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Born on 30th August, 1987 to parents, Dorothy & Salvator Tembo in Lusaka, Zambia, Wamya AKA …as Sampson, had always been surrounded by music growing up. Whether it was the jazz music his father was fond of playing, or his uncles, aunties and cousins introducing him to all the latest hip-hop/r&b, during the 90’s. It’s only in 2001 at the age of 13, when he attended school at Lechwe Trust in Kitwe that he decided to start rapping under the guidance of some friends. He arrived at the name, Phamone and continued to write songs and ideas in his spare time. This never resulted in any recorded material. In 2003 at the age of 15, he moved back to Lusaka to attend school at Lusaka International Community School (LICS) – it was there where he met Malachite (Henry Busili), who was also a rapper. This saw Wamya taking more interest in music production, and rapping less. Spending most of his time making beats for his new collective – P-Shoota, which included Malachite, his cousin Dirty Deedz (of Familia), Mugz Malone and Chanda Mbao).
After assisting Malachite with the completion of his projects, Wamya continued to make beats, with no purpose or direction, while trying to figure where to go in life. In 2008, his mother found a job in Geneva, Switzerland and the family relocated. During the first few years of his stay, Wamya began to find working on Hip-Hop a bit uninspiring. As a result in 2011, he began making electronic music under the name, …as Sampson after being inspired by Daft Punk’s Homework album. This led to a love for French style House, mainly listening to work of groups such as Justice.
In 2012, Wamya, 24 is currently in his 3rd and final year of completing a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication at IUG (International University of Geneva), he is also currently finishing work on his debut EP (Mini-album) , Sans Success Sans Excess Sans Sex , to be released for free sometime in July/August.
President Michael Sata who is on a State visit to neighboring Zimbabwe yesterday together with his counterpart Robert Mugabe witnessed the signing of the MoU on co-operation to jointly construct a US$4 billion 1,650 megawatt hydro-power station at the Batoka Gorge.
The two Memorandums of Understanding signed were of Co-operation in Tourism and Youth Development.
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi and Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere signed on behalf of Zimbabwe while Zambian Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Given Lubinda signed on behalf of Zambia.
And Zimbabwe’s Herald Newspaper reports that speaking during a state banquette held in honour of President Sata, President Mugabe pledged Zimbabwe’s commitment to working with its Zambian counterparts in efforts to chart a successful future for the two countries.
President Mugabe described Zimbabwe and Zambia as Siamese twins, adding that the two countries are inseparable.
The Zimbabwean leader also hailed the signing of the MOU on co-operation to jointly construct a US$4 billion hydro-power station at Batoka Gorge, stating that such infrastructural projects are the enablers of real and sustainable economic development.
He said the project is as important to the two countries as it is to the whole Southern Africa region which is experiencing a critical power deficit.
And President Sata said Zambia and Zimbabwe’s relations, dating back to the pre-independence era, were founded on common traditions and cultural values.
He said Zambia could not celebrate its independence without the liberation of Zimbabwe.
Mr Sata said the signing of the two MoUs by the two governments would further enhance social and economic relations.
President Sata re-affirmed Zambia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through increased economic co-operation in various areas, as identified by the Joint Permanent Commission of Co-operation.
The President Sata said since the two countries are landlocked, Zambia and Zimbabwe have made strides to make them land-linked through the Chirundu One-Stop-Border Post.
He said this had improved efforts towards trade facilitation particularly on the North-South Corridor and reducing costs on the route.
Mr Sata said the UNTWO General Assembly will shine the spotlight on Victoria Falls and Livingstone while showcasing the beauty and splendour of the Victoria Falls. President Sata said co-operation within the region was imperative.
Five amateur boxers have left for Morocco to compete in the Africa Olympic qualification tournament with a firm instruction to all that they punch their way to the 2012 London Olympics Games.
Zambia Amateur Boxing Federation (ZABF) president Thomas Chileshe said before the team’s departure yesterday that he expects nothing short of qualification from each of them.
There are 48 slots up for grabs at the qualifying tournament set for April 27 to May 6 in Casablanca. Africa has a quota of 52 boxers but Algerian boxers have already qualified for some of the slots, leaving Morocco qualifiers in April with 48 places to be occupied.
