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Red Arrows held Nchanga Rangers to a goalless draw to salvage a point in a FAZ Super League Week 20 match played at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe on Sunday.
Arrows goalkeeper Ken Mumba and his Nchanga rival Toaster Nsabata put up inspiring performances in this lunch-time game watched by a handful of fans.
Mumba denied Nchanga a chance to a take a lead into the half time break when he stopped four shots on target from Patrick Musonda and Spencer Ngalande with one coming in the 34th minute and another four minutes later.
However, Arrows were the first one to create a serious opportunity with striker Francis Kombe, who was voted man-of-the-match, firing slightly wide from outside the box after 13 minutes.
After the restart, Arrows who looked rejuvenated almost took a 63rd minute lead when talented midfielder Shadreck Malambo shot wide from close range after he was set up by Bruce Musakanya.
Another highlight of the second half came in the 66 minutes when Nchanga coach Fighton Simukonda was sent to the stands by Mufulira referee Francis Lombe for disputing a decision that went against his side.
Simukonda’s day could have been worsened but thanks to Nsabata who cleverly grabbed a ball from Lubinda Mundia’s foot in a one-on-one situation just few seconds before the final whistle.
This is Arrows’s second straight draw under new coach Albert Kachinga from two matches played after inheriting a side that had endured an eight-game losing streak.
A lot of pomp and splendour is expected to characterized the official opening ceremony of the 34th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, this morning.
This is because a lot of work had gone into the preparatory works and organization of the Summit which Zimbabwe is hosting for the first time in 25 years.
Zimbabwe today took over the Chairmanship of the 15 member regional grouping from Malawi which has been holding the mantle for the past one year initially under the leadership of former President Joyce Banda who became the First-ever First female President of the grouping since its formation before handing over to the current President Peter Mutharika who ascended to power in May this year.
This year’s Summit is also unique as two of its long-serving SADC Leaders, Armando Guebuza of Mozambique and Hifikepunye Pohamba of Namibia bade farewell to the grouping today as both are serving their second and last political terms in office of their respective countries as per their national constitutions.
Both President Guebuza and Pohamba gave their farewell speeches to the Summit today after serving in their respective countries since 2005 following elections held in both nations in 2004.
President Pohamba and Guebuza have both had the opportunity to chair SADC in 2010 and 2012, respectively.
This was in recognition of their individual instrumental contribution in pushing the regional integration agenda forward.
The duo are firm believers in the notion that SADC member states have a lot to gain from working together.
The Namibian President is the current chair of the SADC Organ on Politics Defence, and Security Cooperation and is expected to brief his fellow Leaders on the general political and security situation in the region.
His brief also included a review of the situation in the eastern part of the DRC which slid into political turmoil in 2012 when anti-government rebels invaded and captured the city of Goma displacing millions of people and causing loss of life.
SADC is closely monitoring the situation in the eastern DRC and has deployed peace keeping forces alongside the United Nations while the tense political situation in Lesotho might also be included in President Pohamba’s brief as the coalition government led by Prime Minister Thomas Thabana is experiencing challenges.
Similarly, Mozambican President Armando Guebuza contribution to regional integration in the past 10 years that he has been Head of State will not go un noticed as he has been at the helm of overseeing the completion and launch of the SADC Regional Infrastructure Master Plan in 2012 which guides the development of key infrastructure projects in Southern Africa.
The theme for this year’s summit is: ” SADC Strategy for Economic Transformation: Leveraging the Region’s Diverse Resources for Sustainable Economic and Social Development through Beneficiation and Value Addition.”
UPND Katuba Member of Parliament Jonas Shakafuswa has been arrested for allegedly assaulting six Patriotic Front (PF) cadres during campaigns ahead of by elections in Mangango.
Mr Shakafuswa who is currently detained at Kaoma Police station is said to have raided the PF camp at Mwanambuyu Primary School in Namafulo ward where some district commissioners and other party officials were staying and assaulted the cadres.
Western Province Police Commissioner Lombe Kamukoshi and PF campaign manager, Obvious Mwaliteta confirmed the arrest of Mr Shakufuswa in separate interviews in Kaoma today.
Ms Kamukoshi said the opposition MP had been charged with assault and malicious damage after he beat up the six cadres and damaged property during the fracas.
“We have arrested Mr Shakafuswa and is currently in Police custody and is facing charges of assault and malicious damage to property,” Ms Kamukoshi said.
