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Soustaine Phiri explaining the attack this morning.
MMD aspiring Candidate for Mandevu Constituency Mary Phiri has accused past area MP Jean Kapata of sending people to attack her campaign team which was going round announcing the holding of a rally in the same area.
Ms Phiri said her campaign team was attacked on Friday by known PF members who were led by local government candidate and former councilor Christopher Sakafuswa , who has since been reported to Mandevu Police.
Ms Phiri wondered what sort of a mother and grandmother Ms Kapata was as she is in the forefront of instigating violence when she should be emulating the President who has continued to preach peace everywhere he has gone to campaign.
She explained that Ms Kapata has instructed youths from her party to undress her when they meet her and that the former MP has also called her several times threatening to harm her when they meet.
“The past two days Ms Kapata has been holding meetings with the youths and all she has been telling them that if you find Mary Phiri beat her up, undress her and grab her material. She knows that she is not on the ground that is why she has resorted to violence.
“The President is preaching peace wherever he has been but it is so unfair that a woman, a mother who is suppose to campaign peacefully, a senior member of the PF should be telling people to attack me and that I should not campaign for the President,” Ms Phiri said.
She added ” telling youths to undress me is just dumb because when am undressed , she is also undressed, she is a woman, a mother and grandmother like me.”
Ms Phiri also called on President Lungu to be wary of some of the people he is working with because some of them are de-campaigning him as a person whose interested in seeing him return to State House would not be tearing his posters and T-shirts from people campaigning for him.
If Shakafuswa undressed the women who were campaigning for the President , who will be affected by the act?
And Soustaine Phiri the driver of Ms Phiri accused Mr Shakafuswa and his group of stealing a phone and K500 meant for fuel.
Phiri said it was unfortunate that people who are supposed to be protecting the name of the President were the ones attacking people.
He said he has reported Mr Sakafuswa who is also the son to Katuba PF candidate to the police for assault as well as for the items that have been stolen from him.
Damaged posters of the President on the MMD campaign van
Offloading of ballot papers from the cargo plane and loading onto ECZ trucks for the 2016 general elections at Kenneth Kaunda International AirportVerification of ballot papers for the August 11 general elections has started at the Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- warehouse in Chongwe District’s Silverest area.
Briefing the various stakeholders participating in the verification exercise, ECZ Principal Electoral Officer Policy and Procedure Steve Nyondo said the commission will start with the verification of presidential ballots.
Mr Nyondo has appealed to Returning Officers and their Assistants participating in the process to prioritise the exercise and not squeeze in personal business during the three day exercise.
He has also advised stakeholders to always carry their identification cards because they will not be allowed to enter the premises.
Mr Nyondo has also urged participants in the exercise to refrain from bringing unnecessary language in the warehouse or taking pictures of ballots which may incriminate them.
Mr. Nyondo adds that the verification which has commenced today is expected to end on 31st July.
Various stakeholders who include political party representatives, the media and observers are taking part in the verification process
VODAFONE- Zambia CEO Lars Stock
Internet data service provider Vodafone Zambia and Ecobank Zambia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide financial business support worth $50,000 to 250 students at five Universities in Zambia.
Vodafone Zambia which recently launched its 4G data services in Zambia and as part of its strategy, has engaged 250 Brand Ambassadors from institutions of higher learning in Lusaka and the Copperbelt to promote the national youth empowerment agenda.
The institutions whose students will benefit from the scheme are University of Zambia (UNZA), Zambia Centre of Accountancy Services (ZCAS), University of Lusaka (UNILUS), Evelyn Hone College, NIPA in Lusaka as well as Copperbelt University (CBU) and Zambia Institute of Business Studies and Industrial Practice (ZIBSIP) on the Copperbelt.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Vodafone Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lars Stork said the objective of the scheme is to build talent among the young people and upskill them to become self-reliant entrepreneurs which is vital towards the growth of the economy.
