Amos Chanda summoned over money laundering

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Former President Lungu’s Press Aide Amos Chanda

The Drug Enforcement Commission DEC has summoned former special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda for money Laundering.

The Commission’s Public Relations Officer Theresa Katongo has confirmed the development in an interview.

Ms. Katongo says Mr. Chanda is expected to appear before the Commission’s money laundering offices on Wednesday at 9:00 hours.

In June this year, Mr. Chanda resigned from his position as special assistant to the president for press and public relations.

Joseph Musonda Returns to Nkana Bench

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Nkana have appointed Joseph Musonda to their technical bench as a physical trainer.

Musonda, 42, had been club-less since last July when his contract as player coach at Nkana expired.

The club on Tuesday confirmed handing Musonda a two-year deal.

‘Legendary Joseph Musonda has returned to the technical bench as a physical trainer. He has since signed a two-year contract as he continues to build his coaching career,’ the club said in a brief statement.

Musonda has in the recent past showed his intent to continue playing despite his advanced age.

‘I am still playing; I still have the power to play for more years. You know age is just a number,’ Musonda said in a recent interview.

But now with this appointment his playing days appear over.

Kinshasa Awaits Zanaco in CAF Confed Cup Group Stage

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Zanaco will kick off their 2019/20 CAF Confederation Cup Group C away in DR Congo.

Zanaco were drawn in Group C with ESAE of Benin, DC Motema Pembe of DRC and the 2019/18 runners-up RS Berkane of Morocco.

Mumamba Numba’s side will be in Kinshasa on match-day-one on December 1 to face DCMP.

It will be Zanaco ‘s first trip to Kinshasa since 2002 in the tournaments predecessor the CAF Cup Winners Cup when AS Vita knocked them out in the second round on away goals rule.

Zanaco won the first leg 4-1 in Lusaka before succumbing to a 3-0 defeat.

Match-day-two will be another massive test against Berkane whom they will host on December 8.

Zanaco will end the year with a debut visit by a Zambian club to Benin on December 29 to face ESAE.

All three sides will be debut meetings for Zanaco.

Residents complain of poor infrastucture despite paying rates for years

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Residents complain of poor infrastucture despite paying rates for years

Kitwe streets without the vendors — Kitwe streets

The Kitwe City Council has been challenged to use prudently monies being collected from property rates to better township roads in different Communities.

The residents spoke during a public meeting organised by the African Centre for Social Justice (ACSJ) on the Main Valuation in Kamfinsa Constituency in Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province.

They said in most cases, the community has been left with poor infrastructure yet they continue to pay rates.

“We have been paying rates for years, yes others will say there is no consistency but whose fault is it? The Council are sitting on millions and they don’t seem bothered to improve collection efficiency, we need proper roads from the money we pay that is all,” Agness Mundwe stated.

Meanwhile, a senior citizen has proposed that government consider the elderly at least above 65 years from paying rates.He indicated that most elderly persons in the country are retirees and cannot afford to pay rates as per demand from the Kitwe City Council hence the demand.

“The Council is making a lot of money but those collecting are not honest, look at us retirees we are not working, my appeal is that everybody above 70 years and 65 for women they must not pay those rates, where are they going to get that money from?,” He questioned.

Meanwhile, Kitwe City Council Valuation Officer Nchimunya Mungalaba has encouraged all citizens with objection to the valuation roll to present their cases to the tribunal which will be sitting on 29th November, 2019.

She said rates are being proposed to be reduced further for different categories to ensure residents pay.

Police arrest 20 at Mwinilunga gold mine

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Police arrest 20 at Mwinilunga gold mine

20 people have been arrested in relation to Saturday’s riots at Kansenseli gold mine in Mwinilunga where one person died after being shot by police.

The deceased identified as Devin Makumba from Kitwe who sustained a bullet wound on his right leg died on his way to Solwezi General Hospital.

This was after police and residents who wanted to force themselves into Kansenseli gold mine clashed.

North Western Province Police Commissioner Hudson Namachila says equipment worth K120,000 was looted while $23,550 cash belonging to a foreigner was stolen.

Mr. Namachila has revealed that the rioters had set camp at Kabanda in the bush near the mine and Police burnt down the settlement to ensure that no rioters returned.

