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CONSIDERING the gravity and seriousness of an offence, police can determine how long they can detain a suspect until investigations are completed, Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo has told parliament. Mr Kampyongo said the police have

the responsibility of protecting citizens and also need to conduct thorough investigations. The minister was responding to Monze Central Member of Parliament, Jack Mwiimbu, who wanted to know why the Zambia Police Service wantonly detained Ackson Sejani, Fines Malambo, Javern Simooloka and Vincent Lilanda for over 30 days

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in connection with the abducted Mr. Sampa Hatembo siblings. Mr Mwiimbu also wanted to know whether any action will be taken against officers for failure to take the suspects to court within the prescribed time and what measures the government is taking to stop the illegal detentions of suspects. (To page 3)

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

Investors eye Chambishi Metals See story on Page 4

Mr. Lusambo

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UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa “lied” about being offered K6 million by PF ministers to defect so as

GOVERNMENT says it has received overwhelming inquiries from investors willing to take over the running of Chambishi Metals. (Story on page 3)

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Demolish structures • Mwanakatwe reveals contributing to floods - Lusambo talks set for April P.4 See story on Page 3

to portray himself valuable in the eyes of Hakainde Hichilema, a former UPND official, Greyford Monde has said. Mr. Monde said Mr Mweetwa, the Choma Central member of Parliament, was scared

of losing his parliamentary seat owing to the growing challenge and pressure he was receiving from aspiring candidates in his constituency. (To page 3)

Kenyatta and Odinga Lungu assures of pledge farmers to heal divisions

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THE PEOPLE’S PAPER; BUILDING THE NATION WITH REAL ISSUES

Thursday 29 April, 2021

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By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

REEN Party leader, Peter Sinkamba, has advised fellow politicians to avoid discrediting the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). He said it was unfair to allege that the ECZ was a surrogate of the ruling Patriotic Front (PF).

STOP DISCREDITING ECZ - SINKAMBA

Mr Sinkamba said that all citizens should build confidence in the institution to have a credible electoral process. “In as much as we agree that there are several shortcomings in the manner in which the ECZ has handled the electoral process, this should not be the reason we should discredit the institution and call it names,” he said in an interview in Kitwe yesterday.

anarchy as people would lose confidence in the electoral process and could start taking the law in their hands. He observed that various countries ended up in turmoil after elections because of such alarming sentiments. Mr Sinkamba urged the ECZ to be careful with how it handled the elections as what people suspected to be unfairly handled could trigger turmoil in the nation.

Mr Sinkamba said discrediting the reputation of the institution in a manner which would make the international community think that the institution was not capable to handle elections should be discouraged by all citizens. He advised his fellow politicians to live with what they had unlike issuing statements that could end up causing anarchy. Mr Sinkamba said such behaviour was a recipe for

Lungu assures farmers of timely delivery of inputs By SIMON MUNTEMBA in Mpika

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has assured farmers in Zambia that his government will not relent until all farming inputs were delivered to them before the rain season. And President Lungu has urged the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to quickly finalise all initial preparations for this year’s markerting season and ensure farmers were paid on time for the supply of crops. He said this in Mpika at Malashi village of Chief Chikwanda yesterday when he graced the national agriculture field day. The President said his government will not relent until farming inputs were delivered in all the provinces before the 2021/2022 farming season.

support he has continued to render to farmers after donating two tractors to a host farmer, Lewis Mpundu and the Mpika District Farmers Association. And the host farmer, Mr Lewis Mpundu thanked the President for the gesture and appealed to Chief Chikwanda for more land to utilize the donated tractor well for the benefit of all. Meanwhile, Senior Chief Kopa, Luchembe, Mpepo, Mukungule, Chiondaponde, Chikwanda, Kabinga, President Edgar Lungu (centre), Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo (left) and Neria’s Investments Gener- Mpumba and Chief Nabwalya al Manager Martin Chaikatisha (right) during the 2021 said they were happy with the National Agriculture Field Day held in Mpika yesterday. way President Lungu was presiding over the affairs of the Speaking earlier, Minister of stakeholders to ensure that country. Speaking on behalf Agriculture Michael Katambo prices of farming inputs like of the other traditional leaders, Chief Nabwalya said they said government was not sit- fertilizer is reduced. Zambia National Farmers were united and in full supting idle on the rising prices of Union (ZNFU) presi- port of President Lungu’s govfarming inputs. Mr Katambo said govern- dent Jervis Zimba thanked ernment for having delivered ment was engaging relevant President Lungu for the development in the region.

Zambia Airways launch on hold? By OLIVER SAMBOKO

THE launch of Zambia Airways has been put on hold following losses that have hit the aviation industry in the region amid the negative economic effects of covid19 pandemic, the Daily Nation has learnt. A source close to the business said the launch of the national airline had been quiet because Government had decided to shelf the project for now. But when contacted, Ministry of Transport and Communication, Permanent Secretary Misheck Lungu, said the national airline matter was now the “baby” of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). IDC however remained mute on the matter despite requesting for a query.

The source however maintained that owing to the fact that Covid-19 pandemic had affected several airlines in the region, Government had decided to halt the launch of Zambia Airways. Zambia Airways was initially expected to be relaunched in October 2018, but pushed to January 2019, and when that deadline was looming, the date was pushed to April 2019. In 2017, Government announced plans to re-launch and operationalise Zambia Airways which ceased operations in December 1994 due to mounting debts and losses. The carrier is a 55/45 venture between the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation and Ethiopian Airlines. Many Airlines in the region have suffered revenue loss of

between two to three percent following the outbreak of the Coronavirus that has hit several countries forcing travellers to cancel trips abroad. Last week, South African Airways, the state-owned carrier, suffered the latest in

a series of financial setbacks after the government rejected a request by practitioners administering a restructuring of the airline for an additional $526 million in funding.

State launches cyber security and national postal services policies By OLIVER SAMBOKO GOVERNMENT yesterday launched the Cyber Security and National postal services policies aimed at transforming the two sectors in the country. Speaking at the launch yesterday, Transport and Communications Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya said the Cyber security policy was aimed enhancing resilience of National ICT systems to cyber incidents to transform the country into a smart Zambia. Mr Kafwaya said the government placed great significance on the development of policy frameworks which promote consistent governance and control environments in all

Nine UPND cadres acquitted By CHARLES MUSONDA NINE United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres have been acquitted in the case they were charged with idle and disorderly conduct likely to cause breach of peace along Independence Avenue in Lusaka. Lusaka Magistrate Felix Kaoma yesterday acquitted Eddy Nawa, a driver of Kabwata Cultural Village; Sydney Ngulube of Bauleni; John Wilima of Zanimuone; Nelson Banda of Kabanana; Wellington Mwanza; Henry Mutale of Bauleni; Levy Malilwa of Matero, John Kashokoto, and Nicholas Matongo. Mr. Kaoma said the prosecution’s evidence was not reliable and no reasonable tribunal

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sectors of our society. He noted that the Cyber Security Policy will help the country to enhance capacity in managing cyber security risks for business players on the cyber space. He said the launch of the two policies is very important to not only the government, but also the Zambian people generally. “The framework will have sufficient capacity to anticipate, identify and manage cyber security risks in a manner that maximises benefits and minimises loses to all players that transact business on any cyber platform,” Mr Kafwaya said. He also said Government was concerned about the loss of traditional postal business due to the development in the digital space, hence the decision to come up with the national postal service policy which will help modernize the country’s postal sector to meet the aspirations of consumers.

could convict the accused persons on such testimony. He said the State had failed to discharge its functions of proving its case against the accused persons beyond any reasonable doubt. He said the prosecution’s case was anchored on two witnesses, police officers who apprehended the accused persons but gave contradictory stories despite telling the court that they were together on December 23, 2020. The accused persons were apprehended when UPND president Hakainde Hichilema appeared at the police headquarters for questioning. In his ruling yesterday, Mr. Kaoma said the first prosecution witness said the accused persons were assembled and apprehended between the High Court roundabout and Cabinet Office while the other one said they were assembled near Intercontinental Hotel. Mr. Kaoma also ordered that the two minibuses that were impounded in the row be released because none of the witnesses talked about the vehicles regarding where they impounded, how they were used, and how they were connected to the case.

Chief Mukwikile halts land allocation

NEWLY installed Chief Mukwikile of the Bemba people in Shiwang`andu says land allocation in the chiefdom has been halted until auditing is done to address issues of land in the area. He said huge pieces of land owned by some developers has been dormant for many years without any sign of development taking place.

Chief Mukwikile said in an interview yesterday, that dormant land will hinder development in the chiefdom, hence the need to address land issues immediately. He said land that has been dormant for many years as well as acquired dubiously will be revoked once discovered. Chief Mukwikile has advised developers to ensure that dormant land is utilised to

avoid revocation and also said those who acquired land dubiously must submit their cases to the palace. “In my chiefdom, I want serious investors who will bring development and create employment opportunities for my subjects,” said Chief Mukwikile. He pointed out that the chiefdom has potential for economic growth, and called

on investors who are willing to utilise the opportunities in the area. Chief Mukwikile observed that if employment opportunities are created for the local people, poverty levels at household level will be reduced. He said it is important for investors to work with traditional leaders to supplement government's efforts in poverty reduction. - ZANIS.

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INVESTORS EYE CHAMBISHI METALS MWEETWA FOOLING …‘More investors willing to get Chambishi Metals’ By SANFROSSA MANYINDA GOVERNMENT says it has received overwhelming inquiries from investors willing to take over the running of Chambishi Metals. Mines and Mineral Resources Minister Richard Musukwa, said in an interview that the government has since been advising investors first hand impression on the scientific process and other aspects involved in extracting the commodity. Early this year, Government announced that talks had started with another investor intending to take over the running of Chambishi Metals. The government was hesitant to revoke the mining licence for Chambishi Metals but opted for dialogue aimed at resolving matters at the firm which had been on care and maintenance for over a year. "We will proceed to ensure that we revive the operations, re-employ our people and bring back life at Chambeshi once we get firm commitment from interested parties. "We are keen to ensure that this matter

is resolved at the earliest convenience because this situation affects other issues in the economy such as the price of cement and so on," he said. Mr Musukwa observed that the closure of Chambishi Metals, a major producer of gypsum would adversely affect the construction industry. He explained that Government placed great importance on business and economic matters alongside social and political matters. Mr Musukwa said the government would handle the matter seriously and ensure there was is a balanced approach. Initially, Chambishi Metals Plc was involved in the mining, refining and tolling of cobalt and copper under Anglovaal Mining Limited. In 2003, ENYA Holdings BV acquired Chambishi from Anglovaal but in 2010 it was acquired by the London listed Eurasian Natural Resources Company in a related-party transaction. However, the Eurasin Resources Company placed the mine under care and maintenance as the firm could not get copper concentrate feedstock.

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But Mr Kampyongo explained that when relatives of the Hatembos reported to Lusaka Central Police that their relatives were missing, police moved in and investigations led to the arrest of the four and charged them with adduction. He told the House that due to the gravity of the offence and the continued missing of the Hatembo siblings, police held on to the suspects.

Mr Kampyongo said he was not defending police officers but the matter was about two people who were still missing. He however told the House that the four suspects were charged after more than 48 hours and were taken to court for plea and granted bail. He also told the House that no action will be taken against police officers who arrested and detained the suspects in connection with the abduction of the Hatembo family members.

We’ll clip fraudulent clearing agents - ZRA By BUUMBA CHIMBULU FRAUDULENT behaviour by some clearing agents which resulted in a failed countrywide strike this week is another good reason for the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to automate the systems, ZRA Commissioner General, Kingsley Chanda has said. Mr Chanda, in an interview wondered how the organisation and indeed Government could credence to such fraudulent clearing agents. He was reacting to a failed strike which was organised by the Customs Clearing and Freight Forwarding Agents Association of Zambia (CCFFAAZ) president, Bruce Kaemba. “Fraudulent Behaviour by Bruce Kaemba and His Association is another Good Reason for ZRA to Automate Systems.

