Zambia will be hosting a tri-nations tournament from 7th July to 14th July, 2018 in Mufulira, Zambia
The Zambia Rugby Union (ZRU) has appointed Lawrence Njovu as Coach of its 15s National Team ahead of Saturday 9th June, 2018 International friendly against neighbours Zimbabwe.
Njovu, is a former Diggers and Zambia 15s Centre is also current Head Coach of Diggers Rugby Club who happen to be the league leaders in the ZRU 2018 League.
The 9th Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum has been opened with key note accolades on the phenomenon role that Infrastructure Development play in economic development of any nation.
Speaking when She delivered her keynote speech at the official opening of the 9th IIICF, Peoples Republic of China Vice Minister of Commerce Mrs Goa Yan said this great initiative is already being actualised by many developing countries across
“This has translated from ideas into action and practice.” Key infrastructural development promotes trade, commerce and people-to-people connectivity, she said.
She said Connecting different civilisations is a new driver for economic growth and a shared future prosperity for mankind.
The Minister urged nations that are lagging behind in Infrastructural development to quickly invest and secure the future for the generations to come.
“We as leaders of today should be able to investment in Infrastructure development for economic development and as *Legacy projects* for generations to come” she emphasised.
Furthermore, Mrs Yan called on Countries across the continent to foster international trade as it also is a component to grow the economy.
Madam Gao gave her assurance to nations of her countries continued support in training and delivering of quality and long lasting Infrastructures in countries were Chinese companies have been engaged
“China will continue assisting various countries in playing a great role in the Infrastructure, Road, Transport development
“As a Country we will ensure we continue enhancing information sharing, coordinating policies and proposals, supporting projects, encouraging businesses and building platforms for exchanges” she said
The Vice Minister said she is very delighted and thankful that the 9th CIIF has brought over 1500 delegates together who are willing and are already into infrastructure development to share ideas on Infrastructure, Investment and Construction.
And Speaking during Forum Sideline Business Meeting when he met the China Habour Chairman Mr Li Yichong, Hon. Chitotela thanked China habour for the commitment, Dedication and cooperation they have exibited in implementing the projects they are under taking in Zambia.
He said the Zambian government under the leadership of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu places great importance on the Infrastructural development of Zambia from Road-Aviation-Transport and Public buildings Infrastructure.
The Minister Stated that as Patriotic Front government under the leadership of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu they remain determined to strengthen the coorperation between the Republic of Zambia and the People’s Republic of China that trails back to the time of First Republican President Dr kenneth David Kaunda.
“As government under the leadership of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu we are determined to strengthen further our coorperation with China that begun many years back with our First Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda” he stated.
The Minister Further urged the coorperation to expediate the implementation of projects in zambia, while noting the role that quality development play in the development and transformation of a country and its people.
“Speed up with the process of implementation of the projects so that as government we can deliver to our that which we promised them which is unprecedented development” he said.
He reiterated governments vision of providing meangiful development to its people through implementation of various Infrastructure Development across the country.
China Harbour Engineering Company has been in Zambia for 4 years and are currently implementing some major economic projects in the country like the Kawambwa-Mporokoso road …This Project was launched in 2017 by Republican President Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu and over 9km works were done in the 6months of the implementation period.
However, the Minister thanked the Forum organisers for inviting Zambia to the great initiative whose objective is to
He said Zambia is a young Developing country and will learn from the discussions at the Forum.
Present at the Meeting was The Road Development Agency CEO Mr Elias Mwape, RDA Director Planning and design Mr Dickson Ndhlovu and China Harbour Zambia Regional Director Mr Peng Peng and Business Director Ms Li Pan.
Beston Chambeshi has admitted that his side needs to be more clinical and ruthless in front of goal after failing to demolish Madagascar in Wednesday’s 2018 COSAFA Cup semifinal victory at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Chipolopolo were guilty of spectacular misses on June 6 in their 1-0 win over Madagascar in an improved display after earlier beating Namibia 4-3 on post -match-penalties following a dull 0-0 quarterfinal draw on June 2 at the same venue.
“It was tough game, Madagascar gave us a good run but we planned for this game and I am happy with the way the boys played especially in the second half,” Chambeshi said.
