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Elijah Litana attends coaching course

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Ex-Chipolopolo dependable defender Elijah Litana was among several upcoming coaches who attended the FAZ D license coaching course in Chingola at the weekend.

The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations silver medallist graduated along with 67 other coaches.

The three-day coaching course was held from May 24-26 at Nchanga Stadium.

Litana is the coach of Ndola rural outfit Kafulafuta Football Club.

The former Saudi Arabia based player had a stint as coach of the then FAZ Division One North side Mining Rangers between 2008 and 2010 before he mysteriously abandoned the team.

Meanwhile, recently retired Zesco United striker Enoch Sakala who is now training the club’s youth team was among the 68 coaches.

Zesco Utd embrace big bus theory

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Zesco United has joined fellow elite clubs from migrating from mini buses to luxury coach travel for their away games.

On Monday, Zesco received a US$187, 000 54-sitter Chinese-built bus from their principle sponsors Zesco Ltd.

“We want Zesco to be like Manchester United we must create it that is why today we are handing over this 54 sitter that we got at a very high cost of Kr 995, 962 000 or US$187, 000 dollars,” Zesco managing director Cyprian Chitundu said at the handover ceremony held at its head office in Lusaka.

“We give full support to the club because football because is a source of joy for many of our people. We must keep winning.”

And Zesco chairman Kenneth Muteto said the club was humbled by their sponsors gesture.

“We are grateful to the Zesco Management for this gesture the only way we can repay is to win the league and any cup competition,” Muteto said.

“We take pride in being one of the best sponsored teams if not the best in the league we will continue flying the flag high in the league and in continental competitions.”

Zesco joins Zanaco, Green Buffaloes, Red Arrows and Zanaco in embracing the big bus theory.

Kansanshi Dynamos top Div One North

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Promoted side Kansanshi Dynamos climbed to the top of the FAZ Division One North table after beating Indeni 1-0 in Solwezi on Saturday.

A first half strike by Vincent Mboyonga was enough for the Solwezi outfit to collect three points off Indeni and move to 22 points.

Kansanshi, who enjoy a better goal aggregate, are on 22 points together with second placed Kitwe United and third placed National Assembly.

United missed a chance to go top when visiting Chambishi held the Buchi Boys to a goalless draw at Garden Park Stadium in Kitwe on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Festus Sinkamba’s lone goal helped Mufulira Blackpool to maintain their 5th place after beating visiting Chindwin Sentries 1-0 in Mufulira.

And in Division One South, unbeaten leaders Green Eagles opened an eight point lead at the top after beating Paramilitary 1-0 in Lusaka.

Eagles are on 29 points while second placed Nakambala now have 21 points after defeating Young Eagles 2-0 in Mazabuka on Sunday.

Division One Results

SOUTH
Luena Buffaloes 5-Mongu Youth 0
City of Lusaka 4-Lusaka Tigers 0
Kafue Celtic 1-Livingstone Pirates 3
Nakambala Leopards 2-Young Eagles 0
Nampundwe 1-Riflemen 0
Lusaka Dynamos 1-Lusaka City Council 0
Paramilitary 0-Green Eagles 1
Kalomo Jetters 1-Panza 0
Young Stars 1-Mazabuka United 1

NORTH
Prison Leopards 3-Bresmar United 1
National Assembly 2-Mumbwa Medics 0
Kitwe United 0-Chambishi 0
Premium Sport 1-Mufulira Wanderers 1
Mufulira Blackpool 1-Chindwin Sentries 1
Kansanshi 1-Indeni 0
Mansa Health Stars 1-Grinaker 1
FQM Mining 0-Nkwiza 0
Kalewa 0-Ndola United 1

Wynter Kabimba in China

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Wynter Kabimba
Wynter Kabimba

President of the Council of African Political Parties (CAPP) and Patriotic Front Secretary General Wynter Kabimba is in China to attend a special conference at the invitation of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP).

The conference theme is “Promoting Green Development and Building a Beautiful Asia Together”, with two sub-themes, “Asian Countries%u2019 Practice for Green Development”, and “Asian Political Parties Working Hand in Hand against the Challenges of Green Development.”

