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600 pupils sent away for failing to pay K50

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600 pupils sent away for failing to pay K50

Over 600 pupils have allegedly been sent away, for failing to pay user fees at Kalilwe Primary School in Mumbwa, Central province.

The pupils, who are in Grades 5 upto 7, have been barred from writing their end of term tests, contrary to government’s policy of free education at primary level.

School Headteacher, Patricia Silenge has confirmed the decision to ZANIS, saying only Grades 1 to 4, are writing end of term one tests.

She has explained that the Parents Teachers Association -PTA- at the school agreed to this decision, because all pupils are expected to pay 50 Kwacha, for buying paper to prepare for the tests.

And Mumbwa District Commission, Felix Ndopu who has confirmed the report from the District Education Board Secretary -DEBS- office and has described the school administration’s decision as the highest form of sabotage.

Mr Ndopu however said he will not tolerate civil servants, who are frustrating government policy and inhuman treatment of innocent children, especially that the district recorded poor results for all examination grades last year.

Zambian mother based in the UK donates equipment to UTH Neonatal ward

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Zambian mother based in the UK donates equipment to UTH Neonatal ward
University Teaching Hospital
University Teaching Hospital

The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has received a donation of neonatal equipment from a Zambian well-wisher based in the United Kingdom (UK).

Chaka Henderson with other incorporating partners in UK made the donation of assorted items valued at over K30, 000 to the maternity ward at UTH.

The donation comprised of assorted items such as size zero napkins, sanitary towels, and soaps among others.

Mrs Henderson acknowledged that the initiative was driven by her experience as a neonatal mother.

And receiving the donation, Acting Senior Medical Superintendent Mulindi Mwanahamuntu said the material aid will go a long way in caring for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Dr Mwanahamuntu disclosed that the department has an overflow of about 100 babies being attended to, and pauses a challenge for the hospital in terms of staffing and resources.

Head of Department Neonatology Dr. Kunda Kapembwa said the donation means a lot and it will improve service delivery in the neonatology department.

Dr Kapembwa added that lack of material aid has in the past disadvantaged the department in terms of enhancing their core business, which is to aid neonatal babies, through various means, and ensuring that no lives are lost.

The Presidents physical exercises are publicized for a good reason – Mukwita

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The Presidents physical exercises are publicized for a good reason – Mukwita
President Lungu exercising with member of the public

Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita says the publicity given to President Edgar Lungu’s physical exercise regime is intended to communicate the need to remain healthy.

Ambassador Mukwita said as a national leader, President Lungu shares what he does with the rest of the country to create awareness around the importance of physical exercise and its implication for health.

He said health experts have in the past warned that the issue of obesity is not just a problem of some developed countries but a Zambian problem as well.

President Lungu runs several kilometers every day whether he is in State House or out of station with members of the public joining him on several occasions.

The senior diplomat made the remarks in his office when he received Frank Katebe, the German-based Zambian who recently participated in the Berlin half marathon. Katebe was accompanied by his wife Jana, his two children Marie-Kasuba and Louise-Malaika. He was also accompanied by his trainer Michael Rejske.

Ambassador Mukwitaposes for a picture with  Frank Katebe  his wife Jana and their kids and trainer Michael Rejske

“Physical exercise has a lot to do with our health as a people and President Lungu has embraced it to inspire the whole country to care about their personal health”, Ambassador Mukwita said.

Katebe and his trainer took part in the 21km race, which saw thousands of participants drawn from over a hundred countries. Adorned in the popular green jersey of the Zambian National Team, Katebe ran to also raise awareness around the plight of Idai cyclone victims of Mozambique.

His wife Jana once worked in Beira, the Mozambican port city that has been hit the most by the cyclone. “I was heartbroken to see the city I know personally reduced to nothing”, Mrs. Katebe said.

Katebe and his trainer Michael are affiliated to a German non-profit-making organization, DLRG (Duetsche Lebensretlungsgesellschaft), which specializes in rescue operations that are water or sea-related.

“So our decision to seek help for the victims of the Idai cyclone was informed by what we do under DLRG”, said Michael who has participated in rescue missions before.

The trio wondered how similar tragedies in the developed world in particular would be sustained in the media for hours, days and weeks on end but covered only briefly when they happen in Africa.

On its part, the Zambian government responded by sending medical supplies to Mozambique in addition to an ongoing initiative in which funds for additional assistance may be donated through an account that has been opened.

