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File:Chipata slums residents protesting against illegal land allocation in Lusaka. This was at the MMD Lusaka district offices
The ruling Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) has warned that it will not defend any of its cadres found in the illegal allocation of plots.
MMD national secretary Richard Kachingwe says the MMD is a party of laws noting that it would never defend any culprits even if they are party cadres.
Recently, MMD Kanyama aspiring parliamentary candidate Yohane Mwanza stated on Muvi TV’s meet your MP programme, that MMD cadres have the right to allocate land because officers at the ministry of land are not doing their job.
Major Kachingwe says land in the country is under the Republican president and only administered by the commissioner of lands stating that no one has the authority to allocate land.
He said in an interview that party cadres are mere ordinary citizens who also have to follow the rightful procedures in acquiring a land.
MMD youths have denounced violence and have called on their colleagues in other parties to do the same. MMD Lusaka province youth chairperson, Chris Chalwe has also urged young people not to engage in violence during and after the 2011 elections.
Mr Chalwe said that MMD youths will not be protected by the law when found wanting despite belonging to the ruling party. He was speaking in a walk in interview in Lusaka yesterday.
And the Provincial Youths of the Central Committee of the United Party for National Development-UPND in central Province has urged all political parties taking part in this year’s elections to desist from engaging in Violent.
Provincial Youth chairman Milner Mwanakampwe said that elections will come and go, but Zambians will still have to live together.
Mr Mwanakampwe said that the UPND has no room for violence because Party president Hakainde Hichilema has encouraged all party members to preach a message of goodwill and carry out peaceful campaigns.
He has advised youths not to be used as tolls of violence by selfish politicians.
And the National Council of Catholic Women has demanded for the setup of fast-track courts to expeditiously deal with perpetrators of election violence.
Council Chairperson, Mary Mwale said that the current judicial setup is tedious to immediately adjudicate over cases of elections violence.
Mrs Mwale has called on the Zambia Police to adopt a zero tolerance approach towards perpetrators of violence regardless of their political affiliation. She was speaking in Lusaka yesterday during the catholic women’s annual general meeting attended by national leaders from ten dioceses.
Meanwhile, Police on the Copperbelt have detained three people belonging to different political parties for threatening violence.
The police have also confiscated machetes also known as pangas from the detained men in Ndola and Chingola.
Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Martin Malama has confirmed to ZNBC News in Kitwe that two men were arrested on Saturday night in Ndola at a bar where they allegedly threatened violence using machetes.
Dr. Malama has named the two men arrested in Ndola as fifty-three-year-old Alex Bwalya, a businessman and George Mutale, twenty-seven.
The man arrested in Chingola is Dickson Pende, forty-seven.
Dr. Malama says the three will appear in court soon, and he has warned that the police will arrest any person threatening or perpetrating violence.
Opposition New Generation Party President, Humphrey Siulapwa has continued his incessant attacks on the Post Newspapers. In his usual style, Mr Siulapwa is this time, claiming that the privately-owned media institution is endangering national security by being critical of the Rupiah Banda led government.
Speaking in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Siulapwa also said the Post Newspapers has proved to be a problem for the current government’s reign.Mr. Siulapwa said that media institutions should not side with particular political parties before, during and after elections. He has advised media institutions to help promote peace as the country heads to the polls.
Mr Siulapwa has meanwhile downplayed his assertions of acts of intimidation on the media. Mr. Siulapwa said his party supports self regulations of the media in the country.
He has however called on the media to be more responsible in their reporting..
But Post Newspapers Managing Editor, Amos Malupenga has declined to respond to Mr Siulapwa saying doing so would be degrading.
But Mr Malupenga has said assured the Post Newspapers’ responsibility in its reporting.
He has explained that this is why the media institution is part of calls for self-regulation.
Zesco United beat Nkana 3-2 away in Kitwe on Sunday amidst ugly scenes from home fans in this big Copperbelt derby played at Nkana Stadium in a Faz Super Division Week 20 game.
