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New Power Dynamos coach Tenant Chilumba has concluded appointing his backroom staff after roping in Martin Mwamba as goalkeeping coach.
The ex-Chipolopolo keeper bounces back at Arthur Davies two weeks after being fired along side the Beston Chambeshi led bench.
Chilumba’s other assistants are Alex Namazaba and Anderson Phiri.
Meanwhile, Power on Wednesday beat Kitwe United 2-0 in a practice match at Garden Park Stadium in Kitwe.
Midfielder Mulenga Mukuka and striker Martin Phiri were the scorers as Power warmed up for Saturday’s away Super Division match against Konkola Mine Police in Chililabombwe.
Power lie 8th on the table with 16 points from 11 matches played this season.
FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) Copper Mine in Solwezi
The latest economic report on Africa has revealed that Zambia’s copper mining could continue to operate at current rates for the next 60 years even without new discoveries.
The report states that there is currently a reserve base of 35 million metric tons of copper in Zambia’s soils.
It shows that Zambia remains Africa’s largest copper producer and exported US$6.8 billion worth of copper in 2011.
The report says copper provides 10 percent of the country’s employment in the formal sector.
It further indicates that the copper industry in Zambia also employs thousands of people in the informal sector adding that female workers are mostly represented in the tertiary educated and lower- management sections of the labour structure of copper producing firms.
And the report has revealed that manufactured imports, particularly from some emerging countries such as China and India are affecting local manufacturing in Africa.
The report says Asian giants both help and hinder the manufacturing industry on the continent.
According to the report, domestic producers suffer competition from these countries and often end up leaving the market.
It shows however that in other continents such as Europe, this competition has prompted domestic firms to compete as in the European shoe sector while in others, it has offered new opportunities.
The report also explains that as emerging economies grow, they leave room for other developing countries to produce some of their low technology goods, which create new opportunities.
The latest economic report for Africa therefore recommends that for firms to exploit these new opportunities, governments need to design and effectively implement industrial policies that will among other things help to improve access to credit and address the problem of poor infrastructure and inadequate human capital, which currently constrain market foreign direct investments into Africa.
MINISTER of Health Dr. Joseph Kasonde gives his speech during the Zambia and Zimbabwe (ZamZim) joint World malaria day commemoration at Mukuni Park in Livingstone
Minister of Health Joseph Kasonde has said government plans to establish regional hubs for Medical Stores Limited (MSL).
Dr. Kasonde said government was confident that the creation of hubs will strengthen the national supply chain and increase access to treatment particularly for people in rural areas.
Speaking when he officiated at the official opening of the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) pharmaceutical warehouse and 42nd General Council in Lusaka today, Dr. Kasonde said the opening of regional hubs will give an opportunity for regions to forecast and buy drugs according to regional disease patterns and absorptive capacity.
He observed that effective health service delivery requires consistent supply of medicines.
He said government will therefore need support from CHAZ and other cooperating partners.
Dr. Kasonde further stated that for health supplies to be consistent, quantification and accurate forecasting was vital.
He added that government was hoping to see staff from CHAZ warehouse participate in the national annual forecasting and quantification meeting which is organized by the Ministry of Health and other partners to develop and aggregate a national quantification and establish gaps for all health commodities.
Meanwhile, Regina Mulenga, a member of the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ), commended government for the initiative.
Sister Mulenga said the creation of regional hubs will strengthen Zambia’s’ national supply chain and increase access to treatment particularly for people in rural areas.
She assured government that CHAZ will make use of its comparative advantage to support government’s efforts in delivering quality health services equitably.
She added that most of CHAZ members were strategically located in the rural areas where they help government reach those who would otherwise not be reached through government structures.
Sr. Mulenga informed the Minister of Health that CHAZ members were delighted that government was committed to overcoming the challenges facing health care givers in the country.
She pointed out that the increase in the budget to the health sector this year will bring about development in form of better infrastructure, equipment and adequate skilled medical personnel.