Chileshe told the boxers that they are not going to Morocco for holiday but to ably represent Zambia.
The highly motivated boxers are bantamweight Mumbela Mukuni, lightweight Bazira Ngosa, flyweight Obed Mutapa, light-welterweight Gilbert Choombe and light-flyweight Christopher Katanga.
They are accompanied by coaches Elias Kataya and Gibson Kasonde.
The team left via Ethiopia and were later expected to connect to Casablanca through Paris.
They were seen off at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by National Sports Council of Zambia board member Mwamba Kalenga.
“As ZABF we are proud to send the boxers for the qualifiers despite some challenges encountered along the way. We have high expectations because we are not sending them for holiday but to go and qualify,” Chileshe said.
Head coach Kataya asked Zambians to pray for the boxers.He is confident that at least three of them will make it to the London finals.
At the last Olympic Games hosted by Beijing in China, Zambia was represented by three boxers: lightweight Hastings Bwalya, flyweight Kassias Chiyanika and welterweight Precious Makina who got a wildcard entry.
Boxers in the current squad hope to improve on these numbers. Choombe said he will aim to top his category. He said now was the best time to get a gold medal because he was tired of finishing second.
Choombe minted silver at the 2012 SADC Games and another silver during an international friendly against Namibia the same year.
Ngosa said he has now matured to win a medal at an international event.
Ngosa, who was eliminated at the semi-final stage during the 2009 Lesotho SADC games, said he is now a polished boxer ready to go all the way to the final.
Meanwhile, Chileshe has thanked Midlands clubs for confirming participation in Saturday’s Copperbelt tournament being held to begin a selection process for boxers to compete in the 2012 SADC Under-20 Games.
Chileshe said this should help end the wrangles between Midlands clubs and the ZABF executive committee.
In the last two months Midlands clubs have shunned ZABF organized tournaments because they have allegedly refused to recognize the Chileshe-led executive which was ushered in office on February 4.
“I humble myself for the maturity the clubs from the midlands have shown. This is now time to bury the hatchet and move on for the betterment of the sport,” Chileshe said.
File:A patient at UTH using a plastic container as an improvised weight to help align the bones of his fractured leg straight
By F.Chalabesa
It’s been ten years since I emigrated from Zambia, but I still consider myself truly Zambian. I have been home to visit my family many times and it’s the situation in my country that has led me to start this column. I ask myself whether Zambia is still developing or not. Development is defined as a specified state of growth or advancement. The United Nations Development Programme’s definition of development is more detailed, ‘to lead long and healthy lives, to be knowledgeable, to have access to resources needed for a decent standard of living and to be able to participate in the life of the community’. How are humans affected by the nation’s inability to develop? In psychological terms, development does not only involve the biological and physical aspects of growth, but also the cognitive and social aspects associated with development throughout life. As Zambians are we working towards development?
I still remember as a child, at primary school we learnt about Zambia being a developing country, in Social Studies. When I went to high school, we continued to learn about the same topic in Civics. Looking back, I think Zambia was more developed then than now. I will bring back a few memories here to support my claim. In my family for example, dad was the only one who worked while mum stayed at home and looked after us. With one income we managed to have all the necessities in the house, he managed to send all of us to school and he gave us the financial support that each one of us needed. But later of course when we started growing towards teenage life, things became tough on my parents. This was the time we were supposed to be growing towards development.
Education was for every Zambian child, in fact government schools were the best. Our parents made a donation to the school each year, K1.00 per child, from memory. The schools were fully equipped with education material i.e. books, chalk, writing boards, name it. There were government uniform shops with reasonable prices that were subsidised. High schools were also accessible by most Zambians so long they genuinely passed the exams. The schools had enough teachers to teach all the subjects. Scholarships were there for those that performed well at year 12, with no strings attached. Students were selected to universities and colleges on the basis of how they performed at year 12.
For those of us who had the privilege of going to the Mine hospitals, there was everything any patient needs, enough members of staff, equipment, medicines and transport, for both patients and members of staff. Even government hospitals where far much better than what we see today. Hospitals had qualified staff from both Zambia and overseas such that most procedures were performed locally. Patients were treated with respect and each was treated as an individual.
