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Movement for Multi Party Democracy (MMD) Vice President for Administration Brian Chituwo has maintained that the former ruling party is as good as dead under the leadership of Nevers Mumba.
Dr. Chituwo says electing Dr Mumba during the national convention was a regrettable mistake that the party made.
Dr. Chituwo says it is clear that things are not well in the party and should not pretend that things will be better under Dr. Mumba.
Dr. Chituwo, who is also Mumbwa MMD Member of Parliament, says the performance of the mmd in the parliamentary by-election is a clear indication that the party is not going anywhere.
He has since called for an extraordinary convention to usher in new leadership after realizing that the entire party national executive has failed to lead the party.
President Michael Sata, yesterday left New York where he had led a delegation to the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Before departure President Sata held a meeting with his Ministers Honourable Mr. Harry Kalaba (Foreign Affairs), Honourable Mr. Yamfwa Mukanga (Transport, Communication, Works and Supply), Honourable Mr. Mwansa Kapeya (Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection), Honourable Ms Emerine Kabanshi (Community Development, Mother and Child Health) and Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Her Excellency Dr Mwaba Kasese-Bota and Ministry of Foreign Affairs acting Chief of Protocol Mr. Humphrey Chibanda.
The President took time to ask each Minister to explain about the meetings they attended.
The Ministers briefed President Sata about the High-Level meetings they attended including the General Debate, Climate Summit, International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), among others.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs informed President Sata that he delivered the statement to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (26-September-2014) as assigned by the Head of State.
President Sata commended the Ministers for competently representing him and Zambia at the meetings.
After the meeting, President Sata, First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata and other officials walked to the waiting vehicles.
In Genesis, Eve went through a great disappointment. Her son Cain killed her son Able which was the first murder in the Bible. I’m sure Eve, like any mother, was devastated and heartbroken at the passing of her son. But I love what Eve said in Genesis 4:25, “God has appointed another seed for me.” In essence, she was saying, “I don’t understand it. It doesn’t make sense, but I trust God. This is not the end. He has appointed another seed.”
Friend, when you go through things that you don’t understand, it is not the end. Nothing is lost in the kingdom. God is going to appoint another seed, and that seed represents the future. It indicates what is coming. If you will let go of what didn’t work out, let go of the hurts and pains, then for everything you’ve lost, God will appoint another seed. You’ll give birth to more in the future than you’ve lost in the past. Keep praying, keep believing, keep hoping because God is for you. Trust Him and embrace the good things He has in store for your future!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, You are the giver of all life! You give life to my dreams, life to my relationships, and life to my mortal body. Today I choose to release the past and embrace the gift of life You have in store for my future in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Mighty Mufulira Wanderers continue their chase for promotion when they host Kansanshi Dynamos in a FAZ Division One North Week 28 tie at Shinde Stadium on Sunday.
Third placed Wanderers with 48 points from 27 matches can return to the top with a win over Kansanshi in case the top two teams drop points.
Wanderers are two points behind leaders Forest Rangers while their Sunday rivals Kansanshi are seventh on the table with 40 points.
Manfred Chabinga’s Mighty trots into Shinde Stadium searching for their 15th win of the season motivated after the midweek 1-0 win over Chindwin Sentries at home.
Elsewhere in Kitwe, leaders Forest are away to sixth placed Kitwe United at Garden Park.
Kalulushi Modern Stars, who are second on the log, host Zesco Luapula at Independence Stadium in Kalulushi.
Kalulushi’s town rivals Chambishi will be visited by FQMO Mining Operation at Chambishi Stadium.
Meanwhile, seven matches are remaining before Division One North season ends.
Zambia Under-17 beat Uganda 2-1 away in Kampala on Saturday afternoon to make their historic qualification to the CAF U17 Cup.
This is the first time that Zambia has qualified to the CAF U17 Cup.
Zambia advanced to the 2015 Niger finals 4-1 on aggregate after beating Uganda 2-0 in the first leg in Lusaka a fortnight ago.
Patson Daka scored a brace to pick up his fifth goal in the qualifiers and his second brace after last August’s 6-0 away win over Botswana in the second round.
Nkana’s chances of defending the FAZ Super League title continued fading on Saturday as they lost 2-1 to Nchanga Rangers in a Week 26 match at Nkana Stadium.
Nchanga rallied from a goal down to end Nkana’s three game winning streak over them.
Nkana made a false start with Festus Mbewe heading in a Derrick Mwansa free kick after nine minutes.
The two teams went to the break with a 1-1 score-line after Aubrey Chamulwanda equalised on the nick of half time via a fine from taken from the edge of the box.
The game was seemingly heading for a draw before second half substitute Patrick Musonda headed in the winner three minutes before the final whistle.
Nkana were punished for missing several chances in both halves with Mbewe being the main culprit despite scoring the consolation goal.
