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WELVE people have been detained for duping members of the public with fake covid relief packages and taking money from unsuspecting victims. Police in Lusaka have arrested twelve suspects who have been registering people
and promising them money for emergency cash transfer for impersonating a public officer. Police spokesperson Esther Katongo said that the 12 have been arrested for obtaining money by false pretenses. TO PAGE 4
HH sexist sarcasm Partner with condemned investors, STORY ON PAGE 4
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“The gold produced will be sold to BoZ. However, ZCCM-IH’s financial capacity and expertise in this area is limited, ZCCM-IH had limited resources so partnership with investors is essential for larger-scale mining,” he said.
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SECURE ZAMBIA FIRST AGRICULTURE Minister Michael Katambo is on firm ground by insisting that Government will only allow maize exports when the country is food secure. According to the minister, government targets to buy one million metric tonnes of maize to ensure Zambians have enough food before allowing exports to neighbouring countries. While this may sound harsh to farmers and other businesses that intend to export the staple food, Mr Katambo has a point and should be supported by all patriotic Zambians. The decision should not be misconstrued to mean government has banned farmers from exporting maize but is a temporal measure to allow the country buy adequate reserves what with the unpredictable rainfall pattern. It would, therefore, be folly for Government to allow most of the maize to be exported only to come and source for maize from other countries in the event of a drought or worse still floods because of the effects of climate change. In fact, the country is still recovering from effects of floods which last season not only destroyed crops but displaced millions of people in some provinces where people were forced to rely on Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) handouts. The nation should learn a lesson from what happened and to avoid a repeat by securing enough maize in its strategic reserves to enable the nation weather the storms. It’s only proper that government’s decision is supported. We urge farmers and other citizens involved in exporting maize not to consider government’s stance as a ban but a wise strategic measure aimed at protecting Zambians from hunger especially that nobody can predict what the future holds. Yes, while farmers have to reap from their sweat, the situation demands that they carefully weigh the options as patriotic citizens – export most of the maize and remain food insecure or stock up adequately and avoid hunger before thinking of export markets. Government, as Mr Katambo indicated, will after meeting its maize target, still allow 210,000 metric tonnes to be exported which was in line with the crop focus. This only goes to show that there is no ban. But it will be impossible for government to meet its target of making the country food secure if farmers continue shunning selling their maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) because of the lower price. As things stand, some farmers had even resorted to selling their maize to briefcase buyers and other private sector players. Even worse some have resorted to smuggling to neighbouring countries such as Malawi and Congo DRC where they were being offered a lucrative price. While Government can’t force farmers to sell their crops to FRA in a liberalised market such as ours, there is need for the State to come up with incentives that would compel farmers to sell most of their crops to FRA to make Zambia food secure. Right now there are many buyers on the maize market offering slightly higher prices than what Government was offering, this must be looked into as it is making it impossible for FRA to buy as much maize as possible. It’s definitely a dicey situation but we implore Government to urgently find a solution to this problem before most of the maize lands in the hands of the private sector players, worse still foreigners. Unless something is done, it will be difficult to curb maize smuggling which in some cases has seen those involved shot at by local security wings. This is not as it should be. All in all, Government’s decision not to allow maize exports until the nation is food secure is deserves commendation.
‘Don’t politicise Zambia’s corruption fight’
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S the battle against corruption gradually gathers steam with the 2021 elections around the corner, it appears there is a deliberate attempt in some political and civil society quarters to politicise it for evidently regime change purposes. Like many other objective Zambians, I strongly agree with President Edgar Lungu for pointing out that the anti-corruption focus on his appointees was deliberately selective, meant to create and achieve a narrative that he himself was surrounded by and runs a corrupt administration, which the Zambian people must resent in next year’s polls. And the picture revealed by the Head of State is not pretty. One such spotlighted issue which presents a difficult challenge from a number of anti-graft perspectives is the issue of regime change, and how governmental turnover impacts the long-term assessment and vetting of mandarins, specifically, those serving in governmental intermediaries like the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The issue of governmental turnover can be evolutionary or revolutionary, with a continuum of variations; however, regardless of how a regime might “change hands,” the potential impact on a civil servant in terms of corruption, is quite similar. Furthermore, when you analyse the impact of regime change as a potential hazard in civil servants assessment and long term monitoring, the challenges become even more complicated. But why would regime change present a risk factor? Arguably, corruption and social exclusion may lead to popular disenchantment with
traditional institutions. Citizens may feel the system is rigged and do not think the state is able to address their main socio-economic concerns. In turn, pseudo-populist opposition actors can appeal to citizens because they may promise to break the vicious cycle of the corrupt elite enriching themselves. By claiming to derive authority directly from the ordinary people, they may attempt to subvert democratic institutions that limit their power. Pseudo-populists often taint their political competitors as part of immoral corrupt elite, however, once in power they often turn out to be more corrupt than the ones that they had displaced. Professional impartiality is the goal towards which politically-harassed FIC, DEC and ACC officials must be striving. Besides, the anarchy inherent in pseudo-populists is moving towards a climax as 2021 polls approach. Broadly, though, regime change can be a turnover in government, from an orderly transition through a democratically elected leader and party, to violent revolution, and all the permutations in between. However, when discussing regime change in the context of foreign bribery, I seldom think of November 17, 2014, when the UK-based Africa Confidential published an article titled “Foreign boost for opposition. Dignitaries and South African businessmen are trying to unite the opposition against the Patriotic Front”. The article highlighted a conspiracy hatched by Brenthurst Foundation – an organisation established by the Oppenheimer family, founders of Anglo American. According to Africa Confidential, a group of South African mining investors and arms dealers was behind
the effort to fix the 2015 presidential by-election and install Hakainde Hichilema as Zambia’s president with the goal of easing access to mining rights and reducing of mining royalties for foreign companies once voted into office. The UPND leader and Zambia’s ex-president Rupiah Banda were flown to Oppenheimer family’s luxurious Tswalu game reserve in the Northern Cape, South Africa. In a series of meetings run by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo (who also chaired Brenthurst Foundation), South African businessmen sought to bring together a secret alliance of UPND and MMD leaders. Although former Zambian president refused to take part in the conspiracy, Oppenheimer family and their partners pledged to support Hichilema in his bid for presidency. Following Hichilema’s meetings in South Africa, high budget adverts began running on Muvi TV, while UPND countrywide campaign sojourns began using several new helicopters – piloted by white South Africans. In the context of foreign bribery, the allegations were extremely serious. However, despite media headlines and a transparency campaign led by Zambian voices, the UPND leader refused to explain his personal and financial ties with the wealthy South African businessmen. His longstanding effort to keep the Brenthurst conspiracy under wraps was, and still is, hypocritical for him to do so – given the financial support his party allegedly continues to derive from foreign tycoons holding similar grievances against the incumbent and the ruling PF. So, what does this mean for foreign bribery? Perhaps FIC, DEC and ACC officials must develop some interest in investigating the
Brenthurst conspiracy. Could this be a considered case of Zambia’s fourth ex-president attesting to the fact that the UPND leader truly got foreign bribes from those 2014 interactions with wealthy South African businessmen perhaps? It is, therefore, not surprising that political morality may become such a hot 2021 election issue if specifically, UPND got and continued to get bribes from wealthy foreign businessmen. The ruling party PF smells blood because the UPND seems vulnerable when it comes to nefarious and venal matters linked to the Brenthurst Foundation. So far, all the UPND has been able to do in response to allegations of foreign bribery is to mumble incoherently or remain mute since Hichilema’s position has rendered the party tainted with foreign bribes. A party, growing to democratic maturity, must abandon this fetish. If not, the ground must be fertile for another UPND election defeat. No wonder the UPND-led opposition alliance and its surrogate civil society are keen to suppress the Brenthurst conspiracy to spin a narrative by politicising Zambia’s corruption fight. It is unfortunate that they are hell-bent in ruining the name of the Head of State just to win power and create a campaign message of alleged governmental corruption – albeit without a shred of evidence. This kind of politics is detrimental to multiparty democracy. One thing is for sure – UPND leaders with grubby hands together with their surrogate civil society must not politicise Zambia’s corruption fight – 2021 elections will not be won or lost on who may be first or last in smearing names of political rivals with filth.
