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Winning an election by any means is the order of the day: Taking the electorate hostage

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Winning an election by any means is the order of the day: Taking the electorate hostage

The Chilubi By-election

By Nkonkomalimba Kafunda

At a very elementary level, students of government and politics are taught that broadly defined governance is three pronged,it has three basic functions:

1. Political
2.Economic
3.Social.

The political function has to do with a conducive environment in which citizens rights and liberties are protected and respected.Where the state ensures there is protection of private property and an overall prevalence of law and order.Where citizens enjoy their rights and precipitously undertake their responsibilities, civic and otherwise.

The economic sphere involves the state creating an enabling environment for citizens to live decent lives, with gainful employment and general access to avenues of prosperity which in turn lead to a happy, healthy populace as well as a productive and well grounded society.

The social aspect is in respect of taking care of those who can not take care of themselves, the aged, the disabled, widows, orphans and all generally vulnerable groups in society through interventions such as social cash transfer, the provision of quality but affordable social services such as health care and education. Construction of roads, hospitals schools and other social infrastructure is the ambit of government and should be done so countrywide and without discrimination. This infrastructure is built at huge cost but usually with little economic benefit and that is why the private sector does not undertake such projects, while they are essential there simply is no profit.

It falls on government therefore to spread the tax Kwachas equitably so that every Zambian regardless of their location has access to affordable, preferably free, health, education and other social services. It follows therefore that to use the implementation of measures to achieve these lofty, noble but totally achievable goals by a government should never be used as a campaign tool during elections, creating an impression to voters that if they elect an opposition candidate as their representative in the legislature, the benefits of having a government will not accrue to them.

This evening I was watching the ZNBC main news and the Chilubi campaigns featured prominently albeit partisanly so. PF speakers at a rally were telling the people to vote for Mulenga Fube, their candidate, so that ongoing projects could continue as an opposition lawmaker will not have the capacity to mobilise the required resources to bring these projects to their desired conclusion.

In a nutshell the PF are telling the people of Chilubi that government will abrogate its responsibilities towards them if they vote for the opposition.How effete can this ruling party get? On top of abysmally failing to provide an environment for citizens to thrive economically and pursue dreams of happiness successfully, this government now wants segregated development.

This reminds me of defenders of Apartheid who said the system was separate but equal. No wonder there is such disparity in development in the majority of UPND strongholds. How callous will this regime sink?

Finally, while we understand the oppositions cry of electoral malpractices ranging from vote buying to violence perpetuated by the PF, boycotting elections will only rob the people of Chilubi and by extension the Zambian people their right to vote for a candidate of their individual preference, especially now that we need the numbers in parliament to keep bills like the nauseating bill 10 at bay. To UPND Chairman for Elections Gary Nkombo and NDC Spokesperson Saboi Imboela, and through them to like minded Zambians, boycotting of elections only works where the ruling party has a moral compass. It is abundantly clear that this is not the case here. Wining an election by any means is the order of the day, Legitimacy is not in their lexicon.

Zambians must unite against Tribalism and reject those propagating tribal divisions

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Zambians must unite against Tribalism and reject those propagating tribal divisions

By Anthony Bwalya – UPND Member

We were always raised believing, that if you work hard hard, are honest enough, kind enough and God fearing enough, you could and can be anything under the sun; irrespective of your family name or tribe.

However, the Patriotic Front (PF) are intent on overturning the narrative by making the nation believe that for a child to hold certain positions in our society, they must possess the right kind of name and hail from the right kind of tribe and province.

Today, children from Tonga households are being told, and in no uncertain terms, that they will never be fit to assume the highest office in the land by mere reason that they are Tonga.

This toxic sentiment is being actively generated, promoted and being spread by the PF through its high ranking officials – from the Presidency, and now by subordinates of the presidency; identified individually as Chanda Nyela and Bizwell Mutale.

It is patently clear, that the incessant and systematic attacks and tribal discrimination against the Tonga is aimed at perpetuating the PF’s stay in power by driving dangerous tribal fear into the hearts of Zambians.

This continuous and reckless propaganda by the PF against the Tonga people is meant to benefit PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu. It is being done in his name.

