Kaladoshas released the video for the song Wikaleka Nkebe off his upcoming album ,Kissing The Music. The song features Kekero.
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Zambia Signs MoU on Diplomatic & Political Consultation with Saudi Arabia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia, Hon. Joseph Malanji, MP , and Mr. Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed the Zambia/Saudi Arabia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Diplomatic and Political Consultations.
This was done yesterday during a courtesy call by Hon. Malanji, MP, on his Saudi counterpart, in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
The MoU will allow the two countries to have practical cooperation and close coordination on various bilateral and international issues as well as provide a mechanism to review outstanding Agreements between the two countries.
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs is in Saudi Arabia to deliver a Special Message from His Excellency, Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia, to His Majesty, The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He is also in the Kingdom on various bilateral regional and global issues of mutual interest.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding is a demonstration of the strong bonds of friendship and genuine strategic partnership between the Governments of the Republic of Zambia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The MoU also demonstrates the deliberate efforts made by the two countries to further consolidate their bilateral relations as well as enhance the Africa-Saudi Arabia relations.
Currently, Saudi-Zambia cooperation has successfully yielded the following projects:
I. Ongoing modernisation works at the University Teaching Hospital valued at over US$16 million, including the ventilation system, ablution blocks, as well as the construction of new surgical wards and reconstruction of the Central Sterile Services Department;
II. Construction of the King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital, which is soon to commence. The Loan Agreement amounting to US$102 million was signed in January 2018; and
III. Saudi Arabia is co-financing the construction of the Kalabo-Sikongo Road in Western Province at approximately US$11.5 million, which will provide a vital trade facilitation link to neighbouring Angola.
During the meeting, Hon. Joseph Malanji, MP, reaffirmed the Zambia Government’s commitment to advance its relations with the Saudi Government in order to build steady economic partnerships and strategic alliances between the two countries.
EU signs 13.5 million Euros agreement facilitate trade between Zambia and Malawi
The European Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have signed a 13.5 Million Euros agreement aimed at enhancing trade facilitation between Zambia and Malawi.
The four year agreement is meant to contribute to infrastructure development, improved trade, private sector development among others at Mwami and Mchinji borders.
European Union Head of Delegation Ambassador, Alessandro Mariani said the EUR 13.5 million is part of a total envelope of EUR 85 million allocated to COMESA which is complementary to the sizeable development programs provided by EU in Zambia and Malawi in the different sectors including good governance and the fight against climate change.
Mr. Mariani was speaking during the signing ceremony of the agreement at Mwami border in Chipata yesterday.
He said EU attaches great importance to promoting regional economic integration within its region and the African continent adding that financial support from European Union is entirely in the form of grant.
Mr. Mariani noted that cross -border exchange are key for income generation, job creation and food security for many poor households in the COMESA region.
He observed that challenges such as cumbersome administrative procedures, harassment and insecurity as well as lack of proper facilities and infrastructure push traders into informality and prevent them from growing their businesses.
“The majority of the small scale traders face a number of challenges when crossing the borders including the high costs and the cross border initiative will address some of challenges traders are faced with,” he
said.
Mr. Mariani stated that the Cross Border Initiative will facilitate formal small scale cross border infrastructure and better data collection and monitoring.
“This will lead to increased security and higher incomes for traders as well as enhanced revenue collection for governments at the borders,” he said.
He added that the four-year project led by COMESA will be implemented at regional level as well as interventions targeting specific priority border posts which include Chirundu, Kasumbalesa, Mwami, Nakonde, Moyale between Kenya and Ethiopia.
Mr. Mariani said the program will assist in the design, construction and upgrade of some basic infrastructure at the five selected border posts.
Meanwhile, COMESA Secretary General, Sindiso Ngwenya said cross border innovation plays a critical role in trade integration in the region.
Mr. Ngwenya said there is need by governments to engage the cross borders traders in the decision making process before the policies are made for smooth implementation of the programs.
He noted that despite various initiatives being implemented to ease the process of doing business, governments have continued to introduce bureaucratic procedures and increase the cost of doing business and leads to cumbersome procedures.
