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COACH Beston ChambeshiCOACH Beston Chambeshi has said Zambia would need to be mentally and physically ready when they face Italy on Monday and reach the semi-finals of the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Cup finals here in South Korea.
Chambeshi said he was expecting another tough match against a third European side Zambia would face in this competition adding that the Italians were a good side but beatable.
“The boys will need to be mentality and physically ready, they have played big teams here already and have fought the war before. So they have to be strong enough on the pitch so that we meet Italy in a good frame of mind,” he said.
Zambia eliminated Germany 4-3 in the round of 16 in Jeju while Italy overcame their rivals France 2-1 in the other tie played in Cheonan.
“We have played two European teams (Portugal and Germany) already and those were very tough games and we equally expect a tough game against Italy. This is a game that brings two sides playing good football but we have to respect each other for having reached this far,” he said.
Chambeshi said he was confident that his players would overcome any obstacle in-front of them as they target winning the title.
“I am enjoying the games, a good tournament and yes we have had tough games but my boys are strong and courageous to face any obstacle in-front of them. We have to continue believing in ourselves,” he said.
Chambeshi said Zambia is a footballing nation and it was not surprising that the team has reached this far in the competition surpassing the 1999 and 2007 teams.
“Games have not been easy and our wins have not been flukes because we fought for them and we have been playing good football. Italy would be a different ball game, I expect a good game and may the best team carry the day,” he said.
He thanked Zambians for the support rendered to the team and urged them to do the same on Monday and coming games.
Meanwhile, the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games memories have continued to be re-rekindled in Chambeshi’s mind when he learnt of Zambia’s opponents in the quarterfinals.
“Fresh memories indeed, we beat them (Italy) but it was not easy….I think we won them 2-0 in the President’s Cup and at the Olympics 4-0. They have got fresh memories also but yes these are new boys with new style of play and were not involved that time,” he said.
And the Italians arrived in Suown yesterday and are accommodated at the Ramada Hotel, same as the Zambian team.
President Edgar Lungu with I.G Kakoma Kanganja at KK international airport upon his return from South Africa
INSPECTOR General (IG) of Police Kakoma Kanganja has told a Lusaka magistrate’s court that he is still hurting from allegations made against him in Facebook posting by Chilufya Tayali that suggested he had something to do with the Mongu incident over which opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has been accused of treason.
Mr Kanganja said Tayali’s posting made in April in the aftermath of the incident involving Mr Hakainde’s motorcade and that of President Edgar Lungu as they headed for the Kuomboka ceremony, was ” 100 per cent criminal” and a clear indictment of him to be charged with treason.
Mr Kanganja testified that the posting brought ridicule, hatred, contempt and uproar in society as most people were calling for his resignation.
“I was shocked when I read the article. It is still paining me. I swore to protect the Constitution of Zambia and the President as well as everyone, Hichilema included. This article brought hatred were people started calling for my resignation,” he said.
Tayali has been charged with the offence of libel, under section 191 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
This is a substituted offence and when the matter came up yesterday for opening of trial, the accused took a fresh plea and denied the charge.
Particulars are that Tayali on April 13, 2017 with intent to defame Mr Kanganja did unlawfully write and publish on social media, Facebook a defamatory statement saying:
“Kanganja is just covering his inefficiency to charge Hakainde Hichilema with treason, otherwise he should be an accomplice, where was his police to clear the way long before? “That should have never happened, but maybe Kanganja planned it that way to kill the President or frame Hichilema…which statement injured the reputation of Kanganja by exposing him to hatred, contempt and ridicule,” read the particulars of the offence.
The IG said he became aware about the writings through numerous phone calls from a cross-section of the society and was forced to ask for a printout from Zambia Information Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA).
And in cross-examination Tayali sent the court into laughter when he said that he felt not protected by the court as he felt intimidated to cross-examine the IG because of the way he was responding.
Magistrate Felix Kaoma then told him that he was protected by the court and asked him to go ahead.
The accused applied for an adjournment because he wanted to come with some audio and visual recordings to defend himself.
Matter comes up on July 17 this year for continued trial.
