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Bombardier urges Zambia to revive railways

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Bombardier urges Zambia to revive railways
Caption: Presidential spokesman Amos Chanda flanked by Zambia’s Charge d’ Affaires in Sweden Anthony Mukwita, Bombardier head of rail Christian Bengtsson and head of bids Johan Oldhoff at State House. Picture by Salim Henry. State House.
FILE: Caption: Presidential spokesman Amos Chanda flanked by Zambia’s Charge d’ Affaires in Sweden Anthony Mukwita, Bombardier head of rail Christian Bengtsson and head of bids Johan Oldhoff at State House. Picture by Salim Henry. State House.

A leading Canadian train manufacturer called Bombardier has urged the Zambian government to speed up the revival of the Zambia Railways.

Bombardier Head of Rail for Africa Christian Bengtsson told Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita that a viable railway line will play a pivotal role in the transportation of goods and services in order to enhance economic growth.

According to press statement issued by First Secretary for Press at the Zambian Embassy in Germany Kellys Kaunda, Mr. Bengtsson said reviving Zambia Railways will complement the planned return of Zambia Airways.

“Government must invest in the revival of Zambia Railways for Zambia Airways to fully make a positive business mark as the country seeks to become Southern Africa’s trade hub,” he said.

Mr. Bengtsson expressed concern that despite signing a Memorandum of Understanding in 2016 to revitalize Zambia Railways, the deal has not progressed.

However, Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita assured Bombardier that government through the Ministry of Finance is working round the clock to address the matter.

Ambassador Mukwita said Finance Minister Felix Mutati is seeking a diversified financing package for the revival of Zambia Railways that will give confidence to the Zambian economy and investors.

Mr. Mukwita noted that Zambia’s central location in Southern Africa positions the country to tap in the vast business opportunities to pay back monies for the bombardier revitalization.

Bombardier company, whose transportation headquarters is in Germany, has carried out feasibility studies on Zambia Railway’s 900 kilometre network of which half needs to be refurbished.

Once the railway is replaced and wagons are purchased, the company is expected to create 5,000 jobs and up its cargo transportation from the current 700,000 tonnes to about five million tonnes annually and eventually eight million tonnes.

AU summit opens, focuses on corruption fight

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AU summit opens, focuses on corruption fight


The 30th ordinary session of the assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) summit has opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with special attention to fighting corruption in order to uphold Africa’s vision in achieving development.

Vice President Inonge Wina, who is representing Zambia, is among the more than 20 African Heads of States in attendance.

Mrs. Wina described corruption as a cancer that destroys the fabric of society.

The Vice President took recognition of the African Union member states’ commitment to fight corruption despite challenges surrounding the scourge.

Outgoing AU chairperson Alpha Conde, who is also President of Guinea, thanked the member states for their unwavering support during his tenure from January to December 2017.

New African Union chairperson Paul Kagame, who is also President of Rwanda, told the member states that despite the challenges facing the continent, it was important to infuse the economies with technology for advanced development.

“Africa is important and the free movement of the people is achievable in 2018,” he emphasized.

He appealed to the elders in Africa to enjoy their task of providing guidance to the young people.

And United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the United Nations remains committed to affirming its strong partnership to the membership and the people of Africa.

Mr. Guterres said migration is a positive globe phenomenon which powers economic growth and reduces inequalities.

Meanwhile, the member states welcomed three new leaders who include Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, Angola’s Joao Lourenco and George Weah of Liberia.

Mr. Mnangagwa assured the member states that former President of Robert Mugabe‘s legacy is secure while Mr. Weah sought for the union’s support and guidance for him to deliver according to the promises he made during election campaigns last year.

The assembly may also table the subject of conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a situation which has seen thousands of refugees seek asylum in Zambia.

In Zambia, the number of refugees has gone up to more than 13, 000, creating an overwhelming pressure on government.

Stakeholders such as the United Nation agencies and Red Cross among others, have come on board to supplement the Zambian government’s efforts in providing for the required services to the affected persons.

The assembly may also table the issue of self -financing for the continent’s economic projects.

During the official opening of this year’s 32nd session of African Union Executive Council, the African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat stressed the need for African leaders to strengthen their financial independence in order to avoid dependency syndrome from the developed world.

