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Kwame Nkrumah University
Health authorities in Kabwe district of Central Province have recommended that Kwame Nkrumah University remains closed due to unsanitary at the institute.
The decision follows an inspection at the high learning institution by a team of health inspectors from Kabwe Municipal Council.
According to a report from the local authority presented to the Provincial Cholera Management, Prevention and Response meeting, Nkwame Nkrumah University would remain closed because it has leakages and blockages in its water and sewerage system.
ZANIS in Kabwe reports that the inspection team also discovered that some catering staff at Nkrumah University were not medically certified to handle food at the institution.
The authority was this afternoon expected to deliver a notice of closure to the institution where students had started reporting for lessons this week.
The move to close Kwame Nkrumah University is meant to curb the spread of cholera which has affected many parts of the country, Central Province and Kabwe included.
Last week, health inspectors recommended three schools, including Kabwe Institute of Technology (KIT), not to reopen until unsatisfactory conditions in the institutions were rectified in a bid to prevent the spread of cholera.
Meanwhile, Central Province has recorded remarkable progress in the control of the cholera epidemic with only one active case under treatment in Mumbwa district.
The remarkable progress in the control and prevention of further spread of the disease has been attributed to intensified measures being put in place by authorities and stakeholders in tackling the epidemic.
Removal of street vendors, distribution of chlorine, sensitisation campaigns, burying of shallow wells, cleaning of markets and other trading places are some of the ongoing measures being undertaken to curb the further spread of the deadly waterborne disease which has so far claimed about 70 lives in the country.
The Drug Enforcement Commission in Lusaka has arrested a 42 year-old Nigerian Prophet for trafficking in Ephedrine.
Isaac Julius Amata, 42, a Prophet of Delta Ibu State in Nigeria, has been arrested for trafficking in 26.29kg of Ephedrine.
Amata is a well known Prophet who correctly prophesied President Edgar Lungu’s election victories in 2015 and 2016.
DEC Spokesperson Esther Katongo disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport upon arrival from Nigeria aboard South African Airways flight.
Ms. Katongo said the suspect in currently in Police custody and will appear in court soon.
The controversial payment of K10,000 project fee per pupil at St Mary’s Secondary School in Lusaka was approved by the Government through the Ministry of Education, it has been established.
The funds raised from the project fees will go towards the construction of the over K7 million two story classroom block at the school.
Some enraged parents and guardians have bitterly complained about the high fees being charged at St Mary’s with a new Project Fee set at K10,000 for each pupil.
They complained that demanding K10,000 for each pupil on top of the other fees will disadvantage a lot of pupils.
They accused the school management of departing from the focus of the Catholic Church who are owners of the school on poor people.
The school management held a meeting today with officers from the Ministry of General Education and the Parent Teaches Committee after which a press briefing was held where it was said that the school should find a flexible payment system for the project fund.
Ministry of General Education Spokesperson Nondo Chilonga clarified that her Ministry was consulted by the school authorities before implementing the project fees.
Ms Chilongo said the school management has not done anything sinister or outside its mandate because procedure was followed.
She said the issue is a pure agreement between the school administration and parents.
And during the same news conference this morning, St Mary’s Parents Teachers Committee clarified that pupils who fail to pay the project fee will not be sent away.
Committee Chairperson Mabvusu Sinda dispelled reports that the school has started turning away some pupils for failure to pay fees.
Mr Sinda said no pupil was turned away for not paying the K10,000 project fee being demanded from Grades eight and 10.
He explained that the once off payment being implemented among pupils will ensure that the K4 million outstanding balance for the completion of the project is raised.
File picture:Pilato being led away from the protest scene after being arrested
Once in a long time, there rises individuals in a nation that epitomise the fight for justice and equality. The evils they see around them every day, the corruption and rot they witness daily, and the personal experience of state sponsored or state condoned persecution ennobles them to take a risky stand for what is right. Pilato is one such man who has risen on this stage in our time.
Pilato is no ordinary artist. He is not a simpleton, cry-baby musician whining and seeking attention and fame. And you are wrong, very wrong to take him for such. Pilato is a very intelligent, analytical, critical and philosophical thinker. Many shallow, mindless commentators who denounce and vilify him are far beneath his intelligence to understand him. They throw their collective tantrum at him with choreographed hysteria and rage and deny the reality of the chocking and offensive odour of the malignant injustices and rot that are fast becoming normal in Zambia.
