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Police will deal with opposers to realignment,no-one questioned colonialists when they split Rhodesia-Sata

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Michael Chilufya Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia
Michael Chilufya Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia

PRESIDENT Michael Sata has warned that police will firmly deal with elements being used by some disgruntled politicians to protest against the decision to realign districts in Southern Province.

The President wondered why the realignment of Chirundu and Itezhi Tezhi has been politicised when similar actions had been made in the past.

“Under the colonial era there were two Rhodesias (Northern and Southern) and the Europeans then never consulted when they decided to merge the two,” he said.

He explained that Northern Province was first split to create Luapula Province and still no chiefs rose against the idea.

President Sata noted that before the Patriotic Front (PF) Government came into office, it promised to create Muchinga Province.

Speaking at State House yesterday when he swore-in some Government officials and newly-appointed diplomats to Zambian missions abroad, Mr Sata said law enforcement officers would be “equal to the task” should anyone attempt to cause confusion.

Mr Sata swore-in Charles Banda as Eastern Province Minister, Joseph Lungu as Deputy Minister of Defence, Paul Siame as Special Assistant to the President for Economic and Development Affairs, Stella Libongani as Inspector General of Police and Peter Chingaipe as her deputy.

Others sworn-in were Alexander Museba as Deputy Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Fanwell Siandenge as Western Province Commissioner of Police.

Former Home Affairs permanent secretary Ndioyi Mutiti was sworn-in as Zambia’s High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, while Japhen Mwakalombwe is the new ambassador to Mozambique.Mary Zambezi goes to Kenya.

Former MMD chairperson for legal affairs Bwalya Chiti will represent Zambia as the new Ambassador to Germany, Encyla Tina Sinjele was sworn-in as Ambassador and permanent representative to Switzerland, while Gerald Nyirenda has been sent to China.

President Sata cautioned the new appointees to serve with diligence in their new portfolios locally and abroad.

The President told Colonel Lungu that he had realigned the Ministry of Defence to make it more effective more so that the Zambia National Service (ZNS) was not doing enough in attending to roads in rural areas.

He urged Mr Banda, a Member of Parliament for Kapoche at one time, to sort out the issue of unpaid farmers who supplied their maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA).

Meanwhile, Chieftainess Mweenda of Chikankata in Southern Province has hailed President Sata for his decision to declare the area a district.
Speaking when she called on Mr Sata at Sate House yesterday, Chieftainess Mweenda said declaring Chikankata a district would help foster development for the area.
[Source: Times of Zambia]

PF Copperbelt provincial chairperson’s son murdered in South Africa

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PATRIOTIC Front (PF) Copperbelt provincial chairperson Rebby Chanda’s son, Darlington, has been murdered in South Africa.

Mr Chanda, who confirmed the death of his 28-year-old son in an interview on Monday, said the killing happened on Saturday night in Cape Town.

“I was informed about his death yesterday (Sunday). I am told he was stabbed with a knife and died instantly,’’ Mr Chanda said.

He said his son, who was living in South Africa where he worked as a driver, was stabbed by unknown people as he tried to stop a fight.

Mr Chanda, who is currently making arrangements to fly to South Africa to collect his son’s body, said Darlington has left behind a son and that his wife is expecting another child.

“We have received information that three suspects in connection with the murder have been arrested while one of them is still on the run,’’ Mr Chanda said.

He said Darlington was in the company of his friends at the time of his death.

[Daily Mail]

Railway Systems of Zambia defends its concession

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RAILWAY Systems of Zambia (RSZ) has defended its operations of the railway concession saying business potential is there and can be fruitful if policy issues are addressed by Government.

Company chief executive officer Benjamin Even says shareholders are willing to take the long-term view.

Mr Even said lack of policies by Government, security expenses and the company’s commitment to maintaining the uneconomical passenger service have added to the costs of operations, all of which are financed by the company.

He said RSZ has up to about now invested more than US$53 million to enhance infrastructure development and operations.

During a courtesy call on Zambia Daily Mail managing director Isaac Chipampe in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Even said it is unfair for the public to complain that the concession of the company has been a failure because shareholders have invested.

He said the money was pumped into infrastructure, rolling stock, communication and equipment.

“In the privatisation process, many stakeholders get disappointed by loss of jobs, suppliers and clients.

