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Criticles Mwansa named in scanner deal

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File:Former Ministry of Science and Technology Permanent Secretary Criticles Mwansa about to present a computer to Milenge Trades Training Institute principal Dorothy Siame

FORMER Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) commissioner general Criticles Mwansa has been named in the alleged irregular transactions in which the commission single-sourced projects worth over K230 billion (US$45 million and two million pounds) in favour of Cargo Scans and the Zambia Border Protection Company (ZBPC).

This was during the on-going hearing of the Kingsely Chanda ZRA commission of inquiry into the operations of the institution at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. ZRA director of administration Tenthani Banda said the institution single-sourced after correspondence signed by Mr Mwansa addressed to the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) director Samuel Chibuye seeking authority to single-source on account that Cargo Scans had worked with the suppliers of the scans.

Mr Banda said the justification for single-sourcing was that Smith Detectors worked with Nuctech who supplied the scanners and were knowledgeable about the features of the scanners. Mr Chanda and his team dismissed the claim, saying there was no guarantee that no other firm in the world could run the scanners and expressed concern that the border facilities had been left in the hands of a foreign firm, which was a security risk.

Mr Banda told the commissioners that ZRA received guidance from ZPPA through a letter dated June 2, 2009 and that the letter was signed by director general Samuel Chibuye. The first contract was signed on December 12, 2008 and was for the procurement of railway cargo and vehicle inspection systems and three scanners while the second was single-sourced through a contract signed on April 24, 2009 for managing the scanners. Mr Banda said the institution proceeded to sign the contract after it received correspondence from former Ministry of Finance permanent secretary Emmanuel Ngulube that the contract had been authorised by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

When Mr Chanda wanted to know his opinion as regards the single-sourcing of firms to provide such a costly exercises, Mr Banda maintained he would not issue any opinions but insist on making reference only to what was contained in the documents in his possession. Public Private Partnership (PPP) director David Ndopu, who also appeared before the commission, said Cabinet ministers who sat as council members made directives which had to be implemented in disregard of the law.

“We were uncomfortable with the whole thing but we were directed by the council of ministers to single-source. Like I said that our role is to advise but you cannot push the Cabinet ministers. They will just say ‘look, you are wasting your time, we have already decided’. They were in a hurry to do certain things and that shows in the number of concessions they signed,” Mr Ndopu said. Mr Ndopu said ministers were overzealous and overused their powers while experts such as the PPP had no power in the deals. Mr Chanda said PPP had become meaningless because they opened up to irregularities, especially in the construction of the Kasumbalesa border post.

He said the customs and excise law was the only institution legally empowered to open and close borders and wondered why such a sensitive area could be handed over to a foreign private firm, which amounted to holding the country to ransom.

An insurance broker, Christopher Lukonde accused ZRA director of finance Kabaye Mwale of engaging in corruption and cancelled a contract that was signed in his favour in preference for a named firm that won the insurance deal without a proper explanation. Mr Mwale, however, denied the allegation and said ZRA always advertised its insurance business. He said he made his observations about the sharing of resources at 15 per cent for the Zambian Government while 85 per cent want to ZBPC.

President Michael Sata last month constituted a commission of inquiry on ZRA to establish the awarding of tenders by management, illegal activities in the collection of taxes and other matters incidental to the operations of ZRA. A trade consultant Gilbert Nkamba submitted that the decision to engage ZBPC was a security risk because foreign firms could not be trusted with a border of a nation. He claimed that he uncovered secret payroll between 2001 and 2006 where senior officials received gross salaries instead of net salaries.

[Times of Zambia]

Expectations high as Chikwanda tables Budget

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Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda

EXPECTATIONS are high, as Finance and National Planning Minister Alexander Chikwanda climbs the stairs of ‘Manda Hill’ to unveil the contents of the copper-coated briefcase – the 2012 National Budget, the first under the Patriotic Front (PF) Government. During the campaign, the PF made promises, chief among them, giving tax relief to workers for them to have “more money in the pockets.”

