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Zambia’s annual inflation continues powering upwards

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Zambia’s annual inflation continues powering upwards

The year on year inflation for February 2020 increased to 13.9 percent from 12.5 percent in January 2020.

This means that on average, prices of goods and services increased by 13.9 percent between February 2019 and February 2020.

Zambia Statistics Agency Interim Statistician-General Mulenga Musepa told Journalists in Lusaka on Thursday that the increase in the annual rate in inflation was mainly attributed to price increase in both food and non – food items.

“The year-on-year food inflation rate for February 2020 was recorded at 15.9 percent compared to 15.4 percent recorded in January 2020. This development was mainly attributed to price movements of food items such as maize grain and meats (chicken, beef and pork sausage, t-bone and mixed cut),” he said.

“At provincial level, Lusaka Province made the highest contribution of 4.6 percentage points to the overall annual inflation rate of 13.9 percent recorded in February 2020. This implies that the price movements in Lusaka Province had the highest influence to the overall annual rate of inflation. Copperbelt Province had the second highest contribution of 2.6 percentage points while North Western and Western Provinces had the lowest contribution of 0.4 percentage points.”

On international merchandise trade, Zambia’s trade surplus increased by 248.8 percent from K674.3 million in December 2019 to K1,351.8 million in January 2020.

Mr. Musepa said both imports and exports recorded decreases, though the decrease in imports outweighed that of exports resulting into rise in the surplus.

“Exports which mainly comprise of domestically produced goods decreased by 3.2 percent from K8,656.1 million in December 2019 to K8,375.0 million in January 2020. This decrease was mainly attributed to decreases in export earnings from intermediate goods and capital goods category at 4.4 percent and 10.8 percent respectively,” he disclosed.

“Imports decreased by 24.5 percent from K7,981.8 million in December 2019 to K6,023.3 million in January 2020. This decrease in imports was mainly attributed to decreases in the import bill for the consumer goods and capital goods category at 28.4 percent and 26.5 percent, respectively.”

Help embed national values in constitution, Sumaili implores the Church

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Help embed national values in constitution, Sumaili implores the Church

Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili has called on the church to align itself with the national values and principles embedded in the republican Constitution.

Reverend Sumaili notes that the tribalism, hate speech, and violence being experienced in the nation should have no room in a Christian nation like Zambia.

Rev. Sumaili says the church should stand up, speak with one voice and protect the nation from falling prey with bad vices.

She said the church must be a shining light where people have faith and trust the institution by promoting peace and unity in the nation.

She added that the church is mandated to act as a unifying tool for people in the country through preaching the gospel and evangelising the word of God, hence the need to take a leading role in embedding national values and principles among the Zambian people.

The Minister was speaking at a Fellowship Breakfast meeting held at Pamodzi hotel in Lusaka today.

National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister noted that government will continue supporting the church in ensuring that peace, love and unity prevails in the country, regardless of challenges inflicting people of Zambia.

Meanwhile, the Minister has disclosed that the self-regulatory framework in which the church should regulate itself has been completed.

Rev. Sumaili said the framework was initiated by the three church mother bodies but is being spearheaded by her ministry, with regards to coming up with the piece of legislation.

And Pentecostal Assemblies of God Representative Harrison Sakala said the church must not be compromised because it has a mandate to speak the truth.

Bishop Sakala urged the clergy in the country to be strong and remain steadfast in the wake of the challenges being experienced in the country such as gassing and falsehoods bent on dividing people in the nation.

President Lungu warns law breakers taking advantage of the prevailing situation

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President Lungu warns law breakers taking advantage of the prevailing situation

President Edgar Lungu has warned that all those breaking the law by taking advantage of the prevailing situation in the country will be dealt with by the law.

The President says government is governing well in the matter, by providing leadership as regards to addressing the gassing and instant mob justice.

The head of state adds that the law will not spare anyone found wanting regardless of whether they are politicians, religious men or of any high standing in society.

