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Bowman Lusambo secures 20 000 tickets from KCM for AFCON matches for Copperbelt Soccer Fans
On Wednesday, Hon. Lusambo who is also Kabushi Member of Parliament launched an appeal for organisations to donate match tickets for Copperbelt fans to watch the ongoing prestigious tournament at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
He set the ball rolling with a donation of 2,000 tickets from his personal funds and now KCM has joined in and donated a whopping 20,000 tickets for the remainder of the tournament.
Speaking after concluding the talks, Mr Lusambo said he was pleased that KCM has become one of the first organisations to respond to his call for corporate organisations to donate to enable football fans to watch the matches.
He commended KCM for showing strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and understanding the mood of the nation.
“His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has on several occasions demonstrated that through sport, our nation can be reunited and this again is evidenced by the manner in which the performance of the Under 20 national team has reenergised the nation,” Hon. Lusambo said.
He added, “It is very encouraging to see companies operating in this country responding to our call and KCM has wasted no time in donating the 20,000 tickets.”
Hon. Lusambo revealed that other corporate institutions such as Zambezi Portland Cement and several others have also responded by donating tickets for the matches.
“We still want more companies to come through and be part of the history. They can contact the Provincial Administration and make their donations. Football is our country’s number one sport and brings so much joy. Our target remains to have very good seats in the stadium taken up,” Hon. Lusambo said.
The open wing tickets will be distributed through specially mounted booths near the entrance on a first come-first serve basis.
A special number from the KCM tickets will reserved for KCM employees on the Copperbelt with their identity cards to ensure easy entry to the match venue.
KCM Chief Executive Officer Steven Din said the mining giant is proud to extend its long-standing relationship with Zambian football.
Mr Din has since congratulated the Young Chipolopolo on qualifying to the FIFA 2017 Under 20 World Cup in South Korea and for making it to the semi-finals of the Under 20 AFCON tournament.
“We wish them the best in their remaining fixtures and have absolute confidence that they will secure the trophy,” Mr Din said.
Thousands pay their last respect to the late Regina Chiluba
National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili has paid glowing tribute to the late Regina Chiluba ,widow to the Second Republican President Dr Frederick Chiluba for her immense contribution to the nation.
And Zambia Congress Trade Union ( ZCTU ) has presented an award to the Late Second Republican President Dr Chiluba and his the late wife posthumously in recognition of their contributions to the labour movement in the country.
Mrs Sumaili , who presented government at the funeral service of the late Mrs. Chiluba who died on Sunday 26 February after a long battle to cancer, ,said the former First Lady will be remembered as a courageous woman.
The Minister said Regina did not fear to enter the political arena despite it being dominated by the male fork.
Mrs. Sumaili said the late Mrs. Chiluba’s political carrier can be traced from the constituency level where she played a pivotal role in mobilising the then ruling MMD party’s structure on the Copperbelt.
She noted that due to are her determination in politics, the late Mrs. Chiluba rose to the position of national women’s chairperson.
And Mrs. Sumaili has described the late Regina as a devoted strong mother and wife adding that she will be remembered for her unwavering support she rendered to the husband, the deceased Dr Chiluba’s battling with court cases.
Mrs. Sumaili pointed out that Regina stood resolute in the face of numerous challengers. The Minister has since appealed to the surviving children to emulate the mother by upholding her Christian legacy.
Meanwhile Eric Chifunda the brother to the deceased described the deceased Mrs. Chiluba as a great woman who touched many lives.
Mr Chifunda revealed that Regina possessed unique features which made her a special woman. He cited love, charisma, selflessness and courage as some of the attributes that she possessed.
Mr Chifunda explained that Regina was a strong woman who remained composed as she passed through difficult times in Life.
He thanked the mourners who turned up to pay their last respect to the late Regina.
And Mando Mwanza the son to Regina said his mother was a devoted Christian who taught her children to live a Godly life.
Mwanza said the mother encouraged them to develop a personal relationship with God adding that he recalls that his mother kept reminding them that a life without God was meaningless.
