Ariel will on 12 October premier the video for the collaboration with Cameroonian artist Derrick Buma .

The song is called  MEMORIES OF AFRICA 

Listen to the track here and buy on Itunes.

Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/derrick-buma-ft-ariel/id564396858

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/derrickbuma/derrick-buma-memories-of
By Kapa187

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions has asked government to send back Malawian High Court Judge Lovemore Chikopa to his home country, Malawi.

ZCTU President Leonard Hikaumba says the continued stay of Judge Chikopa in Zambia is proving costly for the Zambian tax payers.

“We are reliably informed that the Malawian Judge is still in the country, we would therefore like to appeal to government to consider asking Judge Chikopa to go back to Malawi as the tribunal for which he was appointed as not yet started sitting,” Mr. Hikaumba said.

Mr. Hikaumba has also made a passionate appeal to Judge Chikopa to examine his own conscience and return to his home country.

“As workers we feel, the expenditure that the country is incurring on Judge Chikopa is unproductive and therefore call on government to allow the Judge to return to his country.

The ZCTU leader was speaking in Lusaka this morning during a press briefing to review the first year of the PF government.

President Michael Sata appointed Judge Chikopa in May 2012 to chair the Justice tribunal to probe three Judges namely Charles Kajimanga, Nigel Mutuna and Philip Musonda.

The three Judges have however challenged their suspension in the courts of law thereby stalling the sittings of the tribunal.

Meanwhile, Mr. Hikaumba says the PF government still has a long way to go to fulfilling the election promises.
He said the public is too highly expectant adding that government should quicken the pace of delivering development.

He cited the challenge of creating jobs for the millions of unemployed Zambians as one where the PF government has not done well.

Zambian YouTube Music promoter Zed Beats has been blocked by YouTube due to copy right infringement.

Youtube wrote:
“ZedBeatsOfficial has been terminated because we received multiple third-party claims of copyright infringement regarding material the user posted.”

Zed beats released a statement via their facebook page : “IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Zed Beats Youtube channel is currently offline. Someone had been recently duplicating/cloning our channel (those who have come across it have seen it) and in the end decided to act maliciously and sabotage the efforts of Zed Beats … I am proud to note that Zed Beats has been an ambassador of Zambian music and through its direct efforts, Zambian music is now heard and enjoyed in places it had never been before. Zambians all over the world have also been able to keep up with the latest music like never before. Zambian songs have hit online charts even charts in some foreign countries, DJ’s from around the world have picked it up and you may now hear it playing in the most unexpected of places. It has given a global stage to Zambian artists and some have even been accorded opportunities to travel abroad as a result, while it has also helped fast-track the music careers of others. Plus more … But the full potential of Zambian music is still far from being achieved. However, with things like this happening, we have to make a decision on whether to continue with exhibiting the music and videos like we have done or not.
IN OTHER NEWS: A new version of ZedBeats.com is in the final stage of development and will have many more and better features. Among them, artists will be able to make their own pages and upload their music directly to the site without having to send it to ZedBeats first. This will ensure the site is constantly up-to-date with the latest music artists have to offer. Fans will also have the ability to listen to the songs on the site before deciding whether or not.
That is all for now, have a great day!”

By Kapa187

The Anti-Corruption Commission is elated with Government position not to condone or tolerate corrupt practices among political leaders and civil servants.

Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General Rosewin Wandi has said fighting corruption demands political will from the highest levels filtering through in all leadership ranks. She said this demanded demonstrable actions from all leaders to ensure that those that they lead are inspired.

Mrs. Wandi said all leaders that take up public office should ensure that they serve the people and contribute in bringing about developmental change in the lives of the many suffering Zambians by taking a strong stance against corruption.. She said leadership demanded selfless sacrifice, commitment and diligent service to the country.

The Director-General implored on all public officers to ensure that they performed their duties in accordance with the laid down procedures to avoid engaging in corrupt practices. She said civil servants are the conduits of the development process as they translated Government policies into meaningful actions meant to uplift the standards of livings of the people of Zambia. She warned that all those that would be bent towards engaging in corrupt activities, thereby enriching themselves from public resources will undoubtedly face the consequences of the law.

Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday apprehended a police officer of Lusaka Division for soliciting for One Million Two Hundred Thousand Kwacha (K1,200,000) and receiving One Million Kwacha (K1,000,000) from a Lusaka resident as an inducement for the officer to facilitate the unblocking of a bank account for the complainant held with a named Commercial Bank.

