MMD Serenje Central Member of Parliament Maxwell Kabanda who is being courted by PF Secretary General Davis Mwila has come under fire from his party for allegedly enticing members to go with him to the PF.

Speaking when the National Executive Committee and Central Province Executive Committee of MMD which is on a tour of the Central province visited the district on Monday, Serenje District Chairperson Kennedy Kango accused the law maker of forgetting who took him to parliament.

Kango explained to the NEC that the party was finding it hard to reorganise Selenje District because the person they suffered for to take to parliament had not only neglected the party but he was busy confusing members that the two parties had merged hence they should officially be co-opted in the PF structures.

He explained that Kabanda was more interested in attending PF meetings as opposed to working with the people and the party that helped take him to parliament.

He urged the National Secretary to discipline Kabanda and ensure that he is put in ‘line’ before he completely destroys structures of the party.

In response; party National Secretary Raphael Nakacinda acknowledged the complaint saying he had hard so much about the happenings in the district and that the team was in the area to ensure that they get to the bottom of the matter.

He said now that he had head from the district and the province he would invite Kabanda to the party national office to get his side of the story because it would be improper to judge him when he was not present and had not presented his side.

He said the party will ensure that the misunderstandings are ironed out for the benefit of growing the party.

Meanwhile Chairperson for Elections in the MMD Gaston Sichilima told the district officials to be careful when selecting people to stand on the party ticket.

Sichilima said some people came to stand on the party ticket because they knew that they would work with hard working people who would deliver the seat because they know that the party was well organised at the grass root level which wins elections.

He said going forward party members should scrutinize the people they chose to put on the party ticket.

Sichilima also urged members of the party to stop complaining when they are approached by PF officials to join them but to take that as a sign that the two parties were separate entities with different ideologies and that they should also start recruiting new members.

He said MMD still remains an independent party despite being in a working relationship with the PF.

He said those coming with lies that the party has been swallowed by other political parties should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve because the MMD is a national institution hence is not shot of leaders.

And Provincial Chairperson Gorge Kangwa said there was need for the party to embark on party elections in the lower organs of the party up to the provincial executive and a card renewal exercise to ascertain who is still with the party.

He said having elections will ensure that new blood is brought on board and ensure a robust reorganisation of the party.

The National Executive Committee members visiting the province include Chairperson for Women Maggie Musonda, National Youth Chairperson Dauzen Tembo, Chairperson for Education Henry Mulenga and Mary Phiri who is the Chairperson for Tourism.

The team had a meeting in Serenje District before proceeding to Mkushi District were they had a similar meeting.

The World Health Organization says the Cholera outbreak that has killed 15 people and made 547 sick in Lusaka and the rising caseload is expected to grow further as the rainy season starts.

And the UN body has advised against any restriction to travel to and trade with Zambia based on the information available on the current outbreak.

The Cholera outbreak began on September 28 but appeared to die down by October 20, with fewer than five patients reported weekly until November 5.

But then the number of cases surged, with 136 in the week beginning November 26.

WHO said in a statement that the main affected areas are the densely populated districts of Lusaka, Chipata and Kanyama, where poor sanitation may favor the spread of the disease.

“The coming of the rainy season, coupled with inadequate water supply and sanitation, increases the risk of outbreaks in Lusaka and other parts of the country,” WHO said.
There is also a high risk of disease outbreaks in Zambia’s Nchelenge refugee camp, which is more than 1,000 km from Lusaka, and holds more than 60,000 refugees, mainly from Democratic Republic of Congo, which is also suffering a cholera outbreak.

It said one third of the cases are children under five years old and two thirds are persons five years and older.

The UN body said it is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and other partners to control the outbreak.

“Five Cholera Treatment Centres have been established in Chawama, Chipata, Kanyama, Matero and Bauleni sub-districts to manage cases. So far, 441 cases were successfully treated and discharged. Cholera Outbreak Guidelines and standard operating procedures have been updated and shared with health workers. The facilities in Lusaka District have continued with active surveillance, health education, chlorine distribution, contact tracing and environmental health monitoring,” it said.

The WHO has since recommended proper and timely case management in Cholera Treatment Centres.

