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File:drunk …..A man showcases rare dancing skills with a beer on his groin
Police in Kasama have picked up the body of a 60 year- old man of Musenga Village in Senior Chief Mwamba’s area.
Northern Province Deputy Police Commissioner Luckson Sakala has confirmed picking up the body of Basa Chanda who is believed to have collapsed after he was suspected to have taken kachasu.
Mr Sakala explained that the deceased Besa Chanda was staying alone and on the material date was seen taking the illicit beer before he died.
And police are appealing to relatives of the late Besa Chanda who is believed to have originated from Chimango village of chief Chipalo in Luwingu District to come and collect the body.
Mr Sakala has called on any person who knows the deceased to contact the police for burial arrangement as the body is lying in Kasama general hospital mortuary.
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Central Province permanent secretary Anne Mwitwa, cautioning a chines supervisor working against mistreating Zambian workers
Central Province Permanent Secretary Anna Mwitwa has warned Chinese investors in the habit of violating the laws of the land to desist from the act and ensure that they treat the Zambian people working with them as fellow human beings.
Ms. Mwitwa said government will not take kindly to investors who ill-treat and victimize indigenous Zambians for no apparent reasons.
She said this when she toured Itezhi-tezhi High School to check on the progress of the construction works going on there.
The Permanent Secretary was, however, disturbed when she heard that a Chinese national, only identified as Mr. Owang, assaulted a Zambian casual worker on Wednesday, this week.
She condemned the act, saying she had noted with sadness the suffering that the Zambian people are going through under the hands of some foreign investors.
Ms. Mwitwa said instead of assaulting workers, foreign investors should concentrate on their work and appreciate the enabling environment created by government by upholding peace and tranquility with their Zambian employees.
She added that the Chinese investors should realize that they cannot invest in the country without the full support of all Zambians, hence the need for them to desist from abusing their opportunity of investing in the country.
She further bemoaned the shoddy works done at the school by the previous contractor, saying she was reliably informed that the contract was earlier awarded to a Zambian contractor who did not deliver according to people’s expectations.
The Permanent Secretary said it was unfortunate that Zambian contractors were the ones in the habit of doing shoddy works when they should be the pioneers of quality works in the country.
And earlier, a Chinese national who declined to give his identity told the Permanent Secretary that he assaulted the Zambian worker because Zambian workers insult and steal a lot.
Mr. Owang, who struggled to communicate in English, said he did not regret his detention because some of the Zambian workers working with him were unruly and irresponsible that he could not resist the temptation of assaulting any one of them.
He, however, refuted allegations that he assaulted the victim due to delayed disbursement of wages because he is always on time to pay the workers as per requirement.
And Itezhi-tezhi Police Officer-In-Charge revealed that the worker only known as Paul had since withdrawn the case against Mr. Owang.
Chief Mungaila and his wife raising his shield of power that was handed to him by government
The case involving Chief Mungaila of the Ila speaking people in Namwala District was adjourned to a date to be confirmed somewhere in early November.
ZANIS reports that the Traditional leader who appeared for a hearing before the Police and Public Complaint Authority ( PPCA ) was told that his complaint against the police could not be heard due to none availability of the five named police officers whose names have been withhold for professional reasons.
The PPCA chairman James Mwanakatwe told the traditional leader and his indunas that in the absence of the named five police officers, the Authority had decided to hear his case in Lusaka at a suitable date somewhere in November, 2012 when the officers would be available.
He said upon informing the police officers in question, Chief Mungaila was going to be informed at a suitable date for a special hearing in Lusaka.
The chief’s Induna said the traditional ruler would be available for hearing in Lusaka on a date to be communicated to the royal establishment by the Authority.
Chief Mungaila had lodged in a complaint before the Authority against the said police officers’ conduct in their execution of a warrant of arrest.
This is in a case of Jane Mungaila-Mpiko versus John Chaande and the Attorney General.
Facts are that on 7TH February , 2012, upon arriving at his farm in Namwala, the said police officers whilst being heavily armed proceeded to forcefully enter his palace by breaking and shattering doors.
[pullquote]“ The Police officers then bundled me in a vehicle and drove off without explaining to my relatives where I was being taken to and the offense that I had committed.[/pullquote]
The chief said after the police officers had entered his palace, they then forced their entry into his matrimonial bedroom and apprehended him in front of his wife, children and relatives.
“ The Police officers then bundled me in a vehicle and drove off without explaining to my relatives where I was being taken to and the offense that I had committed.
“Whilst in the house, the officers caused damage to a number of my properties and confiscated two cell phones from my children,” he said.
