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Nkana have been summoned to appear before the FAZ disciplinary committee on April 8 in Lusaka.
This is after their unruly fans briefly disrupted the 2017 Charity Shield final on April 2 against Zesco united at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Nkana lost that match 2-0.
“Nkana has been summoned in connection with their fans’ unruly behavior during last Sunday’s Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndlovu Charity Shield final between Zesco United and Nkana at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium,” FAZ spokesperson Desmond Katongo said.
Nkana fans briefly brought to a halt the match for over five minutes in the 58th minute after defender and captain Donashano Malama was sent off for stomping Zesco defender Ben Adama in an off-the-ball incident.
The fans then bombarded the pitch with alcoholic and plastic bottles before they were calmed down by Nkana officials.
And Katongo added that two other clubs will also appear before the FAZ disciplinary committee and they are Livingstone Pride and Kazungula FC.
“The Association has also summoned Livingstone Pride in connection with the club’s abandoned week 17 league game involving Zambeef Sinazongwe on 24th July, 2016,” Katongo said.
“FAZ has further summoned Kazungula to a hearing on their abandoned week 18 league game involving Zambeef Sinazongwe on 31st July, 2016.”
Frank BwalyaThe Patriotic Front says UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema’s attacks on President Edgar Lungu’s leadership are a sign that he is losing political focus.
PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says Mr Hichilema is not seeing things in their proper context.
Mr Bwalya was reacting to Mr Hichilema’s alleged statement that he would report President Lungu to U.S President Donald Trump.
And Mr Bwalya has commended PF members on the Copperbelt for complying with the Police directive not to hold a rally at Changanami ground in Luanshya.
Mr Bwalya said it gratifying that the PF members complied with the law and opted for an indoor meeting.
Meanwhile, Mr Bwalya has commended the Zambia Revenue Authority for exceeding revenue collection in the first quarter.
He said revenue is needed to implement development projects.
President LUnguPresident Edgar Lungu will grace this year’s Kuomboka traditional ceremony of the Lozi people set for Saturday, 8th April.
Minister of Home Affairs Steven Kampyongo disclosed the development when he called on Western Province Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu in Mongu this morning.
Mr Kampyongo assured the nation that the security wings are geared to provide adequate security for the event.
He expressed satisfaction with the preparations the organisers have put in place.
Mr Kampyongo is in Western Province to check on the security measures put in place before the Kuomboka ceremony on Saturday.
He is accompanied by Presidential Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe and former Katuba Member of Parliament Jonas Shakafuswa.
And Mr Mubukwanu said the organisers of the traditional ceremony have banned politicking at the event.
Mr Mubukwanu said about 20 foreign heads of mission have confirmed attendance.
Mr Kampyongo and his entourage are scheduled to hold talks with the Litunga at his palace later in the day.
Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Power plantRuling Patriotic Front (PF) Southern Province Vice Information and Publicity Secretary Trymore Mwenda has highly praised the Governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe for launching the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Power Project Scheme implementation process.
Mwenda stated that the Project which is expected to produce 2400 megawatts of power for both Zambia and Zimbabwe is a clear demonstration that President Edgar Lungu and his counterpart the Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe have resolved to deal with the power shortage which has had negative economic impact on both countries for some time now.
Mwenda was quick to express his excitement about the power project in Southern Province and explicated that his enthusiasm was not only driven by the fact that the project was being implemented in the named Province where he come from, but because of other benefits the local people will have as a result of the same project.
He stated that the venture will create more jobs for the youth in the province and there will be infrastructure development as well as access to electricity which will result into reduced deforestation and many other socio-economic benefits.
“We commend the Governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe for launching the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Power Project scheme implementation process” He said
Meanwhile, the PF Vice Information and Publicity Secretary in Southern Province Trymore Mwenda has appealed to the opposition to be magnanimous at times and come out in the open and appreciate initiatives such as the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Power Project as opposed to always criticizing and engaging in petty politicking.
He added that Zambia has a lot to offer if only politicians can only focus their energies on positive things especially that the elections are about four years away.
Mwenda who took time to give mini background about the Batoka Hydro power project which he said was mounted in the early 1990s and now it is been implemented under the leadership of President Lungu saying it is a clear indication that President is resolute in ending power outages in Zambia.
