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THE Ndola magistrates’ court has acquitted a pastor of Deeper Faith Understanding Ministries who allegedly defiled a 15 year old congregant.
Principal Resident Obbister Musukwa noted that there were discrepancies in the evidence that was tendered before court by the prosecution.
This is a matter where Joseph Kaindu, 43, of house number 345, in Twapia, was charged with defilement.
Kaindu denied the charge.
It was alleged that Kaindu, between April 10, and May 24, 2015, in Ndola had unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16.
The victim told the court during trial that Kaindu allegedly defiled her at her church when she went for prayer clinic session in a pit latrine on the pretext that he was casting demons from her as she had a mark on her things and a snake in her stomach.
The victim also told the court that Kaindu also allegedly had unprotected sex with her in his office and that when she asked as to what would happen if she got pregnant, he said that he would facilitate an abortion.
Mr Musukwa noted that there was no dispute that Kaindu was a pastor and that the victim was a congregant at his church.
He however, noted that the people at church could not have failed to spot the two people entering the pit latrine if Kaindu allegedly defiled her during the time she had gone for prayers.
“I am satisfied that the victim is a child within the definition set of the law. It is a fact that Kaindu is a pastor at the church where the victim and her parents congregate. It is also not in dispute that the child had an opportunity to meet Kaindu at church”
“I have reservations on the whole issue in that some witnesses were hired guns. The Doctor testified that the child had bruises on her genitals but that there were no fresh lacerations. The question therefore arises as to why it took so long for the victim to report the matter to her mother”
Mr Musukwa noted that the pit latrine at church where the victim said Kaindu allegedly defiled her from had no space to accommodate two people and that the two could have been covered by lime as the walls were painted with lime.
“I find that the victim had her own hidden agenda and that she was a victim of circumstance. I am of the view that she could have had sex with someone else and heap it on the pastor because she heard that he had such problems in the past. In this regard, I am not satisfied that the prosecution has proved its case beyond the required standard of reasonable doubt. I therefore, acquit you,” Mr Musukwa said.
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesine inspecting the venue of the Conference at Mulungushi Conference Center
Hundreds of participants have converged on Lusaka for the 51st Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the 42nd Meetings of the African Development Fund (ADB) Board of Governors, which takes place in the Zambian Capital from May 23 to 27, 2016.
President Edgar Lungu will formally open the meetings on Tuesday along with his peers from several African countries, Governors of the Bank Group and its 8th elected President, Akinwumi Adesina.
Presidents Idriss Deby of Chad, Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya have confirmed their attendance.
Nigeria will be represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, while Tanzania and Mozambique will be represented by their Prime Ministers – Kassim Majaliwa and Carlos Agostinho do Rosário – respectively.
Other high-profile attendees include Akon, Kofi Annan, Aliko Dangote, Ashish Thakkar, John Kufuor, Mary Robinson, Mo Ibrahim, Nancy Lee, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Tony Elumelu, among others.
The AfDB Group will unveil its new agenda for the continent’s economic transformation – The New Deal on Energy for Africa 2016-2025, the Strategy for Jobs for Youth in Africa 2016-2025, and plan for Africa’s Agricultural transformation.
However, energy, considered to be the continent’s Achilles’ heel and the central theme of the Annual Meetings –‘Energy and Climate Change’ will be the topmost priority. It underscores the Bank’s determination to tackle the severe energy deficit in the continent where 650 million people don’t have access to electricity.
These high-level engagements will be preceded by the launch of the African Economic Outlook, an in-depth discussion of the state of African economies in 2016.
Governors, usually Finance or Economy Ministers, representing the 54 African and 26 non-Africa member countries of the Bank Group will review its 2015 operations report and approve its activities and budget for the coming year. In 2015, the Bank Group made loans and grants of USD 8.8 billion, a 25% increase on 2014.
