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Zambia overcame a plucky Uganda to win 3-1 and go top of Group B to make a bright start at the 2018 CHAN tournament in Marrakech, Morocco on Sunday.
Chipolopolo shot to the top of Group B on 3 points, tied with Namibia but have a better goal difference over the latter who defeated Cote d’ Ivoire 1-0 in the early kickoff at the same venue.
Uganda are bottom while Cote d’Ivoire are 3rd, both on zero points.
Goals from Lazarus Kambole, Augustine Mulenga and an own goal from Uganda goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan saw Zambia maintain their CHAN tradition of winning their opening tournament games.
It was Zambia’s biggest opening day CHAN victory since their 3-0 win in 2009 over then hosts Cote d’Ivoire.
But it was Uganda who started brightly on Sunday night and Zambia had goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata to thank when he denied Taddeo Lwanga in the 2nd minute.
Then, Lwanga and the impressive Milton Karisa continued torment Zambia throughout the first half.
But Chipolopolo got some respite in the 38th minute when Kambole fired in his debut Zambia goal off an assist from Ernest Mbewe.
Zambia’s celebrations were cut short two minutes later when Derrick Nsibambi’s cheeky scissors kick beat Nsabata after some good work from Karisa.
The tables changed after the break as Zambia’s application overcome Uganda’s flare when they found the back of the net twice after the hour mark.
Mulenga punished Uganda’s poor defending in the 62nd minute when he was at the end of a Kambole ball.
Fackson Kapumbu then saw his 71st minute free kick take an awkward deflection off Lwanga before Ochan dumped the on-coming looping ball across the line as he battled to deal with the situation.
Zambia now turn their gun-sights on Cote d’Ivoire on January 18 in their penultimate Group B match in Marrakech in a game they must win to qualify to the quarterfinals with a match to spare.
Copperbelt UniversityKwacha Member of Parliament Joe Malanji says the state of sanitary facilities at the Copperbelt University -CBU- does not befit its status as a public university.
Ambassador Malanji who is also Minister of Foreign Affairs says CBU with over ten thousand students has only 56 ablution blocks which are currently in a deplorable state.
He says the state of toilets at CBU is appalling and called on the business community and stakeholders to play a role in improving sanitary conditions at the institution.
Mr. Malanji was speaking after commissioning the 800 thousand-kwacha CBU Clean toilets campaign, a project he is running to improve ablution blocks at the university.
Under the programme, Mr. Malanji is rehabilitating ablution blocks, dormitories and Lecture theaters at CBU.
He said the project which will cost close to one million kwacha will partially be funded by his office while the business sector and other stakeholders will be invited to contribute towards the same.
And CBU Dean of students, Alisali Mulambya urged government to release more funds for the construction of sanitary facilities at CBU.
Dr. Mulambya says the 56 ablution blocks were built to carter for a population of two thousand people but now CBU has over 10 thousand students.
He also disclosed that CBU has erratic water supply to maintain hygiene at the university.
The Dean Commended Ambassador Malanji for starting the rehabilitating the ablution blocks which will see two toilets built or rehabilitated at CBU every month.
Chikankata District Council Chairperson Conrad Ngoma says he supports government’s recent move to phase out long standing beneficiaries of the Fertilizer Support Programme (FISP) so that others farmers could benefit from the scheme.
Mr Ngoma says government’s announcement that it will during the year 2019 national budget phase out some of the farmers under the FISP, is a welcome development.
The Council Chairperson said the intentions of the Fertilizer support programme (FISP) by government is aimed at allowing more farmers to benefit from the scheme.
“ After a while under FISP, established farmers should be phased off so that other vulnerable Small Scale Farmers can be able to benefit as well, “ he said.
Mr. Ngoma said the fertilizer support programme is well intended except that it is being abused by selfish individuals who are making the programme a failure especially during the 2017-2018 farming season.
Govt recently announced its intentions to phase out farmers who have benefited from its FISP programme so that others could benefit as well.