Chief Mungaila added that his relatives and lawyers later learnt from his subjects that he was being driven to Lusaka after they trailed the vehicle.
He said it was at this juncture that his subjects suggested and agreed with the police officers to take him to the High Court Police Station.
It was after the High court Judge granted the stay of execution, that Chief Mungaila was released at About 17:00 hours.
He said his complaint emanates from the conduct of the five named police officers saying he was demeaned and treated like a criminal as his Indunas and Returners where not allowed to accompany him.
He also complained that the police officers did not even give him a chance to change his sleeping gown.
He said he considered that the conduct by the named police officers was highly unprofessional, unjust and a clear disregard of the authority and standing of a Traditional leader as a national leader and member of the House of Chiefs.
The traditional leader denied that he was neither a fugitive nor a criminal to be treated in such a manner adding that at no time did he conduct himself in a manner suggesting that he was not willing to comply with the police officers’ directives or orders.
“The forceful entry into the house and subsequent damage of property occasioned by the same police was not only unfair and unnecessary but constitutes a serious misconduct on their part,” he said.
[pullquote]“The officers’ act by publicly demeaning and embarrassing me was highly provocative and possible sources of violence save, for the timely intervention of traditional advisers and elders who restrained my subjects from retaliating and taking the law into their own hands.[/pullquote]
He said in addition to this, the police officers were accompanied by the plaintiffs’ ( Jane Mungaila- Mpiko) lawyer Martin Nalishuwa.
He said it was this bond that made him and his royal establishment to suspect that the police officers deliberately disregarded their professional ethics with a view to embarrass him and his subjects.
He said the police officers’ conduct was not only an infringement of his human rights but also an affront and insult to his subjects’ longstanding customs and traditions.
“The officers’ act by publicly demeaning and embarrassing me was highly provocative and possible sources of violence save, for the timely intervention of traditional advisers and elders who restrained my subjects from retaliating and taking the law into their own hands.
He appealed to the Mwanakatwe led PPCA to take action against the erring officers for misconduct and un-professionalism in their execution of their duties.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has attributed the high levels of corruption in the country to bureaucracy and shoddy service delivery in both private and public institutions.
Anti-Corruption Commission Northern Province regional manager, Patrick Mutumba, said this in Nakonde during an awareness meeting on ACC.
Mr Mutumba said that there is too much shoddy service delivery and bureaucracy which the public has observed in some Government institutions such as the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), Zambia Police Service (ZP), Department of Immigration and many others in the border town..
“Bureaucracy and shoddy service delivery are some of the major contributing factors to corrupt practices in the country, hence the need to critically have them checked ,” said Mutumba.
He said there is need to apply effective measures in collaboration with other Government security wings in order to fight bureaucracy and poor service delivery.
Mr Mutumba also commended Government for its continued support towards the empowering of anti-corruption activities in the area.
Mr Mutumba said if the PF Government continues putting more support to such programs, corrupt practices will soon be a thing of the past.
He has since appealed to the members of the public to join forces with Government security agencies in order to fight the vice in the area.
Speaking at the same meeting, the immigration department deputy general director, Denny Lungu, also said his office was working tirelessly to see to it that officers do not involve themselves in such activities.
Mr Lungu further assured that his office was also going to ensure that it collaborates with all its stakeholders in order to come up with lasting solutions to the problem.
File:President Sata talks to Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Zhou Yuxiao
CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia Zhou Yuxiao is confident President Sata will spur Zambia to prosperity which will in turn see a rise in jobs and significant reduction in poverty levels.
Mr Zhou said he drew his inspiration of a successful Zambia under President Sata from the numerous capital and labour- intensive development projects Government has embarked on since assuming office.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Mr Zhou also asked Zambians to keep the faith in the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership which he believes means well. He cautioned critics to be fair.
“This country is headed for prosperity and development,” the envoy of the world’s second largest economy said.
He said Government’s policy on infrastructure development and education, particularly in rural communities, is key to growing the economy and China stands ready to assist Government in any way it can.
Mr Zhou said Government’s policy of opening up rural areas will in the near future boost agricultural and other industrial activities on the outskirts.
“I was so excited and impressed personally to see the level of Government’s commitment to developing rural areas,” Mr Zhou said.
“For example, I found a new school and about 32 to 40 new housing units for teachers nearly completed in Western Province,” he said.
Mr Zhou said: “I also went to a nursing school in Senanga which is under construction. Such levels of development, especially in the education sector, are brilliant. The construction of modern infrastructure in rural areas will certainly motivate anyone to work from there.
The Chinese envoy also expressed concern that despite wanting to expedite the completion of the US$287 million 31km Mongu-Kalabo road, the project is the most expensive “short stretch” undertaking his country has ever embarked upon in Zambia.