Nkana on Saturday look set to continue rising up in the FAZ Super Division when they host lowly placed Kabwe Warrior at Nkana Stadium in Wusakile, Kitwe.
Fifth placed Nkana are favourites over winless Warriors who are perched second from the foot of the table.
Potential league leaders Kalampa have 15 points, one behind leaders Napsa Stars, heading into this Week 10 encounter.
“The most important thing as a team is to work hard so that we can get more points. The league is very tough this season,” Nkana coach Zeddy Saileti said.
Warriors have posted three straight draws in their latest matches.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Nkana’s Kitwe rivals Power Dynamos will be away to Nakambala Leopards at Nakambala Stadium in Mazabuka.
Coach Dan Kabwe’s Power are in Mazabuka seeking to recover from last weekend’s goalless stalemate at Mufulira Wanderers.
Wanderers themselves are welcoming promoted Buildcon at Shinde Stadium.
Meanwhile, matches scheduled for Lusaka have been pushed to Sunday owing to Zanaco’s home CAF Champions League commitment on Saturday at Heroes Stadium.
In a related matter, Zesco United’s league match against Real Nakonde has been postponed as the Ndola club is on Saturday playing in the CAF Confederation Cup.
FAZ SUPER DIVISION WEEK 10
SATURDAY, 3 JUNE 2017
15:00 Mufulira Wanderers Vs Buildcon (Shinde Stadium)
15:00 Konkola Blades Vs Nkwazi (Konkola Stadium)
15:00 Nakambala Leopards Vs Power Dynamos (Nakambala Stadium)
15:00 Nchanga Rangers Vs Lusaka Dynamos (Nchanga Stadium)
15:00 Nkana Vs Kabwe Warriors (Nkana Stadium)
15:00 Green Eagles v Forest Rangers (Independence Stadium)
SUNDAY, 4 JUNE 2017
15:00 Red Arrows Vs NAPSA Stars (Nkoloma Stadium)
15:00 Green Buffaloes v Lumwana Radiants (Edwin Imboela Stadium)
POSTPONED
City of Lusaka Vs Zanaco
Zesco United Vs Real Nakonde
RSTA CEO Zindaba Soka addressing the media whilst flanked by his Deputy Director Safety Gladwell Banda during the media briefing
The Road Transport and Safety Agency has suspended the road service licence for Kapena Bus Company for violating the conditions upon which the operator’s licence was granted.
In a letter dated 2nd June 2017, RTSA Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Zindaba Soko has stated that findings from the investigations into the Luangwa accident involving a Kapena bus registration number ABP 6303 have proved that the operator neglected or failed to ensure that the bus in question was fit to be used to carry passengers after the change of the brakes was done and thereby occasioned danger to the travelling public.
It has also been established that the driver and the operator defied the provisions of the Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 76 of 2016 which restricts the movement of Public Service Vehicles (PSV) at night.
The Agency has given Kapena Bus Company 24 hours to cease operations and thereafter none of their buses shall be expected to be on the road.
The RSL will only be restored subject to the operator meeting the conditions that the Agency has set to address the findings from the accident investigations.
On the 23rd May 2017, a motor vehicle Scania Marcopolo Bus registration number ABP 6303 operating under a road service licence No. 163140 was involved in an accident were 17 people died and several injured at around 21:00 hours few kilometers before the Luangwa Bridge.
Accident investigations conducted by the RTSA have established that the accident was caused following the re-adjustment of the brakes by the bus crew as the bus was reported to be brake binding. The findings from the preliminary investigations also indicate that the bus crew were seen under the bus possibly re-adjusting the brakes so as to minimise brake binding.
Mpika District Council has commenced the drilling of boreholes in response to Muchinga Province Minister Malozo Sichone ‘s seven day ultimatum for the local authority to do so .
The local authority has consequently drilled three boreholes in Lulamba , Shanghai and Depot Compound respectively, in Mpika District.
Mr. Sichone recently gave the local authority the ultimatum in an effort to curb the water situation and fight typhoid outbreak in the District.
ZANIS reports that Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe has confirmed development in a telephone interview in Mpika District , today.
