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Xinhua donates laptops, hard drives to ZANIS

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Xinhua donates laptops, hard drives to ZANIS

The Xinhua News Agency of the Republic of China has donated laptops and hard drives to the Zambia News and Information Services.

Speaking during the handover ceremony held at ZANIS headquarters in Lusaka Xinhua President, Fu Hua, said the news agency is ready to continue providing support to and working together with ZANIS.

Mr Hua said the donation of laptops and hard drives is meant to help ZANIS staff enhance their journalistic skills.

He stated that Xinhua hopes to work with ZANIS to deliver more information about the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit.

He added that the expected visit by President Hakainde Hichilema to China will cement the already existing cordial relationship between the two countries.

Mr Hua has since invited ZANIS to the fifth World Media Summit which will be hosted by Xinhua in December this year in China.

Mr Hua said he hopes the two agencies will take advantage of the summit to discuss how they can boost media development in the two countries.

He explained that Xinhua News Agency has witnessed many important moments between the two countries and thanked ZANIS for its partnership over the years.

He also disclosed that Xinhua is present in 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and registered its presence in Zambia in 1970, making it one of the earliest offices in Africa.

Mr Hua said the 40-year-old relationship between Zambia and China still remains cordial.

And ZANIS Director, Loyce Saili, who received the donation, said Xinhua and the Zambia News and Information Services have enjoyed good cooperation for many years.

Ms Saili said the cooperation dates back when ZANIS was still called Zambia Information Services (ZIS).

She announced that ZANIS is officially supposed to renew its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of 1984 with Xinhua later this year.

She stated that the MoU is meant to revive the relationship with Xinhua News Agency and allow for the exchange of news, visits and training of workers in different aspects of the media.

Ms Saili disclosed that the news agency recently established the ZANIS Television channel, which is yet to be launched before the end of the year hence the need for employees to be trained in TV production in order to enhance their skills.

She said it is important for ZANIS employees to be further trained, especially that this is the first time the agency is providing broadcasting services since its inception.

“ZANIS is a government department under the Ministry of Information and Media and it is the largest news organisation in the country in terms of footprint and spread. The agency is found in over a hundred districts in Zambia, and we are yet to be established in the new districts,” she explained.

Ms Saili added that ZANIS’s day-to-day activities includes news gathering through District Information Officers and Reporters and shares the news with various clients including TV stations, radio stations, newspapers and online media.

She has since thanked Xinhua for the continued partnership, adding that ZANIS looks forward to many more cooperation in the future.

Minister Charles Milupi Inspects Progress on Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway

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Minister Charles Milupi Inspects Progress on Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway

The Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development Minister, Charles Milupi, conducted a comprehensive inspection of ongoing works on the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway, reiterating the government’s commitment to delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.

Minister Milupi underscored the government’s dedication to three fundamental principles: ensuring the delivery of top-notch infrastructure projects, managing costs efficiently, and adhering to strict project timelines. During his visit to the construction site, he stressed the importance of upholding these principles to guarantee the successful completion of the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway.

Furthermore, Minister Milupi issued a directive to the contractor overseeing the project, emphasizing the inclusion of local contractors in the execution of this vital infrastructure initiative. By involving local contractors, the government aims to boost economic opportunities within the region while fostering the growth of local expertise in construction.

The rehabilitation of the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway has been a long-awaited and much-anticipated development for the region, and its significance was underscored by Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary Augustine Kasongo. Kasongo expressed his relief that the project was finally underway, emphasizing that it was long overdue.

In his remarks, Ndola District Commissioner Joseph Phiri lauded the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway project as a tangible demonstration of the government’s commitment to delivering on its promises to the residents of the Copperbelt. The commencement of this project serves as a testament to the government’s dedication to improving infrastructure and connectivity in the region.

The Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway project is expected to significantly enhance transportation links, reduce travel times, and bolster economic activities between the two major cities. It reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to invest in critical infrastructure projects that will stimulate economic growth and improve the overall quality of life for Zambians.

Zambia Police Denies Patriotic Front’s Mass Rally Amidst Controversy

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Zambia Police Denies Patriotic Front’s Mass Rally Amidst Controversy

In a recent turn of events, the Zambia Police Service has officially announced the denial of the Patriotic Front (PF) Party’s request to hold a mass public rally at Muchinga grounds of Zingalume compound on August 26, 2023. The decision, citing security concerns, has sparked controversy and a flurry of political discussions across the nation.