He adds that about 100 Police officers have been deployed at Kansenseli gold mine.

The Provincial Police chief says calm has returned in the area but notes that police are keeping vigil at the mine.

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Government says it will recover money involving 4000 ghost workers

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File:President Lungu greets Public Service Management Division Permanent Secretary Boniface Chimbwali shortly before departure for Angola, on Monday, 23rd April, 2018, Picture by Thomas Nsama

Public Service Management Division Permanent Secretary Boniface Chimbwali says Government will recover the monies involving the over 4000 ghost workers through terminal benefits.

Mr. Chimbwali says the Public Service Management Division has already frozen the accounts in which some civil servants were illegally drawing multiple salaries.

He explained that in a case a civil servant was getting over 1 hundred thousand Kwacha after drawing multiple salaries.

Mr Chimbwali said this when President Edgar Lungu interrogated him at State House to find out what he is doing to ensure that the monies are recovered, and such incidences do not reoccur.

And Mr. Chimbwali explained that civil servants who moved without permission or complying to the procedure and those who changed their salary grade without the sanction of the Civil Service Commission should be worried because discipline will be applied.

The Permanent Secretary who described the move as criminal said criminal proceedings against those civil servants will be instituted.

He said government has withdrawn the rights from the people who oversaw the payroll system and replaced them with different users who will be trained.

Mr Chimbwali said controlling officers will be given rights to be the super user of payroll system so that they can be held accountable.

Cancel Kangaluwi mine licence, insists WWF Zambia

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World Wide Fund for Nature-Zambia has reiterated its call for the Zambian government to cancel the license issued to Zambezi Resources to mine in the Lower Zambezi National Park.

WWF Zambia Country Director Nachilala Nkombo has however commended Government for taking a stand in the interim to disallow mining activities in the lower Zambezi National Park.

Ms. Nkombo says allowing mining operations in the park would have negative environmental impacts.

Ms Nachilala has since reiterated WWF’s earlier position that there is need to seriously look into current governance and management flaws in the management of protected areas in Zambia.

Below is a full statement

WWF Zambia welcomes Zambian Governments leadership on the Lower Zambezi National Park mining case but calls for strengthened governance of protected areas management

(Lusaka, Zambia, 12th November 2019)- Following the recent Joint statement issued during a joint press briefing by the chief Government spokesperson and Minister of Information- Honorable Dora Siliya, Minister of Tourism and Arts- Honorable Ronald Chitotela and Minister of Mines, Honorable Richard Musukwa in which they informed the nation that a collective agreement on the lower Zambezi had been reached and no mining would be allowed,

WWF Zambia would like to commend the Government for taking a stand in the interim to disallow mining activities in the lower Zambezi National Park, as allowing mining operations in the park would have negative environmental impacts. WWF would like to reiterate its earlier position that there is need to seriously look into current governance and management flaws in the management of protected areas in Zambia which not only includes wildlife sanctuaries and national parks but also includes other key areas such as forests, rivers and water resources, land and other areas that have unique bio-diversity that must be conserved and protected.

The Lower Zambezi case provides great lessons to the country on current challenges faced around protected areas management and lack of coordination amongst key government ministries that play a role in ensuring that these areas are well secured.

It is clear that there are lapses in coordination between the process of issuance of mining licenses among government authorities. The risk with this is that government may continue to issue out licenses in areas that have high ecological sensitivities which may pose significant challenges to affected communities and investors themselves. The Minister of Mines is on record of having recently suspended 12 mining licenses that were issued to areas near the source of the Zambezi River. Whilst this move is welcome, it further validates our position that currently the country has a challenge with the issuance of licenses as these licenses should not have been issued in the first place owing to the ecological sensitivity of the Zambezi River. WWF wishes to firmly state that water and rivers are the country’s lifeline support in coping with the negative impacts of climate change. The Zambezi river is a critical water source that has the potential (alongside other major rivers and tributaries) to mitigate the impacts of droughts for our local people and begin to change the narrative on vulnerability to climate change impacts. This is only possible to achieve with clear commitments to protection and effective management of all ecologically sensitive areas.

