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Libya moved to the top of Group C today after beating Mozambique 1-0 to end the latter’s interest in the 2012 Africa Cup qualifiers.
Rabiyah Lafi handed Libya the three points with a 30th minute goal to put a smile on their home fans in the trouble torn country.
Libya move from 8 to 11 points for at least 24 hours ahead of Zambia’s away game to Comoros tomorrow afternoon in Moroni while Mozambique stay third on four points after five games played ahead of their now formality game against Comoros in Maputo on October 8.
Zambia slip to second place with 9 points from four game and must win on Sunday to reclaim pole position in Group C with the qualifiers now set for a showdown finish when they host Libya next month.
Power Dynamos stayed top of the Faz Super Division table after beating Lime Hotspurs on the day the Kitwe giants and Zesco United set the standard in Week 21 in the race for the 2011 title race.
Power defeated promoted Lime Hotspurs 3-1 at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe while Zesco were 3-0 home winners over another newcomer Kalewa at the Trade Fair Grounds in Ndola.
At Arthur Davies, Power went ahead in the 4th minute through Crispin Mulenga before Lime leveled in the 36th minute via a Brian Mwaba goal to see the two teams go 1-1 into the break.
Felix Nyaende scored his third goal in two games with Power’s second in the 58th minute and Luka Lungu wrapped up the business on 86 minutes.
Power lead on 40 points from 21 games while Red Arrows stay second on 37 points ahead of their Sunday clash against Green Buffaloes at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
However, Power’s healthy goal difference is certain to keep them on top for another week whatever the result at Nkoloma tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Zesco moved from 4th to 3rd place after beating Kalewa 3-0.
A rare goal from Billy Mwanza with an 18th minute header set Zesco on their way to victory.
Maybin Mwaba made it 2-0 in the 35th minute before Alfred Luputa scored his 10th goal of the season with the hosts final goal in the 74th minute.
At Nchanga Stadium in Chingola, Nchanga Rangers won their northern Copperbelt derby against Konkola Blades to move from 7th to 5th thanks to a goal from Kasonde Bwalya 5 minutes before fulltime.
Kabwe Warriors suffered their second successive defeat this time at home where Nkana beat them 1-0 via a Lameck Mwale 3rd minute goal.
And at Dola Hill, Forest Rangers defeated Nkwazi 2-1.
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Red Arrows-Green Buffaloes
Zanaco-Green Eagles
Nakambala Leopards-Roan United
Second republican president Frederick Chiluba and wife Regina confer during the Africa Freedom Day celebrations
Late second Republican president Frederick Chiluba’s widow, Regina has said it was her husband’s wish that President Rupiah Banda wins this year’s elections so that he continues the programmes that his Government has started.
And the Chiluba family has thanked President Banda and the Government for the support rendered during the funeral and burial of Dr Chiluba.
In a letter to President Banda dated August 29, 2011, Ms Chiluba said the Chiluba family would continue to support his administration because only he could take the country forward.
“As you know, it was my husband’s wish that you would win this election and continue the great programmes you started in this nation. Only you can steer this nation to continued economic prosperity in peace and stability.
“Your Excellency, we remain behind you, we support your issue-based, violence-free election campaign,” reads the letter in part. She said she had no doubt that President Banda would win the September 20 elections.
Meanwhile, Ms Chiluba has thanked the Government and President Banda for according her husband a dignified funeral. “On my behalf and that of my late husband, Dr FTJ Chiluba’s family I wish to place on record our gratitude for all the material and spiritual support you rendered to us during our bereavement. I also thank you for the tribute you paid to my husband on the day of burial.
“You saw to it that my husband was put to rest in the most dignified manner possible. We are most grateful to you. Your kindness will not go unrewarded. God Almighty will bless you and reward you as it is said in his word,” Ms Chiluba said.
She said President Banda’s selfless acts had brought dignity to her family and the country in general. “Zambians were able to recall and recount the good deeds of my husband while he held the office of second Republican president. Your selfless act further unified this country to what it was known for in the region and in the world, a mature, and peaceful and God fearing nation,” she said.