He also noted that he is convinced that President Edgar Lungu has a heart for Southern Province in particular and means well for the whole country in general.
“President Edgar Lungu has a heart for Southern Province in particular and means well for the whole country in general” Mwenda said
File: Some pupils of Lusaka Primary School Arthur WinaNational Action for Quality Education (NAQEZ) Executive Director Aaron Chansa has expressed his divergent view concerning the planned transfer of all primary schools in Zambia to local authorities.
Mr. Chansa said in a telephone interview with Pan African Radio today the 5th April, 2017 that the concept of devolving education to councils is good but Zambia is not yet ready to undergo such a process.
He noted that almost all Local Authorities in Zambia are overwhelmed with huge administrative and financial constraints which have made them to be very incompetent as well as lacking the sense of urgency in service provision.
Mr. Chansa stated that in most cases the Zambian Councils have failed to provide just basic services to residents, adding that the transfer of all primary schools to local authorities would be a risky administrative experiment.
He has since urged the Ministry of Education to be extremely cautious on this exercise as it has the potential to destabilize the few gains the sector has so far scored.
The NAQEZ Executive Director further advised the Ministry of Education to clearly explain how it intends to devolve this very important service, and the exact roles officers in the Ministry of Education and those from local Government will be playing because their explanation would help to dispel the apprehension currently obtaining among teachers and other stakeholders.
“In most cases the Zambian Councils have failed to provide just basic services to residents” Mr. Chansa said
United States Ambassador, Eric Shultz (right), Ministry of Defence Permenent Secretary, Steardy Mwale inspect facilities that have been constructed with funding from the US Department of Defence to the Zambian government (military) through the President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) at Kalewa Barracks in Ndola . Picture by Tisa Banda-Nkhoma/ZANIS.
UNITED States (US) Ambassador to Zambia Eric Schultz says America has never considered Zambia to be under a dictatorship government.
Mr Schultz said in an interview in Ndola yesterday that it is not true that Zambia has been a dictatorship.
On Monday, United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema claimed he has been talking to US President Donald Trump over the alleged violation of human rights by the Patriotic Front (PF) government.
Mr Hichilema claimed, President Trump will be dealing with African dictators soon after he settles in office.
He said the cancellation of the UPND planned rally in Kanyama township in Lusaka on Sunday was a total violation of human rights.
“Ambassadors do not normally talk directly to the President, that is why we have the Secretary of State. And we have not considered Zambia to be a dictatorship, and I think in the face of it, it is completely untrue,” he said.
He said this after he handed over the Kalewa Garrison Camp Hospital, which has been built at a cost of about US$1 million with assistance from the US government.
And Copperbelt Minister Bowman Lusambo told Mr Schultz when he paid a courtesy call on the provincial administration that President Lungu is one of the most democratic leaders in the world.
“What I can assure you is that the Copperbelt is politically stable. As you might be aware, President Edgar Chagwa Lungu is one of the most democratic leaders in the world,” Mr Lusambo said.
He said President Lungu is eager to see strengthened co-operation between the Zambian and US governments in many areas of economic interest.
Ndola mayor Amon Chisenga said Zambia needs to learn from the way American politicians practise democracy by readily accepting election results and recognising the President once he or she is sworn in.
United States Ambassador, Eric Shultz (right), Ministry of Defence Permenent Secretary, Steardy Mwale inspect a maternity ward, which is part of facilities have been constructed with funding from the US Department of Defence to the Zambian government (military) through the President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) at Kalewa Barracks in Ndola . Picture by Tisa Banda-Nkhoma/ZANIS.United States Ambassador, Eric Shultz (right), Ministry of Defence Permenent Secretary, Steardy Mwale inspect a pharmacy at Kalewa Barracks in Ndola, which is part of facilities that have been constructed with funding from the US Department of Defence to the Zambian government (military) through the President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) . Picture by Tisa Banda-Nkhoma/ZANIS.
Minister of Transport and Communication Brian Mushimba having a feel of the new Fiat Vehicle immediately after it was launched by the Southern Cross Motors Limited in Lusaka last night,30-03-2017. Picture by Ennie Kishiki/Zanis.MINISTER of Transport and Communication Brian Mushimba has commended Zambia Postal Services Corporation (Zampost) for implementing a solid business strategy towards the transformation of the corporation into a viable entity.
