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Godfrey Miyanda questions the process of Lifting RB’s immunity

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Godfrey Miyanda questions the process of Lifting RB’s immunity
Heritage Party leader Godfrey Miyanda
Heritage Party leader Godfrey Miyanda

Heritage Party President Brigadier General Godfrey Miyanda has question the process used to lift Former President Rupiah Banda’s immunity. In a statement released to the media, citing several flaws, General Miyanda questioned the rationale behind the summoning of the former head of State despite the fact that the Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba telling the nation that the Government was ready to go to trial and the investigating wings had completed their work.

Below is the full statement.

STATEMENT BY BRIGADIER GENERAL GODFREY MIYANDA ON THE PURPORTED LIFTING OF THE IMMUNITY OF FORMER PRESIDENT RUPIAH BWEZANI BANDA

An analyst and human rights activist has urged that in view of the purported lifting of the immunity of former President Rupiah Banda (RB) debate be stopped;

I disagree. It is important to continue debate regarding the process in spite of RB’s new status because this is another assault by the executive on one of the pillars of our democracy: the legislature.

Those proceedings were conducted in bad faith as they were predetermined and the Motion itself is flawed.

Bad faith arises because of the questionable process schemed by the Executive, including bringing this contentious constitutional issue on the last day of seating and holding a caucus to instruct the PF MPs and opposition Deputy Ministers how to vote; the issue is not partisan but constitutional and legal.

[pullquote]Bad faith arises because of the questionable process schemed by the Executive, including bringing this contentious constitutional issue on the last day of seating and holding a caucus to instruct the PF MPs and opposition Deputy Ministers how to vote[/pullquote]

Further, some MPs supporting the Motion introduced prejudicial and extraneous matters. Honourable Nkandu Luo gave ‘evidence’ that President Banda spent one million dollars in her Munali constituency. Honourable Panji Kaunda gave ‘evidence’ about his family without formally declaring interest; another MP claimed that for 20 years his constituency has not been developed and that all this time his people had been suffering. These submissions were prejudicial.

These MPs are potential witnesses who should give evidence on oath and be cross examined at the trial. Are these the grounds for lifting RB’s immunity? Was he answerable for what happened 20 years ago? Interestingly why not mention 49 years ago?

The Motion is flawed because it is speculative and inconclusive. It is not for the accused former President to prove his innocence or provide the proof before he is arraigned and prosecuted.

I contend that a motion under Art 43 is like an indictment or a criminal charge in the ordinary courts because the direct outcome of an affirmative resolution is the trial and punishment of the former President. Hence in such proceedings the National Assembly acts as a quasi-court.

[pullquote]Are these the grounds for lifting RB’s immunity? Was he answerable for what happened 20 years ago? Interestingly why not mention 49 years ago?[/pullquote]

I contend that proceedings under Article 43 (3) are akin to a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) in a subordinate court, verifying and determining whether the allegations indicated meet the requirements set in the specific provision under which the Motion has been moved.

I say so because the purpose of a PI in a criminal proceeding is not to try the accused but to establish whether there are sufficient grounds to warrant sending a case to the appropriate court to try the matter because the court conducting the PI has no jurisdiction to try the case but acts as a sieve for another court. The proceedings in a PI are inconclusive, just like the proceedings in the National Assembly, as they do not try the accused but refer him or her to the ordinary courts of the land.

Additionally the ingredients of the Motion were never debated by any of the supporters of the Motion, including the Minister who moved the Motion.

[pullquote]Who informed the GJIT of the resolution, when and how? Did the Speaker or his office communicate to the GJIT in the night for them to summon RB based on the proceedings that were concluded on Friday after 19.00 hours?[/pullquote]

Last but not least the fast-tracking of the GJIT summons to President Banda is suspicious. The Motion was debated on Friday 15th March, 2013 and within hours they had issued their summons that was covered by the media.