She said right up to his death, Dr Chiluba appreciated the honour and dignity President Banda had given him. Ms Chiluba said Dr Chiluba was sure that Zambia would attain higher heights with President Banda’s stewardship as he was a visionary and true son of Africa. She also thanked First Lady Thandiwe for consoling her.
“Your visit and counsel consoled me, strengthened me and gave me hope at the time of my deepest sorrow and unhappiness,” she said. Ms Chiluba said the first lady was an inspiration to the women of Zambia.
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The opposition Patriotic Front (PF) has challenged the United Party for National Development (UPND) to explain its connection to government for using government resources during its campaigns.
PF Secretary General Winter Kabimba says his party is in possession of irrefutable evidence that the ruling MMD and the opposition UPND are closely collaborating and campaigning in some areas against the PF.
Mr. Kabimba alleges that the UPND is now involved in the abuse of government resources through the use of government motor vehicles in its campaigns and distribution of campaign materials.
Speaking at a media briefing this morning, Mr. Kabimba charged that one of the vehicles used is registered GRZ 852 BX which he said was found collecting UPND campaign materials from a house used as the UPND campaign centre in Lusaka’s Libala stage 4A.
Mr. Kabimba says there is no way UPND President Hakainde Hichilema should be trusted with presidency when he has betrayed the people of Zambia with his corruption and greed.
And the PF secretary general has demanded the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to clean up the voters register for 2011 by removing all registered dead voters as well as to advertise the voters register in the press so as to enable voters know their polling centers to avoid fiasco during elections.
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) has advised Patriotic Front (PF) leaders to accept that they have lost popularity in areas they previously claimed were their strongholds.
North-Western Province UPND youth chairperson, Victor Lumayi said yesterday that claims by PF Luapula Province chairperson Kennedy Sakeni that he was aware of the collusion between MMD and UPND were laughable.
Mr Lumayi said there was no need for MMD and UPND to team up against the Michael Sata-led party because it was not a factor in the political arena.
He said Mr Sakeni should not drag the UPND in PF’s failures which were there for all Zambians to see.
“They are now feeling the pressure because the PF has lost popularity. When you look at Lusaka and Copperbelt the party is no longer as strong as it used to be and now they are hallucinating.
“We would like to urge Mr Sakeni not to drag UPND in his politics, let them concentrate on building their lost popularity. We know the difficulties our brother Mr Sakeni is facing,” Mr Lumayi said.
He said PF had lost popularity in most parts of the country because Zambians had realised that it had nothing to offer to them. He said most of the people that supported PF in the past had now ditched the party because it had let them down.
“Now you find only frustrated politicians and people who really do not know what they want supporting the PF. All well-meaning Zambians know that the PF has nothing to offer to the Zambian people.
“They do not have a yardstick of how they want to move the country forward,” Mr Lumayi said. He advised Mr Sakeni and other PF leaders to desist from making false claims on popularity.
Mr Sakeni was quoted in yesterday’s Post newspaper as saying the MMD and UPND were working together secretly in order to defeat the PF.
HUNDREDS of people from all walks of life led by numerous Catholics yesterday thronged the Lusaka International Airport to receive the body of late Mongu Catholic Bishop Paul Duffy.
Many people could not hold back their tears as the plane carrying the clergyman’s body landed around 14:30 hours.
A funeral service was conducted in honor of Bishop Duffy in one of the sheds at Zambia Export and Growers Association (ZEGA) after a moment of silence was observed.
Some of the prominent Clergymen present were Auxiliary Bishop of Chipata Benjamin Phiri, and Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) Zambia delegation superior Fr Freeborn Kibombwe.
Speaking during the funeral service, Archbishop of Lusaka Telesphore Mpundu called on Zambians to be strong during the hard mourning period for Bishop Duffy.
And Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) spokesperson Paul Samasumo said Bishop Duffy’s body would today leave St Ann’s Funeral Parlor for the Cathedral of the Child Jesus in Lusaka for a funeral mass at 09:00 hours.