President Lungu was speaking at State House in Lusaka when he met the European Union diplomats to discuss issues of common interest.

And President Lungu assured the EU delegation that he will address the nation concerning the gassing and the instant justice mob at an appropriate time.

He said he is aware that there are people that are eagerly waiting to hear from him despite the timely updates being made by the Minister of Home Affairs, Stephen Kampyongo.

And President has stated that there is transparency in the investigations and nothing is being hidden as the Minister of Home affairs has given sufficient information.

And European Union Head of Delegation to Zambia, Ambassador Jacek Jankowski, indicates that the EU will continue to strengthen its relations with member states such as Zambia through various collaborations.

Mr Jankowski said the EU and Zambia including other member states have continued to enjoy a long standing, and close collaboration in security trade investment, agriculture energy, social protection and good governance among others.

He further indicated that the Union will continue to maintain high levels of partnership with Zambia in achieving the 2030 agenda.

Mr Jankowski revealed that the EU’s total investment in Zambia is currently at 1.3 billion euros and that the Union will this year celebrate its 45 years presence in Zambia.

Zambia: 2021, Elect HH for Good Reasons

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Zambia: 2021, Elect HH for Good Reasons

African politics, Zambia, included, have two political weaknesses; they attack people and neglect issues, and they are rooted in politics of tribe or clan or race or group synergy. This, however, has also been the weakest link to progress and real development. The result has been electing true dunderhead, riffraff and politically malnutritional idea minds. Each five years, Zambia put a “head” at the helm of the “state.” But this head is as brainless as the uncertain future it espouses. The outcomes have been obvious: More corruption, more poverty and more undemocratic tendencies. The cows become fat, and the rats rot!

In 2021, Zambia should do everything to elect HH. HH is not a saint, and I don’t believe that he is charismatic enough to move millions to elect him. But HH is critically better than Edgar Lungu. For one, Lungu is a president of convenience; you need people like Lungu in power when you run out of ideas or when an incumbent dies without properly naming or grooming a successor. Presidents like Lungu are maintainers; they keep what another has engineered, but they are bad maintainers, too. They tend to worsen the situation than they found it. Given five more years, Lungu will lead Zambia into hell – unspeakable poverty, uncontrollable corruption and blatant disregard for democratic institutions and traditions. He has no gravitas to be a dictator – but he has the wisdom to be a soft one. And that is where the problem lies; he cannot control the minions that galvanize his already confused policies, and he cannot discipline the sycophants. He is left to be a de facto figurehead and an indecisive ruler.

HH, on the other hand, will not be any different from any other presidents before him, but he will be better: He will do less damage in the first five years of his office – because in Zambia, like in Africa, first always wins. He will be fresh, and therefore, he will be more willing to help the people, at least, before he becomes corrupted like any presidents before him. Give him credit – he has endured all, failed many times but he has decided to hang in there. If not for anything, Zambia must not disregard a leader who has endurance. He is better placed to fight corruption, poverty and democratic failures – at least in comparison to President Lungu.

If Zambia gives the PF another five years (it does not make me happy to state the obvious), I will be writing again at this forum of the rampant corruption, poverty and disregard for rule of law that will follow. Lungu and the PF will be emboldened to go full throttle to damage anything and everything in their way. They will get richer (at least PF worshippers) and the people of Zambia will feed on more and more lies, while reaping more poverty and more disillusionment.

To President HH, you must win this next election – if you don’t, you will be responsible for the misery that Zambians will face post-election. Your party, has the necessary structures and peoples to win a substantive election. All you need is a strategy (remember “Don’t Kubeba” for the PF), you can defeat PF at their own game of rigging and corruption. If you fail to win, you will force people like me to leave my comfortable life in Canada and return to Zambia and lead a movement towards zero poverty, zero corruption and zero “undemocracies.”