The UPND cannot stop tribalism in its deathly tracks. It must be Zambians themselves who must rise and defend the sanctity of our national unity by sending a strong and unequivocal message to President Lungu and the PF, that we shall not stand by and watch them destroy our peace and unity for purposes of fleeting political lattitude.

There is nothing holy about the tribal hatred and division being peddled by the PF.

There is nothing Christian about the PF’s tribal agenda.

The tribal divisions we are being subjected to can only be the works of the devil and his unholy agents of destruction, whose sworn alliance with forces of darkness is aimed at destabilizing our nation for individuals’ personal interests.

A Tonga child can be a PRESIDENT just as much as Bemba or Kaonde child can, and all must equally be encouraged to aspire towards being the very best they can possibly become in service of God and country.

If President Edgar Lungu is indeed a President for all Zambians, he must do Two (2) things:

(1) Discipline both Chanda Nyela and Bizwell Mutale for propagating and promoting tribal hatred contrary to our Christian national values of oneness and…

(2) Apologize to the Tonga people of Southern province for the unprovoked, targeted, ethnic verbal attacks they have continued to endure at the hands of PF operatives in the name of discrediting the candidature of Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, while promoting that of President Lungu himself.

We cannot and must not sit and watch while the PF sets up in flames the country we all love.

Nancy Pelosi rips up copy of Trump’s State of the Union speech following divisive address

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Nancy Pelosi rips up copy of Trump’s State of the Union speech following divisive address

As President Donald Trump finished his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was seen ripping up a copy of the President’s speech.

Asked immediately after Trump’s speech why she tore up the transcript, Pelosi told reporters: “Because it was the courteous thing to do,” adding that it was “the courteous thing to do considering the alternative.” It isn’t clear what she meant by an “alternative.”

Government wants to see more Zambians taking up Management Positions in the Mines-Kampyongo

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Government wants to see more Zambians taking up Management Positions in the Mines-Kampyongo

Minister of Home Affairs Hon Stephen Kampyongo has said that the government wants to see more Zambians taking up Management positions in the mines. Mr. Kampyongo said that government introduced the Zambianization program with the aim of increasing the number of locals in management positions.

Mr. Kampyongo said this when he visited First Quantum Kansanshi Mining Plc in Solwezi yesterday to inquire about the number of expatriates it has employed and locals incorporated in Management positions as stipulated by the Zambianization policy.

Mr. Kampyongo said government through the Department of Immigration which is under his Ministry is looking at ways of creating a win-win situation for both government and mining investors by ensuring that there is skills transfer between expatriates issued with work permits and the locals.

He said Zambians must benefit proportionately from such a huge investment rather than allowing investors and their staff to enter the country, extract the mineral resources without passing on the benefits to the community.

He said it is the desire of the Patriotic Front (PF) government to see Zambians in decent employment stating that there is need to ensure that knowledge transfer to locals is achieved in order to build capacity.

The Minister indicated that the government wants to see that real investments, job opportunities and benefits trickle down to locals.

“In as much as we want to see you scale up production, its important that we see a trickle-down of benefits to our people because there is need for our people to participate in this important venture,” he said.

He observed the need for the mine and government to work together to ensure that locals are capacited not only in terms of human resources but other mining-related activities in order for the country to excel.

He called for sincere and open dialogue among all stakeholders in order to lessen misunderstandings that could have existed in the past

After the tour of the mine, the Home Affairs Minister gave his impressions on the operations and said it is impressive that the government’s Zambianization policy to see more graduates churned out from local universities to run major operations is being actualized.

Mr. Kampyongo was accompanied by Ministry of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Dr Leah Mutale, Ministry of Labour Permanent Secretary Chanda Kazhiya and Director General of the Department of Immigration Danny Lungu.

President Lungu not Attending the AU Summit, Zambia to be represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs

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President Lungu not Attending the AU Summit, Zambia to be represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji is expected In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Wednesday 5th February, 2020 to represent Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu, at the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

According to a statement released to the media by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Malanji will be accompanied by Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Christopher Yaluma, Minister of Justice Hon. Given Lubinda and other senior Government officials.

The AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government, expected to run from 9th to 10th February, 2020, will be convened under the theme “Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development”. It will be preceded by the 36th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council from 6th to 7th February, 2020.

