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Micho Looking Forward To International Restart

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Chipolopolo coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic is looking forward to the projected return of international football during the last two FIFA match windows of 2020.

International football has been at a standstill since March when most of the World went into lockdown due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

The development saw Zambia’s 2021 AFCON Group H doubleheader qualifier against Botswana in March, and the next home fixture against Algeria in June, postponed while Chipolopolo’s 2020 CHAN outing in Cameroon was shifted from April 2020 to January 2021.

“CAF is planning at present to allow us play friendly matches in September and October so that slowly national teams come back to life,” Micho told ZNBC TV The Dressing Room Show.

“Then in November, we are likely to play the 2022 AFCON qualifier doubleheader with Botswana, and after that we shall see when we can play Zimbabwe and Algeria.”

Micho has already tasted action in one international match with Chipolopolo in a March 12 friendly against Malawi that his side won 1-0 at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

Ex-Roan United Captain Ben Mwanza Graduates At College in China

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Ex-Roan United captain Benny Mwanza says he won’t drift away from football after graduating with a diploma in mechanical engineering from the Baiyin Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in China this month.

Mwanza, 37, was among Zambian students sponsored by China Luanshya Copper Mines to study engineering at Baiyin Institute.

The former striker-cum-defender went into coaching upon retiring from active football in 2017.

Mwanza is a holder of a FAZ D coaching certificate attained in 2016 when he was preparing to leave the pitch.

Speaking in a phone interview from China, Mwanza acknowledged that it was not easy to take up engineering after spending most of his life in football.

“The engineering course went on very well although it was not easy to adapt to being in a new country. As you have asked, I have spent most of my life in football so it was not easy to change my career. My family and friends supported my decision to switch careers,” he said.

“There is always life after football as you know. You have seen how our country looks at footballers when they leave the pitch. The situation for most retired footballers is not pleasant,” Mwanza said.

The former Konkola Blades player hinted he will be practicing engineering alongside football coaching.

“Football has always been part of me; I cannot completely move away from football. We have a generation that may want to learn from my experience in football. I can still work with teams that may need my services. I can help teams that need me, especially my team Roan United,” Mwanza said.

He also hailed China Luanshya Copper Mines for sponsoring his studies.

“Firstly, I want to thank my family for being supportive, China Luanshya Copper Mines for giving me scholarship through my school back home Luanshya Craft Training College. All my lecturers and fellow students, I thank them,” he said.

Mwanza was part of the last Roan squad to compete in the FAZ Super Division in 2014.

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Stop Concentrating on 2021 Elections that are not here- Dora Siliya

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Stop Concentrating on 2021 Elections that are not here- Dora Siliya

Chief government Spokesperson Hon Dora Siliya has called on various stakeholders to stop concentrating on elections that are not here but focus on the current issue affecting people especially as the country grapples with socioeconomic effects as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hon Siliya is concerned at the level of constant electioneering at the expense of other pertinent national matters.

“At a home level, every Zambian is concerned about Coronavirus now. Zambians are concerned about the effects of the pandemic on the country’s food security, kids are concerned about when they will go back to school” Hon Siliya has noted.

Speaking to journalists this morning, Ms Siliya said it is unfortunate that people want to be talking about an election that is not yet here instead of focusing on other issues which are equally important.

And Ms Siliya has condemned the continued tribalism among politicians in the name of elections and emphasized the need not to “give elections the reason for bad behaviour”.

“If politicians are being tribal, ignore them and do not perpetuate tribalism and bad behaviour” Hon Siliya urged the media and challenged them to use their power to set an agenda that will be in the interest of uniting and not dividing the nation.

Unscrupulous people are exhuming bodies of still born babies at Chingwere cemetery-LCC

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Unscrupulous people are exhuming bodies of still born babies at Chingwere cemetery-LCC

Lusaka City Council (LCC) has had learnt with shock that some unscrupulous people are exhuming bodies of still born babies at Chingwere cemetery for unknown motives.

LCC Public Relations Manager George Sichimba said the unethical act is suspected to be done at night as such discoveries by LCC workers are made in the morning when they report for work.

Mr Sichimba disclosed that according to findings, the people behind the act are cutting umbilical cords and other parts from the bodies for unknown use.