WWF observes that the Mining ACT number 11 of 2015 under section 22 (c) permits the issuance of mining exploration licenses on land that is within a national park, community partnership park, game management areas, bird or wildlife sanctuary, national forest, local forest, botanical reserve or private forest provided there is a written consent from the appropriate authority. It is our considered view that this provision must be reviewed and completely removed from the Act as we believe that mining activities should not even be considered in key ecologically sensitive areas. Similarly, section 16 of the Zambia Wildlife Act No 14 of 2015 needs to be amended to categorically prohibit mining in national parks. We call for the harmonization of supportive legislation between the mining, tourism and water resources that will support the Presidential directive to urgently undertake action to mitigate climate change impacts by protecting water resources.

Allowing mining in the Lower Zambezi National Park has great potential to lead to water contamination on one part, it also has the potential to cause increased human/ animal conflict and will cause serious disturbances to the natural habitat in that area. WWF further observes that the mining license issued to Mwembeshi Resources is for 25 years to undertake an open cast mine in the Lower Zambezi National Park, and even though Government stated that mining may not commence immediately due to validity of the EIA report .and the need for fresh decision from the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA).

We sadly note that the Zambezi Resources Mining License No. 15547-HQ-LML remains valid until its 25 year period. The High Court ruling issued to lift the injunction still remains valid. As such, we further call upon the civil society fraternity to fully support the legal process of appeal on this matter for a clear conclusion and we further reiterate our call for the Zambian government to effect a mining license cancellation.

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Nachilala Nkombo
Country Director- World Wide Fund for Nature – Zambia Country office

Zambia ready to support Zimbabwe develop small scale miners

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The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Small-Scale Miners Association of Zambia (SSMAZ), which will see the two countries sharing experiences on the small-scale mining sector.

SSMAZ representative, Mr Alfred Lungu, was in the country last week where he attended the ZMF annual general meeting and conference in Gweru.

In his solidarity message, he said the two associations have signed a MoU in a quest to learn from each other.

“As you know Zimbabwe and Zambia are like Siamese twins, we have also signed an MoU with ZMF that will see us exchanging notes as organisations and support operations of our small-scale miners,” said Mr Lungu.

He said Zambia stood ready to support Zimbabwe to ensure the country fully benefits from its vast natural resources.

“I want to assure you that we stand ready to share experiences with you. We have been in the business for more than 10 years now. We have prepared documents and data that we will like to share with our Zimbabwean friends “ said Mr Lungu.

He said the pact between the two organisations seeks to create uniform policies in areas like pricing and taxation, among others.

“Our people work hard and toil to get the minerals from underground only to be fleeced on pricing. We want to come up with a uniform pricing model that appeals to both Zimbabwe and Zambia with a view of spreading to the region in the long run,” he said.

Mr Lungu, who is also Zambia Stock Exchange chairperson and Zambia Revenue Authority deputy chair, said he also intends to use his influence to improve taxation of the sector.

“I would also use my influence to try and address the issue of taxation, which has become a big thorn in the flesh. Working with our Zimbabwean counterparts I hope this can be achieved,” he said.

Mr Lungu hailed Zimbabweans for being resilient in face of sanctions imposed by the West.

“Zimbabweans are very strong people who despite the sanctions, continue working hard. As Zambia we are in total support of the lifting of the sanctions that are affecting the day to day living of people,” said Mr Lungu.

ZMF president, Ms Henrietta Rushwaya, said the MoU seeks to create mutual benefit for both countries. “The agreement is going to benefit both countries. Zambia is more experienced than us and we seek to benefit both in technical expertise as well as financial benefits from Zambia.

“We have been working together with our Zambian friends and we look forward to our relationship to grow so that we learn from each other and help each other counter challenges we face as small-scale miners,” she said.

The Zambian delegation was part of the three foreign delegations that attended the AGM. South Africa and China were also represented at the indaba.

Syphilis testing in pregnant women falls short in Zambia

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Syphilis testing in pregnant women falls short in Zambia

The vast majority of pregnant women in Zambia undergo HIV testing, but testing for syphilis is not nearly as common.

This is according to a study by Rindcy Davis, PhD, of Columbia University in New York City and Xu Xiong MD, DrPH, of Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine in New Orleans .