By Charles Mwewa

SACCORD commends the Zambia’s Elections Body for being proactive

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SACCORD commends the Zambia’s Elections Body for being proactive

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has commended the Country’s Elections Body for being proactive in it’s quest to address issues related to elections.

SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe observes that the open door policy and willingness to engage stakeholders on critical matters as regards the holding of elections was key to building consensus and demystifying some of the political players in the elections system.

“SACCORD is happy that the reported key electoral issues such as the delimitation exercise, printing of ballot papers, results management, prisoners’ voting and the enforcement of the Electoral Code of Conduct, and voters’ registration were covered.

“The open-door policy of the ECZ and the willingness to engage with political parties on critical matters of the electoral process is key in helping build consensus and demystify some of the issues to political players.

“Some of this consensus is reflected in the outcome of the meeting where it is reported that the ECZ will consider appeals by political parties not come up with a new voters but simply update the current register and the decision to stop funding political parties to observe the printing of ballot papers,” he said.

Mr Cheembe further commended the who attended the recent ECZ stakeholders meeting saying the spirit exhibited is what is expected from ECZ and political parties.

“We commend all the political parties that attended and participated in providing input on the key electoral issues that were discussed. This is the spirit that we expect the ECZ and political parties to exhibit as we continue to build the momentum to 2021.

“Zambians want to see and have a peaceful electoral environment that allows all stakeholders to peacefully participate and platforms such as the political party liaison meeting assist in attaining such a desirable outcome,” he said.

UPND disheartened about Governments failure to pay higher learning institution salaries

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UPND disheartened about Governments failure to pay higher learning institution salaries

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has said he is disheartened by the inability of the PF government to pay salaries of the gallant men and women of institutions of higher education. He said PF perform miracles when it comes to funding by-elections and other wasteful expenditure.”Our people deserve better,” Mr.Hichilema said

The Ministry of higher Education released a press statement earlier in the week announcing delayed grants to Universities,TEVET colleges and Science Statutory boards. The Ministry said the delay in receiving funding is as a result of the fact that resources had been required urgently to meet the life and death circumstances in various parts of the country. Through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit and the Zambia Police, resources had to be mobilised to address the unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances that are being addressed currently in various parts of the country.

Minister of Higher Education,Brian Mushimba called for all members of staff in the institutions,including those at the University of Zambia and the Copperbelt University to remain calm and bear with Government as they resolve the matter. He said the Ministry of Education was in discussion with the Ministry of Finance on how to urgently address the situation.

All People’s Congress Leader Nason Msoni said that this government has miserably failed to manage and ran state affairs looking at the catalogue of failures.He said this when he was responding to the reported failure by the Zambian government to pay allowances to envoys representing the country.

4 Village fishermen fined a total of K 1. 4 million for unlawful fishing

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4 Village fishermen fined a total of K 1. 4 million for unlawful fishing

The Itezhi Tezhi Magistrate Court has convicted four fishermen and fined them a total of K1, 440,000 for unlawful hunting.

This is a matter were Patrick Matakala (50) and Simushi Simenda (19) of Kaunga village in Chief Kaingu’s chiefdom have been jointly charged for unlawful hunting, while Arnold Kambole (30) of Ikonkaile and Stanley Mizhi (24) of the same chiefdom, were separately charged for unlawful hunting, with three counts each.

In count one, the four were charged with unlawful entry into the National Park contrary to section 18(1) (a) as read together with section 136(a) of the Wildlife Act no. 14 of 2015, where it is alleged that the duo Matakala, jointly and while acting together did enter the Kafue South National Park without a permit while Kambole and Mizhi, also separately did enter the park unlawfully.

In count two, Matakala and Namushi and Kambole and, Mizhi were charged with unlawful hunting in the National Park contrary to section 19 (a) of the Zambia Wildlife Act no. 14 of 2015.

