17/09/2021
ABSA Bank Zambia has awarded its unionized workers a K2, 500 salary increment across the board effective 1st April, 2021.
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14/09/2021
Our position has not changed on the sale of Presidential jet, its fate to be decided by cabinet-says UPND National Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa.
06/09/2021
Am quitting as PF Secretary General and going to the farm to concentrate on farming-Davies Mwila.
06/09/2021
HOT FM's Kaliwa Lubasi A.K.A Black Stallion has died. Rest in Peace Kaliwa
05/09/2021
I left UPND because of tribalism and sexual harassment-Saboi Imboela.
04/09/2021
PF faction in the pipeline, young people regrouping to take over the leadership of the party. Its just a matter of days.
04/09/2021
To what extent is Religion helping Africa to develop?
03/09/2021
It appears Bally has fixed the Chipolopolo boys
Zambia 2-1 Mauritania
Congratulations to the boys.
03/09/2021
No ghost worker pano, we are professional-ZAMBIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
03/09/2021
Nelly Mutti is the New Speaker of the National Assembly, first woman in the history of Zambia to hold the position.
01/09/2021
Kanshi it pays to be good to strangers ayi?
27/07/2021
UN Environmental Experts write government on the severe lead pollution in Kabwe.
Kabwe.
UN Experts on toxics, human rights and persons with disability have written to government about the severe lead pollution and serious human rights concerns in and around the former mine in Kabwe.
The UN yesterday published a letter from two UN special rapporteurs, the expert on toxics and human rights and the expert on persons with disabilities, Marcos Orellana and Gerard Quinn written to the government of Zambia on the need to urgently clean up Kabwe town.
The Two UN Experts have asked government about its steps to address the toxic threat and urged robust steps to end the longstanding health rights violations and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of Kabwe’s residents.
A 2018 medical study estimated that over 95 percent of children in townships exposed to lead from the Kabwe mine have elevated blood lead levels, and about half of them in the townships have such high blood lead levels that they urgently require medical intervention.
The study also revealed that adults are also affected, with particular risks during pregnancy.
And six organisations dealing in the environment namely Human Rights Watch, Advocacy for Child Justice, Caritas Zambia, Children's Environmental Health Foundation, Environment Africa Zambia, and Terre des Hommes has supported the call from the UN Experts.
Recently Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Barnaby Mulenga said government is taking steps to tackle the problem and is currently testing and treating children affected by lead in Kabwe with a loan from the World Bank, and has started to remediate homes and a school.
27/07/2021
PMRC outlines PF achievements in the Education and Health sectors.
Lusaka.
The Policy Monitoring and Research Center says the Patriotic Front has scored in the provision of health care and education through its investment in both infrastructure and human capital.
PMRC Executive Director Bernadette Zulu says in the education sector, the upgrading of schools at primary and secondary levels will guarantee more children the right to access education services.
Mrs. Zulu said extending loans and bursaries to support more students in institutions of higher learning is also evidence of government’s commitment to growing a highly skilled labour force.
She said government’s campaign to end child marriages and the implementation of the School Re-entry Policy will ensure that girls have equitable access to opportunities in order to fairly compete with their male counterparts and participate across all developmental spheres.
And Mrs. Zulu said investment in the health sector can be seen through a reduction in the doctor-patient ratio, the expansion and modernization of health facilities and provision of health coverage to all members of society through the National Health Insurance Scheme.
She said in a statement that these are critical areas of investment in the attainment of universal health coverage and provision of access to quality and affordable health services.
27/07/2021
HRC tells PF and UPND to lay down their weapons
Lusaka.
The Human Rights Commission has called on the PF and UPND top leadership to order their supporters to lay down weapons of violence and stop all forms of violence in order to create a peaceful electoral environment.
Commission spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya says the sporadic incidences of political and electoral-related violence and crimes are extremely worrying.
Mr. Muleya has revealed that during the week of 19th to 23rd July 2021, the Commission under the Early Warning and Early Response system received 18 political and electoral-related violence and crimes cases eight attributed to PF and five to the UPND while perpetrators for the others have not yet been identified.
He explained that the incidences included, but not limited to, the destruction of property and campaign materials of political opponents, physical assault, threatening violence, intimidation, confrontation and disruption of campaigns or processions for opponents
27/07/2021
Vandalism of Zambian Interconnector Power System saddens ZESCO.