Meanwhile, Zambia Congress Trade Union ( ZCTU ) has presented an award to the Late Second Republican President Dr Chiluba and his the late wife posthumously in recognition of their contributions to the labour movement in the country.
The award was presented to the Chifunda family by ZCTU Vice President Newman Bubala During the funeral church service of Regina held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Mr Bubala explained that the union invited the late Regina at a ceremony which she was supposed to receive the award but failed to attend the ceremony as she was taken ill.
The labour movement is what it is today because of the contributions Dr Chiluba made when he was in the labour union, he said.
The ZCTU Vice President said the labour movement will remain grateful to the immense contribution Dr Chiluba made in shaping the labour movement in
And Zambia’s ambassador to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba described the late Mrs. Chiluba as a strong pillar who stood by Dr Chiluba during difficult times.
Ambassador Mwamba said Regina reminded supportive to the husband when he laden with legal battles.
He noted that the late First lady remained by Dr Chiluba’s side during his long court trials when many people had deserted him.
And in delivering homily, Bible Gospel Church in Africa (BIGOCA) overseer Peter Ndlovu implored mourners to emulate Regina by giving their lives to Christ.
He quoted the book of Psalms 23 and urged the mourners to accept Christ and make Him the shepherd of their lives.
Bishop Ndlovu implored the mourners to make their life right with Christ before death knocks.
The church service was attended by diplomats accredited to Zambia, former and current cabinet ministers, opposition political leaders.
Chiluba at Anglican at Holy Cross in Lusaka
laying wreaths at Late Regina Chiluba’s grave in Lusaka
Affairs,Godfridah Sumaili laying wreaths at late Regina Chifunda
Chiluba’s grave
Commissioner to South Africa,Emmanuel Mwamba laying the wreath at Late
Regina Chifunda Chiluba’s grave in Lusaka
Chiluba at Anglican at Holy Cross in Lusaka
Zambia downs Egypt as Quicksilver sets U20 unbeaten run record
Hosts Zambia maintain their 100 percent run at Under-20 AFCON after rallying to beat Egypt 3-1 at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
The result also sees Zambia unbeaten under Beston ‘Quicksilver’ Chambeshi’s reign with ten-out-of-ten official international matches since his appointment last July.
Egypt stunned the hosts with Karim Hassan putting the Young Pharaohs ahead in the 36th minute.
They could have added another a minute before the break but Mostafa Abdalla’s shot was parried by Mangani Banda.
Zambia began their comeback through Patson Daka who fired in a scissor kick in the 48th minute.
Fashion Sakala put Zambia in the team in the 73rd minute before Daka completed his brace with also run in the 90th minute.
Sakala and Daka both have three goals in the qualifiers.
Zambia now await runner up from Group B in Sunday’s simultaneous kickoff including Senegal and Cameroon at Levy Stadium and South Africa vs Sudan at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
Zambia were joined in the semi’s from Group A by Guinea who down also rallied to down Mali 3-2.
Government hailed over increased councilors’ salaries from K 700 to K 3000
Mwembeshi Ward 27 councilor in Matero constituency Kelvin Kaunda says government’s pronouncement to increase salaries is a progressive move.
Equally, his Chaloshi Ward Councilor in the Kembe Constituency, Christabel Kalasa says she is very grateful that government increased salaries of councilors in the country.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS today in Lusaka, Mr. Kaunda said the move is welcome as it will motivate the councilors to work hard and do their best in their respective wards.
“ The said the move will also motivate us councilors to be committed and thereby spur development of the nation, “ he said.
And Chaloshi Ward Councilor in the Kembe Constituency, Christabel Kalasa says she is very grateful that government increased salaries of councilors in the country.
She said in a separate telephone interview that the move has boosted the moral of councilors like herself to perform and deliver excellent work for the benefit of the residents in the wards.
‘ The increase of salary will not only help me meet my family’s budget but will also help attend to the various needs in my ward, ‘ she said.
