File:President Edgar Lungu at Mulilansolo Basic School Rally in Chief Mubanga in Chinsali Muchinga Province on Saturday- PICTURE BY EDDIE MWANALEZA.
Patriotic Front Muchinga women chairperson, Mary Chifuna, has appealed to party youths in the province to remain peaceful as the country heads to the polls on August 11, 2016.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Chinsali today Ms Chifuna said youths in the area should ensure that they are not used as tools for violence in the run up to the August polls.
Ms Chifuna said PF youths should retrain themselves from violence no matter how much they are provoked by opposition political parties.
She was reacting to the beating of a PF aspiring councillor in Shiwangandu district by suspected opposition cadres.
Meanwhile, Ms Chifuna said Muchinga still remains the stronghold for the PF, adding that this is why opposition political parties are finding it difficult to amass support for their respective political parties.
She said people are shunning rallies for most of the opposition political parties because they are not popular.
Ms Chifuna said the people of Muchinga province are solely behind the leadership of President Edgar Lungu, adding that come August 11, the opposition will be taught a lesson.
She said the ruling party has delivered on its campaign promises and this is why it is easy for the PF to campaign.
Ms Chifuna noted that the ruling party has taken development to all corners of the country.
Theo De Marillac, hippo killer of the Luangwa, Pic-Kamisa Malipita
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) has announced that it is suspending the hippo culling exercise in the Luangwa Valley.
Ministry of Tourism and Arts Public Relations Officer Sakabilo Kalembwe said this has been necessitated by events that have come with the culling activity that started in May.
“In the meantime, the department will evaluate the matter and provide a way forward. Culling is a wildlife management measure usually taken in situations where the population of a particular species exceeds the carrying capacity of the habitat, thereby the habitat cannot support the given species,” Mr Kalembwe said.
He said recent research revealed that the water levels in the Luangwa River system have been low and insufficient to support the hippo population especially in the dry season.
The great Zambian hippo slaughter of the Luangwa Pic-Kamisa Malipita
Mr Kalembwe said DNPW has assessed the situation and estimated that 2,000 hippos need to be culled in a space of five (5) years.
“Following the suspension of the culling operations, the department is making extensive consultations and will make further pronouncements on the matter as it deems fit according to its mandate. The department is committed to the protection and sustainable utilisation of wildlife resources for ecological and socio-economic benefits for the present and future as mandated by Wildlife Act Number 14 of 2015,” he said.
There has been growing outrage from conservation groups after leaked images showed a South African professional hunting outfit posing with hippo after a successful culling expedition in the South Luangwa.
File picture:PF-militia…a-PF-youth-wielding a dangerous-weapon goes for UPND-cadres during the Kabwata violence
It is highly regrettable that despite the church’s attempt to stop the violence through the consultative meetings held, we have continued receiving reports of violence from selected parts of the country. Our politicians have continued using the young people as tools of violence with impunity; without shame.
It is disappointing that most political parties contesting in this years elections have failed to explain to the voters what they intend to do if voted into office. They have instead concentrated on name calling and hate speech. This has resulted in politicians denying the voters an opportunity to know the party manifestos, a situation that may cause voter apathy.
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It is the responsibility of every political party to ensure that peace and unity prevails before, during and after elections. The amount of hatred among politicians is worrying and must be a source of concern for every peace loving Zambian. We have for a long time enjoyed peace and stability as a country and it must be the interest of every political leader, especially presidents of the different political parties to ensure that they play a role in promoting peace and unity. Supporters of different political parties must also refrain from any form of political violence or electoral malpractice.
I urge the youth to resist from being used as tools of violence during the campaigns. It is very important for us to realise that we are one people despite being members and supporters of different political parties. The youth have the power to stop the violence if they worked together and refuse to be used in the manner they are currently being used by selfish politicians.
At this point in time our leaders must promote tolerance, peaceful coexistence, diversity and divergent opinions as we get closer to the elections. This is the surest way we will ensure that the 11th August elections are held in a free, fair and corrupt free environment.
Civil society organizations, the church and ordinary citizens must all remember that the biggest asset we have as a nation is the fact that Zambia is known world over as a peace loving nation. We must therefore strive to ensure that we keep this banner in the right place.
I finally wish to commend the police for being professional thus far during this official campaign period. The police command must continue providing its services in a professional manner without being intimidated by political players. we have ourselves to blame if we fail to control our tempers during this delicate time and violence wont take us anywhere.
Botswana’s leading mechanical contractor Climate Control has launched its Zambian unit as the company tries to spread its footprint across southern Africa.