Mr. Mahamat has declared the year 2018 as an African anti-corruption year.

He said the fight against corruption demands putting in place stronger institutions that will bring about prosperity in order to consider the importance and urgency when addressing such a vice.

“Corruption hampers efforts of promoting democratic governance, socio-economic transformation and peace and security,” he said.

270,000 TPIN applicants get certificates

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270,000 TPIN applicants get certificates

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) issued a total of 270,000 Tax Payers Identification Number (TPIN) certificates to applicants in 2017.

ZRA Cooperate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda said the authority received over 270, 000 applications from the members of the public but could not issue all of them with TPIN certificates because of some incorrect data on their application forms.

Mr. Sikalinda told ZANIS in an exclusive interview today that this number of 270,000 TPIN certificates that were issued was far beyond the target of 87,000 which ZRA had aimed to achieved in 2017.

He said ZRA receives an average of 1,500 TPIN applications per day.

Mr. Sikalinda added that ZRA was receiving support from banks since having a TPIN is mandatory for every bank account holder.

He has since advised those who have not yet applied for a TPIN to do so before the March 30th 2018 deadline.

In 2016, ZRA issued only 16,000 TPIN certificates.

Wina challenges African governments to appoint more women

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Wina challenges African governments to appoint more women
Vice President Inonge Wina
Vice President Inonge Wina

Vice President Inonge Wina has urged African governments to appoint women in decision making positions to enable them contribute fully to their countries’ economic development.

Mrs. Wina, who is Zambia’s First Female Vice President, said there is need for the African Union (AU) to find ways of incorporating gender equality in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in order for governments to adhere to commitments made during conferences.

Speaking during a high level breakfast meeting for the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today, the Vice President said it was important that commitments made by African governments on gender equality are effected and binding on all.

“I can guarantee that if more women were in decision making positions, Africa would be a better place to live in,” said Mrs. Wina.

According to a press statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today by First Secretary for Press and Tourism at the Zambian Embassy in Ethiopia, Inutu Mwanza, the Vice President also called for inclusion of women in the arbitration committee in order to enable them take part in efforts to end conflicts in Africa.

Mrs. Wina further urged African governments to entrench affirmative action in their policies to allow for more representation of women in politics.

She expressed concern at the alleged marginalization of women in politics due to social norms that discourage the participation of the womenfolk in politics stressing that it is difficult for females to be retained in politics in many African states.

The Vice President is in Ethiopia to attend the 30th African Union heads of state and government summit being held under the theme ‘winning the fight against corruption; a sustainable path to Africa’s transformation’.

Speaking earlier, South African President Jacob Zuma acknowledged the need for African governments to appoint more women in decision making positions.

Mr. Zuma said his government was focused on ensuring that women also participate fully in national development.

And Ghanaian President Akufo Addo, who is also African Union (AU) champion on gender, said it was time that African countries affirmed their commitment in ensuring that women are given adequate opportunities to participate in their countries’ socio-economic development.

Meanwhile, United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guteres called for political will among African countries to reduce the gap between women and men in decision making positions.

Mr. Guteres said Africa is not short of competent women to fill decision making positions.

All is set for the Launch of the National Airline-Transport Minister

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All is set for the Launch of the National Airline-Transport Minister
Transport and Communication Minister Brain Mushimba
Transport and Communication Minister Brain Mushimba

The Zambian government is confident that the long awaited national airline will be launched on October 24th this year.

Addressing journalists at the Patriotic Front Interactive Forum, Transport and Communication Minister Brain Mushimba said all measures, including the necessary assessment to give the required assurance that Zambia is on course to launch the national airline have been done.

According to Mushimba, Cabinet has also given an assurance that government will sign an agreement between Zambia and Ethiopia. This of course will be made after the Attorneys General has completed studying the paper work.

He added that the aviation sector is another aspect the government is working on for the purpose making Zambia open to the outside world.

“When the projects are completed, Zambia will be an attractive destination and this will create an opportunity for the people to open either direct or indirect business.”

And Mushimba indicated that the national airline policy is also being worked on. “When the industry was closed sectors suffered damage. The expectation now is that giving it life will bring hope to the economy.

He made an assurance that the government has put in place measures that the airline will not drain from the national treasury.

