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Veep attributes under development to MMD rule

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Republican Vice President Dr Guy Scott says the country lagged behind in terms of development because of the massive corruption that was perpetuated by the former government of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD).

Dr Scott said huge sums of money which was meant for development in the nation landed into wrong hands by ruthless leaders who looted the funds for their selfish motives.

Dr Scott said this yesterday during a vigorous campaign trail to drum up support for the Patriotic Front (PF) candidate Eillen Imbwae in Kanshishi, Manjolo, and Mumbumbu wards in the newly created Mitete district in Likulu West constituency in Western Province.

The Vice president said corruption is a cancer to the nation because the vice retards development.

And Dr Scott has urged traditional leaders in the nation to help the PF government in fighting corruption.

He said it is high time government curtails and bring sanity in the nation because Zambians are expecting a lot from government.

He said Zambians should not worry under the PF government because President Sata is the father of democracy in the country and won’t tolerate corruption.

Dr Scott also promised the people from the three wards of relief food should they face the deficit of the staple food in the constituency.

He said having worked under the MMD government during the Chiluba regime he knows very well the resources of the nation were not applied appropriately hence the reason why the President Sata and him left the party to form the PF.

He further stated that the ruling party is the engine of development and warned the electorates in Lukulu not to vote for the opposition candidate on April 23, 2013.

Dr Scott said it is only the ruling government which is able to secure development in the country because they have resources to develop the nation.

The Vice President also told the people of Lukulu West that the PF administration will ensure that development is taken closer to the people of Mitete district.

And PF candidate for the Lukulu West By-elections Eilleen Imbwae said the PF is the only party which is able to uplift the living standards of Zambians.

Ms Imbwae said once voted as MP she’ll ensure that she works tirelessly for the electorates in the area.

She further appealed to the electorates to give her 100 per cent votes on April 23, 2013.

Ms imbwae who spoke in Luvale to the electorates said people shouldn’t experiment with leaders who won’t work for them but only satisfy themselves.

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Riots break out in Choma

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Riots broke out in Choma after residents ran amok when word went round that a suspect linked to the recent murder of a taxi driver has been apprehended by police.

The residents wanted to carry out instant mob justice on the suspect and ended up fighting battles with the police and blocked sections of the Livingstone-Choma road.

The angry residents also burnt tyres and Choma police had to call for reinforcements after they were clearly outnumbered by the protestors.

The residents are said to have demanded that they take the law into their own hands and manhandle the man police suspect to have been connected to the death of a taxi driver about two months ago.

Police reinforcements from Kalomo and other surrounding towns had arrived and the situation was calm but volatile.

And Police Spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela confirmed that some members of the public around 14:00 hours descended on police officers in Choma demanding that the suspects be handed over to them.

Mrs. Kanjela said this followed the report of a person by the names of Lubinda Sitali, a taxi driver, who went missing on 18th February, 2013 in Kamuza Compound in Choma whose body was unfortunately found yesterday in Mbabala area in a decomposed state by some people who were slashing along the roadside around 09:00 hours with the head two meters away.

“It is saddening that based on wrong information that suspects have been arrested, some members of the public descended on our police officers demanding that the suspects be handed over to them. The same group had blocked some roads in Choma, burnt tyres and threatened to riot, however we have managed to control the situation,” Mrs Kanjela said in a statement this evening.

She urged members of the public to desist from taking the law in their hands instead give chance to the police to carry out their duties without interference.

“We are warning all the unruly people who are in the habit of rushing to the streets to cause confusion whenever they feel there is an opportunity that they shall be dealt with sternly as lawlessness in our country shall not be tolerated.”

Mulongoti launches his political party

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Mike Mulongoti
Mike Mulongoti

Former Works and Supply Minister Mike Mulongoti has officially launched his political party, known as the People’s Party.

Speaking at the launch of the party in Lusaka today, Mr Mulongoti pledged to fight corruption in the public service when his party forms government in 2016.

He said his party is determined to bring sanity and integrity in the public office for it to perform to the expectation of the Zambian people.

Mr Mulongoti alleged that there is too much corruption and abuse of national resources by people that have been entrusted with public resources, saying officials in government have amassed so much wealthy.

The People’s Party president said during the time he served in government from 2005 to 2010, he was never involved in any corruption scandal hence his zeal to fight the vice.

He stressed that it is only possible to maintain one’s integrity when they enter the public service with the zeal to serve.

