Zambia Police IG Kakomba Kangana commissioned 8 Zambia Police reserves from Zambia based Chinese community; the ceremony took place at Zambia Chinese Association offices in Lusaka Kabulonga

Chinese now drafted into Zambia Police Service

The Zambia Police Service has now inducted some Chinese nationals living in Zambia as Reserve Police officers.

Inspector General Kakoma Kanganja commissioned 8 Chinese as Zambia Police reserves from the Zambia based Chinese community.

The ceremony took place at Zambia-Chinese Association offices in Lusaka Kabulonga on Monday.

The Chinese nationals also donated two vehicles to the Zambia Police service.

Reserve Officers in Zambia have the powers to arrest and detain any suspects.

Meanwhile, Inspector general of police Kakoma Kanganja has warned officers who are in the habit of engaging themselves in active politics and corrupt practices to stop.

Mr. Kanganja said that it was disappointing to note that officers are captured on social media in a drunken state while wearing police uniform.

Mr. Kanganja added that such acts will not be entertained in 2018 which has been dedicated to discipline among police officers’ country wide.

Addressing scores of Solwezi residents on Sunday, Mr. Hichilema stated that his recent arrest by the Patriotic Front will be used to not only to help restore normalcy in the governance of the country but also foster peace, unity and development.

“We have suffered enough as a country, but I want to assure the nation through you people of Solwezi that we will develop this country, we will be different from those who arrested us for no crime, because if we behaved the same, you, our people will not see the difference,” said Mr Hichilema.

Meanwhile, Mr. Hichilema also stated that he is seeking public office not for personal gain but to help alleviate poverty in the country.

“We seek public office not for personal gain but to help alleviate poverty in our country, we are a different crop, a crop that means what it says and that our people must have food, quality education, quality health and if you like quality infrastructure, we will run a government whose policy will be zero tolerance to corruption because corruption is cancer,” said Mr. Hichilema to the cheering thousands of Solwezi residents.

He stated that when in office his time will be occupied with ensuring that the country has enough food adding that this will be done through predictable policies that will not leave the country hurting.

He stated that he remains committed to fighting for the greater good of the country adding that no threats will make him stop speaking against injustices.

Mr. Hichilema who was accompanied by party National Chairperson Mutale, party Secretary General Stephen Katuka and several other senior party officials also thanked the thousands of Solwezi residents for their moral and physical support during his arrest.

The UPND President Hakainde Hichilema was in Solwezi to launch the provincial card renewal exercise.

“Thank you all for your unwavering support and commitment to fight for a better Zambia, we all have a task to set our country free from those who never appreciate dissent, those that arrested us for no crime, we remain committed and we ask you all to do so, we will work round the clock and develop our country by creating an enabling environment,” said Mr Hichilema.

Twelve [12] years AFTER the 2005 Paris Club Agreement and Six [6] years after bilateral minutes agreement, Brazil and Zambia have finally signed a US$ 90.7 million or 80% debt write-off.

Before the debt write-off was executed, Zambia owed the South American economic giant a consolidated amount of US$ 113. 4 million of which 80% has NOW been written off , and US$ 22.7 million or 20% rescheduled for repayment in two equal instalments to be paid by March, 2018.

According to the statement released to the media and signed by Chileshe Kandeta, the debt write-off and rescheduling agreement was signed in Brasilia between the Brazilian Secretary for International Affairs, who is also the Vice Minister of Finance, Dr. MARCELLO ESTEVAO, and Zambia’s Minister of Finance, FELIX MUTATI.

Speaking after the signing ceremony held at the Brazilian Ministry of Finance Headquarters, Mr. Mutati said the savings from what would have been full debt repayment will be channeled to support the implementation of poverty reduction programmes outlined in the Seventh National Development Plan [7NDP].

“We are very grateful to Brazil for concluding a process that started way back in 2005,” he stated, adding that, “this agreement will reinforce the relationship between Brazil and Zambia.”

He affirmed that the agreement signified the commencement of a revolution which will lead to thriving development cooperation between the two countries.

“I take this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to execution of the Economic Stabilisation and Growth Programme through which the Zambian Government, under the stewardship of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has implemented measures to stimulate enhanced economic growth; sustain the fiscal consolidation process; and, promote financial discipline across all domains of the public service,” stated Mr. Mutati.

Minister Mutati restated Zambia’s keenness in tapping into the world-class competencies of Brazil in agriculture development through private sector driven mechanization and technological transfer initiatives.

AND Dr. Estevao says the parties’ debt write-off and debt rescheduling agreement is a great start to a new phase of development cooperation between Brazil and Zambia.

Dr. Estevao stated that after suffering stagnation, his country was now undertaking structural reforms which have redirected the Brazilian economy to a recovery path with growth projected at 3%, adding that, “this is a good time to sign the agreement and heighten the relationship between the two countries.”

Brazil is at the frontier of technological advancement in the agriculture chain, therefore, “it makes a lot of sence to collaborate in order to boost Zambia’s diversification process,” Dr. Estevao assured Mr. Mutati.

MEANWHILE, the Brazilian Secretary for International Affairs has said his country backs Zambia in her quest to get on an IMF Programme because of the importance that investors, and both bilateral and multilateral cooperating partners attach to endorsements by the IMF through a programme.

Dr. Estevao, a former IMF official who until 2016 served as an economist, researcher, and IMF Mission Chief for various countries for a period spanning over twenty [20] years, told Mr. Mutati and his delegation that “Brazil will support Zambia when the presentation is made at the IMF.”