Mr Mushimba has also challenged parastatals under the ministry as well as other parastatals to think outside the box and become innovative to create value for shareholders.
Mr Mushimba said Government is impressed with the ambitious diversification agenda that the corporation has embarked on over the past six years.
“It is amazing to see a bouquet of products that is making the entity profitable and paying dividends to Government.
“The diversification strategy has transformed the post office into a one stop shop which provides essential services to customers,” he said.
Mr Mushimba cited e-letter service and the acquisition of the deposit taking licence for Micro Finance Limited as some interesting innovations that have been implemented.
He was speaking during the handover ceremony of two delivery vans donated by the United Nations Development Programme in Ndola recently.
And Mr Mushimba assured the Zampost board of Government’s support to ensure that the corporation succeeds and remains competitive in the marketplace.
He said there is need for parastatals to turn around their operations by being creative and innovative.
He said Government has been very supportive to the institutions for them to create value for the shareholder.
During the official opening of the 11th Session of Parliament, President Lungu spoke on the need for parastatals to be commercially viable and profitable and within three to five years list on the Lusaka Securities Exchange.
Mr Mushimba said President Lungu’s call meant parastatals should clean their books, inefficiencies and embrace innovations, technology and deliver value to shareholders.
Zampost board chairperson Elizabeth Kachamba said the prospects of the corporation looked bright for the year 2017, based on sound business strategy, diligence, innovation and integrity which have been laid.
UPP’s Savior ChishimbaUnited Progressive People (UPP) President Saviour Chishimba insists that he has enough evidence to prove his alleged corruption at the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) regarding k140 million projects involving the Chinese contractors.
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda said UPP leader Saviour Chishimba’s claims are unfounded and should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve.
Dr. Chishimba explained that the UPP categorically stated that the Chinese proposed to undertake the project at K84 million but the total donor funding allocated to the project was K140 million.
He also noted that the UPP had warned ZRA against choosing a firm known as Inspur, which he said it lamentably failed to deliver in Zimbabwe due to massive corruption and monopolization of the supply of Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs)
“We have enough evident on ZRA corruption and we are warning Kingsley Chanda against being a defend of corruption at ZRA” he said
And the UPP leader said ZRA Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda should desist from pronouncements that make ZRA look like it is now a political party in Zambia.
He said the UPP does not expect ZRA to denigrate the UPP leadership over a credible matter of national interest, adding that his party will not wait to be in Government to help solve problems Zambians are faced with.
“We want to advise ZRA Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda to desist from pronouncements that make ZRA look like it is now a political party in Zambia” Dr. Chishimba said
Example of one of the Fake letters Circulating on the InternetZambia Society for Public Administration (ZSPA) President Kelvin Esiasa has bemoaned the rampant peddling of false information in Zambia to the point of forging the Police letter.
Mr. Esiasa noted with sadness that the manner in which people are raising alarm among citizens in Zambia is worrying because that may any time soon ruin the peace which the country has enjoyed since independence.
He has since urged perpetrators of the vice to stop forthwith and do the right because disseminating falsehoods will not benefit anyone.
Mr. Esiasa also called on the general public who may have information about the culprits to report them to the police as this is a serious misdemeanor.
There have been a lot of falsehoods circulating on social media platforms for some time now and no person has since been arrested so far for executing such a crime deemed to be very serious in Zambia.
“We want to express our concern on the increased rate at which people have been peddling false information to the point of forging the Zambia Police letter” Mr. Esiasa said
GBM and HH smiling outside Luanshya Magistrate CourtUnited Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema has said hearing the Presidential Petition is the only key to compel him and the entire UPND to stop talking about the 2016 General election aftermaths.
Speaking during a media briefing at his Lusaka’s new Kasama residence on Monday the 3rd April, 2017, Hichilema said coercing him to recognize Edgar Lungu as a dully elected President of Zambia without hearing the Petition is just a sheer waste of time because he will not concede until justice prevails on 2016 election results.
Hichilema, who insisted that he will not be forced to recognize President Edgar Lungu due to the fact the Presidential Petition was not heard in the courts of law said if they want him to be silent the petition should be heard forthwith.