Today it is Pilato running for his life, tomorrow it might be you or me laying down our lives for this same cause. There are causes worth dying for, just as there are causes worth living for. Sometimes, God preserves our lives in order that we might live long enough to be the engine that will one day drive the bus on this long and hard road to freedom.
I am reminded of the story of Moses in the Old Testament (Exodus 2:11-15), who had to flee Egypt after killing an oppressive Egyptian taskmaster. Moses was actuated by deep love for his brethren. He was raised by Pharaoh’s daughter in the palace, but resigned his high prospects, threw in his lot with his own suffering people, and went out to see with his own eyes their condition. No doubt he came upon many sights which vexed and angered him, but was able to restrain himself. At last, however, he became witness of a grievous, extreme case of oppression. Some Hebrew, delicate in constitution or suffering from illness, rested awhile from his weary labour under the scorching sun, and gave himself a few moments of repose. But the eye of the Egyptian taskmaster was on him. His rest was interrupted by a shower of severe blows. Moses could no longer contain himself. Pity for the victim and hatred of the oppressor surged up in his heart, and he struck down the oppressor and killed him, and hid his body in the sand.
But when he discovered that his wrong deed was no longer a secret, Moses fled to Midian. The fugitive only came back 40 years later as Israel’s deliverer.
Is Pilato being a coward for fleeing the country? I don’t think so. Pilato is a freedom fighter. You may not like his methods of fighting for freedom, and I agree, sometimes he stretches the boundaries. But remember that he is an artist, and not a politician. He sings and speaks proverbially, using satire and poetry to communicate his message. He is a prisoner of conscience who is being persecuted for his political views.
Is Pilato’s life really under threat or he is just being delusional? I don’t think so either. The readiness and swiftness with which the PF cadres are willing to wield their pangas against anyone with a different opinion, has made the number of people who feel safe in Zambia shrink very fast. These dastardly acts of violence are going on unabated. The police on one hand are doing nothing to arrest these high levels of criminality, and the PF party hierarchy, on the other, is conspicuously mute on the conduct of their unruly members. Under such anarchy, who can feel safe in Zambia when they hold divergent views from those of the ones in power?
Pilato is safer wherever he is. The Zambia Police, whose duty it is to protect life and arrest those who pose a threat to the sanctity of human life have let Pilato down. His fight is our fight. Some of us will be killed for this fight, others will live on to see a better Zambia, a free Zambia, and a tolerant Zambia. What legacy do we want to leave behind for our children? Who will bequeath to them a united and prosperous Zambia? It is you and me that are alive today. And that will not happen without a fight, and if need be, even death.
Zambia Information Communications and Technology Authority (ZICTA) says measures have been put in place to fight cyber-crime.
ZICTA Director for Consumer Protection and Information Management, Ngabo Nakonde said sensitization programs have been put in place to ensure online protection.
She disclosed that ZICTA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bank of Zambia to handle mobile money complaints and UNICEF to sensitize the public.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka today, Ms. Nakonde said cyber security experts are working closely with the Zambia Police to bring the perpetrators to book.
She said levels of carelessness and irresponsibility of people on social media is worrisome and there is need to intensify protective actions.
Ms. Nakonde said cyber space if used correctly, is a good tool to help enhance business and people should take advantage of social media to market their business rather than using it to commit crime such as theft and cyber bulling.
She said cyber-crime is a crime like any other and invites a penalty of over 10 years imprisonment.
Ms. Nakonde has further appealed to members of the public and the media to help in forewarning people of this crime.
PF Secretary General Davies MwilaPF secretary general, Davies Mwila has warned civil servants in Southern province to work with the ruling party or
risk being sacked if found wanting to frustrate government’s development strides.
Speaking when he addressed party officials at Drive Inn in Kalomo yesterday, Mr. Mwila lamented that it was saddening to learn that some
unnamed civil servants in the region were reportedly frustrating government’s development agenda in the ruling party’s manifesto.
