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Home Affairs Minister Tells the Police that President Lungu wants them to Police Cyber Space

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Home Affairs Minister Tells the Police that President Lungu wants them to Police Cyber Space
Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo
Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo

Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has said that President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has urged all law enforcement agencies in the country to go beyond their areas of operation to include the continuously expanding cyber space.

In a statement he read at the to the Police officers, Mr Kampyongo said that President Lungu wants more officers to be trained in Information Technology to curb the ever increasing cases of cyber crimes in Zambia, adding that the world has become complex due to the advances in Information Communication Technologies which some unscrupulous people want to continue to abuse.

“To sustain our country’s peace and security, the reach of our law enforcement agencies has to go beyond the conventional areas of operation, to include the continuously expanding cyber space. This calls for law enforcement officers that are well trained in the information and communication technology”

“To enhance the capacity and presence of the Zambia Police Service in cyber, therefore, there is need for well trained police officers in information and communication technologies. The training of both serving and new law enforcement officers in cyber security is a matter of urgency as the country is already experiencing increasing cyber space based crimes”

In addition, President Lungu said the country has increasingly been a target of a well organized misinformation campaign, aimed at undermining the Confidence of the people in their legitimately elected government.

“The growing criminal abuse of information and communication technologies is also posing new public security threats”

He said the rapid changes in information and communication technologies also require security officers to keep learning, to stay abreast of the changes

In this regard President Lungu has since directed the Ministry of Home Affairs “to promote training of all security officers in cyber security at home and abroad and the officers selected for such training must be selected on merit”

Hon Kampyongo said, the Head of State has reaffirmed his commitment and dedication to ensure the safety of people and property in the country.

President Lungu has urged Security institutions to continue doing everything to curb the security threats arising fine conventional and cyber spaces.

“Government expects law enforcement officers to lead by example, especially with regard to upholding the law and ethical conduct. Law enforcement officers should also be wary of those who spread falsehoods and endeavor to bring them to book because spreading falsehoods is a threat and a crime”

And, a total of 693 officers of which 401 are female and 292 are male today graduated from the Zambia Police Service Kamfinsa training School of Public Order Maintenance.

Public Order Police Officers Pass out at Kanfinsa School of Public Maintenance
Public Order Police Officers Pass out at Kanfinsa School of Public Maintenance

Shepolopolo U20 in All -Africa Games heartbreak

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Shepolopolo Under-20 Football Team’s dream of playing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been shuttered after the team’s failure to travel for the ongoing All Africa Games in Morocco.

The African Games are used as qualifiers for next year’s Olympics.

The team on Monday broke camp in Lusaka after travelling hitches prevented it from competing at the All Africa Games.

“FAZ wishes to advise the public that the Under 20 Women’s team has broken camp and regrettably will not be able to take part in the All Africa Games currently underway in Morocco,” FAZ spokesperson Mwazi Chanda said.

“FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala states the Under 20 team were initially booked to travel directly from South Africa to Morocco but were requested to secure visa letters for entry into Morocco and so were re-routed back to Lusaka on 13 August 2019,” Chanda said.

Zambia were placed in Group B with Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa and were scheduled to play the opening match last Saturday.

“As the visa letters were being processed, it became clear that the full team would not be able to travel to Morocco in time for them to meet competition fixtures due to non-availability of seats on flights.”

“The association has since decided to call off the trip on account of time and lack of space,” she added.

This Under-20 team last week won silver at the 2019 COSAFA Cup in South Africa after losing the final 2-1 against Tanzania in Port Elizabeth.

Zambian Government is looking forward to receiving serious investors-President Lungu

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Zambian Government is looking forward to receiving serious investors-President Lungu
President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (right) addresses delegates at Solwezi City Hall during the North West Expo on Monday,August 19,2019 . PICTURE BY SALIM HENRY/STATE HOUSE ©2019

President Edgar Lungu hjas said that the Zambian Government is looking forward to receiving serious investors into the country who will respect the national values, investors who will not abrogate labour laws, and investors who are not only interested in profit-making, but those who are willing to plough back in communities where they operate from.

The President said this in Solwezi Monday morning when he officially opened the Expo North West Zambia 2019 under the theme; “Unveiling the hidden treasures.”