Mr Chikwanda, a graduate of Lund University in Sweden, is likely to adjust the exempt threshold from K1 million to about K1.5 million and revisit the tax bands which range from 25 to 35 per cent while Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 16 per cent may take a downward trend.

Thought VAT is an indirect tax, its reduction will give some comfort to the private sector players as their goods and services will in effect follow a downward trend. This would benefit consumers because goods and services will be affordable while on the other hand sales will shore up for the private sector because the turn-over will increase. To compensate for loss of revenue, the sure recourse is increasing the mineral royalties, currently at three per cent, corporate tax to rise from 35 while the variable profit tax should equally be revised upwards in the mining sector.

In his Budget presentation, it is anticipated that Mr Chikwanda will indicate other sources to balance the equation. Particularly, the Zambia Revenue Authority should capture the untaxed informal sector. The challenge though is for the new Government to fork out a K4 trillion from today’s Budget to finance hurriedly contracted road projects by the previous administration in the run-up to the September 20 tripartite polls.

In effect, the K4 trillion may translate into about 25 per cent of the total 2012 Budget. In his opening speech to Parliament, President Michael Sata said his Government would focus on infrastructure development, agriculture, tourism, local Government and housing, commerce and trade, among priority sectors.

Infrastructure and social sector development in the 2011 MMD Budget was allocated 50 per cent. Of the K20.5 trillion National Budget presented last year, K15 trillion came from taxes, K539 billion from non-tax revenue while K1.6 trillion came in as Budget and project support from cooperating partners.

Additionally, K1.2 trillion came from domestic borrowing while K1.9 trillion was sourced externally. In infrastructure development allocation, the manufacturing sector is likely to benefit through establishment of more multi-facility economic zones, a model the PF has pledged to continue with.

It is expected that emphasis will be placed on employment creation in various sectors, particularly for the youth. Job creation, investment growth, well-structured health and education sectors, accelerated diversification from copper mining to other equally critical sectors of the economy will be the basis upon which the PF Government will undertake an effective public service delivery.

[Times of Zambia]

Police probe assassination plot

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Inspector General of Police- Dr Martin Malama

THE police have launched investigations into an alleged plot by unnamed opposition leaders and retired army generals planning to assassinate Government leaders spearheading the fight against corruption.

Inspector-General of Police Martin Malama warned in Lusaka yesterday that the police would not condone criminality and lawlessness. He said people that were plotting criminality and lawlessness would face the full wrath of the law. He said the police would safeguard the country against any external and internal threats against the country. “The police will ensure that the country continues to enjoy the peace it has been enjoying and I want to categorically state that the country is safe,” he said.

Dr Malama, however, assured that the country was safe for both local and foreign investments. He said the people in the country would continue to enjoy the protection of the police service. He said the police received various threats against their lives from some citizens and it was their obligation to investigate such allegations and that those to be found wanting would be prosecuted by the courts of law.

Defence Minister Geoffrey Mwamba told the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) on Wednesday that some opposition leaders and ex-generals were plotting to assassinate Government leaders that were spearheading the fight against corruption. Mr Mwamba said security agencies were trailing these people
[Times of Zambia]

RB in SA for medical check-up

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Former President Rupiah Banda

FORMER president Rupiah Banda yesterday flew to South Africa for a “routine medical check-up”. Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Bizwayo Nkunika and Mr Banda’s administrative assistant, Mikatazo Wakumelo confirmed this in separate telephone interviews from Johannesburg yesterday.

Colonel Nkunika disclosed that he was instructed by President Sata to receive Mr Banda and make all the necessary arrangements for the former head of state. Col Nkunika said Mr Banda was received the same way he was being received when he was president and that he would go to the same medical institution that had been treating him for his knee problem.

“Yes I can confirm that I received the former president. I received him today after he arrived by South African Airways at about 16:00 hours. He came for his usual knee problem and he has been put in a lodge from where he would travel to see the doctors tomorrow,” Col Nkunika said. Mr Wakumelo also said the former head of State was in Pretoria to see doctors over his knee problem.