Particulars alleged that Namushi and Matakala on the same day in Itezhi Tezhi jointly and while acting together did hunt and kill about 23 kilograms of fish, while particulars also alleged that Arnold and Mizhi separately hunted 15 kilograms and 15 kilograms of fish respectively, without a hunting license issued to them by the Director General of the Department of National Parks and Wild Life.

In the third count the quartet, were charged with unlawful possession of weapons in the National Park contrary to section 18 (1) (2) as reading together with section 136(a) and (b) of wildlife Act number 14 of 2015.

Particulars in this offence alleged that Matakala and Namushi, jointly and while acting together had in their possession of fishing nets and a boat.

Particulars further stated that Kambole and Mizhi also had fishing nets in their possession.

When the matter came up for plea, all pleaded guilty and magistrates Keggan Litia convicted them separately upon their own confession.

Facts before court were that on January 3 and 6th February , 2020 around 8:00 hours , officers from the Department of National Parks and Wild Life were on duty patrolling the Kafue National Park of Itezhi Tezhi district when they came across the now accused persons at Kawelele area, where they were later apprehended.

In mitigation, all of them pleaded for leniency.

Matakala told the court that he had a large family that includes school going children and old parents and orphans, while Simushi also said he was the only child and was looking after grandmother as he lost both parents recently, while the rest gave similar mitigations.

In passing judgment, magistrates Litia said “I have paid attention to your mitigations but the offences you committed are serious. I have also noticed that these cases are very prevalent in this jurisdiction despite the court imposing fines and custodial sentences to offenders.” Mr. Litia said.

Magistrates Litia then imposed K120, 000 for each count translating to 360,000, to be paid by each offender forthwith, in default 90 days community service, with the sentence expected to run concurrently.

Government cautions media against being sensational on Gassing and Mob Justice

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Government cautions media against being sensational on Gassing and Mob Justice

Government has cautioned the media against being sensational in reporting on issues relating to the ongoing gassing and mob justice activities that have terrorized the country for months now.

Speaking at a Joint media briefing with Ministers of information and General Education in Lusaka yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Hon Stephen Kampyongo said the media ought to be professional in the way they report.

The Minister who is Ruling Patriotic Front National Chairperson for Security said that it is dangerous for the media to continue to sensationalise their reports on the gassing and mob justice activities.

“Those Guns you see the police carrying are not toys for playing games with they are meant to be professionally used by the police to maintain law and order in the country by all means necessary” Hon Kampyongo emphasized.

Hon Kampyongo took turns to address the issues of sensational reporting when Chambwa Moonga a Mast Newspapers reporter asked if government does not feel the ‘Blood on its Hands’ as a result of the police shooting down some of the criminals who had been suspected of gassing innocent citizens and his News Diggers Newspaper Colleague Tenson Mkhala whose employee (News Diggers) ran a screaming headline accusing the Home Affairs Minister of having said that UPND’s life president Hakainde Hichilema was behind the gassing of innocent citizens.

“You see colleagues the problem we have now is that even you as Journalists want to be sensational in your reporting of these very serious matters that border on your personal security along with that of the entire nation by practicing sensationalism in the way that you report. These are very serious security issues which you as a fourth estate should play a part in bringing to an end using your various platforms of communication” Hon Kampyongo said.

And Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Hon Dora Siliya said the media have an important role to play of sensitizing members of the community against taking the law into their own hands by mating mob justice on individuals suspected to be behind the gassing.

Hon Dora Siliya says that it is more worrying when police fail to bring to justice the criminals terrorising citizens than to worry about government having blood on its hands when police gun down criminals.

The Joint media briefing Minister of Home Affairs, Ministers of information and General Education
The Joint media briefing Minister of Home Affairs, Ministers of information and General Education

ECZ expresses concern at the behaviour of the political parties during the just ended By-Elections

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ECZ expresses concern at the behaviour of the political parties during the just ended By-Elections

 

 

The Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ, has expressed concern at the behaviour of the political parties during the just ended campaigns, where leaders and their members were promoting violence and perpetuating hate speech causing unnecessary misconduct.