The saga began on August 10, 2023, when the Patriotic Front submitted a formal notice to the Zambia Police, requesting permission to hold a public rally on August 26th. While the notice was received and acknowledged by the police on the same day, their request was met with skepticism due to the prevailing traces of Covid-19 in the region. Consequently, the police advised the PF to notify the Lusaka City Council in light of health precautions.

On August 11th, the PF promptly complied with the police’s request by submitting their notification to the Lusaka City Council regarding the proposed public rally.

However, on August 15, 2023, the Zambia Police Service responded to the PF’s request with a rejection, citing security concerns. This decision set off a chain of discussions and negotiations between the party and the authorities.

On August 16th, the Acting President of the PF, Hon. Given Lubinda, met with the Deputy Inspector General of Police – Operations, Mr. Milner Muyambango, to address the rejection. Unfortunately, no conclusive decision was reached during this meeting.

Undeterred, on August 17th, the Patriotic Front, in accordance with legal requirements, appealed to the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Jack Jacob Mwiimbu, regarding the Zambia Police’s decision to deny them the opportunity to hold the rally.

In a series of meetings, including one on August 23, 2023, with Hon. Nakacinda and others, the Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security granted his approval for the rally, providing directives for it to proceed. However, the PF was advised to make a fresh application to the Inspector General of Police to agree on an alternative date and security arrangements.

On August 24, 2023, the Patriotic Front met with the Inspector General of Police and his two deputies to discuss the Minister’s approval and their intention to hold the rally. The PF presented a fresh notice proposing the original date of August 26, 2023. They also indicated their willingness to comply with the law requiring a 7-day notice period, suggesting a date of September 2, 2023, as an alternative.

In response, the Inspector General of Police insisted that the PF could only hold a public rally at the end of September 2023. This decision left the PF in a challenging position, as they had already complied with legal requirements and believed authorities were being insincere.

Consequently, on August 25th, the Patriotic Front announced their intention to proceed with the rally on August 26, 2023, asserting that they had adhered to the provisions of the Public Order Act and that the authorities were not acting in good faith.

This development has raised concerns about the relationship between political parties and law enforcement in Zambia, prompting calls for transparency and adherence to due process from various quarters.

Advocacy for Zambian only businesses underway

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Advocacy for Zambian only businesses underway

The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Zambia has embarked on a campaign to advocate for some businesses to be exclusively reserved for Zambian citizens only.

In his launching message, association board chairperson – Daimone Siulapwa believes the Government should start reserving some business for Zambian citizens only to avoid foreigners from dominating the local economy.

Mr. Siulapwa declared that foreign players are currently suppressing local development and opportunities for citizens as they dominate Zambia’s economy.

He charged that unfair competition, poor government policies, and lax immigration policies have allowed foreigners to control key sectors of the local economy.

“For clarity purposes, please note that “citizens” in this context means all Zambians who hold citizenship and a green NRC, irrespective of their place of origin, tribe, color or creed. We would also like to state that we acknowledge that foreign investments and players are necessary for a country’s development. However, if citizens are not involved or do not benefit, then the foreign investment is irrelevant. It is the government’s responsibility to ensure that only beneficial foreign investments are allowed, while avoiding unfair competition that harms the citizens,” Mr. Siulapwa said.

“The progress and advancement of Zambia as a nation will remain stagnant until its people take charge of their economy and actively drive it forward. Reserving certain businesses exclusively for citizens is necessary for the economic development of the country and the creation of job opportunities. By doing so, a nation can ensure its economy grows while providing its citizens with decent livelihoods. This is particularly crucial for developing countries like Zambia, where economic opportunities, including employment, are already limited. Reserving some businesses for citizens also safeguards the country’s interests, preventing domination by foreign companies and preserving industry control domestically,” he stated.

Mr. Siulapwa said time is ripe for Zambian citizens to take control and drive their own economy.

“We are now encouraging all concerned citizens, including all businesses and associations that have been affected in their industry by any unfair foreigner players to join hands with our movement that has already garnered one hundred and seventy eight thousand plus members (178,000). The time has now come for Zambian citizens to take control and drive their own economy,” he concluded.