Sargent Chimasa Ngulube, 38 of 117 Matero Police Camp was apprehended by Anti-Corruption Commission officers following a surveillance operation. Investigations into the matter are continuing.

Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption is saddened by the stance taken by some Police Officers on the Copperbelt who have vowed to continue taking bribes from criminals on account that their salaries were low as reported in the media recently.

The Commission strongly condemns this stance and warns that any officer that will be found wanting will face the consequences of the law.

The Commission however notes that some police officers have previously been steadfast and resisted attempts to corrupt them and have actually apprehended such criminals for offering bribes to them. In July last year the Anti-Corruption Commission arrested two people in Chingola, namely Silota Phiri and Anthony Chibuye for corruptly giving K907,500.00 to Jasper Sikazwe, a Police Officer as an inducement for him to allow Phiri and Chibuye to enter Moolmans Open Pit Mine with the intension of stealing copper. Sikazwe refused the bribe and apprehended the duo. Phiri and Chibuye are currently appearing before the Chingola Resident Magistrates Court and the matter is coming up for continued trial on 12th October 2012.

In another matter in Chingola, two suspects, Isaac Munkondya and Jim Lubutwe who had stolen copper were also arrested last year for offering a bribe of K700,000 to police officers. The Police Officers refused the bribe and apprehended the duo. The matter is before court in Chingola and will come up for trial on 26th October 2012.

The Commission implores other Police Officers and other Public Officers to emulate the Police Officers who have maintained their integrity and resisted, condemned and reported attempts to bribe them.

The Commission would like to categorically state that it will remain vigilant and unswerving in ensuring that those that break the law are brought to book. The Commission would further like to applaud the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Inspector General of Police Ms. Stella Libongani for their resolve to counter the officer’s behavior on the Copperbelt.

Lusaka lawyer Sakwiba Sikota has announced the formation of the new cooperative organization, the Coalition for the Defence of the Democratic Rights (CDDR), which is aimed at monitoring and defending civil rights in Zambia.

In a statement availed to media today Mr Sikota said the coalition has been formed because of the growing illegality and violence initiated by individuals to advance their private and political interests.

Mr Sikota said the CDDR shall operate as a non-partisan organization focused on the observation of civil and human rights.

He said the judiciary has bravely fought to maintain its independence from the increasing interference and political pressure.

He further said in future CDDR will provide evidence with the aim of restoring civility and adherence to rule of law in the political discourse.

Below is the Launch Statement

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Inaugural Statement of the Coalition for the Defence of Democratic Rights of Zambia

October 3, 2012

To all citizens of the Republic of Zambia:

Approximately one year ago, Zambian voters went out to the polls to exercise their democratic right to suffrage to select new leadership. Just one year later, these same constitutional and internationally recognized rights to free and fair association, political competition, and freedom of expression are under threat by an increasingly authoritarian state.

President Michael Sata and some members of the ruling Patriotic Front party have in many instances violated local and international law in their treatment of political opposition parties. In response, victims of state persecution are hereby announcing the foundation of a new cooperative organisation – the Coalition for Defence of Democratic Rights (CDDR) – in order to defend civil rights in Zambia.

The formation of this coalition has become necessary because of the growing illegality and violence initiated by individuals among the Executive abusing state power to advance their private and political interests.

As lawyers dedicated to the rule of law and democratic values, we are duty-bound to assist those whose political, civil and constitutional rights are violated. Our doors are open to all those who have suffered unlawful treatment at the hands of the Patriotic Front government over their beliefs, irrespective of ideology, ethnic origin, or agenda. The CDDR shall operate on a non-partisan basis, strictly focused on the observation of civil and human rights.

Among the first actions of the CDDR will be the submission of a comprehensive document detailing the Patriotic Front’s legal violations and judicial interference for submission before relevant international bodies.

It is our intention to make the international community aware of the current abuse of rights and threats of violence being deployed by this government, paving the way for future prosecution and accountability for the unlawful conduct currently being committed by the Patriotic Front.

The judiciary has bravely fought to maintain its independence from increasing interference and political pressure by the ruling party. The CDDR will act in defence of judicial independence and will expand these grievances to international forums to seek redress.

In future communications the CDDR will provide documentary evidence and factual support of the state’s campaign of harassment and persecution against opposition parties, with the aim of restoring civility and adherence to rule of law in the political discourse.

We hope that you will join us in our effort to enforce accountability on behalf of the elected leadership.

Sincerely,

Sakwiba Sikota

Robert Amsterdam