And Minister of Commence, Trade and Industry, Christopher Yaluma and his Malawian counterpart, Henry Mussa witnessed the signing ceremony.
Mr Yaluma said Government will use the opportunity to improve housing infrastructure for government officers that operate at Mwami border.
Speaking in an interview, Mr. Yaluma observed that houses for Immigration and Police Officers are in a deplorable state and requires a facelift.
Mr. Yaluma said it is the responsibility of the two governments to grow and empower the small scale traders and build their capacity of doing business.
And Representative of Cross Border Traders National Association Treasurer General Committee, Goodson Mbewe said the project will build capacity among small scale cross border traders in both countries.
Zambia among peaceful countries-Ambassdor Foote
Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary (PS) Ronald Simwinga has reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to up hold the tenets of peace and stability as the country assume the Chairmanship of the SADC Organ on Politics Defence and Security Cooperation in August this year.
Dr. Simwinga said Zambia will continue promoting peace in the region as the country is founded on the legacy of stability, unity, security and good governance.
The PS said this when he officiated at the two days’ workshop on conflict mediation and mitigation training at Lusaka’s Pamodzi Hotel.
ZANIS reports that Dr. Simwinga said the training has come at an opportune time when government is in a process of enhancing the capacity of government officers on how to address conflicts, negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
He expressed optimism that the skills and knowledge to be acquired by
the participants will go a long way in supplementing government’s efforts in fostering peace in war torn countries.
Dr. Simwinga assured the participants that through them, government will
endeavor to effectively execute the mandate of the Organ Torika in
addressing conflicts in DRC and Madagascar.
Meanwhile, Dr. Siwinga said conflicts are a major obstacle to economic
and social development.
He said conflicts have the potential to scare away potential investors thereby, depriving the country of the much needed revenue also noted that vulnerable citizens end up suffering more as they are forced to seek refuge in other peaceful countries.
Dr. Siwinga lamented that conflicts negatively impact the country’s economy as evidenced from the trail of destruction left on infrastructure.
And Speaking earlier at the same function, American Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote said Zambia’s peaceful transitions of power since the introduction of multi-party elections stands out among African countries.
Ambassador Foote state that Zambia is an important player in the region because of its peaceful track record.
He said Zambia is known internationally as among the most stable and peaceful countries.
Kabwe MP Tutwa Ngulube arrested for criminal Trespass
POLICE yesterday detained Kabwe Central Member of Parliament Tutwa Ngulube for alleged criminal trespass.They also closed down his business premises at Sonotes, which also operates as a bus station.
According to police, Sonotes was closed because it allegedly operates illegally.
Last week, Ngulube dragged the Kabwe Municipal Council to court on allegations of abuse of authority of office and failing to comply with tender procedures.
But in apparent retaliation, the council, through the Town Clerk Ronald Daka, signed a closure order for Sonnet Melodius Building Complex, which houses Sonnet Hypermarket; A transit bus station for long distance vehicles, all operated by Ngulube saying it was an illegal business.
Police then surrounded the premises and locked them up.
Ngulube was intercepted at a police check point at Prospect Police station on his way to sort out the closure of his business.
After some minutes, journalists were stunned to see Ngulube being led into an unregistered police vehicle.
When asked what was happening, Ngulube said; “I am being arrested for criminal trespass”, before officers barred journalists from asking further questions.
President Edgar Lungu pays glowing tribute to KK for a disciplined life style
President Edgar Lungu has paid glowing tribute to Zambia’s first President, Dr Kenneth David Kaunda for amply demonstrating the benefits of a prudent disciplined life style to Champion the health cause and serve as a guiding light in the national wellness quest agenda.
“Let us all learn from the man and take responsibility at personal, family, Community, civic , Constituency, Provincial and National levels. Community participation to disseminate health information and impart life skills to people is cardinal as we aim to promote healthy behaviours.” he said.
And President Lungu has stated that the Health week is a period where individuals and households are encouraged to take wellness as a personal, family and Community responsibility.
He stated to this effect that his Government had identified the Upholding of Healthy living as a key investment in human capital upon which the nation would be developed according to the Vision 2030.
