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what political relevance when he is a perpetual loser?”

Mr Mwanza accused Mr Hichilema of trying to win public sympathy by raising people's emotions with claims that Government wanted to kill him. (P.3)

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The two trucks the Scania from South Africa and the Freightliner (right), Zimbabwean registered Front where(PF) found laden with Mukula PATRIOTIC members who are breaching the laid down tree logs.

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the reason he is fabricating lies that Government wants to kill him so as to draw away attention from his impending loss, PF deputy media direct Antonio Mwanza has said.

“No one wants to kill HH. Why would anyone want to kill him, for what and of

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

Kenyatta and Odinga pledge to heal divisions

I AM happy and excited that President Edgar Lungu has accepted my apology because I was longing to make peace with him, says NDC faction leader Chishimba Kambwili.

In an interview yesterday, Mr Kambwili said it was his hope that Lusaka

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businessman, Mr Vadley Findlay would also forgive him.

This was after President Lungu said he has accepted his unreserved apology for having accused him of being a drug dealer and all the anguish he had caused the first family.

“I am very excited and happy that my aim in this whole thing was to make peace with my brother. And I want to thank him for really storyme. on Your Page being magnanimous andSee forgiving Excellency, that you for forgiving me,” Mr Kambwili said. (To page 3)

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T is unpatriotic for institutions and individuals to make pledges towards the Covid-19 fight but fail to fulfil when the country is in dire need of support to eradicate the pandemic, stakeholders have said.

Former deputy Minister of Labour Gabriel Namulambe said it was imprudent for stakeholders and individuals to fail to honour their pledges towards the fight against Covid-19 whose effects were still ravaging the country.

Mr Namulambe said people should avoid the tendency of making pledges

to show off because the act lowers one's integrity especially that the Covid-19 fight was not for the government alone.

He urged all those that had not fulfilled their pledges to do so and complement Government's effort in mitigating the effects of the pandemic.

"Those who could have made the pledges should not end with the satisfaction of showing off. The satisfaction should go towards the fulfilment of the pledge aimed at saving people from the pandemic," Mr Namulambe said.

And New Congress Party president, Peter Chanda,

said it was important for all those who made pledges to fulfil them because the Covid-19 was a disaster whose effects were not budgeted for.

Pastor Chanda said Government needed the support of stakeholders in mitigating the effects of the pandemic.

He said financial support was needed for Government to cushion the burden faced as the result of the pandemic.

"Government has done its best to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 but all those who have not fulfilled their pledges must honour the pledge as soon as pos-

Lubinda’s bid for Alderman status suffers setback

By GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA THE Lusaka High Court has dismissed Given Lubinda’s application for judicial review in which he was seeking an order compelling Lusaka City Council (LCC) to confer the status of Alderman on him in line with the council’s resolution made in 2016.

Mr Lubinda, who is Minister of Justice and also PF Kabwata Member of Parliament, contended that during the period that the council has not implemented the resolution, he has suffered loss of income from sitting allowances and discounted ground rates.

He was also seeking a declaration that the council's decision to defer the implementation of its resolution is illegal and constitutes abuse of process.

In an affidavit verifying facts relied on for leave to apply for judicial review filed in the Lusaka High Court, Mr Lubinda stated that he had been

Mr Namulambe sible for all of us together to be able to right the pandemic," Pastor Chanda said.

‘Economic Zambia, creditors discuss way forward recovery initiative on course’

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

By STEPHEN MWEWA GOVERNMENT is on the path to economic recovery in partnership with the private sector, says Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Mushuma Mulenga.

Mr Mulenga said Government had realised the important role the chambers of commerce and provincial cooperatives could play in the country’s economic recovery programme.

He said it was for this reason that Government had enhanced interaction with the private sector and had taken on board chambers and provincial cooperative unions.

Mr Mulenga was speaking on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy call on the Northern Province administration He said he was in the region to check on the operations of the solar milling plants in terms of contributing to the reduction of the price of mealie-meal.

Meanwhile, Kasama District Commissioner Kelly Kashiwa who represented provincial Permanent Secretary Lloyd Chakaba thanked Mr Mulenga for visiting the area to see the operationalisation of the solar milling plants.

Mr Kashiwa added that Kasama and Mbala and the province at large were well positioned to enhance business.

He said Government should create a more enabling environment for chambers of commerce and cooperatives so that they could contribute positively to the well-being of the economy.

GOVERNMENT has requested Banks and respective Export Credit Agencies to consider forming a Private Creditor Coordination Committee to enhance communication and transparency.

This was after the government and over 100 participants of its creditors held

a virtual meeting to update them on a number of Zambia's economic developments such as the country's macroeconomic and fiscal situation.

The meeting involved over 100 participants from more than 20 international commercial banks and export credit agencies with loan exposure to Zambia.

During the meeting, Gov-

ernment provided an update on Zambia’s macroeconomic and fiscal situation, engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the authorities’ strategy to restore public debt sustainability.

Government during the same meeting held on Thursday requested all participating banks and respective export credit agencies to

consider forming a Private Creditor Coordination Committee to enhance communication and transparency, going forward.

It is the government’s sincere hope that the process will result in the formation of a Private Creditor Coordination Committee to facilitate greater communication and data dissemination going forward.

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu is impressed with the progress made in the construction of Momboshi Dam in Chisamba The project would cost $50 million. Speaking when he toured the project yesterday, Mr Lungu said new dams in Central, Copperbelt, Luapula, Eastern and Western provinces were meant to encourage the local communities to venture into all-year-round agribusiness.

He said he would not al-

low importation of some agricultural products to protect farmers that could grow them locally.

President Lungu said he wanted to see mindset change among Zambians to venture into farming as a business the same way he started fish farming.

He said the dams that Government was constructing would cut off dependence on rain-fed agriculture.

Mr Lungu said the Zambia National Service would be engaged to work on roads leading to the dams.

And Agriculture Minister, Michael Katambo, said the

project would be completed in June this year.

Dam Project Manager Zhou Gu Wa assured the President that works would be completed ahead of schedule. Chisamba Commercial Farmers' representative, Adam Gordan Strong, assured President Lungu of high productivity among small-scale and commercial farmers in the area.

Meanwhile, Zambia National Farmers Union president Jervis Zimba wondered why people were complaining about the shortage of onions when there was plenty of it in Eastern Province.

MMD wants faction’s injunction dismissed

By GRACE CHAILELESOETSA MOVEMENT for Multiparty Democracy (MDD) national secretary Elizabeth Chitika has asked the Lusaka High Court to set aside the application for an injunction filed by the Webby Chipili-led camp for being irregular.

Meanwhile, the Chipili camp calling itself Opera-

tion Save MMD yesterday dismissed the news that the inunction had been discharged, stating that it was an act of desperation by the other camp.

In this matter, Mr Chipili and 19 others have sued MMD President Dr Nevers Mumba and Ms Chitika seeking a declaration that the extra ordinary convention held on March 20, this year was void and that the

two 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.

On Wednesday, High Court Judge Mwape Bowa granted the 20 members leave to commence committal proceedings for contempt of court against

MP from 2001 to date but he served as a councillor under LCC for 15 consecutive years from 2001 to May 11, 2016.

He stated that on May 4, 2016 the council resolved by way of resolution C/137/05/16 to bestow upon him the status of Alderman. But that has not been implemented.

But in a ruling delivered

by Judge Pixie Yangailo on Wednesday, she said that Mr Lubinda delayed in making the application for leave to apply for judicial review, which he should have done within three months from the date when grounds for the application arose.

Ms Justice Yangailo said that when the application for permission is not made promptly, the court may refuse permission on the ground of delay unless it considers that there is a good reason for extending the period.

“As a consequence of my finding, I refuse to grant leave to apply for judicial review and accordingly dismiss the application,” she ruled.

This is according to Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary for Budget and Economic Affairs, Emmanuel Pamu, who was Zambia’s lead speaker during the meeting.

Dr Pamu explained that the ongoing Covid-19 crisis had created major challenges for the Zambian economy and that the country remained committed to restoring public debt sustainability and maintaining transparent engagement with all creditors.

Export 20% mealie meal, millers told

Lungu impressed with Chisamba dam project

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Dr Mumba and Ms Chitika. But in an affidavit verifying facts pertaining to ex parte order of interim injunction, Ms Chitika admitted that the convention was held for the due election of party members. She however stated that neither her or Dr Mumba were ever personally served with a copy of the purported order of injunction or any accompanying court process which was purportedly signed on March 20, this year.

GOVERNMENT has allowed millers in the country to export 20 percent of their mealie meal to the foreign market.

Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo however said only millers with own maize will be allowed to participate under the arrangement as per agreement with the Millers Association of Zambia.

He assured the country that maize stocks including the FRA strategic reserves indicated that the country was food secure up to October 2021.

Mr Katambo advised millers interested in exporting maize to source their own maize from the open market where maize is readily available.

Meanwhile, Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) executive secretary Zuba Sakala has warned that lifting the ban on export of Mealie meal if not well handled may trigger food shortages and price hikes of the staple food, Mr Sakala said government should tread with caution before allowing export of mealie meal to avoid causing a serious disruption in food supply chain.

He said the lifting of mealie meal export ban has also potential to cause serious food insecurity apart from spurring price hikes further as millers will resort to selling their products outside to earn more profit.

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He added, “I have heard so many people condemning me for this apology but for me, I believe in keeping peace. And when I realise that I have made a mistake, I believe in saying sorry.”

Mr Kambwili said he will not pay attention to hypocrites mocking him for apologising to the Head of State when they celebrated when he apologised to the people of Southern Province over the tribal remarks he made when he was a cabinet minister.

“When I went to say sorry to the Tonga people in Southern Province, the same people who are insulting me for apologising to President Lungu were the ones who were praising me. When it suits them, they said, well done. If it doesn’t suit them, they condemn. But I won’t pay attention to those giving negative comments. I want to thank the President, my brother, for forgiving me and it is my hope that Mr Findlay will also find it in his heart to forgive me,” he said.

Recently Mr Kambwili unreservedly apologised to President Lungu and Mr Findlay for accusing them of being drug dealers, saying he was misinformed on the matter.

In a statement by his special assistant for press and public relations, Isaac Chipampe, President Lungu yesterday said he had noted Mr Kambwili’s apology and accepted it in the true Christian spirit.

The President said what matters was someone’s actions and deeds after one apologises for the wrongs they have done.

Meanwhile, Mr Lungu has assented into law the Cyber Security and Cyber Bill of 2021.

President signed the Bill into law on Tuesday, March 23. President Lungu hoped the law would bring sanity in the way the internet is used in Zambia.

“This is purely to protect citizens from abuse by people who feel they can do or say whatever they want using the veil of cyberspace.