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has continued with its efforts to rid the country of drug trafficking.
The commission has therefore arrested a 28 year old man of Lusaka for trafficking in cocaine.
DEC Public Relations Officer Samuel Silomba identified the suspect as Malvin Mweemba of house number 303 Libala Township in Lusaka.
Mr. Silomba said Mweemba is believed to have been supplying drugs to members of the public at a named casino along Kafue road and was apprehended at Downtown shopping mall.
Meanwhile, Mr. Silomba has disclosed that the commission in North western Province has arrested five suspects in Lwetondo area in Mwinilunga district for trafficking in various quantities of cannabis.
He named those arrested as Lucky Fwayanga, 33, a peasant farmer for trafficking in 18 kilograms of cannabis, Patrick Mungwa, 37, also a peasant farmer for trafficking in 15 kilograms of cannabis and Stanley Kayona, 41, for trafficking in 6.2 kilograms of cannabis.
He said others arrested and jointly charged are David Kifinga, 29, and Joseph Sampa, aged 33 both of Lwetondo area of Mwinilunga district for trafficking in 12 kilograms of cannabis.
And Mr. Silomba said the commission has arrested a 62 year old man identified as Azele Nyirenda, a farmer of Muzabwela farm in Chief Mafuta’s area in Eastern province for trafficking in 8.1 kilograms of cannabis.
He said all suspects will appear in court soon.
Ten years ago, AIDS was considered a death sentence. It threatened the very foundation of societies by creating millions of orphans, stalling economic development, and leaving countries stuck in poverty.
PEPFAR is the U.S. government initiative created by President George W. Bush to help save the lives of those suffering from HIV and AIDS around the world. “It is the largest effort by any nation to combat a single disease,” stated Zambia Country Coordinator Kristie Mikus when asked to reflect on the past decade of PEPFAR. “As PEPFAR builds upon its successes, it is focusing on partnering with countries to promote programs that are sustainable and country-led.”
Today, Zambia is working with PEPFAR and other partners to save hundreds of thousands of Zambian lives every day. “The partnership between Zambia and the United States through PEPFAR is one of the strongest in the world,” said Ambassador Mark C. Storella. Zambia is truly at a tipping point: between 2001 and 2011, the rate of new HIV infections dropped by 58 percent. Today, more than 455,000 Zambians are accessing antiretroviral treatment (ART), a staggering difference from 2004 when only 3,500 Zambians had access to ART. This is a tremendous achievement and together, the United States and Zambia are creating an AIDS-free generation.
There is more to celebrate on PEPFAR’s 10th anniversary. On June 18, Secretary Kerry made an announcement that wouldn’t have been considered possible ten years ago. This month, PEPFAR will have saved one million babies from becoming infected with HIV through advances in the science behind the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). One million babies around the world have been born HIV-free due to increased political leadership, shared responsibility, and commitment to science-based programs.
As Secretary Kerry highlighted in his commemoration speech, “PEPFAR is a story worth telling.” To convey the partnership of the American people with the people of Zambia in creating an AIDS-free generation, PEPFAR will highlight during this 10th anniversary year outstanding individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and passion in serving the people and communities living with and affected by HIV.
File:Miles Sampa conductin interviews after the church service
Deputy Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Miles Sampa has disclosed that government has developed a plan aimed at compelling all traders and companies in the country to pay tax.
Mr. Sampa said the plan will enable government to punish traders that evade tax.
He said the money that would be collected through tax will be channeled to various development projects that will benefit all Zambians.
[pullquote]Mr. Sampa said Buseko market in Matero township has the capacity to generate tax revenue equivalent to that of 20 companies[/pullquote]
He said government was deeply concerned with the escalating levels of traders avoiding to pay tax.
Mr. Sampa added that government has already formulated a policy aimed at ensuring that all profits being generated by traders trickle down to ordinary Zambians.
