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HH declares President Sata a dictator who wants him assassinated

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Hakainde Hichilema
Hakainde Hichilema

Police in Lusaka brutally beat up and tear gassed Journalists and some UPND cadres when UPND President Hakainde Hichilema turned up at Lusaka Central Police for questioning.

Mr. Hichilema who arrived at 10:25 in the company of his lawyers and some senior party officials was summoned for questioning for holding an illegal meeting at Evelyn Hone College.

Moments after his lawyers entered into a meeting with some senior police officers on the second floor, tear gas canisters were unleashed on unsuspecting cadres and journalists who had gone to cover the event.

About ten people were seriously injured, four hospitalized with two admitted in Intensive Care Unit at Lusaka’s Fairview Hospital.

The commotion continued for over 30 minutes as people scampered in all directions with some people teargased losing their personal belongings such as cell phones and hand bags.[pullquote]Mr. Hichilema vowed that he will not be silenced by the PF government adding that he will never again turn up for questioning when summoned by police.[/pullquote]

And addressing a hastily organised media briefing, UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema charged that President Michael Sata is a dictator who wanted to assassinate him.

He said the attacks at Lusaka Central Police were planned and executed by PF cadres wearing police uniforms.

Mr. Hichilema vowed that he will not be silenced by the PF government adding that he will never again turn up for questioning when summoned by police.

And UPND Vice President Richard Kapita charged that the Zambia Police has declared war on innocent Zambians.

Mr. Kapita said the conduct of the police is unprofessional and unacceptable.

Gemstone Union opposed to the PF Governments licence revocation

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Small Scale Miners at a dump site

The Gemstone and Allied Workers Union has advised government to rescind its decision to revoke mining licences from non-performing mining companies.

Mines Deputy Minister Richard Musukwa recently revealed that government had since written to the affected mining firms notifying them of the intention to repose their mining rights.

Mr. Musukwa observed that many licence holders who have failed to develop their mine are slowing down the pace of development.

But Gemstone and Allied Workers Union President Sifuniso Nyumbu said in an interview that revoking the licences would not be the best solution.

“What we need is to sit down and examine why these mining rights holders are not developing their mines. You will find that the majority affected are small scale miners who are mostly Zambians,” Mr. Nyumbu observed.

“If government goes ahead and grabs these licences, they would be acting against the spirit of local economic empowerment. We need Zambians to participate in the mining sector and grabbing their licences would be a draw back,” he added.

Mr. Nyumbu said the Ministry of Mines needs to understand that the mere fact that somebody went as far as getting a licence, it shows great commitment on the part of the licence holder.

“I believe government should play a more positive role by supporting such initiatives by such bold entrepreneurs. Mining is expensive and government should infact step in and provide financing opportunities for these small time mining investors,” Nyumbu said.
He said government needs to encourage the participation of indigenous mining companies by structuring various types of support.

Bittersweet Poetry : Poems of the week by Peter Nawa,Mutale Black Poet Chilima and Mwape Mumba

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Today’s poems ,enjoy

MOTHER by Mutale Black Poet Chilima

 

Zambia is my Mother

i know no other

in silence

she sits

her tears are wet

for her darling robot

broke her heart

bitterly she weeps

none to mend her wings

 

Zambia is my Mother

its her

that carries this bloodline

as the Zambezi flows

her blood nourishes our lives

 

Zambia!

its u that made the sacrifice

myths and legends

have shown as the way

History will die one day

every event in past

shall be like a walk in a black forest

a new day dawn

like a blanket laid on your soils

giving hope to the unborn.

