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One of the most powerful secrets of success is something that you already know and did very well as a small child.
I remember as a child, my friends and I would pretend to be pilots, teachers, or doctors and we did it very well. Simply because at that time we were that person we wanted to be. As an adult, you can tap into your creativity by acting like the person you want to become. Acting as if you are already where you want to be sends powerful commands to your subconscious mind to find creative ways to achieve your goals.How would you act if you already had achieved your dream? What type of clothes would you be wearing? Who would you have as friends? How would you treat others? Would you have more self-confidence? Have a better attitude? Would you take more time to spend with your loved ones?
Most people I know think that if they have a lot of money, they could do the things they want to do, and then they would be much happier. In fact, the reverse is true. The outer experience of acting as if creates the inner experience – the millionaire mind-set – Have you noticed that there is a pattern with real successful people, it being here in Zambia or around the world? They exude self-confidence, they ask for what they want, and they are not shy to say what they don’t want. They think anything is possible, they take risks and celebrate their successes. They save a portion of their income and share a portion with others. You can do all of these things now, before you ever become rich and successful. By doing so, you start drawing to the people and you bond with your subconscious mind that will help you achieve your goals.[pullquote]How would you act if you already had achieved your dream?[/pullquote]
You may not be able to fill your closets with expensive Italian suits and designer clothing right now. But you could invest in one or two really great outfits, so that when you do need them, they are there. When you dress like you have already made it, you will look the part, and successful people will naturally be attracted to you and invite you to participate with them.
I recently attended a seminar, and in their programme they had an exercise called – “Come as You’ll Be going for a Party”-. Everyone socializes with other participants as if they were at a cocktail party. However, they must act as if they have already achieved all of their financial goals and have everything they want in life.After about ten minutes, we stopped and were asked about the exercise and the participants had to share how they were feeling. People reported feeling excited, passionate, positive, supportive, generous, self-confident, happy and content.We were then asked to look at our inner feelings – both emotional and physiological – were different, even though in reality our outer circumstances had not changed. We had begun to feel like millionaires simply by acting as if we were.
When acting as if…. The proper order is to first identify who you want to be when you’ve achieved your goals, create an inner state of happiness, confidence and abundance.Then do the actions that go along with being that new person. Because these actions are inspired from your inner state of success, they’ll ultimately lead you to achieving your goals and having all the things you ultimately desire.
TIP: Being successful is not a hard task, we just make it so complicated ourselves.
When I questioned whether President Sata was practicing the politics of “animal farm” – where his cadres are above the law – PF adherents rancorously attacked me. My worries are confirmed – ACC can only investigate top PF officials with presidential consent. So much for “zero tolerance policy against corruption” – PF style! After I analyzed Nevers Mumba’s leadership in MMD and warned that his party was at the blink of extinction, his cadres did not see the light until now – at least if they can read the signs of the time. And when I wrote on UPND President Hakainde Hichilema and his failure to shed off his party’s image as a tribal party, his cadres called me all sorts of names. In the end, I have received praise from MMD, UPND and PF cadres – depending on which party I critique.I am encouraged by such responses since they enhance democracy in the nation. In fact, I wish all newspapers and writers took my stance – call a spade a spade. I am used to being criticized – having written for international audiences in both popular and academic media. But such reactions also expose grave misapprehension of democracy in our nation. [pullquote]Zambia is bigger than PF, MMD or UPND.[/pullquote]
Belonging to a party does not mean relinquishing our rights to question the judgment of our politicians. We have the duty to defend democracy, not only in the nation but in political parties as well. Politicians will use their powers to build their personal cults if left without accountability. So we should not give HH a pass when he and his followers utter tribal statements in the nation. Neither should we praise Nevers Mumba’s when his followers attack Major Richard Kachingwe. Moreover, we should not justify President Sata’s public humiliation of the ACC officials and the shielding of Kabimba. Regardless of our party affiliations, these actions are not just “unfortunate” as Madam Edith Nawakwi wants us to believe – but detrimental to good governance.Please let us build a culture of rule of law at all levels. There is no PF, MMD, or UPND Zambian – we have “One Zambia” and “One Nation!” We all carry one passport – Zambian, and Zambia is bigger than PF, MMD or UPND. Like UNIP, these parties may disappear before our own eyes, but Zambia will remain. It is from this perspective that I write my articles.