Some of the parishioners talked to who had traveled from Mongu Diocese, said they would escorted the body back to Mongu.
Bishop Duffy, who died of leukemia in Texas, United States, on Tuesday last week, would be put to rest in Mongu next Monday.
The body would be flown to Mongu on Sunday morning and a religious reception would be held Kaande before a vigil is conducted at Mongu Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
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CHAMA District in Eastern Province has recorded cases of suspected anthrax in more that 120 people.
Ministry of Health spokesperson Kamoto Mbewe said in a statement yesterday that the outbreak was suspected to have been caused by an infected hippo in Luangwa River.
Dr Mbewe said all the patients recorded since Friday last week, had a history of having consumed or touched hippo meat.
He said the hippo was said to have died of anthrax around the upstream of the Luangwa River, where 62 hippos had so far died after showing signs of infection.
“Areas bordering Chama or anyone who has consumed hippo meat in the recent past may be affected,” he said.
Dr Mbewe said however that the public should not panic because the disease was treatable and that the Ministry had sufficient stocks of drugs.
He said samples had been sent to a laboratory in Lundazi and that a rapid response from the provincial office was already in Chama.
“A stakeholders meeting involving the Ministry of health, Ministry of Live stock and fisheries, a veterinary team from the University of Zambia and University Teaching Hospital laboratory team was held today,” he said.
He said an expert team had been constituted and dispatched to support the province and the affected districts.
Dr Mbewe said people who had come in contact or had eaten hippo meat in recent weeks and developed skin swellings like insect bites which later become blister or which eventually ulcerated, should quickly seek medical attention.
He said the affected areas had been cordoned off and sensitisation provided to people against eating game meat, while surveillance had been enhanced.
THE Catholic Church has granted Father Frank Bwalya indefinite leave of absence from Priesthood to allow him to concentrate on his personal life. The diocese of Ndola has also ordered Fr Bwalya not to act or represent the Catholic Church in any way during his indefinite leave.
This is according to a memoradum dated August 29, 2011 issued by Ndola diocese Archbishop Alick Banda, addressed to Fr Bwalya and the church. Bishop Banda has also asked Fr Bwalya not to perform any priestly duties, wear priestly attire and to be away from the presbytery during his leave.
“I also ask you not to act in any way for the Catholic diocese of Ndola or the Catholic Church in general during your leave,” Bishop Banda said in a memo.
Fr Bwalya is believed to have requested the Ndola diocese for leave so that he could concentrate on his political activities. Bishop Banda said the church has consented to Fr Bwalya’s request and granted him indefinite leave of absence.
Bishop Banda advised Fr Bwalya to remain obliged and maintain his celibacy until a new way of life is determined by the competent ecclesiastical authority.
And the MMD on the Copperbelt have welcomed the indefinite leave of Fr Bwalya.
Provincial information and publicity secretary Yotam Mtayachalo said the leave is long overdue. “We welcome the indefinite leave of Fr Bwalya, who has so much hatred against President Banda and the MMD. We also urge him to reflect on his political activities during the leave so that he can repent,” Mr Mtayachalo said.
He said the activities Fr Bwalya has involved himself in are not in line with his status as a Priest. “How can a priest strangle a chicken at a public meeting? Such behaviour is unacceptable,” Mr Mtayahalo said.
A non-governmental organisation based in Ndola has also welcomed the indefinite leave of Fr Bwalya. Right Choice Support chairman Andrew Tembo said Fr Bwalya should now join politics because he will no longer pretend to be speaking for the Catholic Church.
“We want to commend the Catholic Church for the bold decision they have taken against Fr Bwalya who has clearly demonstrated that he has joined politics,” Mr Tembo said.
Meanwhile, a Ndola-based clergyman said it is wrong for any church leader to publicly declare their political alignment to any political party.
Pastor Lawrence Temfwe said Fr Bwalya’s suspension will serve as an example to other church leaders who are actively involved in partisan politics.