Mr Malanji is expected to deliver a progress report to the Assembly on Ending Child Marriage on behalf of President Lungu, the President and Leader of Ending Child Marriage in Africa. The Minister will also deliver statements to the Assembly on the Implementation of the Master Road Map to Silence the Guns in Africa by the Year 2020 and the implementation of the Agenda 2063.

During the Summit, Mr. Malanji is expected to participate in the general debate on the Institutional Reform of the AU, the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA), peace and security on the continent and the Reform of the United Nations Security Council.

The Minister is also expected to hold several bilateral meetings with other African Foreign Ministers and other foreign high-level dignitaries expected to travel to Addis Ababa during the period of the Assembly.

The AU is a continental body consisting of 55 member states. It was officially launched in 2002 in Durban, South Africa as a successor institution to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which existed from 1963 to 1999. The organisation is guided by its vision of “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.” The Assembly of Heads of State and Government is the AU’s supreme policy and decision making organ which comprises all member states.

Chinese ambassador says Coronavirus is under control, pledges full support for Zambian students in China

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Chinese ambassador says Coronavirus is under control, pledges full support for Zambian students in China

Chinese ambassador to Zambia Mr. Li Jie has said that all efforts are being made to prevent, control and contain the outbreak of Coronavirus which has so far claimed 361 lives across the globe.

Some of the preventive measures that have been put in place are to have Chinese nationals in Zambia who traveled for holidays in China to quarantine themselves for two weeks amidst continued screening when they arrive back in Zambia, Mr. Jie told journalists at a press briefing this afternoon.

Other preventive measures he mentioned were intensified screening at all points of entry to prevent and reduce possible transmission of the Coronavirus.

As he also announced that Visa applications to China have decreased, the ambassador further advised Zambians planning to travel to China to adjust their travel plans in the wake of the epidemic.

“Please let me emphasize that for Zambian and other foreign nationals in China, the Chinese government will fulfill its international obligations, settle their reasonable concerns in a timely manner and ensure their safety with a reasonable attitude.

He assured that China has the full confidence, capability, and resources to win the battle against the virus with concerted efforts, scientific containment, and targeted policies under its strong leadership.

In regards to Chinese nationals living in Zambia, Mr. Jie said continued efforts are being made to remind the local Chinese nationals, communities, institutions, and enterprises to pay close attention to the development of the epidemic and carefully monitor their health conditions and take all necessary precautionary measures.

“The embassy has established an effective mechanism of communication with the Zambian authorities including health foreign affairs and immigration. We understand and support proper and necessary measures taken by government concerning the epidemic” he said.

Ambassador Jie assured that China is ready to work with Zambia as well as the international community to safeguard regional and global public health security.

As of today, a total of 17,335 people have been infected with Coronavirus, of which 152 are foreign nationals with 361 recorded deaths.

President assures the chiefs of unwavering Government support to ensure their chiefdoms are developed

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President assures the chiefs of unwavering Government support to ensure their chiefdoms are developed

The President has assured the chiefs of unwavering Government support to ensure their chiefdoms are developed.

Speaking at State House this morning when he met traditional leaders from Lusaka Province at State House, the President assured the Chiefs that Government will ensure food supplies reached people affected by drought and floods.

“I acknowledge the difficulties some of our people are going through due to the effects of climate change but Government will support all Zambians that are affected,” said the President.

The President also promised that the Government will complete some unfinished projects in Chiefdoms.

The President heard from individual chiefs and stated that some Members of Parliament have neglected their chiefs because they do not want to work with the Government.

1Chief Chipepo thanked the President for the opportunity and told him to visit any part of the country without exception because he is President of Zambia.

The chiefs were Bunda Bunda of Rufunsa, Mphuka and Mburuma of Luangwa, Chief Chiawa of Kafue, Chief Sikoongo of Chirundu, Chief Mpanshya, and Chief Shikabeta of Rufunsa and Chief Chipepo of Chirundu.

The President, accompanied by his Ministers comprising Hon. Lawrence Sichalwe (Chiefs and Traditional Affairs), Hon. Alexander Chiteme (National Development Planning), Hon. Michael Katambo (Agriculture ), Hon. Charles Banda (Local Government ), and Hon. Bowman Lusambo (Lusaka Province ) and Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Simon Miti discussed various issues affecting chiefdoms in Lusaka Province.