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ECZ final online registration to commences
line pre-registration system is meant for eligible voters to become familiar with the platform and provide feedback ahead of its launch on September 21, 2020. “It should be noted that this is still a testing phase of the online pre-registration system meant for eligible voters to become familiar with the platform and give feedback to the Commission for the improvement of the system before the launch on 21st September, 2020. The pre-registration will end on November 1, 2020,” the statement read in part. The Electoral Commission of Zambia Public Relations Manager, emphasized that the Online Pre-Registration Platform is also aimed at enhancing and quickening the registration process. She explained that for those that are unable to pre-register online during the online pre- registration period can still go to a physical Registration Centre to get fully registered. Ms Chimanse further provided clarity that all those who will pre-register online will be expected to present themselves at a physical Registration Centre in order to complete the registration process. - ZANIS
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) will embark on the second and final phase of the Beta Testing of the Online Pre-registration Platform from Tuesday 31st August, to Monday 7th September 2020. ECZ Public Relations Manager, Margaret Chimanse said members of the general public are free to participate in the second phase of the Beta Testing programme for online pre-registration. Ms Chimanse stated that the Commission has incorporated feedback from the first pre-testing phase that was conducted between 18th July and 25th July, 2020. In the statement availed to ZANIS in Lusaka yesterday , Ms Chimanse pointed out that in the second phase stakeholders are required to provide further feedback for finalization of the system. She underscored that the on-
Partner with investors, ZCCM-IH told By SILUMESI MALUMO
ZCCM-IH should partner with investors to produce gold on large scale, Euronext a minority shareholders of ZCCM-IH has said. Euronext member Thierry Charles said currently ZCCM-IH had limited resources so partnership with investors was essential for larger-scale mining. The Government has decided to entrust the mining and marketing of Zambian gold to ZCCM-IH. Local artisanal miners are being offered a purchase at a more attractive price than that offered by unscrupulous traders. ZCCM-IH is also providing technical support to gold min-
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ing cooperatives in Rufunsa, Vubwi and Lundazi districts. “The gold produced will be sold to BoZ. However, ZCCM-IH's financial capacity and expertise in this area is limited, ZCCM-IH had limited resources so partnership with investors is essential for larger-scale mining," he said. Mr Charles said "The attacks on foreign company, in this case a Sudanese one, alongside ZCCM-IH, particularly astonished us and demonstrated the lack of knowledge of the Zambian people in the mining sector. He advised Zambians to allow ZCCM-IH to partner with larger investors in order for the country to realise significant revenue. He also said the oil potential was promising, particularly on the borders of Angola. Mr Charles said now that ZCCM-IH had obtained a few blocks with licences there was need for the company to join forces with partners due to lack of sufficient equity capital.
12 ARRESTED IN COVID-19 SCAM BY NOEL IYOMBWA
TWELVE people have been detained for duping members of the public with fake Covid relief packages and taking money from unsuspecting victims. Police in Lusaka have arrested twelve suspects who have been registering people and promising them money for emergency cash transfer for impersonating a public officer. Police spokesperson Esther Katongo said that the 12 have been arrested for obtaining money by false pretenses.
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She said that the suspects are alleged to have been representing themselves as officials from Community Development and Social services and in some instances found collecting money from members of the public purporting that they were registering people as beneficiaries of the COVID
19 emergency support. "Two suspects were arrested on 28th August, 2020 from Katambalala Market area in Zingalume Compound where they were found taking down particulars of people indicating their NRC numbers and charging between K2 and K10 per person. About 150 people had registered and K 185 was recovered from them. She said that the suspects aged 25 and 23 are in Police custody. "In a similar incidence, Police in Lusaka today (yesterday) arrested 10 people for personating a public officer. This is alleged to have occurred today, 29th August, 2020 in Matero Township. "After receiving a report from Community Development and Social Services officials, police officers followed up the report apprehended ten (10) suspects aged between 26 years and 30 years . Investigations have continued," he said. Meanwhile Minister of Health, Chitalu Chilufya has revealed that the Covid-19 relief package that is going round on social media is a scam. Some of the social media scams are offering between K200 and K30,000 by asking people to click on links which then redirect the reader to other sites which for betting or where someone is then asked to send money in order to access what is promised. One such scam reads,” Crisis grants of K30,700 are now available for individuals who need support during the COVID-19 pandemic. To check eligibility visit https:// relief-funds. …..”
Banda is new IAZ president By OLIVER SAMBOKO
ZSIC life managing director, Christabel Banda has been elected as new Insurers Association of Zambia (IAZ) President at the annual General meeting held through Zoom online platform. Ms Banda takes the helm of the Association at the time when the Insurance sector has experienced a slight increase in penetration levels currently standing at 2.6 percent, the highest in over five years. The AGM also elected Webster Chigwende as Association vice president, while past President of the Association, Paul Nkhoma, who is CEO of Hollard Insurance was co-opted onto the Board as per IAZ constitution.
We live in an age of with advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and we believe that greater use of these platforms is important for the continued smooth running of the financial sector, and the insurance industry in particular. And speaking in her acceptance speech, Ms Banda said the Insurance sector had immense potential to contribute to the growth of the economy especially in times of crisis
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when the world and the country was looking to the financial sector to provide a gateway for improving the economy. She implored players the insurance industry to collaborate effectively in ensuring that the sector provided the much-needed financial inclusive products and services to the public. Ms Banda also said the association would continue standing in solidarity with the Zambians, as the country continued battling with the COVID-19 pandemic. She said the following the outbreak of COVID-19, Insurers and reinsurers were working towards greater use of online platforms for various business processes. “We live in an age of with ad-
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vanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and we believe that greater use of these platforms is important for the continued smooth running of the financial sector, and the insurance industry in particular,” she said. Ms Banda pledged that IAZ was going to continue playing its role in the fight for the Health and economic wellbeing of the Zambians.
Dr Chilufya warned that the public to ignore such posts as they were not from the ministry or any arm of government. “Covid-19 relief package by some unscrupulous people is a scam. Should you come across such individuals you should report to the Police. And we dissociate ourselves from the package, “ he added. Minister of Health, Chitalu Chilufya has disclosed that Vice President, Inonge Wina has tested negative to Covid-19. Earlier this month, the Vice President tested positive for Coronavirus. Dr Chilufya said the Vice President is at home after testing negative for covid-19 and is in a stable condition.
Be united, Muchinga PF told PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has called for unity and patriotism among Patriotic Front (PF) officials. President Lungu said this in Chinsali today, during the official opening of Muchinga Province elective conference taking place at Kapasa Makasa University. The Head of State said only unity and patriotism could bring about development in an area and the country at large. He urged party officials to remain committed, royal, united and respectful if the party was to grow and remain united, adding that Zambians know who is working and who is not working. President Lungu added that he would not tolerate any indiscipline by some individuals who would want to disrespect the Patriotic Front (PF). And the Head of State stated that he was mindful that the province had a rich history because of the gallant men and women who originated from Muchinga Province during the struggle for independence. He cited the first Republican President, Kenneth Kaunda, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe and Kapasa Makasa among others, as those to be respected adding that PF founding father Michael Sata was also born in Muchinga.
He disclosed this in Lusaka yesterday during the update on Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country. ‘’Her honor the Vice President Inonge Musukwa Wina tested negative to covid-19 and has been discharged from our care and continues to be attended to at home. She is stable and is recuperating very well under our care,” he said. And the Country has recorded 123 new cases of covid-19 in the last 24 hours out of the 1,171 tests done. Dr Chilufya said unfortunately, one person has died of Covid-19 and the country recorded 147 recoveries. He further added that this brings the cumulative total number of cases to 11,902 including 284 deaths.
President Lungu said the Late President Sata had a vision for Muchinga and the country at large and his vision was extended to every Zambian regardless of tribe. He added that the foundation of the Patriotic Front (PF) was rooted in the hearts of the people including those in Muchinga Province, adding that the PF’s vision which late President Sata left should remain and continue to be maintained among the people. He said President Sata might be gone but his legacy, spirit, good work and patriotism would remain in Muchinga and the country at large. The Head of State further called on those attending the conference to remain united and patriotic saying the act will help the party to grow and not lose its unity of purpose. President Lungu further wished all those contesting various positions to make sure that they work well with the party once voted bearing in mind that 2021 was around the corner. And in his welcoming remarks, Muchinga Province Patriotic Front Acting Vice Chairperson, Davison Mung’andu said Zambians were fully aware of the President’s commitment towards improving the welfare of the Zambians which he holds dearly at heart. Mr Mung’andu said today (yesterday) marked the beginning of a renewed energy, support and ability of taking the fortune of the party to a greater height. - ZANIS
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HH SEXIST SARCASM CONDEMNED By OLIVER SAMBOKO
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PND leader Hakainde Hichilema should explain to the Zambian people how he amassed so much riches from the Privatisation of state asserts than resorting to being sarcastic, PF Western Province mobilisation chairperson Glenn Kalimbwe has demanded. Mr Kalimbwe said Mr Hichilema should answer to the valid questions raised by FDD president Edith Nawakwi than resorting to insulting her. “Simple questions require simple answers not sarcasm or insults, as Mr Hichilema is doing,” he said. He said declaration of assets by those aspiring for the
highest office, was common practice and therefore Zambians were within their right to ask Mr Hichilema to explain how he managed to amass his riches at the time he was just 29 years old. “There is nothing unusual about asking HH to state the source of his wealth unless he knows that disclosing how he made his wealth will cost him political office, in any case it’s equally wrong for him to hide information that people need to use for making a reasonable conclusion as to what kind of a man he is,” he said He also wondered what morals Mr. Hichilema was communicating to the younger generation by claiming on his Facebook that the FDD leader
had a crush on him after she challenged him to explain his involvement in the privatisation process. “The question of amassing wealth whose source you cannot explain is a serious offence for which can be prosecuted in almost all countries therefore Zambians do not expect him to trivialise the matter,” he said. Mr Kalimbwe advised that as a person who was aspiring to become Republican President, Mr Hichilema’s level of morality should be above reproach and avoid using sexist outbursts to shut up his critics. He said the attack on Ms Nawakwi by Mr Hichilema amounted to gender based violence because his actions implied that women had no right
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to express themselves on the political arena. Mr Kalimbwe said Mr Hichilema was a sexist fundamentalist and must be condemned by all right thinking Zambians.