Lusaka.
Zesco Limited says it is saddened with the vandalism case recorded on the Zambian Interconnected Power system located near Kankundwe area in Kabwe.
The incident is reported to have occurred on 25th July 2021 at 08:15 hours resulting in a system disturbance.
Zesco Limited Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu said repair works which have since commenced will cost the corporation about K2.5 million and will go on until 31st July.
Mrs. Zulu who is hopeful the culprits will be arrested soon said the deliberate removal of bolts and nuts has weakened the tower structure leading to its collapse following heavy winds experienced in the area.
She said despite the sufficient capacity of the remaining transmission lines between Kabwe and the Copperbelt province to meet the requirements of the two provinces, customers may experience intermittent load management in selected areas on the Copperbelt and Northwestern provinces in the event of any system overload during repair works
27/07/2021
Chisamba Socialist Party Council Chairperson candidate's killer arrested.
Chisamba.
Police in Central Province have apprehended a 24 year old man identified as Bodwin Hameembo in connection with the murder of Socialist Party Council Chairperson candidate for Chisamba Town Council Stallion Joobe.
Mr. Joobe 29 was murdered in Kapiri Mposhi on 12th July 2021 and his body set ablaze for reasons yet to be established.
Central Province Commissioner of Police Chola Katanga said the suspect also known as Bongoman is believed to be the one who sent the deceased to Kapiri Mposhi to collect a motorbike and has confessed having murdered Mr. Joobe with the help of his friend Greven Chelo who is on the run.
Mr. Katanga said the suspect told the Police that the three boarded a Toyota Hiace minibus and disembarked along the way where the deceased was later attacked and killed by the duo.
He said the deceased had his private parts and ears cut off and burried before burning the body awaiting to be transported to Lusaka by the suspects for sale and have been exhumed and being kept for exhibit.
Meanwhile, Mr. Katanga said the suspect had earlier revealed that he was sent by senior headman Malasa whose name is Eros Mweemba of Lifwambula area in Chisamba District to facilitate the murder of the deceased for he was suspecting him to have been flirting with one of his wives and was promised K10,000 which he has not been given.
He said that after investigations, Headman Malama denied any involvement in the murder of the deceased.
26/07/2021
More resignations from the Mandevu race
26/07/2021
Stock feed prices rise.
Lusaka.
NOVATEK has hiked prices of it's products on the market following government's decision to ban
Export permits for Stock feed as well as day old chicks.
Government has directed producers of stock feed and day old chicks not to increase prices until concerns of livestock farmers are resolved.
And government has suspended the issuance of export permits of stock feed as well as day old chicks except those with valid permits.
This follows concerns by some livestock farmers regarding the pricing and availability of stock feed and day old chicks.
26/07/2021
Dr Aaron Mujajati writes:
VAGINAL FISTULA
Vaginal fistula is a physical, social and psychological disease of of the va**na. Well that is our definition if you will accept it. Allow us to explain.
It is physical because when it happens there is actual physical damage to the va**na such that a communicating opening develops between the va**na and the urinary bladder or va**na and the re**um or va**na and both re**um and urinary bladder. Depending on which of the three has happened a woman would have faeces coming out through the va**na or urine or both as the case may be.
Now imagine a woman walking around smelling of urine or faeces or both because they are flowing out of her and she can not do anything about it. Urine and or faeces flow out of her va**na with no control. Imagine the social impact. Such women are mistreated by society and it is common for their men to leave them. Now you see why it is a social and psychological disease.
What are the causes?
1. Obstructed labour especially in under age pregnancy
2. Poor access to skilled birth services
3. Large baby. Very common in diabetic mothers.
Fortunately corrective surgery is available in Zambia. Don't suffer in silence. Seek help.
26/07/2021
IG Kanganja directs Police Officers to use force to bring order in the country.
Lusaka.
Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has directed his officers to use force in bringing order in the country and not allow any political leader to abrogate the code of conduct and Covid-19 regulations under the guise of distributing face masks.
Mr Kanganja says it has been observed that some political party leaders have taken the route of deliberately abrogating the electoral code of conduct and the Police should ensure that the conduct of such activities such as receiving of political leaders at airports is not allowed.
