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WHY POLICE INERTIA? THE Zambia Police Service must explain why it has failed to ensure justice prevails in the land saga involving Mr Webster Mhango of Barlastone in Lusaka.

Mr Mhango has been at the mercy of a vicious gang of criminals masquerading as Patriotic Front cadres who have invaded his farm.

They have ended up seizing a big chunk of the farm and they have built structures – half of the 10 hectares of the property.

The land saga in Barlastone has been raging since 2018 when if all had been well, it could have ended there and then.

When the so-called PF cadres invaded his farm, Mr Mhango, as a law-abiding citizen, rather than taking the law into his own hands took the matter to the High Court.

Mr Mhango proved that he was the rightful owner of the land and the court was then prompted to issue an order to stop all illegal activities on the land in question.

But despite the court order, the cadres only known us Musonda, Robson Zulu as well as Masautso and others have built houses on the land in question.

According to Mr Mhango, the cadres had been boasting that no one would stop them from developing the land because they were in power.

The insinuation is that they are being backed by some powerful forces in the ruling PF, which if true, makes sad reading.

This is not the first time that PF cadres have been reported to have illegally demarcated land that does not belong to them on the premise that they are sharing resources with “commoners.”

But this attitude does not augur well with the party and we are glad that Lusaka Province PF Secretary Kennedy Kamba has distanced the party from such criminal elements.

Mr Kamba yesterday challenged Police to arrest the people who are masquerading as PF cadres and grabbing land from owners in Barlastone.

Mr Kamba said PF was an organisation which respected the laws of the country, therefore, it cannot tolerate anyone who was involved in illegal activities.

The onus thus squarely falls on the police because they are the ones who should have enforced the High Court ruling.

As a nation, we should never allow a situation in which certain individuals think they cannot be touched because of their links with the :ruling elite” and think they can get away with their criminal activities.

Farmers like Mr Mhango must not be left at the mercy of land grabbers but must be protected by the law. But in this case, the Zambia Police Service has failed them by not arresting the “cadres.”

There is no law in Zambia that restricts any Zambian from owning more than 10 hectares, that anything over five must be shared.

As Mr Kamba said “the police should not take time on the illegality because lawlessness should never be tolerated.”

We agree and ask Police Inspector General Kakoma Kanganja to act and ensure that the Barlastone land grabbers are rounded up and thrown in the cells.

TRUMP’S IMPEACHMENT TODAY, LEARN FROM GBAGBO’S PAST

By MUBANGA LUCHEMBE

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HE similarities between just-been-former United States President Donald Trump and Ivory Coast ex-President Laurent Gbagbo are quite astonishing.

The fundamental feeling is that Trump and Gbagbo have a lot in common. Though a decade apart, both leaders resisted to concede their respective election defeats. And no-one could persuade either of them to budge.

Both leaders had failed to save their presidencies imploding at staggering speed under the weight of their tragic flaws.

Predictably though, the US lawmakers voted to impeach the just-been-former US President for a second time in a swift and bipartisan condemnation of his role inciting a riot at the US Capitol last fortnight.

The House voted 232 to 197 to impeach Trump exactly one week after rioters forced lawmakers to flee from the very chamber in which they cast ballots in the fourth presidential impeachment in US history – and the first time a US president has been impeached twice.

Ten Republicans joined all Democrats to impeach Trump for “incitement of insurrection.”

Yet, prior to his impeachment, in a scripted, stilted video, Trump condemned the

TRANSITION

Presidents do not get credit for pledging a “smooth, orderly

and seamless transition of power” after encouraging their mobs to punish another branch of government and doing everything possible to destabilise the nascent administrations of their successors.

mayhem unleashed by his right-wing supporters in the US Capitol and admitted unequivocally – more than two months after his election loss – that he would no longer be president in a few days.

But presidents do not get credit for pledging a “smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power” after encouraging their mobs to punish another branch of government and doing everything possible

The US lawmakers voted to impeach the just-been-former US President for a second time in a swift and bipartisan condemnation of his role inciting a riot at the US Capitol last fortnight.

to destabilise the nascent administrations of their successors.

In the midst of all this, Democrats had only grown more resolute in their push to impeach Trump over the riot as more information had come out about the attack on the Capitol, including violent images of Capitol Police officers being attacked, and the death of a Police officer.

The impeachment vote occurred while thousands of National Guard troops were present in every nook of the Capitol complex ahead of the January 20, 2021 presidential inauguration, and they slept on the floors of the Capitol building the night before the impeachment vote.

Meanwhile, US President-elect Joe Biden, whose aides said was expected to issue a statement on impeachment, was still awaiting word on whether the Senate would be able to do an impeachment trial alongside Cabinet confirmation hearings and Covid-19 relief legislation. Aides said that the President-elect and his team were working behind the scenes with Senate Democrats – and House impeachment managers – to keep the impeachment trial as swift as possible, although the length remained an open question.

However, Democratic lawmakers eager to punish Trump for his role in fomenting deadly attacks on the Capitol were grappling with how elaborate and lengthy a Senate trial should be, as the President-elect ramped up pressure on Congress to swiftly implement his ambitious agenda.

Few if any Senate Democrats wanted a lengthy impeachment proceeding, senators and aides indicated – particularly as Biden faced a raft of crises with potentially no Cabinet secretary in

place on the first day of his presidency, a break from past practice. Some had suggested the trial be put on pause to first tackle confirmations and pandemic relief. Senate leaders had not yet found a way to move ahead simultaneously, despite Biden urging them to do so.

A decade ago, after being under house arrest for seven months, the ex-Ivorian president found himself on a plane in late November 2011. The

Gbagbo’s charges related to a very specific time period – between December 2010 and April 2011. Early reaction had been mixed.

Whilst many in Ivory Coast had welcomed the arrest, human rights groups had warned against “victor’s justice.” This was not a new refrain.

International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague had announced that, following an investigation into the disputed and bloody polls over a year ago that claimed thousands of lives, an arrest warrant had been issued and that Gbagbo would have to answer to four charges of crimes against humanity.

Within hours of the announcement, Gbagbo had landed in The Hague. Guilty or

innocent – he carried the unflattering distinction of being the first former head of state to stand trial at the ICC, although the Sudanese ex-President Omar al-Bashir had an arrest warrant issued in his name – as did the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Gbagbo’s charges related to a very specific time period – between December 2010 and April 2011. Early reaction had been mixed. Whilst many in Ivory Coast had welcomed the arrest, human rights groups had warned against “victor’s justice.” This was not a new refrain.

Soon after President-elect Alassane Ouattara came to power – following a protracted stand-off with Gbagbo and forces loyal to him – human rights groups issued reports alleging that abuses had been carried out by both sides.

And Gbagbo’s supporters had claimed that the ICC’s move was simply a “political manoeuvre” and an attempt to “liquidate” the ex-Ivorian president. The then-chief prosecutor at the ICC, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, had emphasised that more arrests could follow.

Strangely, in January 2019 the ICC acquitted Gbagbo. He had been charged with crimes against humanity in connection with violence following a disputed 2010 election that left 3, 000 dead and 500, 000 displaced.

He was captured in 2011 in a presidential palace bunker by UN and French-backed forces supporting his rival, Ouattara.

He was the first former head of state to go on trial at the ICC. Ultimately these two exworld leaders – once revered, loved and venerated as symbols of hope around the globe – are a hard lesson for world leaders in waiting.

Gbagbo’s policies, despite being previously praised by the UN and French leaders, had not received the thumbs up from the Ivorian citizens that mattered most.

Trump on his part was drawing cheers from many around the US who saw him as a symbol of defiance against Chinese imperialism or Russian interference. But if his policies had failed to translate into multiracial human rights and freedoms and a better quality of life for ordinary Americans this praise was meaningless.

Admittedly, managing power is more difficult than capturing it. Most world leaders ride into office on a popular vote and depart on a stretcher of disappointment and condemnation. Opposition elements and those new to power in the world would do well to learn from Gbagbo’s past.

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Sunday January 24, 2020

Arrest land grabbers, PF prods Police From Page 1 Mr Kamba said PF was an organization which respected the laws of the country, therefore, it cannot tolerate anyone who was involved in illegal activities.

He said in an interview yesterday, it was prudent that the police took interest and ensure that those involved in the illegality were arrested.

Mr Kamba said “the police should not take time on the illegality because lawlessness should never be tolerated.

