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Kitwe giants Nkana and Power Dynamos continued to stutter in the 2019/20 FAZ Super Division campaign as they both failed to win on Saturday.
Nkana rallied to force a 1-1 draw against promoted Kansanshi Dynamos at home in Wusakile on the day Power were thumped 3-1 at Green Eagles in Choma.
Nkana needed a late penalty to equalise and salvage a point in this round five match played at Nkana Stadium.
Lazarus Phiri gave Kansanshi a 64th minute lead after beating Nkana keeper Moses Mapulanga with a long range short before Idriss Mbombo scored a penalty awarded by referee Audrick Nkole when Kelvin Mubanga was hacked in box.
Kalampa moved to seven points after picking a point from their last three matches.
Third placed Kansanshi have 10 points after five matches played.
In Choma, Guston Mutobo started his second term as Power coach with a 3-1 mauling at Green Eagles where forward Kennedy Musonda scored a brace.
Shadreck Mulungwe scored Eagles’ third goal with Martin Kayuwa registering Power’s consolation at Independence Stadium.
In the capital city, Red Arrows opened a three point lead at the top of the table after thumping Green Buffaloes 2-0 in the Lusaka derby.
Unbeaten Arrows have 13 points, three above second placed Napsa, after playing five matches.
Napsa will play their Week 5 match at Zesco United on Sunday in Ndola.
Napsa Stars unbeaten run faces its biggest test of the season on Sunday when they visit defending champions Zesco United at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Napsa led the 2019/2020FAZ Super Division table heading into this weekend’s Week Five fixtures unbeaten on 10 points, tied with second placed Red Arrows and are one point ahead of third positioned Zesco.
The Zesco test for Napsa will surpass last Saturdays encounter against Arrows who are also unbeaten but saw both sides 0-0 draw in their Lusaka derby at Woodlands Stadium end their respective 100 per cent starts to the 2019/2010 season.
Zesco are now the only side enjoying a 100 percent start to the season and a have match in hand before the league takes a break after this weekend’s matches to make way for the October FIFA International Match Week that runs from October 7-15.
However, Zesco will face this seasons meanest defense in Napsa who are the only side yet to be breached.
The challenge is on Zesco striker Jesse Were who already has four league goals for the hosts this season but has not scored against Napsa since his debut campaign when he netted a brace in a 2-0 away win in Lusaka on April 27, 2016.
North Western, 4th October, 2019, Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has completed its first ever Mini Hydro Power Station set to benefit over 12,000 people at a cost of $8.6 million
The Rural Electrification Authority has completed its first ever Mini Hydro Power Station in Mwinilunga set to benefit over 12,000 people at a cost of US$8.6 million.
The Kasanjiku project located on the Kasanjiku River in Mwinilunga District in North Western Province is set to improve the quality of life for beneficiaries in Chief Ntambu and Chief Sailunga’s area.
REA Manager Corporate Affairs Justin Mukosa says the Authority is excited to successfully implement an off grid technology project that will alleviate energy poverty in the country.
“We are delighted to complete the construction of the Kasanjiku project because it is going to improve the quality of life for over 12,000 people and also highlight the massive potential that lies in the Northern Region of Zambia for electricity generation using mini hydro technology,” he said.
And REA Director Engineering Services Patrick Mubanga says the project once commissioned will provide electricity throughout the year.
“The power station once energised will be able to supply power to the community throughout the year as the turbines will be supplied with water from the Kasanjiku River which experiences good water supply” Engineer Mubanga said.
The 0.64 mega watts project will electrify 11 schools, one Mission hospital, four Rural Health Centres, one Local Court and one Chief’s Palace.
The project begun in 2016 after a ground breaking ceremony officiated by Vice President of Zambia Inonge Wina.
“Without education, we are in a horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously,” Aristotle
“You can go to school but you can’t buy class,” Jay Z.
The last two weeks or so we have been subjected to some infantile and petty debate about grown ups calling each other names about their qualifications; who is an economist and who is not, blah blah blah.
First, it was the medical doctors, then the pilots then the lawyers, then the engineers now it is the economists bragging about their qualifications and calling each other names.
I would rather people show us their works and not their papers.
The problem with Africa’s education system is that it produces white-collar bureaucrats who can’t perform, innovate, write, research, develop or produce.
It’s about schooling/acquiring papers and not education/knowledge acquisition.
Like Mr Sata used to say, “We have Engineers who can’t even mend a pot hole, we have professors who can’t even write a book.”
