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“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
(Romans 8:37, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
In scripture, Paul went through hard times. How did he come through? He wasn’t complaining, living in self-pity or despair. No, he shook off that defeated mindset and chose to have a vision of victory. This is what we have to do, too!
Remember, you’re not a weakling. You’re not lacking. The most powerful force in the universe is breathing in your direction. Every morning you need to remind yourself, “I am ready for and equal to anything that comes my way. I am full of can-do power.”
Listen, that sickness is no match for you. That relationship issue is not going to keep you from your destiny. The loss of that loved one did not stop God’s plan for your life. Don’t let it overwhelm you. You can handle it. You’ve been armed with strength! Keep a victor’s mentality because a victor’s mentality becomes a victor’s reality!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for the victory that overcomes the world — faith in Jesus Christ. Today I choose to trust You. I stand on Your promises and choose to live with a victor’s mentality in Jesus’ name! Amen.
Shepolopolo coach Charles Bwale is pleased with Zambia’s advancement to the final round of the 2014 African Women Championship qualifiers after eliminating Tanzania 3-2 on aggregate.
On Friday, Zambia held Tanzania to a 1-1 draw away in Dar-es-Salaam having won the first leg match 2-1 in Lusaka a fortnight earlier.
Bwale said it is good that Zambia has reached the final qualifying round of the Africa Women Championship.
“Tanzania was a tough opponent,” he observed.
Zambia will now face Zimbabwe or Botswana in the final round.
“We are trying our level best and it is good to advance,” Bwale said.
He added:”But we will not sit and relax ahead of the final qualifying round.”
The 2014 Africa Women Championship will take place in Namibia from October 11-24.
Zesco United kick off their CAF Confederation Cup outing on Sunday in search of their first win in 2014.
The Ndola club visit Ferroviario Beira seeking a morale boosting win after picking up just one draw from their last six games so far this year after recording four losses in pre-season friendlies and another in the 2014 Charity Shield semi-finals.
There is also added pressure to keep the flag flying considering Nkana are still stuttering their way through the CAF Champions League after finishing 2-2 at home against KCCA today.
A win away to Ferroviario will lift some spirits in a weekend Nkana’s future in the other competition looks very uncertain.
The match will mark George Lwandamina’s first day on the job following his appointment a week ago.
“The boys are set for the challenge, we have gone through the paces and they have looked well. It is not different from either outings it is just a matter of working as a team to inculcate that togetherness,” Lwandamina said.
Meanwhile, Zesco will host their Mozambique opponents this Saturday in the return leg at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Nkana have been held to a 2-2 draw by Uganda’s Kampala City Council Authority in a thrilling 2014 CAF Champions League match at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Saturday.
Nkana failed to capitalise on 10-man KCCA’s numerical disadvantage after their midfielder Tom Masiko saw red from Djibouti referee Abdi Djamal for a second bookable offence.
Striker Tony Odur punished Nkana for missing early chances through Ronald Kampamba when he shook the net with a powerful shot to hand KCCA a 27th minute lead.
Eight minutes later Kampamba headed in an equaliser a minute after he had his penalty saved by keeper Omar Salim Magoole.
Fahad Kalule had handled in the box forcing referee Abdi to point to the spot before the two teams went to the break with a 1-1 score line.
Five minutes after the restart Shadreck Musonda sent Nkana in front netting a long range effort.
Fifteen minutes later KCCA levelled matters when Brian Majwega converted a penalty after Maybin Chishimba handled in the box.
Government has warned Radio Mano community station in Kasama to immediately stop airing programmes that create public discontent or else have its broadcasting license revoked.
Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Mwansa Kapeya issued the warning yesterday when he visited the radio station.
Mr. Kapeya said he has received complaints regarding the unprofessional conduct at Radio Mano, a situation he described as detrimental to the peace in society.
The Minister warned that government will not allow the radio station to continue airing derogatory programs without any form of censorship.
He said it was unethical for the Radio Mano to be abused by politicians whose motive is to attack government without proper justification.