K5 million set aside for Lonshi border upgrade- Kasongo

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K5 million set aside for Lonshi border upgrade- Kasongo

Over K5 million will be spent on the construction of Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), Immigration and Zambia Police offices at Lonshi border in Masaiti district by JCHX mining and construction company.

Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary Augustine Kasongo has thanked JCHX mining and construction company for supplementing government efforts by constructing offices for the officers at Lonshi border post.

Mr Kasongo said he is aware that the officers were currently operating in a not so conducive environment and that is why JCHX mining and construction company has come on board to help put up offices and staff houses for the officers operating at the border post.

The Permanent Secretary said this when he visited the construction site to check on the works done so far.

He added that once the project is completed, Lonshi will have a fully operational border post that will help decongest the Kasumbalesa and Sakanya border posts.

Mr Kaosongo said the province currently has two active border posts which are overwhelmed and needed to be decongest hence the need to make Lonshi a fully functional border post.

‘I visited Sakanya border and am not pleased that trucks are taking more than a month to cross over to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo and that truck drivers lack proper sanitation,” he said.

Mr Kasongo observes that once Lonshi is upgraded to a border post, challenges currently being faced at Sakanya and Kasumbalesa will be minimised.

He expressed happiness that the constructor is already on site and that the project was expected to be completed in six months’ time.

The PS further observed that JCHX mining and construction company was also helping with the construction offices at Mokambo Border.

2 year old Luanshya boy dies in Inferno

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2 year old Luanshya boy dies in Inferno

A -2-year -old boy of Mpatamato Township in Luanshya district has died after he sustained burn wounds when the house he was sleeping in caught fire.

The incident happened on 23 rd August, 2023 around 12:00 hours when the mother left him sleeping in the house.

Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba confirmed that said the incident happened when mother to the deceased, Rhodah Sinyangwe, 28, who sells tomatoes by the roadside had gone to check on her merchandise around 11:50 hours leaving her son sleeping in the house.

Ms Sinyangwe shortly heard people shouting that her cabin was on fire, and when she rushed back, found her neighbors breaking down the door to rescue her son.

Efforts by the neighbors managed to break the door to the house and quench the fire, but the child had sustained burns all over his body.

The deceased was rushed to Roan hospital where he was admitted.

The matter was reported to the police and the fire brigade officers rushed to the scene.

The cause of the fire is not yet established although it is suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault.

The police have since opened an inquiry into the matter.

The two year old boy died two days later at Roan Hospital.

Power Dynamos on Do-or-Die Continental Mission

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Power Dynamos on Do-or-Die Continental Mission

Power Dynamos and Namibian side African Stars are set for Saturday’s CAF Champions League match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Stars edged Power 2-1 in the first leg match of the preliminaries played in South Africa last Saturday.

Speaking during a pre-match media briefing on Friday morning, Power coach Mwenya Chipepo expressed his confidence that his team will reverse the first leg loss.

Chipepo said Power had prepared well for the Namibians and urged fans to rally the Zambian champions.

‘Don’t focus on our past results. We have motivated our players. They work very hard and we are ready,’ he said. ‘Just come and watch tomorrow so that you see the good results,’ Chipepo said.

Power must beat Stars to avoid an early exit from the elite CAF club competition.

Stars coach Prince George Koffie declared his team ready for the match against Power Dynamos.

“Everyone will be happy under the sun to win at this level. You know at the Champions League level stakes are high so if you are able to win by a close margin you need to be thankful and excited,” Koffie said.

“We are excited but that does not mean we are complacent,” said the Ghanaian born trainer.

President Hichilema attends China, Africa round table indaba in SA

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President Hichilema attends China, Africa round table indaba in SA

President Hakainde Hichilema was among 14 African Heads of state and government that attended the China-Africa Leaders Round Table dialogue meeting on Thursday night , held at Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The closed door round table dialogue meeting which was being held under the Theme, “Promoting African Integration and jointly building a High-Level Africa-China Community with a shared Future” was Co-Chaired by Chinese President XI Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaposa.

And in a shared joint Communique after the dialogue meeting, both the African countries and the Chinese government underscored that support for African developmental challenges should be aligned and synergized with the second ten-year implementation plan of agenda 2063.

Both China and African governments reaffirmed their strong commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations UN charter and their staunch support for each other in upholding territorial integrity, sovereignty, security and development interests.

The two sides also agreed that China-Africa cooperation should draw attention to the strengthening of existing global institutional mechanisms to ensure the participation of developing countries thus allowing for inclusiveness and global trust.