“Out of the 132 Agents who signed the petition against automation of customs systems and agreed to go on the shameful failed “countrywide strike called by Bruce Kaemba, only 36 had legitimate licenses, 73 are unlicensed and therefore not registered agents and 23 were duplications meaning the same companies signing more than one time?” Mr Chanda asked. Mr Chanda stressed that the strike failed because the majority genuine agents who supported ZRA modernisation refused to be part of it. Effectively, he said, it meant only 36 out 957 registered agents were against ZRA modernisation drive. On Monday this week, Mr Chanda said ZRA had started the process of stopping to recognise CCFFAAZ for disrupting smooth operations of borders posts and has warned to revoke the licenses

of agents backing the association. He then directed his legal team to start the process of stopping to recognise CCFFAAZ by the organisation. “We will not tolerate anarchy and illicit political activities in the clearing industry “I have since directed my legal team to start the process of stopping our recognition of this clearing association for disrupting the smooth operations of our borders which is tantamount to economic sabotage,” Mr Chanda said. Mr Chanda explained that the CCFFAAZ leader was fighting ZRA for suspending his company over seven months ago for alleged involvement in transit fraud and smuggling. He warned clearing agents supporting the sabotage caused by Mr Kaemba that they risked having their licenses revoked.

He said in an interview that Mr Mweetwa was desperate and trying to create relevance in the political dispensation through lies because he was trying to secure an adoption. Mr. Monde, who is former Livestock minister described claims by Mr. Mweetwa that the PF offered him K6 million as cheap propaganda and “last kicks of a dying horse.” "That is cheap propaganda to lie that the PF wanted to offer him a huge amount of money which is three times his gratuity, he is desperate for adoption," he said. Mr. Monde said Mr Mweetwa lied to indirectly send a message to his party president, Mr Hichilema that he was valuable. He said the PF was not desperate to offer Mr Mweetwa such a huge amount of money to lure him to the party because he was not worth that much.

Mr. Monde said the PF was too attractive to offer Mr. Mweetwa anything adding that people who were coming to the party were doing so freely as he did. "We don't offer nobody nothing. That is clear news of desperation, he is trying to look politically valuable and get undoubtedly adopted because that is his preoccupation," Mr. Monde said.

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STOP NIGHT DEALS

THE reported incident in which a resident of Mwinilunga has lost about K39, 000 in a botched deal involving gold must be a wake-up call to Zambians. It is a stark reminder that tricksters are on the loose looking for gullible prey who want to lay their hands on gold and strike it rich. In the Mwinilunga incident, North-Western Province Commissioner of Police Joe Njase yesterday confirmed how the Mwinilunga Town Council Secretary, Mr Kennedy Kazanda, has been swindled out of K39, 900 by unidentified people. This was after he was cheated that they would give him alluvial gold but later disappeared with the money on Monday night. While we sympathise with Mr Kazanda that he lost so much money, we should also be quick to ask him how he allowed himself to be a victim of such a trick. It is obvious to all that he fell right into the criminals’ hands. How could he allow himself to be transacting such serious business in the night if it was being done above board? According to Mr Njase, “the incident was reported by the victim himself that his money amounting to K39, 900 was falsely obtained by persons he can identify if seen. “And this occurred on Monday around 21:00 hours in a low density area.” It is quite clear that Mr Kazanda had put his life at great risk by agreeing to meet people who he did not know well enough. He admitted that he could recognise them if he was to meet them again. But the chances of meeting them again are slim considering that they are not “honest brokers.” People like Mr Kazanda should heed Mr Njase’s advice for the public to stop dealing in illegal activities because that would put their property and life at risk from criminal-minded persons. “People should know and understand that the motivating factor to get rich quickly is in fact a serious foundation of breach to national development,” he said. Mr Kazanda as a senior government employee must be aware that the North-Western Province has been invaded by foreigners since the “discovery” of gold. Government has even sent in more reinforcements to ensure that the gold fields particularly in Mwinilunga are protected from illegal gold miners. And by virtue of his position, Mr Kazanda’s conduct must always be above board and not involve himself in activities that border on criminal activities. We are sure that Mr Kazanda is not the only person who has been swindled by bogus gold dealers. There are others who have suffered similar misfortune but have not reported to the police. We wish to advise people that the government has not barred any Zambian from gold mining activities. All they must do is follow the right channels and legalise their businesses. They do not have to risk their lives by meeting strangers in the night when they could easily transact during the day. In fact, we hope the police will grill Mr Kazanda and let him explain his involvement in gold mining – whether legal or otherwise.

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MWINILUNGA COUNCIL CHIEF SWINDLED

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI

MWINILUNGA Town Council Secretary, Kennedy Kazanda, has been swindled out of K39, 900 by unidentified people after being cheated that they would give him alluvial gold but later disappeared with the money. The incident occurred on Monday around 21:00 hours in a low density area. According to North-Western Province Commissioner of Police Joe Njase, Mr Kazanda

…in fake gold deal was cheated by some people that they would give him alluvial gold but later disappeared with the money. "The incident was reported by the victim himself that his money amounting to K39, 900 was falsely obtained by persons he can identify if seen. And this occurred on Monday around 21:00 hours in a low density area," Mr Njase said. He said that a docket has

been opened and that the matter is under investigation. Mr Njase has since advised he public to stop dealing in illegal activities because that would put their property and life at risk from criminalminded persons. "People should know and understand that the motivating factor to get rich quickly is in fact a serious foundation of breach to national Mr Njase development," he said.

Zambia risks importing Covid-19 By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

President Edgar Lungu presents a bible to First Republican President Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda to mark his 97th birthday in Lusaka yesterday. - Picture by EDDIE MWANALEZA

Officer recalls finding Dr Tasila’s body By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSA A Scene of Crime Officer has testified in the Lusaka High Court that Dr Tasila Tembo’s body had a visible open wound on the belly measuring between 20 and 30 centimetres. This is in a matter where former Zambia Army officer, Nigel Mwaba is accused of killing Dr Tasila between October 24 and 26 in Lusaka. Mwaba however pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder. Testifying before Judge Wilfred Muma yesterday, Detective Constable Lukele Sicheleka , a trained SCO stated that on October 27, last year, while on duty at Woodlands Police Station where he was

operating from then, he was assigned to attend to a crime scene at Nanking Army Training Centre in Mikango area. In the company of two other officers, Mr Sicheleka said that they were led to the crime scene by two villagers in the bush of Mikango area, which is a restricted area of the Army. “I discovered the body of a female adult person whose identity at the material time was unknown. The body was dressed in an orange T.Shirt branded ‘Right to care’ and a bluish pair of trousers. The body had a visible open wound on the belly about 20 to 30 centimeters. The body was in a decomposing state and covered under tree branches,” he said. Trial continues today.

Govt releases Kanganja speaks tough K89m for NCZ retirees By KALOBWE BWALYA

GOVERNMENT has released K89 million to pay 166 retirees at Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) in Kafue. NCZ Chief Executive Officer, William Mwale, confirmed in an interview yesterday that the retirees have started receiving their benefits. Mr Mwale thanked the government for releasing the funds for the retirees. And Kafue District Commissioner Gibson Sinkala said the government was committed to addressing the plight of all retirees. - ZANIS.

WE will not allow any political supporters to disrupt the peace in the nation during and after election, Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has warned. Mr Kanganja however appealed to the general public not to hesitate to report anyone to any nearest police station if attacked or intimidated. He warned that anyone that would be found breaking the law with impunity would not be spare. He said that he has been receiving reports that political supporters and some disgruntled people from society had been disrupting peace.

Mr Kanganja said it was the work of police to ensure that every citizen was protected from being attacked. He said the police command would ensure that enough security manpower was deployed to curb any criminal activities that may take place. Meanwhile, Mr Kanganja said he was aware of criminal gangs that have been formed in some parts of the city including Kanyama Township. He said police will not tolerate such lawlessness to continue, but ensure that people's lives remained protected. He further said police will continue conducting night patrols meant to arrest criminals.

ZAMBIA risks importing new Covid-19 cases as the pandemic has remained rife in many parts of the world. The country has however vaccinated over 21, 000 people in less than two weeks. Government has therefore heightened surveillance at points-of-entry to detect any new cases that may be imported, says Health Minister, Jonas Chanda. Dr Chanda said the government had observed a global burden of Covid-19 new cases with 830, 822 reported in the last 24 hours. He said in a statement that Zambia therefore risked importation of new cases with the continued population movement. “He indicated that 66 new Covid-19 cases had been reported in the last 24 hours, representing a positivity of 1.4 percent. He however indicated that no Covid-19 related death had been recorded. Dr Chanda said: “We have 44 patients admitted to our Covid-19 isolation facilities nationally. Among them, 33 are on oxygen therapy and eight are critically ill. We report 26 discharges from both the Covid-19 isolation facilities and home management, bringing the cumulative number of recoveries to 89,743.” Meanwhile, Dr Chanda said Zambia had vaccinated a cumulative 21,919 people against covid-19 in less than two weeks since the vaccination programme was launched. He said as of Tuesday, 4, 068 people received the vaccine countrywide. Dr Chanda encouraged the public to take up the vaccine which was on a voluntary basis. “The vaccination programme is being implemented in a cautious and phased manner and on voluntary and pilot basis, as guided by Cabinet. The vaccination programme is being rolled out in the communities at various vaccination sites,” he said.

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FNB projects GDP upscale 6

Thursday 29 April, 2020

$25M SOLAR POWER PROJECT COMING

FNB Zambia Chief Executive Officer Bydon Longwe takes his Covid-19 vaccine at the Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital yesterday.

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solar power project with an initial investment of $25 million is expected to be set up at the Lusaka-South Multi Facility Economic Zone (LS-MFEZ) in the next 12 months. The two years Lusanje Power Limited is a joint venture between LS-MFEZ and Serenje Limited, a South African company with vast expertise in solar power energy. The project is expected to commence in the next 12 months, subject to the necessary regulatory and statutory approvals, which are a File Photo: Solar power station prerequisite to concluding the required financing for the hicle will design, construct project. Once completed, the Lu- implement and manage the sanje Power Limited will be resulting energy providing fagenerating 25 megawatts of cility deemed Lusanje Power Limited to be located at the solar power. The project will contribute LS-MFEZ,” Mr Mwila said. He indicated that LS-MFEZ to the LS-MFEZ investments portfolio for a minimum pe- embarked on identifying strariod of 25 years, says Zones tegic ways to improve revenue Managing Director, Kennedy flows, expanding the revenue base and diversifying from Mwila. Mr Mwila explained that the the traditional ways of raising project focused on delivering money through lease fees. LS-MFEZ, Mr Mwila exefficient renewable energy production and storage solu- plained, recognised the need tions by utilising various tech- to device new way of resourcing which included equity nologies and strategies. He said this yesterday in participation by investing in Lusaka during the signing business. Serenje (Pty) Limited Execceremony of the joint development agreement between utive Director, Prince Nyati, Serenje pvt Limited and LS- said MFEZ was a prime example of what was possible in MFEZ. “This special purpose ve- terms of industrial and man-

FIRST National Bank (FNB) Zambia is hopeful that the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will improve as the economy opens up following the rolling out of the Covid-19 vaccine. The country's GDP will by 2032 improve to around 3.5 percent as the economy opens up due to the rolling out of the Covid-19 vaccine, says FNB Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Bydon Longwe. Mr Longwe observed that the key economic sectors which had been ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic such as the tourism industry had started opening up. He said this yesterday in Lusaka when he led his management team and frontline employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine at the Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital. "We are cognizant that the Covid-19 has had ravaging effects on the economy and there are sectors that have been affected negatively such as the tourism where we have seen shrinkage in terms if numbers that have visited us. "We have seen a shrinkage in the number of restaurants. So we hope that with this programme the economy will open up so that we have a good 2022. In terms of GDP, we are hopeful that by 2032 we have have positive numbers hitting around 3.5 percent in terms of growth," Mr Longwe

ufacturing and economic development in Zambia. Mr Nyati said the project would combine solar generation with long term battery storage and that it would also have a connection intro the grid. He explained that the concept of a hybrid Minigrid optimised peak and off-peak usage to provide customers with clean, reliable and affordable electricity in a continuous basis. “It is our objective as Lusanje that we serve the electricity needs of both commercial & industrial customers in the facility as well other customers in the wider community - directly and in also partnership with ZESCO. “All in all, we are excited by this “first of its kind project”

and the economic potential it will help unlock - not just for the MFEZ but also for Zambia,” he said. Mr Nyati also said the MFEZ demonstrated a dynamic shift from the traditional primary, extractive resource sector often associated with African countries. “It goes one step further and focuses on value-adding, processing as well as manufacture of finished goods for the domestic and export markets. “As Serenje, we are happy to be associated with the Lusaka South MFEZ - not just as a company that is leasing land (significant as that is). But rather as a JV partner to the MFEZ itself on an exciting new project in the energy sector,” he said.

said. Mr Longwe said thr economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic had been devastating and that people's livelihood and their health had been adversely impacted. He encouraged members if the public to get vaccinated and avoid being sceptical about the vaccine. Mr Longwe regretted the negative sentiments around the vaccine from members of the public. Management, he said, had been reviewing the sentiments on the vaccine being rolled out in Zambiaand strongly believed that the benefits for getting it transcend the risks. "We thank the Government for this programme we believe thisis is the way to go and we are fully supportive of the programme. We have writhing a programme with FNB to sensitise our employees, customers and the communities to get vaccinated," he said. At the same function, Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital Senior Medical Superintendent, Penias Tembo, encouraged the communities to take up the vaccine. Dr Tembo warned that the Covid-19 had ravaged many lives of people around the world. "What FNB Zambia done should give impetus for people to take up the vaccine. People should be vaccinated from their nearest health Centres," he said.

