Zambian house music pioneer El Mukuka releases “All I Need” music video. The song features long time collaborator and friend Alan Thompson. Mukuka’s signature melodic house sound with Thompson’s velvety-smooth vocals makes this song a “must-have” for your love song playlist.
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UK-based Zambia U20 call-ups striker, Mwiya Malumo, and midfielder, Lifumpa Mwandwe, joined camp in Rwanda.
The duo are the only foreign-based call-ups summoned for Saturday’s 2019 U20 AFCON first round, first leg qualifier away against Rwanda.
Lifumpa, 17, a midfielder of Shrewsbury Town, and 18-year-old Wigan striker Malumo joined the Zambia Under-20 team on Wednesday evening in Kigali after flying out from Lusaka on the same date.
Zambia on the other hand arrived earlier on Wednesday morning in Kigali from Malawi where they had set up a five-day camp and played two friendly matches while there.
Zambia beat hosts Malawi 1-0 on Saturday and club side Silver Youths whom they beat 3-1 on Tuesday.
Copperbelt Permanent Secretary,Bright Nundwe has expressed happiness with Northern Command Military Hospital in Ndola on the way it professionally handles patients.
Mr.Nundwe said management at the military hospital is offering the most outstanding reception to patients, a methodology he said is contributing perfectly well to offering quality health care services to the people.
He observed that rendering a good reception to patients by medical practitioners is good treatment on its own before administering of drugs.
ZANIS reports that the Permanent Secretary said this today when he visited the hospital.
Mr. Nundwe said despite the challenges being faced by the health facility, management is working in a professional way in a bid to offer quality health care services not only to the military personal but also the general public.
And Northern Command Military Hospital Commandant, Bernard Kapatamoyo said that from the time the hospital started operating in 2015, it has helped decongest Ndola Teaching Hospital.
Bri. General Dr. Bernard Kapatamoyo said the high demand for medical services by the general public has made the facility operate daily to cater for the population.
He further stated that the hospital which is currently on phase one is not only offering medical services to the Copperbelt but also North-Western, Luapula and Northern Provinces.
President Edgar Lungu has officially opened the sixth Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Africa Network Conference which is being held in Zambia for the first time.
Over 500 delegates from 54 African countries representing various organisations have convened at Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka for the conference which is looking at the welfare of persons with disabilities in Africa.
In his key note address to the delegates, President Lungu called for mainstream of issues of disabilities in the formulation of policies at all levels.
President Lungu noted that discrimination against people with disabilities in homes should also be addressed so that every citizen can be free to contribute to the development of their respective nations.
The Head of State said his government is doing everything possible to ensure that the welfare of disabled citizens is uplifted.
The President said his government has taken legal and policy measures through the bill of rights enshrined in the constitution to provide for the rights of persons with disabilities.
He said persons with disabilities like others need to be assisted so that they can reach their full potential.
He said his government will ensure that it continues to include persons with disabilities in all its programs and activities so that, people in the country can change the way they look at disabilities.
And CRB Africa Network Chairman Musonda Siame commended government for co-hosting the conference with the Community Based Rehabilitation Network at a great cost.
Mr. Musonda said the conference will serve as a platform for persons with disabilities and the representatives of organisations to network and interact on various issues that affect them.
Mr. Musonda also called on the public and privates sectors to main stream issues of disabilities in the formulation and implementation of policies.
Meanwhile, Minister of Community Development Emerine Kabanshi said community based rehabilitation is key in enhancing quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families.
Mrs. Kabanshi stated that community based rehabilitation enables persons with disabilities meet their basic needs considering that the approach is multi-sectorial.
She said the approach will also ensure their inclusion and participation in the household, community and in national development.
She stressed that government is now moving away from community based rehabilitation to community based inclusion which is development centered, aligned with the sustainable development goals and the Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP).
And in his vote of thanks, UNZA lecturer Thomas Mtonga who is visually impaired noted that every citizen regardless of their disabilities can contribute to national development.
The conference is being held under the theme, “Community Based Rehabilitations for Resilient Building and sustainable development: Leaving no one behind.”
Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says passive pollution is a serious source of concern and a challenge for the country.
ZEMA Cooperate Affairs Manager, Ireen Chipili, said there is need for the country to start addressing the problem of passive pollution by especially involving young people.