Africa is producing thousands upon thousands of graduates; bachelors, masters and PHD holders every year but where are the fruits; where is the development, where is the innovation, where is research and development, the M&E, where is the entrepreneurship, the social mobility, the human development?
Are our graduates helping us with their education or it’s just papers?
Let us focus on using our education to lift up people, to change our attitudes, to change our societies and to advance human development and not to brag and demonize one another otherwise our education will be rendered useless.
Let me conclude by quoting Proverbs 16:16, wisdom is far much better than knowledge.
Bank of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya cuts the cake during the 10th anniversary dinner for Ecobank Zambia dinner
Bank of Zambia Governor Denny Kalyalya says Small and Medium Entrepreneurs are engines of growth, especially in emerging and developing economies.
Dr Kalyalya says the Central Bank is happy that banks such as Eco bank Zambia are supporting the growth of SMEs through provision of credit.
The Central Bank Governor was speaking in Lusaka Thursday evening when he officiated at celebrations to mark Eco Bank Zambia’s 10th anniversary at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel.
Dr Kalyalya has since urged Eco Bank Zambia to continue supporting the SME sector as it has the potential to generate the much needed employment and is a good driver for non-traditional exports.
He said over the last ten years, Eco Bank Zambia has expanded its branch network to 7 and is represented in two provinces.
Dr Kalyalya says the Bank of Zambia expects Eco Bank to continue growing and more than double the number of branches as well as spread its presence to other parts of the country.
“We are aware of the banks’ global vision, which is anchored on achieving financial inclusion for pan Africa as a whole and your goal to reach 100 million customers in Zambia and across Africa.At the core of this vision, is the importance of understanding and satisfying customer needs. In this context we appreciate and commend Eco Bank for rolling out 7,000 Xpress points through its partnership with Kazang here in Zambia,” he said.
Dr Kalyalya said these Xpress points have brought financial services closer to the people in line with Bank of Zambia and Government Financial inclusion agenda.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, the advent of technology and its progression has made it possible to provide financial services to remotest places and in a more efficient way. Eco bank’s introduction of digital platforms in order to serve its customers more efficiently and to reach out to the unbanked through products such as Ecobank Pay and Ecobank Omni is another commendable effort,” Dr Kalyalya said.
And Ecobank Zambia Managing Director Kola Adeleke said Ecobank Zambia’s main objective is assisting in the economic development of Zambia and fostering financial integration in Africa.
“We aim to be the bank of choice in Zambia for consumers, businesses, corporates and the government. Indeed, today, we are one of the fastest growing banks in Zambia. As you know, Ecobank is the globally acclaimed Pan -African brand with banking operations in 33 countries in Africa and presence in China, United Arab Emirate, United Kingdom, Ethiopia and South Africa,” Mr Adeleke said.
“We also have a banking license in France. Being a member of the biggest Pan-African group in Africa, Ecobank Zambia utilizes the Group synergies to harness economic development through various trade instruments and digital solutions. We are thankful for the patronage of our various customers and affirm our commitment to continue to support critical sectors of the economy. We will also continue to leverage on the power of our digital platforms to deliver services to our customers and government in a convenient, accessible and reliable manner.”
Mr Adeleke said the Bank’s strategy is to be the Digital Bank of choice for all Zambians which is in line with Bank of Zambia’s objective of creating a cashless economy.
“To ensure that we serve you better, recently successfully Application, FlexcubeWith the , our processes and services are more robust aimed at ensuring that we meet varied customer needs efficiently. Indeed, we will continue to ensure that best in class banking experience.”
He said, “Our recent partnership with Kazang means that our customers can transact from 200 Kazang locations. From the end of this month, the number of transacting Kazang Agents where our customers can carry out some banking transactions will increase to 7,000 Xpress Points.”
Meanwhile, Ecobank Zambia Board Chairman Chileshe Kapwepwe In her closing remarks said thanked Customers, the Zambian Government, the Bank of Zambia and the staff for their continued support over the years.
She added, “Ecobank Zambia is a bank of the people, for the people, and this comes with corporate and social responsibilities that we take very seriously. As we focus on transforming the Zambian banking landscape, and servicing our customers with convenient, reliable, accessible and affordable financial products, we also care deeply about our local communities.”
She also announced that the bank will construct a shelter for care givers at the Cancer Diseases Hospital at the cost of K220,000 to mark the 2019 Ecobank Day.
“The objective is to raise awareness and help prevent Non-Communicable diseases which so tragically kill tens of thousands of Zambians every year,” Mrs Kapwepwe said.
Information and Broadcasting Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo has warned the ZNBC Board that he will not allow mediocrity by frustrating President Edgar Lungu’s directive to ensure that salaries for civil servants are paid on time.
