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POLICE in Southern Province have intercepted a truck carrying more than 30 illegal immigrants who were heading to South Africa in a suspected case of human trafficking.
The Benz truck registration number YPN 871GP, was impounded in Choma on Sunday around 14:30 hours after the alert officers discovered that it was loaded with foreign nationals.
The illegal immigrants, who started their journey on September 26, 2015, in Somalia, were found crammed in a containerised goods truck and have since been arrested.
Southern Province Police Commissioner Godwin Phiri said that, one of the foreigners was found in a condition of extremely dehydrated and was rushed to Choma General Hospital for treatment.
Mr Phiri said in an interview yesterday that police arrested a total of 39 illegal immigrants.
He said, among the foreigners, 35 are Ethiopians, three are Somalians and one who was a Malawian national, was driving the truck.
“The 39 were intercepted and arrested in Choma and they are all in police custody,” Mr Phiri said.
Mr Phiri said police have since launched investigations and that the arrested foreigners are expected to appear in court soon.
The Choma incident comes barely a few months after police in Central Province intercepted a truck carrying more than 100 Ethiopians heading to South Africa in a suspected case of human trafficking.
The illegal immigrants were arrested aboard a containerised goods truck.
Villagers who stay along Kasempa / Kalulushi road are cutting down trees in order to harvest caterpillars,the wrong method might result in deforestation and consequently,there will be no caterpillars
Several school going children in Mungwi District have stopped attending classes in preference for caterpillar collection.
School authorities have complained that the on-set of the caterpillar collection season has resulted in a sharp reduction in the number of pupils reporting for class.
This came to light when Mungwi District Commissioner Kaniki Bwalya visited some selected schools in Iyaya, Kalungu and Chamfubu wards.
Chanda Weyaya Primary School Head teacher Moses Mulenga told Mr Bwalya only 52 pupils attended classes against a total of 702 pupils.
At Mwangata Primary school, head teacher Ernest Chisha revealed that school which has 425 pupils only 19 pupils were in classes by 09:30Hours.
The school head teachers disclosed that efforts to engage the community on the issue have failed as some parents are reportedly encouraging their children to go for caterpillar collection and earn some money.
And Mr. Bwalya, who described that the scenario as lamentable has since directed school authorities to come up with strategies to mitigate the situation.
He said there is need to formulate a mechanism that will deter parents and guardians from taking their children away from school.
Mr Bwalya added that his office and that of the District Education Board Secretary will also consult traditional leaders on how to resolve the matter.
President Edgar Lungu Meets Archbishop of Lusaka Telephone Mpundu at State house in Lusaka on Monday 9th November 2015- Picture By Eddie Mwanaleza./State house.
Authentic Advocates for Justice and Democracy (AAJD) says The Post should not blame President Lungu for failing to meet its tax obligations when the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) demands payments.
AAJD executive director John Mulenga said it is criminal for any organisation operating in the country to knowingly evade tax because it feels it is ‘untouchable’.
Mr Mulenga said in an interview yesterday that those who are not paying tax knowingly are robbing Zambians of the economic benefits that they are supposed to enjoy.
He wondered how The Post expects Government to operate when it is failing to meet its tax obligations.
Mr Mulenga said failure to pay taxes sends wrong signals to foreign investors who might think it is the right thing to do in Zambia.
“If we do not pay tax, then what kind of picture are we painting to those that are coming to invest in Zambia,” Mr Mulenga said.
He said Government depends on the revenue it collects through ZRA and if certain companies or individuals opt not to pay tax, then what they are doing is a disservice to the country.
Mr Mulenga urged individuals supporting erring companies in terms of tax compliance to be sincere with themselves and the country.
He said some individuals, especially some politicians, should be principled not to talk ill of some policies simply because they don’t suit them at any given time.
On Sunday, State House said it is unreasonable, preposterous and outrageous in the extreme for the Post Newspaper to claim that demands for full settlement of tax obligations is a move to close it down.
Wynter Kabimba
Rainbow Party leader Wynter Kabimba has made a passionate appeal to Zambians from all walks of life to dip in their pockets and help save the Post Newspapers.