Speaking to ZANIS in an interview in Kabwe, Mrs Chipili said most of the drainage systems in the country’s townships are littered by waste in form of plastics.
And Mrs Chipili said the Agency wants to use a school quiz to help reach out to young people to inculcate a culture of improving the environment.
She said ZEMA would want to work closely with the youths to address environmental challenges in the country because the nation’s future lies in the hands of the young people.
Solwezi Municipal Council has cautioned members of the public against selling condoms which the local authority has been distributing in public places.
Council Assistant Public Relations Manager, Esther Chirwa said it is sad that some people have resorted to selling condoms distributed in public premises for free saying the act prevents intended recipients from accessing the commodity.
Ms. Chirwa said in a statement availed to ZANIS that the council distributes condoms every week in selected public places within Solwezi district such as night clubs, guest houses, lodges, hotels, bars and public toilets to prevent new HIV infections.
“All interventions are aimed at eliminating new infections of HIV/AIDS by 2030 in line with the global vision,” she said.
Ms. Chirwa said the Local authority is coordinating all HIV/AIDS related activities in the district in partnership with various stakeholders such as Ministry of Health, Zambia Community of HIV Prevention project, Kansanshi mines, Discover Health, Moment of Hope and the Victim Support Unit among others.
She stated that the target populations for the interventions include commercial sex workers, truck drivers, adolescents, young mothers and couples.
WIFE of former Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has asked the Lusaka High Court to dissolve her 11-year marriage because it has bro-ken down irretrievably.In her petition for dissolution of marriage filed in the Lusaka High Court registry, Mwika Mwenechanya Sampa, an economist, said the marriage has broken down as they have lived apart for a continuous period of two years.
She said in November 2015, the couple mutually agreed that Mr Sampa, who is former Deputy Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, moves out of the matrimonial home and have since lived apart.
Mwika asked the court to grant her sole custody of the child of the family with Sampa to be allowed reasonable access.
She also asked the court to order that she continues residing in the matrimonial house and a further order for property settlement.
Mwika proposed that each party bears their own legal costs for the proceedings and prayed that the marriage be dissolved as her husband had consented that a decree nisi be granted.
Minister of Works and Supply, Felix Mutati has described the Liuwa National Park in Kalabo as a goldmine of the Western Province.
Mr. Mutati said the place harbours a lot of potential for both job creation and wildlife conservation for the growth of tourism.
He stated the area has become the most sought for tourism purpose adding that there is no other place in the province that beats it.
Mr. Mutati said he is very impressed with the tourism aspect of Kalabo District whose significance has shown the elevation of tourism in Liuwa National Park and the facilities that have come up.
Mr. Mutati said the district is quiet ahead in tourism growth compared to any part of the province adding that it is a good project to have happened in the area.
On the airport improvement, he said once it is worked on, as well as the pontoon, the two projects will add more value to the development of the district and open it up to more economic growth.
Mr. Mutati was speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Kalabo District Commissioner Fridah Luhila at her office.
Mr .Mutati who was in the district to familiarise himself with the state of affairs as well as inspect the manual driven pontoon on Luanginga River which services the Liuwa National Park, assured Mrs. Luhila that he will be sending engineers from Engineering Services Corporation (ESCO) to assess the required works next week.
And Mr. Mutati said President Edgar Lungu takes serious cognizance of the development of the Kalabo-Sikongo road which will promote significant economic growth between Zambia and Angola.
Meanwhile, Kalabo District Commissioner, Fridah Luhila expressed gratitude for the Minister’s visit to her area saying she feels energized with the encouraging remarks on the need to respond to the challenges the area is facing.
She further appreciated the Minister’s interest in the Kalabo-Sikongo road as well as the promise to dispatch a team of engineers from ESCO to assess on how best they can upgrade the pontoon so that it starts servicing the community and tourism enterprises in the area.
This is contained in a statement made available to ZANIS yesterday by Ministry of Works and Supply Public Relations Officer, Ndubi Mvula.
Meanwhile, Vice President Inonge Wina is today expected in Western Province to commission the Disaster Early Warnings Systems in Sioma District.
According to a programme released by the Western Provincial Administration to ZANIS in Mongu yesterday, Mrs. Wina is expected to touch down at Mongu Airport at about 10:00 hours tomorrow.