Across the globe, we are known for our love of country. Such pride is not matched by economic development, nonetheless. We remain among the least developed nations. The so called “The University of Zambia” remains a historic ruin – incomplete and with no books, halls of residences or adequate staffing. Our hospitals are only by name, while district and city councils are nothing but ruling party’s organizing “tuntemba” – social services are almost non-existent. Does this gloomy state of affairs warrant President Sata’s declarations – bringing development by one man’s decree? I beg to differ.[pullquote]“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.”[/pullquote]
Personally, I don’t believe that the president is all knowing or that all his declarations should automatically translate into policy. We are a democracy – rule of the people, by the people, for the people. People ought to have a say in matters that affect them. It seems we are slowly redefining democracy to be “rule of the president, by the president, for the president.”Ruling by presidential declarations is nothing new to Zambian politics. In our 48 years of independence, political rhetoric overshadows rational decision-making. Just after independence, President Kaunda declared that Zambians should form cooperatives. When this failed, he declared that Zambians should go back to the land. These programs were heavily funded but failed to achieve their intended results. Under Chiluba, the sale of houses and liquidations of companies are examples. Aside from making politicians rich, these programs failed as well. President Levy Mwanawasa declared the Nchito led “Task Force on Corruption.” We spent millions of dollars on this project but failed it failed. By the way, what happened to the Winter Maize project? President Rupiya Banda’s ideology of the solar geyser and mobile clinics programs followed this tradition. It is said, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.”
[pullquote]Failure to do so, no matter how many declarations you will make, they will go with you once you leave office and your officials will be hurled into our now famous filthy prisons. Just ask those who worked with Banda and Chiluba – it is the reality of Zambian politics![/pullquote]
In my forthcoming book, Raised Hopes, Shattered Dreams, I advocate infrastructure development as essential to economic development. I also call for more investments in higher education and other social services. President Sata seems to be doing exactly this. However, in a democracy, he needs to do it with the people. The PF government has repeatedly told us that the civil service is highly corrupt and must be cleansed. Well, before addressing “rampart corruption,” the president has already started investing in expensive ventures – stadiums, link Zambia, universities, new provincial headquarters in Southern and Muchinga Provinces, new districts and of course Zambia National Service for high school leavers without telling us how much they will cost or how they will be funded.
Needless to say, these moves will aid PF victory in 2016. All these projects will create much needed jobs for PF cadres and chief among them is the District Commissioner. Such appointees will provide PF with an extra advantage in mobilizing voters in many areas. On the economic front, however, the creation of districts has budgetary implications. What is the cost of running one district? How many civil servants are expected to staff it? What infrastructures do we need? How about transportation and communication needs?Worse still, the President declared new universities at the time when current ones are on life machine – no books, adequate staffing and even basic university services. So why open new ones before upgrading old ones to international standards? I guess very few Zambians can answer these questions. Stephen A. Quick is right. Presidential declarations or ideological programs fail because they are “characterized by multiple, ambiguous and non-measurable goals; high expectations, political popularity, resource availability, politicized leadership of the implementation organization and immunity from public criticism.” For instance, under which ministry are these projects being managed? How is the money being accounted for and who manages these funds? These are important administrative and policy issues that deserve critical analysis by all concerned Zambians.
Here then is my word to PF; provide us with a comprehensive national development plan. Thereafter, give us an opportunity to adopt it as our national development plan. Once we own it, we will ensure that every government that comes to power will honor it. Failure to do so, no matter how many declarations you will make, they will go with you once you leave office and your officials will be hurled into our now famous filthy prisons. Just ask those who worked with Banda and Chiluba – it is the reality of Zambian politics!