The defending league champions came back twice to stun Nkana in Wusakile to also win bragging rights in this battle to enter the top five.
Nkana took the lead in the 27th minute through Evans Kangwa who thumped in a thunderous shot.
However, Zesco hit back twice before the break in a period of four minutes to take a 2-1 lead into halftime.
Winstone Kalengo leveled on 34 minutes before Alfred Luputa stretched Zesco’s lead seven minutes before the break.
Simmering tensions boiled over in the second half but not before Nkana equalized through Lameck Mwale in the 53rd minute.
Fifa referee Jan Sikazwe of Kapiri Mposhi was forced to stop play three times as Nkana and Zesco fans clashed in the stands.
Zesco held their cool to seal the three points on the 63rd minute in the midst of mayhem through Maybin Mwaba.
The Ndola side rise from 7th to 4th on the table on 32 points to move within five points of leaders Power Dynamos and second placed Red Arrows.
And Striker Jacob Mulenga will miss Zambia’s trip to Comoros to play their 2012 Africa Cup Group C qualifier on September 4.
According to Faz, Mulenga will miss the game after suffering another injury on Saturday while in action with his Dutch club FC Utrecht.
Mulenga suffered a hamstring injury in the 77th minute just four minutes after scoring Utrecht’s third goal in their 3-1 home win over Roda JC.
Faz say they are awaiting an official medical report on the extent of Mulenga’s injury from Utrecht on Monday.
Mulenga was expected to make a return to the Zambia fold for the first time in nine months after recovering from a long-term injury.
Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- has encouraged all political parties participating in the September, 20 tripartite elections to appear on public forums.
Commission Director PRISCILAH ISAAC says this will give the electorate an opportunity to participate and contribute to the electoral process.
Mrs ISAAC said that appearing on public forums will also allow political parties to sell their manifestos to the electorate.
Mrs ISAAC however says the commission can NOT force any political party to allow its members to appear on any public forum .
Mrs ISAAC was speaking to ZNBC News in a telephone interview.
Yesterday, PF Vice President Dr GUY SCOTT urged all the PF candidates NOT to appear on ZNBC’s race to manda hill, saying the programming is biased.
And Foundation for Democratic Process -FODEP- says it is unfortunate that some political parties have decided to shun the political debates.
FODEP Vice President Mirriam Chonya says it is imperative that the candidate appear for the public forum so that they can sale their manifestos.
Ms Chonya says the media is the only platform which offers political parties an opportunity to sell their candidates to the electorate.
Ms Chonya was speaking in an interview with ZNBC News in Lusaka on Sunday.
And Ms Chonya has appealed to all political parties to restrain their cadres from Violence.
Ms Chonya says it is wrong for Zambians to agitate violence.
Munali Patriotic Front aspiring candidate Nkandu Luo
Munali Patriotic Front aspiring candidate Nkandu Luo has stated that she will ensure that she addresses challenges that student at the three learning institutions, the University of Zambia, (UNZA), the National Resources Development College (NRDC) and the Chainama College of health sciences, face once elected into office.
Professor Luo says with her experience as an academician, she is fully aware of the challenges that students at the learning institutions face adding that she will ensure she encompasses her experience to improve the conditions.
In an interview with QFM, Professor Luo noted that it should be fully understood that education is not only about buildings but for one to receive quality education, there is need to ensure that human resource at the institutions is adequate.
Professor Luo says she will ensure that she also addresses complaints of UNZA students of prolonged programs without proper justification.
Heritage Party president Godfrey Miyanda has urged his critics NOT to discourage him from pursuing his dream of becoming Zambia’s president.
Brigadier General Miyanda says despite his unpopularity in past elections, his love for Zambia and respect for law gives him the strength to go on in a competitive political atmosphere.
He says he is well qualified to be president of the country and urged those undermining his ambitions to remember that politics is a dynamic game.
General Miyanda was speaking in Lusaka on Saturday when he made an appearance at the Press Freedom Committee Forum.
He was answering questions as to why he has continued to race for higher office despite his poor performance.
