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SOUTHERN Province Minister Miles Sampa has pledged to work closely with all traditional leaders and Members of Parliament (MPs) in the province to foster development.
Mr Sampa said he would work with all 41 chiefdoms and all MPs in 11 districts of Southern Province to foster development in the area.
The minister arrived in Livingstone on Wednesday to take up his position after he was transferred from Lusaka and addressed people who welcomed him at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport.
Mr Sampa, who spoke in Tonga throughout his speech, said he did not come to Southern Province to engage in politics but to foster development in the area.
He said it was time to work and not to politicise issues of development because campaigns ended when the people voted the PF into Government on September 20, this year.
Mr Sampa said people interested in politicking should wait for 2016 tripartite elections because it was now time for development.
President Michael Sata recently appointed Mr Sampa as new Southern Province minister to replace Lukulo Katombola, who was relieved of his duties.
Zambia Police is asking the general public to help them find the son of former President Rupiah Banda, Henry, whom they need for urgent questioning. In an interview in Lusaka yesterday, acting police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that “call outs” or “orders” have been issued for Henry through his representatives but he has not responded to them by reporting to police, as required by the law.
“We are appealing to members of the public who may know the whereabouts of Henry to come forth and tell us where he is,” Mr Hamoonga said.
The police spokesperson also confirmed that Henry has already appeared “once before police” for questioning but declined to explain why the police were interested in the former President’s son saying any disclosure could “jeorpadise” investigations.
Mr Hamoonga said the search for Henry has been going on for a while now, without much success. “I cannot give you any further details because it will jeopardise the probe. We don’t want to cause alarm,” Mr Hamoonga said.
Mr Hamoonga said the police will take “further action” if Henry does not hand himself over to the police sooner than later. The action was not specified.
Initially, Lusaka lawyer Sakwiba Sikota had been handed Henry’s summons after officers failed to find him but Mr Sikota told the newspaper: “Henry Banda is not my client…I don’t know how the police made this mistake but I will try and see if I can give the call-out to someone who may know where to take it…I have not been able to find him myself because he is not my client.”
Henry’s name has been popping up every time RP Capital – the company single-sourced to evaluate Zamtel assets – has been raised alleging that himself and Petauke member of Parliament Dora Siliya “engineered” the US$2.5million transaction.
Facts remain vague but newspaper reports in the past further suggested that Mr Banda and the outspoken Petauke legislator could have “illegally” put the deal together.
Zambia Daily Mail efforts to reach Henry failed yesterday but sources suggested that the former President’s son could have relocated to South Africa after his father lost office to President Michael Sata.
Home Affairs Minister Kennedy Sakeni, when reached via phone yesterday, said: “I think I would rather leave this issue (of Henry) at this stage in the hands of the police…if I comment, it may appear as if I am interfering. The police must explain what has happened, not me as Minister of Home Affairs.”
Although his public profile was not as high as that of his older brother, James, during his father’s administration, Henry is reputed by those close to him such as friends and admirers as the “business architect” of the former first family who could have tied together, among others, the RP Capital deal.
Transparency International Zambia president Reuben Lifuka in an interview yesterday told the Daily Mail: “Henry must immediately report to police and answer charges and clear his name instead of staying away because that can be misinterpreted to mean a lot of things.”
Mr Lifuka said being summoned to police does not mean: “You are guilty at all. It simply means police need help with investigations and staying away just frustrates investigations in my view. It can also compel police to take extreme measures.”
Police have not stated what the next step will be but lawyers interviewed by the Daily Mail suggested that a warrant of arrest could be issued with Henry’s name on it if the absence persists without a legally acceptable explanation.
President Sata has embarked on a corruption fight which he says will not spare friends, relatives or members of his own Government as he tries to create jobs and fight poverty.
GOVERNMENT has constituted a commission of inquiry to probe the alleged payment of K3.5 billion to George Kunda and Company when the former Vice-President was Minister of Justice. The K3.5 billion payment involves Sun Pharmaceuticals International and the Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ).
According to Zambia Daily Mail sources the Minister of Justice Sebastian Zulu will head the commission of inquiry, which shall also investigate the K190 million paid to Mr Kunda by a wireless company.
“The terms of reference are to investigate the sum of K190 million which was paid to honourable George Kunda, State Counsel, and K3.5 billion paid to George Kunda and Company in the case involving Sun Pharmaceuticals International and DBZ,” Zambia Daily Mail sources said.