Who informed the GJIT of the resolution, when and how? Did the Speaker or his office communicate to the GJIT in the night for them to summon RB based on the proceedings that were concluded on Friday after 19.00 hours?

It is the practice of Parliament to edit the record of proceedings before passing them as a true record. This includes circulating the verbatim record to be corrected by MPs who debated. Has editing been done?

There is no need to summon President Banda to answer questions. The Minister informed the House that the State was ready to proceed to trial because the GJIT had finalized their investigations.

[pullquote]There is no need to summon President Banda to answer questions. The Minister informed the House that the State was ready to proceed to trial because the GJIT had finalized their investigations.[/pullquote]

Did he lie to the members? Besides, Article 43 is intended to prosecute a former President after removing his or her shield; that is why the Motion has to disclose in full what the acts are that bring the allegations within the ambit of that Article.

To interview him may amount to badgering and harassing him. Is the State not ready and do they now want to go fishing for evidence?

THE STATE MUST GO TO COURT WITH THE CASE THEY HAVE LAID BEFORE THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WHICH THE MPs ENDORSED AND RESOLVED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, unless they are now not ready! The State should not be allowed to bring other charges that were not determined by the National Assembly.

It is the duty of the accusers to prove their case before he can respond, that is if the court finds him with a case to answer. If there is no case to answer end of story; there are no short cuts in these proceedings.

GODFREY MIYANDA,

BRIGADIER GENERAL,

A VERY CONCERNED CITIZEN

The process of the removal of RB’s immunity lacks integrity- Zambian Voice

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STATEMENT BY ZAMBIAN VOICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MR. CHILUFYA TAYALI ON THE LIFTING OF RUPIAH BANDA’S IMMUNITY

As organization that promotes good governance, justice and human rights, we want all our leaders to be accountable. We are therefore in support of all initiatives, procedures, processes and laws that help leaders to be accountable. We are also in support of the immunity removal of a former leader if at all there cases that he should answer.

However, on the issue of Rupiah Banda, we wish the matter was handled differently than the route taken for the sake of moving forward as a nation. We see this move as retrogressive.

Firstly, we do not support the removal of Mr. Banda’s immunity totally because the process lacks integrity by those who are orchestrating it.

Secondly, how can you have a man like Wynter Kabimba be the mover of the motion when he himself was just dubiously cleared by the ACC?

[pullquote]As far as we are concerned, Mr Kabimba has not been cleared in the eyes of the Zambian people because his counterpart GBM could not have spoken from without when he made the allegations.[/pullquote]

As far as we are concerned, Mr Kabimba has not been cleared in the eyes of the Zambian people because his counterpart GBM could not have spoken from without when he made the allegations.

Mr. Kabimba himself admitted that corruption took place in the oil transaction because one of the bidders offered him money but he refused to take the bride.

It can be assumed that he refused money from this company because he had already taken from the other company.

The immunity debate in parliament was also hypocritical to have people like Gabriel Namulambe contributing to the motion when they are the beneficiaries of the alleged plunder.

Mr. Namulambe should not even be near the leadership of this Country if our leaders are to be measured by the same yardstick being used on Mr. Banda.

Panji Kaunda also debated the issue as if taking the opportunity to avenge for the suffering of his father. What happened to Kenneth Kaunda was bad but should we continue embarrassing our leaders.

[pullquote]The immunity debate in parliament was also hypocritical to have people like Gabriel Namulambe contributing to the motion when they are the beneficiaries of the alleged plunder.[/pullquote]

The fundamental question should be, how does Zambia benefit from this?

Apart from embarrassing our former leaders when the International community is dignifying them, the common person on the street will not benefit at all.

Since leaving office, Mr. Banda has brought pride to Zambia as a Statesman on different International assignments. Why do we want to destroy this pride?

The third issue is that as we bend down scavenging the rubble, the clever ones, who orchestrated the removal of the immunity, will be busy looting from the reserves.

This is like giving a bone to a dog to destruct it, while thieves get away with their crime.