AFRICAN DRUM BEAT by Mwape Mumba

When the African drum beats

our hearts in harmony sit

listening as comfort treats our souls for the joy of the sound of home…

 

When the African drum beats

Reminding me of the valiant people with wit

Uniting different cultures in rhythm and sound as we dine and sit

 

When the African drum beats

Churning in me adrenaline that I can’t just sit

But bob my head to the beat

Swing and wave my hands as I stand to dance on my feet

 

When the African drum beats

Rumblings carried through the air to the ear so unique

As the ladies move in a frenzied yet graceful motion swinging and shaking their hips

 

The African drum beat

A symbol of celebration, showcasing the beauty and pride of our nation

Maybe a new moon, a bountiful harvest, the conquest of evil

 

When the African drum beats

Different cultures having one symbol One dance, one song, cementing and holding us strong

Building relationships that last long

 

Beat that drum dum da dum da dum da dum!

All of you come

As you hear the echos hum

Yesterdays song to be heard today sung tomorrow

When the drum beats causing joyous celebration wiping out sorrow

 

Don’t let the African drum beat die

It beats life into the young that have died and the old that have a will to live

It is the symbol of our culture

A new song to empower the future!!

The African Drum!!

 

STAND by Peter Nawa

I will stand by you when you tell me your dreams

When everybody else doubts their fruition

I will stand by you

When all drop along the wayside because of their unbelief

But I will be there when you open your eyes

To remind you that your dreams have finally come true

 

I will stand with you

As you face your fears

When your strength has disappeared

I will be the hand that will help you rise

I will stand with you in your battles

And cheer you in your triumph

When your flirt with giving up

I will remind you of the substance that champions are made of

 

I will stand for you

When the world chooses to forget you

I will be there to make your existence known

When your voice is lost in the crowd

I will shout your cause from the mountain top

I will stand for you

Even when you are ignored

I will ensure that your spotlight never fades

 

I will stand against those who want to silence you

The one’s who want to pull you down

I will stand against those who want to dim your light

When it should be shining bright

I will stand against those who direct you to your past

And show them the course of your future

 

I will stand because it is right

I will stand because it is noble

I will stand because it is my duty

I will stand because you are my friend

 

I will stand

I will stand

I will stand

By Kapa187

PF will not be a one term government-Siame

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File: PF cadre with the party symbol, a fist

State House Economics Adviser Paul Siame says the Patriotic Front government will serve the Zambian people for more than one term.

Mr. Siame said suggestions that the PF will be the shortest serving government in the history of Zambia are baseless.

“Our popularity keeps on growing. If one says we are leaving in 2016, I would say they are dreaming,” Mr. Siame said.

He expressed confidence that most of the plans that President Michael Sata has put in place will start bearing fruit before the next general election.

“We need patience as a nation but most importantly we need to work together. This is not about PF alone. If you love Zambia then you would like to see the PF succeed.”

“If the party that Zambians put in office fails, then the whole nation would failed and this is why we are working so hard to improve the lives of the poor people because this is the reason we were voted into office,” Mr. Siame said.

He said the plan to create jobs for the unemployed youths is underway but urged calm among the jobless youths.

“Demonstrations will not get us anywhere. We need to remain calm and keep supporting the government,” Siame added.

If one takes a moment to read through our manifesto, you will see that we have detailed clear strategies of getting this great country into shape. I then don’t know why somebody should start doubting our commitment to developing the country.

Catholics unite in calling for PF government to revoke deportation of Fr. Viateur Banyangandora

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FILE: Catholic Church ordination ordination ceremony
FILE: Catholic Church ordination ordination ceremony

A Statement on the deportation, by the Zambian Government, of Fr. Viateur Banyangandora to Rwanda

To all Catholics and men and women of goodwill in Zambia!

1. We, the 130 Catholic Diocesan Priests gathering in Chipata for the National conference from 7th of August to 9th of August 2012 hereby re-affirm contents of the statement issued by Right Reverend George Cosmas Zumaile Lungu, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chipata.

2. Fr. Viateur was ordained in 2004, for Chipata Diocese in which he has been working. Most of us studied, lived, and also worked with him.We know him as a good priest and a man of peace and integrity. He is a member of the Association of Zambian Diocesan Catholic Clergy(AZADCC),and has been an effective and committed member of the same since his ordination to the priesthood.

