1,000.

Nomination fees for male candidates for towns and districts have been pegged at K600, and K500 for females, youth and persons living with disabilities.

Ms Luhanga said all candidates should pay the nomination fees four weeks before the nomination date to allow effective and efficient processing of the nominations.

By SIMON MUNTEMBA and GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA EMBATTLED MMD leader Nevers Mumba is facing contempt charges following his decision to ignore an injunction against the convention which elected him while the Operation Save MMD faction has also petitioned the court to nullify Dr Mumba’s re-election as MMD president.

The Webby Chipili led camp which has vowed to commence contempt proceedings has already asked the Lusaka High Court to declare the New Hope MMD extra ordinary convention where it reelected Dr Nevers Mumba as party president illegal and void.

WE are appealing to Government to consider empowering us with machinery so that we can mop up enough minerals and contribute to economic growth of the country, the Small-Scale Miners Association has said.

But Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Richard Musukwa, said the miners must engage equity partners for them to sustain operations.

Association president, Kunda Chani, said if Government empowered miners with machinery they would be able to extract enough minerals such as copper, gold and other minerals.

Mr Chani said most of the miners were grappling with operational hitches because they do not have necessary machinery to mine the minerals.

He said in an interview that it would be prudent if Government helped so that miners could enhance operations.

‘Respect ConCourt ruling on Lungu, G12’

By KETRA KALUNGA ALL political players should respect the ruling of the Constitutional Court on President Edgar Lungu’s eligibility and Grade 12 qualifications for those eying political offices, the Citizens Democratic Party (CDP) has said.

CDP president Robert Mwanza, said political players and stakeholders should avoid opposing the court ruling when it is not in their favour.

Mr Mwanza said in an interview such action was detrimental to the democratic growth of the country because the courts were institutions put in place by the same people that were constantly opposing their judgement on national matters.

“The pronouncements by the courts should be abided by all, we can’t have

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Nevers faces contempt of court “ WE are going back to court to pursue contempt proceedings against Dr Nevers Mumba for having defied the court injunction with impunity last weekend, Mr Chipili has said.

On Saturday, an ex-parte injunction was obtained to stop the MMD convention from taking place but despite being served by the court order, Dr Mumba and New Hope MMD officials ignored it.

Dr Mumba, who said the injunction “came too late” was declared MMD president as he was unopposed.

In an interview, Mr Chipili, who is a former Kamfinsa

Member of Parliament, said the Operation Save MMD will commence contempt proceeding against Dr Mumba. ”Since he defied the injunction, we are going back to court to start pursuing contempt proceeding as that is what follows when one defies court orders,” Mr Chipili said.

He said the court order was served before Dr Mumba’s vice president, Reverend Reuben Sambo early in the morning before the virtual convention had started.

Speaking after the convention on Saturday, Dr Mumba said, “The court order came too late. The good news is we

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Mr Chani said the miners would only be able to extract enough minerals by using proper machinery.

Meanwhile, Mr Musukwa said Government had no resources to help the miners to sustain their operations and advised them to engage equity partners so that resources could be mobilised for operations.

He said in a separate interview that this was one of the ways the miners would be able to sustain their operations.

Mr Musukwa said Government could only lobby for help from cooperating partners, but as it was doing that miners should also do their part by finding equity partners.

"As Government it is not our responsibility to render financial support to miners. What we are supposed to do is to engage cooperating partners like the EU and others to give some support.

But it is also my appeal to them that they can find partners who are financially stable," he said.

finished our business of the convention by the time the injunction was brought to us by the police.

And Mr Chipili, a former deputy minister of Information and 19 others calling themselves Operation Save Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MDD) want a declaration that Dr Mumba and his National Executive Committee (NEC) breached the party Constitution.

They also want the court to direct the Registrar of Societies to appoint an interim committee during the determination of the matter.

Court of Appeal rejects Kambwili application for judicial review

By GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA THE Court of Appeal has declined to grant Chishimba Kambwili leave to renew his application for judicial review challenging the decision of Lusaka principal magistrate, David Simusamba’s refusal to recuse himself from handling his forgery case and refer it to the High Court.

Mr Kambwili was in the Lusaka magistrate court charged with three counts of forgery, uttering a false document and giving false information to a public officer in relation to Mwamona Technical Services Company Limited.

He was found with a case to answer and placed on his defense , but he asked Mr Simusamba to

recuse himself from handling the case for alleged biasness but the latter refused to do so or refer the matter to High Court.

As the embattled National Democratic Congress leader was waiting for a ruling of his application after the Court of Appeal hearing, magistrate Simusamba sentenced him to 12 months in two of the three counts which he was facing but the same would run concurrently.

In its ruling delivered

by Court of Appeal deputy president, Chalwe Mchenga on behalf of Judge Petronella Ngulube yesterday, the court stated that the refusal by Mr Simusamba to refer the case to the High court on Constitutional reference could not be the subject of judicial review.

a situation where every time there is an election politicians start to interpret it in the way that suits them, if we are going to cherry-pick then we are not doing justice to our democracy,” he said.

Mr Mwanza said it was unfortunate that some opposition political parties worked hard to shoot down Bill 10.

He said this has led to the country doing things in piece mill such as the delimitation of wards.

Mr Mwanza has urged political leaders to put the interests of the country before themselves because Zambia was bigger than any political party or leader.

“As political players, let's look at the bigger picture and not something that is just going to appease us, what the United Party For National Development did to Bill 10 was bad, it was unpatriotic,” he said.

ANOTHER BODY LINKED TO SUSPECTED SERIAL KILLER FOUND POLICE in Kitwe have discovered remains of a body suspected to have been killed by the 27-year-old suspected serial killer who was arrested on Sunday.

The team, which was led by the suspect, descended on a bush in Nkana West, where the remains were recovered around 11 hours.

The process took place under a heavy downpour.

Yesterday, another body of a woman was discovered along the Kitwe-Kalulushi road.

Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Elias Chushi said Police officers are currently searching for an unknown number of murder victims in a number of locations.-ZNBC Mr Justice Mchenga said that since the court found that both claims were amenable to alternative statutory procedure for review, it found that the case was not one in which it was appropriate to grant leave to institute judicial review proceedings.

And in his dissenting ruling, Judge Mwiinde Siavwapa said after his analysis of the issue at hand, he would have granted Mr Kambwili leave to appeal against Mr Simusamba's decision .

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Energy Minister, Mathew Nkhuwa however directed that 50 percent fuel transportation policy must strictly be a preserve of local transporters.

Mr Ndalama said the people who were protesting at TAZAMA on Friday were drivers who do not have jobs because their trucks cannot move.

Speaking from Ndola, Mr. Ndalama said that the drivers protested because they were directly feeling the impact of not having jobs because their trucks cannot move due to lack of business which has been given to foreign truckers.

He said the owners of the trucks where they work have parked the vehicles because they don not have business and that the heat was also on the drivers.

Mr. Ndalama said the government should hear them and reach an understanding before things get worse.

He noted that the government gave the drivers the 50 percent quota but it is not being implemented by OMCs. “We were given the 50 percent quota but it is not being implemented,” he wondered.

Local tanker drivers on Friday morning blocked TAZAMA fuel depot to prevent foreign tankers from offloading fuel.

A Daily Nation news crew that rushed to the scene found tanker drivers stopping foreign trucks especially Zimbabwean trucks from entering the fuel depot.

One of the drivers, Mr Billion Manengo said that the drivers decided to take the action because the government has failed to listen to their pleas.

Meanwhile, Mr Nkhuwa said the 50 percent fuel transportation policy must be strictly adhered to.

He said Government could even adjust the 50 percent fuel transportation policy once Zambians proved that they were capable.

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"Comrades, unity and harmony among ourselves is the key to victory come August 12. Bickering and

any sort of confusion will not be tolerated. We must learn to sit down and address issues if we have any grievances.

If you are a leader at

any structure within the party, let your presence of good leadership be felt by everyone. I don't want any form of division.

"If you are a leader here in Kafue, my word to you is that let us work together. Respect for structure is of paramount importance. We are here because of the people at

grassroots level," Mr Kamba said. Meanwhile, Mr Kamba has directed district officials to ensure that the 2021 parliamentary candidate is chosen from among the aspiring candidates.

He said, he will not accept someone else to be imposed as a candidate.

NDC faction has no future - Kambwili

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

Mr Kambwili

IGNORE the futureless National Democratic Congress (NDC) faction led

by Joseph Akafumba and support me because my political decisions are wellcalculated, its embattled president Chishimba Kambwili has appealed to all members.

Mr Kambwili described the Akafumba-led NDC as just a group of visionless officials

who had no legal backing to do what they were doing.

He appealed to NDC members throughout the country to support him because his political decisions were well-calculated and intended to benefit the party.

“As your leader, every political decision I make is well-calculated and I hope you can support me and I can also support you in our quest to make Zambia a better place to live in. “Forget about the Akafumba faction. Akafumba has no legal basis for doing what they are doing. Nifilya batila umusha afwa notwebo mukanwa. Elo kabili ulelila nabo tabamucema pakanwa,” Mr Kambwili said.

Mr Kambwili assured the

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NDC members that he would respect their wishes as they meet during the national convention to agree on the way forward.

He said for now, he has not yet made a decision of which direction to take as the country heads for the August 12 general elections.

“When we meet at the national convention, we shall discuss the way forward for NDC. I will respect the decision of the party. A lot has been said about Chishimba Kambwili going here, going there, but when we meet at the national convention we shall discuss the way forward and I will respect the wishes of the party,” Mr Kambwili said.

President Edgar Lungu pays last respects to late Tanzanian President John Magufuli in Dodoma yesterday.

Lungu attends Magufuli’s funeral Absa Bank Zambia PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Austin Kaputo Mwape as its Board Chairman, effective 1 April 2021.

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

Dr. Mwape takes over from Ms. Chishala Kateka who retired from the Board on 30 September 2020.

THE death of Tanzanian leader. John Magufuli, will forever be vividly imprinted in the minds of the people for his selfless resolve to bring about socioeconomic transformation and prosperity, President Edgar Lungu has said.

President Lungu yesterday flew into Dodoma, Tanzania to pay his last respects to Dr Magufuli who died last Wednesday.

According to a statement

by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations, Isaac Chipampe, President Lungu arrived in Tanzania in the morning yesterday for the State funeral at Jamhuri Stadium.

Delivering his tribute to Dr Magufuli, President Lungu described him as “a great son of Africa.” Whose personality and how he mesmerised residents on both sides of the border when he addressed them.

Dr. Austin Mwape is a former Deputy Governor at the Bank of Zambia. He has also worked as a senior financial sector consultant for the World Bank on financial sector matters in the Horn of Africa. He is the current Chairman of the Zambia National Advisory Board for Impact Investment, an affiliate of the G8 Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG). He has also been recently appointed as a member of the Strategy Sub-committee of the GSG Board of trustees.

Dr. Mwape’s has vast experience in financial sector stability matters including policy analysis and design, economic policy analysis and enterprise-wide risk management having worked at the central bank for 28 years. .

He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of London, an MSc in Industrial Economics from the University of Lancaster, and a BA in Economics with Business Administration from the University of Zambia.

Dr. Mwape has previously served as chairperson on several other boards including Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited, the Zambia Electronic Clearing House Limited (ZECHL), Economic Policy Management Programme and the Financial Sector Development Plan Implementation Committee, among others. He also sat on the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) board as a board member.

Absa Bank Zambia PLC thanks Ms. Chishala Kateka for her outstanding service to the bank during her tenure and wishes Dr. Austin Kaputo Mwape well in his new role.

absa.co.zm Absa Bank Zambia PLC (registered number 119710006444) is regulated by the Bank of Zambia.