President Adesina is among over 2,700 participants who have arrived in Lusaka for the Bank’s week-long flagship annual event. These include ministers and other top public and private sector officials, representatives of development agencies and international organisations, diplomats, civil society representatives and the media.
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HH leads the UPND leadership in visiting GBM who has been locked up in Ndola Central Police
UPND Vice President Geoffrey Mwamba has been granted K10 000 bail by the Kitwe Magistrate Court with two working surities in the Kitwe magistrates court this morning.
Mr Mwamba denied all state charges and his case adjourned to 24th June 2016 for trial.
He is facing one count of conduct likely to breach the peace and two counts of assault involving allegations that he slapped two vendors at Chisokone market.
Earlier today, Mr Mwamba who has been in police detention since Saturday, urged his supporters not to worry as he makes his court appearance in the Kitwe Magistrate Court.
“This morning I appear in Kitwe Magistrate Court well it will be once more good to be with you outside for a moment whether am released on bond or taken back that does not matter much. What matters is who I am and what I mean to the people of Zambia and my family,” Mr Mwamba said from his police cell.
“Brethren worry not nothing can break or divert me for who I stand for in this world social justice indeed a better life is what I and my President Hakainde Hichilema want for the people of Zambia,” he said.
“Finally, am charged with Conduct among three other charges which include assault of two persons. Let’s see how the same two dramatists shall face me and the court after swearing that everything they will testify is true and nothing but the truth.”
“My family and Party members worry not, I committed no offence this is all fake but tricks to disturb my campaign, they definitely felt my weight in the three days I held rallies across the province. nothing can stop me from fighting to liberate the people of Zambia,” he said.
“I thank my nephews UDF President Miles Sampa, Hon Patrick Mucheleka, Major Kachingwe for the works we did together which have costed me a charge of conduct. Yes all our acts were towards winning an election and for President Edgar Lungu and his PF that is an offence.
I have missed you all. I look forward to see you at court this morning.”
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GBM with supporters inside the police cell
Incarcerated UPND Vice President Geoffrey Mwamba has urged his supporters not to worry as he makes his court appearance in the Kitwe Magistrate Court.
Mr Mwamba who has been in police detention since Saturday has now been charged with one count of conduct likely to cause the breach peace and two counts assault causing bodily harm.
This is in connection with allegations that he assaulted two Marketers when he toured Kitwe’s Chisokone Market in the company of Miles Sampa.
“This morning I appear in Kitwe Magistrate Court well it will be once more good to be with you outside for a moment whether am released on bond or taken back that does not matter much. What matters is who I am and what I mean to the people of Zambia and my family,” Mr Mwamba said from his police cell.
“Brethren worry not nothing can break or divert me for who I stand for in this world social justice indeed a better life is what I and my President Hakainde Hichilema want for the people of Zambia,” he said.
“Finally, am charged with Conduct among three other charges which include assault of two persons. Let’s see how the same two dramatists shall face me and the court after swearing that everything they will testify is true and nothing but the truth.”
“My family and Party members worry not, I committed no offence this is all fake but tricks to disturb my campaign, they definitely felt my weight in the three days I held rallies across the province. nothing can stop me from fighting to liberate the people of Zambia,” he said.
“I thank my nephews UDF President Miles Sampa, Hon Patrick Mucheleka, Major Kachingwe for the works we did together which have costed me a charge of conduct. Yes all our acts were towards winning an election and for President Edgar Lungu and his PF that is an offence.
I have missed you all. I look forward to see you at court this morning.” GBM with Pilato from inside the police cell
President Edgar Lungu at Labour day Ceremony in Lusaka Picture by Eddie Mwanaleza.
By David Kapoma
About two (2) months ago now, I made a deliberate choice to try and bring out the positive sides of all the aspiring presidential candidates in this year’s elections. I started off with bringing the best out of the UPND leader Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, after which I later did justice to the iron lady Edith Nawakwi.