Further, both sides agreed that since its inception in 2000, the forum on China-Africa cooperation (FOCAC) has proved to be an effective platform for South-South of all the people of China and Africa.

On the African side, leaders commended China, for introducing the global development initiative, the global security initiative and the global civilization initiative in support of strengthening multilateralism and hoped China and Africa’s development will bring about more opportunities for peace and development in the World.

Meanwhile the Chinese government commended African leaders for their constructive and creative initiative undertaken towards ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The government of China called for increased dialogue and engagement to build trust and confidence and the creation of an environment conducive for dialogue between the warring parties.

Among the leaders that attended the round table meeting include President of the Union of Comoros who is also Chairperson of the African Union AU Azali Assoumani, President of the Republic of Senegal who is also Co-Chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation FOCAC Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the East African Community EAC Evariste Ndayishimiye.

Others are the President of the Republic of Djibouti who is also Chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development IGAD Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Congo and representative of the Central Africa, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Namibian President who is also Representative of the Southern Africa Hage Geingob.

While others are, Libyan Vice President of the Presidential Council Mossa Elkony and representative of the Arab Maghreb Union, Prime Minister of the Republic of Chad and Representative of the Community for Sahel-Saharan states Saleh Kebzabo among others.

President Hichilema was in South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit and has since returned to Zambia.

Evans Kangwa Returns To Chipolopolo For Comoros Clash

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Evans Kangwa Returns To Chipolopolo For Comoros Clash

China based striker Evans Kangwa has been recalled to the Chipolopolo squad after a one year absence.

Zambia coach Avram Grant has named Kangwa in his 27-member provisional squad for the September 9 Africa Cup qualifiers against Comoros.

He last featured for Chipolopolo in September 2022.

Meanwhile, striker Fashion Sakala has been suspended for the Comoros game after accumulating two successive yellow cards.

According to FAZ Media, Zambia will enter camp on September 4 in Lusaka before flying out to Comoros.

Zambia tops Group H with 12 points, two better than Ivory Coast who will be hosting Lesotho and have already qualified as hosts.

FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD

(GOALKEEPERS)

Toaster Nsabata (Zesco United), Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Francis Mwansa (Green Buffaloes), Victor Chabu (Nchanga Rangers)

(DEFENDERS)

Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors), Stoippila Sunzu (Jinan Xingzhou-China), Tandi Mwape (TP Mazembe-DRC), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), Frankie Musonda (AYR United-Scotland), Roderick Kabwe (Zakho Sports Club-Iraq), John Chishimba, Pride Mwansa (both Zesco United)

(MIDFIELDERS)

Benson Sakala (FK Mlada Bolesslav-Czech Republic), Kelvin Kapumbu (Zesco United), Kings Kangwa (Crvena Zvezda-Serbia), Emmanuel Banda (HNK Rijeka-Croatia), Golden Mafwenta (MFK Vyskov-Czech Republic), Rally Bwalya (Sekhukhune-RSA), Clatous Chama (Simba SC-Tanzania), Kelvin Kampamba (Zesco United), Lubambo Musonda (Silkeborg IF-Denmark), Lameck Banda (Lecce-Italy), Edward Chilufya (Midtjylland-Denmark)

(STRIKERS)

Evans Kangwa (Qingdao Hainiu-China), Moyela Libamba-Forest Rangers), Patson Daka (Leicester City-England)

SADC gives Zambia US$ 1 million for malaria

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SADC gives Zambia US$ 1 million for malaria

The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has released over US$ 1 million to the Ministry of Health to support implementation of enhanced equal access to malaria services.

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration Collins Simoonga said government has received US$ 1,158,000 through the regional grant to support implementation of malaria activities in 14 border districts of Western and Southern Provinces.

 Prof. Simoonga said the SADC Secretariat wants Zambia to use the money to fight malaria in the two neighboring provinces along border areas.

The permanent secretary said that the National Malaria Elimination Programme will use the money to support implementation of the Malaria matchbox in border towns of Zambia and Namibia as part of an approach to improve access to malaria services by underserved populations.

Prof.  Simoonga said according to SADC findings, migrant and mobile populations are usually disconnected from health services, malaria surveillance and prevention services.

