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Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe is concerned with the increasing cases of Malaria in the area in the last two years.
Mr Mwanakampwe noted that the Province recorded an increase from 198 to 250 per 1000 population from 2022 to 2024.Mr Mwanakampwe who was represented by Deputy Permanent Secretary, Godfrey Chitambala at the commemoration of the World Malaria Day and launch of the 2024 Africa Vaccination week in Kabwe, said the government conducted a mass distribution of insecticide treated mosquito nets to 3,369, 265 people in an effort to eliminate Malaria in the Province.
Mr Mwanakampwe added that it is the government’s priority to ensure that efforts made to deliver maximum impacts in the fight against malaria contribute to universal access.
And Kabwe Central Member of Parliament, Chrizoster Phiri cautioned the community against taking self-prescribed drugs saying they should seek professional advice from health facilities.
Ms Phiri appealed to the Ministry of Health to consider giving Community Health Workers (CHWs) allowances to motivate them as they carry out voluntary work.World vision Project lead Manager, Simon Sakwiya augmented the government’s effort to ensure that Zambia’s integrated communication management network for malaria is expanded nationally.
Mr Sakwiya said that World Vision international trained 2500 CHWs, 1200 neighbourhood vigilantes for security stating that Central Province accounted for 60 percent of the total.Ngabwe and Chisamba are the most affected districts in Central Province.
Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana has condemned calls by former President Edgar Lungu for the international community to check Zambia’s record on human rights abuses under the current administration.
Mr Kamwana said it is this government that has brought an atmosphere of peace and the rule of law in the country that many Zambians now enjoy.
The Permanent Secretary therefore dispelled assertions by former President Lungu that the new dawn government is dictatorial.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka, Mr Kawana clarified on the purported harassment of Martin Mbaya saying that no enforcement officer crashed into the church to arrest the suspect, and that the rule of law was duly applied.
Mr Kawana explained that Mr Mbaya had a conversation with the officers before his arrest, and was later given police bond after being charged.
“It is not correct for President Lungu to give an impression that Mr Mbaya was harassed and picked up from church, that is far from the truth,” Mr Kawana said.
He noted that the international community cannot be influenced by anyone because they are able to see how President Hakainde Hichilema is running the affairs of this country, including his global leadership ranking.
And the Permanent Secretary stated that the current administration has scored so far, 80 percent of its assurances to the people of Zambia.
Highlighting some of the key achievements, Mr Kamwana cited employment creation in various sectors including education, health, defence, agriculture and in the private sector, and restructured the debt burden.
He added that the Cabinet has approved the creation of an independent debt management office with support of the Germany government through GIZ.
Mr Kawana noted the reduced year to year inflation rate from 24 percent in 2021 to 13 percent as of the end of January 2024.
The Permanent Secretary expressed confidence that in the remaining two and half years, President Hichilema’s administration will be able to fulfil all the assurances.
In a momentous gathering, distinguished land component commanders from across Africa, Europe, America, and South America convened to discuss pressing security issues on a global scale. Hosted under the theme “Regional Solutions to Transnational Problems,” the conference proved timely amidst the complex challenges facing nations worldwide.
The significance of the conference was underscored by Zambia’s pivotal role as Chair of the Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). With a commitment to fostering regional stability, Zambia and fellow SADC member states are diligently working towards collective security objectives.
For President Hakainde Hichilema, the conference provided a platform to exchange best practices, technological advancements, and intelligence-sharing among regional blocs. The goal? To forge collaborative efforts in pursuit of global peace and security.
Each participating regional block brought unique insights into the security landscape, emphasizing the importance of mutual learning and cooperation. As President Hichilema reiterated, the summit’s focus on addressing specific security challenges reflects its critical importance in fostering a peaceful environment conducive to trade and commerce.
Recognizing that security concerns extend beyond national borders, leaders emphasized the interconnected nature of global instability. For them, instability anywhere poses a threat everywhere, underscoring the imperative for collective action.
