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The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has taken a court action against government for allegedly continuing denying them their constitutional right of mobilizing the party across the country.
UPND Secretary General Stephen Katuka has told QFM News in a statement that the police have so far refused the party leadership across the country permits to hold meetings using the Public Order Act and citing flimsy grounds such as security concerns when there are none.
Mr. Katuka is hopeful that the courts of law will expeditiously make judgment, order, decision or other proceeding in respect of which relief is sought.
He says his party has submitted specific cases where the notifications for meetings have been denied and now seeking relief that a declaration be made that the decision of the police officers in cases cited be made illegal as they are ‘ultra vires’ to section 5 of the Public Order Act, Chapter 113 of the Laws of Zambia and are therefore null and void ab initio.
He adds that the party is further contending that the decision by the Zambia Police to stop them from holding branch verification and monitoring meetings was ‘ultra vires’ Articles 20 and 21 of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia, as well as Section 5 of the Public Order Act, Chapter 113 of the Laws of Zambia.
The UPND Chief Executive Officer says the decision of the Police has adversely affected interests of the political party as it has been denied a chance to mobilise its members, which is a core function of any political party.
Headman Mulando laments to FDD President Edith Nawakwi that his subjects have no idea on how to use the E- Voucher system.
FDD President Edith Nawakwi says the PF has embarrassed and betrayed everyone who wanted to give them a chance to enact the constitution using their method as they did nothing but hoodwink people so that they could use the arrogance of numbers in Parliament to exclude women, youths and other marginalized groups in our society from going to Parliament.
Commenting on the throwing out of the mixed member proportional representation clause in the draft constitution by Parliament, Ms Nawakwi said the move by MPs to shelve the clause was retrogressive as it excluded the most important and productive members of the society especially the youths.
She noted that it was extremely sad that hardly two days after the adoption of the Gender Equality Bill, Parliament has decided to shelve the proposal from the people whose objective was to increase the number of women representation in Parliament among other marginalised groups.
“They have embarrassed and betrayed everyone who gave them a chance to adopt the Draft Constitution using their proposed parliamentary route. I am one of those who said if they have no money let’s see what they can do with their formula but they went out to hoodwink people and use the arrogance of numbers to exclude women and youths from participating in the governance of the country through representation in Parliament.
“It is extremely sad that after Parliament adopted the Gender Equality Bill hardly two days later they have decided to shelve the proposal from the people on proportional representation whose objective was to increase the number of half of the population who have been excluded from the governance of the country and those are specifically the mothers of Zambia and the youths of this country,” she said.
“If you look at Parliaments where there are more women and youths in places like Tanzania, Rwanda or South Africa it has been by way of affirmative action through careful and deliberate legislation. Yet our men in that parliament have decided yet again to inhibit rather than enhance the representation of women in Parliament. This development makes a sad reading. If the PF are serious with reducing their excessive and wasteful public expenditure then let them scrap off the position of Deputy Minister and the position of District Commissioner and reduce the number of Ministers.” she noted.
“In fact money will not be available as long as women continue to be excluded in governing this country. One would have thought that a variation would have been provided for where political parties are compelled by legislation to provide a checkered list for election to the office of the Councillor and of Member of parliament. This checkered list would be that out of the 150 Candidates it is expected that every political party must attempt to find female candidates for each male candidate and this is not tokenism but the reality that the first past the post system excludes extremely productive and useful members of our society especially the women and the youths.The youths don’t have money to flush around and buy chibuku, chitenge T-shirts for voters, the women don’t have money to buy votes in the field so we should as a people provide some form of decent representation of these members of our communities who are systematically excluded.”
“I think that what has happened is a clear indictment on what we have been talking about both as the grand coalition and as a political party that the PF is up to no good because these are some of the issues we could have discussed. When we were asking to discuss the constitution we wanted to discuss issues of their concern and issues of our concern. We could have have come to an arrangement were we say OK we can pass this legislation in this seating of parliament and let the implementation pend to a time when we have money, maybe after two or three sessions.
The legislation can be passed but its implementation can wait because there are a number of clauses in the Constitution which always from time to time require subsidiary legislation to be implemented. If PF was truly of good will they could have passed the law and pleaded with the house to defer its implementation, that is were you see if they are your friends and are acting in good faith.
