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Politicians come up with impressive election manifestos stating their strategic political, social and economic direction and sometimes outlines of prospective legislation ( e.g. a new constitution ) should they win and form government. Mostly these politicians are chosen for their “loyalty” and voters often vote for the party rather than the candidate on his or her own merits.
The election campaigns have mainly been negative, aiming to exploit people’s fears in order to manipulate and lower the voters’ perceptions of the caliber of the opponents. There has been no shortage of negative campaigning by proxy, i.e. organizations and institutions claiming to be non partisan but obviously by their deeds and words trying to trash the credibility of some candidates. There has also been appeals to emotion, such as pity, age, background, gratitude or simply wishful thinking.
Negative campaigning may have some effect on the less politically astute but may also do more damage to the candidate than the opponent. In the case of the incumbent, the voter typically holds the challenger and incumbent to different standards and expects the incumbent to be more positive than the challenger as the challenger is trying to show why he or she is more worthy. In our political parlance we have been treated to “politics of insults” rather than substance. Negative campaigning can also demoralize voters and lead to voter apathy in addition to causing unnecessary political radicalization and violence.
One gets the impression that some politicians think people owe them rather than the other way round. People are made to depend on the generosity, magnanimity or good nature of those in authority and not a well articulated and implementable programme for the country. Obviously some people have a vision to see Zambia progress to where it should have been after 47 years of independence, peace and stability and an abundance of natural resources but their vision is hardly communicated to the general public partly because the “public” media would not do so and partly because they are not aggressive enough or lack the resources to do so.
We really need a well informed general population if elections are to usher into public policy and decision making institutions men and women with a vision for a better Zambia. It is possible to have a better Zambia.
Mighty Mufulira Wanderers two month winless streak continued on Sunday after losing away in Kabwe to Prison Leopards in a Faz Division 1 North Week 26 game.
Mighty who have now gone eight games without a league win were beaten 2-1 away to third placed Prisons in Kabwe.
The legendary sides are stuck just inside the top five on 39 points from 25 games with one match in hand.
Mighty are now 10 points behind leaders Indeni, on 49 points, who drew 0-0 away to Mufulira Blackpool at John Kachofa Stadium in Mufulira.
Prisons have 43 points while in secon place is Konkola Mine Police on 45 points.
Most workouts are concentrated on the upper-body , but the legs most not be forgotten. If you are focusing too much on your upper body, not only will you look disproportionate, but you will also miss out on the number of fitness benefits inherent in training your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calf muscles, including increasing your overall lean muscle mass, which, in turn, improves your calorie and fat burning capabilities, and improving your performance in all sports.
BEST LEG WORKOUTS
SQUATS
If you only have time for one leg exercise , squats are the ones you should do. They work on your front and back thigh muscles , inner thigh , butt , calf ,lower back and the waist. Basically they work your entire lower body.
How its done;
With the barbell on the squat rack, duck your head under and ascend until your shoulders touch the barbell. If you are using dumbbells ,hold them at shoulder level at your side.
Keeping your back straight, lift the barbell off the rack and step back (so that you clear the rack when you perform your squat).
Your feet should be just wider than shoulder width apart.
Now, squat down, keeping your back arched, until your thighs are parallel with the floor (or slightly more).
Return to starting position
Repeat steps 5 & 6 until you’ve repeated the desired number of reps.
PRECAUTION
It is very important to keep your back arched as you bring the weight back up. This is the key to lifting heavy weights. Many people hurt their backs performing squats because they bend their backs as they try to lift the weight back up. Doing this can also put you off balance and cause you to fall forward.
LUNGES
These work on the thigh muslces , butt ,calf muscles and also the traps.
How it is done;
Stand with your feet about a foot apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand
Keeping your toes pointed forward, step forward 2 or 3 feet with your left leg. Your left foot should be flat on the ground
Bend your left leg until your knee is at a 90 degree angle (your right leg will also bend, and your right heel will lift off the ground)
Hold for a second
Return to starting position
Repeat steps 3 – 5 until you’ve repeated the desired number of reps
Now repeat all steps with the other leg.
