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Peter Sinkamba Officially Registers the Zambian Hemp Growers & Industries Association

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Peter Sinkamba Officially Registers the Zambian Hemp Growers & Industries Association

Opposition Green Party President Peter Sinkamba has registered an association called Zambian Hemp Growers & Industries Association (Zam Hemp) with PACRA, with the principal business activity to promote the cultivation, production, manufacturing, distribution, and coordination of hemp business in Zambia as well as protecting and upholding rights and interests of its members.

In a statement made available to the media, Mr Sinkamba said that Zam Hemp will seek to be the market leader for hemp industry news, events, markets, training & profiles of the entrepreneurs and businesses in the industry and be a strategic link between investors in hemp & cannabis related businesses which conform with and comply with the Zambian laws and policies.

The Statement concluded by urging people to take advantage of the opportunity and if they missed then their poverty will be self-inflicted and surely their choice

Below is the full statement

ZAMBIAN HEMP GROWERS & INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION: PUBLIC NOTICE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS

This notice serves to inform the nation that The Zambian Hemp Growers & Industries Association (Zam Hemp) has been registered with PACRA today the 23rd of June, 2020.

The principal business activity of the Association is promotion of cultivation, production, manufacturing, distribution and coordination of hemp business in Zambia. The Association is also aimed at protecting and upholding rights and interests of its members.

Zam Hemp will therefore be the digital leading organization for the promotion of cannabis & hemp industry in Zambia.

With a team of first movers & innovators in the growing hemp/cannabis industry globally, Zam Hemp seeks to be the market leader for hemp industry news, events, markets, training & profiles of the entrepreneurs and businesses in the industry.

Zam Hemp seeks to be a strategic link between investors in hemp & cannabis related businesses which conform with and comply with the Zambian laws and policies. The Association will therefore be a source for daily legal hemp and cannabis news, commentary, and industry information.

All persons who are interested to participate in the business of production, manufacturing, distribution (sales and marketing) of hemp products in Zambia, are invited to register as members. Youths and women are particularly encouraged to seize this grand opportunity and join as members.

There are seven categories of membership to the Association: Ordinary Member, Corporate Member, Associate Member, Fellow, Honorary Fellow and Member Emeritus.

1. Ordinary Member: A member is ordinarily an individual who is or has been actively engaged in hemp business with or without professional and/or academic qualifications to enable them to practice as a hemp grower, engineer, technician, instructor, process designer and/or researcher in an appropriate hemp field. Small-scale and peasant farmers are included in this category. A member has full voting rights.

2. Corporate Member: This membership is provided for companies and commercial farmers with access to our local and international community who provide comprehensive professional education opportunities on current agricultural issues, through knowledge sharing at our conferences, via our print and on-line media as well as personal contacts in national and regional work groups as well as the sector and expert work groups. Member has full voting rights.

3. Associate Member: An Associate Member includes an institution or individual that is actively engaged in the agriculture, engineering training or process design fields, and who have achieved or confer qualifications, may be admitted into the Association as a Member. Universities and colleges, including lecturers, master students and doctoral researchers (PhD students) are typically associate members. Member has full voting rights.

4. Group Membership: This is for groups of 5 or more named members that wish to apply for membership. It provides a discount on the individual membership fee for full members. Group members include cooperatives. Member has full voting rights.

5. Fellow: A Fellow is an individual recognized by the Association to have made a truly significant contribution to the Association and its aims and objectives. A Fellow must be nominated by other members. The process of becoming a Fellow is managed by the Fellowship Committee. The grade of Fellow is reserved for Full Members of the Association. Member has full voting rights.

6. Honorary Fellow: An Honorary Fellow is an individual recognized by the Association to have rendered outstanding services to the aims of the Association or to the community in general, with due regard being paid to the fact that this is the highest honour the Society can bestow. An Honorary Fellow is chosen by the Advisory Board and Board of Management. Paramount Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and senior headmen fall in this category. Member has no voting rights.

7. Member Emeritus: These are former holder of an office in the Association, having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honour. Emeritus Members are asked to pay the same fee as Associate Members. Member has full access and full voting rights.