Local government minister Vincent Mwale told parliament that government has increase salaries of all councilors from a paltry K 700 per month to K 3000.
Meanwhile, Mr Kaunda says he is happy with the various development projects that have taken place in his ward since he took office.
He pointed out that one of these projects is the construction of the new Chunga market which he said will help benefit the community in the area to conduct business easily.
On security in the area, he said repair works at the Mwembeshi police post that got gutted during the riots recently has completed adding that the police post is fully operational.
Ms. Kalasa, on the other hand says, she is glad that expectant mothers will at long last access maternity as the works of the maternity ward at Twalumba health center is nearing completion.
The community in the area is currently forced to seek health services in distance places such as Matero referral Hospital, about 30 kilometers away.
Recently , two expectant mothers in the area lost their lives with their unborn babies as maternity services lack in the ward.
Government saddened by resistance to change – Lusambo
Government had observed that despite the transformation in police operations resistance to change is still rife among some police officers.
Copperbelt minister Bowman Lusambo noted that some police officers resist change because they don’t know it’s benefits.
Mr. Lusambo said that this resistant to change by some police officers has caused unnecessary loose of employment and to some extent loss of lives.
He has since urged the police command to develop and implement change management programs in the service and thereby sensitize the officers on its benefits .
ZANIS reports that Mr . Lusambo said this today when he officiated at the Zambia Police Open Day held at Kamfinsa police in Kitwe.
The provincial minister added that the open day creates an interface between the police and the general public.
And Coppetbelt police commissioner Charity Katanga noted that the Zambia Police will continue to strive hard by providing the much needed security in the province.
Ms. Katanga said that the police will also continue to work hand in hand with the community by providing the open door policy.
Vice President, Inonge Wina to attend Ghana’s 60th Independence
Vice President, Inonge Wina, is tomorrow, Sunday, March 5, expected in Accra, Ghana, for the West African country’s 60th Independence celebrations.
Mrs Wina, is expected to be driven to Alisa Hotel soon upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport at 14:00 hours local time.
According to a tentative programme released from Zambia’s High Commission to Ghana, the independence celebrations are expected to commence at 08:00 hours on Monday, March 6.
ZANIS Staffer Emmanuel Banda reports from Accra that, Mrs Wina, who will represent Zambia, will be among several foreign dignitaries invited to attend Ghana’s 60thIndependence anniversary.
Expected to accompany the Vice President will be her Permanent Secretary for Administration, Stephen Mwansa, among other senior government officials.
This is the first independence celebration to be held under the new Ghanaian government of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under President Nana Akufo-Ado, who was elected on December 7, last year.
After the independence celebrations, Mrs Wina is expected to attend a dinner to be hosted in her honour by the office of the High Commission here in Ghana.
The 60th Independence celebrations will take place at Black Square where the 72 year-old President Ado was inaugurated and sworn in on January 7, this year, and attended by President Edgar Lungu among other foreign dignitaries.
And a check by ZANIS at Black Square found workers busy preparing the venue for the ceremony which is expected to be colourful.
It’s A Shame Black Footballers Still Cry When Racially Abused!
Every time he touched the ball, 28-year-old Everton Luiz was being monkey-screamed from a group of supporters of Rad Belgrade. Shortly before the end, the match was briefly interrupted when Rad supporters also waved a banner with an insulting message against the Brazilian. / AFP / STR (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)
Racism in football may tarry a few more years, so let’s not kid ourselves we can do much right now to arrest it.
Deep questions like “Why are there a few black club managers?” and “Why do we have a scanty number of black/African goalkeepers thriving in Europe?” are often asked, but I’m really not privileged with answers.
Racism travels far across Europe. Countries like Italy, Spain and a few others within South America have been major culprits.
Football in England, also isn’t as squeaky-clean as it appears to be. Although it’s stale news at this time, how a former England manager Graham Taylor was reportedly asked by the English FA to reduce the number of black players in the English national team, but that remains a huge racial indictment of English football!
