PATRIOTIC Front (PF) secretary-general Wynter Kabimba has appealed to Zambians not to lose hope as the party will deliver on its promises.

Mr Kabimba said the coming of the PF to power was just the first step in restoring dignity to Zambians.

He was speaking in an interview on Monday.

“We are conscious of the challenges the Zambian people are facing. Our appeal is that they must not lose heart now because they have come a long way,” Mr Kabimba said.

Mr Kabimba said the PF will not disappoint the Zambians but will deliver on all its promises.

“Our members have remained faithful for 10 years and the PF will not let anyone down. We have just come into power,” he said.

Mr Kabimba also appealed to the opposition to co-operate with the government, as it tries to make the economy better and create jobs.

“Anyone who means well for this country will co-operate with this government, so that it delivers development to everyone,” he said.

Mr Kabimba said the PF under the leadership of President Sata is offering selfless service to people.

“The redemption of this country lies in the PF and I call upon everyone to support this cause,” he said.

And Mr Kabimba said the PF runs an all-inclusive government, which is why it embraces the opposition.

He said at no time has the PF tried to buy off the opposition.

“Chipimo and Nawakwi are not singing praises for Sata. They criticise Government and do so responsibly,” he said.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

THE MMD is today expected to pay the K400 million it owes the Registrar of Societies in unpaid statutory fees.

Chief Registrar of Societies Clement Andeleki, who confirmed the development in an interview in Lusaka on Monday, said the MMD has decided to pay the outstanding debt at on go, not in the four instalments of K100 million it had earlier agreed on with Mr Andeleki.

Mr Andeleki said he is happy that the opposition party has resolved to settle the statutory debt this week.

“I want to confirm that the MMD has resolved to pay all the money it owes the Government in full. Last week, the MMD national secretary Richard Kachingwe called me and did indicate that the party will pay the K400 million in full.

“I want to state that this is what is expected of all registered societies and political parties. All registered societies should know that this is the same money which is being used to develop the country,” he said.

Mr Andeleki commended the MMD and other political parties that are supplementing Government efforts to develop the country by meeting their statutory obligations.

He also warned that he will this week swing into action and deregister organisations that still owe the government statutory fees.

“I would like to warn organisations and political parties that still owe the government statutory obligations that they will soon be deregistered.

“My officers will this week be on the ground to carry out random inspections and those who will be found wanting will be deregistered,” Mr Andeleki said.

On March 14, 2012, the MMD was de-registered by the Registrar of Societies for non-compliance to the Societies Act.

However, on June 25, 2012, the Lusaka High Court threw out the application by Mr Andeleki to de-register the party for non-payment of annual returns amounting to K390 million.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has noted with sadness that the country risks losing its peaceful status if the current crop of political leaders do not stop acting and behaving irresponsibly just for the sake of maintaining political power.

SACCORD information officer Obby Chibuluma has said that while politicians must ensure that they do not lose power and support, their supreme responsibility is to ensure that while holding those privileged positions, they act to unite those they lead.

Mr. Chibuluma said that it was surprising that political leaders, especially those in government who should have attempted to be role models had equally fallen for divisive politics.

He said that Government needs to focus most of its energy in addressing the challenges faced by the country rather than ranting and reacting to every criticism from those who are opposed to their style of governance.

Mr. Chibuluma told QFM in a statement that it is unfortunate that SACCORD sees the statements by those in government, calling opposition leaders and their supporters as being bitter and full of hate as in bad taste and lacking substance.

He said that as a government that was elected to bring change, the PF needs to realise that it is accountable to the people adding that the grounds on which these people voted for need to be fulfilled.

Mr. Chibuluma said that the PF should offer appropriate answers to what they are doing because the Zambians deserve an explanation and the people have the right to criticize if they think things are not going well.

He noted that this was time to create a broad and strategic coalition with the people of Zambia in order to develop the country instead of engaging in actions that are scary to outsiders and potential investors.

Mr. Chibuluma stated that while politicians are fighting for political power, it is the ordinary Zambian out there who is suffering as a result of not receiving services from government because officials are too busy fighting political battles and failing to direct policy

QFM

A.B.C (ALPHA BETA CLASS) 

Straight out of the Capital city of Zambia, Lusaka comes a young talented duo, a new breed of rappers with a unique style….introducing A.B.C (Alpha Beta Class). The duo is made up of Platinum 72 and Syqik. They have been signed to LSK-eQualize since 2010. Their style of music can be categorized as hip-hop with a blend of Electro, Dance and African Rhythms, which they perform in English, Nyanja and Bemba.

Before A.B.C, Platinum 72 (real name Ilunga Jean) and Syqik (Mark Sean Jnr Mwale) were aspiring rappers who had recorded some songs which they would share with friends at their respective schools just to prove that they were dope rappers. In 2010 they met up at LSK-eQualize studios in Villa Elizabeth Lusaka, via Dre Chordz, third member of the group, who left the group later on 2011 due to some other commitments. At the end of 2011 LSK-equalize Studios released their first ever mixtape, titled “It’s about that time”. The mix tape consisted of tracks which they did previously and never saw the light of day, with major features by XYZ kingpins Slap Dee and Ruff-Kid, people started talking. The same year they performed at the Hot FM organized show zed 6 to 6 at Barclay’s sports complex in Lusaka, alongside the who’s who of the Zambian music industry. The same year they shared the same stage with Nigerian Superstar, Naeto C at Club Hollywood in Lusaka, where they proved to the audience and nay Sayers that they are a force to be reckoned with. Interviews on both radio and TV followed, plus a couple of new singles.

