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Trucks and bus drivers to start getting new minimum wage

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Trucks and bus drivers to start getting new minimum wage

Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa has urged employers of Truck and Bus drivers to implement the provisions of the new minimum wages and conditions of employment as contained in Statutory No.106 of 2020.

Mr. Muntengwa said the Ministry of labour has continued to receive complaints from drivers that employers in the Transport Sector have refused, failed or neglected to implement the provisions of the new Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment.

Speaking in a press statement issued to the media in Lusaka yesterday, the labour Commissioner has reminded employers that prior to the issuance of the Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment (Truck and Bus Drivers) Order, 2020, the Labour Advisory Committee held consultations with employers and trade unions including key stakeholders in the transport sector as required by the Employment Code Act, No. 3 of 2019.

He explained that the Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment (Truck and Bus Drivers) Order, 2020 was issued on December 18, 2020 and there was no grace period which was given for the implementation of the Statutory Instrument as it came into effect on the same date.

Mr. Muntengwa stated that employers were expected to implement the minimum wages without seeking self-help remedies which were not permitted by law.

He has since warned employers that failure to comply with the provisions of the law as such will attract appropriate sanctions, including payment of arrears to employees from the date the Statutory Instrument came into force.

Mr. Muntengwa explained that the same employers were not receptive to embracing union activities which resulted in making drivers vulnerable, thereby compelling government to engage social partners and come up with minimum wages and other conditions of service.

The Labour Commissioner has reminded drivers that the Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment (Truck and Bus Drivers) Order, 2020 does not apply to unionized drivers as unionized employees do not fall within the vulnerable class of employees envisaged under the law.

He added that employees who are represented by unions are not protected workers and therefore do not fall within the protected workers contemplated or envisaged under the Statutory Instrument.

“Additionally, the wages and other benefits which were already enjoyed by the drivers before the issuance of the Statutory Instrument must not be reduced as such a reduction is an adverse variation which amounts to the declaration of an employee redundant”, he said.

The labor commissioner has further reminded all employers to steer away from any collision with the law as any contravention of the law may potentially injure their businesses.

He has since encouraged employers to utilize the available avenues to air their concerns other than unlawfully and intentionally engaging in conducts which defeat the good intentions of the government.

German plans more agro business in Zambia

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German plans more agro business in Zambia

Consul of the Southern African Country to the State of Lower Saxony Victor Khune says Germany should escalate agro business relations with Zambia in order to create jobs and reduce poverty.

Dr. Khune was speaking during a web meeting held between the Ambassador of Zambia to Germany Anthony Mukwita and the top Advisor for Africa to Chancellor Angela Merkel Dr Gunter Nooke this week.

“We have received a number of requests from German business that want to invest in the agriculture sector to grow and export products to Germany, especially in the medical sector,” Dr Khune said.

The honorary consul who is also a businessman said he was also duly aware that a number of Zambians in possession of arable land were on standby to partner with German business if the federal office could assist in anyway.

Dr Nooke, the highest-ranking official on Africa in Chancellor Merkel’s chancellery said Zambia was a good destination for agro investment as he gave an example of Amatheon Agri business run by Carl Bruhn that has invested millions of euros in the sector in Zambia.

He referred Dr Khune to a section in his office that seeks to grow business between the private sector and federal government for further assessment.

This was the first high level meeting Ambassador Mukwita, Dr. Khune and the Chancellors top advisor for Africa were holding on investment post COVID-19 outbreak this year as Zambia escalates economic diplomacy.

“We are glad that the meeting with Dr. Nooke went well and we hope to have similar engagements in future in order to help grow our economy and fight poverty,” Ambassador Mukwita said.

The Zambian envoy also thanked the German partners for the COVID-19 financial assistance amounting to a total of EUR 28.7 million that was granted last year when then pandemic broke.

“This is something we do not take for granted given the scarcity of resources as a result of the pandemic that is making many people ill and even die, Germany is indeed a true friend of Zambia and we are grateful,” Ambassador Mukwita said.

Dr. Nooke also took time to commend Zambia´s democratic and peaceful credentials which he said remained commendable in Africa and pledged continued support for the southern African country as a partner.