“We came in strong; we created a lot of chances. We were supposed to kill off this game by five or six goals unfortunately the boys were not accurate with their finish but I am happy with this victory at least we are in the finals.”
Cletus Chama alone was guilty of three misses while Ronald Kampamba squandered two close-range attempts that all came after 60 minutes of action.
But the most dramatic miss came in stoppage time when John Chinangadu’s decision to go for glory, despite Lazarus Kambole and Chama free on both his flanks, was quelled by Madagascar goalkeeper Jean Randrianasolo who intercept his attempt to chip the ball over him.
Meanwhile, Zambia now face defending champions Zimbabwe on June 9 at Peter Mokaba in the repeat of last year’s final that Chipolopolo lost 3-1 in Rustenburg.
Operations at Vodafone Zambia have been paralyzed after workers went on strike on Tuesday.
And Vodafone Zambia Chief Executive Officer Lars Stork has been forced to retire as CEO of the company.
Some workers who spoke on condition of anonymity said Vodafone Zambia is broke and has failed to pay salaries for three months.
The workers said the company is in serious debt and everybody at the firm is blaming Mr Stork for the company troubles.
Mr Stork on the other hand has reportedly put the company on sale and offered to return to his home country, the Netherlands.
And in a statement, Board Chairman Gilbert Temba conformed that Mr Stork has retired.
Mr Temba said the Board and management has thanked Mr. Stork for his service to the company and wished him the best in his future endeavors.
He said the Board will be announcing a new CEO soon and other structural changes including new ownership of Vodafone Zambia.
The opposition UPND says the just ended Chilanga Parliamentary by-election was total warfare and not an election.
UPND Secretary General Stephen Katuka says there is no way what happened in Chilanga can be referred to as an election considering the amount of ammunition and tear gas used on the electorate.
Mr. Katuka says what is concerning to his party is that the said ammunition and tear gas was allegedly used by political cadres, an indication that the police was infuriated.
In an interview with QTV News, Mr. Katuka says the ruling PF can claim that they won the Chilanga by-election, but that the circumstances under which they won the election are questionable.
Mr. Katuka has however, encouraged UPND members to remain united and hard working in ensuring that the party reclaims the seat in the next election.
Asked whether the UPND will petition the results of the election, Mr. Katuka says the decision has not yet been made by the party leadership which is yet to meet.
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The Centre for Trade Policy and Development has urged the Zambian government to immediately renegotiate its debt owed to China.
In a paper by Trevor Simumba titled “He Who Pays the Piper: Zambia’s Growing China Debt Crisis” CTPD said restructuring this debt is critical if Zambia is to avoid the debt distress that the IMF is warning against.
CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo said renegotiating the debt is a key priority for the Zambian government.
Mr Mwaipopo said Zambia’s debt burden has risen dramatically in recent years, and Chinese loans form a major part of this debt.
“Not only are debt levels rising, but the level of Chinese loans borrowed by the government for infrastructure and natural resource projects is significant,” Mr Mwaipopo said.
“The IMF estimates that overall debt will stand at 60% of GDP by the end of 2018 (up from 35.6% in 2014), but most concerning is the IMF’s re-categorisation of Zambia earlier this month from a country at “medium risk” of debt distress to one at “high risk” of debt distress.”
He said these are clearly legitimate concerns that this public debt is no longer sustainable, meaning that the government might soon be unable to repay what it owes.
Mr Mwaipopo observed that the scale of Zambia’s debt, and in particular debt from Chinese sources, is staggering.
Key findings contained in the paper “He Who Pays the Piper: Zambia’s Growing China Debt Crisis”
The priorities should be:
The Zambia Youths in the Fight Against Corruption wishes to bring to the attention of the Zambian public the reality of emerging State Capture in Zambia which if not checked, would lead to the collapse of vital or important institutions in the country.
Firstly, State Capture is a broad concept which refers to institutions of government, usually, such as the Judicial sectorial institutions, security wings, Civil Service in important government departments and in extremely rare cases defence sectors’ failure to uphold institutional integrity or integrity of institution, thereby failing to operate independently and within the ambience of the law by which such institutions were
created and defying the purpose for which they were composed.