Former President Edgar Lungu has accused UPND government under President Hichilema of wanton abuses and a break down of the rule of law.In light of this, the Former President wondered under what criteria President Hichilema ranked among the top 5 Presidents in Africa.
Below is the Full Statement
Good morning fellow citizens,
Last Sunday a fellow Zambian named Martin Mbaya, a PF member and known associate of my family was forcefully ejected from a church service at Lusaka’s Bethel Christian Centre in Nyumba Yanga while praying.
The unfortunate incident occurred in full view of his wife, children and other congregants that remain shocked today at the action of unruly DEC officers. From the church they drove him to his house where they broke down doors, stormed into his house and commenced a search, which I understand was for money, that could belong to “Edgar Lungu.”
The search ensued from morning to midnight, but alas no money was found.
My point here is that what happened to Martin could easily happen to any Zambian under the current administration of President Hakainde Hichilema where the rule of law is breaking down fast right in front of our eyes.
You have seen good people like mama Edith Nawakwi and Geofrey Mwamba being frustrated at the airport whenever they attempt to travel out of the country for medical attention.
You have seen people like Dr Chris Zimba, Emmanuel Mwamba, Raphael Nakachinda, Chilufya Tayali being arrested on flimsy grounds while others like Hon Given Lubinda have been dragged to court without enough evidence for conviction.
Sadly, all these wanton abuses are occurring at a time President Hichilema is being ranked as a ´top five leader´on the continent, we wonder what criteria is being used in the light of all abuses in Zambia.
All we ask is that the government of President Hakainde Hichilema march their words with action regarding the rule of law and arrest wrong doers only after thorough investigations have been concluded.
That is what President Hichilema has publicly called for repeatedly after all.
Zambia is a democratic state not a DICTATORSHIP where law enforcement become the law unto themselves, its not the wild wild west.
The international community, the European Union group, Britain and the United States and fellow African embassies should take cognisance of these rising abuses under Mr Hichilema.
In a democratic country governed by the rule of law, how can law enforcement agencies disrupt church proceedings with impunity, forcefully pick out a suspect whom you haven’t established a case against and bundle him into a car and break into his house?
If law enforcement officers can break into houses and churches where will citizens seek protection?
I urge peace loving Zambians to speak out against rising abuses and shrinking democratic space because if we remain silent today it won’t be long before police start attacking people at funeral gatherings and hospitals.
Crimes must be probed but let us remember that everyone is presumed innocent in Zambia until tried and found guilty by a competent court of law. I pray with you that our country doesn’t slide into total dictatorship soon.
Edgar Chagwa Lungu
Sixth Republican President of Zambia.
TP Mazembe president Moise Katumbi paid Rainford Kalaba a visit at the University Teaching Hospital ( UTH).
Kalaba is admitted at the Intensive Care Unit ( ICU) where he is recuperating after a road accident over a week ago.
The midfielder has been making remarkable progress and is able to talk , eat , walk and recognize his guests.
Speaking to journalists after visiting him in the Intensive Care Unit the TP Mazembe President expressed immense gratitude to the medical staff and government for their dedicated care and professionalism.
“It’s a miracle from God for Kalaba to survive,” Katumbi remarked, attributing the player’s survival to divine intervention and the collective prayers of the Zambian people. He extended his thanks to the government, healthcare professionals, journalists, and citizens for their support during this challenging time.
Describing Kalaba as an exceptional talent, Katumbi praised his contributions to TP Mazembe and revealed that the player remains involved with the club, now as a coach mentoring young talents.
In a touching gesture of solidarity, TP Mazembe players honored Kalaba by raising his jersey before their recent match against Al Ahly, sending him wishes for a speedy recovery.
Kalaba, who enjoyed a successful 13-year career with TP Mazembe before retiring last year, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of fans and teammates alike.
Moise Katumbi disclosed that he was angered by the club’s general manager for announcing that Rainford Kalaba had died after being involved in a road traffic accident, which misled multiple news outlets.
