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Zambia National team players want coach dismissed

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Zambia national soccer team coach Dario Bonetti

NATIONAL team players have called for the dismissal of coach Dario Bonetti to save Zambia from embarrassment at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals slated for Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

The players, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, said in Chingola on October 8 that it will be a disaster for Zambia to go to the Africa Cup of Nations finals with Bonetti at the helm of the technical bench.

They said Bonetti has failed to inspire them with his coaching style, which left much to be desired.

They said Zambia’s qualification cannot be credited to Bonetti but players themselves who took it upon themselves to ensure the team booked a place at next year’s championship.

They said working under Bonetti has been the worst experience for them. “It will be a disaster to go with coach Bonetti to the Africa Cup. The truth must be told that Zambia’s qualification is not because of him but it is because of the collective efforts of us players.

“After realising that the coach was not taking us anywhere, we took it upon ourselves to ensure we qualify for the Africa Cup. It is also important to appreciate the input of assistant coach Honour Janza,” said one of the senior players shortly after Libya held Zambia to a barren draw at Nchanga Stadium in Chingola on October 8.

Some players also complained of what they termed as Bonetti’s poor team selection and habit of subjecting them to only one training session each time they are in camp.
“Look at the match we’ve just played against Libya. We were supposed to win that match but unfortunately it ended into a draw. We are sorry to the fans for the disappointment.

“We can do better with a good coach. What is happening is sad and we don’t think we’ll do anything at the Africa Cup if the situation remains the same,” said another player.
But Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) general secretary George Kasengele said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that it is too early for the national soccer governing body to decide the fate of Bonetti.

He said the executive committee will meet in the next few weeks to plan the way forward and strategise on the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Meanwhile, Bonetti has dedicated the Chipolopolo’s qualification to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals to the 13 million Zambians. Bonetti said Zambia will always have a special place in his heart.

He said his players absorbed the pressure to ensure that Zambia makes the 15th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. “It was a very difficult game and it was not important to win but to qualify for the Africa Cup. What is important is to play with the heart for Zambia. We all need to shake hands and the players have done well,” Bonetti said.

And national team defender Emmanuel Mbola has called for hard work among national team players if Zambia is to win the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Mbola, who plies his trade for Democratic Republic of Congo side TP Mazembe, said in an interview in Kitwe on Saturday night, that it is good that Zambia has qualified to the 28th edition of the Africa Cup of nations.

“We have to work extra hard for us to win the Africa Cup, especially today (October 8) we did not play well,” Mbola said.

He is, however, confident that Zambia will in future perform better with the support of the fans. He said although Zambia played relatively well against Libya, the team did not perform to the expectation of the fans.

He vowed to continue working hard for him to regain his place in the first 11. Chipolopolo Soccer Fans Association chairman Yotam Mwanza says there is need for the national team to change the game approach to avoid an early exit at the Africa Cup of Nations finals..

Mwanza said the team’s standard of play in October 8’s game against Libya was disappointing and gives the technical bench a lot of work. He said the there is need to start working hard to march the standards of Ivory Coast and Ghana.

Mwanza also called on FAZ to organise international friendly matches with quality opposition.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Windfall tax will choke industry – Chamber of mines

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THE Chamber of Mines says calls to re-introduce windfall tax in the mining sector will not help Zambia’s economic growth but will instead strain operations of the mines.
Association chief executive officer Fred Bantubonse said the windfall tax is not in the best interest of either Government or mining companies as the re- introduction of the tax will shrink the mining industry.

Windfall tax is a higher tax rate on profits that ensue from a sudden windfall gain to a particular company or industry.

Mr Bantubonse said Zambia needs taxes that guarantee benefits for both Government and investors and not ones that choked the much-needed investment.
He said taxing mining firms based on the profits could scare away investors who have invested heavily, created direct and indirectly jobs for Zambians, and are already paying variable tax.

The variable income tax system ensure that income from all the profit above normal is collected but the system spares companies from being taxed on their normal revenue.
“There is a different windfall tax already in the country in the name of variable tax, introduction of windfall tax may not help the country…the problem is that a lot of people are under the impression that mines are not paying tax,” he said.