The study results are similar to findings across Africa, showing that 60% of pregnant women during their first prenatal visit are tested for HIV infection while 40% are tested for syphilis.Across 13 antenatal clinics in Lusaka, 95% of the pregnant women obtained HIV testing, but just 29% of the women obtained syphilis testing.

Both diseases can be transmitted to newborns.

Also, 4% of the pregnant women were not tested for either disease, and “4% too much,” Davis said at her group’s poster presentation at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care annual meeting.

The cross-sectional study used the 9-month baseline data from the Preventing Congenital Syphilis cluster randomized controlled trial.

The study included all consenting women who attended one of the Lusaka clinics for the first time from April 2015 through January 2016.

The results showed that 12,340 women were tested only for HIV; 192 women were tested only for syphilis; 5,004 of the women were tested for both HIV and syphilis, and 664 women did not receive testing for either pathogen.

“It is not any more difficult to perform a syphilis test than an HIV test,” Davis said. “In fact, there is work being done to do the tests together — so you can do one finger prick and get the results for both diseases.”

“It is important to note that this is just not happening in Zambia; it is also the situation in the United States,” she said.

“We are having a resurgence of congenital syphilis here.”

She said that pregnant women should be tested for syphilis “because it is curable and no one should be getting it, and should not be passing it on to their babies.”

WEEKEND SCORECARD: Zanaco Brace for Tuesdays CAF Confed Cup Group Stage Draws

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Zanaco will on Tuesday morning know their group stage opponents in the 2019/20 CAF Confederation Cup when the league phase draws for Africa’s second tier club competition are made in Cairo.

Zanaco are returning to group stage action for the first time since 2017 when they competed in the CAF Champions League.

This will be the Lusaka clubs third league stage appearance after making their group round debut in the 2010 CAF Confederation Cup.

Zanaco are also one of two Zambian club’s to qualify to this seasons league round of continental football competition together with perennial flag-bearer Zesco United who are campaigning in the CAF Champions League.

Sixteen teams will be placed in four groups of four for the league round of the competition that will kick off on December 1.

HUSA Agadir of Morocco, who reached last seasons quarterfinals and who eliminated Zanaco’s compatriots Green Eagles this term, are in the draws together with San Pedro of Cote d’Ivoire whom Nkana eliminated from last season’s CAF Confederation Cup pre-group stage.

Headlining the draws are 2018/19 CAF Confederation Cup runners-up RS Berkane of Morocco who lost on penalties to Egyptian giants Zamalek in last season’s final.
Also in the draw are debutants and ambitious Egyptian side Pyramids who have spent big over the last two seasons to try and break the domestic duopoly of Al Ahly and Zamalek.
2012 runners-up Djoliba of Mali and Horoya from Guinea are familiar opponents after previous encounters with Zesco over the last ten years.

Zanaco are also one of two clubs from the COSAFA zone heading into the draws together with Bidvest Wits who have never played Zambian opposition in continental football.

QUALIFIED TEAMS:
Al Masry, Pyramids (Egypt), HUSA, RS Berkane (Morocco), Enyimba, Rangers (Nigeria), Paradou (Algeria), ESAE (Benin), San Pedro (Cote d’Ivoire), Motema Pembe (DR Congo), Horoya (Guinea), Al Nasr (Libya), Djoliba (Mali), Nouadhibou (Mauritania), Bidvest Wits (South Africa) and Zanaco (Zambia)

WEEKEND SCORECARD

2019/2020 FAZ Super Division
Week 8
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Power 1 (Christian Ntouba 53′)-Buildcon 1(Eric Kabulo 69′)

Napsa 3 (Collins Sikombe 5′, Laudit Mavugo 56′ 60′)-KYSA 0

Mighty 1(Mise Katente 52′)-Eagles 2(Gozon Mutale 71′, Hosea Silwimba 75′)

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
09/11/2019
Windhoek
Namibia 0 Zambia 2(Emmanuel Chabula 45′ ? ‘)

ZAMBIA XI: Mulenga, Zulu, Chilongoshi, L.Banda, A.Chama, Katema, K.Kapumbu, C.Zulu, Shamende, Chabula, Chaibela

2019/2020 TOP SCORERS
LEAGUE
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Jesse Were (Zesco):10