President Lungu commiserated with the people of the United Republic of Tanzania.

“Allow me to take this opportunity to extend heartfelt sympathies from the people and Government of the Republic of Zambia, and indeed my own behalf,” President Lungu said.

The President said the death of President Magufuli will forever be imprinted in the minds of the people of Tanzania for his selfless resolve to bring about socioeconomic prosperity.

“On our part as Zambia, our strong bonds of friendship are cemented through, amongst others, our historical bilateral projects of Tazara and Tazama pipeline. As such when my brother hosted me to a successful state visit in November 2016, we reaffirmed our commitment to transform these projects for improved trade not only between our two countries, but for the SADC region,” President Lungu said.

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MUTUAL RESPECT ZAMBIANS must be concerned and demand disciplinary action if those aspiring for political office at what ever level engage in politics of insults.

They are not doing the country’s democracy any good, but destroying what the founding fathers built - a united and stable nation.

The concern raised by Chief Chikwanda of Mpika over the manner in which some aspiring candidates are going about their campaigning is a source of worry.

Chief Chikwanda said the level of insults among aspiring candidates was alarming and could be a source of chaos if not addressed.

He said those aspiring for various political offices from both the ruling and the opposition had resorted to use of disrespectful language against each other.

We wish to remind the culprits in the first place that they are yet to be declared official candidates by their respective parties. They are merely aspirants wishing to be adopted by their political parties.

It means therefore that whoever they are insulting must be from their own parties also vying to be adopted.

If this is the case, then we implore the various political parties to take disciplinary action against their members for sowing seeds of disunity. Let there be mutual respect.

Chief Chikwanda said it was important for aspiring candidates to state what they would do as opposed to character assassination.

“We want those who aspire for political office to refrain from the use of disrespectful language and insults against each other because people are interested in development and not otherwise.”

Since the campaigns in all the political parties is still amongst their members, some of whom are still serving, the message should be on how differently they will serve the electorate.

Let their ideas sway the people to win them adoption before they go on the national stage. As Chief Chikwanda said, people should compete on the basis of ideas and not insults.

“We want those aspiring for political office to bring out issues that would help bring development, not demeaning insults because that would not bring positive change,” Chief Chikwanda said.

He urged political parties to be peaceful in their mobilisation ahead of the August 12 general elections.

As we have stated before, the August 12 general elections must not be regarded as a do or die affair but as a contest of ideas.

The Patriotic Front top leadership is on record as having directed aspiring candates not to insult the incumbents even while they were allowed to market themselves on the ground.

This was after some overzealous aspirants started to undermine their colleagues who were restrained because they were still serving.

To this end, Eastern Province PF chairman Andrew Lubusha should be commended for his mature approach as he eyes the Chipangali parliamentary seat held by Mr Vincent Mwale.

Mr Lubusha, speaking on Breeze FM Radio said his mission was not to de-campaign the incumbent MP. Mr Lubusha said he and Mr Mwale were on speaking terms and had noted the good that he had done in the constituency.

That, we feel, is what must prevail in all the parties, brotherhood and sisterhood as the aspirants vie for adoption.

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THOSE aspiring for various political offices should refrain from politics of insults and character assassination, says Chief Chikwanda of Mpika.

Chief Chikwanda said the level of insults among aspiring candidates was alarming and could be a source of chaos if not addressed.

He said those aspiring for various political offices from both the ruling and the opposition had resorted to

use of disrespectful language against each other.

He said it was important for aspiring candidates to state what they would do as opposed to character assassination.

"We want those who aspire for political office to refrain from the use of disrespectful language and insults against each other because people are interested in development and not otherwise," Chief Chikwanda said.

He said people should compete on the basis of ideas

and not insults.

Chief Chikwanda said the continued use of insults could degenerate into chaos and that it should not be entertained.

"We want those aspiring for political office to bring out issues that would help bring development, not demeaning insults because that would not bring positive change," Chief Chikwanda said.

He urged political parties to be peaceful in their mobilisation ahead of the August 12 general elections.

Zambia records lowest Covid-19 cases Chieftainess nabbed in Chavuma

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

ZAMBIA has continued to record major reduction in cases of Covid-19, with the last 24 hours having the lowest number since the onset of the second wave.

Health Minister Jonas Chanda has however cautioned Zambians to remain alert to avert an escalation in the coming cold months.

Dr Chanda announced in a statement that Zambia had recorded 86 new cases out of 4, 098 tests conducted, representing two percent positivity rate in the last 24 hours.

This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases recorded to date to 86, 535.

He said the country had recorded three deaths during the same period.

“We have seen a major reduction in our test positivity since the onset of the second wave; however, we remain on high alert as we head into the cold months of June/July to avert an escalation in the case numbers.

“Today marks a key milestone in our efforts to flatten the curve as we record fewer than hundred new cases for the first time since 21st December, 2020,” Dr Chanda said.

He assured the public and the frontline staff that Government would ensure that essential supplies such as personal protective

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equipment, reagents and oxygen were stocked.

Dr Chanda said Government would ensure that the frontline health work force was adequately equipped to tackle the ongoing pandemic and the anticipated third wave.

He said as the school term winds down, surveillance efforts would not wane. The minister appealed to parents to continue reinforcing the Covid-19 safety measures at home.

Govt energy investment paying off, says energy expert

By OLIVER SAMBOKO MASSIVE investment in the power energy sector by Government has resulted in reduced power deficit in the country, says energy expert Victor Hazemba.

He said Government goals for universal electricity access for all Zambians by 2030 were bearing fruits as more independent power producers (IPP) have come on board.

Mr Hazemba said reliable power energy was a very important component of the economy considering that the mining and manufacturing sectors depended on electricity to function.

“Power energy is identified as an important driving force behind economic development in Zambia, and it’s encouraging the government has declared its commitment to developing and maintaining energy infrastructure aimed at improving service delivery,” he said.

He said although the average national

access to electricity was still low at 31 percent with 67 percent of the urban and four percent of the rural population having access to power, the construction of new hydro and solar power plants would result in more people accessing electricity in less than 10 years’ time.

“With the coming on board of IPPs ongrid and off-grid power generation, obvious the country should expect the additional megawatts of solar, hydro, and thermal power to the country’s power national grid and this can only be attributed to good planning by Government,” Mr Hazemba said.

He said because of the investment in the energy sector the country was poised to record a massive economic growth.

Mr Hazemba said the $548 million contract signed by Zesco with Power China to develop three solar power plants that will add 600 megawatts (MW) to the national grid, and the 2, 400MW Batoka gorge project is going to be a game change in the economy.

A TRADITIONAL ruler in Chavuma has been arrested with four others for unlawful assembly.

North-Western Province Commissioner of Police, Joel Njase, confirmed the arrest of Sub-Chieftainess Nguvu in Kakoma area.

Mr Njase said police received a tip that a group of people had assembled and were being addressed by the traditional leader.

"Police received information that there was a group of people who had unlawfully assembled in Kakoma area and were being addressed by Melody Chinyama, who is Chieftainess Nguvu of the West Bank.

"She claims to be Chief Luwezhi of Chavuma in the East Bank,” Mr Njase said.

He said a follow up was made and Sub-Chieftainess Nguvu was found at the meeting.

"She was arrested together with four others being Paul Kakanga, Rodgers Samundunga, Kennedy Sakavuyi, and Stephen Katoka for the subject offence," he added Mr Njase said the five are in police custody awaiting court appearance.

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GOVT ENERGY INVESTMENT PAYING OFF - ENERGY EXPERT

By OLIVER SAMBOKO MASSIVE investment in the power energy sector by Government has resulted in reduced power deficit in the country, says energy expert Victor Hazemba.

He said Government goals for universal electricity access for all Zambians by 2030 were bearing fruits as more independent power producers (IPP) have come on board.

Mr Hazemba said reliable power energy was a very important component of the economy considering that the mining and manufacturing sectors depended on electricity to function.

He said although the average national access to electricity was still low at 31 percent with 67 percent of the urban and four percent of the rural

population having access to power, the construction of new hydro and solar power plants would result in more

people accessing electricity in less than 10 years’ time.

He said because of the investment in the energy sec-

tor the country was poised to record a massive economic growth.

Mr Hazemba said the $548

million contract signed by Zesco with Power China to develop three solar power plants that will add 600 megawatts

(MW) to the national grid, and the 2, 400MW Batoka gorge project is going to be a game change in the economy.

NGO sues ZAMRA, ZMMSA over Honeybee medicines

By GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA

CHAPTER One Foundation Limited has sued the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZMMSA) for failure to perform their statutory duties by exposing Zambians to substandard medicines and medical supplies procured from Honeybee Pharmaceuticals limited and Shalina Pharmaceuticals (Zambia) limited.

It wants the Lusaka High Court to declare that ZAMRA breached its duties under the Medicines and Allied Substances Act; and a declaration that ZMMSA (formerly Medical Stores limited) breached its duties under the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency Act. It also wants an order that the defendants give a detailed account and description including, but not limited to, the names and batch numbers of all the recalled medicines and medical supplies supplied by International Drug Company Limited, Honeybee Pharmaceuticals Limited and Shalina Pharmaceuticals (Zambia) limited.

Chapter One Foundation wants an order that the two bodies give an account of the extent to which all the recalled medicines and allied substances have been distributed including quantities distributed, dates of distribution, locations and an estimate of the number of people exposed to them. It also wants an order that the defendants publish in a national newspaper the details requested above, each party to bear its own costs; and any other relief as the court may deem fit.

In a claim filed in the Lusaka High Court on March 19, 2021, Chapter One Foundation stated that between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020, ZMMSA procured and stored medicines and medical supplies from Shalina and Honeybee on behalf of the Ministry of Health.

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7th National In the same vein, ZCCM-IH will transfer 71.4 FARMERS on Copperbelt have so far prudent management ofthe operating expenses inmost view environment, as it Director, becomes the Conversations.

General, Makacountries including Zambia. has resulted in 11.8 SheMukula said thethird increased roll IMFpercent Managing Kristalina Georgieva, 16 March, 2021protect lives such as ourselves in. If percentenvironment. and 100 Plan. percent of its equity stake collected 30 percent of the fertiliser allocation ment institution in the country’s financial ofincrease harsh “What thisincreasingly meant wasof and said this could be done while “Mosteconomic the village banking are informal kind ofofprofitable Zambia’s internet out of networked devices such sa, said the agreement in Investrust Bank and Mushe Milling Limited distributed by Nyimba Investments, says ambia sector. re to navigate a opening up the econtargeting and going businesses that were “During the six months period ended 30forward June 2020, actually was growth. as point of sale machines had structures.

There arehouseholds very few that have thought of This is according to ZDA, respectively, to the IDC. company Head-Sales and Marketing, Willings most in need.

The bank’s total business grew to K9.267 billion would facilitate estab55 million that collectively we ought to of the COVID-19 global pandemic has disrupted the The total number of active in part influenced the growth registering.

I would advise that we shift from having This is part of its reorganisation exercise. sout of this, first Mulendema. omy so that tourists it did not acting Manager Commuhad stopped visiting businesses remain sustainMsfrom Georgieva fiscal packages and in 2020 K6.672said billion the previous year. think outside the box and internet subscriptions in lishment mobile internet uptake. ofit of K123 conduct ofarrangements. business across the globe and Zambia This will enable the two entities achieve Mr liquidity Mulendema indicated that farmers were informal of linkages to support had protected incomes and This is10.3 according to the Bqank’s financial we should nications and Public Relafigure ways of earning from the Province and the country. able. optimisation of operations and unlock Tuesdayhave totally collapse.