3. Following his deportation and reasons given by the Zambian Government, we the Local Catholic Priests are surprised and not satisfied with the grounds given. We have the official communication from the diocese of Ruhengeri in Rwanda, that Fr. Viateur has been found with no case to answer by the Government of that country.

4. We therefore, propose the following roadmap on this issue:

i. The government to seriously consider revoking the deportation order for the sake of unity;

ii. The government to issue substantive statement that will explain what really happened for our brother to be deported;

iii. The government to engage the Catholic Church in Zambia, to promote harmony in the Church-State relations;

iv. We earnestly urge the government to address the real issues that are today affecting the poor people like marketing of Maize, Cotton, and other agriculture produce.

5. In conclusion, regardless of what has transpired, we, the Diocesan Catholic Priests in Zambia, shall continue our prophetic role of preaching the Gospel, and reconciling the people of our country, and promoting dialogue, without fear of intimidation or persecution.

We implore the Catholic Community and Priests in Chipata Diocese, and all the people of good will, to remain calm, peaceful and prayerful during this time of waiting for Fr. Viateur’s return.May the Good Lord bless and guide us through the intercession of our Mother Mary.

Issued this 8th day of August 2012 at Chipata by:

The Association of Zambian Diocesan Catholic Clergy

AZADCC KASAMA
AZADCC MPIKA
AZADCC MANSA
AZADCC NDOLA
AZADCC SOLWEZI
AZADCC MONGU
AZADCC LIVINGSTONE
AZADCC MONZE
AZADCC LUSAKA
AZADCC KABWE
AZADCC CHIPATA

MMD joins calls on government to revoke Catholic Priest’s deportation

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MMD National Secretary Richard Kachingwe
MMD National Secretary Richard Kachingwe

The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has joined the Catholic Church in calling on government to revoke the deportation of Catholic priest Viateur Banyangandora to Rwanda.

Party National Secretary Richard Kachingwe says the move is unfortunate and shows how intolerant the PF government has become.

Major Kachingwe said the church plays a critical role in speaking for the voiceless in the country and must not be intimidated.

He said father Banyangadora’s observations during a sermon, in which he allegedly preached that the rich in the country are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer, is a genuine comment that should not result in a deportation.

Major Kachingwe was speaking at the party secretariat in Lusaka this morning.

And MMD national treasurer Mwansa Mbulakulima has accused the PF government of not having the intentions of enacting the new constitution before the 2016 general elections.

Mr. Mbulakulima said his party has information that the PF wants to do away with 50 percent plus one threshold, the presidential running mate and the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation from the constitution.

He has therefore demanded for a clear roadmap of the constitution making process stating that it is an entitlement of every Zambian.

[QFM]

An Open Letter to Citizens of Zambia from Henry Banda

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Henry Banda
Henry Banda

An Open Letter to Citizens of Zambia from Henry Banda

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

There comes a point when any reasonable and honorable person must break their silence and speak out, even when in doing so they will most certainly face retaliatory consequences. Given recent events in Zambia, for me, that time is now.

We have found ourselves under the rule of a government that has little regard for the constitution, rule of law, or the rights of citizens. People have been jailed for insulting the president, journalists have been hounded and threatened, our economy ravaged by nepotism and incompetence, and many opponents falsely accused as part of the Patriotic Front’s witch hunt to wipe out political competition. The intolerance has been extended even to the clergy as only last week a Catholic priest was deported for daring to merely speak for the poor. His deportation was executed in a manner similar to a rendition of a terrorist suspect, as no one knew his whereabouts after being picked up by the Special Branch Intelligence until he resurfaced in Rwanda

