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Green Eagles midfielder Caesar Hakaluba believes they have the capacity to pull off a dramatic comeback this Sunday away in Morocco and qualify to the 2019/2020 CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Eagles arrived in Agadir on Tuesday ahead of Sunday’s must-win last 32, final leg date against Hassania Agadir locked at 1-1 from the first leg on October 27 at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
Hakaluba said Eagles cannot afford to stumble for a third successive time at a critical stage since making their continental debut last season.
Premiero de Agosto of Angola eliminated Eagles from the 2019/20 CAF Champions League pre-group stage in September to see them demoted to the CAF Confederation Cup.
But Eagles’ 1-0 final leg away win in Luanda was not enough after Agosto had beaten them 2-1 in Lusaka to qualify to the group stage on away goals rule.
Last season, Hussein Dey of Algeria ejected Eagles from the second stage of the CAF Confederation Cup beating them 2-1 in Algiers in the final leg following a 0-0 first leg result in Lusaka.
“Looking at the previous games, we have learnt hard lessons and wouldn’t want this chance to pass us by,” Hakaluba said.
“So we are working extra-hard so that this time we can go into the group stage.
“What I can promise our fans is we will work extra hard, we will not disappoint them so that we qualify to the group stages.”
Eagles are one of two Zambia’s sides in the race to qualify to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage this weekend.
Zanaco host Cano SA of Equatorial Guinea this Sunday at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka armed with a healthy 3-1 away victory they collected on October 27 in Malabo.
Zesco United and Red Arrows clash in the early-season big-one this Saturday at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
Leaders Zesco visit Arrows undisputed this season with a one hundred percent start to the 2019/20 FAZ Super Division campaign on maximum 24 points from eight matches with a game in hand.
Second placed Arrows, though, return to league action just four days after a humiliating 3-0 away loss at Nkana.
That defeat ended Arrows unbeaten start to the season in which they has won six and drew two games prior to the loss at Nkana.
Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe said the onus was on them to redeem themselves following a second-best display in Kitwe last Wednesday.
“We are playing well and we have set goals this season but it shall not be a smooth path to attain our goals of playing continental football. We should expect to pass through such situations but the important thing is how we rise through such situations,” Mbewe said.
“Yes, we have another big game but this time around we will be at home.
“But like I said, the most important thing is how we rise from this situation and be able to pick points if we want to compete in CAF next season.”
But Arrows head into the match without defender Joseph Zimba who was sent-off in late in the second half against Nkana.
Zimba’s adds to Arrows defensive frailties that saw Mbewe improvise against Nkana with right-back Benedict Chepeshi paired in central defence Bronson Chama.
Meanwhile, Zesco are looking souped -up with top scorer on 8 league goals Jesse Were hoping to continue from where he left off in mid-week against Lusaka Dynamos in that 4-2 home win in which he scored a hattrick.
Another victory will see Zesco open a seven point lead to 27 points regardless of other results this weekend outside the top two.
FAZ SUPER DIVISION
WEEK 10
02/11/2019
Nakambala Leopards-Nkana
Power Dynamos-Kabwe Warriors
Kansanshi Dynamos-Nkwazi
Mufulira Wanderers-Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy
Green Buffaloes-Buildcon
13h00: Napsa Stars-Forest Rangers
15h00:Red Arrows-Zesco United
07/11/2019
Lumwana Radiants-Zanaco
Lusaka Dynamos-Green Eagles
22, 734 candidates failed the General Certificate of Education Examinations in 2019 showing an increase in the failure rate to 13 percent from 6 percent last year.
Of the 127, 456 candidates that sat for the exams, 96, 019 candidates obtained the GCE Certificates of which 31, 682 were male and 64,337 were female.
Announcing the results in Parliament yesterday, General Education Minister David Mabumba said the best pass rates were in practical subjects at 68.3 percent followed by Literature and Languages at 47.07 percent and Social Sciences and Business studies category at 33.83 percent.
Mr Mabumba told the House that Natural Sciences category was the least with pass rates of 14.9 percentage points.
Meanwhile, Mr Mabumba said 23,969 candidates that sat for 2019 Grade 9 external examinations have failed showing a failure rate of 30 percent.
He said 55,721 out of the 79, 690 candidates that sat for the 2019 grade 9 external examinations have passed representing an increase of 8 percentage points from 2018
Mr. Mabumba said out of the 23, 969 that failed 10, 658 were males representing a 44.4 percent while 13,311 were females representing 55.5 percent respectively.