Black players have grown remarkably, into pretty objects of mockery on the pitch, as obsessed racist fans can’t seem to have enough of them. These racist fans imitate monkey sounds or throw banana peels into the pitch, often when a black footballer of an opposing side handles the ball. I really can imagine how that drives a black player nuts!
But regardless, instances of black players crying off the pitch or feeling extremely dejected during moments of racial abuse, quickens a large amount of discomfort in me!
Most recently, Everton Ruiz a black Brazilian footballer, wept uncontrollably in the possibly tender arms of his goalkeeper, after racial noises were directed at him. While I sincerely sympathize with Ruiz for suffering such insane humiliation, I strongly criticize his reaction!
Soaking your jersey in tears, or reacting in such a way that portrays you as emotionally broken or dejected, makes you reek of inferiority, low self-esteem, discontentment with your skin color and a desperate appeal to be accepted. You simply empower those racists with leverage to hurt black players some more!
Famous black footballer Mario Balotelli, had a torrid time during his stint at AC Milan. Part of which were the humiliating monkey chants he endured from the racist fans of his former side Inter Milan, during a game involving both soccer clubs. Given the wild emotional nature of Mario (which many believe, smeared his rise to lofty heights), one would expect him to quit the game, or protest in tears like most black footballers would.
But he kept his composure fully drenched in confidence and pride in his skin color, before placing a commandeering finger on his lips to signal the racist fans to keep quiet!
That seemed pretty much to me, a better way of handling racial provocations (until better ways are discovered!).
Sometime in 2014, former Barcelona player Dani Alves was targeted by Villarreal fans, who threw a banana at him. Alves picked up the banana, peeled it, took a bite and continued his game! That sure sent a strong message to the racial offenders, projecting his unique confidence and mature mental strength!
Black footballers have got to outgrow their cravings for sympathy and accord their skin color a lot more value and respect, especially in the face of racial abuse! Your skin color is black and you owe no apology for that. If some immature racists cannot comprehend that, and choose to throw scornful remarks at you, ignore the losers and carry on with your game.
Consistent ignoring of racial stunts from ‘loser-racists’, will kill whatever excitement they derive from racial abuse and eventually make the evil practice boring!
By Nimi Princewill
Twitter: @princewill_nimi
First lady Pledges to contribute K10, 000 monthly for education of disabled Children at ZAMISE
I PLEDGE to contribute K10, 000 monthly for a year to Zambia Institution of Special Education (ZAMISE) for its operational costs, First Lady Esther Lungu has said.
Mrs Lungu, however, said culturally there were a lot of myths surrounding the differently-abled that excluded them from participating in developmental issues.
She said parents often faced stigmatisation by society and were ashamed to allow their children to go to school which had caused children with disabilities to be completely excluded from enjoying social amenities that the able-bodied children enjoyed.
The First Lady said at Zambia Institute of Special Education (ZAMISE) in Lusaka yesterday when she flagged off the International Women’s week for the commemoration which falls on 8th March.
“The differently-abled children are, therefore, denied opportunity to fulfil their aspiration and potential. I have been informed that this is the only college in the country dealing with specialised education.
“I am aware that the college faces a number of challenges in its operations. I have since pledged to be contributing K10, 000 every month until next year,” said Mrs Lungu.
Mrs Lungu said the situation was disheartening as the children who were differently-abled needed to continue receiving education from teacher who were well qualified.
She said this would go a long way in helping the parents and communities to bring out the children whom they were hiding knowing that there were facilities to enable them achieve their dreams in life.
“I was happy when I heard that the children being used for teaching practice are those from vulnerable homes around Lusaka. This will show communities that all those negative myths they have heard about the disabled children are not true,” she said.
And ZAMISE Principal Fredrick Chishimba said the college had permanent teachers but that paying them their monthly salaries was a great challenge due to financial constraints.
Student at Zambia Institute of Special Education yesterday,3-3-2017,
Picture by Ennie Kishiki/Zanis.
with Disabled children as she visited Zambia Institute of Special
Education in Lusaka yesterday,3-3-2017, Picture by Ennie
Kishiki/Zanis.