Although I am one of those who have been falsely accused, this is not the reason for me to break my silence. Instead I wish to raise urgent concerns regarding the toxic brew of tribalism that is being stirred by leading members of the Patriotic Front.[pullquote]As a person born of a Bemba mother, and whose father proudly married a Bemba woman and named my daughter Mwansa, a Bemba name, I am disgusted and outraged by these crude attempts to manipulate the Zambian people by exploiting ethnic divisions.[/pullquote]

As a person born of a Bemba mother, and whose father proudly married a Bemba woman and named my daughter Mwansa, a Bemba name, I am disgusted and outraged by these crude attempts to manipulate the Zambian people by exploiting ethnic divisions. On the 20th of July, the Post Newspaper published a blatantly fictitious article quoting an “anonymous source” who claimed that my father sought to deprive the Bemba people of political power. One can only assume that this bogus news article was planted by the PF, because the newspaper declined to interview any other parties and was immediately followed by a hostile statement from the government that aimed to stir up ethnic tensions.

And now, after slandering my father and placing him in danger, the PF government is once again attempting to tamper with his security which he is entitled to as a former Head of State.

Playing political games with tribalism is unspeakably dangerous and irresponsible. Zambia is a nation of no fewer than 73 different tribal groupings. Among prominent groups such as the Bemba, Ngoni, Tonga, Luvale, Lunda, and Lozi, there are decades-long grievances that must be carefully and peacefully managed. Unlike many neighbors, we have largely avoided ethnic violence and civil war thanks to representative democracy and leadership that respects diversity. Unfortunately, that too is under threat today. [pullquote]The Post Newspaper published a blatantly fictitious article quoting an “anonymous source” who claimed that my father sought to deprive the Bemba people of political power[/pullquote]

My father has resolutely stood up for unity in Zambia, in both words and action. His cabinet was comprised of members hailing from all the provinces of Zambia, building on a tradition set by our founding President Kenneth Kaunda and observed by both Frederick Chiluba and Levy Mwanawasa. The currently Patriotic Front cabinet, however, is particularly lopsided, dominated by at least 10 people from Northern Province. Many of these officials appointed by Sata are familial relatives, which is the source of much unnecessary resentment and suspicion.

Pastor Nevers Mumba, the new Bemba leader of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) party, has rejected the Patriotic Front’s attempt to exploit tribalism. Furthermore, Dr. Mumba has wisely observed that “it is important that this government should respect the fact that wisdom or intelligence comes from all areas of the country.”

Tribalism represents a zero-sum game. If you appeal to tribalism, there are only winners and losers, and there is no compromise or negotiation. This is something that my father worked against his whole career.

My friends, we cannot allow the Patriotic Front to use ethnic tensions as a smokescreen for their misconduct and fear of accountability. One only has to speak to fellow Zambians to understand that this is not how most people feel, and you will see how far the PF have strayed from both their principles and promises[pullquote]My friends, we cannot allow the Patriotic Front to use ethnic tensions as a smokescreen for their misconduct and fear of accountability.[/pullquote]

Some people have asked why I have remained in South Africa while the new government slanders my family in the media with false statements. I understand the government of Zambia wishes to speak to me about certain unknown allegations which they have declined to define. Since the government has threatened me, sued and threatened my attorney, and improperly influenced the prosecutor and judiciary within Zambia, I will not return to Zambia when my basic human rights will not be honored, as there is no indication that the investigation is nothing more than a witch hunt.

However, in order to be responsible to the rule of law, I have advised the government that I am presently in South Africa and am willing to assist in any lawful investigation and answer questions in this neutral environment. But despite having notified the Zambian authorities of my whereabouts in a letter dated 9 March 2012, the Zambian government has neglected to respond, failed to ask questions, and declined to take any action whatsoever, leading to the conclusion that their accusations are not credible and cannot be considered anything more than a politically motivated smear campaign.[pullquote]However, in order to be responsible to the rule of law, I have advised the government that I am presently in South Africa and am willing to assist in any lawful investigation and answer questions in this neutral environment.[/pullquote]

It’s one thing for a politician to attack opponents, but it’s another thing to play games risking the stability and peace of the entire nation for the sake of power. It is time for us to restore dignity, law, and respect for all citizens of Zambia. The government should attend to its business, not engage in the business of persecution, defamation, and appealing to the base instincts of man. If we do not demand these improvements, I fear for what may come next.