Mr Mulongoti also stated that his criticism of government is not out of hatred or bitterness but that he has a duty as a citizen to offer checks and balances to those entrusted with public resources.

He said the formation of his party is another opportunity the Zambian people have of reviving the nation’s dreams and aspirations.

He said his party has embarked on a programme to restore power to the people by creating real localized democracy as opposed to centralized one.

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The day I’ll be sick even an ant will know-President Sata

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The day I’ll be sick even an ant will know-President Sata
President Michael Sata walking to the rally arena upon arrival at meembe basic school grounds to drum up suport for the patriotic front candidate for the kapiri mposhi bye election Eddie Musonda , with his is (PF) general secretary Wynter Kabimba in lukanga swamps chipepo ward
President Michael Sata walking to the rally arena upon arrival at meembe basic school grounds to drum up suport for the patriotic front candidate for the kapiri mposhi bye election Eddie Musonda , with him is (PF) general secretary Wynter Kabimba in lukanga swamps chipepo ward

President Michael Sata has dispelled assertions that he was sick saying he had decided to visit the province to let people see for themselves that he was not sick as suggested by the opposition political parties.

Mr Sata was speaking today in Kapiri Mposhi where he went to drum up support for the Patriotic Front (PF) candidate Eddie Musonda for the forthcoming Kapiri Mposhi by elections.

The Kapiri Mposhi Seat is being contested by Mr Musonda of the PF, Mr Francis Mwape of the United National Independence Party (UNIP) and Mr Lawrence Zimba for the United Party for National Development (UPND).

“People say I’m sick but im here to prove them wrong. The day I’ll be sick even an ant will know” he said.

And Patriotic Front Secretary General Wynter Kabimba has described as liars the presidents of MMD Nevers Mumba and the UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for saying President Sata’s health was not good and urged the people of Kapiri to tell off the opposition for lying to them.

[pullquote]“People say I’m sick but im here to prove them wrong. The day I’ll be sick even an ant will know” he said.[/pullquote]

Mr Kabimba told the people that if they voted for the opposition they would be refusing development in the area because the opposition are liars.

And at a second rally, President Sata urged electorates in Kapiri Mposhi not to make a mistake again by voting for UPND candidate Lawrence Zimba in the 23rd April Kapiri Mposhi Constituency by-elections.

Mr. Sata said the people of Kapiri Mposhi should vote for PF candidate Eddie Musonda because UPND candidate Lawrence Zimba failed to bring any development to the area when he served as MP before his election was nullified by the Supreme Court.

Addressing a campaign rally to drum-up support for Mr Musonda at Kapiri Mposhi Town Center ground , President Sata assured the people of Kapiri Mposhi of development if they vote for the PF candidate in the fourth coming elections.

GBFC Halt Nkana’s Match

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Nkana’s lead at the top of the FAZ Super Division has been cut to two points after a 1-1 away draw a with Green Buffaloes at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka today.

The 11-time champions thought they were on their way to their first win at Buffaloes since they bounced back to the top flight in 2010 after taking the lead in the 50th minute through Kelvin Musonda who headed-in a Donashano Malama corner.

However, Nkana’s lead lasted just 10 minutes before Buffaloes levelled through Allen Mukuka to ensure they shared the points.

Nkana stay top on 10 points but that could be reduced nil when fourth placed Konkola Blades on seven points face Power Dynamos on Sunday in Kitwe.

Blades have seven points heading to Arthur Davies against Power who are 11th on four points.

Meanwhile, Red Arrows are second after a 1-nil home win over Nkwazi at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka to move to within two points of Nkana on eight points.

Nchanga Rangers are third on seven points after a 2-1 away win over Forest Rangers at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

A brace from Bonwell Mwape in the 22nd and 33rd minutes handed 10-man Nchanga the win.
Nchanga were reduced to 10 men in the 86th minute after defender and captain George Chilufya was sent off for a second yellow card.

Chilufya was sent off just two minutes after conceding a penalty that Green Mumba converted to hand Forest their consolation goal.

Elsewhere, Zesco United outplayed Napsa Stars 2-0 at Levy thanks to goals from Winston Kalengo and Lottie Phiri in the 23rd and 71st minutes respectively.