CCPC fines another defaulting firm Oil prices steady as rising demand outlook tempered by COVID worries By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has imposed a 0.5 per cent fine on Kwacha Industries and Hardware Limited for engaging in unfair trading practices. Investigation findings by the CCPC revealed that Kwacha Industries and Hardware Limited failed to deliver roofing materials to Liyungu Muyunda contrary to the agreed period. This is according to a statement issued in Lusaka yesterday by CCPC senior public relations officer Namukolo Kasumpa. She said the board of commissioners had directed Kwacha Industries and Hardware

Limited to refund Mr Muyunda a sum of K4, 200 within 10 days of receipt of the decision. This was in accordance with Section 5(d) and for breach of Section 49(5) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act No. 24 of 2010 respectively. Mr Kasumpa said Kwacha Industries and Hardware Limited has also been directed to submit latest annual books of accounts for calculation of the actual fine within 30 days. "The decision to fine Kwacha Industries and Hardware Limited was made during the 48th Board of Commissioners for the adjudication of cases held in Lusaka," she said. “This follows a complaint that was lodged before the

CCPC by Liyungu Muyunda, who alleged that Kwacha Industries and Hardware Limited failed to deliver roofing materials as per agreed terms and conditions. “The complainant made a payment of K4, 200.00 between December 10 and 24, 2019 to Kwacha Industries and Hardware Limited for roofing materials worth K20, 820.00 on hire purchase. “He was further assured at the time of purchase that the materials would be delivered upon payment of the K4, 200.00. However, despite paying the agreed down payment of K K4, 200.00 the materials were not delivered and his demands for the K4, 200.00 refund was ignored,” she said.

Oil prices were steady on Wednesday as support coming from forecasts of a recovery in global fuel demand was tempered by a surge in India's coronavirus cases and rising U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures edged down 7 cents, or 0.11%, to $66.35 a barrel at 0941 GMT, after rising 1.2% on Tuesday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 1 cent, or less than 0.1%, to $62.95 a barrel, after gaining 1.7% in the previous session. An OPEC+ decision to stick to plans for a phased easing of oil production restrictions from May to July underscored the group's confidence in a

recovery in global demand. U.S. bank Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday it expected “the biggest jump in oil demand ever, a 5.2 million barrels per day (bpd) rise over the next six months” as vaccination campaigns accelerate in Europe and demand for travel climbs. Goldman said the easing of international travel restrictions in May would hike jet fuel demand by 1.5 million bpd. In a report by OPEC+ experts, the group forecast global oil demand in 2021 would grow by 6 million bpd, after demand plunged by 9.5 million bpd last year. read more “The oil cartel remains

confident about the demand outlook as the economies of the U.S. and China rebound strongly. This helped to offset concerns about growing coronavirus cases in India, Japan and Brazil,” DailyFX strategist Margaret Yang said. In India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, the COVID-19 death toll surged past 200,000 and infections have climbed by more than 300,000 cases a day for a week. The American Petroleum Institute reported crude stocks rose by 4.319 million barrels in the most recent week, sources said, a bigger build than expected. - REUTERS

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DEBT RELIEF …Hard-pressed Uganda seeks suspension of debt repayment

AMPALA - Uganda said on Monday it may approach its major creditors including China and the World Bank to negotiate a possible suspension of loan repayments amid a growing default risk after its debt load ballooned 35 percent in a single year. The country gobbled up large credit lines from the World Bank, the International Monetary (IMF) and other lenders in 2020 to meet funding pressures triggered by the economic crisis induced by the Covid-19 pandemic. The loans swelled an already fast-rising debt pile for the country that had

long worried some, including the central bank and the IMF. Uganda's total public debt surged to US$18 billion as at December 2020, a 35 percent rise from a year earlier, fuelled by fresh borrowing to cover revenue shortfalls as measures taken to combat Covid-19 hit the economy hard and stifled tax collections. External creditors hold two thirds of the country's debt, finance ministry data shows. The country's debt load is seen surging past 50 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of the current financial

year in June, according to Finance Minister Matia Kasaija. "I will approach them," Kasaija said in an interview, referring to Uganda's biggest creditors such as China, World Bank, IMF and others. "I will not hesitate to approach them and say, 'you guys can we suspend servicing these loans for, say, maybe two years?'" Uganda is joining other nations including Ethiopia, Zambia, Chad and others that are facing debt pressures either triggered or exacerbated by the effects of Covid-19. In the fiscal year beginning July, the country will

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use up 20 percent of all its planned domestic tax revenues to repay interest rates on public debt, Kasaija said. – REUTERS.

Africa’s portfolio outflows exceed US$5bn

Prof Benedict Oramah

HARARE – Constrained global financial conditions caused by Covid-19 pandemic have led to massive portfolio outflows from Africa, exceeding US$5 billion in the first quarter of 2020, a new continent-wide survey on trade finance has shown. About US$3.1 billion left the South African market alone, the report found. Launched on April 15,

2021, the African Trade Finance Survey Report examines how trade finance has evolved during the Covid-19 pandemic and highlights the role it can play in overcoming the social and economic fallout of the disease. The survey was conducted by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), jointly with the UN Economic Commission for Africa and

Covid-19 vaccine troubles may set Africa back five years and unleash new strains on the world - UN body ADDIS ABABA – A slow rollout of Covid-19 vaccines and a lack of funding to bridge the gap between poor and rich countries could set Africa back two to five years, according to the head of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. "The fact that Africa isn’t going to get vaccinated as fast is going to clearly slow growth," Vera Songwe, the executive secretary of the UNECA, said on Monday in an interview. A lack of access to vaccines that will keep barriers to travel and business in place will also slow

trade and hamper investments that could set back economic growth and prevent the creation of 26 million jobs, she said. World output is predicted to expand at the fastest pace in at least four decades in 2021. However, economic growth in sub-Saharan African, forecast at 3.4 percent, is set to lag other regions, according to International Monetary Fund estimates. "It’s extremely concerning if we’re not able to close the gaps that are created," Songwe said. Poorer countries will need to deploy $450 bil-

lion to rebuild over the next five years and accelerate their income convergence with advanced economies, according to the IMF. While some African economies may have access to funds through the $650 billion in special drawing rights that the Washington-based lender is planning to give emerging and low-income nations to deal with Covid-19 and mounting debt, a failure to secure enough money could set the continent back, she said. – BLOOMBERG NEWS.

the African Development Bank. At the launch, Professor Benedict Oramah, president of Afreximbank said a growing number of international banks were becoming even more reluctant to take on payment risks in countries where economic conditions were deteriorating. “These massive outflows strained banks, most of which recorded sharp drops in net foreign assets, and exacerbated liquidity constraints, with significant implications for trade financing,” said Prof Oramah said. “The survey results reveal that letters-of-credit business and correspondent banking operations slumped substantially across the continent. The survey covers the first four months of 2020, including April, when global trade recorded its largest contraction on record. It aims to inform the design of interventions to address market challenges and effectively engage African financial institutions, trade finance intermediaries, regulatory authorities, and national authorities to accelerate efforts to bridge the region’s trade finance gap. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

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World Bank nods agric commodities exchange HARARE - The Word Bank Group has thrown its full weight behind the successful implementation of the soon to come agriculture commodities exchange the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX). Through its International Finance Corporation, the Group is implementing the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), which anchors the successful implementation of the commodities exchange. In line with this, the World Bank Group is offering technical support, as part of the development partners for the ZMX. “As part of the delivery of the WRS project we are providing technical support to FINSEC,” said project leader with the World Bank Augustine Sangson Langyintuo by email. The ZMX is a partnership between Government and the private sector led by FINSEC, TSL Limited and CBZ Holdings. FINSEC, a subsidiary of Escrow Group is undertaking the technical implementation work in setting up the exchange. The World Bank Group has also engaged an international consultant to re-

view processes, rules and documentation with regards the operations of the exchange. The exchange was initially scheduled to launch end of March but postponed to end of this month. “An international consultant was hired to provide the following services to FINSEC towards and launch and operationalisation of the exchange (such as) appraise the operationalisation of an exchange including risk assessment and mitigation; “Review of FINSEC’s processes, procedures, rules and various documentation pertaining to the operations of the exchange; and building the capacities of FINSEC operational staff on the management of commodity exchange and trading platform,” he said. According to the World Bank Group, the hired service providers are paid directly by the international financial institution. As efforts to launch intensify, the World Bank Group also hired experts to come up with the ZMX’s corporate identity as well as promotional material and awareness campaigns. – THE HERALD, Zimbabwe.

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AUCTIONING OFF ZAMBIA’S INTEGRITY ABROAD Dear Editor,

UST on the day UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa admitted that PF was not corrupt, the regrettable news of a named foreign official disparaging Zambia was all over the airwaves demeaning the manner Zambia manages her affairs. Mr Mweetwa joins other opposition figures to have abandoned the corruption narrative after consistently having raised alarms for political expediency. What is perturbing is that Mr Mweetwa raised the corruption narrative beyond Zambia and attacked the corruption tag on Zambia and made foreigners carry on it. Fortunately, the Zambian government is on top of things and has initiated diplomatic processes to ensure the ill-informed comment does not lead to sour ties between Zambia and the country where that official is serving. A careful scrutiny of the comments made by the said official, clearly tracks the

sentiments that are consistently made back home. From the outset, the responsibility to guard Zambia’s reputation lies with Zambians and the foreign elements are merely reactive to the narrative that is created within Zambia. From the tone of the language, some sustained attacks

against those in corridors of power are not made on the basis of any stain of truth but they are meant to influence public opinion among the people of Zambia. In any case, Zambians must be good ambassadors of Zambia and they should endeavour to preach her success story especially our cherished

enviable reputation as a beacon of peace. It is wrong to shift the political battlefront beyond our borders. It is also irresponsible to cheer non Zambians who stand on an anthill to paint Zambia darker than the colour black. The statement which was recently made by a named non Zambian citizen perfectly fit within what Zambia’s fivetime losing Presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema has consistently been making whenever he has access to platforms outside Zambian borders. We wonder why Mr Hichilema takes pride to see foreign elements denouncing while he and his sympathisers cheer them on. In the same vein, we remind him that Zambians owe a collective responsibility to Zambia and owe the patriotic duty to Zambia and set aside any perceived political bitterness for the sake of Zambia and Zambians. MARVIN MBERI, Lusaka.