This law is aimed at protecting all Zambians, including those who are against it,” President Lungu said.

He said the Bill was brought to his office and he scrutinised it before he assented to it.

“I could not have signed it if I was not convinced it is for the good of all Zambians. I have read through and it is perfect,” he noted.

Zambia, IMF bailout talks resume Tuesday

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU VIRTUAL discussions between Zambia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) will resume on Tuesday next week.

This is a follow up on the previous virtual meeting with the mission which took place between 11 February and 3 March, this year.

The discussions on outstanding issues will resume on Tuesday and continue into the first two weeks of April, says Secretary to the Treasury, Fredson Yamba yesterday.

Zambia requested an ECF from the IMF, in November last year.

“The aim is to agree on an appropriate policy reform agenda to address the economic challenges that Zambia is encountering and support the country’s return to a sustainable macro-fiscal situation over the medium-term,” Mr Yamba said.

Mr Yamba indicated that a team from the Ministry of Finance, Bank of Zambia as well as other relevant ministries and institutions would participate in the discussions with the IMF. He explained that during the previous virtual meetings, significant progress was made, with both parties agreeing on the causes of Zambia’s macroeconomic imbalances and the current state of public finances.

“Zambia requested for a formal IMF programme under the Extended Credit Facility window in November 2020 in order to stabilize the economy, severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Yamba said.

In December last year, Zambia launched its Economic Recovery Programme 2020 –2023.

The Ministry of Finance, with the assistance of financial and legal advisors, continues to engage with all creditors.

As of late January 2021, Zambia has requested a debt treatment under the Common Framework agreed by the G20 and Paris Club members, which is expected to contribute to restoring Zambia’s public debt sustainability.

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By SANFROSSA MANYINDA PATRIOTIC Front (PF) members who are breaching the laid down procedure when airing their grievances will be disqualified from contesting elections once found guilty, Secretary General Davies Mwila has warned.

Mr Mwila said he was not happy with the manner Bwana Mkubwa Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda, had handled his complaint when he went for parliamentary interviews before the constituency on Tuesday.

Mr Mwila has advised those who may feel aggrieved about interviews or individuals to follow the established channels of airing their complaints.

Mr Mwila was speaking in an interview with the Daily Nation in Kitwe.

"I have with immediate effect banned such behaviour and if we see anyone using the wrong channels to complain, we shall disqualify them.

"Why would people want to take in-house matters outside before they could seek the

‘COOL DOWN’ …Mwila counsels PF aggrieved parley aspirants in place, the party expected all the candidates and officials who were handling the process to follow them through without any difficulty.

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right procedure of airing their grievances?" he said in an interview in Kitwe.

Mr Mwila said such behaviour was portraying a

picture that the party was in a crisis when it had rules and regulations in place for members to follow.

He said with the guidelines

Oil exploration progress cheers State

By OLIVER SAMBOKO GOVERNMENT has announced that it has recorded substantial progress in three oil and gas exploration blocks.

Addressing the press in Lusaka yesterday, Mines and Mineral Development Minister Richard Musukwa said Government remains committed to ensuring that extensive exploration works in the petroleum sector are carried out for the benefit of Zambians.

He said substantial progress had been made with regard to exploration in blocks 31, 32 and 54 held by Geo Petroleum Limited, Mafula Energy Limited and Sargas Oil Limited, respectively.

He said exploration works such as Seismic Data Acquisition to upgrade the data package have been up scaled to boost investment attraction in the sector.

Mr Musukwa also said the government of President Edgar Lungu was reviewing the Petroleum Exploration and Production Act No. 10 of 2008 and its subsidiary legislation to make investment in the petroleum upstream sector more

attractive.

He said the ministry has so far demarcated 38 petroleum exploration blocks covering Northern, Muchinga, Luapula, Southern, Western, NorthWestern and Central provinces.

Mr Musukwa also disclosed that 12 blocks out of the 38 blocks have so far been granted exploration licences through a competitive bidding process which involves a public advertisement in line with the Petroleum Act. He said exploration works are at different stages in each block with others making substantial progress while some are still awaiting the necessary statutory approvals before they can commence exploration works.

Mr Musukwa named the companies that have been granted licences as Geo Petroleum Limited, Mafula Energy Limited, Sargas Oil Limited, Tiiseza Zambia Limited, Barotse Petroleum Limited and ZCCM-IH. He also disclosed that Mafula Energy Limited had spent about US$4 million on oil and gas exploration projects and licence fees paid to the government.

ZMA welcomes Covid-19 vaccine approval

By SIMON MUNTEMBA THE decision by Cabinet to approve the acquisition of Covid-19 vaccine is long overdue, the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) has said.

ZMA General Secretary Masiku Phiri, who welcomed the move, said approval of the vaccine was long overdue as it would help in ending the pandemic in the country.

He said in an interview that globally, the Covid -19 vaccine had been seen as a way out of the pandemic and a way to reduce transmission of the virus.

“We welcome the decision by Cabinet.

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the many health experts and ordinary citizens who have succumbed to the disease,” Dr Phiri said.

Dr Phiri was reacting to an announcement

by Government that Cabinet had approved the acquisition of Covid-19 vaccine which would be restricted to beneficiaries above the age of 18.

Health Minister, Jonas Chanda, announced on Thursday that a Cabinet meeting that was held on Wednesday to deliberate Zambia’s acquisition, deployment and financing of Covid-19 vaccine approved that the country should undertake the programme. “This follows Government approval in principle to adopt a Covax vaccine programme as

one of the key pillars in mitigating the impact of Covid-19 on the health and social economic of citizens especially the vulnerable in society,” he said. Dr Chanda said under the Covax facility, 3, 676, 791 eligible Zambians above the age of 18 will have to be earmarked for the vaccination.

He said health front workers, the police, security, teachers, traditional leaders, clergy, marketeers, traders, bus drivers and truck drivers will be given priority.

Dr Chanda said the remaining 26 percent eligible population will be covered under the Government-sponsored vaccination programme and other mechanisms.

He observed that the number of people wishing to be adopted on the PF ticket was big but advised all the applicants to remain calm and allow the officials do their job diligently.

Mr Mwila also advised those who were already celebrating for coming out first in the interviews at constituency level to stop, noting that their scores were not final as they awaited recommendations from the central committee.

He however described the process which he said was expected to be completed in two weeks’ time as good so far.

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Mr Mwanza said the claim by the UPND president is rubbish which Zambians should ignore as it was just meant to draw public sympathy.

He said Mr Hichilema is aware that this coming election marks an end to his political career because after the polls UPND will rise against him and flush him out so he has resorted to a very desperate strategy to cause chaos and confusion in the country.

Mr Mwanza said the UPND leader has been deliberately provoking a reaction from the President and the police so that when he is arrested he would accuse Government of dictatorship and claim that there is no rule and order in Zambia.

He said Mr Hichilema is acting desperately because he has realised that UPND has no numbers to beat PF which has a commanding lead in seven of the country’s 10 provinces.

Mr Mwanza said the PF is popular and that the UPND has remained only with Southern Province as NorthWestern and Western provinces have been eaten into by PF as evidenced from the numerous by-election results in these two provinces where UPND has continued to lose its own seats to the ruling party.

He said Mr Hichilema has been daring the President and the police and every time he is summoned to answer to charges, he organises his cadres to cause trouble.

Meanwhile, Zambia Republican Party president Wright Musoma has challenged Mr Hichilema to report to police if he has evidence that his life was in danger.

Mr Musoma who described Mr Hichilema’s assassination allegations as nonsense said he was scared of his own shadows.

He said Mr Hichilema has sensed defeat in the August 12 election and wants to draw sympathy by his hallucinations.

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NO PLACE TO HIDE CRIMINALS who want to use the cyber space to commit crime no longer have a safe haven where they think they are untouchable.

By assenting to the Cyber Security Bill into law, President Edgar Lungu has sent a clear message that cyber space is for law abiding citizens.

It is also a message that Zambian values must be upheld even when people use social media. It will not be acceptable that it be turned into a forum for breaking the law, libel or otherwise with impunity.

There have been a lot of scepticism from doomsayers, claiming that the new law was designed to invade people’s privacy and curtail their freedom of speech.

There is even one opposition leader who has said that he will revoke the new law immediately after he wins the August 12 tripartite elections – presidential.

But casting the politicking aside, President Lungu said on signing the bill that he hoped the law would bring sanity in the way the internet is used in Zambia. That is our hope too.

“This is purely to protect citizens from abuse by people who feel they can do or say whatever they want using the veil of cyberspace. This law is aimed at protecting all Zambians, including those who are against it,” President Lungu said.

The cyberspace, while allowing ordinary people a forum in which to express themselves and share ideas has also been abused.

Some people have used the cyberspace to spread lies not only against individuals but against governments. They have done this using adopted names to hide their real identities.

They do not care the harm that their evil activities could have on the innocent victims. They do not appreciate that even their victims have a right to be protected from such abuse.

No more will they escape the long arm of the law.

If anything, why would anyone without criminal or evil intentions want to oppose a law that tends to create an even playing field where no one has monopoly to injure another party?

Zambians must not be misled that this is a bad piece of legislation. No government worth its salt would deliberately introduce a law that would harm its citizens.

President Lungu “I could not have signed it if I was not convinced it is for the good of all Zambians.

I have read through and it is perfect.”

Mr Lungu said the Bill was aimed at ensuring the provision of cyber security in the republic, to provide for the protection of persons against cybercrime and provide for child online protection.

He said the Bill would also facilitate identification, declaration and protection of critical information infrastructure, provide for the collection of and preservation of evidence of computer and network related crime He said it will revise the admission, in criminal matters, of electronic evidence, provide for registration of cyber security services providers and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

Moreover, if anyone feels their rights have been infringed upon, they have recourse to the courts.

But for now, President Lungu has done well to keep his promise, that he will sign the Cyber Security Bill into law promptly when it was placed before him.

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‘TAZAMA DEPOT DISASTER IN WAITING’

By NOEL IYOMBWA

TAZAMA fuel depot along Buyantashi Road in Lusaka is a danger in waiting because of the fuel tanker trucks that congest the road, a Zambian truck driver, Mr Brian Haabenzu has warned.

Mr Haabenzu said in an interview that drivers waiting to offload fuel sleep in the trucks and cook around the area, thereby posing a danger of a possible fire.

He said that unlike other countries where drivers are not allowed to sleep or cook in trucks, the situation was different at Tazama fuel depot which is congested

with trucks awaiting to offload fuel.

Mr Haabenzu explained that authorities in other countries were strict and that anyone found cooking or sleeping in trucks would be charged.

He wondered if the authorities were not aware of the situation along the road, considering how close the depot was from the central business district.

Mr Haabenzu also expressed concern at the poor sanitation along the road.

