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FILE: Deputy secretary to the cabinet Teddy Mulonga (l) and Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili (c) take Zambia’s chief of protocol only identified as Nkumbula (r) to task after Zambian football fans were stranded because of Nkumbula
Sports minister Chishimba Kambwili says Zambia will be a laughing stock if they don’t qualify to the 2014 World Cup after FIFA awarded them the three points.
Kambwili was speaking en route to Zambia from Kampala on Saturday that expectations were high after winning the verdict over Sudan using an ineligible player in their opening Group D qualifier on June 2.
“It will be very unreasonable for us to fail to qualify after we have been given those three points by FIFA for Sudan using an unregistered player,” Kambwili said.
Zambia lost 2-0 away to Sudan in a game Salif Ali was ineligible to play while he was serving a suspension.
Sudan have since appealed the verdict.
“We have to do everything possible in our powers to qualify otherwise we will be a laughing stock,” Kambwili said.
“And as you can see the PF government has come with great luck and am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that we are definitely we going to qualify.
“And you know that when Zambia plays these small and struggling teams we seem to have a problem.
“You know in the World Cup qualifiers we have the big boys and we will be able to leave up to the expectations of the Zambian people.”
Should Zambia finish top of Group D they will advance to the final qualifying stage next October with nine other respective group winners.
The 10 teams will be paired in home and away ties with the five winners qualifying to the Brazil finals in June, 2014.
FILE: Trinity Chanshi (23) and Morgan Kanjolo (26) of Zanaco are caught ball watching as Konkola Blades striker Ephraim Banda prepares to shoot at goal to record his team’s first goal during the game played at Sunset stadium in Lusaka
Konkola Blades on Saturday held league leaders Zanaco to a 1-1 draw in a Faz Super Division Week 28 encounter at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.
Zanaco were made to work hard for a point by Blades who had taken an early lead via a Robert Tembo 8th minute goal.
The Bankers had to wait until 84th minute when Henry Banda poked in the equalising goal.
After the draw, Zanaco have increased their tally to 53 points at the top of the table while Blades moved to 38 points.
Elsewhere, striker Cletus Chota converted a late penalty to help struggling Roan United beat bottom placed Indeni 1-0 at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya.
At Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, second half substitute Owen Kaposa came off the bench to equalise for Forest Rangers who salvaged a 1-1 draw against Nkana.
Nkana took the lead in the 20th minute when Forest captain Mambwe Musonda scored an own goal.
Nkana have moved to 34 points while Forest have 33 points after the draw.
FAZ Super Division Week 28
13/10/2012
Green Eagles 0-Konkola Mine Police 0
Green Buffaloes 1-Nakambala Leopards 1
Red Arrows 1-National Assembly 1
Konkola Blades 1-Zanaco 1
Napsa Stars 2-Nchanga Rangers 1
Roan United 1-Indeni 0
Nkana 1-Forest Rangers 1
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Herve Renard has conceded that Zambia played badly against Uganda and it would have been different had Rainford Kalaba been fit play.
The TP Mazembe midfielder missed Zambia’s dramatic 9-8 shootout win over Uganda to qualify for the 20134 Africa Cup due to a groin injury.
“I am happy with the qualification of course but not with the game we played yesterday but that is football,” Renard said.
“When you are not playing with Rainford Kalaba like the quarterfinals in 2010 (Africa Cup) it is not good news but the most important thing is to be strong.
“We missed Kalaba and we missed Jacob Mulenga.”
Mulenga also missed the match following the death of his father earlier in the week.
Zambia were outplayed by Uganda in Kampala and who beat the 2012 African champions 1-0 forcing the game to be decided on post-match penalties after finishing 1-1 on aggregate.
Renard’s side now awaits the draws to be made on October 24 in Durban.
While most will say Zambia were lucky to make the AFCON final, coach Herve Ranard said what really mattered is that Zambia will be making the draws for the AFCON finals later this month.
“What is important is that we have qualified. We have won matches on penalties and we have lost matches on penalties. This tells me the players are maturing and they are keeping their cool and know what to do,” the Frenchman said after the match.
His opposite, Scot Bobby Williamson was magnanimous in defeat saying his charges did the best they could and it was the evil part of football called penalties that saw his side wait for the Africa Cup berth delayed for the 36th year.
Patrick Ochan missed the key kick in the post-match shootout amid an atmosphere of spiraling tension as Uganda threw away an early advantage and again missed out on qualification by the narrowest of margins.