The virtual meeting touched on issues such as vaccines for the southern African country which Ambassador Mukwita said was a topic being handled by the Zambian cabinet as and when a safe vaccine is available.

The coronavirus has claimed about 57, 000 fatalities in Germany and forced the country to impose a second a lockdown while it inoculates its citizens starting with the elderly in society.

Zambia remains a preferred investment destination for investment even under the COVID-19 cloud according to ambassador Mukwita as Europe seeks new investment frontiers.

This is according to a statement issued by Kellys Kaunda, First Secretary Press at the Zambian embassy in Germany.

10-Man Zanaco Rally To Beat Prison Leopards in Top Two Clash

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Ten-man Zanaco have stayed top of the FAZ Super Division after a hard-fought 3-2 win over Prison Leopards at home in Lusaka on Saturday.

The Bankers rallied from 2-0 down to overcome Prison in this round 16 match at Sunset Stadium.

Prison led 2-0 in the opening 17 minutes thanks to Landu Miete’s double registered in the 14th and 17th minutes to surprise the home side.

The two teams went to the half break with a 2-1 score-line after Zanaco captain Rodger Kola pulled one back in the 42nd minute.

Kola completed his brace when equalizing from the penalty after Junior Zulu handled in the box eight minutes after the break.

Kola later in the 79th minute saw red after accumulating two yellow cards with the last offence being the use of vulgar language against a female assistant referee.

With the game seemingly heading for a 2-2 draw, second half substitute Abraham Siankombo, who replaced Ernest Mbewe, sealed the win with a late goal scored in the 84th minute.

Zanaco move to 28 points while Prison drop to number three as they remain on 25 points after 16 matches played.

In Ndola, Forest Rangers sneaked into second position following a 1-0 win over Green Eagles at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Striker Quadri Kola was the scorer as Forest increased their tally to 28 points to remain behind Zanaco via goal difference.

Elsewhere on Saturday, Zesco United continued their inconsistency when losing 1-0 away at Young Green Eagles in Kafue.

Forward Muma Mumba stunned Zesco with a 50th minute goal at Khosa Stadium to condemn the former champions to their fourth loss of the season.

Coach Mumamba Numba’s Zanaco remain on 25 points while Young Eagles remain in the bottom three despite increasing their tally to 16 points after playing 16 matches.


FAZ Super Division – Week 16 Results and Fixtures

06/02/2021

Young Green Eagles 1-0 Zesco United

Lumwana Radiants 2-2 Indeni

Forest Rangers 1-0 Green Eagles

Kabwe Warriors 1-0 Red Arrows

Green Buffaloes 3-1 Kitwe United

Zanaco 3-2 Prison Leopards

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Buildcon Vs Nkana

Napsa Stars Vs Nkwazi

Lusaka Dynamos Vs Power Dynamos

Employ teachers on permanent basis-PROTUZ

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Employ teachers on permanent basis-PROTUZ

The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has appealed to the government to ensure that the 15 000 teachers earmarked for recruitment on a part-time basis, are employed permanently.

PROTUZ Director of Public Relations and International Affairs Brian Mwila told ZANIS in a telephone interview that the recruitment of 15 000 teachers is timely, especially that we are facing a number of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We want to commend the government for the decision to recruit 15 000 teachers at a time when the country is currently grappling with challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Mwila said.

He added that the union is aware that about 45 000 trained teachers will still remain unemployed, even after the 15 000 teachers are employed.

He noted that there is a need for the government to come up with a long-term programme of employing a certain number of teachers each year, in order to have all the trained teachers in the system.

Mr Mwila said the union is confident that the 15 000 teachers who will be employed on a part-time basis will eventually be put on a permanent and pensionable basis.

He has since urged those who will be recruited to work hard and prove themselves in order for the government to employ them on a permanent basis.

Chitimukulu implore fellow chiefs to be innovative in advancing economic development

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Chitimukulu implore fellow chiefs to be innovative in advancing economic development

Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba Speaking people in Northern Province has called on his fellow traditional leaders in the country to supplement government efforts in advancing economic development in the wake of COVID-19.