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Zanaco Brace for CAF Confed Cup Quarterfinal Draws

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It will be either West or North Africa for Zanaco in the 2019/2020 CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals when the final knockout round draws are made on Wednesday evening in Cairo, Egypt.

Zanaco are the only side still standing from the COSAFA zone in this year’s competition heading into the last 8 draw.

Five teams alone are all from North Africa that include Zanaco’s Group C opponents and 2018/2020 runners-up RSB Berkane of Morocco.

There is also a very familiar name from Moroccan in the last eight draws in the form of Hassania Agadir who eliminated Green Eagles from the pre-group stage in November.

Ambitious Egyptian club Pyramids, their compatriots El Masry, and Libyan side Al Nasr, complete the North African roll heading into Wednesday’s nights draws.

Two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba of Nigeria and 1978 CAF Cup Winners’ Cup champions Horoya from Guinea, who were eliminated by Zesco from the 2015 CAF Champions League first round, complete the list.

But one thing is certain, there will be a brand new winner of the CAF Confederation Cup this season with none of the previous twelve winners in this year’s competition including 2018/2019 champions Zamalek who are instead in the quarterfinal draws of this terms’ CAF Champions League tomorrow after qualifying for the top tier competition.

“We have to wait to see who we are going to play and focus on them. We will treat each game differently because football is dynamic. We will plan for the next move when we know our next opponents are in the draws,” Zanaco coach Chris Kaunda said.

Zambia’s Redemption is Near: Seer 1 and Ritual Killings

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Zambia’s Redemption is Near: Seer 1 and Ritual Killings

By Dr. Nevers Mumba, President, MMD 

PREMISE:

I would like to anchor my message on the Scripture. “All things work together for good to those who love God and are the called according to his purpose.” (Rom 8:28)

Zambia by declaration, loves God and has been CALLED according to God’s purpose.” The politics of Zambia has degenerated into a destructive movement of violence, corruption and an area totally taken over by powers of the underworld.

The words, “All things..” refer to events that happen everyday. Both good and bad. Seer 1’s words constitute part of “things” which finally will work out for the good of our country. My assignment is to put the nation at rest and assure the nation that these current events are a prelude to Zambia’s emancipation from the grip of evil powers which have in the past paralyzed our efforts to prosper as a nation. God is changing the ground rules for the 2021 elections. Witchcraft will no longer be used as a means to take power. God is exposing it now because he has heard the prayers of God’s people. God is healing the land. “If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray…….. I shall heal their land.” (2 Chron 7:14)

On 18th October 2019, I was honored to have been asked to lead the nation in a prayer to rededicate our country back to God. I led the nation in acknowledging our sins and repented for departing from the vows we made when we declared Zambia as a Christian nation in 1991. I further asked the Lord to expose the evil forces which have held Zambia captive over the years. Today, I believe the Lord has started to answer our prayers.

Seer1 is therefore not the issue. God can use any one and anything including Baalam’s donkey to fulfill his will. To target our anger at Seer 1 is a lack of understanding. God is answering our prayers to clean up our land. The ritual killings must stop. The shedding of innocent blood for political purposes must end. God is at work and I am here to restate that Zambia shall be saved. The issue as to whether Seer 1 is a false prophet or not is for God to handle. In the book of Acts, Gamaliel said, … let us not pre occupy ourselves with figuring out whether these men are of God or not….” (Acts 5:39) What is born of God shall stand and what is not of God shall fall. What is important is the issue at hand, the redemption of our land.

PURPOSE

The Lord has finally set the ground for the Salvation and redemption of our land. The events that have filled public debate the past two weeks are a positive development in the life of our country. The redemption process has began. The purpose of this debate is to cleanse Zambia. A new Zambia is being birthed.

BLOOD

Over the past number of years, innocent blood has been shed as a means to gain political power. The land has been defiled by the spilling of innocent blood. As a result, the avenging spirits (furies) have been raised in the land seeking revenge. The blood cries from the ground for justice. Human sacrifices have been with us through out history. People seeking for power or victory in war have offered sacrifices to various gods. Spilt human blood is never silenced until it is appeased.