The President said government is also committed to accelerating economic development by supporting initiatives, which are aimed at attracting both local and foreign investors.

President Lungu said the expo is for Zambia to exploit, and unlock the investment potential that North Western Province presents in various sectors.

“I urge all investors to interact freely during this expo to secure good investment deals, and long lasting synergies, as you seek investment opportunities in this province, and Zambia as a whole. This event is an opportunity for the private sector to leverage natural resources that this province offers to set up industries here,” he urged.

“We in the PF government believe that the private sector is a catalyst to supporting our quest to improving the lives of our people through wealth and employment creation in line with the vision 2030. In this regard, the North West Expo provides vast opportunities for potential investors to sample the enormous prospectives that north western province has to offer in all sectors of our economy.”

President Lungu stated that North Western Province is endowed with tremendous investment prospects in mineral, oil and gas exploration, large and small scale mining, manufacturing and processing, including, canning, alternative and renewable energy, agriculture, livestock and fisheries, forestry and tourism, just to mention but a few.

President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (centre) listens to NAPSA Director General Yollard Kachinda (second from right) as he explains on the Solwezi 400 Housing Units which the company will construct. This was at Solwezi City Hall during the North West Expo on Monday, August 19,2019. PICTURE BY SALIM HENRY/STATE HOUSE ©2019
President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (centre) listens to NAPSA Director General Yollard Kachinda (second from right) as he explains on the Solwezi 400 Housing Units which the company will construct. This was at Solwezi City Hall during the North West Expo on Monday, August 19,2019. PICTURE BY SALIM HENRY/STATE HOUSE ©2019

The Head of State further stated that these sectors mentioned are the thematic areas of this expo.

“This province is home to various tourist attractions amongst them three national parks and game management areas namely Busanga, Kafue and Lunga national parks. The source of the Zambezi and Kafue Rivers, and several rivers provide a landscape which could be tapped into for various investments in tourism. North western province is also well known for its mining activities by among other mining companies; Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi, Barrick Lumwana Mine, and Trident Mine Project in Kalumbila. These investments as you have already heard, have in turn created infrastructure, and housing development opportunities in the province,” said President Lungu.

The President also mentioned that he is aware that there is potential for hydro power generation in Mwinilunga, Chavuma and Zambezi districts.

He further said there are numerous prospects in multi fruit processing plants in Mwinilunga, and Ikelenge districts, and high quality organic honey production in the province which still remain untapped.

President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (right) addresses delegates at Solwezi City Hall during the North West Expo on Monday,August 19,2019 . PICTURE BY SALIM HENRY/STATE HOUSE ©2019
President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (right) addresses delegates at Solwezi City Hall during the North West Expo on Monday,August 19,2019 . PICTURE BY SALIM HENRY/STATE HOUSE ©2019

“Ladies and gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to note that our traditional leaders in this province, north western province are supportive of the investors here, and are willing to welcome more investors. I was trying to find out why traditional leaders in this province are highly supportive, and i was told, they are highly educated, and one is pursuing a degree to you our chiefs, keep it up, and continue being the model let me also assure you that my government in partnership with traditional leaders, and all stakeholders in the province will facilitate inflow of investment in various sectors spread across the province,” he said.

“This country and this province too, have continued to receive foreign direct investment, as well as domestic investment, as a result of the conducive business environment, where the private sector plays a key role in the economy. I am glad to note that expos that have so far been held in Luapula, northern, central and Copperbelt province are now yielding dividends. These provinces i have named have been receiving positive responses from investors within, and outside Zambia. For this reason my government has remained focused on providing suitable regulatory environment for the private sector to thrive.”

President Lungu further said that he has no doubt in his heart that government’s resolve for a better Zambia will bear fruit sooner than later, and that his government will remain steadfast to transforming the country’s social and economic landscape, as outlined in the seventh national development plan, and the vision 2030.

Canada urges Zambia to tackle all forms of violence

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Canada urges Zambia to tackle all forms of violence

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Canadian High Commissioner to Zambia, Pamela O’Donnell has called on government to address any form of violence in the country especially before during, and after elections.