The Paramount Chief said government alone cannot manage to solve all the problems in the country in addition to outbreak of COVID-19 which has caused economic hardship.

He urged Traditional Leaders to initiate programmes that will to supplement on government efforts and thus reduce poverty levels in the country.

He noted that days have passed when traditional leaders used to remain idol without any innovation.

“If we traditional leaders initiate programs that supplement on what government is doing we will also inculcate the spirit of hard work among our subjects,” he said.

He said this when newly appointed Northern Province Permanent Secretary Royd Chakaba paid a courtesy call on him at his palace in Mungwi District.

Meanwhile newly appointed Northern Province Permanently Secretary Royd Chakaba has called for unity and hard work among both public and private workers in the province.

Mr. Chakaba pledged to work hard to deliver the developable plans set in the Seventh National Development Plans.

President Edgar Lungu Congratulates Felix Tshisekedi as new African Union Chair

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President Edgar Lungu Congratulates Felix Tshisekedi as new African Union Chair

President Edgar Lungu has congratulated Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on his election as African Union Chair for the year 2021 and further commended Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa the past Chairperson.

In contributing to the deliberations on Africa’s response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the President stated that Zambia is undertaking internal consultations on the possibility of availing safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to the Zambian people to successfully control the pandemic.
The President stated that a task force of local experts and scientists had been set up to advise on the whole process and ensure due diligence is followed in the deployment and administration of the vaccines to the general population.

The President regretted that the pandemic, which is currently in its second wave and intensified by a new strain of the virus, had put pressure and strain on the health service delivery system.

The Head of State emphasized the need for expansion of infrastructure for diagnosis of cases and patient management; the capacity to produce enough oxygen; and the strengthening of supply chain, as well as the ability to produce certain essential commodities locally.
“We are, indeed, living in extremely difficult times where, amongst many other challenges, most of our health systems are under pressure due to the unfortunate increase of COVID-19 patients and deaths.

However, through the Africa CDC, the Commission has been able to provide technical and material support which has been instrumental in strengthening our capacity to respond to the pandemic with adequate skills and knowledge,” the President said.
The Head of State acknowledged Zambia’s receipt of the COVID-19 assistance package of the Jack Ma Foundation, which greatly assisted in the prevention and control of the outbreak of the disease during the first wave.

The President further applauded the Commission and the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC), for the continued leadership and guidance including the implementation of the Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 and the establishment of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.

President Lumgu was represented bu Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Joseph Malanji, M.P wjo read the remarks on his behalf.

Hon. Malanji is representing His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia at the 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

The two-day Summit is being held via videoconferencing due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Hon. Malanji is accompanied by Hon. Ministers of Health and Commerce Trade and Industry. Also in attendance are the Permanent Secretaries from the respective Ministries and other senior Government officials from the Ministries of Justice, Health, Commerce and Tourism. The Embassy of Zambia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is also in attendance.

The Summit has been convened under the theme “Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We want”.

The highlight of this year’s Summit will be elections of the senior leadership of the African Union Commission. Zambia has sponsored the candidature of Ambassador Albert Muchanga, who is seeking re-election as Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining. The President has also supported the candidature of His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the current Commission Chairperson who is seeking re-election.

This is according to the statement issued by issued by Chansa Kabwela, Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ndola Teaching hospital refutes claims of running out of mortuary space

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Ndola Teaching hospital refutes claims of running out of mortuary space

Ndola Teaching hospital Senior Medical superintendent Joseph Musowoya has assured the general public that the hospital is managing to keep bodies in the mortuary even though it is slightly overwhelmed amid the increasing numbers of COVID-19 deaths.

Dr. Musowoya said the hospital has a mortuary capacity of over 50 accommodating space for dead bodies and cannot get easily full because the mortuary gets decongested on a daily basis.

Dr Musowoya was reacting to speculations going round that Ndola Teaching hospital mortuary has run out of space amid increasing number of deaths from COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have a capacity of over 50 space for dead bodies and that cannot be filled up any time from now by yesterday we only had 42 bodies lying in the mortuary,” he said.