Kennedy Mweene was the hero on the day yesterday as Zambia scrapped through to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in South Africa in a match where the reigning African Champions lived a life of a cliff hanger.
Twenty kicks were needed before the continental champions could advance 9-8 on penalties after losing the second leg of their final round qualifier 1-0 to their hosts in Kampala.
On the pitch, Zambia who had a 1-0 cushion from the first leg at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola last month saw Uganda level the aggregate score after 27 minutes through Geoffrey Massa who benefitted from laxity in defence to chest down a speculative cross and placing it down to Mweeneès bottom right to lead.
But Mweene saw that victory for Zambia lay in post-match penalties and not in regulation time and effectively run down the last 10 minutes of the clock.
Zambia captain Christopher Katongo, an excellent penalty taker was first to step up in the shoot-outs and saw his otherwise tame shot palmed out by an outstanding Uganda goalie, Dennis Onyanga to raise pressure in the game.
But Zambia got a reprieve when Uganda`s captain Andy Mwesiga hit the cross bar and their third penalty shot which effectively brought the two on level terms after Emmanuel Mayuka scored for Zambia after Uganda netted through Godfrey Walusimbi.
Going one better than the AFCON score, Zambia won 9-8 and scored the other penalties through Nathan Sinkala, Isaac Chansa, Kennedy Mweene in the first five before Felix Katongo, Jonas Sakuwaha, Chintu Kampamba and keyman Stopilla Sunzu finished off the game.
This further injured Uganda who after taking a first half lead, saw a point blank header by Emmanuel Okwi saved by Mweene who went on to win the match for Zambia.
Zambia should have read the signs in as after a slow start, the goal just seemed to trigger the urgency in the Zambian team but all their efforts were easily dealt with by a resolute Uganda defence.
With the midfield clearly missing the services of one, Rainford Kalaba due to injury and Isaac Chansa oddly placed on the right wing, Zambia’s nerve centre was a little out of sorts and failed to produce a smooth flowing passing game they are so well known for.
Skipper, Christopher Katongo did not look himself in this opening quarter and with Mayuka feeding on crumbs from the midfield, the signs were always threatening but a DR Congo based Nathan Sinkala put up a solid performance to hold Zambia together.
As if coach Renard had told them to run down the clock, Zambia was doing everything to kill off the Uganda rhythm which was urged on by the long running unbeaten record and occasionally found themselves living dangerously with Algerian referee Djamel Hamoudi not helping matters.
With Zambia going forward, Uganda started finding spaces in midfield where Tonny Mawejje was outstanding and when on 20 minutes he fed Geoffrey Kizito, Mbola was easily turned inside out but Mweene reacted fast to clear the danger.
Spurred on by the goal, Uganda pressed Zambia with Massa running a lot at the defence but by then, all eyes were on him and he was closed out with ease for a 1-0 half time lead.
Zambia approached the second half with a lot more vigour and took the game to hosts and Mayuka was first to present a threat after he wiggled himself into space on the left in the 59th minute and produced a delicious curled but Dennis Onyango was equal to the task.
From left Zambia’s Ambassador to japan Ng’ona Mwelwa Chibesakunda and Botswana minister of Finance and Development Planning Ontefetse Kenneth Matambo and JICA senior vice president Hideaki Dominichi signing the financing agreement to kick start the construction of the Kazungula bridge which include a railway line and the one stop border facility
ZAMBIA and Botswana have finally signed a loan agreement with the Japanese government to finance the construction of the Kazungula bridge project.
The bridge project will be jointly financed by the government of Japan through Japan International Development Cooperation (JICA) and the African Development Bank (ADB) at a total cost of US$124.22 million.
The signing ceremony which took place at the JICA headquarters in Tokyo Friday was witnessed by Foreign affairs minister Given Lubinda and Bank of Zambia governor Dr Michael Gondwe.
Under the agreement, JICA will provide US$41.77 million, ADB US$78.41 while the government of Zambia will contribute US$1.57 million.
The project comprises the construction of a new tolled road, railway bridge with one stop-border post facilities and access roads at Kazungula border.
Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ng’ona Mwelwa Chibesakunda signed on behalf of Zambia while Botswana’s minister of Finance and Development planning Ontefetse Matambo signed for that country.