“To curb the vice, LCC in conjunction with Zambia Police and Community Neighborhood Watch groups have intensified patrols in the cemetery,” Mr Sichimba disclosed.

He has since warned that any person found loitering in the cemetery at awkward times will be apprehended.

Meanwhile, the Council has also enhanced the clearing of overgrown vegetation in the cemeteries.

Mr Sichimba said approximately, 89 hactres of land has been cleared at Chingwere cemetery, 120 hactres at Leopards Hill cemetery and 75 hactres at Chunga cemetery.

The LCC PR Manager has since appealed to members of the public that they should report all illegal activities happening in the cemeteries to Council or Zambia Police.

Government dismayed by the impromptu on-going closure of Spar outlets in Zambia

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Government dismayed by the impromptu on-going closure of Spar outlets in Zambia

The government has noted with dismay the impromptu on-going closure of Spar outlets in Zambia at a time when the Chain store has grown to become one of the household names in Zambia.

Spar Zambia Limited Management announced that it will close its retail outlets across the country after having operated for over eighteen (16) years.

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Hon Christopher Yaluma says this development is unprecedented and Government through his ministry is very much concerned as the consequences would obviously have impact on the economy and general welfare of the target employees.

Hon Yaluma told journalists in Lusaka that unfortunately, the decision by Spar Zambia Limited is being actualized at the time when countries globally have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or Coronavirus.

“Since its launch through commercial presence on the Zambian economy in 2003, Spar Zambia Limited has been an active player in the domestic retail sector by providing effective demand for local products which are marketed and sold in its outlets across the country. The Chain store is said to be one of the world’s largest retail chain operating in over thirty countries. Spar Zambia Chain stores are known for providing wide variety of products which includes food and groceries, fruits and vegetables, wines and beverages, takeaway restaurants and in-store bakery section,” said Hon Yaluma.

“Given this wide range of product lines, Spar Zambia and other similar stores in the retail sector play a significant role in stimulating value-chains development, job creation and contributes to government treasury through various tax remittance. Spar Zambia has over the last decade of operating on the local market established an admirable brand for itself among the Zambian consumers of which typically everyone would desire to safeguard in the interest of economic stability.”

The Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister stated that in view of this unfortunate development in the retail sector instigated by the exit of Spar Zambia Limited from the economy, Zambia cannot underscore the importance of the need for Government to intervene and explore robust strategies to help remedy the situation and avert potential material injury to the retail sector and the economy in general.

Hon Yaluma called upon all concerned stakeholders to remain calm as Government through his Ministry pursue remedial measures anchored on ‘‘home-grown solutions for sustainability and inclusive participation’’.

“My Ministry through Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has already engaged Spar Zambia and other potential investors to explore corporate finance strategies on how to manage a smooth exit of Spar Zambia from the local market. We are working smart to ensure that the closure of Spar outlets did not scare other Chain stores nor limit competition in the retail sector. Let me take this opportunity to assert that Covid-19 pandemic has induced a different way of doing business under the ‘‘new normal business environment’’ and this demands for business entities to be more innovative and while Government continues to provide the necessary support. And this will only be achieved if all relevant stakeholders through public-private-partnership collaborated in good faith and for mutual benefit,” he added.

“It is, therefore, my Ministry’s desire that the private sector undertakes to embrace the Proudly Zambian Campaign (PZC) and consummate business partnerships to either bridge the gap being left by those entities exiting the market and or utilize the programme as a foundation for innovative business partnerships anchored on home-grown solutions. Further, the private sector players are encouraged to embrace a hybrid framework that is characterized of innovation and partnerships that guarantees cost efficiency and building of economies of scale for competitiveness on the market.”

Education Minister says 2020 academic year Still Intact Despite 11 coivid 19 Cases from over a million Pupils

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Education Minister says 2020 academic year Still Intact Despite 11 coivid 19 Cases from over a million Pupils

Government says it will not declare 2020 as a dead academic year. General Education Minister David Mabumba says this is because examination classes have been opened to pupils amidst the pandemic.

Mr. Mabumba says despite recording Eleven COVID-19 cases from the over one million children who are currently in school at examination level, Government is positive that pupils in such classes will not be affected.

Speaking when he featured on a ZNBC television programme dubbed, Covid-19 Your Questions Answered, anchored by Information Minister Dora Siliya, Mr. Mabumba said all schools are free of the pandemic.