By Kapya Kaoma
Is HH making the same mistake PF made by ignoring social media? I warned PF then that how Zambians felt about President Lungu was reflected in social media posts. I told them that if they ignored social media, they must be ready to go to jail since they will be voted out of power! PF cadres insulted me at will. Guess what? I was right! Had PF humbled itself and listened to the people, arguably Lungu would have performed better than he did.
Only fools refuse to learn from other people’s mistakes–this is the case with the UPND and HH. Over 80 percent of Zambians have access to social media, which is almost the entire country. So if politicians want to gauge the mood of the nation, they must pay attention to social media as opposed to rallies. Praise singers will always attend rallies and fill stadiums as long as there is nshima and kapenta. Hunger makes people foolish. But the fact is, HH and his praise singers dread waking up each day. If anything, they hate social media. It makes them so foolish that even amashilu know that HH is nothing but a conman.
They dread the Kwacha whenever they enter the bank or read newspapers–it is dead under their watch! K28 to a dollar isn’t bad–only that it never reached that high under the deplorable PF. To blame the free fall of the Kwacha on Lungu is simply foolishness. HH has killed the Kwacha because of his uninformed economic policies. To him, economic growth means abandoning Zambia to foreign interests. It is not yet 14 hours in Zambia!
As for ubunga, who doesn’t know? K450 is nothing to his praise singers, but they too eat. I don’t see it coming down even after the harvest season. It is HH who made the decision to sell tons of maize Lungu left–blame Lungu. On fertilizers, blame Lungu too. And God is so kind. In the year when things are so hard for most Zambians, drought hits us. This plight will help Lungu for once–HH will surely blame God. Is he not the Church elder? Only that nobody will believe him–the man lies like the son of Lucifer.
HH exploited youth unemployment to win elections. Yet most young people remain unemployed. Today, youth unemployment is higher than when Lungu left. If you don’t know, we have had three High School and University graduations in the time HH has been president. The New Dark Regime may boast of employing about 60,000 civil servants, but that is a drop in the ocean. To praise singers, the youth are simply lazy. They were spoiled by Lungu and must work hard. The truth remains. Things are surely dire, and HH and his praise singers have nothing to celebrate aside from very small unplastered and cheapest toilets to his name.
HH and his Dark Regime can blame Lungu and PF as much as they want but Zambians know who is the President. President HH knew nothing about running the country but presented himself as knowledgeable. His praise singers have not helped him at all–rather they have promoted his narcissistic ego. The ignorant man now believes he is the most intelligent man who has the formula to everything–the results are self-evident; everything he touches dies.
The economy is dead despite many promises of billions of investments from his countless trips abroad. Sadly, with the negative image he now carries in the nation, and the high possibility of losing power in 2026, no investor is willing to make a deal with the dying Regime. So forget about big investments until after 2026!
Zambia’s national debt is not new–it has always been there. In fact, nobody said Zambia didn’t have debts–our development is attached to international borrowing. HH may boast of debt restructuring. But he also borrowed over 6 billion in his short time as president. Unlike PF, however, HH has nothing to show for it.
HH needs to listen to the people and not praise singers. As is always the case, most of those singers will sing for another politician come 2026. As for HH and his cronies, the very police officers and judges who are busy prosecuting Lungu and his regime will knock on his house and arrest him for corruption. Believe me. His appointments of his family members in diplomatic service, his role in the privatization of government assets and his business interests (when he is president–another reason I maintain he must declare his business partners and businesses) will be crimes that will land him in cells. As a human rights advocate, however, I will stand to defend his human rights. He can count on me!
Zambia’s greatest worldwide tourist attraction, the Kuomboka ceremony of the Lozi people of Western province is an inspiration story of disaster to victory.
From a major calamity that happened in Bulozi, the Kuomboka, translated as getting out of water changed face from a disaster to a ceremony.