The country is bankrupt which we agree but who bankrupted it? It is the same PF. You can’t buy satellite phones and pretend that creating 30 seats for women in the house is expensive. It is more expensive to continue to exclude mothers from that house because when you go to UTH it is mothers who are sleeping on the flow. When you go in the field it is the mothers who don’t have seed to plant. When you look at the children who are excluded from education it is the mothers sitted on the roadside selling tomatoes, busala and chikanda who have to hustle to feed them. To continue to exclude them from decision making I think is the death nail on the future and development of our country.
I personally, as a female politician in this country was looking forward to some form of arrangment were it becomes easier for my sisters to go to Parliament.”
Ms. Nawakwi also said the constitution making process will need to be revisited as the PF have removed some of the most important clauses in the draft constitution hence the Draft does not represent the people’s wishes.
Zesco United are set to be the first Zambian club to make a continental football trip to South Sudan next season.
The FAZ Super Division champions will face a yet to be known South Sudan team in the preliminary round of the 2016 CAF Champions League.
Zesco will be home on in the first leg on February 13 before traveling to Juba during the weekend of February 27-28
Winner will face AS Douanes of Senegal or Guinea giants Horoya AC at home on March 13 and away March 19-20.
Victor from that first round tie will play either Coton Sport of Cameroon who await preliminary round result between Racing Club Bobo of Burkina Faso and Stade Malien of Mali for a place in the group stage.
Meanwhile, in the Confederation Cup, Zanaco enjoy a preliminary round bye and will enter the fry in March.
Zanaco await the winner of the first round tie between Harare City of Zimbabwe and AS Adema of Madagascar.
Esperance are their likely opponent in the second round who await Chad’s representative or New Stars de Douala of Cameroon.
PF deputy secretary general has expressed sadness on behalf of the Patriotic Front at the passing of Mr.Kuchunga Simusamba.She said despite holdning different political views it was an undeniable fact was that Mr.Simusamba gave the best as a citizen to the country he loved.
Below is the full press statement
Lusaka, Zambia, 11th December 2015 – On behalf of the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership and the general membership, I wish to express the sadness we share with firstly the Simusamba Family which feels the greatest pain of this loss than any of us.
It is also befitting that on behalf of PF, I pass our deepest condolences to the United Party for National Development (UPND) on the loss of a dedicated comrade and fellow citizen. While the late Kuchunga Simusamba lived we could have held different political views but one undeniable fact is that he gave the best as a Citizen to a country he so loved.
The political arena will surely miss his critical voice on many national matters. As we mourn our departed Comrade Simusamba, I would urge that put aside our political differences and give him a well-deserved send off. May his Departed Soul Rest in Peace.
Issued by:
Mrs. Mumbi Phiri
PF Deputy Secretary General
Lusaka, Zambia
Chipolopolo defender Christopher Munthali was on Friday night named 2015 Power Dynamos Football Club Player of the Year at a gala and awards night held at Arthur Davies Stadium.
Munthali featured in 32 matches for Power this year and scored some crucial goals for the Kitwe giants.
Defender Govenda Simwala bagged the Most Disciplined and the Player’s Player awards.
Wing back Lawrence Chungu won the Most Consistent Player having featured in 33 matches for the club in 2015.
Striker Martin Phiri won the Chairman’s Most Improved Player award.
Power finished third in the ended FAZ Super Division season.
FILE: UPND deputy secretary general Kuchunga Simusamba protesting against the Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda outside the Supreme Court
Kuchunga Simusamba, aged 44 who served as UPND deputy Secretary General, died yesterday evening at UTH where he was admitted for a heart condition.
He was hospitalized for some time and on Wednesday police officers almost prevented UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema from visiting him at the hospital.
Simusamba will be remembered as one of the brilliant minds in the opposition. He was an avid and prolific speaker and also a brilliant chess player. Kuchunga Simusamba was the winner of the 2014 Golden Jubilee Veterans Chess Gala.
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema posted the following statement to announce the top official’s death
My fellow citizens, it’s with grief and sorrow that I announce the passing of Edwin Kuchunga Simusamba, our Deputy Secretary General until his death.
This is a tragedy colleagues because Simusamba was one of our prolific politicians in UPND. He was fearless and very intelligent. He was a strategist that will be missed by us all.
