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PF cannot deliver a people driven constitution-Chipimo Jr

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National Restoration Party (NAREP)president Elias Chipimo Jr
National Restoration Party (NAREP)president Elias Chipimo Jr

National Restoration Party (NAREP) leader Elias Chipimo Junior has said that had the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) listened to the advice of his party, they would have delivered the constitution on time.

Mr Chipimo said that when the PF announced that they will be able to produce the constitution within 90 days, NAREP had offered the ruling party viable advice which was ignored.

He said that it was not strange that the PF have failed to fulfill most of their promises because they did not want to consider workable ideas from both the opposition and stakeholders on how best the constitution can be handled.

Mr Chipimo added that PF still continues to ignore many calls from various stakeholders pertaining to the roadmap of the constitution making process.

Mr. Chipimo further added that there is no doubt that the PF cannot deliver a people driven constitution.

He said that the failure by the PF to deliver the constitution on time is making the people to lose faith and trust in them.

Mr Chipimo said that Zambians feel their values and opinions are not considered with regards the constitution making process.

The National Restoration party leader has since appealed to the Patriotic Front administration to consider advise from all relevant stakeholders to avoid misleading the nation.

Zambia face Lime in pratice match

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Zambia headline midweek practice matches this week in the midst of a two-week league break.

The league has taken a two-week break and resumes on June 22 after making way for Zambia’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Group D qualifiers .

Lime Hotspurs are the privileged side this week and will face Zambia in a close-door practice match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Wednesday.

In Kitwe, FAZ Super Division leaders Nkana host Division One side Kalewa.

Second place Zesco United will also play a Division One North club when they take on town mates Indeni.

On Thursday, Power Dynamos hst division two side Mining Rangers while up the road in Chingola, Nchanga Rangers take on Benanal FC.

Ministers not doing their job – Nawakwi

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Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) president Edith Nawakwi has charged that Ministers not doing their job but merely seating and eating tax payers money.

Ms Nawakwi has told Qfm News that she disappointed especially with Health deputy minister Dr. Patrick Chikusu who she says seems not to be concerned with the plight of patients that are dying on a daily basis due to lack of medical kits in the rural areas.

She says there is need for Ministers to serious change their attitude towards the plight of the suffering majority Zambians that put them in office.

Ms Nawakwi has warned Ministers that their failure to give an ear to the Zambian people and the opposition leaders will cost them.

Ms Nawakwi explains that she personally called the deputy minister of health to do an on the spot check in some clinics in Nakonde that have had no drugs and labour kits for women that were due for delivery but that Dr Chikusu ignored her and instead went to visit a construction site within the same area.

The FDD leader has since appealed to President Michael Sata to see to it that such ministers show empathy to the people they serve stating that life and good health is important for every Zambian.

Suspected PF cadres storm radio station to stop Father Bwalya going on Air

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Suspected PF cadres storm radio station to stop Father Bwalya going on Air
Father Bwalya after being drench with Chibuku by visibly drunk youths suspected to be PF cadres
Father Bwalya after being drench with Chibuku by visibly drunk youths suspected to be PF cadres

Suspected PF cadres this morning stormed the Flava FM studios radio station and demanded that the program where outspoken Catholic priest Father Frank Bwalya was supposed to feature be stopped.

The suspected cadres stormed the station demanding that Fr. Bwalya does not go ahead with the program.

According to reports Father Frank Bwalya has been harassed in the process as well. The cadres also poured opaque beer on the catholic priest now turned politician

Zambia Police have been informed informed of the developing situation at the radio station.

Father Frank Bwalya formed a political party after he resigned his position on the ZESCO board as Chairperson in a move he said was meant to reclaim his voice, claiming that President Michael Sata had lost it and that time had come for Zambians to start waiting for the next messiah.

Father Bwalya said that President Sata was no longer the same caring person Zambians knew before he became president.