Mr Kamba

Some PF cadres have defied the order by the High Court issued in 2018 to stop any development at farm 683A/28 in Barlastone belonging to Mr Webster Mhango.

Cadres forcibly grabbed about five hectares from 10 hectares from Mr Mhango.

Mr Mhango then took the matter to the High Court and and proved that he was the rightful owner of the land.

The court was then prompted to issue an order to stop all illegal activities on

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

GOVERNMENT has expressed concern with increasing reports of shortage of essential drugs in some health facilities across the country Minister of Health Jonas Chanda said it was also disappointing that life-saving equipment in major health facilities remained non-functional. Dr Chanda was speaking shortly after touring Ndola Teaching Hospital (NTH) and other health facilities in the district yesterday.

the land in question.

Despite the court order, the cadres only known us Musonda, Robson Zulu as well as Masautso and others have built houses on the land in question.

According to Mr Mhango, the cadres had been boasting that no one would stop them from developing the land because they were in power.

But Mr Kamba said the law must take its course regarding this matter because no person was above the law.

Meanwhile, the PF in Lusaka has commended Government for having released K22 million towards the reconstruction of City Market which was gutted in 2017.

Last week, the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) national coordinator, Mr Chanda Kabwe announced the release of K22 million by the government for the reconstruction of Lusaka’s City Market which was gutted in 2017.

Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Kamba said the party was happy that finally Government has released funds to reconstruct City Market so that traders could be provided with a decent trading place.

Mr Kamba said the reconstruction, scheduled to start next week goes to show how much President Lungu cares for the majority Zambians who were working tirelessly to fend for their families.

“Our people will be taken care of, the marketeers are the owners of PF, those are indeed our people and they deserve a conducive and healthy environment for trading,” Mr Kamba said.

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GIVE TEACHERS COVID-19 RISK ALLOWANCE, STATE URGED

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OVERNMENT should consider giving teachers a Covid-19 risking allowance once schools open on February 1, 2021, says NAQEZ Central Province secretary Justine Kabungo.

Dr Kabungo said NAQEZ has noted the escalating number of teachers dying every day from the Covid-19 pandemic countrywide even before schools open.

He said the number of teachers who have died from Covid-19 within this week is alarming and worrying.

"While we welcome the directive by President Edgar Lungu to have schools open on February 1, 2021 we are also worried with the escalating number of teachers dying from Covid-19," Dr Kabungo said.

Dr Kabungo noted that the government through the office of the Secretary to

NAQEZ has noted the escalating number of teachers dying every day from the Covid-19 pandemic countrywide even before schools open.

Cabinet directed that most ministries and department officials should operate from home but teachers will have to work with huge numbers of children and fellow teachers which in itself is a danger and risk which deserves an allowance as they are now front line workers too.

"NAQEZ believes that as long as all grades will open

on February 1, 2021 the schools will not be able to adhere to the one metre social distance due to shortage of desks and classroom spaces which are key in the fight and prevention of the spread of Covid-19 pandemic," Dr Kabungo said.

He observed that the second wave of coronavirus is more dangerous and deadly.

Leadership row hits Bishops Council

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

A LEADERSHIP crisis has hit the Bishops Council of Zambia (BCZ), with the group's president, Bishop Abinala Manda insisting that Bishop Abel Kaela is no longer general secretary.

But Bishop Kaela has maintained that he is still the general secretary, saying any manoevre to hound him out of office will be illegal.

Speaking in a walk in inter-

view, Bishop Manda said Bishop Kaela was excommunicated from the BCZ last October but noted that he had continued impersonating as general secretary.

He said Bishop Kaela was no longer a member of the BCZ, and therefore all the statements he was issuing were his own opinion and not that of the council.

"Bishop Kaela is not our member and does not speak on our behalf," Bishop Manda

said. He explained that due to the Covid-19 outbreak, they have not been meeting so Bishop Keala took advantage of that and started issuing statements on their behalf without the blessing of the members.

Bishop Manda said some of the reasons Bishop Kaela was removed were criminal in nature but that when he was given an opportunity to explain himself, he elected to stay away leading to council

Drugs shortage worries minister National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) to ensure that all the contributions were sent directly to health facilities designated to administer the policy.

He also directed the Copperbelt Provincial Health office to stop all private laboratories operating in public health institutions which he said were eroding public con-

fidence in public health institutions.

Meanwhile, NTH Senior Medical Superintendent Dr Joseph Musowoya said the CT scan had been down since 2016 adding that plans to have it repaired were on cards.

Dr. Musowoya also raised various challenges the hospital was faced with among them, the leaking roof.

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Departmental heads with audit queries will be charged, warns Central PS CENTRAL Province Permanent Secretary Bernard Chomba has warned of stern action against provincial heads of department who will attract audit queries in this year’s Auditor General’s report.

Mr Chomba has also disclosed that he will soon start charging officers who were cited in last year’s Auditor General’s report.

He was speaking in Kabwe

yesterday when he addressed the heads of departments through a virtual meeting.

“I wish to make it clear during this meeting that heads of departments who would attract audit queries in this year’s Auditor General’s report will not be spared, if our colleagues in other provinces have not gone to the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC), why should we? I will be charging

officers that were cited in last year’s Auditor General’s report,’’ he said.

Mr Chomba urged the heads of department to put public resources to good use for the benefit of the general citizenry.

He also warned officers against the misuse of government vehicles especially on weekends.

He said he will direct the police command in the

province to impound all government vehicles during weekends that will be driven without a weekend pass.

Mr Chomba also urged the provincial heads to ensure that the Covid-19 protocols are strictly followed in their departments.

And speaking during the same virtual meeting, Provincial Health Director Chalwe Kabuswe disclosed that 115 oxygen concentrators

Dr Kabungo has proposed that the Ministry of General Education and the Ministry of Health should consider training at least two teachers per school on Covid-19 issues who will be focal persons to help detect the suspected cases of coronavirus early in schools and ensure those are tested quickly.

member to remove him from the position.

"We gave him an opportunity to exculpate himself but he decided not to avail himself to give his side of the story. Additionally, he has not appealed against our decision," he said.

And Bishop Kaela said the move to remove him from his position is illegal because it was not backed by the BCZ constitution.

Bishop Kaela said he has written to the Registrar of Societiesy over the illegal action and was waiting to hear from that office.

Woman nabbed for stealing month old baby

…and expresses concern over dysfunctional life-saving tools

"Why have critical equipment such as CT Scans among others remain in a broken-down state for many years without seeking solutions.

"We need these machines to work for the benefit of the people by ensuring that all the necessary equipment is brought back to life," he said.

Dr Chanda also urged the

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have been distributed across the province to help in the management of Covid-19 patients.

Dr Kabuswe however regretted that the public were not only failing to wear face masks but were also failing to maintain social distancing.

He said the province has recorded 3, 334 Covid-09 cases since the outbreak of the disease last year with 42 deaths. - ZANIS.

A-26-YEAR-OLD woman of Manyama area in Kalumbila has been arrested for stealing a month-old baby.

Juliet Musonga is believed to have stolen the infant after it was left in her custody while the mother went to buy a face mask.

North-Western Province Commissioner of Police Joel Njase has confirmed in Solwezi that the incident happened in Friday around 12:00 hours at Manyama market.

Mr Njase said the baby was found in Kananga area in the custody of the suspect.

Mr Njase said the suspect has been arrested and is in police custody. – ZANIS.

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LEADERS OPPOSING MOPANI DEAL HAVE NO INTEREST OF ZAMBIANS - TONGA

...they need to appreciate the move taken by the government because it would help in safeguarding the jobs and contribute to economic growth.

By SILUMESI MALUMO

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NLY leaders who do not have the interest of Zambians at heart can oppose the acquisition of Mopani Copper Mines shares by government, Third Liberation Movement Party president Enock Tonga has said.

Mr Tonga said leaders need to appreciate the move taken by the government because it would help in safeguarding the jobs and contribute to economic growth.

“It is gratifying to learn that ZCCM-IH in addition to its 10 percent shareholding in Mopani Copper Mines PLC has now acquired the other 90 percent shareholding.

Whether made for the sole purpose to win political kilometres or not, wholeheartedly, I commend them for the

right decision and giving a certain level of a listening ear to my national anthem of desiring to have all mines repossessed by the government. We can do more as a nation.

It is my fervent prayer to God Almighty the creator of our lives that this does not turn into another political scandal; since PF administration is best known of political scandals when it comes to reversing of decisions overnight,” he said.