“The stretch seats on a very sandy river bed, the area doesn’t have clay or gravel,” Mr Zhou lamented. “The area does not have recommended type of stone or rocks. We have to import rocks from Lusaka and lastly, the construction period is only three months in a year due to flooding.”
The 31-kilometre road will have 25 bridges, with the longest being 1.2km.
The Mongu-Kalabo road project has created about 500 jobs for local people.
Mr Zhou has also repeated his appeal to Zambian workers and Chinese expatriates to join hands and work as one family in expanding the economy.
“We need to work as brothers, cultural differences will always be there but we need to tolerate and embrace one another because we are one in essence,” Mr Zhou said.
He also said Government must be rightly applauded for releasing K278 billion to pay pensioners and for releasing K42 billion to resume Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia operations and various other projects the country may embark upon using the US$750 million Eurobond.
The government has also embarked on a multi-trillion Kwacha 8,000km road project that has potential of creating 24,000 jobs.
Relations between Zambia and China have remarkably improved since President Sata extended a hand of friendship when he assumed office after a rough pre-election start.
Mr Zhou said China will continue to co-oporate with Zambia in various development projects that include infrastructure development.
Zanaco restored a five point lead at the top of the Faz Super Division after beating Konkola Mine Police 1-0 away in Sunday’s delayed week 25 fixture at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.
Striker Steven Phiri inked a solitary goal in the 34th minute after benefiting from a Lewis Macha’s cross.
Phiri scored against the run of play to help Zanaco increase their tally to 51 points.
Kennedy Mpoya had a chance to equalise for a determined Mine Police side but his 45th minute header missed the cross-bar by few inches.
Two minutes to full time, second half substitute Venecious Mapande forced Mine Police veteran keeper Evans “Nkalamu” Chewe to make a save from close range.
Zanaco have now completed a double over Mine Police following their 2-0 victory over the promoted side in the first round fixture in May.
MMD vice president for administration Brian Chituwo
MMD vice president for administration Brian Chituwo says the party leadership is trying to work towards changing the mindset of all its membership in order to make the party more vibrant.
Dr. Chituwo who was recently elected as MMD vice president for administration says there is need for the general membership to understand the importance of resource mobilisation.
Dr. Chituwo says currently the issue of resource mobilisation is slanted towards the top leadership.
He says this is despite the party having about 2 million members on record.
Dr. Chituwo has observed that the participation of all its membership in fundraising for the party will help the MMD have a strong resource base that would also enhance the various party activities.
And Dr. Chituwo has further told QFM news that as a way of strengthening the party ahead of the 2016 general elections; the MMD leadership will ensure that ideas on how to run the party originate from the grassroot.
He added that the MMD will also see to it that it has a strong presence in all the districts as a way of strengthening all the party organs in the country.
Dr. Chituwo has also vowed to promote discipline within the party adding that there is need for all the MMD members to work as a team for the good of the party.
Government hopes to conclude the clinical trials for the Sondashi Formula which is said to be effective for the treatment of the HIV/AIDS within two months.
Deputy Minister of health Patrick Chikusu says a formulation has already been extracted from the Sondashi formula which is being used in the clinical trials.
Dr. Chikusu says the ministry of health is working closely with the ministry in charge of science and technology in the research that is currently being done on the Sondashi formula.
Government has set aside about 800 million kwacha for clinical trails on the herbal remedy.
Home Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu welcomes President Michael Sata at the Airport
President Michael Sata has arrived back home from New York in the United States where he had gone to attend the 67th United Nation (UN) General Assembly.
The President arrived aboard a Fly Emirates plane that touched down at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at about 14:50 hours.
He was accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Given Lubinda and his Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations George Chellah.
Mr. Sata was received upon arrival in the country by Acting President Alexander Chikwanda, Vice President Guy Scott, Patriotic Front Secretary General and Minister of Justice Wynter Kabimba, Defense Minister Geoffrey Mwamba and service chiefs.
Others were Home Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu, Gender Minister Inonge Wina, Lusaka Province Minister Colonel Gerry Chanda, Lusaka Mayor Daniel Chisenga, senior Government officials, PF Senior officials and hundreds of PF cadres.
The cadres flashed placards with congratulatory messages in honour of the President’s South to South award for which he was honoured in recognition of his contribution to the social, political and economic development of the country and also for Zambia’s attainment of the US$750 million Eurobond.
The cadres mobbed the President while dancing and singing songs of praise for his achievements from the time he became head of state as he went round to great them.
