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Kapiri schools get learning equipment

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Kapiri schools get learning equipment

The Ministry of General Education has procured various learning and teaching equipment for all schools in Kapiri Mposhi district, in Central Province.

These include laboratory equipment and supplies, solar computers, design and technology equipment, carpentry tools and office furniture for distribution to 208 schools in the district.

During the flagging off of the distribution to various schools, District Commissioner, Smart Mwila stated that government will continue making significant strides in the provision of effective teaching and learning equipment in science, mathematics and technology in schools.

Mr Mwila explained that this has been achieved through the provision of teaching and learning materials, to improve the quality of education delivery.

The DC stated that the procurement and distribution of learning equipment to schools was a clear demonstration of government’s commitment to improve the quality of education in the country.

“Investment in the provision of quality education and skills development remained one of the key areas espoused in the Vision 2030 and it’s for this reason that the government has spent colossal sums of money to procure these items,” Mr Mwila said.

Meanwhile, Mr Mwila has warned to take stern action against beneficiary school administrations found misusing the equipment.

“Guard this equipment jealously while making use of them for the benefit of the learners. My office will not take kindly any loss as a result of negligence,” Mr Mwila said.

And Kapiri Mposhi District Education Board (DEB) has commended government for providing learning and teaching equipment to schools in the district.

District Education Standards Officer, (DESO), Paul Manga observed that schools in the area had been facing challenges, particularly in teaching science and practical courses due to lack of equipment.

“This equipment will ease teaching challenges and provide hands-on training for our learners and will definitely improve performance in science and technical subjects,” Mr Manga said.

Napsa Seek Debut CAF Confed Cup Group Stage Victory

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Napsa Stars on Sunday host Cameroon’s Coton Sport Garoua in Lusaka in search of their first win in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The two sides are meeting at the National Heroes Stadium on match day three of Group B action.

Napsa coach Mohamed Fathi said: “We must go all out and battle to try and get our first win in this group stage.”

Napsa are bottom of Group B with one point after launching Group B action with a 2-0 away defeat to RSB Berkane in Tunisia – before forcing for a 2-2 draw against JS Kabylie of Algeria at home in Lusaka last month.

Kabylie are leading the group on four points followed by Coton and Barkane on three points each.

Winless Nkana Search for First CAF Confed Cup Group D Points

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Nkana are out searching for their first points in Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup as they face Tanzania’s Namungo FC on match day three away in Dar-es Salaam on Sunday.

Nkana and Namungo are winless from the first two Group D matches ahead of their meeting at Benjamin Mkupa Stadium.

“I think our preparations since we arrived here have been a challenge,’ said Nkana coach Kelvin Kaindu in a pre-match media briefing.

“Yesterday we failed to have our training session, we got to the stadium a bit late and it was almost getting dark and also today we were waiting for the bus at 09h00 but it came a bit late. But all in all we are ready for the match,” said Kaindu.

Nkana have so far lost 3-0 to Egyptians side Pyramids in Cairo and 2-0 to Raja Casablanca in Ndola in the Group D matches played last month.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 15h00 Zambian time.

Lusaka Dynamos Fail To Reclaim 3rd Place

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Lusaka Dynamos failed to reclaim third place today following a 1-1 home draw with Kabwe Warriors at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

Dynamos stay put at number four after failing to topple Power Dynamos who replaced them at number three in midweek following a 2-0 away win over Napsa Stars at the same venue.

But Wedson Nyirenda looked like they were heading back to third spot after leading for the entirety of the game through an Emmanuel Chabula 33rd minute goal.

However, Paul Banda’s own-goal deep into stoppage time of the 90 minutes handed sixth placed Warriors a point to see them end the season even against Dynamos following a 0-0 first leg draw in Kabwe on December 25.

Warriors have 32 points, Dynamos have 34 points, tied with Power Dynamos and are two points behind second placed Zanaco and a further six points adrift of leaders Zesco United.

Zesco host Zanaco this Sunday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola in a top two clash that will give some indication of who has the clear advantage in terms of the 2020/2021 FAZ Super Division title race is concerned with twelve games left before that issue is settled.

Meanwhile, fifth position Forest Rangers, who have 32 points, have an opportunity to go third this Sunday when they face Buildcon in an Ndola derby in the lunchtime kickoff of the Levy Stadium doubleheader.