He said in order to curb the spread of the pandemic in schools, people should ensure they honour all health protocols instituted to combat the disease.

Mr. Mabumba also said Government will make a concrete decision on the fate of non-examination classes after closely examining data in relation to the pandemic.

He further disclosed that the 2020/2021 Education calendar will be adjusted in line with the prevailing situation.

And Ms. Siliya said only learning institutions certified by the Zambia Public Health Institute can operate.

Meanwhile, Lusaka Apex medical University Chief Executive Officer Peter Mwaba said Zambia has the capacity to carry out research and findings for a possible Covid-19 vaccine.

Professor Mwaba said there is no need for other nations to do so, as Zambia has the capacity. He has since cautioned Zambians against being misled that there is a cure for the pandemic.

Zambia Records the second highest number of COVID-19 cases since the outbreak

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Zambia Records the second highest number of COVID-19 cases since the outbreak

Zambia has today recorded 450 new COVID-19 cases, the second highest number since the outbreak with the call by government to have a change in approach to avert further spread of the virus.

The recorded cases are out of the 2,542 tests conducted in the last 24 hours and cumulatively brings the total number of cases to 5,002 with 3,185 recoveries while the death toll stands at 142, of which thirty nine (39) are Covid deaths, ninety eight (98) are Covid related while five (5) are yet to be classified.

Speaking when he gave the latest Covid-19 update, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for technical services Dr Kennedy Malama however disclosed that 380 Covid-19 patients among them, Members of Parliament have been discharged, while 27 patients are on oxygen support with 2 in critical condition.

He said the 450 cases include 296 detected through hospital screening,37 from contacts to known patients,100 from the routine testing, 11 are health care workers, 2 from community alerts ,1 from a truck driver from Mazabuka and 1 case was detected at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.

Dr Malama said it is clear from the transmission distribution that the country has recorded two unprecedented spikes in the transmission of the virus with the positivity rate which was at around 3% in the early days of the outbreak now gone up to 30%.

“We need to do things differently if we are going to stop the further spread of the virus and avert further deaths in our country” Dr Malama said and called for collective responsibility from all stakeholders in order to stop the transmission.

He reiterated the need not to treat the pandemic as a hoax but heighten all measures such as masking up, social distancing and public hygiene in all places such as schools, public transport as well as markets which he regretted that public adherence to safety measures have reduced.

“Just masking up can significantly reduce the transmission. You can imagine if all of us in Zambia woke up tomorrow masked up, I can assure you that the rate of infection will be curtailed and the number of patients we are admitting will significantly reduce” Dr Malama observed.

Dr Malama however discouraged the use of Chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment saying Zambia currently is not using it to treat severe forms of the virus and discouraged against the use of the drug further warning that its use might have health complications.

Zanaco Hunt For Elusive Points at Green Eagles

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Zanaco wrap-up their four-game backlog on Wednesday with a visit to third placed Green Eagles in Choma.

The seven-time champions have failed to make in-roads towards their top four targets after picking up just one point from their last two rescheduled matches.

And also, FAZ has yet to give its final ruling on Zanaco’s first rescheduled match against Forest Rangers on July 18 away in Ndola that was abandoned before kickoff after the latter reportedly had 28 Covid-19 cases.

Zanaco are stuck at number 10 on 36 points, eight points outside the top-four bracket where, coincidentally, Eagles currently sit at number four.

Meanwhile, the match will mark last seasons FAZ Super Division runners-up Eagles first game back from the four-month lockdown.

Eagles will be hunting for revenge against Zanaco who were the first team to beat them this season last September 8 in a Week 2 game that they lost 2- away in Lusaka.

But Choma has not been Zanaco’s good hunting ground over the last two seasons where they have left with successive defeats.

Despite that, Eagles have some making up to do in front of their home fans where they lost 2-1 to Napsa Stars in their last league fixture before the lockdown on March 7.

That result is remains Eagles only league loss there this season.

Meanwhile, victory on Wednesday will see Eagles rewarded with the number one spot on 47 points, relegating Nkana to number two who have 46 points.

Morningstar Clinic Doctors Corner – Preventing Heart Disease

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Morningstar Clinic Doctors Corner – Preventing Heart Disease

Government intensifies effect to provide investment opportunities for young people

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Government intensifies effect to provide investment opportunities for young people

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says Government has intensified efforts, in collaboration with other partners, to provide investment opportunities for young people.