The shareholders could not foresee all operational factors, many of which were largely outside their control such as the high levels of theft and vandalism, erratic changes in the market structure and neighbouring railways, and continued hostility from some previous stakeholders,” he said.

He cited vandalism, saying some sections of the rail cannot allow trains a speed of more than 40 kilometres per hour.
Mr Even said the passenger train service is a huge loss for the company, adding that the revenue generated can barely cover fuel costs.

He said the passenger train concession ended in December 2010.

“Despite these challenges, the company continues to sustain itself and all its liabilities towards pension funds, suppliers, employees and tax authorities without any cost to the tax payer. Unfortunately, this is a rare achievement in the railway industry of the region,” he said.

Mr Even said the shareholders have continued to keep the concession despite the challenges, adding that enormous investments have been pumped into the project.

He said railway transport is more expensive than road transport because as a private entity, the RSZ has had additional costs like securing and maintaining 1,000 kilometres of rail and subsidising passenger train operations.

“We are subsidising our competitors who have to use the road. We have not received fuel levy from Government and our state of rail is not good. It requires a lot of investment,” he said.

He said while security for infrastructure and cargo was provided by Government for free, RSZ has continued to pay costs of security on neighbouring railway lines, to secure cargo coming from Zambia.

Mr Even said Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) as the former operator of railways in Zambia is responsible to monitor the concessions and manage the assets.

He said in the last eight years, the company has been managing the railway, it has paid its 1,000 workers their salaries in time and participated in corporate social responsibility activities.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

84th Academy awards nominees : Best Actress

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There is tough competition among this years nominees for best actress , there is no obvious choice ,all the women had solid performances in their movies.

In my opinion the main competition is between Glenn Close (as Albert Nobbs in” Albert Nobbs” ) and Rooney Mara ( as Lisbeth Salanda in “Girl with the Dragon tattoo” )  . They both had more challenging roles compared with the other nominees.

In “Albert Nobbs” ,Glenn Close plays a woman living as a man in order to find work in the harsh 19th-century Irish environment.

In “Girl with the dragon tattoo” , Rooney Mara plays  a gifted, but deeply troubled, researcher and computer hacker

the nominees are :

Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs)

Viola Davis (The Help)

Rooney Mara (Girl with the dragon tattoo)

Meryl Streep (the Iron lady)

Michelle Williams (My week with Marilyn)

BY Kapa187

Zesco United Lose in Sudan to Al Hilal

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Zesco United squandered 1-0 first hald lead in their opening international club friendly against Al Hilal of Sudan to lose 2-1 in Khartoum on Tuesday eveing.

The 2010 Faz Super Division champions are in Sudan on a two match invitational tour in which they will also face defending Sudan champions El Merreikh.

Winston Kalengo opened scores for Zesco in the 22nd minute before Sudan international Mudathir Careca equalised dead on halftime.
Malian defender Demba Bari handed Al Hilal the win in the 52nd minute.

“We created numerous chances but referee blew for a number of offside decisions against us but we are not worried about that,” Zesco United coach Wedosn Nyirenda told LT Sports from Khartoum in a post-match interview.

Zesco play their final friendly match on Thursday evening against 2011 Sudan league champions El Merreikh who are expected to field Zambia international striker Jonas Sakuwaha.

Those opposing district realignment don’t mean well-Kabimba

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PF Secretary General, Wynter Kabimba
Wynter Kabimba

Ruling Patriotic Front General Secretary Wynter Kabimba has said the realignment of district such as Itezhi-Itezhi and Chirundu was in line with the party’s desire to improve local governance and promote economic development in the whole country.

Mr. Kabimba said PF was committed to devolving power to local communities in order to enhance the development process especially in the rural areas.

Mr. Kabimba was speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today.

He added that all the districts were created to promote the decentralization of government administration and revenue allocation directly to the needy areas.

He stated that it was the party’s policy to ensure that all parts of the country develop at the same pace with equitable allocation of financial resources by government.

Mr. Kabimba noted that people who are opposing to the realignment of new districts are not doing it in a faithful manner.

[pullquote]And commenting on whether the parentage case of former President Rupiah Banda would be resumed, Mr. Kabimba said government was still pursuing the case and it was before the courts of law. He said that if it will be discovered that he was not Zambian, he will not be entitled to pension.[/pullquote]

He further said government shall, according to the PF manifesto, increase the budgetary allocation to councils and disburse councils’ grants efficiently considering the level and standard of infrastructure development in particular districts.

