STATE HOUSE has advised Committee of Citizens executive director Mr Gregory Chifire to put down a formal complaint with the law enforcement agencies over the 15 million South African Rand transaction, which he is linking to a spouse of an unidentified senior military officer.

This is according to a press statement released to the media by state house press aide.

This follows Mr Chifire’s challenge that the Zambian Government comes out clean on the 15 million South African Rand, which he alleges was deposited into an FNB Bank account in Johannesburg on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by a wife of one of the senior military officers he unfortunately has not named.

As a result, State House has implored law enforcement agencies like the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) to invite Mr. Chifire and engage him on these very serious concerns he has raised.

Furthermore, State House has encouraged Mr Chifire to report any suspected unlawful activity linked to the first family to the relevant law enforcement agencies.

This is after Mr Chifire alleged that President Michael Sata’s son Mulenga, has purchased two luxurious automobiles among them, a brand new Jeep, both valued at K1.8 billion within a period of 60 days,

Since ascending to office, the President has frequently affirmed that his administration is determined to fight corruption and that there will be no sacred cows.

Therefore, it is only appropriate and responsible for Mr Chifire as a citizen to promptly inform the law enforcement agencies and provide irrefutable evidence of wrong-doing wherever such illegal conduct is identified or suspected.

According to the statement, State House wishes to underline President Sata’s standpoint: “No one will be shielded from prosecution once it has been evidently established that a crime has been committed in spite of their status in society. Zambians must be equal before the law.”

For that reason, the President has appealed to the law enforcement agencies in particular, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) to summon both Mr Chifire and his son Mulenga to assist with investigations.

Macky 2 , hails from the copperbelt . He has become one of the premier Zambian artists . He was recently nominated for a Born n Bread award . He did not win last year , but this year he has a good chance . His has shown growth in his music ,collaborating with artist such as Exile , JK ,and others.

Enjoy some of his music here ;

FEELING FEELING

Nangu Banchinge – Ft. Exile

Mami (Niuze) – Ft. Afunika & Flavaboy

Text “BNB MACKY2 ZED” to “882” To VOTE for Macky2 for BEST ZED MUSIC VIDEO at The 2011 Born and Bred Awards

BY KAPA187

Former U.S President George Bush has launched the HIV and cancer campaign in Lusaka’s George compound.

The former U.S president launched the red ribbon on Friday which signifies AIDS and the pink for cancer.

Mr Bush says there is need for developed countries to help least developed countries stop preventable deaths by cancer and HIV.

He says human life is important requiring an ambitious programme to prevent unnecessary deaths.

The programme which will be rolled out globally has an initial commitment of US $75 million.

First Lady Christine Kaseba appealed to partners in the pink ribbon campaign to ensure people in rural areas also benefit.

Dr Kaseba called on all Zambians to take advantage of the health initiative.

Several partners have pledged more financial resources towards the initiative aimed at fighting HIV AIDS and Cancer.

And United States Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella says an additional US $3three million will be pumped in the initiative to expand cervical cancer services in the Country.

Earlier on Friday morning Mr. Bush arrived in the country for a two day working visit.

Mr. Bush who is accompanied by his wife Laura and their two daughters arrived at about 09:00 hrs at Kenneth Kaunda International airport.

He was received by President Michael Sata.

First lady Christine Kaseba, cabinet ministers, other government officials and diplomats accredited to Zambia were also on hand to welcome Mr. Bush.

Trouble is brewing in the MMD ranks of North Western Province following calls from there, for the dissolution of the party’s National executive committee.

The discontented call is from North-Western MMD Provincial Youth Chairman Stafford Mulusa, in a statement to ZNBC on Friday.

Mr. Mulusa says the NEC members are incompetent and have failed to account for funding and materials supplied during the September poll.

He also says the selection of the next party president should be through an extra ordinary convention and not by the current NEC.

