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Zesco United can retain the FAZ Super Division title with two matches to spare should they beat struggling Nchanga Rangers in Wednesday’s round 36 match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Zesco are chasing their seventh league title.
Ahead of the Nchanga clash, Coach George Lwandamina’s side lead the table with an eight-point gap having collected 77 points from 35 matches played.
Second placed Nkana have 69 points after playing 35 matches.
Zesco defeated relegation threatened Nchanga 2-0 in the first round match played in Chingola.
Meanwhile, Nchanga must beat Zesco to remain in the race for survival.
Elsewhere on Wednesday, Nkana, Green Eagles and Green Buffaloes will be fighting for the second position as they play midweek matches.
Nkana can consolidate their second place when they host third placed Eagles at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe.
Fourth placed Buffaloes have a date against Power Dynamos at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe.
Buffaloes have 68 points and sixth placed Power sits on 56 points.
FAZ Super Division – WEEK 37
Wednesday, September 26
Power Dynamos Vs Green Buffaloes (Arthur Davies)
Buildcon Vs Forest Rangers (Levy Mwanawasa- 13h00)
Kabwe Warriors Vs Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy (Godfrey Chitalu)
National Assembly Vs Lusaka Dynamos (Woodlands)
New Monze Swallows Vs Kitwe United (Lwengu Sports Complex)
Nkana Vs Green Eagles (Nkana Stadium)
Napsa Stars Vs Nakambala Leopards (Nkoloma)
Zesco United Vs Nchanga Rangers (Levy Mwanawasa- 15h00)
The Lake of Stars music festival is returning to the Warm Heart of Africa, in Malawi’s central region for its 15th anniversary celebrations. Get ready for three days of amazing music and culture from international, regional and local artists, plus poetry, drama, dance, beach games, sports, kid’s activities and much more! The festival takes place at an exciting new venue in Salima just two hours easy drive from the capital, Lilongwe. Located at the foot of Senga Hills, the stunning site is set on a wide expanse of rolling golden sands backed by a lush wooded hillside.
The festival will be headlined by Major Lazor and Sauti Sol , and will feature a number of talented musicians. Clique viral will be there to represent Zambia.
The 3 day event will be held from 28th to 30th September.
Dr Nevers Mumba in court before he was convicted and sentencedThe Anti-Corruption Commission has appealed to the High Court against the sentence handed down to former Zambian High Commissioner to Canada Nevers Mumba.
The appeal follows the conviction of Dr. Mumba by the Magistrates Court on the two counts of abuse of authority of office and handed down an absolute discharge.
Dr. Mumba was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission and charged with one count of failure to follow procedure contrary to the laws of Zambia and was acquitted on this count.
The Commission has contended that the Magistrate Court erred at law when it made an order of absolutely discharging Dr. Mumba for misdemeanors when the law has provided for a punishment.
The Commission says the Court’s decision was contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
Further, the Commission has submitted that section 38 provides a punishment for a misdemeanor which is either imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine or both.
This is contained in statement made available to ZNBC News by Anti-Corruption Commission Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono.
On September 12, 2018, Ndola High Court Registrar Joshua Banda who sat as Lusaka Magistrate discharged Dr. MUMBA after finding him guilty on two offences of abuse of authority of office contrary to the laws of Zambia.
United Party for National Development (UPND) Leader Hakainde Hichilema has vowed to continue speaking for the majority.
In a statement obtained by Q-News, Mr. Hichilema says there is need to continue talking so that President Edgar Lungu and the ruling Patriotic (PF) can be made to account.
He has charged that Zambia is headed for more troubled and disastrous times ahead both economically and politically.
Mr. Hichilema has wondered how the President and other senior government can increase their salaries while they proclaim austerity measures for the rest of the country.
He adds when advised to consider cheaper loan sources the government ignores such advice.
Mr Hichilema says the economic disaster staring Zambians in the face will not spare anyone based on political affiliation.
The UPND leader’s statement comes in the wake of sentiments attributed to the Head of state while on the Copperbelt last week that government will not be listening to disrupters and time wasters
Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo confers with the Governor of Sichuan Province of China Mr. Yin Li at the 3rd Western China Public Procurement Conference during the 17th Western China International Fair being held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province China.A technical team from China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group Company (CREEC) will in October visit Zambia over the planned commuter train system for Lusaka Province and other projects of interest.
The team will engage with technocrats, relevant Ministries and institutions.
Company Deputy General Manager Min Weijing says the firm is willing to increase its support to infrastructure development projects in Zambia.