AND the Heritage party president has called on people not to discourage others vying for higher office as they have every right to do so.
MMD National Youth chairman Moses Muteteka says the party will not protect any youth that will engage in violent activities.
Mr Muteteka says it is irresponsible for youths from any political party to engage violence which can disturb the peace and unity the country has enjoyed over the years.
He told ZNBC on Saturday that the MMD leadership will not tolerate anyone engaging in violence because the party has been preaching peace for some time now.
Mr Muteteka has advised parties against using youths as tools in their quest to attain political mileage.
And Mr Muteteka has called for the suspension of distribution and sale of alcohol sachets popularly known as tujilijili.
He says most of the people involved in violent activities are youths who are under the influence of alcohol.
The opposition Patriotic Front has barred its parliamentary candidates from appearing on ZNBC’s Race to Manda Hill programme.
Dr Scott says the PF feels that the programme will not have any impact because it is aired very late with few people watching it.
He has also cited alleged biasness by the presenters as one of the reasons.
Dr Scott says aspiring candidates will only appear on other programmes on other television stations.
He was speaking in an interview soon after addressing a rally in Kabwata on Saturday.
And Patriotic Front leader, Michael Sate, has urged his candidates in Southern province to serve the people diligently once voted into office.
Addressing a public rally in Livingstone’s Villa grounds on Saturday, Mr. Sata urged the aspiring candidates to speak for the masses and improve the welfare of civil servants.
He says people have lost faith in the role of MPs and that it is the duty of those who are going to be elected to restore the trust by addressing people’s needs.
The PF leader also said that Zambia can only be a better place if all Zambians work together as a united team with one goal of developing the country.
Among those who were present at the meeting included, Judith kapijipanga, Susan Sikata, Willie Nsanda and Livingstone candidate Joseph Akafumba.
Power Dynamos are the new leaders of the Faz Super Division.
This is after they beat Roan United 3-0 away at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya on Saturday .
Lottie Phiri scored his 11th goal of the season in the 2nd minute before Felix Nyaende added two more goals in the 35th and 45th minutes.
Power are level on 39 points with former leaders Red Arrows who lost 1-0 away to Lime Hotspurs in Ndola where Lameck Kafwaya scored the winning goal 35 minutes into the first half.
File: Heritage Party leader Godfrey Miyanda and Forum for Democracy and Development leader Edith Nawakwi meet vice president George Kunda at the funeral of the late All people's Congrees Party leader Ken Ngondo
Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader has observed that lack of industries in that country that can process copper ore has cost the Zambians employment opportunities.
Edith Nawakwi has wondered the government can allow the copper to be leaving the country in its role state.
Ms. Nawakwi notes that diversification of the mining activities can help boost employment opportunities for the Zambian people.
She adds that local people have not been benefiting from the mining industry adding that there is need for the locals to empowerment and see to it that they participate in the mainstream economy.
And Ms. Nawakwi has advised the media not to entertain statements that border of character assassination.
She observes that the media in the country focuses so much on what she termed as vindictive reporting adding that the media is expected to publish stories that will give the Zambians valuable information.
And the National Restoration Party (NAREP) has concluded the final draft of its election manifesto 2011 to 2016 which is set to be launched soon.
This follows the release of the preliminary version on 17th August in Lusaka that was subjected for public comment.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Qfm in Lusaka, NAREP acting national secretary Charles Mwenya has described the submissions of the public on what should be contained in the manifesto as overwhelming.
Mr. Mwenya says the party has also received submissions from Zambians in the Diaspora adding that this is a clear indication that people are in need of a comprehensive roadmap for developing the country.
He has therefore rubbished an opinion poll conducted by Synovate Research Company which has discovered that 93 percent of Zambians have not read manifestos of any political party that is taking part in the tripartite elections.
The NAREP acting national secretary explains that the document has spelt out the important benchmarks that his government will follow to improve the country’s economy with regards to investing in people.
