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KBF was Expelled From PF and Cannot Attend the Party’s General Conference-Davies Mwila

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KBF was Expelled From PF and Cannot Attend the Party’s General Conference-Davies Mwila

The Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila has said that Lusaka Lawyer Kelvin Bwalya Fube, popularly known as KBF, is not a member of the ruling party as he was expelled.

Responding to a question on the eligibility of KBF to attend the general conference and challenge the incumbent, President Lungu, Mr. Mwila said that Mr. Fube does not qualify to attend the general conference because he is not a member of the PF having been expelled.

Mr. Mwila announced that the PF Central Committee has set April 10th and 11th 2021 as dates for the General Conference of the Patriotic Front to elect the Party President and Members of the Central Committee, adding that the Central Committee met on Saturday 13th March and among the issues deliberated upon was the conference.

“In accordance with the Party Constitution and in line with our democratic practices and beliefs, the Patriotic Front must hold a General Conference every five years to elect the Party President and Members of the Central Committee,” he said

He said the Central Committee in its last sitting, approved and adopted the new Standing Orders in conducting the General Conference to ensure that compliance to the Health Guidelines on Covid-19 as prescribed by the Ministry of Health.

“In view of the above, the Central Committee resolved that the General Conference shall be done virtually to avoid the spread of COVID-19. The General Conference is expected to be attended by over 2300 delegates who will participate virtually from their respective provinces across the country,” he said.

He added that all members of the Party who are eligible in accordance with the Party Constitution and Electoral Guidelines are free to contest any position of their choice.
Further, the party SG announced that the Lusaka provincial conference will be held on Thursday 18th March 2021 as Lusaka is the only province countrywide that is to hold its Provincial conference.

“As a truly democratic party, the Patriotic Front has been conducting free, credible and fair elections in all the 10 Provinces of Zambia, starting from the branch up to the Provincial level. So far, we have conducted Provincial Elections in all the 10 provinces except Lusaka.”

“All those that eligible in line with our Party Constitution and Electoral Guidelines are free to contest any position of their choice at the Conference,” he added.

More Early Childhood Education Teachers Needed-Kalumba

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More Early Childhood Education Teachers Needed-Kalumba

Ministry of General Education Permanent Secretary Jobbicks Kalumba says there is need for more training of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teachers in Zambia, in order to boost the foundation of young learners while at a tender age

Mr Kalumba told ZANIS in an interview today that more teachers in early childhood need to be trained at Diploma and Degree levels so as to improve service delivery at nursery level for children especially in government schools.

He noted that children will have an opportunity to improve their personality and discover their strength at an early stage in life provided the country has enough teachers in ECE.

“Children perform well in school when the nursery level is carefully nurtured through creation of an environment which provides pre-reading and pre-writing skills for children,” he explained.

Mr Kalumba also noted the importance of creating a favourable environment for children at nursery level in order to build their intellectual personality.

Mr Kalumba disclosed that some primary schools have classes harnessed to provide pre-reading and pre-writing skills for children at nursery level.

“We have put in place the Director of ECE based at the National headquarters whose mandate is to spearhead the ECE policy in some primary schools,” said Mr Kalumba.

He stated that government primary schools have ECE centers where children can access early childhood education in Zambia.

“We have some primary schools where children can access early childhood education in Zambia, which is a great opportunity for the less privileged who cannot afford private nursery school,” explained Mr Kalumba.

Mr Kalumba further indicated that the government is working with other partners like UNICEF and the World Bank who are supplementing in improving in-service and infrastructure development for early childhood education in Zambia.

Mr Kalumba further indicated that government is working towards improving infrastructure in schools in order to create more space for ECE centers where children can go and play.

Early Childhood Education is a government policy which is aimed at providing early childhood education in some government primary schools.

Over 1800 Women Targeted, Financial Literacy Programme

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Over 1800 Women Targeted, Financial Literacy Programme

Over 1800 women in Kapiri Mposhi district in Central Province, are earmarked to receive technical skills in financial literacy and entrepreneurship. This will be done through a project dubbed Facilitating Linkages to Financial Services and Products, funded through the Rural Financial Expansion Programme (RUFEP) and being implemented by the Jesus Cares Ministries.

The project is aimed at facilitating linkages to financial services and products for 100 women groups in the district, in order to improve the viability of their various income generating activities.