He said that drivers use any means to answer the call of nature because the place has no public conveniences.

“You cannot tell me that the Lusaka City Council is not aware of what is

happening here at Tazama. Their job is to ensure that there is sanity in the city, besides we see council vehicles passing through this road. The drivers use plastic bags and throw them in the drainages,” he said.

Mr. Haabenzu has since implored the local authority to control the situation before a disaster happens.

When contacted, Lusaka City Council acting public relations manager, Thelma Mbewe said that the council was aware of the situation and had sent health inspectors to check what was happening.

Ms. Mbewe said that the local authority recently received a report on the matter .

Turn-coats are insulting Kambwili - Saboi

By SIMON MUNTEMBA SOME of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials that have turned against Chishimba Kambwili have suddenly started flashing money when they were sleeping at our Secretariat and eating at Kambwili’s place because they were destitute, NDC spokesperson Saboi Imboela has said.

Ms Imboela has meanwhile said she would support Mr Kambwili to re-join the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) than working with undemocratic UPND. She said it was baffling that some NDC officials who were recently fed and taken care of by Mr Kambwili were busy insulting him after being promised adoptions and ministerial positions by the UPND leadership.

Ms Imboela said those that supported the UPND Alliance did that for personal gain, and not for the benefit of NDC.

She wondered where the Akafumba-led NDC faction members have gotten the money to flash around when they were very recently just destitute and spending time at the NDC secretariat.

“People negotiated for themselves, they have been promised to stand on UPND strongholds. They have been promised ministerial positions.

“There is money flowing right now. People who didn’t have money in the NDC, all the sudden they have money,” Ms Imboela said.

She added: “The same people that are now calling him names would be at his house 06:00 hours eating breakfast. Some of them were even sleeping at our NDC secretariat and they are insulting him today.”

She said it was sad that some NDC members were ungrateful to Mr Kambwili who has single-handed been funding the party.

“Dr Kambwili’s house has never been empty of money.

Dr Kambwili single-handedly

has been a main funder of NDC. Even when he said he has been squeezed by PF, it doesn’t mean that he is broke. The Roan byelection for example it was 90 percent funded by him,” she said.

Ms Imboela said being a former UPND member, she would not wish to work with the opposition because of its dictatorial tendencies.

She said: “I have been in the UPND and I know their problems. I know how even their MPs are not allowed to mingle or talk. They don’t talk, they only talk through other people. If they talk to ministers, they are subjected to disciplinary committee.

Is that the party I want to belong to? The answer is no. I don’t want to belong to them.”

She said she would rather join PF with Mr Kambwili than working with the opposition UPND. “Trust me, today I am one of the people who if Mr Kambwili was to say let us go to the PF, I would vote yes,” she said.

ZCTU commends Govt on covid fight

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

THE Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has commended Government for having worked tirelessly in combating the Covid-19 pandemic and reducing its impact on human life and the national economy.

ZCTU Deputy Secretary General Joy Beene said Government must be commended for this great effort in combating the pandemic which has presented the hospitality industry with unprecedented challenges.

Mr Beene said this in Lusaka yesterday during The quadrennial conference for the Zambia Unified Union of Tourism and Hospitality.

He said he was aware that Government has worked tirelessly in combating this pandemic and reducing its impact on human life and the national economy.

“We must commend Government for this great effort. It is sad to note that the Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world of work upside down.

“It is having a dramatic effect on the jobs, livelihoods and wellbeing of workers and their families and also on enterprises, especially those in the informal economy,” he said.

Mr Beene noted with sadness that those toiling in the informal economy – often without rights at work and social protection – have suffered a significant decline in

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earnings during this crisis.

He said measures by Government aimed at combating the pandemic such as lockdowns, social distancing, stay-at- home orders, travel and mobility restrictions had resulted in temporary closure of many hospitality businesses.

He however implored the participants to the conference to effectively plan strategies on how they would grow the union and give hope to their members to ensure the impact of this pandemic on the hospitality industry did not render the majority of people jobless.

Mr Beene urged the participants to apply themselves fully to the deliberations of the conference because the future of the union depended largely on how well they plan and chart the way forward.

He also urged them to invest in the expansion of their capacities so that they become more effective and protect the rights of your members.

37 displaced families in limbo

By ROGERS KALERO ABOUT 37 families that were temporarily resettled in Kafue Park after their houses were demolished in Kitwe’s Luyando area have again been displaced because the piece of land has been allocated to other people.

The displaced families had their houses demolished in Luyando area in Mindolo in June last year after a court ruling that the piece of land belonged to Mopani Copper Mines.

Mr Kennedy Chishala, representing the affected families, said they have been thrown in the cold once again because the owners of land where they were squatting want to make some developments, hence they need to move out.

Mr Chishala was with Veronica Mwape, Peter Phiri, Victor Mayalo, John Chishiba, Liliian Lungu, Suzanne Mulenga.

“After our houses were demolished in Luyando area, Government decided to move us to Kafue Park across the Kafue River as a temporal place while looking for a permanent place for us to settle, but up to now, nothing has happened.

“To make matters worse, the owners of this piece of land where we are temporarily resettled, have come and have told us to vacate. In short, we have been thrown in the cold again,” Mr Chishala said.

Mr Chishala said the people who had been given the same piece of land, were flood victims from Ipusukilo and Chipata Townships.

He appealed to Kitwe District Commissioner (DC), Chileshe Bweupe, and other relevant authorities to find them an alternative place.

Efforts to get Mr Bweupe failed as his phone went unanswered.

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Govt will focus on growth agenda,says Mushanga

By KETRA KALUNGA

GOVERNMENT will not shy away from investing in Infrastructure development despite constant criticism because roads are important in fostering economic development, Central Province Minister, Sydney Mushanga has said.

Mr. Mushanga said Government has prioritised road infrastructure because a good road network was a prerequisite to economic growth.

He said in an interview that a good road network guarantees efficient and smooth movement of goods and services in the country and beyond.

“This government continues to say roads are very important because with a good road network we have easy movement of goods and services

to places where they are urgently needed by the people,” he said.

Mr Mushanga, who is also Bwacha Member of Parliament (MP), added that despite continued criticism by some individuals, Government would ensure that the country has a viable road network.

Government, he said, was alive to the fact that no development would take place without proper infrastructure in place.

Mr Mushanga said it was for this reason that the Patriot Front (PF) Government has since inception invested heavily in infrastructure development.

“The PF since inception has invested heavily in infrastructure development which include roads, hospitals, mini hospitals, clinics, schools because in the absence of infrastructure no development can take place,” he said.

Mr. Mushanga said Government would continue with the infrastructure development agenda with a focus on projects that would add value to the country’s economic growth.

Mandevu aspirant hails PF, ECL

By CHARLES MUSONDA

PATRIOTIC Front (PF) aspiring Mandevu parliamentary candidate Amon Maviya has commended the ruling party leaders for their proper guidance to all party structures and candidates aspiring for various positions.

In an interview in Lusaka, Mr. Maviya also commended President Lungu for his wise counsel aimed at building the PF. He commended PF Secretary General Davis Mwila’s guidance to all incumbent MPs and aspiring ones to remain loyal to the party after pending adoptions.

“I therefore pledge to support whoever shall be adopted to represent the people of Mandevu constituency.

“To all my fellow aspirants, I wish to encourage you to allow and accept the tenets of democracy to prevail as there can only be one member to be adopted at the end of the day. Let us all continue to mobilize the party and sell the candidature of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu,” Mr. Maviya said.

GOVERNMENT will soon compensate the families that were displaced to pave way for the construction of a weigh bridge in Chongwe, says the Road Development agency (RDA).

RDA director communications and corporate affairs, Masuzyo Ndlovu, said the people who were displaced from Chombwa village on the Great East Road would soon get their compensation.

Mr Ndlovu stated that all the affected families would be fairly compensated.

He said Government was aware of the complaints by the remaining three families that appealed for the reevaluation of their land and property.

Mr Ndlovu said that RDA received the complaint and the re-evaluation process had already commenced through the Government Valuation Department.

And Chongwe Member of Parliament, Japhen Mwakalombe, said that the resident engineer, Julius Njovu, had also assured him that RDA was in the process of compensating the three affected families.

Mr Mwakalombe, who is also Copperbelt Minister, said that the contractor had already made submissions to RDA. Meanwhile, Chongwe District Commissioner, Robster Mwanza, was pleased that Government was re-evaluating the land and property to ensure that the affected families were well compensated.

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Dundumwezi rallies behind Lungu

By SILUMESI MALUMO

PRESIDENT Edger Lungu must be appreciated for continuing to uplift the welfare of traditional leaders, Chief Chikanta of the Tonga people in Dundumwezi has said.

The traditional leader therefore appealed to the Head of State to continue with the gesture of honouring traditional leaders and other people in the country.

Chief Chikanta said this kind of spirit would significantly change people’s livelihood.

He said with the help coming from the Head of

State, the traditional leaders would feel that they were recognised for the service they render to the country.

Chief Chikanta was speaking when Patriotic Front member of the Central Committee Kebby Mbewe paid a courtesy call on him.

“We are very grateful that we are receiving help from President Edgar Lungu. This impressive because we will feel like that the Government cares for us,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Mbewe said President Lungu had recognised the need to work with the traditional leaders.

Mr Mbewe said the traditional leaders were critical in the country’s

governance system, the reason why the Head of State had continued to involve them in developmental activities.

“The Head of State attaches great importance to the traditional leadership because they give accurate information to the people,” he said.

Mr Mbewe also said the Head of State was happy with that people in Dundumwezi and the traditional leadership for deciding to work with the PF Government.

“As traditional leaders you can only lead people through working with the government of the day,” he said.

ZRST hails road infrastructure development

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

ROAD Infrastructure development is key to improving road safety in the country, Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) chairperson Daniel Mwamba has observed.

He also said the redesigning of the major road network infrastructure like the Munali Flyover Bridge and the other ones, recently launched by President Edgar Lungu, will not only reduce traffic congestion but also promote safe mobility for motorists.

Mr Mwamba said the construction of flyover bridges and other bypass roads by Government aimed at decongesting traffic was a welcome move, adding that such infrastructure development programmes were also key to improving road safety in the country.

“We therefore want to commend President Lungu and Government for a job well-done, which will result in an enhanced standard of living for all the citizens without leaving anyone behind,” he stated.

He said effort by Government to transform and change the face of the

country through urban revitalisation will go a long way in reducing unnecessary accidents in the country.

“The safe road infrastructure development will improve accessibility and reduce transportation costs also allowing citizens improved access to services,” said Mr Mwamba.

He said as an organisation that advances the interests of all road users to ensure transport systems are safe and sustainable, ZRST attaches such developments to great achievement where human lives are concerned.