“Any civil servant that would be found to frustrate and intimidate governments efforts towards developing this nation would be dealt with
accordingly, even district commissioners as civil servants should work with the ruling party and if they do not support the party, we have no
option but to part company with them,” the PF party chief warned.
He was reacting to concerns raised by party officials in Dundumwezi and Kalomo central constituencies respectively where it was alleged that some
civil servants in the areas were frustrating the ruling party’s development aspirations as contained in its manifesto.
On the other hand, , Mr. Mwila has thanked the people of Southern province for giving the PF over 44, 000 votes in the last general elections where
the presidential race in Dundumwezi constituency had the PF garnering a paltry 252 votes against the opposition UPND with over 30,000.
He appealed to the party leadership in the area to strengthen the local structures in preparation for the 2021 elections and promised to provide mobility
utilities such as bicycles and motorbikes to the party in Kalomo District.
The party chief also urged party officials to emulate President Edgar Lungu’s disciplined behavior and desist from violence acts when
confronted by the opposition.
Meanwhile both the Kalomo central and Dundumwezi constituency PF leadership assured Mr. Mwila that the party is still vibrant in the
area despite having recorded the dismal votes in the last general elections with district chairperson, Luke Mwenya claiming that the
party would work hard to ensure that the Dundumwezi precedent do not repeat itself.
The PF secretary general is Southern province on a fact finding tour in an effort to strengthen party structures and address on their
operational hurdles. He is accompanied by some PF members of the central committee and the provincial party leadership.
File: President Lungu Chats with Vice President Inonge Wina at KK international airport 5Vice President Inonge Wina is expected in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia tomorrow, Friday 26th January 2018 to represent President Edgar Lungu at this year’s 30th ordinary session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit.
The summit is scheduled to take place from 28th to 29 January.
Ambassador Sikaneta expressed confidence that the Vice President‘s participation at this year’s 30th ordinary session of the African Union of Heads of State and Government Summit demonstrates great importance that President Lungu attaches to women empowerment.
She observed that Mrs. Wina’s attendance is the first in history as the female Vice President at the continental body since the country joined the then Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now African Union (AU) on December 16, 1964.
ZANIS reports from Addis Ababa, that Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Susan Sikaneta disclosed this in an interview today.
The Vice President who arrives at 20:30hours, Ethiopian time, is scheduled to participate in a number of engagements that awaits her.
She noted that the summit will table a number of important issues that are of great benefit to the country.
Ambassador Sikaneta added that the Vice President will be joined by the three cabinet ministers who include Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji, Mines and Mineral development Christopher Yaluma and Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo.
Ambassador Sikaneta further described the Vice President’s presence at the summit as significant in that, it will further raise the status Zambia’s participation.
She highlighted that chief on the agenda will include two main issues which will be the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government Summit endorsing Zambia as the host of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council, ECOSOCC, this year.
She explained that ECOSOCC is an important advisory organ of the AU which, the Heads of State in January, 2016, decided to relocate to Lusaka, Zambia.
“In the past two years, we have been working on the legal processes and financial implications concerning the move to Zambia”, she pointed out.
The Ambassador indicated that by March-April, this year, the relocation process should be in place.
Ambassador Sikaneta also mentioned the adoption of decision of which country will host the African Minerals Development Centre whose responsibility is to implement the continent’s mining vision.
In view of this establishment, four countries namely Guinea, Kenya, Sudan and Zambia bid to participate in hosting the African Minerals Development Centre.
She pointed out that Zambia came first on the score card after evaluations of the bidding process were examined in the four countries.
She, however, remains optimistic that Zambia will scoop the offer of hosting the African Minerals Development Centre.
At bilateral level, the Vice President will be engaged in eight (8) meetings among them the Leader of State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres and the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat.
On other fronts of Silencing the Guns 2020, Ambassador Sikaneta stated that Zambia has continued to play a leading role in coming up with a roadmap of Silencing the Guns 2020.
“It was crafted in Zambia under the leadership of President Lungu who chaired the meeting and gave guidelines on how to proceed”, she explained.
The Vice President will also discuss issues on the C10, elimination of hunger in Africa including the subject of gender, among others.
The Vice President is also expected to meet investors from the Hujian Group of China who have already expressed interest in opening up a shoe manufacturing company in the country.