Project Programs Coordinator, Chishimba Mwiche observed that most women in the rural parts of Zambia are unable to establish sustainable enterprises, needed to improve their livelihoods and income due to being financially excluded.

In a statement to the media , Ms Mwiche said the programme is aimed at building technical skills in mobile banking, financial literacy, money management and entrepreneurship, among women.

“The Finscope report shows that women in Zambia are disadvantaged when it comes to accessing financial services, compared to men.” Ms Mwiche said.

Ms Mwiche added that the project will be implemented under a period of one year and has been initiated in fulfilment of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy which targets to increase rural financial inclusion among women by 2022.

“The project is aimed at contributing to economic growth for the rural women through provision of suitable financial services and products, linking women to mobile banking platforms to enable them access financial services and products, and facilitate delivery of financial services, products and technology for improved savings and access to small business loans,” Ms Mwiche explained.

Church urged to counsel politicians

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Church urged to counsel politicians

Mbala District Commissioner, Maybin Chibalange has called on the church to counsel politicians to promote peace and unity as the country heads towards the general election.

Mr. Chibalange said the church need to encourage politicians to dialogue and desist from all forms of violence.

He urged the church to preach more about peace and love in order to promote good Christian values.

“We want to see the church promoting dialogue and urging politicians to refrain from violence and live according to the Christian nation principles” he said.

The District Commissioner was speaking during the induction church service of Reverend Martin Sakala of the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) Trinity Congregation in Mbala.

He also commended the church for helping government with provision of education and health services in the country.

He said the church has remained a key partner of government in promoting health and education services.

“We commend the church for being all-weather partners of the government in fostering development in the country,” he said.

Meanwhile, UCZ Northern Presbytery Bishop, Maybin Mulenga has called on Christians to embrace dialogue, peace, and unity as the country heads to the August polls.

Bishop Mulenga has further advised people to wait on God for everything stating that God’s time is always the best.

He was preaching under the theme “Go therefore, all one in Christ” taken from the book of Acts 10:20.

And Reverend Sakala has thanked Christians in Mbala for welcoming him to the church.

Zambians in SA respond to dual citizenship

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Zambians in SA respond to dual citizenship

The government has expressed happiness with the high number of Zambians applying to have their citizenship restored after renunciation.

Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo says the response for dual citizenship has been overwhelming.

Mr. Kampyongo said this in Johannesburg, South Africa, when he met Zambia’s High Commissioner to that country Major General Jackson Miti.

He said the implementation of dual citizenship has seen a high number of Zambians having their citizenship restored following new application.

He said the other category applying for Zambian citizenship was that of people born outside the country.

Mr. Kampyongo expressed satisfaction with the effective collaboration among stakeholders in ensuring speedy processing of applications, adding that further guidelines would soon be issued through Zambia’s Missions abroad for ease of reference.

He urged applicants to ensure they provide accurate information as required to avoid delays in their applications.

And Mr. Kampyongo says Zambia is committed to ensuring that legitimate civil registration processes were facilitated.

He said registration and movements of migrants within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) member countries would be handled according to the legal framework provided by the regional body as well as individual countries.

He has since called on Zambians living in South Africa to have updated documentations for them to easily access Consular services whenever need arose.

This is according to a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today by First Secretary Press and Public Relations at the Zambia High Commission in South Africa Naomi Nyawali.

Zambian Afropop Princess, Katongo, releases new song ‘Yoyo’

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Zambian Afropop Princess, Katongo, releases new song ‘Yoyo’

Yoyo is an Afrobeat dance track written and performed by Katongo and Zambian Rap star Mic Burner. The song speaks of a tumultuous relationship in which the female feels she is being treated like a toy yoyo, picked up and then discarded by her partner at a whim.

Yoyo is Katongo’s first single release in 2021. So far in her career, she has released popular songs such as ‘Joy Joy’ with Zambian legend JK, ‘Kiss of Life’ with Reggae artist Cactus Agony, ‘All Over Me’ with Congolese star BM (Rosalina) and Tinofara with Zambian Hip Hop Star Slapdee.

In 2019 Katongo was named Best Female Newcomer at the Kwacha Music Awards and has since been working on her debut album.

Yoyo certainly wets our appetites for more of what the songstress has to offer.

Victoria Falls thundering towards record levels in 2021

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Victoria Falls thundering towards record levels in 2021

The rainy season in the Zambezi River catchment area begins around November and lasts until March.