He advised other church leaders to speak about developmental issues without favouring any party. “Let other church leaders know that it is not good for a man of God to be involved in active politics,” Pastor Temfwe said.
The ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has refuted reports that it is intimidating rural voters in Kawambwa district of Luapula province ahead of the elections.
On thursday, the Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) confirmed receiving reports of MMD officials threatening electorates in the area that they establish who they will vote for on 20th September by checking in the computer system.
MMD deputy national secretary Chembe Nyangu tells QFM in an interview that such allegations are only aimed at bringing the party down.
Mr. Nyangu, who however expressed ignorance on the matter, accused the opposition parties of using all sorts of means to de-campaign the ruling party.
He notes that there is no way candidates can know who votes for them and who did not because elections are not conducted electronically.
He says it is surprising how the opposition is panicking ahead of the polls.
Mr. Nyangu says his party will remain focused with its issue based campaigns because it wants to return to power after the 20th September, 2011 polls.
The Zambia Police service has clarified that the Zimbabwean Police officers spotted in the country did not come to Zambia to help police the elections.
Police Spokesperson Ndandula Siamana claims she was misquoted in an article in which she admitted that the Zimbabwe Police were in the country.
Ms. Siamana has however said that the Zimbabwe Police officers spotted in the country were merely in transit to the Democratic republic of Congo for the SADC Police games.
She says Zambians must not be misled that government will allow police officers from another country to help in policing the elections.
Ms Siamana adds that it is impossible for the country to have Zimbabwe Police come and police the elections.
President Rupiah Band will today be in Chongwe District for campaign rallys and the commissioning of the Chongwe Water Treatment Plant.
President Banda has made provision of safe drinking water one of his key priorities since assuming office in 2008.
Today’s event is testimony of the MMD Government’s commitment to the promises it has made to the Zambian people.
The President’s Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations Dickson Jere confirmed this in a statement yesterday.
Mr. Jere said the Government has provided the District with financial resources for the improvement of rural sanitation, including areas around Luangwa Bridge which also require good sanitation.
‘Provision of such life-supporting services is in line with President Banda’s seven-point development plan which he intends to implement from 2011 to 2016. Point number-seven is on how the MMD Goverment will ensure the creation of a better health service for all Zambians,’ he said.
While in Chongwe, the president Banda will also address his first public rally in Lusaka Province since the announcement of the date for the tripartite elections which will be held on September 20, 2011.
“Once again, the Head of State will explain to the Chongwe electorate the reasons why he should be re-elected, having already delivered unprecedented infrastructure development and improved the Zambian economy,” said Mr. Jere.
In 1964 what was Northern Rhodesia became Zambia and undeniably vouched for her sovereignty before the Queen as well as the world. Zambia from 1964 to 1991 was an experiment. it was impossible for the founding fathers to develop a country and a political program that was not reacting to the colonials. President Kaunda served our country in his capacity as president given the constraints of his times, given the concerns of his generation, and given the priorities of the world at that time.
In 1991 Frederick Chiluba and MMD ushered in a new development for the young nation. Zambia learned politics; her politics!! At this point we were able to discuss politics within the constraints of our country, as opposed to the politics of the 60s which were a reaction to the colonial masters. President Chiluba’s legacy in my view is that he allowed for Zambia to have her politics in the form of the creation of a multi-party democracy; this gave us the power to discuss politics from contesting perspectives.
[pullquote]The world is changing and we are not fighting for independence from Britain neither are we trying to convince Dr. Kaunda on the virtues of a multi-party democracy. Our generation should make an effort to have a different political dialogue and a different political attitude.[/pullquote]
President Mwanawasa comes at a time when Zambia is gainfully becoming a player on the continent of Africa as well as gaining some global presence. Globalization of course served its purpose during President Chiluba and during President Mwanawasa we made far much greater steps towards a transparent and more progressive future. The presidency of Mr. Rupiah can rightly be merged with that of Mwanawasa because Mr. Rupiah continued the politics of MMD and much of the late presidents domestic policies.