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
(Matthew 25:40, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
The way to tell how mature you are is by the way you treat people who can’t do anything for you. We can all be kind to the boss. He may give us a promotion. We can all be friendly to the popular person at school. If they like us, everybody will be our friend. That’s easy. But if we’re going to live the way God intends, we’ve got to learn to be good to everyone. Jesus said, “When you do good to the least of these, you’re doing it unto Me.” When you go out of your way to befriend the person that everyone shuns, Jesus said, “It’s like you’re doing it unto Me.”
Instead of rushing by the parking lot attendant you see at work each day, why don’t you take time to see how they’re doing? That person at the office that others ignore, why don’t you reach out to them and share the love of Jesus? We build the kingdom of God one life at a time. Show love, show His goodness, tell people about salvation through Christ. As you reach out and help others, just like a boomerang, that help will come right back to you, and you’ll move forward into the blessing and destiny He has prepared for you.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, I desire to always honor You. Help me to see the needs of the people around me. Help me to treat them the way You would treat them. Show me how to help others rise higher and sow good seeds into them in Jesus’ name. Amen.
MMD cadres during the Press conference held at party president Dr.Nevers Mumba’s residence
The MMD has settled its controversial three hundred and ninety million Kwacha statutory fees with the Registrar of Societies.
Both MMD President Dr. Nevers Mumba and Registrar of Societies Clement Andeleki has confirmed the development after a closed door meeting.
Dr. Mumba told journalists that he visited the Registrar of Societies this morning to reaffirm his party’s position for dialogue whenever they were contentious issues that needed to be ironed out.
The former ruling party had not been paying statutory fees for its branches, a move that compelled the Registrar of Societies to de register the former Ruling party.
Registrar of Societies, Clement Andeleki said that his office is not there to persecute any organisation.
Mr. Andeleki has refused to comment on Dr Mumba’s alleged dual party membership with the Reform Party and the MMD.
Meanwhile, THE opposition MMD is facing a more than K90 million law suit for failure to refurbish its former headquarters at the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) building in Lusaka.
The party has been given a seven-day ultimatum in which to settle the outstanding amount.
NAPSA has pegged K90,629,994.96 for repair works at Lusaka House.
This is contained in a letter signed by NAPSA Legal Secretary Mutinta Mulonda, dated December 6, 2012, obtained by the Times in Lusaka yesterday.
“Following the conversation this afternoon between your Ms Sue Clayton and the undersigned, we would like to re-confirm our instructions for issuance of litigation against the MMD for the recovery of the sum of K90,629,994.96 for repair works at Lusaka House as soon as possible,” Ms Mulonda stated in the letter addressed to the company lawyers.
And in correspondence from the NAPSA lawyers to the MMD legal representatives, Messrs SBN Legal Practitioners, and copied to the NAPSA legal secretary, the law firm stated that “our client advises us that your client has failed to carry out any refurbishment of the Lusaka House property as agreed or to make any payment to enable our client to undertake the works.
“We have been instructed to demand payment of K90 million to our client within 7 days from the date hereof failure to which we shall institute legal proceedings to recover the same plus interest at the Bank of Zambia lending rate. It is our desire to see this matter settled ex curia,” the letter reads.
The MMD occupied Lusaka House during the time it was in power but relocated to Rhodes Park afterwards.
Traditional leaders sitting at the Provincial Constitution Convention in Solwezi yesterday threatened to boycott the proceedings after they claimed that their views were not being adopted in the draft constitution.
Chieftainess Nyakuleng’a, together with Chief Mujimanjovu, both threatened to leave the house because they felt their presence was not relevant towards the convention.
This was after their proposal to completely remove clauses (3) (a) of Article 63 of the draft constitution was thrown out by delegates.
The article states that “a person shall not be compelled to perform, observe, participate in, or be subjected to, any cultural practice or rite: or (b) from, join contribute, maintain allegiance to any cultural, traditional or linguistic, association, organisation, institution or entity”.
The chiefs contended that this was not part of the culture and traditions of Zambia and would derail traditional values and culture of the people of Zambia.
Chieftainess Nyakuleng’a complained that they, as chiefs, were not being given a chance to table their views which she said was not fair.