We have been left in awe again, as you recall we lost Mr Chibwe a few months ago and now Simusamba.
To his family, we pass our heartfelt condolences and wish them God’s grace as they go through this difficult time. We are feeling helpless at this moment, but knowing that God is with us during this trying time, is comfort enough to face what is coming ahead.
Go well comrade, till we meet again. May Your Soul Rest In Peace.
PATRIOTIC Front secretary-general Davies Chama says traditional leaders in Southern Province have welcomed him with open arms, an indication that there is no rift between him and them.
Mr Chama also said he did not insult the people of Southern Province because it is not his nature to insult people, and that if he had, the traditional leaders would not have welcomed him.
In an interview with journalists here yesterday, he said Chieftainess Choongo and Chief Sinazongwe welcomed him like their own child and he had a cordial conversation with them.
The PF secretary-general is on a tour of Southern Province and is accompanied by party officials Paul Moonga, Syacheye Madyenkuku and provincial chairperson Charles Hamududu.
“I had an opportunity to see my mother Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Choongo and we had a good chat. She gave me words of encouragement and motherly talk. This was humbling to me and my entourage. I also met His Royal Highness Chief Sinazongwe and we had a very good chat; a fatherly chat and I was amazed,” Mr Chama said.
He said the reception accorded to him by the two traditional leaders was amazing and indicated that there was no rift between him and Southern Province chiefs.
Mr Chama said some sections of the media sensationalised and misrepresented his statement resulting in a misunderstanding that he had insulted the people of Southern Province.
“I never insulted the people of Southern Province because it is never my nature to insult. I have never insulted anyone in my life and why should I start today?” he said.
Efforts to get comments from chiefs Choongo and Sinazongwe proved futile by press time, but chiefs Singani and Chipepo said Mr Chama is welcome to the province because he is on a mission to explain party policies.
In separate interviews, the two traditional leaders yesterday said people should not hold grudges but learn to forgive because Zambia is a Christian nation.
Meanwhile, Mr Chama has urged Zambians to continue supporting President Lungu’s development agenda because it is meant to benefit the whole country.
Mr Chama said during a meeting with party officials here on Thursday that President Lungu is a hardworking and visionary leader who needs the support of everyone to develop the country.
“President Lungu wants us to reconcile and unite so that we develop the country. Regardless of our tribe, religious or political affiliation, it is President Lungu’s wish that all Zambians are united and work as one,” he said.
Mr Chama said President Lungu has a vision for Zambia and that citizens should support his development drive.
He said a better Zambia will only be achieved through love, forgiveness, unity and support for one another.
The PF secretary general further said President Lungu ascended to the office of President because God anointed him to be the head of State.
“God’s time is the best, and there is no need to fight or antagonise one another. These are politics but everything must be left in God’s hands for he is the only one who knows who will be the President at what time and when,” he said.
Mr Chama said President Lungu is a strong and most hardworking head of State Zambia has ever produced, but if he is not supported, his works will not be appreciated.
He said Zambia under President Lungu has started seeing transformation in many sectors such as health, roads, education and agriculture.
Mr Chama urged party officials in Choma to work hard and produce members of Parliament (MP) and councillors during the 2016 general elections.
He urged party officials to welcome and embrace former Rainbow Party provincial chairperson Simalonga Siachona and other opposition members who have rejoined the ruling party.
Mr Chama also said he is impressed with the organisation, growth and stability of the party in the province.
Mr Madyenkuku said it is possible to produce MPs in Choma if the party works hard.
At the same meeting, party officials and ordinary members pledged to buy 63 bicycles for mobilisation aimed at winning the 2016 general elections.
Northmead Assembly of God Church Bishop Joshua Banda
Bishop Joshua Banda of the Northmead Assemblies of God has been appointed Chairperson of the Advisory Board spearheading the Construction of the National House of Prayer.
Dr Banda will be deputized by Reverend Pukuta Mwanza, the Executive Director of the Evangelical Fellowship in Zambia while Brigadier General Bishop Vinicent Mwenya from the Defence Forces will be the Secretary and member of the Executive.
The appointments were made during the first meeting of the Advisory Board which was held on 8 th December 2015.
This is according to a statement made available to ZNBC News in Lusaka by Secretary to the Cabinet Roland Msiska.