The Permanent Secretary is optimistic that the funds will be put to good use and help increase access to prompt malaria diagnosis and treatment among the mobile and migrant populations.

Prof. Simoonga was speaking in Livingstone when he officially opened a workshop for Malaria focal point persons drawn from Siavonga, Chirundu, Sesheke and Livingstone Districts.

The workshop aims at drawing action plans on how the Districts will be able to use the funding in coming up with malaria prevention plans such as community engagement and use of community radio stations among other activities.

Five arrested for stealing Nkana Water pipes

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Five arrested for stealing Nkana Water pipes

Five people have been detained by police after they were found stealing Nkana Water pipes on Kitwe -Kalulushi Road.

Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation Company Public Relations Manager Bivan Saluseki said the five; all from Kalulushi were arrested on Monday around midnight after they were found uprooting the pipes.

The pipes are part of an emergency water supply line which runs from Kitwe into Kalulushi.

Mr. Saluseki said the five suspects further led police and Nkana Water security to Kalulushi where the team managed to recover three steel on the Kalulushi – Kitwe Road and further recovered five steel pipes at one of the suspect’s residence in Kalulushi.

During the course of the investigations, a Toyota canter white in colour which is suspected to have been used to ferry the pipes to Kalulushi from the scene of crime was recovered in Kalulushi and it has since been impounded by police.

Police also managed to recover eight pipes valued at K36, 000.00 and the same has been kept as exhibits.

The five suspects are currently in police custody pending court proceedings.

Mr. Saluseki said Nkana Water was beefing up security in vandalism and theft prone areas.

“We are also working closely with security wings and other key institutions to deal with rising cases of vandalism. This is therefore a warning to all thieves and would be thieves that their time is up,” he said.

Appetite for loans lands teachers in problems

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Appetite for loans lands teachers in problems

Some teachers in Kitwe, Mufulira, Kalulushi and Luanshya are being investigated for allegedly obtaining loans from Natsave Bank in Kitwe using fake documents.

The unknown number of teachers reportedly presented fake payslips and clearance forms before getting loans at Natsave’s Chimwemwe Branch.

The affected teachers have been told to return the money while a named Natsave Bank worker implicated in the case has been fired.

A source close to the development said about 100 teachers were involved in the matter.

Meanwhile, Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba has confirmed that four teachers were recently arrested in connection with the case in Luanshya and Kitwe.

Mr. Mweemba has told Radio Icengelo News that the matter has since gone to court.

“We arrested four teachers in Luanshya and some were coming from Kitwe. The case is being dealt with by the courts of law,’ Mr. Mweemba said.

Natsave Public Relations Manager Judith Tembo is yet to respond to a press query from Radio Icengelo News.

Education authorities say they cannot comment on the matter.

Zimbabwe 2023 Elections News Monitor

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Zimbabwe 2023 Elections News Monitor

Today’s bonus day of voting has nearly drawn to a close, with ballot boxes being shut at nearly all 12,374 polling stations nationwide. Reports indicate that Kambuzuma High in Harare was one of the last station to close, with votes still being cast at 21:50 this evening.

As counting gets well underway, preliminary parliamentary results are looking promising for the CCC. The opposition party is currently leading ZANU-PF by eight seats to three. The CCC is also performing well in rural ZANU heartlands, including Matebeleland North.

Meanwhile, results forms continue to flow into the official CCC PVT operation system and will increase in volume as counting and reporting continues throughout the night. Our team is working diligently to submit and process the data, and is on track to deliver a timely, accurate, and auditable result. We will continue to send updates over the course of tomorrow.

The European Union’s Chief Observer Fabio Castaldo is due to present his mission’s statement on Zimbabwe’s elections at 14:00 tomorrow before the mission concludes. An 11-person core team has been in Zimbabwe since July and a total of 101 observers were present on election day.

The mission has yet to deliver any official statement, although Mr Castaldo criticised the late opening of roughly 30% of polling stations on Wednesday.

The African Union – which has 73 short term observers in Zimbabwe led by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan – is also due to deliver its official statement tomorrow. However, there has been no confirmation of this address recently.

Media reports have already documented the widespread delays to voting on Wednesday, with polling stations in CCC heartlands such as Harare particularly badly affected. Voters were also regularly intimidated by so-called ZANU ‘exit poll’ desks outside polling stations and the shadowy Forever Associates of Zimbabwe (FAZ).