And Chief Mujimanjovu said a constitution that is people-driven also has to incorporate cultural practices.
He emphasized the need to protect Zambia’s culture and not to bring foreign elements as traditional leaders are custodians of culture.
The house, then, adjourned the matter to today for reconsideration and voting either to remove the two clauses or retain them.
This was after some delegates sympathized with the traditional leaders and resolved to reconsider the clauses in question.
Meanwhile, delegates to the convention resolved to do away with the death penalty and instead opted to include life imprisonment as a replacement to the death penalty.
They said life imprisonment was better because they felt that death was not punishment enough as the convict would have died and not learn any lesson from their deeds but being in prison would teach them a lesson.
They further resolved that the media should not be state-owned but public owned.
Acting Vice President Wynter Kabimba with Southern Africa team leaders after they received certificates at the official opening of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) Zone 6 games at Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka yesterday
The Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA) Zone Six games Local Organizing Committee has thanked everybody who was involved in the organization of yesterday’s official opening ceremony of hosting the Zone Six games at Nkoloma Stadium.
The committee noted that being the first time that Zambia was undertaking such a task in the context of the Zone Six games the event as successful.
It said at a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday that the event was not devoid of shortcomings as the organisers put everything together to ensure the opening ceremony was successful.
ZANIS Sports reports that the Committee noted that the ceremony and the games will be positively remembered by all those who took time to watch from the stadium and homes through the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC).
It thanked the government for having sent a representative, Acting Vice President, Wynter Kabimba, who is also Minister of Justice, to grace the occasion.
The Committee further stated that while it was doing its best to ensure that everything runs smoothly during the games, it appreciated encouragement and advice where they fall short.
It said the organisers are dedicated to ensuring that all concerns that they may rise will quickly be dealt with in the shortest possible time.
The Committee further noted the opening ceremony at Nkoloma showcased Zambia’s heritage through dance and song in the way the participants were accorded a warm welcome as they entered the stadium.
It has since encouraged Zambians to turn up in large numbers at different venues to offer the same kind of supportive atmosphere as witnessed at Nkoloma.
Zambia is hosting the Zone Six games from December 4th to December 17th.
Gender Minister, Inonge Wina, has urged Zambians living in Diaspora to always exhibit exemplary behaviour.
Ms Wina said Zambians in Diaspora must be able to sell the country not only as a tourist destination but also to expose the many business opportunities that exist for investors out there to partner with Zambian entrepreneurs.
She said at the time Zambians are in the Diaspora they are good will ambassadors promoting the country’s beauty and the main business opportunities that exist.
The Minister said this in Lusaka today when she received a cheque worth K11 million from Zambians living in Diaspora on behalf of the Mulenga family that recently gave birth to quintuplets.
The donation was made possible by Zambians, mainly from North America, and Canada in particular, the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and Japan.
Ms Wina noted that Zambians in the aforementioned countries learnt of the birth of the first quintuplets in the history of the country and felt that they should be part of the joyous occurrence by making such a donation.
She said Zambians in Diaspora are concerned that many times they are perceived as people who go away and never look back to what is happening in their country, hence their coming together to make this donation as a token of a Christmas good will to the Mulengas.
Ms Wina added that the donation will also demonstrate that no matter where Zambians go they feel like they are still in their own country.
And Joseph Munsange, who presented the cheque on behalf of the Zambians in Diaspora, reiterated that the donation was as a result of the Zambians out there wanting to be part of the occasion.
For a change, I want to steer fellow bloggers from politics and provoke a debate on some of our inherent bad habits that easily offend others or simply make us stand out as dim-wits!
Picking your nose
I almost made a friend furious one day when I refused to shake his hand. Why don’t you want to shake my hand? He demanded. I am sorry I can’t because you are just from picking your nose, I replied firmly.He looked at his hand and quickly thrust it in one of his pockets making everyone around us burst into hearty laughter! Hey look at that girl in the corner, someone chipped in suddenly before laughter could even peter out. The girl was busy poking her index finger in her nostrils as she conversed with her male companion excitedly. How many people do you see picking their nostrils daily? Imagine the amount of bacteria that these people help pass around each time there’s bodily contact. Picking your nose isn’t only unhygienic but can also be very offensive in some cultures; so next time you want to poke your nose, think twice!