To date they have six videos under their belt, Party of the year (on me) has been making rounds on national TV and ‘Fighter’ with Ruff Kid too. MacGyver featuring Slap Dee, is digitally available online on YouTube to hit TV soon. The other videos like Oasis featuring Camstar, Take Ova and Crazy girl can be viewed online too on YouTube via the LSKreation Tube Channel or Ethankaed.FVG channel. EthanKaed.FVG has done all the videos for A.B.C.

A.B.C is currently working on their second mixtape entitled: The Take ova, which should be dropping soon, album is scheduled to drop next year, people should for now look out for new singles and videos. New single off of the upcoming mixtape; Vina Muchitenge is currently getting enough airplay as well.

Quick Individual Profiles

Name:                                                  Mark Sean Jnr Mwale

Alias:                                                     Syqik

Place of Birth:                                   Bristol, United Kingdom

Nationality:                                        Zambian

Date of Birth:                                     22^nd October 1991

First song recorded:                       2005

Musical Influences:                        The Lox and The Clipse

Where I see Myself

in 5 years:                                          Winning a Grammy, Starring in a Hollywood movie, and being totally recognized.

Education:                                         Enrolling for Bachelor of Commerce at UNILUS (University of Lusaka) soon.

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Name:                                                  Ilunga Jean

Alias:                                                     Platinum 72

Place of Birth:                                   Lusaka, Zambia

Nationality:                                        Zambian

Date of Birth:                                     2nd April 1989

First song recorded:                       2003

Musical Influences:                        The Game, T.I and Nas

Where I see Myself

in 5 years:                                          Winning a Grammy, winning Noble Peace price for promoting non-violence in Hip hop and maybe run for president

Education:                                         Enrolling for Mass Communication Course at NIPA (Nation Institute of Public Administration) soon.

A.B.C  (Social Networks):            Like the page; A.B.C (Alpha Beta Class) on www.facebook.com and

Follow @abc_lsk on www.twitter.com.

THE MUSIC

McGyver ft Slap D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQWX-a_cA5w&feature=relmfu

GOLIATH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPicSkvfjc&list=UUUjwny7ZUC8TMcapXrIH-aA&index=1&feature=plcp

The Take ova

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjPpCXuVI3M&feature=youtu.be

Fighter ft Ruff Kid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=550gon0CMv8&feature=relmfu

By Kapa187

The much anticipated appeal hearing on the stay of the tribunal set up to probe three judges, has been adjourned for the second time.

Acting Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda adjourned the matter because one of the Supreme Court judges is indisposed.

Justice Chibesakunda announced the development when the matter came up for hearing today. She says a new date for the hearing will be communicated.

The appeal hearing on the stay of the tribunal is earmarked to be presided, by a full bench of the Supreme Court judges.

These are Acting Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda, Acting Deputy Chief Justice Florence Mumba, judges Marvin Mwanamwambwa and Hilda Chibomba.

Others judges are Gregory Phiri, Muyinda Wanki and Elizabeth Muyovwe.
The Lusaka High Court had earlier stayed the tribunal to probe three judges Philip Musonda, Nigel Mutuna and Charles Kajimanga.

It was on this premise that the state, appealed to the Supreme Court,

Miami based Zambian rapper , Chanda Mbao hosted a fashion show as part promotion for his current hit single “Runway Girlfriend “, in which the proceeds went to the charity organization Zambia scholarship Fund.

The show had 11 models, 4 looks ;

• urban
• country club
• Evening Wear

It was sponsored by Amorium Jewelry (http://www.amoriumjewelry.com/) and LA Budoir (http://www.laurenarkinmiami.com/)

$1,000 was raised that will be used to purchase a vehicle to transport supplies to teachers and students in rural areas .

Runway Girlfriend Charity Fashion Show

Runway Girlfriend (Official Music Video)

ZAMBIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Zambia Scholarship Fund was founded by Peggy Rogers in 2000 after returning from a visit to Zambia to reunite with a friend from college. Peggy was deeply struck by the severe need for education, especially amongst young children who often had no choice other than to abandon their studies in order to work and help their families. Peggy was so stuck that she made it her life mission to help these children help themselves. In 2010 they raised $173,553 for young students in Zambia and closed 2011 at around $190,000.

What do they do in Zambia?

• They support education in the poorest and remote areas of Zambia by providing scholarships to students to attend high school (public education in Zambia is only free up to the seventh grade) and college.
• They hire teachers to teach elementary education in poor and remote villages that have gone without teachers for many years.
• They supply books, teacher’s kits and other support materials to help our sponsored schools prosper.
• They send students to high school that otherwise could not afford to attend school at all.
• They send eager students to teacher’s colleges and send them to teach in poor and rural villages

By Kapa187

The ill fated search by over 100 police officers at the UPND Secretariat for suspected seditious materials proved futile.

The officers whose efforts to conduct the search yesterday were thwarted after UPND lawyers rejected the two search warrants because they were defective.

The Police who came from headquarters are said to have produced a convincing search warrant to the UPND lawyers.

The determined officers returned to the UPND Secretariat in the early hours and sealed off Lagos Road where the UPND officers are situated.

Only five officers were allowed to enter the premises after they were throughly searched by alert UPND youths in the presence of six UPND lawyers.

After many hours of searching, the officers left the offices empty handed.

UPND Vice President Richard Kapita later told reporters that the officers searched the entire building and office computers.

Mr. Kapita stated that the UPND does not deal in seditious materials.He said the search is another attempt by President Sata to intimidate the opposition.
Mr. Kapita vowed that the UPND will not be intimidated and will continue speaking out against the wrongs in the PF government.