Mr Wakumelo could not say how long Mr Banda would be in South Africa but said the entourage would return to Zambia as soon as the doctors were through with the check-ups. “I cannot say how long we will be here as you know it’s all dependent on what the medical personnel say. However, we should be back the moment we are through,” Mr Wakumelo said. He dismissed word that the former head of State was evacuated after falling ill.

“It’s just a routine check-up. I am sure you remember that knee problem of his. Even if you called our embassy here, they will tell you there is nothing wrong. He went round the whole country during campaigns, if you remember, and that should tell you that he has been enjoying good health apart from the old knee problem,” Mr Wakumelo said. This is the first time Mr Banda has left the country after leaving office through an election defeat by President Michael Sata.

[Times of Zambia]

“Don’t Kubeba”- a contradiction to the prevention and fight against corruption

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File: PF cadre with the party symbol, a fist

By L.Temfwe

The PF knew the MMD had considerable financial resources they could use to entice Zambians to vote for them. The MMD knew that high poverty levels creates great vulnerability, and that many Zambians would be sympathetic to and even vote for MMD if they received gifts. The MMD also knew that no one would ask about the source of funds. The strategy was clear: the more gifts we give now; the more votes we get on Election Day. This was not a secret strategy. I overheard one man say “that province could be won with rock buns and beer,” to which his friend replied “it would only take the rock buns”.

[pullquote]Do you say “Don’t Kubeba” during the election and then “Do Kubeba” if you win the election?[/pullquote]
The PF knew that telling Zambians, “accepting money or gifts from government officials during elections is breaking the law” would fall on deaf ears. Instead they chose the adage “if you can’t beat them join them,” and “Don’t Kubeba” was born! The “Don’t Kubeba”, or “Don’t Tell” campaign strategy was: “accept money from government officials, just don’t tell them you won’t vote for them.” This proved to be a very shrewd and effective strategy. On the Copperbelt, people thronged to MMD political meetings to get money, chitenge clothing and t-shirts.

‘Don’t Kubeba’ certainly contributed to the PF win. Nonetheless, many serious minded Christians had a lot of questions about the slogan. How should Christians respond to a slogan that encourages corruption? How can Christians make a difference in politics when one party encourages taking bribes and another party uses dishonest means to gain power? With the PF government talking tough against corruption it would seem good for them to categorically denounce the “Don’t Kubeba” slogan. “Don’t Kubeba” is a contradiction to the prevention and fight against corruption.

One way Christians can contribute to the transformation of society is by getting involved in politics to fight corruption and injustice and by providing good governance. But, outside of the New Jerusalem, Christian politicians will face many challenges. Challenges like “Don’t Kubeba”. On the surface it may appear that the PF has plainly encouraged corruption. But, how do you face a process that is characterized by intrigue, political maneuvering and deceit? What do you do when those responsible for conducting elections may be coerced into supporting the ruling party by falsifying figures in favor of preferred candidates?

The easy answer is – obey God. But what does obedience look like when the system is unjust? Do you say “Don’t Kubeba” during the election and then “Do Kubeba” if you win the election? Or is obedience your only hope no matter what? We have testimonies in the lives of people like Joseph and Daniel who remained obedient to God and in the end God vindicated and elevated them to the highest leadership positions.

How are you helping church members in politics show allegiance to God? Are you telling Christian politicians that they cannot be effective in anything until he or she learns to obey God no matter the consequences?

WORK OUT LIKE A BARBARIAN

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By now most people have watched the new Conan the barbarian movie ,staring Jason Momoa. The hollywood actor put on 20lbs ( 9kg) of muscle for the role made famous by Arnold  Schwarzenegger.

Achieving Jason Momoa’s physique doesn’t require you to lock yourself in a dungeon-like weight room for months on end. The Conan the Barbarian star’s colossal physique was built through simple 30-minute, extremely-high-rep sessions .

