Leo Muntu is back and has released his new video “I DO”
Roberto released his new video “Salaula”
By Kapa187
Bursaries to be phased out, student loans to be introduced
The bursary scheme for higher learning Institutions will soon be phased out because of serious flaws in the way the current scheme is being administered.
The government will in its place introduce a loan scheme which beneficiaries will have to pay back to government after their training.
Education Minister John Phiri says the current system does not meet the expectations of the general public and does not benefit vulnerable students.
The minister told ZNBC news that the Loan Authority Scheme will also benefit in-service students.
The Loan Authority Scheme is expected to be tabled in the next sitting of parliament.
ZNBC
Zambian Sid Mofya conquers Mount Kilimanjaro
“Sid Mofya, lives and works in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania with his wife and daughter.
A Chemical Engineer by training, he is currently working in Healthcare delivery”
Lessons I Learnt Climbing Africa’s Highest Mountain
I couldn’t bear to look where we were going. It all looked the same: greyish-brown sand and rock, just like I had seen for the last four hours, unresponsive, and, I dare say, boring. Even though I had been walking for what seemed like ages, I seemed to be no closer to my destination. One. foot. in. front. of. the. other. How long would this go on? Had I sold myself a fake dream? Would my body give up before I made it to the top?
I could feel my legs screaming “up to here, and no more!”, the blood coursing through my veins made an audible pulse against my temples. I had run out of water. Who runs out of water at the point when you need it most? That’s suicide! One of my friends was far ahead of me, easing his way through, or so it seemed to my oxygen-deprived brain. Another was a little behind me, demonstrating a lot more perseverance than I was feeling. I just needed to keep on putting one of my leaden feet in front of the other and make painstakingly slow progress towards the peak.
During these solitary moments, I had enough time to think about why I was doing this in the first place. The reason was quite simple, and perhaps selfish: I only really wanted to stretch myself – to extend myself beyond where I, physically, mentally and spiritually, had extended myself before. The basic principle I was working on was that, rather than setting New Year’s resolutions every year, I can embark on big challenges that would help me grow in all kinds of ways, and indirectly help me to improve on specific areas where I want to see growth – the principle of “obliquity”, made famous in economist John Kay’s book by the same title.
“Obliquity is the principle that complex goals are best achieved indirectly. This book explains why the happiest people aren’t necessarily those who focus on happiness, and how the most successful cities aren’t planned (look at Paris versus Brasilia). And if a company announces shareholder return as its number one goal, perhaps we should beware: the most profit-orientated companies aren’t usually the most profitable.” (from the book’s back cover)
Now, I’m a pretty cautious person, so I usually do a lot of research to make sure that, in doing a challenge, I do not bite off more than I can chew. Kilimanjaro happens to be one of the easiest of the big mountains to climb. Make no mistake, it is definitely not a walk in the park, but it does not require the kind of technical skill that many big mountains need. An amateur can do it with some mental and physical endurance. My friends and I made it even easier by adding on an additional 2-day detour to help with acclimatisation. Adjusting to the altitude change is the single biggest factor determining success in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
And so when the climb started, I was as excited as a little boy about to embark on the adventure of his life – maybe his first trip to Disneyland. That excitement turned to wonder as the reality hit when we started walking on the mountain and could see it waiting for us – a real mountain with real earth and plants, and real views – wonderful views at that. The wonder was soon replaced by a realist’s resolve as I encountered the first few difficulties. And now I was a little bit desperate…
Every step was a Herculean effort (I am sure Hercules would beg to differ, but that’s how it felt at the time) accompanied by voices in my head. Oscar Optimist said, “as long as you put one foot in front of the other, you will get there” but he was quickly interrupted by Lizard Lazy saying, “There’s no shame in stopping now. You’ve got this far already”. I had to silence Lizard. He kept coming up with things like “This is boring. It’s the same old, same old, and you’re not getting any nearer.” Oscar Optimist found a way to shut him up. He used the zigzag in the slowly ascending path as an opportunity to turn back, look how far we’ve come, and simply whisper, “thank you, Jesus!” Enough iterations of this, and gratitude started replacing despair at 5000m above sea level.