In Genesis, we read that the blood of Abel continues to cry out for justice. Spilt blood is a game changer. God the father himself in order to reconcile the world to himself had to sacrifice his own begotten son. His blood confirms the transaction for my salvation. The Bible says, “… without the shedding of blood, there is no remission for sin.”(Heb 9:22)

POWER

Power is obtained and sustained by the Spirit world. To non believing politicians they seek this power from sorcerers, seers, soothsayers and medians. These in turn demand for blood in order to seal the transactions for power. An exchange of blood for power.

SEERS

Seers are a real phenomenal. Some seers are of God and others are not. A Seer is a person who tells people of their future. The Bible talks of many seers. Prophets are also called seers. Samuel was called a Seer. The witch at Endo is also called a Seer because he predicts the death of King Saul. Although he was a witch, his word was fulfilled because God has not yet dispossessed the devil of his power. He has allowed evil to exist along side of good. Darkness and light both exist. So is Seer 1 a legitimate prophet? Unfortunately, this is not the question we must concern ourselves with but rather what is God doing in Zambia? He has started to cleanse the land. Whether Seer 1 is illegitimate or legitimate is not for us, but the purpose of his rising at this particular moment. To expose the workings of the underworld in the politics of this Christian Nation. (God wants to align our confession with the actual reality. Zambia must become truly a Christian nation whose governance is not driven by demonic forces)

To confirm the power of the BLOOD and that of a witch or a SEER from the under world, I wish to cite two scriptural references:

In the book of 2 Kings, when the King of Molech, a heathen King went to war against IsraeI, he began to lose, but after he sacrificed his first born son on the wall, the battle turned against Israel. The blood of his first born son reversed the fortunes of war. This is the power of the blood even if it’s not administered by a believer.

In the book of 1 Samuel, when King Saul was afraid of losing power, he sought for a word from a witch at Endor. A witch was able to bring back Samuel from the dead, who prophesied that Saul was going to lose power and shall die. This happened as prophesied. The difficult question is, how can a real prophet Samuel be brought back to life by a witch? In my view, the issue was not about the witch but the termination of Saul’s leadership and the coming in of David as King. A regime change.

THE CHURCH:

My appeal to church leaders and the church is to keep our focus on what God is intending to do and not on the circumstances that are prevailing. This singular event should be a message of rebuke to the Church. Our role should always be to speak on behalf of God and the poor. When you do this, you shall be persecuted by the powers that be and honored by the under-trodden. Could it be that Seer 1 has touched a national nerve that the Church should have been bold enough to touch?

THE QUESTION:

The real question we all must answer honestly is: Why has the nation so overwhelmingly responded to Seer1 ?

The answer to this question is the counsel I offer to my nation.

I believe Zambians have questions which both the PF and to a larger extent the Church are not answering.

The self proclaimed Seer revealed that some leaders in PF government are his clients. He is however now upset that the power he gave to them is being used against the people and he wants his fetishes back. This is what brought the explosion of excitement in the nation.

Zambians are angry at the prospect of being governed by powers of darkness and are waiting to confirm if there is any truth in this.

To PF: Restrain yourselves from attacking the so called Seer. You are the government. If truly there are some PF ministers implicated, let them deal with it at a personal level. Unless the Seer was contracted by the PF party as a whole. The Seer is inconsequential at this stage. It is his allegations that must be dealt with. Unfortunately, any covenant entered into with a spiritualist has consequences. The people involved must clear themselves.

To ZAMBIANS: God has allowed this in order to clean and change our politics forever. When God starts to answer prayers of God’s people we don’t choose for him who he uses to bring the answer. He uses donkeys, witches, prophets and ordinary people. The Lord wants to expose those who use blood and human sacrifice to attain political power. Those politicians who are not affected by this have nothing to worry about. Their prayer should be, Lord let your will be done.

CONCLUSION:

My position does not in any way authenticate the young man called Seer 1. Having served God for 44 years has taught me that the Lord can use anyone and anything to do his WILL. His will is for Zambian politics to be cleaned and clear of demonic influence. This confirms my life long dream of Zambia Shall be Saved. I hope Zambians see this. It is not politics but the redemption of a nation.

“Nobody eats GDP” says African Development Bank President as he calls for inclusive growth

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“Nobody eats GDP” says African Development Bank President as he calls for inclusive growth

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, — Africa’s economies are growing strongly, but growth alone cannot meet the needs of the continent’s poorest citizens, because “nobody eats GDP,” the African Development Bank’s (AfDB.org) President, Akinwumi Adesina, said as he unveiled the Bank’s flagship economic report on Thursday.