At the time I started the series I believed I was going to have an easy chore as I believed I was only going to write four (4) or five (5) articles. My judgement was not right as it now looks like I need to do about ten (10) according to the ECZ update. We will have more candidates than I thought we may have in this year’s general elections. I also promise to do a summary that will look at all the candidates once I have looked at every single one of them individually.
Before I proceed with my positive details on president Lungu, I wish to clearly indicate that in my writing, I will not address Edgar Lungu as president but will rightly put him as a presidential candidate for the patriotic front. This I apologise to the PF family
Family Life
Edgar Lungu was born on November 11th 1956 at Ndola Central Hospital. He was brought up from a very humble family on the copperbelt. His humble beginnings from house number 4001 in Kitwe’s Chimwemwe Township are perhaps what have shaped his belief that humility can take anyone anywhere. He is married to Esther Lungu a woman who has been with him through thick and thin.
Edgar Lungu is a father of six children who among them include the well known daughter Tasila Lungu. Despite living a comfortable life even before being ushered into office as president of the republic of Zambia, his children have remained humble with some still working in private companies regardless of the father’s position or status in the country.
He is regarded as a jovial father who is always throwing jokes during family time. His children will tell you that when they want to have some good laugh they always call on him for a light moment. Those close to him can attest to the fact that he is a serious person but always want to add some wittiness in his character. He’s simply a man one would feel comfortable relating with.
Spiritual Life
I must say that I spent more time here as I realised this is one area where most people don’t know about Edgar Lungu. This is not information that even ‘Uncle Google’ has.
Edgar Lungu and his wife Esther meet Bishop Joseph Honto of Christian Power Bible Ministries in 2007.At this point he was practicing his law with Masiye Advocates but had his practicing license withdrawn by the then MMD government. At the time, his wife was engaged in some business and farming activities. After Several meetings with Bishop Honto, he and his wife joined the church which at the time was meeting at lotus basic school.
After being saved together with his wife his salvation was well proven when he introduced his entire family and some members of his community in jack compound to church, after which he and his family have never looked back. Following his commitment towards Gods work, the church saw the need to open a cell in his home.
“He is the one who was picking me every Wednesday for cell meetings held in his home. Being a humble person he always is, he drove a small Ceres car and me being tall I found it hard to enter the vehicle, but I had to do it because I always enjoyed his company. His wife was our cell treasurer and she was very strict with money and so faithful that she kept the 11th money in her home for three year without touching it until she handed it over. Edgar loves dancing and always took it to the dance floor in church” This is how Bishop Honto remembers the two.
With time Edgar and his wife suggested that the church be moved to a bigger place and offered together with another church member to pay rentals as the church was moved to the YMCA building. The church then appointed Mrs Lungu as church secretary which she still is. Until now Edgar and his wife have taken up the responsibility of paying rentals for the church. Their son Madalitso bought the church chairs as his own contribution towards God’s work.
To show his desire for God, when he become president he encouraged his Bishop to start fellowship at State House which today has encompassed all believers from all churches and the national alter has been established.
This is perhaps the reason why the moment he noticed things were going bad after becoming president he turned to God and called for a national day of prayer and fasting. The first of its nature in this country’s history.
Professional Career
Edgar graduated from the University of Zambia as a lawyer in October 1981 and joined a law firm Andrew Masiye and Company in Lusaka. He subsequently underwent military officer training at Miltez in Kabwe. In his early days Edgar worked at ZCCM, Barclays Bank and Ministry of Justice among others.
Political Career
Edgar started his political career in the UPND which he later left to join the PF and contested for Chawama seat in 2001 but lost the election. He remained in the PF and was appointed to be a member of the central committee. He remained a very loyal member and one of president Sata’s favourites.
After the 2011 elections, Edgar won the Chawama seat and was appointed minister of home affairs at a seemingly crucial time when the PF was experiencing intra-party spats. In less than a year president Sata appointed him as minister of defence in charge of the armed forces.