Speaking during the meeting held with political parties yesterday, Commission Chairperson Hon. Justice Esau E. Chulu however said political parties should instead take pole position in preaching peace and sending out positive messeges that promote unity in the nation as they carry out their Camapign activities.

He called on especially the political party leaders to curb hate speech and stop inciting violence among their party cadres.

He urged the parties to abide by the electoral code of conduct which provides guidelines to all stakeholders, in maintaining a peaceful and inclusive electoral environment, where all have equal space.

Justice Chulu also cautioned the Police to be professional as they carry out their duties during campaigns and elections and to ensure that all parties are accorded equal treatment as provided in the Electoral Code of Conduct.

And Justice Chulu has reiterated the Electoral Commissions commitment to ensuring that it manages elections in a credible, impartial and transparent manner.

He announced that the commison would also continue to address any challenges that political parties may be faced with.

“We remain open to all interested stakeholders to engage with the commison on issues that may concern them including clarification where need be,in a bid to be inclusive and enhance our electoral process,” he said.

He said the Commission would at no time relegate its constitutional mandate but would continue to strive towards becoming a model electoral management body and be fair in the execution of its mandate.

The main objective of the meeting was to provide an update to stakeholders on various electoral issues that the Commison was undertaking in preparation for the 2021 General Elections which included the delimitaion exercise, printing of Ballot papers, registration of voters, results management, prisoners voting and the enforcement of the Electoral code of conduct.

ONE issue which was extensively discussed was the proposal by the Commison to produce a new voters register targeting 9 million voters for the 2021 General Elections.

Stakeholders expressed concern over the issue of the register citing little time and huge cost of implementing such an exercise comprehensively. The Commison then proposed that stakeholders perhaps update existing voters registers instead of producing a new one.

Stakeholders appealed to the Commison to review its decision to stop sponsering political parties to observe the printing of Ballot papers, an exercise they insisted would promote transparency and creditbity of the process.

The Commission however stated that there are no funds for the said exercise and en outraged the stakeholders to perhaps look to their cooperating partners for support.

The meeting was well attended by party representatives who included Presidents in some cases and Secretary Generals among other representatives.

This information has been made available by ECZ Public Relations Manager, Margaret Chimanse.

2 White Rhinos killed in Mosi Oa Tunya National Park in Livingstone

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2 White Rhinos killed in Mosi Oa Tunya National Park in Livingstone

The Ministry of Tourism and Arts has announced the death of two rhinos that were hit by a truck along the Livingstone-Kazungula road in the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park on Wednesday night.

Ministry of Tourism and Arts Public Relations Officer Sakabilo Kalembwe revealed that Romeo, a male juvenile and Lubinda, an adult female were killed by a speeding truck of Nambian registration Number N 12311 WB whose driver totally disregarded road signage and speed limits set in the national park.

The driver of the truck has been identified as Ashes Gumbo aged 37, of Zanimuone in Lusaka.

He is currently in police custody and a docket has since been opened.

At the time the rhinos were hit, the mother Lubinda was dragged on the side of the tarmac while the calf, Romeo remained at the middle of the road injured sitting on its hind legs.

Efforts were made by park management staff to give treatment on sight and called reinforcement from the Victoria Falls Wildlife trust of Zimbabwe who crossed the border in the night in the quest to save the two members of the iconic species.

The two rhinos had severe injuries and despite the quick response by the veterinary team, they did not survive.

Lubinda died a few minutes later as her injuries were severe and little could be done to save her life.

Romeo suffered a suspected fractured spine and hind legs were paralyzed.

He died soon after being sedated for treatment.

Mr Kalembwe said the Department is in the process of drawing up legislation aimed at dealing with matters of road kills in national parks especially when high value species are involved.

He said this will be in consultation with the Road Transport and Safety Agency and the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Mr Kalembwe said the Department of National Parks and Wildlife shall also continue engaging the road development agency on the possibility of having speed humps especially on known animal crossing points in the parks.