He said for any tax to be acceptable, it must allow investment to grow and business to be sustained.

Mr Bantubonse said what Zambia needs is a win-win situation and not a condition that would kill the industry.

The windfall tax was introduced by Government in 2008 and later revised to variable income tax.

The former Government constantly cautioned against attempts to recall the windfall tax for mining companies to avoid a leap towards economic destruction and that a lack of understanding between tax systems could also collapse the economy.

Recently, Mines minister Wilbur Simuusa said the PF government will revisit the issue of windfall tax with full consultation of stakeholders to have a win-win situation.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Mealie-meal price is expected to reduce by the end of this week-MAZ

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THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) says the price of mealie-meal is expected to reduce by the end of this week as a way of passing on the benefits of the recent fuel price reduction to consumers.

MAZ president Andrew Sakala says some individual millers who are MAZ members have already started reducing the price of mealie-meal.
Mr Sakala said in an interview in Lusaka on October 9 that it has always been the trend to adjust the price of mealie-meal whenever there is a change in the fuel prices and in the harvest.

“Some millers have already implemented the reduction in the price of mealie-meal, as a result of a drop in fuel prices. We are hopeful to see a uniform adjustment by the end of this week,” he said.

And Commuters Rights Association of Zambia president Aaron Kamuti has called on the public transport operators to reduce bus fares as soon as possible.
Mr Kamuti said the reduction in the price of fuel should immediately be passed on to the commuters without negotiations and that it should be effective before the end of this week.

“Public transport operators are always quick to increase the fares whenever there is an increase in fuel prices, unlike when there is a reduction. It shouldn’t be like that,” he said.

Mr Kamuti said all local routes should be reduced by K200 and K500 on intercity routes.

On October 8, President Sata called on millers, the power utility company Zesco and other transporters to pass on the benefits of reduced fuel prices to consumers.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Zambia to print its own ballot papers for future elections-Sata

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President Michael Sata greets children at St Ignatius Catholic Church

President Sata has said that Zambia will print its own ballot papers for future elections. The President said in Lusaka on yesterday that the November 24 Magoye and Nakonde parliamentary by-elections will be the last to be conducted on foreign-printed ballots.

He said Zambia cannot continue to print ballot papers in other countries after 47 years of independence.

“If it means spending all the coffers to bring in equipment, we will do it. We will print ballot papers here,” Mr Sata said. He said this when he attended the post-election thanksgiving prayer service organised by the Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC), Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) and Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

And the President said parallel vote tabulation (PVT) made it difficult for the MMD to rig the September 20 tripartite elections. “I would like to thank educated people like my wife. I didn’t know that she can divert from medicine to run PVT because without PVT, our friends were already celebrating. They had even arranged for the inauguration (of former President Banda). But with PVT she arranged with her daughter and granddaughter, we have got what we want. This is the will of God and we will not let you down,” Mr Sata said.

He, however, said he agrees with some people saying the elections were not fully transparent because the Zambia Police Service in Solwezi is still keeping ballot boxes which some people wanted to use in rigging the polls.

Meanwhile, President Sata says had the MMD built on where former President Kenneth Kaunda left, the majority of Zambians would not have been wallowing in poverty. He said Zambia cannot be described as peaceful because many people are failing to afford meals while others cannot find employment.

Mr Sata said his Government is determined to create jobs for everyone. “Dr Kaunda once created that environment. We had to import people from Tanzania, Congo, and Lesotho to come and work in Zambia. He even imported people from Zimbabwe to come and sell beer and from Malawi to come and work as clerks in the mines. How can we fail to do that?” he said.

[pullquote] “I would like to thank educated people like my wife. I didn’t know that she can divert from medicine to run PVT because without PVT, our friends were already celebrating. They had even arranged for the inauguration (of former President Banda). But with PVT she arranged with her daughter and granddaughter, we have got what we want. This is the will of God and we will not let you down,” Mr Sata said.[/pullquote]

Mr Sata said he will be failing in his duties as republican President if expectant mothers continue dying due to lack of access to maternity treatment or if children continue dying of diseases like measles.

