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President Edgar Lungu talking to Vice President Inonge Wina before departure for Zimbabwe at Kenneth Kaunda International AirportPresident Edgar Lungu has left for Eastern Province for a two day working visit.
The President left aboard a Zambia Air force plane at about 09 :10 hours at city airport.
On hand to see off the President, was Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General, Davies Mwila, Presidential Affairs Minister, Freedom Sikazwe and his special Assistant for Political Affairs Kaiza Zulu.
Others were Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo, Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa, senior government and PF party officials among others.
According to a programme made available to ZANIS in Eastern Province, the Head of State is today expected to commission a privately owned cooking oil plant, Missoil processing plant in Mambwe district.
Mr. Lungu is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on traditional leaders in Mambwe and Kasenengwa districts before holding public meetings in the district.
President Lungu will later in the day hold a meeting with party officials at Chimfule lodge in Mambwe district.
The President is tomorrow expected to hold two other public meetings in Kasenegwa constituency to drum up support for the PF candidate Sensio Banda for the Kasenegwa parliamentary by-election.
The Kasenegwa by-election was necessitated following the death of the Member of Parliament (MP) Victoria Kalima who died in July.
The seat is being contested by three candidates who include Sensio Banda standing on the PF ticket, John Zulu will contest under the People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) while Abel Ngwenya will stand on the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) ticket.
Green Party President Peter Sinkamba with Finance Minister Mrs. MwanakatweGreen Party President Peter Sinkamba says the austerity reforms which Government plans to embark on should not focus on foreign saviours but growing the economy from own resources.
Speaking to the press in Kitwe this morning on the planned trip by ministers and other government officials to China to renegotiate Chinese loans, Mr. Sinkamba said the move is good except the timing is wrong and therefore is unlikely to yield desirable results.
He cited the on-going trade wars between China and the US which in the short to long-term appears to be hurting the Chinese economy seriously, and may increase as the war escalates.
“The tariffs so far imposed account for about 0.1% of the global GDP. This is a massive loss on either side. Both sides are grieving. I am sure either side must be busy trying to search elsewhere in the world where they could generate money to fill up the void created by the trade war. To make matters worse, the tit-for-tat trade war is unrelenting and escalating because both sides are stubborn and equal to the task. So, to ask for rebates from China at this moment in time, on probably non-performing loans, may be like adding salt to an injury,” Mr. Sinkamba said.
On June 15, Trump declared that the US would impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion of Chinese exports. Tariffs worth $34 billion came into force on July 6, with a further $16 billion to begin at a later date. The United States has also stated that it would impose additional 10% tariffs on another $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. China has also reiterated with a $50 billion tariffs.
Mr. Sinkamba said if he were in the saddle, he would have called off the trip stating that the timing is wrong.
“The timing is wrong. It is like going to ask for salt and sugar from a neighbour who is hosting a funeral. That doesn’t auger well. If it were me in the driver’s seat, I would have called off the trip to focus on local economic matrices,” he said.
“The other important issue to be mindful about is the fact that China would want to fill up the void created by the on-going trade war. So, they may employ a shrewd give-and-take strategy whereby they may concede to reduce interest rates on the loans and in return demand that Government guarantees them even more and more loans and big contracts. I think that would be even more harmful to the economy than the status quo,” Mr. Sinkamba said.
Mr. Sinkamba has since advised government to focus on tangible local economic matrices.
“For example, last year, Zambia exported US$8.1 billion worth of goods around the globe. Of this figure, copper contributed US$6.1 billion, accounting to 75.7% of total exports. Other base metals such as cobalt generated US$124.5 million, which is 1.5% of the global worth, while gems and precious metals generated US$101.6 million, which 1.3%. Sulphuric acid from the mines generated US$246 million, which 3% while cement contributed US$157.4 million, which is 1.9%.
“When you aggregate these figures, you will note that the mining sector contributed more than US$6 billion towards. Ask me how much of that money hit the accounts in Zambia and you will be shocked. Less than a billion hit the accounts here at home,” he said.
He suggested that as an austerity reform measure, Government could venture into renegotiating minerals sale agreements in order to make all auction of minerals to take place in Zambia as is sometimes done with gemstones. He said by so doing, Government would move closer to seeing the true value of its mineral wealth.