[pullquote]We need accountability but not at the expense of other corrupt leaders blindfolding us so that they can steal.[/pullquote]

Instead of thinking of developmental issues, we will be preoccupied with this case, losing a lot of money and getting nothing out of it.

The only people that will gain are the Prosecutors, bearing in mind that the DPP is also defending himself in courts, and the lawyers have not really helped the situation thus far.

We need accountability but not at the expense of other corrupt leaders blindfolding us so that they can steal.

Our position is that we reconcile as a nation and move forward. It is time to develop and not unraveling issues that will not benefit us.

Most of the politicians both in Government and opposition are not clean in one way or the other so why play Holier Than Thou.

Don’t return to FOREX controls, warns Fundanga

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Bank of Zambia Governor Dr. Caleb Fundanga

Former Bank of Zambia Governor Caleb Fundanga has warned against a return to foreign exchange controls in Zambia.

Commenting on the Bank of Zambia Amendment Bill of 2013 which seeks to strengthen monitoring of foreign exchange flows in and around the Zambian economy, Dr. Fundanga said there is need to trade cautiously over the matter.

He said the initiators of the Amendment Bill should realize that the need for stricter regulation should not amount to controls.

“I have not thoroughly read through it but I believe the spirit of the bill is to regulate the flow of forex but one thing we need to realize is that returning this economy to forex controls would cripple the economy,” Dr. Fundanga said.

Dr. Fundanga: “If there is need to strengthen regulation, I believe we should instead strengthen existing institutions such as the ZRA.

We don’t need new instruments to monitor forex because the cost of regulation will ultimately add to the cost of doing business.”

He said the Zambian economy needs a stable and business friendly environment in order to continue posting positive growth.

HH demands for the dissolution the of the Electoral Commission of Zambia

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HH demands for the dissolution the of the Electoral Commission of Zambia
Hakainde Hichilema
Hakainde Hichilema

Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has demanded that the Electoral Commission of Zambia be dissolved for allegedly failing to effectively administer elections.

Mr. Hichilema said the ECZ has become useless and ineffective and should be dissolved.

He said the recent poor conduct of the Mpongwe and Livingstone bye elections was a clear indication that the current ECZ has no capacity to effectively manage elections.

“The rampant electoral fraud which is going unabated by the ECZ is a matter of serious concern. We have resolved as the UPND to demand that the ECZ be dissolved because it is useless,” Mr. Hichilema said.

“We demand for an independent electoral commission. A situation where the Head of State appoints Commissioners is unacceptable. We would like a situation where the Chairperson of the ECZ is elected from amongst an independent committee.”

Mr. Hichilema said numerous cases of electoral malpractices were reported to the ECZ in the Mpongwe and Livingstone and there was no action taken.

“As far as we are concerned, our candidates Rapson Chilufya and Regina Musokotwane won those elections in Mpongwe and Livingstone respectively.”

He also castigated the Human Rights Commission for rushing to issue a statement that the elections were credible without verifying their sources of information.

“This Human Rights Commission said the elections were free and fair, how do you qualify that when presiding officers from a certain tribe were removed on the eve of the election and replaced with officers from another tribe? How does an election become credible when Ministers were seen dishing out money as people queued to vote?”

Blades Are Week One League Leaders

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Konkola Blades are the Week One leaders in the Faz Super Division after a 3-2 away win over promoted Nkwazi.

Blades usurp promoted Kalulushi Modern Stars, who beat Konkola Mine Police 2-0 on Saturday, from the top of the table on goal difference.

Brian Chewe put Blades ahead in the 12th minute at Edwin Emboela Stadium before Robert Tembo added the visitors second exactly 12 minutes later.

Keagan Phiri put Nkwazi back into the hunt in the 50th minute but Humphrey Kaseneko stretched Blades lead two minutes later.

Nkwazi’s consolation came in the 72nd minute through Stewart Chikandiwa.