FAZ SUPER DIVISION
WEEK 22 RESULTS
03/04/2021
Indeni 1-Red Arrows 1
Green Eagles 2-Prison Leopards 2
Young Green Eagles 2-Lumwana Radiants 1
Nkwazi 1-Kitwe United 0
13h00: Lusaka Dynamos 1-Kabwe Warriors 1
04/04/2021
13h00: Buildcon-Forest Rangers
15h00: Zesco United-Zanaco

53 Cooperatives empowered in Mpulungu

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53 Cooperatives empowered in Mpulungu

The Edgar Chagwa Lungu Multi-purpose Empowerment Cooperative has empowerment 53 cooperatives in Mpulungu district.

Edgar Chagwa Lungu Multi-purpose Empowerment Cooperative Coordinator, Bob Sikaala said the empowerment is meant to help uplift the living standard of people in the area.

Mr Sikaala explained that the items which includes pockets of cement, iron sheets, bells of second hand clothes, grocery items and ploughs are a gift from President Lungu.

He added that the President takes into consideration the needs of the vulnerable when helping the community.

“We are still going round and we will still come back to bring hammer mills when they are ready for delivery.” He said.

And Mpulungu District Commissioner Dennis Sikazwe has thanked the President for empowering people in the district.

Mr Sikazwe noted that Mpulungu has a large population of people who need help, adding that the empowerment has come at a right time and will definitely help a lot of families.

“When you help a group it means more people have been helped as they come from families.” He said.

And Green Future Cooperative founder Brint Chileshe has expressed gratitude to the President for the gesture.

Mr Chileshe said the cooperative will work hard in ensuring that they use the materials well, to achieve the intended outcome.

Chitotela applauds cooperating partner’s effort to conserve nature

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Chitotela applauds cooperating partner’s effort to conserve nature

Minister of Tourism and Arts Ronald Chitotela has called on Zambians to uphold culture, morals and values during the Easter holiday.

And Mr. Chitotela has said government’s effort to grow wildlife-based tourism as a contributor to the economy is bearing fruit as seen by the support from the international community.

In his Easter message to all Zambians in Lusaka yesterday, the Minister said a nation without culture and morals is dead.

He said the two form the backbone of the identity of the people and that is what visiting tourists want to come and see.

Meanwhile, the Minister appreciated the support of cooperating partners in wildlife conservation during his tenure as seen by the willingness by the donor community to partner with the Ministry, through the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in stepping up conservation efforts.

He cited the One year agreement with African Parks Network to support protection efforts on the Kafue Ecosystem, the Euro 1.2million by Frankfurt Zoological Society for protection of the North Luangwa Ecosystem and USD45 million in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Government for the management ivory stockpile as one of the examples.

“The MoU with the British Government that brought 21 British Navy members to training Wildlife Police Officers at Chunga Training school in the Kafue National Park has improved the entire drill programme,” Mr. Chitotela stated.

He said partners like Peace Parks Foundation and Wildlife Fund for Nature have been all weather friends in the Ministry’s efforts to conserve and protect wildlife.

“My Ministry is determined to invest more in poaching programmes and training of wildlife police officers (WPOs),” the Minister added.

He thanked the Ministry of Finance for approving the treasury authority for the recruitment of 105 members of staff under his Ministry this year of which most slots would be dedicated to WPOs.

Mr. Chitotela said tourism in Africa is mainly wildlife based and hence the need to have more foot soldiers to protect the resource.

This according to a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today by Ministry of Tourism and Arts Public Relations Officer, Sakabilo Kalembwe.

2021 Luapula waterfalls Easter cycling Tour flagged off

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2021 Luapula waterfalls Easter cycling Tour flagged off

Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa has flagged off the three days 2021 Luapula waterfalls Easter cycling Tour which has started from Samfya beach to ZNS Luafumu camp for day one, with a site seeing of the Mubuluma waterfalls in Mansa district, before proceeding to Mwansabombwe for a night stop in readiness for day number two, scheduled for Mwansabombwe to Kawambwa before concluding with Kawambwa to Nchelenge District.

Mr. Chilangwa thanked the participants of the tour for attending and has since called on the cyclists to take advantage of the Luapula Easter cycling completion not only to market Luapula Province water falls but also to enhance their skills.