Mr. Nundwe said that three boreholes are under construction in the named areas adding that residents in the areas are expecting to start drawing water from them bytomorrow.
The Provincial Administration and Mpika District council are working together to ensure that the drilling of boreholes is done promptly as the Provincial Administration has provided equipment for the exercise.
Mr. Nundwe says it is government’s desire for Mpika residents to have clean drinking water.
He disclosed that all shallow wells in Tazara will be closed adding that the affected residents will be required to cooperate with the District Council during that period as it is to their own benefits
Meanwhile, Principal Environmental Health Technologist, Paul Muma says typhoid cases as of today have increased to 152 .
Mr. Muma said a total number of 6 patients are admitted at Chilonga Mission Hospital and Micheal Chilufya Sata Hospital.
Government has cautioned human resource practitioners to desist from flouting the country’s labour laws.
Southern Province Minister Edify Hamukale says a well-managed industrial relations environment contributed greatly to sustainable industrial peace in the country.
“As government we expect all human resource managers in the country to appreciate and correctly interpret the labour laws and advise their employers accordingly. In this regard, we are urging all employers to engage qualified Zambians as human resource managers,” he said.
Dr Hamukale said in Livingstone today at the 2017 Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) Annual General Meeting at Avani Victoria Falls Resort.
He said it was evident the Institute was one of the major national stakeholders as its members were the ones strategically positioned to foster good industrial relations by promoting dialogue among parties involved in employment relations.
“You are there as a professional body whose members are not mere custodians of disciplinary codes and faithful keepers of employment contracts but people who should play a strategic role in Zambia’s business environment,” he said.
Dr Hamukale further stated that as indicated in the objectives of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management Act number 11 of 1997, the Institute was critical in the development of the country and particularly in improvement of productivity in various organizations.
“As you are certainly aware, the greatest asset any country has is its human capital. Therefore, the success of our nation will depend on the quality of human resources available,” he said.
He called on the Institute to offer expert advice to government as it had the responsibility to formulate a national human resource policy to promote and support its economic and social activities
Recent accusations that the Zambian government is a dictatorship borders cannot pass without comment.
There have been a myriad of accusations from the international community that Zambian Government is a dictatorship. I wish to categorically these malicious allegations with all the contempt available.
Zambia cannot be governed by foreign powers and its status as a democracy cannot be distorted by the arrest of one person.
Foreign powers must understand their boundaries and stop popping their nose into the internal affairs of the country.
Zambia practices organized democracy where laws take precedence while all the ingredients of a functional democracy including the conduct of transparent and credible elections are followed and respected by all citizens.
Therefore, the branding of Zambia as a dictatorship is mischievous and meant to put the Zambian government under worthless pressure to the benefit of an individual politician.
Last month, the country woke up to a ruthless, reckless and undiplomatic attack by our former colonial masters, the European Community which accused the Zambian Government of Human Rights abuses.
The statement amounts to direct interference into the affairs of a sovereign nation, in this case Zambia.
The EU Parliament does not need any reminder that they colonized Africa and took away our wealth. We will no longer accept any form of recolonization coming in form of Human Rights which they abused a few decades ago by killing many Africans in the name of colonization. There come back from the back-door is utter nonsense and our government must stand firm and rubbish these attempts.
Hakainde Hichilema
Hakainde Hichilema they are referring to is suspected to have committed an offence under the law of the Republic of Zambia and was arrested by the police after several gatherings when he announced his decision not to recognize President Edgar Lungu as Head of State.
Hichilema conducted several press conferences where he said he won the elections of August 2016. This clearly amounts to usurping the powers of a duly elected Government which is a criminal offence in our statutes. On top of that, the opposition leader to refused to give way to the police in his continued attempt to undermine a sitting President.
If Europe continues accusing the Zambian Government of abusing Human Rights on account f arresting an alleged law breaker, they should tell the World what it means to send back hundreds of illegal immigrants intending to settle in their countries, back to the oceans to suffer.
Europe must be ignored because the Zambian Government allowed Mr Hichilema to express his opinions and declare himself Head of State for several months but his arrogance reached the head to an extent where he started blocking President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s motorcade.