Speaking during the launch held on Friday night, Climate Control Managing Director Ben Bwalya said the company planned to gradually open branches in the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
“Our decision to expand into the Zambian market has been fuelled by the rising demand of our services both from the Government and the private sector,” Mr Bwalya said.
Mr Bwalya said the company was established 12 years ago in Botswana to primarily offer mechanical engineering services to the building industry.
“I am proud to announce that this function is symbolically being held here, at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, because we recently worked here to revamp the entire heating, ventilation and air conditioning plants,” he said.
The Mulungushi International Conference Centre recently underwent renovations before hosting the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meetings.
Climate Control had partnered with giant air conditioning company Samsung Electronics and constantly found ways of reinventing itself to ensure sustainability and profitability of the company, Mr Bwalya said.
“Twelve years in an information age and in an industry that is constantly ever-evolving in order to adapt to the technological advancements, is an achievement we can be proud of,” he said.
Mr Bwalya said the company had completed a lot of projects related to refrigeration, air conditioning, fire suppression systems, fire sprinkler systems and pumping stations.
“This launch is the first step for us to re-introduce ourselves on the Zambian market, we still have a lot to do to prove our worth,” he said.
Climate Control was fully registered with the National Construction Council (NCC) in Grade 1 and currently employed 160 people in various capacities and fields in Botswana and Zambia.
“It is a known fact that the construction industry is one of the biggest employers offering massive on-site training even to individuals with limited academic credentials,” he said.
Mr Bwalya said through its partnership with Samsung Electronics as authorized distributors for the Zambian market, Climate Control was able to offer the latest technology in air conditioning design.
“We are indebted to Samsung Electronics for the tremendous technical support they have continued to provide,” he said.
Through quality installation, Climate Control had created a major reference site for Samsung Digital Air Solutions in Sub Saharan Africa and a first for Botswana and Zambia, he said.
He said Climate Control was ready to assist in bridging the gap between the academic world and the construction industry by offering practical experience through internship programmes to fresh graduates on live sites.
Works and Supply permanent secretary Charles Sipanje said Climate Control Zambia Limited could not have come at a better time than now when Zambia had placed infrastructure development as one of the key priorities in turning around the economy.
Mr Sipanje urged Climate Control Zambia to utilize locally produced materials in their projects which would in turn assist Zambia in the creation of both direct and indirect employment.
He said Zambia has enough qualified and semi skilled human resource which Climate Control Zambia Limited could readily employ.
Niza Phiri interacts with Kwacha constituency marketeers
Kwacha FDD aspiring candidate Niza Phiri has advised Dr Kambwili and Mr Joe Malanji to focus their energies on telling people what they will do for the people of kwacha as opposed to Character assassination.
“I am disappointed that My Colleagues in the PF would gather people for a rally and spend hours attacking Niza Phiri. Dr Kambwili and Mr Malanji must instead focus on what they intend to do for residents of the constituency. We have serious issues here, water is not readily available, the drainage systems are dysfunctional, there are only three small clinics and none have a maternity wing but you choose to talk about Me? Lets focus on whats important for the people of kwacha and how you intend to make it better”
Speaking at rally held in kitwes Changanamai Grounds, Dr Kambwili referred to Mr Niza Phiri as a political Novice who should be ignored by the residents of kwacha constituency. Speaking at the same function, kwacha PF candidate Joe Malanji, said Unlike Niza Phiri, he has donated 14 television sets to schools around kwacha constituency and therefore deserved to be elected Kwacha constituency Member of parliament.
In response, Niza Phiri said it was laughable for a man vying for a position as a Member of parliament to seek an election on the premise that he had donated television sets. Niza Phiri further said, that He had done more than Mr Malanji by building a community school, But that he will not use that to campaign. He believes that people should be elected into public office based on the plans they had and that it seemed mr Malanji had no plans for the people of kwacha constituency.
Kwacha Constituency parliamentary election is widely regarded as a two horse race between the FDDs Niza Phiri, Zambias youngest MP aspiring candidate. And kitwe business man, Mr Joe Malanji.
Konkola Blades at the weekend maintained a four-point lead at the summit of the FAZ Division One Zone Two table after securing a 1-0 win over visiting FQM Mining in Chililabombwe.
Dickson Chapa scored the solitary goal in this Week 12 match played at Konkola Stadium.
The victory over FQM moved Konkola to 26 points after 11 games.
Elsewhere, Gomes Wanderers stayed second on the table after stunning Kitwe United 1-0 at Garden Park Stadium on Sunday in Kitwe.
Gomes now sits on 22 points after 11 games.
In Ndola, third placed Copperbelt Buffaloes were held to a 1-1 draw by promoted Chingola Police.