Other members on the commission of inquiry are Dr Ngosa Simbyakula (deputy chairman), and three members, Deputy Minister of Finance Alfreda Kansembe, Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary Mbololwa Muyaba and Lusaka lawyer Mwila Kombe. The commission of inquiry will be assisted by Emmerson Chawanda, Manson Gondwe and Ebby Katukula.
On Wednesday, Daily Mail investigations exposed Mr Kunda’s past dealings, including his law firm – George Kunda and Company- “inappropriately” receiving a total of K3.5 billion from Sun Pharmaceuticals Internationals and DBZ.
The payment traces its history to January 2010 when President Sata was then Patriotic Front (PF) opposition leader. It was first revealed on a programme aired live on QFM Radio.
The Daily Mail investigations revealed that Mr Kunda may face an official Government probe team to explain how the Ministry of Finance paid his law firm K3.5 billion without him declaring interest in the matter as a man who was working for the government and who also co-owned the law firm.
And Transparency International Zambia TIZ has implored the PF government to ensure that policies aimed at fighting corruption are fully implemented.
TIZ executive director Goodwell Lungu says Zambia has the opportunity to succeed in the fight against corruption under the current PF administration.
Mr. Lungu explains to QFM radio that the PF Government should therefore ensure that they are not distracted in the fight against graft.
He adds that TIZ is happy and content with the approach the current government has taken in fighting corruption.
Mr Lungu says the Patriotic Front has so far addressed the concerns that TIZ raised during the reign of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy MMD
POLICE have reprimanded MMD Lusaka Province chairperson, William Banda and eight other cadres who were last week warned and cautioned for unlawful assembly.
Lusaka Province police chief, Charity Katanga said Mr Banda and other MMD cadres had been given the benefit of doubt and reprimanded for their action.
Ms Katanga said in an interview that Mr Banda had assured the police that he would abide by the law next time he intends to hold a meeting.
On Wednesday last week, police warned and cautioned Mr Banda and eight other MMD cadres for unlawful assembly.
The cadres and their lawyer were summoned to Lusaka Central Police Station on Wednesday this week where they were given the last warning.
“This was the first step and we warned them that any political gathering in a public place should be made known to the police in accordance with the Public Order Act,” she said.
According to the Public Order Act, a public place is not only an open space but included buildings where people gathered such as restaurants.
Mr Banda and the cadres were rounded up and bundled into four Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles.
More than 10 other cadres scampered when police raided a restaurant in Woodlands area where the meeting was taking place between 11.00 and 13.00 hours.
Ms Katanga said police should be notified when political players wanted to hold public meetings so that they could provide security.
PRESIDENT Michael Sata has expressed confidence that the team he has constituted to run the Justice Ministry is formidable enough to ensure an effective justice delivery system in Zambia.
Speaking shortly after swearing in former Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) president Musa Mwenye as new Solicitor General at State House in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Sata said the combination of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mutembo Nchito, Mr Mwenye and Attorney General Mumba Malila was the best team for Zambia.
The president said it was clear that colossal sums of money obtained corruptly was still held by some people.
He said the office of the DPP, Attorney General, Solicitor General and the minister of Justice must combat corruption and other vices with determination.
Mr Sata asked Justice Minister Sebastian Zulu and acting Secretary to the Cabinet Evans Chibiliti to make Mr Nchito available to take oath for them to start work as quickly as possible.
He said the justice system in the country had collapsed.
“This is the first time we are having a very strong team at the Ministry of Justice.
“As you start work, look at the conditions of the legal aid system because poor people don’t know what legal representation is,” Mr Sata said.
He said having stayed in prison for 40 days, he learnt that the country had massive challenges including lack of an effective legal aid system to benefit poor people.
Mr Zulu said Mr Nchito was out of the country.
Mrs Mwaba Kasese Bota was sworn in as Zambian permanent representative to the United Nations while former Works and Supply Permanent Secretary lieutenant-colonel Bizwayo Nkunika was sworn in as Zambia High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Former Siavonga MP Fredrick Hapunda was sworn in as Zambian ambassador to Russia.
Others sworn in were Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Chabota Nkunika and Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Charles Kapembwa while former United Party for National Development (UPND) vice-president, Francis Simenda was sworn in as Zambian ambassador to Ethiopia.
The rest are Mr Ng’ona Mwelwa Chibesakunda (Japan), former deputy secretary to the Cabinet Robert Mataka (Botswana) Muyoba Chikonde (South Africa) and Wendy Sinkala (Namibia).
And Mr Sata said some countries had lost confidence in Zambia because former representatives such as Dr Nevers Mumba who returned from Canada recently left some activities that dented the image of Zambia.
The new Government struggled to receive clearance to send new representatives.