Former Mines Minister found with a case to answer over bicycles

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Bicycle businesses in Chipata

Former Mines minister Maxwell Mwale has been found with a case to answer for alleged abuse of authority of office and being in possession of 5,000 bicycles worth more than KR1 million (K1 billion), property suspected to be proceeds of crime.

Lusaka Resident Magistrate Lameck Mwale has since placed Mwale on his defence along with his co-accused Zhongui Mining, a company he is alleged to have facilitated the issuance of a mining licence.

The magistrate said in his ruling that a prima facie case has been sufficiently established by the prosecution against the duo.
Mwale, who is MMD Malambo Member of Parliament (MP), immediately informed the court, through his lawyer Sakwiba Sikota, that he would call three witnesses.

The mining firm, through its lawyer Bonaventure Mutale, indicated that it may call one witness.
Mwale is jointly charged with Charles Shi, a director at the Chinese mining company Zhongui International Mining Industry Group Limited.
It is alleged in the first count that Mwale, between May 1, 2009 and August 31, 2011, abused the authority of his office by facilitating the issuance of mining licences to Zhongui International Mining Industry Group Limited.Particulars indicated that this was in breach of the issuance of mining licences procedure.

In the second count, particulars are that between July 1 and August 31, 2011, Mwale is alleged to have imported 5,000 bicycles valued at more than K1 billion suspected to be proceeds of crime.
The matter was adjourned to August 15, this year for opening of defence.

[Times of Zambia]

FAZ restricts tickets for Sudan match to 2 per person

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Chipolopolo fans giving their support
Chipolopolo fans giving their support

FAZ has announced that demand for tickets for this weekend’s World Cup qualifier against Sudan is so high that they estimate that over 3 million people want a share of the 37,000 tickets which will go on sale today.

FAZ has since and directed all selling points to sell only 2 tickets per person.

FAZ Communications Manager and Spokesperson Erick Mwanza has confirmed the development in a statement.

Here is the full statement from FAZ

Tickets for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match Zambia vs. Sudan which is scheduled for Saturday 15th June at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium will go on sale on Wednesday 12th June.

Tickets will be sold across several post offices in Lusaka, Kabwe, Ndola, Kitwe, Luanshya, Mufulira, Chingola and Kalulushi.

The other outlet which will stock and sell tickets in Lusaka is Axis Centre on Cairo Road.

There will be NO ticket sales at Football House or Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Parking tickets and cards are not for sale.

These are given exclusively by Football House.

Any persons touting Parking Cards and Stickers should be reported to the nearest police as these are fraudulent.

Further, in an effort to ensure that as many people manage to buy tickets, each person presenting themselves for tickets at any post office/selling point will only be allowed to purchase a maximum of TWO tickets.

We therefore would like to implore members of the public and fans to respect and follow this guideline as well as be on the lookout for any possible breach.

Members of the public are further encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as they go on sale and go to the stadium early on match day.

Kabimba takes a dig at Amsterdam, calls him a hired mercenary.

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Kabimba takes a dig at Amsterdam, calls him a hired mercenary.
Robert Amsterdam
Robert Amsterdam

Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba has taken a swipe at leaders of the UPND and the MMD for engaging international lawyer Robert Amsterdam to allegedly malign President Michael Sata.

Mr. Kabimba said Mr. Amsterdam is a hired mercenary who is now championing the anti-removal of subsidy campaign and corruption allegations after introducing himself as lawyer for Mr Rupiah Banda and his son Henry.

He said the PF while in opposition did not hire any mercenary to fight allegations of corruption against the MMD.

The Justice Minister was speaking during a news briefing at his office in Lusaka.

Mr. Kabimba said the PF managed to have a tribunal set up against then Transport Minister Dora Siliya and even commenced an action in the High Court against the then First Lady Thandiwe Banda without retaining a foreign lawyer.

He said the PF did not engage a foreigner lawyer because it does not suffer from an inferiority complex and colonial hangover in the manner the UPND and MMD leadership do.