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Some MPs are just failures Dear Editor, FIRST and foremost, it is extremely disappointing to have a Member of Parliament or any leader blaming the government and the President for lack of development in their area more especially if such an individual is coming from the ruling party. One would expect that Patriotic Front Members of Parliament, Councillors and so on would have it easy to access Government resources compared to their colleagues from the opposition, so people will actually expect a better performance in an area which is under a member of the ruling party. If anything, one has an alternative of engaging other stakeholders such as the business sector and partner with them for projects in their area other than depending on Government coffers. We all know that no successful Government can solve all the problems that this country is facing and that is why even the state itself has partners/stakeholders who are funding some projects here and there. So it is very worrying having an MP for example, who is saying the reason

their constituency has not developed is because the President has not provided resources. That is a lame excuse and in my view, that is de-campaigning your own President and in short, you are a failure by your own words. Question we should be asking ourselves as Zambians is that how come some constituencies are more developed while others have remained the same despite having MPs who have even served more than twice? Well, I will leave that for you to answer and at the same time, I will advise you to critically scrutinise the people you voted for so that you do not make the same mistake come August 12, 2021. The President does not work alone and that is why he has MPs, councillors, mayors etc and these are people who should be speaking for the President to the people because he cannot be in all places. So if the President loses the elections, it means the people surrounding him have not done their job. Some MPs have simply lost popularity and if they love their party, they should not re-contest but should step aside for others who will have a huge responsibility of convincing the electorates as to why they should vote for them when their colleague from the same party has failed to deliver as expected. FRANCIS CHIPALO, Lusaka.

Chiefs should be nonpartisan Dear Editor, CHIEFS are the custodians of the people in the chiefdoms. The chiefs preside over the affairs of their subjects by ensuring that things go well with the people they rule. Villages comprise people belonging to different political parties and there is nothing sinister about this. The right thing for chiefs to do is not to be partisan by not aligning with any political party whether the ruling political party or the opposition political party. Furthermore, chiefs should not side with any politician regardless of the political party he or she belongs to. It is very unfortunate that some chiefs are partisan by supporting either the ruling party or the opposition political parties. Endorsement of the political parties by the chiefs become common during election time. In a nutshell, endorsement of the political leaders is tantamount to partisan politics by the chiefs. This is not supposed to be the case. Chiefs should be above board were politics is concerned and by virtue of the roles they play. However, the question begging for an answer is; why should chiefs be involved in politics? If anything, the politicians should engage the chiefs in developmental issues. What we should bear in mind is that the political leaders come and go but chiefs remain on the throne as long as the latter lives. Hence, the need for chiefs to remain nonpartisan by embracing any politician whether from the ruling party or from the opposition political party. There has been a trend where chiefs from a particular region endorse certain political leaders based on ethnic grouping for instance. This does not augur well as a matter of fact. Chiefs as custodians of their chiefdoms play a very important role in ensuring that the affairs of their subjects are well looked after. Chiefs must be nonpartisan. ELEMIYA PHIRI, Lusaka.

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Zambia Sports Retention Marketer

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High Value Relationship Host

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Team Lead: High Value Player Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Zambia: Sports Retention Marketer will be responsible for mapping the retained customer’s journey and ensuring ongoing value extraction from a customer base consisting of converted and active Zambian sport bettors. In summary, this role will be will be responsible for growing and developing their designated markets through implementation of retention marketing activities. The roles primary objective is to maintain, develop and increase retention, activity rates, and revenue. He / she will need to assist the Team lead: Sport Retention Marketing to analyse the fully retained sports customer user experience, adapt existing communications, develop and test new interventions and constantly strive to improve our overall customer retention rates and value extracted from our converted and retained base. The successful candidate will possess strong sporting betting marketing, analytical, research and project management skills. An inquiring mind is needed in order to be able to creatively solve challenges and propose new and fresh alternatives to existing processes. Excellent knowledge of sport betting market is essential. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Full responsibility for Zambia’s sport retention promotions calendar with in country teams to ensure our brands has localised and relevant campaigns • Localise global sports campaigns with input from in country teams • Develop and implement intervention for retaining & growing the customer base through innovative globally relevant interventions and campaigns • Effective treatment of clients having a poor customer experience • Continuously analysing market/competitors to ensure product and retention campaigns are competitive in the market place • Ensure all sport relevant product features are effectively marketed and leveraged. E.g. Cashout, Book a bet • Track and report on the success of implemented campaigns • Data mining and identification of players who require interventions • Customer personalisation strategy • Ensuring the product and marketing offering is in line with best practise • Be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the player experience • Identify players for intervention or high value relationship management • Support other web marketing responsibilities as needed *This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Marketing Degree or relevant qualification/experience • Candidate should be an experienced sports betting industry marketer • Knowledge of sport betting market is essential • Ability to observe and analyse changes and trends in the sport betting market and use this data in strategic planning • Web / eCommerce experience (Min 3) • Strong project management skills • Strategic and analytic mindset with proven commercial acumen • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills across a diverse team • Must be deadline and target driven with good time management • Highly computer literate • Ability to work under pressure and adapt well to change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The in-country High Value Relationship Host will be responsible for building long-term relationships with nominated high-end players with a view of extracting maximum value and retention within their segment. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining, developing and increasing high value retention, activity rates, and revenue through targeted personal and focused communication and player interventions. This will be achieved through providing client support, outbound calling, roadshows and eventing, gifting, collection and updating of player information, face-toface contact, offer execution, customer value management and acquisition of new high value customers. The successful candidate will need to analyse their country’s VIP customer life cycle, user experiences, and key customer touch points and adapt existing communications, develop innovative personal communication and intervention strategies to improve the overall player values and retention rates in the segment. The candidate will be expected to travel locally. He/she will need to possess strong client relationship skills. They will also be technically minded, and be familiar with CRM best practices. An inquiring mind is needed in order to be able to creatively solve challenges and propose new and fresh alternatives to existing processes. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: i. Gifting: The in country team will manage the planning and delivery of appropriate gifting as deemed necessary for birthdays, specials holidays, big wins and losses or other adhoc occasions. The team will be required to use commercial savviness when gifting a player by looking at overall player Lifetime Value. Gifting strategies need to be monitored so that they effective in increasing value and not eroding it over time. A summary of all gifts sent, reason and value will need to be kept up to date in a central location ii. Events and Roadshows: Effective cost/ investment management regarding player selection for roadshows and events. The team are required to put forward key value players for consideration when roadshows and events are being organized. Contact and confirm attendance with relevant players that have been selected to be visited or invited to roadshow or events. Follow through to confirmation and attendance. Execute on logistics, player invitations and player communication in order to facilitate the successful outcome of group events. Track and illustrate changes in player value, retention and activity as a result of meetings. •

Customer Value Management: In country teams to report back on the financial performance of High Value segment. Understand all profitability numbers and ratios e.g. Margin, Net win ratios, etc. and how the segment affects the overall business. Monitor Net Win and ensure clients comping levels are in line with their profitability. Review client withdrawal levels and target them with campaigns to ensure the return of cash in the system. Grow total Net Contribution from the base of allocated Potential High Value customers. Ensure

segments remains active during any given month or provide updates on reason for inactivity. Develop and implement strategies for retaining & growing new high value players showing potential to become VIP’s. Devise and initiate strategies to target customers with specific player experiences which promote activity and retention iii. Client Support and Outbounding: In country teams to ensure that, all client alerts are reviewed and attended to. A minimum of 4 contacts per month per hosted player are required. This can include relationship building e-mails; SMS, WhatsApp’s and telephone calls – and respective notes for the contacts need to be captured and reflect in Boat. In country teams to pay close attention and respond effectively to MIMO issues affecting all High Value customers. Pay attention not only to withdrawals but also to big depositors and apply accurate tactical plans. iv. Campaign execution: Identify, design and implement initiatives, interventions, promotions and out of the box ideas to retain lapsing or to reacquire lapsed and inactive High Value customer. Ensure that all campaigns are localised and relevant. Post campaign insights mechanics and results to be shared post campaign completion. Target winners with effective treatments and interventions in order to have funds reintroduced. Review clients who have big and rapid losses and decide on necessary comping needed. v. Information management: Ensure that all player information and soft facts are captured & are up to date ensuring that details are captured on the applicable CRM tools. vi. Additional Soft Facts to be captured where possible (CRM Tool / Central repository): Client hobbies / sports played; Favourite Sports team; Marital status (Anniversary date if applicable); children; Does client have account at competitor site? Favourite drink / Food type. vii. High Value player Acquisition: Through localised networking, incentivised referrals and marketing opportunities, the in country teams will work on the acquisition of new High value customers. *This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • • • • • • • • • • •

Marketing Degree or relevant qualification/ experience Client Relationship management experience Ability to communicate across all levels Strong project management skills Numbers driven with strong analytical skills Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Must be deadline and target driven with good time management Web / e-commerce experience advantageous but not a necessity Ability to work under pressure and adapt well to change Strong organizational, communication, presentation and facilitation skills for effective output co-ordination Highly computer literate.

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‘Ignore critics of govt initiatives’ By ROGERS KALERO RECEPIENTS of Government empowerment initiatives should ignore the negative sentiments from opposition sympathizers, Patriotic Front (PF) Copperbelt provincial youth secretary Moses Musonda has said. He said the beneficiaries should instead focus on growing the empowerment initiatives to sustainable levels. In an interview in Kitwe yesterday, Mr Musonda said they UPND has concentrated on disparaging Government programmes aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting food security "The PF believes that poverty and hunger can be fought by both the Government and the citizens. The Government will come up policies, initiatives and programmes to facilitate poverty alleviation and food security in the country. On the other side, the citizens are supposed to utilise those policies, initiatives and programmes to improve their welfare. "So those who are receiving empowerment from Government must ignore the negative and retrogressive sentiments from the opposition especially the UPND and strive to utilise those

opportunities. Where they have challenges, they should engage Government on how best to proceed," Mr Musonda said. Mr Musonda said Zambians must not entertain lies from the opposition UPND leadership and aspiring candidates that they would create employment for them if they formed government. He said this was because most of those promising employment were in dire need of employment themselves. He said Zambians must not be excited by political rhetoric from the opposition but must seriously analyze those aspiring for various positions in the August elections to avoid making about grave mistake. Mr Musonda said some of the UPND aspiring candidates were employees in Indian shops and one wondered how they would be able to fund their campaigns and later on, fulfill their campaign promises. "Surely, does it make sense for an employee in an Indian shop to promise people that he will create jobs for the people when even himself was in dire need of a job. This is taking people for granted and Zambians should not entertain such kind of nonsense" he said

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AVOID POLITICIANS LINKED TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES – PF ASPIRANT

By ROGERS KALERO

AMBIANS must be careful about giving leadership to politicians linked to suspected criminal activities like the abduction of some members of the Hatembo family because such people if given power would end up doing more harm to the nation,'' Patriotic Front (PF) Ndola Central aspiring candidate Andrew Mustard Kalima has said. Mr Kalima said Zambians should follow with keen interest the case where some opposition politicians have been linked to abduction of some members of the Hatembo family so that they could make their own conclusion regarding some people aspiring to form government In an interview in Ndola yesterday, Mr Kalima said the arrogance exhibited by those linked to the abduction of the members of the Hatembo family was raising more questions than answers hence the need for Zambians to take keen interest in the matter "Allegations of abducting

individuals are serious and must be followed with keen interest by Zambians especially that some of those linked to the abduction are politicians aspiring to form government in the August elections. "So before giving power to such people, Zambians must think twice because giving power to such people could be dangerous to our country because people might start disappearing,'' Mr Kalima said And Mr Kalima has said, once elected Ndola Central Member of Parliament, he would strive to empower youths and women through practical cooperatives and lobby for employment opportunities for youths in the local industry Mr Kalima also said he will work on expanding and upgrading clinics to mini-hospital levels and also improving water and sanitation infrastructure in areas which may have water problems He urged the residents to vote for President Edgar Lungu in the August 2021 elections because he was a humble, calm empathetic and practical leader and has never

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been linked to abduction He said Zambians must not be driven by emotions, but must look at the calibre of leadership in PF and that of the UPND which was driven by bitterness, hatred, falsehoods and propaganda.