I remember in March 2013 when I was briefly detained together with NAREP President Elias Chipimo and other NAREP officials at Kitwe Central police for unlawful assembly, Edgar ordered for our release and issued a statement the following day to apologise for the action the police had taken which he described as unfortunate.
He rose in ranks until he found himself the PF candidate in the 2015 elections which he won despite starting off in that race at the back. As republican president, Edgar Lungu has made history by being the first president in Zambia to have a female vice president, who he has since maintained to be his running mate in this year’s elections. He was also quick to give the constitution to the citizens, the matter which has been talked about for a long time. To further show commitment he has promised a referendum which will go along side the general elections.
As I conclude I have to state that Edgar has really gained experience in politics as evidenced by his public address skills which have improved in a short period of time.
Next week I shall be looking at the interesting positives of the person I believe will be the youngest candidate in this year’s elections Andyford Mayele Banda standing on the People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) ticket.
The Felix Mutati led MMD faction has resolved to consider an alliance with the PF and will commence negotiations with the ruling party for a package that will benefit both parties.
Speaking shortly after the announcement of new NEC members in at the Mulungushi Rock of authority Mr. Mwansa Mbulakulima who is now party trustee said the party will not be fielding a President because they do not want to be embarrassed but will field it own Parliamentary candidates.
The out going National Secretary tasked the provincial chairpersons to engage the grassroots in identifying and submit eligible candidates for the forth coming general elections within 2 days.
Mr Mbulakulima explained that the party is working towards rebuilding so that it can effectively contest the 2021 election saying the party is not in a position to contest presidential elections because of the battles that have been taken place within the party.
And the faction President elect Felix Mutati called on the members to be strong and ensure that the party is rebuilt.
He said there will be no retribution against the other camp and called on them to come and join their colleagues in moving the party forward.
He said he didn’t have a heavy heart against the Mumba faction adding that Dr Mumba’s contribution as the former president of the party was welcome as the party needs all its members.
Former Spokesperson Raphael Nakacinda emerged winner after beating former Deputy National Secretary Cheembe Nyangu while Mutolo Phiri and Annie Chungu went unopposed as vice presidents of politics and administration respectively.
Former Muchinga MP Howard Kunda went unopposed as the Deputy National Secretary.
Meanwhile, the Nevers Mumba led faction released the following message to the media
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES
MMD NEW OFFICE BEARERS
The Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) has announced the list of new MMD office holders who have filled casual vacancies as follows:
Party Vice – President – Administration : Eustarckio Kazunga
Chairman : Miss Winnie Zaloumis
Acting National Secretary : Reverend Reuben Sambo
Acting Party Spokesperson : Ms Irene Musonda
Deputy National Secretary : Kamwendo Kamuti
Chairman International Affairs Committee: Mrs. Lissa Pasi
President Edgar Lungu on tour of stands at SEEDCO Maize Field during Agrictech Expo in Chisamba with the visiting Czech Republic agric Minister Mr Marian Jurecja and Minister Given Lubinda at Agrictech Expo in at GART Research Centre in Chisamba on Friday- PICTURE BY EDDIE MWANALEZA/STATEHOUSE.TWENTY-four of South Africa’s leading farmers will arrive in Zambia on Tuesday to open discussions with Government on how they can move their investment into the country’s agricultural sector.
The farmers, who literally control South Africa’s agricultural economy, will meet Agriculture Minister, Mr. Given Lubinda and other senior Government officials on Wednesday afternoon, while the schedule for a meeting with President Edgar Lungu is yet to be finalised.
The farmers, who each have an annual turnover in excess of USD $6.5 million per year and have been organised under the auspices of Agri All Africa (AaA), are focusing to invest in areas of fresh produce which include sugar cane, wheat, maize, soya beans; livestock products ranging from cattle to sheep to goats and chickens.