He however, appealed to the government to extend this gesture to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, disabled people and cyclists by improving the sidewalks to make country walkable, given that lots of people do a lot of walking compared to motorists.

“It is against this background that we have vigorously embarked on various road safety projects that are aimed at reducing road crashes, as a means to supplement government efforts to reduce the number of fatalities in the country,” Mr Mwamba said.

UPND MP escapes unhurt in Road mishap

By NOEL IYOMBWA

United Party for National Development Kasempa constituency Member of Parliament Brenda Tambatamba yesterday escaped unhurt after being involved in a road traffic accident.

North-Western Province information publicity secretary Emmanuel Samapimbi confirmed the incident in a statement.

He said that the Ms. Tambatamba was heading to Lusaka when the accident happened at Masangano in Ndola.

Mr Samapimbi however disclosed that all the occupants in the vehicle are okay including the MP despite body pains but that the vehicle has been extensively damaged.

“This is to inform you that Honourable Tambatamba was involved in a Road Traffic Accident last evening at Masangano in Ndola on her way to Lusaka.

“Let’s remember our lawmaker in prayers as we wish her and others a speedy recovery,” he said.

Kwacha staggers

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MAINTAIN STIMULUS PACKAGES, AFRICA ADVISED

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU POLICYMAKERS across Africa must not prematurely withdraw the current fiscal and monetary stimulus packages that have supported recovery, says the African Development Bank (AfDB).

AfDB warned that government should be aware that its policies could make or break the recovery post Covid-19 era.

This is contained in an opinion piece titled “Light at the end of the tunnel for Africa’s economic recovery” prepared by AfDB’s staff Chuku, Adamon Mukasa and Yaye Betty Camara.

According to the AfDB, new public investment projects should focus on pandemicand climate-proof infrastructure to help build economic resilience.

“Policies to strengthen good governance and structural reforms should be aggressively

implemented as part of efforts to mitigate the COVID-19 crisis and avoid a looming debt crisis.

“African countries must

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Policies to strengthen good governance and structural reforms should be aggressively implemented as part of efforts to mitigate the COVID-19 crisis and avoid a looming debt crisis. eradicate all forms of “leakages” in public finances and pursue an all-out effort to harness digital technologies to propel the continent into the fourth industrial revolution and into a future that is far more resilient to economic shocks,” AfDB said.

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containment measures had helped accelerate digitalisation in Africa, with more people adopting digital transactions, virtual meetings, e-medicine, e-commerce and other electronic platforms.

AfDB however indicated that the financial inflows to the continent was a risk to recover.

According to AfDB, although commodity prices had recovered somewhat from the low levels seen in mid2020, they remained subdued compared to their prepandemic levels.

“Remittances are estimated to have dropped by nearly 10 percent in 2020, while tourism, foreign direct investments, and portfolio investments were halted in many countries.

“If these sources of inflows do not rebound, public finances in many African economies will remain suppressed, jeopardising the projected recovery,” AfDB said.

It added that the emergence of more contagious strains of the Covid-19 virus could derail the recovery process.

Furthermore, it said, if progress in deploying safe and effective treatment was slower than expected, governments would had to reinstate restrictions.

THE Kwacha retreated slightly following an uptick in demand from importers.

Earlier in the day, the currency pair was changing hands at K22.02/22.07, levels it maintained until mid-day on Thursday.

This is according to the Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB).

According to the ZICB in its market update, as at close of trade, the Kwacha was being quoted at K22.04/22.09, a movement of K0.02 compared to its opening levels.

In other local news, ZICB indicated that Thursday’s Treasury Bill auction was generally under-subscribed with K797 million being allocated.

ZICB said this was out of the K1.3 billion that was offered by the Bank of Zambia and yield rates on all the tenors remained unchanged.

“Market liquidity is currently K3.65 billion, compared to the previous day when it was K3.49 billion,” ZICB said.

In other news, ZICB said the United State dollar reached a fresh fourmonth high before slashing its gains on Thursday, as yields on U.S. Treasuries dipped and investors’ appetite for risk shrunk.

The dollar index was mostly unchanged at 92.6410 in mid-morning trading.

Concerns about extended lockdowns in Europe also weighed on markets.

“German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s decision to ditch plans for a lockdown over Easter did little to improve sentiment.

“The euro was down 0.12 percent against the dollar, at UD$1.1800, with analysts forecasting it could embrace the US$1.16 range, as Europe’s economic recovery from the pandemic lags,” the Bank said.

Latest industry trends elate bankers

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

THE provision of banking, insurance, and investment has rapidly evolved and is following the changing needs of the present and future generations.

This is according to the Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) Deputy Chairperson, Simangolwa Shakalima.

Mr Shakalima observed that Zambia was currently witnessing an exponential growth in mobile and online payment platforms, which was a testimony to the shifting paradigms.

He said technology had bridged the barriers of distance, leveraging on the availability of mobile network and internet connectivity.

Mr Shakalima said digital transformation, which was a current phenomenon in the financial services sector, is evidenced by the increase in mobile payment transactions.

He said this in his message to the members of the public during the official launch of the 2021 Financial Literacy Week celebrations.

Zambia is currently witnessing an exponential growth in mobile and online payment platforms, which is a testimony to the shifting paradigms.

“We are in the fourth industrial revolution, which has created “net citizens” who can only be reached through digital platforms as it is their preferred mode of interaction and socialising.

“This means that digital payment channels and shared infrastructure through agency banking is making it possible to remotely on-board a customer and allow them to access financial services at a touch of a button anywhere, and at any time,” Mr Shakalima said.

He said to accelerate

financial inclusion levels, the banking sector had over the years positively responded to calls for pure savings accounts.

He said the market was now saturated with basic savings products that attract minimal to nocharges, and this is helping to up-scale financial inclusion levels for the under-served and unserved populations.

“These, alongside the many positive strides scored by the Insurance, Pensions and Capital Markets sectors, are

what have resulted in the increase of the country’s financial inclusion levels from 59.3 percent in 2015, to 69.4 percent, as contained in the 2020 FinScope Survey Top-Line findings,” Mr Shakalima said. He said the key strategic objectives of the BAZ were to increase financial literacy levels as well as to develop innovative and technologically driven payment channels to ensure a financially included population in the country.

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Bumper harvest expected in Kasempa KASEMPA is forecasted to be food secure despite experiencing flash floods that affected some farming fields.

This was disclosed during the District Disaster Management and Mitigation Committee (DDMMC) meeting on Thursday.

Kasempa Dstrict Agricultural Coordinating Officer, Joseph Masuwa said the food security analysis revealed that the district will produce agricultural products enough for the local population.

“The food security analysis is showing that Kasempa is going to be food secure,” Mr Masuwa said.

He said the findings from the crop forecast is indicating that the district is going to be food secure despite the rains damaging some maize fields.

Meanwhile Kasempa District Commissioner, Phelosopher Chandamali expressed fear that if the rains continued the maize in the fields will be damaged.

“Most farmers here in Kasempa plant Pannar 53, so if it continues to rain in April the maize might be rotten in the fields,” Mr Chandamali said.

He added that farmers can only discover that their maize is rotten during the harvesting period.

Mr Chandamali assured the victims of the flash floods that government will step in to assist them.

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CORRUPTION IN ADOPTION PROCESS WORRIES CSO

By ANDREW MUKOMA

GOVERNANCE, Elections, Advocacy, Research Services (GEARS) Initiative Zambia has raised concerns over the high levels of corruption in the adoption process of aspiring candidates.

GEARS Executive Director, McDonald Chipenzi, said that the vice is nearly in all political parties and wondered what kind of leaders the August elections will produce with such attitudes.

Addressing the media in Livingstone yesterday, Mr Chipenzi said there was need for political parties to adopt credible leaders not people who have used money to buy off party officials.

“We have concerns with the adoptions, we have seen that adoption process is one of the key electoral process or stage in our elections but

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we are very disappointed that the adoption process have been marred with malpractices,” he said.

Mr Chipenzi said political parties shoulf weigh in and sanction candidates who were using money to win popularity.

“And this is across the political parties, we have seen political parties,

candidates crying that they have been robbed of victory because my colleague has been buying people.

“We feel that if our leaders ascend to power through corruption then how safe is our country to be given in the hands of corrupt leaders,” Me Chipenzi wondered.

Mr Chipenzi said those using money should not be considered but instead popular candidates should be adopted.

“We want those that have genuine popularity to be adopted by political parties. We want quality leaders, quality leadership is what we are looking for and not those that have so much money in their pockets,” he said.

Mr Chipenzi said that if political parties were not careful, they would end up with incompetent representatives.

L/stone lights streets again

By ANDREW MUKOMA

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Forum for Democracy and Democracy (FFD) is now receiving applications from interested individuals wishing to be considered for adoption as Parliamentary, Local Government, Mayoral and Council Chairperson candidate in the forthcoming 12th August, 2021 General Elections.

Application Fees

1. Parliamentary:

K2,500.00

2. Mayoral:

K500.00

3. Council Chairperson:

K350.00

4. Councilors:

K200.00

All those interested to contest on the Forum for Democracy and Democracy (FFD) Ticket must contact the National Secretary, Mr. Nathan Mulonga, Mobile No. 0977n 413 621; FDD Secretariat, Lot No. 54, Mwambula Road, Off Central Street, Jesmondine, P.O. Box 30456, LUSAKA For further information contact the following: 1. Organising Secretary, Mr. Elijah Kamfwa on Mobile No. +260 0977 684 428 2. Information and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Caesar Liteta on Mobile No. +260 966 577 220 National Secretariat

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‘‘As custodians of the city, the local authority has the mandate to ensure all the buildings are painted, maintained and decorated.’’

Beautify tourist capital, says promoter

By ANDREW MUKOMA DISTINATION Livingstone Initiative has bemoaned the deplorable state of some Government and private buildings in the Central District Business (CBD), in the tourist capital.

Initiative board chairperson, Peter Jones, said many buildings in the city had remained in a state of abandonment giving the tourist capital a bad outlook.

Mr Jones has, asked the Livingstone City Council to compel the owners of such buildings to rehabilitate them and give them a fresh coat of paint.

He said that as custodians of the city, the local authority must ensure all the buildings are painted, maintained and decorated.

Mr Jones noted that some incomplete buildings in the CBD were giving a poor outlook of the city.

He said among the buildings that had become an eyesore was the Governor’s House and Hindu Hall.

Mr Jones added that despite the Governors House being a national assert, there was nothing the country was benefitting.

He however said that his organisation had approached owners of the deserted structures to ensure that they painted and renovated them to beautify the city and attract activities.

THE Livingstone City Council (LCC) has liquidated its debt owed to Zesco Limited for street lights bills.