The 2020 African Economic Outlook (AEO) showed that the continent’s economies are growing well, higher than the global average. The report projected a steady rise in growth in Africa from 3.4% in 2019 to 3.9% in 2020 and 4.1% in 2021.

According to the report, these figures do not tell the whole story. Across the continent, the poor are not seeing enough of the benefits of robust growth. Relatively few African countries posted significant declines in extreme poverty and inequality, which remain higher than in other regions of the world.

Inclusive growth occurred in only 18 of 48 African countries with data, the report revealed.

According to Adesina “Growth must be visible. Growth must be equitable. Growth must be felt in the lives of people.”

The theme of the 2020 Africa Economic Outlook report, Developing Africa’s workforce for the future, calls for swift action to address human capital development in African countries, where inclusive growth has been held back by a mismatch between young workers’ skills and the needs of employers.

The Bank’s flagship report states that increased investments in education is key as well as progressive universalism in education spending—setting high priorities for the poor and disadvantaged and focusing on basic education first where social returns are highest. Its recommendations include improving access to education in remote areas, incentives such as free uniforms and text books, banning child labour and improving teaching standards.

To better match skills with job opportunities, the report recommends that governments need to develop a demand-driven education system in tune with rapidly emerging jobs in the private sector, including software engineers, marketing specialists and data analysts, the report says.

“Africa is blessed with resources, but its future lies in its people…education is the great equaliser. Only by developing our workforce will we make a dent in poverty, close the income gap between rich and poor, and adopt new technologies to create jobs in knowledge-intensive sectors,” said Hanan Morsy, Director of the Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting and Research Department at the Bank.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Zesco Utd In a Tight Corner to Win Back Faith

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Zesco United begin to focus on retaining the FAZ Super Division this Wednesday when they host relegation battling Nakamabala Leopards at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

The defending FAZ Super Division champions have made a terrible start to 2020 losing six out of their opening eight competitive games in the new year.

Zesco host Nakambala on the back of two succesisve defeats after losing 3-1 away to TP Mazembe in their last Group A match in the CAF Champions League on February 1 to exit the competition winless on 3 points from their alloted six games.

Earlier in domestic action,Zesco warmed up for Mazembe with a 2-1 away league loss at mid-table team Kabwe Warriors on January 29.

With no nore continental obligations to use as an excuse,the pressure is now on Zesco to show their calibre especially on Wednesday a against third from bottom Nakambala.

Zesco beat Nakambala 3-0 away in the first leg on September 2 in Mazabuka.

Ironically, striker Jesse Were scored a hat-trick in that Week 2 match on his way to topping the log on 11 goals.

However, Were has been a barometer of Zesco’s form and netted his 11th goal in last Wednesdays loss at Warriors to end an astonishing three- month drought in all competition dating back to November 2.

And so both Were and Zesco are in the dock to redeem themselves against a team they comprehensively beat in Mazabuka on Zambian top-flights most difficult and controversial pitch.

But a return to winning ways will see Zesco settle for second place that will see them sneak one point behind Nkana who lead on 38 points.

Victory will see Zesco displace Green Eagles from number two on goal difference where the latter currently sits on 37 points from 18 and 20 games played respectively at the end of the day on Wednesday.

Napsa Stars Hand Mayuka A Lifeline

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2012 AFCON winner Emmanuel Mayuka has been handed a lifeline by Napsa Stars.

The ex-Southampton and Young Boys striker has joined Napsa on a permanent deal after training with the Lusaka side for over the last fortnight.

Mayuka joins Napsa following a brief stint at Green Buffaloes last year after over decade overseas that took him to Israel, Switzerland, England and France.

The striker said he is looking forward to working under his childhood coach Mohamed Fathi who trained him during the Egyptian’s first Zambia Super Division job at Kabwe Warriors in 2007.

“I am excited and happy to be here, I am grateful to the board, the management, the coach and the players for the support that they have showed me and I am just looking forward to start working with the team and the rest of the guys,” Mayuka said.

“We are actually doing well, so I hope I can add more value to the team and stability so that we try and push forward as much as we can and also try to win the league mostly. Let’s see how it goes.”