He said Zambians are not using their God-given talents adequately, resulting in many of them committing several criminal offences including corruption. He said some prisoners are just forced by circumstances to commit crime.

“If we as a people can sacrifice a little, we can establish prisons and reformatory centres where we can only have habitual criminals, not most of those people who are there. If we can keep young men and women occupied, we will help Mrs Sata who is fighting HIV and AIDS because I was told one day by Chief Justice (Ernest Sakala) that idle hands are always tempted.

“If young people have jobs, they will have very little time for vices. We will not sit idly by when we know we can do something to create jobs” he said.

And Mr Sata thanked the three church mother bodies for organising the prayer service at short notice.

[pullquote]. “Dr Kaunda once created that environment. We had to import people from Tanzania, Congo, and Lesotho to come and work in Zambia. He even imported people from Zimbabwe to come and sell beer and from Malawi to come and work as clerks in the mines. How can we fail to do that?” he said.[/pullquote]

He said he wants Zambia to have a strong religious background and asked the three church mother bodies to make written submissions on how this can be achieved or even legislated.

He said it does not make sense for people to just boast about Zambia’s declaration as a Christian nation when their behaviour is anti-Christ. The President pledged that his Government will rehabilitate Lubwa Mission in Chinsali, Dr Kaunda’s birth place.

He said the church contributed greatly to Zambia’s independence and civilisation, adding that without the clergy, Dr Kaunda would not have managed to fight for Zambia’s independence.

Earlier, ZEC representative Father Cletus Mwila urged political parties to exercise love because national unity of purpose is more important than human beings. Fr Mwila urged citizens to contribute to the development of Zambia so that change can start bearing fruit.

“Let’s put our resources together and insist on togetherness as God’s children. Let’s make serious contribution to hard work,” he said.

EFZ executive director Reverend PukutaMwanza commended the church for praying for peace before, during and after the elections.

He thanked former President Banda for fulfilling his pledge to accept election results, which he said reflected the people’s will.

Dignitaries who attended the service included Dr Kaunda, Chief Justice Ernest Sakala, Vice-President Guy Scott, former Lusaka Diocese Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo, service chiefs, members of the diplomatic corps, ministers and members of Parliament.

And   the Zambia Episcopal Conference secretary general Cleophas Lungu has urged leaders to exercise justice, peace, reconciliation, love and sacrifice.

Father Lungu said this at the Feast of the Good Shepherd at Kabwata’s Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Lusaka yesterday.

“If you want to be leader, you should develop the spirit of love, reconciliation and sacrifice for your own people,” he said. Fr Lungu said leaders should exhibit passion and love for the country and care for the people.

He said church leaders will be happy to see all leaders, particularly politicians, practising love for their country.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Sunday Faz Super Division Match Reports

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Power Dynamos bounced back to the top of the table on Sunday while at the opposite end, Kabwe Warriors days in the Super Division are looking very numbered.

Nakambala Leopards 2-Forest Rangers 1

Nakambala recorded their second successive league win with this sweet home win over Forest Rangers.

Lubinda Mundia and Moses Siyanda scored the hosts goals while Zebron Njobvu scored Forest’s consolation and his 7th of the campaign.

Kalewa 1-Nkana 3

Nkana paid the price of victory with vengeance from the home fans who attacked the Kitwe side after they beat hosts Kalewa in Ndola.

An Evans Kangwa brace and one goal from Reynold Kampamba handed Nkana what was to eventually turn out to be a painful away win.

Power Dynamos 3-Nchanga Rangers 0

Power are back at the top of the table after crushing Nchanga Rangers at Arthur Davies to record their first win in over a month.

Mulenga Mukuka got the show on the road with the opener in the 10th minute.

Felix Nyaende added Power’s second from the spot in the 15th minute before Alex Ngonga got one of his own in the 26th minute after earlier winning the penalty.

Konkola Blades 0-Green Eagles 1

Aubrey Zulu scored the lone goal for Green eagles to help ease their demotion worries in this away win at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.