During the 2019 Labour Day commemoration in Lusaka, President Edgar Lungu assured civil servants across the country that their salaries will never be delayed again.
Mr Kasolo’s warning follows a go-slow by ZNBC unionized workers over delayed salaries.
He notes that people have rentals and other bills to pay therefore the need to ensure that they are paid their salaries on time.
Mr. Kasolo has told QTV news that his ministry is concerned that an institution under it is not operating normally.
He states that it is for this reason that the Ministry through the board is looking for a new Director-General who is commercial-minded to maximize the asset of ZNBC considering that a lot of money has been spent on Digital Migration.
ZNBC Director General Richard Mwanza’s contract has not been renewed by the board.
Meanwhile, Zambia Union of Broadcasters and other Information Disseminators (ZUBID) General Secretary Andrew Mpandamwike says the Unionized workers decided to go on go-slow over delayed salaries.
Mr. Mpandamwike says the workers want an assurance that the delay in paying them salaries will stop.
Police in Kitwe received reports of Aggravated Robbery, Rape and Murder from a female student at Kalulushi Catholic University also of Kabundi in Chingola. The victim said that while she was being dropped off by Dr. Maximilian Mainza aged 36 of Riverside and a lecturer at Copperbelt University (CBU) at her friend’s house in Nkana West in the early hours of today 5th October 2019 at around 02:30 hours, they were attacked by a lone criminal who demanded for a K100.
After the confrontation, Dr. Mainza is reported to have come out of the car, a Honda Accord station wagon and challenged the criminal and in the process, Dr. Mainza was stabbed on the left side of the chest. He, however, managed to get back to the vehicle, reversed and drove about 100 meters before he stopped the car and collapsed.
According to the statement released to the media by Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo, the suspect later followed, broke the driver’s window, opened the door and dragged the female victim out to a nearby unfinished structure where she was raped.
He later went back to the vehicle and got two phones, a laptop bag, two other bags and an undisclosed amount of money and ran away.
After receiving the report, Police visited the scenes of crime and found Dr. Mainza dead at the steering wheel with a stab wound on the left side of the chest.
A Knife alleged to have been used in the act was recovered about six meters from the scene and the body has been taken to Kitwe Teaching Hospital mortuary while the rape victim was taken for medical attention.
Nkana say they have banned 10 supporters who were allegedly ring leaders of the violence that occurred during last Sunday’s FAZ Super Division match against Forest Rangers at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Nkana supporters threw assorted objects on the pitch as their team was losing this Week 4 match by 1-0 in Ndola.
The incident prompted FAZ to warn Nkana supporters against hooliganism.
Nkana president Evaristo Kabila said the action to permanently ban the culprits from all club activities has been taken after the internal investigations into the Ndola violence.
“Any behaviour that brings the name of the club into disrepute will attract maximum punishment that includes possible prosecution and jail sentences. Enough is enough! We have invested a lot in the club for a few disgruntled individuals to tarnish all that we have worked so hard to build,” Kabila stated.
Nkana have since forwarded the names of the banned individuals to the Football Association of Zambia secretariat.
President Lungu. “It is sad that the hunger situation in some parts of the country is being politicised.”
President Edgar Lungu has said that he is saddened that some people want to politicize the hunger situation in some parts of the country.
Speaking when he officiated at the launch of the Harvest of Winter Maize by Zambeef Plc at Zambeef Farm in Sinazongwe district of Southern Province yesterday, the Head of State warned politicians not to politicize climate change and the hunger situation in some parts of the country.
“It is dreadful that even with the overwhelming evidence on the presence of climate change, we still have doubting Thomases who have been dismissing the phenomenon as a fallacy”
“My Administration will not take advantage of this situation to gain cheap political mileage. We are aware of the many lives which are at stake. There is no need to play politics about this serious natural phenomenon,” he said.
The President advised Zambians to channel their support towards areas affected by hunger to relevant institutions such as the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) because it ensures that the help (relief food) reaches those that need it the most.
President Lungu has said DMMU under the Office of the Vice- President is the only institution with the capacity to distribute relief food to affected households in a coordinated and effective manner.
He said Southern Province is one such area that needs a lot of support and that his government welcomes support from all Zambians regardless of their political affiliation, tribe or standing in society.
“I wish to appeal to all well-meaning Zambians to come forward and provide support to people in areas affected by hunger. In Southern Province and indeed, other parts of the country, agricultural production has reduced significantly. This has made access to food for many Zambian households whose areas had poor yields, very difficult,” he said.