Ms. Siliya also says youths should not only wait for opportunities from Government but take advantage of opportunities offered by private entities.

She said this when she met Sampay Chief Executive Officer John Samaras who is also Founder of Lion Zone, a program that will be used to identify and help develop new business initiatives.

Ms. Siliya said Government is always looking for such initiatives that provide cheaper financing facilities for youths who cannot access bank loans.

She urged young people in the country to take advantage of the opportunity and shift from the dependency syndrome of waiting for handouts.

And Mr. Samaras explained that Lion Zone is similar to an apprenticeship program where business concepts are floated and those perceived to have potential attract financial investment.

He said the program has the potential to create employment in the country, given the untapped potential among the youths.

And in an interaction with journalists, Ms. Siliya reminded Zambians that COVID-19 is real and that they should not relent in adhering to public health regulations.

She also urged journalists to tell stories of how people from various sections of society have been affected by Covid-19 and how they are coping with the change in lifestyle.

Ms. Siliya said the press should not be obsessed with writing stories about elections only while ignoring the real issues that Zambians want to know about.

She further advised Zambians not to use elections as an excuse for perpetuating tribalism and political violence.

Government launches the emergency COVID-19 social cash transfer Project

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Government launches the emergency COVID-19 social cash transfer Project

The government, with support from cooperating partners, has launched the emergency Covid-19 social cash transfer .

Community Development Minister Kampamba Mulenga says the disbursement to beneficiaries is expected to start within the course of the week.

Ms. Mulenga says the emergency social cash transfer will help to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 in vulnerable homes of the elderly, women and their children including those in the informal sector.

She has explained that the beneficiaries are those already in the database, who will get 400 Kwacha each with food hampers for a period of six months.

The Minister was speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today.

Ms. Mulenga has assured all beneficiaries that there will not be any discrimination in the disbursement of the funds.

She has thanked the cooperating partners for contributing towards the funds.

And International Labor Organisation -ILO -Director Country Office for Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, George Okutho, said COVID 19 has presented challenges of loss of employment in many sectors.

He said the emergency social cash transfer will help address social protection.

And World Food Program Deputy Country Director Jayoung Lee said her organization will work with the Government to distribute food across the country in vulnerable homes.

Meanwhile, UNICEF Representative Sam Mwadzikwa pledged to support the Government to execute successfully the emergency social cash transfer to all intended beneficiaries across the country.

Malnutrition among Children with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities for Zambia

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Malnutrition among Children with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities for Zambia

Overview

Conventional and traditional medicine, therapy, treatments and surgery are the common methods used to alleviate the physical and mental symptoms of illness, disease and disabilities (Jackie Booth, 2019). However, nutrition as an important remedy for improved wellbeing especially for persons with disabilities has not fully been utilized in many cases. There is a dual link between disability and lack of nutrition; both can be a cause of the other. According to Kuper et al. (2014), undernutrition and disability are inherently linked with the former both a cause and consequence of the latter and people with disabilities are at increased risk of being malnourished.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank Report (2011) on disability, an estimated one billion people are living with different forms of disabilities globally of whom 93 million are children under the age of 14 years (UNICEF, 2013).

These statistics represent approximately 15.6% of the world’s population with 15 years and older living with moderate or severe disability, while children 14 years and below standing at 5.1% living with disabilities. In relation to nutrition, there are almost one billion people who are malnourished and malnutrition has continued to be one of the major causes of child mortality. The latest statistics indicate that under nutrition causes about 1.3 million deaths annually, of which 45% of all deaths in children (Black RE, Victora CG, Walker SP, et al. 2013).

 

Globally, disability and malnutrition are not only considered to be health problems; they are also characterized as human rights problems. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the General Comments No. 12 on the right to food specifically mentions rights of people with disabilities to have physical access to adequate food (UN (1948) Universal Declaration of Human Rights). The rights to health care, education and social participation are articulated in the 2006 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It reinforces the rights of persons with disabilities to enjoy the highest standard of health without discrimination on the basis of disability and it highlights the duty of state parties to prevent discriminatory denial of health services or food on the basis of disability. Moreover, the Convention on the Right of the Child emphasises that all children, including children with disabilities, have a right to adequate nutrition.