Mr. Min was speaking when he met Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo who toured China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group Company Head Offices in Chengdu city of China.
And, Mr. Lusambo who is in China attending the 17th Western China International Fair said the Zambian Government is concerned about the current congestion of roads in Lusaka Province and that plans are underway to address the issue in a comprehensive manner
Mr. Lusambo said in addition to the on-going improvement of the road network, the Lusaka Provincial administration with the support of President Edgar Lungu have targeted the implementation of a commuter railway system that will decongest traffic in the province.
He observed that Lusaka is growing at a fast rate and that there is need for timely intervention in terms of modern transport infrastructure that will facilitate efficient movement of people and goods.
Minister of General Education, David Mabumba says his Ministry is focusing on transforming and reforming key components in the education system.
Mr Mabumba said the Ministry will focus on four pillars which include teacher recruitment, text book development, publication and printing, school furniture and school infrastructure.
Speaking when he visited Senanga district, Mr. Mabumba said decentralization of teacher recruitment will improve the education sector as local teachers will be willing to stay in their respective schools where they have been recruited.
The Minister also urged school authorities in the district to utilize the local timber in making school desks.
Mr. Mabumba said importing school furniture should be discouraged as the district has the capacity to make desks for schools adding that youths should be engaged in production of desks so that they are empowered.
He stated that President Edgar Lungu has been emphasizing on creating employment for the youths hence giving them an opportunity to manufacture school furniture would greatly contribute to youth empowerment.
Mr. Mabumba also advised teachers not to make it mandatory for pupils without Information Communication and Technology (ICT) learning materials to write exams in ICT.
Meanwhile, Senanga District Commissioner, Vivian Mubukwanu urged the Minister to visit schools in outskirts in order to curb high levels of indiscipline among teachers especially absenteeism and lack of seriousness towards work.
Mr. Mubukwanu further called on the Minister to give authority to the district to finish school structures that are among abandoned projects by contractors in order for the materials not to be wasted.
And a teacher Amon Choponyo said good infrastructure is important for the development of the education sector and the ministry should take active measures in following up abandoned school projects by contractors.
Minister of Works and Supply, Felix Mutati says the Central Province Investment Forum and Expo will be unique because the region has practical investments that can be used as a platform for expansion.
Mr Mutati said the province has got people who are experienced, forward-looking and with the vision and capability to share what it means to persevere through investments.
The Minister was speaking when Central Province Permanent Secretary (PS), Chanda Kabwe, led him to tour Wangwa Farm Zambia Limited in Chibombo District last weekend.
He said Wangwa Farm has a unique confluence that integrates passion and also focuses on value addition where everything produced on the farm is turned into value including pig waste.
Mr. Mutati advised that the farm should be used as an investment platform during the forthcoming expo to show that the province is not starting from a scratch but already has practical investments.
He noted that Wangwa Farm is reminiscent of the expo itself and emphasized that the doors of government are always open to any investor.
And Wangwa Farm Zambia Limited Managing Director, Peter Luyt, said the expo is a fantastic opportunity for investors to invest in Zambia especially Central Province in particular.
Mr Luyt said farming is a viable venture but advised farmers to do their homework and invest properly without taking chances.
He observed that no African country can beat Zambia for investments because of the sound government policies, easy communication, good and hardworking people.
“I have been advising my friends to come and invest in Zambia because there could be other investment opportunities,” he said.
Mr. Luyt said his farm produces closer to 700 slaughter stocks and 100 metric tonnes of fish annually for the local market.
He added that he exports 300 pigs per week especially to Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Mr Luyt further said the farm has 300 permanent workers and also provides support to more than 100 small scale farmers.
The Central Province Investment Forum and Expo will be held at Mulungushi University Main Campus from 8 to 13 October under the theme, ‘Accelerating Development for Inclusive and Sustainable Development’.
President Edgar Lungu addresses the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit Opening ceremony at the United Nations in New York on Monday, 24th September 2018 / Pictures by Eddie Mwanaleza/Statehouse
President Edgar Lungu has called on world leaders to uphold and honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela which was anchored on his principles and values of peace, reconciliation, tolerance and respect of human rights.
President Lungu told other world leaders that the legacy of Nelson Mandela of peace deserves the commendation of the entire global community.
Addressing the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, His Excellency the President said love, peace and forgiveness should continue to be at the core in seeking sustained global peace.
The Head of State said Nelson Mandela proved to the world that healing was possible and that reconciliation should remain at the centre of human development.
He stated that the values of struggle for human rights, sacrifice, mutual respect, tolerance and reconciliation should remain the bedrock for the search for lasting global peace.