He says the political leaders are using this activity to gather large crowds which are turning out to be processions or rallies despite such as activities being suspended by the Electoral Commission of Zambia working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
Mr Kanganja says the guidance was that only door to door campaigns should be allowed and with not more than three people however, this does not seem to be the case on the ground.
He says he has observed continued political activities being allowed by some regulating officers, the conduct which is outside the provisions of the law guiding the electoral process.
Mr Kanganja says from today onwards, he wants to see total compliance to existing regulations, failure to which action shall be taken on officers failing to do their job according to regulations on Covid-19 and provisions of the law.
He notes that Officers have been tolerant for a long time and this tolerance is being taken as weakness by some political players and has resulted in them not taking heed to regulations and guidance.
Mr Kanganja has directed Police Officers to use force in bringing order in the country and all those that will deliberately choose not to follow the instructions should be dealt with accordingly.
26/07/2021
Export permits for Stock feed suspended
Lusaka.
Government has directed producers of stock feed and day old chicks not to increase prices until concerns of livestock farmers are resolved.
And government has suspended the issuance of export permits of stock feed as well as day old chicks except those with valid permits.
This follows concerns by some livestock farmers regarding the pricing and availability of stock feed and day old chicks.
The price of a day-old chick has increased from about K5 to K16, while stock feed is now fetching over K500 for a 50-kilogramme bag, depending on the brand, from an average of K300.
This is contained in a statement issued by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Benson Mwenya.
26/07/2021
FNB Zambia launches e-commerce solution.
Lusaka.
FNB Zambia has today launched an e-commerce solution to enable small- and large-scale businesses to sell their goods and accept payments online.
According to FNB Chief Executive Officer Bydon Longwe, driven by a steady rise in internet pe*******on estimated at 52.9percent, the e-commerce market in Zambia is poised for growth.
Mr Longwe says more notably, the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred consumer expectations that every business should offer the option to digitally pay for everything, from buying groceries and takeaways to booking a ride.
He says the appeal of convenience, security and simplicity has driven more consumers to prefer a digital shopping experience over the physical alternative, forcing business owners to adapt.
Mr Longwe says as a bank keen on helping businesses start, run and grow, FNB believes that the ability to facilitate online payments for goods and services will inevitably result in increased customer acquisition and improved profit margins for businesses.
He says looking ahead, the Zambian businesses that is likely to succeed in the new world will be those that have demonstrated an ability to seamlessly adapt and replicate their bricks and mortar services to an online offering.
22/07/2021
HH ALLEGEDLY RECEIVES $720,000 FROM AFRICA LIBERAL NETWORK TO HELP HIM CAMPAIGN.
Lusaka.
United Party For National Development(UPND) Leader Hakainde Hichilema has received a total sum of $720,000 from the African Liberal Network(ALN).
In a leaked Confidential Letter to Mr Hichilema from the African Liberal Network president, Maitre Ouedraogo confirmed receiving a letter from Mr Hichilema asking for funding of his 2021 election bid.
“As A Prominent Member Of The African Liberal Network, It Is Our Happy Duty To Render You And All The Necessary Support During Your Campaign, We Are Pleased To Accept Your Application For Funding With The Sum Of $720,000 to support your Campaigns With Hope We Will Change The Face Of Zambia Away From Its Christian Values Towards Our Deeply Held Liberal And Secular Ethos” part of the letter read.
If Elected as President, Hichilema will not only ruin Zambians Christian reputation but also do away with all Christian values as directed by His superiors.
Read more in the letter attached.
22/07/2021
BAZ awaiting for guidance on debt swap
Lusaka.
The Bankers Association of Zambia says it awaits further guidance from the Government on the ongoing reconciliations and the debt buy-back mechanisms following it pronouncement of the debt swap initiative.
Leonard Mwanza, the Association Chief Executive Officer has advised public service workers with existing loans obtained from commercial banks and other financial institutions that the existing terms and conditions under which the loans were contracted are still in force.
Mr. Mwanza says in this regard, all loans contracted under the Payroll Management and Establishment Control shall remain active and serviced by the Government.
In a statement, Mr. Mwanza says all loans contracted by public service workers through bilateral agreements with commercial banks and other financial institutions shall remain active and serviced through direct debit orders in individual bank accounts as contained in the existing loan agreements.
21/07/2021
Paramount Chief Mpezeni urges politicians to accept 12th August outcome.
Chipata
Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people in Eastern Province has urged politicians participating in the August polls to be ready to accept the outcome of the elections.