“I wish to call upon all Government institutions , non Governmental Organisations , Religious Bodies and Civil Society to identify what they can do to contribute to the Mission stating that the Nation would appreciate those good deeds.
” We all have an onerus responsibility to ensure that our nation is identified as a God fearing, good health and productive people , living in a clean green and Healthy environment with no one left behind.” he said.
Meanwhile, Zambia’s Minister In-Charge of Health Hon. Dr Chitalu Chilufya has applauded the Commitment President Lungu has and the political will shown in seeing to it that Zambia becomes a healthy Nation.
“Your Excellency, you continue to provide Leadership in the political will that is desired for us to achieve Universal Health Coverage. ” He said . Dr Chilufya has also thanked the Cooperating partners both local and foreign who have been instrumental in contributing to the Universal Health Coverage agenda.
National health week is being commemorated from the 7th to the 14th of May 2018. Under the theme HEALTH FOR ALL, LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND.
10 Ear, Nose and Throat surgeons from India expected in Zambia
A TEAM of Indian doctors specialised in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) is set to be in Zambia effective Wednesday evening, May 9, 2018 to carry out free health care services.
The specialised doctors from the Rotary Club of India had been invited by Chairperson of the Rotary ENT Programme for Zambia Ravi Devalia.
Speaking at the Zambian Chancery in New Delhi, India, before departure, Rotary International District 3054 Past Governor Ratnesh Kashyap said the doctors would be in Zambia for ten days.
“Those who will be found in need of surgeries will be admitted for surgery on Monday,” he said.
Mr. Kashyap said the seven doctors had also carried fifty high quality hearing aids that would be presented to those that would be nominated by the Rotary Club of Zambia.
And Zambia’s High Commissioner to India Judith Kapijimpanga said a number of people were anxiously waiting for the specialised doctors from India to attend to them.
“Zambia High Commission in India is happy to note that India and Zambia has continued to collaborate well in many sectors such as health,” Mrs. Kapijimpanga said.
She had since urged the team to find time to also sample what Zambia’s tourism industry could offer.
This was contained in a statement made available by First Secretary Press and Tourism at the Zambian Mission in New Delhi, India, Bangwe Naviley.
Quicksliver to handle Chipolopolo’s COSAFA campaign
Beston ‘Quicksilver’ Chambeshi has been handed the reins exclusively for Chipolopolo’s 2018 COSAFA Cup outing.
FAZ has stated that Chambeshi will stand in for Wedson Nyirenda who has been redeployed to oversee the 2019 U20 AFCON qualifier against Rwanda on May 11 away and at home on May 18.
Chambeshi will be assisted by Mumamba Numba when the team enters its second three-day training camp on May 14 in Lusaka.
Zambia enjoys a preliminary group stage bye from the tournament South Africa will host in Polokwane from May 27 to June 9.
Zambia will play Namibia in the quarterfinals on June 2 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Winner will face Swaziland or Lesotho in the semifinals on June 6 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium where the final will also be played on June 9.
GOALKEEPERS:Kenny Mumba (Red Arrows), Mangani Banda (Zanaco), Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Charles Muntanga (Nkwazi)
DEFENDERS:Billy Mutale (Power Dynamos), Martin Kaonga (Nakambala Leopards), Thandie Mwape (Kabwe Warriors), Ziyo Tembo, Henry Besa (National Assembly), Shemmy Mayembe (Zesco United), Boston Muchindu (Nkana), Paul Banda (Lusaka Dynamos)
MIDFIELDERS:Jacob Ngulube (Nkana), Noel Nyirenda (Nkwazi), Kelvin Kapumbu (Lumwana Radiants), Clatous Chama, Collins Sikombe (Lusaka Dynamos), Larry Bwalya, Kelvin Kampamba, Benson Sakala (Power Dynamos), Jack Chirwa (Green Buffaloes), Ngosa Sunzu (Buildcon), Chrispin Sakulanda (Red Arrows), Charles Zulu (Zanaco)
STRIKERS:Ronald Kampamba (Nkana), Peter Mwangeni (National Assembly), Martin Phiri (Zanaco), Youremember Banda, Diamond Chikwekwe (Green Buffaloes), Emmanuel Chabula (Kitwe United)
UK based call-ups eager to impress Zambia U20 bench
Zambia U20 English-based call-ups midfielder Lifumpa Mwandwe and striker Mwiya Malumo are hoping to impress in the 2019 U20 AFCON qualifiers.