Red Arrows 0-Zesco United 1

Zesco’s stealth rise up the Super Division table continued on Sunday when they beat contenders to their title Red Arrows at Nkoloma Stadium.

Winston Kalengo scored the only goal of the game in the 51st minute.

Roan United 2-Nkwazi 1

Roan followed up their midweek victory over Zanaco with another win over a Lusaka club this time in the form of struggling Nkwazi.

Passmore Kangwa and Arthur Kasoloki scored the winning goals for Roan while Nephias Banda got one for Nkwazi.

Green Buffaloes 2-Kabwe Warriors 1

Kabwe Warriors remained third from bottom after losing 2-1 away to Green Buffaloes at woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

Dears Kakunta put Buffaloes ahead in the 39th minute and Allan Mukuka added the other on the nick of halftime.

Richard Kasonde scored Warriors consolation three minutes after the restart.

Lime Hotspurs 0-Zanaco 0

Zanaco stayed put in 5th place for another week after a scoreless away draw at troubled Lime Hotspurs.

The draw was relief for Zanaco Wedson Nyirenda after losing 1-0 away to Nkwazi on Wednesday.

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Christian Nation – Policy and Practice

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File: St Ignatius Catholic Church Assistant Parish Priest Father Charles Chilinda leads the congregation in praying for President Michael Sata and First Lady Christine Kaseba during the cerebration of mass in Lusaka on his first Sunday as President of Zambia

By Gray Soko

President Sata declared on his first Sunday as president that Zambia will be guided by biblical principles and specifically by the Ten Commandments. This to my knowledge was the first affirmation since the declaration, of how the nation would be governed as a Christian nation. Apart from the preamble there is nothing in the constitution which helps one to understand the policy and practice of a Christian nation.[pullquote]To many people, nothing has so far changed between the Zambia before the declaration and the Zambia after the declaration. If anything, there appears to have been an increase in unchristian behaviours or vices such as corruption, drug trafficking and drug abuse, child trafficking, child abuse and neglect, pride and unforgiveness[/pullquote]

Policy

The PF government has to work out a clear policy of governance based on Christian principles. Whereas in the muslim world sharia law guides all aspects of life including the legal and political system, apart from the Vatican , perhaps, no “Christian” country to my knowledge has evolved an elaborate policy of governance based on Christian norms. There is even a debate in some countries over claims that they were founded on Christian principles and issues are being raised on whether or not Christian principles are compatible with secularism, democracy and freedom of worship or conscience.

Zambia has chosen for itself the path of a Christian nation as enshrined in the constitution and we do not have to rely on the affirmatiom, approval or acceptance of others over our covenant with God. The various Christian bodies should therefore work with the PF government to align or realign policies in the various “areas of human endeavour” to Christian principles. Recent events have unfortunately shown a lack of focus by some of these bodies who chose to be partisan for parochial reasons and failed to stand for God’s people.

Practice

To many people, nothing has so far changed between the Zambia before the declaration and the Zambia after the declaration. If anything, there appears to have been an increase in unchristian behaviours or vices such as corruption, drug trafficking and drug abuse, child trafficking, child abuse and neglect, pride and unforgiveness.

The Ten Commandments are indeed cardinal Christian principles but it is important that they are not just seen as laws to be obeyed, rather they should help model behavior and character. High moral standards must be demanded in all walks of life, at school, work and in the community. If laziness, corruption, lack of respect, lack of care for resources or commitment to work are condoned, there is simply no way the virtues of Christianity will be realized and decades after the declaration, Zambia will still be no better.

In a global village thirsting for unbridled individual freedom of expression or conscience, it is not an easy task to remodel behaviours to conform to biblical principles but we have entered into an unconditional covenant with God and we just have to do our part and God Himself will accomplish what we cannot humanly do.

Motorists urge Government to monitor fuel prices reduction directive

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Motorists in Lusaka have called on government to monitor the implementation of the new fuel pump prices as announced on Friday.

The Ministry of Energy announced an average 400 Kwacha reduction on prices of fuel effective Friday midnight.