She said the company is expected to create about 5, 000 jobs for the youth.
The other important engagement and of national interest is the re-establishment of Zambia Airways where the Chief Executive Officer will meet the Vice President.
The Assembly is the African Union supreme decision making organ comprising Heads of State and Government from all member states.
The Assembly determines the Africa Union’s policies, establishes its policies, adopts its annual programme and also monitors implementation of its policies and decisions.
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame will take over from Alpha Conde of Guinea.
Mr. Conde who reigned over the AU business from January 2017, is expected to handover the chair on January 28 2018 during the Assembly’s Official opening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Among the continental issues to be tabled include the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a development which came about due to fighting between the Government of that country and the militia group.
The result of the conflicts resulted in a poor state of affairs as more that 13, 000 refugees have sought asylum in Zambia.
Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Workneh Gebeyehu has held discussions with African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
According to the local media of that country, Dr. Gebeyehu has assured AUC Chairperson of Ethiopia’s readiness and commitment to carry out the summit successfully.
On Monday, January 23, 2018, the AU Summit started with the 35th session of the Permanent Representative Committee.
As the Permanent Representative Committee ended yesterday, the 32rd session of the Executive Council has opened today, the 25th January 2018.
It is expected to conclude business on 26th January, 2018.
It works in support of the AU and is responsible to the Assembly.
All the member states take part in the Executive Council whose representation is at Foreign Affairs level.
This year’s African Union theme is dubbed, ‘winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.’ The Organisation of African Unity (OAU), a successor of the African Union was established in May, 1963.
Ambassador Mwamba (C) flanked by artistes Pilato, Petersen and Marky 2.
Exiled musician Pilato has refused to meet Zambia’s Ambassador to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba after the envoy offered to meet the artist and Amnesty International officials.
In a statement in response to Mr Mwamba’s olive branch, Pilato said he cannot meet the envoy because he lacks integrity.
Pilato said Mr Mwamba has no reputation for caring or speaking for victims describing him as simply a make-up artist for criminal acts even against his own brothers and sisters.
He said Mr Mwamba survives by justifying corruption and the corrupt.
Below is Pilato’s full statement
AM NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE MEETING. SORRY
By nature humans don’t listen to what is said but to who is saying it. That is why it is very important for every leader to posses a certain level of integrity because it doesn’t matter what you say, it matters who is saying it.
Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba lacks this level of integrity. All he needs is a good pay and he will say anything. He speaks out of duty not out of conviction. He has no reputation for caring or speaking for victims. He is simply a make-up artist for criminal acts even against his own brothers and sisters. He survives by justifying corruption and the corrupt.
This is a brilliant young man who has offered himself to serve as a mop for cruelty and crimes against humanity. His job is to lie to the president that the international community is under his armpit, but what is worrying is the fact that he is squandering his own future just to stay relevant today. I fail to understand why he is so much in a hurry to discredit himself and the office that he holds. Maybe this is something we should pray for as a country.
Against this background, i find it hard to sit in a meeting with a man whose job is to dress-up crimes committed by his boss. I would rather sit down with his boss instead of wasting my time in a meeting with a man who can’t speak his mind. I dont speak to shadows. I have no time for men who disrespect themselves like that. I would rather sit and talk to myself than talk to someone who has abandoned his own mind just to get a salary.
In his attempt to sound smart, he is belittling the death threats against my life. As i read his statement, I asked myself, who has paid him to embarrass himself this loudly?
Does he want to see me killed so that his government can claim not know who did it?
Do I have to die for him to know the threats were real?
The levels of desperation exhibited by ambassador Mwamba are so worrying but thats what you expect from leaders who are guided by greed and selfishness. They can do or say anything as long as they are gaining something. These are men who have cremated their own consciousness just to have a job.
My advise to the most excited and undeplomatic deplomat is, yama bukeni. You are young and intelligent, be an instrument of benefit to the people not only to those who have conspired to rob our country. You are sacrificing too much for too little. Wake up my brother and see that there’s something more to life than just money and power. Quit being a devil’s pawn and let the light of God shine in your life.
Ken one and music legend Izrael release the video for their hit single ‘Nilipo’.