Zambia increased to In addition, Ms Nankonde smoothly collecting their farming inputs. has not been spared.

“I have highlights seen on social media where some ladies livelihoods, and the financial sector. local and international for theforperiod ending opportunities synergy. within, in short home grown He was speaking when he paid aDecember courtesy call million at the end said, there was a and noted tions, Kabwe Phiri. post-mortem “Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has joined the Mrand Nkhoma,Mr Former reasepromote in20 October, Mulozi was speaking in He relief said inhaverecorded been published of having defaulted not on She said this included timely and innovative efficientin use2020 of input duethe to thehospitality limited fiscal 31,2020.

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By2020 BUUMBA CHIMBULU solutions are needed,” Mr of fromChief 9.2 million increase in adoption of internet institutions, providing measures such as tax exemptions and deferrals, Government and other Enterprises in the fight against paid, just done some fraudulent deals and it becomes Ms Phiri explained , ofon IZB Chairman, Micheal Gondwe, attributed enhance productivity,” said. sent how we got to he Chabala, the announcement about the in president ofan the Eco- in Mongu. interview dustryspace. in Western province “We are happy that the farmers have been Ng’oma said. subscriptionsby reported at posted the services during the covid-19 operating on digital platforms cash transfers, and subsidies to small and By BUUMBA CHIMBULU COVID-19 donating K5 million to the COVID-19 By BUUMBA CHIMBULU hard to follow up because there is nothing to hold The bondholders who were support services to local changes on Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). personal the strong performance to the shareholders smoothly collecting the inputs and we are thankful Mr Marechera explained that a statement that the reGOVERNMENT should a He saidleading opportunities end of 2019, representing pandemic to the medium-sized enterprises.

"With the Covid-19 it means was one the key sectors atsuch of as digital currency, digital e we are,” he told nomics Association fund,” said.

Mr Chabala said the ZCCM-IH board had Mr supposed to vote on Zambia’s commitment and support. themshe tolocal account forentrepreneurs. it,” she said. to government that we arecountries among the suppliers,” OVERNMENT should nrent farmer aggregation, clustering AYING taxes in increase contract kept rising that needed to be Ms Georgieva said could then start growth of 11.8 percent. increased penetration rate. payments systems, or getting branding was toyesterday ensure AMBIA needs to build approved the proposed the IDC/ZCCM-IH group request, postponed their MsShe Mulendema said. we do said not receive tourists any- atached to tourism.

Katebe-Musonda said the Zambian economy limit borrowing and The shareholders, Dr Gondwe said emphasised the need for these groups to have United States dol- of Zambia (EAZ) and training on mechanisation shifting support away towhere firms that were likely to financialtoadvisor for debt re-about the threshold to 50reorganisation percent from harnessed by thetransfers locals.

Zambia Information and She indicated that the fully understand a cashless economy exercise IDC

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU In response, Chief Nkambo warned of stern action meeting to November 13, 2020 Mr Makasa said the be transparency in in Lusaka when releasing the IZB’s financial that ZDA re-positioned its had also encountered significant macro-economic lars by the mines structures which promoted governance. succeed and to individuals most in need. structure purposes as demonmore, meaning our economic “As the country makes and farming as a business, and the current 20 percent to “This being the heart-beat m results emerging of cashless economy, Communications Technology monthly cost of at least one however observed the 25 percent of its equity stake in Kagem Mining anchored on updated against farmers that would sell fertiliser received afterneed failingtotorestore form a quorum. order not to draw scepticism performance for the year ended 2020, ensured directly to the headwinds resulting from the economic effects of She said this at the Meeting of the Ministers of stration for Ms Zimba however observed that village banking agreement would be used encourage the participation of BuyZed Campaign, the self as a more familiar and and adoption of FinTech,” he identification of local entrepreneurs (ZICTA) attributed bundle of mobile data at fair market value.

THE Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) and this year knowledge based under theBank Farmer Inputgigabyte Support Programme (FISP). activities strides inmatters diversifying the Zambia has US$3 billion Authority of from creditors, a of member of need thatLimited the maintained a strong capital Bank Zambia guidance on of treating for human capi-have been seriouslyprovided Finance and Central Bank Governors of position the71.4 Gulf fiscal fitness. recent

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU COVID-19. has increased the culture, especially ofgroups citizens, says BuyZed need for goods and services He indicated thatsaving ZCCM-IH would transfer said.“Zambia’s Government are discussing a possible the development to effects in ranked ‘third’ whenfiBeneficiaries offacilitate FISP in Zambia allenvironment. parts of the were critical steps needed to debt fundamentals from the Exchange Eurobonds outstanding and to innovative recognisable brand. the Sovereign Debt Forum (BoZ) has created market customers fairly,” Mr Chiyavula said. amidst difficult business Cooperation Council. engagement with the Robinaffected. economy from mining, tour“The exchange rate depreciated by close topeculiar 40 per percent equity stake in Investrust Bank Plc at fair swap where some sucking of the taxes the mining He explained that wasof Campaign Founder, Evans has become more among women, because ofdoing their high returns. countrystarted receiving fertiliser after President tal to economic Covid-19 and higher compared to sixteen countries education sector. ensure mechanisation an drive owes billion to itcommercial supply deficits, 45makes Georgetown LawWritten and the Insurers Association of Zambia (IAZ) “First, continue what you know works.

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Savings, she stated, was difficult especially where investments among service in the region.

“We would like to strongism has also being identified For the country to increase banks, US$2 billion to the to 55 percent of open mary president Christabel Banda said they impact on the continent.

Executive Director at the Keep investing in health systems. ed on March 03, 2021 revealed at 30.03 percent , also which is above theMaintain regulatory K3.8 billion wasValue recorded in the insurance growth going forward, vimba, The group will transfer its 100 percent stake the outstanding Added Tax (VAT) September 9. about digital finance so that they cement to client’s door steps,” Mr Ng’oma stressed “This demand for goods period last year and the resulting inflationary effect providers.

Going forward, ZICTA adoption of cashless economy line “Potential Made Posket flows. one could not see a good return.

International Monetary Fund and committed towards the growth of the that met the requireand monetary policies until we of Risk Management that further engagement was y. industry in 2019.

Heowed said training of tractor benchmark of fiscal 10 percent. ly appeal to Governmentare asZulu one of the key sectors with insupportive Mushe Milling Limited to IDC at fair refunds to the ofInstitute the The traditional leader therefore hismarket subjects can teach their own or Mr said.

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This is cyclical and digitalisation framework, insurance sector, as well as towards promoting The Information and forecasts aurged positive outlook cascaded into the increase inand the prices ofthere, consumer Bank and another US$3 are out of the woods of the health crisis. tional Monetary Fund expect in World the coming weeks for relatives Zambia, Francis Ziba has The industry thus registered a provide steady She said the village banking groups had managed the confidence of “The shareholders have historically supported operators mechanization sible” acknowledges value.

The outcome of the discussion will not to sell the fertiliser but ensure that they used itthe to ments of entrepreneurs. gn currency through ZRA to come up withfinancial theliteracy potential to contribute to the others topolicy accept the conversion support for the of 2.63 in Zambia, and enhancing ever bemoaned the volume ofcashless should exploit Government to consider key forhigh all revenue, players isand to tap there was need for school “Diversifying government billion to China. which technical interCommunications Technology theits general uptake useinto of of insurance penetration advised. goods and services exacerbating the strain on to attract players because of returns and Board of Director’s recommendations with “These three corporate actions listed above aincrease solution toevery the current impasses between “To service provision including the me, to a great grow agriculture.

(IMF) programme mestic investors and massive potential that the Kwacha month when payment and saving modes as professionalism among its members. something that you have already started; and vention most appropriate for imports through eCommerce children and students to keep eCommerce to increasing the threshold for the market,” Mr Ng’oma said.

Zambia, Mr Ziba said, had percent.

Hetocustomers. was speaking yes(ICT) sector Annual Market ICT services in 2021.

Mr Ziba expressed optimism sort of a tax holiday for Ms Banda economic growth and job cre-rates disposable incomes of our regards to building reserves for like these. will be simultaneously as a corporate Government and the mines. interest “When itundertaken comes agriculture wetimes don’t tolerate establishment of Mechanization tax conversions are due, says explained thatwould the key objective of contracts well as taking care their report health making spending more efficient.

Diversifying the copper producer, beof Pensions and Authority (PIA) extent, it’s some through another unique opportunity as abreast with changes in the which were potentially adding quickly recovery local to encourage there was aInsurance chance for the was vital as would infor the year 2020 Ms Nankonde said the ialthat foreign investors. country has in terms group reorganisation exercise involving IDC and According to new statistics from the Zambia This support has contributed immensely to the our farmers selling fertiliser because we want them “Despite this stress on consumers, COVID-19 “I am yet to see a savings product especially in theof terday in Lusaka during the Economics Association the business community opation. the insurance to sensitise, Model Farms (MMF) toas provide and greening yournumber economies.

Creating much toMr pleasure of fully communicated,” Zulu said.

Acting Registrar, Tresford Chiyavula, said the aweek result ofthe the pandemic toreleased take Zambian Information and Communication pressure on thewas exchange rate. showcase from effects COVID-19, more participation Government to of redeem itself by to ZICTA Manager of active mobile ZCCM-IH and constitute the proposed group Revenue Authority (ZRA), the mining use it for the intended purpose and that is for positive results,” Dr Gondwe said. million in mismanagement of brought about new ways of conducting business that troduce in oftechnology Zambia (EAZ) National financial sector that is soespecially attractive.

Interest rates Natural resources, Human available skills among the general “We may hoping opportunities, for young people and Zambia seeks a rapid credGWP increased todemonstration K3.8 billion K3.2 and knowing "healthy istoindeed priority bythat going back the IMF. Technology (ICT) syllabus. the MoU signing cerecurrent challenges offered Zambia’s private sector has be says Economics Association as Zambia celebrated its 56th portfolio rationalisation and reorganisation,” Mr erating children in the region discipline by ex-the “Western Province is encompanies owe tax revenue in from excess of billion Corporate network subscriptions isData agricultural purpose,” Chief Nkambo said.

Dr Gondwe soGeorgieva indicated that IZB was cautiously nethe this year.

Secretary, Mutisunge Zulu. populace. inCommunication, an increase in demand for Voice women,” Ms it iseconomy. important to educate about digital it facility (RCF) with hope ofin the resulted in village banking groups isInvestments quitesaid. high sothe itand attracts recorded 2018. wealthy" especially wake capacity building also He said Zambia needed to the This This is in according to awere writeresources, exports in the Chabala said. an unbearable opportunity to K19.68 billion while the Government has terms of how Zambia borne the brunt of disease of Zambia (EAZ) National independence.

He praised Nyimba for early that, if we are able to Ngabo Nankonde, expected to to increase by optimistic that it would continue leverage In June last year, the ZamShe said unfortunately the insurance week mony. empting them from pay tax as dowed with vast natural reThe IMF, she said, would develop the needed graduating into a fully funded Mr Chiyavula said the rise resulted in an finance so that they can teach their own relatives or dit losses Copper pricestake are acurrently trading products and services as corporates and Small and people todelivery invest.

“So savings ispercent attractive when you ofwith COVID-19. urgently holistic approach Mr Chabala explained that thein rational for the outstanding VAT refunds due to the mining up on Financial draw a the lineon under theLiteracy past and cardinal. offinancial inputs saying the move has resulted into pandemic some resorting Secretary, Mutisunge Zulu.