Mr. Kabimba who is also PF Secretary General said the UPND and MMD leadership cannot serve the interest of Zambians if voted into power.

He said such leadership would sell out to foreign interests through the likes of Mr. Amsterdam and his superiors.

Mr. Kabimba accused the MMD and the UPND of collaborating with foreign interest against their own people at the time when the whole of Africa is fighting to shed off the last vestiges of ne-colonialism.

He said the campaign by Mr. Amsterdam will not yield any results which would bring the UPND and the MMD into power.

Mr. Kabimba said Mr. Amsterdam has failed to have the former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra regain power despite waging a similar international media campaign.

He said Mr. Amsterdam has no success story to tell except give a ray of unfulfilled hope to desperate men of fickle characters such as Mr. Hichilema and his surrogate, Pastor Nevers Mumba.

Mweene- I am happy to be back

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Kennedy Mweene says he is happy to be back in contention to play for Zambia after serving his one-match suspension.

Mweene missed Zambia’s 4-0 win over Lesotho on June 8 in Ndola after receiving a red card in the two sides 204 World Cup qualifier Group D first leg meeting on March 24 in Maseru.

“I am just really happy that the suspension is finished and available for selection that’s the most important thing,” Mweene said in Ndola.

Red Arrows goalkeeper Daniel Munyao was in goals during Mweene’s absence.

“He (Munyao) did well I was happy for him it is not easy to play in front of a crowd like that. He stayed calm and played simple,” Mweene said.

Lille track Fwayo Tembo

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Fwayo Tembo is relishing a move to France next season following interest from Lille.

The Romanian based midfielder said he was excited by the prospect of moving to the French Ligue next season.

“I have so many offers but I think the offer from France is very serious.
The offer is from Lille,” Fwayo said after Zambia’s Monday post-match training at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

“I am sure for that I am moving next month I just need to work hard now.”
Fwayo currently plays for Romanian club Astra Giurgiu where he scored six goals in 26 games in his just ended first season with the Romanian club who finished the campaign in fourth position.

Meanwhile, suitors Lille were French champions in the 2010/2011 season who finished sixth in the 2012/2013 campaign.

Sundowns move overshadows Mweene’s return

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Chipolopolo and Free State Stars goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene has refused to discuss his reported move to Mamelodi Sundowns.

The South African media on Tuesday reported that Mweene, 28 , had joined Sundowns on a three-year deal believed to be around R5 million.

He told journalists in Ndola on Tuesday that he was focusing on Zambia’s preparations for Saturday’s 2014 World Cup qualifier against Sudan.

“I cannot comment because at the moment I am in camp with the national team I have to concentrate. Once I get to South Africa that is when I will be able to concentrate on on that.

“Once I go back (to South Africa) I will be able to confirm anything that has been happening there,” Mweene said.

Sundowns, coached by ex-Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane, currently have four keepers among them Wayne Sandilands, Glenn Verbauwhede, Thela Ngobeni and Dennis Onyango.

MMD backs PF Government’s refusal to extend the constitution making process deadline

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Muhabi Lungu
Muhabi Lungu

The opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has welcomed the decision by the Patriotic Front (PF) government to reject the request by the Technical Committee Drafting the Country’s Constitution for an extra six months extension in which to complete its work.

The Technical committee’s request for extension of its timeframe to December 31st this year would have implied the provision of a supplementary budget amounting to forty four million Kwacha rebased.

Director of Communication in the Office of the MMD president, Muhabi Lungu has told QFM News that government’s decision to compel the Technical Committee to stick to the June 30th deadline is justified as there is no need to prolong the constitutional making process.

Mr. Lungu who was part of the recently held national constitution conference further notes that recommendation and amendments that were made to the first Draft that the Technical Committee presented were not extensive for it to prolong its work.

He has since advised the Technical Committee to hire more draft persons if having few draft persons is the reason why it wanted to have the deadline moved to December.