The Vice President will also meet party officials and the electorates in Lealui Ward before paying a courtesy call on the Litunga of Western Province, Lubosi Imwiko the second.
Mrs. Wina will also pay a courtesy call on Litunga La Mboela Chieftainess Mbuyu Imwiko of Nalolo and Senanga Districts before proceeding to Senanga to check on some developmental projects.
The Vice President is expected to depart for Lusaka on Sunday afternoon, May 13, 2018 after attending a Church service at United Church of Zambia (UCZ) in Limulunga District.
Beston Chambeshi has set his 2018 COSAFA Cup targets after he was handed the reins to oversee Zambia’s campaign at the South Africa tournament.
South Africa will host the 2018 COSAFA Cup from May 27 to June 9.
Chambeshi will stand-in for his boss Wedson Nyirenda due to the latter supervising Zambia’s 2019 U20 AFCON qualifier.
“Every coach wants to win the tournament but we have to make sure we make a strong team that is going there to compete,” Chambeshi said.
“My target is to build a team that is disciplined and can deliver.
“We want to see players who can come and stay at national level because we have seen a lot of changes. We need players who are serious.”
Zambia will face Namibia in the quarterfinals on June 2 in Polokwane.
Both sides kickoff their 2018 COSAFA Cup race in the last eight stage after enjoying a preliminary group stage bye.
Kabwe Central Member of Parliament Tutwa Ngulube was today released on a K10, 000 cash bail after spending a night in police cells.
Mr Ngulube was yesterday arrested by Police in Kabwe and charged with criminal trespass as he went to intervene in the matter of the closed down Sonnet Bus Station which was closed by the Kabwe Municipal Council for allegedly operating illegally.
The Kabwe Lawmaker confirmed that he is out on bail and the matter has since been adjourned to 18th May 2018.
“The battle between the rich few and the majority poor has been drawn. I am now out of Police cells where I enjoyed my hotel experience. The court has graciously granted me K 10,000 bail with two sureties. I have raised Constitution issues for determination to the High Court and the Court has adjourned the matter for trial to the 18th May 2018,” Mr Ngulube said.
“The police yesterday gave me proper escort of 31 vehicles including Anti robbery pickups and 81 AK 47 Rifles. I had a beautiful night and am now going to the hospital for medical checkups,” he said.
And the Kabwe Municipal Council says it has with immediate effect closed down Sonnet Bus Station for operating illegally.
Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Mumba Mafwenko said the station which services long distance buses has been closed down because it was operating contrary to the provisions of Section 6 (1) (a) of the Markets and Bus Stations Act Number No. 7 of 2007.
Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo has commended the US government for its assistance to Zambia in the improvement of health services.
Speaking when he handed over nine vehicles procured by the Centre for Disease Control to support provincial and district health offices, Mr Lusambo said Zambia and the US have enjoyed warm and cordial bilateral relations.
He said the Provincial Administration is happy that the donation of motor vehicles will go a long in alleviating transport challenges in the province.
Mr Lusambo said the hand over shows how serious the government and its partners are in ensuring provision of quality health care services.
Mr Lusambo who is also Kabushi Member of Parliament said President Edgar Lungu’s administration attaches great importance to provision of quality health services to its people.
“The Zambian Government enjoys a strong partnership with the United States government in HIV response through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and USAID. We are honoured that through this partnership with the US Government, CDC have provided approximately US$19 million since 2008 to Lusaka Provincial Health Office as support towards the HIV/AIDS programmes such as capacity building in relation to the provision of comprehensive high quality and sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care support services,” Mr Lusambo said.
He said the support equally demonstrates the US government’s commitment to Zambia’s National HIV Response and its confidence in our ability to deliver results.
“I would like thank the US Government trough CDC for this gesture and remind my officers and District Health Management Teams that these vehicles have been procured at huge sums of money which could have gone to other developmental projects. Therefore, there is need for districts to take extra are of these vehicles by using tem for the intended purpose. Furthermore, these vehicles should be accordingly be maintained, serviced and insured.”
State owned Enterprise Zamtel on Tuesday officially commissioned the first ever communication tower in Dundumwezi Constituency in Kalomo, Southern Province.
The move means over 20,000 people in Dundumwezi will finally be connected to the world though communication.