Idris Mbombo(Nkana):6

James Chamanga(Red Arrows):5

Kennedy Musonda (Green Eagles):4
Elias Maguri(Nakambala Leopards):4
Bornwell Mwape (Napsa Stars):4

Martin Dzilah (Lumwana):3
Daniel Chama (KYSA):3
Emmanuel Manda(Lumwana Radiants):3
Thabani Kamusoko(Zesco):3
Friday Samu (Green Buffaloes):3
Emmanuel Phiri (Kansanshi):3
Winston Kalengo (Zesco):3
Bruce Musakanya (Red Arrows):3
Chris Mugalu (Lusaka Dynamos):3
Eric Choomba(Nkwazi):3

Gozon Mutale(Green Eagles):2
Laudit Mavugo (Napsa Stars) :2
Kelvin Mubanga(Nkana):2
Jimmy Ndhlovu(Kabwe Warriors):2
Jack Chirwa (Green Buffaloes) :2
Anthony Akumu (Zesco United):2
Ronald Kampamba (Nkana):2
Danny Silavwe (Napsa Stars):2
Babe Basile(Lusaka Dynamos):2
Tafadzwa Rusike (Zanaco):2
Evans Musonda(Red Arrows):2
Patrick Ilongo(Forest Rangers):2
Adams Zikiru (Forest Rangers):2
Royd Alfonso (Kansanshi Dynamos):2
Junior Zulu(Nakambala):2
Jeff Banda (Nkwazi):2
Charles Zulu (Zanaco):2
Alidor Kayembe(Buildcon):2
Biramahire Abeddy (Buildcon):2
Kwame Attrum (Mufulira Wanderers):2
Ian Sililo(KYSA):2
Roger Kola (Zanaco):2
Spencer Sautu(Green Eagles):2*

Collins Sikombe (Napsa Stars) :1
Hosea Silwimba (Green Eagles) :1
Mise Katende(Mufulira Wanderers) :1
Christian Ntouba (Power Dynamos) :1
Eric Kabulo (Buildcon) :1
Dominic Chanda(Kabwe Warriors):1
Moses Phiri (Buildcon) :1
Rahim Osumanu (Mufulira Wanderers) :1
Felix Nyaende (Kabwe Warriors):1
Eddie Sinyangwe(Green Buffaloes):1
George Ngoma (Green Buffaloes):1
Akakulubelwa Mwachiyaba(Kabwe Warriors):1
Stephen Kabamba(Green Buffaloes):1
Moro Ameru (KYSA):1
Webster Muzaza (Forest Rangers):1
Laurent Muma (Forest Rangers):1
Marvin Jere(Lusaka Dynamos):1
Moussa Lemisa(Lusaka Dynamos):1
Clement Mwape (Zesco):1
Umaru Kasumba (Zesco):1
Quadri Kola (Zesco):1
Martin Kayuwa(Power Dynamos):1
Lazarus Zulu(Kansanshi):1
Shadreck Mulungwe (Green Eagles):1
Peter Mwangani(Forest Rangers):1
Moonga Chilimba (Buffaloes):1
Leonard Mulenga(Buffaloes):1
Felix Bulaya (Nakambala):1
Joseph Mwandilila(Green Eagles):1
Norbet Chisala (Kansanshi Dynamos):1
Chisenga Lukwemba(Nakambala):1
Andrew Kwiliko (Green Eagles):1
Tresor Ilunga(KYSA):1
Derrick Mwansa (Kabwe Warriors):1
Patrick Kasunga (Kabwe Warriors):1
Andrew Tololwa (Red Arrows): 1
Linos Makwaza Jnr(Power):1
Obeddy Masumbuko (Nkana):1
Thomas Banda(Napsa): 1
Davies Kamanga(Mufulira Wanderers):1
Simon Nkhata (Napsa Stars):1
Ali Sadiki(Kabwe Warriors):1
Larry Bwalya(Power Dynamos):1
Benson Sakala(Power Dynamos):1
Chitiya Mususu(Zanaco):1
Isaac Ngoma (Kansanshi Dynamos):1
Enock Sabamukumana(Zesco):1
Erick Chomba (Nkwazi):1
Chanida Zulu (Lumwana):1
John Ngoma(Nakambala):1