“Such a move would not only boost tangibility of the country’s austerity reforms but also help the secondary metal trading while simultaneously bring about transparency to the sector,” he said.
He said the measures could be such that the company’s traditional buyers could be allowed to access uninterrupted supply of minerals from the mines provided they competed favourably on the trading floor in Zambia.
He added that such a deal could be fair to Zambia because, for the first time, the country will have direct access to the market.
“ZCCM-IH could be allowed to sell between 10 and 20 percent of minerals production independently from the mining companies, depending on its shareholding in respective companies,” he said.
He also said such a move will allow the country to judge the market and get better value for its produce.
Since privatization of the mines in 2000, mining companies sell their produce exclusively to their clients. Government and ZCCM-IH play no hand in the sale.
“The current market trends are that Government, ZCCM-IH and emerging metal producers are getting low values from their produce in markets abroad that include Switzerland, India, China, Singapore and others.
“We need a monumental development which should now enable mineral buyers to purchase their minerals from Zambia and initiate the much-needed critical mass for secondary mineral trading, for example, in Kitwe,” the Greens leader said.
“We need to give our people direct access to the market which we believe should, among other things facilitate the development of upstream and downstream metal and gem industry in Zambia,” he added.
He said Zambia needs agreements that provide government with an independent sales channel as well as an opportunity to develop an independent price verification system and gain wider understanding of the metal and gem business.
The Civil Service Commission has warned that it will not hesitate to fire incompetent Human Resource practitioners. Civil service Commission Vice Chairperson Hillary Chipango says it worrying that government has continued loosing resources compensation to individuals that have been irregularly dismissed from the service by human resource practitioners. Here, Mr Chipango addressing civil servants in Mansa.
The Civil Service Commission is in the process of bringing sanity to the civil service in order to enhance service delivery to the people.
Public Service Commission Vice Chairperson, Hillary Chipango made the announcement in Kasempa during a meeting held to address issues affecting the civil service.
Mr Chipango said the commission is aware of the many human resources related issues that have remained unresolved for many years resulting in a frustrated workforce.
He said service delivery has gone down due to the many unresolved issues affecting the workers hence, the commission has taken it up to interact with employees to find a solution to the problems.
“As employers the challenges of our employees is our concern and that is why we have left our offices to come and interact with you in order to understand the problems,” he said.
Mr Chipango said the commission is currently working on staff returns, which once completed will facilitate transfers, promotions and confirmations.
He said a frustrated workforce hinders development and affects service delivery thereby rendering the government ineffective.
Both Teaching Service and Civil Service Commissions together with other technical support on Human resources are on a tour of North-western Province to address management cases affecting workers.
And Public Service Management Division Permanent Secretary, Bornface Chimbwali commended civil servants in Kasempa for sacrificing by serving people in the rural parts of Zambia.
Mr Chimbwali said the success of any government depends on the hard working civil service and that is why the commission will handle all human resources cases to improve service delivery.
He said cabinet office has constituted a committee that will be chaired by secretary to cabinet to review all audit finding concerning human resources and enforce accountability in the service.
Mr Chimbwali said when civil servants fail to deliver, the community blames the President and hence efforts are being made to restore sanity to the civil service.
He further urged civil servants to desist from politics and remain loyal to the government of the day.
President Edgar Lungu at State HousePresident Edgar Lungu says a collective desire for peace, security and development is a common vision for the Southern African Community (SADC.
President Lungu who praised Zimbabwe for conducting a peaceful transition where President Emmerson Munangagwa was declared winner, said it is possible for any country to hold free and non-violent elections provided all political players respected the rule of law.
In an interview with ZANIS in Zimbabwe, where he attended the inauguration ceremony of President Munangagwa, the head of state said Zambia must learn a lesson from Zimbabwe on how that country managed to conduct a free and non-violent election.
“We must not feel shy to learn from one another, in fact Zimbabwe is a student of Zambia on how to conduct a peaceful election,” President Lungu said.
“We really need to praise Zimbabwe for the strides it has made in bringing peace in the country,” he added.