Meanwhile, Green Buffaloes coach Patrick Phiri’ reunion with Napsa Stars who fired him last October ended in an uneventful scoreless draw at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

However, Napsa striker Harry Milanzi put some shine on this otherwise dull affair with a sparkling performance and was later given a standing ovation after he was substituted 10 minutes from time.

I will resign if UNWTO flops-Masebo

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Tourism Minister Sylvia Masebo (middle) speak to Senior Chief Mukuni (next to her) as Information and Broadcasting Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga (left) look on
Tourism Minister Sylvia Masebo (middle) speak to Senior Chief Mukuni (next to her) as Information and Broadcasting Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga (left) look on

Tourism and Arts minister Sylvia Masebo says she will resign if the UNWTO general assembly slated for August this year turns into a flop.

Mrs. Masebo was speaking this morning at Zambezi Sun Hotel during meeting held for the Local Organising Committee and National Steering Committee tasked to prepare for the UNWTO.

Ms. Masebo has called upon all those tasked to oversee the preparations to work hard or risk being fired or disciplined.

She said the PF government expects Zambia to successfully host the UNWTO adding that that the resources which have been disbursed by government towards the organising of the UNTWO conference need to be used prudently.

“If you steal money meant for this conference you should consider yourself fired,” she said.

The Tourism and Arts Minister has further more warned institutions which have been funded not to change the projects which they have received funding.

“I have suddenly noticed that some institutions are going against what was agreed as projects to be under taken under the UNWTO and I will not allow that.”

Ms. Masebo commended the local media for highlighting important issues in the preparations for the UNWTO conference.

She however appealed to the media in Livingstone to be factual and not cover issues and statements that are retrogressive to the promotion of the tourism sector.

Lifting of RB immunity should not be seen as a way of settling old political scores-TIZ

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Lifting of RB immunity should not be seen as a way of settling old political scores-TIZ
President Rupiah Banda address a public rally at Mulambwa Ground in Mongu
File: Former President Rupiah Banda addressing a public rally

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has cautioned that the removal of former President Rupiah Banda’s immunity to answer corruption allegations should not be viewed as a way of settling old political score.

In a statement released to the media by the Zambia Chapter President Lee Habasonda, TIZ welcomed the lifting of Mr Banda’s immunity  , adding that it would provide him with an opportunity to be heard and clear his name of any allegations of corruption.

Below is the full statement

Transparency International Zambia Welcomes lifting of former President Rupiah Banda’s Immunity

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) welcomes the lifting of immunity of former President Rupiah Banda but wishes to caution that this should not be seen as a way of settling old political scores. TIZ notes that the lifting of former President Rupiah Banda’s immunity will provide him with an opportunity to be heard and clear his name of any alleged wrong doing with regard to the many allegations of corruption, abuse of office and money laundering that have been levelled against him.

TIZ urges the former president to cooperate and allow the due process of law to take its course. If his actions were legitimate we believe he has no need to fear but utilize this chance to give his side of the story.

TIZ would also like to use this opportunity to remind the PF government and President Michael Sata in particular that the lifting of Mr Banda’s immunity should serve as a timely lesson that there is need at all times for leaders to respect and protect public resources on behalf of citizens who entrust them with authority and power.

We want to reiterate that the Zambian society needs leaders that plant seeds of integrity, accountability and transparency and not dishonest. We wish to add that TIZ will continue monitoring PF leaders and will not hesitate to support any efforts to ensure that any leaders who do not show good stewardship or fall short of the values relating to integrity, accountability and transparency are made accountable and face the law.

We also hasten to note that the lifting of immunity of a former Head of State is a very serious measure. To this end, we implore investigation agencies to ensure that this undertaking does not become an exercise in futility and neither should it be seen to be a political tool to victimise the former Head State.

We expect the cases to be on firm grounds given the attention the matter has received and further urge that the investigations should be done with the highest professionalism and seriousness they deserve. We have learnt lessons from the late Chiluba cases and these require to be taken into account this time around.