Mr Tonga said “Apart from agriculture and many other sectors of Zambia's economy, mining at present, remains a strategic economic sector.

Outside politics, he said, if there was any decision worth commending which PF, under Mr Edgar Lungu has made since 2015, is this one.

Mr Tonga said “I therefore, strongly believe that it is not

wise to gamble with Zambia's economic heartbeat by allowing this sector to be run by every Jim and Jack, worse still, the foreign investors who care less about the well-being of Zambia and not ready to carry out their day to day business activities as the law of the land says.

“Zambians must own the mines - Minerals are theirs, given to them by God the creator.

It is just that simple. No argument about it.”

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Minister woos investors for Lusaka South Multi-Facility Zone

By SILUMESI MALUMO

LOCAL and foreign investors should take interest to invest in Lusaka South Multi-Facility Zone as only 15 percent of land has been occupied so far, acting Minister of Commerce and Industry Mutotwe Kafwaya has said.

The minister said investing in the multi-facility economic zone would help in creating jobs as well as contributing to the country’s economy.

Mr Kafwaya said Zambia was a favourable destination for investment due to the good policies which the government had put in place.

He said, therefore, it was prudent that both local and foreign investors took interest in investing in the zone.

Mr Kafwaya said “I am reliably informed that only about 15 percent of land has been developed in the zone, so we call upon many other investors to set up their businesses in the zone.

“Let me say that the idea of the economic zone is the government’s idea to bring investment in the country.

And the development you are seeing has been the development of gradual process from 2012 to date.

“It is very clear to observe that our agenda for economic diversification is anchored on manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. So this facility demonstrates that we have capacity or potential to develop manufacturing,” Mr Kafwaya said.

He said that it was impressive to see that some investors had injected funds to invest in the zone mainly in the manufacturing sector.

Mr Mutotwe said “more potential investors can come and set up what is missing in the zone.

Let me say that the idea of the economic zone is the government’s idea to bring investment in the country. And the development you are seeing has been the development of gradual process from 2012 to date.

Stop masquerading as Dr Chilufya, a victim of dangerous conspiracy – Chongu PF member, KBF told

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

Mr Kamba

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

KELVIN Bwalya Fube (KBF) should stop masquerading as a Patriotic Front member because he was expelled and does not have any standing to speak on matters affecting it, the PF has said.

PF Lusaka Province secretary, Kennedy Kamba has cautioned Mr Fube to stay away from President Edgar Lungu’s lane and form his own political party if he thought he was popular.

Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Kamba questioned Mr Fube why he was still clinging to the PF when he was expelled.

He castigated Mr Fube, a Lusaka lawyer for having said that President Lungu should step aside and pave way for him to lead the party in this year’s tripartite elections.

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He said the PF remains resolved to have President Lungu as the sole candidate in this August 12 general elections, adding that, “ let KBF form his own political party because us as PF members, we have unanimously endorsed our top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo ( President Lungu).”

“Ba KBF balililafye abantu indalama, te ba member ba PF. Because bambi bantu, they thrive on donations.

We don’t know why he is clinging on to PF when he was expelled, maybe there are some donors giving him money just to bring our party into disrepute,” Mr Kamba said Meanwhile, Lusaka Province chairlady, Maggy Mumba said the credibility of Mr Fube’s remarks about President Lungu’s candidature was doubtful because it is coming from a person who allegedly has no credibility himself.

FORMER Minister of Health, Dr Chitalu Chilufya is a victim of a dangerous conspiracy orchestrated by businessmen and those with running mate ambitions, a PF member, Maxwell Chongu has claimed.

And Mr Chongu said he was disappointed that some PF members celebrated the dismissal of Dr Chilufya when he was still one of them.

In an interviewin Lusaka, Mr Chongu said Dr Chilufya is a victim of conspiracy amongst businessmen and a politically-motivated battle.

He said despite agreeing with the decision that President Lungu took to drop Dr Chilufya as a cabinet minister to save the face of Government and the ruling party, he still believed that he was just a victim of a politically-motivated battle.

“Yes, I support the decision that President Edgar Lungu

Dr Chilufya

took to drop Dr Chilufya as a cabinet minister following the outcry over the alleged defective drugs supplied to the Ministry of Health by Honeybee Pharmacy Limited. That was the only way to save the face of Government.

“As the President for all Zambians, President Lungu made a wise decision to save

the face of Government, but when you look at the whole thing politically, Dr Chilufya is just a victim of a dangerous conspiracy amongst businessmen that caught him unaware,” Mr Chongu said.

He added, “He is a victim of not just a dangerous conspiracy amongst businessmen, but also amongst those

Restrict crowds at burials, councils told

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

GOVERNMENT has called on local authorities and managers at cemeteries to ensure that the number of people are kept to a minimum as required by the health guidelines as Covid-19 cases have continued to rise.

And Minister of Health, Jonas Chanda has announced that the country recorded 17

more Covid-19 deaths in the las 24 hours, and 1, 259 new cases.

He attributed the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases to super spreader events such as weddings, funerals, parties and shopping malls.

Dr Chanda said there was need to keep a minimum number of mourners at cemeteries to reduce the spread of the virus.

“Events must be kept short

and those in attendance must adhere to the public health guidelines,” Dr Chanda said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Dr Chanda said the country has recorded 17 new deaths countrywide bringing the cumulative number of deaths recorded to 627.

He said there were 9, 672 active Covid-19 cases, of which 9, 226 were under community management while 446 are admitted to various health

with running mate ambitions that were looking at him as a threat. But at the end of the day, those who fought him forget that it will be the President who will make a final decision to choose his own running mate.”

He said “the biggest sin he committed is to wholeheartedly support local SME's or Zambian-owned companies.”

Meanwhile, Mr Chongu said it was unwise for any PF member to celebrate what had befallen Dr Chilufya because he was still their member.

He said, “Dr Chilufya is still a member of our biggest organ of the party, MCC, he is also still our PF Mansa Central MP with a huge following in Luapula Province. So I fail to understand why any sensible PF member can celebrate his dismissal.”

Mr Chongu also reiterated his call for the PF to lift suspensions and expulsions of members to ensure reconciliation and unity. facilities around the country with 299 on oxygen therapy while 25 are in a critical condition.

The minister explained that the new cases were picked out of 12, 601 tests, while 1, 626 individuals have been discharged bringing the cumulative number of recoveries to 34, 2993 according to the ministry.

He has however appealed to the public to remain mindful of their safety and that of others and ensure adherence to guidelines for those who wish to pay their respects.

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PARENTS KILLER BRAGGED TO FRIENDS ABOUT HORRENDOUS MURDER

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ISANI Nleya the man in police custody for the horrific killing of his parents in Empandeni, Mangwe District in Matabeleland South Province, is said to have told close contacts in South Africa that he was going to kill them and bragged about how he did it afterwards.

Rippling with muscles, the former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldier looks extremely fit for his age and sources in the neighbouring country said his “confidence” inspired fear in them. Nleya

was arrested by police on January 10 in Emakhandeni suburb in Bulawayo after he sneaked back into the country to allegedly consult a traditional healer.

He has since appeared in court for the September 1, 2020, double killing and was remanded in custody to February 14 by Plumtree magistrate Ms. Vivian Ndlovu.

Colleagues in the neighbouring country said he always had a strange fixation with being bewitched and had on several occasions threatened to kill workmates for allegedly bewitching him.

Those who knew him described him as an extremely

intelligent man who loved to read but was cursed with a short temper.

A source who knew Nleya since 2018 said the murder accused was a security guard at the affluent Observatory suburb in the east of Johannesburg, which is a “predominantly white neighbourhood”.

He did guard duty on Eckstein Street.

“I know Lisani Nleya a lot.

He was our guard where I stay. I communicated with him almost on a daily basis”.

“Even after the murder case, he told most people who used to while up time at the guard room what he

did. This side, what he did was not a secret because he is the one who told people all the details. When we saw the stories that you wrote, it just confirmed what was an open secret for us,” said the source, who preferred anonymity.

“His job was guarding the streets where I stay. He did night shifts most of the time.

During the day on some occasions, he would go to Yeoville to sell safety shoes but I do not know where he got them. He would also do gardening jobs.”

The source said Lisani seemed to struggle with his son as he would just let him play in the streets. On some

In-laws fake child’s death A HOPLEY couple reportedly faked their grandchild’s death to force their 20-year-old daughter-inlaw to collect the baby.