The Zimbabwean constitutional court dismissed the electoral petition filed by the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa.
Notable African Leaders who attended the ceremony included, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, South African Head of state Cyril Ramaphosa, Congo’s Joseph Kabila and President Lungu among others.
Leaders of Church Mother Bodies addressing a media briefing at Kapingila House today
The Three Church Mother Bodies have clarified that they have not hijacked the dialogue process or sidelined the Zambia Centre for Inter-party Dialogue (ZCID).
Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) Board Chairperson Bishop Paul Mususu says ZCID is still a stakeholder in the process.
Bishop Mususu says the Church Mother Bodies will continue to work and are finalising a framework for the intended National dialogue and reconciliation.
He was speaking on behalf of the Council of Churches in Zambia CCZ and Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) yesterday during a media briefing at Kapingila House in Lusaka.
Bishop Mususu said the Church’s silence in the process was deliberate and was used to discern, reflect and make consultations with stakeholders which include ZCID.
Bishop Mususu said the Three Church Mother Bodies desire to lay a pre-dialogue foundation that is respected and accepted to key protagonists in the process.
Nkana on Sunday stunned Green Buffaloes 1-0 away in Lusaka to move one place up into third position on the FAZ Super Division table.
This was a rare win for Kalampa over Buffaloes whom they last beat in 2015.
Striker Idriss Mbombo scored the goal in this Week 30 match in the 19th minute.
Mbombo, who started on the bench had replaced injured compatriot Walter Bwalya, two minutes before scoring.
It was a game in which Nkana sweated for victory at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Sikanze Police Camp.
Nkana now displaces Green Eagles who drew 1-1 at Nkwazi in the lunch-time match at the same venue.
Both Nkana and Eagles have 55 points each but the Wusakile side boasts of a superior goal difference.
Buffaloes stay in second place with 62 points after failing to take advantage of leaders Zesco United’s 1-0 loss at Kabwe Warriors 24 hours earlier.
Zesco have 63 points from 28 matches played.
In other games played on Sunday, revived Red Arrows thumped inconsistent Lusaka Dynamos 2-0 at Nkoloma Stadium courtesy of goals from skipper Bruce Musakanya and Daniel Sibanda.
In Kabwe, Kabwe Youth edged National Assembly 2-1 at Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu Stadium.
Zambia Police in Masaiti district on the Copperbelt Province have charged and arrested a United Party for National Development councillor for conduct likely to cause breach of peace.
Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga confirmed to ZANIS in Ndola that Chilulu ward Councillor Eli Chonga of Masaiti district on the Copperbelt Province was arrested by police.
Ms Katanga said the Councillor Chonga was charged with conduct likely to cause breach of peace which occurred on Tuesday this week at 12:00 hours at Chamunda Primary School ground during the launch of the HIV/Aids Counselling and Testing program.
She said the civic leader has since released from custody after paying an admission of guilty fine.
Ms Katanga said Councillor Chonga is the second civic leader to be arrested by Police within a week on the Copperbelt after Chililambombwe deputy mayor Boyd Soko who was arrested for alleged misconduct at the police station.
The Police Commissioner explained that Councillor Soko is alleged to have been in a drunken state when he conducted himself in a disorderly manner at a police station after demanded for the release of a suspect believed to be his relative.
ZANIS reports that Councillor Soko has been charged and released on police bond.
Zambia Police in Central Province have arrested a 34-year-old man of Mkushi District in connection with the inferno that claimed seven lives on the morning of Saturday, August 25, 2018 around 01:30 hours.
Central Province Commissioner of Police, Joel Njase, has confirmed the arrest to the media in a statement and identified the suspect as Obert Bubala of Mkushi’s Itala area.
Mr Njase said the suspect was arrested around 09: 00 hours this morning and has been whisked away to Kapiri Mposhi Police Station for safe custody from the angry mob that wanted to beat him in Mkushi.
He said the suspect has since confessed that he torched the grass thatched house in which the victims were sleeping using a cigarette and, will be charged with seven counts of murder and one count of arson.