“I am pleased that we are able to honour the legacy of a great leader and son of Africa, whose contribution towards global peace have remained for the world to emulate. The principles and values that Nelson Mandela and our founding fathers in Africa’s Frontline States stood for, that of sacrifice and struggle for human rights, mutual respect, tolerance and reconciliation in our relations should remain the bedrock in our search for lasting peace,” President Lungu said.
The President told the UN that Zambia in her quest for peace and the fight against apartheid became home to many of South Africa’s freedom fighters apart from hosting the African National Congress (ANC) from 1963 to 1994.
The African National Congress had its headquarters in Zambia’s capital Lusaka, and the country as one the Frontline States actively contributed towards ending the apartheid minority rule in South Africa leading to the eventual release of Nelson Mandela.
His Excellency President Lungu informed other world leaders that two weeks after Nelson Mandela was released from his 27 years of incarceration, the first visit the global icon undertook outside South Africa was to Zambia.
“This visit was in recognition of the efforts and great sacrifice the people of Zambia played in upholding the principles of peace and freedom. These are the virtues which form the foundation of human development. I therefore call upon the international community to redouble efforts to build a just, peaceful, prosperous and inclusive world,” President Lungu said.
And United Nations Secretary General António Guterres described Nelson Mandela as a leader who had devoted his entire life to serving his community as a lawyer, prisoner of conscience and peacemaker.
Mr Guterres said world leaders need to face the forces that “threaten us” with the wisdom, courage and fortitude that Nelson Mandela embodied.
South African President Cyril Ramaposa said the Nelson Mandela Pease Summit is an opportunity for global leaders to reflect on the peace in the world and take necessary measures to end the wars that continue to take millions of innocent lives.
President Edgar Lungu addresses the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit Opening ceremony at the United Nations in New York on Monday, 24th September 2018 / Pictures by Eddie Mwanaleza/StatehousePresident Edgar Lungu during the Nelson mandela Peace Summit oficial opening ceremony at the United Nations in New York
A technocrat based in Chikankata District in Southern Province says the planned construction s by the Zambian and Zimbabwean governments to commerce the construction of a Four (4) Billion United States Dollar Batoka Gorge Hydro Power station in Southern province will greatly benefit the two nations.
Professor Clement Matente, says the joint Batoka Gorge Hydro Power Station project, scheduled to generate over 2 500 Mega Watts of electricity will be the first ever single biggest hydro power station that will greatly impact both Zambia and Zimbabwe, respectively.
ZANIS reports Professor Matente said in an interview today that it is also gratifying to learn that the meeting to ponder on how and when to kick start the project between the Zambian and Zimbabwean governments will commerce this coming October, 2018.
Once the project, the biggest in the region gets completed, the two neighbouring countries will have a boost for hydro-power thereby speed up the various social-economic spheres.
And Professor Matente further stated that government deserves a pat on the back, for its vigorous ambitious programme of constructing hydro power stations dotted across the country aimed at making Zambia, self-reliant in electricity generation in the nation.
Professor Matente said since President Edgar a Lungu assumed Presidency in 2015, his administration has initiated a programme of constructing power stations in different parts of the country which every Zambian is able to see and point at.
Beston Chambeshi says it is time for Nkana to make a mark in continental football.
The record 12-time champions have been surpassed on the continental front by six-time champions Zesco United who have now made four group stage appearances in both the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup since they were promoted in 2004.
Nkana have only made one appearance, in the 2014 CAF Confederation Cup, in what was also their debut qualification to the league stage of current format of both continental competitions.
The 1999 African runners-up are currently second on the FAZ Super Division table with three games to go and on the cusp of qualifying to the 2018/2019 CAF Champions League should they finish in the top two alongside leaders Zesco.
Nkana have 69 points, eight behind Zesco and one ahead of Green Eagles and Green Buffaloes who are tied on 68 points.
“Nkana has always been championship material so it is not a fluke we are where we are right now,” Chambeshi said.
“We need to play continental football so that we expose the players and we also want the technical staff to face other challenges.”
Nkana can consolidate their quest this Wednesday when they host third placed Eagles at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe.