Seventeen-year- old Lifumpa and Malumo, 18 are only foreign-based call-ups summoned for this month’s first round qualifier against Rwanda away on May 11 and at home on May 18.
“Obviously it means a lot to me representing the country from where my family come from, especially playing for an older age group like the Under-20 is a big step-up. It is more physical and more demanding so I think it will be a big challenge for me,” Lifumpa, of Shrewsbury Town, said.
Meanwhile, Wigan striker Malumo and Lifumpa both said their Zambia Under-20 call-ups came as a surprise.
“It means a lot to me because I have always wanted to play for my country for a long time. I want to show I am still part the country and show how good I am in football,” Malumo said.
“It (the call-up) came as a surprise, I didn’t really expect it but it was a good way to end the season.”
The duo landed in Lusaka from the UK on Monday and will join their compatriots in Malaw in transit to Rwanda on Wednesday after a five-day training camp in Lilongwe where Zambia also played two friendly matches.
On Tuesday, Zambia beat club side Silver Youths 3-1 through goals from Prince Mumba, Francesco Mwepu and Albert Kangwanda.
This is after they beat hosts Malawi 1-0 last Saturday in Lilongwe via a Mwepu goal.
Meanwhile, winner between Zambia and Rwanda will advance to the final round in July to play the victor of the Sudan versus Burundi clash for a place in next year finals in Niger.
Zambia has not defaulted on any foreign debt, including Eurobond interest payments-Finance Ministery
Reacting to a report by Eurasia Group, an entity that publishes analyses on politics that Zambia may be facing fiscal challenges and is likely to default starting in 2019, the Ministry of Finance says there is no room for default.
In a statement made available to Q-news, ministry of finance public relations officer Chileshe Kandeta says the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), covering projections on all economic and fiscal numbers over a three-year horizon, also provides a projection of fiscal operations and debt service.
Mr Kandenta states that the issue of debt from China has been grossly misrepresented; stressing that the fact is that Zambia has contracted both concessional and commercial debt from the world’s second biggest economy and has not defaulted on any.
He further states that the implementation of an Asset Liability Management Strategy on Zambia’s Eurobonds and for the loans from China is a prudent option that is open to the country and would be undertaken as when the need and opportunity arises.
On Eurasia Group associating the IMF programme with electoral pressures, Mr Kandeta says the ministry is not aware of the pressures that are being referred to and that neither has any cooperating partner or investor communicated such to them.
He says government expenditure is focused on normal developmental programs contained in the Seventh National Development Plan that has all the details on the projects being undertaken.
Regarding the engagement of the International Monetary Fund,Mr Kandeta says government has never back peddled, stating that the Minister of Finance has reiterated her commitment to the programme and to creation of a platform under which the engagement with the IMF will be advanced.
He says it is in this regard that a full Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) whose results are now being finalized was undertaken.
Mr Kandeta says Cabinet will be briefed on the outcomes of the exercise and on the executive decisions that are required to be undertaken to successfully finalise the engagement with the Fund.
Constitutional Court to pass Judgement on President Edgar Lungu’s Eligibility case
The Constitutional Court has reserved ruling in President Edgar Lungu’s Eligibility case to a date to be announced.
In this matter, four political parties namely Christian democratic party, Zambia republican party, new congress party and citizens democratic party are seeking the court’s interpretation of the constitution with regards President Edgar Lungu’s eligibility to stand in the 2021 elections.
When the matter came up for the continued hearing today, one of the the petitioners lawyer, Chewe Bwalya, argued that the submission made by Law Association of Zambia lawyer John Sangwa stating that ‘there was nothing to interpret in Article 106 of the Constitution’ was misleading because the article did not expressly provide for how President Lungu’s alleged inherited term was to be treated. Mr Bwalya reiterated that a full term should be five years.
“The provision does not state how a person, like the incumbent, who has served an inherited term of less than three years is to be treated,” he said.