Council Public Relations Manager Melvin Mukela said that the local authority owed the power utility company about K800, 000 thereby affecting its service delivery.

Mr Mukela said as a result of the debt, street lights were switched off apart from the Mosi-Aa-Tunya, Akapelwa and Airport roads.

He said stressed that the settlement of the debt would enable the council to light up street lights on some roads such as Kaunda, Kafubu, Mandela and Obote roads among others.

Mr Mukela has meanwhile announced that the council was planning to install traffic lights at the junction of Airport and Musi-oa-tunya roads.

He revealed that plans would soon materialises.

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O another AFCON failure for the Chipolopolo. As a football fan, the rebuilding should start now but that rebuilding project should not be headed by the same people who brought it down.

Football Association of Zambia president Andrew Kamanga should take the blame and step aside to pave way for people who understand football from end to end to step in and

clean up the mess.

The only consolation we have this time around is that the resignation will not be forced because Kamanga voluntarily offered to resign on national television on December 2, 2020 if Zambia fails to qualify to another AFCON. Well, it’s over 12 hours since Chipolopolo were kicked out of the race and we are anxiously waiting for the news conference announcing the inevitable - that the Kamanga era

at FAZ has ended.

Going forward, what we know is that no one, not even Kamanga should be allowed to kill our beautiful game, a game we so dearly love.

The painful years under Kamanga have proved to us all that football is best left to footballers to play and administer just as fishing should be done by fishermen and preaching the word of God for reverends.

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IT has become fashionable for Mr Hakainde Hichilema to make claims of being eliminated at the instance of the state each time elections are approaching.

Ever since he landed his presidential bid, Mr Hichilema has been alleging that he is selectively being targeted as the object of what he calls, “state sanctioned assassination.”

The allegation has been made louder at a time a named official has been detained by police in connection with the unknown threats he apparently directed to President Edgar Lungu and his close associate.

These claims are not only alarming but unfortunate especially that he has not told the nation whether he has made any step to avail details of his alleged assassination plot before competent institutions.

Mr Hichilema has become an alarmist and attention seeker who has consistently made these claims without taking proactive steps to bring the perpetrators of his alleged assassination attempt before the law enforcement agencies.

We recall, there are instances when he has been caught in the web of willful confrontation, entice the police to act and when they act, he moves with the narrative of being a target of death.

The credibility of such claims which are expressionlessly been made with-

Mr Hichilema

out tangible evidence makes his assertion farfetched. By now he should have provided details so that the state can grant him the necessary protection to thwart the threat on his life.

We advise Mr Hichilema not to worry about his health, his life matters just like any other Zambian citizen. The government has shown political will in investing in the security of the nation.

This is the reason it has taken proactive steps in equipping with necessary skills and resources the police service to carry on their responsivity and responsibility of protecting human life.

It is therefore wrong for Mr Hichilema to single out himself as the victim of imaginary state sponsored killing yet the state has done its best to put measures of safeguarding human life.

MARVIN CHANDA MBERI. Lusaka.

Pay outstanding salaries to Chipata local authority employees Dear Editor, THE employees at Chipata City Council (CCC) have not been paid their salaries for eight months. This sad state of affair has reduced these employees to beggars as they are now suffering.

However, the delayed salaries for the local authority employees across the country has become a norm. This is very bad and an amicable solution must be found to avert the problem.

The affected employees have some financial obligations to meet. These include rentals, children's school fees and foodstuffs, among others.

In the event of these employees not receiving salaries for several months it will ultimately worsen their plight considering the fact that Zambia's economy is bad.

How can these employees survive in the midst of high cost of consumer goods and services? The affected employees deserve better treatment than going for several months without a salary.

Some time last year, the local authority employees resorted to a countrywide strike action, pressing for their outstanding salaries.

This should not be the case

as a matter of fact.

Delaying employees' salaries is tantamount to violation of the workers’ rights.

This is according to the Constitution of Zambia, the supreme law of the country.

When the employee has worked, the particular employee must be paid the salary on time for the rendered labour service as enshrined in the Employment Act. The local authorities have many sources of generating revenue. These include ground rates, business levy, market levy, parking levy, bus station levy, the list is endless.

Given this scenario, I implore the management of the local authorities to find a lasting solution to the problem of outstanding salaries for the employees across the country. This problem of delayed salaries for the council employees has become perennial.

What is mind boggling is that the employees in senior management positions are paid salaries on time.

The issue of delayed salaries for the local authority employees must be a thing of the past, stakeholders should come together and brainstorm on the matter.

ELEMIYA PHIRI, Lusaka.

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‘MINERS’ RELIEF MEALIE-MEAL NOT POLITICAL GIMMICK’

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TAKEHOLDERS must not play politics through unnecessary criticism of President Edgar Lungu over the presidential relief mealie-meal to miners especially those who have been on half-salary, mine unions have said.

The Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) and the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW) said the labour movement was disappointed at the stance taken by some sections of society to politicize President Lungu's gesture of relief mealie to the miners.

The two unions said in Kitwe that stakeholders should instead be sympathetic and help Government find ways of mitigating the effects of Covid-19 on miners and oth-

er vulnerable people.

MUZ General Secretary, George Mumba and his NUMAW counterpart, Stephen Mukupa, were reacting to some opposition leaders who have taken a political stance over President Lungu's gesture towards miners affected by the Covid-19.

Mr Mumba explained that following the outbreak of the covid-19, the unions lost membership mostly in contracting companies at Mopani Copper Mines and Lubambe copper mine while some mining firms decided to send many of their workers on forced leave at half salary.

"It is against this backdrop that the unions lobbied for the presidential relief mealie meal from President Lungu to cushion the adverse impact of Covid-19 on miners especially those who have

been on half salaries.

"We are disappointed that some people have decided to take a political stance and criticise President Lungu over this well meant gesture.

“Those criticizing the move by President Lungu should also come on board and do something not only for miners, but also for other vulnerable groups instead of playing politics at the expense of safeguarding lives," Mr Mumba said.

Mr Mumba said the covid-19 has had a negative impact on the economy, affecting many Zambians including miners.

The General Secretary explained that said some mining companies scaled down while others were faced with destabilised operations.

He said the presidential mealie meal to miners was Saturday 2020 not 25 a April, political gimmick as

Miners

being insinuated by others but a gesture meant to help the hard-hit miners due to being half salaries and at the same times servicing loans with various banks "We therefore challenge stakeholders to emulate President Lungu and extend almsgiving to miners who have continued to toil for the growth of this country's economy," he said.

LEADERS such as Members of Parliament (MPs) and councillors must work selflessly and ensure development for the people they represent, a United Party for National Development (UPND) member has said.

UNPD aspiring candidate for Ndola Central Constituency, Frank Tayali, also said the frontline opposition party was slated to emerge victorious in the August 12 elections.

“We hope that we scoop all these positions from the lower organs and presidential level so that we can direct development,” Mr Tayali said.

Mr Tayali said in an interview that he has come back on the political scene to offer meaningful representation to residents in the constituency and assured to give a good run to any politician that would be adopted from other parties.

He said it was imperative that all representatives work towards improving the lives of the people instead of concentrating on self-interest.

Mr Tayali said people in Ndola Central and elsewhere in the country were yearning for development, which MPs and councillors must spearhead.

He also said it was unfair for any political system to shrink the political space ahead of the elections as this would defeat the credibility of democracy.

“The year 2021 is the year of change and nobody is going to stop that change. The UPND is cruising into Government come August 12.

He said there was no need for leaders to splash money as they interact with the people they represent but should

avail solutions to problems affecting communities in their constituencies.

“Where are they getting the money when we are all broke?

This will allow us to wallow back in poverty,” he said.

Mr Tayali argued that Zambians needed effective representation and therefore MPs should be of high calibre with the desire to serve people selflessly.

He appealed to the the community so that he could be the voice of the people, reflecting their problems, adding that was what parliamentary representation ought to be.

Mr tayalui said that there was need for elected representatives of people to effectively articulate issues affecting communities and ensure they facilitated socio-economic programmes that were modified to improve lives of the electorate.

Mr Tayali observed with concern the rising number of youths in Ndola Central that were unemployed and taken to vices such as alcohol abuse which must be addressed sooner than later.

“These are young men who are supposed to be productive … who are supposed to be settling as families … married and none of that is happening. We need to adopt the Zimbabwean model of embracing skills training centres because once a youth has no skill where they can generate resources to look after themselves.

Mr Tayali said agriculture has the potential to reverse poverty levels in the country as this can also create employment opportunities as well as generate income for the people engaged in the sector.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Elizabeth Chambwe intends to apply for planning permission for change of Land use from Residential to Mixed Use at Stand No. S/D 1/23 of 8632 Emmasdale, Lusaka. The plot measures approximately 311.5 square meters in extent.

The application may be viewed at the Office of The Town Clerk of Lusaka City Council P.O Box 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 being 24th March, 2021 and ending on 21st April, 2021.

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The timeline has how they strategise, howthat theythose have rest of the provinces. rospect!

This meant several stages.

We are already planned and what winning formusupporting the–Patriotic removal Front of The ruling past stage one registration of the lae they each devised. voters.

We are also pastfrom stage two affected teachers the (PF) ishave almost always certain – announcement by the ECZ of the The winning formula should teaching service had votes a point. of amassing majority in electoral tangible timeline and ground promrules comprise campaign Yet, others contended that the Luapula, Northern, Muchinfor those seeking nomination for ises, deliverables that arethrust realistic changed law northern had been on political office in the 2021 general ga, and the districts and translatable into solving peoelections. the affected teachers!

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One of the challenges that the change of retirement age from to 60 years entailed was The55 manner holding back retirement for five of campaigns years for workers who should - rallies, otherwise have retired and been liser.

He and proved his worth in roadshows, paid off replaced by new many instances when in 2016 workers. jingles, campaign he spiritedly campaigned This matter has broughtfora songs on radio, window of opportunity for ZamPF on the Copperbelt and television and bia to resolve a long standing diin Northern and Muchinsocial media lemma of how to pay off retired ga provinces, including the should be free ofjobs for public servants, create recent Roan Constituency so many of our youths and in alarmist, false by-election. turn revive the economy. allegations, hate on Whoever will campaign A same key factor that Kambwili motivated the side with speech, insults, the state to increase the retiremay take quite a chunk of the intimidation and ment age was to open a mora2021 votes, if they fall short of inflammatory torium window during which forming government. speeches which to pay to mobilise resources Former Foreign of retirees Affairs off the huge backlog may degenerate Minister, Harry Kalaba is aninherited from the previous adinto conflict. other major in contender.

Kalaministration 2011. Unfortuba hasthis done lotmaterialised. of door-tonately hasanot door engagements with the Instead a mountain of unpaid be in good stead to understand therefore be highly vigilant to accuelectorates across Zambia. retirement benefits has their problems and possibly ensure free, fair, transparent Kalaba has established firm mulated.