FIRST Lady Esther Lungu with chief Madzimawe of the Ngoni people in Chipata after she paid a courtesy call on him at his palace
Chief Madzimawe of the Ngoni speaking people in Eastern Province says there is need for close collaboration among stakeholders in fighting female genital elongation.
The Traditional Leader said this is a harmful practice recognized as a form of female genital mutilation and has seen some girls and women in Zambia and in Southern Africa being forced to pull and elongate their genitalia because of demands by sexual and traditional practices.
Chief Madzimawe said the practice prevalent in most SADC countries, has now been included on harmful practices such as gender-based violence and early child marriages that authorities are fighting.
He was speaking on the sidelines of the 4th Specialized Technical Committee meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment being held in Addis Ababa.
And Chief Chamuka of the Lenje speaking people says he is committed to working with President Edgar Lungu in his ambitious programme of ending child marriage in Zambia.
Chief Chamuka said the honor bestowed on President Lungu as African Union Champion on Ending Child Marriage has seen Zambia implement programmes that will lead to complete elimination of child marriages.
He said his chiefdom has banned child marriages and has gone further to retrieve girls that have been subjected to the Vice.
Chief Chamuka further commended government for coming up with empowerment programmes for women in rural areas as doing so would contribute to women being self-reliant and not prone to gender-based violence.
He further said he would support President Lungu’s development agenda because the President had clearly indicated that he will develop Zambia without leaving anyone behind.
And Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union Emmanuel Mwamba said the role of traditional leaders in ending child marriage is paramount.
He also announced that President Edgar Lungu would chair a side event on ending child marriages, GBV and Gender mutilation during the January/Febuary 2020 Ordinary Heads of States Summit to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This is contained in a statement issued by First Secretary Press and Tourism at the Zambian Embassy in Ethiopia Inutu Mwanza.
IDC Group CEO Mateyo Kaluba chats with Zamtel CEO Sydney Mupeta during the launch of the Woodlands Customer Service Centre
Zamtel’s shareholder, the Industrial Development Corporation has dismissed allegations that the Government is planning to sell the company to Bharti Infratel of India.
Reacting to a story which appeared in today’s edition of the Mast under the headline “Govt planning to sell Zamtel to Bharti Infratel”, the IDC Group Chief Executive Officer Mateyo Kaluba, said the IDC is in no discussions with Bharti Infratel and has never engaged any organisation to buy Zamtel.
He further said the IDC remains committed to transforming the telecoms company as a subsidiary of the IDC Group.
Mr Kaluba added that Zamtel has attained key milestones in achieving transformation through innovative products and services.
He commended the Board, Management and staff of Zamtel, for embracing the transformation plans of the IDC and expressed confidence they had the capacity to grow the company into a viable and profitable business, which would ensure it remains a key player in the telecoms sector.
This is according to a statement issued to the media by Namakau Mukelebai the Industrial Development Corporation Public Relations Manager.
The African Union has called for the immediate removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.
In supporting the Communiqué of the Southern African Development Community-SADC- on the issue, African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said the continued economic sanctions on Zimbabwe have a negative impact on the economy and the people of Zimbabwe.
He commended SADC and relevant organs of the Union for their efforts to mobilize support for the country’s recovery.
The Chairperson further commended the Government of Zimbabwe for efforts that it is making in creating a conducive environment for economic growth.
And Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba stated that President Edgar Lungu has joined other SADC leaders in calling for the lifting of the sanctions.
He said it is imperative that Africa speaks with urgency and in one voice to ensure that sanctions are immediately lifted.
Mr Mwamba said the political landscape of Zimbabwe has changed and the conditions for which sanctions were placed no longer existed.
This is according to a statement issued by First Secretary for Press and Tourism at the Zambian Embassy in Ethiopia Inutu Mwanza.
Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda Of Zambian talking about peace
Former President Rupiah Banda has advised that no effort should be spared to ensure that the mining project in the Lower Zambezi National Park does not go ahead.
Joining the First Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda among other prominent Zambians in opposing the awarding of the license to Zambezi Resources to mining in the National Park, Mr Banda said he is opposed to the project.
Mr Banda said he is not convinced that due regard was given to a number of important considerations such as the negative impact the mine would have on the lives along the river and depend on it for food, fishing and agriculture.