CALF RAISES
This is concentrated on the calf muscles.
how its done;
Standing with your heels hanging off the edge of a step, holding dumbells by your sides.
push yourself up onto your toes, and slowly come down.
Do as many reps as you can , increasing the weight i
FORMER Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Edward Mumbi has strongly condemned PF leader Michael Sata for deliberately trying to ignore the Electoral Code of Conduct and inciting his cadres to cause confusion by staying at polling stations after voting.
Mr Mumbi also challenged international election observers to keep a ?close eye on Mr Sata whom he said had continued to act in a manner which can plunge the county into turmoil. “International observers, especially Southern African Development Community observer mission, should take note of these statements from Mr Sata, which are deliberately calculated to incite party cadres to take matters of safeguarding the electoral process in their own hands,” Mr Mumbi said He said international observers should also take special note of Mr Sata’s failure to denounce violence, when President Rupiah? Banda has consistently spoken out against violence.
“Instead, Mr Sata and other PF leaders have consistently encouraged their party members to take the law in their own hands when they perceive or suspect something wrong. This is very dangerous because there are official agencies charged with protecting the interests of all players in the electoral process.” Mr Mumbi said it was wrong for Mr Sata to incite his cadres to commit an offence instead of encouraging them to abide by the electoral code of conduct which was clear on the requirements on the elections day.
He said Mr Sata’s instruction to PF cadres was a recipe for violence and was alarming and advised the youths against heeding the PF leader’s advice because he would not protect them when they fall foul of the law. He said it was criminal for Mr Sata to urge his cadres to camp at the polling stations, a situation which had never occurred before. Mr Mumbi said Mr Sata was once a government official who was supposed to be well versed with the requirements of the elections and it was shameful that he had chosen to now behave otherwise just because he was hungry to get to power.
“This is why I am urging the international election observers to keep a close eye on Mr Sata. This is the man who cries the loudest even where there is nothing to cry at and yet he himself is a renown law breaker who even chooses to break law deliberately,” he said. He urged all the Zambians to condemn Mr Sata’s irresponsible behaviour. Mr Mumbi said PF Vice President Guy Scott is also on record as ?claiming that officers in the intellifgence service were prepared to rig elections. “The intelligence service is a very sensitive institution and should be left out of politics. These statements are meant to undermine the credibility of the Electoral Commission of Zambia in the eyes of people. Scott should respect Zambians and let them make their own choice,” Mr Mumbi said.
And Iternational Fellowship of Christian Churches (IFCC) president Bishiop Simon Chihana has condemned calls by Mr Sata that people? should stay at polling stations after voting saying that would only stir up strife. “It is illegal to do that and it will only bring about confusion so we urge the people to go and vote after which they should return home,”Bishop Chihana said. He urged political aspirants to preach peace and ensure that they advise the electorates properly. IFCC vice president Jack Musumba echoed Bishop Chihana’s sentiments that Pastor T.B Joshua had refuted the rumour that he had prophesied?doom for Zambia.
Despite the elections fever, stocks at the Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) has continued to record improvements in the shares traded.
The LuSE all share index now stands at 3,811.45 points up by 0.35 percent from Thursday’s close of 3,798.15.
According to the LuSE daily commentary bulletin, today, a total volume of 2,546,064 shares were transacted in 52 trades worth K455 million.
The market movers were BATA which closed at K239, PUMA was at K930, Copperbelt Energy Company (CEC) which closed at K699 and Zambia Sugar which gained K13 ended the day at K266.
ZANIS Business reports that trading activities were also recorded in LAFARGE, ZANACO, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia among others.
The dual listed companies as at Friday 16th September 2011, First Quantum Minerals Zambia at 20.23 cents, Shoprite at 11,319 cents, ZAMBEEF 43.00 pence and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines –Investment Holdings at 2.30 Euros.