To get a body like Vin Diesel you need to workout alot and also eat alot .We’d like to imagine Vin’s fridge is stuffed with live cows, but an upper-body built for action movies requires not only a large amount of protein but all the right foods whilst managing fat intake.
Beef up
Mince is a great source of protein. Eat it lean and often to gain muscle mass. It also contains creatine.
Eat up to 500g a week.
Chicken run
Another important protein is chicken. There are many ways to prepare it so it’s easy to keep meals varied.
Aim for 180g a day.
Eggcellent
Eggs are packed with protein, fats, vitamins and selenium – vital for testosterone production.
Aim to eat 2-6 every day.
Sweet stuff
Sweet potatoes have carbs you need to gain mass.
Have as many as 3 per meal if you can
That’s fishy
All fish are a source of the essential fats needed to help muscles recover. And protect your joints, too.
Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Joshua Banda has instituted contempt proceedings against the Times of Zambia Newspaper for a story carried in yesterday’s edition of the newspaper on court proceedings.
This is in a case in which former Mines minister Maxwell Mwale is charged with one count of failing to account for 261 bicycles reasonably suspected to have been stolen.
This came after Mwale’s lawyers Sakwiba Sikota and Sunday Nkonde requested for an explanation from Times of Zambia management over the story in question alleging that its contents misrepresented the facts before the court of law.
Testifying before magistrate Banda,as to why she should not be cited for contempt of court, Delphine Hampande a senior reporter and author of the story in question maintained that her story reflected the facts as presented before the court and that its publication was subject to editing by her superiors.
And Times of Zambia Managing Director and Editor-in-chief Godfrey Malama told the court that it’s his responsibility to sanction articles for publication and that the veracity of the information in the article in question is primarily the onus of the author since the individual reporter physically attends court proceedings.
And Magistrate Banda said in light of the submissions from the Times of Zambia employees, the court will commence contempt proceedings against the Newspaper and the matter comes up on 10th January, 2012.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Banda has dismissed an application by former Mines Minister Maxwell Mwale’s lawyer Sakwiba Sikota to have issues relating to the conduct of investigative wings in the former minister’s case be referred to the High Court for determination.
The matter has been adjourned to Saturday 31st December 2011 for continued trial.
The Zambian government and the people’s republic of China have today signed three economic and technical cooperation exchange notes on the Levy Mwanawasa hospital, the anti Malaria centre and the dispatch of experts on the mini-hydro power plants.
Under the agreements, the people’s republic of China will supply extra medical equipment to Levy Mwanawasa hospital at an approximate cost of 7.9 billion kwacha as well as supplying equipment and consumables for the anti-malaria centre in Chainama at an approximate cost of 1.2 billion kwacha.
Also under the agreement, China will dispatch a team of experts to Zambia to undertake feasibility studies on the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Musonda Falls Hydro power plant in Luapula province as well as the Chishimba Falls hydro power plant in Northern Province.
Speaking after signing on behalf of the Zambian Government, finance and national planning minister Alexander Chikwanda says the disbursements will come in the form of grants as stipulated in the broader agreement of economic and technical cooperation between the two governments.
Dr. Chikwanda says signed agreements is clear evidence and testimony of how warm, cordial and fraternal bilateral relations and cooperation existing between the two countries.
And speaking after signing on behalf of the Chinese government, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Zhou Yuxiao says the signing of the agreement is a contribution in the realization of the Patriotic Front government’s governance objectives.
Ambassador Zhou says China’s main interest is in people oriented developmental projects that provide better services for the general public.
William Njobvu says he will miss the Africa Cup due to injury.
Njobvu said in an interview from Israel today that he sustained the injury in league action for Hopoel Ironi Shmona.
“Yes I am injured.I broke my Minuscule in my knee,”Njobvu said.
“I am going for surgery on Monday. But for sure am out of the Africa Cup because the Doctor confirmed that I will be out for four weeks.”
Njobvu joins striker Jacob Mulenga of FC Utrecht in Holland who is also ruled out of the Africa Cup.
Meanwhile, Zambia team Doctor Joseph Kabungo said the injured players at the Johannesburg camp James Chamanga and Thomas Nyirenda were making progress in their quest to recover in time for the January 21 kickoff in Bata, Equatorial Guinea where Zambia will play two of their three Group A games.