There were also wins for Chambishi, Kansanshi Dynamos, Roan United and Kalulushi Modern Stars.
FAZ DIVISION 1 ZONE 2 WEEK 12 RESULTS
Roan United 2-1 Bresmar United
Kansanshi United 1-0 Indeni
Kitwe United 0-1 Gomes Wanderers
Ndola United 0-0 Mining Rangers
Copperbelt Buffaloes 1-1 Chingola Police
ZNS Lwamfumu 0-3 Chambishi
Kalulushi Modern Stars 2-0 Zesco SFC
Konkola Blades 1-0 FQM Mining
This weekend has been a bit wet and cold, so all I wanted do was enjoy some “comfort food”, stay in my warm bed, and watch movies. I needed something quick and tasty, but didn’t fancy chips. Now, most people wouldn’t call this dish comfort food, but it is comforting and perfect for those cold nights; when you’re snuggled up in bed or in front of the fire. So, to cut a long story short, here is this quick and easy, delicious Spaghetti Carbonara –comfort food with a bit of culture.
Preparation & Cooking time: 20 mins
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
400g spaghetti
1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
200g streaky bacon, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 eggs
75ml double cream
50g parmesan cheese finely grated, plus extra to serve (I actually make this with cheddar cheese sometimes, if I haven’t bought any parmesan, so feel free to use cheddar cheese instead).
Salt and black pepper
Method
Cook the spaghetti by boiling a large, deep pan of salted water. Break the spaghetti in half (if you need to) and place it in the water. Stir well and cook it according to the packet instructions. Carefully take a few strands of spaghetti out of the water 1-2 mins before the end of cooking and bite into them. Repeat until you think it is properly cooked.
Heat the oil in a frying pan. When hot, tip in the streaky bacon. Fry over a medium heat until the meat has turned lightly golden. Be careful not to crisp the bacon too much; it will be cooked a bit more later on in the recipe. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Now break 2 of the eggs into a mixing bowl, and then carefully discard the egg white of your 3rd egg to separate the yolk. Tip the yolk in with the other eggs and beat them together, add the cream, cheese and salt & pepper to taste.
Finally add the garlic to the bacon and fry over a high heat for 1 min, or until the garlic is cooked and the bacon is warmed through. Drain the spaghetti and tip it back into the hot saucepan – remove from the heat, pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, followed by hot bacon and garlic; and any remaining fat and oils. Mix well until the sauce has thickened to a smooth, creamy consistency.
Serving
Serve with extra cheese and freshly ground black pepper; and enjoy this gorgeous, creamy bit of heaven on a plate.
Kanta Temba is a cake maker and decorator. She is also the owner and founder of Kanta Kakes – cake shop.
You can find her work onwww.kantakakes.com. Follow her on twitter @KantaKakes and Instagram @KantaTemba.
FOOTBALL icon Kalusha Bwalya will participate in a special high-level football tournament for Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in New York on June 16, to promote the role of sports in achieving sustainable development and peace.
In a statement issued by permanent mission of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations first secretary for press and public relations Chibaula Silwamba, Kalusha, alongside other renowned international football players Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria), Frank Rijkaard and Aaron Winter (both of The Netherlands) will be star players/coaches of Permanent Representatives accredited to the United Nations from various countries across the world, who will participate in the tournament.
Permanent Missions of Zambia and The Netherlands to the United Nations in conjunction with KNVB and Cruyff Foundation are organisers of the first-ever tournament on the terrace of the UN Delegates Dining Room facing the East River. Cruyff Foundation will set up an artificial football pitch.
Mr. Silwamba stated that at least three female Permanent Representatives, including the US’ Samantha Power, have signed up to play alongside their male counterparts in the few-minutes competition.
He stated that the game will draw the attention of the international community to the role that football, and its celebrities, could play to promote the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals and achieving peace and security in the world.
“Kalusha and his colleagues will also feature on the UN Secretary General’s Spokesperson Noon media briefing where they will engage the international media about sports, development and peace. The stars will also hold a football clinic for children, and several other engagements organized by The Netherlands Mission to the UN,” Mr. Silwamba stated.
“Kalusha is African Footballer of the Year 1988, Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee member, FIFA Football Committee Member, board member of Champions of the Environment and Africa10. Kalusha is highly respected across the world for his football prowess, and has participated in Zambian football for over three decades in various capacities.”
A team of experts from the Engineering Institution Zambia has been set up to investigate the cause of last week’s accident at Chat Breweries in Luanshya which claimed a life.
On Wednesday last week around 09: 20 Hours, an accident occurred at Chat Breweries of Luanshya where a pressure cooker exploded injuring nine workers out of which one died later at the hospital.