“Zambia is set to be a powerhouse of the industry in the region.
The political stability and peaceful transition of power makes an added advantage to the business being ploughed in Zambia.” He said.

He further disclosed that the railway sector has the capacity to help in business to support the economic growth in Zambia.

He explained that government is working on the Tazara to bring it to the original intention.

The agreements have been made and will be shared with the Tanzanian counterparts for consent.” He said.

He further indicated that the government is also interested in green field rail way project and will focus in places where there was no railway in place.

“The government is working on creating water transport surrounding water bodies and about 150 water vessels have been acquired.” he added.

Furthermore Mushimba disclosed that the government is on the verge of introducing time buses that seek to decongest the city of Lusaka.

The ministry is also working on revising the road service act. The age for obtaining a PSV driving license will be lowered from 25 to 20.

He however regretted that the road profile in Zambia is bad .

” Many people have died via road accidents. The government worked on measures to prevent accidents and this is working out for better. Last year there was a reduction in the number of people that died.” The Minister said.

Sudan reveal how they beat Zambia

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Sudan reveal how they beat Zambia

Sudan coach Zdravko Logarusic has disclosed that his side managed to beat Zambia after he noticed that Chipolopolo would eventually lose momentum after playing three tough games.

Sudan ended Zambia’s2018 CHAN hopes after beating a lethargic Chipolopolo 1-0 in a quarterfinal match in Marrakech on Saturday evening.

Zambia came into their last eight contest after grinding out results in Group B after beating Uganda 3-1 and Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 before labouring to a 1-1 draw with Namibia who also made a quarterfinal exit.

“I had a small feeling that after Zambia had played three good games and they keep upping the tempo, fatigue may have hit them but we got one chance and scored,”Logarusic said.

“Against Morocco we did not have a lot of possession but against Zambia we played football on the floor. “
Maki Saifeldin punished John Mwengani for some poor defending in the 32nd minute to score the game’s lone goal.

“We knew they were a bit slow at the back and we waited for that luck punch and it came. That is we did with long balls and kept looking,” Logarusic said.

“If they had scored a goal, they could have won or it could have been a draw for 120 minutes.”

Presidential Affairs Minister orders Ndola council urged to stop demolishing shops

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Presidential Affairs Minister orders Ndola council urged to stop demolishing shops
Presidential Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe
Presidential Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe

Presidential Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe has ordered Ndola City Council (NCC) to stop demolishing people’s shops provided they have legal documentation.

ZANIS reports that Mr. Sikazwe, who was in Ndola, described the demolition of shops in some markets in Ndola by the local authority as inhuman.

He wondered why the same council that issued people with building permits could change its position and start demolishing buildings which it approved earlier.

He further stated that people were supposed to be notified before sending bull-dozers to raze their buildings.

Mr. Sikazwe has also ordered the Ndola City Council to find alternative trading places for street vendors who were evicted from the streets.

The minister has supported Ndola Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Mulenga’s proposal of constructing a trading shelter near Chisokone market sing Constituency Development Funds (CDF).

And Mr. Mulenga has thanked President Edgar Lungu for allowing him to go ahead and put up a shelter that will accommodate about 400 hundred traders.

The Ndola Central parliamentarian has however described the demolition of shops at Twapia market as unfortunate.

PF to develop Southern province despite being UPND stronghold

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PF to develop Southern province despite being UPND stronghold
PF Secretary General Davies Mwila
PF Secretary General Davies Mwila

Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Davies Mwila has said government will not leave out Southern province from the ruling party’s development despite being a strong hold for the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND).

Mr. Mwila, who was on the tour of all the districts in Southern province, said in Siavonga that the township roads in Livingstone have been completed.

He said government will now move in to complete the township roads in Choma and Monze.

He disclosed that government has constructed a hospital and a secondary in Gwembe district to uplift the lives of the valley people.

Mr. Mwila said the Road Development Agency (RDA) will be on the ground to work on the township roads in Siavonga adding that government will also look at the possibility of constructing a district hospital in Siavonga.

He also told the members to start preparing for 2021 general elections and ensure that all structures on the ground are working.

He further said the party has been failing to gain enough support in Southern province because of having weak structures on the ground.

Mr. Mwila also urged members to be committed to the party and be united for them to have a solid base as they approach 2021.