COVID-19 delays Kafue Gorge commissioning By NOEL IYOMBWA
THE effects of Covid 19 pandemic has delayed the commissioning of the Kafue Gorge Lower (KGL) Power Station, Zesco public relations manager Hazel Zulu has said. Speaking in a telephone interview, Ms. Zulu said that the project has delayed due to delays in delivering materials. She said that the 750MW hydroelectric power station
project on the Kafue River in the southern part of Chikankata has reached 86 per cent completion. Ms. Zulu disclosed that the first 150 megawatts will be commissioned in October this year and thereafter the project would be commissioned in phases. “Eight six per cent of the works have been completed and we are hoping to commission 150 megawatts in Oc-
MURDER: 14 teens arrested over Kanyama boy’s murder By NOEL IYOMBWA
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested 14 people in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old boy of Lusaka’s Kanyama compund. Police spokesperson Esther Katongo who confirmed the arrest, said investigations had been launched in connection with the murder of Ezron Mutafya. Mutafya was killed in Kanyama on August 11, 2020 after he was attacked and robbed of his cellphone by a group of thugs who were in a Toyota Hiace minibus. Ms Katongo said after instituting investigations in case, police on 28th August 2020, arrested 14 suspects, all male juveniles aged between 13 and 18 years. She said the Toyota Hiace mini bus suspected to have been used by the suspected thugs had also been impounded. Ms Katongo said investigations were continuing and that the suspects were in custody.
tober this year thereafter we will be commissioning on a monthly basis. “We have slightly delayed due to effects of the Covid pandemic as you know the entire global chain has been affected and we have not been spared. “This has delayed the commissioning it was supposed to be commissioned mid this year, “she said. The Zambian government
initiated the construction of the 750MW Kafue Gorge Lower (KGL) hydroelectric power station on the Kafue River in Chikankata district, 90km away from the Lusaka, in November 2015. Considered the third biggest hydropower station in the country on its completion, KGL is Zambia’s first major investment being funded through a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
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Support Bill 10, urges Chief Chiyengele By NOEL IYOMBWA
CHIEF Chiyengele of the Mbunda people of Limulunga in Western Province has implored parliamentarians who are against Bill 10 to support it so it can be adequately debated in Parliament. The traditional leader said it was disappointing that some Members of Parliament wanted to divert people’s attention from the bill when in fact they were among those who agreed to its terms it at inception. He said it was better for the Bill to be debated so that the law makers could render their opinions from an informed point of view. "After all, laws are made in Parliament and this calls for all citizens who mean well for Zambia to support Bill 10 and allow it to be debated in Parliament. “It is disappointing that some MPs are now misleading the nation when in fact they were among the stakeholders who agreed to its terms," Chief Chiyengele said. He called on traditional leaders across the country to ensure all MPs in their respective chief-
doms were in support of the bill so that it could be debated in the interest of their electorates. Chief Chiyengele commended parliamentarians who had gone flat out to sensitise people on the advantages of the bill, saying such progressive steps should be emulated by law makers who were lagging behind. He said President Edgar Lungu had proved to be a leader for all and urged citizens to support him if Zambia was to develop. "Development is widely spread and this is what we expected as a nation and l would want to urge President Lungu and his leadership not to listen to people with selfish motives who want to divert people from real issues. “Let them take part in national matters of interest and stop misleading people," he said. Chief Chiyengele said challenges the country was facing should not be used as a platform to condemn the current leadership. "We need solutions not pointing fingers as this is retrogressive to development," he stated.
Emergency social cash transfer explained By NOEL IYOMBWA
EMERGENCY social cash transfer is not a political gimmick to bribe potential voters but to help the vulnerable in society who have been adversely affected by the covid19 pandemic, Lusaka district commissioner David Silubanji has said. Mr. Silubanji said in an interview that it was true that government was giving out emergence cash transfers but that not everyone
was eligible for the money. He said the funds were meant for the vulnerable, chronically ill people and single mothers taking care of more than three people in communities and who were already on social cash transfer records. “Its true government is giving out emergency cash transfers to those who have been benefiting from the social cash transfer. Officers from the Ministry of Community Development conducted a survey in com-
munities just to update the database and they only did that for three to four days. “We are aware that some people are cheating members of the public. I would like to warn them that they should stay away. We have involved the police and if you are found wanting you will end up going to jail,” he said. And the DC has stressed that government will not stop helping people despite some sections of society thinking it was a political
gimmick. Meanwhile Lima Ward councillor Francis Bwalya has said that there was confusion on Friday in George compound when word went round that government officials were in the area to dish out money. He said the project was not a political gimmick but meant for every citizen regardless of their political affiliation. The money had been made available by cooperating partners such as the
State to expedite water, sanitation projects By OLIVER SAMBOKO
GOVERNMENT will expedite all water and sanitation projects in line with President Edgar Lungu's desire to see enhanced and efficient access to clean and safe water, Water Development Minister Jonas Chanda has said. Dr. Chanda said Government was committed
to ensuring citizens were provided with good and sustainable water and sanitation services. The minister said this during his familiarisation tour of Luapula, Muchinga and Northern provinces. He said President Lungu wanted to see t sustainable water and sanitation services provided to the people as evidenced by his recent
call for speeding up of all developmental programmes. He also called for a close working relationship among various stakeholders such as the local authorities, water utility companies as well as local administration to avoid illegalities such as encroachment, among others. Dr Chanda cited encroachment on wa-
ter bodies and projects as one challenge which should not be tolerated to protect the environment and enhance water and sanitation services. The minister said President Lungu was alive to all the challenges in the sector hence his desire to put in place an enabling environment that was going to facilitate for improved sector performance and
World Food Programme, European Union and other international agencies, he said. Word has spread that government is registering members of the public and dishing out Covid-19 relief funds to all those registered. However, some individuals have taken to social media accusing the Patriotic Front government of trying to bribe people so that they could vote for the party next year.
service delivery. He observed that Luapula Province despite being blessed with abundant water bodies still falls short of sufficient water coverage which currently stands at 38 percent and therefore called for increased implementation of all projects to increase water access. Dr Chanda emphasised the need to be mindful of protecting the environment even in the midst of increased developmental projects and investments.
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AKAINDE Hichilema has parted ways with 5 vice presidents since he ascended to UPND presidency. We have taken time to scrutinize the footpath of the veteran losing Presidential candidate and life President of UPND Hakainde Hichilema. Our preliminary findings are that the opposition leader does not value the role of party vice presidents in the administration of the party and the country at large. As strange as it is, it is also conspicuously unbelievable that all the abandoned 5 leaders were wrong and Hakainde is ever right. We are persuaded to interrogate what really might have made to withdraw from the UPND to let alone HH continue his life Presidency. If it was not for regional support he is enjoying, HH will have gone down in history as the worst opposition leader Zambia has ever had
It is also conspicuously unbelievable that all the abandoned 5 leaders were wrong and Hakainde is ever right. We are persuaded to interrogate what really might have made to withdraw from the UPND to let alone HH continue his life Presidency. looking at how he has failed to unite members of his Party that hold his origin. Hakainde has managed to convince people under his control that whatever government is doing is bad, everything will make sense only when he becomes President. Well! we may choose to wash it away, but it will remain a fact that our differences in ethnicity have at times been enough reasons for us
to engage in fierce battles that have sometimes left innocent and frail people seriously injured especially in politics. What HH is lacking is not only the quality of leadership to unite people, but rather love for others. He seem only to embrace someone if he sees political capital in them. His business mindedness has made it difficult to be consistent with Vice Presidents like other political party leaders.
It's not only the Vice Presidents, many other prominent politicians such as Maureen Mwanawasa, Bob Sichinga, Miles Sampa just to mention a few have tried to work with him but it has proven futile. Marvin Chanda Mberi Youth Rights Activist, Lusaka and; Boyd Longwe - PF Ntandabale Ward Secretary, Chongwe.
SASYDA Zambia wishes to throw it’s weight behind the appointment of Mr. Christopher Mvunga as new Central Bank Governor replacing Denny Kalyalya. We are with the BOZ governor in thought and spirit and urge him not to lose hope. His performance, strength and resilience during the time he served as Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet has been exemplary and extremely inspiring. The President is not answerable to individual for withdrawing his appointment of the governor except the Zambian citizens in whose interests he must have acted. Don’t forget; manmade law is limited, but karma is eternal. We as Southern Africa Students and Youth Development Association are sending Love and prayers and a great big honour and appreciation to the President for this timely intervention in trying to save the Kwacha. The President has a duty to manage the economy and the citizens who have so far suffered as a result of the high cost of living and many other economic hardships. We wish to implore well meaning youth movements and especially the students to stand shoulder to shoulder with the new governor, in the fight against those that would destroy anything good for the sake of greed.