President Lungu assured that no one will die from hunger because the government through DMMU will provide relief to affected households.
“My government is determined to see to it that no life is lost because of hunger. I, therefore, wish to assure the Nation that every effort is being made to provide relief to affected households, this has, therefore, helped us plan our efforts in a more coordinated and effective manner,” he said.
He said efforts by DMMU have helped to cushion the impact of hunger that many families are faced with.
“So far, the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), through the DMMU has released one million by fifty-kilogram bags of maize to mostly families affected by hunger.
Mines and Minerals Development Minister Hon Richard Musukwa
Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has directed Mopani Copper Mines management to immediately halt the Contract Optimization Programme.
Mr. Musukwa says the programme which seeks to restrict the mine’s supplies business to foreign contractors will negatively impact on job security on the Copperbelt where local contractors employ over Seven thousand workers.
He says the implementation of the programme will not be supported by the government because it negates the provisions of the Mines and Mineral’s Act.
Mr. Musukwa has since urged Mopani Copper Mine Management to engage all stakeholders emphasising that dialogue should be the bedrock of mining operations in Zambia.
He said government targets to have 90 per cent of Mine contracts in the hands of local suppliers.
Mr. Musukwa says this will help curtail possible schemes of transfer pricing and externalization of foreign exchange earnings.
He was speaking in an interview with ZNBC News in Lusaka.
Mopani Copper Mines has embarked on a contract optimisation programme before striking consensus with the government and other stakeholders.
Finance Minister Dr Bwalya Kanyanta Emmanuel Ng’andu, MP, will present the 2020 National Budget Address to Parliament starting @ 14:00 Hrs this afternoon.
Finance Minister Bwalya Ng’andu says government will not limit the awarding of contracts to 20 per cent only for local contractors if they have the ability and capacity to undertake big projects.
Dr Ng’andu was speaking during the 30-year anniversary for Tomorrow Investments in Lusaka last night.
He said Zambia cannot import development because it is Zambians themselves who should develop and improve the economic landscape of the country.
Dr Ng’andu said government will always respond to contractors and businesses that show resilience and commitment by providing incentives.
The Finance Minister praised Tomorrow Investment for being a role model and a company that has benefited from the 20 percent sub-contraction policy by government.
Meanwhile, Tomorrow Investments chief executive officer, Augustine Katotobwe said it has not been an easy journey to grow the business to the level at which it is today.
He thanked government for providing a conducive environment for local contractor to thrive.
Mr Katototwe said the leadership of President Edgar Lungu has inspired more local businesses grow and contribute to the economic development of the country.
He called on imagine local contractors to show commitment and perform to the expectations for clients.
Meanwhile, National Council for Construction chief executive officer, Matthew Ngulube called on local contractor to do their best in order to win the trust.
He said Zambia has several local contractors who can perform and can compete favourably with foreign contractors.
Two days ago I appeared on BBC TV debating this very question – should tech gains such as Netflix, Facebook, Google, Snapchat and Twitter be taxed in Africa? Those of you who watched my video clip know that I take the view that these tech companies should be taxed to the extent of the revenue they collect in African countries. But this debate is not only about Africa.
The European Union (EU) is seriously considering taxing these tech giants. In fact, at the last G7 summit in July this year, finance ministers agreed that these tech firms like Netflix should be taxed in jurisdiction where they make money even when they are not physically present there. France in July this year passed a law in which these internet-based companies domiciled in the US but offering services in France will be made to pay taxes in France. The new law is called GAFA, which is short for Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon! Offcourse the US Government is fuming over these proposals – and rightly so as it will also affect her tax revenues.
I, therefore, do not see any reason why Zambia and other African countries should not be thinking along those lines. We need to start thinking outside the box in dealing with the emerging global tech economy. Issues of double-taxation will arise but that can only lead to African countries entering into double-taxation treaties with the US. By the way, so many jurisdictions are coming up with laws to tax these companies! We find to benefit from the global tech economy!
Why tax these tech firms outside the US? The rationale is simple. These digital firms contributes-millions of dollars to the US tax revenue but yet the US account for less than half of these companies revenue. In other ways, they generate income from countries in Africa, Asia and Europe where they do not pay taxes.
I find the debate between opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema and Information Minister Dora Siliya on this subject very refreshing . We need to have such kind of intellectual discourse on matters like this than usual politics and insults. I for one support the taxing of these companies like France has just done!
Red Arrows captain Bruce Musakanya has failed to make the 22-member Chipolopolo list for the October friendly dates against Niger and Benin.
Chipolopolo will visit Niger on October 10 in Niamey and Benin on October 13 in Cotonou.