And some Small Scale farmers in Mapangazya area in Chikankata district in Southern province have praised the Ministry of Agriculture officials in the district for activating some of the farmer’s e-voucher cards for the farmers.
Mr. Henry Chisapi , a farmer in Nanduba area, also praised government through Twalibanji Agro Dealer to supply Mapangazya farmers with farming inputs under the E-Voucher system.
Mr. Chisapi, said farmers from Nanduba and Mapangazya have finally started receiving their farming inputs after their respective E-Voucher cards were activated.
He further urged the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure that all the farmers’ country wide access the farming inputs before the end of January if the nation is going to realize the bumper harvest during the 2017-2018 crop marketing season.
And Mr. Chisapi has further stressed that the law enforcement agencies should arrest anyone involved in illegal dealings during the 2017-2018 e-Voucher activation process.
Mr. Chisapi disclosed that it is unfortunate that some people involved in handling the FISP programme are involved in illegal activities aimed at enriching themselves at the expense of poor farmers.
Zambia will join other countries and institutions from around the world that will discuss sustainable and identify progressive ways of ending poverty at the 4th German-Africa Agribusiness Forum in Berlin, Germany.
Minister of Agriculture Dora Siliya will be the main speaker at the global platform which will be held on the 18th of January.
The Indaba will give the minister an opportunity to share the Zambia agriculture experience to the rest of the World.
The meeting which draws experts from various institutions globally is timely as President Edgar Lungu increases the call for diversifying the country’s economy.
It is one of the many initiatives of the influential German Africa Business Association known by its German acronym Afrika-Verein that recently paid a courtesy call on the Zambian embassy in Berlin.
Zambia is one of the few countries that escaped the harsh negative impacts of climate change and recorded a bumper harvest in 2015 when other countries in the region suffered a damaged maize crop.
This is contained in a press statement issued to ZANIS by Zambia Embassy First Secretary Press Berlin Germany in Lusaka today.
FILE Post Newspapers employees outside their offices on Bwinjimfumu road after shutdown
The Liquidators of the defunct Post Newspapers limited have promised to pay the creditors after selling the assets of the company following the Lusaka High Court’s decision to declare the company insolvent.
Recoveries Manager of the Post Newspapers Limited Robert Chabinga says he will start by paying secured creditors, former Post Newspapers employees, the Zambia Revenue Authority and other creditors as prescribed by the companies Act.
And Mr. Chabinga says initially the liquidators wanted to find a commercial solution to the company’s problems but some shareholders opted not to cooperate.
He has warned former Post Newspapers workers who are holding on to company property to surrender them before they are followed up.
Addressing a media breakfast in Lusaka, Mr. Chabinga said it is sad that some shareholders opted to politicise the matter, leading to the closure of the company.
He said the company was declared insolvent by the courts of law and not any individual adding that it is therefore wrong to suggest that there was politics at play when the matter started and ended in court.
Meanwhile, Mr. Chabinga has called for regulation of social media.
He says it is sad that some people have continued insulting other using social media, further suggesting that government should come up with laws to regulate cyberspace.
Danny Kabwe is staying quiet over his next destination after quitting as Power Dynamos coach.
Kabwe resigned from the Arthur Davies job on Friday after one and half years in charge.
“The reasons are purely personal and that is all I will say but I will take time off to reflect,” Kabwe said.
“I have heard speculation linking me with this club or that but that is all pure speculation.”
Kabwe joined Power in June, 2016 following Tennant Chilumba’s dismissal and led the Kitwe club to a 4th place finish.
However, nothing quite went right in2017 when Power failed to defend the Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity Shield before ending the league campaign in 6th place.
Kabwe is the third high profile resignation at Power in the off-season.
Chairperson Bobbline Chembeela and secretary Ricky Mamfunda quit in December and early January respectively.