Mbewe was guilt of missing a sitter in the second minute and went on to waste more chances in the 70th and 72nd minutes.
Nkana remain stuck on 42 points from 24 matches played so far.
FAZ Super Division Week 25 Results
27/09/2014
National Assembly 0-Red Arrows 1
Napsa Stars 2-Green Buffaloes 1
Nakambala Leopards 2-Indeni 0
Green Eagles 0-Power Dynamos 0
Zanaco 0-Konkola Mine Police 0
Konkola Blades 0-Zesco United 1
Roan United 0-Kabwe Warriors 0
Nkana 1-Nchanga Rangers 2
Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda has expressed extreme disappointment and described the act to secretly record him during a private conversation as exceedingly immoral.
Mr. Chikwanda said that he is of the view that secretly recording him is not legally permissible and is a departure from ethics.
He however said that he is not inclined to take legal action and has called for decency from the Post newspaper.
Mr. Chikwanda has said the Post would gain more by promoting unity instead of spreading hatred and malice.
Meanwhile, Mr. Chikwanda described his relationship with President Michael Sata as the most intimate and he will continue to work with him for the development of the country.
And the minister said that at no time did he direct the Zambia Revenue Authority to raid the Post newspaper offices.
Mr. Chikwanda said that he does not take part in the running of ZRA and has no scores to settle with the Post.
Youth Vision Zambia (YVZ) has commended government and other stakeholders in supporting its calls to ensure young people become better persons in society.
YVZ executive director Amos Mwale says that 2014 is a special year in that Zambia has been part of commemorating 20 years of international population of development and Zambia celebrating 50 years of independence.
Mr. Mwale points out that it is in this regard that the organization is proud to commend the first lady dr. Christine Kaseba, government officials and stakeholders for their work by ensuring that young people have access to different methods of contraceptives
Mr. Mwale explains that Zambia has a lot challenges especially that over seven thousand girls are dropping out of school due early pregnancies and early marriages which has to be dealt with to protect the girl child.
He explains that HIV and AIDS has also been great challenge among young people hence the need for all stakeholders to work closely with organizations that will help educate the young people on the dangers of contracting the virus.
Mr. Mwale stresses that young people are the future leaders of this country hence the need to put a stop to vices that hinder young people from being victims of early pregnancies, early marriages and sexually transmitted diseases.
He has since commended foreign affairs minister Harry Kalaba’s call during the just ended 69th session of the United Nations (UN)general assembly commitment to form a task force to end child marriages.
Health Permanent Secretary,Dr.Davy Chikamata and United Nation Development Programme Country Director, Viola Morgan cut the ribbon during the donation of Six Land Cruisers and one Hilux double cap valued at US$281,750 to the Ministry of Health
Government has paid tribute to the American government for its unwavering support to the health sector in Zambia.
Health Permanent Secretary Davy Chikamata say the American people have time immemorial been supportive of Zambia’s development agenda especially in the health sector.
He indicated that it is this foundation that has led to the partial fulfillment of the good governance and management strengthening plan in the health sector.
ZANIS reports that the health Permanent Secretary was speaking when he officiated at the second Zambia Management and Leadership Academy (ZMLA graduation in Lusaka last evening.
ZMLA is part of a multi prolonged comprehensive four year governance and management capacity strengthening plan that government started in 2012.
The ZMLA programme is being implemented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) the Merck foundation, the Broadreach Institute for Training and Education (BRITE) in partnership with the Zambia Integrated Systems Strengthening Programme (ZISSP).
Dr. Chikamata further thanked the US government and reaffirmed government’s commitment to the implementation of the ZMLA plan at all levels of health service delivery.
Earlier, USAID Senior Health Advisor William Kanweka said the American government will continue to support the country’s health sector because of its quest to strengthen the good governance system in the sector.
Meanwhile, BRITE Board Director Alice Richmond expressed happiness that the ZMLA programme is bearing fruits as evinced by the improved health care delivery at Chongwe and Chilonga mission hospitals among other health centers in the country.
Ms. Richmond al praised BRITE graduates for being committed in implementing health solutions in an amicable and more comprehensive manner for the benefit of the local people.
Seventeen families have been left homeless after an inferno that swept through their homes destroying property worth thousands of Kwacha in two separate incidences in Kalabo District.
And one person sustained serious burns in the process of trying to quench the fire.
ZANIS reports that Kalabo Police Officer-in Charge Kim Masambo confirmed the development in an interview, today.
Mr Masambo explained that the first incident which involved 10 families happened at Kakuli Wamalilo village in Chief Imbwaye area around 11:41 hours on Thursday.
The incident occurred when a girl was roasting fish and in the process the fire caught a thatched house due to strong winds.
No injuries were recorded.