In a statement, Engineering Institution Zambia says a team of experts will investigate the accident and produce a comprehensive report and recommend appropriate action therein.
It said EIZ as a professional statutory regulatory body, one of its functions is to investigate and monitor national emergencies or disasters or any other matter of public concern caused by, or likely to be caused by, an engineering product or service and recommend appropriate preventive, rehabilitative or other measures.
EIZ has since assured stakeholders and the media that as soon as the report is ready it will be availed to all concerned parties.
Zesco United’s 2016 CAF Champions League opponents Al Ahly will land at dawn on Friday.
The record eight time African champions will face Zesco in a Group A opener on Saturday in a 15h30 kickoff at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
“Al Ahly will land at 01h00 on Friday morning and fly back to Cairo immediately after the match,” Zesco spokesperson Katebe Chengo said.
ASEC of Cote d’Ivoire and Wydad Casablanca from Morocco are the other teams in Group A.
Zesco are the first Zambian team to qualify to the CAF Champions League group stage twice.
They were the first Zambian club to qualify to a CAF club cup group phase competition in 2009 when they finished third in Group A under the late Fighton Simukonda.
Hakainde Hichilema
The opposition UPND says it is aware of plans by President Lungu to shut operations of the country’s biggest private newspaper, The Post using the Zambia Revenue Authority ZRA before the August 11th elections.
Party President Hakainde Hichilema said as a party they will not sit idle and allow the selfish and evil motive by a few disgruntled government officials to annihilate the newspaper which has proved to be a beacon of democracy and freedom of expression in our country.
He said President Lungu has all the government newspapers, television and radio stations to himself, including some private media houses hence should live The Post alone as it is only paper accommodating the opposition.
“As UPND, we wish to warn President Lungu and his PF that our party will not sit idle and allow this selfish and evil motive by a few disgruntled government officials to annihilate the newspaper which has proved to be a beacon of democracy and freedom of expression in our country.
“President Lungu has all the government newspapers, television and radio stations to himself, including some private media houses. The Post is the only private newspaper that has taken a bold step to give us, the UPND and our colleagues in the opposition, a platform on which to communicate with the people of Zambia, without any conditions attached,” reads the statement in part.
He further praised the work of the newspaper for bringing out a number of elections issues among them the registration of foreigners as voters.
“The work that has been done by The Post so far ahead of the elections speaks volumes about what this country would be without this newspaper. Had it not been for The Post, this country wouldn’t have known that the ruling party has registered hundreds of thousands of foreigners to give them an illegal advantage in this coming election. A Post reporter was almost killed on a mission to expose this criminal act by PF cadres. Without The Post we would not have known about Lungu abuse of the Office of President where he has directed them to work with Timor Consulting of Israel to rig the elections. We would not have known that there are Ugandans at State House working with President Lungu to manipulate the voters register and rig the elections for PF. It is The Post newspaper that sent a red alert when ECZ initiated a move to print ballot papers in Dubai using President Lungu’s friends,” he said.
He also accused Mr Lungu of forgetting the help they got from the same newspaper on their way to forming government.
“But Mr. Lungu has forgotten that this is the newspaper that his party used to get in government and enjoy the luxurious life that he is enjoying today that has even made him ignore the cries of the Zambian people. He is pretending when he appears on TV that he has been tolerant of the media, when behind the scenes, he is giving instructions to Zambia Revenue Authority using his agents to financially incapacitate The Post. We know for a fact that The Post pays more taxes than some of the companies that they are protecting today. Berlin Msiska and his team should not allow themselves to be used as tools for political machinations,” he said.
The statement adds that the President has assumed autocratic powers to unleash his wrath on anybody and any organisation that challenges his governance.
“We have very fresh intelligence that the ZRA is scheming another raid on The Post on instructions from State House. But let President Lungu and his corrupt accomplices in government know that the Zambia Revenue Authority is not a branch of the Patriotic Front which they can shamelessly abuse in this manner.
We therefore warn that should the PF government go ahead with its immoral schemes against The Post newspaper, the UPND shall mobilise countrywide demonstrations and protest until the newspaper which is our champion of democracy is allowed to operate freely in our country,” he said.
Popular Zambian monthly magazine the Bulletin and Record has announced that it has been forced out of publication due to the current economic circumstances.
According to a notice, the publication has failed to close down after it failed to print its May and June issues.
The Bulletin and Record follows in the path of another popular monthly magazine the Lusaka Lowdown to cease publishing.
The Zambian economy has deteriorated over the past four years with inflation rising from 5 percent to over 21 percent over the same period.