There is no civilized or uncivilized state today which can allow any citizen of its country to behave in the manner Mr Hichilema was behaving after losing the Presidential election.
In the name of protecting democracy, the Zambian Government tolerated him for so many months but every democracy has laws. The EU has promoted a thought that Human Rights end where the rights of another start and we believe Mr Hichilema is not the only Zambian who has Rights. His rights equally end where the rights of others start.
The EU MPs must know that Zambia has laws which cut across every Zambian whether in politics or not and that is why the government has said he must be cleared by the Courts of law.
So in the final analysis, I wish to condemn in the strongest terms the decision by the EU to exert unnecessary pressure on the Zambian government on a law breaker. The man they seem to support publicly broke the law and the EU kept quiet until he was arrested.
EU Parliament should have been brave and condemn HH for his actions and then ask the Zambian Government to find a solution to his predicament instead of taking sides all the time in favour of the opposition.
Vernon Mwaanga
Mr Vernon Johnson Mwaanga is a finished, spent and overused politician who pretends to understand democracy but the Government was worse in Human Rights abuses when he was Minister in the MMD Government.
I want to remind Mr Mwaanga that Zambians have not forgotten when he closed Radio Phoenix by canceling the licenses with a trace of justifications. His decision to mount a globe-trotting mission to damage the Zambia’s democratic credentials is an act of a finished politician seeking relevance in a very advanced system.
Mr Mwaanga has continued to denounce the Government and pretends to be the author of the country’s democracy in the eyes of the International Community. His alliance with the Mast Newspaper is a tired and empty effort aimed at winning political favors for his party, the United Party for National Development (UPND).
As PF, we will not spare him and I wish to challenge him to come and start campaigning for his party so that we can handle in an open political battle field. Mr Mwaanga should not continue hiding behind the veil of veteran politician when his views slanted towards rendering support to his party. Mr Mwaanga was recently quoted as saying the Government was suppressing views of critics without justifying his utterances.
The Mast Newspaper
Last week, the Newspaper carried a story which quoted UPND president Hakainde Hichilema. This is a deliberate action by the Newspaper to transverse the law because they know that a person detained for criminal activities does not have the right to appear in newspapers. He loses all the privileges, according to the Zambian law.
The Newspaper is deliberately taking steps to breach the law knowing too well that Mr Hichilema stands on very weak grounds. Any statements he issues on his own criminal matters can easily be interpreted as contempt of court which will land both the newspaper and the opposition leader in trouble.
This shows that Mr Hichilema is a very arrogant character who dares the law even after he has been arrested.
I wish to condemn both the Mast and Mr Hichilema for this illegal action.
The Author is a Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Central Committee
Northern Province Minister Brian Mundubile (left) and Kasama DC Kelly Kashiwa (right) on arrival at Kasama sports stadium to officiate at the 52nd independence day
Northern Province Minister Brian Mundubile says oil exploration project for block 31 in Northern Province will be launched next month.
Provincial Minister Brian Mundubile said Tullow Oil the company engaged to carry out the exploration exercise has since invited President Edgar Lungu to officially launch the project which will run for four years.
ZANIS reports that the provincial minister disclosed the development in an interview adding that the firm has also lined up a number of consultative meetings with different stakeholders in areas where the oil exploration will be conducted.
Mr. Mundubile , who is also Mporokoso Member of Parliament, said Tullow oil is scheduled to carry out intense desk and air studies over a period of six months hence the need for all stakeholders to fully understand the project.
And the provincial minister has revealed that his office will engage Tullow Oil Company to consider introducing specialized courses at trades and skills training schools in the province as part of their social responsibility programmes.
Windhoek –Zambian authorities are detaining 70 drivers and have impounded 200 Namibian trucks that were carrying timber from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The trucks have been impounded for about five months and this has so far cost the trucks owners about R100 million, according to the Namibian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), which is demanding the immediate release of the trucks.
The trucks were impounded because Zambian laws prohibits the harvesting of Mukula timber in the country.
The Mukula timber in the Namibian trucks was, however, harvested by businesses operating in the DRC with valid permits from the government of the DRC to do so.