Mr Kabimba alleged that it is now clear that President Edgar Lungu is bent on closing down the newspaper using state agencies such as the Zambia Revenue Authority.
He feared that the closure of the Post would mark a sad picture in the development of Zambia’s democracy.
‘Ultimately the real losers would be the poor Zambians, whom the Post speaks for,’ Mr Kabimba said.
‘As poor as we are, let us dip in our pockets and contribute whatever we can to help the Post clear its tax arrears.’
In an interview in Lusaka, Mr Kabimba said the amount of money the ZRA is demanding that the Post Newspapers pays within 10 days is too high for a newspaper to manage given the short period of time.
‘The Post has stood behind poor Zambians throughout its over twenty year history and it is now time for Zambians to stand by the newspaper,’ he said.
He added, ‘Closing down the Post will see those officials in government go on a wanton plunder of resources which should be avoided at all costs.’
Mr Kabimba claimed that President Lungu is using the ZRA to see to it that the Post Newspaper becomes extinct.
‘Unfortunately this President is so scared that he has now targeted critical media such as the Post as his next target for harassment but in this case he is now going to outright closure, he wants to see the Post closed.’
Zambia coach George Lwandamina has named his final 24-member team for Wednesday’s away 2018 World Cup qualifying clash against Sudan in Karima.
The traveling party will be without one high profile member in the form of midfielder Chisamba Lungu of Russian club FK Ural who has asked to be excused from the first leg meeting due to personal reasons.
Chisamba is however, expected to join the team for the final leg decider on November 15 in Ndola.
Lwandamina has also made a surprise recall with the return to the fold of forgotten defender Kabaso Chongo of TP Mazembe in DR Congo.
But Lwandamina has axed ten-home-based players who include the Zesco United influential duo of Clatous Chama and Mwape Mwelwa.
Power Dynamos midfielder Benson Sakala too has been dropped together with the Zanaco duo of Salulani Phiri and Charles Zulu.
Nkana’s bench-warming defender Kapota Kayawe has also not made the cut but Red Arrows Benedict Chepeshi has survived the axe and will travel with the team.
Team:
Goalkeepers:Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jacob Banda (Zesco United),Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco)
The Lusaka High Court has reserved ruling to Tuesday in the matter where the Post Newspapers has applied for a stay of execution to restrain the Zambia Revenue Authority -ZRA- from closing the firm over failure to pay tax.
Judge Mwiinde Siavwapa scheduled Tuesday for ruling in the matter after hearing submission from lawyers representing the Post Newspaper and Zambia Revenue Authority-ZRA.
The Post Newspaper owes government over 26 million Kwacha in tax inclusive of penalties and liabilities.
The firm had earlier applied for Judicial Review in the Lusaka High Court following the ZRA’s rejection of its proposal to pay the tax liability in full.
But on October 30,2015 Judge Siavwapa quashed the Post Newspaper’s application for Judicial Review.
Judge Siavwapa ruled that the ZRA Commissioner General’s refusal of the Post Newspaper’s proposal to off-load the tax liabilities in installments did not defy logic nor accepted moral standards..
He ruled that the decision was in tandem with the right step a person charged with the responsibility of collecting tax on behalf of government, would make.
Judge Siavwapa added that the Income Tax Act clothes the ZRA-Commissioner General with enormous power to receive and collect tax on behalf of government.
He however noted that in doing so ZRA-Commissioner General must not abuse his powers.
On Friday, the Post Newspapers applied for a stay of execution restraining the Zambia Revenue Authority -ZRA- from closing their paper over nonpayment of Tax.
ZRA Corporate Communications Manager, Mumbuna Kufekisa said that the lawyers for the Post Newspapers delivered the court notices on Friday.
President Edgar Lungu share alight moment with Commerce deputy minister Miles Sampa (r) at Chawama Basic school on March 10,2015, where he witnessed the filling in of nomination papers of Chawama Constituency PF Parliamentary Candidate Lawrence Sichalwe
The Patriotic Front -PF- in Lusaka province has challenged Matero Member of Parliament, Miles Sampa to open up over the emissaries who went to lobby President Edgar Lungu for his possible inclusion into Cabinet.