THE WORKOUT

Each workout should take 30 minutes. Pick three from the following five exercises and take a day’s rest between each session. Try to use a weight around two thirds of the maximum load you can lift in one rep.

Squats
Shoulder Presses
Incline Bench Presses
Cable Crosses
Pull-Ups

How its done;

  • With your first move, perform 7 reps.
  •  Then take a 7-second rest.
  •  Then perform another 7 reps. Take another 7-second rest
  • Continue in this way until you have completed 7 sets of 7 reps. Rest for 30 seconds.
  • Then do a 6-rep round: 6 sets of 6 reps with 6-seconds rest between each set.
  • Finish with a 5-rep round to bring the total rep count for that exercise to 110.
  •  Take a breather. Then do the whole thing again with two more exercises.
  • Bloodcurdling war cries optional

Jason Momoa had this to say  “You put on a lot of weight very quickly – and you also burn a lot of fat. If you really want to test yourself, try to gradually increase the load you use each day you perform the workout. Pick a heavy weight and it will get you shredded and build a lot of muscle.”

Fat slayed. Muscle plateaus conquered. You are content.

BY KAPA187

Nkana Striker Kangwa At SuperSport United

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Nkana striker and Power Dynamos target Evans Kangwa is reportedly on the verge of signing with SuperSport United of South

According to sources at Nkana, Kangwa was by Thursday expected to agree terms with SuperSport.

“We had enquired from foreign clubs like SuperSport, he has signed on with SuperSport. He (Kangwa) has been there for the last four days,” the highly placed Nkana source said.

“We are yet to conclude someone is finalizing negotiations on our behalf as we speak.”

Kangwa has scored 16 goals this season in all competition for Nkana.

The news could dash Power’s plans to snatch Kangwa away from their archrivals.

Kangwa quietly broke into Nkana first team just a season ago before exploding this term.

Power is trying to reinforce their team for their team for the team’s participation in the 2012 Caf Champions League.

With Kangwa seemingly on his way to Pretoria, Power could now focus luring 18-year-old Reynold Kampamba who is Nkana’s second top scorer on 9 goals.

However, Nkana are reluctant to release the teenager fearing he will not get game time under Fordson Kabole despite Power’s continued interest in the striker.

LCC warns street vendor of council action

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Two illegal vendors have just concluded a meal along Lumumba road in Lusaka, although they could have had a better and decent meal at a restaurant shown in the background

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has warned street vendors to, with immediate effect, stop trading from the streets.

Council Public Relations Manager Chanda Makanta says the local authority will not tolerate anyone flouting the law by trading in undesignated places.

Ms. Makanta sounded the warning in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka today.

She said the local authority will soon swing into action and rid the streets of all street vendors to ensure there is sanity in the way people conduct their business.

She added that street vending has been of great concern to the public and the Council as it has contributed to making the city dirty.

Ms. Makanta said it is not true that by conducting business in undesignated areas, vendors would make more money than when they operate from markets.

She stressed that street vending shall remain an illegal active and that council will work towards ensuring that the practice is stopped at all cost.

She advised members of the public to refrain from buying from street vendors as this was a contributing motivational factor for them to continue selling from the streets.

Ms. Makanta added that the Council was willing to work closely with the Zambia Police in a bid to eradicate the streets of vending.

She called upon the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Dr. Martin Malama to work closely with the Council and ensure that street vendors were removed from the streets.

She added that making Lusaka clean by removing street vendors would assist the local authority uphold the Keep Zambia Clean Campaign.

Meanwhile, Ms. Makanta has disclosed that the Kulima Tower Bus Station is expected to be opened today.

She said the council was aware of threats by some bus drivers to protest against the delay in having the bus station operational.

ZANIS

Some maize not secured, discloses Southern Province Minister

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Southern Province Minister Mr. Lukolo Katombora has admitted that an undisclosed number of bags of maize in certain parts of the province have not yet been secured to prevent the grain from been soaked by the rains.