Issued in Berlin,Germany by Zambia first Secretary -Press Kellys Kaunda

Communications Tower Project reaching its peak-Lungu

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Communications Tower Project reaching its peak-Lungu
Transport and Commmunications Permanent Secretary Eng. Misheck Lungu tries out one of the bicycles during the hand over ceremony at Zamtel House
Transport and Commmunications Permanent Secretary Eng. Misheck Lungu tries out one of the bicycles during the hand over ceremony at Zamtel House

Transport and Communications Permanent Secretary Misheck Lungu has revealed that the project to erect 1009 new Communications Towers has reached its peak with over 600 towers constructed so far.

Engineer Lungu said of the 600, around 400 towers have so far been switched on.

He said Zamtel, the company that is implementing the Phase II of the Communication Tower Project has done an exceptionally commendable job in erecting the towers.

Engineer Lungu said the Communication Tower Project is close to President Edgar Lungu’s heart as he does not want any part of Zambia to be left without any mobile phone communication services.

He was speaking this morning when Zamtel handed over the first batch of Bicycles to lucky winners in the Let’s Go Zamtel Bicycle Promotion.

And Engineer Lungu commended Zamtel for launching the Let’s Go Zamtel Bicycle Promotion saying the bicycles being given out will encourage more Zambians to take up cycling.

He said riding bicycles helps in maintaining physical fitness which is key in fighting Non-Communicable Diseases such as Diabetes and Hypertension.
At the same function, Zamtel Chief Executive Officer Mr Sydney Mupeta revealed that Southern Province has recorded the highest number of participants since the promotion was launched two weeks ago.

Mr Mupeta said his company values the support it has continued to receive from its customers hence the launch of the Let’s Go Zamtel Bicycle Promotion in an effort to reward the customer.

“Two weeks ago, we launched the “Lets’ Go Zamtel” promotion as a way of rewarding our loyal customers for their continued support to the business. The promotion was also intended to give our customers prizes that will add value to their lives and their businesses,” Mr Mupeta said.

“I am happy to announce that today we have invited 10 of our winners from Lusaka to join us this morning to officially receive their bicycles and celebrate with us. In the coming few days, our regional offices will hand over the bicycles to the deserving winners in those respective regions,” he said.

No Walter and Tshimenga for Nkana’s Confed Cup quarterfinal decider

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No Walter and Tshimenga for Nkana’s Confed Cup quarterfinal decider

Nkana have suffered a huge setback ahead of this weekend’s CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal decider away in Tunisia against CS Sfaxien with strikers Fred Tshimenga and Walter Bwalya both rule-out of that match.

Bwalya and Tshimenga, who have scored three and four continental goals this season respectively, will miss Sunday’s quarterfinal, last leg match in Sfax due to injuries.

Tshimenga sustained a foot injury in training on Tuesday on the eve of the team’s departure for Tunisia.

Bwalya is expected to be out of action for at least three weeks due to a knee injury he sustained in the 2-1 first leg win over Sfaxien on April 7 in Kitwe that saw him limp-off in the 59th minute.

The duo join winger Harrison Chisala on Nkana’s long-term injury list who missed the first leg win due to a knee injury he sustained in domestic action in Nkana’s 2-1 home loss to Lumwana Radiants that will see him sidelined for a month.

But the good news is midfielder Shadrick Malambo who was limped off in the 68th minute of the win over Sfaxien has recovered and traveled with Nkana on Wednesday night to Tunisia.

“In football, we expect the unexpected we have to plan for that one, we cannot be crying over whatever it has happened [injuries] so we have a plan for it,” Nkana assistant coach Manfred Chabinga said.

Despite the teams attacking deficiencies heading into the last leg, Nkana coach Beston Chambeshi has dropped striker Festus Mbewe leaving captain Ronald Kampamba as the only potent attacking option on the trip to Tunisia.

Also axed from away game is highly-rated goalkeeper Allan Chibwe who has been relegated after some inconsistent continental and domestic displays for Nkana.

Team:

Goalkeepers: Moses Mapulanga, Kelvin Malunga

Defenders: Joseph Musonda, Ben Banh, Musa Mohammed, Hassan Ramadhan, Moses Nyondo, Gift Zulu, Richard Ocran

Midfielders: Shadreck Malambo, Shadreck Musonda, Simon Bwalya, Bwalya Kasonde, Duncan Otieno, Lyson Thole, Obed Masumbuko, Jacob Ngulube, Kelvin Mubanga

Striker: Ronald Kampamba

PF Final Rally in Luanshya

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Parties commended for peaceful campaigns in Roan and Bahati Constituency

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Parties commended for peaceful campaigns in Roan and Bahati Constituency
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission has commended participating Political parties, their supporters and the Police in Roan and Bahati Constituency for adhering to the provisions of the Public Order Act ahead of today’s parliamentary by-elections.