Chilufya(l) and head of Department Cassidy Sakala(c) explaining to the
First Lady Esther Lungu(r) as the First Lady visited the institution
yesterday,3-3-2017, Picture by Ennie Kishiki/Zanis.
Chilufya(l) and head of Department Cassidy Sakala(c) explaining to the
First Lady Esther Lungu(r) as the First Lady visited the institution
yesterday,3-3-2017, Picture by Ennie Kishiki/Zanis.
Kapepelesha(l) explaining to the First Lady Esther Lungu(r) the use of
the Music Instrument as the First Lady Toured the School Library at
Zambia Institute of Special Education yesterday,3-3-2017, Picture by
Ennie Kishiki/Zanis.
Kapepelesha(l) explaining to the First Lady Esther Lungu(r) the use of
the Music Instrument as the First Lady Toured the School Library at
Zambia Institute of Special Education yesterday,3-3-2017, Picture by
Ennie Kishiki/Zanis.
Kapepelesha(l) explaining to the First Lady Esther Lungu(r) the use of
the Music Instrument as the First Lady Toured the School Library at
Zambia Institute of Special Education yesterday,3-3-2017, Picture by
Ennie Kishiki/Zanis.
Kalusha Bwalya pulls out of FIFA race
Former Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Kalusha Bwalya has dropped out of the race for the FIFA Council Member for the Anglophone Grouping.
Kalusha, 53, who was in the race alongside Kwesi Nyantakyi (Ghana) and Leodegar Tenga (Tanzania) has cited need for unity as the reason for his move.
“I took the decision for the sake of unity in world football,” he told Soka25east.com, while wishing Tenga and Kwesi well in the race.
“I would like to wish both Tenga and Kwesi all the best in the upcoming elections.”
The elections are scheduled for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16th March 2017 during the 39th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF.
French Minister of State for Development and Francophonie visits Lafarge’s Sustainable Development Projects
The Minister was welcomed by the Lafarge Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Vincent Bouckaert, who pledged support to Zambia’s social and development programmes. Mr Bouckaert explained that the Company was implementing the LafargeHolcim 2030 plan which was a commitment to contributing to the attainment of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. He said in Zambia the actions included the Masukani house ownership programme which involved the sale of 359 houses at a deep discount of 35% to employees and former employees while donating 72 houses to Zambia Police and the Ministry of Education. The next phase included the development of of 300 houses using affordable housing technology which the Company is helping to develop working with the Green Jobs Zambia programme, supported by the International Labour Organization.
Speaking when he toured the Affordable Housing Demonstration houses in Musamba Compound, the French minister said that France and Zambia have a good working relationship which would yield see economic and human development. “We want to improve the relationship with the Zambian Government and the French companies in Zambia and Lafarge is a big French company in the cement sector but they are also involved in the Social and Environmental projects which will improve economic and human development in the country”, He said.
Mr. Le Guen further said that he is expected to sign a Memorandum of understanding with the Zambia Government to facilitate the young people’s participation in the energy sector. The Minister was accompanied by the French Ambassador to Zambia and special representative to Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Cohet.
Mr Le Guen is on ministerial visit in Zambia after the official visit of HE President Edgar Chagwa LUNGU to France in February 2016.
President Lungu arrives back home from Israel
President Edgar Lungu has returned home after concluding his five days official visit to Israel.
The President Challenger carrying the Head of State touched Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at exactly 19:05 hours local time.
President Lungu was received by acting President Inonge Wina, cabinet ministers, service chiefs, senior government and party officials.
And President Lungu said he was worried that the tripartite agreement entered by the Food Reserve Agency, the Millers Association of Zambia and Grain Traders of Association of Zambia has failed to yield the intended purpose.
Addressing Journalist shortly upon his arrival, President Lungu said it was sad that a will intended initiative as failed to result in the lowing of mealie meal prices.
Mr Lungu told journalists that he will soon revisit the tripartite agreement entered by the Food Reserve Agency, the Millers Association of Zambia and Grain Traders of Association of Zambia and find out why the programme failed to work.