Our heart and my prayers go out to the general citizenry. We say that to stand up for what we believe for all of us, to save our country for generations to come, is the ultimate most profound act that any one person can offer as a service for their home country. We shall stand to raise awareness to millions of Zambians about the notion that seem to suggest others are entitled to certain positions at the expense of others. We urge the governor to stand his ground, and we shall defend him and encourage other youths and students to do the same. We are with Mr. Mvunga in spirit and we applaud his courage and tenacity!!! In solidarity, Ibrahim Kabwe Mwamba SASYDA PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVIST
Mayor’s latest invention wins kudos Dear Editor, I am an avid follower Lusaka Mayor, Miles Sampa. Indeed this man was appriopriately named because he will go far beyond miles in whatever he does. I am particularly impressed with his dedication to the people of Lusaka. I recall a week ago that he carried 2 bags of mealie meal on his head to deliver to one of the luck recipients. I know he was driving point because the council withdrew his official vehicle. We need leaders to think of their people in such manner so that they can work whole heartedly for the people. And it is like this suspension has given my mayor a whole lot of time to be innovative and invent things. I am very happy with his attitude. Now he has unleashed a new wheelbarrow which I find exciting. He told us yesterday about the creation of with the help of a welder from Kalingalinga , the Extra-Miles Bala . It has the following features; 1. A Solar phone charging cable that can be used to charge both phones for the 'driver' and others at a small fee. 2. A mobile 'Billboard' that the likes of MTN, Airtel, Zamtel, Pepsi, CocaCola, Trade Kings etc can use to advertise the mass products at a fee. 3. A 'Fridge' (Joe Saka) for cold water for drinking by the 'driver' or clients. I can only say that Lusaka is blessed to have this kind mayor in our midst. Your work is appreciated sir, and continue working hard. Tinah Mukuka Youth activist
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‘We did not assault complainant’ By RABECCA BANDA
A LUSAKA businessman has told the magistrates court that he did not assault the complainant in an assault case. This is in a case were Izukanji Simbule, 24, a student, Cliff Simbule 50 a businessman, Sylvia Simbule, 44, a secretary, Mapalo Simbule 19 a student and Wiza Simbule 21, a student allegedly assaulted Chrisantius Changwereza, 34, of Makeni thereby causing him occasioning actual bodily harm on December 24 2019. When the matter came up for defence yesterday, Cliff Simbule said on the material day he went to his workshop with his sons Izukanji, Wiza and Mapalo on December 24 2019. He said while there he received a phone call from his sister Sylvia informing him that Mr. Changwereza wanted to collect his car. He said he told Sylvia that the car was ready for collection and told her to inform Mr. Changwereza pick it at 12:00 hours. He said they waited for Mr. Changwereza in up to 18:00hours but he didn’t show up. He said when they arrived home, Sylvia received a phone call from Mr.Changwereza asking for his car. He said a few minutes later, Mr. Changwereza called Sylvia again informing her that he was outside the gate. He said Sylvia went out to talk to see him and after two minutes she went back in the house crying saying Mr. Changwereza had beaten her. He said she told him that Mr.Changwereza wanted his car that same day and that they should give it to him. He said he told Izukanji and Mapalo to go with Mr. Changwereza to the workshop to collect his car. He said Mr.Changwereza started shouting and insulting Sylvia while approaching with a silver rod. He said Izukanji stood in front of to protect Sylvia but Mr. Changwereza punched Izukanji. He said he grabbed Izukanji and took him inside the yard while Mapalo and Wiza pleaded with Mr. Changwereza to leave. He said they all went inside and Mr. Changwereza remained outside hitting the gate and shouting that he wanted his car. And Sylvia said she had been cohabiting with Mr.Changwereza for about six years. She said Mr. Changwereza usually took his car to her broth-
er, Cliff’s garage for repairs. She said Mr. Changwereza called her on December 24, 2019 asking for his car. She said they had problems in their relationship and Changwereza started putting pressure on her over the car. She said she informed Cliff that Changwereza wanted to collect his Jeep Sylvia told the court that she went to the garage where they waited for him but he didn’t show up. She said around 18:00 hours, Changwereza called asking her why they left the garage without waiting for him. She said she told him to come the following day and a few minutes later Changwereza arrived at Cliff’s house. She said she went to see him and he started shouting and beating her causing her to sustain injuries on her left hand and neck. She said she did not assault Mr. Changwereza but he assaulted her and Izukanji. She said she reported the assault to Kabwata Police station and later got a medical report. The medical report issued to Sylvia Simbule did not indicate the name of the police officer nor his or her rank. Questions to Cliff from the police prosecutor: Mr.Museta: where you happy that your sister was harassed? Cliff: No. Mr: Museta, has the complainant taken you to police in the over six years you have known him? Cliff: No Mr.Museta: for how long was the car in your custody? Cliff: six months Questions to Sylvia: Mr. Museta: why did you go to Kabwata police instead of Chilenje police which is near your place? Sylvia: because the officers at Chilenje were busy. Mr.Museta: why did you receive medical assistance on the 27th December as indicated by the medical report? Sylvia: the report shows 27th December because on the 24th it was a holiday. Mr.Museta: did the complainant ever take you to the police in the six years you have known him? Sylvia: No Mr.Museta: according to the testimony given by the witnesses, did you assault the complainant? Sylvia: No, I didn’t. Matter was adjourned to September 21 for continued defence.
FAKE FITNESS CERTIFICATE LANDS WOMAN IN TROUBLE By RABECCA BANDA
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N EXAMINER at Road Transport and Safety Agency has revealed that it is impossible to issue one number to two different vehicles. Appearing at the Lusaka magistrate’s court before magistrate Jennipher Bwalya was Violet Mushiya who is the accused. Witness Anthony Mubusha, 44 said he was employed at Road Transport and Safety Agency RTSA in 2013. He said part of his duties is examination of driving licenses and certification of fitness of motor vehicles. He said a client buys a fitness form and takes to the fitness office together with the vehicle. Mr Mubusha, 44 said
he was employed at Road Transport and Safety Agency RTSA in 2013. He said when the form is represented to him, he checks to see if the vehicle is fit to be on the road. He said he checks the number plate, colour of the
vehicle and other necessary things. Mr Mubusha said he received a phone call from police officers on July 27 2019 while on duty in Nchelenge. He said the police officers wanted to know if he issued
‘I didn’t defile a child’
Man denies molesting girl (13)
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By MULENGA MUSONDA
A LUSAKA man claiming to be a juvenile has denied defiling a child in the Lusaka magistrate’s court. Appearing at before magistrate Nsunge Chanda was Joshua Ntanga, 20, of John Laing accused of defiling a child. It is alleged that on May 11 2020 Ntanga did have canal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16. His grandmother told magistrate Chanda that he took the Ntanga when he was five years old and kept him for 15 years. She said she did not know the year, month and date he was born but that he was 17 years old. Magistrate Chanda said since the grandmother took him when he was five years old and kept him for 15 years that meant he was now 20 years old and was an adult. She said Ntanga did not look like he was 17 years but an adult. She said following grandmother’s explanation, he would be considered as adult as she was his guardian. Magistrate Chanda read the charge to Ntanga but he pleaded not guilty. His lawyer Ms. Sarah Larios asked the court to give Ntanga a chance to prove his age and not just relying on what the grandmother explained. Magistrate Chanda said the grandmother knew him better and was therefore the right person to know his age as his guardian. She told Ms. Larios that if she wanted, she could provide the necessary documents to prove otherwise.
A 53-YEAR-OLD man has been arraigned in the Choma Fast Track court for allegedly sexually molesting his13-year-old step granddaughter. In this matter, Kizito Muleya is charged with defilement of a child contrary to the laws of Zambia. Allegations are that Muleya had unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl believed to be below the age of 16. The alleged incident happened on July 5, 2020 in Choma. When he appeared for plea before Resident Magistrate Ethel Phiri, Muleya denied the allegations levelled against him prompting the court to record a plea of not guilty. Before the Court could read out the charge to him, Muleya was in-
fitness certificate for a motor vehicle AIB 1428 Mac x under the name Violet Mushiya in Nakonde. He said when he checked the system it was discovered that the name and vehicle type registered was different. He said the system showed a vehicle AIB 1428 Pajero under the name of Kelvin Simbeye. He said the fitness of a vehicle AIB 1428 Mac x under the name of Violet Mushota was fake. The documents, he said, were fake and that he did not issue the fitness. He said it was not possible for the agency to issue one number to different vehicles. He said the details on the fitness were incorrect including his name which was spelled wrong.
formed of the statutory provision that states that in the event he felt the girl was above the age of 16 years, he could raise it as part of his defence. Court: Have you understood the charge read to you? Muleya: I understand. Court: How do you plead? Muleya: I deny. Court: I record a plea of not guilty. After recording a plea of not guilty, the matter was adjourned to September 3 for commencement of trial after Public Prosecutor Coillard Sikwalulwa made the application.