Standing closely behind someone in queues
Not so long ago, I was standing in a long queue waiting to withdraw some money from an ATM. It was month end and a long queue was slowly forming up behind us as more people eager to get their pay joined us.As a petite white lady stepped in front of the ATM, a seemingly impatient fat gentleman surged forward literally breathing heavily behind the poor lady’s neck. “Do you mind stepping back, I need some privacy?” she asked the gentleman, politely. The man mumbled protest and stepped backwards. Why do we want to stand so close in the queues? This can be very inappropriate especially if the queue has a mixture of women and men.
Leaving leftovers scattered all over tables
On a recent visit to London, a friend took me out to McDonalds’ for a meal. I was quickly heading towards exit after our sumptuous dinner when I noticed that my friend had actually remained behind to pick our leftovers! You can imagine the shame written on my face. When I eventually got back home, I couldn’t help establishing that leaving leftovers scattered all over table is common in Zambia.If you went to Hungry Lion for instance, you’d notice that most people leave empty cans of beverages or bones scattered all over the tables as if expecting someone to come and clean after them. Next time
you stop to grab a snack at any eating place, please ensure that you clean up your mess.
File:MMD cadres queue to shake president Banda’s hands in Chipata, Zambia
Disposing off litter indiscriminately
Despite the concerted Keep Zambia clean and healthy campaign, most people still continue disposing off litter indiscriminately let alone from fast moving vehicles, you expect to get rid of those plastic materials if you dump them in the middle of nowhere, mother nature? This can be a very serious case in certain countries. Some time back, a friend was driving back from a neighbouring country with his family. Along the way, his kids were eating and throwing litter through the windows. Apparently, they were spotted by an oncoming vehicle and the driver went ahead and reported them to appropriate authorities. When they finally got to the border, they were ordered by some uncompromising police officers to go back and pick up their litter and take it back with them to Zambia! You can imagine the trouble of driving back hundreds of kilometres to pick up a few bones and plastics from the bush. It is high time authorities and parents started educating the children the importance of keeping our surroundings clean.
Failure to greet or acknowledge customer
When you walk in most shops in Zambia,you are likely to be greeted by lukewarm and distant shop owners or attendants. Most of the time, customers would just walk into a shop,pick up what they want and off they leave without any exchange of words. In Tanzania for example, the words “karibu sana” (you’re
very welcome) are always ready on the lips of shop owners or attendants. Come on people; we’re human beings, let’s talk to each other! Next time we step into your shop, we expect a warm welcome otherwise we’ll take our money elsewhere.
Failure to give tips
Arriving at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport one day, I observed that the porters were giving the blacks a cold shoulder and falling all over themselves to help bazungus carry their katundu. The only black person they offered to help carry their bags was a gentleman I later identified as proprietor of Grizzly mining in Kitwe,the famous Gounassi. Upon challenging one of the porters why this was so, he revealed that it’s only bazungus or Mr. Gounassi who gave them tips. This is even common in most hotels and upmarket restaurants; waiters would rather serve bazungus first before they
attend to the blacks because of the former’s generosity. Of course many of us may not have the same economic muscle as Gounassi or bazungus but giving tips won’t definitely leave us much poorer!
Do you know of any bad habits not mentioned here? Please let us know.
The PF councilor who recently hit headlines for running up a K10 million hotel bill on beers at Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has finally been suspended.
A meeting at LCC Friday afternoon resolved to suspend Councilor for Silwiza Ward in Northmead Chikutalo Nkhoma for bringing the name of the Council in disrepute.
Matero MP Miles Sampa confirmed that Mr. Nkhoma has been suspended for six months for his behavior in Ethiopia.
The LCC has set up an ad hoc disciplinary committee to analyse Mr Nkhoma’s case which resolve to slap him with a six month ban.