Lee M. Habasonda
Transparency International Zambia Chapter President

NAREP gives reasons for the resignation of their two key members

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PRESS STATEMENT

THE RESIGNATION OF THE NAREP NATIONAL SECRETARY AND TWO OTHERS

It is with great disappointment that we learn of the resignation of our National Secretary Mr. Mike Muyawala, Our Media Liaison Mr. Chilufya Luchembe and our chairman for mobilization Mr. Probby Chama. It is not surprising or worrying that the trio decided to leave the party and we wish them well as they take their next step.

We wish to bring it to the attention of the Nation that this resignation does not stop us as a party from prosecuting Mr. Muyawala and Mr. Chilufya for the money they failed to account for that was set aside for the campaigns in Mpongwe, a seat we were confident of winning as a party but failed because of the high levels of irresponsibility and lack of honesty demonstrated by them. We therefore wish to advise Mr. Muyawala and Mr. Luchembe to account for the money meant for campaigns but were diverted to their own pockets because of selfishness. I further wish to remind them that our party NAREP will start disciplinary charges against them until they account for the funds in question. It is very unfortunate that after rushing to the media, they failed to give reason as to why they were resigning from the party.

May I also state that their resignation is a blessing to the party as it came at the right time when the party is shaping itself with credible leadership that can be trusted by the Zambian people to run the affairs of this country. We are very much confident that the party has remained intact and will even be much stronger without the trio.

NAREP is a party that was founded on principles and shall remain principled in all that we do. With this in view, it is rather difficult for leaders who do not believe in our values which are excellence, integrity, responsibility, service, equity, humility, commitment, sense of community to remain in our party. We want to demonstrate good leadership and earn the respect and recognition from the people of this great nation.

In conclusion, we wish to inform the nation that NAREP will make public the next course of action that we intend to take against Mr. Muyawala and Mr. Chilufya. May I also worn Mr. Muyawala and Mr. Chilufya to stop issuing any statements about our party and instead concentrate on thinking of how they will pay back the funds the party entrusted in them to conduct campaigns in Mpongwe, but were regrettably not used for the intended purpose.

Henry Mwelwa

Copperbelt Chairman

16th March 2013

One juvenile dies after car lost control and hit six pedestrians

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Irate Chililabombwe residents on Saturday afternoon burnt a Toyota Corolla which lost control along the Chingola- Kasumbalesa road and hit six pedestrian resulting in the death of one juvenile.

The other five people who were hit by the same Toyota Corolla have been hospitalized.

The White Toyota Corolla, registration number ACP 6282 lost control around 12:40 hours hitting the six pedestrians who were standing along the road near PP Zambia area resulting in the death of a seven year old juvenile.

The driver of the vehicle identified as Winter Chilanga, 25, of house number W 418, Lubengele Township in Chililabombwe, ran away for fear of being lynched by onlookers.

The five pedestrians suffered severe injuries and are admitted to Konkola Mine Hospital where they are receiving medical attention.

Police sources said the officers that rushed to the scene were scared by the angry mob which was brandishing various weapons and by the time the police mobilized themselves, the car was completely gutted.

A truck from one of the local garages that attempted to tow the corolla from the accident scene had its wind screen broken by the mob.

One perpetrator in the setting of the car on fire has since been nabbed and charged with arson while the driver of the vehicle has also been arrested for causing death by dangerous driving.

ZANIS

PF Government committed to infrastructure development in education sector

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Copperbelt Province Minster Mwenye Musenge says the Patriotic Front government remains committed to improving educational standards and infrastructure development under the ministry of education countrywide.

Mr Musenge said government in the 2013 national budget has set aside funds to rehabilitate and construct more schools so that educational standards are taken to higher levels both in rural and urban areas.

Mr Musenge said this at a fundraising lunch for Lupiya Basic School of Masaiti district held at Savoy hotel in Ndola yesterday.