Mr. Kapeya, who is also Chief Government spokesperson, said he will not hesitate to revoke the licenses of radio stations in the country that do not observe good broadcasting ethics.
The Minister has since called for professionalism among media houses in the country.
And Mr. Kapeya has advised the Board at Radio Mano to desist from taking their positions as personal-holder-posts.
The Minister said it is unfortunate that learn that the Board members were reluctant to renew their mandate despite their term of office expiring.
He said it is a requirement in the broadcasting licenses for community radio stations to hold regular elections for Board members in order to enhance good management of the institutions.
Meanwhile, Radio Mano manager Chrispin Ntalasha assured the Minister that his radio station will strictly adhere to the provisions of its broadcasting license to avoid being conflict with the law.
ZANIS
President Michael Chilufya Sata and First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba being welcomed by Zimbabwean Defence Minister Dr Sydney Sekeramayi on arrival at Harare International Airport. President Sata is in Zimbabwe to attend a wedding for President Robert Mugabe’s daughter, Bona Mugabe
President Micheal Sata has arrived in Zimbabwe to attend the wedding ceremony of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s only daughter Bona in Harare Zimbabwe today.
President Sata who arrived aboard the challenger at about 12:40 hours was accompanied by his wife Dr. Christine Kaseba, Special assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations George Chellah and other senior government officials.
Zimbabwean Defence Minister Dr. Sydney Sekeramayi, Zambian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe Ndiyoi Mutiti and other senior government officials received the Republican President.
President Sata is among other African Heads of State and foreign dignitaries that will be attending the wedding.
Other Presidents expected to attend the wedding include South African President Jacob Zuma, Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba, Mozambique President Armando Guebuza, Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo among others.
Former Heads of state such as South Africa’s Thabo Mbeki are also expected to attend the wedding.
Zambia’s First President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda will not be able to attend the ceremony.
He will however be represented at the wedding by his daughter Kaweche Kaunda – Silwizya.
The church service for the wedding is expected to start at 14:00hrs to 16:00hrs while the reception is expected to start at 18:00hrs and end at about 6am the following day.
A massive marquee tent has been pitched at President Mugabe’s home in Borrowdal, Harare ahead of the event which is expected to be attended by around 5 000 guests.
France based rumba icon Koffi Olomide is expected to lead the entertainment at the ceremony.
Bona, 24, is Mr. Mugabe’s daughter born to his second wife Grace.
She ties the knot with pilot Simba Chikore today at Mugabe’s home in Borrowdale Brooke.
ZAMBIA’S most celebrated, admired and ambassadors of the nation’s cultural heritage, the Sakala Brothers have split after 25 years of working together.
Levy Sakala, member of the group confirmed to Times Entertainment that he will no longer be part of the Sakala Brothers.
He however, thanked Moses for the support he rendered to him during ‘trying moments.’
“I went through a near death experience in August last year and as such I have decided to dedicate my life to God who saw me through,” he said.
Levy dropped the bombshell after missing this year’s N’cwala ceremony concert at Wild Life conservation in Chipata last week.
The Zamtel sponsored bash has become synonymous with Ngoni’s and visitors to Chipata as it is held to celebrate the Nc’wala ceremony with a contemporary touch.
During the show, Moses was spotted a loner without his ‘half’.
He tried to charm the audience with the dancers while constantly reminding the audience that Levey Sakala was not well and could not be part of the celebrations.
When contacted for a comment why he had missed the show just like the previous one during the Road Safety Week awareness launch in Lusaka recently, Levy said he has now started singing gospel music with the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) choir.
The choir has since released an album which they intend to market soon.
“The Sakala Brothers has been there for a long time and I wish them success but I have decided to choose God over them,” he added.
The Sakala Brother’s have been hailed as the most disciplined and celebrated traditional artists in Zambia and represented the country well around the world.
Efforts to get Moses failed as he was not reachable on his mobile.
They have recorded hits such as Kumawa, Sandra, Ndina Babaika, Tolilo Vovo, Puteni Chimwela and recently released the smash hit album Born in Matero which scooped the Best Recorded album at this year’s Zambia Music Awards sponsored by Mosi Lager brand.