An orphaned baby elephant has won the hearts of people throughout the world after a 577 km mercy flight across the country to rescue the stranded creature and bring her to safety.
The tiny two-month-old elephant was rescued in the South Luangwa National Park, after she was found by local residents in the bush: alone, starving and terrified.
A team from Proflight Zambia then flew into action and dispatched a 12-seater C208 Caravan aircraft to collect the elephant – named Matizye after a nearby river – and fly her to the safety of the Lilayi Elephant Nursery operated by Game Rangers International in Lusaka.
“Who said elephants can’t fly!” said Captain Emmanuel Nyirenda, who flew the 90-kg elephant to her new home along with colleague Captain David Ndumba.
“We carry thousands of passengers across the country every year to see Zambia’s fantastic wildlife and national parks, so it is only fitting that we put something back by helping little Matizye and ensuring that our natural wonders are cared for,” he added.
Matizye was originally rescued by officers from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) with support from the Conservation South Luangwa charity.
With quick action and veterinary support the calf was taken to the nearby Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust where she was cared for by Game Rangers International’s consultant vet nurse Liz O’Brien who Proflight rapidly flew to the scene.
Upon arrival she found the fragile female orphan in desperate need of help. The calf was dehydrated, stressed and showing the initial signs of shock. With some intensive care by Ms O’Brien, Chipembele’s Anna Tolan and her team, the calf was in the best possible hands, to give her a chance for survival.
The medical aspects of the rescue mission were overseen by DNPW senior veterinary officer Dr Innocent N’gombwa, who assessed Matizye and ensured she was given painkillers and a mild sedative to help manage the trip.
“She was found a week ago lying in a puddle of mud. I was called in by Game Rangers International to see if we could save her life. She was extremely thin; she was very dehydrated; she was extremely stressed. She had lost her mother and she was even having nightmares,” said Ms O’Brien.
While the fate of Matizye’s mother is not known, she specualted that she may have fallen victim to poachers, who are know to operate in the area.
Game Rangers International is a Zambian conservation organization, working alongside the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to protect the wildlife in Zambia through resource protection, wildlife

rescue and community outreach and education.
This is not the first time that Proflight has helped rescue a wild animal. In 2013 Proflight flew Douglas, a 120kg orphaned hippo calf to its new home and have repeatedly flown other orphaned elephants in the past to Game Rangers International who now care for 18 elephants.

Christina Sakala is a 24-year-old fashion model and law student. “I started modeling when my boyfriend at the time tricked me into auditioning. He said we were going on a date and I found myself at an audition. He had been trying to get me to start and I was just not interested LOL. So I guess that was he’s last resort. Now looking back I’m glad he did it. There are so many people looking up to me, including myself and I cannot disappoint them. I know I’m a great model and one day I’ll put my country on the map.”

She has been a freelance model for almost her own career. “If you are a hustler work freelance but if you’re not get with an agency. As a freelancer you have to be a hard worker, go out there and get jobs but with an agency the agent does that for you.”

In her career as a model Christina as attained a number of titles such as:

• Top Model of the world Zambia 2015
• Miss Globe Zambia 2017/18
• Vodafone Jump Brand Ambassador
• Mumba Children’s Project Brand Ambassador
• Face of Lace by Mwengz 

She has walked the runway of Zambia Fashion week from 2015 to date and also participated in Swahili Fashion week. Asked about her best model experience she mentioned that it is undoubtedly her participation at this years Shanghai Black fashion week (held in Shanghai, China).

“It was an amazing experience. I loved every moment of it. It was very humbling because that was GOD. I didn’t reach out to them they reached out to me! God works in mysterious ways. It was a different crowd, different vibe, I met new people and made new connections. It gave me a taste of the international modeling scene and now I’m going for the whole cake!! I’m excited for what God has in store for me come 2018.” she exclaimed excitedly.

Apart from runway modeling, Christina has also done other model works such as:

• TV commercials (Vodafone, eezee noodles, Thai green tea)
• Billboards (Airtel, Giordano, SBM)
• Editorial (Nkwazi inflight magazine, Kamanga wear look book, Bulletin and Record Magazine, Essays (SA) magazine)

 Asked if she has preference between photo shoots and runway modeling, her response was that she loves both. “When I’m behind the camera I can be whoever the client wants me to be. I get to role-play and that’s always fun. When I’m on the runway I’m the best version of me. There’s something about that thrill. It’s amazing.”

The Zambian modeling industry is growing steadily but still faces a number of challenges. In Christina’s view the main challenges are; lack of opportunities and some peoples lackadaisical attitude towards modeling. “A lot of people don’t take models seriously and so before you establish yourself it can be tricky. This ties in with pay. Money. People want you for a job but aren’t willing to pay properly and when you can’t agree on a figure they would rather go and use their relatives or friends for the said job.”

She went on to say business need to understand that modeling is a job like any other and that the models are helping to bring the business’s brand and vision to life thus, they must be paid well for that.

In Zambia, non-traditional jobs such as acting and modeling are at times, not taken seriously. Whereas in the western world people are able to make a comfortable living with them. Christina attributes this to mindset. “Traditional type of mindset where in order to make it you have to be a lawyer, doctor, accountant, engineer etc. but I believe God gave us talents for a reason. If you can make your passion your paycheck then good for you. People need to get out of that traditional way of thinking.” 

Christina has achieved a lot in her career but still has ambitions to accomplish even more.

“I’m going to be the cover of Vogue Magazine, Elle Magazine and all the big names. I’m going to walk for the biggest designers in the world and walk the biggest most glamorous shows in the world. Be the brand ambassadors for the biggest brands and names. I’m coming for it all.” She said with determination.

When she is not working Christina loved to spend her time reading. She says reading opens your mind and enables you to explore new places without leaving the comfort of your bed.

Christina gave a word of advice to upcoming models, “Stay focused. Stay true to yourself. There’s always the right way to do things and even if it takes longer always go that route. BE KIND ALWAYS.” 

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BY KAPA KAUMBA