JOIN THE BILLIONS DOLLAR INDUSTRY.

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IF YOU MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY THEN YOUR POVERTY IS SELF-INFLICTED, AND SURELY YOUR CHOICE!

DO NOT SAY YOU WERE NOT INFORMED.

For inquiries on membership fees and membership forms email: [email protected]. Or call 0968948064/0966440584.

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I’ll never treat young people as enemies to be crushed when my party forms Government in 2021-HH

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I’ll never treat young people as enemies to be crushed when my party forms Government in 2021-HH

Opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has promised never to treat young as enemies to be crushed when his party forms Government in 2021.

Mr Hichilema says the UPND Government will treat young people as partners, worthy of its listening ear unlike what is happening under the PF regime.

He has said that youths have needs that require urgent attention from leaders and not to be hunted as dangerous criminals.

Mr Hichilema said all citizens have the right to voice out their concerns adding that youths need jobs and opportunities in business and leadership.

“We in UPND will have roles specifically reserved for youths that not only attend to their needs but enable them to excel beyond their own expectations”, he added.

Mr Hichilema said youths will be an integral part of his administration and will not suffocate their voices.

On Monday, young people streamed live, a protest held in the bush in Rufunsa District singing a liberation song and holding placards denouncing what they see as the government’s heavy-handedness.

Monday’s protest suggests a growing disaffection against the government, especially among the youth.

Tayali challenges Women organization to defend women being scandalized on social media

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Tayali challenges Women organization to defend women being scandalized on social media

Women organization across the country should speak and defend women who are being scandalized on social media, says Economic and Equity Party leader Chilufya Tayali.

Speaking during an interview with Smart Eagles in Lusaka, Mr. Tayali wondered why women organizations that have been vocal are quiet when women leaders are being insulted on social media.

“One wonders why these organizations (women) have been quiet when we have leaders such as Dora Siliya are being insulted on social media by people like Chellah Tukuta. How can these women groups encourage more women to join politics when they are failing to protect and defend the current crop of women politicians,” he said.

“On the other hand we have an opposition leader visiting Chellah in police cells offering to help him with a lawyer. And this is the same person who is busy insulting elderly people on social media. What kind of a leader is he?”

Mr. Tayali also said the goodness of President Edgar Lungu has resulted in many people misbehaving in the country.

He said it is morally wrong to insult, defame and make fun of the Head of State and that no responsible person should support such.

The EEP leader also called on ZICTA to be proactive in dealing with cyberbullies.

He stated that there are enough laws in the country that can be applied in bringing to book such culprits.

MMD Youths Country wide Welcome Nakachinda expulsion, as they warn MPs

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MMD Youths Country wide Welcome Nakachinda expulsion, as they warn MPs

Opposition New Hope Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) Youths have welcomed the Party’s Supreme Organ to expel Nominated Member of Parliament Mr. Raphael Nakachinda.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the MMD decided to expel Mr. Nakachinda who has been on suspension since 2016.

MMD Lusaka Province Youth Chairperson Mr. Friday Chipasha said that Nakachinda expulsion was long over due.

“We as the New Hope MMD Youths in Lusaka Province have welcomed the decision by the National Executive Committee (NEC) to expel Mr. Raphael Nakachinda from the Party. Nakachinda has been a nuisance to the Party and the Nation. We again would love to thank them (NEC) for this decision because it has been long over due”, Mr. Chipasha said.

Copperbelt MMD Youth Chairperson Mr. Patrick Mbinji challenged the Speaker to declare and start referring to Nakachinda as a PF nominated MP.

“We in the Copperbelt Province would like to join our colleagues from around the Country in welcoming the decision by the Party to expel Nakachinda. We would further like to challenge the Honourable Mr Speaker to pronounce him as a PF Nominated Member of Parliament as he is no longer a MMD Nominated Member of Parliament”, He should also be moved from sitting on the opposition side to the ruling party side in Parliament, Mr. Mbinji said.

And National Youth Treasurer, Mr. Constatino Mubita has given MMD MPs 14 days to apologise to the Party’s National Executive Committee or risk being expelled from the party.