FAZ Super Division Week Four Results
13/04/2013
Zesco United 2-Napsa Stars 0
Konkola Mine Police 1-Lime Hotspurs 0
Green Buffaloes 1-Nkana 1
Red Arrows 1-Nkwazi 0
Roan United 0-Kabwe Warriors 1
Forest Rangers 1-Nchanga Rangers 2
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Kalulushi Modern Stars-Zanaco
Power Dynamos-Konkola Blades

A lot has gone wrong under PF Government -Chipimo

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Elias Chipimo Junior
Elias Chipimo Junior

National Restoration party (NAREP) President Elias Chipimo Junior has charged that a lot of things have gone wrong in the country ever since the Patriotic Front came to power.

Mr. Chipimo cites the mealie meal shortages in the country, unemployment and disrespect of court orders as some of the wrongs things happening.

He says the PF has betrayed the trust of the Zambian people by failing to fulfill campaign promises the party made prior to the 2011 elections.

Mr Chipimo adds that the PF stand no chance of winning the 2016 elections, stating that the people Zambia want a government that will address the various challenges they are facing.

He tells QFM News that the PF’s victory in the 2011 elections was not because the people of Zambia wanted the party, but that it was because Zambians wanted to get rid of the MMD which they had become fade up with.

He says the Zambian people will get rid of the PF the same way they got rid of the MMD.

And Mr. Chipimo has appealed to the PF government to respect court decisions.

He notes that it is not just with former president Rupiah Banda’s case where the government has exhibited disrespect towards the courts but many other cases such as that of the UPND rally in Kanyama which the police stopped.

President Sata expected in Mongu

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President Michael Sata is tomorrow the 14th of April expected in Western province for a one day visit.

According to an official programme released by the Provincial Administration in Mongu today, Mr Sata who is scheduled to arrive in Mongu at 09:00 hours will pay a courtesy call on his Majesty the Litunga shortly after his arrival.

After the courtesy call the President will then leave Mongu for Mitete district where he is expected to hold two political rallies at Mitete and Muyondoti areas respectively to drum up support for PF candidate Eileen Imbwae in the Lukulu West By-election to be held on the 23rd April, 2013.

President Sata is expected to depart Mongu for Lusaka at 16:45 hours.

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I am not afraid to say PF lied during their campaigns in 2011-HH

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I am not afraid to say PF lied during their campaigns in 2011-HH
UPND president Hakainde Hichilema waves at his supporters when he arrived for the Kabwata rally.
UPND president Hakainde Hichilema waves at his supporters when he arrived for the Kabwata rally.

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has stated that he is not afraid to challenge the PF government and President Michael Sata over governance issues.

Mr Hichilema said he was ready to be jailed for the sake of Zambians and vowed to speak out on several national issues affecting the country.

Speaking during a campaign rally in Kapiri Mposhi yesterday to drum up support for UPND candidate Lawrence Zimba in the 23rd April parliamentary by-election, Mr Hichilema charged that the PF lied to the people of Zambia during their campaigns in the run up to the 2011 general elections.

“I am not afraid to say that the PF lied during their campaigns in 2011… I repeat, I am not afraid… I used to be scared but after President Sata threw me in cells several times, I am not afraid. I am ready to go in cells even 200 times for the sake Zambians,” Mr Hichilema said.

And Mr Hichilema has claimed that the ruling PF wants to create a one party state by enticing opposition Members of Parliament (MP) to ditch their political parties and join the ruling party.

“Why are we having by-elections soon after another by-election? The PF are causing these unnecessary by-elections because they want to introduce a one party state . . . they want to introduce dictatorship… but we say no we don’t want . . . we do not want dictatorship we want democracy,” Mr Hichilema said.

Mr Hichilema has alleged that the PF government has no policy on agriculture.

He said the UPND will ensure that the challenges being faced in the agriculture sector were addressed.

[pullquote] I used to be scared but after President Sata threw me in cells several times, I am not afraid.[/pullquote]

“PF has no policy on agriculture. They have a poor agricultural marketing policy. I am speaking as a farmer and Mr Zimba is a farmer. You cannot be distributing fertiliser to farmers in January or February that is why we are having increased prices in mealie-meal… as UPND we want to correct the situation,” he said.

“The PF government has failed in many ways. There are no medicines in clinics and hospitals and yet all of the sudden they have found money to buy chitenge for campaigns,” Mr Hichilema said.

“Teachers have no accommodation, orphans are not going to school but they are busy flying in choppers. Let me tell you, the PF government has failed to run this country,” Mr Hichilema said.