The Conference is being hosted by the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and co-hosted by CPC Committee of Shaanxi Province.

Mr Kabimba, who is also Zambia’s Minister of Justice, arrived in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi accompanied by his three Deputy Presidents for North, West and Central Africa, among others.

Mr. Kabimba has observed that the theme of the conference was evidence of how Asian political parties across their diversity were uniting around issues of sustainable development and safeguarding of the environment.

Mr. Kabimba has also stressed that CAPP would use the occasion as a learning experience for their own activities, so as to promote unity of purpose around common development agenda issues across political and ideological lines on the African Continent.

The CAPP President is scheduled to address the multi-lateral forum for political parties in Asia at which more than 300 political parties in 52 countries in the region with diverse political and ideological backgrounds are eligible to participate in the activities.

ICAPP activities are aimed at fostering common development issues confronting Asia.

This is contained in a statement released to Qfm by PF Media and Publicity Director Chanda Mfula.

Govt is not to blame for continued hosting of by-elections- Sakeni

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Chief Government Spokesperson, Kennedy Sakeni
Chief Government Spokesperson, Kennedy Sakeni

Information and Broadcasting Service Minister Kennedy Sakeni has dismissed as misleading continued speculations suggesting that the Patriotic Front government is to blame for continued hosting of by-elections in the country.

Mr. Sakeni who is Chief government spokesperson has maintained that by-elections are a constitutional matter and there is need for people to understand that vacancies of parliamentary seats occur for various reasons.

Mr. Sakeni has stressed that there is nothing the PF government can do apart from ensuring that a by- election is held when a Member of Parliament crosses the floor as doing so is a constitutional right.

The chief government spokesperson has further contended that the question of by-elections being an unplanned cost is not justified as the constitution and democracy carries its own cost which includes expenditure at whatever by-election that takes place in the country.

Mr. Sakeni said this when he featured on a good governance programme at radio ichengelo in Kitwe, Copperbelt province.

ZCTU commends government’s for blocking KCM plans to lay-off a quarter of their staff

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ZCTU commends government’s for blocking KCM plans to lay-off a quarter of their staff
File:Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Secretary General Roy Mwaba addresses journalists at Courtyard hotel in Lusaka
File:Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Secretary General Roy Mwaba addresses journalists at Courtyard hotel in Lusaka

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has commended government for blocking Konkola Copper Mines’ (KCM) plans to dismiss 2000 workers in the Copperbelt.

KCM last week announced its intention to lay off 2,000 from its current 8,263 workforce citing falling copper prices in the last one year and macroeconomic trends suggesting that the commodity will remain depressed.

Government has since opposed the decision and engaged the mining company over the matter.

In a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today, ZCTU Secretary General Roy Mwaba says it was unacceptable for KCM to retrench 2000 workers when government is working hard to create jobs for Zambians.

Mr Mwaba said the union is happy that government has acted quickly to block the mining company’s plans because the move would throw thousands of families into poverty and misery.

Mr Mwaba said ZCTU was comforted by government’s stance that no miner would lose employment at the mine.

He said the union supports efforts being made to promote dialogue among the KCM management, trade unions, government and other stakeholders to ensure that KCM’s plans do not go forward.

The ZCTU Secretary General advised KCM to centre its efforts on improving infrastructure on the Copperbelt instead of announcing plans to lay off workers.

“We are highly suspicious that despite all the reasons KCM is giving over the company’s intention to retrench 2000, the company simply wants to send a message to government to register its protest over the recent increase in fuel prices and impending electricity tariffs hike by ZESCO,” he said.

He affirmed that the union will never support any moves by any company to lay off workers thereby worsening the already high levels of unemployment in the country.

ZANIS

South African investors urged to employ local labour

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South African Deputy Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry Elizabeth Thabethe has urged South African Investors who are coming to invest in Zambia to employ Zambians instead of coming with their own people to work in those industries.

Ms Thabethe said that it was not right for investors from South Africa to come with employees from that country instead of engaging the local labour force.