And so, having gained the upper hand in this mental battle with myself, I could finally see that the peak finally was within reach. I was within 10 minutes of summiting! I, a grown man, was choking with emotion when I realised that within a few minutes, I would be standing at the top of Africa’s highest mountain, above the clouds – 5.5 km above sea level. Tears of gratitude threatened to fill my eyes, I wanted to give a triumphant shout, but what actually came out was a hoarse croak that made Hesbon, our Guide look behind him to see if I was ok. I was definitely ok – I just couldn’t believe I had made it. My hoarse croaking did not do justice to the cacophony of feelings in my soul: Immense gratitude for having the strength to endure the difficult times so that I could experience the utter euphoria to reaching the summit; regret for not having my family with me at such a moment; shame that it wasn’t easier to get here, but mostly pride. Pride in having conquered self-doubt and fear, pride in having something I could look back to as a reference point when I needed to draw on reserves of strength and perseverance.
So it was that on 28th February 2012 at 14:15 hours, I reached the Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro!
Here are the 5 lessons:
- Do not discard
- Haraka haraka haina Baraka
- Enjoy the ride
- Hunker down
- Huddle up
If I had climbed Kili and not learnt, or relearnt for some, these lessons: it still would have been worth it. I think, however, that the mountain always has different lessons for everyone. These were mine: They are nothing out of the ordinary. Just common-sense stuff that stick more because the context in which they were learnt is unique, and at a time when my body and mind are all very alert, almost at the end of their resources, and therefore at their most resourceful.
1) Do Not Discard:
Nothing compares to a dream fulfilled. Discarded dreams can leave a slightly stale taste in the mouth, but nothing brings back the juice of life like a dream fulfilled. This was one dream that was easy to discard as too frivolous, or too expensive, or requiring too much preparation. I am glad I did it. I am glad I experienced the adventure, that I was humbled by the immense power of the natural forces that formed the mountain, and that still ravage it in the form of wind, rain, and extreme cold. I am glad I did not discard.
2) Haraka haraka haina baraka:
This is a Swahili saying, which basically says “fast fast ain’t got no blessing”. Climbing Kilimanjaro helped me to see again that some things, in fact most things, can only be done slowly. One step at a time. Even “overnight successes” have had to move one step at a time before the night when their success suddenly came.
3) Enjoy the ride:
Getting to the top of the mountain was a strange experience. It was a moving experience because of the significance of it, on the inside, but externally, there was nothing really special about this barren piece of real estate with a signboard on it. I even momentarily entertained the thought, “is this it?” and, tellingly, on the way down we were already talking with my friend about the NEXT adventure. Such is the nature of human achievement, and what makes it very necessary to enjoy the whole journey rather than have such a fixation on the end-point that you fail to notice the wonderful sights on the way.
4) Hunker down:
Day 3 of the climb was a difficult day for me. We had hit the kind of heights where the body is struggling to adjust to the rarefied air on the mountain. My breathing was laboured, I was drinking copious amounts of water (as advised) and even oral rehydration salts to help my body hydrate as fast as possible. But it was still difficult to keep going. The one thing I found that helped the most was to was to keep putting one foot in front of the other foot and tell myself that as long as I did that, I would get to my destination. This was no time for grand visions of what could be, I did not care about the summit – just the next step. I found that this helped to get me past the difficult phase.
5) Huddle up:
I would like to say that I climbed Kili on my own, without any help from any other soul, but I would be the biggest liar in the world if I said that. In fact I had so much help that it’s no wonder I managed to get to the top: My climbing mates, Darren and Devin, were a constant source of support, bad jokes and even worse flatulence; Sifuel and Hesbon our guides, our porters, and our magnificent cook, my wife and daughter who literally walked the journey with me from when it was just an idea, my friends and family all sending me messages of encouragement, and most importantly to me, my Father, Yahweh, who gave me inspiration and courage. There is no such thing as a self-made man, and how much better it is when there are many involved in your story!
Thank you for reading. Please feel free to drop me a line [email protected]
By Kapa187
RB reaction to his alleged difference with Thandi
OFFICE OF THE FOURTH REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT
PRESS RELEASE
We consider today’s story in The Post newspaper entitled “Rupiah, Thandiwe differ over dollars” not worth responding except to put the record straight and expose to the Zambian people the desperately appalling levels of journalism being practised by some media houses.
It is public knowledge that former First Lady Thandiwe Banda has not returned from the United States of America since she left with former President Rupiah Banda. President Banda returned to Zambia alone.
