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Speaking last evening when she officiated at the Zambia Cancer Society 2nd Annual Relay for Life at the Olympic Youth Development Centre in Lusaka, Dr Scott said it is sad to see children in the cancer wards facing each day that come with much pain and little hope because of the many challenges that the disease comes with.

She said the disease is not the only battle that children and their caregivers have but also the significant impact that affects them socially, emotionally, spiritually and financially.

The Zambia Cancer Society 2nd annual relay for life this year was held under a theme “Get loud against cancer” the relay was organised to raise awareness and funds towards the provision of food, toiletries and also help rehabilitate the water system at the cancer children ward at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).

Dr Scott said there is need to improve the ward so that the children’s lives can be made a little more comfortable as they undergo treatment a little more bearable.

She said as a medical doctor, she has witnessed much pain and suffering that has compeled her to join in the fight and ensure that the painful memories of children with cancer are taken away by fighting back cancer and protecting children affected by the disease.

She noted that there is also need for organisations to come in and support the Zambia Cancer Society’s mission of improving the quality of life of cancer survivors and their families, adding that because of the prolonged stay at UTH some caregivers run out of finances to purchase basic provisions for themselves and their patients.

She further stated that for the majority of patients, the distance to Lusaka from their home towns means another burden of travel and accommodation, forcing them to abandon their treatment which is normally over several months thereby increasing the chances of re-occurrence and mortality.

Meanwhile Zambia Cancer Society Chairperson Udie Soko said cancer is a disease that needs more encouragement and hope for a patient to survive.

Ms Soko said the Zambia Cancer Society 2ndannual relay for life this year comes at a better time when the world wants to recognise ambassadors in the fight against the disease, adding that survivors of the disease are the best people to tell a story and encourage others faced with it.

She said her organisation has in the recent past held a number of events to raise funds and support for the cancer patients and survivors.

ZANIS

FRA finally pays Mkushi farmers

Economy

editor

October 15, 2012

FILE: Mkushi DC Christopher Chibuye(in suit) pleading with angry Farmers at FRA main shed

Farmers in Mkushi district have begun receiving their 2012 maize transaction payments from the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) during the course of last week.

Mkushi District Commissioner Christopher Chibuye confirmed the development in a statement issued whilst gracing the Agro-dealers Seed Fair in Masansa over yesterday.

Mr Chibuye elaborated that Farmers had started receiving payments from FRA through Stanbic and ZANACO Bank branches which are being used as pay points for the exercise.

He said that farmers were being paid from the K1 billion FRA monies at ZANACO, as well as from the K640 million at Stanbic bank.

He further mentioned that he had been reliably informed that the FRA had allocated another K3 billion towards catering for farmers in the district, adding that the money would be deposited at the two selected bank branches in the district.

Mr Chibuye noted that the run up to the FRA payments to farmers had been characterized by various challenges which had raised a lot of apprehension amongst farmers.

He cited the delays in the early part of the marketing season during which the procedures were negatively affected by the shortage of empty grain bags.

The District Commissioner said that during his attempts to address that challenge, he had personally gone to meet highly placed FRA officials until the matter was addressed to some reasonable extent.

Mr Chibuye said there had also been incidences of farmers publicly expressing their anger for delayed payments, saying he is glad that farmers had finally begun getting their money.

The DC disclosed FRA payments to farmers following a query which was prompted by the Chairperson for the newly formed Mkushi Agro- dealers Association (MUKADA) Wilfred Simposya.

During the district’s first ever Agro-dealers Seed Fair in Masansa, Mr Simposya had appealed for the intervention of the District Commissioner to helping speed up FRA payments to farmers.

Mr Simposya said that he felt compelled to make this appeal in view of the business climate for Agro-dealers which he realised could be much healthier if farmers received prompt payments from their transactions with FRA.

ZANIS

Church will not rest till people driven Constitution is delivered – ZEC

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October 15, 2012

National constitutional Conference delegates wait to vote in the 50+1 poll in the last evening — File: The failed National constitutional Conference of 2011

The Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) says the church in the country will not rest until Zambia is served with a Constitution that will stand a test of time.

ZEC Secretary General Father Cleophas Lungu says Zambians deserve the best out of the current Constitution making process.

Father Lungu says the church will continue pressing on the technical committee of experts on drafting the Constitution and government to ensure that the process is people driven.

He has however reiterated his fear that the constitution making process risks being manipulated in the absence of a legal framework.