The Kuomboka is said to be one of the earliest, most authentic, most media covered and best known among Zambia’s traditional ceremonies.
In 2017 another disaster to celebration, story occurred as a traffic offence which led to the arrest of the then Opposition Leader, Hakainde Hichilema and slapped with a treason charge.
FILE: 2016 HH at the Police Station shortly before he was arrestedFile :Mr Hichilema consols his wife Mutinta in court during the time he was arrested
However, when he became President of Zambia in 2021, Mr Hichilema was gifted with three hectares of land in Sing’anda Village of Mongu district by Sing’anda Headman Kalaluka Mubiana who is also Induna Kapui.
And to overturn a disaster story to a celebration, Mr Hichilema is building a self-funded Health facility in Kalangu area of Mongu district.
Most people didn’t notice that Mr Hichilema was wearing the old Siziba outfit he wore in 2017 as it speaks volumes about his consistency, love and support of the rich Bulozi cultural heritage.
The latest in a disaster to a celebration story come with the 2024 drought in Zambia which has been occasioned by Climate Change leading to very low water levels in the Bulozi plains.
But, the short route of the Kuomboka from Lealui to Mulamba harbour using the Nalikwanda (royal boat) and then using the Indila (Official vehicle) to Limulunga has left everlasting memories in both local and international tourists.
President Hichilema who attended the 2024 Kuomboka ceremony concluded his visit to Mongu with a church service at Mongu parish Catholic Church and a meeting with members of the clergy.
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has announced the arrest and joint charging of FAZ President Andrew Kamanga and his deputy Reuben Kamanga and two other individuals for money laundering offenses.
The individuals apprehended are:
Andrew Kamanga, FAZ President, aged 57, residing in Lusaka’s Mimosa area,
Reuben Kamanga, FAZ General Secretary, aged 52, residing in Lusaka’s Makeni area,
Madalitso Kamanga, aged 53, residing in Lusaka’s Woodlands Chalala, and
Jairous Siame, aged 44, residing in Lusaka’s Mumbwa Road.
They face several charges, including obtaining money by false pretense, obtaining pecuniary advantage by false pretense, and conspiracy to defraud, all contrary to the Penal Code of Zambia.
DEC investigations revealed that the suspects collaborated to obtain K341,902.00 from the Government of the Republic of Zambia under false pretenses. This sum was purportedly allocated as allowances for Madalitso Kamanga and Jairous Siame to attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The funds were transferred into their personal accounts, with each receiving K170,951.00, and return tickets valued at K99,980.00 were also obtained.
However, it was discovered that neither Madalitso Kamanga nor Jairous Siame held official or executive positions within FAZ. The funds were disbursed to them under the guise of being FAZ officials, intended for their attendance with the advance party for AFCON.
These fraudulent activities took place between 1st January and 15th February 2024, coinciding with the dates of the Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast from 13th January to 11th February 2024.
The suspects are currently finalizing bond processes and will appear in court soon.
Below is the Full Press Statement
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested and jointly charged two Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Officials and two other individuals for money laundering offenses. The suspects apprehended are:
Andrew Kamanga, FAZ President, aged 57, residing in Lusaka’s Mimosa area,
Reuben Kamanga, FAZ General Secretary, aged 52, residing in Lusaka’s Makeni area,
Madalitso Kamanga, aged 53, residing in Lusaka’s Woodlands Chalala, and
Jairous Siame, aged 44, residing in Lusaka’s Mumbwa Road.
These individuals have been jointly charged with several offenses including:
Obtaining money by false pretense contrary to Section 309 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
Obtaining pecuniary advantage by false pretense contrary to Section 309 (A) of the Penal Code.
Conspiracy to defraud contrary to section 313 of the Penal Code.
DEC investigations revealed that the suspects, while acting together, obtained K341,902.00 from the Government of the Republic of Zambia under false pretenses. This money was purportedly allocated as allowances for Madalitso Kamanga and Jairous Siame to attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The allowances were transferred into their personal accounts, with each receiving K170,951.00. Furthermore, the duo also obtained return tickets valued at K99,980.00.