The joint AU-COMESA mission’s own directive states that its assessment will be based on the election’s “regularity, transparency, equity, and fair conduct”. The mission should therefore find it hard to do anything but condemn the ZEC for its shambolic and sinister conduct.

CROCODILE TEARS

On a final note, election day can be exhausting for everyone but it appears none more so than Emmerson Mnangagwa, who this afternoon congratulated President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine on their independence day.

This strikes a somewhat different tone than when the President met with Russian President Vladimir Putin only last month. There the Crocodile openly declared his support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, before taking receipt of a presidential helicopter and 50,000 tonnes of grain.

Charles Kwaramba

Presidential Chief Elections Agent

Eastern Province Hospitals Report Improved Availability of Essential Drugs

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Eastern Province Hospitals Report Improved Availability of Essential Drugs

In a promising development, the availability of essential drugs in hospitals across Eastern Province has seen significant improvement. The Provincial Health Director, Dr. Mathew Ng’ambi, revealed that the availability of vital medications in health facilities has now reached an impressive 88 percent.

Dr. Ng’ambi further disclosed that the province has recently received a substantial supply of 974 health center kits, which are intended to cater to the needs of 337 health facilities throughout the region. This boost in drug availability has undoubtedly brought much-needed relief to healthcare institutions across the province, ensuring that patients have access to essential medications.

However, despite this improvement, Dr. Ng’ambi issued a stern warning to healthcare personnel, cautioning them against any form of pilferage that could undermine the availability of these vital drugs. Maintaining the integrity of drug supplies is essential in guaranteeing that patients receive the care and treatment they require.

Community members have also observed and appreciated this positive change in the availability of drugs in health facilities. Christine Phiri, a dedicated member of the Chimvano Neighborhood Health Committee located in Chipata’s Msekera area, shared her perspective on the matter. She expressed her satisfaction with the progress, highlighting that in the past, patients were often provided with prescriptions and directed to purchase medicines externally.

The improved drug availability in Eastern Province hospitals represents a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services in the region. It ensures that patients can receive the essential medications they need within the healthcare facilities themselves, thereby streamlining the process and promoting better health outcomes for the community.

Education PS gives one month ultimatum to schools to revamp Production Units

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Education PS gives one month ultimatum to schools to revamp Production Units

Education Permanent Secretary Joel Kamoko has given school authorities in Lusaka Province a one- month ultimatum to revamp the school Production Unit (PU).

Mr. Kamoko said from the time the PU was relaunched by Education Minister Douglas Syakalima in Lundazi , Eastern Province, not much has been done in Lusaka Province to actualize its implementation in schools.
Mr. Kamoko who was speaking at Orchard Farm during a farewell party for the retired Lusaka Province Education Officer (PEO) Allan Lingambe, said all District Education Board Secretaries (DEBS) officers should take the ultimatum seriously and ensure PU in schools are fully revamped.

Mr. Kamoko said his office wants to see functional fish ponds stocked with fish in all the Secondary schools.
“I want to see change in Lusaka Province in terms of seeing PU fully revamped in all the schools,” said Mr. Kamoko.

And Mr. Kamoko called on school administrators and teachers to continue working hard. Mr. Kamoko said he wants to see professional teachers who are committed to duty. He also called on school managers to share the vision of hard work and ensure they implement Government programmes and activities diligently.
Mr. Kamoko said civil servants should ensure that they carry out their duties with diligence as demanded by the code of conduct in the public service.

The education permanent secretary also appealed to the teachers not to involve themselves in active politics.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kamoko described retired Lusaka PEO, Lingambe, as a dedicated civil servant who carried out his duties diligently.

Mr. Kamoko appealed to the serving teachers to emulate the former PEO and contribute to the promotion of delivery of quality education in schools.

Speaking at the same event, Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary Robert Kamalata said the province has continued to perform well because of having dedicated and hardworking heads of departments.
Mr. Kamalata said the new PEO Felix Ngoma who has been transferred from Muchinga province in the same capacity, joins a hardworking team of Lusaka Province that is dedicated to duty.

Mr. Kamalata said Mr. Ngoma joins the Lusaka Province team which has committed itself to work for the people in improving their livelihoods.

“We want to welcome Mr. Ngoma to Lusaka Province where he has joined a great team of officers who are committed to improve the lives of the people in the area,” said Mr. Kamalata.

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