He explained in an demonstrated increased 5.2 2021 while a strong position to deliver tailored bia Revenue Authority wrote was being held when as the country and world region and being a regionwas a thriving econopolicies, to help economies stress their extended credit facility (ECF). insurance penetration of K10.4 2.63 per cent 2019 to accept managed its to resourcothers the cashless payment and savingdue get back on an Mr in Zulu Medium Enterprises (SMEs) resorted to work from around US$6,707 per tonne.

288 million inby “This idea may truly widen upIMF proposed group reorganisation was that the starting from the leadership and companies amounting to billion. see that your money isservices. going grow to atest level that itis majority are struggling and tourist sites which farmers collecting early. credibility.

"This collaboration Week done Kelvin s regain noted that mechanisation was tosources triming wages while others Mr Zulu that cominterview that said this would access and utilisation of ICT thetovolume of outgoing products and to allHe mines to economist remit all taxes at large was battling with COVID-19 medium-term financial frameworks.

Mr Zulu also said for adigital long pandemic, compared tostressed 2.29 perthis cent the previous year. board considered the measure to enhance, al trade Hub and envisages the market for payments As a way of solving problem, the two commit to the parameters of a home,,” she added.

“I wish to commend you Nyimba for ensuring that my with a prosperous He said Government was 19.merce Chisanga. inspires you.

Incentives should be there to encourage es. programme, things “One of the things which is quite important outright off staff.

Mr have Mateyo explained that larger as an enabler must beproduction put moreinmoney in people’s in dollars and directly to the not a general silver bullet to the stating that this hadlaid changed the world way business “2021 promises to be a challenging year services Zambia. mobile voice callvery minutes is as Ms Georgieva said the IMF was keen the Covid-19," he said. attracts international tourists He said insurance business time Zambians had proxied significant and timely operational efficiency andwill performance have initiated a table discussion. across section andgoing thisIMF. too youimprove delivered the inputs on time. after This contribute new program with the putting onBank the Mr Chisanga said asentities Zambia Ms KatebeMusonda said the profit tax went “Imarket strongly believe that if capital Mr Chisanga investment is supply on cash deficits working andif one way theysaid producers in South America were under people save,” Ms Zimba said. ove were Central in a genuine move togrew was conducted. that all these attributes are There is more realisation embraced by business pockets as opposed to a low especially considering the lagging effects of ated bullish the country would to continue working on social spending for increased by six per cent and to K2.3 the exchange rate for a growth Ms Nankonde said: “the forecasted to grow by 14.7 challenges facing agriculture citizenry.

For the first Mr Nkhoma said will begin to fall into of ZCCM-IH. Once the discussion is fruitful, Government to our farmers coming up with a good yield,” he Mr Mulozi said Government to visit sites such as the Zammay lead to proper stock taking “This program will not only information for debt relief. itthe will support of growth could assist is through the celebrated Financial Literacy we have to(Government) increase adoption informally the education with the Mr Marechera care and maintenance which haddecreated aincrease shore up foreign exchange Msthat Banda noted that the insurance industry down to in negative K275 million compared to negative Mr Chiyavula through sucking 45 to55 perhave requested to inclusive growth in the region.

Stanbic Bank Manda Hill Branch Manager, Katongo embracing eCommerce production, which covers billion in 2019 from K1.9 billion thetreasury previous ranging from tax evasion to of to aid Zambia’s recovery. threshold. indicator to the extent that Covid-19 on the economy.

We must remain alert revenue the total number percent. but encouraged the introduction He said group was streamlining will not have to pay cash from the but certainly catalysts for acsaid. take into account new macro ofcaused FinTech sector ofthe which I think, Mrcashless Ziba outstanding VAT. Mr Ziba said investors were time, built a midsharp decline in terms supply tothe market, Week, there was need to build of economy and students andnow children right in reserves thatspeaking have plummethelped to ensure sustainable economic the programme would place.

But Igrowth, cent of open market flows International Monetary Fund “We also count on you for camaraderie with year. preciation about 29 million posted the same period last year. should consider giving small bezi plains, Sioma-Ngwezi allows for smallofpanic businesses toMasaiti firstly that we“In are safe and healthy eCommerce has, more lack ofwe trust in the platform He was at the “However, toensure, the local Chilufya-Elliott, said: “The higher the interest, the active internet subscriptions addition, uptake and of local enterprises from nterest management oversight on its investments allow entities to to make off sets against taxes that of adecade mechanization system that District Commissioner, Patrick Zulu, saida f environment, they willinalso “Not necessarily cash, but atshould the strongly believe that ouroflead next always willing understand the value thereby triggering price increase. ed to lows. said. without insurance many business initiatives cashless economy on updated digitalisation framework, the paying economic growth the mind be held firmly distorting cyclical conversion (IMF) years back. poor countries, especially the fragile states Mr Chiyavula said this at the launch of the an economy shrinking. and secondly that we continue toexchange consider to increase their contributhan ever, become a key enchain which needed aseCommerce Expo and contractors our word iscelerated This was mainly a result of unrealized portfolio to support and sustain company growth reflected an improvement in use of internet services is that higher the risks for village banking.

Governance they might owe, says ZCM president, Goodwell dle class, which has most importantly, the also bring some credthe people in the area were appreciative of the aldriven businesses were in the hospibeyond deployment of tractors to came to the deployment of tractors businesses even a 50 percent National Park and the Liuwa by ensures smallholder farmers get very least allow mines to make offsets against to a new and fully blown realistic Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Copper are currently trading around concerns the Government is when that period of relief exceptional a yesterday. said students the combined industry GWP asthat at would not be viable.

Mr Zulucircumstances however said: facilitate access to tailor knowledge based fundamentals support for theHe Kwacha every Zambia formally requested arebe in your neighbourhood.

We count on you school children and strong such the learners 2020 insurance week in Lusaka Heprices explained that allowing players means and ways in which we can navigate theshe tion to costs thereby abler in supporting operasurance by service providers to Conference for 2020. up your game and and unlock value for its shareholders going Mateyo. and development,” loss on the foreign currency denominated liabilities presidential gesture of ensuring that inputs were the internet penetration rate also anticipated to continue policies are therefore very important in this set up.” some taxes that theystood owe ZRA if those could Debt Analysis. farms asor itthis involved production, in agriculture.

US$6,707 per tonne. being the Best Consumer Digital “This pandemic caused a be shift inSustainability the optimal benefits June 30th year at K2.6 billion, while “Insurance can help the country to improve “the decision toChartered have minrebasing exercise. . tality putting on the table are all expires?

Will Government country found itself in. from month when tax conversions toas IMF inthe the fourth to help us help them make yourand region morevalue “Long term insurance business also would Kwacha liquid but now been less for the education sector to utilising economy has lacked should bemore kept abreast with ibility to the Govmust be subjected to about industry and that with exemption itassistance could go alearn Plain National Park among precarious economic landscape sustain forward.

Mr Mateyo said once fruitful, this would for sustainable survival post delivered early. tional resilience of businesses. earn confidence of local users.

Mr Zulu said that ecommade finance and busicompetitive.

Countries across from 52.9 percent reported in improving.

However, there are resulting from the devaluation of the kwacha by close be clawed out of the VAT refunds.

This is an Ms Chilufya-Elliott also said her Bank was keen on “Copper price has improved but the macrogeneral insurance was at K905 million. livelihood and secure future prosperity.

There “A renegotiation will also offer ing firms pay tax in dollars “It should be taken with some genuine and we are confident have fixed its economic He said this in his write up harvesting, post-harvest handling, He therefore called for a critical were due.” quarter of 2020. secure.

“Working together in this very difficult continued to grow and increased by15 per cent mechanization. seeking dollars to import maBank inwith Zambia by Finance Awards,” normal waytaking of working a bank, carter for schools, colleges andrefunds nhance the new changes in their ICT “Therenew changes shapeCovid-19. inand as “As per the LuSE listing requirements, the include all businesses owed VAT byGlobal creationfor all,” he said.

Mr Zulu said the move hadmainly resulted into the Zambia iscompanies expecthas been increased “Without aahe healthy labour merce was still received the globe are impacted the effect of the pandemic, diversification for depleted,” said. ernment, which was on-going discussion weproblems wish could long way inbut“Seeking helping the local others,” Mr Mulozi said.

2019 to 57.6 percent risks with international economics around the world are still uncertain, “The impact of storage, Covid-19 on the itsector isbe yet are currently 30 insurance in the to 40 per cent, yearattained on year. directly to the central bank possible funding solutions and helping entrepreneurs and innovators coming up with He said weakening curassistance from environment can help us find the way up this that the creditors might just to continue paying its on “Zambia’s Sovereign Debt to K1.5 billion in 2019 from K1.3 billion in 2018. keen interests to account for this terials for production purposs transportation, and review of sub-regional patterns in universities.

World Bank Global Lead, syllabus and this model of digital finance. she said. we have kept our internal and external proposed group reorganisation involving ZCCMasplayers the manufacturers. etGovernment by farmers collecting inputs before the planting season.

IZB Managaing Director, Kowdichar Shashidhar, grow out the forecast resolved Mrinnovation Mateyo said. inbeen the local eComforce, Covid-19 has shown inactivity bysuch many that effects by Covid-19 pandemic. so ated theto moment there has been a recovery in 2020. voice traffic which has to be fullyquicker,” appreciated.

However, the Authority country with nine life of insurance companies addressed dollar demonstrate ourto commitment rency was signalling fatigue the IMF has a discussion mountain we are climbing in this crisis,” she “For 2020, notwithstanding of said She said to mitigate the same, management would es. provide that breathing space creditors he asked.

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Normal way of life has been has issued guidelines tosaid industry to2016 provide and general insurance companies.

We also pressures which the MinFin “This improvement was exhibited a sustained decline for balance of payments (BOP) point since yet formal said.

COVID-19 on the industry, the mid-year to in good faith and “Post Covid-19 for 2020 especially in light of a pandemic.

Government has engaged Saw!” as it is making some remarkable continue to work on increased hedging and debt Week is held under theOnline theme was thus subject to approval by shareholders country further. to fill up the gaps in passing we don’t want our next set of Bank’s Anakazi Banking Conversations collected by the farmers way ahead of the planting Dr Shah noted that most African see what works and what can be Agriculture, Parmesh Shah, financial and operational sustainability despite increase of copper prices onthe the London Metal of Covid-19 situation which has hit acutely the a framework for not only assessing the effect have four reinsurance companies operating in the Zambian market was impacted by the centre of fighting the pandemic,” she needed for foreign currency slightly under two percent in Afridelivery have tapped the businesses let alone technolThis, Mr Zulu explained, disrupted,” Mr Ng’oma said. an be support bailout. engagements were recentunaudited results are also showing some in 2021, this is another driver mainly attributed to higher in the immediate past,” she transparent manner,” he said.

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FUEL DILEMNA …Kenya’s fuel subsidy plan faces delay amid confusion

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AIROBI - Confusion surrounding the roll-out of a multi-billion shillings fuel subsidy scheme to cushion consumers against high prices may delay the plan as various government officials give conflicting accounts on the implementation.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter maintains the regulations to roll out the plan have been forwarded to the Attorney-General (which denies having received them) for review, while the Department of Petroleum says the

regulations are yet to be completed.

A case filed by lobby group Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has further fuelled confusion with the fate of the case challenging the increment of the petroleum development levy set to add to the list of reasons why the government may delay its planned price stabilisation plan.