Zambia Vs Lesotho Action in Pictures

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Zambia forward Fwayo Tembo battles for the ball with unidentified Lesotho player in a 2014 World Cup qualifier in Ndola on June 8. Zambia won 4-0.
Zambia forward Fwayo Tembo battles for the ball with unidentified Lesotho player in a 2014 World Cup qualifier in Ndola on June 8. Zambia won 4-0.

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Zambia midfielder Mukuka Mulenga is challenged for the ball by Lesotho defender Thabo Masualle on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
Zambia midfielder Mukuka Mulenga is challenged for the ball by Lesotho defender Thabo Masualle on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

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Jacob Mulenga (R) is challenged for the ball by Lesotho defender Thabo Masualle on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
Jacob Mulenga (R) is challenged for the ball by Lesotho defender Thabo Masualle on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

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Jacob Mulenga (R) is challenged for the ball by Lesotho defender Thabo Masualle on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
Jacob Mulenga (R) is challenged for the ball by Lesotho defender Thabo Masualle on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

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Jacob Mulenga (R) is challenged for the ball by Lesotho defender Thabo Masualle on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
Jacob Mulenga (R) is challenged for the ball by Lesotho defender Thabo Masualle on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

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Jacob Mulenga controlS the ball on June 8 in Ndola during 2014 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
Jacob Mulenga controlS the ball on June 8 in Ndola during 2014 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

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Christpher Katongo heads in ball to score in Zambia's 4-0 home win over Lesotho on June 8.
Christpher Katongo heads in ball to score in Zambia’s 4-0 home win over Lesotho on June 8.

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-Lesotho goalkeeper Mohau Kuenane concedes goal on June 8 in 4-0 away loss to Zambia at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
-Lesotho goalkeeper Mohau Kuenane concedes goal on June 8 in 4-0 away loss to Zambia at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

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Christopher Katongo leaps after scoring for Zambia in 4-0 win over Lesotho.
Christopher Katongo leaps after scoring for Zambia in 4-0 win over Lesotho.

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Christopher Katongo leaps after scoring for Zambia in 4-0 win over Lesotho
Christopher Katongo leaps after scoring for Zambia in 4-0 win over Lesotho

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Collins Mbesuma (l) is challenged for the ball by Lesotho captain Moitheri Ntobo on June 8 in 2014 World Cup qualifier while Zambia midfielder Noah Chivuta (background) looks on. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
Collins Mbesuma (l) is challenged for the ball by Lesotho captain Moitheri Ntobo on June 8 in 2014 World Cup qualifier while Zambia midfielder Noah Chivuta (background) looks on. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

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Lesotho goalkeeper Mohau Kuenane concedes goal on June 8 in 4-0 away loss to Zambia at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Lesotho goalkeeper Mohau Kuenane concedes goal on June 8 in 4-0 away loss to Zambia at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

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Collins Mbesuma beats Lesotho goalkeeper Mohau Kuenane to score on June 8 in 2014 World Cup qualifier in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
Collins Mbesuma beats Lesotho goalkeeper Mohau Kuenane to score on June 8 in 2014 World Cup qualifier in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

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Collins Mbesuma (l) celebrates his goal with team mates on June 8 in 4-0 home win over Lesotho.
Collins Mbesuma (l) celebrates his goal with team mates on June 8 in 4-0 home win over Lesotho.

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Collins Mbesuma celebrates his goal with team mates on June 8 in 4-0 home win over Lesotho.
Collins Mbesuma celebrates his goal with team mates on June 8 in 4-0 home win over Lesotho.

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Zambia players celebrating during 2014 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on June 8. Zambia won 4-0
Zambia players celebrating during 2014 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on June 8. Zambia won 4-0

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Collins Mbesuma (C) celebrates his goal with team mates on June 8 in 4-0 home win over Lesotho.
Collins Mbesuma (C) celebrates his goal with team mates on June 8 in 4-0 home win over Lesotho.