The AaA client-farmers have identified, among other countries; Zambia, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Mozambique, Malawi, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Namibia and Sudan as their immediate investment destinations.
Zambia has been pegged as number one priority because of its proximity to South Africa which made it easier for the farmers to drive their equipment into the country. Zambia has also been favoured because of her “friendliness in attracting foreign direct investment through the current policies”.
The decision to travel to Zambia was made last month at a meeting organised by AaA held in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The meeting was convened to discuss acceleration of strengthening of management platforms to ensure the successful implementation of agriculture investments in prioritised destinations in Africa. The meeting also discussed current opportunities with the aim of aligning them to making a difference in agricultural development.
The participants who included client-farmers, AaA functionaries and board members, diplomatic representation, project managers and representatives from the agribusiness value chain looked at agricultural investment opportunities and how risk could be minimised in order to create assurance for the Africa option.
It was resolved that cooperation among the key elements and actors was essential to reach properly managed and implementable projects that would change the lives of people on the ground as well as allow commercial viability for all stakeholders.
The farmers are keen to move their investment into Zambia as soon as suitable land was secured.
AaA, which was born out of South Africa’s commercial agricultural sector aims to support the development of commercial agriculture in Africa, which it has identified as a key driver of the continent’s economic development.
HH leads the UPND leadership in visiting GBM who has been locked up in Ndola Central Police
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has vowed that no amount of intimidation will prevent Zambians from putting in place quality leadership in this August’s elections.
Mr Hichilema said in the first week of campaigns, the UPND has faced obstacles from many sides, including most recently the arrest of its Vice-President Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba.
“Yesterday we launched our campaign and the UPND 10 Point Plan in style at Kitwe’s Freedom Park. We shared our vision for Zambia and called on our supporters to spread the message far and wide that although Zambians are facing many challenges, with their support on 11 August 2016 we will fix it,” he said.
Mr Hichilema said it is natural that many UPND supporters are concerned that despite the rapid growth in popularity of the party and the massive support it is receiving across the country, the real challenge remains to ensure elections are free and fair.
“We want to reassure our supporters that the UPND has a plan to protect the vote. Remember we are the party of planning and we will not neglect this aspect of the campaign. We are busy engaging the ECZ and various stakeholders on the outstanding issues and will continue to do so throughout the campaign period,” Mr Hichilema said.
“Nevertheless, the threat is real and we all need to stay alert for any suspicious activities. As such we are encouraging everyone to familiarise themselves with the various rules and guidelines. On this topic we recommend voters take advantage of available platforms to raise concerns such as that created by the Zambia Elections Information Centre, which has recently announced the launch of a free SMS platform for people to report what they see, when and where they see it on 2323.”
He added, “If we inform ourselves and stay alert, then nothing can stop us. No amount of intimidation will stop Zambians from choosing quality leadership on 11 August 2016.”
Patriotic Front says it is wrong and misleading for opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema to suggest that the arrest of Mr Mwamba is a scheme to frustrate his party’s campaigns.
PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says contrary to Mr Hichilema’s assertions, Mr Mwamba has been arrested for allegedly committing an offence.
Mr Bwalya says politicians should not be under the illusion that they are free to commit offences during the campaign period.
He says the police are duty bound to arrest people committing offences regardless of the campaign period and their political affiliation.
Mr Bwalya was speaking to ZNBC news in Lusaka.
Mr Hichilema has been quoted in some sections of the media as suggesting that the arrest of Mr Mwamba is a ploy to frustrate the UPND campaigns ahead of the August 11, general election.
However,
Incarcerated GBM being visited by wife Chama and Dr Canisius BandaA group of senior UPND officials and cadres in the early hours of the morning forced their way into Copperbelt province commissioner of Police Charity Katanga’s Office demanding the release of Mr Mwamba.
And Police in Ndola on Sunday morning questioned a UPND cadre for being in possession of a fire arm while two others have been arrested for conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
The armed cadre was among officials who had stormed Mrs. Katanga’s office demanding for the release of Mr Mwamba.