“What regulations are you talking about, I haven’t seen any at the AG’s office, and I can assure you we haven’t received them,” Solicitor-General Kennedy Ogeto

Zim industry brainstorms on AfCFTA market access AfCFTA is the African continent’s most ambitious integration initiative, embedded in the Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU) and its main objective is to create a single continental market with free movement of people and investments.

The continental free trade area, which opens up a huge market of about 1.3 billion people, came into force in January this year.

The majority of members have since submitted schedules of concessions and commitments.

Fifty-four out of 55 African countries have signed and ratified the continental trade deal, providing access to a market with gross domestic product (GDP) of US$3.4 trillion.

Latest official reports indicate that 41 countries, out of 54 that have signed and ratified the AfCFTA and have already submitted schedules of tariff concessions while 34 nations have handed in schedules on tariff commitments.

Zimbabwe is in the process of coming up with a schedule of market access tariff offers as required under the AfCFTA. A market access tariff offer consists of lists of products the country will have to remove tariffs and duties on in the implementation of the continental free trade pact.

Thus, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), Ministry of Industry and Commerce and Competition and Tariff Commission have started consulting on products to make the AfCFTA market Access offer.

Industry and Commerce Minister Sekai Nzenza recently urged the domestic industry players to actively provide input into the consultative processes on national market tariff offer, so as not to be caught off guard.

“Simply, the country would be offering to open up its market to Africa on products falling under the Market Access Offer Schedule.

– THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

said in response to queries about the regulations to roll out.

Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Andrew Kamau also said the regulations were yet to be developed more than seven months since the government began collecting an additional Sh5 for every litre of diesel and petrol purchased to create a price stabilisation fund.

The fund has since hit a high of about Sh16 billion going by the monthly average consumption of fuel products since it was increased to Sh5.40 per litre.

– DAILY NATION, Kenya.

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Mantashe unveils 8 independent power-supply bidders to boost Eskom capacity JOHANNESBURG - Government has unveiled eight preferred independent power producers to produce 1 845 MW additional electricity to support Eskom, which is currently battling rotational load shedding induced by supply constraints.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said the projects are expected to inject a total of R45 billion private-sector investment to the economy.

Bidders are required to have 51 perccent South African entity participation and 41 percent black ownership.

The bidders, which will provide power generated by solar energy, wind, liquified natural gas and battery storage, are: ACWA Power Project, Karpowership SA Coega, Karpowership SA Richards Bay, Karpowership SA Saldanha, Mulilo Total Coega, Mulilo Total Hydra Storage, Oya Energy Hybrid Facility, and Umoyilanga Energy.

The renewable electricity produced by these companies is expected to flow to

the grid from August 2022, providing a much-needed capacity boost to Eskom, which has for many years been crippled by outages which has been blamed for slowing economic growth.

Eskom, which supplies the bulk of the electricity currently used, this week forecast that it would have a shortfall of 4. 000 MW over the next five years.

Mantashe said the added renewable energy is meant to "supplement Eskom electricity supply" instead of merely waiting until the power utility's operational challenges are resolved.

"If you add megawatts, you will see that we are supplying an equivalent of almost two power stations of energy, and we are going to grow that capacity ... we are concerned about the situation, that is why we think this programme is urgent."

It is envisaged that power from these projects will be connected to the grid from August 2022.

– FIN24.

SARB and other key African central banks aren’t rushing to raise interest rates JOHANNESBURG - Central banks in some of sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest economies may be more concerned about the impact of a potential third wave of coronavirus infections and a slow rollout of vaccines than quickening inflation, leaving borrowing costs unchanged for now.

Monetary policy committees in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Angola are unlikely to follow those in Brazil, Turkey, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe just yet when they announce their decisions on interest rates in the next eight days.

Inflation in the continent’s two biggest oil producers, Nigeria and Angola, is in double digits and rising, and the currencies remain under pressure.

However, the risks to the recovery of most economies in the region after the worst slump in half a century last year, remain elevated.

After some African central banks cut to record lows in 2020, most have reached the limit on monetary policy easing and an extended pause in key rates seems likely in countries where there is less severe pressure on exchange rates, accord-

ing to Razia Khan, chief economist for Africa and the Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank.

The region’s policy makers may also take comfort from an accommodative global monetary policy environment, with the Federal Reserve signaling that U.S. interest rates will remain near zero through 2023.

Lower-for-longer global interest rates mean African central banks won’t be forced to tighten policy in a bid to keep local assets attractive to offshore investors.

What Bloomberg economics says...

"We expect Africa’s major central banks to stay on hold in the coming weeks to support a continued recovery in output. However, the accommodative stance is unlikely to last much longer due to rising inflation pressures.

- Boingotlo Gase-alahwe, Africa economist Here’s what central bankers in sub-Saharan Africa may do: South Africa, March 25 Repurchase rate: 3.5 percent Inflation rate: 3.2 percent (January)

Inflation target: 3 percent - 6 percent The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) bank will likely hold the key rate for a fourth meeting even as fuel and electricity price increases due in April are set to push inflation closer to the midpoint of its target range.

Concerns about inflation will probably mean the five-member panel will vote unanimously for an unchanged stance, after their preferences were split between cutting and holding at the last three meetings, Elize Kruger, an independent economist, said.

All 15 analysts in a Bloomberg survey expect the MPC to hold the benchmark at a record low and forward-rate agreements, used to speculate on borrowing costs, are pricing in a less than 45 percent chance of a 25 basis-point hike.

The MPC could take advantage of the accommodative global environment to "maximise the stimulation that they can give the economy via low interest rates," Kruger said.

The panel is likely to remain tolerant of negative real rates for as long as the rand is relatively stable

All 15 analysts in a Bloomberg survey expect the SARB's Monetary Policy Committee to hold the repo rate at a record low

and will be wary to tighten pre-emptively amid recessionary conditions, she said.

Other African economies that are due to announce rate decisions this month are Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Angola.

Ghana, March 22 Policy rate: 14.5 percent Inflation rate: 10.3 percent (February) Inflation target: 8 percent +/- 2 Ghana’s MPC is expected to hold its benchmark rate for a sixth meeting as it assesses how new tax measures announced this month and higher utility costs affect inflation that’s been above the target range for most of the past year. – BLOOMBERG NEWS.

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HH NOT DOING A FAVOUR TO ATTEMPT A SIXTH POSSIBLE DEFEAT Dear Editor,

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FTER sensing the imminent and the quickly approaching sixth consecutive defeat, UPND long serving ruler and most rejected Presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema has turned to insinuate that he is doing Zambia a favour by seeking to hold public office.

Worse still, he recently single handedly picked some members into his National Management Committee of his ever declining UPND and clearly his tone of language suggest that he is doing some regions a favuor by appointing their tribesmen into the supreme decision making body of the party.

We have heard much of the self-centred assertions from Mr Hichilema, his political party, his proxy and in some instances his surrogates desperately craving to redeem the dry spell he has on the ballot paper.

One of the phrase that is frequently used by the UPND supporters when

tipped on the pending retirement is simply that, “even if HH lost, he has nothing to lose, he has everything and it is Zambians who will lose.”

At face value, this phrase in Mr Hichilema’s own words somehow sounds like he is doing the 18 million Zambians a favour by standing as President and that he was indispensable to be in the driving seat.

Now, our history of multiparty democracy from 1964 and the past successive regular elections, show we do not have any identifiable instance where Zambians have done themselves a favour by electing someone as President.

Not even in 1964 did Zambians do themselves a favour when they entrusted the nation with first Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda as founding father.

Being elected as President should not be mistaken to be a favour, it is a privilege to serve the Zambian people therefore such claims are an insult to the collective intelligence of the people.

We do not think Mr Hichilema is a superhuman with the sole ability to redeem the economic misalignment that has inadvertently been caused following the advent of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Even if the tenure of President Edgar Lungu elapses after 2026, there is a pool of significant talent, therefore rejecting the self-centred Mr Hichilema is not denying ourselves a favour.

Mr Hichilema is indicating like 2021 elections is a matter of life and death, it is not and it will never be.

Elections are not a matter of life and death but a normal democratic operation that is set to renew President Lungu’s mandate for another five years.

It is therefore surprising that Mr Hichilema continues to hold out himself as though he has already won elections and that he is doing the Zambian people a favour yet he is seeking employment for the country’s top job.

No prospective employee

Digital economy foundational pillar to Zambia's future generation!

Dear Editor, ZAMBIA needs to build a cashless economy on updated knowledge-based fundamentals for the education sector to cater for schools, colleges and universities.

As we celebrate financial literacy week starting this particular business week on the theme entitled as "take care of your health, take care of your money."

I would like to talk about the future of digital currency and its transformation processes within the context of emerging needs for the financial literacy in educational foundation, establishment and institutions especially with the focus on the Zambia's ICT curriculum in relation with the ever changing environment within the digital economy.

I strongly believe that if we have to increase adoption of cashless economy and digitalisation framework, the school children and students should be kept abreast with the new changes in their ICT syllabus and this model of adoption can greatly help them to fill up the gaps in passing information faster within the society going forward.

Investment in education with the students and children right in mind, should be held firmly such that the learners must be subjected to learn about new changes taking shape in digital finance so that our next set of generational crop don't have to face any form of inertia running through and operating on digital

platforms such as digital currency, digital payments systems, or getting to fully understanding about the emerging of cashless economy, and adoption of FinTech.

This serves two purposes now, teaching students about it as it happens right now and in turn they will in turn teach their own relatives or others to accept the cashless payment and saving modes as well as taking care of their health much to the pleasure of fully knowing that "healthy is indeed wealthy" especially in the wake of Covid-19.

This idea may truly widen up the market for digital payments and this too may lead to proper taking stock of FinTech sector of which I strongly believe that in our next GDP rebasing exercise, it should be taken with some keen interests to account for this particular emerging sub-sector, as it is making some remarkable strives today within the Zambian economy.

Whatever purpose it might serve, the motive driving our future generation remains the same, "drive a knowledge-based economy and gravitate it towards adopting a cashless economy" and fostering a total digital transformation which should also strongly underpin and build on trade and commerce within the trade and regional markets more especially that Zambia has been signed various trade treaties with AfCTA, COMESA, SADC etc.

KELVIN CHISANGA.

No intruder will dictate the operations of MPNVP Dear Editor,

Mr Hichilema

can demean the intelligence of the directors and shareholders of the company by telling them that “I’m seeking employment as Chief Executive Officer because I’m doing you a favour and if you don’t employ me, your company will be insolvent and its operations will grind to a halt.

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WE write to the general public about the operations and functions of Movement for Promoting National Values & Principles, a civil society organisation legally registered and recognised by the Registrar of Societies.

We wish to state that MPNVP meet all the legal requirements expected of any nonprofit making organisation in the country and has its own constitution and profile where its functions are properly outlined.

The organisation has seven main objectives or mandates. It has its own motto, values, aspirations and mission statement.

MPNVP has proper guidelines that are well defined.

The organisation has 10 directors and five of them makes up the executive who make prompt decisions on matters in line with its policies. MPNVP is not a one-man show or sole kantemba run by a single person. We meet all legal requirements including monthly remittances to relevant authorities.

We stand for values & principles of our nation in tandem with article 8 of our Zambian Constitution.

Neither is the organisation a 'mouth piece' of the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs.

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Tuesday March 23, 2021

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Chikankata for peace and growth

By ANDREW MUKOMA

POLITICAL party cadres should not perpetrate violence ahead of the August elections because Government is focused on maintaining peace and development, Chikankata District Commissioner (DC) Peter Mwiinde has warned.

Mr Mwiinde said that Chikankata is a new district, which is yearning massive development and therefore, those wanting to contest should just explain their vision to the people instead of engaging in violence.

