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Kabwe Warriors Statement on Godfrey Ucar Chitalu

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The Executive Committee of Kabwe Warriors Football Club (KWFC) has followed with keen interest the on-going debate about whether the 107 goals scored in the 1972 season by its striker, the peerless Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu (now deceased) should be recognised as a world record by world football authority FIFA.

 

To begin with, KWFC, its generous and faithful sponsors Zambia Railways and its fans are delighted that this debate is happening at this time as it coincides with the club’s 50th anniversary of its founding, for which plans are at an advanced stage to celebrate the milestone.

 

This year also marks 40 years since Godfrey Chitalu scored the 107 goals that have now ignited this very interesting global debate about whether he should now be recognized as the world record holder for the most goals scored in a calendar year.

 

While there has never been any debate about the legitimacy of Chitalu’s 107 goals in Zambian football, an achievement for which he was duly awarded by the FAZ at the end of the same season, KWFC is grateful to FAZ and the thousands of fans who are now championing the campaign for FIFA to recognise the feat as a world record.

 

For the record, it is not as though FIFA has been totally unaware of Godfrey Chitalu’s record. In 1982, FIFA did award him, along with other notable international stars, for his contribution to the promotion of the world’s number one sport, at a ceremony held in France.

 

We are therefore confident that the FAZ, armed with all the statistical evidence needed to press the case for Chitalu’s 107 goals, will do its best to ensure that justice is done.

 

As a club, KWFC has worked assiduously to safeguard its history and we are happy the Chitalu has now received international recognition whether FIFA accepts the record or not. While Chitalu holds a special place in the hearts of Zambian soccer fans, it is particularly heartening that support for him to be awarded the record for his 107 goals has come from all over the globe.

 

There is no debate about the fact that there are now a few millions more people out there who now know about him, about Kabwe Warriors and about Zambia than did a week ago.

 

As part of our club’s programme to celebrate 50 years of existence, the executive has already taken the decision to rename its home ground, Railway Ground, after its record goal scorer, to be known as the Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu 107 Stadium. Also, a statue of him is to be erected at the stadium and t-shirts bearing Chitalu’s name and ‘107 goals’ are to be printed to help raise funds for the club and for his surviving family, some of whom continue to be avid supporters of KWF.

 

It is to be appreciated that during the days Chitalu was at the peak of his game, football was not as commercialised as it is today and, like most of his generation, he played for the love of the sport as well as honour for the country. It is amazing that 20 years after his death, his name has potential marketing power and it is only right that this value should accrue to his family and Kabwe Warriors Football Club.

 

In this regard, KWFC would like to warn that it is aware that a merchandising line bearing the name Chitalu and ‘107’ goals has gone online and that this is in breach of the rights that are currently held by the club and the Chitalu family. Our lawyers in London have been advised to look into the matter.

 

Shepolopolo Collects Zone 6 Gold

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Zambia’s women’s team celebrate after beating Zimbabwe in the women’s soccer final at Nkoloma stadium.
Zambia’s women’s team celebrate after beating Zimbabwe in the women’s soccer final at Nkoloma stadium.

Zambia boys and women’s football teams have minted Silver and Gold respectively as the curtain came down on the Zone Six Youth Games at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka today.

In the girls event, Zambia beat defending champions Zimbabwe 2-0 to claim their first ever Zone Six Youth Games Gold medal in the event.

A Hellen Mubanga’s brace in the 11th and 16th minutes secured Zambia’s 12 Gold medal of the seven-day regional sports festival.

Meanwhile, the boy’s team squandered an opportunity to get Gold after South Africa rallied from 1-0 down to win 2-1.

Chibuye Mulilo put Zambia ahead in the 7th minute before Fagrie Lakay leveled scores after the break.

Seriba Kabelo coincidentally scored the winner in the 67th minute sealed South Africa’s 67th Gold medal of the games.