However some oil marketing companies have not yet effected the new fuel prices.

Some concerned drivers have called for strict monitoring of the implementation of the reduced prices in order for consumers to benefit.

On Friday Government scrapped a levy used to fund strategic fuel reserves, which will now be the responsibility of the government in the latest of a sweep of changes.

“The onus of holding fuel will go into the hands of government. The government will take that risk and will ensure that we do not have shortages. Right now the government has ensured that storage facilities are built across the country,” he said.

Professor Nkandu Luo bans workshops with immediate effect

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Prof Nkandu Luo taking part in a Health Forum debate
Prof Nkandu Luo

Local Government Minister, Professor Nkandu Luo has with immediate effect banned the holding of workshops by local authorities in the country.
She has charged that the outcomes from these workshops are rarely implemented but only serve as a source of corruption.

Professor Luo has further warned Civic leaders to refrain from illegal land allocation regardless of the political party they belong to.

She was speaking when she installed PF Councilor, Davies Chiwala as new Mayor for the City of Ndola. Mayor Chiwala takes over from Friday Sikazwe.

Meanwhile, Mr. Chiwala has appealed to all civic leaders to seriously draw a line between politics and development. He says the people of Ndola are highly expectant of development from the new government. The new Mayor has appealed to Government to increase funding to local authorities for easy delivery of services.

Opposition UPND’s Lizuma ward councilor, Aggrey Nyekwa has been retained unopposed as Livingstone City Council mayor. While, his deputy is MMD’s Matthews Jere who also went through unopposed.

Livingstone City Council Town Clerk, Vivien Chikoti as returning officer declared the two duly elected as Mayor and Deputy respectively. Meanwhile, the PF in Livingstone says it did not contest for any position in a bid to probe the land allocation irregularities in the city.

PF Akapelwa ward councilor, Paul Sensele has accused many councilors in Livingstone of allegedly having benefited from illegal plots allocations. He has charged that corruption has hampered development in Livingstone.

In Kabwe PF councilor for Justine Kabwe Ward, Moses Mwansa, has been elected new Mayor for Kabwe Municipal council, while Ms Rachael Mwelwa also of the ruling PF is the Deputy Mayor.

Mr. Mwansa a former army officer and Rachael Mwelwa who both went unopposed in the elections were declared winners by the Town Clerk Maria Dias Neves in the Council Chambers.

The newly elected Mayor has pledged to work with Kabwe council administration and in collaboration with other councilors whose support he said he values to transform the face of Kabwe town.

He adds that he will work to revive Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles and other companies that have since closed to create more jobs for the people of Kabwe.

 

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FRA rules out massive maize wastage

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File: Maize that has been purchased from farmers waiting to be transported to sheds by the Food Reserve Agency

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has ruled out the possibility of a lot of maize having gotten soaked and damaged in the recent rains reported in various parts of the country.

FRA Public Relations Officer, Mwamba Siame claims that reports of some maize going to waste is not reflective of the holistic picture across the country.
Meanwhile, the FRA has regretted the destruction of maize in a fire that gutted the FRA shed in Chadiza.

Ms. Siame clarifies that the fire was caused by a fumigation chemical when it came in to contact with rain water.

And Ms. Siame has disclosed that 41 contractors have been engaged by her organization to construct produce storage slabs.

The project once completed is expected to create 450,000 metric tons of storage space for the bumper maize crop.

She says the first phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of this month.

Meanwhile, Food Reserve Agency (FRA) Public Relations Officer, Mwamba Siame has also disclosed that a task force has been constituted to ascertain the quality of maize available across the country for exports.

She says maize export is being considered in view of excess maize on the market arising from the carryover from previous season harvest.

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President Sata turns down Malawi Invitation

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President Michael Sata

President, Michael Sata has turned down an invitation from Malawian President, Bingu Wa Mutharika to attend the COMESA summit set to be held in that country.

He has explained that he is unable to attend next week’s summit in Malawi because of being declared a prohibited immigrant in Malawi following his deportation in 2007.