Mr Shakafuswa’s arrest comes two days after Vice President Guy Scott accused UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema of fanning violence in Mangango.
Mr Mwaliteta said the violent situation in the area had worsened from the time Mr Hichilema and Mr Shakafuswa arrived to campaign for their candidate.
“Mr Shakafuswa and Mr Hichilema have been at the centre of all the violence, they are not like their friends like Garry Nkombo who is campaigning peacefully,” Mr Mwaliteta said.
“He raided our camp in Namafulo today with his cadres and started beating our members. Unfortunately even innocent villagers were beaten and as I talking to you, they have fled the village.”
Mr Mwaliteta said the PF had been campaigning peacefully and was by today organising themselves with the help of the police to ensure that the people came back in the village.
UPND national coordinator Batuke Imenda also confirmed Mr Shakafuswa’s arrest.
Later Western Province Deputy police Chief Lackson Sakala who is currently in Kaoma said the situation was under control.
Mr Sakala said officers were on the ground to thwart any potential violence and assured that peace would prevail on Tuesday as they cast their ballot.
Misfiring Mighty Mufulira Wanderers on Sunday attempt to resuscitate their promotion chase when they host FAZ Division One North leaders Kalulushi Modern Stars in a Week 22 match at Shinde Stadium in Mufulira.
Mighty confront Kalulushi seeking redemption after last weekend’s 3-2 home defeat by second placed Chambishi.
Kalulushi visit Shinde Stadium leading the Division One North table with 37 points, two ahead of fourth placed Mighty after 21 games played.
The Division One North campaign had been a two-horse race since the start of the year between Mighty and Kalulushi before a revived Chambishi sneaked into second place last week to make a strong claim about their promotion ambitions.
Kalulushi and Mighty played out to a 1-1 stalemate in the earlier fixture played at Independence Stadium in Kalulushi.
Meanwhile, second placed Chambishi have a chance to go top as they host Chindwin Sentries in Chambishi, should leaders Kalulushi drop points in Mufulira.
Impressive Chambishi are one point behind Kalulushi while Chindwin lie 12th on 26 points.
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins.”
(Mark 2:22, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Are you ready for increase? Are you ready to go to the next level, spiritually, physically and emotionally? Many times, people hear that God has more in store and something resonates on the inside. Their spirit comes into agreement with God, but oftentimes, their natural mind will be bombarded with doubt.
Thoughts will come like, “It’s not going to happen for you. You’re not going to have a great year. You know what the economy is like.” Or, “You’re never going to get well. You saw what the medical report said.” “You’re never going to get married. You’ve been single so long.”
Those are old wineskins; the old way of thinking that you have to get rid of. This is a new season. What’s happened in the past is over and done. You may have been through some disappointments; you may have tried and failed, or things didn’t work out. That’s okay. God is still on the throne. It’s time to get a new vision for your life. It’s time for new thinking. You can’t move forward with old mindsets. Let go of the old and embrace the new so you can receive all of the blessings God has in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, today I choose to release old thinking, old habits and anything that would keep me from Your best. Strengthen me by Your Spirit so that I can live in faith and embrace the new life You have in store for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Mulenga Sata with Chief Mpezini during this year’s Mutomboka ceremony in Mwansabombwe
Lusaka Mayor Mulenga Sata has urged youths in Zambia to adopt a culture of hard work in order to secure a bright future.
Mr Sata who is also President Sata’s son said it is important that young people start working hard for themselves and their future families.
Mr Sata also observed that there is a growing spirit of entitlement among some youths in Zambia which should be curbed.
“Young people need to understand that they need to work. You will not get things for free and overnight, our parents worked hard. My grandfather was a houseboy, yes others say he was a Cook but in those days he was a houseboy and let us not beat around the bush here.”
He added, “Through his efforts and hard work, his father, my father managed to uplift himself, pull himself by the bulls traps, his life is well documented from his background, from a mere Constable to a train Conductor in the UK, he is what he is today and this goes to show, this is testament to the fact that through hard work you can achieve. If it is not for yourself at least uplift the lives of your children.”
“My advice to youths in this country is just get stuck in. Be patient and strong willed and have some stamina. Youths need to know that nobody is going to give you anything for free. Reach out and grab the opportunities but we need to work,” he said.