The music The Sakala Brothers did together wad concious, in no way does it give an impression of none Christian values, they have taught,encouraged and lifted spirits in their music.
A typical police Station in Lusaka with some vehicles parked for security reasons
The Zambia Police Service has reiterated its appeal to all wrecked car owners to clear off their cars from police stations around the country.
Zambia Police Service Acting Spokesperson Rea Hamoonga has since threatened that wrecked vehicles that have stayed at police stations for a long time would be sold off.
Mr. Hamoonga told ZANIS in Lusaka that wrecked cars have congested police stations hence the need for the owners to collect them.
He said the process of getting rid of wrecked vehicles will contribute to the achievement of the keep Zambia clean programme.
Mr. Hamoonga said most of the wrecked vehicles would be taken for scrap metal if they are not collected.
He explained that the police would inform the court for permission to start the exercise because the wrecked cars at police stations have different cases.
He has since advised members of the public to comply with all lawful directives issued to them by officers either from the Zambia Police Service or Road Transport and Safety Agency.
The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has saluted opposition Members of Parliament for standing up in parliament to defend the wishes of the people of Zambia.
FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza said Members of Parliament are direct representatives of the people of Zambia and it is their duty to maintain, preserve and defend the interest of the majority Zambians.
Mr. Mwanza said his party is happy that opposition members of parliament stood their grounds to defend the interest of people of Zambia by demanding for the constitution issue to be addressed by government.
He added that this should save as a reminder to President Michael Sata that the protests in Parliament will soon shift to the streets stating that people cannot be taken for granted any longer.
Mr. Mwanza said the Patriotic Front government has no option but to release the final draft constitution to the people of Zambia.
Mr. Mwanza further said that the people of Zambia will continue to demand for what rightfully belongs to them using every possible means until they get the constitution which was promised to them.
The newly elected Mufulira Blackpool executive committee is targeting to facilitate the club’s return to the FAZ Super League after 14 years in Division One North.
Blackpool last featured in the elite league in 1999.
Blackpool vice secretary Rafael Kamanga said the Isaac Mwale chaired executive is eager to see the FAZ Division One North bounce back to the Super League.
“Our vision is to ensure that Blackpool wins promotion back to the Super League,” Kamanga said.
Other members of the new Blackpool executive are Luka Kapindula who is the vice chairperson, treasurer Eliam Katyali and Josephine Chanda who is the new secretary.
Committee members are Benedicto Mulenga, Derrick Mukuka, Pensulo Mwenda, Nelson Chibwe and Lubinda Mwape.
Nkana’s 2014 CAF Champions League campaign comes under test on Saturday when they face Uganda’s Kampala City Council in the first round, first leg tie in Kitwe.
The two teams clash heads at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe hoping to ehance their chances of advancing to the second round.
This will be the first time Nkana and KCCA will be meeting since 1992 when the Zambian champions eliminated the Kampala outfit from the CAF club competition by 6-1 on aggregate.
KCCA have proved that they should not be under rated after eliminating El Merreikh of Sudan 3-2 on aggregate in the preliminary round of this year’s Champions League.
On the other hand, Nkana saw off Mbabane Swallows of Swaziland from the competition via a 5-4 win over two legs.
KCCA are welcoming back ex-Cranes midfielder Steven Bengo who missed the preliminary round due to injury.
Nkana are also welcoming back dependable striker Ronald Kampamba after missing their local assignment last weekend due to a shoulder injury.
Zambia Police has said that they will institute investigations into the incident in which a Patriotic Front (PF) cadre fired two shots during a fracas involving PF and UPND cadres during Tuesday’s Katuba parliamentary by-election.
The cadre is said to have fired the shots to scare away UPND cadres who had pounced on Northern province Minister Freedom Sikazwe.
Police acting Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga told Qfm News that the Police have not yet received any formal complaint in relation to the incident.
Mr Hamoonga however stated that investigations will be instituted to ascertain the circumstances under which the fire arm was discharged.
