Zambeef has made a contribution of K60,000 towards the rebuilding of City Market under the government’s ‘Build Back Better’ initiative launched by the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU).
Her Honour, the Vice President Inonge Mutukwa Wina received the cheque on behalf of the Unit and Committee of Permanent Secretaries tasked with the spearheading the project.
Mrs Wina commended Zambeef for the support rendered to the initiative, stating that the private sector remained an important partner in advancing the development agenda of the country.
“It is a job that will be a huge one for all of us and I’m glad that the private sector continues to render support to this initiative,” she said.
The Vice President went on to highlight the many lessons that had been gleaned from the incident, citing environmental sustainability and function as critical factors being considered in the building of the new market.
Zambeef of Corporate Affairs Felix Lupindula expressed sadness at the loss of livelihoods, and goods, and the disruption to business experienced by those affected by the fire that gutted the trading centre earlier this year.
“Zambeef has been very concerned about the loss of livelihood and the damage caused by this disaster. We are affected by this disaster as a part of the trading family in City market and as a tenant,” he said during a ceremony to present a cheque to the Vice President.
Mr Lupindula pointed to the fact that as a responsible corporate citizen Zambeef remained committed to promoting development through supporting various initiatives that deliver sustainable long-term results and real benefits to the communities within which it operates.
He noted that in addition to being trading partners in the market, the market traders, who it holds in high esteem, are also customers of the proudly Zambian food company.
“We hope that together we will overcome the difficulties caused by the disaster and have City market rebuilt soon.”
The donation is intended to help the marketeers and affected families and to alleviate some of the challenges brought on by the incident.

 

UK Based Lily Mutamz releases her latest single titled “My Jesus” which is off her upcoming album. The song was recorded with UK based Nigerian producer, Adeolu Bayode popularly known as Dexedo. The two met in Stockton-On-Tees, North East England and have since been working towards the album titled “Forever you reign”. This song is expected to go across Africa due to the style Lily used. The song was written by Lily whilst on her flight to Lagos, Nigeria earlier this year. Lily says immediately the words were coming out of her mouth; she began writing and recorded an audio version on her mobile device. “Meeting Dexedo who was a producer whilst living in Nigeria and now lives over here was like a dream come true, it is rare to find such talent around”. Having listened to the Song, it is very catchy and is danceable at any occasion. Lily has also recorded a wedding song with Dexedo and will soon be available worldwide.

 

Lily has also been working on a dance routine for ‘My Jesus’ with the kids she teaches at her school in the UK, Pure Afro Performance Academy. As you may be aware, Lily Mutamz is passionate about performing arts and her input is being appreciated by her local council.

Lily and the dancers shot a dance viral video on Wednesday which will be released soon. There is also a dance challenge for this song that is open to anyone interested. All you have to do to take part is simply download the song, dance with your group then upload it to your Instagram with the hash tag #MyJesusDance #LilyMutamz and then also send it to her via her facebook pages. The best dance video will stand a chance of winning an undisclosed gift.

My Jesus is available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Deezer and more online outlets. Lily says Proverbs 3 vs 5- 6 also inspired her as it states that we must trust in the Lord with all our hearts. It is her prayer that this song will inspire you.

Could this song be bigger than her Nigerian recorded song “You Are”? Let’s hear from you in the comments section.

Wishing you the very best Lily as you keep flying the Zambian flag higher!

Download the song HERE

Abel Chungu Musuka released his highly anticipated song “Isenge” that features Chef 187.

“Relationship. The very thing Jesus came to establish between us and God. And not just any format of relationship but from one based on servitude into one based on Faith and Family. We were no longer servants looking in but became part of the family and got a seat at the table. Unfortunately for some a seat at the table meant power. They sought to regulate who should be at the table and who is worthy of being in the family yet the invitation was for ALL. ISENGE means relationship. And the aim of this song is to bring back the message which our Faith is founded on. A relationship with Christ.”

Download the song HERE

 

BY KAPA187

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba has urged opposition United Party for National Development ( UPND ) leader Hakainde Hichilema to positively use his time in South Africa instead of spreading falsehood and consequently tarnishing the image of Zambia.

Mr. Mwamba says the recent claims by the UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema that Zambia was facing a break down in the rule of law are all lies and based on total fabrications.