Nevers Mumba is South African and does not qualify to be Republican President, claims Chifire

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Former Committee of Citizens Executive Director Gregory Chifire (right) addresses journalists as Political Consultant John Ziba looks on at Chainama Hotel in Lusaka
Former Committee of Citizens Executive Director Gregory Chifire (right) addresses journalists as Political Consultant John Ziba looks on at Chainama Hotel in Lusaka

Former Committee of Citizens Executive Director Gregory Chifire has alleged that MMD leader Nevers Mumba does not qualify to be Republican President because his Father hails from South Africa.

Addressing a media briefing in Lusaka Sunday morning, Mr. Chifire said he has come across some information that alleges that Dr. Mumba’s Father comes from South Africa.

Mr. Chifire claimed that Dr. Mumba’s Father settled in Chinsali district and married into the Ndalama family that lived in that area.

“This is the story coming from Chinsali. All the villagers know this story and I want the media to go there and verify what the villagers are saying. This man’s Father was from South Africa and maybe that explains his light skin,” Mr. Chifire said.

He said under the current constitution, Dr. Mumba does not quality to be Republican President.

Mr. Chifire has appealed to MMD members to take a keen interest to scrutinize the parentage of Dr. Mumba.

[pullquote]This man’s Father was from South Africa and maybe that explains his light skin,” Mr. Chifire said.[/pullquote]

And Mr. Chifire said MMD will never bounce back into power unless it gets rid of all selfish and stubborn leaders.

“MMD is full of stubborn and deaf people. They don’t listen and somehow am happy that they lost the 2011 elections because most of those people in MMD behaved as if they owned Zambians.”

At the same briefing, MMD founder member and political consultant John Ziba charged that the no amount of rebranding would change people’s perceptions of the MMD.

Mr. Ziba said as far as Zambians are concerned, the MMD is still a corrupt party adding that Dr. Mumba will never take the MMD anywhere.

“I know Dr. Mumba very well. He is not to be trusted especially with issues of finances,” Mr. Ziba said.

And when reached for a comment, MMD leader Dr. Nevers Mumba said he will not respond to the issues raised by the two gentlemen because they have no authority to comment on MMD affairs.

Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba threatens Youths holding dialogues over the Constitution making process with Arrests

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YALI Governance Advisor addresses the Dialogue on Constitution Reform Process at Manda Hill Lodge, 23.08.2012. Also in the picture is a member of the Technical Committee, Dr. Rodger Chongwe and US Embassy Political and Economic Chief, Tim Smith, YALI President, Andrew Ntewewe.

 

Young African Leaders Initiative’s response to Wynter Kabimba

Dear Hon. Minister,

RE: THREAT OF ARRESTS EMANATING FROM THE CONDUCT OF PROVINCIAL YOUTH DIALOGUE ON THE CONSTITUTION

We are in receipt of your letter dated 12th December 2012 addressed to our Governance Advisor regarding your misgivings on YALI’s position to conduct dialogues on Zambia’s Constitution Reform process and your instructions to the Zambia Police Force Inspector General to potentially arrest anybody from our organization who shall organize or conduct such forum outside the supervision of the Technical Committee.

Our Board has reviewed your correspondence and notes with sadness that you, as learned counsel, are failing to appreciate provisions of the Constitution of Zambia which guarantees fundamental freedoms and rights of citizens to freely assemble, participate in public activities and determine laws that govern their lives without government coercion. You will note that the Provincial Dialogue you referred to is not a parallel workshop on the constitutional making process but one of the many interventions by citizens of this Republic who wish to engage in our country’s Constitutional reform process.

The Technical Committee, which is now working under intense pressure from your office, was informed of the same dialogue and they sent apologies for their inability to attend our dialogue. An invitation was later extended to the Town Clerk in Kasama, the Committee’s District Facilitator who delegated his deputy also mentioned in the Post story.
At this point, we would like to state as follows:

  1.  Your threat of “stern action” – be it arrests by the Inspector General of Police who, no doubt, has no autonomy and works at the mercy and convenience of the appointing authority and politicians like you – is unfounded and has no basis in law as YALI is not committing any offense when it decides to hold forums with young leaders on the constitution. We stand ready to defend the rights of fellow citizens and our own rights to engage in the process without any interference from politicians.
  2. The Technical Committee and the Constitution-making process, which will gobble over K110billion, is funded by taxpayers money and resources gifted by the international community. It goes therefore that taxpayers have a constitutional right to engage in this process. There would be no reason at all for this process to continue receiving any support if Government has positioned itself to control how people engage in this process by use of the Technical Committee. YALI will therefore be left without any option but lobby Members of Parliament and the International Community to rethink funding to this fraudulent process whose outcome seems to be already predetermined. Your appointment to that office, we now believe is serving to frustrate the constitutional reform process as your immediate predecessor exhibited political willingness for this process to be people-driven.
  3.  Undeterred by your threats, YALI will continue to hold its activities which are legal and we are prepared to use all available legal means to defend the right of our young citizens to participate in this process. Should your directive pose any further threat for young citizens to have a say in the process, we are ready to seek an injunction to restrain the Technical Committee from holding its activities in exclusion of our voices as citizens to contribute towards a people-driven constitution. We may further seek a review of your decision in our courts of law which we feel is arbitrary and made without consultations with stakeholders.

Finally, Hon. Minister, there is need for you to make a clear distinction in the manner in which you want to run Party affairs from your public responsibilities in that honorable office of Minister of Justice. It is, however, in our country’s best interest that you restrain yourself, put Zambia first and be impartial in discharging your duties and serve all our peoples. It will not help any Zambian to have a popularly, legitimately and democratically elected Government practice dictatorial tendencies and unleash our men and women in uniform on citizens who exercise their democratic right.

We hope you are satisfied with our response.

Yours faithfully
YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS INITIATIVE

Andrew Ntewewe
President
cc: His Excellency, the President
Mr. Michael C. Sata
Republic of Zambia
State House, Lusaka
cc: The President
Law Association of Zambia
Lusaka
cc: Chairman
Technical Committee Drafting the Zambian Constitution
cc: Inspector General of Police
Zambia Police Force Headquarters
Lusaka
cc: Attorney General, Ministry of Justice, Republic of Zambia
cc: United Nations Human Rights Commission
cc: Ambassadors/High Commissioner
Diplomatic Missions Accredited to Zambia
Lusaka
cc: Members of Parliament
cc: Media
Cc: Civil Society Organizations in Zambia

And They Chose Barabbas

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Members of the public wave the Patriotic Front symbol at the inauguration of President Michael Sata
File:Members of the public wave the Patriotic Front symbol at the inauguration of President Michael Sata

By A. Zyambo

But they all cried out together, “Away with this man and release to us Barabbas” Luke 23:18

A story is told in the book of Luke of how a Mob leader, a thief was chosen over Jesus christ,the people had a choice to make and without thinking they chose Barabbas.

On the 20th of September 2011, Zambians were faced with a similar choice to make, harsh as the comparison may seem, yes it was a similar choice, that of retaining Rupiah Banda as their president or replacing him with the so called “COBRA”, Michael Chilufya Sata.It is not surprising why they call him Cobra seeing he very is cunning and full of trickery.You will all agree with me that he tricked most Zambians into voting for him by way of promising a heaven on earth for them.

Zambians chose the cobra over a man that was leading this nation into higher heights, the country’s economy was growing steadily, we saw Fitch Rating slashing us a B+ credit rating (which has since been reversed), we saw foreign investor confidence increase and a number of jobs created. Roads were being constructed, what ever you call them be it formula one or what but roads where being built,schools,hospitals and health centers.Now all we see is Districts being created and airports and hospitals being renamed, where is the development that was promised to Zambians?[pullquote]I can’t remember the last time we heard of mealie-meal shortages in this lovely nation of ours, but now here we are, facing this crisis.[/pullquote]

But Zambians chose, they chose this government over the democracy they enjoyed peacefully for 20 years, and now people are crying out at the rate at which this Democracy is speedily vanishing. It wasn’t surprising to see how OASIS Forum alarmed at the speed with which the PF Government was reversing the many hard-won democratic gains of the Zambian people. But that too was a choice Zambians made. We see politicians in power bullying their fellow “weak” Zambians everyday. Political opponents are being arrested for no apparent reasons, and it is less than two years of their rule,I wonder how it will be 4 years from now.

