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Bonetti Set To Name Team on Friday

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Dario Bonetti says he will only unveil his final 20-man traveling party to face Comoros on Friday prior to departure.

Bonetti’s side wrapped up their one-week pre-2012 Africa Cup Group C qualifier training camp in Lusaka on Thursday afternoon.

“In my mind everything is clear. The final team I have in my mind but first I want to talk to the players this evening because we have to leave out three players because we have to travel with only 20 players,” Bonetti said.

“More or less it is the same team that has served us in the group games.”

Bonetti said there will be changes giving very little away although it seems Israeli based duo of Justin Zulu and William Njobvu will be battling for a place on Sunday’s line-up in the defensive midfield role.

The Italian also warned that he was not giving away as to what his starting line-up will be like.

“Somebody will change obviously because Chansa is injured,” Bonetti said.

“Normally the players will know two hours before the game who is going to play I want to keep all the players with the maximum concentration.”

Meanwhile, Zambia beat Division 2 south club Young Zanaco 6-0 in a training game played at Sunset Stadium to wrap-up their training camp in Lusaka.

James Chamanga, Collins Mbesuma, Francis Kasonde including a Rainford Kalaba brace handed Zambia the win in-between a missed penalty by Christopher Katongo.

The team leaves for Comoros on a Zambezi Airlines chartered flight at 14:00 from Lusaka International Airport on Friday and returns home on Sunday after the match that will kickoff at 14:00 Zambian time.

Kalusha say Comoros will be Tough

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FAZ Chief Kalusha Bwalya says Chipolopolo should expect a tough encounter when they crash against Comoros in Sunday’s 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier set for Moroni.

Kalusha told Lusaka Times on the Copperbelt that the qualifier between Comoros and Zambia will be tough.

“We are looking forward to a good game in Comoros, it will be a tough match they have almost ten players featuring in the French League that we should be weary of,” he said.

The ex-Chipolopolo Skipper Kalusha said Zambia should be alert of Comoros’s remarkable improvement in the qualifiers which saw them draw 1-1 against Libya in the last qualifier.

“In the last two games they drew against Libya 1-1 when they were leading that game for a long time and lost 1-0 to Mozambique,” Kalusha observed.

He however indicated that Zambia has a good squad that is capable of getting a positive result in Comoros this weekend.

Kalusha said:” Zambia has a fantastic team and I feel that we have a capable goalkeeper, solid defence, very creative midfield and the front line is razor sharp”.

MMD’s tactics aimed at intimidating rural voters raise concern

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FODEP Executive Director, McDonald Chipenzi
FODEP Executive Director, McDonald Chipenzi

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has expressed concern at reports of political activities aimed at intimidating rural voters.

Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) members are allegedly threatening the electorate in Kawambwa District that they will use computers to know who they will vote for in the forthcoming general elections.

FODEP Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi confirms to QFM that his organization has received reports of political leaders of the MMD trying to take advantage of electorate in the district just to get votes.

Mr. Chipenzi states that FODEP facilitators in the field have reported that members of the MMD are intimidating electorates in the rural areas; an act he says has left many voters scared.

He says his organization is yet to send more of its facilitators to other rural parts in the country to assess the raised concerns.

Mr. Chipenzi has since appealed to voters in Kawambwa and the nation at large to ignore such statements and instead turn up in numbers on the 20th of September, 2011 and vote for their preferred candidates.

The FODEP executive director has also reminded politicians that such desperate acts are punishable by law as they are a total disregard of the provisions of the electoral code of conduct.

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Magande questions claims of economic growth

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National Movement for Progress Party President Ngandu Magande
National Movement for Progress Party President Ngandu Magande

National Movement for Progress NMP leader Ng’andu Magande has charged that Zambia’s economy has been stagnant under the leadership of President Rupiah Banda.

Mr. Magande notes that the rate of economic growth has remained at the same level late President Levy Mwanawasa left it.

He questions government’s insistence that the country has been recording economic growth.

Speaking to QFM radio in an interview, the former finance minister further wonders why the rate of economic growth has remained stagnant despite Zambia recording back to back bumper harvests and copper prices being high on the international market.