“We would like to appeal to members of the public to always adhere to the prescribed speed limits as they drive on the trunk roads passing through national parks. The rhino species were completely wiped out during the poaching scourge experienced in the late 80s and early 90s,” he said.

“It is deeply saddening to lose two members of the breeding herd in such a manner. Finally, we would like to thank the Livingstone community both government and members of the public and also the victoria falls veterinary trust of Zimbabwe who came to the aid of the park management team when they reached out for support.”

Kalusha Bwalya will not be on the Ballot for FAZ Elections as successful candidates are unveiled

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Kalusha Bwalya will not be on the Ballot for FAZ Elections as successful candidates are unveiled

Following the completion of the Appeals Committee hearings as part of the run up to the March 28 elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) the list of successful candidates that will be on the ballot has been finalized.

One hundred and thirty one candidates have successfully filed their nominations after the vetting process by the Electoral and Appeals Committees.

Candidates that did not make it after the Electoral Committee screened the applicants were given a window through the Appeals Committee to file their grievances.

The Appeals Committee which is the final body of appeal has closed its sessions and constitutionally they are the final body of appeal.

Below are the successful candidates that will be on the ballot on the elections that commence on March 7-28.

Note: All provincial chairpersons will automatically sit on the FAZ executive committee giving all provinces equal representation on the national body.

FAZ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT

Joseph Nkole
Emmanuel Munaile
Andrew Ndanga Kamanga

VICE PRESIDENT

Henschel Nyirenda Chitembeya
Dr Joseph Mulenga
Justin Mumba
Rix Mweemba
Gideon Mwenya
Mandona Longa

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE

Brenda Kunda
Priscilla Katoba
Nelly Miamba
Mwansa Hildah Mwila Mutangama
Kunda Bowa

NORTH WESTERN

CHAIRPERSON
Arthur Kamulosu
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Kenneth K. Muselu
WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Josephine Yaluma Chaile

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Emmanuel Tinoze Manda
Brian Sakulenga
COMMITTEE MEMBER

George Kangwa
Raphael Kanyanda

WESTERN PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN

David Simwinga
Musasa Musasa

VICE CHAIRMAN

Austine Chempausha
Joel Mutumwa Silondiso
Mulonda Mukubondo

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE

Agatha Moto Kaungu
Mubita Lungowe

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Nyambe Matindo
Munyendwe Munyendwe
Mbo Muyoywa

COMMITTEE MEMBER
Lisulo Lisulo

CENTRAL PROVINCE

CHAIRMAN

Chisanga Pule
Mike Chirwa

VICE CHAIRMAN
Cornwell Mudenda
Allan Bitwell Choma
Ernest Silomba

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Precious Kwenda
Joyce Mwandila
Precious Kwenda

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Mathews Kalwiji
Brenda Ntalasha

COMMITTEE MEMBER
Eddie Muswela
Frank Nyambe
Siloya Malumo
Innocent Phiri
COPPERBELT PROVINCE

CHAIRMAN

Bosco John Chilando
Alfred Mwape
Sydney Chalawila
Patrick Ndhlovu

VICE CHAIRMAN

Gabriel Kaunda
Kabaso Kapambwe

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Eustrasia Chambeshi
Esther Bwalya

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Kennedy Phiri
Japhet Zulu
Nashon Samuel Zulu
Kapwacha Ponde

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Charles Kalala
Richard Funete Upemi
Bwalya Chishimba Kambwili

MUCHINGA PROVINCE

Collins Mukwala
Henry Kawimbe
VICE CHAIRMAN

Samuel Mwape

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE

Linda Mwaba Chilamo
Janet Kabaghe
Linda Mwamba Chilamo

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Israel Sichali
Ronald Nkole
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Masuzyo Nyondo
Macmillan Mwenya
Innocent Sunkutu
LUAPULA PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN

Hans Mweemba Mujala
Martin Remmy Chuma
Lt Col Luke Mumba

VICE CHAIRMAN
Lewis Kapesa
James Musanta Kambole
WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE

Theresa Liyungu
Cecilia Mulenga
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Winstone Kambeya
Michael Mumba
Enock Mwila

NORTHEN PROVINCE

CHAIRMAN
Mwansa Kapyanga
Joseph Chikonde Mbalazi
VICE CHAIRMAN
Lackson Daka
Evans Ilukena

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Naomi Mwanza
Beauty Namwawa

Getrude Chisanga Bweupe

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Ernest Mulenga
Daniel Chitambala

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Nicholas Chishimba
Martin Bwalya

EASTERN PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN

Dominic Kapenda
Crispin Kamuna
Chibisa Banda

VICE CHAIRMAN
Nicholas Nyirenda
Austin Moonga Haafwuma
Patrick Nyirenda

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Lillian Vergeer
Dube Chipangula

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Mabvuto Chingende

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Jonny Mighty K Mwale
Clement Phiri

SOUTHERN PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN
James Siboya Mpooma
Francis N. Hafwiti
Winstone Hapoloola Sichongwe

VICE CHAIRMAN
Nicholas Moomba
Musa Siachingili
Mwaba Christopher Katunasa

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Florence Ndaba Tawanda
Mable Simamvwa

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Matsan Siansokwe
Kamungu Phiri

COMMITTEE MEMBER
Edgar Mulenga
Saapi Wina
Vinold Mudenda
Christopher Mutila

LUSAKA PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN

Jeffrey Chipilingu
Alex Basopo Njovu
Jordan Maliti
Lee Kawanu

VICE CHAIRMAN
Teddy Njobvu
Godfrey Mwantembwe

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Chungu Chintelelwe
Belinda Mulenga Chisanga
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Danny Katongo
Joseph Tembo
COMMITTEE MEMBER

Pride Mulonga
Kennedy Mutashi
Chisenga Ng’uni
Bennie Gerald Silwamba

KItwe DC’s Contract has not been renewed

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KItwe DC’s Contract has not been renewed

Kitwe District Commissioner Binwell Mpundu has confirmed that his contract has not been renewed. Mr Mpundu said this, therefore, means that he is officially out of contracts as DC Kitwe.

Below is a full statement…

I wish to take this opportunity to now officially announce to you my family and friends that the speculations about my future as DC Kitwe are now over as my contract which ended on 10th February 2020 has now not been renewed and this therefore means am officially out of contracts as DC Kitwe.

I therefore wish to take this opportunity to thank His Excellency the Republican President Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu for the opportunity given to me as a young man and a novice in public service to serve in his government.

I will forever cherish this golden opportunity that was given to me by the president and the experience I have gotten for the last three years i have been in office will forever be cherished.

I wish to thank the people of Kitwe for the fantastic support that you rendered to me when I superintended over the affairs of the city I go out a very proud man of having worked with a very supportive people and I will forever be indebted to you mwebena Kitwe pantu muli banchimwela.

I wish to thank my stuff my friends and family for the support and I will forever be grateful for the journey we took.

Binwell Chansa Mpundu

Man sent to Jail for 5 years for stealing 7 Goats

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Man sent to Jail for 5 years for stealing 7 Goats

Itezhi Tezhi Magistrate Court Judge Keggan Litiya has sentenced a 30-year-old man of Itezhi Tezhi to five years imprisonment for stealing seven goats.

This is a matter in which Gilbert Kapoma of Buunga area in Chief Shimbizhi’s chiefdom in Itezhi Tezhi district in Central Province, was charged with stock theft contrary to section 275 and 272 of the penal code cap 87 of the laws of Zambia

Particulars of the case were that on January 28, 2020, Kapoma did steal seven goats valued at K1, 300, the property of Babylon Masika.

When the matter came up for plea before court, Kapoma admitted the charge of stock theft.