“This year we have to start preparing for 2021 election. Let us get the UPND members and have them join us and all the structures have to be put in place because without them we cannot go anywhere,” Mr. Mwila said.

He has meanwhile warned the PF leadership in Siavonga district to desist from bickering as they risked being dissolved.

He said the PF will not allow incompetent people to hold leadership positions noting that the party wants people that can work to strengthen grass root structures.

The ruling party SG told the PF leadership that it will be helped for them to ensure that the party is strong at the grassroots.

And Southern province PF chairperson Evans Lawrence also urged the Siavonga party leadership to be united so that they can help to rebuild the party.

Mr. Evans noted that it is difficult to attract new members to the party when the leadership is fighting among one another and it can make the party fail to grow in the district.

The Secretary General and his team, which included members of the central committee and the PF Southern province leadership, was on a tour of the province to gauge the strength of the party and how it can be mobilized in the region.

Southern Province police commissioner Bonny Kapeso
Southern Province police commissioner Bonny Kapeso

Meanwhile, Southern Province Police Commissioner Bonny Kapeso has refuted social media reports that Patriotic Front Secretary General,Davies Mwila was denied police escort.

Kapeso stated that the Police in the province has given Security to many people if the threat was imminent or suspected.
He said it’s normal police duty to protect lives and property.

He said people are aware of the tense relationship between the ruling Patriotic Front supporters and the opposition UPND especially in Southern Province.

Mapulanga is Nkana’s 2017 Best Player

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Mapulanga is Nkana’s 2017 Best Player

Goalkeeper Moses Mapulanga was on Saturday night named the 2017 Nkana Player of the Year during the club’s delayed award gala at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe.

Mapulanga was instrumental in his debut season at Nkana as the club finished third in the Super Division to secure a CAF Confederation Cup place.

Defender John Mwengani was the biggest winner on the night after bagging the Fans’ Player of the Year and Most Improved Player awards.

Striker Ronald “Sate Sate” Kampamba scooped the Most Disciplined Player Award with defender Diego Apanane being named the Most Consistent Player while midfielder Harrison Chisala won the Young Player of the Year Award.

Coach Beston Chambeshi got the Board Chairman’s award on the night midfielder Yannick Mulenga walked away with the President’s Award and midfielder Jacob Ngulube received the Chief Executive Officers’ Award.

Striker Walter Bwalya was the top scorer last season.

Are Evangelicals Gaining the World and Losing their Own Souls?

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Are Evangelicals Gaining the World and Losing their Own Souls?
Pastors Lay Hands on President Donald Trump
Pastors Lay Hands on President Donald Trump

We are living in interesting times. We are witnessing moral erosion in governments. But no-one anticipated that Evangelical leaders would steep so low as to justify infidelity in the guise of political policy or material acquisition. I will lay parity to three issues: Rising moral turpitude in the Age of Trump; Evangelical secularism; and Corruption unrestrained.

RISING MORAL TURPITUDE IN THE AGE OF TRUMP

In any epoch, where great privilege is given, great responsibility is demanded. In the old ages, Babylon, Greece, Rome, British and now American empires, those who conquered the world also had a great responsibility to influence behavior. But even at its vilest echelon, leaders of empires and mighty nations knew that their example was necessary to the sanity, stability and vitality of their nations.

Powerful leaders, such as presidents of the United States, do not just say, do or react to things. Whatever they say, do or decide has, directly or indirectly, impact on their people and the world at large. In the past, America has prided in electing men who, admittedly have been weak, but who were expected (in fact) to display great moral stamina in the governance of their people’s affairs. They were expected to stand on principles, respect the Rule of Law and lead their people with unquestionable integrity. Trump is eroding all these, slowly and surely. The American president has failed to stand on principles, is brutalizing press freedom, cannot admit to his own moral foibles, has uttered degrading and racist statements against minority groups, women and immigrants, and has taken advantage of a materialistic evangelical church in America. For sure, this may fulfill some political point, but in the end, the world is at risk of demagoguism and lost moral vivacity.

EVANGELICAL SECULARISM

Jesus said that the love of money, not money itself, is the root of all evil. Wasn’t he right? Generally, the Evangelical church is becoming more secular and devoid of moral gravitas than in any age. The working mantra in many an Evangelical church is hypocrisy. It is deficient in strong leaders who cannot be tossed to and from by the wild winds of enticements. All these leaders are preoccupied with is “money”: money for this, money for the kingdom, money for material “blessings.” They are willing to support politicians who promise them free money or who will “align their policy according to the Bible.” This last issue is very deceptive. A politician ought only to recite “The Lord’s Prayer” or declare he is anti-abortion or anti-same-sex marriage, and these leaders will be bought. The result is that they will shut their eyes to the moral short-comings of the politician and accept all of his incendiary and tribal politics as truth. They will justify his election as the will of God (but they will not accept all those previous presidents and politicians before him as God’s choices, too).

CORRUPTION UNRESTRAINED

The marriage of the first two points will only strengthen corruption, especially in economically struggling and politically undemocratic nations. Why, because America (in its own weaknesses) is generally seen as a moral leader in the world. With its being weak on morality under Trump, authoritarians all over the world will justify their own behaviors. They will abuse the law, discard principles, undermine justice, erode morality and engage in corrupt practices. They will not fear reprisal, because the United States are themselves under siege. Why again, because the Christian voice which has sanitized morality and provided fidelity to politics is wanting. Church leaders are more interested in “making money” than in Christ-like leadership. Church leaders are lukewarm, complicity, unforgiving (unless the forgiveness will create them opportunities with political echelons), and in the name of God, are stealing their congregants’ wealth and savings!

I posit that the worst culprit of this moral erosion and corruption will be Africa. The West, and to some extent, South-East Asia, may be able to weather this moral tsunami. The West will manage Trumpism, because they have strong institutions and growing free voice, but Africa may not.

By Charles Mwewa

Zambia Vs Sudan Game Highlights

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Zambia Vs Sudan Game Highlights

Kapata has challenged ex Ministers accusing government of being corrupt to leave the PF

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Kapata has challenged ex Ministers accusing government of being corrupt to leave the PF
Minister of lands Jean Kapata
Minister of Lands Jean Kapata

Patriotic Front National Chairperson for women Jean Kapata has challenged former Ministers accusing government of being corrupt to leave the PF.

Ms. Kapata has wondered why former Minister of Foreign Affairs Harry Kalaba and former Minister of Information Chishimba Kambwili are still holding on to the party yet are busy accusing its leaders of being corrupt.

Addressing women officials in Nchelenge District in Luapula Province, Ms. Kapata said women in the district should rise and defend the PF.

She has warned those leaving the party to refrain from issuing corruption allegations without evidence, saying the party is bigger than them.

Ms. Kapata has commended former Matero MP, Miles Sampa who recently rejoined the party for being man enough to accept his wrongs and advising others not to leave the PF because politics in the opposition is hard.

And Ms. Kapata said President Edgar Lungu is the sole candidate for the 2021 elections because he is easy to market.

She says a PF presidential candidate for 2026 will be chosen by President LUNGU from among his Ministers or party without any talk because he has the right to choose whoever he wants.

Meanwhile Ms. Kapata says no province should be requesting for the presidency, stating that selection is entirely for the president.

She has called on women in the PF to continue supporting party decisions and the Head of State.

And Ms. Kapata has reiterated the party’s commitment to empower women with various businesses.

And PF Deputy National Chairperson Susan Kawandami urged women in the party to support each other.

Ms. Kawandami has also called on women to ensure they defend the PF in Nchelenge.

Kambwili Lied About Hacked Victim’s Death, He Must Apologise

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Kambwili Lied About Hacked Victim’s Death, He Must Apologise

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By Sunday Chanda

It has come to our attention that NDC leader Hon Chishimba Kambwili lied to the nation that the hacked victim following the violence that took place after he was summoned to the Police over his forgery cases had died. It has since been established that these claims were but fake news and we do not understand what his motivation for posting such lies to his Facebook page was. It’s immoral to seek political mileage over a misfortune especially if one had a role in placing lives of members of the public.

We are also aware that Hon Kambwili never made any effort to visit the victims of the unfortunate violence in hospital, but hes quick to use their misfortune for his political agenda.

Hon Kambwili deliberately avoided mentioning the name of the victim because he knew it was not true.

The Zambia Police Spokesperson Mrs Esther Mwata Katongo has since issued the following statement:

“We would like to dismiss reports circulating on social media that one of the victims hacked during the fracas at Lusaka Division has died.