During this time and beyond, the Zambezi experiences high water levels and an intense curtain of water barreling into the 100m chasm of Victoria Falls. The 2020/21 season has been extraordinary.

In February, Vusa Sibanda, a local travel guide said: “Never have I seen Victoria Falls this full during this time of the year”. He explained that waters from the big catchment area in Angola haven’t even arrived yet. “I just can’t imagine how will they look then.”

Sibanda has guided tourists to the Falls for the past 20 years.

The rainy season in Zimbabwe begins in December, but local rains do not have the biggest impact because they aren’t as heavy as the upper Zambezi River catchment in Angola.

This water usually only reaches Victoria Falls in March, April and May. With current levels it may reach one of its highest volumes in history when the big waters flow in.

At present the flow is almost triple the amount recorded last season.

At peak between February and April, an average of 500 million litres cascades over the falls every minute.

This season will prove dramatically higher.

Nigel Frost, COO at Africa Albida Tourism which owns the iconic Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and Boma restaurant said: “The Falls is probably at its most magnificent. Certainly more beautiful than I’ve ever seen.”

Frost added that he anticipates the surge in water to mimic the surge in tourism as the vaccine roll-outs start kicking in and the world begins to travel again.

Zambia Urges SADC Countries to Ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement

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Zambia Urges SADC Countries to Ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Joseph Malanji, M.P, led the Zambian delegation in Lusaka which participated in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers videoconference meeting from Friday, 12th March, 2021 to Saturday 13th March, 2021.

Hon. Malanji was accompanied by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary International Relations and Cooperation Ambassador Chalwe Lombe, and other senior officials from the Ministries of Finance; National Development Planning; and Commerce, Trade and Industry.

The virtual Ministerial meeting was hosted by the Republic of Mozambique.

During the meeting, Council approved the annual corporate plan and budget for the year 2021-2022. Council deliberated on the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the region; the draft Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-30 implementation plan; the transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a Parliament; and the Disaster Risk Management and Response, among other issues.

Council conducted a postmortem on the process of selecting candidates for African Union positions to ensure effective coordination and cohesiveness of SADC. On this item, Hon. Malanji conveyed the Zambian Government’s appreciation for the overwhelming support given by fellow SADC member states towards the re-election of Ambassador Albert Muchanga as Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining.

Hon. Malanji reaffirmed the Zambian government’s unwavering commitment to working closely with other member states towards making Africa a significant and competitive industrial and leading trading partner in the global economy.

The Minister noted that the huge adverse socio-economic impact of COVID-19 has not only reinforced the need for solidarity but has also categorically shown the importance of harnessing innovation and emerging technologies.

Hon. Malanji stated that the regional and African markets have limitless possibilities and opportunities but that the realisation of the ambitious agenda requires the full participation of all member states.

“The Zambian Government wishes to urge all the remaining member states to deposit their instruments of ratification and submit their respective market offers for the African Continental Free Trade Area to be fully functional. It is only by doing this that we will be able to actualise our development goals, build resilience to external financial and economic crises and foster inclusive growth on the continent,” the Minister said.

Hon. Malanji also conveyed his condolences to the Government of the Republic of South Africa on the death of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini of the Zulu, who passed away on Friday 12th March, 2021. The Minister further conveyed his sympathies to the countries in the region that had recorded deaths of people owing to Covid-19.

Earlier during the official opening on Friday, Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique Hon. Veronica Nataniel Macamo Dlhovo expressed hope that the southern African region would record success under its theme SADC: 40 Years Building Peace and Security and Promoting Development and Resilience in the Face of Global Challenges.

SADC Executive Secretary Dr. Stergomena Tax highlighted the progress recorded in the implementation of regional programmes in areas such as trade, infrastructure development and energy, among others.

Dr. Tax emphasized the need for member states to work towards achieving the long term industrialization objective through encouraging the private sector to exploit the profiled value chains in various sectors for the benefit of the region; and operationalizing the SADC Regional Development Fund to ensure adequate and sustainable funding.

The Executive Secretary called for the acceleration of initiatives to enhance capacities and capabilities of Small and Medium Enterprises for the benefit of citizens in the region; and the finalization of the SADC Digital Economy Strategy which is a necessity, drawing from lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic.

The SADC Council of Ministers is the principal advisory institution to the Summit on matters of overall policy, harmonious functioning and development of SADC.