Human Rights Commission spokesperson Mwelwa Muleya says preliminary observations by the Commission have revealed that the campaigns in Roan and Bahati Constituencies have been generally peaceful and has called for continued restraint from interfering with the right of the electorate to vote.

Mr. Muleya said the Commission has been on the ground monitoring the election campaigns in both Roan and Bahati Constituencies and has observed that all participating political parties were to a large extent allowed to freely campaign.

He said the Zambia Police Service has respected the Right to Freedom of Assembly and professionally played its role of maintaining law and order in line with their constitutional and legal obligations and mandates.

Mr. Muleya said the Commission particularly noted with a sense of encouragement that the police refrained from the bad practice of imposing total restrictions to the right of the opposition to conduct meetings whenever either the Republican or the Vice Republican Presidents were in an area.

He said one of the best practices in facilitating peaceful campaigns in Roan and Bahati Constituencies has been the facilitation of political dialogue by the police and the Electoral Commission of Zambia to either prevent or resolve any emerging or potential conflict in the campaign schedules and the willingness by political parties to respect the law.

Mr. Muleya said the peaceful campaigns further confirm the fact that fundamental democratic principles of non-violence, co-existence, tolerance, mutual respect and respect for human rights and freedoms as required in a multi-party democracy and pluralistic society, were possible in Zambia.

He has since called on everyone to continue restraining themselves from engaging in unlawful activities that have the potential to undermine the prevailing peaceful campaigns and the right of the electorate to vote for their preferred candidates on 11th April 2019.

Government begins transportation of relief items to Malawi and Zimbabwe

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Government begins transportation of relief items to Malawi and Zimbabwe

Honour the Vice President Madam Inonge Wina this morning despatched off medical supplies to cyclone hit countries - Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Honour the Vice President Madam Inonge Wina this morning despatched off medical supplies to cyclone hit countries – Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Government has begun the transportation of relief items to Malawi and Zimbabwe that were affected by cyclone Idai last month.

The items donated by government and other well-wishers including include cooperate institutions, Churches and individuals, are worth about K7 million.

The items to be transported by the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit include mealie meal, medical supplies, second hand clothes, dignity kits, kitchen sets, mattresses, hand sanitizers, disinfectants and cash among others.

The relief items destined for Malawi will be officially handed over to the Government on Thursday by the Minister in the Office of the Vice President Sylvia Chalikosa accompanied by DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe.

In Zimbabwe, the items will be handed over by Zambia’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Emmanuel Chenda accompanied by DMMU Director for Disaster Risk Reduction Anderson Banda yesterday.

Minister in the Office of the Vice President Sylvia Chalikosa disclosed the development at a media briefing yesterday.

Elimination of HIV/AIDS by 2030 should concern all – First Lady

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Elimination of HIV/AIDS by 2030 should concern all – First Lady

First Lady Esther Lungu talks to Matilda Chikonde, a Zambian’s living in Los Angeles, California in the United States of America where she addressed Zambians based in Los Angeles on Friday, January 25,2019 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA

First Lady Esther Lungu says every Zambian should be concerned with the elimination of HIV and AIDS by 2030, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mrs Lungu noted that it was not far-fetched to conclude that almost every family in the country had lost a member to AIDS, and as such it was the duty of all well- meaning Zambians to participate in efforts aimed at eliminating AIDS.

The First Lady urged all citizens to come on board and consolidate their efforts in ending the global epidemic.

Mrs. Lungu said this to journalists in Livingstone on Tuesday ahead of the launch of the ‘Zambia Ending AIDS’ and ‘Free to Shine’ Campaign set for this Thursday at the Livingstone Golf Club.

The First Lady will be joined by her counterparts from Botswana and Mozambique, Neo Masisi and Mrs Isaura Nyusi respectively.

“We want as African First Ladies, to roll out the program because it affects all of us, not just Africa is affected; HIV and AIDS is a global epidemic. We want this to be tackled left, right and centre, this is why we are here in Livingstone,” she said.

Mrs. Lungu said the launch of the two campaigns would be beneficial for Zambia as they shared a common goal of fighting HIV and AIDS.

Earlier, Southern Province Permanent Secretary Mwangala Liomba said the fight against HIV and AIDS was started way back but was not close to being won due to various challenges.

Mr. Liomba said one million, two hundred thousand Zambians (1.2 million Zambians) were living with HIV and this signified that there were gaps in interventions aimed at curbing the scourge.