Mr Nkhoma is alleged to have accumulated an equivalent of K10 million on alcoholic beverages at Sheraton Hotel in a space of five days.
Foreign Affairs Minister Given Lubinda recently told Parliament that the Lusaka City Council (LCC) has since been ordered to refund the K10 million incurred by the Councilor.
The LCC is expected to settle the bill to the Addis Ababa Local Authority.
“On November 26 when the mission was informed, the accountant at the Zambian Embassy informed the town clerk and the mayor of the City of Lusaka of what had transpired with their official and asked for direction.”
Mr Lubinda said the Government had formally apologised to the Ethiopian Government and Sheraton Hotel management through the country’s mission in Addis Ababa.
Mr Nkhoma was part of a three-man delegation invited by an Addis Ababa authority to attend the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the existence of the Ethiopian local authority.
“Despite the fact that the Addis Ababa Local Authority extended courtesies by paying for accommodation and meals for the Zambian delegation, Mr Nkhoma exceeded the given ceiling by US$2, 000,” the minister said
The Kasama Magistrates’ Court has rejected a plea by a housewife to withdraw a case where her husband brutally assaulted her.
This is in a case where Charles Mulenga is charged with one count of assault contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
When the matter came up for continued trial, Mulenga’s wife, Theresa Chanda, requested the court to allow her withdraw the assault against her husband on grounds that the family will suffer if he is sent to jail.
But in his ruling, magistrate Kelvin Soma said the law must take its course against the accused.
Magistrate Soma observed that cases of Gender Based Violence were rife in communities and offenders should be punished in order to deter would-be perpetrators of the vice.
He expressed disappointment with Mulenga’s wife for trying to withdraw an assault case just because it involved her husband.
Particulars of the offence are that on November 20, 2012 at around 21:00 hours, Mulenga did assault his wife, Theresa Chanda, thereby causing serious injuries on her left eye.
The case has since been adjourned to a later date for continued trial.
Acting Vice President Wynter Kabimba with Southern Africa team leaders after they received certificates at the official opening of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) Zone 6 games at Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka yesterday
Acting Vice President, Wynter Kabimba, has called for continued supporting and exploration of sport in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
Mr Kabimba pointed out that sport remains a vital tool for economic development and that it should not be ignored.
ZANIS reports that Mr Kabimba said this when he officially opened the 5th edition of Supreme Council for Sport in Africa Zone Six under 20 youth games at Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka yesterday.
Mr Kabimba, who is also Justice Minister, stressed that sport was also an economic engineer hub instrument that helps to promote peace, law and order.
He said this was the reason the Patriotic Front (PF) government will endeavour to continue promoting sport in the nation.
Mr Kabimba also said government was gratified to have the country host the 2012 Zone Six games, adding that it was a momentous moment for Zambia.
The Acting Vice President noted that the country has also made history for hosting the games, saying it has added value to the sporting fraternity.
Mr Kabimba pointed out that the hosting of the games has also assisted in bringing countries together from the SADC region.
He mentioned that the Zone Six games should always be embraced by member countries in the region for it to continue taking place.
Mr Kabimba urged the athletes participating in the games to take full advantage of the games as it would assist in helping them grow into better citizens.
Meanwhile, Minister of Sport and Youth, Chishimba Kambwili, praised President Michael Sata for ensuring that resources were made available towards the hosting of the games.
Mr Kambwili noted that the PF government has left a legacy true to its party manifesto as it has delivered sport infrastructure in 90 days.
He pointed out that this shows that better things are yet to come under the leadership of President Sata.
And Zonal Organising Committee Chairperson, Mvuzo Mbebe, said the event would be of great experience as it would showcase a lot of talent from the athletes.
Mr Mbebe further said the hosting of the games would not have become a reality without the political will of the Zambian government and resources.
He pointed out that the government managed to rehabilitate all the venues where the games would take place.
And Supreme Council for Sport in Africa Local Organising Committee Chairperson, Esau Nebwe, said the hosting of the games will have a great impact on the development and growth of sport in the country.
Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader Edith Nawakwi says President Michael Sata’s defence of Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba who is under probe by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) is a clear indication that the minister is above the law.
