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Blood sample tests to assist in determining the true biological parents of the 19 year old girl alleged to have resurrected in May this year in Ndola has hit an obstacle.
Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga disclosed that fresh tests have to be done on the parents claiming paternity to the girl because the initial tests indicate that three claimants have blood group O while one of the mothers has group A+.
ZANIS reports that Ms. Katanga said from these results Police have failed to establish which one among the claimants are biological parents.
She disclosed that fresh samples have since been taken to South Africa and results are expected to be delivered by August 15, 2018.
Meanwhile, Ms. Katanga said the child was still in custody of the state and will only be released once the matter is settled.
She has since appealed to the general public to exercise patience with her office on the release of the results in the case.
And Ms. Katanga has also disclosed that the Copperbelt Police command has shortlisted over four thousand applications for the police recruitment exercise.
She explained that those shortlisted will be subjected to physical tests of which three hundred and fifty will be picked for aptitude tests.
President Edgar Lungu has arrived in South Africa for the ongoing 10th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit in Johannesburg.
Zanis reports that the plane carrying President Lungu touched down at Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg at round 16:35 hours today.
The President was welcomed by South Africa’s Minister of Tourism Thoko Xasa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Joe Malanji, Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Emmanuel Mwamba and embassy officials.
He is accompanied by Minister at State House, Freedom Sikazwe and other officials.
This evening, President Lungu will hold bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the ongoing BRICS summit.
Tomorrow, President Lungu will be among several African leaders that will attend the 10th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit outreach dialogue session in Johannesburg.
The BRICS is a grouping of emerging economies and their summit is being held at the Sandton International Convention Centre.
The theme for this year’s BRICS summit is, ‘BRICS in Africa: Collaboration for inclusive growth and shared prosperity in the 4th industrial revolution’.
Zambia has been invited to attend the 10th BRICS summit under the umbrella of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) together with other countries such as Ethiopia, Senegal, Uganda, Gabon, Rwanda and Togo.
President Putin, India’s Narendra Modi, President of China Xi Jinping, President of Brazil Michel Temer and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa are attending as leaders of countries that make up the BRICS.
President Lungu is expected to return home tomorrow after winding up his engagements in Johannesburg.
Khokwe shed polling station in Khokwe polling district in Kasenga ward in Chipangali district, Eastern Province.
Thousands of registered voters in Lusaka have stayed away from voting in today’s mayoral elections taking place across the city.
An on the spot check at selected polling stations across Lusaka revealed that there were no queues with very little activity happening inside and around the stations.
By lunch time, most of the polling stations voted had registered very few voters who had cast their vote.
Lusaka has over 800,000 registered voters.
Kalingalinga polling station with a total of 899 registered voters and nine streams, less than 200 voters had voted by 11:00 Hours.
At UNZA polling station, only 320 voters had cast their votes as at 12:00 Hours from a 7,000 registered voters.
At Chilenje Library, less than 30 people had voted by 10:00 Hours.
President Lungu who voted at Andrew Mwenya Polling station in Chawama said the low voter turnout was disappointing.
President Lungu said the move to declare the Election Day as a public holiday was meant to encourage more people to turn up and vote.
But UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema who voted at Kabulonga Boys High School said the massively low voter turnout was an indictment on the Electoral Commission of Zambia.
He said every well-meaning Zambian must be concerned over the low voter out.
“Every genuine Zambian must be concerned about low voter turnout. Everybody who believes in democracy and the value it believes must be concerned.
“This is an indictment on the ECZ and its failure to run credible elections,” Mr Hichilema said.
The UPND leader charged that citizens have lost confidence in the ECZ and that the citizens believe their choice is not respected.
Mr Hichilema however called on Zambians to protect their democracy by demanding reforms at the ECZ.
“We can’t allow their complacent to damage our democracy. Time has come to demand and get a truly independent electoral commission,” Mr Hichilema said.
On reports that the ink used to show when one has voted was fading minutes afterwards, Mr Hichilema said the move was a deliberate ploy by the ECZ to allow double voters.
“By having some voters’ fading, the ECZ was allowing people to vote twice, it’s connivance between the ECZ and PF,” Mr Hichilema said.
Meanwhile, National Democratic Congress Mayoral Candidate Saboi Imboela could vote because she is registered under Kafue District.