Last week, another communication tower was commissioned in Katete, Eastern Province as part of the 1,009 new towers under the phase two of the GRZ communication tower project valued at US$280 million.
So far, more than 87 towers across the country have been switched on, reaffirming Zamtel’s position as the fastest growing network in Zambia with geographical presence in more places than any other.
In Dundumwezi, Southern Province Minister Edify Hamukale was joined in by area Member of Parliament Edgar Sing’ombe and Chief Chikanta and Senior Chief Siachitema at the ceremonial commissioning of the tower held at Mubanga Secondary School which attracted hundreds of local villagers.
Dr Hamukale commended Zamtel for taking communication services to the remotest parts of the country, a move he says will go a long way in bridging the digital divide.
“This is a milestone project in the sense that all the communication services enjoyed by our people along the line of rail, will now be available to the populations off the line of rail. As Government, we are confident that bringing such cutting edge communication services to places like Kalomo, will further boost the investment profile of rural areas,” said Dr Hamukale.
At the same event, Zamtel Chief Executive Officer Sydney Mupeta said the roll out of communication towers is testament of his company’s commitment to delivering communication services to all Zambians.
“Things can only get better as the joy of this development continue to spread to different parts of the country. The project keeps delivering smiles on the faces of many Zambians as we rollout the network to cover some of the remotest places in the country,” Mr Mupeta said.
He added, “This is an inclusive project that is connecting more and more places that never dreamt of having any network coverage at all. As a matter of fact, looking at where we are coming from and where we are going, I can confidently say that celebrations have just started. Today, only a total of 87 sites are live on air, including the one we are launching here at Mubanga Secondary School.”
Mr Mupeta revealed that Southern Province is receiving a total of 98 sites out of which eight are already on air at Mubanga Secondary School, Kasukwe Primary School, Omba Primary School, Mundanje Village, Mulamfwu Primary School, Mooka Primary School, Maambo Primary School and Nguba Primary School.
On Friday, May 4th 2018, Zamtel again commissioned another communication tower at Kafumbwe Boarding School in Katete in the Eastern Province.
Mr Mupeta said the launch of the new communication tower in Katete which is an important agricultural and transit town for traffic heading to Malawi in the east and to Mozambique in the south will foster national development.
He said it was imperative that the high volume of commerce that takes place in Katete and also transits through this town, should be given the right amount of ICT support.
At the same event attended by Chieftainess Kawaza of Katete, Eastern Province Minister Makebi Zulu commended Zamtel for launching the site which is one of the 113 communication towers the company is putting up across the Eastern Province.
“As you may be aware, Katete is a big agriculture centre and the need for a reliable phone network cannot be over emphasized,” Mr. Zulu said.
FAZ has made changes to its referees department with the appointment of ex-Referees Association of Zambia boss Welly to head the section.
Chikuka replaces Ken Chichenga who has been in charge for the last two years.
Below is a statement from FAZ:
Following a meeting held on 3rd May 2018, by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) with referees’ representatives from various parts of the country to evaluate the performance of referees in the country, a number of important issues were discussed which included:
Training and development, including a fast track program which would meet the CAF/FIFA requirements as well as attaching young referees internationally to expose them to modern training trends,
Officiating fees especially for lower divisions teams,
Enhancing the Referees Department following staff changes with the incumbent Referees Manager, Mr Kenneth Chichenga being released. In the interim Mr Welly Chikuka who has vast refereeing experience in Zambia will be assisted by an additional two-members staff from retired referees to oversee the referees department until a decision is made to appoint a substantive Referees Manager. Suffice to state that the decision to utilise Mr Chikuka’s vast experience should not be misunderstood that the Referees Association of Zambia (RAZ) is being reinstated. This is in line with the current FAZ Constitution article 45 which empowers the Referees Committee to oversee management of referees. As such RAZ cannot be reintroduced into FAZ as the constitution does not support such a position.
Referees to start submitting match reports immediately after a match as well as Match Commissioners reports.
On account of the foregoing, the Referees Committee will retain oversight on referees performance and all complaints against match officiating will be addressed on receipt of match reports, and corrective action taken which in some cases may require public disclosure.