‘Thanks for all the calls, mails & messages enquiring for the whereabouts of the ‘next’ B&R issue. Sorry to declare that we have had to close down for now, or for good. We haven’t been able to get the May or June issues printed,’ it said.
‘We’ve been forced out of publication due to current economic circumstances – along with dozens of other companies – but there are other reasons too. We do have some great articles and info that should be published – and will be putting them out here and on our website. Get back to you in the next few days.’
‘Other reasons that caused us to end so abruptly and with no warning to our many 1,000’s of readers-sorry for that!’
The Bulletin & Record has over the past five years offered an entertaining read that combines lifestyles with hard hitting news Journalism and in-depth business and economic analysis of the current affairs that affects that affect and influence business people, politicians, decision markets and the wider population.
A front cover of the February edition of the Bulletin & Record
Unruly PF cadres descended on a UPND organised rally in Shiwang’andu in Muchinga Province where the set fire to the venue of the rally and attempted to bring down a helicopter carrying UPND officials.
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema was not in the helicopter that was attacked by PF cares who threw stones, sticks and other missiles at the helicopter forcing it not to land.
The violent events where reminiscent of the January 2015 events when a PF team comprising Maureen Mwanawasa and Mutale Nalumango were forced to flee Shiwang’andu after a helicopter they were flying in was attacked by PF cadres.
The skirmishes which started around 10 Hours today forced Police to fire teargas canisters to disperse the PF gangs forcing the UPND officials to abandon the rally.
And UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has condemned the latest attacks on the UPND rally by PF cadres.
Mr Hichilema has since warned President Lungu that UPND members will resort to self-defence if the attacks do not stop.
“We would like to warn President Edgar Lungu that if he does not tame his cadres over these barbaric acts, we will be left without choice but defend ourselves. We have been exercising maximum restraint from the PF attacks but we will not entertain such anymore, especially after what we have witnessed here in Shiwang’andu today,” Mr Hichilema said.
He said, “Our central focus is on developing the nation, fixing our broken economy and not hacking citizens who hold divergent views like the way PF is doing it today. President Edgar Lungu must realise that this violence taking place in our country if no action is taken by him as a sitting President our country will be on fire.”
Mr Hichilema has also appealed to UPND members across the country to remain strong and not involve themselves in violent activities.
“Further we strongly condemn the barbaric acts of the PF cadres who attempted to even bring down our helicopter this afternoon. The attacks on our people in Shiwang’andu today, clearly shows that PF has no vision other than that of hacking citizens who are poverty stricken. Lastly, we call for peace, unity in our country as we carry out our campaigns, before, during and after elections.”
Mr Hichilema singled out former Shiwang’andu PF Member of Parliament Steven Kampyongo and the District Commissioner of having sponsored the latest attacks.
He vowed that the UPND will deal with the duo if it wins the August elections.
When reached for a comment, PF Secretary General Davies Chama dismissed the reports saying the attacks could be part of the UPND’s strategy to win public sympathy.
“They are always fabricating stories to win public sympathy. Remember, they were saying the President is sick but the President is well, that is how they are so these reports should not be taken seriously because it could be part of their scheme to win public sympathy,” Mr Chama said.
Violence breaks out in MpikaUPND youths trying to put out the fireThe venue of the UPND rally torched by PF cadresRiot police move in and fire tear gasPolice trying to force PF cadres off the UPND rally venue
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to disqualify Lundazi Central Independent aspiring candidate Evans Ngoma after his withdrawal do his resign from the PF.
YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza said the constitution is clear on individuals standing as independents and their association with political parties as it does not allow members of political parties to stand as independents.
“The Electoral Commission of Zambia must consider disqualifying Lundazi Central independent aspiring candidate Evans Ngoma whom the Times of Zambia has reportedly withdrawn his earlier resignation from the Patriotic Front as he now becomes a member of the party before elections.
“Unlike councillors who stand as Independents while belonging to political parties of their choice, article 51 (a) of the Constitution requires that candidates who stand as Independents must not be members of a political party before the date of the election
“It will be impartial and honourable for ECZ to notify the candidate that having withdrawn his earlier resignation he wrote to the PF and pledging his unwavering commitment to the PF, he ceases to be an Independent and as such disqualified from participating in elections,” he said.
He also called President Lungu to defend the constitution which he has promised to defend.
“We in fact call on President Lungu who has sworn to defend the Constitution to go ahead and defend the Constitution from its abrogation by Mr. Ngoma.
“The ECZ must avoid being seen to be selectively applying the law and it’s decisive action on the matter will send the message to the public that the Commission is not politically compromised or selective in implementing the law,” he said.
