President Edgar Lungu and Vice- President Inonge Wina have taken oath of office at a fully packed Lusaka’s National Heroes Stadium and have given their collective vision for the nation for the next five years.

In his 43 minutes inaugural speech this morning, President Lungu has assured the nation that he will leave the nation better than he found it.

The Head of State has also disclosed that he will appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate post-election violence experienced in certain parts of the country.

President Lungu has thanked the people of Zambia for exhibiting maturity after the elections by remaining peaceful even to extents of provocation.

He says even though there were some pockets of hostility in certain parts of the country after the elections, Zambians generally conducted themselves in a peaceful manner.

He has warned public workers not to engage in any corrupt activities saying they will face the wrath of the law without protection.

He has also assured that there is no time for him to settle scores saying he has a lot on his table in terms of development.

President Lungu has appealed to all Zambian citizens that he needs their full support during his five year term of office.

Speaking at the same event, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who represented visiting Presidents, says according to the election observers, Zambia’s elections were held in a free and fair environment.

Mr. Mugabe has also advised against using violence just to be in office saying Zambia has been known as a beacon of peace for many years.

He has also encouraged the nation to avoid tribalism but rather remain as one people.

The inauguration of President Lungu and Ms Wina was witnessed by some foreign heads of states which include Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, Botswana’s Ian Khama.

Tanzania President John Magufuli was represented by his Vice President, Paul Dlamini, the Deputy Prime Minister of Swaziland, Namibian Vice-President, Nicky Iyambo, Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima and Kenyan Deputy President, William Ruto.

Others who have attended are African Union Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Dr. Anthony Mothae Maruping, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretary-General Sindiso Ngwenya and African Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) Chairman, Joseph Chilengi.

Dr. Stergomena Lawrence, who is Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary as well as Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Pacific and Consultative Conference and International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) representatives were also in attendance.

 

Gospel artiste Pompi released the video for his latest single “Maganizo Pandeke”

BY KAPA187

I’ve just got back from Spain and I had such an amazing time, it was everything I needed and more.  Spain is a beautiful country, most of the food that I enjoyed during my time there was; fresh tropical fruits, fresh fish, chicken, salads and veggies. It felt so good to know that I was putting such good, fresh food into my body.  I never thought I would feel such a difference between over processed food and fresh food. It gave me a whole new perspective and inspired me to actively eat good and fresh food as much as possible.  Now don’t get me wrong I love a treat every now and then; and I don’t believe in restricting oneself too much, but it was refreshing to enjoy such fresh food.

However since my return I have been craving Rice and Chicken.  Some of you might not think that this is the healthiest meal in the world but, as the saying goes “there is more than one way to skin a cat”; and likewise there are many different ways to cook the same meal.  For example, instead of frying the chicken you can oven bake it, or grill it; you can cook it with or without the skin.  You can add an assortment of veggies or beans to this dish, and you can even have brown rice instead of white rice.  This is one of the many reasons why I love rice and chicken.  So without further ado – here is your recipe of the week delicious Rice and Chicken.

Preparation and Cooking: 1 hour

Serves: 4-8 people

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 8 pieces of chicken, legs and thighs (either skinless and boneless or with the skin left on)
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 red or orange peppers, halved, deseeded and sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped
• 200g long grain rice (or brown rice)
• 400g can of chopped tomatoes
• 300ml chicken stock
• 2 tsps Paprika
• Salt
• Pepper

Method

Cook your rice according to the instructions on the packet

Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.  Marinate your chicken with the paprika, salt and pepper to taste, drizzle some olive oil over it, place it an oven tray and cook it for about 20-30 minutes, or until cooked through.

In a medium frying pan, heat 2 tbsps of olive oil, add the onion and peppers, and cook for 3 minutes or until lightly golden. Tip in the garlic and fry for one minute. Add your canned tomatoes and chicken stock, and cook until thickened.

 Serving

Plate up your steaming rice, followed by your chicken and pour your gravy over the top. Enjoy this simple yet delicious meal.

Kanta Temba is a cake maker and decorator. She is also the owner and founder of Kanta Kakes – cake shop.