In its quest to continuously contribute to community and sports development the Madison Financial Services PLC group of Companies has donated Tennis Equipment to the Lusaka Tennis Club Youth Development programme that is aimed at offering developing Tennis skills among the Zambian Youth by offering them an opportunity to learn and enjoy tennis in a safe and fun environment at no cost.
During the official handover ceremony, Mrs Mercedes Mwansa, Managing Director of MAMCo, a subsidiary of the LSA Group said the donation took into account the Madison Groups CSR programme that recognizes that its existence is made possible by the societies in which it operates and therefore must contribute to the development of these communities.
“Let me take this opportunity to commend the Lusaka Tennis Club for the work that they are undertaking in developing Tennis among our Youths. We see this as a step in the right direction that offers a unique opportunity for youth to develop their skills, build confidence and foster a new generation of Zambian Tennis players. We know that such a programme comes at a cost and as Madison Financial Services PLC, we are proud to sponsor this programme,” She said.
The donation from the Madison Financial Services PLC group of companies included 15 Tennis Rackets, 180 Tennis Balls, and 15 pairs of Tennis shoes amounting to K15, 000.
In receiving the donation Soren Johannsen, Vice Chairperson of the Lusaka Club Tennis Section commended Madison Financial Services PLC for coming on board to support the Open Court Youth Development programme at the Lusaka Club Tennis section.
‘We want to thank Madison for coming in at a crucial stage for our programme. We offer free Tennis lessons to pupils from public schools. We pick them up from school, we offer them Tennis Rackets and Shoes in an attempt to get their interest and hopefully create a new generation of Tennis players.’
And Head coach of the programme Mr Enock Daka said he was excited to receive the donation knowing that his team will ensure the donation was put to good use in the programme. He applauded the Madison group of Companies for developing sports through its donation.
‘I believe this is just the beginning and this relationship will grow from strength to strength and ensure that Tennis grows to greater heights’ he said.
The hand over was made on behalf of Madison General Insurance Company Zambia Limited, Madison Life Insurance Company Zambia Limited, Madison Asset Management Company Limited and Madison Finance Company Limited.
The Human Rights Commission condemns the alleged subjecting of a 16 year old boy in Kitwe to torture and other forms of cruel, dehumanising and degrading treatment or punishment and commends the Zambia Police Service for their rapid response towards investigating and arresting the suspects.
The emerging frightening trend of youth gangsters particularly in some parts of Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces who are victimising individuals is deeply worrying and must decisively be stopped before becoming out of control.
Gangsterism infringes on a wide range of human rights and freedoms. Victims are physically, psychologically, sexually and verbally abused while others are deprived of their property and the right to freedom of movement, security of a person and the right to life are under constant threat and attack.
The reported forcing of the 16 year old boy in Kitwe to eat his own fecal matter and subjecting him to other forms of cruel, dehumanising and degrading treatment or punishment must attract the appropriate punishment of the perpetrators as may be meted out by the courts of law. The Commission therefore looks forward to the due process of the law taking its course, which includes taking the supsects to the courts of law within the legally stipulated timeframe and according them their right to the protection and benefit of the law as enshrined under Articles 13 and 18 of the Bill of Rights.
The Commission also wishes to encourage the police to thoroughly investigate the undercurrents relating to the formation of such criminal gangs of youths and come up with effective measures towards stamping out gansterism. In most cases dehumanising effects of poverty, negative peer pressure and drug abuse are catalysts for such juvenile delinquency manifesting itself in organised criminal gangs. This requires the involvement of everyone in supporting law enforcement officers in preventing and combating organised crime.
In particular, the parents and guadians of such youths have a critical role in providing counselling and guidance and must co-operate with law enforcement officers in the process of reforming the youths through the established criminal justice system.
The Commission also commends members of the public for their continued support to the Zambia Police Service in maintaining security by identifying and reporting the perpetrators in order to create a conducive environment for all law-abiding individuals to freely operate and live.
The Commission is concerned about such acts of lawlessness because breakdown of law and order grossly undermines the enjoyment of human rights and freedoms. Maintainace of law and oder and respect for human rights and freedoms are two sides of the same coin and must always be maintained and respected for the betterment of everyone in society.
[The Human Rights Commission is a National Human Rights Institution established under Article 230 of the Zambian Constitution (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016 with an overall mandate of ensuring that the Bill of Rights is upheld and promoted]
Mweelwa Muleya
Spokesperson
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
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