She also said that Zambia and South Africa should consider visiting the trade exhibitions between the two countries in order to deal with the trade imbalance that was there between the two countries.

Ms Thabethe noted that South Africa and Zambia had always enjoyed a special political cordial relationship adding that the same relationship should also be enjoyed economically.

The South African Commerce Deputy Minister said this when she, and her delegation paid a courtesy call on the Copperbelt Minister Mwenya Musenge yesterday.

Ms Thabethe is leading 21 man delegation who are taking part in the Copperbelt Mining, Agriculture and Commercial show in Kitwe.

And Copperbelt Minister Mwenya Musenge noted that it would be good if the investors coming into Zambia from South Africa would employ more of the Zambian workforce as this would help sort out the problem of unemployment that Zambia was grappling with.

Mr Musenge described the South African minister’s visit to the province as a blessing adding that most of the equipment which was being used in the mines was being manufactured from South Africa.

The Minster however, said it was regrettable that all the equipment that was being used in the mines was being manufactured in South Africa.

Mr Musenge further urged Ms Thabethe to talk to the investors in her country to consider setting up manufacturing industries in Zambia instead of importing already manufactured goods from South Africa all the time.

ZANIS

Mweene set to join Zambia camp

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Coach Herve Renard has included suspended keeper Kennedy Mweene in his 25-member Chipolopolo squad to face Lesotho in the June 8, 2014 World Cup qualifier in Ndola.

Mweene will miss Zambia’s 2014 World Cup Group D qualifier against Lesotho at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium after he was red cared in the first leg that ended 1-1 in Maseru on March 24.

However, the South Africa based goal-minder is eligible to feature in the 15 June, World Cup qualifier against Sudan at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Renard has recalled James Chamanga, Noah Chivuta and Jacob Mulenga, who missed the match in Maseru.

The Frenchman has further named 10 players from the local front, who include three goalkeepers Danny Munyau, Rabson Muchelegenga and Davy Kaumbwa.

The squad is scheduled to enter camp in Ndola on Monday evening and will commence training on Tuesday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Team:
Goalkeepers: Kennedy Mweene (Free State Stars, South Africa), Daniel Munyau (Red Arrows), Rabson Muchelenganga (Nchanga Rangers), Davy Kaumbwa (Green Buffaloes),

Defenders: Joseph Musonda (Golden Arrows, South Africa), Bronson Chama, Jimmy Chisenga (both Red Arrows), Davies Nkausu (SuperSport United, South Africa),Khondwani Mtonga (Zesco United), Emmanuel Mbola (Porto, Portugal), Noah Chivuta (Free State Stars, South Africa),Hichani Himonde (TP Mazembe, DRC)

Midfielders: Nathan Sinkala, Rainford Kalaba (both TP Mazembe, DRC), Shadreck Malambo (Red Arrows), Chisamba Lungu (FC Ural, Russia), Mukuka Mulenga (Power Dynamos)

Forwards: Alex Ngonga, Bonwell Mwape (both Nchanga Rangers), Fwayo Tembo (Astra Giurgiu, Romania) Collins Mbesuma (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Emmanuel Mayuka (Southampton, England), James Chamanga (Liaoning Whowin, China), Jacob Mulenga (FC Utrecht, Holland), Christopher Katongo (Henan Jianye, China)

Government to use Students bursary to pay for any damage caused during Students riots

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Government to use Students bursary to pay for any damage caused during Students riots
Home Affair Minister Edgar Lungu
Home Affair Minister Edgar Lungu

 

Acting President Edgar Lungu has issued a statement stating that from today going forward, student would be held responsible for any property that is damaged during the riots. According the the statement, Government will either deduct the cost from students bursaries or use other means to recover the costs.

“Recoveries will be done through managements of the responsible institutions. In this respect, if students involved are not singularly identifiable, then the whole body mass of students will be subjected to contributions toward the recoveries,” read the statement.

Below is the full statement

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

PRESS RELEASE

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA (UNZA) STUDENTS AND OTHER HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS UNRULY AND RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR

In view of the students’ riotous behavior which has recently characterized and rocked our institutions of learning concerning the removal of subsidies on maize and fuel, I wish to state that government is not in support this behavior as a way of airing their grievances.