And the Bank of Zambia bulleting has indicated that the local currency has continued to register slight gains in its performance from the trading of over K4900 against US$1last week to K4, 804.81 buying and K4, 822.81 selling to a dollar.
Other currencies like the British pound has also broken the K8,201.58 and K8.236.48 trading range to K7,611.43 and K7,643.81 for buying and selling, while the South African rand is between K652.14 and 656.00 and the Euro is buying for K6,672.47 and selling for K6,701.61.
And prices of most non ferrous metals on the London Metal Exchange have also slightly increased with copper selling at US$8,709.00, Aluminum is at US$ 2, 2338.00, Nickel is now trading at US$ 21,645.00 while lead has been pegged at US$ 2,405.00.
Zambians will be going to the polls on Tuesday this week and some sections of the society have expressed fears that the Elections might affect the performance of the country’s business activities.
ZANACO Bank Plc will this year roll out Zanaco express service to 123 Zampost locations countrywide, a development that will allow new bank customers in rural areas to access its services through the Xapit account.
In April this year, Zanaco signed an agreement with Zampost, a facility allowing both the bank and postal services customers to access banking products in Zampost locations countrywide.
In an interview, Zanaco managing director Martyn Schouten said customers can deposit and withdraw cash, transfer cash to different Xapit accounts and use Xapit cards at Zampost offices.
“Simple banking but very important because people can go to many Zampost locations and do their banking services within hours rather than several days as is the case sometimes,” he said.
Mr Schouten said Zanaco presently has 57 branches and agencies making it have the biggest branch network in the country.
He said by the end of the year, the bank will have 180 locations and both Zampost and Zanaco customers can use Xapit accounts.
He said the move will enable the bank to be present in 67 out of the 74 districts in Zambia with seven remaining to be covered.
“Zanaco intends to work with agents and large merchants in those seven remaining districts and have agreements similar to that of Zampost. “It’s our intention that by the end of 2011, every district in Zambia will have a full Zanaco express service available,” he said
Mr Schouten said it is the government policy and Zanaco’s intent to reach out and bank the unbanked to pull people into the financial service.
He said reaching out to the unbanked areas is very important for Zanaco as it will enable people to start saving and pay their bills safely using the Xapit accounts.
He said Zanaco’s client data base service is about 500,000 individuals, large corporations and small and medium entrepreneurs.
“Xapit account is such a popular product, we do have incredible demand for it with more than 500 customers per day signing up for the account. We are very pleased to have them on board, they start as customers with small balances and every often move to other Zanaco products,” he said.
Mr Schouten said the bank has strong focus on agriculture industry with 20 to 30 percent of loan portfolio targeted to both small and large farmers.
He said the Rabo Bank, Zanaco’s strategic partner, is known globally for supporting the agriculture sector.
He said the bank wants to use the expertise from Rabo to support Zambia’s agriculture sector.
Electoral Commission of Zambia Director Priscilla Isaac
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has said that lingering at polling stations after a voter has cast his or her vote is an electoral offence, which will not be condoned in the tripartite elections on September 20.
Director of elections Priscilla Isaac said in an interview on yesterday that remaining at polling stations is not allowed, and that voters will leave polling stations immediately after voting or risk being arrested.
“Once you cast your vote, you leave. So, no one will be allowed within 400 metres of any polling station,” she said.
Ms Isaac was reacting to a story in The Post newspaper edition of September 18 which Mr Sata reportedly urged Zambians to defend their votes tomorrow by remaining at polling stations after casting their votes.
In the story, Mr Sata called on voters to be alert and physically inspect any suspicious-looking people at polling stations, a purely police function.
According to PF president Michael Sata, while speaking on a QFM special programme on Saturday night, the Government agencies, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia are working in collusion with the MMD to rig elections on Tuesday. He called on his supporters go out to vote early, remain at polling booths and wait for instructions from Patriotic Front command centres on how to deal with any attempts to subvert the will of the people.