Lusaka Dynamos 2(Emmanuel Habasimbi 55′, Mwila Phiri 87′)-Power Dynamos 4(Jean Mindeke 17′ 41′, Larry Bwalya 67′, Martin Kayuwa 84′)
Red Arrows 1(Yusuf Phiri 46′)-Nkana 1(Fred Tshimenga 40′)
2018 TOP SCORERS LEAGUE 23/09/2018
Idris Mbombo(Nkana):18
Tapson Kaseba(Eagles):18
Jesse Were (Zesco):17
Chris Mugalu(Lusaka Dynamos):14
Rahim Osmanu(Buildcon):13
Lazarus Kambole(Zesco):11
Walter Bwalya(Nkana):10
Emmanuel Chabula(Kitwe):10
Anos Tembo(Green Eagles):10
Alex Ngonga(Power Dynamos):10
George Chaloba(Assembly):9
Ronald Kampamba(Nkana):8
Ernest Mbewe (Zanaco):8
Diamond Chikwekwe(Buffaloes):8
Emmanuel Okutu(Warriors):8
Martin Phiri (Zanaco):7
Larry Bwalya(Power Dynamos):7
Bornwell Mwape(Napsa/Nkana):7
Peter Mwaangani(National Assembly):7
Austin Muwowo (Forest/Kitwe United):7
Conlyde Luchanga(Dynamos):7
John Chingandu(Zesco):6
Damiano Kola (Forest):6
Joseph Phiri(Arrows):6
Spencer Sautu (Eagles):6
Youremember Banda(Buffaloes):6
Chanda Mushili (Buildcon):5
Collins Sikombe(Napsa/Dynamos):5
Rogers Kola (Zanaco):5
Obed Masumbuko(Lumwana):5
Charles Zulu(Zanaco):5
Lameck Kafwaya(Power):5
Heritier Nkonko(Kabwe Warriors):5
Rogers Mukenge (Kitwe):5
Sebastian Mwansa (Nkwazi):5
Bruce Musakanya(Arrows):4
Danny Sibanda(Arrows):4
Ian Sililo (KYSA):4
Tchite Mweshi (Assembly):4
Fahad Bayo(Buildcon): 4
Kelvin Mubanga (Nkana/Power Dynamos):4
Brian Mwila (Buildcon):4
Luka Lungu (Napsa):4
Clifford Saidi(KYSA):4
Amity Shamende(Assembly):4
Cletus Chama(Dynamos):4
Gerald Chisha(Forest):4
Kobe Chipeta (Forest):4
Patrick Kasongo(KYSA):4
Nelson Maziwisa (Warriors):4
John Makwatta(Buildcon):4
Alex Mwamba (Napsa):4
Tardelie Ilunga(Lusaka Dynamos):3
Clement Mundia (Warriors):3
Victor Mubanga(Lumwana):3
Maybin Kalengo(Zesco):3
Josphat Kasusu (Arrows):3
Rupert Musonda(Kitwe United):3
Friday Samu (Buffaloes):3
Douglas Muwowo(Forest):3
Shadreck Mulungwe(Swallows/Eagles):3
Enoch Sabumukama (Zesco):3
Christopher Zulu(Nkwazi):3
Wilbroad Mutale(Monze):3
Robin Siame(Kitwe United):3
Moses Lolozi(Kitwe):3
Joseph Mwindilila(Eagles/Swallows):3
Maisha Chavda(Zanaco):3
Lottie Nyimbili(Nkwazi/Nakambala Leopards):3
Festus Mbewe (Nkana):3
Stephen Kabamba(Buffaloes): 3
Lawrence Chungu(Buildcon):3
Laurent Muma(Forest):3
Progress Kalenga (Eagles):3
Steward Chikandiwa (Nkwazi):3
Godfrey Ngwenya(Power):3
Hosea Silwimba(Lumwana):3
Peter Chinyama (KYSA):3
Joseph Ochaya(Dynamos):3
Mob justice has claimed a life of a 66 year Old village headman of Lukwesa chiefdom on suspicion of practicing witchcraft in Mwense district of Luapula Province .
Luapula Province Police Commissioner Elias Chushi confirmed the alleged murder of headman Bunde Bunde whose real names are Goodface Kabungo saying the incident occurred last Friday around 20 hours.
“This was after that villagers saw a white cloth on the football pitch which made them to approach the headman to explain what the cloth was all about.
“The headman then engaged a witchdoctor who ( the witchdoctor ) unfortunately accused him to be a witch saying it was him who was behind some recent deaths which had occurred in the village, “ said Mr. Chushi.
The Police Commissioner said upon hearing the news that the headman was a witch, the mob then descended on the headman and consequently burnt his grass thatched toilet and a kitchen.
“The headman locked himself inside the house but the mob set his house on fire which forced him to come out, “ he said.
After he came out, the mob then descended on him and stoned him and he later died around 22 hours at Mununshi rural health center due to the injuries, he said.