And commenting on whether the parentage case of former President Rupiah Banda would be resumed, Mr. Kabimba said government was still pursuing the case and it was before the courts of law.

He said that if it will be discovered that he was not Zambian, he will not be entitled to pension.

ZANIS

Zambia emerge as favourite among other African countries to get a US$354 million US funded Water and Sanitation project

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American Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella about to give an interview to reporters in Lusaka
File:American Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella

Zambia has emerged as favourite among other African countries to get a US$354 million United States funded Water and Sanitation project to be implemented in Lusaka.

Discussions over the funding of one of the richest water projects are almost concluding in the Washington DC where it has emerged that Zambia has scored better in fighting corruption, good governance and freedom of the press.

US Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella told journalists that his government will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with the Zambian government following the successful project proposal by the Zambian government for the funding of the Lusaka water and sanitation project.

Ambassador Storella said his government looked at various proposals from other African countries and picked on Zambia because of its stance in fighting corruption and promoting good governance.

He said the project is expected to be one of the highly funded water projects in African and expected to improve sanitation in the city thereby improving the health standards of Zambians.

He said the board in charge of funding will be sitting on March 27 this year and agree on terms and how the fund will be disbursed to Zambia.

[pullquote]Discussions over the funding of one of the richest water projects are almost concluding in the Washington DC where it has emerged that Zambia has scored better in fighting corruption, good governance and freedom of the press.[/pullquote]

Mr. Storella noted that the project is as a result of the partnership and mutual relationship between the two countries which expects that they will continue.

He said the America government is committed to helping Zambia improve the health of her people by providing clean drinking water.

He said his government will continue funding projects in various sectors of the economy.

When asked about the global fund, Mr. Storella said the Zambia government made a mistake by misapplying funds and failing to account for money meant for improving Zambia people’s lives.

He however noted that government has made amendments and has since paid back about US$7 million to correct the mistake and hoped that the new administration will remain focused on fighting corruption.

He said the American government and its investors will support Zambia as long as the funds are correctly applied.

Meanwhile,

World Press Freedom Committee urges Shamenda to present FIB to parley

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Information Broadcasting and Tourism Minister Fackson Shamenda (r)

The 2012 World Press Freedom Day (WPFS) Organizing Committee has praised government for committing itself towards enhancing freedom of information, media accountability and transparency in the country’s governance process.

Committee chairperson Anthony Mulowa said a free media was key to easing decision making processes of the country.

Mr. Mulowa charged that the free flow of information can help empower individuals to take full control of their aspirations and enable shape their political and social concerns.

He said this in a speech read on his behalf by Committee Member Pauline Songiso at the preparatory meeting on the forthcoming World Press Freedom Day.

This year’s World Press Freedom Day will be held under the theme: New Voices: Media freedom helping to transform societies.

Mr. Mulowa has since urged Information, Broadcasting and Labour Minister, Fackson Shamenda to emulate his predecessor Given Lubinda in championing the presentation of the Freedom of Information (FIB) bill to the next sitting of parliament.

He said his committee was confident that Mr. Shamenda will attach great importance to the issue by ensuring that the bill is enacted before July this year.

Mr. Mulowa added that government should also speed up the implementation of other media reforms such as the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) and the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Act.

He stated that media bodies in the country will remain resolute to ensuring that media reforms come to fruition

Meanwhile, Mr. Mulowa said his committee will soon organize a media conference which will collectively strategize and advocate for the speedy enactment of an act of parliament that will enshrine access to information and freedom of information.

He said this is a prerequisite to a strong democracy and transformed society.

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Health workers urged to understand PF health policy

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File: Dr. Joseph Kasonde(R)

Minister of Health Joseph Kasonde has called on health workers in the country to realign themselves to the new Patriotic Front government’s health policy.

Dr. Kasonde said government will not watch medical personnel frustrating government’s efforts by ignoring the implementation of the new health policy.

He stated health workers can contribute meaningfully to the development of the country if they provide competent health services to Zambian citizens.

The minister was speaking in Lusaka yesterday at the official launch of the National Health Care Standards (NHCS) initiated by the Health Professional Council of Zambia (HPCZ) and funded by the European Union (EU) and other cooperating partners.

Dr. Kasonde assured the Health Professional Council of Zambia that government will fully support the implementation of the health care standards in all health institutions in the country.