ZANIS reports that the Minister said this in Samfya before flagging off the Easter completion which has seen interested cycling teams from Lusaka, North-Western, Southern, Copperbelt provinces and the Lubumbashi cycling club from the Democratic republic of Congo -DRC.

And speaking earlier Luapula Province Permanent Secretary Engineer Charles Mushota welcomed all the participants and encouraged them to apply themselves fully in readiness of the future similar events.

Meanwhile, Vice President for Memba Nanou cycling club of Lubumbashi Mr. Alain Yanda has called on Luapula Provincial Administration to invite them in future events.

The 2021 Luapula waterfalls cycling tour competition will conclude on April 4, 2021.

Agriculture extension staff trained in post-harvest management

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Agriculture extension staff trained in post-harvest management

Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has trained agriculture camp extension staff in Post-Harvest Loss Management to enhance food security among small holder farmers in Namwala District of Southern Province.

Ministry of Agriculture working with support from the World Food Program (WFP) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) held a two day training workshop in post-harvest loss management for agriculture camp extension staff dubbed Strengthening Climate Resilience of Agricultural Livelihoods in Agro Ecological Regions 1 and 2 in Zambia (SCRALA).

Southern Province Principle Agriculture Officer (PAO) Paul Nyambe told ZANIS in Namwala that most farmers fail to secure their harvest despite having a bumper harvest hence the need to train farmers on Post-harvest loss Management.

Mr Nyambe noted that most farmers were occupied with Pre harvest matters such as land preparation, buying of quality seeds while ignoring matters of post-harvest.

He cited factors such as storage, fumigation, transportation as among as some of the aspects that can preserve crops after harvest.

The two day training was funded by the World food Program through the United Nations Development Program SCRALA Program.

He further said training for the post-harvest loss Management will help the agriculture camp extension staff to impart knowledge to the smallholder farmers on the dangers of crop loss or contamination associated with Pre- and post-harvest handling of crops and help them manage their crops better to secure quality grain.

He noted that for farming to be sustainable, farmers need to earn a decent income by securing quality grain that fetches good prices.

The Agriculture Camp extension offices were trained in preventing cross loss after a good harvest, such as Pre harvest infestation and common problems after harvest, controlling grain quality, managing harvest, drying and protecting grain, threshing and cleaning of grain, storage.

All is set for next weekend’s Patriotic Front (PF) General Conference-Davies Mwila

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All is set for next weekend’s Patriotic Front (PF) General Conference-Davies Mwila

All is set for next weekend’s Patriotic Front (PF) General Conference to be held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre.

The General Conference that will be held virtually is expected to elect the party President and members of the Central Committee.

And speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today, PF Secretary General Hon Davies Mwila announced that the Central Committee of the party has unanimously endorsed President Edgar Chagwa Lungu as its preferred candidate for the position of party President at the forthcoming General Conference.

Hon. Mwila however said that the decision of the Central Committee does not stop anyone from contesting the position of Party President.

He announced that those wishing to contest for the position of party President should submit their application letters to the party Secretary General from Wednesday, 7th April to Thursday, 8th April 2021 from 08 to 17 hrs.

The PF Secretary General further announced that those interested in contesting for the position of Members of the Central Committee should equally submit their application letters to the President through his office from Monday, 5th April to Thursday 8th April, 2021.

“The nomination fees for Presidential candidates is K10,000 and K2,000 for candidates vying for the position of Member of the Central Committee,” he said.

Meanwhile, Hon. Mwila reiterated that the Conference shall be held virtually with strict adherence to the COVID-19 health guidelines as prescribed by the Ministry of Health.
He stated that the Central Committee in accordance with Article 68 and 69 of the party Constitution did approve new Standing Orders and Regulations to facilitate for the holding of the General Conference virtually.

And Hon. Mwila has called upon members of the party and all voters to take the extended voter verification exercise seriously and ensure that they verify their details with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).

Chipata Catholics Reject Presidential Empowerment Funds

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Chipata Catholics Reject Presidential Empowerment Funds

The Bishop of Chipata Diocese and President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops George Lungu has directed that no Catholic Institution in Eastern Province should access empowerment funds through the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs.