"I don’t want violence or confusion in Chikankata, all I want and expect from all political players is peace," he said.

Mr Mwiinde said the law would not spare anyone, engaging in violence in the run up to the August 12 general elections.

The DC said explained that Chikankata district was a peaceful area whose people had co-existed regardless of their political affiliations.

He said the Zambia Police would remain steadfast to ensure that peace prevailed before, during and after the general elections. _________________________

Mwinilunga woman kills daughter

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI

A 28-YEAR-OLD woman of Mafwikila village in Mwinilunga district has allegedly killed her daughter in unclear circumstances.

The incident is alleged to have happened between 12 and 20th March, this year at Lunga River Bridge.

North-Western province Commissioner of Police, Joe Njase, identified the suspect as Emeldah Lukama, who is alleged to have killed her daughter, Vera.

He explained that it is alleged that the suspect pushed her eight-year-old daughter into Lunga River.

“In Mwinilunga we received a report of a murder case in which Janeces Lukama aged 61 of Mafwikila reported that her grand-daughter Vera lukama aged 08years was alleged to have been murdered by her mother Emaldah Lukama by pushing her into Lunga River,” he explained.

Mr Njase that when Police visited the scene, the body was found in a decomposed state wrapped in a mosquito net and tied on the tree near the bank of the river.

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Court of Appeal rejects Kambwili application for judicial review

By GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA

THE Court of Appeal has declined to grant Chishimba Kambwili leave to renew his application for judicial review challenging the decision of Lusaka principal magistrate, David Simusamba’s refusal to recuse himself from handling his forgery case and refer it to the High Court.

Mr Kambwili was in the Lusaka magistrate court charged with three counts of forgery, uttering a false document and giving false information to a public officer in relation to Mwamona Technical Services Company Limited.

He was found with a case to answer and placed on his defense , but he asked Mr Simusamba to recuse himself from handling the case for alleged biasness but the latter refused to do so or refer the matter to High Court.

As the embattled National Democratic Congress leader was waiting for a ruling of his application after the Court of Appeal hearing, magistrate Simusamba sentenced him to 12 months in two of the three counts which he was facing but the same would run concurrently.

In its ruling delivered by Court of Appeal deputy president, Chalwe Mchenga on behalf of Judge Petronella Ngulube yesterday, the court stated that the refusal by Mr Simusamba to refer the case to the High court on Constitutional reference could not be the subject of judicial review.

Mr Justice Mchenga said that since the court found that both claims were amenable to alternative statutory procedure for review, it found that the case was not one in which it was appropriate to grant leave to institute judicial review proceedings.

The Court said that judicial review may be available where there were exceptional circumstances but the majority ruling found no exceptional circumstance to grant relief by way of judicial review.

The ruling stated that Mr Kambwili still had an alternative avenue of appealing the Magistrate’s final decision in an event that he was not happy with it since he had alleged biasness from the trial magistrate .

And in his dissenting ruling, Judge Mwiinde Siavwapa said after his analysis of the issue at hand, he would have granted Mr Kambwili leave to appeal against Mr Simusamba's decision .

Mr Justice Siavwapa said the circumstances of the case justified the need for Mr Simusamba to recuse himself and refer the matter to the High Court for determination of constitutional issues.

"It is my considered view that the trial magistrate ought to have recused himself in view of the gravity of the allegations against him whether they were true or not should have left it to another tribunal," he said .

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INDO ZAMBIA PAYS K30M DIVIDEND

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

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K75 MILLION dividend has been declared by Indo Zambia Bank (IZB) to its shareholders for the financial year ended 2021.

Out of this amount, K30 million has been paid to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

The dividend which has been paid to IDC has increased by five percent from what was paid in 2019.

In 2019, Info Zambia paid a dividend of K71 million, which represents a growth of K4 million.

In receiving the cheque dividend in Lusaka yesterday, IDC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mateyo Kaluba, challenged IZB to take up its place as one of the country's

largest banks.

Mr Kaluba said IZB had shown resilience in the growth by braving the bullish economic environment.

"We celebrate that you are the third most profitable bank in Zambia. You need to change the way the Bank is perceived in the market as a small bank.

"This year the need the market should feel your weight. Implement a strategy that the Bank will not be seen as another bank and be part of the big story as Zambia exiting the Covid-19 era," he said.

Mr Kaluba commended IZB for delievering impressive results for the financial year 2020 despite the economic difficulties arising from the Covid-19.

"It is a big achievement

Siavonga chief prods investors …assist local authority

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

THE responsibility of developing the country should not be left to Central Government alone but that local Authorities should partner with investors to supplement efforts, Chief Simamba of Southern Province has said.

He said councils should device ways of working with investors to raise funds for development, considering that most local authorities were facing financial challenges.

This is according to a statement made available to Daily Nation by Siavonga District Council Public relations officer Gwendolyn Mwanza Mchenga.

Chief Simamba was speaking at his palace in Siavonga during the investor's Consultative meeting on development.

District Commissioner, Ephraim Mwanjabantu, heads of Government Departments, local and foreign investors attended the meeting.

Chief Simamba regretted some investors had left the local councils to single-handedly carry out developmental projects.

He said in fact it was the same investors that were benefiting from the good roads and services the council was providing.

He, however, commended Yalelo Fish Farms for working on some of the roads in the district.

Meanwhile, Siavonga District Council welcomed the traditional leader’s call for the local authority and investors to work together.

Council Treasurer Teddy Banda said a local company, Zamfresh will contribute four tractors towards the rehabilitation of roads with Lake Harvest, Sketting and other investors pledging to contribute fuel.

when celebrating a positive performance during difficulty times. The Bank had to be innovative during the turbulent times," Mr Kaluba said.

He noted that IZB had been consistent in declaring dividend over the years, stating that for the financial year 2019, the bank paid K71 million compared to K75 million for 2020, which is an increase of five per cent.

Mr Kaluba said the bank continues to be a leader in the IDC group.

"This divident is special because of the particular year we have come from "We celebrate that you are the third most profitable bank in Zambia. You need to change the way the bank is perceived in the market as a small bank," he said.

Speaking earlier, IZB

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Airtel, Infratel ink towel deal

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

Mr Kaluba

Chairman, Michael Gondwe, noted that the bank continued to grow into one of the nation's most competitive and progressive banks.

"We are committed to delivering steady returns to shareholders while ensuring that bank continues to grow, " Dr Gondwe said.

He said the board recommended, and shareholders approved, a dividend payment of K75 million for the year 2020.

A LONG-TERM tower colocation agreement that will allow Airtel to lease multiple installation ready towers across 10 provinces has been signed with Infratel Corporation Limited.

Infratel Chief Executive Officer, Freelance Bwalya, said the need to leverage telecom infrastructure sharing was becoming stronger.

Mr Bwalya said this was because Mobile Network Operators (MNO’s) had continued to transform from being communication service providers to digital service providers.

He said this in Lusaka yesterday during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

“We are excited to have this MOU in place with Airtel and as you know Telecom infrastructure sharing always significantly reduces the time and capital requirement for MNOs to quickly setup and expand their coverage,” Mr Bwalya said.

He said the signing of the MoU cemented an already existing and growing relationship Infratel had with Airtel.

Speaking on behalf of Airtel Zambia, Supply Chain Director, Martin Jowi, welcomed the partnership.

Mr Jowi saidthis would enable the Company to focus its energy and resources on product and service innovation to enhance the customer experience for all Zambians.

‘Zambia making progress in achieving gender equality’

By NATION REPORTER

ZAMBIA’S political will in mainstreaming gender equality and the empowerment of women has resulted into an increase in the number of women participating effectively in public life and decision making positions, Minister of Gender Elizabeth Phiri has informed the United Nations (UN).

Ms Phiri said Zambia’s quest in the promotion of gender equality in public life has led to the nomination and election of a woman to the position of Vice-President.

According to a statement issued by first secretary for press at the Permanent Mission of Zambia to the United Nations Wallen Simwaka, the Minister said this when she addressed the UN through a video recorded message at the ongoing Sixty-Fifth Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 65) in New York.

The theme for the CSW 65 is: “Women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”.

Ms Phiri said in promoting gender equality, Zambia had seen the appointment of women as Judges of the High Court, Supreme Court as well as the Constitutional Court apart from the country having a woman deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.

She told UN member states that Zambia had made progress in gender equality by way of implementing programmes such as Girls’ Education, Women Empowerment and Livelihood (GEWEL), ending gender-based violence and Early Child and Forced Marriages.

Ms Phiri

My heart is with people of Chipangali, says Lubusha

By NATION REPORTER

MY heart is with the people of Chipangali constituency because my lineage hails from there and I share in their suffering, aspiring Member of Parliament, Andrew Lubusha has said.

Mr Lubusha said his mother’s home, his aunties and cousins were all from Chipangali and that he too had decided to build and settle there. He said during an interview on Breeze FM that it would be a big honour for him to represent Chipangali constituents because he understood their needs.

"My heart is with the people of Chipangali, this is why I want to represent them." He said. Mr Lubusha, who is PF Eastern Province chairperson

Beds and mattresses Andrew Lubusha donated at the facility at Mshawa Rural Health Centre in Chipangali.

however said his mission was not to de-campaign the incumbent MP, Vincent Mwale.

He said that Mr Mwale and him were on talking terms and had acknowledged the good that he had done in the constituency.

"My campaign is not about

promising people what I will do but I do what they request me to do. My approach is different, I am simply responding to the needs of Royal Highnesses, the church, civil servants, parents, pupils and all other stakeholders," said Mr Lubusha.

Mr Lubusha said the people of Chipangali want good roads, beds in health posts, books in schools among other things and that these Andrew Lubusha has continued donating these items in Chipangali.

And Mr Lubusha has donated 10 beds and mattresses at the facility at Mshawa Rural Health Centre in Chipangali.

Mshawa Rural Health Centre Acting In-charge Sibong’ile Kakungu said apart from the small space at the centre, the facility was facing a number of challenges such as lack of beds and mattresses.

Mr. Lubusha has assured the management that he would expand the facility after this year’s general elections.

Tuesday March 23, 2021

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PARTIES URGED TO ADOPT MORE YOUTHS, WOMEN

By ANDREW MUKOMA

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OLITICAL parties in the country should consider adopting and funding more women and youth candidates that have shown interest to contest the August elections, says the Project Support Learners Zambia (PSLZ).

PSLZ Livingstone District Coordinator, Nyambe Mutete, said there were many women and youths that had shown interest to contest various positions in the forthcoming elections.

Mr Mutete said that as in the case of Livingstone Constituency, women and youths had shown interest to contest the parliamentary, mayoral and local government seats.

As such, Mr Mutete feels political parties must put into consideration the need to adopt more women and youths.

He was speaking in an interview with the Daily Nation in Livingstone.

"PSLZ would like to make a strong appeal to political parties to adopt women and youths and fully allow them to participate in 2021 general elections," he said.

And Mr Mutete has charged that the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to reduce nomination fees was timely.

"This is a timely decision that is in the best interest of the people especially for women and youths who could find it difficult to participate in elections because of high nomination

fees," he said.

He said that Covid-19 has negatively affected the economic welfare of women and youths and, therefore, ECZ's decision would result in an increased women and youth participation in August general elections.

This is a timely decision that is in the best interest of the people especially for women and youths who could find it difficult to participate in elections because of high nomination fees.

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Hearing-impaired cry for empowerment

Mr Jere and the hearing impaired people

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

PEOPLE living with hearing impairment have complained of being excluded from participating in various empowerment programmes.

A representative of the people living with hearing impairment, Limbikira Mvunga, said his members had been neglected in Matero as did not participate in various empowerment programmes.