The Opposition leader who was also hasty to convey a message of condolences to the families that lost their beloved ones during the fracas in kanyama involving his supporters and the Zambia Police on Sunday the 02nd April, 2017, Hichilema said the incidence was regrettable and has since accused President Edgar Lungu of killing citizens using the Police for his selfish motives.
“Hearing the Presidential Petition is the only key that can compel him and the entire UPND to stop talking about the 2016 General election results” Hichilema said
And commenting on Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo’s statement suggesting that the opposition UPND have been banned from holding rallies in the country until they reform and accept that President Lungu is Republican President, Hichilema said the statement by the Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo was due to lack of understanding on the Public Order Act which regulates Public gathering in Zambia.
He said the Home Affairs Minister should just go back to Katondo Street and continue with street his street business because the office he is currently holding too big for him.
“He should just go back to Katondo Street because that office is too big for him” He said
Hichilema also noted that Zambia is deprived economically due to the Patriotic Front (PF)’s poor leadership under President Edgar Lungu whom he described as a dictator and clueless leader.
Meanwhile, Hichilema has confirmed that he will attend the Kuomboka ceremony alongside his Vice President Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba slated for 8th April, 2017 after failing to take place for three years due to poor rainfall in Zambia.
“GBM and I are going for Kuomboka ceremony, I know someone thought we will not attend as UPND” Hichilema said
HH and GBM gestures during the UPND news conferencePentecostal Fellowship of Zambia (PFZ) and the Bishops Council of Zambia have condemned the UPND for disobeying police orders and allegedly stabbing a man to death and injuring several others, saying illegality should not be condoned in the country.
PFZ executive director Naison Nyonyo said the UPND leaders’ hunger for power is dangerous for the country’s democracy.
Bishop Nyonyo, who is also Church of God Cathedral of Miracles senior pastor, said elections were held last year when President Lungu emerged victorious and that all observers declared the polls as having been free and fair and must, therefore, be respected.
“What the UPND did was unnecessary and this led to loss of a life; they should have adhered to police instructions,” he said.
He said there is no need to have conflicts in the country because Zambia is a Christian nation and has laws that should be followed.
Bishops Council of Zambia spokesperson Fred Chongole said the UPND should have found another way of airing their grievances if they were not happy with the police decision not to allow them to hold a rally.
Mr Chongole said violence must not be used in exercising one’s rights.
“Violence, if not checked, can destroy the country’s peace and bring chaos; politicians must learn to dialogue,” he said.
And MMD national secretary Raphael Nakacinda has accused the UPND of being a party full of hatred and allegedly itching to spill blood.
Mr Nakacinda called on the Church to pray for the UPND because the traits they are exhibiting are dangerous for the country.
He said the MMD, being a party which declared Zambia a Christian nation, will not entertain such acts to continue in the country.
On Sunday, suspected UPND cadres stabbed a man to death and assaulted several others after a rally scheduled for Kanyama township flopped.
Vodafone CEO Mr Lars Stork (4th from left) and Acting Director in the Ministry of Higher Education Mrs Precious Munayele (5th from right) flanked by dignitaries from various institutions of higher learning.
Vodafone Zambia is set to enhance the e-learning space for students in Zambia with the launch of the JUMP Academy, an internet-enabled application that offers unlimited access to a wide range of educational materials, tailored to the local curriculum and accessible through any device.
The launch event, which was held at the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS), was graced by Minister of Higher Education, Professor Nkandu Luo, along with prominent dignitaries from various institutions of higher learning.
Vodafone Zambia CEO, Lars Stork said the JUMP Academy will provide a series of lecture videos that cut across various subject-matters, featuring qualified lecturers from reputable institutions such as the University of Zambia, The Copperbelt University, The University of Lusaka, the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies, and guest lectures from Harvard University.
“We are excited to demonstrate Vodafone’s commitment to bridging the digital divide in education through the launch of the JUMP Academy. The primary aim of this initiative is to align education to current trends in the ICT space, thereby complementing government’s efforts to digitise learning. Through partnerships and the numerous educational resources on the platform, we hope to fast-track education into the digital age, thus facilitating the enhancement of systems such as health, governance and economic growth,” he said.