Bishop Lungu says while he is aware that Government has come up with the Church Empowerment fund to help churches as they struggle financially, the ZCCB has taken a stand to respectively decline receiving or accessing the funds.

In a statement, Bishop Lungu says in the principles of social justice and preferential options for the poor, the Church prefers to see the same money being channeled to other needy areas such as debt servicing, paying retirees and workers at Chipata City Council who have stayed for nine months without salaries.

He explained that it would also be prudent for government to channel the resources to the health sector to procure personal protective equipment, essential drugs and deploying more staff.

And Bishop Lungu has questioned the source of the Church empowerment funds saying people need to know where it is coming from and how it will be accounted for.

Meanwhile, Bishop Lungu says the timing of these initiatives leaves room for speculation as it coincides with activities culminating into elections.

Lusaka Dynamos Eye Return to 3rd Place

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Lusaka Dynamos have a chance to go third in the FAZ Super Division when they host Kabwe Warriors on Saturday at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

Fourth placed Dynamos have 33 points, three behind second placed Zanaco.

Warriors are just two points behind Dynamos at number seven on the table.

“Tomorrow’s game I think like any other game Warriors are poised to give us a challenge,” said Dynamos coach Wedson Nyirenda.

“They are a good team; they have consolidated the team with a few new faces which has brought in a different dimension in their game but I think all in all we are very prepared for them, we have done our home,” Nyirenda said.

Dynamos are searching for a second straight win after a two week break.

Warriors are seeking redemption after losing their last two matches in the league and the ABSA Cup.

Meanwhile, the two sides drew goalless in the reverse fixture in Kabwe last November.

FAZ Super Division – Week 22 Results and Fixtures

30/03/2021

Napsa Stars 0-2 Power Dynamos

01/04/2021

Nkana 2-2 Green Buffaloes

03/04/2021

Lusaka Dynamos Vs Kabwe Warriors

Indeni Vs Red Arrows

Green Eagles Vs Prison Leopards

Kitwe United Vs Nkwazi

Young Green Eagles Vs Lumwana Radiants

04/04/2021

Buildcon Vs Forest Rangers

Zesco United Vs Zanaco

UPND Decided to Sideline Me and the People of North Western Province-Kakoma

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UPND Decided to Sideline Me and the People of North Western Province-Kakoma

Former United Party for National Development (UPND) Spokesperson Charles Kakoma said that he left UPND because he felt betrayed for choosing to sideline him and the people of North Western Province.

Speaking at a PF Mobilisation rally in Chavuma District of North-Western Province where more than 600 people defected from UPND to PF, Mr. Kakoma wondered what UPND would do to North-Western Province if they were to form Government.

“You saw me leaving the UPND to join the PF just a few days ago. That move was necessitated by you people who felt betrayed by the UPND for choosing to sideline me and you in the party. God forbid but imagine what they could do if they were in government,” Mr. Kakoma said.

Mr Kakoma assured the people of Chavuma and North-Western Province that President Lungu and the PF means well for them as could be seen from the development that he has rolled out in the area, adding that joined the ruling party because he wants to continue serving the people by lobbying for more development to come to North-Western Province hence the need for the locals to support President Lungu and the PF.

He has assured the residents that more development is guaranteed to come to Chavuma Distrcit and the entire Western Province and urged the residents to remain committed to their pledge to support President Lungu and the PF in the August polls and also called on everyone who wishes to join the party not to hold themselves back.

Speaking at the same event Minister of Foreigh Affairs Joseph Malanji said he was impressed with the overwhelming response by the residents in the area who have resolved to work with the government of President Lungu to take development to all parts of the country.

“It is good to see that the people of Chavuma District and North-Western Province as a whole are beginning to realize that President Edgar Lungu and the PF government has their best interests at heart despite the malicious accusations levelled against him by some people who want to sow confusion everywhere,” Hon. Malanji said.

Hon. Malanji has assured them that more development is poised to come to the area soon because President Lungu has vowed to transform the area into a hub of economic activity to uplift the standards of living for the residents.

President Edgar Lungu will win this year’s elections without a re-run-Hamukale

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President Edgar Lungu will win this year’s elections without a re-run-Hamukale

SOUTHERN Province Minister, Edify Hamukale, has predicted that President Edgar Lungu will win this year’s elections without a re-run.