I can’t remember the last time we heard of mealie-meal shortages in this lovely nation of ours, but now here we are, facing this crisis.

It is so hard to blame Zambians for the choice they made simply because they were lied to,they were promised 10,000 jobs within 90 days, better housing,better health facilities,better this and that all within 90 days, Mr. Sata powerfully made promises to fulfill and it´s on that very basis that the same Zambians that voted for him hold him accountable for the lies he preached of transforming Zambia into a better place within a 3 month period.

When we ignore the cries of the poor, we choose “Barabbas” over Jesus. When we refuse to own up to our responsibility for our actions,we choose Barabbas. When we prefer lording over others instead of servant-leadership, we choose Barabbas. This is exactly what those who voted for Patriotic front did to the poor Zambians.Zambians where ‘gongared’ on this one, as Levy Mwanawas would say “I have given Zambians a better deal” this once thought of as saint Michael has given Zambians a raw deal and they must face their consequences, they must endure indeed.Even young primary school going kids can tell that they were lied to by the people their parents voted for.
And so Barabbas they chose…………………….

I am not trying to eliminate my opponents-kabimba

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PF secretary general/ Justice minister winter kabimba delevering his speech during the independencs celebrations theme hard work and unite in mongu yesterday
PF secretary general/ Justice minister Winter Kabimba

Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Wynter Kabimba has dismissed assertions in some quarters that he is trying to eliminate his potential opponents in the PF so that he finds it easy to rise to the presidency.

Addressing the Southern province PF consultative conference in Choma yesterday afternoon, Mr Kabimba said it is wrong for some people to claim that he is trying to get rid of his opponents when he is merely discharging his functions as Chief Executive of the party.

The PF Secretary General told delegates that he has no intentions of becoming president for the PF.

Mr Kabimba said his main priority for now is to serve the Patriotic Front and the people of Zambia.

“There is talk that I want to become president and that is why I am trying to eliminate my opponents. This is not true because I have not gone round telling people that I want to become president,” he said.

He stressed that there is no PF official that he is trying to eliminate but that those complaining against him are victims of their own wrong doings.

Mr Kabimba called for loyalty in the party saying there are no way members could be allowed to serve other political parties while belonging to the PF.

He said the issue of loyalty in the PF is cardinal as no party member will be exempt to any wrong doings.

“All of us are bound by one major obligation of being loyal to the PF,” he said.

And speaking earlier, Southern province Acting Chairman Charles Hamududu appealed for transport to enable the party carry our membership recruitment in the province.

Mr Hamududu said transport is cardinal in party mobilization.

Delegates from all the districts are attending the one day conference in Choma

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PF and UNIP are the only genuine political parties-PF Lusaka District Chairman

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The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says the internal wrangles that has rocked the MMD is because it is not a political party but a movement and anybody can be a leader.

PF Lusaka District Chairman Goodson Banda says only PF and UNIP are genuine political parties whose leaders founded and rose to become Heads of State.

Mr Banda said Dr Kenneth Kaunda formed the latter United National Independence Party (UNIP) and formed government in 1964 and President Michael Sata who is Patriotic Front (PF) leader founded it and formed government in the September 20 polls last year.

Mr Banda was speaking in Lusaka yesterday when he addressed scores of PF Youth members drawn from different branches namely Chainda, Kaunda Square, Mtendere and Munali.

He said embattled MMD leader Dr Nevers Mumba who has questionable character should not be blamed for leading the MMD because it is a movement which has been led by so many leaders.

“PF is a political party not a movement like the opposition MMD which has been led by so many people hence the reason why it is slowly dying,” Mr Banda said.

The former ruling party, MMD has since been led by the late Dr Frederick Chiluba, the late Dr Levy Mwanawasa and the immediate past Mr Rupiah Banda.

And Mr Banda said PF has no party cards because the leaders and its members are known unlike the opposition political parties that have questionable members and character hence they have party cards.