On the election day, Northern Province Minister Freedom Sikazwe was allegedly beaten by suspected opposition political party cadres in Katuba constituency while voting in the by election was underway.
[pullquote]“They almost killed me today. The situation was so bad such that if it were not for the quick action by the chap who was in our group who had a gun, I could have died,” the Minister said.[/pullquote]
Mr Sikazwe said he was attacked in Shifwankula area in Katuba Constituency where he had gone to check out the voting process around 10:00 hours.
“They almost killed me today. The situation was so bad such that if it were not for the quick action by the chap who was in our group who had a gun, I could have died,” the Minister said.
Mr Sikazwe said a group of people armed with screwdrivers and other weapons arrived at the scene in three land cruiser vehicles shortly before he and his entourage got on their vehicles to leave the place.
Mr Sikazwe said the suspected hired cadres pounced on him and started beating him, prompting an unknown man in his entourage who was brandishing a gun to fire warning shots in the air thereby causing the attackers to scamper.
He said his assailants later regrouped ahead and another confrontation ensued but police arrived at the scene and quelled the situation.
Mr Sikazwe then went on to report the matter at Kabangwe Police Post where he also obtained a medical report before heading to Parliament Motel in readiness to attend Parliament.
Home Affairs Deputy Minister Stephen Kampyongo is dressed on traditional Ngoni head gear during the launch of the N’cwala traditional ceremony festivities at Arcades shopping center in Lusaka on Saturday
Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini has formally received two complaints against the opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) who included those currently serving in the privileges parliamentary committee.
The Speaker disclosed in parliament today that the complaints would soon be processed accordingly.
Dr. Matibini said this when he made a ruling in the House today following a point of order raised by Patriotic Front (PF) Shiwangandu MP, Stephen Kampyongo on whether the opposition MPs who disrupted business of the House would not be allowed to seat because they breached standing orders 70 of the parliament procedures.
The Speaker said the opposition MPs had breached the parliamentary code of conduct with impunity therefore action would be taken accordingly.
“I have formally received two complaints against the opposition MPs for their unruly behavior exhibited in the last one and half days on grounds for your refusal to debate accordingly in the House surrounding the absence of the draft constitution. But I can assure this Honourable House that the complaints will be processed,” Dr. Matibini said.
Meanwhile, the Vice President’s question time was characterized by points of order aimed at pressurising the executive (government) to release the constitution.
The many points of order prompted Dr. Matibini to disallow them in order for the business of the House to continue.
“I will not allow any points of order until we complete the Vice President’s question time session,” Dr. Matibini said.
On February 26th 2014 and yesterday, Dr. Matibini was forced to suspend business of the House following a protest by the opposition MPs who demanded to know from the executive when exactly the draft constitution would be released to the Zambian people.
The Speaker noted that the opposition MPs were no longer interested to debate and accordingly suspended business of the House.
This boycott by the opposition parliamentarians in two days is the first of its kind in the history of Zambia. Other protests experienced were mere walk-outs but business of the House still continued.
The protest was caused by a ministerial statement presented to the House on Wednesday by Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba.
And the Vice President Guy Scott has said 25,000 metric tonnes (mts) of relief food is required for hunger stricken areas.
Dr. Scott told parliament today that 209,498 vulnerable people were recommended to be provided with food supplies amounting to 12,570 metric tonnes in 18 selected districts in the country.
He said 8,262 metric tonnes has so far been released to the targeted districts.
Nkana skipper Sydney Kalume is confident the Wusakile outfit will triumph over Uganda’s Kampala City Council Authority in Saturday’s 2014 CAF Champions League match in Kitwe.
Kalume’s Nkana hosts KCCA in the first leg, first round tie at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe.
The international midfielder said Nkana must beat KCCA in the first leg match.
“We are going to win whether we like it or not,” Kalume said.
“We have to work hard for us to win that game,” he added.
Kalume said Nkana players are eager to face the Ugandan side.
“All Nkana players are looking for forward to winning that game. We have to win that game,” he stated.
Nkana advanced to this stage after eliminating Mbabane Swallows of Swaziland 5-4 over two legs early in February.