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COP SUMMONED OVER SUSPECT’S BEATING By MULENGA MUSONDA
THE Choma Magistrates Court had summoned the Police Officer in charge in the area to appear before it after a 27-year-old man who appeared for allegedly stealing an ox complained that he was beaten by a neighbourhood watchman. After entering a plea of not guilty, Magistrate Mupemo
By MULENGA MUSONDA
WHAT started as act of faith Saturday ended sour after 2020 a Choma 25 April, man who was entrusted with K50, 000 for safe keeping was accused of stealing the same money. The man has since been arraigned in the Choma Magistrates Court on suspicion that he stole the money. In this matter, Mathews Chilundika, 45, a Farmer of Itezhi Tezhi is charged with theft by agent contrary to sections 272 and 280(b) of the Penal Code of the Laws of Zambia. Allegations are that Chilundika having been entrusted with K50, 000 by Judith Lungu for him for safe keeping stole the same money. The alleged theft is said to have occurred between August 6 and 8 in Choma. When he appeared for plea before Resident Magistrate Ethel Phiri, he denied the charge against him. Court: Have you understood the charge read to you?
Chilundika: I have understood. Court: Do you admit or deny the charge? Chilundika: I deny. Court: I enter a plea of not guilty. After entering a plea of not guilty the matter was adjourned to a later date in September for trial after Public Prosecutor Coillard Sikwalulwa made the application.
Mr Chanda The emeralds are competing on the international market, meaning that the country is getting the revenue it needs from this kind of business. People came from across the world to buy our emeralds; which means that more revenue is coming to government.
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Choma juvenile denies stealing TV By MULENGA MUSONDA
A 15-YEAR-OLD hawker has been arraigned to the Choma Juveniles Court for theft of a Plasma Television set among other items valued at more than K4, 500. In this matter the boy, is charged with house breaking and theft contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Allegations are that
stood down the matter and ordered that the Officer in charge from Choma Police Station appears before her so a docket of assault could be opened against the suspect. Oliver Muleya of Choma's Mbabala area showed Senior Resident Magistrate Mupemo the cuts he sustained on his hands and leg after he was beaten on suspicion that he had stolen an ox. In this matter Muleya is
the Juvenile broke into Bright Mwewa's house and stole a plasma television, a curtain and a blanket all valued at K4, 810 the property of Mwewa. The incident is said to have happened on August 3 and the juvenile has been remanded in custody since then. When he appeared for plea before Senior Resident Magistrate Idah Mupemo in the company of his guardians, he strongly denied the charge against him. Court: Have you understood the charge against you? Juvenile: Yes. Court: How do you plead? Juvenile: I deny. Court: I record a plea of not guilty. After entering a plea of not guilty, the matter was adjourned to September 2 for trial. The juvenile was remanded in custody.
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charged with one count of stock theft contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Allegations are that on August 17, Muleya stole an ox valued at K4, 000 the property of Levious Hambulo. When he appeared for plea before court, he strongly denied the allegations levelled against him and accused the neighborhood watchman of brutally beating him at the time of his apprehension.
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A 29-YEAR-OLD security guard has been sentenced to 24 months imprisonment after he admitted to breaking into the Road Development Agency (RDA) storeroom and stealing property worth more than K75, 000. In this matter, Francis Shakamina ,29, was charged with Baleni Sibanda, 37, a bricklayer for breaking into a building and committing a felony therein contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence are that the two broke into RDA storeroom and stole eight wheels, two tyres, eight pockets of cement, 18Ă—20 litres of oil and two pairs of safety boots all valued at K75, 953 the property of RDA. The theft happened between July 17 and August 6 in Choma. When the two appeared for plea before senior Resident Magistrate Idah Mupemo, the first accused person Shakamani
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pleaded guilty whilst his co-accused denied the allegations. According to the facts by Public Prosecutor Pearson Chilumbu, the theft was unearthed by the institution's senior engineer after he toured the storeroom in the company of a contractor who wanted to see the materials being used for road signage. The matter was reported to Choma Police Station where detective woman constable Martha Mweenda carried out investigations that led to the apprehension of Shakamani and consequently the recovery of the tyres and boots. In passing the sentence, Magistrate Mupemo observed the fact that Shakamina was a first offender who readily admitted the charge, however, she noted that such cases were on the upswing in Choma and that the sentence was a deterrent to would-be offenders. Trial for Sibanda was set for September 28 and he was granted K5, 000 bail in his own recognisance.
2 murder accused committed to high court By BRABECCA BANDA
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"Even here on my leg, the neighbourhood watchman burnt me and forced me to admit," he stated. The matter will come up on September 28 for trial. Muleya was remanded in custody and will only be released after meeting bail conditions set at K1, 500 in his own recognisance with two sureties bound in the like sum.
A MAN charged with murder of a woman has been committed to Lusaka high court. The Director of Public Prosecutions has issued a certificate to commit murder accused Chrispin Kawanga 32, a driver of Mtendere to the high Court for murdering Getrude Lungu on April 19 2020. Kawanga appeared before magistrate Jennipher Bwalya on Friday for explanation of the charge. Public prosecutor Mr. Museta informed the magistrate that the director of public prosecutions has issued the certificate to commit Kawanga to the high Court, and the magistrates acted on the instructions. In another related matter, Christopher Sheleni 23 of Matero has been committed to the high Court on charge of mur-
der. It is alleged that Sheleni on February 10 2020 did murder Emmanuel Iimbwa. Public prosecutor Mr. Museta informed magistrate Bwalya that the director of public prosecutions has issued the certificate to commit Sheleni to the high Court, and the magistrates acted on the instructions. Magistrate Bwalya explained to Sheleni that he was appearing for explanation of the charge as it is a matter tried at the high court. She told Sheleni that he does not have to say anything but that he will take his plea at the high Court. Sheleni inquired from magistrate Bwalya when he will be taken to the high Court for trial. Magistrate Bwalya told Sheleni that he will be told when to appear at the high Court for his case.
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Premier Futsal League holds trials By MICHAEL MIYOBA
Arsenal win FA Community Shield ARSENAL overcame Premier League champions Liverpool to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley on Saturday. FA Cup winners Arsenal saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang score the opener, before
Takumi Minamino equalize in the second half. Arsenal then won the penalty shootout (5-4), with Aubameyang scoring the winner. Liverpool started the game as the better side but things changed in a blink of an eye in the 12th minute, when Aubameyang was picked
out by Bukayo Saka and the Gabon international is afforded far too much time and space as he curled the ball into the bottom corner. Liverpool had their moments and Minamino leveled things in the 74 th minute as the Gunners sealed the penalty shootout. This was Arsenal's 16th FA
Community Shield win. They are only behind Manchester United (21). Arsenal won a fourth successive Community Shield after having pocketed the silverware in 2014, 2015 and 2017 respectively. The Gunners have won eight of their last 10 Community Shield appearances. - BBC
AUTOMOTIVE Futsal Academy coach Andrea Christoforetti has described yesterday’s trials held at Automotive Futsal Arena as a success. In an interview, Christoforetti said the league had identified talented players who will be signed up to join division one and Super League teams for the continued growth of the sport. “We had trials in the morning and tomorrow we will conduct another session where players will be assessed. We have identified some quality players who we can push through to join our teams. “The registration has been a success. We have 12 teams for the national division one league and we have 10 teams which will compete in the Super League kicking off next week when we finalise the signing of contracts,” Christoforetti said.
The 2020/2021 Wildcat Premier Futsal League (PFL) will kick off on September 4 2020. PFL Chairman Tarak Mehta said earlier that the PFL was doing everything to ensure that the league returns after the 2019-2020 Futsal Season was declared null and void due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Mehta said PFL had delayed to resume the league to supplement governments’ efforts in preventing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic which caused the premature end of the 2019/2020 Futsal season. Mehta said the Wildcat PFL will come up with strict measures aimed at promoting the players’ safety when the league returns on September 4th.
FIFA STEPS IN
…World football body sets date for meeting By MICHAEL MIYOBA and MUKWIMA CHILALA
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ARELY a day after Damiano Mutale threatened to go back to court to activate the cases where he sued FAZ, the global soccer governing body FIFA responded by setting September 1st as the date for the much anticipated meeting between FIFA, FAZ and aggrieved football stakeholders. FIFA chief Member Association's officer Veron Masen-
go Omba confirmed that the meeting will be held on Tuesday through a video conference. In a letter addressed to FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala, Omba said the virtual meeting will comprise a representative from FAZ, Ministry of Sports, National Council officials and Maximum of three representatives of the aggrieved parties from the electoral process. Omba said the agenda of the meeting includes opening remarks by FIFA followed by
remarks from the Ministry of Sports or the National Sports Council of Zambia NSCZ and remarks from alleged aggrieved parties on the electoral process. FIFA will then state the way forward after hearing the grievances from the concerned parties to put an end to the squabbles which have affected the Zambian game. Meanwhile soccer administrator Blackwell Siwale said the aggrieved individuals will hold a meeting to select three individuals who will repre-
sent them during the meeting with FIFA. Speaking in an interview, Siwale said the aggrieved parties will present facts on how the FAZ executive had continued to stay in office illegally after their mandate ended. “Among us who are aggrieved we will find people who are eloquent enough to drive a point to FIFA and make them understand the impact of football in Zambia. “We need to show FIFA that the current executive is sitting in office illegally today, has
been breaching the constitution and are facing criminal cases. We also have the issue of the electoral process,” Siwale said. Damiano Mutale and Patson Lusaka who had earlier signed a consent judgment pending FIFA intervention into Zambian football electoral wrangles on Friday threatened to go back to court because of FAZ and FIFA’s delay to state when the crucial meeting would be held to iron out wrangles. Mutale was concerned that FIFA had failed to con-
firm when it would send officials to deal with the warring football administrators over a month after the sports administrators signed a consent judgement which compelled the aggrieved parties to withdraw their court cases to avoid a FIFA ban. The consent judgment also prevented FAZ from going ahead with the FAZ elections which were initially slated for March this year but later postponed due to the corona virus pandemic and court cases by aggrieved parties.