There was continuous water supply, and tap water was safe to drink. The surroundings in the cities and towns were kept to a certain standard, streets were swept and lawns were mowed on a regular basis. The council maintained public places such that they glittered all the time. Roads were tarred and street lighting was so maintained such that walking in the streets at night was enjoyable. Public libraries had books for every citizen to read. The council also controlled prices on commodities in shops and markets (Price control board). There was also control over shopping hours.
We never heard of words like leakages before exams, corruption, liquidation, privatization, rigging, goonga, pin, nicekeleko, akalilo, pirating, street kids, ukubosha, tamanga, etc. All people had to do was to go to school, study and pass exams, then either look for a job or go for tertiary study and that was it. Those that worked did their job and got paid. People were expected to perform as per agreement. People followed rules and those that didn’t were punished accordingly. The above happened over twenty years ago when Zambia was still called ‘a developing nation’. What do we see today? Is Zambia still developing? Or have we achieved the goal. Living in a developed world has given me a different way of looking at a developing world. The situation in the so called ‘developing world‘ might mean not developing at all, in fact it may actually lead to destruction of whatever is left.
So, what went wrong with the process of developing? Why has Zambia changed so much for the worse if not for the worst? Why is there such a big gap between the rich and the poor? Why do we have the low and high costs? Where is this street language emerging from? Why does everyone want to make money out of everything? Why is there an attitude in most public workers? Why are people harassed in public places by fellow citizens? Why do people including myself leave Zambia for greener pastures? Are we going to sit back and leave the situation to correct itself or until everything is destroyed?
Supreme Court judge Gregory Phiri has sentenced six men of Lusaka to death by hanging for killing an Anderson Security Limited driver and stealing K1.5 billion belonging to Zanaco six years ago.
The judge has also sentenced two men of Lusaka’s Kanyama township to death by hanging for killing a police officer and stealing two AK47 rifles five years ago.
Mr Justice Phiri, sitting as High Court judge, sentenced Dick Tembo, Field Banda, Mabvuto Banda, Peter Tembo, Christopher Njovu and Charles Phiri after finding them guilty of shooting Blaston Zimba dead and stealing the money along Great North Road in 2007.
The six were charged with murder and aggravated robbery contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
They were jointly charged with Moses Mwenya who died in prison and Harrison Chungu who was acquitted yesterday due to lack of evidence linking him to the offences.
Delivering judgement in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Justice Phiri said the six connived to ambush the Anderson Security cash-in-transit van between Landless Corner and Liteta and murdered Mr Zimba on the spot.
He said the ambush was a well-planned act by the bandits in conjunction with Tembo, who was a senior security guard stationed at Zanaco, and Njovu, who was the Anderson Security cash-in-transit manager.
“I find the accused persons guilty of murder by common desire and aggravated robbery and I convict each one of them accordingly.
“None of the convicts is allowed by law to escape the penalty of death by hanging and I therefore make the sad pronouncement that each one of you will in future, be hanged by the neck until pronounced dead by a medical doctor,” Mr Justice Phiri said.
He said the prosecution has proven beyond reasonable doubt that there is circumstantial evidence linking the six to the murder of Mr Zimba and stealing the K1.5 billion during the robbery.
Mr Justice Phiri said Tembo, who was a senior security officer, was supposed to ensure that the van was accompanied by a Zambia Police officer.
He said Njovu was the supervisor of the cash-in-transit department but he deliberately failed to ensure that the van was secure to transfer money from Lusaka to Kabwe.
And Mr Justice Phiri sentenced Fireman Lungu and Zunzo Phiri to death by hanging for killing Eugene Chitankwa, a police officer, and stealing two AK47 rifles, government property worth US$200.
Lungu and Phiri were charged with murder and aggravated robbery contrary to the laws of Zambia. The two while armed with an Uzi machine gun, opened fire at Mr Chitankwa and two other police officers who were on police patrol in Chipata overspill area in 2008.
The Uzi is a family of Israeli open bolt, blowback-operated submachine guns.
The judge said what was aggravating is that the two used a machine gun to attack police officers on duty, killing one of them and stealing firearms.
He said the punishment for murder and aggravated robbery is death by hanging and the two shall be hanged to death, according to the law.
“I find the accused guilty as charged and convict them accordingly. The law is very clear that people who commit such felonies shall be punished by death.
I accordingly condemn the two of you to death by hanging until pronounced dead. May God have mercy on you,” Mr Justice Phiri said.
“It is not the first time this court is trying and sentencing Mr Fireman Lungu for aggravated robbery. He first appeared in this court in 2000 when he was jointly charged with his brother on four counts of attacking farmers and retirees in Lusaka,” he said.
Mr Justice Phiri said as soon as Lungu was pardoned from prison, he ‘graduated’ from attacking farmers and retirees and immediately embarked on his ‘criminal enterprise’ of attacking police officers on duty.
Zambia’s death penalty was last enforced 15 years ago when the then sitting President Frederick Chiluba signed some death warrants.
President Mugabe welcomes President Sata to Zimbabwe
ZAMBIA President Michael Sata declared it was “good to be back home” as he arrived in Harare Wednesday for a state visit during which he will also officially open this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.
President Sata was greeted by a 21-gun salute when he landed at Harare International Airport aboard the challenger for a three-day state visit to Zimbabwe.
President Sata, accompanied by First Lady Christine Kaseba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Given Lubinda and other senior Government officials, was welcomed by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his wife, Grace.
Others who were at the airport to receive President Sata and his delegation were Zimbabwean Vice-President Joyce Mujuru, Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara and Zambian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe Ndiyoyi Mutiti.
President Sata also inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Zimbabwean army before he left the airport in the company of President Mugabe.
“I am certain that this visit will afford our two countries yet another opportunity to interact and further consolidate the excellent relations that we enjoy,” Sata said at a state dinner hosted for him by President Robert Mugabe.
Mugabe said the two countries were like siamese twins adding Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle would have been harder without the support of its northern neighbour and the rest of the region.
“You suffered reprisals by the Smith regime because of the support you gave us. Lives were lost in Zambia because of your solidarity with our liberation struggle. In spite of all these actions by the settler regime, Zambia relentlessly supported our struggle,” he said.
“It is this assistance from Zambia and other Frontline States which enables us through the armed struggle to end settler colonialism and bring about independence in Zimbabwe.
“That we are inseparable can be traced back to the old times when our two people traded and shared the great Zambezi River. Then there was the ill-fated Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland which left large numbers of our people on either side of our borders.
“To this day, we have Zambians who have chosen to make Zimbabwe their home, as well as Zimbabweans who have done the same in Zambia.”
The two countries share the premier Victoria Falls resort and are set to co-host the 20th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation next year.
In addition an agreement was recently concluded to develop the US$4 billion Batoka Gorge hydro-power station on their common border which – with a capacity to produce 1,650 megawatts of electricity – would help end Zimbabwe’s perennial power supply problems.
“Such infrastructural projects are the enablers of real and sustainable economic development,” Mugabe said.
“As a matter of fact, this project is as important to our two countries as it is to the whole Southern Africa region which, as you know, is experiencing a critical power deficit.”
President Sata is today expected to visit Zimbabwe’s Heroes Acre where he will lay wreaths on the tomb of a soldier and then he will later visit the Zimbabwean Dairy Board and Tyrone Farm in Goromonzi, about 30 kilometres south-east of Harare.
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it is monitoring with concern the outbreak of war between Sudan and recently independent South Sudan.
African champions Zambia will face Sudan on June 2 in a 2014 World Cup qualifier in Khartoum.
FAZ communications manager Erick Mwanza said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that the association is keeping an eye on the happenings in Sudan and South Sudan.
Sudan has declared war on South Sudan following weeks of border fighting between the two countries over the Heglig oil field and nearby towns.
Several bombs have been dropped on the South Sudanese border of Bentiu.
The African Union has called on Sudan and South Sudan to abide by a plan that will see both parties pull forces out of a disputed border area.
Mwanza said both FAZ and the world soccer governing body FIFA are monitoring the war between Sudan and it neighbour.
“If the situation in May gets worse FIFA will not allow the match to be played in a war zone. This is a FIFA World Cup match and FIFA are closely monitoring the situation,” he said.