He said the PF under President Sata has started bearing fruit and urged the youths in the country to align themselves with the PF manifesto to benefit the young people in its ambitious programmes.

The PF Lusaka District Chairman advised the youths to desist from rushing to the media but utilize all the established channels of communication any time they had grievances.

Mr Banda said the PF wants disciplined youths and will not condone indiscipline in the party because it wants to lead by good example and respects the rule of law.

And speaking earlier, PF Munali constituency Youth Chairman Daniel Miyambo urged the youths to be united.

Mr Miyambo said much could be achieved if party members remained strong and united.

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Mobile hospitals deliver care to 175 000 patients, with 20 000 successfull operations across rural Zambia

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People waiting to be attended to at a Mobile Hospital in Shangombo
People waiting to be attended to at a Mobile Hospital in Shangombo : Picture Courtesy of ZANIS

Over 175, 000 patients across the country have accessed medical care through the mobile hospital units since their inception.

And 20, 000 operations were successfully conducted through the mobile hospital services since the units were introduced in the country.

Ministry of Health Director of Mobile and Emergency Health Services Welani Chilengwe said mobile hospitals have been a success story for Zambia and have greatly helped to take health care services closer to the people especially in rural areas.

Speaking when Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Zhuo Yuxiao inspected the operations of mobile hospitals in Chieftainess Chiawa’s area in Kafue district yesterday, Dr Chilengwe said government is in the process of acquiring a tenth mobile hospital unit with improved features such as utility vehicles and an ambulance for Muchinga province.

He said the government is committed to ensure health care services are delivered to the people in a clean, safe and conducive environment and for people to also get dignified health care services.

Dr Chilengwe said the mobile hospital units are doing so well and are appreciated by the people.

And Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Zhou Yuxiao said the Chinese government has rolled out the mobile hospital services programmes in other African countries following Zambia’s success story.

Ambassador Zhou said Zambia was used as a pioneer to see if the mobile health services would be useful in taking health care services to vulnerable people especially in rural areas and that now that mobile hospital services have proved a success in Zambia, the programme will be rolled out in other countries.

The Chinese envoy pledged his country’s continued support to improving health care delivery to the people of Zambia.

And Chieftainess Chiawa thanked the Zambian government for collaborating with the Chinese government in introducing mobile hospitals which she said have helped to take health care services to the people in the country.

Speaking through her representative, Kesia Sakala, Chieftainess Chiawa said the people in her area are ready to give the necessary support to the Ministry of Health in ensuring that mobile hospital services are a success story.

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Run Your Race

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…”
(Hebrews 12:1–2, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

It’s easy to be tempted to go through life competing with everyone around us. When we see someone who’s more talented, better looking or has more gifts, instead of running our race and being comfortable with who we are, oftentimes we feel inferior and think, “I’ve got to catch up to them.” The problem with this unhealthy competition is that it’s a never-ending cycle.

There will always be someone ahead of us. But, it’s a very freeing thing when you realize, “I’m not competing with you. I don’t have to have as big a house as my neighbor to feel good about myself. I don’t have to keep up with my co-worker. I don’t have to be a certain size. No, I understand that I’m not in competition with my friend, my neighbor or my co-worker. Instead, I’m going to be the best me that I can possibly be.” Friend, that’s an attitude God can work with. When you focus on being who God made you to be, that’s when you’ll rise up higher and position yourself for every spiritual blessing He has in store for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I humbly come to You giving You all that I am. I choose to keep my eyes on You and allow You to work in my heart and mind. I declare that I am free from competition today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen

Rupiah Banda receives democracy award for respecting the will of the people

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President Banda with Kenyan Prime Minister Kalonzo Musyoka
President Banda with Kenyan Prime Minister Kalonzo Musyoka

The Fourth President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Rupiah Bwezani Banda, was last evening honoured with the Honorary Prize for African Democracy as Kenyan Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka called on African leaders to emulate the former Zambian leader’s commitment to respecting the will of the people.