Zambia has only had two presidents who have been crucial to her growth: President Kenneth Kaunda ( UNIP) and President Frederick T. Chiluba ( MMD)
Iam writing this rather short history of politics in Zambia to illustrate that we are too young of a nation to be conservatives!! As elections approaches, I ask that Zambians experiment; we need to change our current political thought for ideas that will serve the progressive development of our country in view of geopolitics.
The world is changing and we are not fighting for independence from Britain neither are we trying to convince Dr. Kaunda on the virtues of a multi-party democracy. Our generation should make an effort to have a different political dialogue and a different political attitude.
As we all put our votes in for the next president I ask that Zambians experiment; we are too young of a nation to play it safe: our institutions are young, our constitution even younger, and our politics still developing!! We need to challenge ourselves in an effort to present a future far much more idealistic, and far much more in line with the virtues of a democratic society. A society, as a general rule, is developing when you look at the treatment of women in that society, the treatment of the poor, the education level of its citizens, and the advancement of its public system.
[pullquote]As we all put our votes in for the next president I ask that Zambians experiment; we are too young of a nation to play it safe: our institutions are young, our constitution even younger, and our politics still developing!![/pullquote]
I’am committed to a better Zambia and Iam not scared to gamble on her future nor do I think conservatism is the answer for our nation. Aggressive political visions are needed and a commitment to change should be a constant breath that is breathed in every Zambian.
The future, in short, belongs to those who dare think of it and who challenge the present and straighten it to satisfy their goals of a better future. Zambia is very young, too young, not to take advantage of the idealism, and stamina, and energy that comes with youth; we are not even half a century old!!!!
Dario Bonetti has dropped three home-based players from his 20-man team that flew out for Comoros today.
The three players include Zesco United Jacob Banda.
Others are Red Arrows wingback Jimmy Chisenga and Power Dynamos midfielder Kennedy Mudenda.
Nyambe Mulenga of Zesco and Thomas Nyirenda from Konkola Blades are the only home-based players in the traveling part for Sunday 2012 Africa Cup Group C qualifier.
Meanwhile, President Rupiah Banda made a brief stopover at the teams camp at Golfview Hotel in Lusaka before departure.
And in other news, the Zambia under 17 national team will on Saturday face their South African counterparts in a junior friendly international in Lusaka at Nkoloma Stadium.
It will be the first time the two teams will be clashing at Under-17 level in a friendly match since 2005 when South Africa beat Zambia 2-1 at Arthur Davies Stadium.
President Rupiah Banda has hailed farmers throughout the country for their tireless efforts they have exhibited in the agriculture sector.
And President Banda has officially launched the 2011/202 farming season calling for farmers in the country to continue their preparations for another bumper in the 2011/2012 season.
And the Zambia Farmers Union ( ZNFU ) President Jarves Zimba says President Banda should be commended for his strides in improving the agriculture sector in the country.
Mr. Banda said farmers across the country should be commended for ensuring that the country has produced two successive bumper harvests.
“ In the past three years, farmers in this country have managed to produce surplus in our stable crop maize and other major agriculture products much to the delight of farmers in the country, “ he said.
ZANIS reports the President saying this when he officially opened the 106th Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) Annual Congress at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka today under the theme : ” Diversification and Market Development. “
Mr Banda said the country now enjoys food stability adding that it is now time for the country and farmers to start diversifying away from maize to grow other viable crops such as rice, beef, Sugar, beans and many other profitable crops for the benefit of the country.
President Banda has also hinted that the successive bumper harvest in the country has been possible due to the peace the country has continued to enjoy for some time now.
“ Without peace in the country, it would have been impossible for the country to produce enough food because the absence of peace, no progressive economic benefits can be achieved in the nation, “Mr Banda said.
Zambia has managed to increase the agriculture productivity from 1.5 million Metric Tonnes of maize per hectare to 2.2 Metric Tonnes per hectare.
Government has managed to increase the input support programme from 120, 000 to 900,00 Small Scale Farmers adding that Government has made sure that these farmer inputs are delivered to farmers across the country on time.