“Sh*thole countries” is Donald Trump’s characterization of African nations. Sh*thole nations? Who does not know that Africa is the engine that continues to propel Western capitalism? Who does not know that the US was built by Africans? Who does not know that the US was, and still responsible for countless civil wars that have displaced Africans from the African soil? Of course, Trump does not know all this, but himself. It is only in America where such a brute can be shamelessly associated with the office of the President.
Africans must not ignore Trump’s insults – they must send a unified message that they oppose his demeaning manners. African presidents and the AU must publicly rebuke him and all his ambassadors. They must also send a strong message that we fought racism with blood and Africa will not sit on the same table with those who view us as third-class citizens.
Religious leaders must also send their message to US Christians who defend and associate with Trump—-there is nothing Christian about him or his insults. If you have followed Trump’s demonic insults, you will surely know that of all people who have held public office in world history, Trump is the most soulless and irrational. Yet to white US Evangelicals, Trump is an angel sent from above—he is a son of the racist god born and raised in racist America. Ask Franklin Graham, the son of Billy Graham; all US Evangelical Christians must support Trump—after all, he is the lifeline US Christianity.
But if you can only count all the things Donald Trump has done, one by one, it will surely surprise you why US evangelicals associate with him. He assaulted women, and boasted about it on camera, but white US Evangelicals shouted, Amen. He insulted disabled persons, and demeaned women, white US Evangelicals shouted, Alleluia! He insulted Mexicans as rapists, and even supported White supremacists, but white US Evangelicals shouted, Kumbaya! He called all Nigerians HIV positive, and white Evangelicals shamelessly shouted, praise the Lord! He praised and supported a child molester, many white US evangelicals shouted, hail the savior–after all he starts his cabinet meetings with prayers–we are told! I can go on and on—but we need to ask, “When will US evangelicals say enough is enough?”
The truth is, Trump is not only dangerously foolish, he is also morally bankrupt. He has lied through his entire life, and continues to do so with the support of white Evangelicals. Trump is not an Evangelical or a Christian, but a racist bigot, who has been propelled into insulting us by those we call Christian brothers and sister—specifically, white evangelicals.
I know that most of us believe that US evangelicals have our interests at heart. No, they don’t. They may bring their bibles and shed crocodile tears about racism, but they don’t want you as their next-door neighbor. Our so called Christian brothers and sisters are highly racist—it is not surprising that they supported the racist government of South Africa. To them, skin color is thicker than the blood of Jesus—no wonder Trump preferred Norwegians over sh*tholes from the cursed continent.
We, African Christians can change this—we must stand up against all Trump evangelicals – from Pat Robertson of the 700 Club to Franklin Graham to Pastor Rick Warren. We must openly shame them for who they are – racists and white supremacists. They do not consider us full humans, we are sh*thole Christians, period!
We, African Christians can change this—we must stand up against all Trump evangelicals – from Pat Robertson of the 700 Club to Franklin Graham to Pastor Rick Warren. We must openly shame them for who they are – racists and white supremacists. They do not consider us full humans, we are sh*thole Christians, period! It is Jesus who said that you will know them by their fruits—I guess we now know. After all, only birds of the same kind can fly together. All those who support Trump are racists—they may hide behind the bible, and Christianity, but the truth is, they are outrageously racist. Next time you see one, just add racist to their names!
Minister of health and chairperson of the inter-ministerial Committee formed to fight the Cholera outbreak has announced that public schools are free to open from 23rd January 2018. This follows the reduced cases of new cholera infections that have been reported in the past three days. International and private schools will be free to open from the 16th January subject to passing health inspections and being certified by Public health department, stated Dr. Chitalu Chilufya.
At the same press briefing, Local Government Minister Vincent Mwale has announced that local markets will also be free to re-open from today after being certified by health inspectors. The market committees have also been enhanced with putting in place “market health committees” that will ensure that health inspections are passed and that standards are upheld. Mwale announced that health inspections will continue and that those markets that fall in health standards risk being closed again.