As Zambians, we are better than this, and we deserve better than this.

Henry Banda

Those asking Government to revoke Catholic priest’s deportation should follow the law-Home Affairs Ministry

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HOME Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu
HOME Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu

THE Ministry of Home Affairs has asked people calling for revocation of the deportation of Lundazi Catholic priest Viateur Banyangadora, to do so within the provisions of the law.

Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson Moses Suwali said people who feel aggrieved about the deportation of Father Banyangadora must follow established channels and should not use unorthodox means that may border on breaking the law.

Chipata Catholic Bishop George Lungu has urged Government to seriously consider revoking the deportation of Fr Banyangadora for the “sake of unity”.

Fr Banyangadora, 40, a priest of Rwandan origin, was last week picked up by a combined team of security officers in Lundazi in connection with a sermon he delivered on Sunday which was allegedly perceived to have been intended to incite people to rise against Government.

The cleric was later transferred to Lusaka for further interrogations after which Minister of Home Affairs Edgar Lungu announced the deportation of Fr Banyangadora.

Mr Lungu said the priest was found to be a danger to peace and order contrary to Section 39(2) of the Immigration and Deportation Act number 18 of 2010.[pullquote] I would advise them to follow the right channel and appeal through the courts of law or write to the minister and it will be within his jurisdiction to make a decision depending on the reasons advanced in the appeal,” he said.[/pullquote]

Mr Suwali said in an interview that aggrieved parties have the right to appeal against Fr Banyangadora’s deportation either to the Minister of Home Affairs or through the courts of law.

“People have the right of appeal in the event that they feel aggrieved that he was unfairly deported. I would advise them to follow the right channel and appeal through the courts of law or write to the minister and it will be within his jurisdiction to make a decision depending on the reasons advanced in the appeal,” he said.

Mr Suwali said Fr Banyangadora was deported for violating the laws of the country, saying Government found it prudent to deport him under the Immigration and Deportation Act.

He said the Minister of Home Affairs has powers to deport and that he acted within the law in the case of Fr Banyangadora.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Shepolopolo Downed By Zimbabwe

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The Zimbabwe Women Team on Wednesday taught their Zambian counterparts a football lesson after beating them 5-0 in a friendly played at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

This was a curtain-raiser to the men’s friendly which Zambia won 2-1 later in the evening.

Zimbabwe striker Rudo Nshamba registered a brace with goals in the 60th and 87th minutes.

There was another brace for second half substitute Rutendo Makore added her name to the score sheet in the 79th and 84th minutes.

All the five goals came in the second half with Nkokuthula Ndhlovu opening the flood-gates just a minute after the restart.

Miles Sampa refutes claims that Zambia has the highest taxes for the mining industry

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Deputy Finance Minister Miles Sampa
Deputy Finance Minister Miles Sampa

GOVERNMENT has dismissed claims by First Quantum Minerals (FQM) that Zambia has the highest fiscal regime for the mining sector globally, challenging the company to substantiate its claims with reputable publications.

Deputy Finance Minister Miles Sampa says Government is working with the Zambia Revenue Authority to ensure that there are no income leakages from the mines.

Mr Sampa was reacting to FQM’s head of tax Adam Little who, in an interview with Daily Mail this week, stated that the tax rates applicable to the mining industry in the country are the highest in the world.

In an interview, Mr Sampa said a holder of a mining right is exempt from customs, excise and value added tax duties in respect of all machinery and equipment required for exploration or mining activities.

“Mr Little sounded more of a politician than an expert. His claims are unsubstantiated and as an expert in tax he should be factual,” he said.