Mayuka finds Napsa in third place on 36 points, two behind leaders Nkana and a point adrift of second placed Green Eagles with fourteen games left to play.

“I will take it step-by -step, game by game and I will do my best to try and help the team,” the 2012 AFCON gold medal winner said.

Meanwhile, coach Fathi said he has faith Mayuka will deliver in Napsa’s final push for a top four finish.

Why are Zambians giving Seer 1 so much attention?

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Why are Zambians giving Seer 1 so much attention?

Dear Editor,

Have you noticed that no matter how many times prophets make outlandish false prophecies, they never lack followers, and they don’t stop claiming God spoke directly to them?

Why do we need to be warned not to follow false prophets in the first place? Isn’t it obvious? That’s why Christians have to grow.

These words are true and they can be trusted! But in these last days false prophets must come so that prophesy is fulfilled. For some few days now, I have been meaning to take a cool and reflective look at Seer 1. How in the world can one young man like him from outside Zambia’s boarders say one thing on Facebook and make massive headlines? The Zambians have made him a headline. That’s exactly what he wants. But that’s a shame to us!

My argument is that he should not be made a factor in Zambia. We shouldn’t even be reacting and later on throwing stones at him. He’s just a man working for a god. Of course he’s dangerous, but not so dangerous. Remember; he’s not called Seer 1 for nothing. But his fancy title is just a millstone of pride. He has such a blasphemous spirit from the ground up. He speaks damnable heresies to exploit those who don’t know the bible (2 Peter 2:1-3). Love of money is what it is. We know Seer 1 by his fruits. Therefore, those wandering after prophets, make sure you have the Holy Spirit and trust Jesus to be your own guide so you are not deceived by prophets like seer 1.

By H. Chola
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K3 billion allocated for security wings housing

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K3 billion allocated for security wings housing

About K3 billion has been allocated for the construction of the housing units for security wings countrywide, in the 2020 national budget.

And Ministry of Finance Budget Analyst, Chishimba Musonda says government is committed to uplifting the the welfare of security personnel, through the construction of decent housing units.

Mr Musonda was speaking during a meeting with Heads of Government Departments in Mongu today.

He has pointed out that Western province is among regions that will benefit from the 3 billion kwacha budgetary allocation.

Meanwhile, Western Province Local Government Officer, Nixon Nkwapu is happy with government’s plan to build housing units for security personnel in the region.

Mr Nkwapu has however appealed to government to quickly work on stalled infrastructure in newly created districts.

Evacuating Zambian students will be against expert advice – Mushimba

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Evacuating Zambian students will be against expert advice – Mushimba

Higher education minister Dr Brian Mushimba says it will be against professional protocol and experts guidance to evacuate Zambian students in China in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak.

He noted that the isolation and quarantine protocols advised by the experts in the prevention of the epidemic is important to adhere to especially in those areas that have been severely impacted by the epidemic.

Speaking when he received a donation of 20,000 face masks worth $10,000 from a Chinese firm to assist Zambian students in China, Dr Mushimba said the donation is timely and appreciated in the fight against the epidemic and will go to the intended beneficiaries.

He disclosed that all Zambian students in China living in the epicenter of the virus have been isolated and quarantined in an effort to minimize and eliminate transmission of the virus and assured that government is supporting the judgement of the experts for the safety and benefit of the students.

Dr Mushimba said government is in constant communication with the Chinese authorities in order to effectively support the Zambian students in that country during this period and further urged other students who are on self sponsorship to get in touch with the embassy in order for them to be assisted.

He assured that students are better off in China were the medication is being developed than flying for over sixteen hours just to be subjected to further isolation in Zambia where there is no medicine for the Coronavirus and further expose other citizens.

“ People have spoken about evacuating our students but I think that is premature and ill-timed because of the isolation and quarantine that is happening , even if there is chance of evacuation they would still not go back to their homes but will be quarantined further according to safety protocols” he said.

He assured that students are better off in China were the medication is being developed than flying for over sixteen hours just to be subjected to further isolation in Zambia where there is no medicine for the Coronavirus and further expose other citizens.

Dr Mushimba therefore said any discussions of evacuation are premature as government is listening to experts and going by what they are saying while keeping a tab on the students and providing any facilitation through the embassy in Beijing.

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