Sonward Lisenga and his wife are at loggerheads with their daughter-in-law Abigail Maramba who was married to their son Tinashe Lisenga for lying to her that her one year seven months old baby was dead.

Maramba allegedly dumped the then 11-monthold baby at Lisenga’s family house after she had been accused of cheating and went to Masvingo where she now works.

Lisenga confirmed to HMetro they lied to Maramba saying they wanted her to return and collect the baby; he said three self-styled prophets in their suburb had told the family that their son was not the father of the child.

“It is true that I phoned my daughter-in-law lying that her child had passed

on,” said Lisenga.

“The baby has been on and o­good health and we consulted three local prophets who told us that the baby

was not fathered by my son.

“We believe the prophecies because Tinashe hooked up with this woman at a local bar and she later

9AM at Tinashe’s place.

After some hours the strong drink got the better of the unnamed man as he felt woozy. He then fell asleep on the chair he was sitting on.

He was shocked to wake up stark naked while sleeping on Tinashe’s bed, the court heard.

Tinashe was not at home.

He dashed to his place for a quick bath and was shaken to find semen stains on his stomach while his manhood felt very painful.

The court heard that after bathing he returned to Tinashe’s place and found him

there and asked him whether they were joined by ladies during their beer binge, but his friend said they were not.

The response triggered suspicion, the aggravated indecent assault victim asked whether they had had anal sex and Tinashe strongly denied the suspicion.

Seeing that his friend was not convinced, Tinashe confessed that he had penetrated his friend.

The pair agreed to go for HIV testing, they both tested negative, the court heard.

Last week on Wednesday the 22-year-old man report-

claimed to have been impregnated by him.

“Everyone knows Maramba as a hooker and we told her to find somewhere to live and she relocated to Southley Park.

“Tinashe was visiting her behind our back and upon the birth of the child he showed interest and we confronted him.

“Maramba later got employed and she left the baby in our custody and we accepted since Tinashe showed interest in the baby.

“What we want now is for Maramba to come and take the baby to the responsible father.

“Anogara achirwara nemudumbu zvekuti mukamubata tinotambura saka takazoenda kumaporo­ta.

“Ndakanyepera kuti mwana afa ndichida kuti auye kuzotora mwana wake saka ipapo ndipo pandakatukirirwa nemashoko akandibaya moyo,” said Lisenga.

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Gay date rape: Man anally rapes drunk friend

A 22-year-old man got the shock of his life after he allegedly woke up stark naked at his friend’s place with semen on his stomach and his manhood in pain.

The 22-year-old man cannot be named for ethical reasons.

It is said Tinashe Chafachaipa (38) of Mpopoma high suburb invited the 22-year-old man, who happens to be his friend, to his place for a booze.

The two friends took down the wise waters from

ed the matter at Western commonage police station leading to the arrest of Tinashe.

He was referred to Mpilo Central Hospital for medical examination and was treated and discharged.

Tinashe appeared before Western Commonage court magistrate Jechonia Ncube facing aggravated indecent assault charge.

He was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody to 23 February. Thembeni Mpofu represented the state. - BMETRO

occasions, Lisani would reportedly sleep with his son at his work place.

“Most of the times when he was on duty, he would spend his time reading novels and magazines. There was always a pile of reading stuff at the guard room. He was reserved and would only chat to those who went to the guard room to kill time with the guards.

Getting to know him was not an easy thing, he was a scary character who loved camouflage attire. But once you knew him, he would open up and shock you with his intelligence,” said the source.

Another source said Lisani

was courteous but shorttempered.

“Whenever he spoke, he spoke sense. He was a complex character. It was therefore disturbing when he started talking about mercilessly killing his parents.

Lisani was always on the move and sometimes he would be homeless and would stay at the guard room.

This sometimes happened when he was staying with his child. He would allege that ‘the landlord is bewitching me,’ hence he was always shifting. He just loved ukubona abantu abamthakathayo,” said the source.

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Sri Lankan health minister tests positive for Covid-19 after endorsing sorcery PAVITHRA Wanniarachchi had publicly consumed and endorsed a magic potion, later revealed to contain honey and nutmeg, manufactured by a sorcerer who claimed it worked as a life-long inoculation against the virus.

She also poured a pot of “blessed” water into a river in November after a self-styled god-man told her that it would end the pandemic The island nation of 21 million on Friday approved the emergency use of the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University only hours after Wanniarachchi tested positive, officials said.

“Her antigen test returned positive on Friday and she has been asked to isolate herself,” a health ministry official said.

“All her immediate contacts have been quarantined.”

A junior minister who had also taken the potion made popular by Wanniarachchi tested positive for the virus earlier this week.

Doctors in the island nation

have said there is no scientific basis for the syrup, and there is no known cure for Covid-19.

But thousands defied public gathering restrictions to swamp a village in central Sri Lanka last month to obtain the elixir, made by carpenter Dhammika Bandara.

Family members of another politician, who hailed from Bandara’s village, have also been infected after taking the syrup.

Pro-government media gave widespread publicity to the holy man, who claimed the formula was revealed to him by Kali, a Hindu goddess of death and destruction.

But the government has since scrambled to distance itself from Bandara, whose preparation was approved as a food supplement by the official indigenous medicine unit.

Sri Lanka is in the grip of a coronavirus surge, with the number of cases and deaths soaring from 3,300 and 13 in early October to nearly 57,000 infections and 278 dead this week. AFP

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CANCER FIGHT IS FOR EVERYONE A IC S S E J Exodus offloads ‘Baja Bantu’

By TROY MUKUPA

BRIAN Kabwe Simwinga best known in the music world as Exodus aka Exomusica has a new single for 2021 titled “Baja bantu” produced by Byron.

The Sunday Nation caught up with the vibrant artiste to talk about the new single.

“Baja Bantu talks about how people can smile at you yet in the back they are busy stabbing you and talking bad behind your back.

People will pretend to love you

and yet they are your enemies full of jealousy,” he said.

“We have already launched the song online and it’s yet to hit the airwaves.”

He said he is in the game to stay as he is already working on an album.

“I am already working on an album. I have done five tracks so far, ‘move your body’, ‘mutima’, ‘Gile’ ft Nzunix and ‘real love’. People should look forward to more songs from me and more collaborations with renowned names,” he said.

By TERENCE MISELO

YOUTH and cancer awareness activist Jessica Bentley Mudenda has advised celebrities and young people to fully engage themselves in cancer awareness as it involves everyone.

Speaking in an interview, Ms Khumalo who is also a brand model said she as a young person believes young people are very energetic and creative enough to design messages of hope and awareness on cancer

“Previously seen as a disease of the rich, Cancer and its ravaging effects is now more common and conspicuous in our communities. Our goal should be to have cancer-free people with enough knowledge about cancers and their management,” she said. “ Among the four Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Zambia, cancer has had significant morbidity and mortality, especially cancers that affect women namely Cervical and Breast Cancers. “

Khumalo, who is also pursuing her development studies with business administration at the University of Zambia, said the future belongs to the youth and the earlier the got involved in cancer awareness the brighter the future will be for Zambia.

She said people need to be fully aware of the many ways to reduce the cancer burden. “ These efforts include among others: Health promotion to raise awareness about cancer, the importance of prevention and

screening, early diagnosis and treatment, and palliative care for those that come with advanced and metastatic diseases,” she advised, adding that it is important to know that cancer is preventable and curable if diagnosed at an early stage. “ There is need for people to avoid exposure to risk factors of cancer and to visit hospitals for checkups regularly and screening. With these efforts in place we can fight the cancer, together we can do it!”

CASSPER NYOVEST: 'Extraction' director Sam Hargrave plans to shoot sequel late in 2021 SAM Hargrave says plans are in place to shoot the action sequel, which stars Chris Hemsworth as mercenary Tyler Rake, later on this year as long as Covid-19 restrictions allow production to happen

Sam said: "That's still the case, Covid-pending. That's kind of everyone's little caveat right now, but we're moving forward on it as if we're shooting in the fall.

"Joe (Russo) is still finalising the script. We're all excited to read it. I've read

different iterations, but I'm excited to read what he turns in.

“We're all looking forward to getting back in the saddle and hopefully bringing another action-packed adventure in the 'Extraction' universe." - IOL

'Making music is therapeutic'

Rapper Cassper Nyovest took to social media to explain to his fans making music was therapeutic for him, especially in a time when artists can’t perform live for their fans.