It was discovered that the funds were disbursed to two individuals under the guise of being FAZ officials, necessitating their attendance with the advance party for AFCON. However, investigations revealed that neither Madalitso Kamanga nor Jairous Siame held official or executive positions within the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ).
This fraudulent activity transpired between 1st January and 15th February 2024, coinciding with the dates of the Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast from 13th January to 11th February 2024.
The suspects are currently finalizing bond processes and will appear in court soon.
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) underscores its unwavering commitment to combating money laundering offenses within Zambia. The recent joint charges against Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) officials and associated individuals demonstrate the DEC’s dedication to upholding the law and preserving the integrity of financial systems.
As an institution mandated to tackle financial crimes, the DEC reaffirms its stance against all forms of illicit activities, including those perpetrated under false pretenses. The Commission will continue to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in money laundering schemes, ensuring accountability and justice for all.
Issued by:
Sydney Katongo
Assistant Public Relations Officer
Drug Enforcement Commission
On lookers witness the burning vehicle at Chipanga Market in Chikankata District
A Toyota Wish with registration number BAF 1671 was engulfed in flames and reduced to ashes on Monday afternoon around 14:00hrs while undergoing welding at Chipanga Market in Chikankata District.
Maxwell Chiputa, the proprietor of the workshop where the incident occurred, revealed that the vehicle caught fire during welding work being conducted by a mechanic. According to Chiputa, it is suspected that sparks from the welding process came into contact with a fuel tank, which was apparently leaking.
In an interview with Salvation Army Radio, Chiputa expressed his dismay over the unfortunate incident. The owner of the workshop lamented the loss, stating that the vehicle belonged to an individual from Kafue whose identity remains undisclosed. Understandably distraught, the owner was unable to provide any comments as he witnessed his vehicle being consumed by the fire.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with welding activities, particularly when working near flammable materials such as fuel tanks.
Efforts to contain the fire and prevent any further damage were reportedly undertaken swiftly by bystanders and nearby residents. However, despite their efforts, the vehicle was ultimately destroyed beyond repair.
As investigations into the cause of the fire continue, Chiputa emphasized the need for heightened safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incident serves as a cautionary tale for both workshop owners and vehicle owners regarding the importance of adhering to safety protocols during welding and maintenance activities.
FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
The time is up for the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to continue with perpetuating a colonial rule, says ActionAid as the institutions concluded their Spring meetings in Washington DC this week.
ActionAid says for the 80 years the IMF and World Bank have been in existence, not much has changed. Instead, global South countries have been pushed further into debt and are reeling from the impacts of IMF-imposed austerity measures.
In its 2023 report Fifty Years of Failure, ActionAid found that despite following the IMF’s advice for decades, many African countries are in debt distress or facing a high risk of debt distress. Austerity measures have blocked the recruitment of teachers, doctors and nurses, even in countries with severe shortages, and has squeezed public sector salaries at a time of a rising cost of living.
Roos Saalbrink, Global Lead on Economic Justice and Public Services at ActionAid International, says, “Countries in the global South have since the structural adjustment progammes been in perpetual austerity, eroding public health and education. At a time of unprecedented climate crisis and debt crisis in the global South, the Bretton Woods Institutions continue to oil the wheels of colonial exploitation and extraction. At the same time global South governments have very little say in the policies coming from these institutions at the center of the international financial architecture. 80 years is enough.”
ActionAid is also concerned about a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ which has ensured that the IMF managing director has for 80 years been European and the World Bank president a US national.
Niranjali Amerasinghe, Country Director of ActionAid USA, says, “Kristalina Georgieva’s appointment is a continuation of the colonial era ‘gentleman’s agreement’, where rich western powers have the most say. It is unacceptable that 80 years later we are still having to call this out. The IMF must change its leadership selection process, its decision-making model, and the harmful practices that keep developing countries in a cycle of crisis. As the climate crisis wreaks havoc, global South countries are so deep in debt that they cannot adapt to these impacts. We are calling for debt cancellation and tax justice to help these countries free up the finances needed to build resilience to climate impacts.”