The scheme will provide students with a credit facility of K2,000 that will be availed to each Brand Ambassador to purchase stock from Vodafone at a discounted rate for resale purposes.
By effecting this partnership with Ecobank Zambia, the Brand Ambassadors will be required to sell the connection and propagate the Vodafone brand, 4 G LTE products and services within and outside campus and act as liaison between Vodafone and the student community.
“Vodafone is passionate about youth empowerment and this initiative is a response to government’s call of providing employment to 10.5% of unemployed Zambian youth population. We believe that this scheme will help the youth to step up to the challenge of becoming self-reliant and find innovative means to earn a sustainable income which will not only support them whilst pursuing their studies but will also create a spiral effect of empowering other young people within their communities” said Mr. Stork.
Mr. Stork added that Vodafone has taken a deliberate step to make the empowerment of young people an integral part of the business and has to date, employed 50 graduates under the graduate trainee programme which helps them to gain hands on training whilst upskilling their skills set.
“Vodafone has employed 50 graduate trainees in who will eventually become permanent employees of our organisation. We are proud to announce that so far, we employed nine graduate trainees on a permanent basis since our launch last month,” said Stork.
Mr. Stork expressed gratitude that the partnership will also provide top performing Brand Ambassadors to become sub dealers and will be supported to open registered business and qualify for higher credit facility from Ecobank.
Ecobank Zambia Managing Director Mr. Kola Adeleke said that Ecobank, being a Pan African Bank with presence in 36 African countries, is happy to partner with Vodafone in this entrepreneurial and youth empowerment scheme.
Mr Adeleke also confirmed the Bank’s contribution towards reduction of the unemployment rate by embarking on a graduate trainee scheme. Seventeen fresh graduates from the University of Zambia, Copperbelt University and ZCAS have so far benefited from the scheme.
ECOBANK MD Mr. Kola Adeleke.University of Lusaka Bachelor of science in Public Health 4th year student Jesper Mporokoso delivering a vote of thanks while listening are ECOBANK MD Mr. Kola Adeleke (at the far left), VODAFONE- Zambia CEO Lars Stock and Vodafone Zambia Human Resources and Operations Director Joseph Gondwe.Brand Ambassadors posing for a picture.Brand Ambassadors posing for a picture.Brand Ambassadors posing for a picture.
Electoral Commission of Zambia Public Relation Manager Chris Akufuna(r) and United Nation Development Program Media and Communication Specialist Sylvia Namuju(l) during a press briefing at the Electoral Commission of Zambia offices in LusakaElectoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Public relations Manager Chris Akufuna has explained that the people who witnessed the printing of papers remained in Dubai because it was not convenient for them to come back in Zambia alongside the two cargo planes,reports Pan African Radio journalist Hermit Hachilonde.
Speaking immediately after the second Etihad cargo plane touched down at 18:45 hours which departed Dubai at 13:10 hours yesterday, Mr. Akufuna said said political players through their representatives on Friday the 30th July, 2016 at 08:00 hours will verify the ballot papers, adding that ECZ will give the observers the documentation that was given to the printing company for ease verification in a transparent manner.
“The witnesses could not come because these are cargo planes, they will come on Saturday the 31st July, 2016″ Mr. Akufuna said
Meanwhile, Rainbow Party representative Patrick Phiri expressed uncertainties in the manner ECZ have handled transportation of ballot papers.
He said the electoral body should have given the stakeholders documents showing exactly what were in the two planes before touchdown in the country, stating that as Rainbow party they only had information that there were sixty-three pallets of the presidential ballot papers.
” we are only complaining that ECZ did not give us the document showing what the two planes brought from Dubai, we are only told that they are 63 pallets for presidential ballot papers” he said
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete to lead the Commonwealth observer in the forthcoming general elections and national referendum in Zambia scheduled for 11 August 2016.
According to a media release, the decision to send observers follows an invitation from the Government of Zambia.
Ms Scotland says conducting the electoral processes in an inclusive, peaceful and credible manner is a demonstration of Zambia’s enduring commitment as a Commonwealth member to the culture of democracy and to nation-building.
“In solidarity with the people of Zambia, the Commonwealth will be present to observe these polls and will continue to work with relevant Zambian institutions towards further strengthening the country’s democracy,” she says.
Ms Scotland says holding peaceful and successful elections is a high responsibility for the people and institutions of all Commonwealth member states.
She says all Zambians including the election management body, political parties and their leaders, the citizenry, civil society, security agencies, the media and voters have a duty and responsibility to ensure a peaceful process and a credible outcome.
The Commonwealth Observer Group will consider the pre-election environment and election preparations.
On election day, the team will observe the voting, vote-counting and results procedures with reference to national legislation and to the international democratic standards to which Zambia has committed itself.
As with all Commonwealth Observer Groups, the mission will function impartially and independently and will conduct itself according to the standards expressed in the International Declaration of Principles for Election Observation.
An advance group of observers was deployed to Zambia on 22 July while the rest of the team is expected to arrive in Lusaka on 4 August.
The Commonwealth Observer Group will consist of 17 eminent persons led by former President Jakaya Kikwete, is supported by a staff team from the Commonwealth Secretariat headed by Mrs Yvonne Apea Mensah.
Investrust Bank Plc Managing Director Richard Chembe has left his post owing to poor health.
According to a brief statement issued by the Lusaka Stock Exchange, he Board of Directors of Investrust Bank PLC notified the market that Dr. Chembe retired on medical grounds on 22nd July 2016 in line with the provisions of the Employment Act Cap 268 of the Laws of Zambia.
“The Board wishes to further notify the market that Mr. Isaiah Chindumba will continue to act in the role of Managing Director until further notice. The Board would like to thank Dr. Chembe for leading the only indigenous Bank through its restructuring process leading to its current focus of sustaining the growth of its retail brand.
Dr Chembe who also served as State House Economic Adviser during the reign of late President Rupiah Banda has been on medical leave since he ruptured his vein last December.
Electoral Commission of Zambia Chairperson Justice Essau Chulu has revealed that the final 2016 voters register has a total of 6, 698, 372 voters.
Justice Chulu also disclosed that Lusaka is leading with 1,119,319 million voters followed by the Copperbelt with 1,034,548 million voters.
Muchinga Province has the least number of voters with only 349,231.
Justice Chulu disclosed the final figures during a stakeholders meeting organised by the ECZ at Mulungushi International Conference Centre.
He said there are more female voters than male voters on the 2016 voters registers with 3,372,935 being female while 3,325,437 are male voters.
Justice Chulu also told the stakeholders that the register will be certified on Sunday, 31 July 2016 and the delivery of the printed copies will take place on August 3rd 2016.
He said each presidential candidate will be given a copy of the certified register on August 4th 2016.
Justice Chulu also revealed that the exercise of the ballot papers that arrived from Dubai yesterday is underway at ECZ’s Silverest warehouse in Chongwe and the exercise will end on August 5th 2016.
A 24 year old University of Zambia student of Development studies and Demography emerged winner in the highly contested Presenter search for DStv’s Zambezi Magic Zed Top 10 musical show.
Benas Banda of Lusaka was announced winner at a fun filled Zambezi Magic 1st anniversary party held at the Web Lounge in Lusaka on Wednesday,27th July ,2016. The event was predominantly attended by stars from local productions currently airing on DStv channel 160, radio and TV personalities, the media and some government officials.
The visibly surprised and happy Benas, acknowledged the stiff competition from the other four finalists after been asked how he felt been crowned winner by Head of Zambezi Magic Addiel Dzinoreva.
Other contenders included music promoter and radio presenter from Ndola Ezra ‘Blackson’ Mwansa, Fashionista, Mass Communication Student and University of Zambia radio presenter Taonga Kaonga, charity worker Petronella Chanda of Luanshya and Radio Phoenix Breakfast Show host Chanda Kangwa popularly known as DJ Roxy.
Benas Banda won himself a whopping $5000 and a contract with Zambezi Magic as presenter of the ZED Top 10 Musical Show on the Dstv platform. The show has been running without a presenter since inception last year in August.
Benas’ new journey as TV host kicks off when the new season of the ZED Top starts next month.
Speaking during the presentation of the $5000 cheque to the winner, Head of Zambezi Magic Channel Addiel Dzinoreva congratulated all the finalists for their input and saluted them for their passion and dedication during the process of the search for the presenter, which started last year in December.
He further urged the local arts industry to come up with more exciting and creative content and take advantage of the platform been offered by the channel.
And speaking at the same function, National Arts Council of Zambia Chairperson, Mulenga Kapwepwe who was also guest of honour applauded Multchoice‘s contribution to the development of arts in the country through the DStv platform and urged all Zambians to support Zambezi Magic.
Prior to the official announcement of the Zed Top 10 presenter , the audience was treated to amazing performances by some of Zambia’s top artists Macky 2, Roberto, Drimz, Jay Rox , General Ozzy and Gospel musicians ‘ Church’ collaborating with Abel Chungu Musuka, as well as DJ Psycho Tash of Lusaka’s Rock FM.
Zed Top 10 is a Zambian Music videos countdown show, which showcases the best of local talent voted by viewers and airs every Friday at 22:00Hours CAT on DStv Channel 160.
Zambezi Magic is available in six southern African countries on Compact, Compact plus and premium bouquets.
Zambia have been disqualified from the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships in Mauritius for fielding two over-age players.
Below is the official statement from COSAFA confirming Zambia’s disqualification from the Under-17 Championship in Mauritius.
Zambia have been disqualified from the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championships being staged in Mauritius having been found to have fielded two over-age players for the tournament.
Consequently Malawi finish top of Group B and East African guest nation Kenya claim the runners-up spot.
Friday’s semi-final line-up therefore sees South Africa take on Kenya and Malawi play Namibia for a place in Sunday’s final.
Zambia’s disqualification follows fresh Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) tests carried out on forward Nicholas Mulilo and Benjamin Phiri in Mauritius, which found the players were over the age of 17 and therefore according to Clause 10.5 (I) of the tournament regulations are not eligible to compete in the competition.
Zambia had willingly submitted both players for re-testing in Mauritius after complaints from two countries.
The pair had been tested, along with the rest of the squad, in Zambia prior to their arrival at the tournament, as is mandatory for all players competing at the CAF Under-17 Qualifiers and U17 Youth Championships Final Tournament, but information sourced later from Confederation of African Football (CAF) indicated that these tests were incorrectly done.
The re-tests carried out in Mauritius revealed the players were not eligible to compete.
Director of Mines Mr Mooya Lumamba speaks -at -ZIMEC in Lusaka on 23 June. Picture By Hope Mkunte-
Being one of the world’s leading copper exporters comes with its own problems and one of them, for Zambia, is the huge task of monitoring its mineral production so as to ensure maximum revenues from the mines.
The European Union, which aims to strengthen economic governance in Zambia, allocated €4.7 million to implement the MineralProduction Monitoring Support Project (MPMSP) to help Zambia improve governance of its mining sector.
The project of 3 years’ duration, from 2015 to 2018, is being carried out by a consortium led by Adam Smith International (ASI) and including Ecorys (UK), the Revenue Development Foundation and PMTC (Zambia) Ltd. Zambian and international experts working within the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) under ASI management and MMMD guidance.
The objective of the MPMSP is to ‘strengthen the ability of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (‘MMMD’) to fulfill its mandate as mining authority to monitor effectively mining activities and mineral production in Zambia, and to share this information with other relevant government agencies to increase domestic revenue mobilisation.’
The project is in line with what President Lungu said is Government’s commitment to engaging the private sector in identifying solutions that will help the country offset some of the problems affecting the mining sector.
“While Government cannot control the external shocks such as falling commodity prices that have impacted negatively on the country whose economy is copper-export led, continued collaboration amid economic turbulences will help minimise the effects of the shocks,” said
President Lungu.
One of the milestones of the Mineral Production MonitoringSupport Project was the launch of the online export permit module at the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development (MMMD), which went live on 1st June, 2016.
The Ministry is now processing and issuing all mineral export permits via a digital interface. This administrative system was developed by project consortium partner the Revenue Development Foundation.
Moving away from a paper-based system has increased efficiency and strengthened accountability in the issuing of Mineral Export Rights, as well as the recording of related payments thus significantly improving the audit trail.
June also saw the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development participating in the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC 2016) in Lusaka. The Ministry proudly displayed some of the new gemmology equipment purchased by the European Union as part of the Mineral ProductionMonitoring Support Project’s work on capacity building.
Director of Mines Mr Mooya Lumamba, speaking at ZIMEC, said the project will enable his ministry to better monitor mineral production and to share information with relevant Government agencies such as Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) for purposes of collecting royalties and taxes.
“With a stronger monitoring system, Zambia will be able to realise revenue taxes in a proper and coordinated system and without declaring false production records by mining houses,” he said.
“Inevitably, the first sources of data on mining activities and mineral production are the mines themselves. However, currently the country’s authorities rely entirely on mineral production data and other related information provided by the private mining industry,”
said Mr Lumamba.
He said given the fact that Government authorities and private companies do not necessarily share the same agenda, this data and information may or may not be entirely sufficient and accurate, hence launching of the MPMSP.
Mr Lumamaba said the EU-funded project is concentrating on building capacity within the Ministry to re-establish physical presence on the ground to improve monitoring and inspection programmes in the mines throughout the mining cycle (exploration-mining-processing-export).
Mr Lumamba said the next element in the sequence is about effective data-management and data-sharing.
This includes management of data provided from the mining companies, and its verification through an MMMD monitoring system. It also includes information gathered from other sources as well as supporting effective inter-agency data and information-sharing arrangements and structures.
He said Zambia has made considerable progress in terms of transparency of the mining sector and benefit-streams from mineral exploitation.
The country has also joined the worldwide initiative EITI (Extractive
Industries Transparency Initiative).
Precious stones on displace at the Mines and Mineral Development stand at ZIMEC in Lusaka on 23 June 2 Picture By Hope MkunteSenior Gemmologist Michelle Naambo talks to Mines Minister Christopher Yaluma at the Mines and Minerals Development stand at ZIMEC in Lusaka on 23 June. Picture By Hope MkunteVisitors at the Mines and Minerals Development stand at ZIMEC in Lusaka on 23 June 2016. Picture By Hope MkunteMining Engineer Alexander Nyirenda talks to visitors at ZIMEC in Lusaka on 23 June. Picture By Hope MkunteStenographer Ms. Jean Mwenfa Simukonda gives out an export permit using the digital interfaceThis is a gem computer gauge, one of the many pieces of brand new laboratory equipment at Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) to help with production monitoring of minerals.Picture By Hope Mkunte
Mukuka is a Zambian singer/ song writer based in Hamilton ,New Zealand . She has been working on a project with producer Nate since 2014. Her debut single “Shout it out loud” was the start of her on-going music journey . We caught up with her for an interview.
KAPA187: Tell us about yourself.
MUKUKA: My name is Mukuka Musowa, although I currently live in New Zealand I was born in Luanshya. At the age of 9 my family moved to New Zealand. I am a 22-year-old Media Arts student at Waikato Institute ofTechnology in Hamilton, New Zealand. Apart from my music I enjoy reading, writing, painting and doing anything that gives me a chance to be creative.
KAPA187: What was your inspiration to get into music?
MUKUKA: When I was younger I remember wanting to learn how to play the piano, that is what inspired me to get into music, later on I discovered my love and fascination for writing lyrics, and that is where my journey began.
KAPA187: How would you describe your style of music, and which artists are you inspired by?
MUKUKA: I would describe my music style as Electro pop/ Afro pop. One artist who has inspired me and the reason I got the confidence to start writing my own music is Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Asa. I discovered Asa during high school, I thought she was the coolest African singer on the planet. Not only did she have natural hair like me! She could also sing and write about problems and situations she was facing, I thought that was so empowering. Her sound was also very different to other African female song writers. One of my favorite lyrics by Asa are in Dreamer Girl, she says “Have you ever heard of a dreamer girl, living in a world so far away. You might think that she’ll be a bit naïve, when she says that someday she’ll be your queen.” This resonated with me a lot as I was that dreamer girl, I am that dreamer girl.
KAPA187: Tell us about your latest single “Just Fine”. What is the concept of the song?
MUKUKA: We have all had something bad or difficult happen to us at some point in our lives, ‘Just Fine’ is about looking at those difficult situations and saying to yourself “I know this is really hard, but I will be fine”. The concept of Just Fine was based on the idea of leaving home (Zambia) and coming to New Zealand, how challenging the journey was for me, how hard it was to adapt to a new culture and leaving friends and family behind.
KAPA187: “Just Fine” is the third song you have released. The other two being “leave me alone” and “Shout it out loud”. The latter is my favorite of the trio. What is the song about?
MUKUKA: I am happy you like “Shout It Out Loud”! The song is about being set free; whether its being set free from a place, person or thing.
KAPA187: The 3 songs are part of a project you are working on. Could you elaborate more on the project?
MUKUKA: Since 2014 I have been working on an EP with DJ/Producer Nate.
KAPA187: The song “Just fine “was written for and will be featured on a New Zealand Television Show called “BOTH WORLDS”. What is that TV show about and tell us what your contribution will be?
MUKUKA: “Both worlds” is about a group of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are tackling their fears, their pasts and their future. Each episode includes young first, second, third or fourth generation New Zealanders as they turn a camera on themselves to share their life changing journeys. Throughout the episode I look to the Zambian community here in New Zealand in helping and teaching me how I can keep my Zambian heritage alive, because as I grow up I realize just how important it is to know where you come from.
KAPA187: How would you describe the music industry in New Zealand in comparison to the Zambia?
MUKUKA: I don’t know much about the Zambian music industry; it is something I would like to learn more about. The music world here in New Zealand is very small and it all comes down to who you know. I am fortunate enough to be around really talented tutors, peers and mentors who have always encouraged me to keep my journey going.
KAPA187: Is there any Zambian artist you would like to collaborate with in the future?
MUKUKA: Yes!! Macky 2
KAPA187: Apart from music what else are you involved in?
MUKUKA: I am a full time music student so at this point in my life is music.
KAPA187: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
MUKUKA: Although it is impossible to see what will happen in the next five years, I plan on working on and releasing my first album, finishing my music degree and of course preforming in Zambian is also on the list!
KAPA187: Any last words.
MUKUKA: Thank you for listening to my music, below are links where you can find more of my music.
A combined team of the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA), Game Rangers International (IFAW) and the International Fund for Animal welfare (IFAW) have successfully captured the elephant which has been seen roaming around Nega Nega area and translocated to Kafue National Park (KNP).
Government says it is concerned with the decline of wildlife populations in Southern Africa.
Ministry of Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Stephen Mwansa attributed the decline of wildlife populations in Southern Africa to wildlife crime.
Speaking when he officially opened the Southern Africa Regional Judicial & Prosecutorial Workshop in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Mwansa pointed at poaching, illegal wildlife trade and trafficking, as a major cause of the waning of wildlife populations.
Mr Mwansa noted that illegal trade and trafficking in wildlife products such as game meat, skins, ivory, rhino’s horns and live animals have increased at alarming levels.
The permanent secretary further urged Zambians to ensure that they protect the country’s wildlife as it is a non-renewable resource.
Mr Mwansa noted that the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in Zambia dedicates a lot of attention into law enforcement and field operations.
He said that the value of wildlife cannot be over stated and therefore there is need to attach economic value to wildlife and consider wildlife crime as economic warfare and sabotage.
“We need to put our heads together in fighting wildlife crime in the region said Mr Mwansa.
This is according to a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today by Ministry of Tourism and Arts Public Relations Officer Sakabilo Kalembwe
Labour Minister Fackson Shamenda (l) joins the Mbwanjikane Cultural Group in dancing during the 51st Independence Anniversary celebrations at Mongu Sports Stadium
Labour and Social Security Minister Fackson Shamenda says government is determined to take development to all areas of the country.
Mr Shamenda said government is on track in finishing all the development programmes started by late President Michael Sata when the Patriotic Front (PF) administration took office in 2011.
The Minister stated that President Edgar Lungu should be praised for continuing with all the projects which were left behind by the late Head of State.
Mr Shamenda was speaking after touring Mumbwa District hospital where construction of a Mothers shelter is underway.
Mr Shamenda commended the contractor for the good workmanship exhibited in the construction works.
The Minister also hailed the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) for partnering with government in spearheading development in Mumbwa district and the rest of the country.
And Mumbwa Acting Medical Officer in Charge Dr Muye reka Nyirenda praised government and NAPSA for the vital infrastructure going on at the district’s only hospital.
Dr Nyirenda said the Mothers shelter has been the cry of the people of Mumbwa and the surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, Mumbwa district Commissioner Filex Ndopu said the massive developmental projects in the district have elated traditional leaders and the local people in the district.
Mr Ndopu said government is not only constructing mothers’ shelter at the hospital but also constructing clinics in selected parts of the district to bring health care services closer to the people.
The District Commissioner said government is also building schools and upgrading roads to bituminous standards.
Mr Shamenda , who is in the company of NAPSA officials is in Mumbwa district inspecting government developmental programmes.
The Minister and NAPSA officials also paid a courtesy call to the wife of late Chief Mumba of the Kaonde speaking people where NAPSA donated a gen-set worth thousands of Kwacha.
Government says the National Anti-Corruption Policy (NACP) continues to be part of the efforts that the state has put in place to effectively deal with corruption in the country.
Secretary to Cabinet Roland Msiska said the policy which is reinforced by the Revised Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012, provides for a cross sectional approach to the Anti-corruption crusade.
Dr. Msiska said this in Lusaka today in a speech read for him by his Deputy Peter Kasanda, during the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Policy (NACP) and integrity Committee (IC) Programme Evaluation reports.
Dr. Msiska said implementation of the NACP has been going on since 2010 even though the implementation period was adjusted to run from 2011 to 2015.
He further said the Implementation Plan (IP) for the operationalisation of the Policy was developed in 2010 and revised in 2012.
Dr. Msiska pointed out that IP provides for activities to be implemented by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) with the aim of minimising levels of corruption particularly at points of service delivery.
He said through the NACP, it was envisaged that the harmonised and coordinated actions against corruption championed through the policy would reduce poverty, improve citizens access to public services and respect for human rights, among others.
Dr. Msiska said mainstreaming of ICs in some public and private institutions, establishment of Code of Ethics and Service Charters and engagement of traditional leaders are some of the successes of the implementation of the NACP which would eventually lead to the achievement of the desired results.
Speaking earlier Anti-Corruption Commission Chairperson Justice Timothy Kabalata said the vision has helped not only in building a culture of integrity but also in stressing the need to reject and resist corruption in all spheres of governance.
Mr. Kabalata said the development of the National Anti- Corruption Policy and the subsequent establishment of the integrity committee programme is a demonstrable commitment by government to achieve good governance through preventing and fighting corruption in a much more coordinated and inclusive manner.