He said it is a well known fact that mining activities invariably negatively impact rivers because of the sludge and other harmful chemicals and residues that are offloaded in the river and the surrounding areas.
Mr Banda said this alone means that people are exposed to all manner of health risks, and economic ruined as they can no longer make a living from fishing as the fish is killed by the poisons being dumped in the river and watering crops and drinking from a contaminated water source poses further health risks.
He has also observed with deep concern that even the economic benefit that may be derived from the minerals is nothing compared to the long terms damage on the environment and ecosystem that currently supports some of the rarest species of birds, game and forests sitting on a vast area covering 240 square kilometers in the middle of the Zambezi game park which can never be replaced once lost.
Mr Banda encouraged Zambians to always place the wellbeing of future generations ahead of quick economic gains even in the hard times because Zambia will always be there and its future is brighter as long as the current generation acts with foresight and resilience.
He said the fact that so many Organisations and eminent Zambians including Dr Kenneth Kaunda have expressed concern to do with this project should be sufficient evidence that it is not in the public interest.
Mr Banda said this is one project that should unite all leaders regardless of their political affiliation.
Finance Minister Bwalya Ng’andu and the Zambian delegation in Washington DC during a meeting with the World Bank Group Vice President for the African Region, Dr Hafez Ghanem
Finance Minister Bwalya Ng’andu says the expression of goodwill and willingness by various cooperating partners is a sign that the government’s initiative to engage them is yielding results.
Dr. Ng’andu adds that the willingness by France, the United States of America and other Cooperating Partners in helping Zambia overcome the turbulences in the economy, are signs that the governments initiative to implement an information exchange is having
positive impact on development cooperation.
The Minister was speaking after bilateral meetings with France and the USA at his office in Lusaka.
And French Ambassador to Zambia Sylvain Berger conveyed the readiness of his government to continue financing developmental projects in Zambia’s various sectors.
Mr. Berger explained that the France’s stance is aimed at strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
And speaking later during a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Finance, US Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote said his office has enjoyed close working relationships with government agencies.
Mr. Foote told the Minister that the United States maintains an open engagement policy with its partners.
Speaking at the same event, United States Director for Southern African Affairs Stefanie Amadeo said Zambia should continue to explore solar and other off-grid solutions to mitigate climate change challenges posed by dependence on hydro power generation.
This is contained in a statement availed to ZNBC News by Ministry of Finance Spokesperson Chileshe Kandeta.
Zamtel Head of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Reuben Kamanga
Zamtel says children should be introduced to a culture of saving money in order to create a financially literate Zambia.
In commemoration of this year’s World Savings Day which fell on Thursday, Zamtel Head of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Reuben Kamanga said children should be oriented on the benefits of saving money at an early stage.
This year’s global commemoration of World Savings Day is being held under the theme ‘Be Money Smart: Savings Give Life a Lift!’
Mr Kamanga said Zamtel is proud to be actively playing a role in the promotion of financial inclusion through the use of digital channels such as Zamtel Kwacha and ZamPay.
He said saving money for the future is important as it acts as a buffer against some of life’s eventualities.
Mr Kamanga said Zamtel, as a Prime driver of digitalTransformation has developed innovative platforms and channels that make it easier for people to save a portion of their incomes using their mobiles devices.
“We realise that a well-entrenched savings culture will go a long way in deepening our financial sector in line with the National Financial Inclusion Strategy which targets to increase financial inclusion from 59% to 80% by 2022. Using Zamtel Kwacha, our customers can save up to K10,000 for individual accounts and K250,000 for Small to Medium company accounts with ease from within the comfort of their homes or offices,” Mr Kamanga said.
He added, “Since Zamtel Kwacha is easy to use, we are encouraging parents and guardians to open savings accounts for their children and jointly manage them in order to inculcate a savings culture in children.”
Mr. Kamanga said using Zamtel Kwacha, the company is moving into a new era of mobile savings and loan products using Patumba, which is a partnership with Hobbiton.
He said the partnership enables any active Zamtel mobile money customer to earn attractive interest on any deposits into the Hobbiton Savings and Credit account.
“This is another partnership that provides an end to end social security platform consisting of investments, savings and credit towards education or retirement plans. We are committed to an inclusive agenda in the financial sector as we strive to make Zambia a cashless society,” Mr. Kamanga said.
He said Zamtel is encouraging savings while improving access to microcredit for the unserved and underserved population, thus bridging the savings and credit provision gap.