The song depicts a man asking for forgiveness from his ex wife after realizing how meaningless his life had become without her presence.
In this song, the man makes every move to convince his ex wife that he is truly sorry for his actions and says his available for her whenever she wants to comeback.
The recent cholera outbreak in the Lusaka District of Zambia, first reported in October 2017, intensified leading to January 2018. Health professionals have described this outbreak as one of the worst in years. According to the Ministry of Health, more than 70 people have succumbed to the cholera epidemic while over 3000 cases of infection have been reported in Lusaka. These death tolls and rapidly rising infection rates have emerged at a time when Zambia is experiencing severe impacts of climate change, as the country faces persistent drought, heatwaves and some of the highest surface temperatures recorded to-date. Although the cause of this outbreak has been reduced to human activity, such as poor waste management systems and the lack of sanitation infrastructures, limited attention has been given to the role climate change could have played in facilitating the ‘rapid’ spread of cholera in Lusaka. A host of global studies, including reports by the World Health Organisation, have identified linkages between climate change and infectious diseases, such as cholera. Several findings show that the rising adverse effects of climate change ‘indirectly’ increase the rate at which cholera is transmitted.
The World Health Organisation defines “cholera as an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholera.” A recent study of cholera in Bangladesh by Amit Saha and other cholera experts, in 2017, demonstrated that survival of the pathogen that causes cholera could be prolonged, and the rate of contamination and transmission increased, if the aquatic state of the pathogen is altered by the impacts of climate change, through factors such as a change in temperature or variation in the ionic content of water. According to the United Nations, the main impacts of climate change include, but are not limited to rising sea levels, extreme weather events and variable weather patterns. In the realm of cholera, global warming, a case of rising earthly surface temperatures due to rising global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), has created environmental conditions that stimulate the survival and transmission rate of the pathogen that causes cholera.
Essentially, the cause agent of cholera, the bacterium Vibrio cholarae, proliferate, transmits and contaminates both food and water rapidly, under conditions of high temperature. For example, in Bangladesh, it was reported in a study by Islam and other cholera experts that temperatures above 23.25oC resulted in the exponential rise in the number of cholera cases reported per month. In the graph below, the author plots daily cholera case data and temperature for Lusaka District, from October 2017 to December 2017. The graph shows an exponential rise in cholera cases in this period, with average temperature above 24oC. It is clear from the graph, that global warming continues to take effect, as noted through rising maximum and minimum daily temperatures, when compared to average historical maximum and minimum temperatures. It is now trite that the general cause of cholera in Zambia continues to associate with poor hygiene, sanitation and waste management systems. However, it is now worrying that, in the wake of increasing effects of global warming, the intensity of cholera is likely to increase, if the root causes of this recurring epidemic are not addressed.
Like other developing countries, cholera in Zambia has established itself as a seasonal disease, which declines in winter season, and intensifies during summer. Due to global warming, the balance in the ecosystem has shifted, and summer seasons are getting even warmer while rain seasons are experiencing reducing rainfall. Although historical outbreaks of cholera have been prevalent in times of excessive rainfall, the current episode of the disease comes at a time of prolonged drought and high surface temperatures. One would expect that from previous trends, the lack of adequate rainfall would reduce the probability of a cholera outbreak. However, the main cause of cholera in Zambia has had more to do with human activity, whose spread has only intensified in rainy seasons. It is thus no secret that poor waste and faecal disposal that infuse with stagnated water has been a leading cause of cholera over the years. The current drought, a notable effect of climate change, however presents challenges of its own, to the cholera problem. While a prolonged drought entails limited water for consumption, including agricultural and industrial purposes, a rife cholera outbreak poses the risk of contaminating the existing limited water sources. Contamination of such water sources would render the population vulnerable, through increased rates of infections. For instance, it was reported by the Zambia National Health Institute that of the 2795 water samples collected from wells, boreholes, kiosks and buckets, 38 percent were contaminated with Vibrio cholera.