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Zambian Breweries has signed an agreement with the Lusaka Province Liquor Traders Association (LPLTA) in its latest move to encourage responsible alcohol consumption.
The memorandum of understanding, which was witnessed by Lusaka City Council, was signed today (September 12) between Zambian Breweries Director of Corporate Affairs Ezekiel Sekele and Liquor Traders Association president David Nseluka.
The two organisations are collaborating in an effort to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and values of the alcohol industry by educating the public and retail traders in developing responsible behavior in relation to the sale and consumption of alcohol and in combating illegal trading and underage drinking.
According to the terms of the agreement, which will run from August 31, 2016 to September 1, 2017, SABMiller Zambia will provide the Liquor Association with technical expertise, capacity building initiatives, and financial support.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, which was held at Lusaka’s Southern Sun Hotel, Mr Sekele said: “We want to support Government and community efforts in curbing irresponsible sale and consumption of alcoholic beverage and curb underage drinking.  Our country has a youthful population and of which 50% is composed of less than 18 years old and with slightly over 80% of the total population being below the age of 34 years. We therefore encourage and support the establishment and enforcement of clear standards aimed at enhancing compliance for the legal sale and distribution of beer retail in the on- and off-trade.”
“Collaborating with key organisations such as the Lusaka Province Liquor Traders Association helps us achieve this objective more effectively,” he added.
Mr Nseluka said: “The members of the Lusaka Province Liquor Traders Association are at the sharp end of the alcohol business in our capital city. It is our members who are in direct contact with the consumers and we therefore occupy an important role in the fight against alcohol abuse such as under-age drinking, drinking in pregnancy and so on. The signing of the MOU will also help us to meet part of our costs as we work with the Lusaka City Council in educating the traders and the public about the laws and rules of the alcohol trade.”
In promoting responsible alcohol consumption among consumers, SABMiller Zambia has also partnered with the Road Traffic and Safety Agency and the National Road Safety Foundation, in the enforcement of existing legislation on drinking and driving.

BRANDING Constitutional Court Judges thugs and criminals by Hakainde Hichilema is the gravest assault on the Judiciary and the UPND leader should know that his conduct towards the Zambian courts is injudicious and not acceptable, Brebner Changala has charged.

And Mr Changala has said Zambian Judges should be protected from political hooligans whom he said were on the loose and on rampage of violating the sanctity of the country’s judicial system.

Mr Changala has demanded that sanctions should be taken against Mr Hichilema for his disrespect and insolence against the Judiciary which is one of the critical institutions of governance in the country.

Mr Changala, who is civil rights activist, said Mr Hichilema should be made to account for his insults against the Judges because such kind of conduct had the potential to destroy the Judiciary without which the governance of the country would be threatened.

He said Mr Hichilema was not the first neither was he the last to have lost elections and that his bitterness over the electoral defeat he suffered at the hands of President Edgar Lungu should not be extended to the Judges who presided over his failed petition to nullify the re-election of the Head of State.

Mr Changala stated that Mr Hichilema’s assault on the Judiciary which was a critical part of the governance system, and demeaning Judges to the level of reducing them to criminals should never be condoned and the UPND leader should, therefore, be condemned in the strongest terms for his unbecoming behaviour.

Mr Changala explained that Zambians had made the right decision to reject Mr Hichilema because the UPND leader was going to destroy the Judiciary had he taken over the leadership of the country.

“Destroying the Judiciary is killing the umpire of justice. Zambians must strongly condemn Mr Hichilema for insulting the Constitutional Court Judges. Zambia is bigger than individual political parties and Mr Hichilema. I am asking that there should be sanctions against the UPND leader so that we can preserve our three arms of government. Mr Hichilema must be reminded that as a man aspiring to take over the leadership of the country, he will not be able to govern if he is going to inherit a nation with a destroyed judicial system,” Mr Changala said.

Mr Changala said the phenomenon of wanting to win an election and get State power at all costs had completely blinded Mr Hichilema who he said had been of the belief that he had won the general elections and had powers to abuse institutions of governance.

He said the UPND leader had no proof whatsoever that the Constitutional Court Judges had been paid by President Lungu to lapse his petition neither did he have evidence that the Judges were nothing but a bunch of criminals.

“Ironically, Mr Hichilema is still going to the courts and will be appearing before the same Judges he has branded thugs and criminals. What sense is he making out of his attacks? How does he insist to continue appearing before the same Judges he is abusing with impunity?” Mr Changala wondered.