And Mr Zimba said he had been frustrated by the PF during the time he served as an MP for Kapiri Mposhi.

Mr Zimba said he would continue with his developmental programmes in Kapiri Mposhi once he is re-elected on the UPND ticket.

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Policy change on Emerald Auctions meant to benefit Zambians, Minister tells Investors

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Mines, Energy and Water Development Deputy Minister, Richard Musukwa
Mines, Energy and Water Development Deputy Minister, Richard Musukwa

Deputy Minister of Mines and Natural Resources, Hon. Richard Musukwa has told a meeting of investors in London that the recent policy change on the sale of Zambian emeralds is aimed at ensuring that the proceeds of the precious resource benefits the local people.

Addressing various concerns on the changes in the mining sector, Hon. Musukwa said it was wrong to suggest that the decision to compel Kagem Mine (Zambia’s leading emerald miner) to include Zambia on the Auction Circuit, is meant to stiffle the company operations.

To the contrary, the minister explained, the Zambian government (which owns a 25 percent stake in Kagem), wanted to bring about equity in the distribution of benefits from the precious stones sector.

“We are making Kagem more viable, we are growing the local gems market and increase Zambian participation in the auctions. Zambians must rise to this challenge. We want to re-establish the rapidaries and promote cutting and polishing of the gems locally,” he said.

“Obviously this may not sound good to those wishing to maintain the status quo (of auctioning Zambian emeralds gems abroad only). Our aim is to see value-addition on the Zambian gems. I urge international partners to support the Lusaka auctions in the same way they support Kagem’s international auctions.”

The inclusion of Zambia on the Auction Circuit would result in massive investments into host communities.

The changes will also help government curb secondary and illegal dealers who are undermining both the industry and the government in terms of tax losses due to evasion.

PF busy buying opposition councillors like onions, tomatoes and other cheap food stuffs from the market-Nevers Mumba

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Dr Mumba at the news briefing at his residence
Dr Mumba at the news briefing at his residence

MMD president Nevers Mumba has accused Patriotic Front (PF) party of buying opposition councilors with KR1, 500. Featuring on a live ‘political hour programme’ on Breeze FM in Chipata yesterday, Dr Mumba alleged that the PF was busy buying councillors like onions, tomatoes and other cheap food stuffs from the market.

He said the ruling PF was now targeting MMD councillors to be recruited to destabilise the former ruling party. Dr Mumba challenged MMD councillors to be mindful before defecting to the ruling party and consider women who sacrificed their time to give them a vote on the MMD ticket.

He challenged MMD councillors to remain firm as the former ruling party would bounce back to power in 2016. Dr Mumba explained that the PF was capable of losing the 2016 elections because of the numerous mistakes it was making in Government which he said has also confused the devil.

Dr Mumba also accused the PF of being involved in poaching the opposition Members of Parliament (MPs). He has also advised Government to listen to the concerns being raised by people that the ruling party was encouraging by-elections.

Dr Mumba also commended expelled MMD national secretary Major Richard Kachingwe for organising one of the best conventions in MMD last year.

Dr Mumba also accused District Commissioners (DCs) in the country as position political party opponents. But Government has dismissed the allegation as baseless.

[pullquote]Dr Mumba explained that the PF was capable of losing the 2016 elections because of the numerous mistakes it was making in Government which he said has also confused the devil.[/pullquote]

Information and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister Mwansa Kapeya said District Commissioners were pure civil servants who should not be dragged into political madness by Dr Mumba.

“That accusation is not true that DCs are political cadres because as far as I am concerned DCs are civil servants who should not be dragged into politics,”Mr Kapeya said.

Dr Mumba said the DCs in the country have been used to campaign for the ruling party instead of implementing Government programmes.

He said the role of the DCs had been reduced to political cadres instead of working as civil servants who were mandated to foster Government programmes.

“MMD is viewing the district commissioners in the country as our political opponents because their activities are that of cadres of campaigning for the party in power,”Dr Mumba said.

Meanwhile Dr Mumba said his arrests do not have any impact on him as he has the power of God in all that he does.

He said he would not stop to speak on wrong things for fear of being detained because PF Government would not shut his mouth even in jail.

He explained that he took long to start the country tour because the PF, has been disturbing him and the party by detaining him in everything that he does.

Dr Mumba advised MMD members to be strong even if their members were being persecuted because they were fighting for the second independence as everyone who speaks suffers an arrest.