He said this matter was seeking to interrogate whether President Lungu’s initial term that cut across two constitutional dispensations could be taken into account.
And another petitioners’ lawyer Dickson Jere argued that if the drafter of the Constitution wanted to exclude President Lungu, they should have put clear provisions the way they did in 1991 and 1996 to deal with then President Kenneth Kaunda.
“If Parliament meant to exclude President Lungu, they ought to have done so with clear provisions. Our submission is that President Lungu’s term between 2015 and 2016 does not constitute a term. It falls below the threshold of three years. Therefore his term began in 2016 which makes him eligible to contest, ” Jere said.
And commenting on whether the petitioners had a standing in the matter, another petitioners’ lawyer Milingo Lungu argued that the case was brought in public interest and therefore the public had the right to know whether President Lungu was eligible to stand or not.
He said the petitioners had demonstrated their standing in the matter as citizens and it was important that the public was enlightened.
Mr Lungu added that the question of whether President Lungu’s first term should be counted as a full term should be answered in the negative whereas the question of whether the President was eligible to contest in 2021 should be answered in the positive.
President of the Constitutional court Hildah Chibomba has since reserved ruling in the matter and announced that the court would communicate the date for the judgement.
And when reached for a comment after adjournment, two of the four petitioners Daniel Pule and Peter Chanda expressed satisfaction that there lawyers have done a good job and can only hope for the best.
Government in the process of formulating database on Churches in the country
Government says it is in the process of formulating a church database to ascertain the number of churches operating across the country.
Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs’ Assistant director for religious policy and dialogue, Ellen Moyo said the ministry is going round the country to collect data and take stock of all the churches in provinces and districts.
The country has witnessed a number of churches being formed across the country since the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation in 1991 but the exact numbers are not known, Mrs Moyo said.She was speaking in Solwezi today when she called on Northwestern Province Permanent Secretary Ephraim Mateyo at his office.
“ The ministry is also making consultations from the church on what should be contained in the national guidance and religious policy that the ministry is trying to come up with for regulating churches, “ she said.
She said the ministry is also collecting information on church historical sites that are found in the different parts of the country so that they can be preserved because they are important to the country.
And Mr. Mateyo said there is so much misinformation on why the ministry of national guidance and religious affairs was created that needs to be cleared.
He said there is need to give people clear insight on why the ministry exists because some think the ministry was created to give money to churches to improve them and their operations.
WEEKEND SCORECARD: Nkana appoint new CEO
Nkana have elevated team manager Charles Chakataziya to Chief Executive Officer.
Chakataziya takes over from Nkana’s long -serving secretary Ken Mwansa.
“Nkana Football Club team manager, Charles Chakatazya, has been appointed as acting club chief executive officer with immediate effect. Chakatazya takes over from Kenny Mwansa who has left the club after his contract expired,” Nkana media officer Lillian Musenge said.
“Chakatazya, a former banker, has been Nkana FC team manager since 2011 and brings with him a vast of knowledge on football management.
“Meanwhile, Young Nkana team manager, Jeremiah Chishimba, will act as team manager for the senior team while Young Nkana assistant coach, Billy Mwanza ,will also add to his duties and act as team manager for the youth team.”
Musenge went on to say that all other positions in the Nkana executive remain unchanged.