The President said government will part company with people who care more about their pockets and not the ordinary Zambian people.
President Lungu reiterated that he is not afraid to revisit the decision made concerning the tripartite agreement.
He explained that revisiting the agreement will enable government identify why a well-intended initiative failed to yield its goal.
Mr Lungu disclosed that tomorrow Saturday the 4th of March he will follow up the issue.
FAZ President Andrew Kamanga complains to CAF President about Kalushya Bwalya
FAZ President, Andrew Kamanga has officially written to CAF over Kalusha Bwalya’s presence at the U20 tournament.
Kamanga says Bwalya’s presence at the tournament has led to non football behavior by his cadres whom he says have teamed up to impeach him on zero grounds.
In a letter to CAF President, Issa Hayatou, Kamanga says it must be noted that him and Bwalya have a frosty relationship which is detrimental to the running of football in Zambia.
He has however urged Bwalya to remind himself and his supporters that he is in charge FAZ and his mandate ends in 2020.
Prior to the official opening of the junior national football tournament, Kamanga warned Dr. Hayatou and CAF to remove Bwalya from his delegation.
Bwalya is an executive member of the African football governing body.
Government ‘s intention to gazette 1700 schools hailed
The labour movement in Northern Province has applauded government for its intention to embark on the process of gazetting 1700 schools countrywide.
Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) Regional Director in Charge of administration Musonda Mushikanimbo made the commendation in an interview with ZANIS in Kasama today.
The step taken by government to gazette the schools across the country will mean that more payroll vacancies and positions will be created for teachers who are in need of promotions and placement, Mr. Mushikanimbo said.
He said a number of teachers in Northern Province have upgraded their professional qualifications but have not been promoted because they are serving in schools which are not gazetted.
In addition to the existing schools Northern Province has , government will gazette a total of 116 schools which have been upgraded to secondary level.
He said the move will be a motivation to teachers and will increase their morale to even work harder to sustain the good performance the province has recorded in the past examinations.
The BETUZ regional director has also commended government for announcing to recruit 2,600 more teachers this year.
Mr. Mushikanimbo said the move will increase staffing and reduce the daunting pupil/teacher ratio in various schools.
He said although the demand is still quite high, the planned recruitment this year by government will go a long way in alleviating the problem of understaffing.
LAZ says its decisions are by the Council and not by the President in her personal capacity
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has said that the decisions of the associations are made collectively by the Council of LAZ on behalf of the Association and not by the LAZ President in her personal capacity.
In a statement released to the media, the council said that it was deeply saddened by the protests against LAZ at the LAZ Secretariat by unknown cadres this afternoon.
Below is the full statement
LAZ PRESS STATEMENT DATED 3RD MARCH 2017 ON THE ATTACK ON THE LAW ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is deeply saddened by the protests against LAZ at the LAZ Secretariat by unknown cadres this afternoon. The attack appears to be an attempt to intimidate LAZ from performing its statutory mandate. Fortunately, no property was damaged and no one was injured and we applaud the Zambia Police for their quick intervention to secure the safety of our members of staff.
Whilst LAZ would like to thank the police for swiftly coming to our aid, we hope that the matter will be thoroughly investigated to determine whether this was a legal demonstration. Whilst LAZ celebrates the right to freedom of expression and association and the right to peaceful demonstrations by all Zambians, that right should not infringe upon the right by LAZ to exercise its mandate freely in line with the tenets of democracy.
LAZ has noted that personal attacks have been made against the LAZ President during the protests. It must be noted that decisions of the Association are made collectively by the Council of LAZ on behalf of the Association and not by the LAZ President in her personal capacity. LAZ hopes that all well-meaning Zambians will stand in solidarity with LAZ as we seek to uphold the rule of law, constitutionalism, good governance and social justice in the country as mandated by section four of the Law Association of Zambia Act. LAZ would like to reiterate that it will continue to stand firm in executing its statutory mandate in an independent manner without fear or favour.
COUNCIL OF THE LAW ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA