President Edgar Lungu vowed that he will not allow lawlessness in the country. President Lungu says he is aware of a political scheme to instill fear and bring about anarchy in the country. Speaking when he toured Katambalala Market in Lusaka’s Bauleni Compound that has been gutted, President Lungu said he is convinced that the move to burn the market is politically motivated.

President Lungu says he will allow the law enforcement agencies to investigate the matters fully.

Last night the deport used by the marketeers to keep their goods in Bauleni township at Katambalala market was set ablaze, reports Pan African Radio Journalist Hermit Hachilonde.

Police spokesperson said the incident occurred today the 23rd August, 2016 around 01:00 hours.

He said the value of the properties burnt is yet to be ascertained as owners are still reporting the values of the properties that were burnt.

He further noted that police officers visited the scene and discovered four bottles which are suspected of containing sand and petrol, affirming that all the bottles have since been picked for examination.

“in Lusaka we received a report from Miriam Mumba aged 33 years of a named house number Bauleni compound who reported that unknown persons set ablaze her grass fence and later they went to set ablaze the make shift deport used by marketers to keep their goods at Katambalala market in Bauleni compound” He said

Meanwhile, Mr. Hamoonga also revealed that seven makeshift stalls made of planks and tents were this morning burnt by unknown people around 02:00 hours along Mumbwa road opposite Nyangu filling station.

He said no goods were burnt as owners removed their merchandise from the makeshift stalls after knocking off.

“The fire was discovered by Police Officers who were patrolling the area and later alerted the fire brigade who managed to put off the fire. The value of the construction materials used is yet to be ascertained as the owners are still reporting. Investigations in the matter are ongoing” Mr. Hamoonga said

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Chama says President Elect Edgar Lungu will not meet opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema for peace talks.

Yesterday, Mr Hichilema asked the Church and the international community to organise a meeting with Mr Lungu where the two could meet and resolve pertinent issues.

But Mr Chama told Journalists in Lusaka that Mr Hichilema’s call for peace is not genuine and its only meant for window dressing.

He said the real reason for Mr Hichilema’s call for peace was to project himself as a man who wants peace.

“Following the call by the leader of the opposition United Party for National Development Hakainde Hichilema to meet President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to achieve what he calls “Saving Lives” we wish to state that President Lungu will not meet Mr Hichilema until he abandons his violent ways and chooses to walk the path of peace,” Mr Chama said.

He added, “I spoke with President Lungu this morning and I agree with him that stopping the UPND sponsored violence against our members and innocent Zambians who have settled in Southern Province on suspicion that they voted for the PF does not require a window dressing meeting between Mr Hichilema and President Lungu.”

Mr Chama has since made a passionate appeal to Mr Hichilema to have a meeting with his members and stop the post-election violence especially in UPND strongholds such as Southern Province.

He urged Mr Hichilema to command his members to lay down their weapons.

“We also demand that UPND members stop burning down houses and business premises of our members and Zambians that have settled in the UPND strongholds. We want peace,” he said.

“He thinks by calling for peace, the international community will view him as a man who wants to dialogue over the post-election violence that has been reported in his stronghold. So Mr Hichilema is not sincere in his call to meet President Lungu.”

Mr Chama said Mr Hichilema should not think that Zambians have forgotten about his call for Armageddon.

“We wish to reiterate that President Lungu will consider meeting Mr Hichilema if he stops his violent ways and chooses to walk the path of peace.”

“It is necessary to remind our people what we have said in the past that the UPND has been planning for chaos after the August 11 2016 as part of a well calculated scheme to negotiate for a government of national unity. We think that even this part by Mt Hichilema to meet President Lungu is part of the attempt to start pushing for the same. Mr Hichilema should know that there shall be no government of national unity in Zambia. Our people spoke clearly on August 11th. President Lungu won the election and we are just waiting for the Constitutional Court to rule on the petition filed by the UPND,” Mr Chama said.

The PF Secretary General has since warned Mr Hichilema and the UPND to stop inciting the public saying the law shall catch up with them.

“We are aware of their plans to extend the violence beyond their strongholds including burning markets along the lines of rail. They will not succeed.”

Meanwhile UPND has released the following statement to the media

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE NEWS EDITOR

23/08/2016

Attempts by the PF to paint UPND as a violent party to try and discredit their opposition are dishonest.

It is a great shame that Lungu remains unwilling to meet with us to discuss securing peace and unity in our nation, just as he refused to meet in the run up to elections as violence increased. In fact, we are still awaiting a response from the letter we sent to him on June 4th requesting a meeting.

We have made this same request on numerous occasions knowing that dialogue rather than violence is the way to proceed, and that the leaders of our respective parties must lead by example in such matters. At the same time, we have written to our members and officials to put in writing what we have so often said publicly, that we detest violence and that there is no place for such behaviour in our party.

Yet, while our calls for a meeting go unanswered our supporters are beaten for wearing UPND regalia, chased from the markets and driven from the taxi ranks so that they can do longer work and support their families. Is this the Zambia we want for our children? Is this the mark of a Christian nation? When we call for peace these are the people we are speaking for.

‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.’ Galatians 5:22

Issued by UPND Spokesperson Charles Kakoma

Comparative study of election results of 2015 and 2016 in PF strongholds

When ECZ was announcing Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces August 11, 2016 Presidential results it sounded like HH and UPND were gaining a lot of ground in PF strongholds at the expense of PF with higher numbers compared to 2015. A closer study of results, as all can find them on the ECZ website (https://www.elections.org.zm/general_election_2016.php) in these provinces and other PF strongholds, clearly indicates that ECL and PF have actually increased their margins over HH and UPND on the Copperbelt, in Lusaka, Luapula, Muchinga, Northern and Eastern Provinces. Numbers have no feelings. They just remain as they are. It should be noted that, because of new voters and a higher voter turn out obviously, this time both ECL and HH increased their numbers in these PF strongholds and nationally. It is this increase in numbers that made it sound like HH is gaining a lot of ground in PF strongholds.  The margins by which PF won these Provinces this year actually increased from what we saw in January 2015, when PF was in shambles with internal conflicts. Here are the numerical facts to highlight this point :

National margins (differences):

2015 – ECL led HH by  27,757

2016 – ECL led HH by  100,530

Lusaka Province margins:

2015 – ECL led HH by  74,799

2016 –  ECL led HH by  135,588

Copperbelt Province margins :

2015 – ECL  led HH by 135,186

2016 –  ECL led HH by 155,713

Luapula Province margins :

2015 –  ECL led HH by 70,796

2016 – ECL led HH by 169,841

Eastern Province margins :

2015 – ECL led HH by 54,522

2016 – ECL led HH by 236,928

Muchinga Province margins:

2015 – ECL led HH by 49,851

2016 –  ECL led HH by 133,584

Northern Province margins:

2015 –  ECL led HH by 72,882

2016 – ECL led HH by 155,219

Look at the numbers in the high density 7 Constituencies of Lusaka District, key battle grounds or swing Constituencies ( to borrow US election language ):

Mandebvu Constituency margins:

2015 –  ECL led HH by  19,400

2016 –  ECL led HH by  40,206

Chawama Constituency margins:

2015 –  ECL led HH by  12,208

2016 –  ECL led HH by  25,124

Lusaka Central Constituency margins:

2015 –  ECL led HH by  5,887

2016 –  ECL led HH by  11,964

Matero Constituency margins:

2015 –  ECL led HH by  18,929

2016 –  ECL led HH by  38,834

Kanyama Constituency margins:

2015 –  ECL led HH by  4,033

2016 –  ECL led HH by  5,226

Munali Constituency margins:

2015 –  ECL led HH by 12,930

2016 –  ECL led HH by  25,723

Kabwata Constituency margins:

2015 –  ECL led HH by  9,635

2016 –  ECL led HH by  16,769

While HH got higher numbers in PF strongholds this time around than in January 2015, he has in fact performed worse in these Provinces than he did last year, going by the much higher loosing margins above. ECL and PF have firmly increased their grip on these Provinces.

Study by :  Martin G. P. Mumba

The petition against the re-election of Edgar Lungu failed to take off and has since been adjourned to tomorrow 14:30.

And lawyers representing Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and his presidential running mate Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba have not yet served the summons on lawyers representing Mr. Lungu since last week Friday when the petition was filed in.

Meanwhile, the Attorney General’s Chamber has made application for a joinder for Attorney General Likando Kalaluka.

There was no objection to join the Attorney General to the proceedings before Court.

There was heavy police presence at the Supreme court as many people from the civil society and international observers waited anxiously for commencement of the hearing.

However, to the disappointment of the anxious crowd, the lawyers walked out after about 45 minutes from the chambers.

PF lawyer Prof Patrick Mvunga told Journalists that he could not comment on anything because they still had not been served with any summons.

However, UPND Lawyer John Sangwa assured the judges that they will serve the summon to the respondents today.

Mr Lungu is being represented by among others Eric Silwamba and Company, Bonaventure Mutale, Professor Patrick Mvunga and Sakwiba Sikota Central chambers while Shamwana and Company have been retained by ECZ to represent them.

You’ve probably noticed by now that I have been going on about chillies for the last few weeks – well it’s not going to stop anytime soon.  My chilli obsession has been growing, and it’s not because I have always been an avid fan of chillies, but my interest in them has started to increase; and as I get braver I try more daring spicy dishes.  Chillies certainly add a kick to food; they add flavour and texture and are quite tasty; but it’s not just chillies that make this dish so delicious and exciting.  Here’s your dish for the week – Baked piri-piri Tilapia.

Preparation time 10 mins | Cooking time 25 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 red peppers, cut into chunky pieces
• 1 green pepper, cut into chunky pieces
• 2 red onions, sliced
• 2 handfuls of Mushrooms (optional)
• Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• 4 large pieces tilapia or cod ( or 1 or 2 whole fishes)
• Coriander
• green salad, to serve

For the piri-piri sauce

• 6 red chillies (for milder flavour, use less chillies)
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 garlic cloves
• juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the oven to 220 ? C/200 ? C fan/gas 7. Add the red & green peppers, mushrooms and onions to an oven tray, drizzle with oil, season well, with salt and roast for 15 mins.
2. Put the piri-piri ingredients in a food processor or blender with some salt – Purée until fine, and then pour into a bowl.
3. Add the fish on top of the veggies, and spoon over some of the piri-piri sauce.  Spread some coriander leaves around the fish. Add some extra salt if needed, and then bake for a further 10-15 mins.
4. You can also grill the fish or cook it on the barbecue.

Serving

Serve everything with the left over piri-piri sauce, potatoes and a green salad on the side.  You can also serve with fluffy rice. Enjoy!

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

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