Dr Musowoya added that the mortuary gets decongested on a daily basis as 7 to 10 bodies are usually buried within a day.

“The mortuary cannot be completely filled because 7 to 10 bodies are buried on a daily basis”, he mentioned.

He has urged members of the public not to panic as the facility is managing.

Meanwhile Dr Musowoya has since urged members of the public who may have had missing relatives to pass through the hospital and claim three unidentified bodies lying in the mortuary.

Paramount chief Mpezeni cancels this year’s Ncwala ceremony

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Paramount chief Mpezeni cancels this year’s Ncwala ceremony

Paramount chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni Speaking People of Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia has declared that there will be no hosting of the Ncwala ceremony in 2021 due to COVID-19.

The traditional ruler said he has made this decision after consultations with his chiefs and Government through the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Speaking during a briefing held at Mtenguleni today, Paramount chief Mpezeni said COVID-19 has claimed a lot of lives in Zambia and as a result he has decided not to host the ceremony this year in order to safeguard the lives of the people.

“This leadership I have is for the people and without you my people then the leadership will be meaningless. This disease has killed a lot of people, I have decided not to host the ceremony this year because I care about my people’s welfare and I don’t want to be blamed if ever there was any loss of lives as a result of COVID-19,”he said.

Paramount chief Mpezeni said the lives of his subject’s matter adding that not hosting the Ncwala ceremony this year does not mean the end of the Ngoni or their culture.

“We are going to have the ceremony in the future when life is back to normal. I put God first in all that I do and the lives of my people matters a lot. God will give us direction and one day when everything is back to normal, we may have the ceremony,” he said.

Paramount chief Mpezeni advised other traditional rulers in the country to follow the decision that he has made in order to avoid the further spread of the virus.

The traditional ruler commended President Edgar Lungu and other stakeholders for rendering material, financial and technical support in the preparations of this year’s Ncwala ceremony.

“As Ngoni Royal Establishment, we did all we could to prepare for the ceremony with guidance from MOH (national and provincial) offices. We have also taken note that going ahead with the ceremony would surely endanger the lives of many people including our own Ngonis.

“To all my tribesmen (Bakiti), please bear with us. It would not be right to rejoice for three days and mourn or put in danger our loved ones after. I have tried to see if the numbers of COVID-19 affected people would reduce but this is not the case, numbers have continued rising especially in Eastern Province,” he said.

And Chipata District Commissioner Kalunga Zulu has commended Paramount chief Mpezeni for making a bold decision of not hosting the Ncwala ceremony this year.

Mr Zulu said that the traditional ruler made the decision out of the best interest of all Ngonis from Malawi , Mozambique and Zambia; but also other people in the country.

“As government, we are happy with this bold decision by Paramount chief Mpezeni. This is good leadership, His Royal Highness cares very much for his people and does not want anyone to die from COVID-19,” he said.

Religious Minister bemoans the rise in divorce cases, with Lusaka, Eastern and Western Provinces topping the chart

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Religious Minister bemoans the rise in divorce cases, with Lusaka, Eastern and Western Provinces topping the chart

Minister of Religious Affairs and National Guidance Godfridah Sumaili has bemoaned the increase in divorce cases after latest reports show that
over 20,000 marriages were dissolved countrywide last year with Lusaka, Eastern and Western provinces each recording the highest cases of over 4,000 divorces.

Reverend Sumaili has observed that there were a number of factors that have led to the surge in divorce cases in Zambia.

Reverend Sumaili said that divorces have a negative impact not only on the family level but also on the society at large, noting that divorce has a negative impact on children in homes as well as the public hence it should not be accepted.

“Well, it is unfortunate that we have an increase in divorce cases because it is not a good thing,” she said.

She noted that other factors that have contributed to increased divorce cases include lack of proper communication and consultation as well as misunderstandings among couples.

The minister said couples also need to undergo counselling which should involve parents and guardians of the consenting parties from the onset.

“In most cases, females are counselled while males undergo little or no counselling and are neglected which has contributed to the breaking of marriages,” she said.

Rev. Sumaili said lack of honesty, openness, money as well as social media and phones have led to divorce among couples.