Mufulira NGO aids correctional facility By NATION REPORTER

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Morar Lala intends to apply for planning permission for change of Land use from Residential to Mixed Use (shops and House) at Stand No. Lus/12569 Zambezi Road Roma Lusaka. The plot measures approximately 3312m2 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 26th April, 2021 and ending on 25th May, 2021. Alex Mwansa TOWN CLERK For/ THE CITY OF LUSAKA PLANNING AUTHORITY Date of erection of site notice 26th April, 2021

THE Mufulira My Home Town (MMHT) has donated two electrical stoves, hygiene products to the Mufulira Correctional Facility. Apart from the donation, the facility was disinfected to curb the spread of the Covid-19 among inmates. MMHT vice chairman, Emmanuel Mbashi, said the organisation has set aside an agenda this year to ensure that challenges facing inmates such as inadequate mattresses, cooking units, hygiene and sanitary products for women were provided. “These are urgent concerns needing immediate address because the inmates are our

brothers, children and mothers. With limited sources from voluntary members’ contributions, we decided to first procure two stoves, one for the male kitchen and the other for the female kitchen,” he said. Mr Mbashi said the organisation has procured sanitary products for female inmates to last up to the end of the year. He said plans were underway to procure mattresses for the entire correctional facility. “We plan to conduct more Covid-19 disinfection exercise in congested police cells and at the intercity bus station in Mufulira. We also have a plan to drum up public awareness workshops on sexual, reproductive health and family planning to the most vulnerable communities in Mufulira.

Fear not, scribes told By SANFROSSA MANYINDA THE Press Association of Zambia (PAZA) has advised journalists to report about real issues on the ground without having the fear of being harassed. PAZA president Andrew Sakala said harassment against journalists led to compromised kind of reporting as most of them feared being followed. Mr Sakala observed that most journalists reported on issued that certain people wanted to hear or read about themselves and ended up threatening the journalists. He was speaking in Kitwe

ahead of the World Press Freedom Day, which falls next Monday. "The media is one of the key stakeholders that needed to provide fair and balanced reporting of campaigns, policies, meetings, rallies and press conferences of all registered political parties and candidates during the campaign period," he said. Mr Sakala said it was important that media organisations undertook capacity building of media personnel. He said media personnel needed to be trained and encouraged to separate propagan-

"The UPND has found the social media as a suitable and appropriate platform where it can vent its frustration by insulting the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) leaders and mislead the nation through propaganda,'' Mr Kalima said We intend to also distribute hygiene products to girls in schools,” he said. Mr Mbashi said MMHT would train volunteer members to conduct outreach workshops on issues relating to child marriage and early pregnancies in a bid to complement Government’s efforts to mitigate the scourge. He said his association was steadfast to contribute to meaningful change in life of the most in needy in communities. The association has donated sanitary pads to over 150 school girls at Minambe, Luansobe and Murundu community schools under the flagship project called Go-Girl-Go. “Our association donated face masks, soaps buckets and other hygiene products to Kamuchanga Hospital and the Old People’s Home in Chibolya,” he said. da from the factual reporting of the news. He said media houses needed to fulfill the role of facilitating access to information and being a civic forum for debate to help citizens make informed choices. Mr Sakala added that the media should by all means avoid biased reportage and taking sides nomatter the situation they are placed in. "Journalists are expected to remain professional and adhere to the simple ethics of truth, objectivity, balance and fairness. "Journalists are only conveyors of the message who are only doing their job to keep the public informed at all times," Mr Sakala said.

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Zambia National Women’s Lobby 7 Njoka Road, (Off Kwacha Road), Olympia Park, P.O. Box 30342, Lusaka, Zambia Phone: +260 211 294319 Fax: +260 211 294321 E-mail: nwlg@zamnnet.zm www.womenslobby.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 29th April, 2021

ZNWL STATEMENT ON THE ADOPTION OF A MIXED MEMBER ELECTORAL SYSTEM TO IMPROVE THE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF MARGINALISED GROUPS b. that fifty percent of each gender is nominated or appointed from the total available positions, unless it is not practicable to do so; and

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or appointment to a public office shall, where possible, ensure that the nomination or appointment reflects the regional diversity of the people of Zambia.”

Zambia. The youth and women candidates will be selected through a mandated zebra system, which guarantees 50/50% representation of men and women by mandating candidates on party lists to alternate between men and women. These youths and women will ascend or qualify to be on the party list after successfully contesting the various intraparty election mechanisms on ward, constituency/district and provincial levels. Those who fail to secure a party candidacy should be allowed to field their names and details with the Electoral Commission and file their nominations as independents and have their names appear on the party ballot as independents.

However, there has been failure to implement and enforce the constitutional provisions partly due to lack of a clear mechanism to operationalize the provisions.

The 10 candidates who are persons with disabilities shall be selected by a coalition of organisations for persons with disabilities.

Recently, the failed 2019 Constitutional amendment Bill 10 proposed to change

To promote accountability and transparency in the selection of candidates and allow voters to choose who will represent them through the PR seats the coalition recommends use of open party lists by political parties.

We welcome you to this press conference meant to highlight the importance of adopting a Mixed Member Electoral System for Zambia to enhance the political participation of marginalized groups in our society. Zambia National Women’s Lobby is working with the Center for Young Leaders in Africa (CYLA) and the Zambia Federation of Disability Organizations (ZAFOD) to advocate for the adoption and implementation of a Mixed Member Electoral System to improve the political participation of marginalized groups – women, youth and persons with disabilities. This is against the background of several challenges this group faces in aspiring for political office which includes; low levels of education, low confidence, inadequate finances to meet the nomination fees and run a campaign for political office, limited knowledge, patriarchal cultural beliefs, political violence, low adoption by political parties and low awareness amongst community members on the importance of supporting these marginalized groups for broad-based political participation in the leadership of the country. Therefore, the political representation of marginalized groups remains lamentably inadequate. Currently, there are only three (1,8% of the total) members of parliament (MPs) under the age of 35; only 26 female MPs (16% of the total); and only 3 (1,8 % of the total) MPs with disabilities in a parliament of 164 representatives. We note that the recommendation to adopt a Mixed Member Electoral System was first made more than 15 years ago and there have been efforts to amend the constitution to improve the situation. For instance, article 45 in the constitution provides the following:

c. equitable representation of the youth and persons with disabilities, where these qualify for nomination or appointment.

2. A person empowered to make a nomination

Zambia’s electoral system for the National Assembly from an exclusively First-Past- the-Post (FPTP) system to a “Mixed Member Electoral System.” However, similar to past recommendations, the recommendation made in Bill 10 of 2019 did not prescribe how such a system would be operationalized in order for it to increase the representation of marginalized groups in Zambia. Ladies and gentlemen, It is with this background that ZNWL and its partners propose the adoption of the Mixed Member Electoral System with a clear mechanism for its implementation as follows: •

The existing status quo composition of Parliament with 156 FPTP MPs plus 8 MPs appointed by the President and the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Vice President, for a total of 167 MPs should be maintained.

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50 additional PR seats (including 10 appointed seats) and 10 reserved seats, totaling 60 additional MP seats and accounting for an increase of 38.5% of the new Parliament.

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(c) fair representation of the various interest groups in society; and (d) gender equity in the National Assembly or council.” Furthermore, article 259: On nominations and appointments adds:

The Parliament would consist of 227 seats after the addition of the PR seats. Overall, the added PR seats will be allocated as follows:

“1. Where a person is empowered to make a nomination or an appointment to a public office, that person shall ensure—

24 PR seats for women, 20 elected and 4 appointed candidates; 26 PR seats for youth, 20 elected through a zebra system and 6 appointed candidates; 10 PR reserved seats for persons with disabilities

“45. (1) The electoral systems provided for in Article 47 for the election of President, Member of Parliament or councilor shall ensure— (a) that citizens are free to exercise their political rights; (b) universal adult suffrage based on the equality of a vote;

a. that the person being nominated or appointed has the requisite qualification to discharge the functions of the office, as prescribed or specified in public office circulars or establishment registers;

The MMES coalition proposes that the PR seats should be drawn from the provinces, such that two youth and two women will be elected in each province, with strong emphasis on gender balance for youth. In total, 20 youth and 20 women PR MPs will be elected throughout

There should be a requirement for a 10% provincial threshold that each party must meet to be eligible for the PR seats Conclusion ZNWL and its partners will advocate and lobby for the adoption of this system so that it is enshrined in the laws of Zambia by engaging electoral and political stakeholders and focusing on key decision-makers such as MPs and technocrats. The MMES Coalition will work on getting such a system adopted and implemented along all available avenues, including through existing inclusive constitutional provisions, past and present legislative proposals or an individual member bill. The MMES Coalition is well aware that a new electoral system requires broad engagement with average citizens, to inform them about changes to the system and garner their support and buy-in. Therefore, extensive citizen engagement activities will be undertaken throughout the country, including trainings on MMES for various groups, town-hall dialogues, media engagement and the development and dissemination of information, education and communication materials. The coalition will also draft a MMES Bill for further engagement with stakeholders.

Mr. Golden Nachibinga Head of Programmes

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Manyinga mini-hospital project at 50p.c. By JACKSON MAPAPAYI THE construction of Mundanya Mini Hospital in Manyinga has elated stakeholders. Government has engaged Suscon Construction to construct the health facility in the area. Manyinga District Stakeholders Association chairman, Patrick Kamboyi, said the construction of the mini hospital will greatly improve health care provision among local people. He said the provision of Health services in Mundanya and surrounding areas had been a great challenge for many years adding that the development would change the situation. Mr Kamboyi said the huge population in the area will be serviced by the mini hospital and the newly constructed health post.

"With this development both the mini hospital and health post will save locals from traveling expenses to Loloma mission hospital as it was the case in the past," he said. Meanwhile,Manyinga District Commissioner Geoffrey Malayiti has commended Suscon Construction for speedy works on the mini hospital. He was delighted to see that within the three months the Constructor has been on site over 50 percent of the works have been done. Mr Malayiti said the construction of the mini hospital is a clear testimony that Government wants to bring quality health care services closer to the people. "It has to be appreciated that government attaches great importance to primary health care provision,' he said.

PF DEMANDS RESIGNATION OF ‘PARTISAN’ NGAMBELA

By ANDREW MUKOMA

HE PF in Bweengwa constituency has called for resignation of Tyson Hamaamba from his position as Chief Choongo’s Prime Minister (Ngambela) following his adoption to stand as councillor for Choongo East ward under the UPND ticket. Bweengwa constituency chairman, Mainza Kabwata, said it was unacceptable for Mr Haamamba to continue holding to his position as this would disadvantage other political players. He said that it was unfair for a traditional leader to practice partisan politic. Mr Kabwata urged the Choongo Royal Establishment to choose another Ngambela to replace Mr Hamaamba, who has joined politics.

He observed that allowing Mr Hamaamba to continue holding traditional role would influence headmen and villagers to support his party. “As PF, we demand for the immediate resignation of Mr Tyson Hamaamba from his position as Chief Choongo’s Ngambela since he has decided to join politics and stand as councillor under the UPND ticket. If he does not do that then we shall face difficulties in campaigning as he has influence among village headmen,” Mr. Kabwata lamented. But Chief Choongo told the Daily Nation in an interview that, Mr Hamaamba has al- Mr Hamaamba ready been placed on leave pending retirement. He was in the process of Hamaamba) has been hiding leaving his position as Prime information from me of his political ambitions and only Minister. “You have done well to told me recently that he has call me to clarify this matter been adopted to stand as a because my Ngambela (Mr councillor for Choongo East

NAD calls for inclusion of persons with disabilities in development agenda THE Norwegian Association of the Disabled Zambia has called on Senanga to include persons with disabilities in its development agenda. Association Programmes Officer, Carolyn Cheelo said the inclusion of persons with disabilities at all stages of development, is key in ensuring that they are not left behind. She said it is important that those with disabilities do not feel left out in any activities taking place in the district and the country at large. “The country is promoting the leaving no one behind agenda hence it is important to include the people starting with the planning stages of every project both in the private and public sector,” she said. “We are happy that through the meeting the stake holders in the district are willing to take the inclusive development agenda ahead,” Mrs Cheelo said. Meanwhile, District Disabilities Network member, Manyando Mwenda has called on persons with disabilities to take a positive approach in life in order for them to excel.