The Traditional Leader says an accepting election result is cardinal in ensuring that peace continues to prevail after the August 12th elections.
He has reminded politicians on the need to maintain Zambia's reputation as a beacon of peace not only in Africa but globally.
And the paramount Chief has expressed concern with reports of political violence and tribalism being recorded in some parts of the country.
He has urged political leader to collectively denounce the scourge which has potential to divide the nation is not well handled.
21/07/2021
RTSA mid-year road safety status shows a 24 percent increase in the number of road traffic accidents.
Lusaka.
The Road Transport and Safety Agency mid-year road safety status has shown a 24 percent increase in the number of road traffic accidents recorded in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year.
A report from the Agency shows that the country recorded 15, 808 road traffic accidents between January and June 2021 compared to 12, 748 road traffic accidents in 2020.
Gladwell Banda, the RTSA Chief Executive Officer says the increase in road traffic crashes and fatalities is a source of concern and is pushing the agency to scale up traffic law enforcement operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic to reverse the trend.
Mr. Banda attributed the increase in road traffic crashes to human error and disregarding of traffic rules.
He said this has been compounded by limitations by the Agency and the Zambia Police Service to carry out scaled up traffic law enforcement operations due to the pandemic.
In a statement issued by RTSA Head of Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga, Mr. Banda says RTSA has re-enforced strategies to scale up traffic law enforcement and road safety advocacy to reverse the spike in road traffic crashes.
21/07/2021
Kabwe lead cleanup exercise commences.
Kabwe.
The Zambia Mining and Environmental Remediation and Improvement Project has commenced its Phase I Lead Clean-Up in Kabwe targeting townships impacted by Lead pollution starting with Kasanda township due to its proximity to the old mine dump.
In a statement, this follows the approval of the Environmental Social Management Plan by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency and the World Bank.
Announcing the development, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Permanent Secretary, Barnaby Mulenga said phase one of the project is aimed at reducing the Lead footprint in the environment of identified lead hotspot areas of Chowa, Kasanda, Makululu, Makandanyama and Mutwewansofu townships of Kabwe district.
Mr Mulenga said the scope of the project works in this phase covers 20 households in Kasanda Township through combined remediation options which include application of uncontaminated black soil, concrete paving and greening of households.
He said government will spend approximately K750, 000 to remediate the households in phase one, a move that has been welcomed by stakeholders.
Mr. Mulenga said the Kasanda household remediation will be conducted for a period of two months and then followed by the second phase which will be rolled out to other townships within the hotspot area.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mulenga said his Ministry is working on strengthening legislation around the Environmental Protection Fund saying it is the most secure way to ensure mining operations remained responsible for all progressive rehabilitation of mine sites.
21/07/2021
Johnson and Johnson vaccines arrive in Zambia
Lusaka.
A shipment of 151,200 doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines donated by the United State Government has arrived in Zambia.
The vaccines were made available through the African Union COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access facility and are part of the US pledge to provide at least 25 million of 80 million doses globally to Africa.
The US government is coordinating closely with the African Union and the Africa Center for Diseases Control and Prevention on the country allocations.
US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires in Zambia David Young is optimistic this donation will help protect Zambians from COVID-19 and begin to reduce the barriers to building back the Zambian economy.
And the country has in the last 24 hours administered 7,665 dose 1 and 3,614 dose 2 AstraZeneca vaccinations bringing the cumulative number of vaccinations to date to 240,028.
Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services Dr. Kennedy Malama said the country has in the last 24 hours recorded 24 new deaths, 971 new cases and 107 new admissions.
21/07/2021
TIZ REPORT ON BILLBOARDS MISCHIEVOUS, SPECULATIVE-ANTONIO MWANZA.
Lusaka.
Ruling Patriotic Front Media Director, Antonio Mwanza has dismissed the report by the Transparency International Zambia(TIZ) alleging that the party had spent K6.05million on Billboards.
Mr. Mwanza said it was political mischief for TIZ to make unfounded statements lacking sound facts.
Mr. Mwanza also disclosed that most of the Billboards were placed by well-wishers and party supporters.
He said when the initial report from TIZ came out, the party did an inventory and survey on the Billboards and estimated costs and established that the report was highly inaccurate and distorted.
Mr. Mwanza expressed gratitude to the many entities that have supported the party in its campaigns through moral, material and financial support.