[pullquote]“We cannot tell you now. The issue is that people must go out early and then we shall tell them what to do. But I must warn all those wanting to rig the poll that they will have to prepare for the consequences of such acts,” Mr Sata said.[/pullquote]
Mr Sata said the party has all the information on the plans to rig the Tuesday poll but adequate measures were in place to defeat the evil being coordinated by self-confessed vote rigger Vernon Mwaanga.
“We cannot tell you now. The issue is that people must go out early and then we shall tell them what to do. But I must warn all those wanting to rig the poll that they will have to prepare for the consequences of such acts,” Mr Sata said.
Mr Sata further revealed that the PF established itself with necessary vote monitoring mechanisms including parallel vote tabulation and so will know the actual result in good time and thus no one will fool them into accepting a rigged poll this time around.
“All (government) agencies including the ECZ are working as wings of the MMD but people must go out and vote early and follow what the party leadership will tell from time to time,” he said.
Red Arrows coach George Lwandamina has said his side is not shell-shocked after his sides 4-0 defeat away to Power Dynamos on Saturday.
Lwandamina said the title race was still very much open despite Arrows suffering an emphatic defeat away in Kitwe.
“We are not humiliated,” Lwandamina said in a post-match interview at Arthur Davies Stadium.
“We are just like any other team and moreover we have more games to play. It’s unfortunate we’ve lost in an unpleasant manner. The players we have they are capable of playing well and wining game.
Today we made basic mistakes in defence.”
Meanwhile, Power coach Beston Chambeshi was even modest about opening a three point lead at the top of the table.
“The league is still open. Well will continue fighting for the league until the last game,” Chambeshi said.
“We will remain focused and prepare well for coming games.”
Power lead the table on 44 points after 23 games played with seven matches left.
Electoral Commission of Zambia ( ECZ ) spokesperson Chris Akufuna
Electoral Commission of Zambia ( ECZ ) spokesperson Chris Akufuna says the wearing of party regalia when going to vote on Tuesday will not be entertained.
Mr Akufuna said that contrary to suggestions by some political parties contesting Tuesday’s poll for members not to leave their respective polling stations after voting , all voters will be expected to leave the polling stations after voting.
He advised at all the voters to heed to this regulation.
He also reminded voters that it is against the Electoral Code of Conduct for voters to remain at the poling station after casting their votes.
He said according to section 59, subsection 6(F) of the Electoral Act, a voter must without delay leave the polling station after voting.
Mr Akufuna said the Commission has since given instructions District Electoral Officers to ensure that there are no political party activities and no voters who have already voted to remain within 400 metres of the polling station.
However, the opposition parties such as the Patriotic Front have accused the Electoral Commission of Zambia are working in collusion with the MMD to rig elections on Tuesday but people must go out to vote early, remain at polling booths and wait for instructions from Patriotic Front command centres on how to deal with any attempts to subvert the will of the people.
On a special QFM special programme on Saturday night, the PF leader Michael Sata said his party has all the information on the plans to rig the Tuesday poll but adequate measures were in place to defeat the evil being coordinated by self-confessed vote rigger Vernon Mwaanga.
“We cannot tell you now. The issue is that people must go out early and then we shall tell them what to do. But I must warn all those wanting to rig the poll that they will have to prepare for the consequences of such acts,” Mr Sata said.
The PF has established itself with necessary vote monitoring mechanisms including parallel vote tabulation and so will know the actual result in good time and thus no one will fool them into accepting a rigged poll this time around.
“All (government) agencies including the ECZ are working as wings of the MMD but people must go out and vote early and follow what the party leadership will tell from time to time,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Akufuna says voters are free to use their own pens on Tuesday as long as they are not fountain pens.
Mr Akufuna stated that fountains pens will not be allowed adding that only ordinary ball point pens will be permitted to mark the ballot papers
He said those voters who will feel not comfortable to use pens which will be provided by the ECZ are free to use Ball pens and not any other pen.