Remember, aadevise douand corruption-free adoptionthem. mechanisms for resolving ble-edged sword was created by grip on the socio-economic processes, lack of which will The aspiring presidential, parpopular acclaim among workand political challenges engender discontent, which may the liamentary and local government ers, unions and others rub offlabour into the general elections.

Zambian people are facing. candidates should be those who These parties must put in place when the Zambian Parliament, Driving around the counmechanisms that should leaveamong are capable of interpreting and arriding on the popularity try instead of flying hasthat given winners and losers satisfied workers and labour unions, had ticulating the people’s challenges, himparty firsthand their adoption knowledge process was of in thedeliver2016 and translating them into aaccepted fair contest losers rallying the plightawith ofclause the voters.

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The state will adopt them. with electorates. tionsthetorespective which civil servants requires indebted constantly in returning areIt heavily loans to the communities that elected and mortgages. The governthem discuss and debate menttoislisten, implementing that their challenges, reach consensus policy.

and other employers have to pay two salaries for one job for as long as retirees’ benefits remain unpaid; that is one salary for the retiree and another salary for the job holder! This, coudepending the economic awatt Kafue Lower Hy pled with theon nation’s mounting These provinces will likely landscape prevailing

by AuPower station, and the Za external debt obligations, has vote on the basis of the pregustthe 2021. urbanite vot- vailing economic situation. bia-International Monet put stateThe in a dilemma. ersThe haveonset registered en-masse With Copper prices breach- Fund (IMF) package be of Covid-19 in Zambia inand mid-March has left ing the psychological US$8, in Lusaka Copperbelt. clinched, prospects for Zambia’s labour landscape in 000 mark, with the state optThe Electoral Commission retaining its hold on b aof helpless of sorts.

Zambia situation (ECZ) has an- ing to increase its stake in Lusaka and the Copper Therefore, it is than imperative to Glencore’s Mopani Copper nounced more a million should increase. If these pose the inevitable questions; registered voters each for Lu- Mines, with energy shortages not materialise by mid-20 what is thethe way forward? How saka and Copperbelt out being almost wiped out by it will be a rough ride for does Zambia get out of this en- August 2021 given the comof the provisional 7, 020, 749 PF. UPND may cash in tanglement? registered voters nationwide. missioning of the 750-meg- either dislodge the PF or g Firstly, it is important to note that the situation is not irredeemable; it can be salvaged. budget by sacrificing some cap- that Zambia can accrue f clearing retirees on the pu Several permutations can be ital projects; The government can apservice payroll: looked at to create a win-win sitproach some local pension It will save resources – f uation for all – retirees, the govhouses for a loan to finance paying two people for one jo ernment, unemployed youths with the electorate before taking Ministers and Councillors decidgiven that President Lungufor wi this; or The government can paying only one person and the nation at large! How can the agreed upon issues to Lusaka ing unto themselves what they, in contest both the PF party and approach some international job; achieved?

Atthis thebe close of voting,totherespective polling agents, observers and think monitors and the press for presentation their own minds, the people national presidency. cooperating partners for a grant The freed resources can First and foremost, the govmust all be double sure of the counted and verified votes in tandem with the official lineresults. ministries and the National they represent want.

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BONAFIDE CANDIDATES owed its workers in public instiinto the chosen payroll; at thustheredu position political parties, the toon behalf of their voters.

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Zambia do the start-ups, some will boost ment packages: monitors and other stakeholders registration by registered voters is andCAMPAIGN PERIOD Mayors, Chairpersons Patriotic Front, thecan Movement National Democratic Cont must uphold peace and allow a very crucial, because it the can make The campaign period from 14benefits From within national same.

There are several existing businesses while ot By the NATION REPORTER Councillors must all bow ifto theMay for Multipatrty Democracy a presidential candidate will voting atmosphere or wreck electoral process, to 11 August 2021 will be a andconducive people, the voters, to receivecrucial handful otherforpolitical with Zambia. party president Chish throughout period;of a time all partiesparties Steel Comcandidates to canvass for their anointing OOD and Time instructions onand their are yet to officially declare Kambwili embroiled in a votespresidential throughout Zambia.

VERIFIED pany want Limited what the people most. (GTS) candidates. ership VOTES tussle with his NDC The manner of campaigns At the close of voting, the polling has awarded all its It should not be the MPs,- rallies,For the PF, it is almost certainly leagues. roadshows, jingles, agents, observers and monitors

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and political parties that have been must adopt only candidates who requirements inpossess touch the withrequisite the people and the for the forthcoming elections. challenges they Zambians have beenwith facing KAMBWILI They must be the FOLLOWING 2008 global ingreen the last five registration years or so,cards should national employees a Christmas financial crisis, Enterprise Risk campaign songs on radio, The Movement for Demand must satisfy the grade 12 humper as a way of actelevision and social media Management (ERM) emerged school certificate or its equivalent ocratic Change of Felix Mushould be free of alarmist, false knowledging and appreciatas a critical issue in the most Chishimba Kambwili requirement in addition to other tati is yet to find its feet, but allegations, hate speech, insults, varied industry oring their hard work in 2020, legal isrequirements. asectors force toofreckon intimidation and inflammatory the case of Peter Sinkamba’s ganisations. Today, with the Company Human Resourcspeeches which may degenerate withcrippled as a CERTIFICATES fearless ADOPTION world by the novel Green Party is quite different. into conflict. es Manager, Brian KapembSinkamba’s policy on mariandcandidates eloquent mass The must also be the The law enforcers must be coronavirus (COVID-19), wa has said. given adoption certificates by their non-partisan and must act above juana has been very impactmobiliser. practice is now considered as respective political parties.

Speaking at the presentaboard in all circumstances and at

By FRANCIS ZIBA theThis must tool forprocess the en- ful. year,have the adoption all times. tion ceremony held at their His sound proposal to grow worth ingovermayHe be proved the most challenging hancement of his corporate offices yesterday, Kapembpartmany of the general elections; instances when THE PUBLIC ORDER ACT nance that should strengthen and export the herb is just wa said GTS appreciates its particularly for the political parties.

The Zambia Police Service must what Zambia needs to resolve in 2016 he spiritedly sound decision-making proLUSAKA CITY COUNCIL In the Patriotic Front (PF) and ensure that the Public Order Act, workers and the contributhe myriad of socio-economforNational PF on cesses. the campaigned United Party for cap 113 of the Laws of Zambia, is CITY OF LUSAKA PLANNING AUTHORITY tion they make to the comthe Copperbelt Firstly, it may be and important to ic challenges that bedevil us.

Development (UPND), forin enforced in an unbiased manner. pany THE URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING ACT No.every 3, day. example, nearly allMuchinga positions bailing out of some servdraw a distinction between the His Northern and All political players must be have attracted large numbers of accorded equitable chances of He said traditional management ing and former ministers ap- OF ZAMBIA each worker this provinces,risk including the SECTION 53(2) OF 2015 OF THE LAWS candidates, heightening chances campaigning and rallying across year, will receive a 25 kg bag and enterprise risk manage- pears to signal a smooth posrecent Roan Constituenof some candidates resorting to Zambia. ment.

As obvious may ap- sible coalition of ideas with of mealie meal, 5 liters ofNo one political party must cy by-election. underhand methods as likeitwanting or business units usually deal Everyone must abide by the law, the electoral regulations, pear, it their is theway word “Enterprise” to bribe up the adoption cooking oil, 5 kg rice, 2 kg themust ruling party. feel intimidated, infringed upon with their own risks, ERM cooperate with the needs ECZ and the law enforcers. process. that makes the difference. Tra- and or unfairly treated in terms of NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Theshould UPND appears have No one the lawtointo their ownchicken, hands! 2 kg sugar, 1 bag of everyone to take be involved from The political must ditional risk parties management is a its traditional base of Southpotatoes and 2 liters juice. campaign time and freedom to for National Development frontline staff to Board level, to

and the press must all be double sure of the counted and verified votes in tandem with the official ECZ results. However, these entities must desist from posting unofficial results.

Announcement and release of election results and declaration of winners and losers must remain a preserve of the ECZ and must be done transparently in accordance with the Electoral Act. Therefore, for Zambia to hold free, fair, transparent and corruption-free 12 August 2021 elections, it will take all Zambian citizens, voters, political parties, law enforcers, election observers and monitors, the government and other stakeholders to play their respective roles without fear or favour.

All must remain positive, vigilant and nationalistic up to 12 August 2021.

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TRIBUTE TO THE LATE DR. ROLAND MSISKA The University of Lusaka fraternity is deeply saddened by the untimely death of former Secretary to the Cabinet and Director General of the Zambian Atomic Energy Agency (ZAMATOM) Dr. Roland Msiska.

We hereby convey our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and the Republic of Zambia on this great loss. Dr. Msiska was a good friend of the University and a valued mentor to our students.

Dr. Msiska urged the students to take advantage of the existing challenges facing the country by generating solutions to the problems. He always encouraged our students to generate wealth with the natural resources our country is blessed with.

He was indeed a highly resourceful, passionate and dedicated individual to his service. He will be dearly missed by the University of Lusaka.

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BRIEFS Abiy says Eritrea will withdraw troops from Tigray ADDIS ABABA - Eritrea will pull its troops out of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said yesterday, in a potential breakthrough toward ending a drawnout conflict that has seen atrocities carried out against civilians.

The announcement comes as Abiy, winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, faces mounting pressure to end fighting in which both Eritrean and Ethiopian troops stand accused of abuses including mass killings and rapes. – AFP.

Fire breaks out in Kenya during British military exercise

NAIROBI - A fire broke out in a wildlife conservancy in Kenya during an exercise

by British troops stationed in the country, the British army said. “We can confirm that there has been a fire during a UK led exercise in Kenya and that investigations are ongoing,” a spokesman for the British army said in a statement late on Thursday.

The British army runs joint exercises with British and Kenyan soldiers in the northern Laikipia region and has a base there in the town of Nanyuki. – REUTERS.

Rwanda genocide report to focus on French links

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron is set to receive a report from historians who were tasked with studying France's links to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, in which at least 800, 000 people died.

Publication of the report could help to ease French-Rwandan tensions, as Rwanda has long accused France of complicity.

President Macron appointed the 15-member commission two years ago, giving them access to presidential, diplomatic, military and intelligence archives. – BBC.

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…Uhuru orders cabinet to take Covid vaccine N AIROBI - President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed his entire Cabinet and Executive office to get vaccinated against coronavirus.

This was confirmed by the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, Nzioka Waita, who said it was important to lead by example.

Cabinet Secretaries who have not taken the vaccine are now expected to follow suit as well as staff in the executive office of the President.

Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Industrialisation, Betty Maina, confirmed that she had been vaccinated.

The president's order is an about-turn from government's recent communication which stated that politicians were not on the priority list to receive the first batch of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines.

Two weeks ago, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said he would not jump the queue to get vaccinated for the virus because he was not a priority.

“I will not take the vaccine until it gets to my turn on the priority list. If I take it before I

will be accused of jumping the queue. If I do not take it, I will be accused of not leading by example. So, I am not sure which is which and that is why I have chosen to await my turn. The worst thing that could happen is if a nurse got Covid-19 because I have taken the vaccine meant for her,” Kagwe said.

His comments came as the clergy called on President Kenyatta and members of his cabinet to get their doses of the Covid-19 vaccine publicly to reassure Kenyans of its safety.

According to the national Covid-19 vaccine deployment plan, the country was to initiate the first phase of innoculation between February and June 2021, targeting 1.25 million people, key among them frontline health workers and other cadres in priority sectors.

The second phase, which will run between July and June 2022, will target the most vulnerable including the elderly and those above 18 years with comorbidities. It targets 9.76 million people.

“To date, we have vaccinated 64, 100 persons and the last two days we have had an average of 10, 000 vaccinations administered. Over the next two weeks, we aim to be vaccinating over 20, 000 people per day,” the ministry said in a tweet on Wednesday evening.

Meanwhile, President Kenyatta has banned all inland travel in and out of five counties, including the capital Nairobi, to stop

a surge of Covid-19 cases.

No road, rail or air transport will be allowed until further notice, Kenyatta said.

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Fuel price hike looms in Nigeria ABUJA – Nigerians must brace themselves for a fuel price hike as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the government subsidy is unsustainable.

NNPC Group General Manager, Mele Kyari, on Thursday said the Federal Government subsidises Premium Motor Spirit with about N120bn ($263.25m) monthly.

He said while the actual cost of importation and handling charges amounts to N234 ($0.5) per litre the government had been selling at N162 ($0.4) per litre therefore bearing the difference.

Speaking at the weekly ministerial briefing at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, Kyari said the NNPC could no longer afford to bear the cost, that Nigerians would have to pay the actual cost sooner or later.

He argued that market forces must be allowed to determine the pump price of petrol in the country.

Although he claimed the nation was not in a subsidy regime, he said the government was trying to exit what he described as “under-price sale of PMS.” Kyari said, “Today, NNPC is the sole importer of PMS. We are importing at market price and we are selling at N162 per litre today. Looking at the current market situation today, the actual price could have been anywhere between N211 and around N234 per litre.

“The meaning of this is that consumers are not paying for the full value of the PMS that we are consuming and therefore, someone is bearing that cost.

“As we speak today, the difference is being carried on the books of the NNPC and I can confirm to you that the NNPC may no longer be in the position to carry that burden and because we can longer afford to carry it on our books.

“PMS sells across our borders anywhere around N300 per litre and in some places up to N500 to N550 per litre.

“Our current consumption is evacuation from the depots about 60 million litres per day; we are selling at N162 to the litre, and the current market price is around N234, actual market price today.

On the Petroleum Industry Bill pending before the National Assembly, Sylvia said he had received assurances from the federal lawmakers that it would be passed into law in April.

Source - DAILY NATION KENYA/BBC.

Pfizer begins Covid-19 vaccine ATM's application for secret ballot in motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa dismissed with costs trial in young children PARIS - Pfizer said on Thursday it had begun clinical trials for its Covid vaccine in children under the age of 11, an early sign of the next stage of the global immunisation campaign.

According to details posted on the site clinicaltrials.gov, the company is testing three different dosing levels for use in this age group.

The company is already testing the shots in children aged 12 to 15, and its US emergency authorisation covers people aged 16 and up.

Pfizer joins Moderna and AstraZeneca in

testing their vaccines in younger children, while Johnson & Johnson has plans to follow.

While children are generally spared the worst of the disease and are less likely than adults to transmit the virus, rare cases of serious Covid and deaths do occur, as well as a post-infectious inflammatory condition called MIS-C. Under-18s account for roughly a fifth of the US population of 330 million, and most experts believe it will be necessary to make inroads towards immunising children to achieve population

level immunity. Meanwhile, India has blocked all major exports of the AstraZeneca vaccine to boost domestic supply, the latest move by a country to stop doses from leaving its borders.

This could disrupt the rollout of vaccines to poorer countries via the COVAX scheme, which had been counting on Indian-made doses.

The Serum Institute of India is a major provider of vaccines to COVAX, the WHO-backed initiative aimed at fair distribution of the vaccine to poorer countries. DAILY NATION/ AFP.

JOHANNESBURG - The Western Cape High Court dismissed the ATM's application to review National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise's decision for an open ballot in a vote of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa.

After the ATM lodged the motion in February 2020, it also asked Modise that the vote be via secret ballot. Modise declined, saying the party did not provide evidence of "a highly charged atmosphere, intimidation of any member or any demonstrable evidence of threats against the lives of members and their families, which may warrant a secret ballot."

Modise also referred to the constitutional imperative of transparency as a reason not to have a secret ballot. After the motion was scheduled in late November 2020, ATM leader Vuyolwethu Zungula asked Modise to reconsider. Again

Ramaphosa she declined, noting the logistics of hybrid virtual sittings due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Before the motion was heard, the ATM headed to court, arguing that

Modise's decision was "irrational and biased."

The motion of no confidence was postponed pending the court matter, which was heard in early February.

Yesterday, acting Judge James Lekhuleni delivered judgment. "I find that the decision of the Speaker was based on sound reasons and not on illegitimate motives and considerations as averred," Lekhuleni ruled.

"I also find that she also advanced the applicant with the reasons for her decision for ordering an open ballot and declining the application for a secret ballot. Her decision is therefore unimpeachable."

He dismissed the ATM's application with costs. Parliament is currently in recess and the motion will first have to be rescheduled before it will be heard. – NEWS24.

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CHEMISTRY REDOX REACTIONS- PART 2 REDOX REACTIONS- PART 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES § Describe reduction § Define a reducing agent § Write redox reaction In the previous lesson we discussed oxidation reaction and defined what a redox reaction is. In this lesson we shall discuss reduction reaction and thereafter combine the two reactions in order to write a reduction- oxidation reaction.

In equation one (1), aluminium ion has been reduced to Aluminium atom since three electron has been gained. Similarly, in question two (2), copper ion has been reduced to copper atom since two electrons have been gained.

Reduction

In terms of oxidation number, reduction is defined as the decrease in the oxidation number. Note that oxidation number is also called oxidation state.

Oxidation number is determined by the electrons gained or lost by an element in a compound during boding.

Just like oxidation, the term reduction is defined in terms of hydrogen, oxygen, electrons and oxidation number. We shall now define reduction as outlined.

The following rules are applied when determining the oxidation number of an element in a molecule or complex ion as explained in the previous lesson.

In terms of oxygen, reduction is defined as the removal of oxygen from a chemical substance. If in a chemical reaction oxygen is removed from a chemical substance, then that chemical substance is said to be reduced.

§ The oxidation number of a free or uncombined atom is zero. For example, the oxidation number of: O2, N2, Ca, Mg and Zn is zero (0). § The oxidation number of simple ion is equal to its charge. See the table below.

Ion Oxidation number K+1 +1 2+ Mg +2 Al3+ +3 Cl-1 2O -2 N3-3

Example1 1. ZnO(s) + CO(g) 2. Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g)

Zn(s) + CO2(g) 2Fe(l) + 3CO2(g)

In the chemical equation one (1), zinc oxide has been reduced to zinc (Zn) because oxygen has been removed from it. Similarly, in the chemical equation two (2), iron (II) oxide has been reduced to iron. To

§ The oxidation state of hydrogen in all compounds is +1 except in metallic hydride.

Page 3 of 6 2) E.g. calcium hydride(CaH § The oxidation state of oxygen in all compounds is -2 except in peroxides where it is -1 and when it is combined with more elements that are more electronegative than itself. In such a case its oxidation sate is +2 § The sum of oxidation numbers of all atoms in the chemical formula of neutral compound is equal to zero.

Page 1 of 6 substance has been identify whether a chemical reduced or not, just look at the number of oxygen atoms it has on the left hand side and on the right hand side of the chemical equation.

In terms of hydrogen, reduction is defined as the addition of hydrogen to a chemical substance. This implies that if hydrogen has been added to a chemical substance, that substance is said to be reduced.

Example 2 1.

N2 (g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)

In the above equation nitrogen has been reduced to ammonia because hydrogen has been added to it.

In terms of electrons, reduction is defined as the gain of electrons. This can be remembered using the abbreviation (RIG) which simply means that reduction is the gain of electrons. This is usually expressed in terms of ions. When an atom gains an electron, it becomes reduced. This is shown by writing the charge on the right top of the chemical formula of an element.

Example 3 1. Al3+ 3e 2. Cu2+ + 2e

Al Cu

Example 4 1. The chemical equation below illustrates reduction in terms of oxidation number. (a) Mg2+ + 2e Mg0 In the above equation, the oxidation state of magnesium ion (Mg2+) has reduced from (+2) to (0), hence magnesium ion (Mg2+) has been reduced.

Reduction Agent A reduction agent is defined as a chemical substance that brings about reduction of another substance but end up being oxidised. This means that for reduction to take place, there be should a substance that cause reduction to take place. See the chemical equation below.

2.

Fe2O3(s) +

3CO (g)

2Fe (l) + 3CO2 (g)

In the above equation, carbon monoxide is a reducing agent because it causes iron (II) oxide to be reduced to iron (Fe). In addition, carbon monoxide has been oxidised.

The following are examples of reducing agents: § § § § § §

Carbon monoxide Hydrogen (H2) Carbon (C) Ammonia(NH3) Sulphur dioxide(SO2) Hydrogen sulphide(H2S) Redox reaction

A redox reaction is a reaction that involve both reduction and oxidation reaction taking place simultaneously. This implies that during a redox reaction, one chemical substance is oxidised and the other one is reduced.

Example 5 Fe2O3(s)

+

3CO (g)

2Fe (l) + 3CO2 (g)

(a) Identify an oxidizing agent and reducing agent from the above chemical equation. Given a reason for your answer.

Solution From above equation, Fe2O3 is an oxidizing agent because it has lost oxygen to carbon monoxide and has been reduced. Carbon monoxide is a reducing

agent because it has been oxidised after gaining the Page 5 of 6 oxygen.

TASK

1. Study the chemical equation below.

Zn + Cu2+

Zn2+ + Cu

(a) Define oxidation and reduction according to the above equation (b) Use an arrow to show oxidation reaction and reduction reaction in the above reaction. (c)What is the oxidation number of zinc ion?