“We would like to take this time to advise our MPs to take a leaf from Nakachinda’s expulsion that no one is above the Party. We are giving them 14 days to apologise to the Party for insubordination or else we shall petition the NEC to expel them”, Mr. Mubita charged.
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IMF commences virtual meetings with Zambia over Covid emergency funding

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IMF commences virtual meetings with Zambia over Covid emergency funding

The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that it has started having virtual meetings with the Zambian government regarding a request for emergency financing.

IMF Communications Director Gerry Rice told a media briefing from Washington D.C that discussions will cover the economic response to COVID-19 as well as medium term macroeconomic objectives and policies.

Dr Rice said the IMF consultative exchange mission for Zambia will take place from June 22nd to July 1.

“So on Zambia, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zambian authorities have requested emergency assistance from the IMF.

This comes in addition to an earlier request from Zambia for Fund support for their broader economic reform program aimed at restoring economic stability and fiscal as well as debt sustainability while increasing growth and fighting poverty,” Dr Rice said.

He said the Zambian authorities are aware that steps would need to be taken to restore debt sustainability.

“And in this regard, the IMF staff notes the government’s commitment to restore debt sustainability through fiscal policy adjustment and debt management in line with the finance minister’s statement back in February,’ he said.

“On the specific questions about timing. I can confirm that Fund staff will be holding virtual consultations with the Zambian authorities regarding their requests for emergency financing in the week beginning June 22nd.”

President Lungu congratulates Kenya for securing a United Nations Security Council seat

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President Lungu congratulates Kenya for securing a United Nations Security Council seat

President Lungu has congratulated His Excellency Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, following Kenya’s election to serve as a member of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2021-2022 in the non-permanent category.

The President in his congratulatory message to Mr Kenyatta said: “It is with a great sense of satisfaction that I offer my congratulations, following the election of the Republic of Kenya to serve as a member of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2021-2022 in the non-permanent category.”

The President notes that Zambia has persistently supported the Kenyan candidature out of conviction, given Kenya’s positive record and its ongoing contribution to the African continent’s agenda within the multilateral framework.

“We also note the sacrifices that Kenya has made in its quest to bring peace to its neighbouring countries. I have no doubt that your country will once again rise to the challenges of this coveted and onerous responsibility of representing Africa on the UN Security Council,” reads part of the message.

The President said Zambia is proud to be a long-standing member and supporter of the United Nations and is confident that the election of Kenya will add to the impetus of promoting peace and harmony among Member States.

“Please accept, Your Excellency and dear brother, my best wishes on this occasion and the assurances of my highest consideration,” President Lungu writes.

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Isaac Chipampe
Special assistant to the President Press and Public Relations

Munaile: No Place For Cadres in Football

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Aspiring Football Association of Zambia presidential candidate Emmanuel Munaile has vowed to stamp out the culture of cadres in football.

Munaile said on Sun FM’s Sports with the Boys Show that the cadre culture was a key factor in the malaises the local game was going through.

“Normally when you are in leadership, they are so many people who come to you and say all sorts of things,”Munaile said.

“That is why, as I want to be president of the Football Association of Zambia, I don’t want any cadre in football, I want those who run football to be in football.

“And wherever I campaign, I travel alone because I don’t want to owe my victory to anyone.

“So, cadres have also contributed to the mess that football is in.”

Munaile, a former FAZ vice president in Kalusha Bwalya’s first term, has revealed in his manifesto in which he has stated that he will push for an improved sponsorship package for both the FAZ Super Division and Division One league plus player welfare particularly insurance cover.

He has also outlined plans to reintroduce the reserve league in the FAZ Super Division as transitional stage for fringe domestic players who are struggling to compete for places in the top-flight that has a huge influx of foreign imports.

Youth stimulus package coming, Siliya

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Youth stimulus package coming, Siliya

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Dora Siliya says Government is determined to come up with an immediate stimulus response to the challenges affecting the youth.

Ms. Siliya says Government is aware of the challenges that young people are facing.

She says the Coronavirus pandemic has also negatively affected most young people in business due to the recent global lock down experienced.