PRESIDENT Lungu says Zambia still remains an attractive investment destination despite some misguided sentiments by some people to discourage foreign direct investment (FDI).
Mr Lungu is happy that investors are unperturbed by what detractors are peddling.
He was speaking when he commissioned the US$70 million quicklime and limestone quarry plant by Handyman’s Paradise in Masaiti district yesterday.
About 500 jobs were created during construction phase, with another 200 expected to be created during production phase.
“My administration is happy to witness this timely investment worth US$70 million. This plant will create new jobs and enhance competition that will help bring down cement prices in the country.
“If the investment environment was poor as someone alleged at a conference in London, there is no way investors would be putting more money in our economy,” he said.
Mr Lungu said times are hard, particularly on the Copperbelt, but people believe in Government’s ability to rise to the challenge.
“If the investment environment was poor as someone alleged at a conference in London, there is no way investors would be putting more money in our economy,” he said.
He told people on the Copperbelt that Government would not let them down.
Mr Lungu said the project integrates well with Government’s vision of transforming the industrial sector, with the aim of creating more than one million jobs in five years.
He also commended the two foreign development banks, DEG and FMO from Germany and Netherlands, respectively, for pumping US$30 million into the project, saying this demonstrated investors’ confidence in the local economy.
He, however, urged local commercial banks to participate in lending to the private sector as it is an engine for economic growth.
The President assured the nation that Government is committed to maintaining a liberalised economy, where economic players are free to do business within the confines of the law.
He also extended an invitation to entrepreneurs in Zambia and across the globe to take advantage of the vast investment opportunities existing in the country.
Earlier, company founder Michael Pasquini thanked Government and the community in Masaiti for the support rendered to the project.
And senior chief Chiwala of the Lamba people assured the firm of continued support after the massive investment put up in the area.
And President Lungu promised that Government would accelerate the construction of the Chiwala road, which is an economic hub of Ndola.
Chiwala road, which borders Ndola and Masaiti districts, leads to Ndola Lime Company, Lafarge Zambia, Zambezi Portland Cement, Neelkanth Lime Company, Dangote Cement Industries and now Handyman’s Lime and Astro Quarries plant.
The President made the assurance when he paid a courtesy call on senior chief Chiwala at his palace in Masaiti district, saying the road is part of the Link Zambia 8000 project.
“It is part of Zambia’s bigger road network project,” he said.
PRESIDENT Lungu has commended National Assembly for voting for the Constitution of Zambia bills, saying the constitution is an important document that should have national consensus.
President Lungu has also promised that should there be sufficient consensus for progression on the Bill of Rights, he will call for a referendum.
Special assistant to the President for press and public relations Amos Chanda told journalists at the Presidential guesthouse in Kitwe yesterday that President Lungu applauded Parliament for the vote because the constitution is an important document which should be driven by national consensus.
“The President wishes to place on record that the constitution is an extremely important document upon, which the country is governed and in recognition of that, the President continues to assure the promises he has been making regarding giving the Zambian people a people-driven constitution,” he said.
“The President had promised that the people of Zambia would get what they want.”
Of significant note in the constitution, he said, was the passing of the majoritarian principle of the 50 percent-plus-one winning threshold for the winning presidential candidate, the running-mate clause, which he said would create stability and also assure continuity in the event one President does not continue.
Mr Chanda said President Lungu continues to promise and assure the nation that when there is sufficient and progressive consensus on the Bill of Rights, he will deliver a referendum because that part of the constitution cannot change without a referendum.
“So the President wishes to congratulate the members, [including] those who voted against, that parliament has passed a constitution therefore the President wishes to congratulate the National Assembly for this remarkable development that has happened, it will ensure stability and unity of the nation,” he said.
And Local Government Minister Stephen Kampyongo has said that the PF government has finally honored its promise of delivering a people driven constitution to the masses.
Mr. Kampyongo said that the adoption of clauses such as the 50 plus 1 percent clause, running mate and dual citizenship is critical for the country’s good governance.
He has told ZNBC News that while the process faced a lot of challenges including doubts and suspicions on government and the President, the PF remained steadfast and engaged MPs from the opposition MMD and some from UPND as it does not meet the two-thirds majority votes required.
Mr. Kampyongo thanked the MMD MPs and leadership for having looked at the document beyond partisan lines.