While in the USA, President Sata made his maiden speech to the UN General Assembly, made a statement on the peace building initiative and held private talks with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.
The President also met more than 40 US business executives who he invited to invest in Zambia.
President Sata also attended high level meetings on various issues among them the rule of law.
Mr. Sata was also awarded with a 2012 South-South award for his contribution to the social, political and economic development of Zambia from the time he was a councillor in the 1980s to the time he became President last year.
First Lady Dr. Christine Kaseba, Foreign Affairs Minister Given Lubinda, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Bob Sichinga, Tourism and Art Minister Sylvia Masebo, his Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations George Chellah and other top Government officials accompanied the President to New York.
Vice President Guy Scott says government is concerned with the high levels of poaching and human-wildlife conflicts.
Dr. Scott says this is so because poaching depletes a national resource which apparently belongs to the people while human-wildlife conflicts directly impact on the welfare of local communities already living on the threshold of poverty.
ZANIS reports that the Vice President made the remarks when he officially launched the Elephant Orphanage Project at Lilayi in Lusaka yesterday.
The project is a partnership between Game Rangers International (GRI) and Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) with support from the David Shepherd Foundation.
Dr. Scott noted that conservation is not just about saving and caring for baby elephants but that there is a much bigger picture to address which includes resource protection, research, education and community outreach.
He was pleased to learn that ZAWA and GRI are working hard to ensure that all the components are being addressed.
Dr. Scott further emphasised on the need to raise awareness among the local community on the long term benefits of looking after their natural resources.
Meanwhile, Tourism and Art Deputy Minister Keith Mukata noted that the facility launched at Lilayi is unique and has the potential of raising good awareness to the younger generations as well as tourists on the importance and value of wildlife conservation in the country.
Mr. Mukata said it was befitting that his Ministry witnessed the launch of Lilayi nursery which he said will serve as a beacon of its renewed effort to strengthen the conservation of Zambia’s natural resources.
And Project Manager Rachael Murton explained that the elephants are fed after every three hours and are at the moment drinking between 16 to 20 litres of milk per day, depending on the age and size.
Residents of Monze District in Southern Province have appealed to the Ministry of Local Government and Housing through the department of Physical Planning and Housing Authority for assistance in the acquisition of title deeds for their houses bought from the Council sixteen (16) years ago.
During a one day sensitization workshop organized by the Department of Physical Planning and Housing Authority for stakeholders held at Southern Comfort Motel yesterday residents expressed worry that it had taken them many years waiting to be given title deeds for the houses they bought during the sale of Government and Council houses in 1997.
ZANIS reports that speaking at the same meeting; chairperson for Zambia National Association for Persons with Disabilities (ZNAPD) Lawrence Mooya said it was unfortunate that the local authority had not shown much interest in following up the matter because beneficiaries from the sale of houses had been left in suspense and fear of not knowing what might transpire next considering change of Government administration.
Mr. Mooya called on the Department of Physical Planning and Housing Authority to work with the local authority and ensure that the matter is resolved as soon as possible.
And Southern province Physical Planning and Housing Authority Officer Benson Choongo assured the people of Monze that benefited from the sale of Council and Government houses that the department together with the local authority, will make a follow up on the matter.
Mr.Choongo said that the procedures for acquiring title deeds were straight forward but that the only challenge was that many people were lacking information and knowledge on how to go about it.
He said that this explained the purpose of calling for a stakeholder’s sensitization workshop adding that it also acted as a platform for the department to collect views of the people on matters pertaining to acquisition of land and physical planning.
Mr. Choongo said that the role of stakeholders in physical planning could not be overemphasized as it was cardinal for them to participate in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the development process of the District.
He added that there were so many other challenges experienced by both local authorities and stakeholders on matters of physical planning and allocation of land.
Mr. Choongo said most of the local authorities including Monze District Council were experiencing problems of illegal and double allocation of plots, unscrupulous obtaining of title deeds and other relevant documents by people claiming to be land owners and non compliance with procedures of developing their pieces of land.
He, therefore, called for proactive participation of community members in the physical planning of the District by ensuring that they provide checks and balances in order to achieve proper and meaningful development.
He said that his department together with the local authority will work with the community to curb problems concerning land allocation and development by ensuring that correct procedures are followed and development control is applied in accordance with the implementation of the town and country planning and housing act Cap 283 and 194 of the Laws of Zambia.
Agricultural Minister Emmanuel Chenda has assured that government will ensure that it rehabilitates and fully recapitalize the Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia(NCZ).
Mr. Chenda says this is meant to strengthen and stabilize the fertilizer market in the country and subsequently strengthen the general performance of the agricultural sector.