Mr Mwenda advised that the first step is to accept the disability and ensure it is used with a positive attitude towards achieving goals. “I became handicapped while serving in the Police Service but I have managed to continue with my education and work because I accepted my condition,” he said. Mr Mwenda further encouraged those with disabilities or with disabled children not to hide their conditions as they can only get assistance when they open up. And another member, David Kabangu said different line ministries should put across activities that focus on the development of person with disabilities. Mr Kabangu noted that by putting policies that support people living with disabilities, it will be easier for them to access services in all ministries. The Association conducted a two days meeting with Community Based Inclusive Development network and other stakeholders in Senanga District in order to find ways of promoting inclusiveness of persons with disabilities in all sectors. - ZANIS

UPND pressure group wants more women candidates By ANDREW MUKOMA A PRESSURE group has emerged in the UPND in Southern Province comprising senior party officials and youths demanding 40 per cent adoption of female candidates. The same group has asked the National Management Committee (NMC) to consider adopting female candidates who performed well during primary elections. The group said it wasbhigh time the party fulfilled constitutional provision of equal representation of women in leadership. This is contained in a statement issued to the Daily Nation in Choma yesterday. The pressure group charged that females candidates who performed well in Chikankata, Gwembe, Livingstone, Katombora, Monze Central, Pemba, Sinazongwe and Pemba constituencies must be considered.

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"Women who are being marginalized by men, even when they did very well in their primary election at an expense of men's corruption but emerged victorious like for Mapatizya, Kazungula Council who was insulted by her male counterparts must be considered for adoption. "The same must be considered for Chikankata, Gwembe, Namwala, Livingstone and Sinazongwe otherwise this year's is a serious matter," the statement said. However when contacted, UPND Provincial Chairman Billiard Makwembo's mobile phone went unanswered. Information and Publicity Secretary, Neto Halwabala, stated that he was on his way to Lusaka. The UPND is scheduled to announce adopted candidates for parliamentary, mayoral and council File Photo: chairpersons.

ward under the UPND ticket. "I have since given him leave pending retirement which will be done officially once I come back from Lusaka,” Chief Choongo said.

Fisherman drowns in Kalumbila

By JACKSON MAPAPAYI A 34-YEAR-OLD man of Kawelanga village in Kalumbila has died after drowning in Musangeji dam. According to North-Western province Commissioner of Police, Joe Njase, the incident happened on Tuesday and identified the victim as Mr Alex Chitotola. Mr Njase said that the incident was reported by Mr Gideon Samulota of Soul Winning Ministries of the same area. He said Mr Chitotola had gone to check on his fishing traps when he met his fate. "Information gathered from two witnesses Ms Beatrice Lusati age 45 years and Ms Memory Mulusa aged 22 years, revealed that they saw a person paddling towards the shore of Musangezhi dam. Then he told the two ladies that he wanted to swim. "After telling them that, he dived into the dam and drowned in their presence about 50 metres away from the shore," Mr Njase explained. He said the body has since been retrieved from the dam by Fedson Samalonga a local diver with the help of the community members. Mr Njase said the body was inspected by the police and no visible injury were seen. "And the relatives have since been advised to burry the body of the deceased person which is lying in Kawelang'a village," he said.

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Kenya poised to get first woman chief justice NAIROBI - A Kenyan Court of Appeal Judge Martha Koome has been nominated as the country’s next chief justice. She will become the first woman to hold the position. The Judicial Service Commission interviewed 10 candidates for the position and she emerged top. Her nomination has now been forwarded by the commission to the president for appointment. – BBC.

Fugitive varsity don arrested

JOHANNESBURG - Fugitive University of Fort Hare employee, Professor Edwin Ijeoma, has been arrested in the Eastern Cape, according to the Hawks. Ijeoma, who was wanted in connection with allegations that he defrauded the university, was arrested for using a car without the consent of the owner in Bhisho. He’s been on the run since March. – NEWS24.

Nigeria wants US military base to move to Africa

ABUJA - Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the US to move its Africom military headquarters to the continent from Germany considering the growing security challenges He made the request during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s online “virtual visit” to Africa, a substitute for an in-person visit that didn’t happened because of coronavirus restrictions. – BBC.

‘Terrorists’ kill three European journalists in Burkina Faso

OUAGADOUGOU - Three European journalists - two Spanish and one Irish - have been killed in an attack on an anti-poaching patrol in Burkina Faso, officials said on Tuesday. “Three foreign nationals have been killed and a Burkinabe is missing,” government spokesperson and Communications Minister Ousseni Tamboura said in a statement, adding that six people had been injured in the attack in the eastern region of Fada N’Gourma-Pama. – AFP.

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SOMALI PRESIDENT U-TURNS …as he calls for elections in bid to ease tensions

OGADISHU Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed yesterday called for elections and a return to dialogue after the extension of his mandate by two years sparked the country’s worst political violence in years. The president, best known by his nickname Farmaajo, addressed the nation at around 01 hours after hours of anticipation, with Mogadishu on a knife’s edge as government troops and pro-opposition soldiers beefed up their positions and civilians fled their homes. The rival sides exchanged gunfire on Sunday in an eruption of long-simmering tensions sparked by the

delay of February elections and Farmaajo’s extension of his mandate earlier this month. The president said he would appear before parliament on Saturday to “gain their endorsement for the electoral process,” calling on political actors to hold “urgent discussions” on how to conduct the vote. “As we have repeatedly stated, we have always been ready to implement timely and peaceful elections in the country,” he said. Tensions have been rising in Somalia since Farmaajo’s four-year term lapsed in February, as he and leaders of Puntland and Jubaland, two of Somalia’s five semi-autonomous states, failed to agree on

how to conduct elections. A deal had been cobbled together in September, which later collapsed, and multiple rounds of UN-backed talks failed to broker a way forward. The international community has repeatedly called for elections to go ahead, threatening sanctions. The collapse of Siad Barre’s military regime in 1991 led to decades of civil war and lawlessness fuelled by clan conflicts. Farmaajo’s speech came after his Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and leaders of the two key states which have backed him, Galmudug and Hirshabelle on Tuesday rejected the extension of his mandate and called for elections to be held.

Since the fighting on Sunday, both sides have built up their presence in the capital, terrifying citizens weary of decades of civil conflict and an Islamist insurgency. – AFP.

Johnson probed over secretive funding of luxury Downing Street flat refurbishment LONDON - The Electoral Commission has opened a formal investigation into the funding of Boris Johnson’s lavish Downing Street renovation, saying that there is a “reasonable grounds to suspect an offence” had been committed. Johnson ordered that his 11 Downing Street flat, which he shares with partner Carrie Symonds, should be refurbished after he became Prime Minister. However, it has since

emerged that the prime minister reportedly funded part of the refurb from donations given to the Conservative Party. Under UK electoral law, all such donations need to be publicly declared, which Johnson did not do so within the legal time period. Johnson later paid back the money, after it was revealed. A spokesperson for the Commission said on Wednesday that “We are now satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to suspect

that an offence or offences may have occurred. We will therefore continue this work as a formal investigation to establish whether this is the case. “The investigation will determine whether any

transactions relating to the works at 11 Downing Street fall within the regime regulated by the Commission and whether such funding was reported as required.” – BUSINESS INSIDER US.

NOTICE FOR APPLICATION FOR A MONEY LENDERS The world has failed India, says CERTIFICATE Chinese mining company accused of drilling in burial ground in Zimbabwe HARARE - A Chineseowned mining company denied on Tuesday it had drilled holes in a burial site in Zimbabwe, after local people complained about what they viewed as the desecration of graves. Pictures posted on social media last weekend showed deep holes near graves in the Dinde area of Zimbabwe’s western Hwange district. Some residents have blamed Chinese-owned Beifa Investments, which is searching for coal.

However Beifa said the accusations against it were false and that its drilling site was “nowhere near” the graves. “Beifa Investments (Pvt) Ltd categorically denies ever desecrating any graves in the Dinde Community as alleged or at all,” the company said in a statement, adding that it would ask the relevant authorities to investigate. “If there are any holes on the grave site that would be the work of other people unknown to the company.” Daniel Molokele, the Member of Parliament for the area, said he would travel to the area next weekend to investigate. “Desecration of a cemetery has got spiritual effect on the community, it brutalises people’s souls,” said Farai Maguwu, director of the Centre for Natural Resource Governance, a Zimbabwean watchdog. – AFP.

Fauci, as Covid-19 cases surge WASHINGTON Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House chief medical advisor, said that rich countries have failed India in its struggle with a record surge in Covid-19 cases. In an interview with the Guardian, Fauci said that nations had failed to form a global response to the pandemic. He said that the crisis in India, where 200, 000 deaths have been recorded, highlighted the unequal access to healthcare that was the key problem. "The only way that you're going to adequately respond to a global pandemic is by having a global response, and a global response means equity throughout the world," Fauci said. "And that's something that, unfortunately, has not been accomplished. "Often when you have

diseases in which there is a limited amount of intervention, be it therapeutic or prevention, this is something that all the countries that are relatively rich countries or countries that have a higher income have to pay more attention to." India on Tuesday recorded 360, 960 new cases - the worst ever daily case load for a single country - as well as 3, 293 deaths, according to health ministry figures. The total number of infections in India since the start of the pandemic now stands at 17 million, which some experts believe to be an undercount. According to reports, forests have been felled for makeshift funeral pyres in Delhi as crematoriums fill. President Joe Biden has come under pressure to make vaccines more widely available to countries battling Covid-19 surges. – BUSINESS INSIDER US.