“I am proud to note that the Academy can be accessed for free. Furthermore, I am excited to state that a product as innovative as this was conceptualised and produced right here in Zambia by brilliant local talent. While other organisations import their products, and offload them on the market, we choose to innovate in Zambia and export to the rest of Africa. This is a standard for us,” he added.
Professor Luo expressed delight at the initiative and commended the 4G operator for taking a keen interest in the advancement and empowerment of young people through education.
“My ministry understands that with the introduction of ICT in education, a new world of possibilities is available to assist both lecturer and student maximise on the learning experience. E-learning has become increasingly popular across Africa. Our nation’s rise in internet users and the revolutionary changes that have happened in education have created a very fertile environment for e-learning to grow and we commend Vodafone Zambia for leading the charge,” said Prof. Luo.
“The use of technology to support education will not only enhance student’s access to quality tutorials and learning material, but will also help ensure they are digital savvy and computer literate – skills that have become increasingly vital when entering the national workforce,” she added.
The JUMP Academy is a major component of the company’s online portal dubbed JUMP, which is an educational and socially managed portal that serves to enhance e-learning for personal development and growth. In addition, the portal hosts a music platform with a wide catalogue of downloadable music produced by local budding musicians.
As part of the initial roll-out, the Academy will provide free introductory content in Mass Communication, Psychology, Information Technology (I.T.) and Law, with plans to add more courses.
Acting Director in the Ministry of Higher Education, Mrs Precious Munyele presents the keynote address on behalf of the Hon. Prof. Nkandu Luo.
ZNBCThe Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) says it will soon start regulating Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation -ZNBC- as a public content provider. IBA acting Director General Eustace Nkandu also says, the regulatory framework will soon change and that the IBA will have power to regulate ZNBC.
Mr Nkandu was speaking during a workshop held at Mass media Complex in Lusaka today.
And ZNBC Director General Richard Mwanza has urged staff at ZNBC to produce content that will protect public interest. Mr. Mwanza said this in a speech read on his behalf by ZNBC Director of Programmes, Rose Chumpuka.
Meanwhile, Lusaka Province Minister, Japhen Mwakalombe says government has recognized ZNBC as a stakeholder in the promotion of democracy and development in the country.
Mr. Mwakalombe says the role of the public media cannot be overshadowed, because it provides information of public interest to millions of Zambians.
The Minister says his office will work closely with ZNBC in order to project government’s development agenda, and also promote a good image of Zambia.
Mr. Mwakalombe has also emphasized the need to raise awareness on government’s efforts in job creation among others.
He said this when ZNBC Director-General, Richard Mwanza called him at his office in Lusaka.
And Mr. Mwanza said ZNBC will continue to give government a platform on which to communicate its development programmes, through its various TV programmes.
Mr. Mwanza said programmes like TV 2’s My Community has allowed Councillors’ to interact with the communities they serve while Government Forum is a platform where Ministers inform the public on what is happening in various ministries.
He has since pledged ZNBC’s continued partnering with the Minister’s office in order to carry out its mandate as the leading information channel.
Ronald Chitotela(m)Government will this month host an infrastructure symposium aimed at finding solutions to the challenges affecting the sector.
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Development Ronald Chitotela says the symposium will attract 400 stakeholders from the construction and finance sectors.
The Minister said the symposium will be held from April 19 to 21,2017.
He said this at a media briefing in Lusaka on Tuesday.
Mr. Chitotela says President Edgar Lungu’s administration seeks to partner with various stakeholders in raising the profile of the infrastructure sector in the country.
Mr. Chitotela said the upcoming symposium should provide government a platform to find solutions to the infrastructure crisis through interaction with various players in the sector.
Meanwhile Minister of National Development Planning Lucky Mulusa says there is need to adopt result oriented development activities for the benefit of citizens.
Mr. Mulusa was speaking when he officiated at the high level consultative workshop on ‘managing for development results’ organised by The Zambia Community of Practice-ZAM-CoP in Lusaka.
And African Development Bank Group-Zambia Resident Representative Damoni Kitabire said Africa is destined to become the next emerging global market.
Mr. Kitabire said the ADB group’s partnership with the government of Zambia will strengthen the impact of the Africa for Results Initiative.