And National HIV Treatment and Care Commitment Professor Lloyd Mulenga said the HIV burden in Zambia was still high with 998,000 people on Anti-Retroviral Therapy, and 200,000 yet to be treated for HIV.

The ‘Free to Shine’ Campaign is an initiative of the wives of African Heads of State and Governments who have pledged commitment to end Child AIDS and keeping Mothers alive towards the global goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

The campaign theme is “Transforming Africa through prioritizing children, adolescents and mothers in the fight against HIV.”

NRC issuance to be digitalized soon – Smart Zambia

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NRC issuance to be digitalized soon – Smart Zambia
Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Smart Zambia Dr. Martine Mtonga
Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Smart Zambia Dr. Martine Mtonga

Government is in the process of digitalizing the issuance of Green National Registration Cards (NRCs) in order to enhance service delivery.

SMART Zambia National Coordinator Martine Mtonga disclosed this in Kabwe yesterday when he addressed Heads of Government departments at Kabwe lodge.

Dr Mtonga also noted that government has approved the Smart Zambia Master Plan and implored civil servants to embrace the use of technology in their day to day operations.

He said the use of the Information Communication Technology (ICTs) had already started showing dividends as the electronic payslips had revolutionized the payment system with over 90 percent of the civil servants having been captured.

Dr Mtonga said hospitals would also be digitalized soon so that the use of computers is embraced in health institutions.

He further added that all government departments would be added to the Government Wide Area Network that is aimed at enhancing service delivery but warned that abuse of the system would not be tolerated as there will be strict monitoring in place.

Earlier, Central Province Permanent Secretary Bernard Chomba urged officers to heed the call to embrace technology and avoid lagging behind.

He urged officers not to hesitate to approach him where they faced challenges so that he could coordinate with SMART Zambia in order to achieve a smooth implementation of the use of the ICT programme in the province.

Political players cautioned to maintain peaceful campaigns

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Political players cautioned to maintain peaceful campaigns
Fr. Cleophas Lungu
Fr. Cleophus Lungu

The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has cautioned political players taking part in the Roan and Bahati parliamentary by-elections to remain peaceful during the forthcoming by-elections.

CCMG steering committee Chairperson Father Cleophas Lungu who is also the Secretary General of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) said that political parties and candidates participating must be calm, regardless of their affiliation and also respect the rights of their fellow citizens.

“No inflammatory language designed to incite violence or use of tribal ,ethnic or religious means to incite violence in Bahati and Roan constituencies was observed during their campaigns” he said.

Mr Lungu added that his committee has got a mandate to strengthen the electrical process and encourage citizen participation in the democratic governance, hence the call for maintaining of peace and law.

He was speaking during a press conference held in Lusaka today.

The Steering committee Chair said that the CCMG has recruited, trained and deployed three long term observers in the two constituencies to observe the by-elections

He also expressed gratitude to the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ), and Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) and Zambia conference of catholic bishops (ZCCB), for advocating for peace among political players.

And Fr Lungu has further encouraged eligible citizens in the two constituencies to exercise their right to vote, by turning up in numbers to cast their votes.

Zambia on course with infectious disease control

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Zambia on course with infectious disease control

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases for Humans and Animals (ACEIDHA) says Zambia is on course to diagnose the symptoms and signs of infectious diseases such as Ebola, Anthrax, and other infectious diseases.

Centre leader, Professor Bernard Hang’ombe, has explained that the establishment of the first ever infectious disease research Centre at the University of Zambia (UNZA) is helping the country to strengthen the capacity of researchers on infectious diseases.

Professor Hang’ombe has told media that about 70 percent of the infectious diseases that the country experiences is as a result of human and animal contact.

He explains that as such, government with support from the World Bank established a regional Centre of excellence at the higher learning institution, in order to train students, researchers, and veterinary officers under the school of veterinary medicine, on how to handle infectious diseases.

He adds on that the Centre is also training students to understand the human-animal relation, in order to provide knowledge on how people can avoid contracting animal infections such as anthrax.

Professor Hang’ombe has further added that the Centre provides knowledge on infectious disease not only to Zambia but the Southern and Eastern Africa Region.

He notes that with the Centre that is housed in Zambia, it is hoped that line sectors such as the agricultural sector, will take advantage of the facility, in order to combat any possible outbreaks of animal diseases such as the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) which recently affected three provinces of the country.

Professor Hang’ombe has explained that the Centre is designed to bring scientific diagnostic and treatment of infectious diseases instead of the ordinary speculative way of doing things where some diseases are even being treated as mysterious infections.

He explains that the Centre is also helping the country to better understand how to treat an outbreak of such infectious diseases.