WHO recognizes disability as a global public health issue, a human rights issue and a development priority. Disability is a global public health issue because people with such challenges face widespread barriers in accessing health and related services such as rehabilitation and have worse health outcomes than people without disabilities. Disability is also a human rights issue as people with disabilities more often than not experience stigmatization, discrimination and inequalities; they are subject to multiple violations of their rights including their dignity, for instance through acts of violence, abuse, prejudice and disrespect because of their disability, and they are denied autonomy (Quinn and Degener, 2002). Disability is a development issue, because of its bi-directional link to poverty: disability may increase the risk of poverty, and poverty may increase the risk of disability (Sen, 2009).

Poverty increases the likelihood of impairments through malnutrition, poor health care, and dangerous living, working and travelling conditions. Disability may lead to a lower standard of living and poverty through lack of access to education and employment, and through increased expenditure related to disability.

It is against this background that this paper analyses the challenges and opportunities for proper nutrition of children with disabilities with particular focus on undernutrition in Zambia.

Definitions

DISABILITY: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in promoting a human rights approach to disability defines persons/people with disabilities as: ‘people with long- term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.’ (Article 1, UN 2006).

The concept, according to the Convention, moves away from the traditional, medical based perspective of disability characterized by a focus on physical defects, to one that encompasses the attitude, environment and institutional barriers that limit or exclude persons with impairments from participation.

The Zambia National Policy on Disability defines disability as “any restriction resulting from impairment or inability to perform any activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being and would or would not entail supportive or therapeutic devices and auxiliary aids, interpreter, white canes, reading assistants, hearing aids, guide dogs or any other animal trained for that purpose” (National Policy on Disability, 2013). A similar definition by World Health Organization (WHO) states that disability is an umbrella term covering impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions (WHO, 2018).

Impairment in both definitions is defined as a problem in the body structure; an activity limitation or difficulties encountered by an individual in executing tasks or actions; while participation restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations.

MALNUTRITION: The term malnutrition covers both undernutrition and overnutrition. The term undernutrition includes stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), underweight (low weight for age) and micronutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies (a lack of important vitamins and minerals). The term overnutrition includes overweight, obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases.

Link Between Nutrition and Disability
As stated in the introduction, malnutrition and disability are closely linked and points of convergence. The relationship can be analysed as a two-way interaction. On the one hand many types of disability can be caused by malnutrition; through lack of micronutrients or macronutrients or exposure to high concentrations of antinutrients (e.g. toxins in poorly processed cassava which can lead to permanent neurological damage). On the other hand, disability can lead to malnutrition due to decreased nutrient intake, increased nutrient loss and the need for increased nutrients which often put children at risk of further complications.

Karec et al. (2013), in a report titled ‘the interaction of malnutrition and neurological disability in Africa’ offers an illustration of the relationship between malnutrition and disability through the life-cycle of the child, including pregnancy and childhood.

Mrs. Bernadette Deka-Zulu – PMRC Executive Director

Hospitalized Lusambo speaks from his Hospital bed, thanks medics as he recovers from Covid-19

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Hospitalized Lusambo speaks from his Hospital bed, thanks medics as he recovers from Covid-19

Lusaka Province Minister has sent a passionate message of appreciation to front line health workers treating Covid-19 patients in Zambia.

Mr Lusambo is hospitalized at Levy Mwanawasa Hospital in Lusaka after testing positive for Covid-19 said health workers deserve to be appreciated.

He said the workers who themselves have been in quarantine for several months are sacrificing a lot to save people’s lives.

Mr Lusambo said he is now feeling much better and he is only awaiting final examination before being all clear to leave the Hospital.

He said after interacting with the health workers who are mostly young people, he feels confident that the Zambian health care system is in good hands.

Mr Lusambo thanked Health Minister Dr Chiltalu Chilufya and his team for a well managed COVID-19 response.

He said the number of people recovering from Covid-19 goes to show that Zambia has a world class public health system.

“When I came here (Ward), I was amazed at the reception I received, the health workers are very professional, you would be excused to think that maybe you are just arriving at your house,” Mr Lusambo said.

The Lusaka Province Minister who is also Kabushi Member of Parliament has since proposed that Zambians should consider contributing small amounts to a Basket Fund to be used to pay bonuses or allowances to health workers.