Shockingly, The Post has alleged in its story that the former first lady is in Zambia and allegedly stopped police officers from conducting an interview at the former first family’s New Kasama residence yesterday over a fictitious $36,000 that allegedly went missing in the bedroom.
We hope the Zambian people can see the desperation with which the newspaper is trying to divert our attention from pertinent issues currently affecting our nation.
President Banda wishes to appeal to all Zambians to do the best they can to protect their country and treat each other with love and respect. He feels lies can plunge the country into irreversible problems.
Yesterday the Post newspapers also published a story alleging that $36000 was stolen from the former President Rupiah Banda’s bedroom.
The following statement was released by office of the Fourth Republican president yesterday.
We wish to refer to the lead story in today’s edition of The Post newspaper under the headline “$36,000 goes missing in Rupiah’s bedroom” in which it is alleged that His Excellency Mr Rupiah Banda, the Fourth Republican President, had such an amount allegedly stolen from him.
We wish to categorically state that no such kind of money has ever gone missing from the President’s New Kasama house in recent times. The story in The Post newspaper is a total fabrication by the authors.
President Banda has also never reported or sent any agent to any police station to report any such kind of missing money. In any case, President Banda’s house is guarded by State security who should have been the first ones to be informed if any money had missing at the residence.
How ironic it is to have the case reported at Woodlands police station without the knowledge of the President’s bodyguards and indeed the VIP protection unit stationed at his house!
We demand that, in the spirit of responsible journalism The Post retract the story and apologise to the President and the nation for misleading them with such blatant lies.
Journalists can verify with Woodlands police station or indeed any police station to ascertain the truth whether about whether such a report was ever reported by President Banda or indeed any of his agents.
Finally, we also wish to clarify the erroneous caption on the front page picture of today’s edition of The Post stating that President Banda lives in his personal house in New Kasama.
The said house is a private property rented by the Zambian Government on behalf of the former President as per his retirement benefits.
President Banda does not own that house as portrayed by The Post newspaper. The Zambian government is yet to build a house for President Banda.
Hichilema refuses to appear before the Police, call out notice too short
United party for national development UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has refused to appear before the police after being summoned.
Mr. Hichilema refused to appear before the police stating that the call out from the police came at short notice.
UPND deputy spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has stated that the UPND’s legal team and Mr. Hichilema’s lawyers have to be informed before he can appear before the police.
The Zambia police have started investigations on United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema over his statement that Government is planning to send youths to Sudan for military training.
This was after Defence Minister Geoffrey Mwamba ordered Libongani to Hichilema’s revellations so that the public could know the source of the information.
And the opposition UPND says that not even intimidation and fear will stop them from speaking for the voices in the country.
UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has accused the patriotic front of perpetuating violence publicly.
QFM
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It is not government’s fault that the country is experiencing a fuel shortage-Yaluma
GOVERNMENT has said that the production of fuel at Indeni Petroleum Refinery in Ndola will come to full capacity over the next four days.
Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development Christopher Yaluma says Government has devised interim measures to sustain fuel supply and end the petrol shortage experienced in some parts of the country, over the past few days.
Indeni is currently being fed with crude stocks by the 12-inch pipeline while the shut down eight-inch pipeline is being repaired.
Mr Yaluma said at a media briefing in Lusaka yesterday that finished petroleum products are currently being transported into the country and that another consignment of crude stock is soon scheduled to arrive in Tanzania to beef up the current stocks.
He said Tazama has sufficient fuel stocks for distribution to all parts of the country and that delays by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to transport fuel to various destinations are what is causing temporary shortages in some parts of the country.
The minister said Government will however, ask OMCs other than those specifically assigned to respective towns, to help distribute fuel countrywide to avoid any further shortage.
Mr Yaluma said the Tazama pipelines are old and easily develop leakages, causing disruptions in the pumping of crude stocks.
And Mr Yaluma said Government is expected to appraise the cost implications of the repairs of the pipeline in about two days.
He said it is unfortunate that some political leaders are attempting to gain mileage out of the fuel shortage.
Mr Yaluma said it is not government’s fault that the country is experiencing a fuel shortage because the bursting of the oil pipeline was anticipated and could not be rectified in the past.