PF Provincial Chairlady Margaret Mumba says Mr. Sampa should also state clearly if he did not send the named emissaries and the other members who have embarked on a crusade to belittle President Lungu.
Mrs. Mumba told ZNBC in Lusaka today that the behaviour of the said emissaries and some PF members is unfortunate and will not be tolerated by the leadership of the party.
She said Mr. Sampa’s silence over the matter is a source of concern because the PF leadership has not been given audience with him to discuss the many impending issues surrounding his resignation from government.
Mrs. Mumba also warned party members calling for a convention of stern action saying the behaviour is unconstitutional and misguided.
And PF Lusaka province Youth Chairman, Kennedy Kamba says People’s Party leader, Mike Mulongoti should leave President Lungu out of the Post Newspaper’s tax issues with Zambia Revenue Authority -ZRA-.
Mr. Kamba said the Post Newspapers is not special and should therefore pay taxes like all other media organisations.
He said the PF will win next year’s elections because it has delivered on its promises contrary to Mr. Mulongoti’s assumptions.
Kalulushi Modern Stars say they are writing to FAZ to complain over the haphazard timing of decisive final Division One North games played at the weekend.
Kalulushi on Sunday missed out on promotion by a whisker as Lumwana Radiants and Mufulira Blackpool qualified to the Super Division.
Three crucial games that involved Lumwana, Kalulushi and Blackpool were played on different days and times.
Lumwana played their game on Saturday – beating Zesco Solwezi 1-0 while Kalulushi’s game in which they beat Ndola United 1-0 was played on Sunday before Blackpool defeated Chindwin Sentries 5-0 in a game that started 40 minutes late.
In an interview, Kalulushi secretary Joel Silwamba said his club believes all final games should have been played simultaneously.
Silwamba said it was unfair for FAZ to allow crucial games to be played on different days and times.
“We are writing to FAZ to complain over the manner in which these final games have been played. We were supposed to play these games at the same time,” Silwamba said.
“It is unfair for FAZ to allow such things to happen when there is a high level of competition. All we needed is to have a level playing field,” he said.
Silwimba added:”It seems that others have an upper hand and somebody is pushing them. These are things killing our football.”
He,however, congratulated Blackpool and Lumwana for winning promotion.
“I want to end this interview by congratulating Lumwana and Blackpool, they gave us good competition but we will be back as Kalulushi next season.”
President Lungu during a meeting with Chinese Business men when they paid a Courtesy call on him at State House on Monday, November 9,2015. Some of the Chinese Businessmen will soon start assembling bicycles in Zambia -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Edgar Lungu has called for more Chinese investments in various sectors of the economy.
President Lungu says he will endeavor to boost trade relations with China during his reign comparable to the days of then Chinese President, Mao and First Republican President, Kenneth Kaunda.
The President says the construction of Tanzania-Zambia Railways -TAZARA- is testimony of the two countries’ good trade and bilateral relations from the days of the two former leaders.
President Lungu says his government wants stronger bilateral and trade ties with China.
The President says he will use the visit to Africa by Chinese President, Xi Jinping to share his experience in office and the progress on various development agreements.
President Lungu was speaking at State House today when he met a Chinese delegation led by Tianjin Federation of Industry and Commerce Secretary General, Liu Daogang.
Meanwhile Commerce, Trade and Industry minister, Margaret Mwanakatwe said the Chinese delegation has pledged investment in various sectors including setting up of manufacturing industries for Car Batteries, Automated Teller Machines -ATM-, Bio-Medicine.
Mrs. Mwanakatwe said the Chinese will also set up water, and a bicycle assembling plants.
And speaking on behalf of the delegation, Mr. Daogang said they are in Zambia following positive business reports from Chinese investors operating in the country.
Mr. Daogang pledged that he will help Zambia woo more investors from his 30 thousand member federation of Industry and Commerce.