Mr Magande adds that it is from such a background that his government will ensure that economic growth tallies with improved standards of living for the people when voted into government.

QFM

Kavindele continues to rebuke those linking his RB support to Rail Contract

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Former vice president Enock Kavindele after dancing to Luvale music

Former Republican vice-president Enock Kavindele rebuked people alleging that he was accompanying President Banda on his nationwide campaign trail because government has given his company to construct a railway line in North-western province but because President Banda was a progressive leader.

“Mr. Banda was a progressive leader who will take Zambia forward unlike the opposition presidential hopeful who had empty promises,” he said. He said President Banda has a good heart and passion for all Zambians.

Mr. Banda got concerned that Zambian people were being derailed by cheap claims by the opposition over Mr. Kavindele.

“What is wrong with Mr.Kavindele being given a project to construct a railway line. Is it because he is moving with me,” he asked.

Earlier, President Banda says he is happy that Zambia is making positive economic strides under his administration.

Mr. Banda said it was gratifying to note that Zambia’s economy was growing since he assumed presidency within a period of just three years.

President Banda noted that he is evermore geared to continue building on from what his predecessors, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, late Dr Frederick Chiluba and Late Dr Patrick Mwanawasa , had done so far.

ZANIS reports the President saying this in Solwezi today when he addressed civil servants, defense chiefs and senior government officials held Kasanshi hotel.

He said that more Zambian people are participating in nation building through viable business ventures as the country’s economy was now liberalized since 1991.

He said he was not satisfied that Zambians cannot be productive people as some opposition leaders were alleging. He has implored Zambians to be careful with such leaders.

” In countries where I have been, there are putting up massive businesses and I’m convinced that Zambians too can do that,” he said.

Mr. Banda also interacted with civil servants, business community, church leaders who attended the meeting.

He said Lumwana mine the then Equinox mines Limited paid to government K260 million in form of dividends.

“ Government was on track to collecting more revenue from potential firms going at the rate the economy was growing, “ he said.

He further disclosed that Lumwana mine which started with an initial US$8 billion had been sold at US$ 8 billion to the new owners.

He further stated Government is determined on infrastructure development so as to improve the key sectors of the economy among them the health sector.

He clarified that housing empowerment scheme was not a political ploy to hoodwink Zambian people but said it was a policy of MMD which is a party in Government.

Mr Banda has disclosed that Government has sourced funds to construct a modern university for the medical doctors in Ndola on the Copperbelt province.

He hoped that doctors from Congo DR, Tanzania and many other countries would now come to Zambia instead of Zambian doctors going outside the country in search for greener pastures.

Increase tax exemption – CSOs

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File:A boy selling boiled eggs in Katete to raise money for his school fees

The Civil Society organisations have proposed an increase in the tax exemption threshold for Pay-As-You-Earn from K1 million to K1.3million per month in the 2012 budget.

The organisations that include the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction and Action Aid, have also proposed an increase in the exempt portion of the income paid upon termination of employment from the current K35 million to K50 million.

Presenting the tax and non-tax proposals ahead of the budget presentation CSPR Program Officer for Advocacy, William Chilufya said the tax credit for differently abled persons should also move from the current K3 million per year to K6 million.

Mr Chlilufya was speaking in Lusaka on Thursday during a media briefing on the organisations submissions to the Ministry of Finance for the 2012 budget.

The Budget is due to be presented to parliament in two months.

He says the organisation also want mineral royalty tax to be increased from the current three percent to five percent.

The organisation also called for the introduction of toll gates that will charge about K250 000 per truck.

[ZNBC]

Women key to peace – Thandiwe

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First Lady Thandiwe Banda
First Lady Thandiwe Banda

First lady Thandiwe Banda says women have a huge role to play in ensuring that peace prevails ahead of the September 20 tripartite elections.

Mrs Banda has further urged women to avoid negative campaigns, no matter how difficult the situation may be.

The first lady was speaking in Choma on Thursday at a Southern Province MMD women conference.

Mrs Banda told the gathering that president Banda has prioritised issues affecting women.