In the second incident, Mr Masambo explained that the disaster happened at Muchincha village in Chief Mundandwe’s area around 12:50 hours where seven families had their houses gutted due to bush fires.
Namushi Sikufela 54, in the process sustained serious burns as she was trying to quench the fire.
The woman has since been admitted to the District Hospital.
And the District Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DDMMU) team has since travelled to the two affected areas to access the extent of the damage and to see how best they could assist the affected families.
GOVERNMENT says it’s committed to modernize the Zambia Police Service to enhance their effective and efficient operations.
Northern Province permanent secretary Hlobotha Nkunika says government has taken keen interest in seeing that the services offered by the police service to the public were improved.
ZANIS reports that the provincial permanent Secretary said this during the launch of a modern police boat procured by government for police officers in Mpulungu.
The modern sentry series boat – procured at a cost of US$ 4 650 (about K28 000) – will be used for operations on Lake Tanganyika by Mpulungu police.
And speaking during the same function, Northern Division Police Commissioner Charity Katanga said the boat will assist officers in fighting criminal activities on Lake Tanganyika.
Ms. Katanga said the waters of Lake Tanganyika shared borders with the DRC, Tanzania and Burundi and was prone to crime that included smuggling, illegal fishing, entry of prohibited immigrants and accidents.
She said to reduce on such incidents; police in Mpulungu will intensify patrols on Lake Tanganyika using the procured state of the art machinery.
The event was also witnessed by Mpulungu district commissioner Juliana Chuzu, senior police officers from Mpulungu and Kasama, party officials and members of the public.
Zambia Foreign Minister Harry Kalaba (RIGHT) chats with Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila at UN Headquarters on Monday 22-09-2014. PHOTO | CHIBAULA D. SILWAMBA | ZAMBIA UN MISSION
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba has joined in refuting media reports here that President Michael Sata has fallen sick in New York, United States of America (USA) and is being attended to by American doctors.
The Foreign Affairs minister joins Vice President Guy Scott and Lusaka City Mayor Mulenga Sata in denying media reports that President Sata had fallen ill in New York.
Mr Kalaba told Zambian journalists in New York, Friday, that President Sata is however well and working.
He said Zambia has ably participated in all sessions of the ongoing 69th United Nations annual general meeting under the guidance of President Sata.
“I wish to state that I confer with the President every morning and I attend meetings of the UN under his direction. It is untrue that the president is incapacitated,” he said.
Mr Kalaba has assured Zambians and the international community that all is well with the republican president who is discharging his duties normally.
The Associated Press, an American international new agency, had reported that Police in New York had said that President Sata had been treated in his New York hotel room by American doctors.
Republican Vice President Dr. Guy Scott yesterday dismissed in Parliament reports that President Michael Sata is dead.
[pullquote]“I wish to state that I confer with the President every morning and I attend meetings of the UN under his direction. It is untrue that the president is incapacitated,” he said.[/pullquote]
Dr Scott told the House in response to a question by Monze central Member of Parliament Jack Mwiimbu who wanted to know the President’s health status following US media reports that he was attended to by Doctors in his hotel room.
He said the health of President Sata has been entirely normal in New York.
He said following the media reports he was very quick to ascertain the actual situation which revealed that it was not true that the President had died.
“This morning I woke up I received a number of phone calls asking about the President’s health, initially, the first call I receive must have been from the Guardian who probably told Newsweek who told Associated Press who probably picked it from the Zambia Watchdog that the President has passed on. This Mr Speaker is not true and the President is in perfect health,” Dr Scott said.
President Michael Sata’s eldest son Mulenga has assured that his father is well in New York contrary to online and international media reports insinuating that he is dead.
Mr Sata who is also Lusaka City Mayor told media briefing at his office today that he personally spoke to President Sata and First Lady Christine Kaseba on phone from New York this morning at 07:00 Hrs and they confirmed that the Head of State is well.
“I wish to inform the nation and the world at large that His Excellence the President Mr Michael Chilufya Sata is well in New York contrary to the online and international media reports insinuating that the President has been hospitalised,” Mr Sata said.
He said the President expressed regret at the unfortunate reports being circulated concerning his health and he has since urged Zambians to remain calm and united.
“President Sata will issue a statement from New York in due course,” Mr Sata said
President Sata is in New York for the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, where he was scheduled to speak on Wednesday.
The speculations started swirling Wednesday night, when President Sata failed to show up for his scheduled address at the General Assembly, which this week conducts its annual debate, an opportunity for the U.N.’s 193 members to showcase their policies to the world. President Sata was slated to follow Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, Wednesday night.
The U.N. moderator then received a notice, and after a short hesitation announced, instead, that the next speaker, Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, would address the council. No alternative time for President Sata’s address was announced.
