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Mobile Clinics providing health services to the community during the launch of National Health Week at Mongu Stadium
Government has handed over a mobile hospital consisting of seven trucks to Zambia Army to enhance health service delivery to the defence personnel and the general citizenry.
The mobile units consists of a laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, theater among others.
Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration (PS) Kennedy Malama who handed over the mobile hospital said government is committed to providing health services to all areas of the country.
He stated that the mobile unit will help provide outreach programs to far flung areas adding that the facility is as good as any general hospital in the country.
Dr. Malama urged the defence force to adhere to standard operating procedures to ensure that the equipment is well maintained.
And Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary, Sturdy Mwale said the equipment would go a long way in providing health services to the military personnel and the general public.
“90% of patients attended to in our military hospitals are civilians so this mobile hospital will benefit members of the public as well,” he said.
He assured that the officers will adhere to the good maintenance of the mobile unit to prolong its life span.
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema with US Ambasador to Zambia, Daniel Foote
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has assured Zambia’s cooperating partners that he will foster warm relations with other countries once elected Republican President.
Mr Hichilema said this when he joined fellow leaders in celebrating the US independence at the residence of the American Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote.
“We remain committed to working with other countries in fostering development,” Mr Hichilema said.
Mr Hichilema said human rights, freedoms and liberties are among other key issues that the UPND stands for in Zambia.
“Happy independence to the United States and thank you for your continued support to our country across all sectors. May God bless both our country and the United States of America,” Mr Hichilema said.
Minister of Finance Margret Mwanakatwe
And Minister of Finance Margret Mwanakatwe has re-affirmed government’s commitment to nurturing and growing bilateral ties with the United States government.
Speaking when she officiated at the 242nd American Independence Day commemoration in Lusaka, Mrs. Mwanakatwe said that Zambia attached great importance to the promotion of relations with the United States.
Mrs. Mwanakatwe said that the relations between the two countries have promoted economic growth and development which has greatly improved the living standards of the ordinary people.
And Mrs Mwanakatwe said that Zambia will use its tenure as chair of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) organ on politics, defence and security cooperation which it will assume in August this year to work towards achieving peace, stability and security in the region.
Mrs. Mwanakatwe said that President Edgar Lungu was committed to fostering peace and reconciliation and because Zambia fully appreciates the need for peace in order for development to take place.
And United States Ambassador to Zambia, Daniel Foote used the occasion to call on the Zambian government to put in the right measures and policies to protect the Zambian citizens.
Ambassador Foote noted that ultimately, it is effective governance and economic growth that will determine Zambia’s development trajectory and the long term impact of mutual investments in health, education and economic growth.
The event was attended by foreign diplomats accredited to Zambia, government officials, opposition political leaders and members of civil society among others.
Minister of Finance Margret Mwanakatwe shaking hands with US Ambassador to ZambiaMinister of Finance Margret Mwanakatwe
US Ambassador introducing the Guest of Honour, Mrs. MWANAKATWE
FILE: Acting Auditor General Ron Mwambwa welcomes President Edgar Lungu who is the guest of honor at Mulungushi International Conference Centre shortly before Minsters and Controlling Officers workshop on prudent Financial Management practices at Mulungushi
Acting Auditor General Mr. Ron Mwambwa has resigned. Mr. Mwambwa has resigned from his position to pursue personal endeavours.
According to a statement from Auditor General’s Office Head of Public Relations Ellen Chikale, Mr Mwambwa has thanked President Lungu and the entire government for the support rendered to him during his tenure as Acting Auditor General.
Mr. Mwambwa has also wished the Office every success in its future work.
He had been acting as Auditor General for over two years since Ms Anna Chifungula resigned in early 2016.
There was reluctance from State House to submit his name to Parliament for ratification leading to suspicion that Mr Mwambwa could have grown frustrated leading to his resignation.
The Lusaka High Court has sentenced Shabu Benos to death by hanging after finding her guilty for the murder of Lusaka businessman and Auto Force proprietor, Reeves Malambo on 29th January,2017.
Delivering judgment, High Court Judge in-Charge, Gertrude Chawatama said the murder of Malambo 48 by Benos, 38, was an afterthought.
Judge Chawatama said the defence of provocation, intoxication or self defence was not available to the accused.
And sentencing Benos to death by hanging, Judge Chawatama asked God to have mercy on her soul.
Benos is believed to have murdered her lover Malambo by using a sharp knife to stab him in the back at her house in Lusaka’s Ibex Hill after a fight ensued.