Minimum Vs Equivalent – A War of Words: My Reflections on My Membership of The Electoral Technical Committee

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Minimum Vs Equivalent – A War of Words: My Reflections on My Membership of The Electoral Technical Committee

By Kellys Kaunda

President Levy Mwanawasa was Head of State at the time the Electoral Technical Committee was set up to reflect on the electoral system and everything that has to do with elections in Zambia and make recommendations. At the time, State Counsel George Kunda (now late) was Minister of Justice and signed letters of appointment for committee members. At the time, I was chairperson of the Media Institute of Southern Africa, the MISA-Zambia chapter.

Chaired by Counsel Mwangala Zaloumis, the Committee traveled around the country and held public hearings receiving submissions from members of the public. Some of the submissions touched on the electoral system while others on the qualifications of candidates. Some of the submissions reflected what had been submitted to previous Constitutional Review Commissions.

To reflect on the submissions and draw up a report, the committee went to Siavonga and stayed for several days. One of the hotly debated submissions was the qualification of presidential candidates and other public offices such as Member of Parliament and Councilor. The opinion was deeply divided over such qualifications as a degree, a diploma or a grade twelve certificate.

While no one was opposed in principle to a degree as the desired qualification, there was a feeling among some members that the committee was going to be seen as targeting some political candidates that were not known to possess degrees. Others felt that the degree was too high a standard and would result in disenfranchising many people.

This debate leaked to the media the following day and I was blamed for it and subsequently ordered to leave the camp. I was to head back to Lusaka the following day but a friend of mine in Lusaka who learnt about what had befallen me decided to drive in the night, arriving around 22hrs, and picked me up.

The spirit behind the submission on qualifications was embedded in the word “minimum”. It was the intention of those that submitted in favor of qualifications that someone seeking public office needed to have evidence that they were educated. They reasoned that the work of governance meant engaging with policy and legislative matters that required some level of education if someone was to make meaningful contributions.

In the end, the law reflected grade twelve as a minimum qualification or its equivalent for President, Member of Parliament and Councilor. According to Section 33 of the Electoral Act No. 12 of 2006 a candidate running for any of these public offices must have, “obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a grade twelve certificate or its equivalent”.

In the constitutional court ruling, the word “equivalent” has been defined to mean nothing below and nothing above. In effect, any higher qualification is not included in the law as defined. What about the word “minimum”, what if the court had attempted to define this word, would it have made a difference? I think it would. When a minimum standard is set, it means there is a higher standard which is more desirable. The word is used to sympathize with those that may not be able to meet higher standards. In other words, someone is saying, “the standard is this but if you can’t, at least meet this standard which is the lowest I can go”.

Those that submitted had in mind higher standards of education, but they were also sympathetic to those that could not meet them. Subsequently, a compromise was reflected in the law which lowered the threshold to grade twelve. But the court has ruled, so what do we do? Well, my suggestion is this: amend the law immediately and include professional qualifications as acceptable.

Between now and nomination time, parliament can make these amendments and avoid disenfranchising the many professionals that do not have grade twelve certificates.

President Lungu will steal the August election, no election will evict him from State House-Dr Sishuwa

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President Lungu will steal the August election, no election will evict him from State House-Dr Sishuwa

Political Analyst Sishuwa Sishuwa has predicted that President Edgar Lungu will stay in office after August polls because she will rig the election.

Dr Sishuwa also warned Zambians to prepare for another tough five years under President Lungu.

In a series of tweets, Dr Sishuwa declared that President Lungu will win the election but he will not do so democratically.

“I am calling the 12 August General Election. First, Lungu will be on the ballot for a third term because of the ConCourt. Second, he will “win” the election because of the dubious voters’ register,” Dr Sishuwa said.

“Zambia, brace yourself for a minimum of 5 more years of this terrible NIGHTMARE! I see a lot of wishful thinking about Lungu’s term coming to an end in August and an opposition victory in the elections. This wave of optimism is detached from reality. I do not see Lungu being removed from Government through an election. Certainly not an election that he controls,” Dr Sishuwa said.

“If a sitting president is able to both rig an election and control the Constitutional Court, it is hard to see how he or she can ever be voted out of office. It will take a miracle for the current electoral system to deliver a loss for Lungu,” he said.

Dr Sishuwa added, “There are two institutions that can stop him: the PF or veiled threats from the military. Or massive urban riots after results come out, though protesters will face a well equipped police force.”

Dr Sishuwa said many even in the PF want President Lungu to go.