The Deputy Minister was speaking in Lusaka today at a breakfast meeting organised by the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) whose theme was “Commerce, Trade and Industry issues for 2013”.
And Mr. Sampa has disclosed that Buseko market in Lusaka’s Matero township has the capacity to generate tax revenue for the country of equivalent to a total of twenty companies once it is fully utilized.
Mr. Sampa, who is also Matero Member of Parliament, said Buseko market has been a haven of both local and foreign traders for a long time.
He said there was lack of serious revenue collection at the market.
The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) is saddened that the Supreme court yesterday nullified the Mulobezi parliamentary seat which was held by its member Hastings Sililo.
Party Secretary General Winston Chibwe said UPND will however recontest and defend the seat because Mulobezi constituency was its stronghold.
Mr. Chibwe told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that it was unfortunate that the reasons for nullifying the seat were flimsy.
He said the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and other political parties should know that UPND will retain the Mulobezi parliamentary seat when a by-election is conducted.
“No political party can defeat the UPND in Mulobezi. The area is a stronghold of the UPND. Let us wait and see and they will be shocked,” Mr. Chibwe said.
AND Mr. Chibwe has advised the people of Feira constituency in Luangwa to cast their votes wisely in tomorrow’s parliamentary by-election.
Mr. Chibwe said UPND candidate, Eularia Zulu, was the right person to represent the people of Feira because of her vast experience in working for the public.
He said UPND was confident of scooping the seat without any difficulties.
Yesterday, the Supreme Court nullified the Mulobezi Parliamentary seat which was held by United Party for National Development (UPND) Member of Parliament Hastings Sililo in Western Province.
Government Spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni has expressed disappointment in the planned door to door campaign by the civil society to oppose the fuel and maize subsidy removal.He described it as totally unnecessary and called on the civil society to find other ways of engaging government.
Below is the Full Press statement
STATEMENT BY HON. KENNEDY SAKENI, MP, MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING SERVICES AND CHIEF GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON ON THE BLACK FRIDAY CAMPAIGN
Government notes with disappointment the announcement by a consortium of some civil society organizations that it has embarked on a door to door campaign to mobilise people to oppose the recent removal of subsidies on maize and fuel, as reported in some sections of the media.
This is unnecessary as there are more civil and amicable ways of engaging Government.
While it is their democratic right to express themselves on any issue of national importance, civil society organizations involved in this campaign should avoid any actions that have potential to bring them into conflict with the law.
Government, under the leadership of His Excellency President Michael Chilufya Sata, has embraced an inclusive and open-door approach in managing the affairs of the country.
As such, all Zambians, regardless of political orientation, are free to engage the Government on any issue of concern to them.
This Government is for consultation rather than confrontation in dealing with national issues.
Government is convinced that its decision to remove the subsidies on maize and fuel was taken in the best interest of the nation and deserves the support of all stakeholders.
The savings made will go a long way in uplifting people’s living standards.
Hon. Kennedy Sakeni, MP
MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING SERVICES AND CHIEF GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON
The European Union (EU) and Government have signed a KR826 million contract to repair Great East Road.
The works on the road would start from Luangwa Bridge to Mwami Border Post in Chipata.
The government has also signed an MOU with the EU meant to upscale conservation Farming valued at 11.1 million Euros and a Financing Agreement for capacity Building for Non State Actors amounting to 5.5 million Euros.
Speaking during the signing ceremony last night, Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda who signed on behalf of the Zambian government described EU’s financial support to Zambia as confirmation of its commitment to ensuring such assistance is demand driven and in line with the national development plans and priorities.
Mr. Chikwanda said the Patriotic Front (PF) government is looking to strengthening sustainability especially around the areas of job creation and rural development.
He further disclosed that his government is also in the process of reviewing the Sixth National Development Plan so that it is sequenced in such a way as to implement infrastructure projects which on the overall will increase human welfare and productivity.