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ELECTION 2021 – THE CORRUPTION OF THE LAWYERS CAN CAUSE US CHAOS

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ber have 2020 STILL faintUnited memStates America ories of thatofdistant afpresidential electernoon in Mufulira’s tion, lawyers filed a massive Central Streetonin the number of petitions behalf late 1950s.Trump. I was a little kid of Donald when Harrypublic Mwaanga The Mr. American were Nkumbula back from kept on came tenterhooks for months heard England;ashethe wascourts received by some ridiculous a largevery crowd as he rodearguin a ments from People the lawyers who convertible. marched regardless elaborate alongside ofthethemotorcade American election system beand they were singing to the lieved that Trump had been praise of the Old Lion. robbed. “Bacourse bwela eee, ba bwela, ba Of the whole world bwela that eee President ba Nkumbula, ba knew Joe Biden bwela eeethe ba election bwela, bawithout bwela had won any fraud (He or any dirty back, dealuko baile” has come ings. But lawyers lawMr. Nkumbula has being come back yers, went ahead and filed from they where he went). petitions to try and overturn I was barely six years old the favoura of their but election that day in remains silhouclient: as long as somebody ette paying. stuck in my memory. At was that there waslegal onlyarguone Thetime, meaningless African fuelled political party, the ments hatred among African National Congress.theI Americans and spurred also remember very well that ultra-white supremacists to engage in violence which led Our lawyers can cause chaos knowing very well that they will not be touched by the ensuing violence but will make more money representing the injured. my late cousin Lawrence Chola to the breach of the Capitol Katilungu was once a vice presand of the routine identdisruption of the ANC under Mr. In the second incident, the the lawyers from engaging in should therefore be careful debate to complete the elec- (May 6, 1937 – April 20, 2014) Nkumbula. Supreme Court of Zambia or- corruption; you have a moun- not to pay too much attention tion process by the House of had his boxing career ruined been very happy to particI also remember that anoth- when he was wrongly accused dered that the parties should tain to climb to win a corrup- have to the lawyers. Congress. ipate in any efforts tocause refine chathe er This cousin Mr. Jeffrey Milandu appoint a referee to compute Our lawyers can of murder in 1966 and imprisAmerican scenario is constitution. who was “Jimen” the claim due to the plaintiff. os knowing very well that they typical of nicknamed elections nearly all oned in 1968. Lawyers have Rubin “Hurricane” Carter The defence lawyer resorted will touched by the reenHe served 20 years before he Butnot thebeUPND instead because liked Jimen Taxis, over theheworld. In Zambia, (May 6, 1937 – April 20, to corruption and ridiculous become a suingtoviolence make fused attend but the will National waspetitions an organiser thebefore ANC was released following a petithe even of start 2014) had his boxing burden on appeals to frustrate the apmore money representing the the elections; Township. lawyers fileThose suits tion of habeas corpus. Dialogue Forum without proin Kansuswa career ruined when he pointment of the referee. injured. In releasing Carter, Judge our society. challenging legislation posing any alternative vehicles who lived incertain Mufulira at the was wrongly accused In one appeal, he comTheto Law Association and Gone are the of how deal with the lacunasof timecourt will judgments. remember Jimen Haddon Lee Sarokin of the plained to the court that he Zambia is the prime defender United States District Court of murder in 1966 and No matter how many times days when the they complained of in the conTaxis. could not argue his points of corruption in Zambia. The for the District of New Jersey imprisoned in 1968. anBut issue beenbedetermined stitution. ashas would normal in noted that the prosecution of mention of a lawyer clearly because the plaintiff association defends the corby the courts, the lawyers will For theof UPND, it is more imany petitions mass organisations, dif- the boxer had been “predicatwas coughing too much in meant dignity and ruption its members and its file as long as someto be seen to more ferences soon developed in the ed upon an appeal to racism money before he could release court. He therefore appealed members defend thebecorrupt uprightness, today it portant one is paying. Here is a warnpowerful andand victorious over African National not Congress. politicians businessmen ing to all Zambians to trust rather than reason, and con- the file. My colleague then that the hearing be repeated means exploitation, in our country. the other parties than to apA more radical broke the lawyers, if wefaction do, they will cealment rather than disclo- consulted other lawyers who in accordance with rule so corruption, indignity, ply Icommon can onlysense exempt perandten reason away and formed the Zambian cause chaos in our peaceful sure.” advised that he was not sup- and so of the High Court of iniquity and calamcentsound of ourrationale lawyers over from nathis Carter suffered this hor- posed to pay any legal costs Zambia. land. with African National Congress The purpose was just to deity. accusation tional issues. - men and women (ZANC), which later be- rendous injustice because of because he had won the case. lay the assessment waiting for who in justice based For believe the UPND, the lives of came the United National a District Attorney, a lawyer He therefore wrote a with- the sickly plaintiff to die. It’s a tion case against a lawyer. American boxer Rubin on their ethics and principles seeking promotion at the exZambians do not matter. Even drawal of instructions and de- true story. Independence (UNIP). “Hurricane”Party Carter. As we enter the election pe- of the profession. pense of justice. matters in the court, they Soon after the formation of Unfortunately, litigants in riod, lawyers are swinging into in legal But they are in minority After his release, Carter manded his file from the corExperiences showNational us rupt lawyer. Then this lawyer side with foreigners. Zambians UNIP, the African this country have no means or action to file as many suits as and they get swamped by the joined the Association in Dethat lawyers not care soon havecorrupt full exposure of Congress wentdointo panic fence of Wrongly Convicted told him that the file was lost. rights under the legal system their sponsors or clients can will ferociously majority in our country to constrain afford to pay for. Zambians the dirty tactics and deception mode. Their strategy was to and was appointed executive My foot file lost! what happens as long of the practitioners. oppose everything that UNIP director from 1993 to 2005. the Lawyers UPND have leadership usesa become as they have received burden on our society. Gone The association was later demanded from the colonial while killing innocent people their pay. There have the days when the menpowers; and in so doing, they branded as Innocence Canainare silence and despair. been horrendous mistion a lawyer meant dignida. resorted to dirty tactics. Andofwhat they do to achieve carriages of justice in ty and uprightness, today In our country, our lawyers UNIP burnt schools and their meaningless battles is toit means exploitation, corrupare engaged in unbridled corthe world all because of bridges to force the colonialists apply dirty tactics. One such tion, indignity, iniquity and ruption to win cases or even the lawyers. of the to give power toOne the Africans, tactic is to stage manage events calamity. frustrate justice where the renowned miscarriage the ANC said this was savage- courts have ruled in favour of such as on They the willrecent go to debate court and ofby justice is that of did Ca-not the plaintiffs. The examples of ry the Bembas who Bill 10. with All the argue no organisations regard to the want to go to school. boxer involved in organising that deFILEPHOTO: Nkumbula nadian-American wellbeing of the nation, but this corruption Mr are true stories (left) and former President Kaunda shake hands to seal the Choma declaration as UNIP “Hurricane” preached national as bate are UPND Mainza claps. to satisfy theiragents. ego and fulfil told byChona the victims. Rubin the pay A colleague won a claim unity, but the ANC told its supTheassignments big surprise of is their how the Carter. masters. porters that UNIP was a party against his former employPF leadership does not know Theythe willownership cause us problems the assessment, the constitution. To the UPND about In after post independent Zambia, led by thieves who would take ers, of all UNIP preached national unity, but Experiences show that the because profit at all cost, is employer my leadership, it did not matter those Southernapproached Province was the away their cattle anduswives. organisations. Someone lawyers do not care what hap- colleague’s lawyer and ofthe only in their the ANC told its supporters that whether the legislation would should They called Elijah Mudenda only province which voted do end research andminds! they pens as long as they have re- fered him a bribe. The lawOf course because we are a UNIP was a party led by thieves who protect all Zambians including against the referendum held and Mainza Chona tools of the will find out that those compaceived their pay. There have yer accepted the bribe and democracy, some people will their own supporters. 1969. Fortunately for this Bembahorrendous thieves because the two in nies areagainst owned this by one individwould take away their cattle and been miscarriagargue conclusion, destroyed all the records and A Bill of Rights is an import- ual Dr. Kenneth nationalists organisation through the es of justice were in thesupporting world all country, butorwe cannot argue against told my colleague thatKaunda the dewives. They called Elijah Mudenda ant piece of legislation which use magnanimously and independence. of proxies. because of the lawyers. One acted statistics. fendants were refusing to pay. and Mainza Chona tools of the Bemba of UNIP the renowned miscarriage protects all citizens. But the southerners jobs in demanded imme- gave The behaviour, attitude and Yours truly Mythe colleague demanded to thieves because the two nationalists were UPND told its supporters to DNA of justice is that of CanadiTroubleshooter havehighest the filelevels so that could of he governdiate independence but the the of the UPND suggests to an-American boxer Rubin supporting independence. ecenforce the judgment on his vote “no” in the referendum me pentvision@gmail.com, ANC preferred continued col- ment. that it is a reincarnation of “Hurricane” chipalo@icloud.com, ecchiwhich thethe lawyer for the Bill of Rights. For the the Thisupon seems to be sceonisation. AsCarter. a result, when own ANC. Law Association of Zambia is the prime defender of corruption in Zambia Carter nario palo@yahoo.co.uk demanded huge sumwith of The Mazoka, the UPND went back party. Under the MMD gov- UPND, some form of victory we area witnessing theRubin first “Hurricane” one-man-one-vote

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Thursday April 29, 2021

NATIONWIDE ESTATE AGENTS E-mail:nationwideestates@yahoo.com P.O.Box FW 292, Lusaka,Zambia. 139 Group Floor, Carousel Center, Lumumba Kafue Road. Junction, mobile phone +260978813886/+260965502464/+260979439871. CHISAMBA Katuba 2ha 300m off Great North road K300,000.6ha,piggery 6km off great north road K400,000.3ha cottage, borehole, wirefence, zesco power K1m.2ha to 40ha 12km east of fringilla K65,000 per ha. CHIBOMBO near Ibis Gardens tarred Great North roadfront,2ha,4ha,8ha,10ha,12ha K250,000 per ha. Same area 300 to 600m off Great North road,2ha,4ha, K125,000 per ha.2.5ha,3 bedroom house, poultry, near Chibombo Basic School K300,000.Liteta area 8ha K900,000.23ha near Mungule Place K1.5m. MUMBWA Tollgate 78ha K1.5m.40ha In Mumbwa town K50,000 per ha can Sub-divide. CHIBOMBO Near Ibis Gardens 4 bedroom house on 4ha 300m off great north road with poultry K2m.55ha K750,000. SERENJE Nansanga farm block 118ha K750,000.16ha price offers invited.32ha K150,000.80ha K500,000.230ha K850,000.265ha K2m.105ha.18ha offers. MKUSHI 3km from town 160ha K1.2m.35ha K1.3m.390ha K1m.Shiwang’andu 200ha K1m. KABWE 6ha 2km off Lusaka K225,000.45ha 3 bedroom cottage, borehole, Zesco 3-phase power,20km from Kabwe cbd 500m off Great North Lusaka road K5.5m. KAPIRI town ten shops as a complex K250,000. Kapiri Hillside plot 20m x 40m with five room house K150,000. COPPERBELT NDOLA Northrise 5 bedroom house K1.5m.Mitengo 3 bedroom house K300,000. LUFWANYAMA Emerald mines seeking partners, investors, sponsors or financiers. EASTERN CHIPATA City Kalongwezi 3 bedroom house K650,000.4 acres Great east Msekela road junction K1m. LUSAKA KALUNDU Lusaka west 2km off mumbwa road several plots,20m x 30m K35,000.30m x 30m K45,000.40m x 50m K60,000.50m x80m K80,000. MUNGWI Road, Lusaka west near Appolo several plots, one acre tar roadfront commercial K400,000.2Bedroom house on 4 acres K3m.several plots 50m x 80m K130,000.40m x 50m K80,000. MAKENI off Mumbwa road one acre K180,000.Makeni West Kacheta area,2ha to 80ha K100,000 per ha. Before Oriental 4900sqm 3 room house K1.3m.makeni south tar road front commercial plot for shopping mall and filling station or warehouses 4 acres K6m. MAKENI Great North roadfront. Makeni West Kacheta 11 acres K400,000. KAFUE estates plots, 20m x 30m K35,000.Shikoswe 20m x 30m K40,000.Mpande area one acre to 3 acres K60,000 per acre. Hillside 50m x 100m K100,000. Chikupi 50m x 50m K60,000. 59m x 100m K80,000. Greenfields 30m x 87m K120,000.Town 40m x 40m K100,000.Kafue Lusaka road near Avic 30m x 40m K40,000. MIKANGO Mwanawasa Settlement, several pieces 2ha to 3ha K125,000 per ha. Five hectares 300m off Leopards Hill road opposite Barracks entrance commercial K2m.Nkwashi 2ha K1m.Plot 2500sqm K80,000. PALABANA Lusaka East, Chalimbana river damfront 40ha to 300ha K200,000 per ha. Away from dam 600ha K150,000 per ha. Also same area 2ha 80ha K90,000 per ha. KANAKANTAPA ,Chongwe, 22 acres, 3 bedroom house 3 fish ponds, poultry facility 2500birds capacity K3m.6ha K250,000. WATERFALLS, Silverest area 1km off great east road several plots,30m x 30m K150,000.30m x 44m, 30m x 47m, 33m x 60m,K250,000 each. Same area, buildings can be residential or offices K1.5m. CHINIKA GARDEN house area, warehouse near SGS Filling Station plot sizes 3 acres built space 20m x 60m. U$D740,000 warehouse 4,738sqm K6m.House 6 rooms plus Mumbwa roadfront K850,000. NDEKE Meanwood, 3 bedroom house K580,000,3 bedroom house,2x 1 bedroom houses small shop wallfenced K1.5m. MAKENI off Kafue road , motor vehicle workshops on 2.5 acres and 2 acres adjacent, big truck and bus parking space, service pits, storerooms U$D 1.8m. MAKENI East commercial plot 6,603sqm K700,000.3 bedroom executive house, ceramics K3m. SHIBUYUNJI MWEMBESHI Bridge 75 acres K1m.300 acre K3m. CHILENJE South 2x2 bedroom house houses one plot K850,000 2 bedroom house K500,000. KAFUE Roadfront opposite Embassy Mall 2 acres, office block, big space for further construction K38m. CAIRO road Kafue roundabout Commercial plot 3100sqm K36m BARLASTONE PARK ,Lusaka west 8 acres with 5 bedroom house, 4 and 2 bedrooms, workshop, storeroom ,2 boreholes,2 water tanks,Orchard,K10m.