“ During the past farming season, Government managed to buy over 1.3 Million Metric tonnes of maize valued at K 1.69 Trillion,” the President said.
And speaking at the function, ZNFU President Zimba, who has been re-elected to his position said President Banda should be commended for his strides in improving the agriculture sector in the country.
Mr Zimba said this year’s theme is in line with government’s plans of diversifying the economy of this country for sustainable economic development in the country.
“ Depending on maize alone may not be sustainable in future in the sense that weather in the country and world over can change at any time thereby affecting the crop causing hunger in the country, “ he said.
Mr Zimba said Mr Banda’s Government should be commended and supported by all farmers across the country if the bumper harvest is to continue to be produced in the country.
He said Government alone cannot manage and needs to work hand in hand with farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector across the country.
Meanwhile, World Bank Country Director for Zambia and Zimbabwe Kie Kie said Zambia has managed to produce enough for the country because the country has been living in peace for some years now.
Ms Kie thanked the Government of the republic of Zambia for their dedicated efforts in producing enough food for its people and urged the country to continue working hard for the benefit of the farmers in the country
She said foreign direct investment and played a major role in the reduction of inflation in this country, a thing which he said has helped to improve the economy of this country.
Lusaka province MMD information and publicity secretary Greenock Lupambo and Kanyama constituency chairman Walter Manzi (left) inspect the Kanyama constituency office, which was petrol bombed by suspected Patrotic Front cadres
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Lusaka province MMD information and publicity secretary Greenock Lupambo and Kanyama constituency chairman Walter Manzi (left) inspect the Kanyama constituency office, which was petrol bombed by suspected Patrotic Front cadres in Lusaka
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PF foot soldiers for the Door to Door Campaigns
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PF foot soldiers for the Door to Door Campaigns in Lusaka
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MMD cadres putting up Posters in Lusaka
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MMD cadres putting up Posters
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CHINA Civil Engineering Company technicians assessing the strength of layers on Chiwala road in Nkana East Residential area to ascertain if specific standards have been met before laying the tarring the road
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CHINA Civil Engineering Company technicians assessing the strength of layers on Chiwala road in Nkana East Residential area to ascertain if specific standards have been met before laying the tarring
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Rupiah Banda shakes hands with Mwansabombwe MMD candidate Chriticles and his counterpart for Kawambwa central Elizabeth Chitika Mwansa on arrival at Kazembe grounds
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President Banda shakes hands with Mwata Kazembe in Mwansabombwe
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National Restoration Party representative John Phiri talks to ECZ Chairperson Justice Ireen Mambilima, Electoral Commission of Zambia Director Priscila Isaacs and Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia Sheikh Shaban Phiri after the meeting
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ECZ Chairperson Justice Ireen Mambilima and Electoral Commission of Zambia Director Priscila Isaacs sharing a light moment with political representatives and other stakeholders, at UNIPRINT in Durban
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ECZ Chairperson Justice Ireen Mambilima (l), Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Director Priscila Isaacs (c) listen to MMD Representative Mikatazo Wakumelo during a briefing at (UNIPRINT) in Durban
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ECZ Chairperson Justice Ireen Mambilima (c) addressing political party representatives and other stakeholders, at UNIPRINT in Durban
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PART of the crowd that attended one of the rallies addressed by MMD Namwala central aspiring candidate Major Robbie Chizhyuka in Namwala
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MMD Namwala central aspiring candidate Major Robbie Chizhyuka addresses residents during one of the rallies in Namwala district
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Vice president George Kunda greets MMD cadres before addressing a rally at kaseba in Muchinga constituency where he is constesting the parliamentary seat
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Vice president George Kunda addressing a rally ta Kaseba basic school in Serenje's Muchinga constituency where he is a parlaimetary candidate on MMD ticket for the 20th September general elections
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Collins Mbesuma in Training for the Comoros Game
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Collins Mbesuma in Training at Nkoloma Stadium
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Zambia National team in Training at Nkoloma Stadium
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Zambia National team Coach giving Instructions to Players