The ZEC Secretary General has since urged Zambians to actively participate in the ongoing Constitution making process.

QFM

Quick action by fire fighters save LuSE building

Economy

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October 15, 2012

THE Lusaka Stock Exchange building on Lusaka’s Cairo road yesterday caught fire but quick action by the firemen saved the building from severe damage.

A check revealed that the fire had already been quenched by the fire fighters with the help of the G4 Security firm which has been hired to provide security services.

In an interview, security guards from G4 Security suspected that the fire might have been caused by the short circuit following the unexpected rains that poured in the capital city yesterday for over an hour.

“We just heard sparks coming from the top of the building and when we rushed there, we saw fire destroying the signs of the building and immediately alerted the fire fighters who responded on time,” one of the guards said.

He said the firemen rushed to the building on time but had not fully equipped themselves but managed to quench the fire using fire extinguishers.

The fire lasted for over 30 minutes.

[Times of Zambia]

President Sata attends Catholic mass in Sapporo

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October 14, 2012

President Micheal Sata during the Church Service at Kita1 Joue Catholic Church In Sapporo Japan

President Michael Sata this morning attended mass at the Catholic Cathedral of Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido in Japan.

Hokkaido is a northern Japanese island located over 1000 kilometres from Tokyo.

President Sata was accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Given Lubinda, Agriculture Minister Emmanuel Chenda and Tourism Minister Silvia Masebo.

Others included Zambia Ambassador to Japan, Ng’ona Mwelwa Chibesakunda and other government officials in the presidential delegation.

The president was offered an honorary first seat in the sector reserved for eminent persons.

President Sata said he was happy to find that the Catholic Church has finally penetrated Japan that has been predominantly Buddhism.

He said the penetration of the Catholic Church into Asian nations shows that the church has been growing steadily worldwide.

And Kita 1 Joue Catholic church priest, Father Ken Sleyman, said the cathedral was greatly honoured to host President Sata at the English Sunday mass.

He described President Sata as a model in showing his faith and love for God so publicly and that he has made the Catholic Church to be proud and encouraged in living the catholic faith life in Japan.

Father Sleyman said President Sata is the first president to attend mass at the cathedral of Sapporo since it was established 10 years ago.

Father Sleyman asked God to bless President Sata as he endeavors to bring joy, peace, prosperity and health to all the people of Zambia.

In his sermon, Father Sleyman urged congregants not to allow habits, values and possession to hinder them towards eternal life.

Meanwhile, President Sata is tomorrow expected to wind up his official working visit to Japan.

He is later in the afternoon expected to fly to South Korea.

During his working visit to Japan, President Sata met emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko as well as that country’s Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.

The president’s visit has culminated into the signing of a US$41.77 million loan agreement with the Japanese government for the financing of the construction of the Kazungula bridge project.

President Micheal Sata Speaking during the Church Service at Kita1 Joue Catholic Church In Sapporo Japan

ZANIS

Kambwili Demands 2014 Qualification After 3-Point Win

Sports

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October 14, 2012

Sports minister Chishimba Kambwili says Zambia will be a laughing stock if they don’t qualify to the 2014 World Cup after FIFA awarded them the three points.

Kambwili was speaking en route to Zambia from Kampala on Saturday that expectations were high after winning the verdict over Sudan using an ineligible player in their opening Group D qualifier on June 2.

“It will be very unreasonable for us to fail to qualify after we have been given those three points by FIFA for Sudan using an unregistered player,” Kambwili said.

Zambia lost 2-0 away to Sudan in a game Salif Ali was ineligible to play while he was serving a suspension.

Sudan have since appealed the verdict.

“We have to do everything possible in our powers to qualify otherwise we will be a laughing stock,” Kambwili said.

“And as you can see the PF government has come with great luck and am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that we are definitely we going to qualify.

“And you know that when Zambia plays these small and struggling teams we seem to have a problem.

“You know in the World Cup qualifiers we have the big boys and we will be able to leave up to the expectations of the Zambian people.”

Should Zambia finish top of Group D they will advance to the final qualifying stage next October with nine other respective group winners.

The 10 teams will be paired in home and away ties with the five winners qualifying to the Brazil finals in June, 2014.