The “Nokuthula” hitmaker replied to a fan’s tweet, after he was asked whether he would ever do more than one project a year.

Nyovest responded: “Yeah I can do that. Especially now with everything being and E.P. I'm definitely gonna put our multiple projects in a year.

“It also makes sense to me cause I dabble with a lot of sounds. Amapiano, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Kwaito, Reggae, Jazz , Rnb , Soul etc. I touch everything“.

Some of his fans suggested he put a halt to his music because people were still enjoying his latest album “Any Minute Now”. - IOL

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Dipsy Zambia signs for Plight Intellect

By TERENCE MISELO

Kabangwe youths bemoan lack of recreation facilities

By NOEL IYOMBWA

WE play chess to avoid being caught up with bad vices such as alcohol abuse and ilicit sex,says Steven Mwewa a Kabangwe youth.

He said that most youths in the area are engaged in ilicit beer drinking due to lack of recreation facilities.

“We don’t have jobs even though some of us completed school with good grades so to avoid engaging in other vices we play chess so we have formed a club,”he said.

Mwewa explained that the youths started their own chess club but that afterwards other people came in to support.

Meanwhile Chunga ward aspiring councillor Enos Kashili has bemoaned lack of recrea-

tion facilities for youths in the area.

Speaking during a chess tournament ,Kashili notes that youths are always engaged in illicit vices due to lack of recreation facilities.

He said he is committed to helping youths in finding ways to avoid bad vices such as taking part in sports.

Mr Kashili observed that most youths do not have jobs hence they find themselves in bad vices.

He said that once they have the facilities,the issue of ilicit beer drinking and other vices can be a thing of the past.

Most youths in Kabangwe are unemployed due to lack of companies as a result most of them are engaged in beer drinking and illicit sex and prostution.

BUDDING artiste Mwitwa Mpenge popularly known in the music circles as Dipsy Zambia from ‘Chila muntu nechiwa chakwe’ fame has been signed under Plight Intellect music label.

The label run by artiste and businessman Plight Intellect announced that they are looking to work with committed and talented artistes to see Zambian music get to higher heights.

Dipsy is motivated to be on the Plight Intellect label and believes he will achieve a lot in his music career.

Dipsy Zambia came on the scene with his hit single ‘Chila muntu ne ciwa chakwe’ and ‘Attention’ ft Bow Chase. Both songs have done very well and he is working on various singles as he prepares for a complete album.

“We are set to see great work this year which also kick-starts with a song titled ‘Standard’ which drops this month with both an audio and video,” said Dipsy who is a diploma holder in ICT. He also has a university qualification from Paglory in Kabwe. “Maybe by the end of the year, I

ODWA Perpetual Khumalo actress in Zuba is one of the first artiste to seek votes for the newly established Zikomo Awards set to take place in Lusaka.

Adele and Simon Konecki 'reach divorce settlement' ADELE and Simon Konecki have reached a divorce settlement, almost two years after their split.

The 'Hello' hitmaker and the charity boss - who are parents to eight-year-old son Angelo filed a judgement packet on Friday, almost two years since they split, Us Weekly reports.

The pair, who represented themselves, will now need to wait for a judge to sign off on the agreement before their divorce can be made official.

The 32-year-old singer and 46-year-old CEO's separation after three years of marriage was confirmed in April 2019, while Adele filed court documents in Los Angeles five months later.

Following confirmation of their breakup, a rep for the 'Someone Like You' hitmaker said the pair are "committed to raising their son together lovingly".

The statement read: "Adele and her partner have separated.

They are committed to raising their son together lovingly.

As always they ask for privacy.

There will be no further comment."

Adele and Simon agreed to establish the rights to their assets and property through meditation.

The exes started dating in summer 2011 and the British singer gave birth to their son Angelo in October 2012. - IOL

Known as Sandra in Zuba which shows on Zambezi Magic’s Channel 162, Khumalo is seeking the ‘ best actress award’ and shs has since engaged her fans and followers to nominate her.

The Zikomo Awards are a new presentation of humanitarian, fashion, music and fitness awards. Organisers are now calling interested parties to submit their entries for possible nomination.

The Awards come as one of the many awards that seek to recognise and appreciate outstanding individuals in Zambia.

These are new awards which are set to take place at a date soon to be announced. They have been designed to award hard working Zambians in various categories including music, fashion, humanitarian works and fitness.

“The organisers of the Zikomo Awards in Zambia are calling on the general public to submit nominations ahead of the awards ceremony in Lusaka at a yet-to-be-announced date,” read a statement from Zikomo Awards website.

“Voting will be done by the Zambian public and across the continent via the Zikomo Awards official website(link is external).”

The nomination and voting criteria in each category will fully involve followers. “ The organisers will choose the four most-nominated individuals. Their names and pictures added to the website for voting. All four nominees in each category will be invited to attend the awards ceremony,” the statement read.

Nominating and voting is strictly done once per category. Individuals who nominate or vote more than once will be disqualified.

The deadline for nominations is 14 February.

“The main focus of this event is to reward, appreciate and recognise individuals and charity organisations who are helping the underprivileged in our community,” the Zikomo Awards website reads.

Below is the full list of categories:

Alpha Romeo, Jt5 plus Alpha Jr join Hustlers

By TERENCE MISELO LOCAL hip hop star Alpha Romeo known for his great lyrical compositions in local styled-hip hop has joined Hustlers Events Management and becomes one of the big artistes signed for 2021.

Another artiste is Jt5 as well as Alpha’s young brother, Alpha Junior.

Hustlers Events Management C.E.O Isaac Siwale said Hustlers Events is geared to do a lot of things this year to promote music and entertainment. He said the firm is happy to have Alpha Romeo on the label as he is a big artiste that will help groom upcoming artistes.

And Isaac said musician Job who was also signed to the label late last year will drop his new video for his latest music to be announced soon.

And Hustlers have also confirmed that they have signed new models to widen their scope and venture into fashion management.

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Best Female Artist of the Year Best Male Artist of the Year Best Radio Personality Song of the Year Best Artist of the Year Best Music Artist Best Movie Best Photographer Best Male Model Best Female Model Best Fitness Trainer Best Hair Stylish Best Entrepreneur Best Boutique Best Fashionista Best Male Dressed Media Personality Best Female Dressed Media Personality Best Male Fashionista of the Year Best Female Fashionista of the Year Best TV Personality Best Media House Best Actress Best Actor Best Night Club DJ Best Social Media Influencer Best Afro Beat Best Movie Director Best Comedian Best Female Model Best Photographer Best TV Soap Best Model Agent Best Fashion Designer Best Motivational Speaker Best Make-up Artist Best Choreographer Best Dancing Group

Artiste Jay-Don wins best student award

By NOEL IYOMBWA GEORGE Kabwe A.K.A Jay-Don Di Champion, says being an artiste does not mean someone should shun education.

Di Champion recently graduated with a credit from the Zambia Institute of Animal Health(ZIAH) in Mazabuka and was awarded best student in Meat Inspection.

Born on 16 April 1992 in Kabwe town, Central Zambia from a family of eight, Jay Don did his Junior secondary at Broadway from 2006-2007 and senior secondary at Kalonga High School from 2008 to 2010.

Jay Don’s biggest dream in life is to make it in the music industry both locally and internationally so as to help out young ones discover their talents and to also share Zambia’s culture to the world.

He started music when he was a young boy at church singing in

the Sunday school and Boys Brigade Choirs.

His musical influences include Exile, Daddy Zemus, Joe Chibangu,Alubusu,Danny Kaya, Crystal Sean, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Lucky Dube just to mention a few.

He started writing his own songs in Grade 7 and by the time he was in Grade 8, he started visiting recording studios although he was never given a chance to record until he met Barnabas Mwamba of 619 Studio between 2008 and 2010.

Jay Don later started working with Manase Luteke and Zukanji Simumba both from Kabwe.

In 2012, he moved to Lusaka and started working with Simba and later got signed under Zero DB Studio with Shom-C and Shinko Beats where he recorded “Tonight” on the scale up riddim which featured the likes of Cactus Agony, Jay Rox, Karasa, Badman Sobre and a lot more.