Meanwhile relatives of the deceased have welcomed the court’s judgment as fair.
They say they are happy that justice has prevailed in the matter.
But Benos’ relatives cried following the court’s decision to sentence their relative to death.
Struggler’s National Assembly and Nchanga Rangers have announced appointments to their respective benches for the second half of the 2018 season.
In Lusaka at 16th placed Assembly, George Kapembwa has returned for a second stint after he was earlier fired in 2015.
He takes over from Oswald Mutapa, who interestingly replaced him in October, 2015.
Kapembwa spent two years at Assembly as head coach after replacing from Mohammed Fathy in late 2012 on their way down and later guided them to a quick return in 2014.
And at Nchanga Stadium in Chingola, Dean Mwiinde is the new boss there replacing Hector Chilombo who has been relegated to assistant after collecting just one point from eight games with third-from-last Nchanga since Evans Sakala was sacked in May.
Nkana have been handed the three points for their June 2 home game against Red Arrows that was abandoned in stoppage time at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe.
Arrows players stormed off the pitch after Mbombo had scored a stoppage time penalty to give Nkana a 2-1 lead.
FAZ also confirmed Nkana’s walkover win over Forest Rangers from March 25 and fined Forest K10, 000 for failing to meet its league obligations after failing to travel for the game in Kitwe.
“The FAZ Disciplinary Committee has further awarded three points to Nkana Football Club in a matter were Red Arrows Football Club are alleged to have abandoned a week 15 fixture which was played on 2nd June 2018,” FAZ spokesperson Desmond Katongo said in a statement.
“According to the FAZ Disciplinary Committee chaired by Joseph Jalasi, Red Arrows Football Club were found guilty of breaching Article 109 of the FAZ Disciplinary Code which states that: “If a team refuses to play a match or to continue playing one which it begun, it will be sanctioned with a minimum fine of K15, 000 and will in principle forfeit the match (Article 77).”
“The Committee has also awarded Nkana Football Club a 3-0 score-line. The FAZ Disciplinary Committee has further fined Red Arrows a sum of K15, 000 to be paid within 14 days of the date of this ruling.”
With that verdict, Nkana rise from 6th to 4th on 36 points, twelve points behind leaders Zesco United and eight adrift of number two side Green Buffaloes.
Hon Dora Siliya and Special Assistant to the President Amos Chanda outside the Chinese Great Hall government complex where they met top ranking Chinese Party and government officials
Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya says Government is happy with the support the Chinese Government has continued to render to its development programmes and projects.
Ms. Siliya says the support in sectors such as infrastructure development, health and the economy in general are a clear indication of the warm bilateral relations that have existed between the two countries for a long time now.
Speaking when she called on the Minister of National Radio and Television Administration of China, NIE Chenxi at the Sunrise Kempiski Hotel in Beijing, Ms. Siliya said China has remained one of Zambia’s reliable development partners.
She said Government is happy that China has extended its cooperation and support to the media sector.
Ms. Siliya cited the digital migration project currently being implemented in the country and one of the many examples of support to the media industry.
The Minister said the support to the country’s media sector resonated with Government’s desire to ensure that as many people as possible have access to information, a prerequisite for sustainable national development.
“Information is power. Any efforts directed towards media development are key in achieving our desire of a well-informed citizenry,” she said.
And Ms. Siliya has appealed to the Chinese Government to consider supporting the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and the Zambia News and Information Services with equipment and human resource training to enable the two institutions meet the demands that will come with digital Migration.
She said the two institutions are key strategic public institutions on which citizens depend for information critical to national development.
She explained that Government had decided to make ZANIS a 24-hours Television channel and that this demanded that the institution produces enough and quality content to fill the broadcasting time.
Ms. Siliya noted that Government was determined to ensure that its desires and those of the Zambian people succeeded without hindrances.
“We will need your support in terms of training for our staff at ZANIS and ZNBC to bring them up to speed with the new digital environment they are going into. They will also require support in terms of equipment and transport. We will appreciate this support if given,” she said.
And speaking earlier Mr. NIE who is also the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China said his Government will endevour to find to areas of cooperation with Zambia to further cement the already existing cordial relations.
He said apart from support to the media in general, the Chinese Government will also strengthen its cooperation with Zambia in the area of new media.
Mr. NIE said this would help the country to provide smart media services as demanded by the ever changing technology.
He assured Ms. Siliya that the Chinese Government would do everything possible to support the Zambian Government in its quest to develop the public media by providing the necessary support.