2. State one difference between an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent.

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THIRD FLOP It is the third consecutive time the Chipolopolo are missing out on the prestigious continental championship which features 24 teams after failing to qualify for the 2017 and 2019 editions.

The Chipolopolo who needed to beat Algeria to redeem their hopes of qualifying for the 33rd edition of the AFCON were punished with two quick goals from Rachid Ghezzal and Islam Slimani whose goals gave the Desert Foxes a 2-0 lead before the half hour mark.

Slimani and Ghezzal benefitted from speedy counter attacks which exposed Zambia’s three man defence led

by Captain Kabaso Chongo.

Algeria’s wave after wave of attacks in the first quarter of the game compelled Chipolopolo coach Miluttin “Micho” Sredojevic to make a double sub, introducing Rodrick Kabwe and Lubambo Musonda for Nathan Sinkala and Luka Banda respectively.

The tactical change improved Zambia’s sluggish play as Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka pulled one goal back for the Chipolopolo after he converted a penalty he won when he was tripped inside the 18-yard box before the break.

Cletus Chama Chota leveled the scores for the Chipolopolo after he rose high to head the ball past the Algerian goal keeper after benefitting from Augustine Mulenga’s cross in the 52nd minute.

The equaliser gave the

Chipolopolo hope as they went on to dominate play in the second half before suffering another major setback when Slimani Completed his brace after benefitting from Baghdad Bounedjan’s assist to restore Algeria’s lead.

However, the Chipolopolo benefitted from a second penalty after striker Moses Phiri was pushed inside the box 10 minutes before the final whistle.

Daka stepped up to complete his brace which was not enough to redeem Zambia’s qualifying hopes after rivals Zimbabwe crashed Botswana 1-0 in the other Group H fixture to qualify for the AFCON. “The players gave everything they did whatever we asked from them, unfortunately our best was not good enough. We so much needed victory. I believe we have a core of players that could be a competitive team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in June,” said “Micho” after the match.

“We just need to find a solution to our defence, we have a game against Zimbabwe on Monday and it is a question of pride for the nation.”

Meanwhile, Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi said the game against Zambia was the toughest match the Desert Foxes have played since October 2019 when they lost 3-0 to Morocco.

Belmadi also complained bitterly about the Chipolopolo technical bench sending spy’s to their training venue to monitor their tactics.

DRC bow out as Egypt qualify Assan Ceesay's solitary goal earned the Gambia a 1-0 win over Angola in Bakau, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang-inspired Gabon thrashed DR Congo 3-0 in Franceville.

As a result, two former African champions DR Congo and Zambia were among the top teams which saw their hopes of qualifying for the finals come to an end.

Zambia fought back to hold Algeria to a 3-3 draw in a Group H match in Lusaka,

The Serbian accused the journalist of trying to put him under pressure with his questioning ahead of the crucial tie against Algeria.

“All you have said is total nonsense. I have extreme level of consistence and my duty is to call the best of the best of what Zambia has and I have always called the best of the best.

“You are trying to put some pressure on me. This is total nonsense. 22 years ago on today’s date I felt the pressure of Americans

while Zimbabwe qualified for the finals after defeating Botswana 1-0 in another Group H game in Francistown.

Thursday’s Afcon qualifiers results Kenya 1-1 Egypt Comoros 0-0 Togo Gambia 1-0 Angola Gabon 3-0 DR Congo Zambia 3-3 Algeria Botswana 0-1 Zimbabwe Equatorial Guinea 1-0 Tanzania South Africa 1-1 Ghana Libya 2-0 Tunisia. – BBC.

NAPSA STARS ESCAPE RELEGATION ZONE

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

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EN-MAN Napsa Stars escaped the FAZ Super Division relegation zone after coming from behind to beat Buildcon FC 2-1 in a rescheduled Super Division fixture played yesterday at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

The pensioners escalated to 13th on the Super Division table with 24 points after handing Buildcon its eighth defeat of the season.

Napsa bounced back from Emmanuel Okutu’s goal which had given Ndola-based Buildcon the lead in the 51st minute.

Okutu conveted a penalty awarded to Buildcon when

By MICHAEL MIYOBA CHIPATA Boys Futsal Club coach Robson Mwitwa said his boys have not given up on the Premier Futsal League Cup title after losing to Automotive FC in a Week-16 PFL fixture.

PFL Cup finalists, 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 bashing in the game played at Automotive futsal arena.

In an interview, Mwitwa said the loss will not derail his boys from challenging to become the first team to bag the PFL Cup. Mwitwa said the defeat motivated Chipata Young Boys to work hard knowing that the PFL Cup final will not be an easy game for the boys who are deemed as the under dogs going into the PFL Cup finals slated for the second week of April.

Mwitwa said it is possible for his charges to pull a surprise when they face Automotive FC to bag a maiden PFL Cup. “The defeat to Automotive showed how we can play them and the result was a positive

‘Micho’ humbles himself bombing me and my country, that is pressure not what you are talking about. Algeria scaring me? You must be joking,” said “Micho” during Wednesday’s pre-match presser.

However after the 3-3 draw against Algeria, “Micho,” who named defender Kabaso Chongo as captain a few months after he disgraced and suspended the TP Mazembe player for being a weak link to the team said he

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was sorry for the rude way he answered when asked about the inconsistency.

“Micho” said he had a perfect relationship with Chongo who he said played well in the game against Algeria despite making one mistake which gifted Algeria one of the goals in the 3-3 stalemate at Heroes Stadium.

The Serbian also apologised for the Chipolopolo’s failure to qualify for the AFCON after failing to beat Al-

Musonda Kapembwa was fouled inside the box by goalkeeper Philip Banda.

After going down to Okutu’s goal, Napsa Stars suffered another setback when captain Dickson Chapa was given a red card by referee Leonard Akapelwa.

However the setback did not derail Napsa Stars from bouncing back through Doisy Soko’s 59th minute equaliser after benefitting from speedy winger Austine Banda’s assist.

Napsa Stars finally went ahead ten minutes later through Bornwell Mwape who made a difference a minute after he was introduced for Emmanuel Mayuka.

“I really appreciate the ef-

fort by the players, they put maximum effort and they managed to come back from a goal down,” Napsa Stars coach Mohamed Fathi said after the match.

Fathi who returned from a compassionate leave to lead Napsa to a win over Buildcon is confident that the Pensioners can finish the Super Division among the top four.

Meanwhile, Buildcon FC coach Boyd Mulwanda attributed his team’s defeat to loss of focus after the red card which reduced Napsa Stars to 10 men.

Mulwanda said it was painful to miss out on a chance to move into the top three on the log.

Mayuka

Chipata Boys not giving up

one being that we played that game without about four key players and the boys managed to put up that performance it was a good result for my boys.

“We are working extra hard

geria in a do or die fixture.

“Micho” said he really wanted to qualify Zambia to the AFCON which features 24 of the best coaches on the African continent.

“I’m sorry my friend…

I’m really sorry. I also wanted to qualify for the Africa Cup and I don’t hate Kabaso Chongo. He is a fantastic player and a good friend,” said “Micho” as he hugged with the reporter.

He said it is unfortunate that the team failed to qualify after giving their best performance to draw against Algeria.

to improve our team especially the defence that's where we still have a challenge,” Mwitwa said.

Chipata Boys came from behind to beat Siavonga Bee-

tles 3-1 on post-match penalties following a 2-2 draw in the semifinal to secure a final clash with Automotive who beat Kitwe Bullets 3-1 to reach the finals.

Germany players protest "We have the World Cup coming up and there will be discussions about it," said Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, who scored his side's opening goal in a 3-0 win in Duisburg.

"We wanted to show we are not ignoring that.

After Wednesday's protest, football's world governing body, Fifa, said Norway will not face "disciplinary proceedings," adding that it "believes in the freedom of speech, and in the power of

football as a force for good."

A report in the Guardian last month said 6, 500 migrant workers have died in Qatar since the World Cup was awarded in 2010.

Qatar disputes that figure and said in a statement: "We deeply regret all of these tragedies and investigated each incident to ensure lessons were learned. We have always maintained transparency around this issue and dispute inaccurate claims around the number of workers who have died on our projects." - BBC.

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Napsa Stars escape relegation zone

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

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EN-MAN Napsa Stars escaped the FAZ Super Division relegation zone after coming from behind to beat Buildcon FC 2-1 in a rescheduled Super

Saturday March 27, 2021

EGYPT, Comoros and Gabon were among the teams which qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals on Thursday.

The Pharaohs of Egypt booked their place in the finals despite drawing 1-1 with Kenya in a Group G encounter in Nairobi.

They were joined by their Group G rivals Comoros, who qualified for the finals for the first time after holding Togo to a 0-0 draw in Moroni.

In Group D, Gambia and Gabon both secured their places in next year's tournament which will be hosted by Cameroon.

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Germany players protest ...wear T-shirts against Qatar's human rights record GERMANY are the latest team to protest against Qatar's human rights record after Norway earlier this week German players wore T-shirts to show support for Qatar migrant workers before their 2022 World Cup qualifying win over Iceland on Thursday.

The starting side each wore a black shirt with one letter in white on it that spelled out “Human rights.”

It follows Norway players wearing T-shirts bearing the message “Human rights on and off the pitch” before facing Gibraltar on Wednesday.

The World Cup is scheduled to get under way in Qatar on November 21 next year.

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Zambia's Gampani Lungu in a tussle with Algerian defender Eddine Benlamri during Thursday’s Afcon qualifier at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. :- Picture by MICHAEL MIYOBA.

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Division fixture played yesterday at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

The pensioners escalated to 13th on the Super Division table with 24 points after handing Buildcon its eighth defeat of the season. To Page 15

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THIRD FLOP

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

…as Chipolopolo miss third consecutive AFCON finals

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HE Zambia national soccer team set an unprecedented record in the history of the Zambian game after failing to qualify for the 2022 Cameroon Africa Cup of Nations AFCON after holding Algeria to a 3-3 stalemate in

a group H fixture at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

The Chipolopolo came from behind twice to secure a draw against the African champions but their determination to fight until the final whistle couldn’t bear any fruits as Zambia crashed out of the AFCON qualifying race. To Page 15

‘Micho’ humbles himself Chipata Boys not giving up

By MICHAEL MIYOBA NATIONAL soccer team coach Millutin “Micho” Sredojevic has apologised for lashing out on a Daily National reporter who accused him of being inconsistent with his team selection prior to Zambia’s failure to qualify for the

2022 Cameroon Africa Cap of Nations following a 3-3 draw with Algeria.

On Wednesday, “Micho” reacted angrily to a question about his inconsistency concerning team selection prior the back-to-back AFCON qualifier against Algeria and Zimbabwe. To Page 15