Mr Sampa said mining companies should not claim pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) as part of their taxes as this is paid by workers.

In a separate interview, University of Zambia, School of Mines lecturer Mattias Mphande said mining companies should open up their books for public scrutiny.

Dr Mphande said Zambia’s taxes are the lowest compared to other mining countries such as Australia, Canada, Botswana and Namibia.

He said Zambian mines enjoy 10 years tax holiday, 100 percent capital allowance as an investment incentive, reduced customs duty on heavy fuel oil from 30 to 15 percent.

Dr Mphande said Zambia’s tax is very low compared to Australia that has introduced a windfall tax at 40 percent.

“The mining sector’s contribution to treasury is very low in totality, they pay low electricity rates. If they import fuel, it’s duty free while Zambians pay excise duty,” he said.

Dr Mphande said the wages and salaries paid to Zambian mine workers are very low compared to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Malawi.

“PAYE is tax paid by workers and when this is removed from their tax bracket, the mines contribute very little to the treasury,” he said.

He said it is sad to note that in all places where mining activities have taken place in Zambia citing the Copperbelt and now North Western provinces, people are poorer compared to places where there are no minerals.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema summoned for questioning by Zambia police Service

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United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema
United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema

United party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema has been summoned by the Zambia police Service.

Mr. Hichilema is expected to present himself at the Zambia police Headquarters in Lusaka this afternoon at 15 00 hours.

According to a police notice sent to Mr. Hichilema and availed to QFM News, the opposition leader has been summoned for questioning.

The reasons for his questioning have however,not been indicated in the Police notice.

But sources within the UPND have hinted to QFM News that Mr. Hichilema has been summoned in connection with his recent visit to Evelyn Hone College.

Kambwili blames mines for the country’s poor performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games

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Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili
Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili

MINISTER of Sport and Youth Chishimba Kambwili has blamed some mining companies for the country’s poor performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Kambwili said in an interview yesterday that Zambian athletes failed to perform to expectations at the Games because the mines have not invested in sports development.

He said mines should be fully involved in sports development because Zambia’s major source of revenue is the mines.

Kambwili noted that Zambia managed to win medals at the 1984 and 1996 Olympics because at that time the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM) was fully involved in sports promotion and
development.

Light-flyweight boxer Keith Mwila won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and 400m hurdler Samuel Matete minted silver at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

“The lesson from the Olympics is a bitter pill. I have always said and will continue saying that our athletes will not do anything without proper investment in sport. The mines are to blame for what is happening because they are not supporting sport.

“When ZCCM was active, we used to have activities for different sporting disciplines every weekend because they appreciated sport. But now, there is nothing to talk about and these are the results we are now seeing,” he said.

Zambia was represented at the Games by runners Chaoness Choosha (100m), Gerald Phiri (100m) Prince Mumba (800m) light-welterweight boxer Gilbert Choombe, judoka Boas Munyonga and swimmers Zane Jordan and Jade Howard.

Only Phiri managed to progress beyond the first round. He qualified for the semi-final after finishing third in his heat.

And Kambwili observed that Zambian athletes are inconsistent. He said most athletes fizzle out after four or five years of good form.

“The 100m sprinter [Phiri] is a good athlete but the problem is that he may not be the same at the next Olympics because our athletes are not resilient,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kambwili said he will soon meet sports association to chart the way forward for the 2012 Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA) Zone Six Under-20 Games.

Zambia will host the 5th edition of the Games in December.

 

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Zambia’s gross international reserves rose by 10.9 percent to US$2,322.0 million in 2011-BOZ

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Bank of Zambia
Bank of Zambia

ZAMBIA’s gross international reserves rose by 10.9 percent to US$2,322.0 million in 2011, says Bank of Zambia (BoZ). The figure is in comparison to US$2,093.7 million recorded in 2010.