Earlier Chief Government Spokesperson Joseph Katema told the local media in an interview that Government has not received any information that President Michael Sata has been admitted to a New York hospital as has been reported by US media.
US media organizations that reported President Sata’s hospitalization include VOA, New York Times, Newsweek and Associated Press.
Taurus Musik is at it again & this time they are very proud to present one of the most versatile acts from Zambia, URBAN HYPE. The group consists of F jay , Shapi and A jay
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Thanks to Taurus Musik’s deal, URBAN HYPE is ready to take the world by storm & promises to be consistent.
They have been working on their single “Sweet Melody” and Taurus Musik is proud to present it to the music lovers and all their fans. This song samples the ever classic Angelique Kidjo(Benin) hit song “Agolo” .
This comes after the release of their two successful singles “Chimbilimbili” and “Touch & Go” , “Sweet Melody” provides both a smooth flow & a memorable tune.
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Jubilant Kapoko celebrating freedom with family member
Former Ministry of Health Human Resources Officer Henry Kapoko and some officers from the Ministry of Health have been acquitted by the Lusaka Magistrate Court.
Kapoko and nine others were facing 21 counts of theft by public servant, theft and money laundering involving K4 million.
Delivering one of the longest judgements in the history of the Zambian judiciary, Magistrate Sharon Newa acquitted Kapoko and other nine accused persons because the state failed to avail evidence linking them to the crime.
The judgement was read from 10 Hours on Friday until 22:10 Hours. But Newa jailed Royal Secretarial College Proprietor Valenta Nkata to three years simple imprisonment for theft and money laundering
The court has also fined Nkata K20, 000 or in default of six months in prison.
The court proved beyond reasonable doubt that Nkata connived with officers from the Ministry of Health to use her College for workshops for the Ministry which never took place but she was paid a lot of money for it.
It was ruled that Nkata failed to refund the money to the Ministry of Health and ended up depositing the money in her personal bank account.
And in mitigation, defence lawyer Marshall Muchende pleaded with the court to exercise leniency saying his client was a first offender and a prominent member of the Church.
Nkata’s daughter Abigail who was jointly charged with her was discharged by the court after a moving mitigation by defence lawyer.
And Magistrate Newa said she had considered the mitigation but that the offence committed was serious.
Magistrate Newa also ordered that all proceeds from the crime by Nkata be forfeited to the state.
Kapoko and other officials from the Ministry of Health were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission in 2009 for various offences of corrupt practices and theft by public servant involving K 10 million.
In November 2012, Kapoko and eight others were also acquitted of theft involving 1.9 million kwacha.
They had been accused of having stolen from the Ministry of Health by pretending that they would supply 50,000 mother baby kits.
Mansa Resident Magistrate Kenneth Mulife who sat as Lusaka magistrate said there was no theft and that the money was paid to Kapoko’s Kahekam limited in line with the signed contract.
Magistrate Mulife said if there was an element of fraud in the payment the ministry should have filed for a civil law suit in the High Court to reclaim the money.
EDUCATION, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education Minister John Phiri has directed all Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) institutions to continue developing appropriate curricular and materials to enhance the provision of entrepreneurship education in all institutions in Zambia.
Dr Phiri said his Ministry would continue to strive to ensure that the necessary initiatives and legal frameworks were put in place to ensure that TEVET in Zambia was relevant, effective, efficient and meeting the skills requirements of the country.
He said this in Livingstone yesterday in a speech read for him by acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, Binwell Mwansa, during the 20th graduation ceremony for Livingstone Institute of Business and Engineering Studies (LIBES).
Dr Phiri said LIBES had, in line with his Ministry’s strategic plan, developed a strategic objectives which were aimed to upgrade the course portfolio from the current craft (TQF 4) to technician and diploma (TQF 5 and 6) respectively.
He said the Government would support the tireless efforts to upgrade and improve the quality of training at LIBES.
“I am thankful to LIBES management for bestowing upon me this rare honor to launch the open distance learning here at the Institute.
Let me call upon Zambians to take advantage of initiatives like this one on distance learning to continuously develop their knowledge and skills out of the fines of the walls of the classroom,” he said.
Dr Phiri also urged graduating students at LIBES to believe in themselves that they could achieve greater things in life.
Speaking at the same gathering, LIBES principal Thomas Kalantiya thanked President Michael Sata for putting education as one of the priority secors in Zambia.
Mr Kalantiya said there was an opportunity for the Government to develop its human resource and prepare for the booming economy especially in the hospitality and tourism sector.
“To graduating students, we ask you to be ambassaors of LIBES and ensure that whatever you should do should be part of that catalyst to develop Zambia.
Go and take up the challenge to make Zambia a middle income nation even before the year 2030. Your skills must be invested in productive activities in both formal and informal sectors of our economy,” Mr Kalantiya said.