Mr. Mwanza urged TIZ not to abuse processes to cast bad light in the PF.
He urged Zambians to dismiss the new report as it was speculative and inaccurate.
Mr. Mwanza said the PF understands that TIZ is under pressure to impress its donors in a bid to secure funding but that such theatrics should not be done at the expense of the truth.
21/07/2021
Police arrest 5 suspects for proposing violence.
Lusaka.
Police in Lusaka have arrested five suspects who were seen proposing violence whilst brandishing offensive weapons in a video which went viral on social media.
Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says those arrested have been identified as Justine Chanda, Joseph Besa, James Sikalumbi, Joseph Chanda and Kassim Lungu.
Mrs Katongo says five suspects were picked up in the early hours of today, 21st July, 2021 at about 03:00 hours from Lusaka's Chazanga area.
She says they are yet to be charged with Proposing Violence and one suspect is still on the run and a manhunt has been launched.
Mrs Katongo has warned that all those that want to commit offences through social media will not hide forever and will one day be made to answer to the charges.
20/07/2021
Lusaka Wife stabs husband leaving him hospitalized.
Lusaka.
Police in Lusaka have arrested a 26 year old female adult for allegedly unlawfully wounding her husband with a knife.
The victim identified as Douglas Chishala aged 43 years of unknown house number Lusaka’s Misisi Compound reported that he was wounded by his wife Martha Kondowe aged 26 using a knife.
The victim sustained a cut on the right side of the abdomen.
This is reported to have occurred on 18th July, 2021 at 18:43 hours within Misisi Compound after a marital dispute.
The victim is admitted to Levy Mwanawasa Hospital while the suspect is in police custody.
20/07/2021
FNB Zambia’s CashPlus Agency Banking Model Hits 1,000+ Agents.
Lusaka.
FNB Zambia is excited to announce that the CashPlus agency banking model has exceeded 1,000 active agents as at May 2021.
This milestone is attributed to the
Bank’s commitment to offer to customers through an enhanced banking experience.
Launched in July 2018, the CashPlus agency banking model is a direct response to Government’s financial inclusion agenda and FNB Zambia’s drive to bring banking closer to people of all walks of life.
With over 3.8million transactional volumes valued at about ZMW 4.85 billion since its inception, the platform has gained mass appeal, highlighting the convenient value it provides for FNB and non-FNB customers to deposit and withdraw cash at registered CashPlus agents.
All transactions are facilitated
using FNB Zambia’s secure mobile banking platform or FNB Banking App.
Commenting on the achievement, FNB Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Bydon Longwe said, “This milestone of 1,000+ CashPlus agents is testament to FNB Zambia’s commitment to be a customer-centric organisation offering innovative and convenient financial solutions. The CashPlus service hasenabled the Bank to positively contribute to Government’s Financial Inclusion agenda and to provide an alternative transaction channel for our clients”.
“With over 280,000 monthly transactions valued at over ZMW480 million currently being processed via the CashPlus channel on a monthly basis, we are seeing increased acceptance of the product among customers as the Bank has active agents in all 10 provinces across Zambia. We would like to thank our customers and stakeholders for the continued support and making it possible for us to process over 3.8million transactions valued at about K4.85 billion since inception of CashPlus”, Mr Longwe added.
FNB Zambia currently has a network of 23 branches, about 160 Advanced Deposit Terminals (ADTs),
more than 3,000 Point of Sale devices and over 1,000 CashPlus agencies.
With the Bank leading in
offering convenient banking solutions on the back of a robust technology platform, FNB Zambia recently signed a partnership with the Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST) adding 14 Post Offices as CashPlus Agency Banking outlets.
FNB Zambia will continue to invest in technology that helps users with contextual solutions through its
trusted platform.
20/07/2021
PF Chawama Office gutted- Police
Lusaka.
Police in Lusaka are investigating a report of fire incidence which occurred today, 20th July 2021 at about 0200 hours in which Rodgers Nkole aged 50 years of Chawama Compound, who is also Chawama Constituency Chairman for the PF reported that the party Office was gutted and all the belongings were burnt to ashes.
The gutted items include three rolls of Chitenge Campaign materials, Campaign T-shirts, speakers, Mega phones, seven bags of 50kg mealie meal, office chairs and tables, assorted constituency office documents, assorted foodstuffs and Kitchen utensils.