Speaking when he met President Bingu Wa Mutharika’s special envoy at State house David Bandawe, President Sata says until Malawi formally deals with the matter, he fears being embarrassed if he travelled as he is still regarded as a prohibited immigrant.

Mr. Sata told the envoy that he thought he was bringing the revocation of the prohibited immigrant declaration.

“You are fully aware of the dilemma I am in with your government,” Sata told Malawi’s high commissioner to Zambia David Bandawe after he delivered an letter inviting the Zambian leader to the summit.

[pullquote]“I went to Malawi to visit an opposition leader and your government bundled me into a (Toyota) Land Cruiser and said I am a prohibited immigrant. Your government has not been courageous enough to apologise and therefore I find it extremely difficult to go to Malawi.”[/pullquote]

“I went to Malawi to visit an opposition leader and your government bundled me into a (Toyota) Land Cruiser and said I am a prohibited immigrant. Your government has not been courageous enough to apologise and therefore I find it extremely difficult to go to Malawi.”

President Sata has instead assigned Vice President, Guy Scott to lead the Zambian delegation to the COMESA Summit.

Meanwhile, President Sata has ordered the reinstatement of all Copperbelt University students who were expelled for expressing displeasure at the re-appointment of Dora Siliya, as Minister of Education after a judical tribunal ruled that she breached the law over the award of a contract to RP Capital which was single-sourced to evaluate Zamtel.

And Mr. Sata has also directed the NAPSA management to reinstate the Director of Finance who was dismissed for challenging a questionable transition that would cost the authority billions of pensioners’ money.

This is contained in a statement made available to the media by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations George Chellah.

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Keep Your Dreams Alive

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Where there is no vision, the people perish…”
(Proverbs 29:18, KJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Throughout life, we will always have forces opposing us to try to keep us from becoming all God’s created us to be. And many times, the adversities and unfair situations are set up by the enemy to try to discourage us and deceive us into giving up on our dreams. Today, you may feel like you’re at an empty place in life. Not much is going your way. You’ve been through difficulties and setbacks. But I believe God wants to restore you. He wants to encourage you, and pour out His spirit upon you. He wants to do a new thing in and through you. It doesn’t matter what’s happened in your past, God has something new for your future. I always say, when one dream dies, dream another dream.

Today, remember, God has placed so much inside of you. You have gifts, talents and abilities that no one else has. You may have had more than your share of unfair things happen. But it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish that matters. It’s time to shake off the past and shake off that discouragement. Let faith arise in your heart and keep your dreams alive!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, I know that You have chosen me for such a time as this. I may not understand everything that has happened in my past, but I choose to trust in You. I believe that You are working all things together for my good. Give me Your faith so that I can boldly pursue the dreams You have given me in Jesus’ name, Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

MOVIE REVIEW: THINGS FALL APART

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A drama centered around a promising football running back , Deon (Curtis “50 cent” Jackson), during his senior year in college. Every thing is going his way , he is the best player on his team , he has all the fame ,all the girls , he is about to play for a top team , but all that is taken away when he is diagnosed with cancer.  As life changes for him and his family ,he struggles to get back on his feet.he

PRO’S

  • The best acting 50 cent has ever done , he was really dedicated to the part and it showed in his improved performance.
  • The story was very gripping , you really feel for Deon and his family and what they go through.
  • The dynamics in the relationship between Deon and his brother Sean were interesting to watch.

CON’S

  • The movie has a slow start.
  • Should have had original music in the movie ,instead of 50 cent’s music , it distracts you from the story.

CONCLUSION

This is a very good music , i was really impressed with Curtis “50 cent ” Jackson , (as he is credited in his movies), acting. Not quite Oscar worthy but most definetly his best work so far. The drastic weight loss shows just how dedicated he was to this movie. He also had his tattoos removed in a painfull procedure . It has a very inspiring story , it is a must- watch movie.

RATING

4 out of 5

BY KAPA187

 

 

 

 

Zambia Did Its Best-Christopher Katongo

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Zambia captain Christopher Katongo said team did its best against Libya and did just enough to qualify to the Africa Cup finals.