Mr Mwamba is detained at the Ndola Central police station for two counts of assault, causing damage to property and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
Mrs. Katanga in an interview with ZNBC News in Ndola said the unruly cadres led by former UPND parliamentarians Garry Nkombo and Request Mutanga where forced out of the Commissioner’s office.
She accused the senior UPND officials of allegedly brining confusion at the Ndola central police station.
Mrs. Katanga had to call for reinforcements to ensure that sanity and peace returned at Ndola central police station.
She said the police in the province will not rest in their resolve to bring peace and order in the country ahead of the polls.
Mr Katanga said no one will be spared in its efforts to maintain order irrespective of one’s position in society.
President Lungu has announced that Vice President Inonge Wina will be his running in the August 11th General Elections
Zambia National Women’s Lobby has congratulated Vice-President Inonge Mutukwa Wina on being chosen to be President Edgar Lungu’s running mate in the August 11 Presidential election.
Lobby Chairperson Beauty Katebe congratulated Ms. Wina for the diligent manner she has served as Vice President.
Mrs Katebe said Ms. Wina’s clear- minded assessment of issues and humble manner she has carried herself affirms her excellent leadership skills and suitability for the latest appointment.
“In parliament, Ms Wina was a unifying factor who upheld the decorum befitting the leader of government business which earned her the respect of members of the house from both sides,” she said.
“Ms. Wina has brought to the Zambian political scene, a fresh kind of politics that is mature, rational and anchored on servitude. ZNWL is immensely proud of Ms. Wina because she has broken the glass ceiling for women’s attainment of top tier leadership positions in politics.”
She added, “We wish Ms. Wina God’s blessings and infinite wisdom as she takes-up her new portfolio and continues to raise the profile of women higher. We also congratulate President Edgar Lungu on his bold decision to pick a woman as his running mate among many hopefuls.”
Ms Katebe said it is an open secret that women’s attainment of 50 percent representation in decision making positions at all levels cannot be achieved in isolation.
“We therefore recognize the efforts of men and women who believe in the cause for gender equality and are bold enough to act on that belief when in a position to do so. We trust that the goodwill exhibited in the appointment of Ms. Wina will be extended to the selection of the candidates who will contest in the parliamentary and local government elections.”
“The August 11 general elections present a great opportunity for Zambia to bridge the gender gap and join the ranks of South Africa and Rwanda who have higher numbers of women in political decision making positions.”
Wynter Kabimba stresses a point during the launch of the Rainbow Party’s national campaigns
Rainbow Party leader Wynter Kabimba has charged that his party should not be written off in this year’s general elections.
Mr Kabimba who is also the Rainbow Party presidential candidate said the party is a strong contender going into this year’s elections.
He was speaking Sunday afternoon during the launch of the national campaign for the Rainbow Party in Lumano village in Mwembeshi constituency.
Mr Kabimba said people should forget the notion that this year’s election is about the UPND and the PF alone.
He said the Rainbow is the third force and should be taken seriously ahead of the polls.
Mr Kabimba said the Rainbow as a socialist party is the only party that is offering a distinct message to Zambians in this year’s election.
Mr Kabimba said the Rainbow decided to take of launch of its campaigns to Mwembeshi in order to be with the peasant farmers as a symbol of the party’s ideas of socialism which is a party for the peasants and poor of the country.
He said most of the contenders in this year’s elections are promising heaven on earth without elaborating where they will get resources to bring about the said development.
“They are telling you they will create jobs, to create employment, you have to get the economy productive by getting our people productive. At the moment, the Zambian economy is moribund, it is producing nothing,” Mr Kabimba said.
“August 11 is the day of redemption for the Zambian people. And Rainbow Party is the alternative and the future.”
People that attended the launch of the Rainbow Party’s national campaigns