“The last five years have shown us that he is not a bad leader. He is simply not a leader. But those in PF, who can get rid of him, are unlikely to complain if he does whatever it takes to retain power and help them keep their jobs.”

“Lungu’s determination to remain in office rests on two reasons. The first is fear of prosecution. He is already facing questions about the sources of his newfound wealth. Possible prosecution for corruption, embezzlement or criminal misuse of power cannot be far from his mind.”

“The solution, in his view, is to remain in power for as long as possible or until a pliant successor can be installed. In fact, Lungu might already be thinking about changing the constitution to either extend the number of terms permissible or abolish term limits altogether,” Dr Sishuwa said.

“A second reason Lungu may be so unwilling to leave office is that he is beholden to the business and political interests of certain individuals that contributed to his rise. This group is fearful of what might happen if Lungu steps down.”

He added, “This group is fearful of what might happen if Lungu steps down. So, in seeking another term at all costs, the president is not speaking for himself alone.

Dr Sishuwa charged that President Lungu does not qualify to stand for a third term but that he does not expect the ConCourt to confirm this position.

“All considered, Lungu cannot win a clean election. No wonder they created that register.”

He said, “It is possible that the prospect of Lungu’s continued rule is so depressing for many people that they do not want to consider it and so indulge in a kind of fantasy politics whereby he is defeated in a democratic election. Wishful thinking. No election will evict Lungu from Govt!”

“I may be accused of being defeatist for pointing out the likely, dubiously secured, outcome but I think it is important to warn people of what is coming in advance, and to help them prepare an effective response to “What is to be done? How do we wake up from this nightmare?”

Chongo’s Family Thanks Mufulira Council For Honouring “Wawa”

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The family of late Chipolopolo star Harrison “Wawa” Chongo has hailed the decision by Mufulira Council to name a street in his honour.

Harrison Chongo Street is located in Ndeke Township where Wawa built a mansion during his peak days as a player.

Chongo featured for Zambia at four Africa Cup of Nations editions in which he won silver at the 1994 event in Tunisia and bronze at the 1996 tournament in South Africa.

“We are very delighted by the step implemented by Mufulira Municipal to name our street after my late father in Ndeke Village where he resided,” said Chongo’s first born son Castro.

The legendary defender died in 2011 at the time he was coaching his boyhood club Mighty Mufulira Wanderers.

“On behalf of the family, I would like to thank people involved in this project and for recognizing my father for his contribution to the development of Ndeke and football in our country,” said Castro.

Chongo, who played for Saudi Arabian club Al Taawoun from 1992 to 2002, was one of the first developers in Ndeke Township.

Zanaco and Lusaka Dynamos Reach 2021 ABSA Cup Semi’s

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Zanaco and Lusaka Dynamos will meet in the 2021 ABSA Cup semifinals following respective post-match victories in Sunday’s quarterfinal doubleheader played at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

Dynamos and Zanaco join Konkola Blades and defending champions Zesco United in the last four after they sailed through in Saturday’s doubleheader at the same venue.

In Sunday’s lunchtime kickoff, Dynamos beat Prison Leopards 3-1 in the shootouts after a 1-1 fulltime result.

In regulation time, Dynamos took the lead in the 15th minute off a Tshite Mweshi own-goal before Taddy Etekiama equalized in the 35th minute.

In the final last eight match, Zanaco had to rally twice in regulation time to finish 2-2 against Kabwe Warriors in their Midlands Derby clash.

Akakulubewa Mwachiyaba tapped-in Clement Mundia cross in the 26th minute for Warriors to give them a 1-0 halftime lead.

Moses Phiri then equalized in the 50th minute before Field Kandela restored Warriors’ advantage in the 82nd minute.

Kandela fired in the ball from an acute angle after Prince Mumba’s initial shot came off a Zanaco body and rolled in front him to make no mistake from the tight position on the left goal-line.

But Zanaco striker Rogers Kola struck in the 88th minute to send the match into post-match penalties that Zanaco won 6-5.

The semifinals will be played during the weekend of April 18 at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe with Zesco playing Blades and Dynamos battling Zanaco.

The final will be played during the weekend of April 25 at venues to be announced by FAZ.

Mapoma challenges women take up leadership positions

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Mapoma challenges women take up leadership positions

Women have been challenged to take up leadership positions and participate in the development of the country.

And the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director General, Josephine Mapoma, notes that women being the backbone of a home are capable enough to jump on decision making positions.