KASAMA Central Constituency Member of Parliament Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba
Kasama Central Member of Parliament Geoffrey Mwamba says his recent donation of his entire gratuity from the National Assembly is genuine.
Mr Mwamba said he made the donation with no strings attached in order to assist in uplifting the lives of the people of Kasama Central.
He also rubbished claims that he announced the donation of his full gratuity as a way of competing with Matero MP Miles Sampa who had earlier donated his midterm gratuity towards a youth empowerment programme in the area.
Mr Mwamba told Journalists in Kasama that he is not interested in competing with Mr Sampa or any other politician.
“I don’t compete with anyone except my pocket. My competition is my pocket and not anyone. Zambians can remember that in 2011 I donated my gratuity and so this is not something new for me. It is something that I like doing,” Mr Kasama said.
He added, “People don’t raise eyebrows each time I donate to Churches everywhere in this country. Why should a K 500,000 donation raise dust?”
Mr Mwamba said his main preoccupation is serving the people of Kasama as Member of Parliament.
Zambia and Argentina have agreed to revive various areas of cooperation for the development and benefit of the peoples of the two countries.
Argentina has since indicated that it will organise a visit to Zambia by its minister of agriculture by the end of November this year so that the two countries could agree on areas of cooperation in the agricultural sector.
The development follows a meeting between Agriculture and Livestock Minister, Wylbur Simuusa and Argentina’s Ambassador to South Africa, Carlos Sersale di Cerisano in Johannesburg on Friday.
This is contained in a statement received by ZANIS today and signed by Press Secretary Nicky Shabolyo at the Zambian High Commission to South Africa.
The statement reads in part that the meeting was also attended by Ms. Natalia Handrujovicz, in charge of technical cooperation at the embassy of Argentina in South Africa; Deputy Director in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Mr. David Mundia and First Secretary for Economic and Trade at Zambia’s High Commission in South Africa, Mr. Mande Kauseni. Mr. Sersale di Cerisano also takes care of affairs relating to Zambia, among other countries in the region.
Mr. Sersale di Cerisano said his country was willing to send a group of various experts in agriculture after which Zambia and Argentina could then firm up agreements in areas to work together.
He said despite Argentina having a population of about 40 million, it was producing food enough to feed a population of over 400 million. He pointed out that his country has been looking to strengthen south-to-south cooperation after it adopted the policy almost 10 years ago.
He observed that it has been difficult for Argentina to identify activities in Zambia in which it could get involved because the South American country did not have resident diplomatic representation in Zambia.
The ambassador noted that it would be beneficial if the two countries could identify research projects which they could embark on together.
The two countries have since agreed to study the agreement relating to agriculture that Argentina has entered into with South Africa and identify areas which could be adapted to Zambia’s scenario. The two will also look at the memorandum of understanding on scientific and technological cooperation that Zambia signed with Argentina in September, 2008 to identify areas in which implementation could start in earnest.
Mr. Simuusa welcomed Argentina’s suggestions noting that Zambia will take them seriously as they could helpful in terms of realising some of the objectives behind the idea of establishing farm blocks across the country.
He said Zambia had a lot of arable land but was only utilising about 14 percent of this which left a lot of room for countries wishing to move into Zambia to invest in agriculture.
The minister later met with the Head of trade and Economic Mission at the embassy of Israel, Mr. Itai Melchoir to discuss ways in which Israel and Zambia could cooperate to help strengthen Zambia’s agricultural sector.
Mr. Simuusa said Zambia was eager to learn from Israel which, despite its small population and land mass, has managed to develop its agricultural sector to levels with which it could compete at global scale.
He said government has resolved to help small scale farmers in order to increase their productivity and noted that Israel was one of the best countries to tap into if Zambia was to succeed in mechanising its agriculture.
Mr. Melchoir observed that there was need for the two countries to identify specific areas of cooperation. He pointed out that Israel could offer to train Zambian small scale farmers in various agricultural programmes.
The meetings were arranged by the High Commission of Zambia to South Africa.
Meanwhile, Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, His Excellency Muyeba Chikonde has implored countries to seriously explore ways of enhancing economic integration if Africa was to fully exploit its potential.
Mr. Chikonde, who was speaking when he featured on CNBC Africa’s ‘Beyond Markets’ television programme, said there were a lot of instruments acting as barriers to trade among countries and that this was affecting the “poorest of the poor”, who were mostly women engaged in cross-border trading.