Mr. Katombora notes that more needs to be done by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to secure all the maize bought by the agency in the province to prevent it from going to waste.

ZANIS reports that in an interview today, Mr. Katombora said a good number of bags risk being soaked if the FRA delays to protect them.

He cited areas such as Magoye, and parts of Kazungula Districts as some of the areas where the maize was yet to be properly covered with tarpaulins.

“Yes I can confirm that some maize at some depots in the province have not yet been properly secured and therefore I wish to instruct the FRA to quickly move in and cover all the maize in the province,” said Mr. Katombora.

He said the new government would not tolerate any one that would cause the maize to go to waste.

And Mr. Katobora has said the distribution of farming inputs to farmers under the Farmer Input Support Programme was going on well in all parts of the province.

He envisaged that all the farmers would receive the inputs before the onset of serious rains.

 

Meanwhile, Chief Kathumba of the Chewa speaking people of Katete district in Eastern Province has bemoaned the poor state of roads in his area.

Chief Kathumba says roads in his area have not been rehabilitated unlike in other chiefdoms of Kawaza and Mba’ngombe.

[pullquote]“Everything will go to waste if the Food Reserve Agency does not address the matter,” he said.[/pullquote]

He complained that his chiefdom has remained underdeveloped and that it has not fully benefited from the Rural Electrification project and yet ZESCO pylons pass just about 20 kilometers away from his palace.

The traditional leader was speaking yesterday when District Commissioner Anselimo Mbuzi called on him.

Chief Kathumba expressed hope that the Patriotic Front (PF) government would address some of the pressing issues people face in his area such as access to clean, safe drinking water.

Meanwhile, the traditional leader has expressed worry that maize stored at Nchingilizya mobile satellite depot was going to waste.

Chief Kathumba observed that some of the maize had started germinating saying the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) should quickly move in before the situation worsens.

“Everything will go to waste if the Food Reserve Agency does not address the matter,” he said.

And Katete District Commissioner Anseliomo Mbuzi assured Chief Kathumba that government would attend to the needs of the people in his area.

Mr. Mbuzi noted that government had already shown commitment to addressing the needs of traditional leaders by creating a new Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs.

“This ministry will look at challenges faced by chiefs in their chiefdoms and seek ways in which they can be addressed,” he said.

ZANIS

Jacob Could Miss Africa Cup

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Jacob Mulenga’s availability for the 2012 Africa Cup is in great doubt after undergoing knee surgery on Wednesday.

The FC Utrecht’s official site reported that the 27 year old striker could be out of action for a minimum of 6 months.

Mulenga underwent surgery on his left knee for torn ligament.

“The knee was so-to-say cleaned on Wednesday to prepare for a recovery operation in three to four weeks. The process of revalidation has started as of now, but it will take at least six to nine months,” Utrecht’s clud doctor Frank van Hellemondt told fcunrecht.nl .

RDA terminates Kabwe, Kapiri roads rehab contract awarded to a Chinese firm

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THE Road Development Agency (RDA) has terminated a contract for the rehabilitation of all the roads in Kabwe and Kapiri Mposhi districts in Central Province which was awarded to Chinese firm, Jiangsu Wujin Corporation following an alleged breach of the contract.

On Tuesday, some Kabwe residents protested against the poor state of most roads in the city and called for a thorough scrutiny of contractors who were allegedly paid without working on the roads.

RDA spokesperson Loyce Saili said the agency decided to terminate the contract because of failure by the contractor to follow laid-down procedures.
Ms Saili said the agency was in the process of engaging a new contractor but could not give further details on the matter, adding it was currently under investigations by law-enforcement agencies.

However, Times investigations in Kabwe revealed that the law-enforcement agencies had recorded statements from several officials, including those from the construction company.

Some sources said the agency terminated the contract last month after establishing that most road works in Kabwe had halted while equipment had been removed from the construction sites.

They said the contractor, who was also awarded another contract to repair some roads in Kapiri Mposhi, was paid K15 billion from the total amount of K117 billion.
Some students from Nkrumah University complained about the poor state of the road that the contractor had abandoned.