Mwale further announced that Kabwata market passed the health test and has already re-opened as of yesterday morning despite the authorities having expected the market to re-open from today. Other markets given a go ahead to open includes Libala market, Mwamba Luchembe market etc and that more would be made public in due course.
Meanwhile, health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya stated that the local inter-sectorial team should be commended for the work done so far without hiring any external experts to combat the outbreak. The minister said that he is confident that the fight against the Cholera outbreak will be won by the local team of expert, government and business community.
He said that long term measures such as the provision of clean drinking water to all informal settlement will go ahead so that this historical problem is solved once’s and for all. The contracts that have been initiated for construction of water reticulation systems will go ahead.
The water and Sewerage companies have lagged behind other utilities such as Zesco that has been able to provide electricity even in the so called informal settlements. In this case, the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company has been unable to supply clean water even in places were the tenants are able to pay for capital construction works, a scenario that beings into question the motives and competence of the water utilities.
Zambians have ended up hiring and paying borehole drilling companies due to inertia of water utilities across the country. The issue now is that borehole and underground water is heavily contaminated and has become unsafe due to increased construction of septic tanks or underground faecal waste disposal again due to failure to construct Sewerage lines by the same water utility companies.
The National Water and Sanitation Council NWASCO, the Regulatory wing of government is one institution that despite this outbreak, has remained in the sidelines, binding and not taking its fair share of their failed responsibilities. It’s NWASCO regulatory policies and price setting responsibilities that have been failing to lead the nation to securing clean and safe drinking water and property Sewerage and sanitation services for both urban and rural Zambians
Minister of Religious and National Guidance Godfridah Sumaili
Religious and Guidance Minister Reverend Godfridah Sumaili has announced that Zambia will pray and fast from Monday, 15th January, 2018 to 21st January, 2018 for rains and against cholera outbreak.
Rev. Sumaili has since called upon every Zambian to offer 30 Minutes of Prayer for seven days as the church joins the war against the Cholera outbreak.
“Servants of the Most High God. A 7 day fast has been declared starting from Monday the 15th of January to Monday the 22nd of January. It is a Nationwide fasting and prayer to Kick out Cholera. We are standing on 2nd Chronicles 7:14, Daniel 9:3-23 and Is 1:19,” she said.
“Every Zambian is called upon to offer 30 mins of prayer for 7 days. Prayer points will be circulated. Church Mother bodies will send circulars to their members. ZNBC and Radio Christian Voice will carry out live prayers at the watch of the hour led by servants of God i.e 6, 9, 12, 15, 18. Let us pray for the success of this program,” Rev. Sumaili said.
“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
(John 13:35, NASB)
There’s Power in Unity!
People aren’t going to know we’re His disciples by how many times we come to church or how many Scriptures we can quote. People will know we’re His disciples by the love we show one another.
The enemy tries to bring division throughout the Body of Christ by keeping us focused on our differences. When we’re critical and judgmental, we build walls that separate us. The Bible says in Ephesians 4:13, “We need to come together in the unity of faith.” There’s great power in unity! We can do a whole lot more together, as born-again believers, than we can do apart. Let’s decide to lay down our differences and come together in the unity of our faith in Jesus Christ.
A Prayer for Today
“God, allow the love of Christ to flow through me. I want to be a beacon of love and forgiveness–just as Christ came here to be. Remind me that when I hurt others, I also hurt You. God, use me to unify Your family of faith in Jesus’ name. Amen!”
Zambia seeks a solid start in their 2018 CHAN Group B opener on Sunday when they face Uganda in Marrakech.
The match will mark Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda’s debut continental tournament in charge since losing 3-1 to Zimbabwe in the regional 2017 COSAFA Cup final last July in South Africa.
Sunday will also see Zambia return to action for the first time since November 11 when they drew 2-2 at home against Cameroon in Ndola in their final 2018 FIFA World Cup Group B qualifier.
Seven players who saw action against Cameroon including three unused substitutes in that match are all in Morocco.