Energy Minister Mathew Nkhuwa (far right) with officials from Mphepo Power follow proceedings during the launch of a Metrological Mast for the wind power project in Katete on Thursday
Energy Minister Mathew Nkhuwa on Thursday launched Mphepo Power Metrological Mast for a 200 MW wind power project in Katete, Eastern Province.
The Metrological Mast is for the UNIKA 1 wind project and is capturing wind data needed for the project, which will start construction in early 2021.
The project will help alleviate the countrywide power shortages in line with the Government’s strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Zambian renewable energy developer Mphepo Power Ltd has erected a 120m Metrological Mast for its 200 MW wind project in the Eastern Province.
This is the first major milestone in the development of the UNIKA 1 wind project, which will have an investment value of over USD 350 million and will be one of the largest private sector investments ever in Eastern Province.
Mphepo Power intends on starting construction on this wind farm in the first half of 2021 and the project will create 850 jobs during construction.
More Jobs will be created once the project is operational.
Priority will be given to Zambians and women will be given equal opportunities for employment.
Mphepo Power is a Zambian company whose shareholders include the Chewa Development Trust (CDT) on behalf of His Majesty Kalonga Gawa Undi.
In this partnership, profits from the project will be used by the Chewa Development Trust for development projects in the Community and in the Chewa Kingdom.
The UNIKA 1 wind farm is located north of Katete in the Eastern Province.
There are further planned phases to expand the project once Unika 1 is completed.
Mphepo Power is currently working on the project development in order to gain all consents and studies needed to ensure that construction begins.
Initial data shows that the UNIKA wind resource is good throughout the year but particularly in the dry season when Zambian hydro resources are at their lowest.
Also, wind generation is available in the evening which will help Zesco cover the evening electricity peak.
Mphepo Power is working closely with the Ministry of Energy, Office for Promoting Private Power Investment (OPPPI), Zesco and the Chewa Kingdom to ensure that the project is completed on schedule.
“This milestone reinforces the strong position of Mphepo Power in the Zambian electricity market,” commented Sipho Phiri, Mphepo Power Chairman.
“We are delighted to commit to development in Zambia and it is important indicator that the Zambian private sector is working alongside Government to find solutions to our current power challenges. The 200MW UNIKA 1 wind project is part of this Zambian solution.”
Zambia will no longer be receiving a Sukhoi SuperJet 100 VIP passenger jet from Russia as it lacks the funds to pay for the aircraft.
Russia’s Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov told TASS during the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi last week that the contract for the VIP-configured aircraft has been suspended as Zambia cannot pay for the jet.
“In Africa, for example, we signed a contract for the supply of a VIP version of the SSJ 100 [SuperJet] to Zambia. But in Zambia, besides the advance payment, there were no funds to finance this aircraft, so the contract has been frozen,” Manturov said.
In July 2017 it was reported that Zambia had ordered five SuperJets from Russia.
Subsequent media reports stated that Sukhoi would only supply a single VIP-configured SuperJet for President Edgar Lungu, after earlier reports suggested four SuperJets would be acquired for the relaunch of Zambia Airways.
The single SuperJet was to be delivered this year at a cost of $45-49 million, Sukhoi vice president Yevgeny Andrachnikov said at the Russian Business Aviation Exhibition last year.
Zambia’s Air Force has acquired a number of new aircraft in recent years.
By August this year, it had received its two Leonardo C-27J Spartan transport aircraft that were ordered in 2015 from Italy.
In Zambian service, the C-27Js will most likely replace the Air Force’s BAe 748s and supplement its Y-12 and MA60 transport aircraft.
They are based at Lusaka/Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, according to Scramble Magazine.
On 28 February this year, the Zambian Air Force received a new Gulfstream 650ER jet, which is believed to have been ordered for $65 million via Israel, where it was fitted with a self-defence system.
The G650 takes over from the Challenger 604 used by the Zambian government for VIP transport.
CSOs holding a conference on the Lower Zambezi Mining Saga
As CSOs, we would like to join the many other voices across the country and internationally in condemning the planned mining investment in the Lower Zambezi National Park. We are saddened at the fact that despite the effects of climate change being so evident and affecting the livelihoods of citizens with devastating impact on national economy, incidences of environmental damage have continued to rise and sadly some are perpetrated by our leaders who should be in the forefront to lead the crusade against wanton damage of our environment.