He also said government will give full autonomy to the Health Professional Council of Zambia so that it can carry out its mandate professionally and independently thereby contributing to the improvement of health care delivery in the country.

And Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Peter Mwaba, who is also Health Professional Council of Zambia (HPCZ) chairperson, disclosed that a total of K1.2 billion was spent towards the development of the standards.

He also said his ministry will further spend a total of K1 billion each year to evaluate the performance of the newly launched health standards.

Earlier, European Union (EU) Representative Daniel Dominguez said the development of the health care standards is important as it will strengthen the capacity of the council to carry out its regulatory function of ensuring that all private and public health facilities provide quality health services.

Mr. Dominguez said the standards will also help the health care services users to know and understand what is to be expected and demanded in the health care delivery.

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State House refutes the Post Newspaper story claiming RB met Sata to plead for forgiveness

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File: President Sata serves lunch to former president Rupiah Banda at State House

State House has refuted the headline story that appeared in today’s edition of The Post newspaper alleging that President Michael Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia, held a private meeting with former president Mr Rupiah Bwezani Banda after a luncheon hosted in honour of the Chipolopolo Boys last Tuesday.

This is contained in a press statement made available to the media.

“State House is concerned that the newspaper went as far as basing their editorial comment on a story that has turned out to be untrue,” the statement read.

“This is indeed unfortunate and injurious to the persons accused and therefore an appropriate retraction is required,” the statement went on.

The statement further said that, for the record, the Head of State has never held any private talks with Mr Banda or indeed anyone to discuss his immunity or any matters related to the on-going investigations on corruption against some members of the previous regime.

On February 12, 2012, President Sata sent ex-presidents Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda and Mr Banda to join the Republican Vice-President’s delegation that went to cheer the national team during the African Cup of Nations final in Libreville, Gabon.

After the team won the trophy the First Lady extended an invitation to the two former presidents to join the over 300 other guests at an open luncheon on State House grounds.

The luncheon proceedings were open to the media right through and at no point did President Sata and Mr. Banda engage in any private or exclusive conversations.

But quoting “well-placed sources” The Post alleged that President Sata, in the company of Defence Minister Geoffrey Mwamba, Home Affairs Minister Kennedy Sakeni and his deputy Obvious Mwaliteta, met Mr Banda who they claim pleaded with the President not to send him to jail because he was too old.

Punish defilers severely-pleads First Lady

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First Lady Dr. Christine Kaseba-Sata has said there is need to urgently start meting out stiffer punishment on perpetrators of gender based violence to deter would be offenders.

The First Lady said government should hear the cry of families that have lost innocent children and women at the hands of defilers and institute severe punishment on offenders.

Dr. Kaseba, who expressed shock at the recent gruesome murder of a12 year old girl of Musopelo village in Keembe constituency of Chibombo district, said the whole incident was painful.

The girl was strangled to death after being defiled by a 33 year old man of the same village.

She said it was unbelievable that defilers have now decided to actually kill their victims after defiling them.

“It is sad to note that as a nation we have gone down to such levels where people are not only defiling and raping young children but that they are actually killing them,” she said.

Dr. Kaseba lamented that the act of defiling a minor is in itself an abominable act and resorting to killing the victim after defiling her was very painful.

The First Lady urged government through the Police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure perpetrators of defilement and other acts of gender based violence are brought to book while harsh punishment is slapped on the defilers.

She was speaking to journalists in Musopelo Village in Keembe constituency last night when she visited the funeral house to console the family of the victim, particularly her mother.

Dr. Kaseba, who had to endure more than five hours of driving on a bumpy and muddy road leading to the small village situated in the heart of Chibombo, said she felt for the family especially the mother hence her decision to go and mourn with her.

The grief gripped First Lady explained that when she read the story of the young girl in the newspaper, she felt pity for the mother of the deceased girl because she is herself a mother.

“I know how it is like to go through labour and you do not go into labour for someone to come and take advantage of your daughter nor do you go into labour for someone to come and kill your daughter. So my heart is with the family. My plea is to government to ensure stiffer penalties are in place to punish offenders,” she said.

Dr. Kaseba also donated an undisclosed amount of money and an assortment of items to the bereaved family to help during the funeral period.

And Gender Deputy Minister Emerine Kabanshi, who accompanied the First Lady to the funeral house, cautioned parents against leaving their young children alone at home as the trend gave defilers an opportunity to take advantage of the helpless children.