The deceased have been identified as 57-year-old Royda Chisenga, female juveniles Natasha Musonda aged ten, Sharon Daka aged nine, Messia Daka and Evelyn Chibuye both aged four as well as male juveniles Kennedy Daka aged six and Ophen Musonda aged eight of Mwitwa Farm about two Kilometres West of Mkushi turn-off.
The Police Chief said the suspect was cornered along the railway line where he was hiding this morning after he approached a group of women who were washing to ask for soap to clean his face but was identified and reported to Tazara Police Station.
Commissioner Njase explained that the suspect disclosed that he spent four nights plotting how to execute his devilish vengeful mission to burn his ex-wife and the children at a named lodge.
Mr Njase also said the suspect whose dowry was returned because of his abusive nature further revealed that he carried out his horrific act because he was spending a lot of money on his former wife in maintenance costs.
President Edgar Lungu talking to Vice President Inonge Wina before departure for Zimbabwe at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
President Edgar Lungu is tomorrow expected in Eastern Province for a two day working visit.
According to a programme availed to ZANIS today by Eastern Province Permanent Secretary, Chanda Kasolo, the Head of State will tomorrow Monday, August 27 commission a privately owned cooking oil plant, Missoil Processing Plant in Mambwe district..
Mr.Kasolo stated that President Lungu is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on chiefs in Mambwe and Kasenengwa districts before proceeding to hold a public meeting in Kasenegwa district.
The Head of State will later in the day hold a meeting with the district party officials at chimfule lodge.
On Tuesday president Lungu will hold two other public meetings in Kasenengwa constituency and is expected back in Lusaka on Tuesday after concluding his working visit in the province.
Hon. Charles Banda with Rt Hon Jeremy Wright QC MP. Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Tourism and Arts Minister Hon. Charles Banda has implored Zambians in the diaspora to take keen interest in the tourism sector as it provides opportunities for diasporic populations to invest in tourism facilities and open up new and untapped tourist destinations to wider audiences.
The Minister is currently in Scotland attending the fourth Edinburgh International Culture Summit which brings together Culture Ministers, artists, thinkers and arts leaders from around the world to share ideas, expertise and best practice, with a view to inspiring positive change in cultural policy and investment.
The Summit which is titled: Culture Connecting Peoples and Places will address three areas of cultural debate – Culture in a Networked World; Culture and Investment; Culture and Wellbeing. The summit includes 13 international youth delegates and 20 youth contributors participating in every aspect of the programme.
The Summit is a collaboration between the Scottish Government, UK Government, the British Council, Edinburgh International Festival and Scottish Parliament, delivered on behalf of the partners by the Edinburgh International Culture Summit Foundation.
The Minister said the Edinburgh International Culture Summit is an important event because it will enable Zambia to connect with other people and places.
And earlier on arrival, the Minister said tourism was an attractive and effective avenue for developing Zambia and called on all Zambians both home and away to be tourism marketing agents for the country.
“We have a lot of work to do to place Zambia where it should be visible, and that visibility is not government’s responsibility alone, it is the responsibility of everyone who is a citizen of Zambia and belongs to the culture of Zambia. The Government is looking for people especially Zambians in the diaspora who can come back home and help us put up infrastructure in the hospitality industry. We need Hotels in Kasaba bay, in Kasama where we have the Chishimba Falls and Mbala where we have the Kalambo Falls,” he said.
The Minister said if Zambians in the diaspora had capacity to put up Hotels in the hospitality industry, Government is going to assist them by giving them areas where they can invest because the conditions for investments were ripe for everyone who has the capacity to invest.
“My appeal is that the diaspora must be there for us as our marketing agents. Zambians in United Kingdom must be in the forefront marketing Zambia in all aspects of our economic endeavors, which includes culture and tourism. It is incumbent upon the diaspora to take keen interest in what the Zambian government is doing to develop the tourism sector as an economic venture which will help in the economic development of the country,” he said.
The Minister said tourism is no longer a Social Ministry but an Economic Ministry because of the potential that it has to generate resources and create jobs.
“We have promised the people of Zambia employment, but it is not possible to give everyone white collar jobs, what we need to is to create an environment where people can utilize and develop their talent and be in the informal sector. President Lungu has directed everyone to contribute to the growth of Zambia no matter how little or how much one puts in, the aim is to ensure that we are lifting Zambia from the low levels of economic performance to high levels,” he said.