2018 CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
GROUP D
05/05/2018
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola
Zesco United 1(David Owino 54′)-Mbabane Swallows 1(Mangaliso Shongwe 81′)
Luanda
Primeiro de Agosto 1(Mongo Bokamba 43′)- Etoile du Sahel 1(Ammar El Jemal 66′)
WEEK 10
05/05/2018
Zanaco 1(Bernard Ofori 26′)-Power Dynamos 1(Larry Bwalya 23′)
Nakambala Leopards 0-Lusaka Dynamos 0
Red Arrows 0-Green Eagles 0
Green Buffaloes 1(Diamond Chikwekwe 61′)-National Assembly 0
06/05/2018
Nkwazi 1(Steward Chikandiwa 10′)-Nchanga Rangers 0
Kitwe United 0-Forest Rangers 1(Laurent Muma 78′)
Napsa Stars 0-Lumwana Radiants 0
Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy 0-Buildcon 1(John Makwatta 73′)
Kabwe Warriors 0-Nkana 2(Idris Mbombo 51′ 59′)
POSTPONED
New Monze Swallows-Zesco United 2018 TOP SCORERS
LEAGUE
06/05/2018
Chris Mugalu(Lusaka Dynamos):6
Idris Mbombo(Nkana):5
Lazarus Kambole(Zesco):4
Rahim Osmanu(Buildcon):4
Hereitier Nkonko(Kabwe Warriors):4
Larry Bwalya(Power Dynamos):3
Joseph Phiri(Arrows):3
Tapson Kaseba(Eagles):3
Emmanuel Okutu(Warriors):3
Peter Mwangeni(National Assembly):3
Sebastian Mwansa (Nkwazi):3
Jesse Were (Zesco):3
Kobe Chipeta (Forest):3
Diamond Chikwekwe(Buffaloes):2
Walter Bwalya(Nkana):2
Ronald Kampamba(Nkana):2
Friday Samu (Buffaloes):2
Patrick Ilongo (Forest):2
Nasha Kaya(Nchanga):2
Luka Lungu (Napsa):2
Joseph Ochaya(Dynamos):2
Alex Mwamba (Napsa):2
Jonathan Manongo (Eagles):2
George Chaloba(Assembly):2
Fackson Kapumbu (Zesco):2
Rogers Mukenge (Kitwe):2
Kelvin Mubanga (Power Dynamos):2
Simon Nkhata(Napsa):2
Emmanuel Chabula(Kitwe):2
Wilbroad Mutale(Monze):2
Patrick Kasongo(KYSA):2
Reagan Nkuyi(Power Dynamos):2
Aubrey Chellah(Buffaloes):2
Josphat Kasusu (Arrows):2
Peter Zulu (Nchanga):2
Alex Ngonga(Power Dynamos):2
Shadreck Musonda(Nkana):1
Ernest Mbewe (Zanaco):1
Mike Katiba (Buffaloes):1
Conlyde Luchanga(Dynamos):1
Collins Sikombe(Dynamos):1
Mwila Phiri(Dynamos):1
Benson Sakala (Power):1
Ronald Chibwe (Lumwana):1
Romaric Pitroipa(Zanaco):1
Nelson Maziwisa (Warriors):1
Lyson Sikaonga (Kitwe):1
Judge Mkandawire(Nakambala):1
Twiza Chaibela(Lusaka Dynamos):1
Adams Zikiru (Zesco):1
Damiano Kola (Forest):1
Rupert Musonda(Kitwe United):1
Maisha Chavda(Zanaco):1
Roy Sakwanda (Eagles):1
Langson Mbewe(Eagles):1
Junior Zulu (Nakambala):1
Kennedy Lungu(Assembly):1
Fred Tshimenga(Nkana):1
Tafadzwa Ruskie(Zanaco):1
Isaac Chansa (Zanaco):1
Martin Phiri (Zanaco):1
Austin Muwowo (Kitwe United):1
Lyson Thole(Kabwe Warriors):1
Derrick Mwansa (Arrows):1
Cletus Mulolani(Lumwana):1
Nawa Nawa (Lumwana):1
Reuben Chansa(Lusaka Dynamos):1
Martin Njobvu (Nchanga):1
Peter Nyirenda(Monze Swallows):1
Edward Mwamba (Nkwazi):1
Shadreck Muyumbwa(Nkwazi):1
Eddie Sinyangwe(Buffaloes):1
Peter Chinyama (KYSA):1
Lameck Banda(Nakambala):1
Spencer Sautu (Eagles):1
Youremember Banda(Buffaloes):1
Bruce Musakanya(Arrows):1
Felix Nyaende(Zanaco):1
Given Singuluma(Buildcon):1
Clifton Miheso (Buildcon):1
Fahad Bayo (Buildcon): 1
Moonga Chilimba(Buffaloes):1
Bornwell Mwape(Nkana):1
Allan Kapila (Lumwana):1
Clifford Saidi (KYSA):1
Ben Chengo (Forest):1
Chataba Kabole(Nakambala):1
Marcel Kalonda(Zesco):1
Tchite Mweshi (Assembly):1
Kalaba Chikwanda (Nkwazi):1
Cletus Chama(Dynamos):1
Gampani Lungu(Power):1
Joseph Mwindilila(Swallows):1
Ceaser Hakaluba (Eagles):1
Shadreck Musonda(Nkana):1
William Njobvu(Assembly):1
Musonda Kapambwe (Assembly):1
Emmanuel Banda(Nakambala):1
Stanley Nshimbi(Assembly):1
Akakulubelwa Mwachiaba(Warriors):1
Clement Mundia (Warriors):1
Francis Zulu (Assembly):1
Mwentya Mubanga(KYSA):1
Brian Mwila (Buildcon):1
Kelvin Chomba (Nchanga):1
Chipungu Musukuma(Nkwazi):1
Muma Mumba(Eagles):1
Victor Mubanga(Lumwana):1
John Chingandu(Zesco):1
Laurent Muma(Forest):1
John Makwatta(Buildcon):1
Steward Chikandiwa (Nkwazi):1
Bernard Ofori(Zanaco):1
President Lungu troubled with rise of non-communicable diseases
President Edgar Lungu has expressed concerned over the growing burden of non- communicable diseases in the country.