The Namibian truckers were simply transporting goods from the suppliers to the clients and were never involved in the harvesting of the timber.
The trucks carried timber from the DRC with valid documentations which were inspected by Zambian customs officials and found to be valid and authentic.
The Zambian authorities even sealed the cargo at the Kasumbalesa border post between DRC and Zambia which under normal circumstances would be inspected again at the Sesheke-Katima Mulilo border post.
The Zambian authorities agreed that the drivers had valid and authentic documents at the border and that the trucks were carrying goods legally, but the same authorities still impounded trucks.
At the time of transporting the timber, Zambia had only banned the harvesting of the Mukula timber on their territory, but not the transportation if that timber came from a different country.
The trucks drivers’ situation has, however, been made difficult by the fact that Zambia, as of April 2017, passed a law that no timber is allowed to be transported in the country.
NCCI chief executive officer Tarah Shaanika said as a result of the impounding, the drivers have been living in deplorable and inhumane conditions in Zambia for the past five months, far away from their families.
“Their trucks have been stationary in Zambia without generating income and some of our members are at risk of losing their businesses all together,” he said.
NCCI said they have engaged the Namibian and Zambian authorities several times but to no avail.
This situation is likely to affect the relations between the two countries as well as result in a setback for regional integration as promoted by SADC.
The three countries have a corridor (Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi corridor) developed to promote trade within the region and with the outside world. A lot of efforts were made to promote this transport corridor.
The corridor was signed into agreement by the three governments in 2010 and this enable it to increase the movements of goods along the corridor.
Shaanika said people must not forget that it’s Zambia and DRC who use this corridor more, compared to Namibia.
“Unfortunately, there were also more goods destined for Zambia and DRC from the Port of Walvis Bay in comparison with goods from Zambia and DRC to Namibia or to the outside world via the port of Walvis Bay.”
He added that one of the products identified to be transported as a return load from the DRC to the port of Walvis Bay was timber and the main market destination was China.
A number of trucks from various countries, primarily Namibia, Zambia, DRC, Tanzania and South Africa started taking timber from the DRC as a return load.
Shaanika said it was unfortunate and regrettable that the Zambian authorities decided to impound trucks for such a long time instead of impounding the products which they were trying to protect.
He added that the impounding of the trucks had harmed the Namibian economy severely, at a time the country’s economy was not doing well.
“There is clear evidence of the impact of the impounding of our trucks on the transport and logistics sector in Namibia. There is currently a lot of cargo that cannot be transported out of the port of Walvis Bay due to lack of trucks because so many of them are kept standing in Zambia.”
Zambian High Commissioner to Namibia Stella Libongani, could not be reached for comment.
But speaking to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation yesterday, deputy commissioner Dorothy Nachilongo said this does not signify a political fight between the two countries and a solution would be found soon.
Chilanga member of Parliament Keith Mukataicate of committal for murder suspect Keith Mukata and his wife Chairmaine.
On May 6th 2017, police picked up Mr Mukata who is also UPND Chilanga MP and Chairmaine and later on May 11th jointly charged with Murder contrary to section 200 of Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
They are accused of murdering Namakau Kwenda ,63, of Lusaka’s Ngombe township, an employee of Men in Black Security Company was shot dead at at house number 4 Alex Masala close in Rhodes Park which is the office of AKM Legal Practitioners, the law firm belonging to Mr. Mukata.
File:Coppperbelt Minister Hon. Bowman Lusambo speaking at the Copperbelt Consultative meeting
Copperbelt province Minister Bowman Lusambo has refuted claims that he owns 17 plots in Ndola. Mr. Lusambo has since appealed to the people spreading such information to report him to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for the commission to take legal action.
Responding to some telephone calls when he featured on Ndola based SUN FM radio program this week, the minister said that if it is true that he owns the said plots he is ready to resign as Copperbelt minister and Kabushi Member of Parliament.
The minister stated that after the investigations are conducted and the allegations are proved to be true he is ready to resign from his duties because he will not be fit to serve the Zambian people.
“I want to challenge those people who are spreading such information to go and report this issue to ACC and to the Police commissioner and if these allegations come out to be true I am ready to resign as Copperbelt minister and as Kabushi Member of Parliament,” he said.