Police have since arrested one person to help with investigations while the body of the deceased is at Mwense district hospital mortuary awaiting burial.
And Mwense District Commissioner has since appealed to members of the public not to take the law into their own hands but involve the police to resolve any issue affecting them.
Meanwhile, Police in Lufwanyama District on the Copperbelt have instituted a man hunt for Enten Maseline for allegedly murdering his 92 -year old uncle, Malubeni Muyoba of Chombola village.
Copperbelt Police Commissioner, Charity Katanga confirmed that Maseline, 42 of the same village allegedly broke the victim’s door when he was fast asleep and hit him on his head with a log causing severe head injuries that cause death instantly.
Mrs. Katanga said in a statement that the incident occurred between September 22 around 20 hours and September 23, 2018 around 04 hours.
“ The suspect threatened to kill anyone that could come to the rescue of the deceased, “ the police commissioner said adding that the motive for the killing is not yet established.
The body of the deceased is currently lying in Kalulushi district hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem.
Meanwhile, in Kitwe’s Twatasha compound, Nenson Kondolo, 31 has allegedly been killed by his brother after a brawl.
“It so happened that the two brothers stay at the same house, and that the deceased insulted the elder brother Lewis kandolo 48, and this angered him and the two started fighting.
“ Despite being advised to stop the brothers continued. Then this morning around 01 hours the matter was reported to the police who found the victim dead in the house, ” Mrs. Katanga said.
Mrs. Katanga said there were also blood stained pieces of planks and nails found at the scene, allegedly to have been used in the murder.
The body was found with two deep cuts on the right upper arm.
The body has since been picked and taken to Kitwe Teaching hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem .
The suspect is currently on the run. Docket has been opened and investigations instituted.
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Christopher Yaluma
Government says it will continue to work with its strategic partners in its quest to achieve national development goals and the vision 2030.
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Christopher Yaluma says government in collaboration with its stakeholders has therefore prioritized the enhancement of education as a pillar of development.
He said this during the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of secondary school by Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) in Mungwi district.
Mr Yaluma , who is also Malole Constituency Member of Parliament, praised PEAS Zambia for sharing government’s vision of increasing education opportunities for girls especially in rural areas.
And a representative from PEAS Zambia, Dirk Phiri said his organization will continue to supplement government’s efforts in the provision of quality secondary school education.
Mr Phiri said the construction of the new school in Mungwi will be carried out by Empire Contractors and is expected to be completed within four months.
He said the school is scheduled to open in January 2019.
In its Vision 2030, government hopes to transform the country into a prosperous middle income nation and to create a new Zambia which is a “strong and dynamic middle-income industrial nation that provides opportunities for improving the well-being of all, embodying values of socio economic justice.
The Vision comprises three priority sectors namely economic growth and wealth creation, social investment and human development and creating an enabling environment for sustainable social economic development
Two hundred million dollars has so far been spent on the construction of the new Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
This is out of the 360 million dollars for the project financed by a loan from the Exim-Bank of China.
Housing and Infrastructure Development Minister Ronald Chitotela has disclosed this today when he inspected ongoing works at the new Kenneth Kaunda international airport.
And Mr. Chitotela has reiterated that the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is fully secured and owned by the Zambian people.
He said reports that the Chinese have taken over the new airport are false.
Mr. Chitotela said the new infrastructure is also fully supervised by Zambian engineers.
And Zambia Airports Corporation Limited Civil Engineering Manager Philip Mubanga said the facility is now 85 percent done.
Mr. Mubanga said most of the works have been done, with only the installation of equipment remaining.
Tourism and Arts Minister, Charles Banda says investigations have revealed that African Wild Dogs that have allegedly vanished from the Liuwa National Park migrated to Angola.
Mr. Banda says the wild dogs are at Misuma National park in Angola.
The Minister told ZNBC News that it is normal for animals to migrate and that at no point did Government sale or give the animals away.
Mr. Banda has appealed to people surrounding the Liuwa National Park not to panic over alleged missing wild dogs.
Last week, Liuwa Area Warden Gabriel Masaku said the wild dogs were last spotted in the park in 2013 and that operations to establish their whereabouts have proved futile.
Addressing concerns raised by traditional leaders during Lewanika Community Resource Board -CRB- meeting held in Kalabo Council Chamber, Mr. Masaku said it was difficult to trace the wild dogs because they had not been fitted with satellite collars.
Meanwhile, Mr. Banda says government has not forgotten about the Ngoma Awards.
He says the awards will be back, as soon as the National Theatre and Arts Association of Zambia -NATAZ- puts its house in order.