Ms O’Donnell says any form of violence against women, sexual harassment of children and hate speech must be stopped, and dealt with accordingly.

The visiting Canadian High Commissioner to Zambia, has noted that politics of hate breeds greater violence in society.

She stated that Zambia has over the past enjoyed peace which other countries in the world can emulate, hence the need to ensure that such an atmosphere is maintained in the country.

Ms O’Donnell was speaking in Lusaka today when she paid a courtesy call on Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Dora Siliya.

Meanwhile, Ms Siliya noted that Zambians are a peace loving people who detest violence and tribalism and can no longer support anyone with hate speech.

Ms Siliya said the peace that Zambia has enjoyed over the years must not be taken for granted.

The Minister, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson, stated that Zambia has over 72 languages and many tribal groupings that cannot support anyone who tries to encourage violence and tribalism.

Land will be for Zambians first under a UPND government-HH

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Land will be for Zambians first under a UPND government-HH
Members of the UPND National Management Committee posing for a photo with HH
Members of the UPND National Management Committee posing for a photo with HH

Opposition UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has promised to favor Zambians in the ownership of land when his party forms government.

Mr Hichilema said under the UPND government, land will be for Zambians first and will thereafter endeavor to dutifully encourage joint ventures with those with capital.

Mr Hichilema was speaking on Monday during opening of the party’s National Management Committee meeting in Lusaka.

“For instance, in a period of 5 years and thereafter, once our citizens especially the youth and the women have the capacity to stand on their own they will be encouraged to seek joint partnerships and then move to their next area of investment,” Mr Hichilema said.

He reiterated that Agriculture will be another economic booster and a major source of employment and income for the country.

“We shall provide more fertilizers to our farmers because the more they produce out of our government’s empowerment schemes, the more we produce cheaper mealie meal and eventually reduce the cost of mealie meal to K50 per 25kg or even less,” he stated.

“Today we reminded members of the party at the National Management Committee level, to understand our vision for our country and speak in simpler terms in which, each one of our citizens will easily understand.”

Mr Hichilema warned that there is no time to warm chairs anymore when citizens are crying over high mealie meal prices, corruption, bad governance and all other detrimental factors to the growth of the country.

He stated that under the UPND government, anyone will be entitled to work for the people as long as they have necessary qualifications and have the integrity to deliver according to the people’s expectations.

“But we also stated that no one will be allowed to be a Cabinet Minister if their preoccupation is to enrich themselves above the duties to diligently serve. This is why we insist that we are in politics not to enrich ourselves but to offer a service to the Nation, and as such anyone wishing to get rich out of politics is simply in a wrong field and the UPND government will never entertain such individuals.”

“During this meeting, we also told our officials in charge of sector areas to speak out on various issues affecting the people and that, this start should immediately because citizens are looking up to them for leadership, and that it must not be about Hakainde Hichilema alone, but all of us as a collective citizenry.”

He added, Education is an investment and we will ensure that every child including the elderly will have access to quality education through our free education model, and resources for this sector will be raised locally, including cutting down unnecessary expenditures such as a blotted Cabinet with Deputy Ministers.”

“There shall be no luxury travels for top government officials, corruption will be fought vigorously while we will enhance government owned industrial activities to boost our revenue base.”

He said, “Quiet often, our mothers and citizens out there face numerous health problems, but when in government this will be a thing of the past because we will take clinics, hospitals closer to them but more so medicines. This is because a structure without medicines and health providers is tantamount to corruption as is the case now under the PF regime.”

HH addressing Members of the UPND National Management Committee
HH addressing Members of the UPND National Management Committee

Its depressing that FAZ failed to fly Shepolopolo to Morocco for All Africa Games-Sports Minister

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Its depressing that FAZ failed to fly Shepolopolo to Morocco for All Africa Games-Sports Minister
President Lungu swears in Dr Emmanuel Mulenga Pamu as Permanent Secretary - Budget and Economic affairs at Ministry of Finance
President Lungu swears in Dr Emmanuel Mulenga Pamu as Permanent Secretary – Budget and Economic affairs at Ministry of Finance

Sports Minister Emmanuel Mulenga says it is unfortunate and depressing that FAZ has failed to fly the under 20 girls National team to Morocco after Government paid all logistical requirements in Morocco.