This gradual decay of institutional values often takes place at two stages, individual and corporate in
terms of key officers that dedicate towards the advancement of an agenda of a particular entity which could
either be state actors or non – state actors or a combination of both who engage in a straggle to tilt political
or economic power in a particular direction, to the benefit of a defined elite sector of society.
The Zambia Youths in the Fight Against Corruption has made with keen interest careful audit of some
institutional conducts that if not checked are of the potency to make such institutions to slide or fall victim
to State Capture.
For instance, the recent engagement between the United Party for National Development (UPND) and the
Judicial Complaints Authority (JCA), in which a position was held to the effect that the Constitutional
Court in regards to the Presidential Petition Case by the United Party for National Development didn’t
exhaust the 14 days as prescribed in the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia in hearing the matter. The
Judicial Complaints Authority is a body created by the Judicial Complaints Authority Act to deal strictly
with allegations of professional impropriety against judicial officers, it’s not in any sense an appellate court
authority of any kind by law and existence. Therefore, the engagement and the subsequent position by the
Judicial Complaints Authority, although this engagement was of no legal consequence, however, was ultravires
the law, meaning was beyond its legal mandate in terms of the purpose for which it was created and
with due regards to the fact that the JCA made itself available to a process of reviewing salient elements in
a matter which was heard by a court of rightful and one exercising final jurisdiction.
Another classical example is the conduct by the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC), which made
engagement with the public in respect to its captured intelligence information defying the law by which it
was created and within which it ought to operate, the Financial Intelligence Center Act 2013 as Amended
in 2016, thereby reducing itself to operating like a pressure group or whistle blower, contrary to the scope
of its legal mandate.
Finally, if such matters are not kept in check can lead to the gradual collapse of institutions, the general
degree of failure to observe the law and the net effect being what is referred to as a failed state because
state governance is firmly encored on constitutionalism, independence and power equilibrium of
governance institutions.
Maurice Malambo
Executive Director
Zambia Youths Association In The Fight Against Corruption
Addressing a media briefing in Lusaka, Chief Government spokesperson who is also minister of information and broadcasting services, Dora Siliya explained that the information gathered by the FIC is intelligence information which can be regarded as rumors which Is why it is first supposed to be reported to law enforcement agencies such as the ACC,DEC and the Police for further investigations, verifications and prosecution.
Ms Siliya says government is currently conducting internal consultations and discussions regarding the decision the FIC made to publicize intelligence information before it was presented to law enforcement agencies.
The Chief Government spokesperson states that by revealing the information to the public, the FIC has rendered the report irrelevant because the public has been made to start judging the people mentioned in the report before they can be prosecuted by relevant authorities.
Meanwhile Ms Siliya says those complaining that there has not been enough consultation regarding the cyber bills should wait until the matter reaches committee stage in Parliament to air their concerns and make available their contributions.
And the minister has condemned in the strongest terms the reported attacks on some Journalists during the just ended Chilanga by-election, noting the need for journalists to be allowed to work freely without fear of being attacked by any political party leader or supporters.
Ms Siliya has however, advised Journalists against acting in a way that will make the public or political parties perceive them as being politically inclined as this can invite attacks from losing parties during elections.
Issiac Chipampe and MISA Chairperson, Ellen Mwale during World Press freedom
day.
In a statement, MISA Zambia vice Chairperson Hyde Haguta says MISA is concerned with the numerous reports of journalists’ lives being threatened by political party supporters, a traditional leader and the Office of the President.
Mr. Haguta says according to reports MISA has monitored, Luapula Community Radio has been receiving demands for copies of its programmes incessantly from the office of the President Special division.
He says at the same time, a named traditional leader who was publicly campaigning for a certain political party in 2016 has continued to intimidate sections of his community and media workers whom he perceives to be against the political party of his preference.
Mr. Haguta says MISA Zambia is further worried with reports indicating that a journalist from Muvi TV, Oscar Phiri was harassed in Mwense by suspected Patriotic Front party supporters on 4 June 2018 in the same area.