The treatment of cholera is a familiar and cheap process, in many developing countries. Yet, in Zambia, cholera outbreaks have continued to claim lives over the years, mainly because of limited preparation towards health care infrastructures that are not sufficient to deal with unexpected disasters. Further, limited efforts have been directed towards investing in long-standing preventive measures of cholera through developments in access to clean water and improved sanitation infrastructure. It is evident that climate change is playing a significantly increasing role towards the redistribution of cholera in Zambia. Although government, with help from the Zambia Army, Zambia National Service and Zambia Airforce, has carried out an extensive cleaning campaign to eradicate cholera in Lusaka, sustaining this movement might require long-term solutions to dealing with waste management. A lack of adequate and precise interventions will leave the Zambian population more vulnerable to extreme outbreaks of cholera, and even worse, a failure to deal with the increasing adverse effects of climate change. It is therefore recommended that in order to build enduring resilience towards cholera in Zambia, there is an urgent need to invest in access to clean water, improved sanitation and programmes that will cultivate a hygiene-change behaviour in the population.
By Samson Mbewe
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Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe, Zambian Breweries country director Jose Moran, corporate affairs director Ezekiel Sekele and women from Bauleni.
Zambian Breweries has provided a 30,000-litre water bowser to the Government taskforce on cholera and Lusaka Water Sewerage Company (LWSC) to help distribute clean safe water and help stop cholera in Lusaka townships.
In response to the recent outbreak of cholera in Lusaka, the water bowser will help in the provision of good quality water in the short and medium term.
The company has also allocated funds to construct water boreholes in the most affected areas that include Matero and Kanyama.
Local Area Member of Parliament and Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe thanked Zambian Breweries for taking the step ad said: “When you see Zambian Breweries bringing on board a 30,000-litre water bowser, distributing water all around Lusaka, that’s what I call awesome,” said Mrs Mwanakatwe.
“This shows that the will is there and the pulling of resources is such that we are going to win the fight against cholera,” she added. “We need to issue that our people have clean safe water.”
Mrs Mwanakatwe added: “Zambian Breweries has put forward K2.5 million, of which part of it will be used to sink boreholes around Lusaka. I am happy Bauleni is among those areas that are going to receive the industrial borehole right here in my constituency.”
And Zambian Breweries Country Director Jose Moran during the official ceremony in Bauleni said: “Access to safe water and sanitation facilities is critical to stop the spread of cholera and waterborne diseases. The 30,000-litre water bowser will help many townships in Lusaka to have access to safe clean water.”
The water bowser will be ferrying water from LWSC sites to selected townships in Lusaka.
Zambian Breweries is keen to improve access to potable water, which in turn improves the livelihoods of the people in the townships. With clean water it is easier to observe hygiene and food safety.
Some townships in Lusaka have been relying on shallow wells as a source of drinking water, which is not safe for consumption due to proximity to pit latrines. Because of this, ground water in these places is contaminated and is not suitable for consumption.
“In our efforts to create a better world we continue with our support in improving the lively hood of citizens in the townships. We recently donated over K2.5 million of a wide range of items in support of Government’s efforts to contain the outbreak of cholera,” said Mr Moran.
“Providing the water bowser in this case, will enable the government to distribute clean safe water to the townships without safe clean water.”
Cholera is a serious contagious disease, transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, and can kill within hours if left untreated.
As government is coming up with long-term solutions, Zambian Breweries is making sure it helps save lives from cholera and any other water borne diseases. Water is a very important, we cannot do without it in our homes and daily lives.
Hence, Zambian Breweries has pledged its support in helping stop the spread of cholera with its donation of over K2.5 million of a wide range of items to support Government’s efforts to contain the outbreak of cholera.
K1 million was spent on cleaning materials, clinical equipment, office furniture and assorted nutritional and carbonated soft drinks. The balance of K1.5 million went towards constructing water boreholes in two townships of Lusaka.
Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe, Zambian Breweries country director Jose Moran and corporate affairs director Ezekiel Sekele test the water in Bauleni.