Mulenga said from Morocco where he is leading the Zambian delegates said the development is depressing.

He stated that government paid for the Under 20 trip to Morocco but that the team could not travel.

“We are here in Morocco where we have joined Team Zambia participating in the All African Games. We believe that sports is a skill that can help our boys and girls live their dreams. Our focus is not only football but all the sports disciplines in the country,” Mulenga said.

“We want to thank the National Sports Council, the National Olympics Committee of Zambia , the Zambia Amateur Athletics Association and other sports disciplines that are representing Team Zambia here in Morocco. It’s unfortunate and depressing that FAZ has failed to fly the under 20 girls National team to Morocco after Government paying all logistical requirements in Morocco.”

Meanwhile, FAZ says the girls failed to make the trip to Morocco because of Visa glitches.

In a statement, FAZ Spokesperson Mwazi Sakala said the Association failed to have the Visas for all yen girls processed on time and secure flights for all them.

Sakala said the team which camped in South Africa has since broken camp and arrived back home in Zambia, aborting the mission.

Below is the full statement from FAZ.

Press Statement
(For Immediate Release)
Football Association of Zambia
Football House,
Lusaka

19th August, 2019

UNDER 20 WOMENS TEAM BREAK CAMP, CALL OFF 2019 ALL AFRICA GAMES PARTICIPATION

The Football Association of Zambia wishes to advise the public that the Under 20 Women’s team has broken camp and regrettably will not be able to take part in the All Africa Games currently underway in Morocco.

FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala states that the Under 20 Women team were initially booked to travel directly from South Africa to Morocco but were requested to secure visa letters for entry into Morocco and so were re-routed back to Lusaka on 13 August 2019.

The Under 20 Women’s team recently participated in the inaugural Under 20 COSAFA Women’s tournament held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and were scheduled to proceed to Morocco for the 2019 All Africa Games, but due to the lengthy procedure in securing the visa letters, the team remained in camp for additional days and several adjustments to flight schedules were made to avoid a no-show situation for a second time.

As the visa letters were being processed, it became clear that the full team would not be able to travel to Morocco in time for them to meet competition fixtures due to non-availability of seats on flights.

The association has since decided to call off the trip to the All Africa Games on account of time and lack of space.

The team arrived from Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 13 August and failed to proceed to Morocco on the same day due to the non-availability of the visa letters.

Arrangements were made to re-schedule the flight for 14 August 2019 at 18:00hrs but the team was still without the visa letter and so the booking was cancelled.

The visa letters were received on 14 August 2019 at 22:00hrs at which time flights into Morocco were fully booked, with openings only becoming available after Tuesday 20 August 2019.

The Football Association of Zambia wishes the public to take note of the fact that despite every effort made and the huge costs incurred in securing tickets for the team, it was not logistically feasible for the Under 20 Women’s team to arrive in Morocco in time to participate in the competition and hence the painful decision to call off the trip.

The association has since communicated to the Ministry of Sports, Youth & Child Development and the competition officials.

The Football Association of Zambia regrets that Zambia will not be represented in the women’s football category but remain committed to promoting women’s football and commend the Under 20 Women’s team for their solidarity in this time.

We look forward to participation in the Olympic Qualifiers by the Senior Women’s team on 28 August at Nkoloma Stadium and in the COSAFA Under 17 women’s tournament to be held in September 2019.

For and on behalf of:
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA
Mwazi Chanda
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Mealie Meal prices have hit a record high of K160-Kambwili

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Mealie Meal prices have hit a record high of K160-Kambwili
Some of the Mealie meal produced by the Plant
Some of the Mealie meal produced by the Plant

National Democratic Congress President Chishimba Kambwili says Mealie Meal prices in some parts of the country have hit a record high of K160.

Mr Kambwili said Mealie Meal in shangombo district in the Western province is selling at between K150 to K160.

He has urged Government to consider subsidizing Mealie Meal to enable poor people access the commodity.

Mr. Kambwili says Zambians will die as the majority can not afford to buy the staple food hence the need to reduce them so that the poor peasants can afford.

And Mr Kambwili has taken a swipe at Economics Association of Zambia President Lubinda Habazoka for trying to underplayed the current Mealie Meal prices.

Mr. Kambwili said Dr Habazoka is a let down to the Association and has urged him to be truthful to himself and the association he represents.

Dr Habazoka suggested that there is no need for government to subsidize mealie-meal owing to the escalation in prices.

He said government is already spending huge sums of money on maize by ensuring availability of fertilizer, seed and putting up reserves to buy maize for food security.

Dr. Habazoka said the FISP program is one of the most expensive subsidies Zambia knows and subsidizing mealie meal led to the collapse of Zambia’s economy in the UNIP era.

UPND Choma Central MP Cornelius Mweetwa denies owning land in the controversial Forest Reserve number 27

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UPND Choma Central MP Cornelius Mweetwa denies owning land in the controversial Forest Reserve number 27
Choma Central Member of Parliament Cornelius Mweetwa
Choma Central Member of Parliament Cornelius Mweetwa

UPND Choma Central Member of parliament Cornelius Mweetwa has denied owning land in the controversial Forest Reserve number 27 in Lusaka.

Mr Mweetwa said he is not a beneficiary of the said land and has nothing to do with any piece of land that is under contestation.

Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka yesterday afternoon, Mr Mweetwa who is also the UPND Deputy spokesperson said the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has not offered him any land in the forest reserve and wondered how his name found itself on the list.

He described as unfortunate assertions in some quarters of society that he is among the beneficiaries of the said land in Lusaka East.

” I understand Zambian politics, there is too much propaganda from people wanting to win political milage and if we take everything to court we will have a lot of court cases”, he said.

A list circulating in some quarters shows that some UPND members of parliament among them Jack Mwiimbu, Cornelius Mweetwa and Gary Nkombo are beneficiaries of the controversial land in Forest reserve number 27.

Zambia is ready to host the 35th Annual General Meeting of the Trade and Development Bank-Ng’andu

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Finance Minister Dr. BWALYA NG’ANDU with Trade and Development Bank President ADMASSU TADESSE
Finance Minister Dr. BWALYA NG’ANDU with Trade and Development Bank President ADMASSU TADESSE

Finance Minister Dr. Bwalya Ng’andu says Zambia is ready to host the 35th Annual General Meeting of the Trade and Development Bank to be held in Livingstone on Thursday, 22nd August, 2019.

Meanwhile, Trade and Development Bank President Admassu Tadesse has arrived in Zambia and this afternoon, Mr. Tadesse held a bilateral meeting with Dr. Ng’andu at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters in Lusaka.

During the meeting, Dr. Ng’andu reiterated the approval of Cabinet FOR Zambia to host TDB’s annual premier event.

The Minister expressed the country’s readiness to host various delegations from the 22 member states and institutions shareholders from within the African continent and overseas.

Dr. Ng’andu took the opportunity to express gratitude to Mr. Tadesse for successfully implementing transformational programs at TDB, some of which commenced during the TDB presidency of Dr. Michael Gondwe who later also served as Bank of Zambia Governor.

The Minister also stated that a lot is expected from TDB to help resolve the economic and trade challenges that some members countries are facing in energy, industrialization, and capital market development.

He took the opportunity to brief Mr. Tadesse on the impact of last rainy seasons drought on energy generation in Zambia and neighboring countries.

Dr Ng’andu said further that the phenomenal interest of the international community in African capital investments is an opportunity for institutions like TDB to strengthen their cooperation with member states.

Speaking at the same meeting, Mr. Tadesse said Zambia is one of the top five beneficiaries of TDB support in various sectors of the economy. He added that the country was chosen to host this years Board of Governors Annual General Meeting because the strategic role that it has played in the history of the bank.

The TDB president told the Minister that a huge financial dividend will be announced to the institution’s shareholders, Zambia included, during the event in Livingston.

Mr. Tadesse added that being an investment grade institution, TDB is now in the process of examining various financing vehicles to support green energy investments at both regional and sovereign levels.

At the Livingston event, Dr. Ng’andu is set to take over the Chairmanship of the TDB Board of Governors from Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, MATIA KASAIJA. He will serve until the next Board of Governors Annual General Meeting in 2020.