“Improving access to potable water and sanitation infrastructure, and improved hygiene and food safety practices in affected communities, are the most effective means of controlling cholera. Use of oral cholera vaccine may also be used for outbreak control. Key public health communication messages should be provided,” it said.

Cholera is spread by ingesting fecal matter and causes acute watery diarrhea.

Although most sufferers have no symptoms or mild symptoms that can be treated with oral rehydration solution, the disease spreads rapidly and can kill within hours if not treated.

DJ Cosmo released the video for his hit song “Bounce Along” that features Devon DP. This video was shot in South Africa, director by OB MEDIA

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Copperbelt University Vice Chancellor Naison Ngoma has said no student died as a result of the recent riot that occurred at the University.He said the University is dismayed with reports suggesting that about 12 CBU students have died following the riot at the University. Professor Ngoma has called on people behind the fake news to desist from spreading rumours which could cause chaos at the university.

Meanwhile,the Copperbelt University has with immediate effect dissolved the Students Union executive following riotous activities by students over delayed meal allowances.Professor Ngoma said it is unacceptable for students to become agitated and violent over meal allowances.

Professor Ngoma said the University made it clear to students before enrollment that Government will provide the allowances subject to the availability of funds.He told ZNBC News in an interview that the decision to dissolve the Union was reached after he held a meeting with Union leaders who failed to discourage their members from riotous behavior.

Stanbic Bank Zambia has announced the appointment of Leina Gabaraane as the bank’s new Chief Executive, taking over from Charles Mudiwa who has been assigned similar duties in Kenya.
Stanbic Bank Zambia board chairperson Dr Austin Mwape said Mr Gabaraane, a Botswana national, brings with him vast leadership and corporate experience, having served as Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Botswana over the past nine years. He joined Stanbic Bank Botswana in 2007 as Deputy Managing Director and was later promoted to Managing Director in 2008. Mr Gabaraane will take over effective January 18, 2018.
“We are extremely happy to welcome Mr Gabaraane, who has performed very well in Botswana over the years. Stanbic Bank Zambia has undergone a huge transformation over the past few years, growing from strength to strength to become one of the best banks in the country. Our vision in the medium term is to become one of the most profitable operations of the Standard Bank Group in Africa and we have no doubt that Mr Gabaraane will be equal to the task to steer the bank to greater heights. We look forward to working with Mr Gabaraane,” said Dr Mwape.
Mr Gabaraane joined the Standard Bank Group in 2002 as Principal Business Development Officer (Projects) at Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, and excelled through the ranks to Executive Director at SIMS in 2004.
He started his career at Botswana Development Corporation in 1995 , which he joined as Assistant Operations Officer responsible for business development, project evaluation and monitoring. Mr Gabaraane currently sits on the boards of Stanlib, Liberty Life and the University of Botswana Foundation.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Botswana and a Masters of Business Administration on International Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham.

The countdown for Christmas begins, so join me as I share some of my favourite Christmas recipes. First this week is roasted Lamb.

Ingredients

• 1 leg of lamb
• 3 heaped tsps powdered garlic
• 3 tsps Paprika
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• ½ garlic bulb
• ½ bunch rosemary
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 carrots, cut into large chunks
• 1onion, cut into quarters
• 1.2l beef or lamb stock

Method

Season the leg of lamb with garlic powder, paprika salt and pepper; making sure to rub the seasoning in well. For best results do this in advance, and cover the lamb with cling film and leave in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the fridge 1 hr before roasting.

Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat a large frying pan, add a little oil and brown the lamb all over. Scatter the carrot, onion, garlic and rosemary in a large roasting tin, pour in the stock, then place the browned lamb in the tin.

Roast for about 1 hr 45 mins. Turn the lamb halfway through. When cooked, remove the lamb and allow to rest in a warm place covered in foil for about 30 mins.

While the lamb is resting, make the gravy. Pour all the stock from the tin into a saucepan. This stock should be rich, slightly thick and have a great lamb flavour, keep it on the cooker for a bit longer if you wish to thicken it more.

Serving

Serve the lamb with the gravy, potatoes and extra vegetables if you would like e.g. Brussel sprouts, parsnips etc.

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