Ms Mapoma stressed that women should not be scared of the unknown, but be courageous and demonstrate the capacity to lead when given an opportunity.

ZANIS reports that Ms Mapoma was speaking during the women celebration Mass held at Saint Theresah Parish in Chainda, today.

The IBA Director General, stressed the need for society to appreciate the women folk for the role they play in society.

“On March 8, 2021, we celebrated women’s day, however we thought that we should appreciate all the women at St. Theresah Parish, because they have really worked very hard to build the church of Christ. They matter a lot because they carry out many beneficial activities,” Ms. Mapoma stated.

She added that women being caregivers should encourage households to be observant of the COVID-19 guidelines if the country is to win the battle against the virus.

And St. Theresa Catholic Parish, priest, Moses Chileshe said God can also use women as a point of inspiration for the world.

“God wants to let us know that he can lift up human hearts, he can touch groups so that we become points of inspiration for the women. Even as we celebrate women’s day, we want to appreciate God for elevating our women,” Father Chileshe told the church.

St. Theresah Parish incoming Women’s Vice Chairperson, Mary Chileshe noted the importance attached to the women celebration day, saying that it is evident of women’s potential in society.

“Women’s Day means a lot to me because we are able to gather in big numbers which means that every woman knows their potential and has risen to the occasion,” Ms. Chileshe stated.

She indicated that women are very instrumental in today’s world and that the notion of women belonging to the kitchen is long gone as they are now vision carriers.

Freedom Sikazwe applies to recontest Mpulungu seat

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Freedom Sikazwe applies to recontest Mpulungu seat

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) in Mpulungu constituency has started receiving applications from people who wish to stand for different positions under the party ticket in this year’s general elections.

Constituency Secretary, James Ng’andu has since urged every one wishing to contest the various positions under the party ticket to bring their applications to the office.

Mr. Ng’andu revealed that his office has so far received two applications from people wishing to contest the parliamentary seat and another two for council chairperson position.

“We would like to call upon any party member who would want to contest at any level to bring an application.” He said

Mr. Ng’andu said his office will continue to receive applications until the closing date which is March 20, 2021.

“We have so far received applications from Freedom Sikazwe and Leornard Mbao at Parliamentary level and Deo Sichilengwe and George Tembo at council Chairperson Level.” He explained

He added that his office has also received applications from candidates in different wards who want to contest as councilors.

And incumbent Mpulungu Member of Parliament, Freedom Sikazwe has also successfully tendered in his application to recontest his seat.

Mr. Sikazwe explained that he feels he has not finished his service to the people of Mpulungu.

He said he is honored that the people of Mpulungu gave him a chance to serve them and he is ready to continue if they allow him.

“We have achieved a lot with the people of Mpulungu and we will still work hard to achieve more if they allow me to serve them.” He said

Handouts cannot eradicate poverty-Chilangwa

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Handouts cannot eradicate poverty-Chilangwa

Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa has noted that handouts are not a sustainable way of eradicating poverty in communities.

Mr Chilangwa says this is the reason the government is viciously implementing empowerment schemes for youth and women groups to improve the livelihoods of the people.

Mr. Chilangwa was speaking when he unveiled an empowerment scheme worth K100, 000 for Kawambwa youth and women groups.

Mr. Chilangwa who is also area Member of Parliament said the Patriotic Front Government (PF) does not encourage handouts because they are a short term measure to alleviating poverty.

Mr. Chilangwa handed over hair saloon kits, sewing machines, startup capital, rental fees to women groups and completion certificates to trained youth drivers.

“The PF government has introduced several and real empowerment schemes that are aimed at raising the standard of living for the people across the country,” Mr Chilangwa stated.

Mr. Chilangwa cited the Edgar Chagwa Lungu Multi- purpose Economic Cooperative (ECL MPEC), the youth internship programme, the Presidential Empowerment Initiative Fund (PEIF), social cash transfer among many others.

He cautioned the beneficiaries not to misuse the empowerment packages they have received as doing so will block others from accessing the same.

And Kawambwa Town Council Chairperson, Kalumba Chifumbe called on women and youths in Kawambwa to support President Lungu’s government if they are to continue receiving more empowerment.

Mr. Chifumbe said no past government has ever empowered citizens in the manner that the PF government has done it.

And speaking at the same event Kawambwa District Commissioner, James Kalumba announced that the number of beneficiaries on the social cash transfer scheme has increased this year.

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