Zambia and Libya finished scoreless at Nchanga Stadium in Chingola in the two sides crucial and final 2012 Africa Cup Group C decider.

“We know Zambians didn’t want a nil-nil result, they wanted the goals,” Katongo said in a post-match interview at Nchanga.

“We tried our best the goal was not forthcoming.

“I know Zambians wanted to see Zambia to go to the Africa Cup. That’s the most important thing. Today we tried our best am sorry to Zambia but we will are still going to represent Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations.”

Zambia found the going difficult against a plucky Libya who defended with steel in the first half and came out of their shell in the second period to attack in stealth fashion in the second half.

Zambia’s major highlights in the match came firstly in the 39th minute when Libyan goalkeeper Samir Abodl in spectacular style denied strikers Collins Mbesuma and James Chamanga in quick succession.

Abodl was again on hand in the 45th minute to stop defender Nyambe Mulenga’s close-range shot before the first half came to a close.

In the 53rd minute, Chamanga amazingly blasted his close-range shot onto the post with Abodl nowhere in sight.

Not even the arrival of super sub Emmanuel Mayuka could conjure a goal and found Abodl and Libya’s defence in non-compromising mood.

Government asks all workers in the country to stop engaging in unnecessary protests and work stoppages

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Information, Broadcasting and Tourism Minister GIVEN LUBINDA
Information, Broadcasting and Tourism Minister GIVEN LUBINDA

Government has asked all workers in the country to stop engaging in unnecessary protests and work stoppages.

Information, Broadcasting and Information Minister Given Lubinda observes that work stoppages and protests are a cost to the nation.

Mr. Lubinda says Government is determined to come up measures aimed at addressing issues associated with the minimum wage.

Mr. Lubinda was speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka on Friday.

He says Labour Minister Fackson Shamenda will soon announce the acceptable minimum wage.

In another development, Mr. Lubinda who is also Kabwata MP, says President Sata can not be reckless to appoint Colonel Panji Kaunda as MP if he did not qualify.

His comments come in the wake of increased media reports questioning why President Sata appointed Col Kaunda who is said to be bankrupt.

Mr. Lubinda challenged the media to engage in research work before publishing articles of such a nature adding that Colonel Kaunda is not bankrupt as reported.

And Mr. Lubinda says Government is happy with the election of Judge Patrick Matibini as the Seventh Speaker of the National Assembly.

He says the Patriotic Front-PF is happy and pleased with the outcome of the voting by new MP’s.

Mr. Lubinda says the ruling party’s desire has come to pass.

Judge Matibini polled 78 votes against Richard Kapita who polled 77 vote

Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Judge Patrick Matibini on his election as Speaker of the National Assembly.

Mr. Hichilema says Judge Matibini’s election is a good achievement.

Mr. Hichilema was speaking in an interview with ZNBC News in Lusaka on Friday.

The UPND Leader has also congratulated Deputy Speaker Mkhondo Lungu and Chairperson of the Committees of the whole house Chifumu Banda on their election.

Mr. Hichilema, who proposed his vice Richard Kapita for the position of Speaker, thanked Members of Parliament for taking part in the vote.

And Mr. Hichilema says time is ripe for the country to have a new constitution.

Mr. Hichilema Says the new constitution should have a 50 per cent plus one threshold, in order for the country to enjoy a majority president.

He says the 50 per cent plus one threshold will unite the country further.

ZNBC

Police probe Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane

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Zambia Police spokesperson Ndandula Siamana
Zambia Police spokesperson Ndandula Siamana

Police in Lusaka are investigating Former Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane for allegedly using public funds to procure over one thousand bicycles.

Police Public Relations Officer, Ndandula Siamana says police have so far confiscated hundreds of bicycles from Dr Musokotwane’s residence in Lusaka west.

Ms Siamana has told ZNBC News in Lusaka that police suspect public funds could have been used to buy the bicycles.

Ms Siamana could not state what the bicycles were used for but says a statement is yet to be taken from the Former Finance Minister.

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