Mr. Mulusa says despite being defeated in the September poll, NEC members have continued to be arrogant and punishing whoever has suggestions for the way forward.

Mr. Mulusa says during campaigns the NGOs mushroomed and spoke on behalf of the party making it difficult for the party organs like youths and women to look into the affairs of the party.

But MMD National Secretary, Major Richard Kachingwe says members should stop finger pointing and accept the defeat of September 20.

He also says the current NEC should not be blamed for the loss and called for discipline to prevail even in defeat.

Major Kachingwe says people should know that time was too short for NEC members who took office in April this year to propel the party to victory.

[ZNBC]

PRESIDENT Michael Sata has blamed the failure of previous Constitution-making processes in Zambia on ‘selfish politicians’.
The president has pointed out that the Constitution-making process started way back in 1972 and that no one should blame the National Constitution Conference (NCC) or the Mvunga or any other commissions, but the politicians who have been selfish.

Mr Sata hopes that the team he has appointed to draft the new Constitution would not fail the citizens, this time around, but would work to give them a Constitution that would stand the taste of time.

He said that the Mung’omba Commission produced a good report but that somebody, out of their selfish motives, took it to the National Constitution Conference (NCC) where the document was tampered with.

Speaking at State House when he swore-in some members of the technical committee of experts charged with drafting the Republican Constitution, President Sata said that the team he had appointed was well-balanced and experienced to mould a people-driven Constitution.

“So we as politicians, decided to bring a large crowd. I have been condemned for bringing that large crowd, I have been condemned for not balancing it; but I have balanced it with the brains, the crowd which I have brought here is a crowd of brains,” he said.
He said the team had vast experience more so that it was composed of members that chaired previous review commissions as well as those that served as members.

Mr Sata said that the committee would make its own pattern of work and if it felt the need to split and have others travel to Namibia or South Africa, it was at liberty to do so considering that there was goodwill from the donor community.

“The secretary to the Cabinet and the Ministry of Justice, we should assist as much as we can. We have so much good will from the international community over this and I have told the chairperson that we will not keep any money because when we keep it we divert it to something else,” Mr Sata said.

He said that the committee would open its own account for easy auditing as well as access to the funds whenever need arose to ensure the process was smooth.

The president told the chairperson of the committee, Annel Silungwe, not to be bothered with a referendum as it would not be in the terms of reference.He pointed out that the committee should recommend if there would be need for a referendum.

“If your committee feels there is a contentious issue for which we need the consent of the people, then you will recommend to us and then we shall do that.
If you are going to produce that document, and say you want a referendum, how are you going to frame the questions because I remember that the first referendum of 1969, it was yes or no,” he said.

The members that were sworn-in include Mr Silungwe; his deputy, Julius Sakala; Justice Minister, Sebastian Zulu; former chairperson of the last constitution review commission, Willa Mung’omba and Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary, Charity Mwansa.

Others were former chairperson of the Mvunga Commission, Patrick Mvunga; former NCC spokesperson, Mwangala Zaloumis; Ernest Mwansa; Winnie Sitole; Thandiwe Daka and former permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, Eva Jhala.

The rest are Paulman Chungu, from the Law Association of Zambia; Citizens Forum executive secretary, Simon Kabanda; Margaret Munalula; Clement Ng’andu; Chief Luchembe and the legislative drafts person, Andrew Nkunika.

President Sata warned Government officials against abusing public resources which were at their disposal but ensure that they used funds for the good of the Zambian people.

He was speaking when he swore in Muchinga Province Minister, Malozo Sichone; Gender in Development Deputy Minister, Emmerine Kabanshi and other senior Government officials.

“The offices you are going in, there is so much imprest and with the imprest, don’t go and buy too much talk time, don’t go and buy 17 receivers because tomorrow the same people who are buying that talk time will turn against you.[pullquote]For example in one of these UPND newspapers, Times cakuti-cakuti, Hakainde has put a full page advert that Sata has single-sourced Apollo to repair State House.[/pullquote]

“For example in one of these UPND newspapers, Times cakuti-cakuti, Hakainde has put a full page advert that Sata has single-sourced Apollo to repair State House.