“Fuel will be available and we want the Zambian people to understand that. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused to Zambians and all the people using petroleum products, which were in short supply,” he said.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
IG to probe quelled UPND demonstration after a meeting with HH
INSPECTOR-GENERAL of Police Stella Libongani has instituted investigations to ascertain what transpired when police quelled a United Party for National Development (UPND) demonstration last week.
In a statement issued in Lusaka after meeting UPND president Hakainde Hichilema yesterday, Ms Libongani also assured that police will carry out their duties in a professional manner.
She said Mr Hichilema complained about police’s reaction to the UPND youths’ demonstration, which was stopped on June 6.
“I have taken note of his complaint and have, therefore, requested him to gather all the documented evidence that was submitted to us pertaining to the intended demonstrations. My office has also instituted investigations on this issue and shall give a response in due course,” the statement reads.
Ms Libongani appealed to members of the public wishing to put up notification for demonstrations to adhere to the Public Order Act.
The UPND has complained of alleged police brutality during the demonstration.
Mr Hichilema on Monday stormed Lusaka Province Commissioner Charity Katanga’s office, demanding to know why the demonstration was nipped at source.
The youths intended to demonstrate in support of what they called an independent judiciary.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
Robiana Muteka is dead
The 24 year old Robaina Muteka has died. Robiana died shortly after midnight. Robiana who had a huge mass removed from his back was diagnosed with an incurable lung cancer.
University Teaching Hospital Public relation manager Pauline Mbangweta has confirmed to ZNBC news few on Wednesday morning. Ms Mbangweta says the hospital is really saddened by the death of Robiana.
She says doctors and hospital staff worked hard to improve his life. Robaina was early this week put on oxygen at ICU after he developed breathing problems.
On Monday, Robiana Muteka, who recently underwent an operation at University Teaching Hospital (UTH) to remove a tumour from his back, was admitted to the UTH’s main Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The neural fibro myoma (tumour) had completely covered his left lung and has displaced the heart from its position.
Last week, Robiana, a resident of Livingstone, underwent a computerised tomography scan which revealed an extended growth of neural fibro myoma (tumour) on the left lung.
This resulted in him gasping for air, a condition that has compelled doctors to move him to the ICU, according to UTH managing director Luckson Kasonka.
Dr Kasonka said Robiana has been connected to the oxygen machine to assist him to breath as his left lung has been rendered ‘useless’ after being covered by the tumour.
Dr Kasonka said the tumour, which was growing rapidly, had also affected the functions of the heart as it (the heart) has been displaced from its position.
“The heart is located on the left side of the lungs and because the tumour had completely covered that lung, this had also affected the functioning of the heart. “It (heart) is not pumping well and because only one lung is working, breathing has become a problem and it is for this reason that we have decided to move the patient to the ICU and connect him to an oxygen machine,” Dr Kasonka said.
He said blood circulation had also been affected as the tumour has interfered with the heart, which pumps blood. Dr Kasonka explained that Robiana’s anaemia was not improving despite blood transfusion.
Robiana was evacuated to UTH from Livingstone in March this year following President Sata’s directive to enable him to access specialist treatment for his back tumour. A specialised team of doctors at UTH removed a 14.5 kilogramme tumour from his back but apparently, a tumour known as neural fibro myoma has extended to his left lung.
ZNBC
Lions cause panic as they stray into Mkushi townships as ZAWA bemoans lack of transportation and manpower
Lions are reported to have strayed into communities near Mkushi township in Central Province.
Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) Command in Mkushi district confirmed reports of lions being seen in several areas close to the Boma during the course of last week.
Mkushi’s ZAWA Officer in Charge, Paul Kashoti, confirmed that 3 lions had been sighted in locations such as Ilume and Ross Farm, adding that both areas are less than 6 km from main residential settlements of the township.
Mr Kashoti said that following tip-offs from residents of these communities, ZAWA Officers rushed to these locations and confirmed the presence of the beasts.
He elaborated that his department were then called upon to conduct patrols as a response to similar reports of lion sightings in Musakamba, about 10 km from the Boma, where the presence of lions was confirmed through foot print marks.
He said that no human lives had been lost so far since the reports of lion sightings begun circulating in the district late last month, but disclosed that the lions had killed 2 cows in Chief Mulungwes Fiwila’s area three weeks ago.
Mr Kashoti assured that ZAWA had embarked on patrols to track down the beasts in a bid to ensure the safety of human settlements in the affected areas, and residents had been cautioned against straying from their homes after dusk.