Zambia’s finance minister Alexander Chikwanda in a gazette notice issued has delegated authority to Mr Chibesakunda to sign on behalf of Zambia.
Ambassador Chibesakunda said the signing of the loan agreement marks another milestone in the history of the warm and cordial bilateral relations between Zambia and Japan, a major significant step in regional integration.
From left Zambia’s Ambassador to japan Ng’ona Mwelwa Chibesakunda and Botswana minister of Finance and Development Planning Ontefetse Kenneth Matambo and JICA senior vice president Hideaki Dominichi signing the financing agreement to kick start the construction of the Kazungula bridge which include a railway line and the one stop border facility
He said the bridge project which seeks to replace the current Zambezi river pontoon will improve the efficiency of transit traffic through the Kazungula border thereby leading to increased trade activities and improvement of regional connectivity of the North-South corridor.
Ambassador Chibesakunda said the success of the process will also contribute to regional integration of the economies in the SADC region.
He assured JICA and the government of Japan that the Kazungula project will be implemented in accordance with the agreed procedures and standards stipulated in the loan agreement.
JICA senior vice president Hideaki Domichi says the bridge project is of significance for Japanese development assistance because it focuses on regional infrastructure development which is one of the top priorities for JICA’s operations in Africa.
Mr Domichi said JICA is considering in going beyond construction of the bridge to streamlining administrative processes at border posts for trade facilitation.
And Botswana minister of Finance and Development planning Ontefetse Matambo said the construction of the bridge at Kazungula will improve the flow of movement of people between Botswana and Zambia.
First lady Christine Kaseba says computerising the health system in Zambia will boost the country’s socio-economic growth.
Dr Kaseba notes that having an advanced health system in place improves record keeping of information about patients.
ZANIS reports from Japan that the First lady said this when she visited the Keio University and School of Medicine institution in Tokyo this morning.
Her visit is an invitation from the Keio University and School of Medicine, which is a private medical institution in Japan.
Dr Kaseba also recognised the need to have more improved health infrastructure which she described as a priority for the country’s development.
She noted that such development increases both the admission of students in the medical school and boosts employment levels among young people.
Dr Kaseba said while Zambia produces about three to four gynaecologists per year, Japan is in a record of more than 300 gynaecologists of the same period.
She observed that Japan’s increase in the number of obstetricians and gynaecologists points to that country’s high number of medical institutions in place.
She expressed confidence and hope over headways that government has made in bettering the health infrastructure in the country.
“In the efforts to advance the health system, Government has made strides in having a computerised system in the area of HIV/AIDS, “Dr Kaseba noted.
And speaking during a presentation on the establishment of Keio University and School of Medicine, Assistant prof, Kouji Banno, said the learning institution enrols 100 medical students every year.
Prof Banno noted that Keio University and School of Medicine relatively enrols more medical students as compared to other institutions in Japan.
Japan has about 60 medical schools and the government is currently working on plans to further increase medical institutions in the country.
Keio University and School of Medicine is one of the world’s premier university hospitals.
Dr Shibasaburo Kitasato founded the university hospital in 1917 on the principle that basic medical research and clinical medicine go hand-in-hand in the development of medical science.
Additionally, the university hospital is also committed to building international partnerships so as to develop clinical excellence in the field of cancer.
ln 2008, the university hospital was picked as a centre for the early-phase clinical trials of new drugs mostly for refractory immunological disorders.
And this afternoon, Dr Kaseba toured TERUMO Medical Corporation premises in Hadanonakai, about 50 kilometres away from the main town of Tokyo.
The First Lady, who was taken round to seen various medical equipment, said despite the financial constraints that Zambia faces, it has for a long time been trying to put up a laboratory at the University Teaching Hospital meant to train and prepare student doctors and nurses as professional medical practitioners.
With Government’s commitment towards the increase of medical schools in Zambia, Dr Kaseba has encouraged TERUMO in Japan to come and invest in Zambia’s medical field.
She added that Zambia has been receiving students from its neighbouring countries to train as medical students because of its quality medical education that it offers.
Dr Kaseba also advanced that Zambia will need to re-strategise its focus in the area of research and development in the medical field in order to appreciate the progress performance in the health sector.
TERUMO chairman board of directors, Koji Nakao, noted that a step-by-step approach in health development is the best form.
Dr Shibasaburo Kitasato, a biologist, who is referred to as the father of Japan’s modern medicine, established TERUMO in 1921.