“These health workers deserve more pay, they are working without allowances, just getting their basic salaries but as Zambians, we can contribute even small amounts like K10 to paying bonuses for these front line workers,” he said.

DIV 1 WRAP: Covid-19 Tests Knockout Games

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Cancellation of matches due to the non availability of Covid-19 results at the weekend characterised round 25 fixtures of the FAZ National Division 1 campaign.

Four out of the nine matches, which included the fixtures for promotion contenders Prison Leopards and Young Green Eagles, were all cancelled.

Prison spent three days in Kafue with the hope of facing Kafue Celtic but the match couldn’t take place as the home side’s results were not available by Sunday afternoon.

FAZ is yet to decide the way forward on the four matches called-off at the weekend.

“We will only make a decision after we get Covid results,” FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala said.

Meanwhile, Indeni moved to the top of the table after beating Mpulungu Harbour 2-1 at home in Ndola.

Striker Simon Mwenya scored twice at Indeni Sports Complex as Indeni moved to 49 points, relegating Kitwe United to second position on goal difference.

Kitwe forced a 1-1 draw away at Zesco Shockers in Mongu on Sunday to increase their tally to 49 matches from 25 matches played.

Prison, who have chance to go top, dropped to third on the table with 47 points from 24 matches played.

Young Eagles, who were set to face Zesco Malaiti Rangers, are fourth on the table with 47 points after playing 23 matches.

FAZ National Division 1 – Week 25

Zesco Shockers 1-1 Kitwe United

Chindwin Sentries 2-0 Mumbwa Medics FC

Gomes 1-2 Sinazongwe

National Assembly 2-2 Chambishi

Indeni FC 2-1 Mpulungu Harbour FC

Young Green Eagles – Zesco Malaiti (Cancelled)

Police College – Nchanga Rangers (Cancelled)

Kafue Celtics – Prison Leopards (cancelled)

Zambeef -Muza (Cancelled)

Lusaka Lawyer arrested in connection with a fraudulent procurement of a consent Judgement

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Lusaka Lawyer arrested in connection with a fraudulent procurement of a consent Judgement

Police in Lusaka have arrested Lawyer, Charles Siamutwa in connection with a fraudulent procurement of a consent Judgement pertaining to legal contest over the ownership of Ultimate Insurance Company.

Mr. Siamutwa of Charles Siamutwa Legal Practitioners has been arrested in LUSAKA, together with a Ms. Mulemba Mudenda of the same legal firm.

Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the development to ZNBC News.

Mr. Siamutwa allegedly prepared the Consent Judgment and signed the same jointly with a non-legal practitioner Howard Simutumba of Imasiku Law Firm which is nonexistent.

It is alleged that Mr. Siamutwa, occasioned the Consent Judgement, without the knowledge of a Mr. Chanda Katotobwe, who claims to be the rightful owner of Ultimate Insurance Company.

Mr. Siamutwa has been allegedly eluding the police for over two months.

The fraudulent Consent Judgement allegedly procured by Mr. Siamutwa in the Lusaka High Court, relates to the case where three Marshlands Consortium Limited Directors have been charged with forgery and uttering false documents over the ownership of Ultimate Insurance Company.

The three are Tobias Milambo, Nachi Musonda, and Richard Lubemba.

Mr. Milambo, 48 of Lusaka, Mr. Musonda, 33 of Chongwe and Mr. Lubemba, 31 of Lusaka, are facing 15 counts of forgery, obtaining money by false pretenses, and uttering false documents.

It is alleged that the accused forged documents purporting to show that they had been appointed as Directors at Ultimate Insurance Company Limited.

It is further alleged that between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2019, the trio, with intent to defraud, forged a Valuation Report or stand 9192/35 situated on Manunga Road, Ndola.

The trio allegedly forged the document by purporting to show that it was genuinely issued and authorised by Bitrust Real Estate Innovation Solution for Investors, when infact not.

Last week, the Lusaka High Court quashed an application for Judicial Review where the trio wanted to stay proceedings on the legal contest over the ownership of Ultimate Insurance Company.

According to court records, the trio has severally been making stints to stay their matter, before the magistrate court by obtaining Judicial reviews to halt proceedings in the High Courts in Lusaka, Ndola and Livingstone.

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