He also did Kamwala Dobi which

features Sharkboi 24 which also has a video directed by tha DjLo. He also has a number of other songs that are playing on various radio stations thus Chemistry, Do my ting,Number one just to mention a few and the newest track featuring JEMAX called ‘Kamulya neka’ which is available on Mvesesani.

His aim is to keep doing music so that he keeps inspiring those coming behind and let them know that dreams come true.

He defines success as not being inclined to himself alone but seeing those behind him doing better and being more successful.

“Music is a very powerful tool that has so much influence on society and beyond,” he says.

“There is need for the government as well as private sector to invest in our industry and change certain policies through NAC and ZAM that is doing all they can through the Zam president Tivo Shikapwasha and others.”

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ARLIER this week, the Chinsali Subordinate Court sentenced Jurious Sakala, a notorious poacher who was caught with 9.5 kilos of elephant ivory to seven years imprisonment with hard labour. This is just one example in the growing trend of Courts around the country handing out higher penalties, above the minimum five-year-sentences, for illegal possession of prescribed trophies like ivory.

Despite a ban on the international trade in ivory, African elephants are still being poached in large numbers, driven by a lucrative but deadly black-market trade linked to organized crime syndicates that coerce rural, unemployed, impoverished locals to get involved in poaching.

Given how destructive poaching has been to the environment, wildlife populations, local communities and the nation at large, stiffer penalties for offenders have been lauded by conservationists. Mr. Solomon Chidunuka – one of Zambia’s celebrated rangers and current Senior Warden for Muchinga Province under the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, is a front liner in the fight against poaching and understands how severe a scourge poaching can be.

He is pleased that poachers and other wildlife offenders are now getting the stringent punishments they deserve.

“Stiffer punishment is a deterrent measure to wouldbe offenders as it brings fear to individuals that once they are arrested and imprisoned, they leave their families suffering without any support.”

Ed Sayer, Country Director - Frankfurt Zoological Society Zambia (FZS) and Programme Manager for the North Luangwa Conservation Programme (NLCP) is also optimistic that tougher punishments for wildlife offenders will help reduce poaching incidents.

“A strong deterrent to the criminals involved in commercial poaching is essential in the fight against poaching.

This sends a strong message to current and would-be offenders to understand that the risks involved in poaching far outweigh the reward.”

Ed and his team at NLCP work with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to conserve the North Lu-

CONSERVATIONISTS LAUD STIFFER PUNISHMENTS FOR POACHERS angwa ecosystem, a pristine wilderness that is home to the North Luangwa National Park.

While law enforcement agencies and local Courts ensure that convicted poachers face the wrath of law, local communities also have a role to play as they are the custodians of the natural resources, including wildlife in their area. Local communities are also the most and directly affected by effects of poaching.

Mr. Chidunuka says, “Individuals and local communi-

ties need to respect the law that protects wildlife. They must also ensure that they work with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife by reporting poaching and other illegal activities involving wildlife.”

Ed believes local communities need to develop a deeper sense of ownership of wildlife and the environment in order to participate in conservation efforts. “It is essential to recognize that the local communities living with and in wildlife areas are ultimately

the best protectors of their natural resources if they have true ownership and decisionmaking abilities for their natural resources. Therefore, there needs to be a concurrent effort to address this through improved ownership and revenue sharing for the local communities combined with the creation of an attractive investor climate for wildlife compatible enterprises to increase employment opportunities for the local communities.”

To this end, NLCP has em-

barked on several programs aimed at empowering local communities. One such initiative is a small-scale village savings and loans schemes that enable members to engage in conservation compatible business enterprises.

Ultimately, the responsibility to protect the country’s pristine ecosystems and the wildlife they host rests on all of us. The illegal wildlife trade negatively impacts our local communities and nation at large as poaching cartels rob us of our natural resources

and cultural heritage.

The message coming out of our Courts is that poaching and trafficking in illegal wildlife products are now recognized as serious offences that will attract penalties above minimum sentences. We can all help protect our wildlife resources by not engaging in illegal activities involving wildlife, saying no to illegal wildlife products and reporting any suspicious activities involving wildlife to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife.

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FILLING A GAP IN THE MARKET HAS GROWN MY REAL ESTATE FIRM What you need to know: Summary •

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You may never achieve your financial goals if you don’t change your approach towards wealth.

Not every glittering deal will make you money.

Solve a problem if you want to make money.

Anitah Stanely is the General Manager at Certified Homes Limited, a real estate firm specialising in development of affordable apartments in Nairobi

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here will always be a form of competition in business. How you deal with it makes all the difference. The real estate sector in Kenya has become very competitive. I was able to find my niche by spotting the market gap. I noticed that proximity and affordability were not very adequately matched. I found a way to come up with a product that could give investors these two features. Sometimes, you have to combine existing challenges and match them with existing market solutions.

ting wealthy is not a destination. It is a journey. You can set very appealing goals, but they’ll never move from paper to the You may never achieve your fi- ground if you’re not ready nancial goals if you don’t change to walk the process. Every your approach towards wealth. Get- good thing is a product of time. It takes integrity

and resilience to establish a career as a successful realtor.

Solve a problem if you want to make money.

People will have no problem paying you for providing them with solutions. This means that for

you to make good cash, endeavor to be a solution.

Start by identifying what people are searching for, the goods or services they need but can’t get with ease, and generate your business idea around this. I tended to copy and

paste what others were doing when I started my career. This approach didn’t work out too well Not every glittering deal will make you money.

Some deals are just scams designed and coloured to lure you into parting

with your money. I learned this the hard way after losing quite a significant amount of money in a business deal. There were details that I didn’t see coming.

This loss taught me that even due diligence needs more. You should check and recheck if there is a tiny bit of doubt.

Proper financial management is the key to both personal and business success. To get this balance right, I have separated my business and personal accounts. When saving money, I use both current and fixed accounts. These accounts have worked well so far. I also do personal auditing to keep track of where my business and personal money goes. Money is good but it cannot buy everything. You can buy a doctor but not good health, bed but not sleep, food but not appetite.

Go beyond your personal desires, needs and wants and use money to improve humanity.

Don’t let your quest for money turn you into a dishonest financial mercenary. If you have a good job, that pays you well and respects your contribution, keep it. It’s the best thing you can do for yourself, your loved ones and the society at large.

Don’t join the business herd if you don’t have the heart for it.

There are some entrepreneurs who wish they could get your job. - DAILYNATION, Kenya

BLACK BALLET DANCER STANDS STRONG IN BERLIN RACISM ROW

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erlin State Ballet's first black dancer Chloe Lopes Gomes said she has been made to feel different because of her skin colour since she first donned ballet shoes as a child.

But after she was again subjected to what she described as "racism" at Germany's largest dance company, she has launched a fightback that has forced the State Ballet to launch an internal investigation into her complaints.

In an interview with AFP, Lopes Gomes stood by her allegations against the Berlin company, arguing that it was time for the classical ballet world to address the issue.

Recalling instances where she was made to feel uncomfortable, Lopes Gomes cited a rehearsal for a production of the 19th-century ballet "La Bayadere", when the company's ballet mistress was handing around white veils for the dancers to wear. When she got to Lopes Gomes, she laughed, the 29-year-old French dancer

told AFP. "I can't give you one. The veil is white and you're black," she was told.

Another dancer from the company confirmed Lopes Gomes' account on condition of anonymity.

The ballet mistress "said it like it was a joke... I was completely shocked," she said.

HARASSMENT Lopes Gomes, who studied at the renowned Bolshoi ballet in Moscow, felt humiliated, but not surprised. She had been subject to "harassment" at the hands of her boss ever since her arrival in Berlin in 2018, she said.

"In our first rehearsal for 'Swan Lake', six of us were new but all of the corrections were directed at me," she said.

The remarks continued for months. "She used to say to me, 'When you're not in line, you are the only person we see because you are black'" -comments also confirmed by the other dancer. Lopes Gomes carried on, because she is a "hard worker" who wanted to show "that I deserved my place", said the dancer, born

to a French mother and a Cape Verdean father.

But the stress took its toll.

She injured her foot, leading to eight months off and a course of anti-depressants.

“Lightening my skin felt like denying my identity” After her return, last February, she was asked to wear white make-up for a production following the departure of a director who had opposed the idea.

"Lightening my skin felt like denying my identity," said Lopes Gomes, who has also performed with the Opera de Nice in France and Switzerland's Ballet Bejart.

ABSOLUTE NO-GO When told of the allegations in the autumn, the company, which employs people of 30 different nationalities, responded with shock.