As government, we have always advised students to find amicable ways of resolving issues on which they feel aggrieved such as designing a forum and inviting government representatives and indeed other stakeholders to explain on matters of concern unlike taking to the streets and destroying property belonging to innocent Zambian citizens.

In this vein, students will from today and on-wards take responsibility for all damaged University or College property as well as private property by recovering from them costs of all such damaged property through their bursaries or any other means available, in addition to prosecution. Recoveries will be done through managements of the responsible institutions. In this respect, if students involved are not singularly identifiable, then the whole body mass of students will be subjected to contributions toward the recoveries.

Our desire as government is to inculcate a culture of adherence to law and order as well as engaging government by dialoging on contentious matters in a way that does not endanger lives or property of innocent members of the public. Students should understand that they went to school to learn and not to cause confusion or lawlessness.

Further, I wish to advise students that government is open to dialogue and as such, we implore them to design forums and invite government officials or their representatives to discuss contentious issues such as government’s position on subsidies.

Students’ Unions in these institutions are therefore called upon to take their position of responsibility seriously and ensure that no student is left alone, to run amok on matters which do not have any benefit to the cause of the students in advancing their core business of study.

I wish to underscore that this is a government decision, made by cabinet at its sitting held on 20th May, 2013 but being made public the 27th day of May, 2013, in order to put the position of government beyond doubt in view of the growing worrying trend of students taking to the streets and in the process inconveniencing the innocent public every time a call for them to do so is made, even by people who are completely strangers to their reason for being in these institutions of learning.

Hon. Edgar Lungu, MP
ACTING REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT

27th May, 2013

Herve Renard drops Isaac Chansa, Felix Katongo, Jonas Sakuwaha and William Njobvu

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Zambia National Team Manager Herve Renard
Zambia National Team Manager Herve Renard

Herve Renard has called a 25-man strong team with 10 players from the MTN Super League making the squad which will compete for maximum points against Lesotho and Sudan as Chipolopolo look to consolidate its top spot in Group D of the Africa zone FIFA World Cup Brazil2014 Qualifiers.

Skipper Chris Katongo leads the assemblage that has seen the return of James Chamanga, Noah Chivuta and Jacob Mulenga, all of whom missed the last qualifier against Lesotho.
The squad has four goalkeepers – Kennedy Mweene, Danny Munyau, Rabson Muchelegenga and Davy Kaumbwa.

“June is a very important month for the qualifiers and our aspirations of winning Qualifying Group D and going onto to the final play-off round for us to retain our nation’s dreams of maiden FIFA World Cup qualification. We are confident that with this selection, the coach has brought together talents who will apply themselves well to what he will impart on them and go on to battle bravely and emerge victorious against Lesotho and Sudan on the 8th and 15th of June respectively,” said FAZ Spokesperson Erick Mwanza when he unveiled the squad at a press conference at Football House this morning.

“The president of the Football Association of Zambia Kalusha Bwalya has over the weeks reminded us that qualifying to the FIFA World Cup finals is an extra-ordinary achievement,” Mwanza said adding: “Therefore, we require doing extra ordinary things as individuals and as a nation to attain that extra-ordinary feat. That is why FAZ, will once again working hand in hand with our sponsors and partners and Government, prepare the team adequately and provide the squad the best environment possible for them to deliver.”

“For the fans out there, this is the time for each and every one of them to invest in the team by ensuring that they heed the call for total Chipolopolo support; total support by going in numbers to Levy Mwanawasa stadium all in orange and in full voice from start to finish,” Mwanza said stressing that Renard in his message when handing out the squad list was for “all of the country to support us on the road to Brazil”.