He also thanked the opposition UPND for having stayed throughout the night from 14hrs yesterday to almost 10hrs today when parliament adjourned.
The Minister said that while the UPND was not in favour, their participation throughout the night is also a sign of being a part of the process.
And MMD National Secretary Mwansa Mbulakulima said that his party is not ashamed to have supported the move taken by parliament contrary to what some people may think.
Mr Mbulakulima said that the MMD has been consistent on the constitution making process.
He said the adoption of the 50 plus 1 percent clause will bring a totally different landscape to politics in the country.
Meanwhile, a Lusaka Clergyman Jevan Kamanga has hailed government for supporting the constitution making process to its logical conclusion.
Reverend Kamanga has also thanked MMD parliamentarians for supporting the process in Parliament.
He has appealed to citizens to remain calm as they await Presidential assent.
Zambia coach George Lwandamina has named a 26-member provisional team for Chipolopolo’s 2016 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) outing in Rwanda next month.
The team has a surprise recall for defender George Chilufya of Zanaco and formerly of Nchanga Rangers who is one of two original members in the team of the 2009 bronze medal winning squad under Herve Renard.
Sadly Chilufya gets the nod ahead of his central defensive partner at Zanaco club mate Ziyo Tembo.
Tembo has been a key figure in Zanaco’s backline this season where he has produced some solid never-say-die performances for The Bankers that have continued to go unseen for the Sunset side who finished second on the log in the 2015 campaign.
Strangely also, Green Eagles despite their poor performance this season when they finished 10th still have three players in the team while promoted Nkwazi and Mufulira Wanderers, who finished 5th and 7th respectively, have none for the CHAN selection trials that begin on December 14.
Meanwhile, eight of the players from the Under-23 team have also continued to enjoy favour for the final tournament selection that will run from January 6 to February 7 in Rwanda.
Team:
GOALKEEPERS: Jacob Banda (Zesco United), Daniel Munyao (Red Arrows), Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco)
DEFENDERS:Christopher Munthali (Power Dynamos), Boyd Mkandawire (Napsa Stars), Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Donashano Malama (Nkana), George Chilufya (Zanaco), Bichizya Mfune, Adrian Chama (both Green Buffaloes), Dauti Musekwa (Zesco United)
MIDFIELDERS: Solomon Sakala (Kabwe Warriors), Benson Sakala, Patson Daka (both Power Dynamos), Mwape Mwelwa, Cletus Chota (both Zesco United), Spencer Sautu, Mwila Phiri (both Green Eagles), Jack Chirwa (Green Buffaloes), Paul Katema (Red Arrows), Salulani Phiri (Zanaco)
First Lady tours stands during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone on Monday, December 1,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu with Southern Province minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone on Monday, December 1,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu with Southern Province minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone on Monday, December 1,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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Majorrets during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone
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Pupils during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone on Monday, December 1,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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National Dance troupe during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone on Monday, December 1,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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Chief Mukuni speaks during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone on Monday, December 1,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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Caritas Livingstone march past First Lady Esther Lungu during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone on Monday, December 1,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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Macky 2, Franciar and B-flow performing during the World AIDS day Commemoration march past in Livingstone on Monday, December 1,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu marching from Northmead to Showgrounds during the Commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, December 3,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu marching from Northmead to Showgrounds during the Commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, December 3,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu being attended to by Derick Miti during the Commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, December 3,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu being attended to by David Miti during the Commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, December 3,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady when she visited 9 year-old Joshua Mulikelela suffering from genetic skin disorder in Lusaka’s Kaunda square on Saturday, December 5,2015 . Looking on is Joshua’s mother Stella -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady when she visited 9 year-old Joshua Mulikelela suffering from genetic skin disorder in Lusaka’s Kaunda square on Saturday, December 5,2015 . Looking on is Joshua’s mother Stella -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady prays for 9 year-old Joshua Mulikelela suffering from genetic skin disorder in Lusaka’s Kaunda square on Saturday, December 5,2015 . Looking on is Joshua’s mother Stella -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu buying merchandize at Kasompe Market in Chingola on Monday, Decemmber 7,2015. The First Lady is in Chingola to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu admires the paintings during the 69th Anniversary celebrations of UNICEF at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday evening, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu admires the paintings during the 69th Anniversary celebrations of UNICEF at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday evening, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu admires the paintings during the 69th