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reportedly vowed never to “trust a woman again” flew into a rage after he caught his now ex-wife Semkelwe Ncube flirting with her lover only identified as Tshuma in their matrimonial bedroom. The heartbreaking discovery reportedly happened on Saturday last week. Mpala, an informal trader, reportedly caught Ncube cheating after he received a tip-off from a neighbour that Tshuma who was always visiting Ncube mostly in his absence, had sneaked into his house. It is reported that when
Couple team up to thrash neighbour for disrupting marriage A COUPLE from Old Lobengula suburb in Bulawayo shattered windows after thrashing their neighbour accusing him of causing problems in their marriage. According to a relative, Excellent Nyathi of Old Lobengula was touched when he heard high pitched cries from his neighbour’s house where a man only identified as SaMaDu was pummelling his wife Partel Mlilo allegedly accusing her of being a woman of loose morals. The source went on to say Nyathi rushed to the house and restrained the angry SaMaDu from battering his hapless wife. “He left when the couple was on talking terms at around 9pm,”said the relative. But Nyathi did not know that by intervening in the couple’s feud he had courted trouble for himself. Later on in the evening he heard a knock on his door and upon opening, the source said, SaMaDu grabbed him by the throat accusing him of causing a rift in their union. The source said while he was trying to explain his side of the story a heavy slap landed on his cheek. “He cried for help as the marauding couple took turns to hit him with open hands and kicked him with booted feet all over the body. They left him shirtless and with torn trousers,” said a neighbour. The source said the couple demanded money from Nyathi. “They demanded money from Nyathi so that they could free him but he could not give them anything since he had nothing on him,” said a source. Hearing that he had no money seems to have stoked more anger as they turned more violent and smashed windows with beer bottles. The source said Nyathi’s mother Juliet Ndlovu (48) phoned police officers who rushed to the scene and arrested the violent couple. Bulawayo deputy police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed: “We are investigating a case of assault and malicious damage to property. “A couple from Old Lobengula suburb beat their neighbour accusing him of causing problems in their marriage. They also damaged windows with beer bottles.”
he quickly returned home, after that tip-off, Mpala was in for a shock when he found Ncube on their matrimonial bed while being cuddled in the arms of her “church elder”. Out of fury, Mpala reportedly meted instant justice on Ncube. In the midst of the chaos, Tshuma reportedly made good his escape. A witness who spoke on condition of anonymity told B-Metro that Ncube who felt guilty after being busted while cheating on her husband deserted their matrimonial home. The witness said Mpala
was heartbroken after he discovered that the mother of his two children had fooled him when she introduced her lover to him as her church elder. “MaNcube (Semkelwe) deserted their matrimonial home after her husband caught her red-handed with her lover on their matrimonial bed. “It was disheartening that the lover was someone who was known to Mpala and was always coming to their house after Semkelwe introduced him to her husband as her church elder,” said the witness. - B-METRO
Gokwe man poisons ‘jinxed’ father A GOKWE man poisoned his father whom he accused of causing misfortune in his life. Justine Chakauya (28) of Village 15A, Musadzi Village, Chireya in Gokwe, was arraigned before a Gokwe magistrate facing a murder charge after he poisoned his father Benias Chakauya. Gokwe magistrate Musaiona Shortgame remanded him in custody and advised him to apply for bail at the High Court. Prosecuting, Liberty Chimwaradze told the court that Chakauya approached a traditional healer and told him that his father was causing
misfortune in his life and he was hindering him from amassing wealth. The traditional healer, the court heard, gave the accused a concoction which he went and put into his father’s drink. Upon consuming the laced drink, the now deceased fell unconscious, bleeding from the mouth and nose. He was rushed to Gokwe Hospital where he died upon admission. Chakauya was arrested and arraigned before the courts. The accused left the court dumbfounded after pleading guilty to the offence and telling the court he did it because
his father was behind his misfortune. “I do admit to the charges of causing the death of my father. I did it out of frustration because he was the one who was causing all the misfortunes I have been experiencing in my life,” he told the court. He said he never thought the concoction would kill his father. “I was just taking the advice of a healer who gave me the poison which I then administered to my father resulting in his death. I never thought it would kill him, I just thought I was muthi that would make me rich,” he told the court.
Poisonous feed kills cattle NAIROBI - Emurua-Dikir MP Johanna Ngeno is counting losses after his herd of 24 Holstein Friesian cattle worth Sh2.5 million died after feeding on a poisonous imported mineral product. According to Olekisiara farm manager Fredrick Mutai, the pedigree cattle started dropping dead one after another, minutes after feeding on the product (name withheld because the Standard Digital could not independently verify whether the product was responsible for the death of the animals). However, the product is imported from Ireland is available at local animal feeds stores. “The cows began shiver-
ing, foaming in the mouth and running wild before dropping dead one after the other five minutes after minerals salt,” he said. Mutai added, “We immediately called a veterinary doctor who came and injected the animals in an efforts to save them, but there was little he could do,” Information printed on the 20kg bags of the product manufactured by a foreign company, states that the product is complementary feeding stuff for ruminants. It encapsulates feed urea. The batch of tens of bags bought by Ngeno has an expiry date of January 28, 2022.
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Luke Evans another worker at the farm owned by the MP, said since it was the first time for them to use the product, they consulted the supplier based in Nakuru before using it. “We followed keenly the instructions given by the product supplier. He told us the ration for each cow is 200 grammes per day mixed with other general animals feeds. That is what exactly what we did,” he said. Mutai said they are convinced the product is to blame for the heifers’ deaths since the cattle which did not feed on the minerals are not affected. – THE STANDARD.
JOHANNESBURG - Funerals for black people are usually large gatherings that involve local residents, immediate and extended family members, colleagues and friends and can span from the day the news of the death is announced until the day the person is buried. But the Covid-19 regulations have forced families and parlours to find new ways of holding funerals. Under the level 3 lockdown rules only 50 people can attend a burial, night vigils are banned and physical distancing and other measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 must be observed. You may travel to attend a funeral if you are a partner, child, child-inlaw, parent, sibling and grandparent and you need a permit. Ausi Kedibone Phela (not real name), whose sister died in March, said only immediate family members were involved in the funeral. - MAIL & GUARDIAN.
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ABSON, CHUTU TALK TMB PRESENTER’S BATTLE VICTORIES By TERENCE MISELO
scooped the third place. The winners shared K35,000. 00 as prize money HE search for with the overall win TMB Online getting K20,000 and ner the TV Present- runner up receiving a coo l ers came to a K10,000.00. The second close last week runner was awarde d with a on Sunday af- K5000,00. ter a virtual ceremony was The TMB Presenters Batheld that saw Abson Mu - tle began three months lenga emerge as winner. ago with over 50 partici Mulenga was trailed pants bat tling for a chance on second place by Mack to get inv olved with one of Chutu while Bruce Chipili the big gest online TV Stations in Zambia.
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Sponsored by Timange Ma Bondi Group of Com panies, the battle is aimed at promoting talent and offering an opportunity to the youth to develop the ir careers. All the action sur rounding the competitio n was streamed live on TM B TV which can be accessed via Playstore on mobile phones and social media. In an exclusive interview with the Nation Lifestyle, winner Mulenga, 24 said he has always had a pas -
sion for media. He said the win will boost his dream of producing a show called VHL Med, that will hel p him market the medics in Zambia. The runner-up Chutu,29, said he is happy to be winner as he has always loved something to do wit h media. He says he will use the influence to venture into more arts like acting and music.
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‘Black Panther’ dies By TROY MUKUPA ACTOR and producer Chadwick Boseman famous for his lead role in ‘Black Panther’ passed away on Friday after a long battle with colon cancer. Best known for bringing to life the character of King T’Challa in ,’Black Panther’, Chadwick was born on November 29, 1976 in South Carolina. He was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016. In the last four years, the cancer had progressed to stage IV. Despite being diagnosed with stage III colon cancer, Chadwick preserved through it all and featured in movies like Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), 21 Bridges (2019) and the most notably Black Panther (2018) for which he won a NAACP Image Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. All were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. He died at his home in Los Angeles, California age 43 with his wife and family by his side.