"We didn't think we could be affected by everyday rac-

ism simply because of our diversity. In fact, we never thought about it. But we were wrong," acting director Christiane Theobald told AFP. Asking a black artist to wear white make-up is an "absolute no-go", she admits.

In December, the Berlin State Ballet launched an internal investigation into discrimination and racism.

"All employees can anonymously report any incidents of discrimination," Theobald said. The ballet mistress at the centre of the scandal has refused to comment and the company does not wish to speculate on possible disciplinary proceedings against her for legal reasons.

Lopes Gomes will leave the Berlin State Ballet in July as her contract was not renewed.

Tuck in your black *ss In a world that is "very elitist and exclusive", she knows she has taken a risk by speaking out. But she has the support of others in the dance world, including her brother Isaac Lopes Gomes, a dancer at the Opera de Paris, and his colleagues. - DAILYNATION, Kenya

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PEASANT farmer aged 42 has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour, for defiling his 15-year-old step-daughter by the Kasama High Court.

The convict, Davies Mubanga of Mulenga Wachibungu village was charged with defilement which resulted for having unlawful carnal knowledge of the girl on two separate incidences.

When the matter came up for sentencing on Friday, Justice Yvonne Chembe estab-

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KASAMA PEASANT FARMER JAILED 20 YEARS FOR DEFILING STEP-DAUGHTER lished that the victim became pregnant and was infected with a sexually transmitted disease.

She established that the minor who was a first witness in the case narrated that on unknown dates but in May

Choma Court jail cattle rustler jailed

By MULENGA MUSONDA

A 32-YEAR-OLD cattle rustler will languish in prison for five years after the Choma Magistrates Court convicted him for stealing nine cows.

Monty Nyanga, who was charged with Steven Micheelo could not escape seeing the walls of prison after the court dismissed his defence as an afterthought.

The two who have been appearing before Resident Magistrate Ethel Phiri after pleading not guilty to the offence were charged with Stock Theft Contrary to the Laws of Zambia.

It was alleged that Nyanga and Micheelo on July 27, 2020 stole four cows and five oxen all valued at K35, 000 the property of Mr Wilfred Ngu-

Don’t mess with witnesses, court warns accused

By MULENGA MUSONDA

THE Choma Fast Track Court for GBV has warned a 32-yearold man who is alleged to have ruthlessly assaulted his seven-year-old son for allowing cows to stray in the fields that he risked his police bond being revoked if he is threatening witnesses.

In this caser, Stanley Hantoombwe is in court charged with one count of assault on a child contrary to the Laws of Zambia.

Allegations are that Hantoombwe assaulted his son, a child believed to be below the age of 16.

The alleged incident is said to have occurred on Decem-

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When the two appeared for judgment Magistrate Phiri in her findings established that the evidence was circumstantial as no one saw them stealing the animals.

She however noted that despite the evidence being circumstantial, there was overwhelming evidence pointing towards Nyanga while Micheelo stayed clear of not being part of the theft.

She thus acquitted Micheelo forthwith and sentenced Nyanga to the minimum five years mandatory sentence with hard labour after being convinced that the state had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Nyanga was informed of his right to appeal to the High Court within 14 days if he was not happy with the ruling.

ber 14, 2020 when the boy failed to secure the animals that strayed into the fields.

It is also alleged that the father was infuriated by the boy’s negligent act and decided to whip him with the rope used to tie cows on ox-carts.

When the matter came up for commencement of trial before Resident Magistrate Ethel Phiri, the State informed the court that they were not ready to proceed as the witnesses who were eager to testify earlier were not present for unknown reasons.

Magistrate Phiri who also expressed shock by the absence of the witnesses who earlier showed interest in having the matter dealt with, warned the accused person that if she learned that he was threatening or interfering in the case she will be left with no choice but to throw him in the cells.

The matter was adjourned to February 19, 2021 for trial.

last year, her step-father went with her in the bush to collect fire wood and that while in the bush he grabbed and defiled her and threatened to kill her in an event that she tells anyone about what transpired.

Justice Chembe also estab-

lished that on the second incident her step-father did the same, but that she revealed to her mother some days after noticing that she was pregnant and discovered that she was having some pains in her private parts.

Meanwhile, Justice Chembe also sentenced Fred Chanda a peasant farmer of Mungwi to 15 years imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old girl on September 2, 2020 and gave her K10, as an inducement not to reveal to her parents.

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However, Chanda was caught red-handed defiling the minor by a passer-by in a bush around 18:00 hours and that he was therefore apprehended and reported to police.

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Death of Anthony Mwamba, the boxing legend is a huge blow Dear Editor,

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ANTHONY Mwamba popularly known as “Preacherman” the boxing legend and proprietor of Exodus Boxing Academy died last Thursday at Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital. He was aged 61 and his death is a huge blow to the country, his family and the boxing fraternity.

Mwamba came in the boxing limelight after Lottie Mwale and Chisanda Mutti.

Mwamba won several medals during his boxing career having fought both within the country and outside the country.

Mwamba participated at the 1988 Seoul Olympics where he performed well by reaching the quarterfinals.

This achievement earned Mwamba an award on October 24, 1988.

Mwamba's boxing career path can be traced to Chingola in the 1970s. He plied his trade with his peers.

Discipline, hard work and focus made Mwamba ascend to prominence in his boxing career which spans for more than three decades.

After hanging up his gloves, Mwamba revived boxing in Zambia which almost went into oblivion.

He established Exodus Boxing Academy at which he groomed female and male boxers.

The case in point is Esther Phiri, the first female Zambian boxer who rose to prominence. He played a very significant role in mentoring Esther. She owes her successful boxing career to Mwamba.

Boxing was considered as a male preserve by virtue of the fact that the sport was predominantly for men.

But, Mwamba changed that notion as our country has produced another prominent female boxer in Catherine Phiri.

Mwamba's untimely death is a huge blow to the country but one thing for a fact is that his legacy as a boxing legend and trainer will ultimately outlive him.

Not too long ago, the cold hand of death hit the sports fraternity. This followed the death of Matildah Mwaba formerly of the Judo Association of Zambia and Thomas Mumba of the Hockey Association of Zambia.

Mwamba, the boxing legend fought a good fight.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

ELEMIYA PHIRI, Lusaka.

My personal and honest appeal to President Lungu on plight of youths in PF

PRESIDENT LUNGU, KAMBWILI MUST RECONCILE IN HONOUR OF FR. CHILINDA Dear Editor,

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HE death of St. Ignatius Catholic priest, Father Charles Chilinda, (MHSRIP) has left the Church and the entire nation broken and devastated because he was not only a spiritual guide but also a unifier. He will be solely missed especially in this election year.

One sweet and precious memory he has left us with and it keeps on re-playing in our minds is one occasion during the Church service marking the fifth anniversary of the passing on of the late Republican President Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata.

He called President Edgar Lungu and Mr Chishimba Kambwili to the front and asked them to put aside their differences and reconcile for the sake of the Patriotic Front and the founding President of the party, the great Michael Chilufya Sata.

The two (President Lungu and Mr Kambwili) shook hands and reconciled in front of the congregation in the presence of the former first lady Dr. Christine Kaseba and the congregants.

President Lungu said he had nothing against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader and in return

Father Charles Chilinda called President Edgar Lungu and Mr Chishimba Kambwili to the front and asked them to put aside their differences and reconcile for the sake of the Patriotic Front and the founding President of the party, the great Michael Sata.

Mr Kambwili also said he had nothing against the Republican President much to the excitement of the congregants.

Many Zambians hoped that that was the beginning of the end of their bitter rivalry.

During the same service, Fr. Chilinda told the congregants about how he initiated the Mwanawasa-Sata reconciliation by advising Sata then as an opposition leader to go to State House and have breakfast with President Mwanawasa.

After President Mwanawasa died, Mr Sata thanked Fr. Chilinda for his advice and told

him that he would have been a "guilty man" had he not reconciled with him.

Now that the man that asked EL and CK to reconcile is no more, it is only imperative that the two graduates from the Michael Sata School of Politics reconcile.

They do not have much time left to reconcile as they may be thinking because no one knows about tomorrow.

Simply put, they have no luxury of time to continue playing politics. No one does anyway. The lesson I get from all this is that tomorrow is never guaranteed and what

unites us is more powerful and important than what seeks to divide us. There are no differences too serious to be put behind.