The Information Minister is in China to attend the 4th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation and the 8th African Digital Television Development Seminar being held in Huairou District in Beijing.
Mpatamatu High School
The Inaugural Annual General Meeting of the Ex-Mpatamatu Secondary School Association is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 30th 2018 in Luanshya.
Formally registered in May 2018, the Association is a grouping of former students seeking to provide education assistance to current students at the school.
Association Interim Chairman Mulenga Charles Mukunta confirmed that the first AGM will be held in the school hall from 09:00 Hours and encourages all former students to attend.
Mr Mukunta said the Association also acts as platform for Ex Mpatamatu Secondary School students to meet and to interchange encouragement and share opportunities for business and personal growth.
“This initiative started as a WhatsApp group in September 2015. Three meetings have been held in Kitwe, Luanshya and Lusaka and we were formerly registered on May 9th 2018. This is the first ever AGM for the Association and we are very excited to be meeting this Saturday. We currently have an interim Committee until June 30th,” Mr Mukunta said.
Mr Mukunta has also revealed that the Association has lined up a number of projects at the school such as the installation of a 5000 litre water tank, rehabilitation of the science Labs and painting of classroom blocks.
“Like everywhere else In Luanshya, water is the biggest challenge and the school has not been spared. We are looking at commissioning a new water tank to assist the school alleviate the water problem and the general infrastructure at the school requires attention,” he said.
Mr Mukunta also explained that the Association has lined up sponsorship of exceptional students and facilitating career talks at the school to encourage current students.
“We believe the provision of added value to one’s High School life while at Mpatamatu or indeed their afterlife in college or university or indeed in their personal life for the benefit of the students and the Community at large is important. This also provide a means of rationally paying back to the school.”
Mpatamatu High School was founded in 1966 and boasts of a very rich alumni, most notably late Vice President George Kunda, S.C, Dr Kalombo Mwansa, Dr Chishimba Kambwili, Immediate past Health Permanent Secretary Dr Peter Mwaba, Immediate Past UTH Managing Director Dr Lackson Kasonka, Coach Patrick Phiri and current ZCTU President Chishimba Nkole among many others.
Green Party President Peter Sinkamba with Finance Minister Mrs. Mwanakatwe
Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says Finance Minister is positioned to succeed in stabilizing and growing the economy because of the bold transformational reforms that the Government under the guidance of President Edgar Lungu is undertaking.
Some of the reforms which the Government has undertaken under the Economic Stabilisation and Growth Programme include the implementation of austerity measures, optimization of domestic revenue collection, and the economic diversification programme.
Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Mrs. Mwanakatwe at her office in Lusaka on Wednesday, Mr. Sinkamba said there is need for the Government to do more by exploring all available options, including non-cash solutions in order to achieve sustained economic stabilisation and growth.
“We have a collective duty to reverse the country’s debt challenges and grow the economy for us to accomplish the long-term well-being of our people,” Mr. Sinkamba said.
He proposed that Government should conduct a comprehensive exercise of updating its asset register, “a tool that will guide any future efforts in assessing the value of Zambian Government assets globally.”
Mr. Sinkamba emphasized that his current passion was to encourage the Government to implement measures that will ensure that the country becomes ready when Eurobond and other debt obligations fall due.
He also expressed eagerness in seeing that the Government intensifies its efforts in stimulating the commercial viability of the agriculture sector.
The Opposition Leader further said that he would take a pragmatic approach in the national dialogue process “to promote the timely and collective handling of issues of critical importance, as and when such matters arise.”
And speaking during the meeting, Mrs. Mwanakatwe told the Opposition Leader that the Government was open to suggestions on how optimal performance of the public sector could be achieved.
She reiterated the Government’s readiness to work with all willing stakeholders in facilitating the growth of the private sector to ensure the growth of the economy, creation of jobs, expansion of wealth, and betterment of citizens at large.
Mrs. Mwanakatwe commended Mr. Sinkamba for pursuing a non-confrontational approach in implementing the dialogue agenda with Government.
First Lady Esther Lungu tours Exhibition stands during the SheTrades Global 2018 International Business Festival at Liverpool Exhibition Centre in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 26,2018-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Over 500 women-owned businesses from across the world are participating at the SheTrades Global event in search of new trade and investment opportunities. SheTrades Global features facilitated business to business meetings, keynote speeches from thought leaders, high level panels, an investment challenge and workshops led by industry specialists. Opportunities for women entrepreneurs participating include enhancing their visibility, expanding their network and make new business connections.