He explains that Mr. Hichilema’s recent release from prison together with his co-accused was a demonstration of Zambia’s entrenched rule of law and a tested democracy.

He adds that the recent acquittals of UPND’s Vice President Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba and the other UPND senior member Obvious Mwaliteta also demonstrate that the independence of the judiciary.

Reacting to Mr. Hichilema’s statements that Zambia’s 2016 general elections remain disputed, Mr. Mwamba clarified that President Edger Lungu won the 2016 elections with clear margin of over one hundred thousand votes representing a percentage of 50.35 contrary to Mr. Hichilema’s claim.

He added that the election of President Edger Lungu in 2016 was pronounced and determined as credible by reputable local and international observers thereby making Mr. Hichilema’s claims unfounded.

Mr. Mwamba has further refuted Mr. Hichilema’s claim that there was no media freedom in Zambia.

“There is a diversified and independent media with over 85 radio stations and 15 television stations including 10 newspaper firms operating freely in Zambia,” he explained.

He added that the suspension of two radio stations Komboni Radio and Itezhi-Tezhi FM and Muvi TV could not be used to justify claims as the named stations were suspended and found liable for using and promoting hate speech.

The Zambian Envoy has also described Mr. Hichilema’s claims that the Zambian Parliament was raided by Police as a fabrication stating that no such incident has ever happened in Zambia.

Mr. Mwamba explained that Zambian nationals who travel abroad are expected to honour their solemn duty and responsibility to the country and not speak ill of the country.

He urged Mr. Hichilema to help promote peace, unity and contribute towards Zambia’s development.

The UPND President is currently in South Africa where he is reported having held a joint press conference with South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance leader, Mmusi Maimane in Cape Town.

Mr. Hichilema is reported having stated that there was break down of the rule of law in Zambia, no media freedom in Zambia, the Zambian parliament was raided by police and the President Edger Lungu’s election remains disputed.

This is contained in a press statement made available to ZANIS by First Secretary Press and Public Relations at Zambia’s High Commission to South Africa, Mrs. Naomi Nyawali.

Republican President Edgar Lungu says it’s not right for investors to take advantage of Zambians, saying the Copper belonged to Zambia.

President Lungu says he was greatly concerned when he heard that Mopani was threatening to fire 4700 workers saying this was the reason why he then decided to meet with Glencore ( the Mopani mine investor ) on the matter for only five minutes, today.

He said that he was saddened , during his meeting with Glencore on why Mopani was refusing to pay the new electricity tariffs, to hear claimed that they ( the investors ) have not realized profits despite being in mining for 17 years.

Addressing miners in Mufulira District today, the Head of State wondered how possible it is that an investor can keep pumping money into a company for 17 years without making profits and yet not giving up.

Mr. Lungu disclosed that he had in fact received information that there is cobalt and gold in the copper that is exported, and wondered why the mining companies in the country only declare copper but hide the gold and cobalt.

“I didn’t want to talk to the C.E.O because of his arrogance, so I decided to talk to his boss, because he’s not the owner of the company,Glencore are the owners, and they are the ones I called,” Mr. Lungu disclosed.

“So I called Glencore ,they came and we had a meeting, I just asked them, ‘do you still want to be in our country or you want a divorce?.”

The head of state said it was at that point that Glencore claimed not to be making profit.

The President said he then advised Glencore that if they do not want to reach an amicable agreement with Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), it is better they leave the country and another investor takes over.

President Lungu says it is for this reason that he will embark on mine reforms, that will ensure that part of the wealth realized from mining remains in Zambia. Zambians had been exploited for too long without knowing and this must come to an end, he said.

President Lungu said this when he addressed miners in Mufulira District , today , that operations at Mopani Copper Mines would continue as normal.

“I have come to assure you that this matter is now in the past. We expect the mine to start operating normally.”

The President added that contractors and suppliers would also continue working normally.

He told the miners that he will soon constitute a taskforce of ministers, the Zambia Revenue Authority ( ZRA ) and other stakeholders which will look into reasons why an investor can continue claiming to make no profit while investing in mining for 17 years or more.

President Lungu says it is for this reason that he has decided to form a special taskforce to look into the operations of the mines within the country.

The task force will investigate these issues and find out how the mining companies are operating within the country, he said.