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Mufulira commences painting of all schools in the district

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Mufulira District Commissioner Hildah Kawesha says all public schools in the district are currently being repainted, as part of the keep Zambia clean and green campaign.

Ms Kawesha said the school repainting exercise which is currently on going is meant to positively transform the physical outlook of public schools in the district and encourage cleanliness.

She said many schools have so far completed the exercise, while others are still being painted.

“This exercise has really changed the appearance of public schools in Mufulira, they are looking so neat that one can even mistake them for public schools,” she said.

Ms. Kawesha added that schools in the district have also been instructed to keep their lawns green, which will help improve the school appearance.

“The Keep Zambia Clean and Green is really yielding results, because parents are now proud to take their children to public schools because they have become just as attractive as private schools,” she said.

The District Commissioner said she will continue working closely with the Ministry of General Education in the district, to ensure that pupils learn in a conducive and clean environment.

Second round of Oral Cholera Vaccine launched in Mpulungu

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Minister of Local Government Vincent Mwale administering Cholera vaccine
File:Minister of Local Government Vincent Mwale administering Cholera vaccine

The Ministry of Health in Mpulungu has launched the second round of the Oral Cholera Vaccine.

And Mpulungu District Health Director Brian Mwansa says the Oral Cholera Vaccine is meant to protect people against cholera.

Dr Mwansa explained that the second round of the cholera oral vaccine is a follow up to the earlier vaccines that was administered in the district at the peak of the cholera outbreak in May this year.

He added that the vaccine has the ability to protect people from the disease for the period of three years.

And Mpulungu District Commissioner Dennis Sikazwe has urged people to adhere to the high standards of hygiene practices.

Mr Sikazwe said when he launched the second round of the vaccine that good hygiene practices coupled with the oral vaccine will help the people in Mpulungu prevent any outbreak of the disease in future.

The District Commissioner has since appealed to residents to go to the nearest health centers across the district to receive the vaccines.

Meanwhile Mpulungu Town Council Secretary Kate Luo has thanked Government and the Ministry of Health for bringing the second round of the oral cholera vaccine.

Ms Luo said the gesture is a clear indication that government has the interest of people at heart.

She has since assured Government that the local authority will work hard in encouraging and sensitizing people on the dangers of poor hygiene.

The second round of the Oral Cholera Vaccine will be administered from 16th to 22nd July 2019.

170 households benefit from village banking in Chipata

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170 vulnerable but viable households have benefitted from the village banking program a support from Government in Chipata district this year.

Chipata district assistant community development officer Beatrice Phiri said that over 600 women have benefitted from the program since its inception in 2015.

Speaking in an interview with ZANIS yesterday, Mrs Phiri said the program which supports women empowerment activities, covers women and youths in small businesses or those planning to venture into businesses.

She said Government had released K75, 000 as seed money with which 150 households benefitted when the program started in 2015;

Mrs Phiri said the department has been giving loans between K500 and K1000 to the households as start-up capital and they are expected to pay back in 25 weeks with an interest of 0.8 percent.

She said before giving out the loans to the vulnerable but viable households, the department provides mentorship to the beneficiaries on business identification, businesses management and the importance of saving.

Mr Phiri said the loan recovery from the revolving fund is currently at 95 percent for the past six cycles and has enabled the seed money grow to K151,000.

She said the beneficiaries of the village bank program in the district are coming from Mchini, Kapata, Magazine, Musekera, Sanjika and Kapara.

Mrs Phiri said the main vision of the program is to empower households so that they sustain their livelihoods.

She said the program has helped households to standout for themselves as opposed to receiving for consumption.

Mrs Phiri urged other Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in the district to follow the model of department of community development aimed at alleviating poverty in communities.

Given Lubinda mocks the fake resignation letter in Parliament

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Justice Minister Given Lubinda
Justice Minister Given Lubinda

Minister of Justice Given Lubinda yesterday mocked a fake resignation letter that was circulated on social media saying that he had resigned from his Ministerial position .

When Parliament resumed yesterday afternoon, Hon Lubinda caused drama when he was spotted seated at the back bench.

This prompted a point-of order that was raised by Chembe Member of Parliament, Hon Sebastian Kopulande, who wanted the Speaker the House to inform them why Hon. Lubinda was seated at the back bench.

In his ruling, the Speaker stated that he is quick to implement such decision especially regarding sitting arrangements.

When the audio of the exchange with the Speaker went viral, it caused more confusion as he seemed to confirm the assertions that Hon. Lubinda had resigned especially that a fake letter circulated last night on social media, purporting to show his resignation.

Parliament is in Session and Hon Lubinda has since returned to his seat at the Front Bench.

A member of Parliament explained what happened.

“When we entered Parliament, Hon. Lubinda said he was going to sit in the backbench to tease those who fabricated that letter about his resignation.”

“When Hon. Kopulande was raising a point of order Hon. Lubinda sat in the backbench, while Hon. Kopulande was on the floor Hon. Lubinda moved and sat next to Hon. Kopulande (still in the backbench).”

“By the time the Speaker was passing his rulling, Hon. Lubinda had moved back to his ministerial seat”

The fake resignation letter purportedly written and signed by Given Lubinda
The fake resignation letter purportedly written and signed by Given Lubinda

President Edgar Lungu dates Copperbelt Province again

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President Edgar Lungu confers with Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila and Defence Minister Davies Chama before departure for Japan at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
President Edgar Lungu confers with Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila and Defence Minister Davies Chama before departure for Japan at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

President Edgar Lungu is today expected back on the Copperbelt barely a few days after he toured the Province.

According to a notice issued by PF Copperbelt Provincial Chairman Nathan Chanda, President Lungu will be in Kitwe for two days.

“This notice serves to inform and invite all PF party members, sympathizers and the general public to come in numbers to welcome the Head of State in Ndola,” Mr Chanda said.

“His Excellency President of the Republic of Zambia Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu will this Friday 19th July, 2019 visit the Copperbelt Province on a two days working visit in kitwe. His Excellency President Lungu will land at the Simon Mwansa International Airport in Ndola in the afternoon 15.30hrs and proceed to Kitwe.”

He added, “All are invited to come and welcome the President to the Copperbelt.”

Some observers feels the frequent trips to the Copperbelt by President Lungu point to a panic situation that has gripped him following the party’s seemingly loss of popularity.

Zambia face 2019 AFCON finalists Algeria in 2021 AFCON qualifiers

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Chipolopolo will face 2019 AFCON finalists Algeria and have two COSAFA derbies in store in their 2021 AFCON qualifiers.

Algeria and Zambia renew acquaintances in Group H 24 months after meeting in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers that Chipolopolo won 3-1 at home in Lusaka and 1-0 away in Constantine.

Also in Group H are trans-Zambezi rivals Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Interestingly, Zambia beat Botswana 1-0 in the 2018 COSAFA Cup finals.

Chipolopolo and The Zebras are also scheduled again to meet in the 2020 CHAN qualifiers away in Francistown on July 26 and in Lusaka on August 3.

Zimbabwe complete Group H and the draw comes a month after Zambia beat the former on post-match penalties in the 2018 COSAFA Cup semifinals in Durban.

Match-Day One and Two will be played during the match week of November 11-19, 2019 while Match Day Three and Four are scheduled for the weekend of August 31 and September 8, 2020.

Match Day Five is scheduled for the weekend of October 5-13, 2020 and Match Day Six during the Weekend of November 9-17, 2020.

‘Chicken’not on the 2019 FAZ Awards Menu

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Zesco United coach “Chicken” George Lwandamina has been snubbed for the 2019 Coach of the Year Award despite winning a double in the just-ended transitional season.

Lwandamina led Zesco to their eighth league title on June 29, and third on the trot, just a week after guiding the Ndola giants to an unprecedented sixth ABSA Cup triumph.

His alleged ‘difficult’ disposition has been cited by sources close to the development as the reason for his awards snub.

In his place, Aggrey Chiyangi who led Green Eagles to their debut FAZ Super Division runners-up finish leads the shortlist.

Chiyangi will vie for the award against Srdan Zivojnov of Buildcon and Red Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe.

The Footballer of the Year, like The Peoples’ Choice Award, will have the same faces.

Kaizer Chiefs’ Lazarus Kambole and Orlando Pirates striker Austin Mwowo, formerly of Zesco and Forest Rangers respectively, will battle for the accolade with Red Arrows captain Bruce Musakanya.

The rest of the nominees are:

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Biston Banda (Circuit City)
Lameck Banda (Buildcon)
Kings Kangwa (Buildcon)


-REFEREE OF THE YEAR:

Mathews Hamalila (Ndola)
Audrick Nkole (Lusaka)
Shem Nyondo (Chililabombwe)


-ASSISTANT REFEREE OF THE YEAR:

Kabwe Chansa (Kalulushi)
Diana Chikotesha (Lusaka)
Romeo Kasengele


-MOST DISCIPLINED PLAYER:

Bronson Chama (Red Arrows)
Lazarus Kambole (Zesco United)
Bruce Musakanya (Red Arrows)


-TOP SCORER (TIE ON 10 GOALS)

Laudit Mavungo (Napsa Stars)
Austin Muwowo (Forest Rangers)
Adams Zikiru (Forest Rangers)

Musenge loses Court Case, Kambwili remains NDC President

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NDC Secretary General Mwenya Musenge and NDC Political Consultant Chishimba Kambwili
NDC Secretary General Mwenya Musenge and NDC Political Consultant Chishimba Kambwili

The Lusaka High Court has thrown out the case in which NDC former Secretary General Mwenya Musenge has dragged the party to court.

In this matter, Mr. Musenge had sought an interpretation of the NDC Constitution regarding the status of party Leader Chishimba Kambwili, Secretary General Bridget Attanga and the entire central committee.

Mr. Musenge had contended that Dr. Kambwili, Mrs Attanga and the entire central committee were illegally in court.

Judge Ruth Chibbabuka presided over the matter.

In throwing out the matter, judge Chibbabuka ruled that the matter bought by Mr. Musenge was frivolous as it lacked merit.

The judgement now means that Dr. Kambwili remains as President of the NDC including Secretary General Bridget Attanga and the entire central committe remains intact.

A fortnight ago, Mr. Musenge had dragged the party to court following his removal as NDC Secretary General.

He was claiming that Dr. Kambwili was in office legally.

Lawyer Christopher Mundia represented Dr. Kambwili and Mrs. Attanga in this matter.

Andrew Musukwa represented Mr. Musenge.

ACC grabs 56 flats belonging to Ministry of Finance official

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Part of the seized flats
Part of the seized flats

The Anti- Corruption Commission has confirmed seizing 56 units of flats belonging to a Ministry of Finance official alleged to be proceeds of crime.

“We wish to state that the Commission has been investigating allegations of possession of property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime against a Ministry of Finance official in Lusaka,” ACC Spokesman Timothy Moono said.

Mr Moono said investigations established that 48 flats were acquired by the suspect in Chalala area, off Shantumbu road, Lusaka.

“Of the 48 units, 30 (Thirty) are complete and 18 (Eighteen) are incomplete. In addition 13 bare plots were also seized.”

Mr Moono said the properties have since been forfeited to the State pursuant to the Anti- Corruption Commission (Disposal of Recovered Property) Regulations.

Part of the seized flats1
Part of the seized flats1

Kamanga reacts to CAF seat loss

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FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has remained positive after losing the CAF Executive Committee elections on Thursday.

Kamanga was seeking the CAF Southern zone seat before losing to Mauritian Mohammed Ally Sobha.

The FAZ president got 12 votes against Samir who had 38 votes while Adam Mthetwa of Swaziland received 2 votes.

“We fought a good fight, we continue to sell our idea of transparency,” Kamanga told FAZ media after the elections.

Zimbabwe’s Fenton Kamambo and Elvis Chetty of Seychelles pulled out of the race.

The CAF Southern zone seat was held by Kalusha Bwalya who was not nominated by FAZ in preference to Kamanga.

FAZ mourns General Musonda’s passing

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FAZ has paid tribute to Football Houses’ late former general secretary Brigadier General John Musonda.

General Musonda, 69 died on Wednesday evening in a road traffic accident in Lusaka.

The general was FAZ general’s secretary from 2004 to 2007.

“We are saddened by the demise of General Musonda whose service to football is a matter of public record. He served the game in various capacities including being General Secretary and Technical Committee chairperson,” FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala said.

“It is our prayer that the family may be consoled in this time of sorrow.”