INTERNATIONAL
09/11/2019
Senior:
Emmanuel Chabula(Nkwazi):6
Justin Shonga (Orlando Pirates):2
Cletus Chama (Simba SC,Tanzania):1
Amity Shamende(Green Eagles):1
Bruce Musakanya(Red Arrows):1
Kelvin Mubanga(Nkana):1
Willy Stephanus(Lusaka Dynamos):1
Simon Mulenga (Nkana):1
Isaac Shamujompa (Buildcon):1
Austin Banda(Napsa Stars):1
Harun Shakava (Nkana):1
Patrick Kasunga (Kabwe Warriors):1
Fredrick Mulambia(Power Dynamos):1
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Chipolopolo Gather Momentum In Algeria

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Chipolopolo are at full house in Blida ahead of Thursday’s first game in the 2021 AFCON Group H qualifiers against their hosts and defending champions Algeria.

Aggrey Chiyangi’s side arrived in Algiers on Sunday but eight more players completed the set-up after Monday mornings’ first day of training in Algeria.

The TP Mazembe trio of Kabaso Chongo, Tandi Mwape and Nathan Sinkala all arrived on Monday.

They were joined in camp by the five South African based call-ups who included new boy and Polokwane City goalkeeper Mwenya Chibwe.

The South African-born goalkeeper earned his first cap last month in a 2-2 away friendly against Benin on October 13 in Cotonou.

Augustine Mulenga and Justin Shonga of Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs striker Lazarus Kambole and Mwape Musonda from Black Leopards completed the last arrivals on Monday.

Meanwhile, Chiyangi said they were looking forward to facing the African champions on November 14.

“I think when you look at the caliber of players that we have, these are all seasoned players,” Chiyangi said.

“They are those that are playing outside Zambia who are regulars at their clubs and those based at home who also play at their clubs; meaning that intimidation, for now, I don’t think will come in.”

Fashion Sakala: Victory Over Nigeria Is A Must

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Striker Fashion Sakala says they are no excuses but to beat Nigeria in Tuesdays critical Group B match at the 2019 U23 AFCON in Egypt.

Zambia seek their first win of the tournament after kicking off their campaign on November 9 with a 0-0 draw against South Africa in Cairo.

Fashion missed that match due to a club commitment in Belgium and arrived on the eve of the game against Nigeria.

The striker is also Zambia’s top scorer in the U23 AFCON qualifiers with four goals.

“I really feel good, I was really looking forward to meeting my team mates,” Fashion said.

“I was not happy that I missed the first game, I think it was very important for us. We were supposed to win that game, but I understand, because they fought very hard.

“But it is normal and it was better for us to get a draw.

“But now, it is time to fight harder and we are looking forward to the game against Nigeria.

“I think we just have to win it, they are no excuses, we just have to work hard and win that game.”

Meanwhile, opponents Nigeria also come into the game under massive pressure after losing 1-0 to Cote d’Ivoire in their opening Group B game on November 9.

Another defeat could just the defending U23 AFCON champion’s bow out of the tournament with a match to spare.

Shepolopolo Reach Olympic Final Round Qualifier

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Shepolopolo advanced to the final qualifying round of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after edging Kenya 3-2 on aggregate.

Zambia on Monday afternoon beat Kenya 1-0 at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka just three days after the first leg match finished 2-2 in Nairobi.

Lushomo Mweemba scored the goal in the 57th minute following a goalless first half.

Zambia missed a chance to lead earlier in the first half when top striker Rachael Kundananji missed a penalty.

Shepolopolo will face Cameroon or Cote d’Ivoire in the final round for Africa’s sole place in Tokyo while the loser at that stage will face a South American team in a playoff qualifier.

Last round contenders Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire drew 0-0 in their first leg match in Abidjan on Saturday.

Nakachinda’s Appeal Futile Exercise – Mukuka

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Hon. Rapheal Nakachinda chairing a sitting of the parliamentary select committee on the Constitutional Amendment Bill.

Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) Spokesperson Dr. Cephas Mukuka has said that the party leadership is not moved by the decision by Raphael Nakachinda to appeal High Court Judge Sharon Newa’s Landmark Judgement that recognized Dr. Mumba as Party President.

Raphael Nakachinda and George Kangwa who are expelled members of the MMD, today filed in a Notice of Appeal against Judge Sharon Newa’s Landmark Judgement.