Kennedy MWEENE GK (Free State Stars, RSA), Danny MUNYAU GK (Red Arrows), Rabson MUCHELEGENGA GK (Nchanga Rangers), Davy KAUMBWA GK (Green Buffaloes); Joseph MUSONDA (Golden Arrows, RSA), Jimmy CHISENGA (Red Arrows), Davies NKAUSU (Supersport United, RSA), Kondwani MTONGA (Zesco United), Emmanuel M’BOLA (FC Porto, RSA), Bronson CHAMA (Red Arrows), Hichani HIMONDE (TP Mazembe, DRC), Nathan SINKALA (TP Mazembe, DRC), Shadreck MALAMBO (Red Arrows), Noah CHIVUTA (Free State Stars, RSA), Mukuka MULENGA (Power Dynamos), Rainford KALABA (TP Mazembe, DRC), Alex NGONGA (Nchanga Rangers), Chisamba LUNGU (FC Urals, Russia), Fwayo TEMBO (Astra, Romania), Collins MBESUMA (Orlando Pirates, RSA), Bonwell MWAPE (Nchanga Rangers), Christopher KATONGO (Henan Jienye, China), Emmanuel MAYUKA (Southampton, England), James CHAMANGA (Liaoning Whowin, China), Jacob MULENGA (FC Utrecht, The Netherlands).

AU summit in Pictures

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President  Sata with Dr Kaseba arrives at Millenium Hall  for the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU /AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Sata with Dr Kaseba arrive at Millenium Hall for the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU /AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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President Sata arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Sata arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete (l) with Tanzanian First Lady Salma Kikwete and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (in red tie) on arrival for the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete (l) with Tanzanian First Lady Salma Kikwete and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (in red tie) on arrival for the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Egyptaina President
Egyptain President Mohamed Morsi arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Liberian President Ellen Johnson with Ethiopian Prime minister at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Liberian President Ellen Johnson with Ethiopian Prime minister at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Nigerian President Good Lucky Jonathan arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Nigerian President Good Lucky Jonathan arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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South African President Jacob Zuma arrives at AU building for the opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
South African President Jacob Zuma arrives at AU building for the opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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US Secretary of State John Kerry on arrival at AU buildings for the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU,21st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
US Secretary of State John Kerry on arrival at AU buildings for the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Former president Dr Kaunda arrives at Millenium Hall for the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Former president Dr Kaunda arrives at Millenium Hall for the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo with DR Congo President Joseph Kabila (l) arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo with DR Congo President Joseph Kabila (l)
arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe arrives at AU building for the opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe arrives at AU building for the opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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King Muswati arrives at SADC Heads of States meeting at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
King Muswati arrives at SADC Heads of States meeting at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Rwandan President Paul Kagame arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Malawian President Joyce Banda arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Malawian President Joyce Banda arrives at AU building for the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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President Michael Sata signing the proclamation at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Michael Sata signing the proclamation at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Traditional Dancers during the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Traditional Dancers during the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Traditional Dancers during the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Traditional Dancers during the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Ethiopian Youths on stage at the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Ethiopian Youths on stage at the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Ethiopian Youths on stage at the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Ethiopian Youths on stage at the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Traditional Dancers during the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Traditional Dancers during the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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First Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda during the celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU  in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
First Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda during the celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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President Michael Sata with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon shortly before their closed door meeting at the on-going 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Michael Sata with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon shortly before their closed door meeting at the on-going 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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Traditional Dancers during the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
Traditional Dancers during the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the OAU-AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on May 25,2013 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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President Michael Sata on arrival for the committee of Ten Heads of States on United Nations reforms at AU Building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 24,013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Michael Sata on arrival for the committee of Ten Heads of States on United Nations reforms at AU Building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 24,013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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President Michael Sata with Rwandese President Paul Kagame (L) and Ugand's President Museveni (c) after the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Michael Sata with Rwandese President Paul Kagame (L) and Uganda’s President Museveni (c) after the official opening of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 25,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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South Sudan President at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
South Sudan President at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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President Michael Sata greets ushers on arrival at AU Building for the closed door session of the just ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government AU Summit on May 27,2013-Picture by Thomas Nsama
President Michael Sata greets ushers on arrival at AU Building for the closed door session of the just ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government AU Summit on May 27,2013-Picture by Thomas Nsama