Fire Brigade was activated and managed to put out the fire.
The cause of fire has not yet been ascertained hence Joint investigations with fire brigade have been launched to determine what caused the fire.
THIS IS CONTAINED IN A STATEMENT ISSUED BU ESTHER MWAATA KATONGO, THE ZAMBIA POLICE SPOKESPERSON.
20/07/2021
Peruvian President Sagasti commends Zambia for maintaining peace.
Lima.
Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti has commended Zambia for maintaining stability in the country as well as playing a vital role in promoting peace and security since independence.
President Sagasti has since expressed his government’s commitment towards building cordial trade relations with Zambia in Mining, Manufacturing, Textiles, Pharmaceuticals and Agriculture.
The Peruvian President was speaking in Lima, Peru during a virtual ceremony, when he received letters of credence from Zambia's Ambassador to Brazil with extra-accreditation to Peru, Dr. Alfreda Kansembe-Mwamba.
He said the presence of Zambia at the ceremony is significant for the two countries and reflects the will to continue consolidating Peru’s presence in Zambia as an active and reliable partner and enhancing cooperation of the people and cultures.
President Sagatis said Peru is ready to open doors to consolidate stronger diplomatic cooperation in trade and investment.
The Peruvian President says the coordinated efforts and collaboration of Heads of States globally will allow nations to overcome the difficulties and historic challenges brought about by the effects of the corona-virus pandemic and its negative impact on health, economies and social status.
And Ambassador Kansembe- Mwamba thanked the Peruvian President for accepting the letters of credence as Ambassador with extra-accreditation to Peru, further appreciating the warm and friendly relations that exist between the two countries.
The Zambian Envoy said she will work hard and ensure trade negotiations commence in agricultural, health and manufacturing sectors which are backbones of attaining economic sustainability for Zambia.
She said the development of the manufacturing and agricultural sectors are critical in creating employment opportunities for the young people.
Countries that presented the letters of credence to President Sagasti were Zambia, Denmark, New Zealand, Ireland, Philippines, Burkina faso, Slovakia, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Estonia, Vietnam and Cyprus.
The Peruvian economy is sustained by natural resources, especially mining in silver and copper which make up about 60 percent of Peru's total exports.
Other important players in the Peruvian economy include agriculture, banking, manufacturing, and retail services.
20/07/2021
PF HOLDS SECOND VIRTUAL RALLY.
Lusaka.
The Patriotic Front will hold the second Virtual Rally on Wednesday, 22nd July, 2021.
This follows the massive success of its first Virtual Rally held last Sunday.
The Wednesday campaign virtual rally has attracted speakers that will include; former Minister of Home Affairs, Stephen Kampyongo, former Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Dora Siliya, former Parliamentary Chief Whip, Brian Mundubile and Kantanshi Constituency Aspiring Candidate, Anthony Mumba.
The Virtual Conference which will be held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, will be covered by radio, television and social-media networks.
The Secretary General Davies Mwila has stated that in its campaign, the party will strictly adhere to Covid-19 guidelines given by health authorities.
He has said the party is following instructions from President Edgar Lungu that has directed that political campaigns are held in an atmosphere that is peaceful and adhered to Covid-19 guidelines.
PF Media Director Antonio Mwanza has confirmed.
20/07/2021
Andrew Kamanga tells Bowman Lusambo to stop meddling in football affairs.
Lusaka.
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!
We are in receipt of this letter from Andrew Kamanga’s lawyers demanding that we cease to comment on his poor leadership at Football House which we believe has affected the performance of our much loved Chipolopolo.
We wish to affirm to Mr Kamanga’s lawyers that as long as their client wants to remain at Football House, he should be ready to be criticized, and criticized heavily.
Gagging us is a very stupid attempt at perpetuating the nonsense going on at Football House. Andrew should know that he can only manage to intimidate his wife and his kids.
Andrew should quickly realize that he is occupying a public office and he has drawing allowances from the public purse. What gives him the nerve to stop people discussing his poor leadership when he and his cronies had the audacity to even form a parallel football league in 2011? If the Kalusha Bwalya executive was petty as Andrew is today, would we even be here today?
Granted, if the results improve on the pictch, no football fan in Zambia would criticize his leadership but as long as Chipolopolo boys continue losing to Eswatini, he should expect more noise at higher decibels from us.