Mr. Tadesse was accompanied to the bilateral meeting by TDB Corporate Secretary, Mr. Tom Muzumara and TDB Administrative Officer, Ms. Mundaula Kaunda.

This is according to a statement issued by Ministry of Finance spokesperson Chileshe Kandeta.

LAZ President Mwitwa demands Tutwa apology or he will sue

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LAZ President Mwitwa demands Tutwa apology or he will sue
Lusaka Lawyer Eddie Mwitwa
Lusaka Lawyer Eddie Mwitwa

LAZ President Eddie Mwitwa has threatened to take legal action against Patriotic Front Deputy Chief Whip Tutwa Ngulube for accusing him of being sponsored by the UPND to fight government over LAZ’s petition on the Constitutional amendment Bill 10 of 2019.

In a demand letter from his lawyers, Mr. Mwitwa says Mr. Ngulube must substantiate his claims.

On Monday, the Law Association of Zambia sued President Edgar Lungu, the Attorney General Likando Kalaluka and the national assembly, in the Constitution court for attempting to illegally alter the Constitution of Zambia through Bill 10 of 2019.

Attempts being made to say the 48 Houses belong to Moise Katumb- Kambwili

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Attempts being made to say the 48 Houses belong to Moise Katumb- Kambwili
NDC President Chishimba Kambwili at a media Briefing
NDC President Chishimba Kambwili at a media Briefing

National Democratic Congress President Chishimba Kambwili says the 48 houses in Lusakas Chalala area forfeited to the State by the Anti Corruption Commission belong to a former state house aide.

Mr Kambwili has further disclosed that attempts are being made to create an impression that the houses in question belong to Congolese business man Moise Katumbi.

He says State House is panicking over the houses in questions because of the person involved.

Mr Kambwili said the ex state house staff last week held several meetings at State House to cook up a story on the ownership of the mansions and has since urged Mr Katumbi not to accept the houses as his.

He adds that he respects Mr. Katumbi and believes he will not accept to involve himself in dubious attempts to claim ownership of the vilas.

Mr Kambwili said the Ex State house aide is using a named business executive on the Copperbelt to try and coerce Mr Katumbi to accept the houses.

And Mr Kambwili has urged Congolese business executives besides Mr Katumbi not to claim the 48 houses.

Speaking at a media briefing, Mr Kambwili has vowed to deal with any Congolese business executives who might try and claim the houses

ZAF officers challenged to boost fitness levels using sports

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ZAF officers challenged to boost fitness levels using sports
Power battle. Zambia Army and Zambia Air Force (ZAF) compete in a tug-of-war during the ZAFFICO Copperbelt Inaugural Inter-company relay at Levy Mwanawasa stadium

Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lieutenant General David Muma has challenged men and women in uniform to maintain high levels of fitness, using various sporting activities.Lieutenant General Muma Muma said fitness is a prerequisite towards attaining operational efficiency and effectiveness towards national duty.He was speaking today in Lusaka during the official opening of the ZAF Inter Units Sports competition, which has attracted participation from officers across the country.

The five days sporting event which runs from the 19th to the 23rd of August 2019 is being held under theme “Bringing personnel together through Sport.”

Lieutenant General Muma implored the officers to endeavour to be mentally and physically fit at all times.He noted that the effectiveness of officers is key in enhancing the operations of the Zambia Air Force.Lieutenant General Muma further urged the officers to emulate President Edgar Lungu who is a role model and dedicated sportsman.

Meanwhile Lieutenant General Muma added that the ZAF command attaches great importance towards the development of sports in the country.He said this can be evidenced from the large sums of money that have been dedicated to the improvement of sports facilities currently being manned by the command.
Lieutenant General Muma cited the construction and acquisition of gym equipment as one of the developments that has received substantial funding.

And speaking earlier at the same event, Chief of Training Brigadier General John Mulenga thanked the command for the logistic sport rendered towards the hosting of the annual inter-unit sports competition.He noted that the event is aimed at encouraging all Air Force personnel to take keen interest in all kinds of sporting activities in order to attain a high level of fitness which is cardinal for all military personnel.

MONDAY’S PRO HIT LIST

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Here is a selected wrap of how our foreign-based players fared at their respective clubs over the weekend.

RUSSIA
Striker Lameck Banda came off the bench in the 85th minute of Arsenal Tula’s 1-0 away loss sixth placed Rubin Kazan on Sunday.
But 2019 Zambia Young Player of the Year Kings Kangwa was an unused substitute and has yet to see any league action after six games played for the seventh placed side since he joined them this season from Buildcon.

BELIGIUM
Striker Fashion Sakala played the full 90 minutes for ninth placed KV Oostende in Sunday’s 2-0 away loss at fifth positioned KAA Gent to sustain their second successive league defeat of the season after four round of games played and currently sit on 6 points.

SOUTH AFRICA

-SuperSport United: Striker Gampani Lungu was an unused substitute in SuperSport United’s 3-0 away rout of Bidvest Wits in Sunday’s Top 8 Cup quarterfinal match.
Defender Billy Mutale did not make the short trip to Johannesburg.

-Orlando Pirates: Striker Justin Shonga played the full 90 minutes in Pirates 1-0 Top 8 Cup quarterfinal home loss to Highlands Park on Saturday.
Midfielder Augustine Mulenga also started but was substituted in the 75th minute

-Mamelodi Sundowns: Goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene did not make Sundowns team in Saturday’s 3-0 Top 8 Cup quarterfinal home win over Bloemfontein Celtic

FRANCE
Defender Stopilla Sunzu played the full 90 minutes on Saturday for promoted Metz who stunned ailing giants and bottom of the table Monaco in a 3-0 home victory to stay unbeaten after two rounds of matches played on 4 points and at number four on 4 points on the Ligue 1 log.

AUSTRIA
Striker Patson Daka and midfielder Enock Mwepu were unused substitutes in leaders and defending champions RB Salzburg’s 6-0 away win over second from bottom St Polten.

Kapiri Mposhi Council given planning authority

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Kapiri Mposhi Council given planning authority
Tourism and Arts Minister, Charles Banda
Charles Banda

Local Government Minister Charles Banda has declared Kapiri Mposhi town council as a Planning Authority.

The declaration has granted the council the mandate and authority to start approving applications for planning permission and take charge of development control in the district.

Until now, the Central Province Planning Authority was responsible for land administration and approving of applications for planning permission and development control in the district.

Dr. Banda has signed statutory instrument no. 43 of 2019 of the Urban and Regional Planning Act Number 3 of 2015 granting the Council Planning Authority.

This is contained in a statement made available to ZANIS today by Kapiri Mposhi Town Council Public Relations Officer, Chris Mulaliki .

Mr. Mulaliki said the elevation to a planning authority will enable the Council to accelerate the process of approving development permits from investors and other developers.

Dora Sililya calls for curbing social media threats

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Dora Sililya calls for curbing social media threats
Chief Government Spokesperson Hon. Dora Siliya
Chief Government Spokesperson Ms. Dora Siliya

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Dora Siliya, has called for the nation to come together in finding lasting solutions to curb the emerging threats on social media.

Ms Siliya says the negative effects of social media has affected both the developed and developing nations, hence the need to urgently look into finding ways to combat the vice.

She noted that there is urgent need to project that journalism is a profession with standards, rules and ethics, in order to differentiate it from other forms of media.

The Minister said this when Canadian High Commissioner to Zambia, Pamela O’Donnell, who is also overseeing Tanzania, Seychelles and Morocco called on her at her office, this morning.

And Ms Siliya, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson regretted that the international and mainstream media have done away with their agenda of taking responsibility but instead rely on social media for news, without verifying the information.

Meanwhile, Ms O’Donnell, emphasised on the need to address the effects of social media which is characterised with fake news.

Ms O’Donnell observed that fake news is dangerous for any country as it negatively affects the governance and democracy system.

The courtesy call comes as an aftermath of the July Global Conference on Media Freedom held in London this year.

The Canadian High Commissioner to Zambia wanted to get the insights of the July Conference and to find out Zambia’s plans and priorities in fostering media freedom.

Canada is next to host the conference in a continued search for nations to find lasting solutions to emerging threats of social media.

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