Mr. Chenda says government’s vision is to bring the whole plant of NCZ into operation saying currently government has sustained a fraction of the NCZ operations such as the production of Compound D for the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP).
He said government has already released some money towards the rehabilitation of the Ammonium Nitrate plant as one of the ways of bringing the plant into operation.
ZANIS reports that the Minister said this when he officially flagged off the launch of the 2012/2013 Input distribution exercise under the Farmer Input Support Programme at NCZ in Kafue yesterday.
He said it is the expectation of government and Zambians to see NCZ producing sufficient basal and top dressing fertilizers for both the farmers in the country and beyond.
Mr. Chenda stated that government awarded contracts to two fertilizer suppliers to supply the additional 153,634 metric tonnes of fertilizer apart from the 30 000 metric tonnes to be produced by NCZ.
He has since commended NCZ for working towards completing the production of the 30 000 metric tonnes of fertilizers they have been given to produce adding that the plant should look beyond producing fertilizers only for FISP to ensure sustainability of the company operations.
Mr. Chenda also disclosed that the implementation of the electronic Voucher system is underway and that his ministry is fine tuning the necessary details for it to be successfully operational next year during the 2013/2014 agricultural farming season.
The Minister has since called on fertilizer suppliers not to resort to closures of storage and warehouse facilities during the distribution exercise as a way of demanding for their payment from government saying they should find ways of dealing with government instead of inconveniencing the farmers.
And speaking earlier, NCZ Chief Executive, Richard Soko commended government through the Ministry of Agriculture for selecting NCZ to supply 30,000 metric tonnes of D compound fertilizer for the FISP programme during the 2012/2013 farming season.
Mr. Soko said the contracts that NCZ has been awarded over the years to supply fertilizer to the FISP programme have greatly helped in sustaining the company in order for it to contribute to economic development and improving food security in the country.
He also thanked government for the K25 billion recapitalization of NCZ to enable the company to resume production of ammonium nitrate for sale to manufactures of explosives saying this will enhance the company ‘s financial capacity and reduce on dependence on external financial sources.
Teachers at Alex and Muyembe Basic Schools in Kawambwa district have abandoned the two schools for fear of alleged witchcraft in the two areas.
The two schools have since remained without teachers for the past two months.
And Labour Deputy Minister Ronald Chitotela has given a seven days ultimatum to the district administration and the police in Kawambwa to resolve the witchcraft wrangle between teachers and the community at the two schools.
Mr. Chitotela made the directive when he paid a courtesy call on Kawambwa District Commissioner Ivo Mpasa in Kawambwa today.
The Labour Deputy Minister who is also Pambashe area Member of Parliament has also expressed displeasure at the unofficial departure of the teachers from the two schools.
And Kawambwa DC Ivo Mpasa said his office is working together with the District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) to resolve the alleged witchcraft issues in the area.
Mr. Mpasa also cautioned civil servants in Kawambwa district to ensure that they follow right procedures when leaving their posts in case of any anomaly.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Amos Malupenga
Information and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister, Mwansa Kapeya is on Monday, October 1, 2012 scheduled to launch the Provincial Television studios project in Solwezi.
Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary, Amos Malupenga disclosed this in a communication to his North-Western province counterpart, Augustine Seyuba obtained by ZANIS in Solwezi yesterday.
The colourful occasion is expected to be witnessed by Members of Parliament in the province, senior officials in government and the private sector, some chiefs, civil society organisations, faith based organisations, media houses, various stakeholders and the general public.
According to the programme, traditional leaders and civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations and faith based organisations will also be accorded chance to give remarks about the occasion through their respective representatives before other senior government officials and the guest of honour address the gathering.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”
(Isaiah 55:10–11, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Are you going through a difficult time today? Let me challenge you: don’t use your words to describe your situation, use your words to change your situation! All through the day you should go around saying, “I have the favor of God. I can do all things through Christ. I am blessed. I’m strong. I’m healthy.” When you speak like that, you are blessing your life. You are speaking favor into your future.
When you get up in the morning, if you aren’t feeling up to par, don’t set the tone of the day by speaking it. Don’t ever say, “This is going to be a lousy day. I don’t want to go to work. I’m tired of dealing with these children.” No, get up and say, “This is going to be a great day. I’m excited about my future. Something good is going to happen to me.”
Always remember, send your words out in the direction you want your life to go. Let His Word always be on your mouth. His Word will never return void. It will accomplish what it was set forth to do. So set forth His Word and move forward in blessing and victory all the days of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, today I send forth Your Word. I declare blessing, favor and victory over my life. I choose to set the tone for the day in peace, joy and victory today and every day in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