We are football fans and we make noise all the time, if he cannot stand the noise from football fans, let him get out of Football House now, follow his Micho or take a holiday at some island somewhere to enjoy his peace.
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Police arrest 5 suspects for proposing violence. Lusaka. Police in Lusaka have arrested five suspects who were seen proposing violence whilst brandishing offensive weapons in a video which went viral on social media. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says those arrested have been identified as Justine Chanda, Joseph Besa, James Sikalumbi, Joseph Chanda and Kassim Lungu. Mrs Katongo says five suspects were picked up in the early hours of today, 21st July, 2021 at about 03:00 hours from Lusaka's Chazanga area. She says they are yet to be charged with Proposing Violence and one suspect is still on the run and a manhunt has been launched. Mrs Katongo has warned that all those that want to commit offences through social media will not hide forever and will one day be made to answer to the charges.
The Teacher was wrong to film the juvenile stealing Onion-Police. Lusaka. The Zambia Police has condemned the Teacher who shot a video involving a child alleged to have stolen Onion from the School Garden in Mungwi district of Northern Province and posted it on social media. Esther Katongo, the Zambia Police Spokesperson says the Teacher was not supposed to take a video of a juvenile because the laws require protection of juvenile offenders in criminal matters and that is the reason why particulars of a child are not to be revealed. Mrs Katongo says similarly, the Courts of law also conduct proceedings involving juveniles in Camera and all this is with a view of protecting a juvenile. She says Juveniles are deemed to still have room to change and have a future to live hence acts done in their childhood should not be printed on their faces permanently. Mrs has also advised people who are using the same video in their songs whilst shooting their videos to ensure that the child’s face is blared or the picture of the child or not show the face at all. In a statement, Ms Katongo said there is need for everyone to be responsible and ensure that children are protected and not demonized in their young age.
MQHZ fears health facilities will soon be overwhelmed with Covid-19. Lusaka. The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia has expressed fear that more health facilities across the country will soon be overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases if nothing is done to halt the spread of the virus. MQHZ Senior Public Relations Officer Vanessa Banda has called for more stern measures to enforce compliance with the COVID-19 protocols to curb the spread. Ms. Banda says the use of face masks and observance of physical distancing should be taken seriously as evidence shows that COVID-19 is still active in the country and has pleaded for serious citizen cooperation in tackling community spread of the virus. She has urged all stakeholders, including community and political leaders to join hands with government in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 by sensitizing their constituencies and monitoring compliance.
AS REPORTED BY ZEDBUGS ARMED ROBBERS WALK AWAY WITH OVER K60,000 and $600 CASH. Lusaka. Police in Lusaka received a report of Robbery which occurred on June 18, 2021 between 09 hours and 09:30 hours at LAwAK Bureau De Change situated at Lewanika mall in Woodlands where 3 armed men attacked the casheir and got away with 600 US dollars and K64, 149 cash. Police have since launched investigations into the matter. Danny Mwale the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the development.
Suspected robbery at Lewanika mall in Lusaka.
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LUSAKA – 20th June – As KBN TV, we are appalled with the drunken behaviour exhibited through a video clip that has gone viral on social media and staged by one of our part-time presenters during what should have been the main news bulletin last night. As a young television station, we work with a very highly talented and professional team, with a noble character and we owe the success of unbroken broadcasting for the last two years to such gallant men and women. Members of the public may wish to know that KBN TV like any other institution, has very well established grievance procedures for all members of staff through which they can channel their complaints. Therefore, last night’s behaviour by Kabinda Kalimina is out of character and does not represent who we are as a station. We strongly condemn that despicable behaviour and urge members of the public to treat that ‘One-Night stunt of Fame’ with the contempt it deserves. As management, we are carrying out investigations to determine how a drunken parttime presenter found himself on air unabated and disciplinary action will be taken against anyone who may have been party to the scheme. ISSUED BY: Kennedy K. Mambwe Chief Executive Officer
ZAMBIAN DIPLOMATIC CORPS WORLDWIDE MOURN KK. New Delhi. Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Zambia accredited to various countries across the globe have mourned First Republican President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda who died peacefully at Maina Soko Military Hospital in Lusaka on June 17, 2021. The envoys say Dr. Kaunda would be fondly remembered for being instrumental in national emancipation, integration and unity through his famous motto `One Zambia and One Nation`. Dean of the Zambian Diplomatic Corps and Zambia’s High Commissioner to India Judith Kapijimpanga said the First Republican President left a legacy to be emulated by many generations to come for being a passionate advocate and iconic statesman who fought for regional and global peace. “Dr. Kaunda would forever remain a Champion of Africa’s freedom for his selfless devotion in the fight against colonialism and for playing a pivotal role in the liberation of the Continent,” Mrs. Kapijimpanga said She said Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Zambia accredited to various countries across the globe and the Zambian Mission in India commiserated with the Government and the people of the Republic of Zambia during this trying moment. “It is our prayer that God grants the nation and the bereaved family solace and fortitude as we mourn the loss of a great leader and father,” Mrs. Kapijimpanga said.