Mwanza said the Chipolopolo’s preparations will not be affected by the happenings in Sudan and South Sudan.
“We will not relent as we prepare for the match against Sudan,” he said.
The Chipolopolo are expected to camp in Johannesburg on May 20.
Ghana and Lesotho who meet in Accra on June 2 are the other teams in Group D.
And speaking later at a Press briefing, Mwanza said “FIFA has got its own internal monitoring system and as we speak they are fully aware of the situation in Sudan maybe without even us writting they will suggest that the game be shifted somewhere.
“Should FIFA delay then we will write to request that the game be moved from the national stadium in Khartoum which Sudan has registered to a different country,” Mwanza said.
Meanwhile, Mwanza has announced that a FIFA official is expected in Zambia this month to inspect the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola ahead of the June 9 World Cup qualifier against Ghana.
He said the association is happy with the commitment government has attached to ensuring that the stadium is ready on time for the match.
And Mwanza has said that FAZ will now be commemorating the 1993 Gabon air disaster after five years starting next year.
“The Gabon air disaster victims laid the foundation for all the successes Zambia has started recording so we need to celebrate their lives and we need to organise the event properly,” he said.
Mwanza said the celebrations are likely to include Zambia inviting a foreign team for a friendly match and hosting a memorial concert.
He said in between five years, the association and families of the Gabon air disaster will be going to the cemetery to remember the heroes but without any activities.
“Even this year we will go to the cemetery but there will be no activities. We will only start next year,” he said.
THE Constitution Technical Committee will on Monday next week launch the first draft constitution.?
Technical Committee spokesperson Simon Kabanda said in a statement issued in Lusaka yesterday that the committee would on the same day launch a website for people to access the first draft constitution on-line.?
Mr Kabanda said on May 2, 2012 the first draft constitution would then be made available to members of the general public as inserts in the Zambia Daily Mail, Times of Zambia and The Post newspaper editions.?
Mr Kabanda has encouraged members of the public to get copies of the first draft constitution from any of the three daily newspaper editions.
MMD presidential hopeful Dr. Nevers Mumba has cried foul that the former ruling party has suffered At the hands of the ruling Patriotic Front.
Dr. Mumba has however noted that the MMD has managed to withstand the intimidation from the ruling party.
He says the PF government has tried hard to weaken the MMD from the time it lost the elections in the 2011 election.
In an interview with QFM, Dr. Mumba states that the grabbing of MMD campaign vehicles and other properties was one such action meant to weaken the party.
He says the MMD has remained strong despite attempts weaken it.
Dr. Mumba has also praised the MMD national secretary Maj. Richard Kachingwe for working hard and ensuring that the former ruling party remains strong.
He has since appealed party members to desist from attacking each other in public.
UNHCR staff member and Angolan refugees on board ZAF aircraft return home after many years in exile.(March 1, 2012 from Mongu Airport)
By Mr.Maxwell Nkole( Permanent Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs)
1. Since the end of the civil war in Angola in April 2002, over 180,000 Angolan refugees have voluntarily and safely returned to and reintegrated in their country of origin. Today, only some 23,000 Angolan refugees remain registered in Zambia.
2. In light of the fundamental changes that have taken place in Angola since the end of the civil war, it is considered that those Angolan refugees remaining in Zambia who were granted refugee status on account of the civil war in Angola and the war of independence that preceded it should now be able to reclaim the national protection of their country of origin. Taking into consideration the announcement and subsequent recommendations of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Government of the Republic of Zambia hereby declares, pursuant to Article 1C(5) and (6) of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, Article I(4)(e) of the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa (conventions to which Zambia is party), that the refugee status of Angolan refugees in Zambia who fled Angola as a result of the armed conflicts between 1961 and 2002 will cease as of 30th June 2012.
3. The Government of the Republic of Zambia will work closely with UNHCR to give effect to the cessation of refugee status for Angolan refugees in keeping with the relevant principles and procedures of international refugee law. In this regard, the Government of the Republic of Zambia will collaborate closely with the Executive of the Republic of Angola, UNHCR and other relevant partners to proactively pursue all feasible measures to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of affected Angolan refugees to their home country in safety and dignity prior to the effective date of cessation of refugee status.
4. The status of Angolan refugees who would not have availed themselves for repatriation and continue to live in Zambia after 30th June, 2012, will be regulated under the immigration law.
Young mother with a child returning home for a new life with UNHCR support.(March 1, 2012 from Mongu Airport)
FAQ
1. What is cessation?
Refugee status is not permanent. It is intended to protect people who risk harm in their home country. When conditions in the home country improve fundamentally, refugee status comes to an end. This is called cessation.
The cessation clauses are part of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1969 OAU Convention on Refugees and are recognized and accepted by States that are a party to these Conventions, including Angola and Zambia.
2. When does cessation come into effect for Angolan refugees?
Cessation of refugee status for Angolans will come into effect on 30 June 2012.
3. Why is cessation being invoked for Angolan refugees?
Angolans were generally granted refugee status for reasons tied to the war of independence in Angola, from 1961 to 1975, and the Angolan civil war, from 1975 to 2002. They fled abroad because they feared harm from the armed conflicts that were taking place.
Cessation is being invoked because the situation in Angola has fundamentally changed. Peace and stability have come back to Angola, with most Angolan refugees already having returned home.
4. What exactly does cessation mean for Angolan refugees?
On 1 July 2012, you will not be a refugee anymore. Your legal status and right to remain as a refugee in Zambia will come to an end.
5. When do I have to decide about return?
Angolan refugees in Mayukwayukwa and Meheba have until 30 April 2012 to register for repatriation. UNHCR and the governments of Zambia and Angola will provide return assistance to those who register before this date and leave by 30 June 2012. If you wait longer, you may not receive any return assistance and your refugee status will end on 30 June 2012.
Angolan refugees boarding ZAF aircraft.(March 1, 2012 from Mongu Airport)
UNHCR and the Office of the Commissioner for Refugees are currently registering individuals for repatriation through the existing registration mechanisms.
Kindly note that this registration has been going on since January 2012.
Spontaneously settled refugees are advised to immediately contact the nearest Immigration Office to register for voluntary repatriation and receive the Voluntary Repatriation Form (VRF), before 30 June 2012. Please bring all documents proving your and your family members’ identity and status as refugees in Zambia.
6. What will happen if I choose to repatriate?
UNHCR is working with the authorities in Zambia and Angola on return arrangements. Upon arrival in Angola, you will receive national documentation and a return package to facilitate your reintegration.
7. What will happen if I do not register for Voluntary Repatriation?
Should you not have repatriated by 30 June 2012, your status will be regulated under the immigration law of Zambia.
Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili has started engaging mining companies to persuade them to sponsor sports clubs.
Speaking in Kitwe after meeting officials from Mopani Copper Mines on Wednesday, Kambwili disclosed that so far he has talked to China Luanshya Mines on the need to revamp sports in Luanshya.
“Our mission on the Copperbelt is to engage mining companies and ask them to put in money in football plus other sports activities,” he said.
Kambwili noted that inadequate financial investment in sports has negatively affected the performance football clubs.
“You maybe aware that Nkana Red Devils,Mighty Mufulira Wanderers, Kalulushi Modern Stars and Chambishi are not doing well because they lack adequate financial investment,” Kambwili observed.
“In Kalulushi, there are four mining companies, two should support Chambishi Football Club while the other two should support Modern Stars,” he said.
Kambwili also urged mining firms to revive sports festivals on the Copperbelt.
Power Dynamos powered their way back into the top three after a hard fought for 2-0 home win over bottom placed National Assembly at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe in a rescheduled Faz Week 2 game.
The Faz Champions moved from seventh to third on 10 points from four matches relegating Zanaco to fourth place on goal difference and are now three points behind leaders Zesco United with a game in hand.
Assembly coach Wesley Mondo can surely not believe that he has failed to muster a single win for the promoted side with just two draws from five games played in the new season.
His side was lucky to have been 1-0 going into the halftime break after the outstanding midfielder Mukuka Mulenga had given Power the lead in the 40th minute.
The teenager made three cheeky step-over’s on the left side of the box to beat three Assembly defenders and ex-Zambia Under-20 goalkeeper Philip Banda before planting the ball in the right corner of the net.