He adds that another sad report monitored by MISA Zambia is were suspected UPND cadres numbering over 20 attacked journalists in Chilanga who were headed for the totaling center a few minutes after midnight on 5th June, 2018.
He says the journalists who were fished out of the car by force were accused of having stolen votes; with one of the cadres suggesting that the journalists should be shot dead.
Mr. Haguta says MISA Zambia demands that these sad developments must stop henceforth.
In a statement made available to the media, Mrs Mwanakatwe says the Statutory Instrument number 42 of 2018, the Public Financial Management Act (commencement ) order 2018, was gezetted and published by the Government Printer on Wednesday,30th May,2018.
She says it envisaged that with effective enforcement of the Public Finance Management Act no.1 of 2018, transparency and accountability in public finance management in Zambia will tremendously improve.
Mrs Mwanakatwe says incidences of misuse and theft of public resources will also be reduced and ultimately eliminated.
She states that this will have a positive impact on resource allocation and eventually improve public service delivery.
The Finance Minister adds that in accordance with the Act, any person who breaches provisions of the Public Finance Management Act no.1 of 2018 will be fined, suspended, demoted dismissed, or prosecuted, accordingly.
She further states that the Act gas been imbedded with provisions to facilitate the operation of the Treasury Single Account and the Integrated Financial Information Management Systems.
She explains that in this regard, the Act will provide a platform for further regulation of electronic financial transactions within the framework of Public Financial Management.
Mrs Mwanakatwe says this is in line with the Government’s e-government policy and is expected to reduce operational costs, improve resource allocation, promote efficiency in management of public resources, and enhance public service delivery.
She adds that with effect from 30th May, 2018, the gazette date for the Public Finance Management Act (commencement) order, 2018, board members of state owned enterprises and statutory corporations will individually and severally be accountable for their decisions.
She says this is aimed at improving the levels of decision morality,transparency,accountability,and integrity among persons in positions of accountability.
Mrs Mwanakatwe has further stated that the Public Finance Management Act no.1 of 2018 also empowers the Secretary to the Treasury to deal with non-performing Controlling officers and Controlling bodies
Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank [ZICB], the successor of Intermarket Banking Corporation will open to the general public by end of quarter three 2018.
This was revealed on Wednesday when Industrial Development Cooperation Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Mateyo Kaluba visited the branch on his continued tour of State Owned Enterprises and IDC projects
Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB) Limited is one of the new projects under IDC.
The bank, which has been created with a vision of fostering economic development by promoting the industrialisation and commercialization of Zambian businesses, is currently in the process of implementing a new core-banking system, and will open to the general public before the end of Q3 2018.
The Managing Director of Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank is Mr. Ignatius Mwanza, a seasoned banker with several years of experience.
Prior to the appointment at ZIBC, Mr. Mwanza previously worked as a Director Corporate Banking at ZANACO, Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Zambia Limited, Head of Treasury at Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Limited, Manager Corporate Banking at Standard Chartered Bank (UK) Limited, and Senior Manager (Bureau De Change) at the Bank of Zambia.
The Government last year successfully restructured and appointed management for the former Intermarket Banking Cooperation, now Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank.
Some operations for the new bank have since commenced and depositors are accessing their money.
In the first four days of operations last December ,the Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank paid out K24.7 million of which K21.1 million are cash pay-outs and K3.5 million represents Bank of Zambia Real Time Gross Settlement [RTGS] transfers.
Of the K21.1 million cash pay outs, K15.2 million was paid at its main branch at the junction of Church Road and Cairo Road in Lusaka, while K5.9 million was paid out at its Kitwe Branch for clients on the Copperbelt Province. The total number of clients paid countrywide is 2, 174.
According to an assessment done in December last year, less than 3% of the clients had closed their accounts; a true sign that the majority were willing to start a new relationship with the bank.
Zesco United have gone point clear at the top of the FAZ Super Division table while Shepolopolo have been handed a mountain to climb in the 2018 Women’s AFCON qualifiers.
WARRIORS HOLD ZESCO
Warriors snatched a rare away draw at Zesco on Wednesday to finish 1-1 in Ndola.