Blades Cut Zanaco’s Title Interest

Sports

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October 14, 2012

zanaco-blades 5 — FILE: Trinity Chanshi (23) and Morgan Kanjolo (26) of Zanaco are caught ball watching as Konkola Blades striker Ephraim Banda prepares to shoot at goal to record his team’s first goal during the game played at Sunset stadium in Lusaka

Konkola Blades on Saturday held league leaders Zanaco to a 1-1 draw in a Faz Super Division Week 28 encounter at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.

Zanaco were made to work hard for a point by Blades who had taken an early lead via a Robert Tembo 8th minute goal.

The Bankers had to wait until 84th minute when Henry Banda poked in the equalising goal.

After the draw, Zanaco have increased their tally to 53 points at the top of the table while Blades moved to 38 points.

Elsewhere, striker Cletus Chota converted a late penalty to help struggling Roan United beat bottom placed Indeni 1-0 at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya.

At Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, second half substitute Owen Kaposa came off the bench to equalise for Forest Rangers who salvaged a 1-1 draw against Nkana.

Nkana took the lead in the 20th minute when Forest captain Mambwe Musonda scored an own goal.

Nkana have moved to 34 points while Forest have 33 points after the draw.

FAZ Super Division Week 28
13/10/2012

Green Eagles 0-Konkola Mine Police 0
Green Buffaloes 1-Nakambala Leopards 1
Red Arrows 1-National Assembly 1
Konkola Blades 1-Zanaco 1
Napsa Stars 2-Nchanga Rangers 1
Roan United 1-Indeni 0
Nkana 1-Forest Rangers 1
Postponed:
Zesco United-Power Dynamos

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Renard: We Won But Played Badly

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October 14, 2012

Herve Renard has conceded that Zambia played badly against Uganda and it would have been different had Rainford Kalaba been fit play.

The TP Mazembe midfielder missed Zambia’s dramatic 9-8 shootout win over Uganda to qualify for the 20134 Africa Cup due to a groin injury.

“I am happy with the qualification of course but not with the game we played yesterday but that is football,” Renard said.

“When you are not playing with Rainford Kalaba like the quarterfinals in 2010 (Africa Cup) it is not good news but the most important thing is to be strong.

“We missed Kalaba and we missed Jacob Mulenga.”

Mulenga also missed the match following the death of his father earlier in the week.

Zambia were outplayed by Uganda in Kampala and who beat the 2012 African champions 1-0 forcing the game to be decided on post-match penalties after finishing 1-1 on aggregate.

Renard’s side now awaits the draws to be made on October 24 in Durban.

What is important is that we have qualified-Renard

Sports

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October 14, 2012

While most will say Zambia were lucky to make the AFCON final, coach Herve Ranard said what really mattered is that Zambia will be making the draws for the AFCON finals later this month.

“What is important is that we have qualified. We have won matches on penalties and we have lost matches on penalties. This tells me the players are maturing and they are keeping their cool and know what to do,” the Frenchman said after the match.

His opposite, Scot Bobby Williamson was magnanimous in defeat saying his charges did the best they could and it was the evil part of football called penalties that saw his side wait for the Africa Cup berth delayed for the 36th year.

Patrick Ochan missed the key kick in the post-match shootout amid an atmosphere of spiraling tension as Uganda threw away an early advantage and again missed out on qualification by the narrowest of margins.

Kennedy Mweene was the hero on the day yesterday as Zambia scrapped through to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in South Africa in a match where the reigning African Champions lived a life of a cliff hanger.

Twenty kicks were needed before the continental champions could advance 9-8 on penalties after losing the second leg of their final round qualifier 1-0 to their hosts in Kampala.

On the pitch, Zambia who had a 1-0 cushion from the first leg at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola last month saw Uganda level the aggregate score after 27 minutes through Geoffrey Massa who benefitted from laxity in defence to chest down a speculative cross and placing it down to Mweeneès bottom right to lead.

But Mweene saw that victory for Zambia lay in post-match penalties and not in regulation time and effectively run down the last 10 minutes of the clock.

Zambia captain Christopher Katongo, an excellent penalty taker was first to step up in the shoot-outs and saw his otherwise tame shot palmed out by an outstanding Uganda goalie, Dennis Onyanga to raise pressure in the game.

But Zambia got a reprieve when Uganda`s captain Andy Mwesiga hit the cross bar and their third penalty shot which effectively brought the two on level terms after Emmanuel Mayuka scored for Zambia after Uganda netted through Godfrey Walusimbi.