Because our Minister of Justice is dead, that’s why he can get away with that lie. I don’t even know where they buy cement,” Mr Sata said.

President Sata also swore-in Amos Chanda, as deputy secretary for Press and public relations at State House; Ms Mwamba Mutale as Permanent Secretary for Gender In Development and Victor Mwamba Peni as public policy analyst at Cabinet Office.

Meanwhile, Mr Silungwe assured the nation that his committee will do the best it can to produce a sound Constitution.
“Zambians should expect the best from us. We are yet to discuss the time frame but the Constitution will be ready before the end of next year,” Mr Silungwe said.

Long before he even met Shrek, the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots becomes a hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town. This is the true story of The Cat, The Myth, The Legend.

PRO’S

• Great animation ,Dreamworks studio at its best.
• Antonio Banderas was perfect as the voice of Puss in Boots.
• Lots of funny moments for the kids to enjoy.

CON’S

• There was an unnecessarily long “dance off”  scene that really added nothing to the plot.
• The story was too predictable

FAVORITE QUOTE

Puss in Boots: Fear me if you dare!

1. Humpy Dumpty: You got any idea what they do to eggs in prison? I’ll tell you this. It ain’t over easy.
2. Ohhh Cat: OOOOHHH!

1. Jill: Is it true a cat always land on its feet?
2. Puss in Boots: No! That is just a rumor spread by dogs!

CONCLUSION

If you are a fan of the Shrek movies you will enjoy this one. I would have preferred  the spin-off to be about Donkey , but i guess Puss in Boots has a more interesting back story .

It had some silly humor but thats what you expect from a kids movie. Its a nice family movie for the holiday season.

RATING

3 out of 5

BY KAPA187

THE ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says the victory in the two Parliamentary by-elections held this week is a clear indication that the Zambian people have started appreciating the policies of the PF administration.

The PF has also challenged the MMD/UPND pact to explain how they won the Chongwe parliamentary seat in the September Presidential and General elections following the heavy defeat they suffered in Monday’s by-election.

Commenting on the PF’s victory in Chongwe and Nakonde, party chairperson for local government and housing, Given Lubinda, said the triumph was a testimony that Zambians appreciated policies of the new Government.

He said in an interview yesterday that the two Parliamentary seats previously held by the MMD party were easily scooped by the PF due to the confidence that the electorates had in President Michael Sata’s leadership.

The victory by the PF in the two by-elections brings the total number of elected members of Parliament to 62. The PF also has an additional eight nominated MPs.

Mr Lubinda, who is Information, Broadcasting and Tourism minister, said Chongwe and Nakonde residents wanted to benefit from various development policies the PF Government was implementing, hence they decided to elect PF MPs.

“As PF, the victory in these two constituencies which were held by MMD is a clear indication that the ruling party is now growing from strength to strength.

“This victory means PF is on the move and Zambians are appreciating policies that this new Government is putting in place, hence people in those constituencies, this time, around decided to vote for PF,” he said.

The Chongwe parliamentary seat was scooped by Sylvia Masebo while the Nakonde seat went to PF’s Abel Sichula.

The Magoye seat was scooped by the UPND candidate Oliver Mulomba.

Mr Lubinda said Zambians elected the PF Government because they knew President Sata was a capable leader to transform and uplift their livelihood after suffering for many years.

“Zambians are happy with the 2012 National Budget because it aims to put more money into their pockets. This is why they also decided to elect new PF MPs to take development to their areas,” he said.

And in a separate interview, PF national chairperson Inonge Wina said the MMD should learn a lesson that the use of underhand methods to win elections was bad for a democracy and should refrain from such actions.

[Times of Zambia]