He said that he initiated a new hope tour in Eastern Province to restructure the party from the ward up to province level.

The MMD President also said he wanted to prepare the party for the general elections in 2016 to get back the power from PF.

Brigadier General Godfrey Miyanda responds to Hon Kapeya’s statement

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Brigadier General Godfrey Miyanda responds to Hon Kapeya’s statement
Heritage Party leader Godfrey Miyanda
Heritage Party leader Godfrey Miyanda

Honourable Deputy Minister,

I have become aware of your comment on my Statement of 9th April 2013 but I refuse to engage in any polemics with you, sir. I feel that you did not read my statement or if you did you did not understand it.

But I accept your challenge for me to justify my statement. However to avoid me going on a country-wide debate I have a counter challenge and I ask for “further and better particulars” from you or your Government to enable me prepare a focused response:

I shall be contending that the President DID NOT AND HAS NEVER invoked powers under Articles 33 and 44 when he established the Committee of Experts (or is it the Technical Committee); if you insist that he did so please indicate the date of promulgation and the specific instrument thereof.

[pullquote]Further, I urge you to encourage our President to address the nation live then we might find that it is not necessary to criticise the Government.He was able to address foreigners again; let him address us, his own people.[/pullquote]

I hope that there is no cover up of the President’s omission. Is your statement the official position of the Government? I have perused Article 33, and I notice that this refers to the establishment of the Office of President.

Further Article 44 is referring to the functions of the President: both are general powers. Do you or your Government still maintain that the President relied on these provisions?

I welcome your joining this debate and I shall await your response for at least 24 hours before responding. But please avoid personalising the debate and instruct your Government Gazettes to fully cover me when I begin to copy to them since they had been ignoring my statements.

Further, I urge you to encourage our President to address the nation live then we might find that it is not necessary to criticise the Government.

He was able to address foreigners again; let him address us, his own people.

GODFREY MIYANDA,
BRIGADIER GENERAL,
HERITAGE PARTY
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Mosquito nets turned into goal post nets in Gwembe district

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FILE: Community health workers demonstrating how a mosquito net is supposed to be spread when sleeping
FILE: Community health workers demonstrating how a mosquito net is supposed to be spread when sleeping

Lack of sports equipment in Gwembe district is forcing youths to use insecticide treated mosquito nets as goal post nets.

This came to light during the District Development Coordinating Committee (DDCC) stakeholders meeting yesterday.

In the report presented by the social sector under health department, it was heard that freely distributed insecticide treated mosquito nets to Gwembe community as a malaria control measure, are now being used as sports equipment by some sports youth groups in the district.

The health department has described the trend as a health concern as mosquito nets are not serving the core purpose of preventing malarial cases in the district.

It was further heard that in areas along Lake Kariba, mosquito nets are being used as fishing nets.

Presenting the report however, Dr. Mwiinde observed that there has been a reduction in use of mosquito nets for catching fish following the awareness campaign that the health department had been conducting.

Dr. Mwiinde said that there is need for traditional leaders to be brought on board to help sensitise communities on the proper use of insecticide treated mosquito nets.

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President Michael Sata expected in Kapiri to address three public rallies

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President Michael Sata expected in Kapiri to address three public rallies
President Michael Sata
President Michael Sata

President Michael Sata is tomorrow expected in Kapiri Mposhi district where he is scheduled to address three public rallies to drum-up support for ruling PF candidate Eddie Musonda in the 23rd April Kapiri Mposhi constituency by-elections.

According to the program released to ZANIS by Kapiri Mposhi District Commissioner, Beatrice Sikazwe today, Mr Sata will arrive in Kapiri Mposhi at 09:05 hours at Ngabwe where he is expected to pay a courtesy call on Chief Ngabwe and later on hold a political rally at Ngabwe Basic School.

Mr Sata will then proceed to Liombe where he will address a rally after paying a courtesy call on Senior Chief Chipepo of the Lenje people.

The President will later at 16:00 hours address a public rally at Kapiri Mposhi Town Center ground.

He is expected to depart for Lusaka at 17:00 hours.

The Kapiri Mposhi constituency by-election was necessitated after the Supreme Court nullification of Lawrence Zimba (MMD) as area Member of Parliament following a successful appeal by PF losing candidate, Eddie Musonda.

Mr Zimba has since been adopted by the opposition UPND to re-contest the seat while UNIP has fielded Francis Mwape.