We confirmed with UTH management as well as parents of the 22 years old Sibeso Kufekisa, a security guard that the victim of John Leing is alive and was discharged from UTH on Wednesday.

We wish to advise members of the public and politicians to be truthful and avoid issuing misleading statements.”

We therefore demand that Hon Kambwili withdraws his statement by apologizing to the family of the victim and the Zambian general public at large.

Lastly, the Patriotic Front continues to condemn all forms of political violence. Further, PF will cooperate with the Zambia Police to bring any perpetrators hiding behind the ruling Party’s name and associated to any such violence to book.

PF believes in co-existence and tolerance among our people and political parties. Inflammatory political language and insults must be condemned as they result in unnecessary discord and avoidable political violence.

The E-Voucher System flops in Mpulungu District

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The E-Voucher System flops in Mpulungu District

The much publicized 2017/2018 FISP e-voucher system has not worked very well in Mpulungu District. According to the farmers butten, as at this week, only 5,000 e-voucher cards out of 9, 500 have been received in Mpulungu, but even these have not been activated.

The Ministry of Agriculture through the Ass. DMDO Mrs. Beauty Mukonka was able to confirm to ZNFU that these cards will be used in the coming season as the distribution is almost coming to a close.

Farmers have resorted to accessing inputs through alternative systems put in place by the banks and the Ministry of Agriculture, working in collaboration with input suppliers.

Only three Agro dealers (Neria Investment, Mumocha and Better Changes) have participated out of eight (8) approved Agro Dealers.

About 7,125 packs have been distributed translating into 75% out of 9,500 packs of total allocation to the district, the distribution of these inputs is still an ongoing, the cumulative total number of pack issued will be known after the program comes to a halt, however the K400 pack deposits by farmers have since come to a close.

The other Agro dealers have failed to participate due to cited challenges of where to source for inputs on credit. The Ministry of Agriculture through the PACO Northern Province had written a letter (Dec 2017) requesting all Agro Dealers to start giving out inputs to farmers on credit, were as the Agro dealer is given a list of names of farmers from the DACO’s office and the farmer provides an identity card and signs against their names on the list.

Then the Agro Dealer gives out the inputs and waits for his payment from govt to be given to them after six weeks, this discouraged most Agro dealers who lacked enough capacity other agro dealers opted in withdrawing their inputs and man power they had brought to the district, ZNFU had an opportunity to interact with a number of Agro Dealers who availed this information to them.

Aids Council welcomes introduction of comprehensive sex education in schools

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Aids Council welcomes introduction of comprehensive sex education in schools

The National Aids Council (NAC) in North western province has welcomed the introduction of comprehensive sexually education (CSE) lesson on sexual reproductive health in schools across the country.

NAC Provincial AIDS Coordination Advisor, Hilary Sakala said in an interview in Solwezi that the CSE will help pupils learn about the dangers of engaging in sex.

CSE can only bear fruit if it acts as a platform where pupils will learn about how they can prevent themselves from engaging in sex which has led some adolescents to be HIV positive, Mr Sakala said .

‘’it is important that adolescents and young people have the correct HIV and sexual health information and skills and are able to access HIV and sexual and reproductive health services,’’ he said.

The Zambia Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (ZAMPHIA) study conduct in 2015-2016 has revealed that adolescent girls aged 15-19 in Zambia have already stared child baring and some are married.

The HIV prevalence among the adolescents in the country are high with females recording 8.6 percent and males recording 2.1 percent.

Mr. Sakala however said the introduction of CSE in schools as a lesson will help reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among pupils as they will learn the basics of HIV prevention.

He has therefore, called on the pupils to take CSE lessons seriously as it is a foundation for one to live a better life in future.

Mr. Sakala has further urged teachers to be more proactive as well and be open to the pupils if the lesson is to bear fruit.

Meanwhile Dickson Kamalata, a pupil at Solwezi day secondary school, said that the introduction of the CES lessons will go a long way in helping pupils conduct themselves responsibly sexually.

He stated that many parents find it difficult to talk about sex with their children which has led to many adolescents to try out which has resulted into unplanned pregnancies.

Dickson has called on his fellow pupils to embrace the lesson as it will be taught in schools.

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