Going one better than the AFCON score, Zambia won 9-8 and scored the other penalties through Nathan Sinkala, Isaac Chansa, Kennedy Mweene in the first five before Felix Katongo, Jonas Sakuwaha, Chintu Kampamba and keyman Stopilla Sunzu finished off the game.

This further injured Uganda who after taking a first half lead, saw a point blank header by Emmanuel Okwi saved by Mweene who went on to win the match for Zambia.

Zambia should have read the signs in as after a slow start, the goal just seemed to trigger the urgency in the Zambian team but all their efforts were easily dealt with by a resolute Uganda defence.

With the midfield clearly missing the services of one, Rainford Kalaba due to injury and Isaac Chansa oddly placed on the right wing, Zambia’s nerve centre was a little out of sorts and failed to produce a smooth flowing passing game they are so well known for.

Skipper, Christopher Katongo did not look himself in this opening quarter and with Mayuka feeding on crumbs from the midfield, the signs were always threatening but a DR Congo based Nathan Sinkala put up a solid performance to hold Zambia together.

As if coach Renard had told them to run down the clock, Zambia was doing everything to kill off the Uganda rhythm which was urged on by the long running unbeaten record and occasionally found themselves living dangerously with Algerian referee Djamel Hamoudi not helping matters.

With Zambia going forward, Uganda started finding spaces in midfield where Tonny Mawejje was outstanding and when on 20 minutes he fed Geoffrey Kizito, Mbola was easily turned inside out but Mweene reacted fast to clear the danger.

Spurred on by the goal, Uganda pressed Zambia with Massa running a lot at the defence but by then, all eyes were on him and he was closed out with ease for a 1-0 half time lead.

Zambia approached the second half with a lot more vigour and took the game to hosts and Mayuka was first to present a threat after he wiggled himself into space on the left in the 59th minute and produced a delicious curled but Dennis Onyango was equal to the task.

Zambia and Botswana sign a loan agreement with the Japanese government

Economy

editor

October 14, 2012

From left Zambia's Ambassador to japan Ng'ona Mwelwa Chibesakunda and Botswana minister of Finance and Development Planning Ontefetse Kenneth Matambo and JICA senior vice president Hideaki Dominichi signing the financing agreement to kick start the construction of the Kazungula bridge which include a railway line and the one stop border facility — From left Zambia’s Ambassador to japan Ng’ona Mwelwa Chibesakunda and Botswana minister of Finance and Development Planning Ontefetse Kenneth Matambo and JICA senior vice president Hideaki Dominichi signing the financing agreement to kick start the construction of the Kazungula bridge which include a railway line and the one stop border facility

ZAMBIA and Botswana have finally signed a loan agreement with the Japanese government to finance the construction of the Kazungula bridge project.

The bridge project will be jointly financed by the government of Japan through Japan International Development Cooperation (JICA) and the African Development Bank (ADB) at a total cost of US$124.22 million.

The signing ceremony which took place at the JICA headquarters in Tokyo Friday was witnessed by Foreign affairs minister Given Lubinda and Bank of Zambia governor Dr Michael Gondwe.

Under the agreement, JICA will provide US$41.77 million, ADB US$78.41 while the government of Zambia will contribute US$1.57 million.

The project comprises the construction of a new tolled road, railway bridge with one stop-border post facilities and access roads at Kazungula border.

Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ng’ona Mwelwa Chibesakunda signed on behalf of Zambia while Botswana’s minister of Finance and Development planning Ontefetse Matambo signed for that country.

Zambia’s finance minister Alexander Chikwanda in a gazette notice issued has delegated authority to Mr Chibesakunda to sign on behalf of Zambia.

Ambassador Chibesakunda said the signing of the loan agreement marks another milestone in the history of the warm and cordial bilateral relations between Zambia and Japan, a major significant step in regional integration.

He said the bridge project which seeks to replace the current Zambezi river pontoon will improve the efficiency of transit traffic through the Kazungula border thereby leading to increased trade activities and improvement of regional connectivity of the North-South corridor.

Ambassador Chibesakunda said the success of the process will also contribute to regional integration of the economies in the SADC region.

He assured JICA and the government of Japan that the Kazungula project will be implemented in accordance with the agreed procedures and standards stipulated in the loan agreement.

JICA senior vice president Hideaki Domichi says the bridge project is of significance for Japanese development assistance because it focuses on regional infrastructure development which is one of the top priorities for JICA’s operations in Africa.

Mr Domichi said JICA is considering in going beyond construction of the bridge to streamlining administrative processes at border posts for trade facilitation.