PF Lusaka Mayor aspiring candidate Miles Sampa welcoming President Lungu at Andrew Mwenya Polling station in Chawama this morningMundia Mukubesa voting
FILE: National team coach Wedson Nyirenda congratulating Ziyo Tembo. Zanaco coach Mumamba Numba has given captain and defender Ziyo Tembo his full blessings on his move to Saudi Arabia second division club Al Sholla.
The 33-year-old Chipolopolo captain has moved to the Saudi Arabian club on a two-year deal.
“It is good for him as a player especially that he has work for Zanaco for a long period and he is in his evenings of his career so he needs to make a bit of money for himself and his family,” Numba said.
Al Sholla finished sixth in the just ended season and last played in the Saudi top flight in 2012.
The 2016 Zambia Footballer of the Year is the second high profile departure from Zanaco this season.
2017 Zambia Footballer of the Year and midfielder Augustine Mulenga joined South African giants Orlando Pirates in January.
President Edgar Lungu wave the party symbol shortly before his departure for South Africa at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
President Edgar Lungu has left for South Africa to attend the 10th edition of the BRICS Summit which is taking place in Johannesburg on Thursday this week.
BRICS is a grouping of five major emerging economies namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
President Lungu said even if Zambia is not a member of the BRICS, it was important for the country to know what the big economies are doing and draw lessons from the summit.
The President was speaking at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport this after before departure for South Africa.
He said Zambia has been invited to attend the summit as a SADC member country and as a chair for TRIOKA in the region.
The President said he would take advantage of the BRICS summit to engage big economies of the world like Russia to see how Zambia can collaborate with them in various areas.
He added that Zambia has resources which countries like Russia may be interested in hence the need to engage them at such fora.
Vice President Inonge Wina, Mines Minister Richard Musukwa, Minister of Justice Given Lubinda and his Health counterpart Chitalu Chilufya were among the senior government officials who saw off the head of state at the airport.
The President is expected to return back home tomorrow after his engagement at the summit.
President Edgar Lungu being entertained with praising songs by PF chair shortly before his departure for South Africa at Kenneth Kaunda International AirportPresident Edgar Lungu flanked by Special Assistant to President for Press and Public Relation Amos Chanda speaking to Journalists shortly before his departure for South Africa at Kenneth Kaunda International AirportPresident Edgar Lungu flanked by Special Assistant to President for Press and Public Relation Amos Chanda showing Journalists the thumb that he has voted too shortly before his departure for South Africa at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
President Edgar Lungu has appointed Major General David Muma to act as Zambia Air Force Commander following leave taken by ZAF commander Lieutenant General Eric Chimese.
In a statement from ZAF Public Relations Office, the appointment of Major General Muma, is pursuant to the powers vested in the president under article 98 section 2 of the constitution of Zambia.
“Arising from the foregoing, President Lungu has also appointed Brigadier General Chintu, who will act as deputy air force commander and chief of air staff,” read the statement.
Ecobank Zambia Managing Director Kola Adeleke (R) shakes hands with Topstar Zambia Vice President Cliff Sichone after signing the agreement
Ecobank has partnered with TopStar to provide digital payment solutions to Topstar customers.
Customers can pay for subscriptions using the Ecobank Mobile App, or Sign up for DDACC standing orders, or pay through any Ecobank Branch over the counter.
The Ecobank Mobile App has been downloaded by over 77,000 customers in Zambia and over 7 million customers across Africa. It is a first unified banking app serving 33 African countries, enabling 24/7 banking services and transactions in 18 different currencies and in four major languages namely English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Speaking on Wednesday during the launch of the partnership in Lusaka, Ecobank Zambia Managing Director Kola Adeleke said, “As a pan-African bank, we are absolutely committed to meeting the rapidly changing demands for convenience and functionality that Africans need and demand. Convenience, ease and speed is what Ecobank is offering TopStar customers today.”
Mr. Adeleke said that the Bank will continue to be at the forefront of harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide its customers with accessible and affordable banking services.
TopStar Vice President Cliff Sichone said TopStar will soon introduce a number of exciting localized content for its customers.
He said “our customers can now make payments effortless using Ecobank payment solutions to continue enjoying TopStar digital life.”
He further said that Ecobank’s easy account opening process will make it easier for TopStar customers to open accounts with the Bank and make payments.