President Lungu noted that non- communicable diseases are not only costly to treat but rob the nation of the most productive members of society largely at the Peak of their productivity.
He added that non- communicable diseases disproportionately affect the poor and disadvantaged populations in both rural and urban settings hence, the need for the whole nation to take particular care of the epidemic.
The Head of State was speaking in Lusaka today when he launched the 2018 National Health Week under the theme Health for All: Leaving No One Behind.
And President Lungu further noted that obesity is also another increasing area of concern especially among children.
He pointed out that obesity rates in children are rising several times faster than in the adult population hence, the need to address the trend.
The Head of State observed that the National Health Week therefore, seeks to provide a multi sectorial platform and opportunity to utilise multi sectorial health promotion approaches that catalyse national action leaving no one behind.
He said there is need for everyone to diligently follow the theme of leaving no one behind because a nation is only as strong, healthy and productive as its weakest link.
President Lungu also urged everyone to analyse and address the causes of ill health as well as examine and uphold factors that contribute to good health and well-being.
And Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya commended President Lungu for his political will in promoting good health and investment in the country’s health transformation agenda.
Meanwhile, World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative Nathan Bakyaita noted that commemoration of a national health week is important as it applies to everyone to redirect efforts and increase knowledge about disease prevention in order to promote good health.
Dr. Bakyaita said his organisation will continue to work with the Zambian government in promoting healthy surroundings where no one is left behind.
Speaking at the same event, Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo noted that his office is dedicated to promoting good health to all people in the province including those in per- urban areas in order for them to be productive and contribute to economic growth.
University of Zambia Library Management distances itself from poster on dress code
The University of Zambia Library Management has distanced itself from a poster on dress code which warned female students to dress modestly in the Library as dressing half naked disturbed male students.
The University of Zambia Library Management said the poster was not authored by the UNZA library Management and investigations have been instituted so that the culprits are brought to book.This is contained in a press statement released to the media by the University Librarian Christine Kanyengo.
The University of Zambia has no dress code. Tolerance and diversity is the bedrock of the institution. The University of Zambia Libraries will not tolerate old discredited misogynist views in our space the statement read.The UNZA library management unreservedly apologized to female library users for any offence caused.
The poster does not reflect who we are : we are a space that promotes access to all our library materials to people from all walks of life. We urge all our female university of Zambia Library users to feel comfortable when using their library, the statement read.
The Library management reiterated that the University of Zambia is a SECULAR institution built on the principles of diversity and cherished academic freedom. The word University is a derivative of the word ‘universe’ to mean a place where everything is studied, where young people are encouraged to explore the frontiers of knowledge.
In that regards the University of Zambia policies have enabled its female students to excel as reflected in 54% female graduating students and 46% male graduating students at the 47th University of Zambia graduation ceremony of December 2017.