Facts were that the plaintiff on January 28 around 18 hours secured his goats in the goat house and went to sleep at his house. The following day, he discovered that the lock to the goat house was tempered with and 7 goats were missing.

The plaintiff then reported the matter to Itezhi Tezhi police station, where officers instituted investigations in the matter, leading to the apprehension of Kapoma.

In mitigation, Kapoma pleaded for leniency saying he committed the crime because of hunger.

Senior State prosecutor Luckson Ngoma stated that the accused had no bona fide right to steal the goats.

In passing judgement, Magistrate Litiya explained that he had taken into consideration what Malukwa said in mitigation, noting that cases of stock theft were very serious offences and prevalent in the district.

He said that the court has duty to mete out punishment to deter would be offenders.

“It takes time and money for one to raise goats but you became very selfish and stole them when your friend struggled to raise them. I therefore sentence you to 24 months with hard labour” Magistrate Litiya said.

Former Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ngonga Mwelwa Chibesakunda dies in South Africa

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Former Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ngonga Mwelwa Chibesakunda dies in South Africa

Former Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ngonga Mwelwa Chibesakunda has died.

The late Chibesakunda 80, died at Arwpy Hospital in Kempton park, South Africa.

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Major General Jackson Miti confirmed the death of Mr. Chibesakunda.

Major General Miti said the late Chibesakunda had been admitted to Arwpy where he was receiving medical attention.

He said the Mission is putting logistics in place to repatriate Mr. Chibesakunda’s remains back to Zambia.

Major General Miti, who expressed sadness and sorrow over Mr. Chibesakunda’s death, has since wished the bereaved family God’s guidance during this difficult moment.

The late Chibesakunda also served as Zambia’s High Commissioner to Zimbabwe as well as Clerk of the National Assembly among other public portfolios

This is contained in a statement issued to the media by First Secretary Press and Public Relations at the Zambia High Commission Pretoria South Africa Naomi Nyawali.

26 Gassing Suspects Arrested Across the Country, they are now in courts

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26 Gassing Suspects Arrested Across the Country, they are now in courts

The 26 gassing suspects arrested across the country are now appearing before the courts of law for various charges.

Home Affairs Minister, Stephen Kampyongo, has announced that one of the suspects arrested on the Copperbelt Province today is believed to be one of the coordinators of the gassing incidences.

The Minister says the perpetrators operate in groups with various coordinators and that the police will soon share with the public information that is coming out on the motives of gassing.

Mr Kampyongo has indicated that some of the suspects arrested have been charged under the terrorism Act Section 9 while other suspects are appearing in court for cases such as murder.

He was speaking in Lusaka today at a joint press briefing held at the Ministry of Information, with Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Dora Siliya and Minister of General Education, David Mabumba.

The Minister further assured the public that Lusaka is returning to calm and that people should stop living in fear as the men and women in uniform are on the ground to make sure that order is restored.

Mr Kampyongo said the police have made a lot of progress in rounding up the suspects.

And Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dora Siliya, said government remains focused and committed to ensuring that the gassing and all killings of innocent people are brought to a stop.

Ms Siliya, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson, said people should appreciate the measures that the government is putting in place to ensure that order is restored unlike politicking the situation.

She said it is sad that 46 people have been killed in mob justice some of whom were innocent people and very well known in the community.

The Minister noted that every well-meaning citizen should be concerned with the mob killing of innocent people instead of accusing government of having blood on their hands because of measures taken to restore calm and order in the nation.

She added that the police are concerned about the safety of the people hence putting up certain measures for them to investigate and restore calm so that people should be able to move freely.

Meanwhile, Minister of General Education, David Mabumba, stated that schools will continue to function normally as leadership is being provided to ensure that the gassing activity is addressed collectively.

The Minister said his Ministry is working together with the Ministry of Home Affairs to maintain the situation.

He also noted that the information shared with various school managers is enough for them to strengthen security systems in schools.

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