He said if Africa was to seriously talk about integration, it needed to start looking at introducing incentives in order to encourage regional trade with the aim of graduating this to continental integration.
The High Commissioner noted that he was impressed with the continued increase of interest in Zambia by various investors and trade missions visiting and planning to visit the country. He cited the New Economic Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Business Foundation which is arranging several trade missions to Zambia starting in the next few weeks, trade missions from Argentina and Israel, as some of the many who have shown confidence in Zambia.
Opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Edith Nawakwi has urged the PF Government to explain the delay in releasing the final draft constitution to Zambians.
Ms. Nawakwi has told QFM New in an interview that government on its own started the issue of the constitution and not Zambians hence the need for them to deliver the constitution.
Ms. Nawakwi has noted with concern the different statements that have so far been given by government regarding the release of the draft constitution.
She explains that she has closely been following the circus about the draft constitution and there is no need for the government to continue treating the citizens like a small child anymore.
Ms. Nawakwi stresses that President Michael Sata promised to give the draft constitution to the people immediately the technical committee did so but this has not been the case even after the technical committee stated that they have handed over the draft document.
Kabwe Warriors on Saturday quietly ghosted into seventh place on the FAZ Super Division after a 2-0 home win over Konkola Blades at Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe.
Warriors who just two months ago were confined to Zambian footballs deathbed and bottom of the table jump from 11th into the top 8 following the home win.
The Railwaymen have now picked up four successive league wins under Mohammed Fathy since the Egyptian-born coach took over in late May.
Meanwhile, Jacob Phiri gave Warriors a 1-0 halftime lead with a 5th minute goal before and Josphat Kasusu scored the final goal in the 77th minute.
Zambia Under-20 today edged closer to their first African Youth Championship tournament appearance in seven years after beating hosts Malawi this afternoon.
Hector Chilombo’s side beat Malawi 2-1 in a Senegal 2015 African Youth Championship final round, first leg match played at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
Zambia took the lead in the 12th minute through Zanaco midfielder Charles Zulu while Chawanangwa Kawonga equalised for Malawi in the 30th minute.
Nchanga Rangers midfielder Larry Bwalya sealed Zambia’s win in the 36th to give Chilombo’s side that vital away win to take into the final leg decider at Nkoloma Stadium on August 30.
Zambia need a draw at home on August 30 to ensure they qualify to the African Youth Championship tournament for the first time since 2007.
Meanwhile, the defeat was Malawi’s first in the qualifiers after sailing through the last two rounds with two wins and as many draws.
Champions Nkana today seriously questioned contenders Zanaco’s title credentials after picking up a rare away win at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.
Nkana came from 1-down in the first half to beat Zanaco 2-1 in the last eleven minutes of the second half.
Moses Phiri put Zanaco ahead in the 31st minute to silence Nkana in this end-to-end match at Sunset.
The match was briefly halted in the 72nd minute after Nkana fans threw missiles on the pitch.
However, when action resumed it was Nkana whom the brief interlude favoured and equalised in the 79th minute through Shadreck Musonda.
Ugandan import Tony Udor sealed the three points in the 82nd minute to hand Nkana their first league win under new coach Beston Chambeshi from four games in charge.
Nkana move to 32 points after the win while Zanaco’s lead has been cut from four to one point after Zesco United won 2-0 at home over Roan United at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Goals from Winston Kalengo and Justin Zulu in the 11th and 84th minutes respectively gave second placed Zesco the win.
Week 20
16/08/2014
Indeni 0-Green Eagles 1
Zesco United FC 2- Roan United 0
Green Buffaloes 1-Power Dynamos 1
Zanaco 1-Nkana 2
Nakambala Leopards 0-Napsa Stars 0
Kabwe Warriors 2-Konkola Blades 0
17/08/2014
Nchanga Rangers-Red Arrows
Konkola Mine Police-National Assembly
“Every election is determined by the people who show up.”
?Larry J. Sabato
There have been many debates about “Dual Citizenship” by many Zambians living abroad. The stance is that their migration should not hinder them from securing the citizenship of their adopted country and their birth country. There are some intelligent arguments for dual citizenship and some are simply absurd. The most intelligent argument is premised on the economic value of Zambians securing both citizenship and the legal protection they would receive as citizens of Zambia living abroad but making economic investments in Zambia. The preference for most Zambians would be the adoption of a citizenship in their new country, but still make economic investments in Zambia. If dual citizenship is not granted, then their economic transactions will not carry the same protection that it would carry if Zambians living abroad retained their Zambian citizenship. An arrangement that grants Zambians an opportunity to carry dual citizenship without a doubt will enrich the economics and politics of Zambia.