Michael Sata is looking down on them from heaven, and so is Fr. Chilinda. The onus, now, is on them to do the right thing and show each other love.

In church and in front of the congregants they said they never had anything against each other. Their words were very loud and clear now it's time for their actions to be louder.

WISEMAN TEMBO.

Dear Editor, IF President Edgar Lungu was to give me a five-minute audience asking for my personal and honest opinion on the current status quo of PF youths my response will be as follows: “Your excellency, PF youths are currently living like they belong to the opposition.

President Lungu needs to take a keen interest and address challenges affecting the youth in PF by engaging them directly as it is clear that, those responsible of handling their affairs are not being sincere but seem detached from reality.

This could lead a very dangerous situation likely to breed devastating political consequences ahead of the August 12 General Elections.

PF youths do not need to line up at State House or secretariat or depend on political handouts from leaders as a way of empowerment and employment for we have more than enough natural resources, minerals and abundant opportunities that only need visionary leaders with ideas and plans that can actualise these opportunities into reality which can then be used to empower majority of our youths countrywide making the party attractive to other youths from various political platforms.

It's actually embarrassing to see that even when faced with a local government by-election in a remote area of our stronghold just to win it we depend on the presence of the head of state when if well empowered just the youth and women’s league

could handle such an election just like our friends the ANC of South Africa and ZANU-PF of Zimbabwe which are well structured, supported and funded.

The current infights, confusions, divisions and insults flying among the youths in our party are as a result of poor leadership that has failed to reconcile, and empower our youths.

Today, leaders within the PF have taken advantage of the youth’s vulnerability to use then to insult and fight other leaders they perceive to be their threats or political rivals in exchange for political handouts something that is becoming a recipe for confusion and divisions, weakening our party on the ground.

Many are times that those entrusted with handling issues of the youth have chosen to take lies to President Lungu just to hide their gross incompetence or protect positions whilst the party is suffering great damage on the ground in terms of morale.

The biggest mistake we have made as a party PF is to use bus stations during both government and party functions as a measuring tape to quantify our general youthful support countrywide a situation that is clearly not giving a true picture with what's obtaining on the ground.

Failure to implement the 2015 youth policy and several other youth empowerment initiatives was the birth of many problems we are seeing today affecting youths in the party.

MAXWELL CHONGU, PF DIE Hard.

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TSHISEKEDI SCORES MAJOR POLITICAL VICTORY

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OMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - A majority in Democratic Republic of Congo’s lower house of parliament filed a motion of no confidence in the prime minister on Friday, a move likely to force the government’s collapse and hand President Felix Tshisekedi a major political victory.

The motion, which lawmaker Chérubin Okende said carried the signatures of more than 300 of the National As-

sembly’s 500 members, gives Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba 48 hours to resign or face a no-confidence vote.

Last month, Tshisekedi moved to end a coalition formed with his predecessor Joseph Kabila that has constrained Tshisekedi’s authority since he took office in January 2019. Since then, he has persuaded scores of MPs to defect from Kabila’s alliance, which had previously controlled the

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Israeli tycoon jailed in Guinea mine corruption trial GENEVA - Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz has been given a five-year jail sentence by a court in Geneva, in a trial described as the mining sector's biggest-ever corruption case.

The trial threw a spotlight on an often murky struggle for control of Africa's natural resources.

Steinmetz, a former diamond magnate who also holds French citizenship, was convicted of bribing public officials in Guinea, to gain control of the country's iron ore deposits. – BBC. _________________________________________________________

UN concern over 'disturbing rape reports in Tigray' ADDIS ABABA - Serious allegations of sexual violence are being reported in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, including a high number of alleged rapes in the city of Mekelle, Pramila Patten, the UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict, says.

"There are also disturbing reports of individuals allegedly forced to rape members of their own family, under threats of imminent violence," Ms Patten said in a statement. – BBC _________________________________________________________

Trump impeachment trial to begin week of February 8 Schumer WASHINGTON - Donald Trump’s US Senate trial will begin in the second week of February, days after a fresh impeachment case against the former president is transmitted by the House, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Friday.

The newly announced schedule reflects a deal struck by Senate leaders to delay the substantive portion of the trial for two weeks so that the chamber may conduct other critical business including confirmation of President Joe Biden’s cabinet nominees.

– AFP.

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Austin breaks barrier as first Black U.S. defence secretary WASHINGTON - The retired Army general Lloyd Austin made history on Friday by becoming America’s first Black defence secretary, arriving at the Pentagon minutes after his Senate confirmation to a busy schedule that included a call with NATO’s secretary general.

“See you around campus,” the 67-year-old Austin said as he greeted reporters on the steps of the Pentagon.

Austin has been a trailblazer for much of his professional career. As a lieutenant colonel, he became the first Black soldier to be named operations officer of the 82nd Airborne Division.

– REUTERS.

majority in parliament.

While Tshisekedi’s new political grouping, known as the Sacred Union, has yet to formally take over the majority, which requires a separate declaration, Ilunga’s political fate appeared sealed.

“The majority of the national assembly is in favour of the departure of the prime minister,” Okende, one of the motion’s authors, told Reuters.

If his allies do emerge with a parliamentary majority,

the president would be able to nominate a cabinet of his choosing after two years in which Kabila’s allies have dominated the major ministries, stalling Tshisekedi’s agenda.

It would also free Tshisekedi’s hand to nominate a head of the electoral commission a new central bank board, a precondition for badly-needed assistance from international donors.

But political analysts say be-

hind-the-scenes horse-trading by Tshisekedi’s new allies may point to a swapping of one political elite for another rather than substantive change.

“At best we gain a few months before the next crisis without any real change at the level of governance. At worst, we are heading towards something ...worse,” said Jean Claude Mputu, a political scientist at the University of Liege. – REUTERS.

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UINEA shot to the top of Group D at the ongoing CHAN tournament in Cameroon despite drawing 1-1 with Zambia.

The West Africans lead the

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The two teams went into yesterday’s tie with victories from their opening games.

With yesterday’s draw, both sides need to register outright victories in their last group stage games to

Holders Arsenal dumped out of FA Cup A STRONG Southampton side knocked holders Arsenal out of the FA Cup in the fourth round courtesy of a first-half own goal yesterday.

The Saints were rewarded

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decide who tops the group.

Others in the group are Namibia, Zambia’s last opponents and Tanzania.

Ahead of yesterday’s match, Chipolopolo coach ZAMBIA national team coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic said he expected a

for their attacking intent in the opening period when Gabriel turned in Kyle Walker-Peters' cross in the 24th minute.

It was the first goal Arsenal had conceded in 508 minutes as they suffered a first loss in seven matches.

Southampton will face another Premier League side, Wolves, in the next round.

With their next opponents enduring a poor run in the

tough game because Guinea are deemed as a better side with great individual players.

He said the game against Guinea will measure the Chipolopolo’s character to determine how far they can go in the competition.

league and having struggled in their 1-0 win at non-league Chorley on Friday, the 1976 winners will fancy their chances of progressing further at Molineux.

The Saints also went close through Che Adams, whose low, angled strike was saved brilliantly by Bernd Leno, and James Ward-Prowse, who saw his delivery from a corner come off the bar. - BBC

Thomas Mumba hailed as legend, great mentor SPORTS Administrator Thomas Mumba has been put to rest at Lusaka’s Leopards Hill Memorial Park Cemetery after succumbing to Covid-19 last Tuesday.

Mumba who has left behind a wife and five children, was serving as General Secretary of the Zambia Hockey Association at the time of his death. Speaking during the funeral service held at Saint Ann’s Funeral Parlor Chapel, OYDC-Zambia Sports Development Centre Chief Exec-

utive Officer Fredrick Chitangala said Mumba will be remembered for his service towards the growth of hockey in the country.

And Dr Chitangala has told ZNBC Sports, that Mumba’s investments in mentoring youths on how to run the sport will see it flourish even after his death.

And Lusaka International Community School (LICS) Vice Principal - Primary Kangwa Katemba said Mumba will be credited for pioneering the growth of minor sports disciplines at the school.

Meanwhile ,Hockey Senior and Under -21 women’s team coach Floyd Chomba proposed for an annual hockey tournament to be held in memory of the deceased who was also Head coach of the Men’s team.

And Captain of the Men’s Senior Hockey team Samuel Tagwireyi described Mumba as a legend who will always be remembered for his contribution to the sport. - ZNBC