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases of Humans and Animals (ACEIDHA), is a government program launched in 2018.

Zambia committed to developing film industry-Dora Siliya

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Zambia committed to developing film industry-Dora Siliya
FILE: Minister of Information Dora Siliya confers with Program Manager Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa shortly after officiating at Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa- Journalism Training at Radisson Blu

Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards supporting and promoting the growth of the film industry in the country.

Minister of Information and Broadcasting services, Dora Siliya disclosed that to this effect government will accelerate the development of the film policy to protect the interest of the industry.

Ms Siliya explained that government considers the sector as a key to create employment and wealth among the people.

She said this is why government will continue providing the necessary support to ensure that the sector is developed, to acceptable standards beyond borders.

Ms Siliya was speaking in Lusaka today, after renowned Nigerian Actor Jim Ike called on her at her office.

“Government will continue to support the sector because of the potential it has in developing the social sector through job and wealth creation,” she said.

She noted that Zambia has recorded progress in the production of local content.

The Minister who is also the Chief Government spokesperson cited the Multi-Choice Talent Factory as one of the initiatives that will be used to improve local content.

Ms Siliya further added that collaboration between Zambia and Nigeria in film production will go a long way in improving the sector, adding that Zambia will be able to learn from Nigeria which is advanced in film making.

And Jim Ike has called on strengthened partnership among the film industry in the African region.

Mr Ike noted that countries in the region have a lot to learn from each other hence the need for them to collaborate and come up with productions.

“I can see a lot of enthusiasm from actors in this country, and such collaborations in film making are important, and am ready to work with PIYO team,” he noted.

And Albert Muteba the Producer of PIYO has called on government to help address the many challenges in the sector.

Mr Muteba cited lack of equipment, human resource and funding as some of the problems that are affecting the growth of the industry.

He further added that Zambia is likely to benefit from Nigeria through skills transfer among film makers.

Jim is in the country for the production of PIYO, a Zambian movie in which he has featured.

President Lungu hands over police housing unit in Luanshya district

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President Lungu hands over police housing unit in Luanshya district
Newly Built Police Houses in Luanshya
Newly Built Police Houses in Luanshya

President Edgar Lungu has handed over 55 police houses in Luanshya district, on the Copperbelt Province.

Speaking during the event, the President said there is need to restore the respect and dignity for the Zambia Police personnel in the country including all other civil servants.

President Lungu noted that since 1973, there has not been any notable transformation towards improving the welfare of the police department.

He said government has since committed itself to construct 12,000 housing units for the police and will ensure that the move is fulfilled so that no one remains behind.

President Lungu added that the uniformed officers are not the only ones to benefit from the housing project but everybody that works under the Ministry of Home Affairs, including Immigration department, Drug Enforcement Commission and Prisons, among others.

And the Head of State has stated that government remains committed to fulfilling the promises that were made to the people from the time the Patriotic Front came into power.

President Lungu said more projects will be implemented in Luanshya district including construction and rehabilitation of Township roads.

The President has since urged Members of Parliament and all Ministers to continue pushing for developmental projects, to be implemented in their respective areas in order to fulfill the promises made to the people and also improve on service delivery.

The Head of State also called on all Zambians to hold government accountable and ensure that they deliver on what was promised.

And Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo says the new houses will motivate the police force to maintain high levels of morale as they carry out their duties.

Government in July 2018 embarked on the construction of 55 low and medium cost police housing units in Luanshya, for Luanshya Central Levy Chito Camp and Mpatamatu costing over 2 Million Kwacha.

Newly Built Police Houses in Luanshya
Newly Built Police Houses in Luanshya
President Lungu handing over 55 police houses in Luanshya district, on the Copperbelt Province.
President Lungu handing over 55 police houses in Luanshya district, on the Copperbelt Province.
President Lungu handing over 55 police houses in Luanshya district, on the Copperbelt Province.

Arrows draw to dash Zesco’s top stop dreams

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Zesco United were denied an opportunity to go top of the FAZ Super Division Pool A on Wednesday by Red Arrows who held them to a 1-1 away draw at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

Victory on Wednesday would have seen the defending champions go top of the log for the first time this season.

But Zesco will have to settle for third place on 19 points and are now just two points behind leaders and unbeaten Kabwe Warriors after ten and eleven games played respectively.

Meanwhile, it was Zesco who took the lead in the 57th minute when Jesse Were whipped-in a free kick to net his fifth league goal of the season.

But the lead lasted just eleven minutes when Arrows in-form captain Bruce Musakanya struck to earn Arrows a point and his third goal of the season ensure they stayed at number five on 17 points.

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