Constitutional Amendement Bill not personal – Lubinda

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Justice Minister Given Lubinda
Justice Minister Given Lubinda

Justice Minister Given Lubinda has expressed concern over some debates targeting personalities instead of contents of the constitutional amendment bill.

Mr. Lubinda says some people are personalizing the constitutional bill to the President and himself as Justice Minister.

He has told ZNBC News in an interview that the proposed amendments emanated from the National Dialogue Forum which was a Democratic process consisting of more than four hundred delegates.

In an interview with ZNBC News in Lusaka today, the Justice Minister has pointed out that President Edgar Lungu did not participate in the NDF and that as Justice Minister he only concentrated on procedural matters.

He said nothing in the constitutional amendment bill should be attributed to any individual and that the dialogue forum is a democratic process.

Mr. Lubinda said the Patriotic Front -PF- has already indicated that there are some provisions of the constitution amendment bill that they do not agree with.

He said he hopes other political, professional and faith groupings in the country can study the proposed bill and raise issues which they can present to parliament as the process is still open.

Chamanga targets CAF Champions League qualification with Red Arrows

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Veteran striker James Chamanga is itching to taste continental football and wants to inspire Red Arrows to 2020/2021 CAF Champions League qualification before he retires.

Chamanga has extended his stay with Arrows for another season since joining them in the 2019 transitional campaign following a twelve year stint overseas after leaving National Assembly in 2006.

The 39-year-old striker made an impressive return to the FAZ Super Division in April scoring three goals and played a key role in helping Arrows finish third on goal difference in Pool A to see them fail to secure a top two continental qualification spot.

“For me it is simple, we have to continue where we left off last season we finished third but didn’t score so many goals. So our target is to continue where we left off so we can qualify for the Champions League,” Chamanga said.

“For me, it is the only priority that I have this season. But if we don’t qualify.

“I may have to think otherwise about playing football because I have played football for a long time in Africa but I have never played Champions League football in Africa.

“That is my main target, to score so many goals and qualify for Champions League.”

The 2004 champions have not played continental football since 2012 they made a preliminary round exit in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Lubambe mine asked to give portion of Mine to small scale miners

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Chililabombwe patriotic front Member Of Parliament Richard Musukwa
Mines Minister and Chililabombwe patriotic front Member Of Parliament Richard Musukwa

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has urged Lubambe Mine to consider allocating portions of its mining extension-project on the Copperbelt province to small scale miners.

Mr Musukwa says taking such an approach will contribute to governments efforts of enhancing participation of Zambians in the Mineral value.He was speaking when he graced the opening of the Lubambe Mine extension-project Office and Corporate offices for the project extension team in Lusaka.

Mr Musukwa said the extension of the mine will have a positive impact on the economic development of the nation at large.
He noted that the Mine extension project will have the potential to create jobs and spur business opportunities for Zambian contractors and suppliers.

And Lubambe Chief Executive Officer Nick Bowen emphasized that the development of Lubambe Mines Extension project will significantly increase copper production.Mr Bowen said Lubambe Mine has projected production in excess of 30,000 tonnes of copper and is forecast to eclipse 40,000 tons in 2021 after the project is completed.

He also said that he will consistently interact with government and ZCCM-IH in order to drive the extension project forward.
Meanwhile Lubambe Board Chairman Owen Hegarty said the Lubambe Mines extension project will create more jobs for Zambians and contribute to the Zambian economy once it takes off.

Mr Hegarty also thanked government for the support rendered in the quest to improve operations at Lubambe Mine.

K5 million released for Chongwe Water crisis

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Government, through the treasury has released K5million for part completion of remaining works on the Chongwe Water Supply Improvement Project, in Chongwe District.

The Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection, through the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company is implementing the K28 Million project as a long term intervention to the water challenges in the district.

The Contractor, Zambezi Drilling Exploration Limited has since re-mobilised to complete the remaining 15 per cent of the works. This involves the construction of 8 kilometers pipeline from Margaret Mwachiyeya to Chongwe Town.

The project involves the development of a wellfield with 4 boreholes, construction of a 400 cubic meters ground reservoir, construction of a booster station and laying of a transmission pipeline. It is envisaged that the Chongwe Water Supply Improvement Project will, in the mid to long term period address the water supply challenges that have been experienced in the recent past.

This is contained in a statement issued by Amos Zulu Public Relations Officer Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection.