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Green Buffaloes on Saturday denied ten-man Zesco an opportunity for some Barclays Cup revenge when they held their hosts at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Zesco squandered a 1-0 halftime lead to finish 1-1 with Buffaloes ten months after the army side beat the former 1-0 in the 2015 Barclays Cup semifinals to deny them a league and cup double.
Meanwhile, Zesco took the lead in the 20th minute through Jackson Mwanza.
Buffaloes then wasted a great chance to equalize in the 63rd minute when Christopher Katongo saw his penalty kick come off the post before his rebound was disallowed for offside.
Zesco were later reduced to ten men in the 75th minute when Kenya international midfielder Tony Agay was red carded for retaliating after he was tackled by Mumbi Mweene.
Redemption for Buffaloes came in the 82nd minute when Brian Mwila headed-in Allan Mukuka’s cross to see the two sides’ share the spoils.
Zesco moved slightly to 32 points, one more than third placed Nkana and three ahead of fourth positioned Buffaloes.
The defending FAZ Super Division champions are now just eight points behind leaders Zanaco from 15 and 17 games played respectively.
However, Zesco could move within five points of Zanaco this Tuesday if they can beat Mufulira Wanderers in a rescheduled Week 16 match at the same venue.
Zambia National Women’s Lobby National Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe
The Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) strongly condemns the killing of a female United Party for National Development (UPND) supporter,Mapenzi Chibula, by the Zambia Police in Kanyama yesterday.
The ZNWL further condemns the use of live ammunition by the Police in dispersing unarmed UPND protesters in Kanyama, which resulted in the killing of Ms Chibula and injuring of other UPND supporters.
The use of live ammunition in yesterdays’ incident was uncalled for because the UPND supporters who were being pursued were unarmed.It is extremely unfortunate that such a young life has been lost. This tragic occurrence could have been avoided if the police used other means of weapons to disperse the UPND protestors.
It is quite disheartening to note that, again, it is the woman who has suffered the consequences of violence, paying with her dear life. The death was unnecessary and an affront to the tenets of human rights which we aspire to as a country.
We call on the Inspector General of Police to institute an inquiry into the shooting of Ms Chibulo and ensure that the officer who killed her in cold blood is arrested. It is clear that the Police officer who shot Ms Chibulowas aiming to kill her because he shot her in the head and not other parts of the body.
We would like to remind the Police that they exist to offer protection to the citizens and not to be the ones killing citizens.This is a clear case of an extrajudicial killing, which is described in law as a killing of a person by governmental authorities without the sanction of any judicial proceeding or legal process.
We further condemn the political violence that has characterised the country, which if left unabated will result in voter apathy which will negatively affect the validity of the elections. Women who form the largest segment of the population will shun voting if the violence continues.
Ms.Beauty Katebe
Zambia National Women’s Lobby Board Chairperson.
MMD President Dr. Nevers Mumba has condemned the unwarranted police brutality which has claimed lives of 3 innocent Zambians, gunned down by armed police at Downtown Shopping Mall along Kafue Road, part of a large crowd on their way to a UPND rally in Chawama which was cancelled by police at short notice. The police had allegedly waylaid the crowd at Downtown mall, opened fire and in the process killed one on the spot, and two pronounced dead at the University Teaching Hospital with several others seriously wounded.
Dr Mumba has said Presdient Lungu as Commander in Chief must take full responsibility for what has happened as the Police command reports to him and takes orders from him. He has consequently called for the immediate resignation of the Inspector-General of Police and Lusaka Province Commissioner of Police and demanded an urgent enquiry to establish the events that led to the tragic event.
“ I appeal to all Zambians to remain calm in this very trying moment and allow ourselves mourn the 3 innocent lives in a befitting and dignified Zambian manner. On behalf of the entire membership and leadership of the MMD, I convey sincere condolences to the families of the 3 departed souls, heartfelt condolences to my brother the President of the UPND Hakainde Hichilema and the entire leadership and membership of the UPND,” he said.
In a strongly worded statement released at an emergency media briefing in Kawambwa, Dr. Mumba said recent desperate actions by President Lungu and the Patriotic Front government against opposition parties which include:
arbitrary cancellation of opposition party rallies
gagging of private media houses shown by the closure of the Post newspaper and harassment of Mano Radio in Kasama
confirmed reports of plans to rig the elections; blackout of the opposition from public media
compromising of courts of law by Mr. Lungu who is a lawyer
Mr.Lungu’s impunitous violation of the Zambian Constitution by openly allowing a former president to take control of the country’s political landscape while at the same time enjoying lavish benefits of a former president paid by taxpayers
President Lungu’s mocking of God by calling for prayers for his own murderous violence perpetrated in killing innocent civilians
Dr.Mumba said are all proof that it is Mr. Lungu and the PF who are the ones perpetrating violence and not the opposition and all these had been pointing to a breaking point which has unfortunately resulted in the tragic incident at Downtown Shopping Mall.
He said this is because Mr. Lungu had become determined in frustrating all opposition activities and has become impervious and has closed his ears to all voices of reason including that exhibited at the recent snubbing of an American envoy.Whom he said tried to warn him against the dangerous path he had chosen to silence everyone and allow only his voice to be heard at the blatant exclusion of the opposition in a country which is supposed to be democratic.
“This reckless police action was irresponsible and unnecessary. Mr. Lungu must know that we are now in a campaign season and the Electoral Commission of Zambia Code of Conduct clearly allows all political parties to campaign freely and receive equal media coverage from all media including the public media.
He reminded the PF that they campaigned freely in 2011 and should not allow the primitive police maneuvers and President Lungu’s silence on this matter, only choosing to call the opposition ‘cry-babies,” he said.
He further said the President’s reckless behaviour lately was exposing not only his weak leadership qualities but also his extreme panic and anxiety at the prospect of losing the elections which the PF are bound to lose due to their appalling governance record and arrogant leadership style with which they have taken Zambians for granted since coming to power.
He said it was the same arrogance and lawlessness that was responsible for the removal of Mr. Rupiah Banda and the MMD from power in 2011, which he had warned the PF to guard against when he took over as MMD President in 2012.
He has urged Zambians to remember that Zambia is a Christian nation and should not be swayed by sponsored ‘christian’ voices who are not telling Mr. Lungu the truth and it was incumbent on Zambians to demand premier leadership and not mediocre leadership in this era of moral decay. As the Bemba saying goes:
“Impanga iyabula inkalamu, ba kolwe naba koswe bala teka” (In a jungle where there is no lion, even a monkey or a rat can rule).
He said President Lungu and the PF have already lost control of the country and the tragic events at Downtown Mall are a chilling sign that President Lungu is desperate and willing to sacrifice lives of Zambians for the sake of extending his tenure at State House when it is abundantly clear that the bell for his departure is already ringing.
Police seal off the venue of the scheduled rally in Chawama
I deeply regret the death of a female civilian who was shot dead by police in the central business district of Lusaka after the UPND cadres clashed with police. The action by police was irresponsible, unnecessary and must be condemned.
After enjoying peace and unity for a long time and being the flag bearers of peace on the African continent, our country should not be turned into a restless state. The police are well trained to handle crowds, therefore using of live ammunition on defenceless citizens right in the centre of the city should not be justified. The action police took was not only punitive but put lives of many civilians in danger. The police had other means they must have used to disperse the cadres.
I call upon the head of state President Edgar Lungu, who is also commander in chief to ensure that every citizen is safe and protected regardless of tribe or political affiliation. The president must immediately address the nation and provide a way forward as the situation is now becoming desperate.
We will have ourselves to blame as a nation if we allow our country to catch fire at a time like this when we should all promote peace as we go towards the general elections. We need to put our political interest aside and make sure that we work together in stopping the violence. We must be mindful of the women and children who are more vulnerable in times of civil unrest.
I further call on the electoral commission of Zambia ECZ to move in quickly and deal with the situation as mandated by the constitution through the electoral act. The electoral commission of Zambia must cancel all campaign rallies and meetings if the concerned parties fail to conduct themselves in a manner that will not promote peace and unity. The ECZ must do this in the interest of preventing more deaths and preserve the peace and stability.
All peace loving Zambians must stand in unity as one and condemn any violent acts. in the interest of promoting democracy, It is incumbent upon all of us to ensure that we act responsibly and adhere to the provisions of our supreme laws.May God bless Zambia.
Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja said he deeply regrets the loss of life that occurred yesterday during what he called unlawful procession by the United Party for National Development (UPND) Cadres.
Mr Kanganja said an Inquiry File in the shooting incident has since been opened.
“The public may wish to know that the United Party for National Development had notified the Police through our Lusaka Division office of their intended public rally to be held on 8th July, 2016 in Chawama. However, due to security concerns the conveners were called and advised that they should not proceed with the rally,” Mr Kanganja said in a statement.
“They were further advised to consider an alternative date for their rally. Regardless of this, the UPND decided to ignore the advice, instead they opted to mobilize themselves and carried out an unlawful procession starting from their Secretariat Offices along Provident Road in Rhodespark through Church Road into Cairo Road then Kafue Road up to Kamwala Shopping area.
During this process, public order and peace was disturbed by way of harassing motorists and members of the public.”
He said five female Traffic Police Officers who were controlling traffic at Freedom Statue were also attacked by the same UPND Cadres who attempted to grab a Police radio and in the process injured them.
“One mobile phone and five Police head dresses were grabbed from the Police Officers. More Police Officers rushed to the scene and ordered them to disperse but instead the Cadres attacked the Police Officers. The Officers fired tear gas to disperse the unruly Cadres, but they continued attacking the Police using different types of missiles. The situation became very volatile and Police started firing rubber bullets at the mob to contain the situation. The Cadres still continued advancing aggressively and in the process, two persons were injured, a male and a female, who were both picked by the Police and rushed to the University Teaching Hospital where upon arrival the female was pronounced dead, whilst the male person has since been admitted.”
He said some Cadres that committed various offences had rushed to their Secretariat to seek refuge where Police managed to apprehend them and that so far 22 Cadres have been charged and arrested for Unlawful Procession and Riotous behaviour and are currently detained in custody and will appear in Court soon.
Mr Kanganja said the injured officers were taken to the hospital where they were treated and later discharged.
“Whilst police regret what transpired this afternoon, Police wants to take this opportunity to again sound a strong warning to all Political Cadres that political violence will not be condoned regardless of their political affiliation.
We still appeal to Political leaders to advise their members to exercise restraint to political violence. Police are determined at all costs to ensure that peace, law and order prevails throughout the nation and we will employ all legal means before, during and after the elections.”
Mapenzi Chibulo, a UPND supporter running for her life moments before she was shot dead by police during the protests in Lusaka
Police in Lusaka on Friday killed one UPND female supporter after they ambushed a group of supporters that were marching on the Central Business District after Police cancelled a planned rally in Chawama.
Mapenzi Chibulu was pronounced dead on arrival at UTH and another male UPND cadre is seriously injured and admitted to UTH.
In a facebook statement UPND president Hakainde Hichilema said Police fired live bullets at UPND supporters in Lusaka yesterday afternoon, injuring and fatally wounding UPND supporters in a tragic incident that will remain a scar on the conscience of our nation for years to come.
That they have been shot for their political opinions reveals the uncomfortable truth we face today that Zambia is no longer a functioning democracy and if we are not careful it will no longer be a functioning state at all.
Our prayers and condolences are with those injured and the families and friends of those who lost their life. We must demand justice. If we do not speak out and if we let ourselves be intimidated further then more of our people will soon suffer the same terrible fate.
We continue to call for peace. Let me be clear, we are fighting for justice through peaceful means not because we lack strength but because we do not want more of our people to suffer at the hands of police officers or PF cadres. If we react in kind then the consequences for our nation would be disastrous.
As we highlighted in our live TV interview yesterday evening, we have written several letters to President Lungu on this subject and have called for meetings with him to resolve these issues. To date we have never had even an acknowledgement, let alone a response, to our calls. We continue to call for a meeting along with other stakeholders.
We met with the Inspector General of the Police yesterday afternoon. We demanded to know why the rally was cancelled so late and on questionable grounds, as if it was a deliberate move to provoke and confuse our supporters. We have also demanded to know why live bullets were being used for crowd control. We are speaking with international media, observers, civil society and many other stakeholders. We will continue to update you.
Sylvia Masebo at the hospital with one of the injured UPND supporters
The sad reality we face is that we have a generation of young people that are hungry, have no jobs and have lost all faith in the state and state institutions. They feel betrayed by the broken promises of the PF Government. The police, rather than protecting them, has become an instrument of attack and intimidation, with no right for self-defence.
We call on President Lungu to quickly condemn the shootings and apologise directly to the families for something that would never have happened under truly democratic and compassionate leadership.
Meanwhile President Edgar Lungu has said his heart is heavy following the loss of life in yesterday’s fracas between the police and the UPND cadres in Lusaka.
“I first and foremost want to express my deepest sorrow to the family and friends of those who lost a life and were injured in the violence today. 50 years ago we fought hard to bring independence, peace and democracy to our nation. For 50 years our nation has lived with peace, stability and freedom. There is no place for this type of violence in our society. I take a firm stance against any sort of violence in our democracy,” President Lungu said in a message posted on his Facebook page.
“Zambians know the kind of leader that I am, and that I am a man of faith that walks with God. I live my life and lead this country with Christian values. In a Christian nation our brother and sisters can never turn to this sort of violence. We cannot let ourselves be led into a crisis by those who wish to instill fear into the hearts of many in hopes of gaining power and control.”
He added, “We are a blessed nation and cannot afford to lose order and take steps back in the progress we have made. I feel for mother Zambia. I pray for peace for all my people, across all provinces. The people of Zambia shall know peace and this shall not escalate further. We will not be led by fear. I call for unity, and end to the violence.”
President Lungu said Police will take stern action against anyone perpetrating to this violence adding that he has faith that the lines of inquiry police have opened will lead to arrest of the culprits.
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has described former Kalomo Member of Parliament Request Muntanga as a very dedicated leader.
Mr Hichilema said he has received the news of Mr Muntanga’s death with shock and grief.
“Request will be missed in so many ways. We fought battle after battle alongside Request. He was a prolific debater in parliament as MP for Kalomo Central constituency, and he represented the people of Kalomo and the people of Zambia most nobly. We cannot even begin to think of how the party will function without Request,” Mr Hichilema said.
“In the height of probably the most violent by-election in the history of Zambia in Livingstone, Request led from the front and defied all manner of intimidation to ensure that UPND members campaigned in the semblance of a peaceful environment. We could go on and on eulogizing this comrade because Request did a lot of things for UPND and for Zambia as a country. In short comrades we have lost a very dedicated leader in Request.”
“Go well Request, we will meet again. To his immediate family we would like to offer our heartfelt condolences and encourage you to soldier on to ensure we deliver on his promise.”
And UPND presidential campaign manager Dipak Patel said he is shocked by Mr Muntanga’s death.
“My friend of many years has passed on. It was Request Muntanga who convinced me to come out of retirement and join the HH 2015/16 campaigns. He had a great sense of humour and was a fighter for what is right for our country,” Mr Patel said.
He added, “He provided me guidance on many aspects of the UPND and the campaign. Whenever we needed him he was always available. A friend with whom I spent many years in Parliament will be sorely missed. May His Soul Rest in Peace.”
Mr Muntanga died in Lusaka yesterday at UTH after suffering a stroke.
Single Mums Club Zambia is a Non Governmental Organisation that was established in 2014. It was officially launched in 2015 at Ster Kinekor Cinemas in Lusaka. On 2nd July 2016,the Organisation celebrated its 1st Anniversary at Lusaka’s Protea Lusaka Tower.
Founded by Zambia’s Award winning Philanthropist, Speaker and Writer, Mwansa Bwale. The Single Mums Club, which she founded after having a child out of wedlock, tackles the stigma against single mothers as well as the harshly solicited comments against them. Mwansa says, “There are very young girls out there in school who believe that getting pregnant and getting married are tickets to a comfortable life, and that horrifies me! We want to get rid of such a mentality and build young ladies into strong, confident and independent women.” The organisation also aims to support struggling single mothers financially,emotionally and Socially. Members are engaged in skill based training in order to help them sustain themselves and support their children. Also to give hope and inspiration to the single mothers. It additionally aims to dispel child marriages by mentoring young girls to invest in education.
The Anniversary event was sponsored by Society For Family Health under their product “MAXIMUM DIVA”, a contraceptive for women ( female condom). The event was a huge success with Power House women like Beauty Katebe(Board Chairperson of Zambia Womens Lobby), Miyanda Katiwa(CEO Pro soft Group of companies) Karen Nakawala(CEO Zambia Fashion Week, Zambia Women of the year Awards, Afro Multimedia Events). The event was also attended by singer Salma Shikapwashya and Cleo Ice Queen , who is currently the Brand Ambassador for Maximum Diva.
Single Mums Club founder encourages more single mothers and teenage mothers to join by contacting Bwale on her Facebook page“Mwansa Bwale”. The organisation aims to empower women and equip them with independence and self Reliance. Miss Bwale adds “our next target is the Vice President Mrs Inonge Wina. We wish for her to take time to listen to our vision and support us for she is an icon, a pioneer towards observing womens rights”.
Beauty Katebe emphasized on the relevance of investing in women. She stated that women should be respected, protected and accorded equal rights as men. She added on about raising her children single-handedly and how her children have excelled regardless.
Cleo Ice Queen Society For family health Maximum DIVA Brand Ambasaddor
Cleo Ice Queen is Society for Family Health’s MAXIMUM DIVA’s Brand Ambassador. she spoke about her journey as a Brand Ambassador and what Maximum Diva means to her as a woman. She also spoke about life being a single mum herself and how she conquered all odds and became a successful Artist/Single mother.
Miyanda Katiwa
Miyanda Katiwa discusses her life as a single mother and how tough life was after her divorce. She talked about how at some point she had no job but had to fend for her kids single handedly and eventually joined the marketing business and grew as an entrepreneur. She also talked about the challenging realities of life single women face in corporate decision making by virtue of being unmarried. She concluded with her story of eventually remarrying and having a child after 40. She explained how her entire story is in her book RISING FROM THE ASHES .
Pricilla Schaufelberger Auther of Stolen Childhood
Priscilla Schaufelberger is a woman and child ambassador who speaks and campaigns against GBV,Child marriages, & Defilement. She tells her story of being abused by her father in her book STOLEN CHILDHOOD.
Salma
Artist Salma Sky talked about her experience as a single mum before she got married to her husband Tivo Shikapwashya. She expresses her passion in girl-child protection through her campaign “nakana chimubabe”. She mentors girls from falling prey to Sugar Daddies and peer pressure which can lead them to being single mothers.
Founder of Single Moms Club , Mwansa Bwale
Founder Mwansa Bwale ,who through her organization helps single mothers attain Legal Aid towards Child support .
Defending champions Zesco United seek a second straight FAZ Super Division win on Saturday in a space of four days when they hosts Green Buffaloes at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
The rescheduled Week 14 match comes after Zesco beat Red Arrows 2-0 on July 6 to go second on the table and move within nine points of leaders zanaco.
Zesco , who have 31 points, with three games in hand, take on a Buffaloes side they have yet to lose to in league action since 2012 when they were beaten 1-0 away in Lusaka.
The Ndola side beat Buffaloes 2-1 at Levy last July to pick up three wins and as many draws against the Army side in the league.
However, Zesco will also be hoping to get some revenge over Buffaloes who denied them a double last season when the latter beat the former 1-0 in the 2015 Barclays Cup semifinals.
And league top scorer Jesse Were will be looking be part of that act and to add to his 11 goals after netting one against Arrows to move two points clear ahead of Nkana’s Walter Bwalya.
Missing will be midfielder Cletus Chama who is suspended after picking up a red card in Zesco’s 2-0 away win over Lusaka Dynamos on June 22.
Meanwhile, the game will be Zesco final domestic engagement before taking on ASEC Mimosa of Cote d’Ivoire on July 16 in the two sides third 2016 CAF Champions League Group A match.
FILE: RAINBOW Party leader Wynter Kabimba speaks to UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and his vice president Godfrey Bwalya at joint press conference by various opposition Political Parties among them Rainbow Party,UPND, ADD, Peoples Party, Green Party, UPP and NDP.
Two Opposition Political Parties, Rainbow Party and United Party for National Development(UPND), have urged Zambians to vote NO in the upcoming Referendum.
The opposition Rainbow Party urged Zambians to vote ‘No’ in the August referendum because the constitution upon which the Bill of Rights is anchored is discriminatory.
Rainbow party General Secretary Wynter Kabimba says the amended republican constitution gives the people of Zambia rights on one hand and takes them away on the other hand.
Mr. Kabimba has cited the Grade 12 certificate requirement for elective office as once such provision that discriminates against Zambian citizens.
He tells QFM News via telephone from the Copperbelt that Zambians should therefore wait for a new government that will ensure they have genuine rights enshrined in the constitution.
Mr Kabimba says his party is gaining ground and competing favorably with major political parties ahead of the August general election.
He says people are responding well to the Rainbow party’s ideals and policies.
The Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has is urging its members to vote no in the referendum on the Bill of Rights.
UPND Deputy Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo says it will be suicidal to subject the Bill of Rights to the referendum in its current form.
Mr Lifwekelo says this is especially that people know very little about the contents of the Bill of Rights.
Mr. Lifwekelo says the party is therefore advising its supporters to vote no in the referendum.
He says the UPND wants to avoid what happened with amended constitution by passing a law which will disadvantage the majority Zambians.
Information Minister Dr. Chishimba Kambwili when he addressed a mammoth rally at President’s Park in Kasama today. The Minister is in Northern Province to conduct a series of public rallies to explain government programmes.
Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili has urged Kalulushi residents not to vote for an independent parliamentary candidate in the August 11 polls.
And Dr. Kambwili has challenged senior party officials in Kalulushi working with the independent candidate to leave the PF.
Dr. Kambwili said the PF has credible candidates that will deliver development to the area.
He says PF candidates Kampamba Mulenga and Rashidah Mulenga were nominated by the party to stand as MP and mayor because the party has confidence in them.
Dr. Kambwili was speaking at Chibuluma grounds when he addressed a rally to drum up support for PF candidates contesting the August 11th general election.
And Dr. Kambwili has urged candidates in Kalulushi to work for the people.
He said PF is a party riding on pro poor policies adding that candidates in Kalulushi must embrace everyone regardless of their status.
Dr Kambwili also appealed to Kalulushi residents to vote for President Edgar Lungu.
The Kalulushi seat is being contested by PF ‘S Kapamba Mulenga, Independents Bernard Besa, Kalete Chikabale and Wilson Kasenge.
Others are Evaristo Mwalilino of UPND and Howard Sipemba of the Rainbow party.
The Zambian National Students Union has cautioned PF Elections Chairperson Jean Kapata to stop confusing the electorates with false information in a bid to woo voters.
In a statement ZANASU Vice President Prince Ndoyi said Ms Kapata is confusing electorates with her claims that there is no alliance between the PF and the MMD when it has been reported on several occasions that there is an alliance between the two parties.
“As the Zambia National Students Union (ZANASU) we would like to caution PF election Chairperson Jean Kapata to stop confusing the electorates with false hoods as they desperately try to woo voters to their side.
“We are commenting on the statement attributed to Ms Kapata last evening on ZNBC news, it is very confusing to hear the Elections Chairperson of Patriotic Front (PF) saying the PF is not in an alliance with the MMD when it is all over in the press that the MMD and PF are in an alliance to help the PF presidential candidate survive the 50%+1 threshold. Now the electorates are confused to hear a senior member of the party saying all those candidates standing on MMD must stop supporting the PF President or using the PF president’s face on their posters. These people are so disorganised and we urge them to come out in the open on what it is they are doing,” he said.
He advised the PF leadership and their friends from the MMD to clear the air so as not to mislead voters into voting for falsehoods.
“We are very disappointed with that news item, and for the sake of the electorates it is imperative for the PF leadership and their counterparts from MMD to clear the air so that electorates are not mislead into supporting falsehoods. President Lungu must put his house in order or else risks being faced with a rude shock,” he said.
He added “Finally, it is a warning to political parties that they refrain from instigating and inciting violence and unrests just for purposes of political mileage. If they love this country why are they so trigger happy. The media must also desist from sensationalising stories or else they may set this country ablaze. Let them report facts and desist from creating things that are a recipe for unrest.”
The student body’s concerns comes in the wake of candidates from the PF in a number of constituencies including Munali, Mandevu, Chitambo among others fighting candidates from the MMD who have been campaigning for the PF Presidential candidate Edgar Lungu.
“Selfish” hit maker ,Chanda Mbao , decided to surprise his fans by teaming up with Kaladoshas and Scott to make a cover of Wiz Kids latest single “Shabba” .
This is in preparation for a single he has coming with Kaladoshas called ‘My Town’ which is slated the end of the month.
The opposition UPND have once again been denied permits to hold their rallies in Lusaka’s Chawama and Kanyama Compounds.
Mr Hichilema says the police have come under pressure from PF officials whom he said want to deny his Party an opportunity to deliver their campaign message to the people in the two compounds.
“Once again UPND scheduled rallies in Chawama and Kanyama constituencies in Lusaka for this afternoon and Sunday have been cancelled at the last minute after the Police have come under pressure from PF officials, who are in a clear state of panic as elections draw closer.
“We deeply regret that we will not be able to address the people in Chawama today, or in Kanyama this weekend. During the campaign period political parties have the right to deliver their message and manifesto to the people, and our people have the right to hear those messages. If President Edgar Lungu does not want to campaign or has little to say that is not for UPND to worry about,” he said.
He wondered why the PF are denying them opportunities to deliver their message to the electorates when they claim to have delivered on their promises.
“If the PF feel they have achieved so much during their time in office then why do they feel that they need to resort to such underhand tactics? The PF has seen how the tide is turning in Lusaka Province and their response has been to stop us campaigning at all costs.
“As we have resisted their attempts to intimidate, threaten and even mutilate our supporters they have increasingly resorted to co-opting public institutions, whether it’s ZRA or the Police to deliver partisan objectives. This is unacceptable and the ECZ must quickly condemn such abuse of office,” he said.