He however dispelled reports claiming that a pride of lions had hovered around close to the chief’s palace.
He said that officers had rushed to the area and confirmed that the beasts were in fact hyenas that had killed a goat in Kangalati.
Mr Kashoti also brushed aside rumours of lions having killed a teacher in the same area, saying that ZAWA only confirmed the presence of a pack of hyenas roaming in Chitina and Musofu areas.
Mr Kashoti stressed that there was need for residents to desist from tampering with or adding poison to carcasses of animals that are suspected to have been killed by lions, adding that carcasses were valuable to ZAWA’s efforts to track down the lions.
He, however, said although ZAWA was eager to address the issue, the department was facing challenges such as lack of transport and shortage of manpower.
But Mr Kashoti expressed hope that progress would be made in the efforts to avert the threat posed by roaming lions that are said to be causing panic in several communities.
ZANIS
Zambia has capacity to print ballot papers locally- Mulongoti
Former Works and Supply Minister Mike Mulongoti says Zambia has the capacity to have election materials printed locally.
In an interview with Qfm news, Mr. Mulongoti said it is therefore important for the Electoral Commission of Zambia to consider local printing companies to print election materials for any future elections.
He said it is wrong for some stakeholders to insinuate that the country has no capacity to carryout the printing of ballots.
Mr. Mulongoti has further appealed to government to invest in the government printers in order to avoid overspending on the exercise that can be carried out within the country.
He said there is need to empower local printing companies by giving them business of handling the printing of ballots for elections.
ZNBC
Lottie Phiri Returns To Power Dynamos
Power Dynamos have welcomed controversial striker Lottie Phiri almost a year after he acrimoniously left the club to re-join South African First Division side Mpumalanga Black Aces.
Last September, Phiri signed a deal with Aces while he had a running contract with Power.
Phiri’s was on Tuesday afternoon spotted watching Power in training.
Club Secretary Justin Kapoma said the league champions wants to give Phiri a second chance to play at Arthur Davies.
“In football you don’t say because he left in this manner so we are going to be rigid. We are going to give him a second chance,” Kapoma said.
He revealed that the ex-junior international’s contract with Power is still running and will expire later this year.
“We know he is going to beef up our front line once he starts playing,” Kapoma added.
Phiri has previously played for Red Arrows and Zesco United.
Pirates Deny Mbesuma Link
Orlando Pirates have dismissed reports linking them with out-of-favour Zambia striker Collins Mbesuma.
According to Kickoff.com, Mbesuma is a prospective switch for Bongani Ndulula who is about to join Mbesuma’s club Golden Arrows on a three year deal.
“I don’t know anything regarding Mbesuma moving to Pirates. Arrows have not approached me with anything regarding the player; I believe these are just rumours,” Mbesuma’s agenta Mike Makaab told Kickoff.com.
Mbesuma has been at Arrows for a year and a half now following a six month uncertainty over his future in 2010 when he was released by Moroka Swallows in July of that year.
WEEKEND SCORECARD: FAZ Raises K2.5 Billion
Faz has reportedly raised K2.5 million from gate-takings from last Saturday’s 2014 World Cup Group D qualifier between Zambia and Ghana played in Ndola.
According to ZNBC Sports, Faz treasurer Kelvin Mutafu said Football House has raised K2.5 billion from the targeted K3 billion.
Mutafu said Faz will release a comprehensive financial report to the public later this week.
Despite an uproar over the dear ticket prices in the buildup to Zambia’s first home game at the newly constructed Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on June 9, football fans still managed to travel and pack the African champions newest home ground.
Zambia beat Ghana 1-0 in that match to stay third in Group D on three points, level with The Black Stars.
Sudan went top on four points after a scoreless draw away to bottom placed Lesotho on one point.
Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup Group D Qualifiers
09/06/2012
Ndola
Zambia 1(Christopher Katongo 15″)-Ghana 0
10/06/2012
Maseru
Lesotho 0-Sudan 0
2012 ZAMBIA INTERNATIONALS TOP SCORERS
9/06/2012
Christopher Katongo (Henan FC, China): 4
Emmanuel Mayuka (Young Boys,Switzerland): 3
James Chamanga (Dalin Shade, China): 1
Stopilla Sunzu (TP Mazembe, DR Congo): 1
Rainford Kalaba (TP Mazembe, DR Congo): 1
MTN/FAZ Super Division Week 13 Results
10/06/2012
Konkola Mine Police 2(Austin Muwowo “?, Lazarus Kambole ?”)- Green Eagles 0
Nakambala Leopards 0- Green Buffaloes 1(Michael Bulaya 18″)
National Assembly 2(Humphrey Juma 40″, Brian Chilando 60″)- Red Arrows 1(Stanley Banda 46″)
Zanaco 2(Henry Banda 9″, Elson Mkandawire 90″)-Konkola Blades 0
Nchanga Rangers 0-Napsa Stars 1(Linos Chalwe 70″)
Indeni 0- Roan United 0
Power Dynamos 2(Felix Nyaende 33″, Emmanuel Chimpinde 41″)-Zesco United 1(Innocent Mwaba 56″)
Forest Rangers 3(Nasha Kaya 20″, Malar Besa 29″, Owen Kaposa 51″)-Nkana 1(Enock Jere 50″)
2012 TOP SCORERS
10/06/2012
Graven Chitalu (Power Dynamos): 7
Jackson Mwanza (Zesco United): 7
Mwape Musonda (Konkola Mine Police): 6
Mukuka Mulenga (Power Dynamos): 6
Felix Nyaende (Power Dynamos): 5
Bonwell Mwape (Nchanga Rangers): 5
Chileshe Kabwe (Konkola Blades): 5
Reynold Kampamba (Nkana): 5
Linos Chalwe (Napsa Stars):4
Patson Kaimana (Nakambala Leopards): 4
Lubinda Mundia (Red Arrows): 4
Division 1
Week 15
10/06/2012
North
Kansanshi Dynamos 3-Young Forest 1
Zesco Luapula 0-Mumbwa Medics 0
Police Blue Eagles 0- Ndola United 1
Kalewa -Bresmer United Np
Mufulira wanderers 0-Lime Hotspurs 1
Nkwiza 1-Mufulira Blackpool 1
Chambishi 3-Mining Rangers 0
Kitwe United 1-Kalulushi Modern Stars 1
Prison Leopards 1- Chindwin Sentries 1
South
Luena Buffaloes-City of Lusaka np
Kascol Rangers 0-Chipata Young Stars 1
Kabwe Warriors 2-Kalomo Jetters 1
Livingstone Pirates 3-Zesco Shockers 0
Lusaka Tigers -1 Young Green Eagles 1
Kafue Celtic 2- Nkwazi 2
Nampundwe 1- Paramilitary 1
Freedom Rangers 2-Riflemen 2
Lusaka City Council 1-Chilenje Youth Academy 0
Week 14
06/06/2012
North
Zesco Luapula 2-Kansanshi Dynamos 1
Ndola United 2-Young Forest 1
Mumbwa Medics 0-Kalewa 0
Lime Hotspurs 1- Police Blue Eagles 0
Bresmer United 1-Nkwiza 1
Mining Rangers 1-Mufulira Wanderers 0
Mufulira Blackpool 0-Kitwe United 1
Chindwin Sentries 1-Chambishi 1
Kalulushi Modern Stars 0-Prison Leopards 0
South
Kascol Rangers 1- Luena Buffaloes 1
Kalomo Jetters 1-City of Lusaka 1
Young Stars 2- Livingstone Pirates 0
Young Green Eagles 0-Kabwe Warriors 1
Zesco Shockers 0-Kafue Celtic 0
Paramilitary 1-Lusaka Tigers 1
Nkwazi 4- Freedom Rangers 0
Chilenje Youth Academy 2-Nampundwe 1
Riflemen 2-Lusaka City Council 1
Nkana Prune Players & Assistant Coach
Struggling Super Division side Nkana have fired eight players along with second assistant coach Fidelis “Josimar” Chungu.
Club Secretary Ken Mwansa has confirmed.
Mwansa named the released players as veteran striker-cum defender Douglas Chiwaya, keeper Kennedy Kalale, winger Mathews Kalunga, Chibwe Tumelo, Lameck Mwale, Joseph Bwalya and William Chinse.
He cited poor performance as the reason behind the club’s decision.
Mwansa indicated that Nkana will soon replace the pruned players.
“We are going to the market,” he said.
Nkana are 5th from the bottom of the Super Division table with 13 points after week 13 games played over the weekend.