She says President Banda has demonstrated his determination to see Zambia develop through his seven point campaign strategy, out of which 3 points address women’s issues.

The First Lady has urged women in Southern province to support president Banda in his quest to deliver development to all parts of the country by voting for him in this month’s general elections.

And Southern Province MMD Chairlady Marr Ngoma says there is no need for women in the province to vote for the opposition when Government under the leadership of President Banda has delivered to people’s expectations.

[ZNBC]

Teachers must teach to inspire and not to be molesters of children

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File: Pupils at Sinakumbi Basic School in Southern Province ferrying bricks as punishment for coming late to School

MATANTALA Rural Integrated Development Enterprise [M-RIDE] Board Chairman Mark Chona has said teachers must teach in order to inspire children to learn and excel and not to be molesters.

Addressing parents and teachers during the solar electrification of Chona Basic School, Mr.Chona said teachers must teach in order to inspire children to learn and excel and not to be molesters of the children they were teaching.

“But teachers, who must be highly respected, cherished and pursuing a very noble profession sometimes poses a threat to the girl child’s future. Too many times parents in the country complain about teachers abusing their young children who, unfortunately, fall pregnant and are squeezed out of school at a tender age,” he said.

Chona said teachers must be guardians of the children in school and must not turn into their molesters and destroyers of their future.

He said the prosperity of the rural areas and the country in general would be more assured with an educated women population.

“We must pay attention to the fate of the girl child; the majority of young girls drop out of school starting at grade five, the downward progression after grade five must not be tolerated. Very few girls make it into grade nine, let alone in grade 12 and beyond,” he observed.

Chona said by preventing the girl child from completing school at high school levels, the nation was losing the potential drivers of change in national development and cannot achieve the Millennium Development Goals [MDG’s], adding that parents were a key in preventing early pregnancies and early marriages.

He said despite constructing and providing 32 schools in Chief Chona’s area, there were still thousands of children of school going age that were out of school and languishing in villages facing a bleak future.

“Long distances to school, treacherous rivers and streams, hilly terrain all make regular school attendance difficult and often results in poor academic performance.More schools and classrooms as well as adequate accommodation for qualified teaching staff are desperately needed,” he said.

ULTIMATE WORKOUT PLAN

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TRICEPS

 

 

If you want to have really huge arms you have to make sure to work on both your biceps and triceps. Triceps are one of the hardest muscles  to build but with the correct technique you can add some serious size and strength to the muscles.

THE BEST TRICEP EXERCISES

BENCH DIPS

This is a good workout for the triceps and can be done at home.

How its done:

  • Place two flat benches parallel to each other, about three to four feet apart, you can alternatively use chairs or the edge of your bed.
  • Sit on one bench facing the other, with your hands grasping the side of the bench
  • Using your hands to support your weight, lift your feet to the top of the other bench so that the rest of your body is suspended between the two benches.
  • Cross one foot over the other.
  • Slowly lower your body toward the floor by bending your elbows until your upper arms and forearms form a right angle.
  •  Slowly raise back up to the start position by straightening your arms.
  • You can also place a weight plate on your upper legs for added resistance!
Precautions
  • Do not go below a 90-degree angle, as this can stress your shoulders.
CHAIR DIPS
This can be done using bars in a gym or using chairs in your home.
  • To get into the starting position, hold your body at arm’s length with your arms nearly locked above the bars/chairs.
  • Now, inhale and slowly lower yourself downward. Your torso should remain upright and your elbows should stay close to your body. This helps to better focus on tricep involvement. Lower yourself until there is a 90 degree angle formed between the upper arm and forearm.
  • Then, exhale and push your torso back up using your triceps to bring your body back to the starting position.
  • Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
DUMBBELL TRICEP EXTENSION
If you do not have dumbbells you can use bottles filled with water or filled with sand. This workout can be done either seated or standing.

How its done:

  • To begin, stand up , or sit, with a dumbbell held by both hands. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart from each other. Slowly use both hands to grab the dumbbell and lift it over your head until both arms are fully extended.
  • The resistance should be resting in the palms of your hands with your thumbs around it. The palm of the hands should be facing up towards the ceiling. This will be your starting position.
  • Keeping your upper arms close to your head with elbows in and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps.
  • Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the dumbbell. Breathe out as you perform this step.
  • Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Precaution

  • The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move.