Zambia’s First Lady Esther Lungu has said empowering women and investing in their potentials is pivotal to drive growth in the global economy and ensure sustainable development for the future generation.
In a meeting before the official opening of The SheTrades Global 2018, Mrs. Lungu said women in decision making positions should embrace grass root development headed by women as this will bring about development in different sectors of the economy.
Meanwhile International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director, Arancha Gonzalez has called on all women entrepreneurs, governments, private sector companies, trade and investment institutions as well as civil society groups to allow trade to be a uniting force.
Mrs. Ghani said “We feel women’s work is not recognised globally. It is about time that women came together and transformed the economic situation of our economies through trade and entrepreneurship. Women should not be left behind in the development of our economies.”
Speaking when she officially opened The SheTrade Global 2018, Ms. Gonzalez encouraged women attending the conference to seize the opportunity of attending the event to forge lasting relationships and expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs through trade.
“By working together, we can reduce the estimated 217 years it will take to achieve gender parity. We can ensure that 90 percent of countries maintaining one or more laws discriminating against women in the economy see reforms. We can promote women’s participation in public procurement, and we can create a more equitable representation of women exporters. If we manage to do this, we can unlock the full potential of women’s economic participation and add up to $28 trillion USD to the world’s GDP by 2025,” she said
Ms. Gonzalez said in 2015, ITC launched the SheTrades Initiative with a goal of connecting 1 million women to international markets by 2020 and by the end of 2017 met its target and has since been revised to 3 million by the end of 2021. The ITC vision is to create an enabling ecosystem for greater integration of women in global trade and investment.
The First Lady is today Thursday 28th June 2018 delivering a keynote speech at the SheTrade Global 2018 in her capacity as African Woman Entrepreneurs Program (AWEP) Chairperson. This is in recognition for her commitment towards strong advocacy for women empowerment.
The First Lady is leading a delegation comprising of the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), nine Zambian Business Women, UK and Geneva Commission staff and staff from the First Lady’s office.
First Lady Esther Lungu during a Photo session shortly after a meeting with Zambian Women entrepreneurs, invited by the International Trade Centre (ITC) to attend the SheTrades Global 2018 International Business Festival in Liverpool . This was at Titanic Hotel in the United Kingdom on Monday, June 25,2018 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMAFirst Lady Esther Lungu admires a bag from Former deputy minister of Home affairs Grace Njapau shortly after a meeting with Zambian Women entrepreneurs, invited by the International Trade Centre (ITC) to attend the SheTrades Global 2018 International Business Festival in Liverpool . This was at Titanic Hotel in the United Kingdom on Monday, June 25,2018 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
Son of prominent media personality Caristo Chitamfya, Caristo Jnr has died in a tragic road accident in Lusaka.
Caristo Jnr aged 24 of Plot 706 Chalala who also carved a blossoming radio career working for QFM Radio as a Presenter died around 05 Hours on Thursday.
Police have confirmed that Caristo who went by the stage name Caristo Clear died around 05:00 Hours along Great East Road near Handyman’s Paradise.
This happened when the vehicle he was driving Mercedes Benz Reg. No.BAC 8166 hit into a Hino light Truck registration No.AJD 1064 driven by William Gwatilinga aged 37 a resident of Kanyama Compound in Lusaka and Mercedes Benz Reg. No.BAC 8166 which was being driven by Caristo Chitamfya Jnr. Lusaka.
The deceased is alleged to have misjudged clearance distance and hit into the light truck from behind and he died on the spot.
Police Spokesman Godfrey Chilabi said both motor vehicles were moving in the same direction-east to west.
Caristo’s body is deposited in the University Teaching Hospital awaiting post mortem.
Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has warned former Lusaka province minister Obvious Mwaliteta and his United Party for National Development (UPND) cohorts against scheming violence by giving Taser Guns and others offensive weapons to their party cadres.
Speaking in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Kampyongo cited Mwaliteta, who is UPND Lusaka province chairman, along with the opposition political party’s National Youth Chairman Likando Mufalali and his deputy Gilbert Liswaniso, as being the forerunners in the schemes and ploy.
“It is very sad that instead of empowering the youths with life sustaining initiatives and ideas, my colleagues seem to have opted to empower young people with offensive weapons that are only going to cause more harm than good.”
Mr Kampyongo said that the Zambia Police have done their home work and have already zoned themselves in readiness for the tightly contested Mayoral By elections taking place in Lusaka, Chilanga and other parts of the country, were new districts were recently created.