At the 2012 Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize-giving ceremony held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, footage of President Banda’s political life was run on two large screens and, as he was shown conceding defeat in the September 2011 presidential elections and urging all Zambians to support ‘our new president’, he received an appreciative applause from the audience.

The former Zambian head of State was among several personalities who were honoured for their contribution to the wellbeing of Africans. This is the second honour he has received this year after the Crans Montana Prix de la Fondation award he got in Switzerland.

[pullquote]“After accepting defeat, some of my compatriots called me a coward. How could I not accept the results of the elections organised by me as head of State? I was responsible for whatever could happen to the Zambian people. “[/pullquote]

“As Africans, we are proud of you President Banda. You were commander-in-chief in your country and you could have easily disputed the results of the elections. I wish many African leaders could listen to you and realise that even after losing elections, you can be great,” said Vice-President Musyoka to an adoring audience.

More praise was heaped on President Banda by former United Nations under Secretary-General Abdoulie Janneh who described the retired Zambian politician as a political model in Africa and urged other leaders on the continent to learn to accept the will of the people.

Mr Janneh, who is also executive director at the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, said it was time African leaders began providing leadership that inspired their people, stressing that leadership was the continent’s major malaise.

MultiChoice South Africa Group Holdings executive chairman Nolo Letele
MultiChoice South Africa Group Holdings executive chairman Nolo Letele

And speaking at the same event organised by the Millennium Excellence Foundation, President Banda urged African leaders to do nothing that would endanger the lives of their people.

“After accepting defeat, some of my compatriots called me a coward. How could I not accept the results of the elections organised by me as head of State? I was responsible for whatever could happen to the Zambian people.

“I call upon my fellow Africans to know that there can only be one winner in an election and the rest run the risk of losing. Even after losing elections, you must learn to love one another and live your life as if you were the winner,” President Banda said.

Other laureates at the ceremony were MultiChoice South Africa Group Holdings executive chairman Nolo Letele, Chief Godswill Akpabio, the governor of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria and Governor Moise Katumbi-Chapwe from Katanga Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo while the late Ghanaian President John Evans Atta Mills was represented by his widow Dr Ernestina Naadu Mills.

The awards recognise individuals who have selflessly devoted themselves to bringing about change in the lives of Africans within the last decade.

Meanwhile, President Banda has called on Africans to embrace home-grown initiatives that are aimed at empowering fellow Africans.

He was speaking at the Sovereign Suites in Limuru, about 20 kilometres outside Nairobi at a reception on Friday evening.

He noted that nearly all major international organisations had had their genesis outside Africa, the very reason why Africans needed to support the initiative of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, the organisers of Africa’s most prestigious international awards.

President Banda adressing the audience
President Banda addressing the audience

Past recipients of the awards include South Africa’s Desmond Tutu and Cyril Ramaphosa, former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan, former World Bank president James Wolfensohn and celebrated Nigerian writer Soyinka.

President Banda is expected to return to Lusaka this morning.

Zambia in Camp For Tanzania Friendly

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Zambia today began training camp for the next Saturdays friendly away to Tanzania.

The team held its first workout this morning in Lusaka with an almost full house at LICEF school grounds.

Those in attendance at Saturday morning’s training included the Chinese-based trio of Christopher Katongo, Isaac Chansa and James Chamanga.

The TP Mazembe tro of Rainford Kalaba, Nathan Sinkala and Hichani Himonde also took part in today’s first day of training.

Missing were Stophila Sunzu, Jonas Sakuwaha, Given Singuluma and Chisamba Lungu.

Derrick Mwansa, Francis Tindi, Moses Phiri, Salulani Phiri, Danny Munyau, Joshua Titima, Thomas Nyirenda, Shadreck Malambo and 2012 Player of The Year Mukuka Mulenga are the local players in camp.

Wrangles have dented MMD image – Chituwo

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MMD vice president for administration Brian Chituwo
MMD vice president for administration Brian Chituwo

Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) Vice President for Administration Brian Chituwo says the wrangles that have characterized the top leadership in the party have greatly dented the image of the former ruling party.