Anniversary celebrations of UNICEF at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday evening, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu admires the paintings during the 69th Anniversary celebrations of UNICEF at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday evening, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu admires the paintings during the 69th Anniversary celebrations of UNICEF at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday evening, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu admires the paintings during the 69th Anniversary celebrations of UNICEF at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday evening, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu being seen-off by UNICEF Country representative Hamid El-Bashir Ibrahim after she officiated at 69th Anniversary celebrations of UNICEF at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday evening, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu and Steven Din, KCM Chief Executive Officer cuts a ribbon during the commissioning of Hellen Bridge Constructed by KCM in Shimulala area in Chingola on Tuesday, December 8,2015. The First Lady was in Chingola where she checked and witnessed various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu being welcomed by Steven Din, KCM Chief Executive Officer on arrival at Kasompe Air stripe on Monday, December 7,2015 to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu being welcomed by Chingola mayor Titus Tembo on arrival at Kasompe Air stripe on Monday, December 7,2015 to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper mine (KCM) under Cooperate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu at Chiwempala market where she addressed Women on Monday, Decemmber 7,2015. The First Lady is in Chingola to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu at Chiwempala market where she addressed Women on Monday, Decemmber 7,2015. The First Lady is in Chingola to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady tours Simulala Health Post on Tuesday, December 8,2015. The First Lady was in Chingola where she checked and witnessed various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu took time off her busy schedules and visited families of State House staff. Here, First Lady Esther Lungu talking to Leah Lungu as Agness Ngoma looks on. The First Lady wanted to see how members of staff and their families are living in a Police Camp on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu took time off her busy schedules and visited families of State House staff. The First Lady wanted to see how members of staff and their families are living in the Police Camp on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu took time off her busy schedules and visited families of State House staff. Here, First Lady Esther Pose for a photograph with children when she visited State House police Camp. Here, First Lady Esther Lungu when she visited Chief Inspector James Phiri’s family. The First Lady wanted to see how members of staff and their families are living in a Police Camp on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu took time off her busy schedules and visited families of State House staff. The First Lady wanted to see how members of staff and their families are living in the Police Camp on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu took time off her busy schedules and visited families of State House staff. Here, First Lady Esther Pose for a photograph with children when she visited State House police Camp. The First Lady wanted to see how members of staff and their families are living in a Police Camp on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu with State House clinic staff after a tour of State House Clinic on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu took time off her busy schedules and visited families of State House staff. The First Lady wanted to see how members of staff and their families are living in the Police Camp on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu presents Christmas gifts to nursery School children at Ndeleni Children Centre that was initiated by KCM at Chiwempala Market in Chingola on Monday, December 7,2015. The First Lady is in Chingola to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu presents Christmas gifts to nursery School children at Ndeleni Children Centre that was initiated by KCM at Chiwempala Market in Chingola on Monday, December 7,2015. The First Lady is in Chingola to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu presents Christmas gifts to nursery School children at Ndeleni Children Centre that was initiated by KCM at Chiwempala Market in Chingola on Monday, December 7,2015. The First Lady is in Chingola to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu with State House clinic’s Dr Webster Chishimba and nurse-in-charge Prudence Mwanaumo during a tour of State House Clinic on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu share a light moment with Late President Michael Sata’s son Gerald (in a black top) during a tour of State House clinic. Gerald Sata was at the clinic for medicals for a drivers license in Lusaka on Thursday, December 10,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady Esther Lungu when she visited 56 year-old widow Fan Mulimba, looking after children left by her daughter who went missing for six years. This was in Lusaka’s Garden House on Sunday, December 6,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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First Lady tours sustainable livelihood project in Shimulala area in Chingola on Tuesday, December 8,2015. The First Lady was in Chingola where she checked and witnessed various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
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irst Lady Esther Lungu buying merchandize at Kasompe Market in Chingola on Monday, Decemmber 7,2015. The First Lady is in Chingola to check and witness various projects that are being undertaken by various stakeholders and those that are undertaken by Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) under Corporate Social responsibility -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
In a small workshop in Zambia’s capital Lusaka, abandoned pieces of metal and copper have become the main source of motivation behind the creativity of a group of women, who have been converting the scrap to jewelry and raking in profits.