“We are ready and we certainly are not going to be kind to perpetrators and would be perpetrators of political violence because ours is to ensure that there is law and order during the electoral process so that our people can vote freely and fairly with a sound mind devoid of intimidation,” stated the minister.
And Mr Kampyongo ha said that the trio and their collaborator should stop distributing offensive weapons to their cadres or risk being arrested and prosecuted as it is illegal for anyone to posses machinery that is only meant for law enforcement agencies and security wings.
The Minister has further appealed to all participating political parties to adhere to the public order act in conformity with the law by providing the Police with their campaign calenders so as to help the police maintain peace and harmony during the by-election campaign period.
Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya in China
Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya says new technology has created a convergence which has disrupted traditional media.
Ms. Siliya notes that this calls for new ways of thinking and serious investments in the sector.
Speaking at the 4th Forum on China-Africa media cooperation in Beijing yesterday, Ms. Siliya who is also Chief Government Spokesperson said there is need for African countries to strengthen their cooperation with countries that have advanced in technology such as China.
The Minister noted that the forum on China-Africa media cooperation, which has brought together about 400 delegates from 45 African countries, provides a fertile opportunity to deepen cooperation between China and Africa in their collective desire and determination to create an informed and knowledge based society.
She told delegates that the Zambian Government viewed the forum as an important platform in facilitating technology transfer from China to Zambia and Africa as a whole.
“This forum has even become more urgent with the arrival of the information communication technologies such as internet, digital broadcasting and others in which China is leading the way,” said Ms. Siliya.
Ms. Siliya said China’s emphasis on cooperation and a win-win outcome had continued to generate favourable conditions for its relations with many African countries including Zambia.
And Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of Communist Party of China NIE Chenxi said the Chinese Government will continue find ways and means to enhance cooperation between China and Africa.
Mr. NIE, who is also Minister of National Radio and Television Administration, said China will also continue to foster strategic partnerships such as in media sector.
He said this was important because the media is a critical component in the enhancement culture and overall national development.
Mr. NIE called on all African countries to strengthen their media in terms of technology and human resources especially with the migration of the broadcasting sector from analogue to digital.
He said China stands ready to offer its expertise and support to African countries implementing and those which are yet to start the process of digital migration.
“We must explore ways in which we can further collaborate in areas such as policies, technology and human resource training to enhance media convergence through digitalization,” said Mr. NIE.
And speaking at the same event, Chief Executive Officer of the African Union of Broadcasting, Gregoire Ndjaka said China has distinguished itself as a reliable and important partner in media development for many African countries.
Mr. Ndjaka noted that China had continued to help many African countries to bring positive change in the broadcasting sector especially in the implementation of digital migration in television.
He, however, said there was urgent need to align the media profession with new trends and to re-think the manner in which materials are packaged.
Mr. Ndjaka said the African Union of Broadcasting will continue to encourage and emphasise the need for all African countries to migrate their broadcasting sectors for the prudent use of the cyber spectrum.
Ms. Siliya is accompanied by Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director-General, Josephine Mapoma, IBA Deputy Board Chairperson, Patricia Mwase and ZANIS Director, Patrick Lungu.
And Ms. Siliya will tomorrow be among Ministers responsible for media from Africa who will be attending a two-day High level African Digital Television Development Seminar in Beijing
ZCCM IH CEO Pius Kasolo signs with a representative from Oranto Petroleum.
ZCCM IH has m signed an agreement with a Nigerian petroleum firm to explore for oil on two exploration blocks in Zambia.
Blocks 17 and 27 represent Oranto’s first investment in Zambia.
Under the agreement, signed this week, Oranto Petroleum will hold a 90 percent stake and ZCCM Investment Holdings will control a 10 percent share, on behalf of the Zambian Government.
The company will be required to conduct geological and geophysical studies for first two 2-year sub-periods.
Current oil exploration activities in Zambia are done by Tullow Oil and Bowleven.
Zambia does not produce oil, but the government says soil samples sent to European laboratories have shown good traces of crude.
Though only marginal finds have been discovered, the under-explored market shares basins with Tanzania to the northeast and Angola to the west-both of which have hosted mega oil and gas discoveries.
“Oranto Petroleum is committed to an aggressive work programme to increase the levels of prospectivity in one of the world’s last true frontier markets,” it said in a statement.
“Our specialty at Oranto Petroleum is discovering the vast potential of Africa’s frontier oil and gas markets, and we are very pleased to add Zambia to our extensive portfolio. We are committed to developing Zambia into an oil and gas producing nation, as we have many times with other countries on the continent.”