According to the latest Bank of Zambia Annual Report 2011 made available to the Daily Mail during the just-ended 86thAgricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka the country’s international reserves performed well despite the gloomy global economic climate during the year.

The report indicates the growth in reserves emanated from inflows comprising mainly tax receipts from the mines amounting US$795.9 million, net purchases from the market amounting US $227.0 million and other receipts worth US $325.9 million.

The report states that a further US $165.0 million was received through balance of payments (BoP) support.

However, the Central Bank points out that the foreign exchange inflows were mitigated by foreign exchange outflows of US$685.2 million.

This was despite the BoZ‘s sales of foreign exchange amounting to US$685.2 million for procurement of oil imports and market support.

Meanwhile, Zambia recorded a substantial rise in BoP surplus amounting to US $243.8 million from US $83.3 million recorded in 2010.

The bank says the country continued to record favourable BoP performance in 2011 with preliminary data showing overrall figure exceeding US $243 million.

In line with this development, the bank indicate that gross international reserves accumulation nearly doubled to US$270.4 million compared with US$138.1 million recorded in 2010.

BoZ says the overall BoP surplus was largely driven by an improvement in the capital and financial account balance which more than compensated for the decline in the current account balance.

Meanwhile BoZ says non traditional exports (NTEs) grew by 35.1 percent to US $1,608.1 million in 2011 from US $1,190.0 million in 2010.

This was on account of higher earnings from the export of cane sugar, cotton lint, gasoil/petroleum products, maize seed, cement and lime and nickel.

The report says favourable exchange rate developments, improvement in international commodity prices and increased production for some products contributed to the favourable performance.

It, however, says export earnings for cobalt declined by 12.2 percent to US $266.7 million from US$303.8 million recorded the previous year.

This is due to a decline in export volumes and realised prices.

The export volumes for cobalt stood at 7,830.66 metric tonnes, lower than 8,640.91 metric tonnes recorded the previous year.

Similarly, the realised price of cobalt fell by 7.0 percent to US $32,693.17 per metric tonnes from US$35,160.39 per metric tonne in 2010.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Chanda Chimba 111, Sam Phiri Quizzed

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Stand up for Zambia producer Chanda Chimba (III) captured when collecting footage for his series that has launched scanthing attacks on PF leader Michael Sata.

The infamous Chanda Chimba the third and former Permanent Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Sam Phiri have been warned and cautioned by Government Joint Investigative Team over the publication of the Chanda Chimba newspapers and documentaries.

Chanda Chimba is warned for being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime and unlawful publication of a news paper contrary to the printing act. About 300 hundred million kwacha is said to have been paid to Zambia Daily Mail for the same publication and the money is believed to be proceeds of crime.

Mr. chimba is also said t have produced documentaries on ZNBC and paid a total of 172 million kwacha.

Government Joint Investigative Team public relations officer Christopher Chibanku told the media that acquired and diverted over 175 million kwacha from the ministry and used the money towards the Chanda Chimba documentaries.

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Zambia Beat Zimbabwe in Friendly

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Zambia left it late to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in a friendly played under flood-lights at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Wednesday.

This was the first evening game the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

With the game seemingly heading for a 1-1 draw, Zambia captain Joseph Sitali scored from the spot in the 82nd minute as local FIFA referee Jani Sikazwe awarded the hosts a penalty after the Zimbabwe backline had committed a foul in the box.

Defender Jimmy Chisenga gave Zambia a 37th minute first half lead with a powerful shot inside the box.

But Rodwell Chinyengetere equalised in the 71st minute after a neat exchange of passes.
Zambia coach Herve Renard had shown faith in little known players.

Some of the young stars Renard tested in the Zimbabwe friendly included Airtel Rising Stars revelation Godfrey Ngwenya, Lubambo Musonda of National Assembly and Zanaco’s Moses Phiri.

The Frenchman dropped leading local scorer Graven Chitalu who has 11 goals this season.

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