And some residents said in a walk-in interview with the Times in Kabwe that the area member of Parliament (MP) should address the matter and ensure contractors who had received payments but failed to fulfill their obligations were punished.

Isaac Mwila, on behalf of others, said the residents were aware that some contractors had received payments to repair roads that include Munkoyo Street which leads to Nkrumah University, and Buntungwa, but that no satisfactory work had been done so far.

He said as taxpayers, the residents of Kabwe wanted to see improved roads in the city and that it would be unacceptable for some contractors to go scot-free.
Efforts to get a comment from Jiangsu Wujin Corporation failed as the mobile phones were stitched off.

However, Kabwe Central MP James Kapyanga called for calm and reaffirmed the Patriotic Front Government’s resolve to address such matters.

William Banda faces new charges

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William Banda

MMD Lusaka Province chairperson William Banda has been slapped with new charges in connection with the Chongwe violence during the run up to the September 20 general elections.

Banda re-took plea yesterday together with four other suspects before a different magistrate, facing three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and another one for unlawful wounding.

Banda, 61, a politician and business executive of Lusaka’s Bauleni Township was jointly charged with four other business executive. The four, who were charged together with Banda and pleaded not guilty to all the four counts included Patrick Chungu, 31, Somili Mushiku, 39, Simon Banda, 32, and Sebastian Mainde of Kanyama, Old Chibolya and Garden townships, respectively.

Banda, Chungu, Mushiku, Banda (Simon) and Mainde, who appeared before Lusaka resident magistrate Rodgers Kaoma, said they understood the charges but pleaded not guilty to all of them.

It is alleged in count one that Banda, Chungu, Mushiku, Banda and Mainde on September 3 this year in Chongwe District of Lusaka Province jointly and while acting together did assault Priscilla Ndhlovu, thereby occasioning her actual bodily harm.

The five, who were charged with the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, which was contrary to the Laws of Zambia, were also alleged to have in count two assaulted Andrew Lombe in Chongwe.

It is further alleged that Banda, Chungu, Mushiku, Banda (Simon) and Mainde jointly and whilst together on September 3, 2011 did assault Precious Malama thereby occasioning her actual bodily harm.

Banda, Chungu, Mushiku, Banda (Simon) and Mainde were in the fourth count charged with unlawful wounding of Lackson Kabimbi on September 3, 2011 in Chongwe which was contrary to the Laws of Zambia. And Magistrate Kaoma yesterday granted the four K15 million bail each in their own recognisance.

[Times of Zambia]

ECZ postpones by-elections

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THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has postponed the poll date for the by-elections in Chongwe, Magoye and Nakonde parliamentary constituencies and thirty-five wards that were scheduled to be held on Thursday November 24 to Monday November 28.

According to a statement issued by ECZ public relations manager Cris Akufuna, the postponement has been necessitated by the grade 9 examinations which would be taking place on the 24th and 25th of November at the same venues for the by election.

“To this end, campaigns which were scheduled to end on 22nd November 2011 will go on until 26th November 2011 at 06:00hrs,” he said.

[Times of Zambia]

INTERVIEW WITH NICK PRO

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Nickson Mtine (Nick Pro) was born and raised in Lusaka. He discovered he could rap in 2004. while in Secondary School, Nick and his friend were in a group called Black Paint.However he started taking music seriously in 2005 and decided he was going to do music because he realized that he was good at it than anything else in his life and so upto this day Nick is still doing his thing with passion(Hip Hop music that is)

KAPA187: A lot of people can rap at school competitions and talent shows , what was it that made you think  you could really make it big in the music industry.

NICK PRO:Well yes that’s very true, but what made me think I could make it big is my versatility, uniqueness & originality.

KAPA187:  Describe your music style in 4 words.

NICK PRO:Unique, entertaining, creative & educative.

KAPA187: Is there a main theme to your music or do you just pick general topics?