Ms. Siliya, who is Government Chief Spokesperson, says President Edgar Lungu and Government want to ensure that a response is found to addressing the social economic challenges affecting the youth.

The minister said this when she and her counterparts at Youth and Sport Emmanuel Mulenga, Livestock and Fisheries Nkandu Luo, Gender and Child Development Elizabeth Phiri, and Community Development Kampamba Mulenga held discussions on how to respond to the social economic challenges affecting the youth.

And Mr. Mulenga said young people have highlighted their interest in being part of the governance system which is provided for in the Constitution Amendment Bill number 10 of 2019.

He said through the interactions with youths, the Ministry has identified that the young people want to be actively included in the governance system.

Mr. Mulenga said this would be a mandate when Bill 10 goes through because every political party will be expected to have a certain proportion of youth representation in Parliament.

The minister further said there some politicians, who are against the Bill becuaes they want to continue serving their own interest of using the youths for political gain.

During the meeting, Community Development Minister Ms Mulenga said her ministry is carrying out viable programmes to support members of the public of which youths are expected to benefit.

She said the Ministry has also come up with an emergency social cash transfer being implemented with the Office of the Vice President through cooperating partners to help the vulnerable who have lost jobs during the Covid -19 period.

Ms Mulenga has since urged the youths to take advantage of the programs by engaging the ministry instead of turning to social media.

And Minister of Gender Elizabeth Phiri, who expressed disappointment at the approach taken by youths to protest in the bush, said the solutions are not in the streets but in dialogue with relevant ministries.

Ms Phiri said government ministries through their clusters are identifying youths that are ready to use their intellect to improve the economy and their livelihoods.

And Professor Luo said it is unfortunate that there is a lot of misinformation surrounding issues concerning the empowerment of young people .

She also called for a mindset change among young people to venture into activities that will multiply their investment instead of just demanding for empowerment that is monetary and contracts.

The livestock minister said the ministry has projects that dedicate 30 percent to youths, 50 percent to women and girls while 20 goes to other beneficiaries.

Face mask makers given ultimatum

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Face mask makers given ultimatum

The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit-DMMU has given a four-day ultimatum to suppliers who have not delivered face masks to do so or risk having their contracts cancelled. DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe said government has contractual obligations it follows when awarding contracts with a specific timeline.

Mr Kabwe said out of the three million masks that DMMU was tasked to procure, 2.9m have been delivered and distributed to all parts of the country.He said the delays in the supply of the remaining masks is because of some companies that were awarded contracts but have not yet delivered the items to date.

He said government does not have time to start waiting for those who have failed to deliver because school going children especially in rural areas are in need of these masks.

Mr.Kabwe further said he is impressed with the number of youths who have since responded and participated in the supply of the re-usable masks.He said the move simply shows that youths are slowly taking up their role meant to improve their lives and also contribute participate in national affairs.He further disclosed that government has met its target of delivering COVID-19 prevention material to almost all the provinces.

Mr Kabwe said with the timely delivery of the materials by those contracted, all the schools will be able to receive the masks by next week.He also expressed concern on some social media fraudsters who have now started sending people text messages asking them to pay for contracts to supply face masks to DMMU.He said his office has since raised the concern with ZICTA and urged people to report any such incidents.

Ambassordor Anthony Mukwita advises Zambian youth regarding quinoa crop

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Ambassordor Anthony Mukwita advises Zambian youth regarding quinoa crop

Zambian youth must organise themselves into some form of agriculture cooperative’s and take advantage of the market base provided by German agro investor Amatheon, said Zambia´s Ambassador to Germany H.E Anthony Mukwita.

Ambassador Mukwita said the time is ripe now because Amatheon is buying a ´new crop´ in the country called quinoa pronounced as keenwah pegged at a price better than maize or other traditional crops Zambia farms.

The senior diplomat who has had various engagements with Amatheon CEO and founder Carl Bruhn said Zambia youth and indeed anyone willing to ´get their hands dirty´ productively could make a decent living growing and selling the cash crop to Bruhn´s outfit at Amatheon.