This was in an effort to locally manufacture high-quality clinical thermometers.
TERUMO manufactures products such as blood bags, sterile connecting devices, syringes, blood pressure monitors, among others.
President Michael Sata has left Tokyo for Hokkaido another Japanese town. President Sata who is accompanied by the first lady Dr Christine Kaseba arrived in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
The president is also accompanied by Foreign affairs Minister Given Lubinda, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Emmanuel Chenda and Tourism and Arts Minister Silvia Masebo
Hokkaido which is about 1,110 kilometres from Tokyo is Japan’s agriculture hub. The city of Hokkaido is also a manufacturing center for various goods such as fabricated metal products, steel, machinery, beverages, pulp and paper.
The president is yesterday visited Hokkaido University and Agriculture projects and later in the evening attended a dinner hosted by the president of the university.
Today, President Sata will attend a mass at Kit-Ichigo Catholic Church before touring a fruits farm in Yoichi town.
President Sata will be in Hokkaido until Monday.
President Micheal Sata leaving Hotel in Tokyo with a Tradition Japanese Greeting to the Hotel ManagersForeign Affairs Minister Given Lubinda with Mr Emmmanuel Chenda Agriculture Minister and Livestock, Syslvia Masebo Tourism And Arts Minister being briefed By the University Administion At Hokkaido University in Sapporo JapanThe Zambian delegation touring the Experimental Farms,and research centre for Zoonosis Control in Japan
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.”
(Mark 1:35, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Are you facing challenges today or feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances? Perhaps what you see on the outside doesn’t match what God has placed on the inside of you. The key is: don’t sit around in self-pity, depressed or discouraged. Go out and find someplace you can dream and connect with Almighty God. Go to the park and watch the sunset. Look up at the stars and think about His goodness. Take a break from the environment that seems to be holding you back. Find a place that inspires you, a place where you can meditate on His Word and let your faith be elevated. Stay in a good, Bible-based church where people are going to build you up and not tear you down; a place where people are going to challenge you to rise higher and become all that God has created you to be.
I know people who get home from work every night and watch the same depressing TV shows week after week. Don’t let that be you! If you’re going to enlarge your vision, you’ve got to get out of a limited environment. Put yourself in an atmosphere of victory and success and move forward in the good things God has prepared for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, today I choose to separate myself from my circumstances and from my environment so I can set my heart and mind on You. Show me Your ways. Reveal Your love to me. Give me Your vision of victory for my future in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Zambia this afternoon eliminated Uganda from the Africa cup qualification by beating them through a penalty shootout.
The scores were 1-1 aggregate after the full time played in Kampala. There was no extra time and the game went straight to penalties and below is how the shootout unfolded
The Patriotic Front (PF) in Mufumbwe in North- Western Province have refuted media allegations that 37 PF cadres have been arrested by the Police for tying to cause confusion in the area.
Spokesperson for Patriotic Front candidate Jonathan Munguya disputed the allegations saying they were unfounded and that Masumba’s camp is enjoying a peaceful campaign.
Mr Munguya told ZANIS in a telephone interview in Lusaka today that, what happened at that particular occasion was just a minor difference between the Movement for Multiparty Democracy(MMD) and the Patriotic Front(PF) cadres which was resolved in an amicable manner.
Mr Munguya further praised the Zambia Police Service in the area for resolving the matter between the two parties in a professional environment.
He said at the Moment, the PF candidate Stephen Masumba is on full throttle campaigning adding that so far, he has done a remarkable strides in his campaigns.
Mr Munguya further disclosed that there is peace in Mufumbwe ahead of the November 8, by elections.
MrMunguya has advised those planning to fuel confusion in Mufumbwe to desist from such a move because the electorates have denounced violence in totality.
Some sections of the media yesterday reported that Police in Mufumbwe have arrested 37 PF cadres for conduct likely to cause confusion during the run up to the November 8, by-elections.
The 37 PF cadres were reported to have been arrested in Mufumbwe for conduct likely to cause breach of peace after causing unnecessary confusion, an allegation which has been vehemently denied by the PF.
Contesting the by-election whose nominations took place on Thursday are PF’s Stephen Masumba, MMD’s Stanford Mulusa, and UNIP’s Stephen Kamwendo.