The Zambian government should grant dual citizenship to Zambians living abroad but understandably those holding two citizenship will automatically relinquish occupying sensitive government positions. Of course one can NEVER run for president of Zambia if they hold two citizenship. This should be clear and straightforward, but what is not clear is the level of political involvement that Zambians in the diaspora have or should be allowed to have in local, provincial and national politics.
While dual citizenship favors the economics of our country, it doesn’t favor the politics. The general consensus is that Zambians living abroad will have economic and logistical leverage to influence politics in Zambia. This ranges from writing articles in newspapers and financing campaigns in Zambia. This influence is crucial enough to change the direction of the country and the leaders that have been elected to run Zambia. The greater problem, though, is that while diasporians may exercise great influence on the politics in Zambia they will not suffer the consequence of what their influence produces. If by financing a political party like the UPND, diasporians assist the party to enter office then what level of “responsibility” will they actually have if UPND doesn’t rule the country as their campaign speeches have indicated? As is the case for diasporians, the only thing that will change is their tone on internet blogs; but the people suffering will be the native Zambians who will be directly affected by the decisions that the leaders elected with influence from diasporians make.
Diasporians, or Zambians who live abroad, should therefore not be allowed to vote in Zambian elections. I’m sure many would disagree with this as disfranchisement but let’s be sensible and look at the reality of politics. If I live in Kabushi constituency it is important that I pay close attention to the leaders that I will elect to represent the parliamentary seat of Kabushi. The logic is that if a road is not paved, I have to drive my car on it, if the schools are horrible, my children will suffer from the substandard education, if Masala clinic doesn’t have medicine I will feel the pain of having to transport my sick child to Ndola Central hospital just to get some treatment. Whereas, if a diasporian participated in the election of an MP, they will not have to suffer any of those leadership short-comings of the people they elected. Their vote counts the same as the person who actually lives in Kabushi, but they will not carry as much responsibility for their vote. This is a matter of “real stakeholders” and “non –stakeholders”; those who are legitimate stakeholders should have the right to influence an election far much more than those who are not real stakeholders. As Larry Sabato said, “Every election is determined by those who show up.” But I would prefer that every election to be determined by those who actually live in the communities the leader is trying to represent.
Diasporians can participate in Zambian politics in realms that affect them. One of the biggest issues that diasporians have is dual citizenship; and they should be allowed to influence leaders who stand for and support granting dual citizenship. But an excessive influence in local, provincial and national politics should be cautioned; because the political interests of Zambians living in Zambia and Zambians living abroad may not be aligned; and we should favor the political interests of Zambians in Zambia because they have to live in the conditions that their political leaders create.
Former Mozambique President Joaquim Alberto Chissano
Former Mozambique President Joaquim Alberto Chissano is expected in the country for a three day visit to commemorate Zambia’s golden jubilee independence anniversary.
Former President Chissano is scheduled to arrive in the country on Tuesday August 19, 2014 around 12.45 hours for a series of engagements and will later in the day pay a courtesy call on first President Kenneth Kaunda.
Whilst in the country, the former president will among others visit the Lusaka Museum and give lectures at government complex on the history of cooperation between Zambia and Mozambique.
ZANIS reports that Chairperson of the Zambia @ 50 Secretariat Mulenga Kapwepwe disclosed in a statement released to released in Lusaka, today.
Mr Chissano will also attend a dinner to be hosted in his honour and hold a press conference at the Mozambique embassy before returning home on August 21st , 2014.
Former President Chissano took over from the late President Samora Machel who died in a plane crash in October 1986.
Mr Chissano served as Mozambique’s second president from 1986 to 2005 and is credited for transforming the war-torn country into one of Africa’s most successful democracies.
After retirement , the former President was appointed Envoy of the UN Secretary General for the 2005 to review implementation of the Millennium Declaration as well as Special Envoy to Guinea-Bissau, Democratic Republic of Congo and areas affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda.
Mr Chissano was awarded the inaugural Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership in 2007.
Presently, he chairs the Joaquim Chissano Foundation and the Africa Forum of Former African Heads of State and Government and is a member of the high level taskforce for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).