And MMD National Women Chairperson Catherine Namugala says MMD women are disappointed with leaders who do not adhere to the party constitution to met disciplinary measures on fellow party members.

Addressing the media at the party secretariat in Lusaka today, Dr Chituwo expressed sadness at the events that have happened at the secretariat in the past two weeks where the National Secretary of the party and the Party President expelled each other and violence which eventually arose.

“We as part of the leadership of the MMD are saddened by the events that have happened at the secretariat in the past two weeks. We condemn violence, you are aware that two wrongs do not make a right. Two wrongs were committed in the name of expulsions of Major Kachingwe and in turn, he invalidated the election of the party President Pastor Nevers Mumba as party President due to many reasons and that he belongs to two parties,” Dr Chituwo explained.

Dr Chituwo said the happenings at the party secretariat has dented the party’s image and created anxiety and anger among members of the MMD and assured all the MMD members that the National Executive Committee (NEC) will soon meet to consider the alleged dual membership of Dr Mumba and the charges levelled against Major Kachingwe.

The MMD Vice President has since called for calm and stead fast among the members until when NEC decides the way forward adding that leaders are willing to sacrifice in order to keep the part intact.

He noted that no party member is bigger than the party adding that all members should pay allegiance to the party and act according to the party constitution.

Dr Chituwo further stated that no member has the authority to expel anyone without the blessings of the National Executive Committee which is the supreme organ to make decisions.

When asked whether his statement meant that Major Kachingwe was still National Secretary of the party as NEC has not yet sat, Dr Chituwo said his statement was clear and is open for interpretation by all journalists and members of the public.

Dr Chituwo said he cannot comment much on the issue as it is still in court but members of the public and journalist can make their own interpretation of his statement.

He however reaffirmed his commitment to the party saying he and other senior members of the party have no intentions of resigning as purported by some people.

And National Chairperson for Women, Catherine Namugala said women are disappointed with party leaders who have opted to ignore the constitution.

Ms Namugala noted that some women are frustrated with the party following the activities that have taken place during the past few weeks and that they have lost faith in leaders.

She noted that women do not like violence in the party as such affects them most than men and called on all MMD leaders to consult NEC when making decisions.

She also noted that the opposition should always strive to provide checks and balance to the government and not insult leaders in government.

Ms Namugala stated that the MMD’s desire is not to see the Patriotic Front government fail but deliver in order to bring development to all Zambians.

She also dispelled assertion that she and other senior members of the MMD were planning to defect to the ruling PF saying that she has no other party than the MMD under which she will support to offer checks and balance to the ruling party.

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ZCCM-IH profits soars

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The ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) posted an operating profit of K530 billion in 2011 from K47 billion in 2010, due to favorable economic environment and high commodity prices.

The group also recorded a profit before tax of K1, 530 billion during the same year as compared to K855 billion in 2010.

ZCCM-IH executive chairman Willa Mung’omba said due the increase in copper prices, the Group increased its profitability in 2011 recording operating profit of K530 billion compared to K47 billion the previous year.

Mr Mung’omba said during the period under review, the group performance benefited from a stable business environment as well as favourable business condition in China and globally thereby, influencing the commodity prices.

“For the group, the increase in copper prices encouraged continued scaling up operations and a relatively stable Zambian Kwacha. The overall impact of all this was that the group significantly increased its profitability in the 2011 the financial year,” he said.

Mr Mung’omba said during the ZCCM-IH annual general meeting in Lusaka yesterday that the high commodity prices impacted positively on the revenue of most of the investee companies which continued to record profitability.

As a consequence of the significant share of profits of associates and the favourable economic and business environment, the group reported a profit before tax of K1,530 billion from K855 billion in 2010,” he said.

Mr Mung’omba said in his statement to the board members d that the group recorded sales of K396 billion in the year under review from K142 billion in 2010.

While the group registered a positive retained earnings of K2,005 billion in 2011 from K571 billion the previous year driven by share of profits of associate, it recorded negative retained earnings of K628 billion in 2011 to K966 billion.