The current debate on the mining investment in Lower Zambezi National Park makes a sad reading in a country such as ours where there are clear policies and regulations governing the conservation of our natural resources. Such situations should not even be an issue of debate.
The Lower Zambezi National Park is one of four national parks that generate up to 96% of Zambia’s non-consumptive wildlife tourism revenues. Although the mine is expected to cover about 980 km2, which is about 25% of the park, it is estimated that more than 50% of the national park will be lost. This means that the primary reasons for which the park was initially established will be lost forever. Suffice to mention that the Lower Zambezi National Park was established in 1983 to:
• Conserve biodiversity, including iconic and rare wildlife, forest, and freshwater species, that also ensure ecosystem function;
• Protect the Rufunsa, Chakwenga and Chongwe River watersheds;
• Conserve ecosystem services that also serve as a buffer to climate change impacts; and,
• Provide for scientific knowledge advancement, public education, and tourism development.
With the foregoing, the importance of the Lower Zambezi National Park cannot be overemphasized. The park covers a large stretch of wilderness area along the north-eastern bank of the Zambezi River and the Zambezi River valley is known for abundant wildlife and other natural resources. By allowing mining activities to commence in such a habitat, we risk compromising the rich ecosystem that is home to a variety of fauna and flora. We are also alive to the fact that there are some mining licenses that are already existing in Lower Zambezi, and some are pending renewal; ranging from large scale prospecting, active mining rights and mineral processing to small scale mining licenses.
As CSOs and citizens of this great nation, we feel duty bound to appeal to government to enforce their powers and revoke the license/s that permit mining in national parks for the sake of safeguarding the environment. There is need for urgent intervention by those in power to ensure we are acting in the best interest of our country which is not only for the current generation but also for future generations.
In the recent past, we have heard numerous proclamations by our leaders with regard to climate change and its effects. Shockingly, our actions are not demonstrating the proclaimed commitments to address climate change. Instead, we continue to see actions that are bent on compounding the problem and this poses a risk to this country in terms of its development as nothing can thrive without a healthy environment.
As CSOs, we remain committed to support efforts by government that are aimed at strengthening conservation measures and we shall not keep quiet when we see actions that are promoting damage to our environment. Allowing mining in Lower Zambezi is not a demonstration of commitment to sustain nature and mitigate the impact of climate change. Mining comes with rampant activities in terms of cutting down of trees which are a huge component of the ecosystem and therefore caution must be exercised in allocating areas for such investment.
We are alive to the fact that in 2013, the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) rejected the application by Mwembeshi Resources limited to mine in Lower Zambezi National Park, however the mine appealed their rejection to government who then approved the application by overturning ZEMA decision. This is an indication that there is rampant disregard of procedures and processes and this is evidence that the process of issuance contravened particular sections of the Mines and Minerals act.
It is sad that as a country we continue to fall short in terms of appreciating the benefits of our natural habitats and the ecosystem values. By choosing to disturb the habitat in its current state to accommodate mining is a clear demonstration of our myopic view of the benefits of our environment. The fact that mining contributes to the Zambian economy significantly is a fact we cannot ignore, however, the significance of undertaking the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to ascertain the extent of the negative effects of the proposed project against the benefits. This is an analysis that is critical in order to appreciate the significance of sustaining the environment beyond direct monetary gains.
As CSOs we believe that wildlife tourism both consumptive and non-consumptive has excellent potential to generate the much-needed foreign exchange which can contribute to addressing several economic challenges including our current debt burden. In 2018 alone, the sub-sector generated about 11 million dollars which is quite significant. Therefore, Lower Zambezi National Park is one of the key national parks that is already contributing high revenue for the country in its current state. Allowing mining in national parks will greatly compromise the economic potential of tourism as a whole.
In view of the above, as CSOs we are making the following recommendations:
• Government should Cancel all pending and existing licenses in the Lower Zambezi National park and any other environmentally sensitive areas.
• Expedite the establishment of strategic environmental assessment regulation with specific reference to designating some regions as non-mining areas, which will therefore mean that there will be non-issuance of any mining licenses in the lower Zambezi and any other ecologically and culturally sensitive regions in Zambia.
• Develop stricter monitoring, environmental audits and other compliance related actions by the Zambia Environment Management Agency (ZEMA) on existing licenses and other economic activities – therefore government should endeavor to allocate enough resources in national budgets that will support ZEMA in terms of monitoring unlike what has been demonstrated in the current proposed national budget.