She has since encouraged members of the public and stakeholders to ensure they play their role in order to curb the surging number in divorce cases.

The minister further advised couples to avoid issues of alcohol and drug abuse as well as gender-based violence which she said affect the growth of children in homes.

She has further urged the Church and chiefs to ensure that they engage married couples in programmes regarding how to manage homes so as to have healthy families.

ZRA hailed for engaging local authorities in revenue collection

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ZRA hailed for engaging local authorities in revenue collection

Zambia United Local Authority Workers Union (ZULAWU) has commended the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) for engaging selected local authorities in the country to collect revenue on its behalf.

ZULAWU President Kingsley Zulu told ZANIS in an interview in Ndola yesterday that the work being done is commendable.

Mr Zulu said this just confirms that ZRA has confidence in the local authority and its ability to collect revenue.

“It is our hope as a union that the selected councils will prove themselves beyond a reasonable doubt that they have the ability to discharge this function and prove that they are able to efficiently collect revenue on behalf of ZRA,” he said.

He added that the selected councils are expected to prudently utilize the proceeds from the 10 percent share, to be taken from the collected revenue.

Meanwhile, Mr. Zulu has commended President Edgar Lungu for making reshuffles at the permanent secretary level.

He said the union has always worked well with the outgoing local government and hoped that the new PS will enhance the authority’s performance and rise above the numerous challenges at the ministry.

President Edgar Lungu has appointed Mathew Ngulube as Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary, taking over from Bishop Edward Chomba whose contract has not been renewed.

Positive COVID-19 District Education Board Secretary Commits Suicide while in Isolation Centre

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Positive COVID-19 District Education Board Secretary Commits Suicide while in Isolation Centre

Mporokoso District Education Board Secretary Joseph Kamalondo has committed suicide while in the COVID-19 isolation centre in the district.

Mr Kamalondo 57, tested positive for COVID-19 and was receiving treatment at the isolation centre located in the region.

The deceased committed suicide on Monday evening, by hanging himself on the window frame.

And Northern Province Police Commissioner Jestus Nsokolo has confirmed the death of Mr Kamalondo to ZANIS in Kasama.

Mr Nsokolo said the deceased committed suicide at the isolation centre where he was quarantined after having tested positive for COVID-19 on January 29th, 2021.

The Police Commissioner narrated that the body was discovered by nurses on duty.

The body of the deceased has since been deposited in the Mporokoso District Hospital Mortuary.

Meanwhile, Mporokoso District Administrative Officer, Patrick Chewe has expressed sadness over the death of Mr Kamalondo.

Mr Chewe regretted the untimely death, adding that he was a colleague whose absence will be greatly missed.

And Mporokoso Council Chairperson Clement Kabwe said he was shocked to learn of the demise of the DEBS.

Mr. Kabwe said he talked to him on the phone while still in the recovery centre and wished him a quick recovery.

Bank of Zambia appeals for use of low -value coins

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Bank of Zambia appeals for use of low -value coins

The Bank of Zambia has appealed to members of the public not to hold low-value coins but to put them back into circulation.

Bank of Zambia Public Relations Officer, Besnart Mwanza said people in possession of low-value coins such as 5 Ngwee and 10 Ngwees are encouraged to deposit them at any commercial bank or the central bank rather than holding them.

“The low-value coins have been released in circulation and are very useful but people see them of no value,” Ms. Mwanza said.

Ms. Mwanza said in a statement that 5 Ngwees and 10 Ngwees have been released in circulation though most people just keep them for unknown reasons.

After a random check at most chain stores in Ndola, management at the named stores who did not want to be identified told ZANIS that they do not have enough low-value coins to give customers as change accusing the Bank of Zambia of not releasing the low- value coins in circulation.

But Ms. Mwanza refuted the claims by chain stores and stated that the Bank of Zambia has been releasing enough low-value coins in circulation, 50 ngwees and K1 inclusive which she added commercial banks are at liberty to access.

“However for 5 ngwees and 10 ngwees, these have been released into circulation and most people just keep them and not use them,” she explained.