“The players are here to showcase their quality and we are looking forward to go in the tournament,” Nyirenda said.
Zanaco attacking midfielder Augustine Mulenga and Power Dynamos striker Alex Ng’onga are expected lead in attack as Zambia seeks to maintain its tradition to collect a third successive opening day victory in a CHAN tournament.
Furthermore, Zambia has never failed to advance from the knockout round after finished 3rd in 2009 and the quarterfinals in 2016.
The spotlight will also be on Zanaco goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata who was veteran number one Kennedy Mweene’s understudy during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as debate rages on the latter’s successor.
But Nyirenda has one absentee for Sunday’s match with Power Dynamos midfielder Godfrey Ngwenya ruled out due to a knee injury he sustained during Zambia’s 3-1 win over South African club Orlando Pirates in a training game on January 10 in Johannesburg.
Meanwhile, Zambia and Uganda meet for the second successive time at CHAN after Chipolopolo beat The Cranes 1-0 in another group fixture at Rwanda 2016.
And Uganda head into their fourth successive CHAN outing still without an opening day win at the tournament where they have won just one game and have never advanced to the knockout round.
Government says 149 trucks crossed to the Democratic Republic of Congo via Kasumbalesa boarder post around 06:49hrs today.
ZANIS reports that Copperbelt minister Bowman Lusambo said after a successful meeting yesterday with Upper Katanga governor Celistin Kapopo , the ‘ striking ‘ truck drivers were asked to start crossing to Congo via Kasumbalesa boarder post adding that about 149 trucks by broadcast time had crossed.
He noted that the Democratic Republic of Congo has accepted to deal with all the concerns that the SADC truck drivers raised.
Mr Lusambo added that the truck drivers raised a number of concerns which were brought to the attention of the two countries’ authorities.
He noted that the four demands which are given to the Zambian side will be dealt with immediately adding that DRC has also assured to deal with the 10 issues immediately.
Mr. Lusambo who described the mission to Kasumbalesa as successful urged the truck drivers to continue with there daily business of transporting goods and services as their concerns will be worked on immediately.
The Southern Africa Development Community truck drivers were since Monday marooned at Kasumbalesa boarder post protesting on security issues and also to have Whiskey check point in Congo to be closed.
LUAPULA Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa
Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa says it is saddening that councils in the region always want to call on the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit whenever there is a disaster.
Mr. Chilangwa says it is unfortunate that the local authorities in the province always look to government through the DMMU when faced with a calamity and wondered what the councils plan for in their budgets.
He observed that councils receive Local government equalization funds ( LGEFs) in which 20 percent of the funds is for capital projects and wondered where councils take the money when they cannot address issues that affect communities.
ZANIS reports that the Provincial Minister said this when he addressed planners from deferent councils in the province in Samfya yesterday.
He said it is sad that even when the councils make a lot of money through other means councils still fail to buy small but necessary things like dust bins in towns.
Mr Chilangwa has since ordered councils not to purchase any vehicle without the approval of the provincial Permanent Secretary.
He warned that he will not take kindly any lazy council and urged councils to be innovative and generate more revenue to develop the districts.
“ Time has come for councils not sit idle but come up with projects and work with investors and generate resources and better the lives of people in their district, “ he said.
Siavonga District Commissioner (DC) Lovemore Kanyama says the decision to arrest discharged patients for allegedly trying to escape from the Hospital has been reversed after several elderly people approached his office to forgive them.
Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama
“ I want to inform the people Siavonga that the decision to arrest them has been reversed, and they are free, and no need for them to fear,” Mr Kanyama said..
Mr Kanyama said the preventive measures that have been put in place have yielded positive results as the spread of Cholera to the area has reduced.
The DC has since urged Siavonga residents to minimize their movements, wash hands after using toilets and also to avoid eating prepared food from streets.
He noted that the Health inspectors will on Monday and Tuesday visit and all the banned trading places to review the possibilities of reopening the ones which have improved the sanitation.