President Lungu admiring a bicycle donated to him by Chinese Business men when they paid a Courtesy call on him at State House on Monday, November 9,2015. Some of the Chinese Businessmen will soon start assembling bicycles in Zambia -Picture by THOMAS NSAMAPresident Lungu having a feel of a bicycle donated to him by Chinese Business men when they paid a Courtesy call on him at State House on Monday, November 9,2015. Some of the Chinese Businessmen will soon start assembling bicycles in Zambia -Picture by THOMAS NSAMAPresident Lungu pose for a photograph with Chinese Business men when they paid a Courtesy call on him at State House on Monday, November 9,2015 -picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Edgar Lungu Meets Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher as Secretary for Relations with States – the third highest position in the Vatican and Archbishop of Lusaka Telephone Mpundu at State house in Lusaka on Monday 9th November 2015- Picture By Eddie Mwanaleza./State house.
President Edgar Lungu has asked the church to pray for government in its quest to deliver and improve the socio-economic status of Zambians.
President Lungu said there is need for the church to counsel government and give guidance in order to secure the interests of Zambians.
The Head of State said that Zambia has taken time to reflect and seek the face of God in her endeavours to develop and serve God.
President Lungu pointed out that Zambia has devout Catholics adding that the Catholic Church has continued to play a pivotal role in evangelisation and provision of socio-economic services to people.
The President was speaking when Vatican Minister of Foreign Affairs Monsignor Paul Gallagher paid a courtesy call on him at State House in Lusaka today.
And Monsignor Gallagher noted that the Catholic Church in Zambia has made significant achievements in the last 50 years of bilateral relations with the Holy See.
He said it was important that the Catholic Church renews its relations with Zambia and move to another level of cooperation.
Monsignor Gallagher is in the country as Pope Francis’s special envoy to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Zambia and the Holy See.
Monsignor Gallagher was accompanied by Apostolic Nuncio in Zambia Julio Murat and Archbishop of Lusaka Telesphore Mpundu who is also President of the Zambia Episcopal Conference and Marco Formica who is Deputy of the Apostolic Nunciature. President Edgar Lungu Meets Archbishop of Lusaka Telephone Mpundu at State house in Lusaka on Monday 9th November 2015- Picture By Eddie Mwanaleza./State house.
President Edgar Lungu Meets Archbishop of Lusaka Telephone Mpundu at State house in Lusaka on Monday 9th November 2015- Picture By Eddie Mwanaleza./State house.
Bishop Dr Edward Chomba Permanent Secretary Water Development Ministry of Energy and Water Development
President Edgar Lungu has appointed Bishop Edward Chomba as Permanent Secretary in charge of water in Ministry of Energy and Water Development.
Bishop Chomba is famous for issuing a statement linking United party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema to Satanism at a PF rally in Kabwe at the height of presidential campaigns.
And Lungu has warned that he will not hesitate to dismiss civil servants that will be frustrating government programmes.
President Lungu said he has noticed with sadness that some civil servants have become partisan and unprofessional in the course of executing their duties.
He said he will not tolerate civil servants that are betraying the trust and confidence that the Zambian people have in him by electing him and the Patriotic Front (PF) into government.
He challenged public service workers to quit from the civil service if they are content with being fooled and used by opposition political parties.
Mr. Lungu wondered why some civil servants are in the forefront of frustrating the on-going issuance of National Registration Cards (NRCs).
President Lungu was speaking when he swore in three permanent secretaries and a high commissioner at State House in Lusaka today.
Those sworn in are Ambassador Albert Muchanga as permanent secretary for parliamentary business in the office of the Vice President, Paul Chanda as permanent secretary for Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, and Solomon Jere as High Commissioner to the Nigeria.
The swearing in ceremony was attended by Vice President Inonge Wina, Cabinet Ministers and senior government official.
President Lungu has since urged the newly sworn in officers to work extra hard in implementing government programmes and delivering services where they are needed.
Dr Solomon Samuel Jere -high Commissioner Federal Republic Of Nigeria
The Head of State further urged Ambassador Muchanga to ensure that the Office of the Vice President and ministers are well equipped to address and respond to government business in parliament.