CSOs holding a conference on the Lower Zambezi Mining Saga
Signed by:
ActionAid Zambia
Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD)
WaterAid
Oxfam
Wild Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Caritas Zambia
NGOCC
Chalimbana River Headwaters Conservation Trust
Chapter One Foundation
Alliance for Community Action
Zitukule Consortium
Care for Nature Zambia
Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM)
Civil Society Organization Environmental Hub
Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says Government has paid 40 million Dollars for electricity importation from South Africa.
Ms Siliya says 10 million Dollars was paid last week and a 30 million Dollars was transferred to Eskom on Wednesday this week.
She disclosed this during the Hot FM Hot seat programme on Thursday.
Ms Siliya who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services however has not indicated when the power imports will start flowing into Zambia.
Energy Minister Matthew Nkhuwa announced on 23rd October, 2019 that the power imports will be in after 14 days.
Zambia has a power deficit of 700 megawatts which has resulted in 15 hour power load shedding management.
And Ms. Siliya has revealed that government will give its position on the issue of the Lower Zambezi mining licence soon.
She says Government will soon give its position on the matter regarding the issuance of a mining licence in the lower Zambezi.
Ms. Siliya says once internal consultations within Government are concluded, the Minister of Mines and Mineral Development will give the nation an update on the matter.
Ms. Siliya said Government wants to establish and understand the bone of contention and other processes that were undertaken prior to the issuance of the licence before a final decision is made.
She says the matter is receiving active attention and that Government has heard the cries of the citizens whose interests will always be top priority.
Ms. Siliya said Government has keenly been following the debate and has taken note of the many concerns citizens and other stakeholders have raised on the matter.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dora Siliya speaking to Hot FM’s Zach Chavula on the Hot Seat radio programme
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has warned Eastern Province Minister, Makebi Zulu to stop spreading lies about him, or risk being ‘cleaned out’ – financially.
Mr. Hichilema was reacting to running accusations from Mr Zulu that he pocketed US$ 14 million from the sale of Lower Zambezi National Park.
Mr Hichilema has advised Mr. Zulu to desist from what he terms as “buffoonery of the highest order” by accusing him of selling an asset that is under the custody of government.
Mr. Hichilema has warned Mr Zulu to protect his resources saying he has “not worked hard enough” to start losing them through court processes while those cheering him on will be nowhere to be seen.
“I can sue you. I clean you out. You will be bankrupt. You too young for that,” Mr. Hichilema stated while adding “I am thinking about it, I haven’t decided now but I know if I do I will clean you out. Those who were encouraging you to say wrong things will not be there to save you will be alonge.”
Mr. Hichilema says Mr Zulu has time to run an apology, but should count himself lucky if anything does or does not happen in the absence of an apology.
“…ukule iwe ukali mwana ukule (grow up you are still young grow up). Grow up Makebi. Don’t follow the Sunday Chanda piggery behavior. Walk away from there. You have time to apologise,” he advised.
The UPND leader was speaking this morning when he featured on a live Radio Christian Voice radio programme that was aired on various media outlets.
Mr. Hichilema has since challenged law enforcement agencies to arrest him if he took part in the selling of Lower Zambezi National Park.
Mr. Hichilema argued that the principle of selling anything is anchored on ownership hence he could not have sold the natural habitat owned by government.
He explains that selling something that one does not own amounts to madness or theft hence those with evidence should go to Woodlands Police Station and report him for theft of the national park.
George Lwandamina has been lauded by his Zesco United bench for his tireless input during their current eight-match unbeaten run despite their boss not feeling well.
Lwandamina is feeling under the weather but Zesco remain unbeaten in the league so far this season on maximum 24 points from eight games with a match in hand.
On Wednesday, Zesco opened up a four-point lead following a 4-1 home victory over struggling Lusaka Dynamos at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
“We are excited about this performance, of course the coach has done a lot work, he has not being feeling well but he is always available,” Lwandamina’s assistant Alfred Lupiya said.
“He is a strong man and he is very dedicated, even the players know that he is very dedicated and that is why they are putting in a lot.”
Zesco could open an eight point lead this Saturday when they visit Red Arrows in a top two clash away at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
Arrows head into their big test after losing 3-0 away at fourth placed Nkana on Wednesday to suffer their first league defeat of the 2019/2020 season.
Arrows, on 20 points, are three points ahead of third placed Napsa Stars who will be in action in a lunchtime kickoff at the same venue where they will host Forest Rangers.