“We need to see an overhaul of the international financial architecture with a proper debt workout mechanism, a UN tax convention, to ensure global South governments have a say over policies impacting them disproportionately.”
File:President Hichilema at the re-launch of Mopani Copper Mines in partnership with International Resource Holdings (IRH) from Abu Dhabi.
In a strong denouncement of what they deem as an insult to the hardworking miners of MOPANI Copper Mines, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have condemned the K600 salary offer presented by IHR, a Dubai-based investor. The offer, which represents a mere 10% salary increment, has been characterized by the EFF as demeaning and unacceptable, considering the dire working conditions endured by Zambian miners.
The promised 25% salary increment, which was initially seen as a beacon of hope for the suffering miners, has been callously disregarded by IHR, according to the EFF. In response, the EFF demands immediate intervention from the UPND government led by President Hakainde Hichilema to compel IHR to honor the promised increment and address the appalling working conditions at MOPANI Copper Mines.
The EFF highlights the alarming discrepancy in wages between Zambian miners and their counterparts in neighboring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, where miners earn more than double their Zambian counterparts. This wage stagnation coupled with soaring living costs leaves Zambian miners struggling to support themselves and their families.
Below is the Full Press statement
As the Economic Freedom Fighters-EFF, we stand in staunch condemnation of the insulting and demeaning K600 offer presented by IHR, the Dubai-based investor, to the suffering miners of MOPANI Copper Mines. This offer, representing a mere 10% salary increment, is a slap in the face of hardworking Zambian miners who have endured deplorable working conditions for far too long.
We demand that the UPND government under President Hakainde Hichilema immediately intervenes and compels IHR to honor the promised 25% salary increment, as well as to address the abhorrent working conditions at MOPANI Copper Mines. The promise of improved conditions and fair compensation was the beacon of hope for these miners, yet it has been callously disregarded by IHR.
It is unacceptable that Zambian miners are now among the lowest-paid in the region, with counterparts in the D.R. Congo and South Africa earning more than double their wages. The cost of living in Zambia has soared, yet the wages of these hardworking individuals remain stagnant and insufficient to support themselves and their families.
Therefore, we issue the following demands:
1. IHR must immediately honor the promised K2,500 salary increment and abandon the insulting offer of a mere K600 increase.
2. The UPND government must reject any offer by IHR to acquire 50% shares in Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), as consolidating our major mines under one foreign investor poses significant risks to our national sovereignty and economic stability.
3. We call upon the Hakainde Hichilema administration to subject the sale of MOPANI Copper Mines to IHR to parliamentary approval, as it currently stands as an illegal transaction in violation of the Zambian Constitution.
The exploitation of Zambian miners by foreign investors cannot be tolerated any longer. The Economic Freedom Fighters-EFF will continue to advocate for the rights and dignity of our workers, and we expect nothing less than immediate action from the government to rectify this injustice.
Wherever we want to go our feet will take us there.
Kasonde Mwenda C
Economic Freedom Fighters-EFF President.
President Hichilema concluded his tour of Mongu , with a meeting with local clergy, urging them to promote unity in diversity among the citizens. e explained that social development had been difficult to achieve without economic progress, which had been hindered over the last two years by the huge debt The UPND Government inherited.
The President said the debt rescheduling initiated upon taking office involved complex networking between Eastern and Western Nations and other creditors, which has since yielded positive results, creating the necessary leeway to invest in the social sector.
President Hichilema expressed his desire for the people of Western Province to have job opportunities, emphasizing that this would only be possible if economic development was allowed in the region; otherwise, the province risked falling behind the rest of the country. He implored the Church to collaborate with government in mitigating the effects of drought by providing social safety nets for the people.