The Finance Minister has also appealed to the EU to consider supporting Zambia to develop and sustain hydro power generation and transmission Infrastructure.
And speaking at same event, EU Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs commended Zambia’s strides in implementing projects meant for poverty reduction.
Commissioner Piebalgs also applauded Zambia’s sustained commitment to regional integration.
A By-election is looming following the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify the Mulobezi Parliamentary seat which was held by United Party for National Development (UPND) Member of Parliament Hastings Sililo in Western Province on grounds that his election was characterized with corrupt activities.
Supreme Court Judge Elizabeth Muyovwe in handing down the judgment yesterday nullified the election of Mr Sililo on grounds that his victory was marred with bribery and other forms of electoral malpractices.
Justice Muyovwe said the trial judge misdirected herself when she did not prove that there was a wide spread tendency of giving out gifts and donations in the constituency, before, during and after elections.
She said the lower court erred in Law and facts when it found donations of blanket and mattress took place in Mulobezi prior to the election date.
“The grounds of appeal on the donations of mattresses and blankets in some wards of the constituency succeeds in accordance with section 79 (1), (c) and (d) of the Electoral Act and the seat is accordingly nullified,” judge Muyovwe said.
Mr Sililo’s election was petitioned by losing Patriotic Front (PF) candidate Albertina Pota Mwanamwalye in the High Court where Judge Anesi Bobo-Banda threw out the petition with costs.Ms Mwanamwalye then decided to appeal against the High Court decision that threw out her petition with costs.
Judge Muyovwe also dismissed the allegations against Mr Sililo in which the petitioner had contended that he was distributing monies as bribes to electorates and in turn asked them to vote for him because the said allegations were not proved.
Ms Mwanamwalye in her appeal submissions raised allegations ranging from threats, bribery, distribution of campaign materials and public resources, to vote buying had not been proved.
And Mr Sililo has described as disappointing the courts’ ruling but said that he would respect the Supreme Court’s decision.
Mopani Copper Mines and MTN Zambia have come on board to sponsor the COSAFA Cup Zambia 2013 which runs from July 6-20.
COSAFA confirmed its partnership with Mopani and MTN in a statement on Tuesday.
Mopani are the national sponsors of the regional tournament in which 14 teams are set to compete.
The COSAFA Cup bounces back after three years of absence.
Chief Executive Officer Danny Callow says Mopani is delighted to be associated with the 2013 COSAFA Cup.
“COSAFA Cup will be happening in our backyard and we couldn’t stay away. We believe that sports plays an important role in national development as it contributes to keeping the population healthy and productive,” Callow said.
Meanwhile, MTN Zambia Chief Marketing Officer Clement Asante said:” MTN Zambia is passionate about Zambia’s number one sport-football. We know that football means a lot to Zambians, most of whom are our customers.”
COSAFA Cup Zambia 2013 hosting cities are Lusaka, Ndola and Kitwe.
Judge Chikopa -Malawian high Court judge chosen to head the Tribunal
THE Lovemore Chipoka-led tribunal yesterday said it has power to probe suspended Supreme Court judge Phillip Musonda despite his decision to retire ahead of the probe.
Judge Chipoka has stated that he will go ahead to hear all allegations levelled against Justice Musonda.
Justice Chipoka—the tribunal chairperson—said the tribunal will proceed to look into allegations against Justice Musonda because he is not party to the application granted to High Court Justices Nigel Mutuna and Charles Kajimanga to commence judicial review against the legality of the tribunal.
The matter came up in chambers yesterday. The 15-minute session was conducted away from the media or ‘in camera’.
Justice Musonda’s lawyers Milner Katolo and Sakwiba Sikota confirmed this to journalists after the tribunal adjourned.
Justice Chipoka said Justice Musonda’s letter to President Sata is a request to be retired but there has been no response from the appointing authority and this gives the tribunal jurisdiction to hear allegations against the Supreme Court judge.