Ms. Nawakwi says it is unfortunate that even the order of protocol puts Mr. Kabimba, as PF Secretary General above the Speaker of the National Assembly.
She says ACC Officers are only trying to perform public duties on behalf of the Zambian people should be allowed to operate independently.
The FDD leader adds that any public officer suspected of corrupt activities should be subjected to investigations by the ACC and that the anti graft body need not to seek permission carryout their mandate.
She says justice should be seen to be done in the corruption crusade the PF government has embarked on.
On Thursday, President Michael Sata urged the ACC not to investigate his ministers through the media.
He further said the ACC should seek his permission before investigating senior members of the ruling Patriotic Front party.
The Zone 6 Youth Games begun on Friday in Lusaka with football taking centre stage on day-one.
Before the opening ceremony presided over by acting Vice-President Wynter Kabimba in the late afternoon, four games were played in the men’s football competition with Zambia beating Botswana 2-0 in the opener at Nkoloma Stadium.
The junior Chipolopolo scored the two goals in the first half through Paul Phiri and Chibuye Mulilo.
Zambia’s Group A rivals South Africa thrashed Malawi 4-0 at Sunset Stadium to top the pool while in Group B Swaziland beat Mauritius4-2 to go top and Angola drew 0-0 with Namibia in the same pool.
Twelve countries are competing in nine different sports disciplines that include athletics,boxing, netball, tennis, basketball, swimming and judo.
Participating countries are Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Seychelles, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
MMD National Chairman, Kabinga Pande, has warned party members against issuing statements in the media.
Mr Pande says party members should use proper channels of communication if they have issues to sort out, saying the MMD cannot afford to be managed in the media because it has got structures.
He was speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka today.
Mr Pande regretted that some junior party members have lost integrity and opted to go to the media and issue statements without permission.
And commenting on the impasse surrounding the appointment of Senga Hill Member of Parliament (MP), Kapembwa Simbao, as National Secretary, Mr Pande, who is also MMD Kasempa MP, said only real and genuine members, would adhere to his warning.
MMD Chairperson for Elections, Gabriel Namulambe, is among those who contend that the move by National Executive Committee (NEC) to appoint Mr Simbao was illegal and unconstitutional.
Mr Namulambe strongly argued that the procedure to appoint Mr Simbao was wrong because a quorum was not formed.
On Monday this week, some NEC members expelled Major Richard Kachingwe from the party and replaced him with Mr Simbao in his position.
Others who have exhibited disrespect in the former ruling party are national youth chairperson, Tobias Kafumukache, Die-hard Youth Wing Co-ordinator, Bowman Lusambo, and presidential Office Chairperson for party mobilization, Chiwele Maimisa, who rush to media to issue statements.
Government has signed a K160 billion contract with Shimizu Corporation for the construction of Phase One of the ring road to connect Mosi-Oa-Tunya road in Woodlands and Kafue road.
This follows the grant agreement signed between the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and the Zambian government last year to improve the living environment of Lusaka.
Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary, Bernard Namachila, said the project’s objective is construction of inner ring roads and connecting roads in the city to mitigate traffic congestion.
Mr Namachila revealed that the project will link Kasama road to Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Mosi-Oa-Tunya road to Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone, Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone to Kafue road, and will also improve Ben Bella road and link it to Los Angels road in Chibolya/Kanyama Townships.
He expressed gratitude to Japan for its support towards infrastructural development, especially in the road sector, adding that the sector is a foundation of sustainable socio-economic development.
In a press release made available to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Mr Namachila disclosed that his ministry disbursed K60 billion as compensation to property owners as stipulated in the 2012 national budget.
The Permanent Secretary added that the disbursed funds will also work to relocate service lines such as ZESCO power lines, water supply and sewer lines, and service providers’ installations to pave way for the construction of the ring road and drainages.
Mr Namachila also stated that preliminary designs for Phase Two of the Lusaka ring road to be constructed west of Lusaka linking Kafue road to Mumbwa road and Mubwa road to Great North road are scheduled to begin next year.