Mr Mvunga wondered why people with hearing impairment should be denied chance to benefit from

the various empowerment programmes.

He said during meeting at the Deaf Baptist Church in Matero, which is the only place providing services for the deaf in Matero.

"We need to be empowered just like our colleagues.

We are voters and humans as well," Mvunga said.

And Lusaka Lawyer, Dickson Jere, said there was need to build a secondary school to cater the growing population of children with special needs in Matero constituency.

Mr Jere told 80 deaf people living with hearing impairment who requested

to meet him that he understood their challenges, especially on the need to have a special school in the area.

Mr Jere, who is PF Matero constituency aspiring Parliamentary candidate, noted that most children had been left to grow up at home without any form of education because the area does not have such facilities.

"We may need to build additional classroom blocks at one of the existing schools as a first step.

I want to work with all the people in Matero including the disabled and those with special needs," Mr Jere said.

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LUSAKA PLANNING AUTHORITY THE URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING ACT No. 3, SECTION 53(2) OF 2015 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LUSAKA PLANNING AUTHORITY THE URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING ACT No. 3, NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC SECTION 53(2) OF 2015 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Francis Chitoshi of Lusaka intends to apply for planning permission for Change of Land use from Residential to Mixed Use comprising of a double-storey building (shops and apartments) on Sub NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC532 m² in size.

403/9812 Nyumba Yanga. The property measures approximately Francis Chitoshimay of Lusaka intends apply for planning for Change of Land P. useO from The application be viewed at thetoOffice of the Town permission Clerk of Lusaka City Council; Box Residential to Mixed Use comprising of a double-storey building (shops and apartments) on Sub 30077, Lusaka and submissions or observations on the application may be made to the planning 403/9812 without Nyumbacharge.

Yanga.Submissions The propertyormeasures approximately m² inand size. authority observations must be in532 writing made within the period of 30 days beginning on the first date of the period for the publication of this notice 22nd March, 2021 The application be viewed st April, 2021. at the Office of the Town Clerk of Lusaka City Council; P. O Box and ending on 21may 30077, Lusaka and submissions or observations on the application may be made to the planning authority without charge. Submissions or observations must be in writing and made within the period of 30 days beginning on the first date of the period for the publication of this notice 22nd March, 2021 and ending on 21st April, 2021.

Alex Mwansa TOWN CLERK For/ THE CITY OF LUSAKA PLANNING AUTHORITY Alex Mwansa TOWN CLERK For/ THE CITY OF LUSAKA PLANNING AUTHORITY Date of erection of site notice 22nd March, 2021

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Attain self-reliance, Zambians urged

at strengthening livelihoods of people at various levels.

He noted that Government’s position was to ensure that selfreliance was supported

the councils have failed. We are keen to champion these starting with pilot projects in Ndola Central with a view to being market leaders in this sphere,” he said.

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Tuesday 23, March 2021

NDOLA VANDAL JAILED 10 YEARS

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Ndola High Court for vandalising a Zesco transformer.

The court has described the man as an enemy of progress.

Boston Nkulungwe vandalised a transformer at Neelkant garage, the property of ZESCO valued at K20,000 on June 16, last year.

According to evidence adduced in court by Zesco regional security officer, Billy Bwalya, cables from a transformer were stolen on the material day.

Mr Bwalya explained that when he visited the scene, he found Nkulungwe, who immediately scaled the boundary wall.

He said Nkulungwe was however apprehended at a nearby township while hiding in a rubbish pit.

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA THE Zambia Alliance of Women (ZAW) has called for increased financial awareness and inclusion process among women across the country.

ZAW Executive Director, Edah Chimya, said it was important that financial champions engaged women and youths on the Importance of financial literacy.

“We call for increased financial education, awareness and an inclusive process that will focus on the Importance of ensuring that women especially those from low-income communities are

‘‘The law provided 10 years minimum sentence for the offence committed.’’

“Supply in the area was disturbed on those material day as result of Nkulungwe’s action,” he narrated.

But Nkulungwe denied having vandalised the transformer.

He told the court in his defence that he dealt in scrap metals, and that on the

material day, he received a call to buy the metals at Neelkant.

Ndola High Court judge, Yvonne Chembe, in her ruling said she was satisfied with the evidence against Nkulungwe and that the State had proved the case beyond any reasonable doubt.

Ms Justice Chembe said Nkulungwe’s conduct was retrogressive as the vandalised equipment was critical to the development of the country.

“The convict is an enemy of progress because Government spends billions of kwacha to ensure electricity is distributed across the country,” she said.

She explained that the law provided 10 years minimum sentence for the offence committed.

The judge hoped that the convict would learn how to earn a living through hard work rather than vandalising public property.

NGO calls for enhanced financial awareness for women not left behind.

“These women should rather be included in line with our Seventh National Development Plan - 7NDP,” she said.

Ms Chimya said there was no doubt that special attention to women small holder farmers and communities in mining areas could grow when given the attention they required.

She therefore said it

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was important that such groups were empowered with financial education and capacity building.

She said this would in turn result in increased Knowledge, Skills, change in attitudes and behaviours.

Ms Chimya applauded the resilient women and youths who amid the present economic hardships caused

by Covid-19 had continued to serve for the betterment

of the households and communities they lived in.

“Today, ZAW celebrates the digital financial services like Mobile money and Mobile banking that have exhibited the capacity to reach more people at lower costs. “The services have been user friendly and even more accessible deapite the having the Covid-19 pandemic in our amidst,” Ms Chimya said.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Administrator of the Estate of the late Paul Mwakila, Mr. Herrings Mwakila of Kitwe intends to sell the properties of the Estate for the purpose of distributing to the beneficiaries of the Estate namely; Name

Age

Relationship

(i)

Herr ings Mwakila

33 years

Son

(ii)

Humphrey Mwakila

37 years

Son

(iii)

Hastings Mwakila

25 years

Son

(iv)

Lusekelo Mwakila

22 years

Son

(v)

Syd ney Mwakila

42 years

Son

(vi)

Lorain Mwakila

36 years

Daughter

(vii)

Sandra Mwakila

34 years

Daughter

(viii)

Faith M·wakila

26 years

Daughter

(ix)

Pamelas Mwakila

Daughter

(x)

Criscilla Mwakila

Daughter

We are now calling upon anyone with any objection/ claim to come forward and 1nake the same known to the administrator before the sell can be done. Herrings Mwakila the Administrator of the Estate of the late Paul Mwakila.

PUPILS Tuesday March 23, 2021

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Daily Nation, Educating Zambia!

Note that in an electric field, the beta particles are attracted towards the positive terminal since they are negatively charged.

Gamma (γ) Rays Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves. This implies that they are part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Note that gamma rays have a short wavelength, hence they have a high penetrating power. Gamma rays have no mass and charge. A gamma ray is represented as follows:

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Define radioactivity Name the types of radiations Describe the characteristics of radiation Describe the methods of detecting radioactive emission

In the previous discussion, we introduce the topic of atomic physics. We further defined an atom and described its structure. In this study we shall look at the behavior of atoms of certain elements.

In 1896, Henry Becquerel discovered that certain elements emit radiation on their own without external excitation. This phenomenon where matter radiates energy by itself is called natural radioactivity.

Elements that emit radiation without external excitation are called radioactive elements. The following are examples of radioactive elements: Uranium (U), Radium (Ra), Thorium (Th) and Polonium (Po).

When a radioactive element emits a gamma ray, its mass number and proton number does not change but only energy is emitted.

Properties of gamma rays

Note that, in an electric field, the alpha particles are attracted towards the negative terminal since they are positively charged.

Beta (β) particles Beta particles are fast moving electrons from the atom of a radioactive element. They are denoted as shown below.

When a radioactive element has emitted a beta particle, its mass number remains unchanged but its proton number is reduced by negative one(-1) or rather increased by one i.e. [ -(-1) = +1].

The process by which an unstable nucleus spontaneously disintegrates to release energy by emitting radiation is called radioactivity. Note that the term spontaneous simply means that the process occurs without external influence. There are three types of radiations emitted by radioactive elements and these are: alpha particles (!), beta particles (β) and gamma rays (γ). Each of these radiations has its own properties.

Properties of beta particles § They are negatively charged § They have penetrating power more than that of alpha particles § The range of beta particles in air is about 5m § They ionise the gas through which they travel.

The ionizing power is less than that of alpha particles. § They cause fluorescence on certain substances like zinc sulphide § They are both deflected by both magnetic field and electric field. See the figure below.

Alpha (!) particles An alpha particle is a helium nucleus. This means that the mass number of an alpha particle is four (4) and the proton number is two (2). This implies that when a radioactive element emits an alpha particle, its mass number will reduce by four (4) and its proton number by two (2). See the nuclide below.

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Example 1 1. Radium -226 emits an alpha particles and turns into radon. Determine the nuclide of radon formed.

Solution The nuclide of Ra is: After emitting an alpha particle, the mass number will decrease by 4[226-4 = 222] and the proton number by 2[88-2=86], therefore, the nuclide of Radon is:

Properties of alpha particles They ionise the gas through which they travel They have a positive charge They travel in a straight line in free space They have a lot of kinetic energy due to their heavy mass. § They can be stopped by a piece of paper. This is so because their penetrating power is limited § Their range in air is about five(5) to seven(7) centimeters(cm) § They are deflected by both magnetic and electric field. See the figure below.

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Detection of radioactive emission The radiation from radioactive substances causes ionisation of gases. This effect is used in the devices that detect and measure radiation. The most common used device is called Geiger Muller (G.M) counter.

The Geiger Muller counter is made of the aluminium cylinder or tube with a wire along its axis. The wire is insulated from the cylinder and is connected to the positive terminal of the battery. The negative terminal is connected to the cylinder, therefore, the cylinder is negatively charged.

The battery is connected to the ratemeter. One end of the cylinder has a mica window through which the radiation enters the cylinder. See the figure below.

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BRIEFS Niger's top court confirms Bazoum as next president NIAMEY - Niger’s top court on Sunday confirmed Mohamed Bazoum’s victory in last month’s presidential run-off, allowing the ruling party candidate to be sworn into office next month.

Bazoum’s inauguration on April 2 will mark the country’s first transfer of power from one democratically-elected leader to another. President Mahamadou Issoufou is stepping down after two fiveyear terms. – REUTERS.

Islamic State claims responsibility for killing 33 Malian soldiers

BAMAKO - Islamic State's West Africa affiliate claimed responsibility on Sunday for an ambush last week that killed 33 Malian soldiers, according to a statement published by the SITE Intelligence Group.

Fourteen soldiers were also injured in Monday's attack near the northern town of Tessit, near the border with Niger, according to Mali's army. – AFP.

Russia's top diplomat starts China visit with call to reduce U.S. dollar use

MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov began a visit to China yesterday with a call for Moscow and Beijing to reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar and Western payment systems to push back against what he called the West’s ideological agenda.

Lavrov, on a two-day visit to China, is expected to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart at a time when both countries’ ties with the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden are badly strained. – REUTERS.

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Tuesday March 23, 2021

COVID-19 STRIKES

…Republic of Congo opposition candidate Kolelas dies of Covid-19

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RAZZAVILLE - Republic of Congo opposition candidate Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas died of Covid-19 as he was being transferred to France for treatment, his campaign director said yesterday, the day after presidential elections in which he was the main challenger.

Kolelas was seen as the main rival to veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is expected to win Sunday's vote.

The election was boycotted by

the main opposition and under an internet blackout, with critics voicing concerns over the transparency of the polls seen as tilted towards Sassou Nguesso.