The facts on the ground are that, the crop is compatible to Zambia´s good climate and rich soils and fetches more money than corn or maize does and Bruhn’s team is willing to buy it at about K720 ($40) per 50kg bag compared to a measly K110 a 50kg bag of maize fetches.

“I have no doubt that if a group of Zambian youths organised themselves into a corporative cluster with an investment plan, they would access money to grow quinoa and make lots of money because Amatheon has not put a cap to how much of the crop they can buy for export purposes,” said Ambassador Mukwita.

H.E Mukwita who is scheduled to meet the Amatheon boss Bruhn soon said agriculture, as Zambia and the world gets out of the COVID cloud, could be a positive game changer instead of holding political revolts online.

“Our diligent Zambian youth could turn tables around and show that they have the ability to do the right thing,” Ambassador Mukwita said.

He said, “I have no doubt that the President H.E Edgar Lungu would find ways or money to support the first batch of youths that stand and say they are willing to get into this agriculture venture and many others no doubt at all.”

In May, Ambassador Mukwita and Amatheon´ s Bruhn started the first discussions on quinoa which is just one of the many projects Bruhn is involved in Zambia after investing millions of euros in the country.

Carl Bruhn employs about 650 Zambians directly that pay taxes and more than 2000 out growers.

He is the single largest individual German investor in Zambia and has a close work relationship with the embassy of Zambia in Berlin said Ambassador Mukwita.

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

Pilato denies courting controversy

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Pilato denies courting controversy
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Bill 10 is toxic-Musa Mwenye

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Bill 10 is toxic-Musa Mwenye

Former Attorney General Musa Mwenye has charged that Bill 10 is toxic and should be withdrawn from Parliament.

Mr. Mwenye said Bill 10 was born out of a controversial non-inclusive process and continues to be a source of contention, intrigue, and division.

“If indeed this Bill is being enacted for the benefit of all the people of Zambia, why is there such a determination to pass it notwithstanding the concerns of civil society, the church and other citizens and important stakeholders?” he asked.

“Why is it so urgent to pass this Bill with little or no consultation?”

“Economists tell us that we may be headed towards negative economic growth as a country. The COVID 19 pandemic is still causing health and economic havoc, and poverty and unemployment are rising. We have increasing levels of corruption and a lack of serious political will to fight corruption coupled with wastefulness in the use of national resources.”

“We are faced with persistent abuse of our nationals by some foreign investors, and we are yet to establish the truth around the gassing of our citizens and the instant justice mobs that resulted from that.”

He added, “Needless to say, the mysterious owner of the 48 properties is yet to be identified and located and the circumstances under which an owner of such a large portfolio of properties can just disappear into thin air have not been established.”

“On the back of these and other pressing national issues, how is enacting a controversial Bill that has unpopular and undemocratic provisions a priority?”

“How will this Bill resolve youth unemployment, poverty, corruption, and wasteful spending of national resources.”

Mr. Mwenye who also served as Solicitor General during the Sata administration said he has looked at Bill 10 and that he cannot see any provisions that are progressive enough to warrant the urgent amendment of the constitution.

“Will the passing of the Bill enhance our democracy or lead to the improved living standards of our people. The Bill is neither urgent nor beneficial.”

“In fact, the environment surrounding the enactment of this bill is now toxic and the Honourable Minister of Justice will do well to withdraw Bill 10 to enable full and effective consultations.”

“Constitutions should be born out of consensus and wide consultations and should never be forced upon the citizens,” he said.

Zambia to issue K8bn COVID bonds for economic stimulus

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Zambia to issue K8bn COVID bonds for economic stimulus

Government plans to issue a K8 billion Covid bond whose proceeds would go towards paying suppliers, retirees and contractors.

At yesterday’s cabinet meeting held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Cabinet approved in principle the establishment of a K8 billion economic stimulus package that will be financed through the issuance of the COVID-19 Bond.

Cabinet sources say the allocation will go towards payment to retirees, contractors and suppliers.

Cabinet resolved that it is necessary to provide an economic stimulus through the issuance of the COVID-19 Bond in order to improve the liquidity levels in the economy that have reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID bond will be additional intervention from the April central bank stimulus package and May benchmark interest rate cut to boost growth.