Two Ndola City Council (NCC), employees have been arrested for issuing false charge sheets and selling the same to unsuspecting clients.
ZANIS reports that the two have been arrested with other accomplices from Chifubu Township.
Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner Charity Katanga identified the suspects as Chanda Chota, Steven Banda, Brian Banda and Willingtone Nkana.
Ms. Katanga explained that the two suspects were working with council employees in making false documents purporting to have land when in fact they did not have.
She said the suspects have since been formally charged and will appear in court on Friday, July 27, and they will remain in Police custody.
Ms. Katanga said Police have also retrieved three computers suspected to have been used in issuance of the charge sheets and six charge sheets recovered from the suspects.
And in another case, Police in Kitwe are holding a pastor who allegedly defiled his 14 year old biological daughter.
Ms. Katanga says the incident occurred in Buchi Township.
She identified the suspect as Alick Sinyenga, aged 29.
Ms. Katanga explained that Police Officers who were conducting patrols in the area around 04 hours caught the pastor in the act in his car and was dragged to riverside police station.
FILE: Independent Churches of Zambia President Bishop David Masupa
The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ), has called on Zambians in parts of the country where elections will be held to remain peaceful and maintain unity.
ICOZ Chairperson David Masupa said there is need for Zambians to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner and avoid any form of violent activities before, during and after the July 26 Mayoral, council Chairperson and local government elections.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka, Bishop Masupa explained that peaceful and violent free elections are a catalyst for economic development as they are a vital role in enhancing investor confidence in the country.
He said political leaders should take it upon themselves and ensure that they restrain cadres from engaging in violent activities during and after elections.
Bishop Masupa disclosed that his organization has embarked on the name and shame campaign as a way of making political parties to take action.
He also added that if not curbed violence can lead to voter apathy which is not good for a democratic country like Zambia.
Bishop Masupa has further urged people to turn out in numbers and exercise their right by casting their vote tomorrow.
He has since commended the two main political parties, the United Party for National Development (UPND), and the ruling Patriotic Front (PF), for signing a peace agreement to uphold peace during and after elections.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), will tomorrow be conducting Mayoral elections for Lusaka district.
The seat fell vacant following the death of former Mayor, Wilson Kalumba and seven political parties are contesting the seat.
Other elections will be held in Eastern, Western, Luapula, and North-Western provinces.
The Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) says it is determined to install all the 2,000 Solar Milling Plants countrywide before the end of this year.
ZCF Director General James Chirwa said 1300 solar milling plants have been installed so far out of the targeted 2,000.
Mr. Chirwa told ZANIS in an interview that his federation has so far erected 1,510 slabs in order to meet the targeted time frame.
“As ZCF we are committed to meeting the target of completing these activities within the course of 2018. So far 1,510 slabs have been erected, this shows that we are on course,” he said.
The ZCF Director explained that initially the project was supposed to be completed by August 2018, but cited upgrading works as one of the reasons that led to the initial target not being met.
He further pointed out that the federation upgraded the milling plants from manual to automatic in line with the current trends.
Zesco United striker Lazarus Kambole says their destiny in 2018 CAF Champions League Group D campaign will be decided in Friday’s away date against Primeiro de Agosto of Angola.
Agosto hosts Zesco in Luanda in an 18h00 kickoff at Estadio 11 de Novembro where the 2010 AFCON final was played.
Zesco are bottom of Group D and winless after three rounds on 2 points and are also five points behind leaders Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia and another two adrift of second placed Mbabane Swallows of eSwatini with three games left to play.
But Zesco are tie 2 points with third placed Agosto after drawing 0-0 in their first leg meeting on July 17.
“It is going to be difficult but we have done everything in training and we are very much ready. We know what they are capable of and have worked on the mistakes from the first leg,” Kambole said.
“This is the game that will hold everything so we are going to give it everything.
“A win will ensure our chances of progressing to quarterfinal are high but if we lose then it is going to make things difficult for us.”
Victory for Zesco will lift them to 5 points and second place should Etoile beat Swallows again in the late evening Group D kickoff in Sousse.
Etoile beat Swallows 3-0 away in eSwatini on July 17.
Furthermore, victory is critical for Zesco with another away date against Swallows in their next and penultimate Group D fixture on August 18.