Government has allocated over 2,000 hectares of land to people who were displaced from Nalusanga Game Reserve in 2016 by the Zambia Wild Life Authority (ZAWA).
This was after ZAWA declared the reserve not fit for human settlement.
ZANIS Reports that Shibuyunji District Commissioner (DC), Jairos Simukoko said this when he availed the information to the people in Kawena Forest.
Mr. Simukoko who said it is government’s vision to include everyone on the developmental agenda, further thanked government for ensuring that the people have land which they can use to develop the district.
He adds that the allocated land will open up opportunities and reduce poverty of people not only in kawena forest but the district as a whole.
And local Headmen have praised government for coming to their aid and allocating land to the local people stating that, it is a clear demonstration of government’s commitment in serving vulnerable people.
Meanwhile, the displaced victims have chanted praises to the government for the noble act.
Justice Minister Given Lubinda
Western Province Police Commissioner, Charles Lungu says murder is a major crime that is mainly been committed in Western Province.
Mr. Lungu said there are a lot of murder cases emanating from land disputes, stock theft and social life differences in the province due to intolerance.
The Police Commissioner disclosed this when Justice Minister Given Lubinda toured Western Division Police Offices in Mongu yesterday.
ZANIS reports that Mr. Lungu told the Minister that the victims of murder were the old aged on suspicion of practicing witchcraft and that stock theft was rampart along the Zambia-Angola border.
He said the police have put in place crime syndicates to reduce on murder cases and cross border theft adding that, it is now fully equipped with vehicles for operations.
And Justice Minister, Given Lubinda said he is very concerned that most murder cases in Western Province were as a result of intolerance.
Mr. Lubinda said that there is need to establish the root cause of murder as people seemed to be ignoring the law adding that, increasing the number of police officers, courts or correctional facilities is not the solution.
Mr. Lubinda said there is need for measures to sensitize the people on the values of community life as no one should be deprived off living rights.
He added that, justice should not only be dispensed in courts but also in communities.
The Justice Minister further stated that he is going to bring up the issue of increased murder cases targeting mostly the old aged in Western Province for discussion in cabinet and will seek to involve the Litunga Lubosi Imwiko in the matter.
Mr. Lubinda said there is need to bring back respect for the elderly otherwise, if the situation is left unsolved, people should also prepare to be victims of murder when they grow up on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.
Meanwhile, Justice Minister, Given Lubinda has reaffirmed government’s commitment in ensuring quick dispensation of Justice by providing adequate infrastructure.
Mr. Lubinda said his Ministry is in the process of mobilising resources to improve infrastructure as he is fully aware of the challenges institutions of Justice are faced with.
He stated that government will in the next few years ensure that all the provinces have a high court as part of the move to improve infrastructure and the Justice system in the country.
Mr. Lubinda was speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Acting Kaoma District Commissioner (DC), Siachibuye Mwanagombe in Kaoma.
The Minister was in the District to inspect Institutions of Justice that included Judiciary, Police, National Prosecutions Authority and Zambia Correction Service.
Mr. Lubinda was accompanied by Western Province Minister, Richard Kapita during the inspection of Justice Institutions.
All institutions through their officers- in- Charge presented similar challenges that included accommodation, transport and inadequate staff.
Mr. Lubinda implored institutions of Justice to be prudent with utilisation of resources adding that, officers must sacrifice as government is putting in its best.
And Mr. Kapita said government is working hard to find resources to address the challenges.
He said accommodation problems should be considered in the next budget.
The Unspoilt Lower Zambezi National Park- however new mine coming soon
Government says there is need to preserve and conserve natural resources found in Game Reserve areas in the country.
Minister of Tourism and Art, Charles Banda said this during the launch of the General Management Plan for the Lower West Zambezi Game Management Area and hand over of two new Land Cruiser Vehicles.
In a speech read on his behalf by Permanent Secretary Richard Sikwela, the Minister thanked World Wildlife Fund for the donation that was handed over to the Department of National Park in Sioma district.