Ms. Kabanshi urged parents and guardians to always ensure their children are safe at all times as defilers are out on rampage.

Meanwhile, the grandfather to the deceased girl, Benson Muyuwa also called for harsh punishment for people that are defiling and murdering young girls and women.

Mr. Muyuwa said he wants government to take concrete steps toward ensuring that perpetrators of gender based violence are brought to justice.

Speaking earlier, father to the girl, Progress Muyuwa thanked President Sata and the First Lady for the support rendered to his family during the trying moment in their lives.

He said the visit by the First Lady to a remote village attests government’s love for its people regardless of their social status in society.

“The visit by the First Lady confirms that the Patriotic Front government is really a government that puts the welfare of its people whether rich or poor first. Who would have ever imagined in their wildest dream that the First Lady of this country would travel all these hundreds kilometers to come and console a poor village family?” he asked.

Meanwhile, President Michael Sata yesterday expressed deep sorrow and grief on the loss of the 12 year old girl who was strangled after being defiled in Chibombo district last Saturday.

“I am devastated to learn that a child aged 12, lost her life under very wicked and horrifying circumstances. A family has lost an innocent youngster and there is no expression that can capture the degree of the calamity that has befallen the surviving family members,” said the President in his message of condolences to the minor’s family.

Mr. Sata added that it was truly regrettable that such a wicked thing occurred.

The President hoped that justice would be done in the trial of the killer to deter would be offenders.

Mr. Sata urged the police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that they fully apply the law to guarantee minors total protection from this kind of wickedness and other related offenses.

ZANIS

Rules to get six-pack abs

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Here are some simple rules to follow to get six-pack abs.

 Don’t target your abs to lose fat

In a recent study it was reported that  it would take 250,000 crunches to burn a pound of fat. Doing all those sit-ups will develop the abdominal muscles but WILL NOT get rid of the fat. You will need to do a lot of cardio exercise to get rid of the fat.

To get lean, train your whole body

Muscle is your body’s primary fat burner. Your muscles require energy to contract, which is why you burn calories when you exercise. But resistance training, unlike running or cycling, also causes a significant amount of damage to your muscle fibres. And that’s a good thing. Your body uses energy to repair those fibres after your workout , And a single total–body weight–training session can speed up your metabolism for up to two days afterwards.

 

Intervals only on the treadmill

If you only have 30-40min to devote to a workout, then every second has to count, So don’t spend all your timeon the treadmill. A single set of a weight-training exercise shifts as many calories as running at an even pace for the same amount of time. So for every second you spend lifting weights, your body is expending higher amounts of energy. There’s also the metabolism boost of weight training. Resistance work has a much larger metabolic impact than long-distance running does, Plus, your body is being given a stimulus to gain strength and build new lean tissue.”

 

 Do start with core exercises

You’ll achieve far better results if you perform core exercises at the beginning of your workout, when your muscles are fresh, rather than at the end . That’s important for beginners because the core can be the limiting factor in many exercises. Strengthen your core and this added stability will allow you to lift heavier weights than you otherwise could.

 

 Don’t spend hours on your core

While 5 minutes of exercise a day isn’t enough to reveal your abs, it’s about the right amount of time to dedicate to targeted core training. A 5 minute core routine prior to weight training has a side benefit, too. By working more muscles you’ll increase your total calorie burn.

 

 Abs are a whole body affair

Don’t neglect a single part of your body, least of all your legs. Your lower half houses more muscle mass, so working your legs burns more energy. “If you’re busy then train your entire body every other day,” says Rasmussen. “That allows you to elevate your metabolism maximally all week long, even though you’re working out for only three days a week.”

 

 Keep your body moving

To pack as much physical work as possible into whatever time you have, you’ll need to implement strategies that save time without sacrificing results, such as supersets and circuits.

 

BY Kapa187

Gyan says psychologically shattered after penalty misses

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Zambia national Scoccer Team goalie Kennedy Mweene save Gyan's penalty during AFCON match
Zambia national Scoccer Team goalie Kennedy Mweene save Gyan's penalty during AFCON match

Reuters reports that missing key penalties for Ghana in successive tournaments has left Asamoah Gyan “psychologically down” and wanting a break from the national team, the striker said on Twitter on Monday.

Gyan, who missed penalties during the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals and this year’s African Nations Cup semi, used the social network to explain his decision to suspend his international career but said he would be keen to play in the future.