Justices Mutuna and Kajimanga have been allowed to commence judicial review against the legality of the tribunal and the decision acted as a stay of proceedings.
Mr Katolo and Mr Sikota wanted to establish if the tribunal will proceed in the wake of Justice Musonda requesting to be retired and a pending matter in the High Court touching on the tribunal.
During the opening session, Justice Chipoka assured lawyers that the tribunal will give Justice Musonda an impartial, fair and open inquiry.
“We will endeavour to conduct an open, fair and impartial inquiry and it is our sincere request to the bar to help us achieve that goal,” he said.
Justice Chipoka said the tribunal will discharge its mandate with “civility, dignity and respect”.
He urged the bar and journalists not to harass witnesses and refrain from making disparaging remarks against witnesses.
“Journalists must be objective in their reporting to avoid prejudicing the hearing,” he said.
Justice Chipoka said the tribunal will treat every person who appears before it with respect and dignity, including Justice Musonda.
He said the tribunal’s mandate is to hear allegations against Justice Musonda and it will not open up cases involving the Development Bank of Zambia against JCN Holdings, The Post Newspapers and Mutembo Nchito.
Justice Chipoka said the tribunal will also not open up the case involving Finsbury Investment Zambia Limited against the Ventrigilia brothers because it is not an appeals court.
He adjourned the matter to June 28, 2013 for formal hearing after Mr Katolo informed the court that Justice Musonda is unwell and has been given 10 days bed rest.
Other members of the tribunal are Thomas Ndhlovu and Naboth Mwanza and Chipili Magayane as secretary.
PRESIDENT Micheal Sata has said Africa is being used as a conduit by multinational companies to externalise its resources to off-shore destinations and rendering it lagging behind in terms of development.
President Sata said this when former South African President Thabo Mbeki leading a high level panel on illicit financial flows from Africa, called on him at State House yesterday.
President Sata reiterated that the biggest problem facing Africa was unemployment which was a contributing factor to the current problem of illicit financial flows retarding the continent’s growth.
“Once we address the problem of unemployment, Africa will not be used as a conduit to externalise its resources. For a long time now, rich countries have been plundering our resources and building their countries and they are now rich than us in Africa,” Mr Sata said.
He said most multinationals operating in various sectors around Africa were not African owned but belonged to foreign countries and were siphoning various resources from around the continent to offshore areas.
President Sata hailed the Mbeki-led team in its efforts to counter mass externalisation of cash and urged the group of experts meeting in Lusaka to come up with tangible results that would help redress the problem.
“If we create employment then our people will not be used as conduits for the externalisation of resources. There is no company in Africa that is worth talking about. I congratulate you for taking this initiative and it is good that you working with the Economic Commission for Africa in this matter.
“I am grateful for your coming to fight for mother Africa. I can see that you haven’t retired. When you were the President of South Africa you were fighting for the continent and you have continued and if there is anything that Zambia can do please let us know,” he said.
And Mr Mbeki said Africa was losing US$50 billion through illicit cash flows and that the figure was not equivalent to donor aid that the continent received.
Mr Mbeki said recommendations from the proceedings would be communicated to the ongoing G-8 summit in Ireland and the European Union Members of Parliament, who had taken keen interest in the matter.
The recommendations would also be availed to Ministers of Finance in Africa to map out a strategy on how the issue could be tackled.
“If we can manage to retain the money that has continued to be lost through illicit cash flows, we would be able to develop our continent,” he said.
He said stronger methodologies were being applied in addressing the problem and these would be tabled during deliberations at Lusaka’s Pamodzi Hotel, where experts from the financial sector, non-governmental organisations were meeting to deliberate.
He said there was need for increased regional consultation with all key stakeholders in tackling the issue.
President Sata and Mr Mbeki shared a light moment before engaging in discussing the issue of illegal cash flows and posed for a group photograph at the State House grounds.