CHIPATA Compound 3 bedroom house K200,000.2 bedrooms K250,000.Chunga Extension 3 bedrooms K400,000. CHILANGA Shimabala, Safari Ranch 26 acres,6km off Lusaka Kafue Great North road,40km from Lusaka cbd four chalets, solar power, dinning room, kitchen, braistand, two offices, fish pond, two boreholes, some zebras, puku, peacock K2m.Good for weekend and holiday camping. FAIRVIEW near Levy Park, complex comprising several shops, warehouses , storeroom ,offices, showrooms, U$D4m. KATUBA 6.5ha K400,000.15 acres K15acres K350,000.3.8ha K260,000.73ha 11km off Great North road K2m. 2.5ha(7 acres 2 bedroom house, piggery, borehole hand pump power generator K1.3m. KAFUE Greenfields plot 30m x 87m K50,000.Shikoswe Turn off 3 big shops,K500,000.Chirundu roadfront 0.394 acres fenced U$D 380,000.Kafue Gorge road 18ha K1m.Mungu 200 acres K35,000 per acre. BARLASTONE PARK 2 acres K300,000 or one acre K150,000. STATE LODGE area plot 50m x 50m K400,000. 4 bedroom house K2m. KANAKANTAPA,Chongwe,4.3ha K250,000. LEOPARDS HILL road Palabana turn off 770sqm K100,000. CHILANGA Opposite Chilanga Cement,3 bedroom house 1km off kafue road double storey K3M. SHIMABALA 7ha K1.7m. Lusaka westwood 100 acres K3m. Quarry Road 20 acres K2m.Barmoral 7 acres K1.3m.Mwembeshi 50 acres K15,000 per acre. Barm0ral plot 30m x 40m K75,000. RUFUNSA 12 acres on offer letter 2km off Great east road K100,000. PALABANA University 12 acres(5ha) K200,000. KAMWALA Trading area, double storey building with ground floor shops plus offices or hostel rooms with kitchen upstairs K18m.Shop K1m in Kamwala. LUANGWA River 17ha for lodge near game park K350,000. CHALALA 2x3 bedroom houses K875,000. CHIPATA Compound complex one small shop, two bars, one tavern,storeroom,3 bedroom house, three flats, 6x2 bedroom houses.7 x 1 bedroom house houses, shelter and car park K1.3m NDEKE Meanwood plot 18m x 22m K170,00.Chamba Valley plot 20m x 30 K180,000. Kanyama flats 4x2 bedroom K160,000. CHILANGA house double storey near Golf club, plot size 80m x 80m K2m.Mt Makulu area 1.5 acres K400,000.1.4 acres K650,000.Musamba premises for school or shops nine rooms plus five toilets K2m. KAFUE Kasaka area 4ha(ten acres)price to be discussed. Mungu 50 acres K35,000 per acre. LUSAKA City Center,Cha Cha Cha road large shop/ warehouse U$D800,000.Off kafue road Warehouse 4274sqm.200m off kafue road near Carousel. Price to be discussed. MUNGWI road, Barlastone Park Lusaka west warehouse and shops K600,000.Plots 25m x 40m K80,000. LEOPARDS Hill road off tarmac two kilometers 2.8ha(7 acres) K450,000. CHAWAMA Shopping Complex available for sale comprising: Sizes 326sqm K12,000.135sqm K7,000.45sqm.44sqm.1700sqm K160,000.140,138s qm.207sqm.427sqm,44o sqm.346sqm LUSAKA Kafue Great North roadfront, Makeni near Makeni Mall, complex comprising:8x3 bedroom double storey flats(mansionnettes),Shop 75sqm,restaurant/bar with upstairs extension 170sqm,second floor office space on top of restaurant 170sqm,upstairs church hall 600sqm,showroom,events hall for weddings ,meetings, workshops, conferences 1,800sqm. Warehouse at rear 719sqm.Price U$D14m or Kwacha equivalent. CENTRAL CHIBOMBO 3 bedroom house in ShifwankuluSpin along Great North road K350,000.20 acres 13km off Great North road on Old Mumbwa road K800,000(Liteta). KAPIRI 2.7ha 30m of Great North road K120,000 44ha 7km off Ndola road K200,000.on offer Letter.199ha K750,000.30km from Kapiri Hospital.22ha 20km off Ndola road K100,000.22ha CHISAMBA opposite golden valley 250 acres K40,000 per acre. Kamaila area 4ha(10 acres) K200,000. COPPERBELT MASAITI 150ha K2000 per ha.100ha K850,000. LUFWANYAMA 10ha(25 acres) K90,000. MPONGWE MACHIY area 800ha K2.5m. CHINGOLA Maiteneke 2 bedroom house K90,000. KITWE Bulangililo house 7 rooms K150,000. KAOMA near tbz farms 178ha K2m. SOUTHERN Bridge plot for lodge near border 1750sqm K100,000. Monze town center on Livingstone road, complex of

eight shops K8M.Choma old Machapopota road plot 40mx 90m K85,000. Mazabuka Lodge 13room K2m. KARIBA LAKE waterfront 4ha(10 acres) with 3 bedroom lodge U$D600,000.3 acres overlooking Lake Kariba Plot for Lodge K300,000. CHIPEPO Lower Zambezi river waterfront fishing business or tourist lodge comprising 3 bedroom lodge on 7 acres, on Monze Chisekesi road,6 fishing riggs,two speed boadts,U$D800,000. MUCHINGA MPIKA town plot 50m x 50m with 2 rooms K180,00. Farm 2700ha K3,00 per ha. SERENJE Nansanga block 2000ha K75m. CHINSALI 5000ha K35m. NORTHERN: SENGA HILL 12ha (30 acres) on Mbala Kasama road with house 6 rooms, six boreholes,warehouse,shop,grocery,80km from Mbaka 85km from Kasama K1.2m.Chama Matumbo roadfront 1.5ha K175,000 KASAMA 10,000ha K70m. ACCOMMODATION OFFERED LUSAKA KABULONGA off Brentwood Drive 6x4 bedroom houses double storey, masters self-contained K36,000 each per month. MAKENI near Kankole house 3 bedrooms K35000.4 bedrooms K7,000. Makeni Konga houses and warehouses rent ranging K5000 to K8,000. MAKENI opposite Andres Motel 500m off kafue road 3 bedroom house K18,000 per month. BARLASTONE PARK off Mungwi road,flats,6x2 bedroom K4,500.4x1 bedroom K3,200, CHALALA off Lilayi road 4x2 bedrooms K2,500. COPPERBELT KALULUSHI Napsa Complex 3 bedroom hose K4,000. REAL ESTATE TO LET MAKENI Konga warehouses and storerooms ranging K6,000 to K8,000. MAKENI Kafue road,150m off Great North road light and heavy vehicles workshops with offices, storeroom, service pits and big parking yard K75,00 per month. CHAWAMA near Chawama market , several shops available for short or long lease sizes 326sqm K12,000.135sqm K7,000.45sqm.44sqm.1700sqm K160,000.140,138sqm.207sqm.427sqm,44o sqm.346sqm Carousel shopping center, several shops on the ground, first, second and third floors including events halls ,furnished with kitchens for self catering can be hired for weddings, workshops, seminars, meetings, conference etc. various sizes and amounts. LODGE, GUESTHOUSE , OFFICE Complex along Independence Avenue Rhodes Park near Civic Center details on request and rental open to discussion. MAKENI Los Angeles Road, HOTEL 91 rooms, 4 offices, one bar, 3 bars, 3 conference halls, big swimming pool, baby pool, two car parks, twelve shops,3km from Cairo road post office. Long lease rent to be discussed. LUSAKA Kafue Great North roadfront, Makeni near Makeni Mall, complex comprising:8x3 bedroom double storey flats(mansionnettes),Shop 75sqm,restaurant/bar with upstairs extension 170sqm,second floor office space on top of restaurant 170sqm,upstairs church hall 600sqm,showroom,events hall for weddings ,meetings, workshops, conferences 1,800sqm. Warehouse at rear 719sqm. BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT CONTAINERS-old steel containers in Makeni South K35,000.Scrap metals also available from a road constructors yard. Mining, copper, cobalt, gold, emerald, beryl, aquamarine, to maline, amethyst, garnet-existing registered and liceneced mines are looking for partners, sponsors, investors, financiers or outright purchasers. AGRICULTURE- Vast agricultural farming lands available for partnerships or joint ventures. We invite persons, companies, organizations, local or international to enter into any agreements where locals can make land available and foreign or local investors provide capital then market produce locally and abroad-crops, livestock ,game ranching or fisheries. REAL ESTATE AND ACCOMMODATION WANTED Landlords or property owners in all areas of Zambia and Africa Free Trade Countries are invited to list with us for marketing, selling ,leasing and renting: houses, flats ,shops, warehouses, factories, hotels, motels, lodges, tourist facilities, mines, plots farms, office building, highrise buildings, filling stations, companies, businesses, bars, restaurants, butcheries, shopping malls, blocks of flats, housing estates. If you have idle land, we can sell for you either as a whole or by sub-dividing into sub-divisions or plots. Send us your e-mail address so that we send you our blank standard mandate forms which you can fill to give us required details.

Thursday April 29, 2021

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

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Makembo undergoes successful surgery

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ZAMBIA Sports Fans Association (ZASPOFA) patron Peter Makembo has hailed St. John Paul II Orthopaedic Mission Hospital doctors for facilitating a successful spinal surgery for his chronic inflammatory disorder which was affecting his spine and his right hand. Speaking in an interview after what he de-

scribed as a horrifying experience being in surgery for over six hours, Makembo thanked President Edgar Lungu and all the stakeholders including Lusaka Dynamos who provided financial assistance for him to undergo the surgery. Makembo said the successful operation has given him hope to believe that he will soon return at Stadia to do what he loves. Makembo also wished former republican Pres-

ident Kenneth Kaunda a happy 97th birthday. Makembo has also hailed the Gabon Air Disaster Heroes for their dedication which resulted in them dying for their country. Makembo said it is unfortunate that the memorial had come at a time when he was bedridden as he would have loved to have been part of the people who converged at Heroes’ Acre to honour the fallen heroes.

ZESCO GO 8-POINTS CLEAR

…as Lusaka Dynamos move into fourth

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

ESCO United opened an eight-point lead at the summit of the MTN Super League table after coming from behind to beat Red Arrows 2-1 in a Week-27 fixture played yesterday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

First and second half goals from defender Adrian Chama and Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba moved the Ndola giants to 49 points, eight points ahead of second-placed Forest Rangers who are on 41 points. Chama converted a penalty in the dying minutes of the first stanza and cancelled out Allassane Diara’s first minute goal for Red Arrows. Kampamba made sure that Arrows went back to Lusaka without a single point after beating goal keeper Keny Mumba with a beautiful strike

as Zesco bounced back from their ABSA Cup final defeat to Lusaka Dynamos. Meanwhile, Chipolopolo striker, Emmanuel Chabula inspired Lusaka Dynamos to a 3-1 win over Prison Leopards at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. Chabula scored a brace while Marvin Jere got the other goal to propel the ABSA Cup champions to 37 points. At Indeni Sports Complex in Ndola, Indeni coach Mwenya Chipepo celebrated another big win after guiding his charges to a 3-2 victory over Nkwazi FC. A brace from Cephas Handavu and a Graven Chitalu strike gifted Indeni maximum points which propelled them to 33 points. At Khosa Stadium in Kafue, Samson Chilupe’s lone goal was all Young Green Eagles needed to punish relegation-bound Kitwe United.

Honour Gabon disaster heroes By MICHAEL MIYOBA

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga has urged the Zambia national soccer team to honour the wishes of the Gabon Air Disaster heroes who died trying to achieve Zambia's dream of qualifying for the World Cup.

Speaking during the 28th year commemoration of the Gabon Air Disaster, Kamanga said after attaining AFCON glory in 2012, fighting to qualify to Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup would be a befitting tribute to the fallen heroes. Kamanga said the lost lives in the Gabon Air Disaster remain a symbol of the greatest sacrifice one can ever make for their country. Kamanga said FAZ will always be grateful for the memories and accomplishments of the fallen heroes who paved the way for football glory in Zambia after competing at the 1988 Seoul Olympics where Zambia reached the quarterfinals before emerging third at the 1990 Africa Cup of Nations. “Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup commence in June and we expect that the Chipolopolo will remember these heroes as they undertake that mission. “We have no doubt that the team will also be inspired by a sense of history and pride as they undertake that mission,” Kamanga said. On April 27, 1993 a military plane carrying Zambia's national football team crashed off the coast of Gabon, killing everyone on board.