Meanwhile, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Public Relations Officer, Rainford Mutabi said consumers are supposed to demand their change from any store no matter how small whenever expected, or pay the actual price of goods purchased.

“The question of which party loses or gains more during a transaction is quite clear that consumer suffers losses and retailers gain. Consumers are supposed to obtain value for their money,” Mr. Mutabi said.

He said that the Commission has already engaged the Central Bank on the matter.

Mr. Mutabi added that CCPC continues to carry out educational campaigns to encourage financial inclusion in the retail and financial sectors around the country.

And Phillip Chikonde a consumer said it is sad that chain stores fail to give 5 ngwees and 10 ngwees coins as the change to consumers yet they are asked to pay the full amount for the goods bought.

Mr. Chikonde suggested that the chain stores should knock off the coins from their prices or get the low-value coins from the central bank.

Slavery of Men by Women

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Slavery of Men by Women

German writer Esther Villar in her book “The Manipulated Man” that caused outrage and hostile criticism from women explains how women since the earliest times have manipulated men and turned them into their slaves, they have pretended to be the oppressed sex while in the real sense they are the oppressors. She explains how a woman manipulates a man skillfully by steps like courtship and finally marriage, hence the saying “a man chases a woman until SHE catches him”.

In her book she explains how the man is tricked to care for the woman all his life and her offspring. He rolls the stone like Sisyphus and in turn gets rewarded by a few minutes of sexual pleasure. We can, by observing Esther Villars assertions that a man is a slave of his desires and the woman uses and has used it for thousands of years as a stick and carrot to keep the man chasing vanity and commit his life to serving her.

She goes ahead to explain the rivalry of women, how each woman feels the powerful urge and need to own a male for herself. Like a slave owner she detests any move the man would make to offer his services to another woman. She uses all means to keep the man to herself and her offspring alone.

Esther Villar’s sentiments are captured by Nigerian Poet, critic and writer, Chinweizu Ibekwe in his book, “The Anatomy of Female Power”(AFP) and Will Farrel’s, “The Predatory Female. They all push the theory that all societies are matriarchal and not patriarchal as we are pushed and forced to believe. Matriarchy has ruled not through brawn but wits and tricks; women feigning weakness to be protected etc. Thus the male becomes the most exploited sex in human history,(in wars the man is always ready to die for the woman; he has been trained to do that).

Chinweizu calls the idea of dating and courtship, training, like that of a horse. It is during this time that a woman having kept the man on a leash by denying him sex and getting him addicted to her by false charms, trains and breaks him to whatever she wants him to become.

The marriage celebration becomes a celebration for the woman and her friends, and they all congratulate her for having succeeded in getting herself a slave. A man on that wedding day waves goodbye to his independence and his coalition of males and commits himself to a Sisyphean life, rolling the stone, an act he cannot abandon having society and the government checking on him and always ready to jail, shame or exile him for absconding his duties.

Thus the government and society helps the woman in keeping her slave in check.

Chinweizu gives a narration of how women are trained by older matriarchs to tame men. He explains how a man is trained to rely on women by his own mother. A man is shamed for cooking for himself and other domestic chores by his own mother who is an agent of the global matriarchal rule.

By getting the man to hate domestic works and having it enforced by culture which warns men against going into the kitchen, doing laundry etc., the mother trains his son for the woman who will captivate him and when the time comes she takes hold of the man’s stomach and by getting the man addicted to her body she holds him by the two, in bed and in the kitchen. With those two weapons she manipulates the man and turns him into her plaything.

In the “Myth of the Male Power”, Esther Villar’s ” A Man’s Right to the Other Woman”; “The Polygamous Sex”, the authors of those books challenge the narrative that men oppress women, and by detailed research across African,Western and Eastern both in ancient and modern societies, the authors unravel the hidden power of the ruthless matriarchal power that rules the world.

Presidents, Emperors and Kings are all puppets of the matriarchy forces that rule the World by pulling the strings from behind the curtains.

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Zambia’s Economy is in a Mess: UPND Strategy to Rebuild it

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Zambia’s Economy is in a Mess: UPND Strategy to Rebuild it

By Joseph Lungu. UPND Deputy Chair, Policy and Research.