President Michael Sata inspects officer cadets at a commissioning parade at Kahoma Barracks in Kabwe
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President Michael Sata at a commissioning parade of Zambia Army officer cadets at Kahoma Barracks in Kabwe
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Chief Justice Ernest Sakala on the dance floor with High Court Judge Nicola Phiri at the end of year party for the judiciary in Lusaka
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Father Christmas luring shoppers with gifts at Manda Hill Shopping Mall in Lusaka
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Health Minister Joseph Kasonde presents a humper to Rachael Kaila, mother of a Christmas baby boy at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
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Health Minister Joseph Kasonde with his daughter Musonda admire a Christmas baby boy while its mother Denia Chiyaba looks on at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
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Local comedian Victor Chaushi aka ‘Kabova’ being airlifted by some orphans and vulnerable children during their luncheon organized by Jesus Cares Ministries in Lusaka.
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First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba is flanked by Local Government, Early Education and Environment Minister Nkandu Luo (r) and Families Are Our Nation Founder Judith Mwila (l) when she launched the non-Governmental organization in Lusaka
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First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba cuts a ribbon to launch Families Are our Nation in Lusaka
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First Lady Christine Kaseba interacts with Family Majorettes after she launched Families Are Our Nation at Pamodzi hotel in Lusaka.
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REPAIR this now...…Transport, Works Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga castigates Zambia Postal Services (ZAMPOST) acting area manager David Musonda (c) when he paid a surprise visit at ZAMPOST main office in Lusaka
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Transport, Works Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga (in-suit) with Zambia Postal Services (ZAMPOST) acting area manager David Musonda (c) and another area manager George Chipasha (r) when he paid a surprise visit at ZAMPOST main office in Lusaka
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Transport, Works Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga (l) with Zambia Postal Services (ZAMPOST) area manager George Chipasha (r) when he paid a suprise visit at ZAMPOST main office in Lusaka.
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Transport, Works Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga seems to be directing Zambia Postal Services (ZAMPOST) area manager George Chipasha (right) when paid a surprise visit at ZAMPOST main office in Lusaka.
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Transport, Works Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga (l) talks to Zambia Postal Services (ZAMPOST) acting area manager David Musonda (middle) and another area manager George Chipasha (right) when he paid a surprise visit at ZAMPOST main office in Lusaka.
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Gender and Child Development Division Permanent Secretary Edwidge Mutale (left) with Jesus Cares Ministries founder pastor Godfriday Sumaili donate clothes to orphans and vulnerable children during a luncheon organized for them in Lusaka
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Former Energy Minister Kenneth Konga's hotel located along Dedan Kimathi road in Lusaka that has come under investigation
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The hotel for former Energy Minister Kenneth Konga, located along Dedan Kimathi road in Lusaka
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Kitwe Mayor Chileshe Bweupe holds a Christmas baby at Kitwe Central Hospital
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Kitwe Mayor Chileshe Bweupe presents gifts a mother of a baby born on Christmas Day at Kitwe Central Hospital
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Kitwe Mayor Chileshe Bweupe spreading Christmas cheer at Kitwe Central Hospital
President Michael Sata has urged the newly appointed Bank of Zambia Governor Michael Gondwe to enforce the statutory instruments that will enable the central bank keep record of how much is being raised from the export of minerals such as emeralds.
The president says this will enable the people of Zambia benefit from the resources that the country is endowed with.
Mr Sata has also challenged Dr Gondwe to ensure that the central bank comes up with measures that will help strengthen the Kwacha.
The head of state has noted that the Kwacha is currently the weakest currency in the world a situation he says posses a threat to the economic performance of Zambia.
President Sata was speaking at State house this morning when he swore-in Dr. Michael Gondwe and Musa Mwenye as Bank of Zambia Governor and Solicitor General respectively.
And president Sata has also urged Mr. Mwenye to work with the legal experts to revamp the legal aid sytem in the country to allow more people have access to legal representation.
The president has also indicated the need for district attorneys saying this will help strengthen the judicial system in the country.
Meanwhile president has declared Vumbwi and Lunga as new districts in the eastern and luapula provinces saying this will help improve administration as the 2 areas are too remote to fall under Chadiza and Samfya respectively.
The president has also sworn-in seven diplomats to serve in various countries as well as two permanent secretaries.
The president has since urged the diplomats to ensure that they represent Zambia well and work towards strengthening ties between Zambia and the countries in which they will serve.
President Sata added the ministry of foreign affairs had been having problems in trying to clear some officials in the countries that they are supposed to serve because of the bad reputation that some former Zambian envoys had left behind.
And foreign affairs minister Chishimba kambwili says the PF government has been vindicated by the fact that they have not appointed any political cadres to serve in the foreign mission as was the trend under the MMD government.
The minister told journalists that the diplomats have been appointed based on their qualifications.