Dave Daka put Zesco ahead in the 27th minute but Nelson Mziwisa equalized in the 89th minute.
Zesco have 35 points, one more than second placed Green Buffaloes after the draw while Warriors are 6th on 26 points.
ZIMBABWE BEAT SHEPOLOPOLO
Zambia’s 2018 Women’s AFCON hopes look dim on Wednesday after they lost 1-0 at home to Zimbabwe at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
Rutendo Makore scored the game’s only goal in the 18th minute
Zambia must now beat Zimbabwe away in Harare on June 10 to overturn the result to qualify for this November’s Ghana tournament.
Zambia and Zimbabwe will this Saturday clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in their second successive COSAFA Cup final.
The defending champions were pushed to the wire by Lesotho but Zimbabwe overcame their opponents 3-1 post-match penalties following a scoreless draw at Peter Mokaba on Wednesday night .
Their hero was Zimbabwe goalkeeper George Chigova who made two saves to hand the champions their place in the final.
Zimbabwe beat Zambia 3-1 in the 2017 final in Rustenburg.
Meanwhile, Zambia redeemed themselves in some style in the early kickoff to reach the COSAFA Cup final following a 1-0 semifinal win over 10-man Madagascar at the same venue.
Chipolopolo flowed but failed to kill off Madagascar in the match after overcoming the latter’s surge in the opening 20 minutes of the first half.
Lazarus Kambole scored the all-important goal in the 39th minute with a fine close-range effort after a flowing move involving him, Cletus Chama and John Chingandu.
Sadly Chipolopolo failed to punish Madagascar in the second half in which Chama misfire three, Ronald Kampamba twice ,all from point-blank range.
Then two minutes before time, Madagascar striker Andriamanjato Tokifandresena was sent-off with two quick yellow cards for a foul on Benson Sakala by referee Jackson Pavaza of Namibia.
However, the best drama was saved for last when Chinagndu decided to go for glory when it was easier to give Kambole or Chama who were in the clear and his decision to go for glory was punished by goalkeeper Jean Randrianasolo who kept out his effort.
Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has described the just ended Chilanga Parliamentary by election as peaceful.
This is despite sporadic cases of violence being reported during campaigns and on poll day.
Mr Kanganja said in a statement that the elections were held in a mature and peaceful manner.
He has since thanked political players who participated in the by-elections for conducting their political activities peacefully.
“I wish to thank all political players and all other stakeholders who participated in the just ended by-elections held on June 5, 2018 in some of the wards across the country as well as Chilanga Constituency for conducting their political activities in a mature and peaceful manner. The accomplishment of a peaceful election was as a result of commitment shown by all political players and high levels of compliance to the provisions of the Electoral Code of Conduct, the Electoral Process Act, the Public Order Act and other pieces of legislation,” Mr. Kanganja stated.
“I also wish to congratulate all the police officers who were deployed to police the Chilanga election and other ward elections for their devotion to duty, hard work and altruism during the execution of this important assignment, that of providing a conducive environment for all political players to conduct their activities. I further thank them for portraying high levels of discipline as my office did not receive any complaint against them from members of the public in general and political players in particular. We are however, disappointed to state that despite the achievement of a peaceful election, there was unruly behaviour recorded in some areas and police are investigating.”
He appealed to all political leaders and supporters to fully commit themselves to peaceful elections by completely avoiding promoting and engaging themselves in acts that have potential to cause chaos and instability in the country during future elections.
“Furthermore, during this post-election period I call upon everyone to remain peaceful and avoid any provocative behaviour. Zambia belongs to us all, therefore, promotion of sustainable peace and security should be a shared responsibility,” stated Mr. Kanganja.
But UK High Commissioner to Zambia Fergus Cochrane-Dyet said the elections were marred by violence.
In a Tweet, High Commissioner Cochrane-Dyet said many voters were frightened to vote due to political violence.
Despite heavily armed police, I’ve seen gangs carrying weapons roaming Chilanga for today’s by-election. This poor woman was a victim: not a great advert for #Zambian democracy.
He added, “The Zambia Electoral Commission doing good job. But turn-out low at stations I visited; many too frightened to vote.”