And Botswana minister of Finance and Development planning Ontefetse Matambo said the construction of the bridge at Kazungula will improve the flow of movement of people between Botswana and Zambia.

ZANIS

Computerised health infrastructure good for Zambia – Dr Kaseba

Health

editor

October 14, 2012

First lady Christine Kaseba says computerising the health system in Zambia will boost the country’s socio-economic growth.

Dr Kaseba notes that having an advanced health system in place improves record keeping of information about patients.

ZANIS reports from Japan that the First lady said this when she visited the Keio University and School of Medicine institution in Tokyo this morning.

Her visit is an invitation from the Keio University and School of Medicine, which is a private medical institution in Japan.

Dr Kaseba also recognised the need to have more improved health infrastructure which she described as a priority for the country’s development.

She noted that such development increases both the admission of students in the medical school and boosts employment levels among young people.

Dr Kaseba said while Zambia produces about three to four gynaecologists per year, Japan is in a record of more than 300 gynaecologists of the same period.

She observed that Japan’s increase in the number of obstetricians and gynaecologists points to that country’s high number of medical institutions in place.

She expressed confidence and hope over headways that government has made in bettering the health infrastructure in the country.

“In the efforts to advance the health system, Government has made strides in having a computerised system in the area of HIV/AIDS, “Dr Kaseba noted.

And speaking during a presentation on the establishment of Keio University and School of Medicine, Assistant prof, Kouji Banno, said the learning institution enrols 100 medical students every year.

Prof Banno noted that Keio University and School of Medicine relatively enrols more medical students as compared to other institutions in Japan.

Japan has about 60 medical schools and the government is currently working on plans to further increase medical institutions in the country.

Keio University and School of Medicine is one of the world’s premier university hospitals.

Dr Shibasaburo Kitasato founded the university hospital in 1917 on the principle that basic medical research and clinical medicine go hand-in-hand in the development of medical science.

Additionally, the university hospital is also committed to building international partnerships so as to develop clinical excellence in the field of cancer.

ln 2008, the university hospital was picked as a centre for the early-phase clinical trials of new drugs mostly for refractory immunological disorders.

And this afternoon, Dr Kaseba toured TERUMO Medical Corporation premises in Hadanonakai, about 50 kilometres away from the main town of Tokyo.

The First Lady, who was taken round to seen various medical equipment, said despite the financial constraints that Zambia faces, it has for a long time been trying to put up a laboratory at the University Teaching Hospital meant to train and prepare student doctors and nurses as professional medical practitioners.

With Government’s commitment towards the increase of medical schools in Zambia, Dr Kaseba has encouraged TERUMO in Japan to come and invest in Zambia’s medical field.

She added that Zambia has been receiving students from its neighbouring countries to train as medical students because of its quality medical education that it offers.

Dr Kaseba also advanced that Zambia will need to re-strategise its focus in the area of research and development in the medical field in order to appreciate the progress performance in the health sector.

TERUMO chairman board of directors, Koji Nakao, noted that a step-by-step approach in health development is the best form.

Dr Shibasaburo Kitasato, a biologist, who is referred to as the father of Japan’s modern medicine, established TERUMO in 1921.

This was in an effort to locally manufacture high-quality clinical thermometers.

TERUMO manufactures products such as blood bags, sterile connecting devices, syringes, blood pressure monitors, among others.

ZANIS

President Michael Sata leaves Tokyo for another Japanese town

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October 14, 2012

President Sata Perfecting his Japanese Greeting

President Michael Sata has left Tokyo for Hokkaido another Japanese town. President Sata who is accompanied by the first lady Dr Christine Kaseba arrived in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.

The president is also accompanied by Foreign affairs Minister Given Lubinda, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Emmanuel Chenda and Tourism and Arts Minister Silvia Masebo

Hokkaido which is about 1,110 kilometres from Tokyo is Japan’s agriculture hub. The city of Hokkaido is also a manufacturing center for various goods such as fabricated metal products, steel, machinery, beverages, pulp and paper.

The president is yesterday visited Hokkaido University and Agriculture projects and later in the evening attended a dinner hosted by the president of the university.

Today, President Sata will attend a mass at Kit-Ichigo Catholic Church before touring a fruits farm in Yoichi town.

President Sata will be in Hokkaido until Monday.