Combating Covid-19 in Markets, bus stations By NOEL IYOMBWA THE Informal Sector Community Response Team has continued contributing towards the fight against Covid-19 panedmic. ISCRT consists of Commuters Rights Association of Zambia,Bus and Taxi Drivers Association of Zambia,Organised Vendors Traders Multi-Purpose Corporative Society and the Southern Africa Cross Borders Traders Association of Zambia. The consortium, working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has so far distributed 8,000 facemasks to market and bus stations. Jeffrey Katoposha, a representative from the organizations, said that they have distributed to City Market and Lumumba bus station. He said that the consor-
tium decided to distribute to markets and bus stations because that is where compliance levels still remain a challenge, adding that it is important that marketeers mask up. Consortium chairperson,
Mr Aron Kamuti observed that there is a serious challenge of compliance among the general public. He said that commuters are not adhering to the guidelines hence the inniative to distribute the mask.
Team coordinator Pascal Chikumbi said that the team is elated by the level of adherence being demonstrated or implemented by all Chain Stores located in various Shopping Malls, other trading stores and Corporate In-
stitutions towards COVID-19. “Unfortunately, our people in informal Sector such as Bus Stations, Markets, Street Vendors, Bus Drivers and Conductors are not doing much to compel passengers and customers respectively
to mask-up before and during any interaction or transaction,” he said. “This is the reason why as IS-CRT started a Robust COVID-19 Community sensitization and distribution of face masks which were complimented by Ministry of Health. In the course of distribution through Market Managers, Market Committee Chairpersons and Bus Station Drivers committees, we will prioritize distributing to the most vulnerable within such gatherings and then to the rest of people,”Mr Chikumbi said. He said that the team strongly feels that the exercise will play a pivotal role in raising awareness amongst people in Markets and Bus stations where compliance towards COVID-19 preventive guidelines is and has been extremely low.
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‘Kopala artistes need proper management’ By TERENCE MISELO
EVENTS and music promoter Isaac Siwale has observed that there is need for emerging Copperbelt-based artiste to seek proper managers to avoid failed music careers. Speaking in an interview with the Nation Lifestyle, Siwale said there is great music talent from the Copperbelt but most artistes from there are lacking good managers. He argued that of late, there have been many stories of good and upcoming artistes failing to excel because they rushed into management contracts or failed to acquire one. “ As a music artiste manager and promoter, I have observed that most artistes coming outside Lusaka are in a hurry to get known. As such they end up signing bad contracts with some managers here in Lusaka,” said Siwale. “ A good artiste is one with a vision and plan on how they will advance their music career.” And Siwale also called King Hustler, C.E.O of Hustlers Events Management, an artiste and events management firm, has commended the progress of new Kopala rap duo Chanda Na Kay. He has advised the duo to be patient and seek proper management for their music careers to be guaranteed.
ADEPT OFFLOADS ' NINA BLOWER' By TROY MUKUPA
INSPIRED by the likes of Daddy Zemus, Nas and R n’ B legend R.Kelly, William Sichilima best known in the music world as Adept has a new single titled ‘Nina Blower’ featuring Ruff Kid, Uncle Jah and Cap10 Jay. The Sunday Nation caught up with the young vibrant artiste to talk about his journey in music and his new single. “I was born in 1989 in Kafue. The love of music has always been in me but it was in 1999 just after completing high school when I took it more on the serious side. My first song was titled Baby Osakamba kamba in 2008 but due to financial problems I failed to promote it,” Adept said. Despite the financial challenges he never relented on the love of music. “I have just recorded a new single titled Nina Blower where I featured Uncle Jah, Ruff Kid and Cap10 Jay. The song Nina Blower talks of someone who has made it in life despite the challenges of life. The song is yet to hit the airwaves together with a video.” Asked on how he managed to bring big names on the track. “It’s not easy because most big names in music are not accommodating to upcoming artistes. I am greatful to Uncle Jah, Ruff Kid and Cap10 Jay for being so understanding and accommodative to me. It was all fun working with them,” he said. He said he is in the game to stay as he is already working on an album. “I’m already working on an album. I have done tracks like Chalo Changa and Lord of Lords all produced by Amourskole Fravor. People should look forward to more songs from me and more collaborations with renowned names,” said Adept.
TOURISM QUEEN TAONGA DOING HER BEST By TERENCE MISELO
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My journey as a tourism ambassador has been a great experi l ence that I hope wil Miss not end,” says outgoing bia Tourism Worldwide-Zam Taonga Phiri. ent, Speaking in a statem iere after she and Miss Lum or ect dir al ion nat bia Zam we Dorcas Kela Hasiciimb rGa visited Mundawanga andens in Chilanga for a cle d she sai nga Tao e, rcis exe ing mote is doing her best to pro
tourism. “Being an ambassador , has for tourism and change t only been a great honor. No ty to having the opportuni inan on bia Zam represent last ternational platforms t of year but also being a par anorg ts jec pro and events ncy ized by the tourism age ,” rism and Ministry of Tou she said. at Taonga’s delegation of sed pri com nga Mundawa Toursome of the 2020 Miss n was ism finalists. The missio wannda Mu at e tim nd to spe recthe up an cle p ga and hel
reation site. efThis is in a continued e anc ort imp the w sho to fort al loc te mo pro and of the area . tourism and recreation ose The beauty queens wh bian role is to uplift Zam nt ere diff m fro e tourism cam ing parts of Zambia represent t sen their home towns. Pre dazi were queens from Lun Liv, ma Kao , ngu ,Lusaka, Mo amingstone , Chilanga, Ch . beshi, Kitwe and Ndola some did ies lad e Th ves lea of ing rak sweeping, and picking litter. g “Regardless of the ongoin
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e the pandemic, we must tak y our time to ensure we pla econrole in sustaining our touromy through domestic ri’. Phi nga Tao d sai ism,” ent “ And a clean environm age is necessary to encour of lot such steps. There are a port, sup for g itin wa places Visit . nga wa nda just like Mu can them and together we ry. glo restore it to its former zoo Special thanks to the and manager mr Mulenga ey Th team for hosting us . e us cleaned with us and gav r.” a tou
King K, Rich Bizzy in ‘ Chinkamba’ By TERENCE MISELO
LUSAKA-BASED singer and dancer Joseph Kapyala Phiri famously known as‘ King K’ is expected to unleash a new song titled ‘Chinkamba’ featuring Rich Bizzy. King K said in a statement that the song was produced by ‘Bicko Bicko’ and is addressing love. explained that the song encourages people in love to stick to each other both in good and bad times. ‘Chinkamba’ is a Bemba name for beans leaves. King K expressed hope that the song will receive the positive response from his fans just like the songs he has done in the past. Also known for his anthem ‘Mungoma’, King K
says he is happy that he is participating to making his fans happy regardless of the Covid-19 period the entire country is going through by providing entertainment. The singer and dancer said he is happy that his talent of singing which comes way back from the time he was a Seventh Day Adventist choir member as well as a member of school choir both high and lower secondary school is growing. Previously King K has done songs such as ‘Mungoma’ features Chris Bryan, Komboni which featured Dalisoul, Osamuitana hule featuring Bicko Bicko’. He explains that he gets his inspiration from Congolese singer Fally Ipupa and locally Danny Kaya whose
music portrays real life. King K says his first release of ‘Mungoma’ in 2015 has since helped him get connected with both established and emerging artistes in pursuing his music career. The artiste has also hinted that his ‘Chinkamba ’song will be released on September 1, and will have its video also realeased before the end of the year. He says that currently he was working on establishing a recording studio where he can raise some money for his music and that he had already purchased sound systems which he was also hiring out. King K’s dream is to become an internationally acclaimed artiste with an impact through the songs he sings
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Pompi, Lecrae, KB, Tedashii, Trip Lee and more.
MUSICIAN RasDee is an emerging artiste that has a lot to offer in the music circles. RasDee whose real name is David Mwansa Musonda identifies himself as a songwriter who has worked with prominent artistes like Kantu, Yellow Dove and Wisdors. He is also known for leading Church musical sessions in his hometown. Musonda is the second born in a family of nine and was born in Chambishi. Growing up on the Copperbelt, he unfortunately lost his mother when he was only doing his eleventh grade at Kalulushi High School. Even though the loss broke him apart, he successfully completed his secondary education. He has since developed an interest in rap music at an early age, getting his inspiration from the likes of SlapDee, who had a major impact into influencing the young rapper into doing battle rap contests way back in High School. His music career, influence and direction comes from the fact that he is a man of faith. RasDee says he was inspired by the Holy Spirit through Prophet William Marion Branham, Martin Luther, Hilsong United, Ephraim Mutalange, Suwilanji, Psalm51,
RasDee started recording his music within his neighbourhood; creating unprofessional Music with the likes of Jontos, DJ Mustard, Wizdors, Psalm51, Crew Gee and Kumbukani Groove. His first professional song was recorded by Big Scenes and he called it “Overcomers“ The song opened doors for him, leading to a contract under DJ Mzengaman at MBeats Generation Music. The follow-up was another hit single entiled “I Made It“ However, his biggest record thus far came when he finally got a chance to work with Kantu in “God Will Bless” in the process, meeting Born Chezzy who made the connection for RasDee to work with Yellow Dove in yet another oustanding project called “Ndikufuna Yesu. In 2019, RasDee released three songs, ‘Confessions’ featuring Taria which was produced by his long-time friend DJ Mustard, ‘Everyday’ featuring Prince Mychael and ‘Standing On The Mighty Jehova.’ He says 2020 looks fair for him as he has already released two outstanding projects, ‘Kuli Ba Yesu Ndekonka’ which features Wisdors and ‘If God Is For Us, Who can Be Against Us’.