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President Sata with Gambian President at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Sata with Gambian President at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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President Michael Sata pose for a photograph with ushers at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Michael Sata pose for a photograph with ushers at the Just Ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and 23 rd Ordinary session of the EC of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

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President Michael Sata greets ushers on arrival at AU Building for the closed door session of the just ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government AU Summit on May 27,2013-Picture by Thomas Nsama
President Michael Sata greets ushers on arrival at AU Building for the closed door session of the just ended 21st Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government AU Summit on May 27,2013-Picture by Thomas Nsama

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President Sata greets ushers on arrival at UN Building for the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of States and Government and 23rd Ordinary Session of the EC of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 26,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
President Sata greets ushers on arrival at UN Building for the 21st Ordinary Session of the Heads of States and Government and 23rd Ordinary Session of the EC of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 26,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA

Boston University invites Former President Rupiah Banda to African Presidential Roundtable in Johannesburg

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Boston University invites Former President Rupiah Banda to African Presidential Roundtable in Johannesburg
President Banda adressing the audience
President Banda addressing the audience

Press Release

BOSTON UNIVERSITY INVITES PRESIDENT BANDA TO AFRICAN PRESIDENTIAL ROUNDTABLE IN JOHANNESBURG

LUSAKA, 27thMay, 2013— His Excellency Rupiah Bwezani Banda, the Fourth President of the Republic of Zambia, has been invited by the Boston University (BU) African Presidential Centre to make a presentation at the 2013 African Presidential Roundtable to be held in Johannesburg South Africa.
The former Zambian President’s presentation is expected to touch on what Western countries can do to provide assistance in facilitating the electoral process in Africa and what the current generation of leaders need to do to further stability and democracy on the continent and, more specifically, in their own countries.
The 2013 African Presidential Roundtable will be centred on what needs to be achieved for Africans to gain greater involvement in the electoral process in their respective countries.

President Banda has since written to His Excellency Mr Michael Chilufya Sata, the President of the Republic of Zambia, informing him about the South African assignment which will run from 5th to 8th June, 2013 under the theme “The Cost of Democracy”.

Similarly, Cabinet Office, through the Secretary to the Cabinet, has been informed about the invitation.

In inviting President Banda to the 10th African Presidential Roundtable slated for Constitution Hill in the Winnie Mandela Courtyard, BU African Presidential Centre director Charles Stith said the former Zambian head of State’s election monitoring experience would be crucial to the event.

“Given this year’s focus – The Cost of Democracy – and your experience of monitoring elections across the continent, I felt the insights you could provide would be invaluable,” wrote Ambassador Stith in the invitation letter to the retired Zambian politician.

Last year, President Banda spent nearly three months at Boston University in the United States of America as President-in-Residence, lecturing at the institution and other associate universities both within and outside the country.

President Banda was last Friday due to have left for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the invitation of the African Union to attend the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the continental body’s forerunner, the Organisation of African Unity.

But, at the eleventh hour, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which had earlier informed this office about the invitation and asked for his passport to facilitate the purchasing of the air ticket, said it was not possible to make last-minute preparations for the trip.

Issued by: Kennedy Limwanya
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

First Lady in Malaysia for a series of conferences related to women’s health

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FILE: First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba during an Interview with Voice of America UN Correspondent Margaret Besheer (shortly before the 57 th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Conference
FILE: First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba during an Interview with Voice of America UN Correspondent Margaret Besheer (shortly before the 57 th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Conference

FIRST Lady Christine Kaseba arrived here yesterday for a series of conferences related to women’s health.

Dr Kaseba arrived at Kuala Lumpar International Airport at 22:45 hours Malaysian time (16:45 hours Zambian time).

She was received by Zambia’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Miles Banda, his wife Maggie, Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health director Caroline Phiri and her deputy Mary Nambao.

Some Malaysian senior government officials were also on hand to receive the First Lady.

While in Malaysia, Dr Kaseba is expected to attend the Cervical Cancer and Women Deliver conferences.

The conferences have brought together representatives of a number of health-related organisations that will deliberate on the challenges facing women and children regarding their health.