Our economy is in a mess. All the pre-2011 developmental gains that the Zambian economy had registered under the MMD government have been completely wiped out by the PF.

The majority of our people are suffering at levels which most of our younger population have never seen before. We are deep in debt, have defaulted, cannot meet our interest payments and now have the world’s second-worst sovereign credit rating.

The interest payments alone, at 44 % of total government revenue, are the second-highest of any country in the world. At the same time, our budget cannot adequately finance the public wage bill and meet the much-needed social expenditures and the value of our once-rising kwacha is now severely eroded.

All in all, we are now saddled with loans that have delivered very little benefit to the Zambian people, but an awful lot of benefit to corrupt politicians and corrupt government officials. So, when they ask us to “Sonta” they are actually asking us to “Sonta” the few that have benefitted from the loans.

The PF administration has now come up with an Economic Recovery Plan. At least we can give them credit that they now acknowledge they have messed up our economy and need a plan to recover. But do we seriously believe that they can dig us out of this mess? Do we really buy into any of their plans when they have destroyed the economy in the first place through their own greed and incompetence? Do greed and incompetence just disappear overnight? Or do we believe they are doing anything to rid themselves of their greed and incompetency? No, we can only remove it through the polls later this year.

We would like to share our immediate (short term) actions to lift our economy to the pre-2011 levels:

  1. Our immediate task will be to engage our creditors to restructure our debt on terms mutually beneficial to our country and our creditors. At the same time, we will engage our multilateral partners to re-establish investor confidence in our economy.
  2. Develop and implement medium to long-term strategies to improve government revenues. This will be anchored on reforming both our tax policies and administration by reducing the number of taxes and focusing on a few but with enhanced capacities to generate higher revenues through improved compliance. In the short term, we will address the currently rampant wastage in government spending and promote accountability among government officials (politicians and civil servants) to ensure every ngwee counts for the benefit of the majority of our people.
  3. Resolve the deteriorating business environment in the mining sector and develop a policy framework anchored on stability for investment and local participation in the mining sector. Everything required to lift productivity in our mining sector is available and ready to go and all that is required is a government that is capable of creating a conducive business environment for investment in the sectors. Copper prices are at their highest annual average rate since 2012, and yet many of our mines are either under care and maintenance or operating at low levels of production. We will improve engagement with key players in the sectors in the formulation of policies.

There is an urgent need to leverage the mining sector to drive economic transformation for our country. Mining is by far Zambia’s largest industry, tax contributor, and employer (direct and indirect, formal and informal employer). It is critical to boosting its performance while at the same time looking to diversify the economy to reduce the country’s reliance on the success of the mining industry – which PF has failed on both counts in their time in government. Under PF, key policy shifts in connection with the.

President Lungu declares Monday as national morning for the late Sebastian Zulu

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President Lungu declares Monday as national morning for the late Sebastian Zulu

President Edgar Lungu has accorded an official Funeral to the late former minister of Justice Sebastian Zulu.

The late Zulu will be buried on Monday February 8, 2021 at Kakwiya village in Chief Nyamphande in Petauke District.

The body will be air lifted to Petauke District on Sunday February 7, 2021 where it will lie in state at his farm in kakwiya village.

The official funeral program for the late Zulu will commence with a Requiem church service at saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Kakwiya at 10:00hrs and thereafter proceed for burial at the family burial site.

President Lungu has also declared Monday February 8, 2021 the day when the late Zulu will be buried as a Day or National Mourning in recognition of his numerous contributions to the Nation both as a senior legal practitioner and an accomplished politician.

Government has urged the business community and the general public to give the late Zulu a deserving send-off by observing the period of mourning from 06:00hrs to 18:00hours.

The late Zulu, 84, died on Wednesday February 3, 2021 at his farm in Kapete Area in Chingww District Lusaka Province.

He served as Justice Minister from September 2011 to August 2012 after being nominated Member of Parliament by President Michael Sara, Fifth President of Zambia.

This is according to a press statement issued to the media by Secretary to the Cabinet Simon Miri in Lusaka yesterday.

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