Mr. Lusambo has urged people who are in the habit of spreading false information without evidence to desist from doing so because they are alarming the nation. The minister has also challenged the Ndola City Council to ensure that illegal land allocations are dealt with.
Mr. Lusambo added that whenever there are illegal land allocation issues in the province it’s always Ndola City Council who are involved. He further said as the provincial Minister he always gets embarrassed that Ndola City Council is always mentioned in illegal land allocation adding that as if it’s the only council in the province.
Mr. Lusambo further stated that the province has 10 Councils and out of these NCC is the one which is active in terms of illegal land allocations. He has since challenged the Ndola City Council Mayor and the Town Clark to be on top of these issues and make sure that they bring sanity at the council.
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with ALIEN: COVENANT, a new chapter in his groundbreaking ALIEN franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.
PROS
Excellent performance by Micheal Fassbender (David/Walter).
Compelling storyline and intense action scenes .
Amazing visual effects. The Xenomorph creatures were extremely life-like.
CONS
The cast of the movie was not impressive , it was only Micheal Fassbender who gave a memorable performance.
The characters were not properly developed , you will not get emotionally attached to them such that if a character is killed ,the impact is not as strong.
FAVORITE QUOTES
David: “Serve in Heaven or reign in Hell?”
Walther: “One wrong note eventually ruins the entire symphony.”
David:“I was not made to serve. Neither were you.”
CONCLUSION
Alien: Covenant is an enjoyable movie that starts out as a sci-fi drama before turning to horror/thriller.When it is intense, Covenant is really intense. Some sequences will have you on the edge of your seat.
‘Covenant’ is a sequel to the 2012 movie ‘Prometheus’. It expands upon the plot points and mythology featured in ‘Prometheus’, but also shifts a bit from the course of the latter film, in order to set itself on a more direct course towards connecting with the events of the first movie in the ‘Alien’ franchise, as it digs into the origins of the Xenomorphs.
The performance of the cast was mediocre and character development was poor. What saves the movie is Micheal Fassbenders’ (David/Walter) performance! It was strong enough to carry the entire movie.
Alien: Covenant ends on a cliff hanger that leaves room for another installment in the Alien Franchise .
Zambian Breweries staff and guests celebrate the rebranding of Mosi Lager, including Country Director Annabelle Degroot and Head of Marketing Nomonde Dona.
Zambia’s iconic Mosi Lager has undergone a rebrand to bring its packaging up-to-date.
Despite the new look, the Mosi beer remains untouched and is the same premium quality lager brewed in Zambia since the early 70s, says Zambian Breweries – the company that makes the world-renowned beer.
The market-leading beer is named after Livingstone’s famous waterfall: Mosi-oa-Tunya – which means The Smoke that Thunder – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, also known as Victoria Falls.
The new Mosi packaging was unveiled to consumers during the Mosi Day of Thunder in Livingstone on April 29, 2017. Revellers and consumers were happy and excited with the new branding of the Mosi bottle.
Celebrities, socialites and VIPs, including Ministry of Tourism and Arts Acting Permanent Secretary Zechariah Luhanga, joined Zambian Breweries representatives against this week at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka for the official launch the new packaging. Chef 1987, Jay Rox and Angela Nyirenda provided the entertainment.
Mosi is designed to reinforce the lager’s connections with Falls and its heritage as a Truly Zambian brand, said Zambian Breweries country director Annabelle Degroot “We rebranded the bottle, but it is only the bottle appearance that has changed. The content is and will always remain our thunderously refreshing premium lager. It is the same beer that thunders,” she said. “We have maintained our heritage. We have kept in mind that the people know Mosi as the beer that thunders and we aim to keep it that way – thundering. If anyone has tasted Mosi in the new branded bottle, they will say it is the same beer; only the bottle appearance is new. It is Thunderously Refreshing beer they have always known and loved,” added Mrs Degroot.