Meanwhile, an officer from State House security personnel, which was First-Lady Christian Kaseba’s advance part to Kitwe, has died after their vehicle overturned along the Kitwe-Ndola dual carriageway.

The officer identified as superintendent Electra Hamwata died on the spot in the accident that happed around 16:00 hours near Zamtan area in Kitwe.

Ms Hamwata was with two others people identified as Aaron Sikalumbi and Charles Palati in a Nissan Hard Body, which travelling to Kitwe as an advance part to Dr Kaseba.

Dr Kaseba was in Kitwe for the burial of her late aunt Ruth Mwape Gondwe who was put to rest at Chingola Road cemetery in Kitwe.

Copperbelt police commanding officer Mary Tembo was not readily available to comment by press time.

But Dr Kaseba during church service of her late aunt shed tears as she confirmed the death of Ms Hamwata.

Dr Kaseba said the deceased officer was initially supposed to have travelled to Chipata in Eastern Province for other duties but opted to travel to Kitwe as she had personally known the first-lady’s late aunt.

She said it was while coming to Kitwe that she was involved in the accident which claimed her life.

UPND petitions Livingstone by-election

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United Party for National Development (UPND) has petitioned the election of PF’s Lawrence Evans as Livingstone Central Member of Parliament.

The UPND filed their petition before the Livingstone High Court today through their lawyers Mwimbu Muleza and Company.

The party has stated in their petition that the campaigns were marred with violence, intimidation and electoral malpractice by the PatrioticFront (PF) members and their agents.

In the petition, the party has also raised the arresting of its top leadership by the police as some of the reasons for their petition.

The UPND have also indicated that the reason for the postponement of the by election by the Electoral Commission of Zambia was as a result of the violence and intimidation.

The party said in their petitioned that it was clear going by the press statement which was released by the ECZ three days before the polls announcing the postponement of the by election that the elections were not free and fair.

According to the petition filed before the Livingstone high court, the UPND is praying that the election of Lawrence Evans as the duly elected Member of Parliament for Livingstone should be nullified due to various reasons stated in the petition.

In their press statement, the ECZ highlighted that the environment to conduct a free and fair election was not conducive hence the postponement.

And UPND Livingstone District spokesperson Neto Halwabala confirmed the development in Livingston today.

Mr. Halwabala said that it was an open secret that the election was not free and fair adding that it is from that perspective that the party resolved to petition.

Mr. Halwabala said that failing to petition the election would have resulted in being unfair to the people of Livingstone who are witnesses to the massive violence and intimidation which was perpetuated by the PF.

And Southern province PF Political Secretary Brain Hapunda says the party welcomes the petition and that this will give a chance for PF to expose UPND.

He said the party will accept the verdict of the court.

Sata returns home

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President Michael Sata has returned home from China where he had gone for a seven days state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

President Sata who arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 14:20 hours local time aboard Emirates airline, was welcomed by Home Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu who was until then Acting President, Defence Minister Geoffrey Mwamba, Service Chiefs, Lusaka Province Minister Freedom Sikazwe, Lusaka Mayor Daniel Chisenga and opposition New Revolution Party leader Cosmo Mumba.

Others on hand to receive the Head of State were Mines, Energy and Water Development Deputy Minister Richard Musukwa, Patriotic Front officials, Chinese Deputy Ambassador in Zambia and some senior government officials.

The President was accompanied to China by his Press Aide George Chellah, Agriculture Minister Bob Sichinga, Emmanuel Chenda of Commerce, Effron Lungu of Foreign Affairs) and Communication and Transport Minister Christopher Yaluma and other senior government officials.

Whilst in China, President Sata witnessed the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding that would see Chinese companies set up bases in the Chambishi multi-facility economic zone which is the first to be pioneered by China in Africa by the Chinese government owned mining conglomerate, the China Non-Ferrous Metals Mining Company (CNMC).

The companies would bring among other things new state-of-the-art smelting technology meant to provide subsidiary services to the US$2 billion Chambishi copper smelter which has been CNMC’s largest offshore investment.

Mr Sata also asked for support and interested investors to set up a national airline in Zambia.

The President said Zambia was a spring-board to the entire SADC region which would bring benefits with entry of a national airline.

Mr Sata’s visit which is described as fruitful saw the signing of six bilateral agreements which would provide concessional loans and technical assistance from the Asian country to Zambia.

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