File: Bible Gospel Church in Africa Bishop Peter Ndhlovu(L)
Bible Gospel Church in Africa ( BIGOCA ) President Bishop Peter Ndhlovu has appealed to Zambians across the country to embrace peace as they cast their votes on Tuesday September 20.
And Christian Coalition (CC ) President Bishop Alick Mbewe has advised all Zambians to continue praying for peace before, during and after Tuesday’s elections.
ZANIS reports Bishop Ndhlovu saying in an interview in Lusaka today that the nation should be more united as one even after Tuesday polls so that people of this country could continue living under the one Zambia,one nation slogan.
“ These elections should not divide the Zambian people because they come and go adding that only the Almighty God chooses leaders through people, “ he said.
And Bishop Ndhlovu has advised political party leaders to accept the leader the Zambian people will elect on Tuesday, September 20
Bishop Ndhlovu stated that God will definitely give Zambians a person who will be able to develop this country for the next five years.
The clergyman said this would enable Zambians to vote for their preferred candidates without thinking of going for work.
Meanwhile, Christian Coalition President Bishop Alick Mbewe told ZANIS in Lusaka that Zambians should continue praying for peaceful elections in the country.
Bishop Mbewe said violence should not be given room in this country which he said has been a haven of peace, not only in Southern Africa but Africa as a whole.
He said leaders are appointed by God through people voting in a democratic nation such as Zambia.
And Reverend Brent Sampa said Peace is a very important tool for the development of the people in any given country.
Reverend Sampa said Zambians should go and vote for their candidates of their choice peacefully without causing violence.
“ I wish the nation free and fair elections and further urged the Christian Community in the country to continue praying for peaceful elections in the nation, “ she said.
Meanwhile Christians in Kasama will hold prayers for peaceful elections today at Presidents Park.
The prayers have been organized by Kasama pastors to ask God to grant Zambia a peaceful election day and to ensure that results of the poll are accepted.
And several people talked to in Kasama and Mungwi districts thanked Government through Electoral Commission of Zambia for choosing September as a month to conduct campaigns which allowed all campaigners to reach far flung areas.
Kasama is calm and people seem to be abiding by the electoral code of conduct.
File: DELEGATES listens to the first lady Thandiwe Banda (not in picture) during the launch of MMD Eastern province women conference at Chipata Teachers Training College
The ruling MMD has called for a massive turn up from its members and sympathizers throughout the country to vote for its Presidential candidate Rupiah Banda and all its parliamentary and local government candidates on Tuesday.
Lusaka Province Movement for Multiparty Democracy(MMD) Information and Publicity Secretary Greenlock Lupambo said it was important that the general membership of the party turns up en-mass on Tuesday and vote for President Banda and all MMD candidates.
ZANIS reports Mr Lupambo, who said this in an exclusive interview in Lusaka today, added that all MMD supporters should rally behind President Banda on September 20, to ensure a convincing win.
He said the MMD has done a lot for this country to deserve another five year term of office for continued developmental programmes across the country.
The MMD Information and Publicity Secretary stated that electorates in the country should not be intimidated by anyone that they stay away from casting votes for fear of confusion.
He said Zambians should not be cheated by those leaders threatening to cause violence on September 20.
President Banda enters Tuesday’s election with an exceptional record of achievements such as infrastructure development and a single digit inflation against his main rival Micheal Sata and Hakainde Hichilema of the PF and the UPND.
And Mr Lupambo has called on the Zambia police service to ensure that adequate security measures are put in place during and after the voting day.
Mr Lupambo further lamented that all those people intending to fuel violence on the voting day should be arrested and prosecuted.
He said Zambia is a peaceful country saying no any person should be allowed to disturb the peace the country has been enjoying for many years.
Meanwhile, Political candidates from various political parties in Northwestern Province rushed in their last minute campaigns to beat the deadline at 06 : 00 hours , today.
ZANIS from Kasama, today, that leading the campaigners was Kasama central MMD Parliamentary Candidate Chilekwa Munkonge who successfully campaigned and ended his trail in kaunguluka village peacefully urging the electorate there to vote for him.