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NCREASINGLY, the Ministry of Tourism and Arts has been encouraging local communities and chiefdoms to set up community game ranches. Simalaha Community Conservancy in Mwandi Western Province, the country’s first successful community-based conservation initiative, has been identified as a model that can be replicated in other regions.
There are a number of benefits that can come from a community-led approach to managing and protecting natural resources like wildlife. Community conservancies allow chiefdoms to take ownership of their own destiny, as they make it possible for indigenous Zambians to participate in game ranching. Communities can partner with private companies to open safari lodges for local and foreign tourists or to provide live animals and meat for sale. In a 2013 report for the Wildlife Producers Association of Zambia, Dr Peter Lindsey estimated that game ranching, crocodile farming and the game capture and trading industries have a combined turnover of approximately USD15.7 million per annum. The high demand for legal wildlife products like game meat, combined with the fact that commercial game ranching is yet to take off in Zambia, means there is potential for community conservancies to reap maximum benefits and contribute to the creation of a sustainable wildlife economy. Conservancies can help reduce destructive poaching and the illegal bushmeat trade which is a major problem that causes wildlife declines and undermines economies and livelihoods. One of the challenges with the current model of conservation in Zambia is that many communities feel wildlife belongs to Government. Community conservancies can change this since local communities will own wildlife and directly benefit from it. They will want to conserve it and be more inclined to report poachers as poaching would be seen as stealing from the community. This is exactly what Namibia is witnessing in its conservancies, where it is reported that less than a third
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(33%) of elephant deaths on conservancy lands are caused by poaching, as opposed to 87% of elephant deaths caused by poaching outside the conservancies.
One of the perks of community managed wildlife conservation is employment creation. Effective wildlife management often calls for antipoaching efforts and in
The high demand for legal wildlife products like game meat, combined with the fact that commercial game ranching is yet to take off in Zambia, means there is potential for community conservancies to reap maximum benefits and contribute to the creation of a sustainable wildlife economy.
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the case of conservancies, this means training community members to be wildlife scouts and to carry out regular patrols to monitor wildlife.
Tourism and other related activities can also create jobs and revenue. Community conservancies can therefore create meaningful employment and contribute to improving household incomes and livelihoods. Employment creation and other financial returns that local communities can generate from conservancies can help to increase their resilience to droughts and other effects of climate change. This is particular important since Zambia has been experiencing unpredictable weather patterns lately, with adverse effects on agriculture. Community conservancies can also promote a sense of ownership of wildlife among community members, which is an incentive for communities to also take ownership of conservation efforts and to manage wildlife and other natural resources sustainably. The best way to safeguard Zambia’s wildlife will be to empower as many communities as possible. In this regard, community owned game ranches and conservancies are a great idea because they prove that we can use conservation as a tool to fight poverty while also helping to conserve our precious wildlife resources.
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Illicit alcohol: not only harmful to health, but also constrains Zambia’s wealth creation.
Zambian Breweries Country Director Jose Moran: taking responsible drinking seriously
CREATING A ‘SMART DRINKING’ ZAMBIA By TERENCE MISELO
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LCOHOL consumption is one of the most popular pastime activities in Zambia. It is usually common especially on weekends to see most Zambians, adults and teenagers, engage in various entertainment and recreational activities dominated by binge drinking.
Although alcohol consumption can be seen as an easier means of having fun or unwinding, drinking it responsibly has always been a challenge for most consumers which is why most Zambians are associated with heavy drinking. According to a ResearchGate journal published in April, 2011, on ‘Alcohol Consumption in Lusaka Urban,’ the high prevalence of alcohol use among Zambian adults indicates an urgent need for specific measures such as public awareness campaigns, policies, and regulations. This recommendation, though made nine years ago, is even more applicable in this difficult period of the Covid-19 pandemic. With most drinking places and hang outs shut down in the country, to mitigate the spread of the Corona virus, there is still a likelihood of people abusing alcohol and most probably, consuming it from undesignated areas. Worse still, there are people consuming it illicitly. It is not surprising that there is a possibility of increased consumption of illegal
and illicit alcohols like Kachasu during this time. Irresponsible and excessive consumption of alcohol is a growing problem in Zambia and people need to be aware of the consequential effects. Medical experts have always preached against heavy drinking, citing liver damage, increased heart problems, stroke and diabetes as some of the fatal effects. The ResearchGate journal April 2011, states that despite communities having the knowledge of the physical, psychological and social problems associated with use and abuse of alcohol, it is being used in most cultures. “ Alcohol use is responsible for high mortality and morbidity due to
“As Zambian Breweries, we shall continue to create awareness on the effects of illicit alcohol through our Smart Drinking initiative. We take our responsibility of alcohol very seriously and we shall sensitise the public through the mass media, and of course, through our social media platforms like Facebook,”
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injuries, including at the workplace (Rehm et al., 2009; WHO, 2009), interpersonal and intimate violence (Ntaganira et al.2008), productivity losses (Paileeklee et al., 2010),tuberculosis (Rehm et al., 2010; Parry et al., 2009), HIV infection (Zablotska
et al., 2009; Chersich et al., 2008),cardiovascular disease, cancers, and cirrhosis of the liver (Puddey et al., 1999; WHO, 2009; Rehm et al., 2003),” the report further states. It is against this background that Zambia, as nation needs to move towards responsible drinking. But what is responsible drinking? And what role should each one of us play? Zambian Breweries, the largest distributor and producers of alcoholic beverages have since developed the ‘ Smart Drinking’ campaign to help the country move towards responsible drinking. According to Zambian Breweries Director of Corporate Affairs Ezekiel Sekele, “ responsible drinking means drinking with moderation, while not letting alcohol run your life or your relationships, stopping underage consumption, and avoiding drinking and driving.” This he said in a bid to explain ‘Smart Drinking’ which was mainly also introduced to help people drink responsibly under the Covid-19 restrictions. It is also meant to dissuade people from taking illicit alcohols as explained by Zambian Breweries Country Director Jose Moran. “As Zambian Breweries, we shall continue to create awareness on the effects of illicit alcohol through our Smart Drinking initiative. We take our responsibility of alcohol very seriously and we shall sensitise the
public through the mass media, and of course, through our social media platforms like Facebook,” he said, stressing that Illicit alcohol is not only harmful to health, but also constrains Zambia’s wealth creation. “Illicit alcohol is produced in unhygienic and uncontrolled environments. This poses a huge threat to the health of consumers. Moreover, illegal alcohol dealers do not remit taxes to government; thereby, denying our country the much-needed economic development,” he stressed. Apart from the Smart Drinking campaign, Zambian Breweries has been constantly engaged in various activities to promote responsible drinking. Educational talks to schools on dangers of underage drinking, management of entertainment events to ensure responsible drinking and also supporting initiatives that lessen road traffic accidents due to excessive alcohol intake are examples of such activities. But what should you as an individual do to promote responsible drinking. Experts suggest that You can learn how to drink responsibly by following simple steps. This involves establishing one's purpose of drinking or simply setting a drinking Goal. One also needs to assess their current alcohol Intake. This means knowing your safe alcohol limit. It is also advisable to purchase alcohol in small, measured amounts and most importantly, watch out for peer pressure. Let's all work towards creating a ' Smart Drinking' Zambia by drinking responsibly.
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And dynamic world Zambians are likely to start an additional K5bn IOUs to percent of what the US govpackage of three safety nets for ment? much earlier, is leavingthe the US dollar in 1971. page, there isa a signatory lot of talk about the documents required to apply Africa do not own anything crop cultivation for itsAnd oil,how Wefruits are toin Costlier technologies Development and Planning are going to waste and you So, what could be the major tonnes annually followed by including much sought after an fresh were not allowed masters too. White South Afsecond-largest economy. Republic of Zambia. 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As the world’s leading production experts capable of 11,400 metric tonneseconomy of start manufacturmedium to large scale National not aware because his uncle whom many of based his country’s Dr. Kalyalya’s good Its mind boggling. But has a l models that are on hyto have a great time in this world financial man the white folks who coning numerous other chem- with unimaginable such, we will benefit if we producing various deriv- for trade. fresh and canned pineapples industries producer at 1.7 tom syndrome overrides of his industries depend job track record atmillion it crossed your mind how and lopothetical assumptions in dynew world we have entered. within seven months. trol the South African econoicals starting raw materials start today to embrace and ative products to feed auxilfrom Mwinelunga will present a wealth and employment creation frontal lobe. 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