Commenting on the development in an interview, Dr. Mukuka began by thanking Hon. Felix Mutati for conceding defeat.

“We are happy that the MMD Leadership Case that lasted for the last 3 years has finally come to an end. We always knew and believed that Dr. Mumba was the MMD President and the Courts have confirmed this position”, Dr. Mukuka said.

Dr. Mukuka further said that MMD Lawyers would soon commence contempt proceedings against a Mr Reuben Mambwe who took it upon himself to pour scorn and insult on the judgment and the Honourable Judge Newa.

“After Hon. Mutati conceded defeat, a bunch of hired guns led by a Mr. Reuben Mambwe who was impersonating himself as Lusaka District Secretary went on ZNBC and rubbished Judge Sharon Newa’s Landmark Judgement. Firstly, we would like to inform the Nation that those are not MMD members and neither is Mambwe a district official. Secondly, the Nation should know that our members and the general public have welcomed the judgment and are already on the ground mobilizing our party”, Dr. Mukuka said.

“As a party we have instructed our Lawyers to commence contempt proceedings against Mambwe for insulting the judiciary and the Judge”, Dr. Mukuka said.

Dr. Mukuka further said that the MMD is not moved by the decision by Raphael Nakachinda to appeal the landmark judgment as it was his right to do so. What is to be noted however is that the appeal does not affect the judgment in the absence of a stay.

“We had always warned Hon. Mutati to be careful of his dealings with Nakachinda. Nakachinda has defied Mutati, a man he called his president because it he has never believed in Mutati. To him, Mutati was always a cash cow. “, Dr. Mukuka said.

“All our members and structures have welcomed the judgment have and are happy with it. Secondly, Mr. Mutati who was the first defendant and his followers, has conceded defeat. So we wonder under whose authority he has appealed when the chief defendant has conceded defeat”, Dr. Mukuka said.

“We would like to clear the air that Raphael Nakachinda and George Kangwa have appealed in their personal capacity against the Party Leadership. Furthermore, Hon. Felix Mutati and Hon. Mwansa Mbulakulima has distanced themselves from the appeal”, Dr. Mukuka said.

“We would like to caution Nakachinda to stop impersonating himself as our party National Secretary. He is not a member of the MMD and last week the judgment clearly spelled it. Should Nakachinda ever impersonate himself as our National Secretary, we will report him to the police for impersonation and we shall instruct our Lawyers to commence contempt proceedings against him”, Dr. Mukuka warned.

CTPD Bemoans the Lack of Protective Clothing for Women in Artisanal And Small – Scale Mining Sector

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The Centre for Trade Policy and Development has said that it is concerned with the lack of protective clothing for women in the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining sector in Zambia. CTPD Head of Research, Brian Mwiinga notes that although the Artisanal and small- scale mining sector in Zambia has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years, most of the miners in this sector work without protective gears thus exposes them to health risks.

In a statement released to the media, Mr. Mwiinga said that CTDP feels that as the country celebrates the growing participation of women in the sector, it is imperative that the challenges affecting the ASM sector in general and more specifically those that have the greatest impact on women and their health should be addressed.

“one feature of the ASM sector in Zambia which is worth paying attention to is the growing presence of women assuming important roles in the sector it is imperative that we pause and address the myriad of challenges that the ASM sector faces in general and more specifically the challenges that have the greatest impact on women and their health”, said Mr. Mwiinga.

Mr. Mwiinga urged the Zambian government through the relevant ministries such as the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Ministry of Gender, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of National Development Planning to focus their energies in addressing the plight of the women who have remained the minority group in the ASM sector. “In addition to the challenge of lack of protective gear, the informal nature of most ASM operations implies that they work in areas that are often not serviced by the local authorities. As a result, these areas of operation usually lack adequate water and sanitation facilities making it another serious health and environmental hazard’’, said Mr. Mwiinga.

He further stressed: CTPD is alive to the fact that the Zambian government made several commitments to addressing the challenges of the ASM sector in general and those women miners at the recent Artisanal Small-scale mining Conference hosted by Zambia in Livingstone and that now is the time for those commitments to be fulfilled so that the nation can start reaping the benefits of the sector.

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