Mr. Mukonge like his colleagues had maintained his messages to the electorate to vote for him and President Rupiah Banda.
His elder brother Godfrey Mwamba too successfully ended his campaign rally at Kasama’s Presidents Park urging his supporters to vote for him and his leader Michael Sata.
Mr. Bwalya, populary known as GBM had his supporters giving him a solidarity convoy given in his honour as they drummed and danced in praise of their former area MP.
And an independent Kasama Central aspiring parliamentary candidate Maggie Bwalya ended her campaign rally with a call to support to a female candidate.
In Malole , PF parliamentary candidate Chrissy Yaluma also held his last campaign rally in Mungwi town that ended at 18 :30 hours pleading for votes from the electorate.
Mr Yaluma said he was an indigenous child of the land and has a heart to bring development.
First Lady Thandiwe Banda during the 40th anniversary service celebration of the Chelstone Reformed Church of Zambia in Lusaka
First Lady Thandiwe Banda has advised the church body in the country to pray for peace and harmony ahead of the polls next Tuesday.
And Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) Chelstone Congregation leader Reverend Madalitso Banda has warned Zambians against listening and believing false prophets that are just targeted at bring confusion in the country.
Mrs. Banda explained that the church body has especially at this moment of elections has an important role of preaching and encouraging peace in any given society.
ZANIS reports the First lady saying this during celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) Chelstone‘s congregation, in Lusaka today.
Mrs. Banda noted that Churches should ensure that the help the country in maintaining peace that the country has enjoyed for nearly 47 years.
“ The Church should also be proactive in its role of providing spirit of prayers so that the environment of peace prevails during Tuesday’s general elections, “ she said.
She furthermore appealed to Zambians to uphold the nation’s international reputation as a haven of peace by being peaceful during and after next Tuesday’s elections.
Mrs. Banda also commended the RCZ Church of being one of the churches that has always strived at displaying unity and stability in all its operations.
She explained that the church has also demonstrated good leadership to its community by helping construct synagogues and community schools for the less privileged in Palabana and Chinkuli areas
Mrs. Banda further expressed hope that the prayers and the unity exhibited by the church will be upheld by the congregation therefore contributing its growth.
And Reverend Banda has cautioned Zambians against listening and believing false prophets that are just targeted at bring confusion in the country.
Mr. Banda said Zambians should also ensure that they avoid all forms of violence that can retard the country’s development.
He pointed out that voters should ensure that they reject violence and conduct themselves in a peaceful manner adding that they should also accept the outcome of the results.
With just a day before the 2011 presidential, parliamentary and local government elections are held in Zambia, President Rupiah Banda has once again called on Zambians to strictly observe the laws of the land toward peaceful polls.
In his radio and television address to the nation on the tripartite elections this evening, President Banda said those that will go against the law will be dealt with accordingly.
He said all political candidates and their cadres must abide by the law concerning the close of the campaign period this morning at 06:00 hours.
“Anybody caught campaigning will face prosecution. Even worse, candidates can be struck off the electoral process and their nominations cancelled. The risks are too high, so I urge all to observe the 48-hour ban on campaigning,” he warned.
He said he was aware that in this period, people become impatient and influenced by rumours and stories.
President Banda has therefore urged Zambians to be patient on any premature celebrations or commiserations until after the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) officially announced the final results.
“To those who may be contemplating any illegal acts or intimidation or even worse—physical violence, I have this message for you; I have ordered the police to arrest and prosecute all those who offend. Expect no mercy, expect no favour, expect only the full force of the law to come down on you,” he said.
Mr. Banda said the Zambian people were proud of the country’s democracy and its peace and stability.
He pointed out that for this reason, he would not allow anybody to smear the good reputation of Zambia in the remaining time.
“The world is watching us, election observers are amongst us. Journalists will be reporting on how we conduct ourselves. Let us not disappoint them as violence has no place in a democracy,” he said.