“Psychologically I’m down. As you can imagine it’s been very hard for me mentally to miss important successive penalties for my country,” the former Sunderland striker said on his account @asamoah_gyan.

“And because of this, a break to recoup my thoughts and emotions will aid me to come back bigger and mentally stronger. I have never fully recovered from (the) 2010 World Cup and now 2012 Afcon (Nations Cup).

“I would like to ask for prayers and support from Ghanaians to help me come back with renewed strength to continue serving my country,” he Tweeted.

Gyan hit the crossbar with a last-minute penalty against Uruguay in the World Cup quarter-final in Johannesburg, that had he converted would have meant Ghana becoming the first African country to reach the last four.

Earlier this month, he had a seventh-minute spot kick saved against Zambia in the semis of the Nations Cup and was taken off in the second half as Ghana surprisingly lost.

The Ghana FA received a letter last week from Gyan, who plays club football in the United Arab Emirates, stating his intention to take a temporary break from the Black Stars. The ruling body said this was because of the abuse Gyan had received since playing at the African Nations Cup

[Reuters]

Iris Kaingu pleads not guilty to pornographic charge

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Iris Kaingu

FORMER Minister of Community Development and Social Services Michael Kaingu’s daughter, Iris, yesterday pleaded not guilty to one count of making pornographic videos.

Iris, 20, a student at Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies and a resident of plot number 3377 M /Ruther in Kabulonga, denied having made obscene cinematographic films when the matter came up for plea before resident magistrate Prince Mwiinga.

She is charged with one count of making obscene cinematographic films tending to corrupt morals contrary to section 177 (1) (a) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

Particulars of the offence are that Iris, jointly and whilst acting together with another person unknown, made obscene cinematographic films tending to corrupt morals.

The offence is alleged to have been committed on unknown dates but between December 1, 2010 and November 23, 2011 in Lusaka.
“I do understand the charge and I plead not guilty,” Iris told the court.

Iris is being represented by defence lawyer Maureen Tresha.

The magistrate recorded a plea of not guilty and adjourned the matter to March 19 for mention and commencement of trial on April 10.

Mr Mwiinga extended Iris’ police bond to March 19.

Meanwhile, Former Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Maxwell Mwale and his deputy Boniface Nkhata yesterday pleaded not guilty to two counts of theft by public servant involving 20 bicycles valued at K11million.

The duo, who are separately charged, denied stealing bicycles meant for small-scale miners in Eastern Province when the matter came up for plea before resident magistrate Ruth Chilembo.

Mwale, 56, businessman and politician, and Nkhata, 51, a farmer, are both charged with theft by public servant contrary to section 277 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

“The court has recorded a plea of not guilty in both counts in respect of the two accused persons,” Mrs Chilembo said.

She adjourned the matter to March 5 for mention and setting of trial dates and advised the duo to inform their lawyers to be present.

Mrs Chilembo warned that she will proceed to set trial dates if the duo’s defence lawyers are not present when the matter comes up on March 5.

She said Mwale and Nkhata will be required to attend court proceedings all the times.

Particulars of count one are that Mwale, employed in the public service—the Ministry of Mines as Minister, stole 20 bicycles valued at K11 million, which came into his possession by virtue of his employment.

The offence is alleged to have been committed on November 8, 2010 in Chipata.

In count two, Nkhata, being employed by the Ministry of Mines as deputy minister, stole 20 bicycles valued at K11 million, which came into his possession because of his employment.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Urban roads rehabilitation to be completed in the first half of 2012

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The Road Development Agency (RDA) says it is optimistic that the urban road rehabilitation program will be completed in the first half of this year.

The agency, under the ministry of works and supply last year commenced the rehabilitation of urban roads in various towns in Lusaka, central and the copperbelt provinces.

Over 1 trillion kwacha was set aside for the entire project to cover about 300 kilometers of urban roads.

RDA Executive Director Michael Mulenga says despite most contractors not working according to the stipulated time, he is rest assured that all the major works will be completed in the first half of the year.

Dr. Mulenga says the agency is so far impressed with the works done by different contractors on most roads in the city.

He said this after conducting a tour on a number of roads in Lusaka’s Roma, Chelstone, Mandevu and NRDC areas and in Kafue yesterday.

Dr Mulenga has since called on all stakeholders to guard against vandalism on the infrastructure being put up.

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