Kapiri Mposhi FIFA Referee Jani Sikazwe has described his appointment to officiate at the 2012 Africa Cup as a dream come true.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected, Sikazwe a teacher by proffesion, to officiate at the Africa Cup finals to be
hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Sikazwe declared that he is honored to be included on the list of elite referees to be at the continental competition.
“I feel honored and I thank my Almighty God who has allowed me to reach this far, I feel great,” he stated.
“I have been working hard toward a goal of officiating at a major tournament one day. So this is a dream come true,” he added.
He said that hard work and discpline has helped him to be recognied locally and on the international soccer scene.
“At the Africa Cup, I will try to work hard and try to lift the Zambian flag.Refereeing has not been recognized for a long time,”
Sikazwe promised Sikazwe has since thanked God over his achivement in refereeing.
An unidentified woman and her daughter selling vegetables and other foodstuffs at Kapapa market in Chipata, Zambia
Zambia’s consumer inflation sharply slowed in December on lower food prices , the Central Statistics Office said said today.
Inflation was at 7.2 percent year-on-year in December from 8.1 percent in November and was expected to end the year at 7 percent, the CSO said.
“The decrease is mainly attributed to a reduction in some food prices,” the statistics agency said.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to compute inflation covers three series, namely, the Metropolitan Low Income Group, which covers Low Income households in the urban areas, the Metropolitan High Income Group, which covers High Income households in the urban areas and the Non-Metropolitan Group, covering households in rural areas.
The Metropolitan areas comprise the 10 major towns. These include Livingstone, Lusaka urban, Kabwe urban and all the Copperbelt towns. The Metropolitan areas are further classified into Low and High Income households. All the small towns and the rural parts form the Non-Metropolitan.
And Zambia expect GDP growth to drop to 6.5 percent in 2011 from 7.6 percent last year, with lower expansion seen in the primary sector.
“The slower growth in the primary sector is attributed to the expected smaller increase in the mining output,” the CSO said.
It said Zambia had recorded a 315.9 billion Zambian kwacha surplus in November 2011 compared with a 187.5 billion kwacha surplus in October
Newly opened, zambian owned, Fresh view cinema at Manda Hill , is the first and only cinema in zambia where people can experience watching 3D movies . Zambians can watch the latest movies immediately they are released ,in the format in which they are released . Kids are in for a treat this holiday season with movies such as “Puss in Boots” “Arther Christmas” and “Alvin and the chipmunks 3” all in 3D.
Fresh View cinema will not only have 3D movies ,normal movies will be there, they will also be show casing Zambian Movies which is very good for the movie industry.
It has six cinemas with a total sitting capacity of 939. These include VIP seats, which are designed for two people .
Hopefully the competition with Ster Kinekor cinema at Arcades shopping mall , will see a reducing in ticket prices.
MMD Chisamba Member of Parliament Moses Muteteka (in glasses)
Government should involve all the concerned parties when handling the controversy surrounding the restoration of the Barotseland agreement of 1964, Chisamba Member of Parliament and MMD presidential aspirant Moses Muteteka has urged the Michael Sata led administration.
This follows reports of a named group in Western province that is allegedly calling for the Independence of the province.
In an interview with Qfm, Mr. Muteteka explains that the issue of the Barotseland agreement is a sensitive matter that needs to be handled with caution.
He says it is therefore important for the government not to politicize the issue but that they should ensure that they implement what they promised the people of Western province during campaigns in the run up to the just ended tripartite elections.
But Republican president Michael Sata has urged the people of western province not to resolve to confrontation in dealing with issues surrounding the Barotseland agreement.
Meeting officials from the Linyunga Ndambo and the Movement for the restoration of Barotseland at State House this morning, President Sata called for dialogue stating that government is willing to address challenges facing Western Province.
And President Michael Sata says government will commence exploration works for oil in the western province.
The president has also observed the need for the rice growers in the province to be assisted with a market for their produce saying this will help in addressing that the people of that area are facing.
He adds that there is so much agitation among the people of western province because of the high unemployment levels among the other many challenges they are currently facing.
The president was speaking when met the officials from the Barotseland Freedom Movement (BFM) the Movement for the Restoration of Barotseland (MRB) and the Linyungandambos at state house today.
And the president has observed that there is a lot of misunderstanding on the Barotseland agreement but added that the PF government would give all the ethnic groups of western province to give their views on the matter.
President Sata notes because of the ignorance of the colonial masters about the geographical setting when they came to Zambia, the made the Litunga sign the agreement illegally on behalf of the other chiefdoms on the issue of concessions.
The president however, expressed government’s determination to resolve the matter through dialogue with all the interested parties.