Before then, Power midfielder Kennedy Mudenda hit the upright in the 10th minute from a Mukuka cross.
Wasteful striker Graven Chitalu continued to mis-fire after failing to connect with a perfect cross from defender Govender Simwala five minutes later.
Assembly too had some tangible chances in the first half when ex-Green Buffaloes and Nchanga Rangers striker Brian Chilando shot wide in the 9th minute when it seemed easier to beat Joshua Titima in Power’s goal.
Chilando again came close in the 36th minute but his shot from outside the box was parried by Titima.
The classy Donwell Yobe too had a good game for Assembly but he also found Titima outstanding between the posts in the 44th minute to tap-out the midfielders’ free-kick.
Chitalu continued to fluff after the break when he conspired to sky the ball one meter out in the 55th minute in front of an obliging goalmouth leaving an expectant and sizable midweek crowd at Arthur Davies stunned with the miss.
Power however made sure of the win in the 88th minute when Floyd Phiri tapped in the second and final goal five minutes after coming after benefitting from a sublime layoff from 55th minute substitute Francis Kombe.
Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Given Lubinda
Government has expressed willingness to learn from anti-corruption and human rights experts on how to effectively fight corruption for the benefit of the Zambian people.
Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Given Lubinda says Africa has no excuse to continue living in poverty when it is endowed with plenty resources which can be generated into wealth.
Mr. Lubinda notes that there is therefore need for other stakeholders such as human rights institutions to recommend how best the fight against corruption can be fought to allow for social economic development.
The minister was speaking during the official opening of the international Conference on Corruption and Human rights being hosted by the Human Rights Commission.
Mr. Lubinda also observed the need for the local stakeholders in the country to raise awareness on the whistle blowers Act and other measures that government has put in place in an effort to fight corruption.
At the same occasion, Germany Deputy Ambassador to Zambia Astrid Ilper commended the efforts that the PF government has continued to make towards the fight against corruption.
Ms. Ilper noted that the re-introduction of the abuse of authority clause as well as the amendment of the ACC Act are a strong indication of the political will the Zambian government has towards the fight against corruption.
She says there is need for corruption to be fought both in the public and private sector noting that this is key in enhancing the social economic rights of the people on the African continent and Zambia in particular.
Participants at the two day conference have been drawn from different African countries.
File: Vice president Guy Scott, Patrotic Front Secretary General Wynter Kabimba and Finanace Minister Alexander Chikwanda
Government has been challenged to clarify the position of Patriotic Front Secretary Winter Kabimba in government.
MMD die hard youth wing coordinator Bowman Lusambo says the nation needs to know what position Mr. Kabimba is holding instead of being subjected to speculations that he is third in the government hierarchy after republican vice president, Guy Scott.
Lusambo says it is important that governments come out in the open and state clarify Mr Kabimba’s position.
In an interview with QFM, Lusambo says if President Michael Sata has recommended that Mr. Kabimba should be third from him, the government hierarchy should be presented to parliament with clear responsibilities for each position.
He has also challenged the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), the civil society and non governmental organizations not to sit back but question Mr. Kabimba’s purported government position.
The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) says its Mufumbwe member of parliament will be now be considered as not being in good standing with the party.
MMD deputy national secretary Chembe Nyangu has told Qfm in an interview that this will be as the party ponders the action to be taken against Mr Masumba who has been charged with using fake documents to obtain a job in the Magistrate Court.
Mr Nyangu says the party is dismayed at the development regarding Mr. Masumba’s academic qualifications.
Mr. Nyangu explained that the MMD will not tolerate any member found wanting of engaging in fraudulent or corrupt activities as doing so will bring shame to the former ruling party.
He said Mr. Masumba presented to the party the same academic documents in question.
Mr. Nyangu was however quick to mention that Mr. Masumba must prove his innocence beyond reasonable doubt stating that the party will soon give a comprehensive position on the matter once consultations are concluded.
Mr. Masumba who is also local government and housing deputy minister , pleaded not guilty before Principal Magistrate Wilfred Muuma, to the charge of obtaining pecuniary advantage through false pretences contrary to section 309a (2)c of the Penal Code as read with section 41 of the ACC Act number 42 of 1996.