Dr Kaseba is also expected to attend the Global Summit on Women.

She will make keynote addresses during the conferences, take part in a number of high-level panel discussions and media briefings.

She is also expected to meet Zambians living in Malaysia.

Sakeni against KCM’s plan to lay-off 2 000 workers

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Government Chief Spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni
Government Chief Spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni

CHIEF Government spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni says Government does not support plans by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to lay off 2,000 permanent workers.

Speaking when he featured on Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Kwacha Good Morning Zambia programme in Kitwe yesterday, Mr Sakeni said Government will not encourage investors to start laying off workers.

“Our stance as Government is that we are not going to encourage companies to start laying off workers. Of course people in business go for profit but this should be amicably discussed between KCM, the unions and Government.

“Government cannot support the issue of laying off workers at this critical moment because we have a policy of creating jobs for our people,” he said.

Mr Sakeni, who is Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, said KCM may have its own reasons to lay off workers from a business point of view but that the matter should be amicably resolved through dialogue by all stakeholders.

KCM has announced that it plans to lay off 2,000 permanent workers across all its operations because of the downward trend of the price of copper at the London Metal Exchange from US$9,000 per tonne to an average of US$7,000.

Meanwhile, Mr Sakeni says Government is dismayed at the hypocrisy displayed by politicians like People’s Party president Mike Mulongoti on funding for parliamentary by-elections.

Mr Sakeni said Mr Mulongoti, who at one time served as a member of Parliament and Cabinet minister, should desist from deliberately misleading citizens on straightforward issues.

Mr Sakeni said this in a statement issued in Lusaka on Friday.

“The current Constitution provides that a by-election is held within 90 days when a vacancy occurs for an elected member of Parliament,” he said.

Mr Sakeni said people have a right to be represented in Parliament at all times, as per law established.
He said parliamentary by-elections are a constitutional expenditure and obligation which are unforeseen and unavoidable.

Mr Sakeni said the question of illegal funding for by-elections does not arise.

“In any case, by-elections have been part of the Zambian political culture for years immemorial.

“Since when has funding for such a constitutional activity been illegal as is being insinuated now? Why was it legal then and illegal now?” the minister wondered.

Mr Sakeni reiterated Government’s commitment to promoting good governance, the rule of law and prudent management of public resources for the betterment of all Zambians.

Once in a while people “pinch” each other or differ in homes and this is reality-GBM

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Once in a while people “pinch” each other or differ in homes and this is reality-GBM
File: Geoffrey Mwamba and the his wife, Chama
File: Geoffrey Mwamba and the his wife, Chama

DEFENCE minister Geoffrey Mwamba has wondered why some media institutions were making an issue out of his comments on differences among couples and want to portray him as though he has differences with his wife.

Speaking in Kasama when he officially handed over a convert he and is family personally built worth KR 498 000 for the Kasama diocese at St. Johns parish, Mr Mwamba said that differences in home were a reality and that he will never leave his wife.

“Differences are inevitable in home, once a while people “pinch” each other or differ in homes and this is reality. I have been married to my wife Chama for 36 years and I will never laeve her,” Mr Mwamba.

Mr Mwamba appealed to the church and the people of his constituency to pray for him for wisdom as he serves in Government and represents them as Member of Parliament. He further urged them not to hesitate to advise him whenever he is wrong.

“My family and I decided build this house for the church, because Kasama is our home and we feel obliged as a family to do so, I ask you to pray for me for wisdom. You are the people that made me what I am today, if I don’t respect you then am nobody ” Mr Mwamba said.

The minister also donated KR 100, 000 to Kasama dioceses for archbishop Ignatius Chama to use to help the vulnerable.

The minister also gave KR10, 000 each to the four priests that were ordained on Saturday to help them settle down to their various parishes they have been posted to.

And Bishop Chama thanked Mr Mwamba for assistance he had rendered to build the convent for sister of the young child Jesus Christ after the old convert was burnt last year in April.

He urged the congregates and the people in general to imitate Mr Mwamba’s spirit of giving.

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