Lupiya Basic School is scouting for funds to rehabilitate infrastructure at the school and construct more classrooms, teachers’ houses and toilets.

Mr Musenge pointed out that government will therefore ensure that schools both in rural and urban areas receive the help they need in order for every Zambian child to have access to better education services.

He said government will also ensure that electricity reaches schools and sanitation facilities are improved.

Mr Musenge added that more houses for teachers both in rural and urban have also been earmarked for construction.

Mr Musenge also appealed to teachers’ countrywide to become leaders of integrity so that they bring pride to the country in their respective work.

Speaking earlier Masaiti District Educational Board Secretary (DEBS) Binos Mubonde said the district is faced with inadequate funds to improve infrastructure..

Mr Mubonde said it was pleasing that schools like Lupiya were taking initiatives to improving their schools’ outlook through such ventures.

He thanked the PF government for prioritising education in its manifesto as evidenced by the opening of four secondary schools on the Copperbelt.

Mr Mubonde said the task of raising educational standards was a mammoth one which requires the involvement and support of everyone.

ZANIS

Nkana Coach Hails Opening Day Win

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Nkana coach Masautso Mwale has hailed Kalampa’s 1-0 victory over Roan United in Saturday’s 2013 FAZ Super League opening fixtures.

New signee Festus Mbewe made a memorable debut scoring a 22nd minute solitary goal at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe.

In a post-match interview, Mwale described Nkana’s win as a good beginning.

“It’s a good beginning and we will build from what we have achieved today (Saturday),” the ex-Zesco United coach said.

Mwale also saluted striker Reynold “Sate Sate” Kampamba’s display in the Week One days after recovering from a foot injury.

“Kampamba is a high profile player and if we can build him to play in all roles it will be good for Zambia,” he added.

This was Mwale’s first official match incharge of Nkana.

Mbesuma: We Still Respect Zanaco

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Collins Mbesuma says Orlando Pirates will not underestimate Zanaco despite enjoying a 1-0 away win in their CAF Champions League first round, first leg over their hosts on Saturday at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

Mbesuma played an impressive opening 70 minutes despite not finding the target but did enough to torment his compatriots in his first competitive club game back in Zambia since 2003.

“We are waiting for the next return leg and we are not going to underrate them just because we beat them,” Mbesuma said.

“We are going to go all out they are a good team but we got one chance and scored.”

Mbesuma said he was also pleased with his performance before his was replaced by Oupa Manyisa in the 70th minute.

“My performance was okay you know you are playing away from home it is difficult all the time so you need to play tactically as the coach said so that you do not concede,” Mbesuma said.

Mbesuma now switches focus to Zambia who enter camp today in Johannesburg ahead of their March 24 away to Lesotho in a 2014 FIFA World Cup Group D qualifier in Maseru.

Government refutes assertions that President Michael Sata has fallen ill

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Government refutes assertions that President Michael Sata has fallen ill
President Michael Sata
President Michael Sata

Chief Government spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni has refuted assertions that President Michael Sata has fallen ill. Mr. Sakeni who is also Information and Broadcasting Minister said that the fact that the president has delegated the Vice President Guy Scott to officiate at national important events such as Youth and the Women Days does not mean that the president is sick.

Mr. Sakeni disclosed this to Qfm in an interview that President Sata is in good health and has been meeting his Cabinet Minister at State House almost on a daily basis.

Meanwhile, Vice President Guy Scott has arrived in New Delhi, India to represent Zambia at the The 8th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India Africa Project Partnership. The Vice President arrived at 19:40 hours local time at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Accompanying the Vice President is Dr Charlotte Scott, the second lady.

Others in the delegation include Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Emmanuel Chenda, Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication Christopher Yaluma and some Senior Government officials.

According to the programme released by the Zambian mission in India, Dr Scott is expected to pay a courtesy call on India’s Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Further, the Vice President during the official opening of the 9th CII –EXIM BANK Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership will deliver an address in plenary.