Kolelas "died in the medical aircraft which came to get him from Brazzaville on Sunday afternoon," his campaign director Christian Cyr Rodrigue Mayanda told AFP. The 60-year-old tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday afternoon, and was unable to host his last campaign meeting in

Brazzaville.

On Saturday, he posted a video from his sickbed, declaring he was "battling against death."

"Rise up as one person...

I'm fighting on my deathbed, you too fight for your change," he urged his supporters, saying the election was "about the future of your children."

Kolelas came second in the presidential election of 2016, picking up 15 percent of the vote according to official results.

He had pledged to release the two candidates from that vote sentenced in 2018 to 20 years in prison for "undermining state security," former army general Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko and ex-minister Andre Okombi Salissa.

– AFP.

Trump planning own social-media platform WASHINGTON - Former President Donald Trump is planning to launch his own social-media platform within the coming months, longtime Trump adviser Jason Miller said during a Sunday appearance on Fox News "Media Buzz."

The former president was barred from most social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, following his incitement of the January 6 riot at the US Capitol that left five people dead. – BUSINESS INSIDER, US.

CAR's ex-leader 'takes charge of rebels' BANGUI - Rebels trying to oust the president of the Central African Republic say the former head of state, François Bozizé, is now in charge of their group.

A spokesman for the Coalition of Patriots for Change told the French news agency that Bozizé had agreed to lead the rebellion following a request from the six armed groups.

He had earlier denied the accusation that he was behind the rebellion which began in December.

The CAR has been extremely unstable since 2013, when the overthrow of Bozizé led to a civil war.

He was prevented from standing in January's election because he is accused of crimes against humanity and faces UN sanctions. – BBC.

SA sells unwanted Oxford vaccines JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has sold one million doses of the Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine that it decided not to roll out to other African states, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has said.

Last month, South Africa dropped plans to use the vaccine to curb the spread of Covid-19 after a small study suggested it had a "minimal" effect against the country's new variant in young people.

Instead, it rolled out the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine which health workers currently are being inoculated with.

The Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine had been sold via the African Union to 14 African states, Mkhize said, without naming them.

Meanwhile, Rwanda has confirmed the presence of new variants of Covid-19 virus first identified in the UK and South Africa.

Health Minister Daniel Ngamije told the state broadcaster that 10 cases of the South African variant (B.1.351) and two of the UK variant (B.1.1.7) were identified last week.

Dr Ngamije said the variants were identified among travellers who arrived at the country's Kigali International Airport.

The Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine had been sold via the African Union to 14 African states, Mkhize said, without naming them.

They were put in isolation until they tested negative.

And 97 percent of the more than 340, 000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines that Rwanda received through the Covax facility have been administered, the minister said.

In Mauritius, the government has started using the Indian-made Covaxin vaccine after running out of its 100, 000 doses of Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine.

The Covaxin vaccine, produced by India's Bharat Biotech Company, has not been approved by the World Health Organisation.

But a Mauritian top official defended its use saying India had formally approved its emergency use.

– BBC.

World powers push Somalia to end poll deadlock LONDON - The UN, the US, Canada, the African Union and several European nations have called on Somalia’s political leaders to “show leadership” by reaching an agreement on elections that were delayed due to squabbling over the voting process.

In a joint statement, world powers warned that they “will not support a

partial or parallel electoral process or any initiatives leading to extension of prior mandates.”

They urged Somali leaders to reach a deal on “peaceful, inclusive, free, fair and credible elections” at the earliest possible time.

Their call came ahead of talks between the federal government and Somalia’s

semi-autonomous regions at Mogadishu airport.

Somalia’s main foreign backers said the talks should build on a September 17, 2020 electoral framework under which clan elders would select delegates to electoral colleges, which in turn choose federal lawmakers who then pick a president.

The first term of Presi-

dent Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, also known as "Farmajo," ended on February 8 without the election of a successor throwing the country into a crisis.

The elections have been delayed because of regional squabbles over how power is distributed - and a row over a new election commission. – BBC. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed,

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Tuesday March 23, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KAPIRI town ten shops as a complex K250,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHIBUYUNJI MWEMBESHI Bridge 75 acres K1m.300 acre K3m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KANAKANTAPA,Chongwe,4.3ha K250,000.

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

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

Barm0ral plot 30m x 40m K75,000.

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

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

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

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

CHALALA 2x3 bedroom houses K875,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LUFWANYAMA 10ha(25 acres) K90,000.

MPONGWE MACHIY area 800ha K2.5m.

CHINGOLA Maiteneke 2 bedroom house K90,000.

KITWE Bulangililo house 7 rooms K150,000.

KAOMA near tbz farms 178ha K2m.

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

Monze town center on Livingstone road, complex of

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

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

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

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

Farm 2700ha K3,00 per ha.

SERENJE Nansanga block 2000ha K75m.

CHINSALI 5000ha K35m.

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

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

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

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

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

COPPERBELT KALULUSHI Napsa Complex 3 bedroom hose K4,000.

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

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

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

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

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

Long lease rent to be discussed.

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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.

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By DR MBUYI MASUWA Frontline doctor working at Levy Covid Centre

COVID-19 VACCINES KNOWANDTHINE ENENMY: SECTION C: THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY DRUG INTERACTIONS!!!

SARSCOV2 the final work IN A NUTSHELL

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Section B: Vaccines, the indispensable military drills of our bodies’ defence system

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Respiratory droplets are the main routes of transmission. They are classified as small, intermediate and large according to their sizes. Small are less than 5 microns in diameter, the intermedithe death of ate Libby Zion in 1984 5 and make driving a car or operating are between in New York,100 USA.microns and the machinery dangerous. causelarge of herones deathare is over 100 The factor behind if part of the cell, like a wolf in months. a The ribonucleoprotein (RNP) Thekey Envelope (E) Protein have been a lethal most reactions Please note the presence of sheep’s clothing. complexto called the capsid.

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From Back Page And speaking on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Mwepu said the Chipolopolo will need to be aggressive and beat Algeria to have a chance of qualifying for the AFCON. “If we lose this then it is done for us. My appeal to the guys is to just play compact football together and help each other in the field. We need to show good character and

have the right mentality,” Mwepu said.

Mwepu has called on fans to support the boys as they face a tough challenge of beating Algeria before facing Zimbabwe in the last AFCON qualifier.

And Patson Daka is anticipating an exciting game against the Desert Foxes who are the favourites having beaten Zambia 5-0 when the two teams last met on November 14,

2019. Daka said despite being under pressure, Zambia still has a chance of qualifying for the AFCON as they need to win the remaining two games to achieve the set objective.

“To be in this situation is always encouraging because without pressure you can’t achieve anything we need the pressure so that we can reach our target. “We have put ourselves in this situation and

it is only us who can move ourselves away from this and it can only be done by working hard which is exactly what we are going to do,” Daka said.

“We have two games to play and we need victories in both matches that is what we want to achieve so we know it is a do or die game we have to make sure that we focus on Algeria first before playing Zimbabwe.”

And Musonda, who cap-

tained the Chipolopolo in the last two games said they have not given up on their AFCON dream.

Meanwhile, Amazulu striker Augustine Mulenga and Black Leopards midfielder Rodrick Kabwe are also in the Chipolopolo camp ahead of Thursday's qualifier against Algeria.

Mulenga and Kabwe complete the 12 foreign-based stars summoned by “Micho” following the sidelining of the Kangwa brothers, Klings and Evans who were dropped while, an injury has knocked out striker Fashion Sakala from participating on the two AFCON qualifiers.

Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open SERENA Williams has pulled out of this week's Miami Open after having oral surgery.

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion was knocked out of the

Australian Open semi-finals by Naomi Osaka in January.

"I am disappointed to withdraw," said 39-yearold Williams, who has won the Miami Open eight

times.

"Miami is a special tournament for me because it's my home and I am sad I won't be able to see the incredible fans this year."

The men's draw has

already been depleted by the withdrawals of world number one Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and world number four Dominic Thiem. – BBC.

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Malawian adds colour to Sanlam Classic golf tourney From Back Page She paid tribute to Sanlam Life Insurance for joining the Zambian golf family and working to better the game and give opportunities to the players to advance the game.

She said the sport would only grow if the Zambian players continue to play competitively and for this to happen, the game needs sponsors and Sanlam’s move was commendable.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank our main sponsor Sanlam Life Insurance for joining our great golf family. We know Sanlam Life as a leading life insurance company with the widest branch network in the country and it is good that they extended their reach to us,” Duthie said.

She urged the golfers to be at their best and keep practicing so that their performance at the Sanlam Classic is second to none.

Asked about the games going ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic, Duthie said the PGAZ had been in touch with the Ministry of Health who not just gave them a go-ahead but also prescribed strict health guidelines to be followed.

Among the clubs expected to take part in the tournament are Lusaka, Chilanga, Bonanza, Chainama, Mazabuka, Mufulira, Chibuluma, Ndola and Nkana who will bring some of the most exciting new players on the Zambian golfing scene.

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ZANACO Futsal Club kept their Premier Futsal League promotion hopes alive after humiliating Christian Academy 13-5 in a PFL Division One game played on Sunday at Automotive Indoor Futsal Arena.

The win propelled Zanaco to 52 points on the summit of the 12-team National Division One futsal league table.

The Young Bankers are only one point ahead of second-placed Pioneer Avengers who humiliated Blue Bombers 24-3 in their weekend fixture to also keep their PFL qualification hopes alive.

In other games played over the weekend, Veterans picked their ninth win of the season after beating Mthunzi FC 1310 in a tightly contested game at Futsal Arena while Efford Chabala overcame Bill FC 10-4 to move to 24 points.

Efford Chabala are on par with DS Academy who donated three points to Lilanda Bullets who celebrated a walkover victory with a 6-0 scoreline while

BS Stars whitewashed Tamanga Juldan 6-0 to maintain third position with 41 points, 11 points behind Zanaco.

Meanwhile, Premier League giants, Lusaka Automotive FC maintained their unbeaten run after handing Chipata boys a taste of what they will expect in the PFL Cup final following a 5-1 beating in a week 16 game played at the Automotive futsal arena.

Kitwe Bullets beat relegation-bound Kafue Saints 3-2 while Monze George and CSS Petauke where happy to share the spoils after a 3-3 stalemate.

Livingstone Pirates bounced back to winning ways after gifting Siavonga Beetles a 4-2 defeat to move to fifth position with 21 points while Kabwe K-Line maintained second position on the PFL table with 42 points, six points behind the log leaders Automotive who are on 48 points.

• Livingstone Pirates 4-2 Siavonga Beetles • Kabwe K-Line 6-0 DS Academy

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HE Red Bull Salzburg duo of Enock “Computer” Mwepu and Patson Daka have finally joined the Chipolopolo boys camped in Lusaka ahead of Thursday night’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier against Ageria.

Mwepu and Daka arrived from Austria yesterday alongside Poland-based midfielder Lubambo Musonda to join the squad selected by Chipolopolo coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic for the back-to-back AFCON qualifiers against Algeria and Zimbabwe. To Page 19

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This tournament teeing off on March 26 at LusaPatson Daka ka Golf Club will bring the country’s elite golfers ranging from professionals to amateurs and juniors.

And PGAZ tournament director Rhodah Duthie says the Sanlam Classic tournament was helping meet the association’s goal of lifting the Auto Zed Director Ahmed Godilofhands over standards the game in a s and sports equipments tocountry, Zambiaadding Policethat Wom the Football Club Nkwazi Queens. the presence of foreign players cheered the organisation even more.

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