President Lungu also urged the new mines permanent secretary to consider exploring community mining ventures in order to empower local people and make them benefit from the country’s vast mineral wealth.
Mr. Lungu, who sympathized with Mr. Chanda over the current power deficit and lower prices for minerals on the international market, urged the new permanent secretary to find ways of improving mining in the country.
The President also directed Energy and Water Development Minister Dora Siliya and her new permanent secretary to develop the water sector and ensure that clean piped water and boreholes are made readily available and accessible in rural areas.
And President Lungu has advised Zambia’s new High Commissioner to Nigeria to explore opportunities for business interaction programmes for women so as to enhance women empowerment programmes across the country.
Albert Muchanda Permanent Secretary Parliamentary business Office of the Vice President
1President lungu inspects the guard of honour on arrival at Julius nyerere international airport.
2President Lungu Raises the PF Symbol as he is introduced to the crowd
3President Edgar Lungu shakes hands with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the Inauguration ceremony of newly elected Tanzanian President Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
4President Edgar Lungu shakes hands with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Inauguration ceremony of newly elected Tanzanian President Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam.
5President Edgar Lungu shakes hands with newly elected Tanzania President Dr John Pombe Magufuli at the Inauguration ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
6President Edgar Lungu and south african president Jacob Zuma follow proceedings at the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Tanzanian President Dr John Pombe Magufuli at the Uhuru stadium in Da es Salaam, Tanzania.
7President Edgar Lungu (far right), President of Rwanda Paul Kagame (left), Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (second left) and South African president Jacob Zuma follow proceedings during the Inauguration of newly elected Tanzania President Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
8President lungu with other invited guests follow proceedings during the Inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Tanzanian president Dr John Pombe Magufuli at the Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
9President Edgar Lungu (centre) with other Heads of State follow proceedings of the Inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Tanzania president Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
10President Lungu with President jacob Zuma
11President Lungu with Jacob Zuma
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13Newly elected Tanzanian President Dr John Pombe Magufuli greets Rwandan President Paul Kagame whilst other president look on during the Inauguration ceremony at the Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
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15Newly elected Tanzanian President Dr John Pombe Magufuli greets Rwandan President Paul Kagame whilst other president look on during the Inauguration ceremony at the Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
16President Magufuli Being sworn in as Tanzanian President
17Newly elected Tanzanian President Dr John Pombe Magufuli takes oath before Chief Justice Othuman Mohammed Chande during the Inauguration ceremony at the Uhuru stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
18Newly elected Tanzania Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes oath before Chief Justice Othuman Mohammed Chande during the Inauguration ceremony at the Uhuru stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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20President Magufuli Power
21Newly elected Tanzanian President Dr John Pombe Magufuli inspects guard of honour shortly after he was sworn in at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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24Out going Tanzania president Kakaya Kikwete talks to newly elected president Dr John Pombe Kikwete at the inauguration ceremony at uhuru stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
25Some of the activities that characterized the Inauguration of Tanzanian president Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
26Some of the activities that characterized the Inauguration of Tanzanian president Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
27Some of the activities that characterized the Inauguration of Tanzanian president Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
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29Some of the activities that characterized the Inauguration of Tanzanian president Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
30Some of the activities that characterized the Inauguration of Tanzanian president Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
31Some of the activities that characterized the Inauguration of Tanzanian president Dr John Pombe Magufuli at Uhuru stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
Lusaka Province Police Commissioner Charity Katanga
Police in Lusaka have pulled down at least 87 Chitenge materials, UPND party regalia, which were displayed on some sections of the Great East Road.
Lusaka Province Police Commissioner, Charity Katanga has confirmed this to ZNBC news in a telephone interview.
Ms Katanga says police are since investigating the case, to establish why the campaign materials were displayed.
She has explained that the police decision is meant to restore order, because the country is not in campaign period, adding that the campaign materials have potential to breach public peace.
Ms Katanga says the police have also summoned the UPND administration tomorrow, to establish why the Chitenge materials were displayed on several sections of the Great east Road.