The Vice President will also address and chair special sessions, to be held on, Zambia and India –Africa Infrastructure Partnership, respectively.

Dr Scott will also tour Angelique International Limited to discuss Rural Electrification and Agriculture projects in Zambia.

And in Udaipur, the Vice President will tour the World’s biggest Zinc Mine, which is owned by Vendatta, with an objective to look into modern mechanisation, technology, productivity and automation.

The tour will be with a view to exploring the possibility of boosting mining development in Zambia.

A visit to the International Technology Park in Pune is another engagement for the Vice President.

His visit to Pune is intended to explore the prospects of setting up an IT Park facility in the economic zone in Lusaka South, which will give drive to economic development in the service sector.

The Vice President will then travel by road from Pune to Mumbai where he is expected to experience the infrastructure and road network.

While in Mumbai, he will address the Mumbai Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

The 8th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India Africa Project Partnership was held in India last year under the theme, ‘Creating Possibilities: Delivering Value.’

According to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)’s website, business results from its last held eight conclaves recorded significant achievements with 1510 projects worth USD 104 billion to have been deliberated.

CII with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Government of India are organising the said event.

The gathering offers an opportunity for participating countries to showcase their work to large numbers of decision makers from Africa.

More than 30 African countries of business leaders and officials will be in attendance.

Vice President Dr Guy Scott will represent Zambia at this year’s conclave.

Today’s Message: As You Wait

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.”
(James 5:7, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

God has put dreams and desires in every person’s heart. But most times, there’s a season of waiting involved. Maybe you’re waiting for a relationship to improve; waiting to get married; waiting for a promotion, or waiting to overcome an illness. Much of life is spent waiting. But there’s a right way to wait and a wrong way to wait. Too often, when things don’t happen on our timetable, we get down and discouraged or anxious and fretful. That’s because we’re not waiting the right way.

Notice that today’s verse doesn’t say if you wait; it says as you wait. The fact is that we’re all going to wait. It goes on to say that we should consider how the farmer waits — patiently and eagerly. We’re not supposed to sit around and be discouraged; we’re supposed to be hopeful, positive and full of expectancy!

Today, no matter what you are praying for, expect things to change in your favor. Today could be the day that God turns it all around. As you wait with patience and expectancy, you’ll open the door for God to move. He’ll fight your battles, and you’ll see that abundant harvest He’s promised in every area of your life.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, today I choose to wait expectantly for You. I trust that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I put my trust and hope in You knowing that You have good things in store for my future in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen

CORRECTON: Warriors Lose, Kalulushi Takes Early Lead

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Zesco United spoilt Kabwe Warriors return to the Faz Super Division with an away win on a Saturday that saw promoted Kalulushi Modern Stars take the early lead on day-one.

Warriors were stunned at Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe after Zesco secured the three points via a 45th minute lone goal from Tom Bakala.

They were similar 1-0 results for Power Dynamos, Nkana and Forest Rangers on the day that saw all four promoted teams tumble in Week One.

At Nchanga Stadium in Chingola, Martin Phiri’s 10th minute goal secured the three points for Power away to Nchanga Rangers.

In Ndola, Owen Kaposa scored a 42nd minute goal for Forest in their away derby win over promoted Lime Hotspurs.

Nkana coach Masauso Mwale began his tenure on a high when Festus Mbewe’s 22nd minute goal at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe secured their win over Roan United.

However, Kalulushi recorded the biggest score line when they beat hosts Konkola Mine Police 2-0 away at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.

Shadreck Phiri put Kalulushi ahead in the 25th minute before ex-Nkana and Kitwe United winger William Chinse put the result beyond doubt five minutes later.

On Sunday, Patrick Phiri takes Green Buffaloes to Woodlands Stadium for a grudge match against Napsa Stars who fired him last October.

Nkwazi will be home at Edwin Emboela Stadium where they host Konkola Blades.

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