[pullquote]“To those who may be contemplating any illegal acts or intimidation or even worse—physical violence, I have this message for you; I have ordered the police to arrest and prosecute all those who offend. Expect no mercy, expect no favour, expect only the full force of the law to come down on you,” he said.[/pullquote]
The President has also appealed to Zambians to exhibit their historical hospitability, respect for the law and the democratic process.
“Show them that we are mature enough to accept the official results, whatever they may be,” he said.
President Banda further noted that the last eight weeks since the campaign period was declared, candidates made their case to convince voters to vote for them.
He said it was now up to Zambians to weigh up all the candidates and cast their vote accordingly.
He said Zambians were now able to ask themselves which candidates were suitable for their wards, constituencies and State House and which party had the best policies for Zambia.
“Only you can answer those questions. On 20th September, we all have just one vote. Democracy gives each person the same status. A manager and his workers all have just one vote each. A chief and a shepherd have just one vote each. And I, as President, have a single vote. On election day, we are all equal,” he emphasized.
The President has since urged Zambians to take full advantage of the electoral process that normally occurs every five years and decide which political party should form the next government.
He said the casting of votes should however be done in the spirit of brotherly love and peace.
“But democracy only works when people participate,” he said.
President Banda said he decided to make Tuesday, September 20th a national holiday in order to increase the participation of people in the process.
“Once you have cast your vote, enjoy the rest of the day off peacefully. Those who do not vote do not have the right to complain,” he said adding that this election will see the most ever votes in Zambia’s history.
On Tuesday, September 20th, Zambians countrywide will cast their votes from 06:00 hours in the morning to 18:00 hours in the evening.
Out of the 13 million Zambians, slightly over 5 million are eligible to vote in this year’s elections.
This year’s elections have attracted 10 political parties fielding presidential candidates, the highest number of presidential candidates in the history of Zambia.
Those battling it out at presidential level include the incumbent Rupiah Banda standing on the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) ticket, Michael Sata of the opposition Patriotic Front (PF), Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and Godfrey Miyanda sponsored by the Heritage Party (HP).
Others are Elias Chipimo Junior of the National Restoration Party (NAREP), the Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) is fielding Fredrick Mutesa, while Ng’andu Magande is standing on the National Movement for Progress (NMP) ticket and Charles Milupi of the Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD).
The rest are Edith Nawakwi, who is the only lady in the presidential contest, is standing on the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) while the oldest political party in the country, the United National Independence Party (UNIP) has fielded Tilyenji Kaunda, a son of first President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda.
Nkana survived a second half scare to beat Nkwazi 4-2 away at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka today in a Faz Super Division Week 23 game.
The 11-time champions squandered a 3-0 first half lead before Nkwazi pressured them after the break to score two goals.
Lameck Mwale put Nkana ahead in the 10th minute in a dominant first half before Reynold Kampamba headed in the second in the 31st minute.
Nkana capped a good first half with the third goal on the brink of halftime which was scored by Kelvin Mwelwa who tapped in the ball from close range.
However, it was a different case after the break following a halftime talk in the dressing room by Nkwazi coach Oswald Mutapa with the hosts looking fired up.
Keegan Phiri scrambled in Nkwazi’s first goal and his strike partner Peter Lungu scored his second goal in as many games eight minutes later.
Nkwazi continued to threaten and veteran midfielder Perry Mutapa saw his 71st minute diving header flash across the face of goal.
Nephias Banda too had another glorious chance for Nkwazi in the 83rd minute with a bicycle kick also going wide.
Nkana sealed the win against the run of play after benefitting from a howler from Nkwazi goalkeeper Sydney Tembo.
Tembo failed to deal with a back-pass only for Evans Kangwa to steal the ball and round the Nkwazi goalkeeper to plant the ball into an inviting net.
Nkana shift from 8th to 7th on 35points, nine less than leaders and archrivals Power Dynamos with seven games to go before the season ends. TABLE