Sergeant Susan Yuyi of the Zambia Police Service has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission on charges of Abuse of Authority of Office and Corrupt Practices by a Public Officer involving K50,000.00.
In a statement, Head of Corporate Communication at the Anti-Corruption Commission, Timothy Moono said the 30-year-old Police officer, from Kabulonga Police Post is facing one count of Abuse of Authority of Office and three counts of Corrupt Practices by a Public Officer.
Mr Moono explained that the charges against Sergeant Yuyi are serious and span from January 1, 2023, to April 18, 2024, in Lusaka.
He further explained that it is alleged that, she abused her authority by falsifying complaints against certain individuals within the Police Service and solicited and received substantial sums of money from them in exchange for resolving these fictitious matters.
“Between March 30, 2024, and April 18, 2024, Sergeant Yuyi was accused of soliciting K50,000.00 from a named individual and receiving K30,000.00 as a reward for allegedly resolving a matter with the Zambia Police in their favour,’’ he stated.
He disclosed that the K30,000.00 bribe was seized by the Anti-Corruption Commission during a sting operation.
Mr Moono noticed that despite her arrest, Sergeant Yuyi has been granted release on police bond pending her upcoming court appearance.
He further said that the authorities have issued a stern reminder to all public officers to uphold the principles of integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their duties to avoid similar legal troubles.
The Kuomboka – Kufuluhela Committee has thanked all stakeholders that came on board to sponsor the 2024 Kuomboka ceremony of the Lozi people in Western Province.
Kuomboka – Kufuluhela Committee National Chairperson, Nathaniel Mubukwanu expressed his appreciation to the sponsors on behalf of the committee at the royal banquet that was hosted by the Litunga, Lubosi Imwiko II of Western Province at the palace grounds in Limulunga royal Village.
The banquet was sponsored by Zambeef Products Public Limited Company (PLC), Termites Meat Supplies and Trade Kings.
Mr Mubukwanu said without support from the sponsors it would not have been possible for the committee to host the Kuomboka ceremony and the royal banquet.
He mentioned some of the sponsors as Peace Park Foundation, Export Trading Group (ETG), First National Bank (FNB), Country Millers, Home Coming USA, Bio-Carbon Partners, UPND West, Mansa Sugar, Liseli Lodge, Smart Pharmacy, University of Barotseland and African Parks among others.
Zambeef Products PLC Executive Corporate Affairs and Sustainability officer, Ezekiel Sekele disclosed that the passion for his company was to feed the nation sustainably.
Mr Sekele said that Zambeef remains committed to driving innovations at its farms and also to research in order to find alternative ways to support the national food security agenda.
He said Zambeef prides itself in food safety and production of very high-quality food products.
“We thank the Litunga for giving us a conducive environment for doing our business and in this regard, it will grow,” Mr Sekela said.
Meanwhile, Termites Meat Supplies representative, Chishala Malekano said that his Kitwe based company was established in 2014, adding that it was Zambian owned and started operating in Western Province in 2020.
Mr Malekano explained that when the company started operating in the province, it discovered that the livestock farmers were faced with the challenge of travelling long distances when taking the animals to the abattoirs.
He said that Termites Meat Suppliers then established bulking centres in seven districts in the province in view of taking the market closer to the farmers.
Mr Malekano added that the company provides transport to the centres to collect cattle and the farmers free of charge and take them to their two abattoirs in Limulunga district.
Mr Malekano explained that at the abattoir, farmers are provided with accommodation and food until they are paid.
He also said that the company is currently constructing a feed load in Limulunga that will be accommodating 1,000 animals at a time which will be increasing the number of animals to be bought from the farmers and also add value to them.
“All this could not have been possible without the support of his Majesty and the Barotse Royal Establishment,” Mr Malekano said.
After the royal banquet, assorted gifts were presented to Paramount Chief Chiti Mukulu of the Bemba speaking people.