Dr. Hamukale has therefore encouraged other UPND members to leave the opposition party because it has nothing to offer. Meanwhile, some chiefs in Southern Province have vowed to work with the government of the day to bring development to the people. Dr Hamukale predicted that President Lungu would score over 60 percent which did not require a re-run.

According to Dr Hamukale, the President would emerge victorious due to his development agenda and commitment to improving the living standards in the country. He said this yesterday in Choma when Transport and Communications Minister, Mutotwe Kafwaya, launched a communication tower at Nakeempa Secondary School. “I just want you as fellow citizens to publicly know that the statistics and predictions show that President Lungu will this year win elections without any re-run, zero rerun. If first time he got 50 point something, this time around he will score 60 percent.

“President Lungu is for you and we are very happy that most of you are seeing the need to work with the Government of the day. Long live Zambia, long live President Lungu and long live Nakeempa,” Dr Hamukale said.

Dr Hamukale called on all members of the UPND to leave the party and join PF which had a lot to offer such as development. He cited the communications tower project being among the initiatives President Lungu had prioritised in Southern Province. “You have these towers because of President Lungu and if you give us more councillors, more Members of Parliament, you will see how much trickle down effects will come into this area. “So why are you remaining in a party that you and your family are not benefitting, come and join us. This tower is a demonstration that President Lungu is for all of us.

UPND has nothing to offer,” Dr Hamukale said. Earlier, Chief Cooma of Choma stressed the importance of working with the government of the day. Chief Cooma said: “we do everything with the government of the day and I am one of the traditional chiefs who are working with the government of the day. President Lungu is a very flexible leader.” And Chief Chinkanta of Kalomo said he would also work with the government and urged the people of Southern Province to support President Lungu’s administration.

Kambwili says he wants to work with President Lungu to Improve the welfare of Zambians

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Kambwili says he wants to work with President Lungu to Improve the welfare of Zambians

National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili, who is still embroiled in a factional fight with his former Vice President Joseph Akafumba, has said that he wants to work with President Edgar Lungu in uplifting the welfare of the Zambian people.

Speaking to ZNBC in an interview during the week, Mr Kambwili said that he has taken his forgiveness from the Head of State with much appreciation, adding that this is not the time to fight one another but find solutions to challenges affecting the people.

Mr. Kambwili said that he and President Lungu come a long way and that it is just right for the two to continue sharing brotherly love and that he is grateful to President Lungu for forgiving him.

Mr Kambwili is still in a fight with Vice President Joseph Akafumba on who controls NDC with both factions claiming to field candidates in parallel structures for the upcoming 12 August elections

NDC President Chishimba Kambwili at an event attended by PF Secretary General Davies Mwila and his Deputy Mumbi Phiri and Lusaka Province Chairperson Kennedy Kamba
NDC President Chishimba Kambwili at an event attended by PF Secretary General Davies Mwila and his Deputy Mumbi Phiri and Lusaka Province Chairperson Kennedy Kamba

Any Evil Plans to Arrest Hakainde Hichilema will not be tolerated-Mwaliteta

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Any Evil Plans to Arrest Hakainde Hichilema will not be tolerated-Mwaliteta

United Party for National Development Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta, has asked the PF to spare President Hakainde Hichilema and instead pay attention to the majority of Zambians who are suffering and failing to eat three meals in a day.

Speaking at the press briefing held at the Party Secretariat, Mr. Mwaliteta said it is so shocking that the Patriotic Front has deliberately decided to ignore issues affecting Zambians and is instead busy harassing and planning evil against President Hichilema.

” It is good that my President had totally ignored them because he is too busy planning what he will to rebuild the collapsed economy once he forms Government comes 12th August 2021.” said Mr. Mwaliteta.

He said President Hichilema has no business with the PF but the people of Zambia.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mwaliteta warned the PF against any evils plans to arrest President Hichilema as that will not be anyway be tolerated.

He said UPND is aware of all plans to arrest and torture President Hichilema but that UPND will this time give no chance to any trampled-up charges.

PF leadership and some officials have in the past told the people of Zambia that a Tonga will never rule and that HH’s name will never be on the ballot paper.

However, UPND President Hichilema has for the past five years continued to enjoy support from all constituencies across the country with Zambians promising to vote for him because the PF government has failed to attend to their issues as they are busy creating wealth for themselves.

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