Musakanya, who has continued with his good club form in the 2019/20 season from where he left off after scored seven goals for Arrows in the 2019 transitional campaign, is not among the fourteen home-based players picked for next week’s West Africa tour.
The Arrows midfielder has been a peripheral figure in Aggrey Chiyangu’s team but came off the bench to score Zambia’s winning goal in their 3-2 home win over Botswana on September 3 to help secure Chipolopolo’s passage to the 2020 CHAN final round qualifiers.
But excused from the West African tour are European- based stars Fashion Sakala of KV Oostende in Belgium including Enock Mwepu and Patson Daka from Austrian champions RB Salzburg.
The trio have been left out due to Zambia U23’s forthcoming 2019 U23 AFCON tournament camp ahead of the tournament Egypt will host from November 8 -22 in Cairo.
Meanwhile, Chipolopolo are using the friendly to prepare for their October 19 home game against eSwatini in their CHAN final round , last leg qualifier that Zambia won 1-0 away in Manzini on September 22.
Chipolopolo will also us the tour to fine-tune ahead of their 2021 AFCON Group H qualifier double-header against holders Algeria away on November 11 in Blida and Zimbabwe at home in Lusaka on November 16.
GOALKEEPERS: Sebastian Mwange (Green Eagles), Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco)
DEFENDERS: Simon Silwimba, Mwila Phiri, Adrian Chama, Clement Mwape (all Zesco United), Lawrence Chungu (Zanaco), Luka Banda (Napsa Stars), Tandi Mwape, Kabaso Chongo (both TP Mazembe,DR Congo), Salulani Phiri (Polokwane City, South Africa)
MIDFIELDERS: Amity Shamende (Green Eagles), Paul Katema (Red Arrows), Kelvin Kapumbu (Zanaco), Kelvin Mubanga (Nkana), Donashano Malama (Black Leopards, South Africa), Cletus Chama (Simba SC, Tanzania)
STRIKERS: Emmanuel Chabula (Nkwazi), Augustine Mulenga, Justin Shonga (both Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Lazarus Kambole (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa), Mwape Musonda (Black Leopards, South Africa)
Vice President Inonge Wina says government will not interfere with the court process involving Konkola Copper Mine in which vendetta has been taken to court.
Mrs Wina says government will abide by the laws and will allow the court process to take its course.
Mrs Wina was responding to a question asked by Nchanga Member of Parliament Chilombo Chali who wanted to find out whether government and Vendetta are negotiating to bring back the investor under a new name.
Mrs Wina said once the court process is completed, the new investor will take over operations at KCM.
And Mrs Wina said investigations into the 48 houses is still ongoing and a report is been compiled on the same matter.
She however said the Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo will give a comprehensive report once the investigations are completed.
The Vice president was responding to a question asked by the Kabompo Member of Parliament Ambrose Lufuma who wanted to find out what government is doing to ensure that justice prevails over the 48 houses.
Mrs Wina further stated that there is a financial management Act in place which is an indication of government’s determination to fight corruption for financial resources.
She said the notion that politicians are involved corruption is not true.
And Mrs. Wina said most projects undertaken by the World Bank and other cooperating partners follow through a process to enable its implementation leading to the loss of time.
She however said some projects have delayed while other projects are on course.
The Vice President was responding to a question asked by the Moomba Member of Parliament Fred Chaatila who wanted to find out about some projects that were about to be recalled because of delay in the implementation.
Responding to the question, Mrs Wina explained that countries did not abandon the meeting when African Presidents addressed the meeting but were attending to other side meeting.
Opposition United Party for National Development President Hakainde Hichilema says there is no need to tax NETFLIX.
Mr Hichilema says Zambians are already paying tax through data bundles and taxing NETFLIX will be a burden on the already overtaxed Zambians.
In a Tweet, Mr Hichilema said imposing tax on video streaming service will deprive Zambians of entertainment.
But Chief Government spokesperson Dora Siliya has attacked the opposition Leader saying this is a careless way of looking at business.
“You want an American company, Netflix, using our ICT infrastructure paid for by tax kwachas, to enjoy free profits with no local jobs, nor contribution to health education etc. Why do you think USA/China have trade war? Try no taxes in USA”, the Information and Broadcasting Services Minister tweeted.
Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo disclosed that the government is working towards starting to tax Netflix streaming service in Zambia.
Mr Kasolo said the Zambian government is displeased that some foreign content service providers are making money in Zambia without paying any taxes.
He said the money being generated by streaming services such as Netflix should be made to pay some form of taxes to the Zambian government.