President Micheal Sata leaving Hotel in Tokyo with a Tradition Japanese Greeting to the Hotel Managers

Foreign Affairs Minister Given Lubinda with Mr Emmmanuel Chenda Agriculture Minister and Livestock, Syslvia Masebo Tourism And Arts Minister being briefed By the University Administion At Hokkaido University in Sapporo Japan

The Zambian delegation touring the Experimental Farms,and research centre for Zoonosis Control in Japan

ZANIS

Change Your Environment

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October 14, 2012

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.”
(Mark 1:35, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Are you facing challenges today or feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances? Perhaps what you see on the outside doesn’t match what God has placed on the inside of you. The key is: don’t sit around in self-pity, depressed or discouraged. Go out and find someplace you can dream and connect with Almighty God. Go to the park and watch the sunset. Look up at the stars and think about His goodness. Take a break from the environment that seems to be holding you back. Find a place that inspires you, a place where you can meditate on His Word and let your faith be elevated. Stay in a good, Bible-based church where people are going to build you up and not tear you down; a place where people are going to challenge you to rise higher and become all that God has created you to be.

I know people who get home from work every night and watch the same depressing TV shows week after week. Don’t let that be you! If you’re going to enlarge your vision, you’ve got to get out of a limited environment. Put yourself in an atmosphere of victory and success and move forward in the good things God has prepared for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, today I choose to separate myself from my circumstances and from my environment so I can set my heart and mind on You. Show me Your ways. Reveal Your love to me. Give me Your vision of victory for my future in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

Zambia to defend the African Cup of Nations trophy in South Africa

Sports

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October 13, 2012

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Zambia this afternoon eliminated Uganda from the Africa cup qualification by beating them through a penalty shootout.

The scores were 1-1 aggregate after the full time played in Kampala. There was no extra time and the game went straight to penalties and below is how the shootout unfolded

Final Score was Zambia 9 Uganda 8

Zambia: Christopher Katongo (Missed)
Uganda: Godfrey Walusimbi ( Scored)
Zambia: Emmanuel Mayuka ( Scored)
Uganda: Andy Mwesigwa (Missed)
Zambia: Chansa ( Scored)
Uganda: Simeon Masaba ( Scored)
Zambia: Sinkala ( Scored)
Uganda: Dennis Onyango ( Scored)
Zambia: Kennedy Mweene ( Scored)
Uganda: Emmanuel Okwi ( Scored)
Zambia: Felix Katongo ( Scored)
Uganda: Hamis Kiiza ( ( Scored)
Zambia: Sakwaha ( Scored)
Uganda: Tonny Mawejje ( Scored)
Zambia: Kampamba ( Scored)
Uganda: Moses Oloya ( Scored)
Zambia: Nkausu ( Scored)
Uganda: Kizito ( Scored)
Zambia: Sanzu ( Scored)
Uganda: Ochan (Missed)

Mufumbwe PF refutes claims of cadres arrest

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October 13, 2012

The Patriotic Front (PF) in Mufumbwe in North- Western Province have refuted media allegations that 37 PF cadres have been arrested by the Police for tying to cause confusion in the area.

Spokesperson for Patriotic Front candidate Jonathan Munguya disputed the allegations saying they were unfounded and that Masumba’s camp is enjoying a peaceful campaign.

Mr Munguya told ZANIS in a telephone interview in Lusaka today that, what happened at that particular occasion was just a minor difference between the Movement for Multiparty Democracy(MMD) and the Patriotic Front(PF) cadres which was resolved in an amicable manner.

Mr Munguya further praised the Zambia Police Service in the area for resolving the matter between the two parties in a professional environment.

He said at the Moment, the PF candidate Stephen Masumba is on full throttle campaigning adding that so far, he has done a remarkable strides in his campaigns.

Mr Munguya further disclosed that there is peace in Mufumbwe ahead of the November 8, by elections.

MrMunguya has advised those planning to fuel confusion in Mufumbwe to desist from such a move because the electorates have denounced violence in totality.

Some sections of the media yesterday reported that Police in Mufumbwe have arrested 37 PF cadres for conduct likely to cause confusion during the run up to the November 8, by-elections.

The 37 PF cadres were reported to have been arrested in Mufumbwe for conduct likely to cause breach of peace after causing unnecessary confusion, an allegation which has been vehemently denied by the PF.

Contesting the by-election whose nominations took place on Thursday are PF’s Stephen Masumba, MMD’s Stanford Mulusa, and UNIP’s Stephen Kamwendo.

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