Mr Mung’omba said in the period under review, ZCCM-IH took up 20 per cent shareholding in Konnoco, this was in line with the provision of the Konnoco agreement of 1997.

He said ZCCM-IH owns 20.6 per cent of the shares in Konkola Copper Mines, while Vedanta owns 79.4 per cent.

Mr Mung’omba said in its continued efforts to diversify to other minerals, the company accepted an offer to purchase 50 per cent of the shares of Kariba Minerals Limited from the Government during the financial year saying the transaction was expected to be completed during the financial year ending March 31, 2013.

Kariba Minerals Limited is in line business of prospecting, mining,processing and marketing of amethyst and any such other precious and semi-precious stone.

During the period under review, copper prices on average rose from around US$3 per pound at the beginning to US44.27 per pound at the close of the financial year.

President Michael Sata reacts to the OASIS Forum statement and insists the PF Government is democratic

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President Michael Sata
President Michael Sata

President Michael Sata has responded to the statement issued by the OASIS Forum yesterday accusing the PF Government of trying to reverse the hard won democratic gains Zambia has achieved. In a statement released to the media by his Press man George Chellah, Mr Sata said that the PF Government was determined to build a deeply united, democratic and totally transformed country.

The president challenged the forum to pin-point the specific violations or ‘hard-won democratic gains’ the Government was attempting to reverse.

President Sata said that it would been more helpful if the Oasis Forum recognised that the central aim of national building lay in constructive engagement of specific sectors of governance.

“It’s only fair that if there are other broader governance issues they want to raise they should engage the Minister of Justice. Merely issuing statements will not solve our country’s problems. It might win them kudos but it won’t take them and the country very far,” the President said.

“As leaders we need to encourage our citizens that our nation’s survival and growth is anchored on active engagement and participation on several matters concerning our country. Therefore, we wish to advise our colleagues in the Oasis Forum and other stakeholders to learn to engage and not play to the gallery.”

President Sata said that the PF administration is resolute to establishing a close working relationship with various stakeholders for the benefit of the country.

“We are a democratic Government that fully understands its limitations as enshrined in our Republican Constitution. Furthermore, this Government is serious about delivering development to our people through economic growth, job creation and combating corruption and crime among others,”

“We are aware that this will only be achieved if we work with all stakeholders who are serious about meaningful dialogue that translates into beneficial results for our people. No wonder, since getting into Government, I have made it my preoccupation as Head of State to engage the public as widely as possible including the Church.”

The President advised the Oasis Forum against declaring disputes before engaging the Government conclusively.

World Soccer Magazine Rates Zambia 2nd Best Team

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Reigning African champions Zambia have been rated second best team in the world, according to influential World Soccer magazine.

Chipolopolo were pipped to the global top slot by reigning world and European champions Spain who have been voted 2012 World Team of the Year.

The results of the worldwide poll were announced on Friday by World Soccer.

African champion coach, Herve Renard has been rated sixth in the world.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque won the 2012 World coach award ahead of Real Madrid tactician Jose Mourinho. Roberto Di Matteo was third with Jurgen Klopp and Diego Simeone following in that order.

Renard was followed by Marcelo Bielsa, Tite of Corinthians, Pep Guardiola and Mexican Olympic coach Luis Tena.

Argentine Lionnel Messi won the World Player of the year award ahead of Christiano Ronaldo.

eam of the Year: 1. Spain
2. Zambia
3. Chelsea
4. Juventus
5. Athletico Madrid
6. Bourussia Dortmund
7. Corinthians
8. Universidad de Chile
9. Barcelona
10. Montpellier

Manager of the Year: 1. Vicente Del Bosque
2. Jose Mourinho
3. Roberto Di Matteo
4. Jurgen Klopp
5. Diego Simeone
6. HERVE RENARD
7. Marcelo Bielsa
8. Tite
9. Pep Guardiola
10. Luis Tena

Player of the Year: 1. Lionel Messi
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
3. Andres Iniesta
4. Andreas Pirlo 5. Radamel Falcao

 SOURCE: FAZ

 

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