Malawi: MEC play down claims linking Zambia officials to rig Malawi Poll

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Malawi: MEC play down claims linking Zambia officials to rig Malawi Poll

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has downplayed claims by opposition Tonse Alliance during the final campaign rally on Saturday that three top Zambian nationals have come in the country to allegedly rig the fresh presidential elections in favour of incumbent Peter Mutharika due on Tuesday.

UTM Party secretary-general Patricia Kaliati made the claims in a televised rally in Blantye that former Minister of Finance, Dr. Katele Kalumba, former intelligence chief Xavier Chungu and former State House Special Assistant for Politics, Kaizer Zulu entered the country through Mzimba at Jenda border with Zambia.

She called on the Zambian High Commission in Malawi to ensure that three Zambians leave the country.

This was corroborated by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary Elsenhower Mkaka at another televised rally in Lilongwe.

MCP and UTM are in electoral alliance under the banner of Tonse.

When the matter was put to MEC chairperson Dr Chifundo Kachale at a news briefing in Blantyre on Sunday, he said “I will not be competent to comment on the allegations.”

He added: “If that information has been shared with the people who can take action, am sure appropriate actions will be taken. But it will be very ill advised for me to begin to comment on statement made on a campaign platform it will drag us nowhere.”

During the news briefing, Justice Kachale, a judge of the High Court, reiterated that the commission will remain impartial and that people should desist from implicating the commission in unfounded allegations.

He said those who do so will be dealt with accordingly.

Malawi goes to the polls on Tuesday in a historic presidential re-run after a court overturned last year’s elections and ordered a fresh vote.

Although there are three candidates, Tuesday’s election is practically a two-horse race between President Peter Mutharika and his main rival Lazarus Chakwera of MCP.

Peter Kuwani of the Mbakuwani Movement for Development (MMD), is the other candidate on the voting register.

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Earthquake shakes Kariba

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Earthquake shakes Kariba

The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has confirmed that a moderate earthquake measuring 3.9 in magnitude was experienced in Kariba, on Saturday and no injuries were recorded.

A seismologist at the Bulawayo MSD, Mr Kwangwari Marimira, said most of the earth tremors which occur in the mid-Zambezi basin under which Lake Kariba falls, are called reservoir-induced earthquakes.

“An earthquake of magnitude 3,9 was experienced in Kariba on the 1st of June 2019 at 10:28 UTC and the local time was 12:28PM. The reports that we obtained from our personnel at Kariba Meteorological Office indicate that there were no casualties or injuries that were recorded. This was a moderate earthquake,” he said.

The earth tremor was felt in Kariba and surrounding areas.

“The epicentre of the earthquake was determined to be about: Longitude 16,770S and latitude 28,633E. The personnel at our Kariba Meteorological Office confirmed the shaking in Kariba as well as surrounding areas,” he said.

The quake has been attributed to the upward or downward variation in water levels in Lake Kariba with the Zambezi River Authority recording a steady rise in water levels over the last two months.

As of June 18, 2020 water levels had risen to 481,22m (40,97 percent of usable storage for power generation) compared to 479,63 (29,12 percent) on the same day in 2019.

“The determined earthquake parameters show that the earthquake occurred at Latitude -16.678S and Longitude 28.581E.The epicentre is in Kariba Dam and it was widely felt in Kariba urban,” said a report from MET Department.

Several people confirmed feeling the ground shaking and rattling of utensils in the house.

MSD said further investigation to determine the intensity of the earthquake and areas it affected were underway.

The epicentre of the earthquake has been determined to be in Kariba Dam.

“No reports of damage were received however more inquiries would be made to determine its intensity in the locality and to determine the exact areas it was felt,” reads a statement from MSD.

Since the filling of the lake in 1963, seismic activity has been recorded.

This is also compounded by the lake falling in the Mid-Zambezi basin.

According to a ZRA report, lake levels are rising steadily as inflows continue.

“The Lake level has continued rising steadily, closing the period under review at 481.22m (40.97% usable storage) on 18th June 2020. Last year on the same date, the Lake level was at 479.63m (29.12% usable storage),” reads the report.

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