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Zambia players celebrating during 2014 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on June 8. Zambia won 4-0
Zambia players celebrating during 2014 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on June 8. Zambia won 4-0

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From L to R: Zambia's Christopher Katongo battles for the player with Lesotho players Nkau Lerotholi and Katleho Moleko on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
From L to R: Zambia’s Christopher Katongo battles for the player with Lesotho players Nkau Lerotholi and Katleho Moleko on June 8 in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

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(From L to R): Lesotho captain Moitheri Ntobo, coach Leslie Notsi, Zambia coach Herve Renard and his captain Chris Katongo speak during the June 8 post-match briefing at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.
(From L to R): Lesotho captain Moitheri Ntobo, coach Leslie Notsi, Zambia coach Herve Renard and his captain Chris Katongo speak during the June 8 post-match briefing at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Zambia beat Lesotho 4-0.

Grade nine pupil collapses after Corporal punishment at a school in Ndola

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A 17-year-old Grade nine pupil of Twatasha basic school in Ndola’s Pamodzi township today collapsed after she was beaten by her teacher for reporting late for school.

A check at the school by ZANIS found irate Pamodzi residents throwing stones at the school in protest and the teacher only identified as a Mr Kangwa was hidden in fear of being beaten by the residents.

Pupils who narrated the story to the media (who rushed to the scene) said their teacher (a Mr. Kangwa) was fond of beating pupils.

“Two girls one from grade eight and the other a grade nine came late for school. So Mr Kangwa called them and asked them why they came late, before they could respond, Mr Kangwa got a horse-pipe and started beating them like he was beating his own children, he whipped the grade nine girl until she collapsed and fainted,” narrated the pupils.

The pupils said the 17-year-old girl was quickly rushed to a nearby clinic where she regained consciousness.

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Nchelenge PF cadres accuse MP of neglect

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Scores of Patriotic Front-PF cadres in Nchelenge district of Luapula province this morning matched to the district administration and demanded to be addressed by the district commissioner Royd Chakaba.

The cadres earlier defied police counsel to follow the normal channel and obtain a police permit.

The cadres insisted that they were not violent and that all they wanted was to bring their grievances to the attention of the government.

Police officers at Nchelenge station had earlier intercepted the demonstrating cadres in Kashikishi area and advised them to get a permit as provided for by the law and warned them against engaging in illegal activities.

The cadres are accusing the area Member of Parliament Raymond Mpundu of among other issues neglecting his electorates.

The cadres further claimed that some people loyal to the member of parliament have allegedly started conniving and are selling fertilizer which has just been delivered to the district intended for distribution to the vulnerable people.

However, Nchelenge district commissioner Royd Chakaba could not address the cadres because they had no permit.
Mr Chakaba advised the cadres to follow the law and obtain a police permit.

The district commissioner said he was ready to meet the cadres and hear their grievances but underscored the importance of abiding by the law and urged the grieving cadres to follow the procedure.

The cadres who remained calm were dispersed by police officers who kept vigil at the district administration offices.

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Martin Mwamba hails Munyao

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Ex-Zambia goalkeeper Martin Mwamba has hailed the performance of goalkeeper Daniel Munyau in Chipolopolo’s 4-0 win over Lesotho in the 2014 World Cup qualifier in Ndola on Saturday.

The Red Arrows goalkeeper Red Arrows kept a clean sheet in his 2014 World Cup qualifier debut when he replaced suspended Kennedy Mweene.

In an interview, Mwamba rated Munyau’s display on Saturday as good.

The former Power Dynamos keeper noted that Munyau was composed through out the match.

“That was good, he (Munyau) stood pressure despite playing in a big game like that one for the first time,” Mwamba said.

“He looked confident and with more games he will be a better keeper,” he added.

Meanwhile, Mweene is available for this Saturday’s Group D 2014 World Cup qualifier against Sudan in Ndola after serving a one match suspension following his red card on March 24 in Zambia’s 1-1 away draw against Lesotho in Maseru.

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