President Edgar Lungu flanked by the Vice President Inonge Wina take official photo with the newly appointed Zambian Ambassador to Turkey Joseph Chilengi (2nl), newly appointed Controller of Internal Audit in the Ministry of Finance Joyce Sundano (l), newly appointed Zambia Correction Services Commissioner Everlisto Kalonga (2nr) and newly appointed Permanent Secretary at Cabinet office Augustine Mwenya at State House shortly after swearing in ceremonyPresident Edgar Lungu congratulates the newly appointed Zambian Ambassador to Turkey Joseph ChilengiPresident Edgar Lungu speaking to the newly appointed at State House during swearing in ceremonyPresident Edgar Lungu congratulates the newly appointed Zambia Correction Services Commissioner Everlisto KalongaPresident Edgar Lungu congratulates the newly appointed Zambian Ambassador to Turkey Joseph ChilengiNewly appointed Controller of Internal Audit in the Ministry of Finance Joyce Sundano taking oath before President Edgar LunguPresident Edgar Lungu congratulates the newly appointed Permanent Secretary at Cabinet office Augustine Mwenya
Prison Care and Counselling Association (PRISCCA) has called for constitutional clause that will allow conjugal rights for prisoners.
Association Executive Director Godfrey Malembeka, says there is need to review the prison laws and consider conjugal rights of inmates.
Mr. Malembeka made the call during an exclusive interview with ZANIS in Lusaka yesterday.
He noted that most divorces are jumpstarted by lack of conjugal rights by spouses of prisoners both men and women who fail to wait for their partners to finish their jail sentences.
Mr Malembeka stressed that, once conjugal right to prisoners is allowed, it will reduce HIV/ AIDS cases in prisons in that some people enter prisons negative but leave the premises HIV positive.
He further explained that due to lack of conjugal rights, inmates resort to having anal sex hence the increase of anal sex cases which are a leading driver of HIV/AIDS in prisons.
“I know how inmates sexually harass each other that’s why am in support of conjugal rights in prisons,” He said said.
Mr. Malembeka urged the government to build facilities in which prisoners can get visits from their spouses and enjoy their conjugal rights.
Police in Chipata are holding two men of Nabvutika Compound, for stealing an ambulance valued at 670,000 kwacha, property of government.
Eastern Province Police Deputy Commissioner Sharon Zulu has confirmed this to Breeze News on Thursday.
Ms. Zulu identified the two suspects as Nathan Phiri aged 29 years old and Jackson Phiri aged 24 years old, brothers residing in Nabvutika compound.
Ms. Zulu says the incident happened on Monday this week around 18:30 hours at Chipata Central Hospital.
She says that on the material day, the driver, Gideon Sakala aged 32 years, went to pick up a patient from Mwasemphangwe area.
Ms. Zulu says upon arrival at Chipata Central Hospital, the driver quickly left the motor vehicle’s engine running, and rushed the patient into the elevator, to be taken to the ward.
She says the driver discovered that the ambulance was missing when he went outside, to check on the vehicle.
She added that the driver was later informed by some people that the ambulance was driven out of the hospital premises heading into town.
The Deputy Police commissioner says the ambulance was spotted along the Great East Road before Referendum area, where the two suspects were apprehended.
Ms. Zulu says Nathan Phiri who stole the vehicle revealed that after stealing the vehicle, he went to pick up his young brother Jackson Phiri in Nabvutika compound and proceeded going to Lusaka.
She says the ambulance had a bicorn on it, and that it was difficult to stop it, stating that nobody can stop an ambulance because people think there is a critical patient inside.
Power Dynamos on Wednesday unveiled Kelvin Kaindu as the Club’s new coach replacing Dan Kabwe who quit a fortnight ago to join Lusaka Dynamos.
The former Zanaco FC winger joins Power after having spent the last ten years in Zimbabwe as a player and a coach.
He coached top side Highlanders FC from 2012 to 2014 before he resigned on the 30th of September 2014 after Highlanders lost 3-1 at home to ZPC Kariba, the club worst home loss since 2010 and fans called for Kaindu to step down.
Kaindu had led Highlanders to two consecutive second spot finish in his first two seasons which saw the Bulawayo based side lose the Championship to Rivals Dynamos twice on Goal difference.
Kaindu then made the switch to the modest Triangle United from the town of Chiredzi where he led the club to a fourth placed finish which is the clubs best ever position.
Kaindu then moved to How Mine in 2016 where he had his worst season as a coach in Zimbabwe as the club ended in 10th position.
Kaindu’s record in Zimbabwe stands at 68 wins, 46 draws and 30 losses in 144 league matches with a win percentage of 47%.