MQHZ URGES ACTION AGAINST NEW COVID-19 THIRD WAVE Lusaka. The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia has urged Government to take proactive steps against the emergency of the third wave of COVID 19 pandemic in the country. MQHZ Senior Public Relations Officer Vanessa Banda says there is urgent need to enforce the COVID-19 regulations of social distancing, wearing of face masks, washing of hands and regular use of hand sanitizers. Ms. Banda says the public should realize that the observance of these preventive measures remains key to keeping the dreaded disease at bay. She has further urged government to put more stringent measures in borders and international airports in order to seal off the COVID 19 transmission points. Ms Banda has further pleaded with the public to adhere to the non pharmaceutical measures to prevent further spread of COVID 19 in the country and government should ensure that adequate personal protective equipment is provided for health workers.
So not everyone from China knows martial arts.
KICK OUT ALL OFFICIALS SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES - MWEETWA DIRECTS PARTY STRUCTURES. Choma. UPND National Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has directed party structures to ensure that all officials in support of independent candidates are removed from their positions and replaced with more dedicated people. Mr Mweetwa says the party is preparing itself to form government and any person or official standing in its way of achieving that goal will have to be dealt with decisively. Addressing a campaign meeting in Choma's Sibanyati area yesterday,Mr Mweetwa said it is unfortunate that some people seemed more comfortable with being in the opposition and are doing everything to frustrate party efforts of forming government. "This year's election is very important and as a party we shall not allow anyone to stand in our way. I'm asking that all officials found supporting independent candidates at all levels be removed and replaced with immediate effect. Its like some people enjoy being in the opposition. HH and his management team will not allow that level of indiscipline this year because the country is depending on the UPND for rescue.We shall not have the luxury of disappointing the country because of a few selfish leaders.Get rid of them.We need serious workers and not jokers,"he told the gathering. He said the party has a responsibility to share its program of action in response to the mess the PF has placed the country into and not dealing with self centred irresponsible and selfish officials with a narrow minded view to issues of governance. And Senior Citizen and UPND National Management Committee Member Ackson Sejani appealed to the people of Sibanyati to give President Hakainde Hichilema a full team to ease the implementation of his development agenda. The meeting was attended by aspiring Choma Mayor Javan Simoloka,Stateland ward aspiring candidate Buumba Masowe,District,Constituency and ward party officials. A member of the Mwata Kazembe Royal Es
UPND SETS APRIL 3RD,2021 FOR ITS 2021 GENERAL ELECTION ADOPTION PROCESS. Lusaka. THE UNITED PARTY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT has set Saturday April 3rd 2021 as date on which its adoption process for the August 12th,2021 general elections is expected to start. Making the announcement on the progress of the adoption process at the party secretariat today, Elections Chairperson, Garry Nkombo said the party had resolved to to commence adoptions process within the shortest possible time and advised all aspirants to adhere to the calendar to avoid being found wanting. "We want to make it clear that the process of selecting or adopting flag carriers for the UPND will commence on Saturday, 3rd April, 2021 with wards interviews while constituency and district recommendations will be held on Sunday April 4th,2021of this country.We are hoping that the provincial process will be held on Monday April 5th,2021 during which the three ranked names will be submitted to the National Management Committee for final adoption",he revealed. Meanwhile, UPND Secretary-General, Batuke Imenda says the party would attempt at being gender sensitive with a bias towards women, youths and persons with disabilities during the adoption process. Mr.Imenda He stated that revealed that the party was committed to fulfilling the SADC requirements of 50 percent women representation in key decision making positions of leadership.
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