FILE: Zambia national socer team technical director Honour Janza (l), head coach Herve Renard and physical trainer Patrice Beaumelle take team players through their paces at the Olympic youth development center in Lusaka
Rupiah Banda, the Fourth President of the Republic of Zambia, has expressed confidence that the Zambia national soccer team has what it takes to overcome the Ugandan Cranes’ impressive home record in today’s make-or-break 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kampala.
The former President said that the Chipolopolo Boys have reached a level where they cannot be intimidated by their opponents’ records as was exemplified at the 2012 finals where they defied all odds to win their maiden African title in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
“We are aware that the Ugandan Cranes are a good side as we saw when they played our team in the first leg in Ndola. We are equally alive to their good home record which has remained clean since 2004. But this is what should encourage our boys to rise to the occasion and make us proud,” the former head of state says.
President Banda has urged Zambia coach Herve Renard and all his players to bear in mind that they have “the support of all of us here in Zambia” as they take on Uganda, and that their focus should just be on nothing but qualification to the South Africa edition of the African Cup of Nations.
The Bank of Zambia says the appointment of its former Deputy Governor Danny Kalyalya to the position of Executive Director on the World Bank Board, representing 21 English speaking countries in Africa is a sign that Zambians have enough calibre to excel to any position globally.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS, Bank of Zambia Head of Public Relations Kanguya Mayondi congratulated Dr. Kalyalya adding that he has the full support of the Zambian Central Bank.
Mr. Mayondi added that Bank of Zambia is proud that a product of the bank has risen to such a high position.
And the Non Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says it is gratifying that a Zambian has been elected to the position of World Bank Executive Director.
NGOCC Chairperson Beatrice Grillo said the World Bank is a key institution in development and expressed hope that Dr. Kalyalya will make a difference in Africa’s representation on the World Bank Board.
She further congratulated Dr. Kalyalya on his election and hoped Zambia will benefit from the invaluable insight and input on the board.
Africa is represented by 2 executive directors on the World Bank Board, one representing English speaking countries and the other representing French speaking countries.
Dr. Kalyalya has been serving as alternate executive director of the Africa Group One constituency at the World Bank but took over the position formally yesterday, for the next four years.
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has dismissed claims from some members of the public that it has failed to run and maintain public libraries in the capital city.
LCC Public Relations Officer Henry Kapata noted that the local authority has been on the ground in ensuring that all public libraries are well equipped with the needed facilities and material.
Mr. Kapata explained to ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that it was therefore wrong to accuse the council of failing to run and maintain the libraries in the city.
He added that people accusing LCC should instead appreciate what the local authority has done for the public libraries in Lusaka.
Mr. Kapata said the council has been working hand in hand with some donors to ensure that the libraries are well looked after.
He further noted that LCC shall not relent in its effort in trying to run and ensure that the libraries are maintained.
Mr. Kapata explained that the local authority wants the best for the public libraries for members of the public to benefit.
He, however, urged people to refrain from vandalizing public library facilities.
Mr. Kapata said this was important because libraries are meant for the people to utilize to acquire knowledge on various issues.
There have been concerns from some members of the public that the Lusaka City Council has failed to run and maintain some public libraries in the capital city.
The unidentified man with his two live chickens waiting for traffic lights to turn red.
The Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) has described as false allegations that it has been exporting the breeding stock of chicks to South Africa.
PAZ Executive Director Matthews Ngosa has clarified that parent stock is what is being exported to South Africa and not the breeding stock as alleged.
Mr. Ngosa said Lusaka is currently undergoing a shortage but that excess from the Copperbelt is being shipped back to Lusaka to cover the shortage.
He noted that people have not adhered to the older policy of hatching according to order and these are especially non-regular famers.
He observed that opportunity has arisen in the market and people have realized it is a profitable venture adding that the demand is great although it is not easy to expand the flock overnight.
Mr. Ngosa stated that his association has put in place measures to ensure that no supply is made to all border towns where they suspect chicks can be smuggled to other countries.
He further disclosed that they have cut down on large placements by 20% and that this percentage has been freed to service small scale famers.
Mr. Ngosa said most of the Zambians who went into the hatching trade have closed businesses putting pressure on existing arteries adding that there are enough hatching eggs but less hatching spaces.
“Lusaka is experiencing a shortage of chickens not because it is exporting to South Africa but because we are heading towards the festive season and almost everyone has involved themselves in the business of raring chickens,” he said.
He has disclosed that hybrid Zambia has commissioned 10 new hatching machines which have been set to start operating any time soon.