ZANIS reports that the Minister said Government with its cooperating partners are making efforts in the preservation of natural resources through Game management of areas in the country.
He explained that, Sioma National Park received a large number of wildebeest restocking, a sign of Government’s commitment to the cause.
The Minister has since called on the local community to work together with Government in taking ownership of this developmental programme.
And World Wildlife Fund Conservation Manager, Seif Itamui explained that the depletion of wildlife, human conflict coupled with climate change needed concerted efforts.
Dr. Itamui said the benefits of game management is important as it spills to all in terms of economic growth and balancing of the ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Sioma District Commissioner (DC), Maurice Litula noted that the tourism boost Sioma is receiving will help promote the area.
Women in Aviation Zambia chapter president Captain Yichini Ndhlovu has called on young women to take keen interest in the aviation industry.
Captain Ndhlovu said there has been little to no interest in aviation jobs for the youths since Zambian airways stopped operating.
She said since government is moving towards revamping the industry, there is need for youths to have access to knowledge on tertiary education and job opportunities that prevail in the industry.
She also said that there is need for the aviation industry to be revamped so that when the national airline is re-opened, youths will have qualifications to take up the jobs that will be unlocked.
Speaking during a courtesy call on Northwestern province deputy permanent secretary, Douglas Ngimbu in Solwezi, Captain Ndhlovu said women in aviation provide scholarships to youths that have interest in studying courses in aviation.
And North western province chamber of commerce and industry president Josephine Makondo said the women in aviation Zambia chapter will soon become members of chamber of commerce and industry.
She said the women in aviation as part of celebrating girls day in aviation, took time to visit North western province to encourage young girls to consider studying various courses under the aviation industry.
Ms Makondo said there are a number of girls in camp at trident college that will have an opportunity to interact with women in aviation on various issues including, teenage pregnancies, early marriages and career opportunities for women.
Meanwhile North western province deputy permanent secretary Douglas Ngimbu has commended women in aviation Zambia chapter and chamber of commerce and industry for coming on board to sensitize young women on the various jobs that exist in the aviation industry.
He said government is always grateful to associations and organizations that come on board to partner with it in national development.
Mr Ngimbu said many girls and youths in the province lack exposure, hence they do not know the opportunities present in the aviation industry.
He further called on the association to further publicize their scholarship positions so that many youths can have access to them.
FILE: African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mohamat addressing the executive council meeting in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
The African Union (AU) says it will not recognize unconstitutional changes of governance by means of military coups.
The AU says it will only put its weight on leaders that have duly been elected through the ballot.
AU Commission Director for Political Affairs Kebele Mathlosa says military coups bring civil unrest and will not be entertained.
Dr. Mathlosa said the AUC pursues voting as a constitutional means of electing a leader whose will of the people had prevailed.
Dr. Mathlosa was speaking during an Open session for the African Union Peace and Security Council on the theme dubbed, ”Towards Peace, Security and Prosperity on the Continent- Embracing the values of democracy and Governance: Is the AU Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance Adequate?
He also expressed concern that many African countries still experience violence during elections.
‘’It is unfortunate that the problem of violence still characterizes elections in many African states. Voters must be educated on the need to desist from violence;’’ he said.
He called on African Union member States to ratify the Charter on Democracy, elections and governance in order to guarantee free and fair elections on the African continent.
And speaking at the same event, United Nations Special Representative to the African Union and Head of UNOAU Sahle-Work Zewde called on political leaders to educate their voters on the need to accept election results.
Ms. Zewde said many conflicts on the continent were as a result of failure by losing candidates to accept election outcome.
And Chairing the Peace and Security Council, Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Susan Sikaneta said Africa can attain peace, integration and prosperity if it fulfils the objectives and principles of the African Charter on democracy, elections and governance.
“The AU Charter spells out the good principles with which member states ought to conduct government businesses for the good and progress of mother Africa,’’ Ms. Sikaneta said.
The Envoy said the session was important as it would examine whether the Charter contains sufficient guidelines to guide member states towards a culture of democracy, governance, dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
This is contained in a press statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today by First Secretary for Press and Tourism at the Zambian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Inutu Mwanza.