NICK PRO:I make up different kinds concepts that suit peoples situations.

KAPA187: What challenges have you faced in the music industry?

NICK PRO:There’s too much competition so to survive you need to work hard and come up with your own style and it is not easy to make it with English songs in Zambia, because very few people appreciate rap.

KAPA187: Tell us how linked up with C.R.I.S.I.S and Diamond chain?

NICK PRO:Well I met C.R.I.S.I.S in kabulonga at some mall, told him I wanted to work with him and he asked for my demo and number and he called me up and that’s how we cooked up something.

KAPA187: Who inspires you both musically and personally?

NICK PRO:Personally I would say Obama because I believe in making change & musically I would say B.I.G, Jay Z, Nas & Styles P because I relate to what they rap about in their songs.

KAPA187: Tell us about your best and worst moments in your music career.

NICK PRO:My best time is when I sold 50 copies of my first mixtape, it made me feel like for once people appreciated the hard work I put in it was a good feeling. My worst time is my first time in a studio when the producer judged me, he told me I couldn’t rap because I chocked on the mic, but that made me work  harder I took it as motivation.

KAPA187: My favorite song of yours is “You can’t stop me” which features Jesse. For those who haven’t heard it yet, tell us about it.

NICK PRO: ‘U Can’t Stop Me’ is a motivational song that talks about not giving up, not necessarily musically but in all works of life.

KAPA187:  When are you planning on releasing an album, and are you planning on promoting it internationally.

NICK PRO:The date hasn’t been fixed yet but expect my album early next year; expect a bunch of single to come before the album.

KAPA187: If you were given 1 wish , what would you wish for and why?

NICK PRO:For all Zambians to appreciate Zambian Hip Hop music  . Reason being that we need support from within in order to make it outside Zambia.

KAPA187: In 10 years i will be……..

NICK PRO: I’ll be a successful rapper & businessman

KAPA187:  Any last words for your fans

NICK PRO:Continue supporting Nick Pro & 0ne love to all.

 

                                                               THE MUSIC

u cant stop me ft Jesse

I have had this song on repeat for the longest time. It is amazing ,from the hook to the beat to the flow. Definite banger!!

 

Friday njikata ft Alpha Romeo and LB

another hot track made especially for those going out on a Friday night. Nick pro has a menacing flow that grab your attention.

The three rappers on this song ,show that zambian hiphop is really on the rise!

 

 

BY KAPA187

 

Zesco traces power failure to Kabwe

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ZESCO Head Office

THE power outage which engulfed the country yesterday resulted from a power system disturbance at Kabwe step-down substation which affected Kariba North Bank and Kafue Gorge Power stations, Zesco has said.

Zesco director of corporate affairs and business development, Bestty Phiri said in a statement yesterday that the disturbance caused the Kariba North Bank and Kafue Gorge Power Stations to trip as a standard protection measure. Mr Phiri said Zambia in the morning experienced a partial power outage except for Southern and Western provinces.

The power outage affected radio and television transmission for about 30 minutes but Zesco engineers took steps to restore power supply progressively in all the affected areas.

“Zesco therefore wishes to sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused to our valued customers. We wish to thank our customers for their patience during the outage period,” he said. Mr Phiri said because of the outage, some of Zesco clients could have experienced meter tripping as a result of an inbuilt protective mechanism.

“We wish to advise all the affected pre-paid customers to report to our national call centre if they encounter any difficulties in resetting the meters, on Airtel and MTN on 322, Zamtel on 0211363636 or send and SMS to 3636,” he said. Meanwhile, Konkola Copper Mines Plc said the power outage which occurred around 06:30 hours in some parts of Zambia affected the company.

According to a Press statement released by the public relations department, the company’s emergency generation systems were brought into operation and additional emergency power was secured from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The statement said about 220 miners at Nchanga underground temporarily trapped in two cages were promptly evacuated to safety without any incident during the power outage. Normal power was fully restored around 10.30 hours and resumption of production commenced in phases.

[Times of Zambia]

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