The rebranding was motivated by the fact that Zambian Breweries had not changed the packaging of Mosi in a long time and brewery thought this is an opportune time to do so and modernise it. “Those who attended this year’s Mosi Day of Thunder on April 29, 2017 in Livingstone must have seen how excited the people were with the new Mosi bottle,” she said. Mosi Lager is Zambia’s leading beer produced by Zambian Breweries and is named after the indigenous name for Victoria Falls, Mosi Oa Tunya which is Tokaleya Tonga literally meaning The Smoke That Thunders.
Chef 187 on stage at the relaunch of Mosi Lager.Angela Nyirenda performing at the relaunch of Mosi Lager.Zambian Breweries Country Director Annabelle Degroot and Ministry of Tourism and Arts Acting Permanent Secretary Zechariah Luhanga celebrate the rebranding of Mosi Lager.Zambian Breweries Country Director Annabelle Degroot and Jay Rox celebrate the rebranding of Mosi Lager.Party-goers celebrating the relaunch of Mosi Lager.Party-goers celebrating the relaunch of Mosi Lager.
A Zambian High Court has ruled in favour of satellite pay television company MultiChoice Zambia over the joint venture between the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and Chinese digital television service provider TopStar Communications.
The joint venture, entered into by the two companies earlier this year, means TopStar owns 60% shares in ZNBC and empowers the company to collect all ZNBC advertising and tower rental revenue for the next 25 years.
[pullquote]TopStar owns 60% shares in ZNBC and empowers the company to collect all ZNBC advertising and tower rental revenue for the next 25 years.[/pullquote]
The revenue collected will go towards the servicing of a US$273 million loan secured by the Zambian government from the Export-Import Bank of China for investment in the digital broadcasting networking and the building of provincial studios.
The alliance also paves the way for the rollout of TopStar-branded set top boxes for digital television and has reportedly resulted in the prevention of over 400,000 subscribers from watching local channels on MultiChoice’s GOtv decoders – despite a longstanding agreement with ZNBC regarding the free-to-air channels.
Although the deal sparked anger among stakeholders, including opposition political parties, the government, through the Minister of Information and Broadcasting services Kampamba Mulenga, said its decision on the joint venture “will never be reversed.”
Following the standoff, MultiChoice Zambia, via GOtv, decided to take the matter to court seeking a declaration that the operation of a public signal network by TopStar is illegal and unlawful.
The satellite TV company also wants the court to grant it an injunction restraining ZNBC from interfering with the local channels airing as free-to-air until the matter is fully determined.
TopStar had applied to the court for the matter to be dismissed because it lacked merit.
However, High Court judge Gertrude Chawatama ruled that the matter should proceed to trial because GOtv had shown sufficient grounds.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is expanding; redeveloped and flight-handling capability being increased. Improved airports drive increases in commercial development within the immediate vicinity, which in turn drives increases in desirability of residential properties that proffer easy access to these services.
The re-development of KKIA has long been anticipated, with speculative commercial developers making early moves towards establishing facilities in the area. For example, Waterfalls Shopping Centre has been earmarked for many years, and Garden City office and mall complex is already fully operational, with a catchment area that extends into Chongwe and beyond Chaminuka Wildlife Estates to the North.
Industrial and commercial plans in the area are on the increase, with the COMESA Headquarters earmarked, and Hitachi and Delta (both in the heavy equipment industries) already having established their operations along the airport road. The strategic location of these last two is clear: close proximity to the airport, easy access to the East and, better still, they will be first movers on the use of the Airport – Chisamba link road, which passes Chaminuka, as a means of reducing transport time to the Copperbelt and DR Congo.
The increase in commercial developments close to KKIA will in turn influence residential property pricing that offers easy access to all these services. In this context, Chaminuka Wildlife Estates is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this: not only do the plots have direct access to the soon-to-be-upgraded Airport – Chisamba route, but the development is strictly controlled, protecting the wildlife and natural habitat within the area.
This provides a pleasant alternative to the rapid, sometimes unmanaged development and construction that can end up encroaching into prime residential zones. Chaminuka Wildlife Estates will remain an oasis, a managed parkland within Lusaka, no matter what development takes place, while its residents and those residing in Chongwe generally can take advantage of the economic opportunities being presented by the redevelopment of the airport and new commercial zones.