THE houses offered to teachers in Mufulira under the MMD home empowerment programme have been pegged at K3.2 million. Mufulira district commissioner Rebecca Mukuka said in an interview yesterday that the 145 teachers’ houses in eight basic schools in Mufulira will be affordable.
Ms Mukuka said the three-bedroom houses are well maintained and electrified. “We have pegged the houses in all the eight basic schools at K3.2 million. This is a give-away price because the houses are big and they have electricity and running water. They are in good shape,” Ms Mukuka said.
She said Government has so far issued 37 offer letters to sitting tenants at Tangata and Mine Basic Schools and the authorities will next week start issuing offer letters to Mokambo Customs sitting tenants.
Ms Mukuka said Government under the leadership of President Banda is keen to ensure that teachers are empowered with decent accommodation. She said teachers in Mufulira are happy Government has pegged the houses at K3.2 million, considering the high cost of houses in the district.
Ms Mukuka commended Government for helping teachers in the mining district to own houses, which has motivated teachers to improve the delivery of education. She advised the teachers who have not yet received their offer letters to be patient as President Banda has shown commitment in ensuring that teachers own decent houses.
Ms Mukuka said teachers have for a long time been yearning for accommodation and President Banda’s administration has resolved their plight. “The teachers are happy with the price Government has offered them for the houses. They are highly motivated to work even harder,” she said.
President Banda on Tuesday issued offer letters to teachers in Mufulira to help them to buy houses at fair and reasonable prices under the MMD home empowerment programme.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him”
(1 Corinthians 2:9, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
One thing I’ve learned is that you cannot out dream God. When God brings a dream to pass that He’s placed in your heart, it’s going to be greater than you ever imagined. It’s going to be bigger, better and more rewarding. You could say: God’s going to supersize your dream!
Your dream may be to just get well, to be able to get around like you used to. That’s good, but God thinks bigger. When He supersizes that dream, you’ll not only be able to walk, you’ll be able to run! Your dream may be to just keep your marriage together. But God’s dream is to make your marriage happier and more fulfilling that it’s ever been before. Your dream may be to just pay your bills each month, but God’s dream is to give you an abundance so that you not only have enough for your needs, but you have money left over to be a blessing to other people! Today, have faith in God. Trust Him because He has good plans for you, and He is ready to supersize your dreams!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
God, I thank You for Your good and precious promises. Thank You for Your faithfulness to me. Help me to supersize my thinking and supersize my dreams so that my heart and mind can begin to grasp all that You have in store for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Construction of the first phase of additional infrastructure at Mufumbwe district hospital has been completed.
And the installation of medical equipment in the new hospital is expected to commence next week.
The hospital has been upgraded with the additional of a children’s ward, kitchen, laundry, mortuary, operating theatre and a maternity wing among others at a cost of 4 Billion Kwacha.
The second phase of construction at Mufumbwe district hospital is expected to commence early next year.
This came to light yesterday when Northwestern province Permanent Secretary Fabian Mumba toured the hospital.
Provincial Medical Officer George Liabwa told the Permanent Secretary that most of the equipment is already on site.
A South African Elections official has charged that it is common in Africa for politicians to raise unfounded accusations against works of electoral bodies to justify their lack of readiness for, or loss of an election.
South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Provincial Electoral Officer, Mawethu Mosery says the practice is common among African politicians. He says transparent, free and fair elections are not determined by the ballot paper, but all the steps in the electoral process from the campaign period, voting, votes counting and the post-election events.
And Mr. Mosery has defended Universal Print Group (UPG) from allegations of corruption raised by some Zambian politicians. He says UPG has a reputable track record among other major printing houses in South Africa. Mr. Mosery was speaking to Zambian Journalists who visited his office.
Meanwhile, the printing of local government elections ballot papers has commenced at Universal Print Group (UPG) plant in Durban. The printing which commenced yesterday has seen ballots for two hundred and fifty Wards printed as at last night, out of the total one thousand four hundred wards countrywide.
Meanwhile, parliamentary elections ballot papers printing is expected to be completed tomorrow, Sunday the 28th of August, 2011