 

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Luapula will not waste votes on Sata – Katele

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Dr Katele Kalumba
Dr Katele Kalumba

FORMER MMD national secretary Katele Kalumba has said the people of Luapula will not waste their time voting for Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata and his party’s parliamentary and local government candidates because they have failed to address their concerns on development in the area.

Dr Kalumba said in an interview in Mansa yesterday that the PF leader and his parliamentarians had failed to champion development in the province but were instead engaged in name-calling and fighting one another.

“It is not a secret that Luapula voted for Mr Sata in the last presidential elections because they had misunderstanding with the MMD leadership but after President Rupiah Banda was voted into office, our people developed confidence in the MMD’s ability to deliver development,” he said. Dr Kalumba said Mr Banda had demonstrated that he was a caring person who was always ready to embrace all Zambians.

He also said the people of Luapula Province were disappointed with Mr Sata’s failure to thank them for voting for the PF in the previous elections. “Instead of thanking the people of Luapaula for voting for him, Mr Sata has been calling us Matuku, a vernacular word meaning ‘small breams’ or people who are not important,” he said.

Dr Kalumba said in the last two presidential elections, the people of Luapula voted for the PF twice but were in turn rewarded with spiteful leadership from the PF. He said he was confident that the MMD would get the majority votes in this year’s elections.

The construction of infrastructure such as schools and hospitals in almost all the districts and improved maize and rice production are some of the achievements of the MMD under President Banda which have impressed the people of Luapula. Dr Kalumba said the province, which had been mainly associated with fishing, recorded a maize bumper harvest this year.

And Dr Kalumba said MMD candidate Cosmas Mpampi would scoop the Chiengi Constituency seat because the area, which is one of the country’s leading rice producing centres, is being transformed under President Banda’s leadership. He said the people of Chiengi, where he was member of Parliament for several years, were united under the MMD.

Dr Kalumba said he was glad to support another party member to take over from him and demonstrate that he could also help transform the constituency.

[Times of Zambia]

Moslems praise RB, blast Masebo

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Chongwe Member of parliament Sylvia Masebo

THE Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCZ) has castigated former Local Government and Housing minister Sylvia Masebo for attacking President Rupiah Banda over his decision to allow the construction of a mosque in Lusaka which Ms Masebo had blocked.

And the Tonga Traditional Association of Zambia (TTAZ) has urged Ms Masebo to respect President Banda because he is a leader for all Zambians, including herself. ISCZ president Suzyo Zimba cautioned Zambians against voting for power-hungry politicians and political parties that were determined to marginalise certain religions.

Mr Zimba said Mr Banda had demonstrated that he was an all-embracing leader who was committed to the development of the country for the benefit of everyone regardless of their colour, religion or race. He advised Ms Masebo to be civil in her language and learn to respect the Head of State.

He said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday the council was grateful to the Government and specifically President Banda for allowing the construction of the mosque in Longacres residential area which was blocked by Ms Masebo, who is now a Patriotic Front member and parliamentary candidate for Chongwe Constituency.

Mr Zimba was reacting to Ms Masebo’s attacks on President Banda as reported by The Post newspaper yesterday. “Ms Masebo is not an angel. She should be the last person to call President Banda a liar. Is this the type of leader people want who can insult the Head of State any how over a matter of God and worship?

“In any country, there should be a sense of belonging and people should be allowed to worship whichever way. President Banda’s intervention just demonstrates that he has respect for the constitutional dictates of freedom of worship and conscience,” he said.

And TTAZ president Dickson Namaanza urged Ms Masebo to respect President Banda because he was a national leader.

[Times of Zambia]

Father Frank Bwalya condemned for beheading a live chicken at PF rally

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File: Father Frank Bwalya addressing a PF rally
File: Father Frank Bwalya addressing a PF rally

Luanshya residents have condemned Father Frank Bwalya’s demonstration of killing a chicken at a PF public rally in Mpatamatu over the weekend to symbolize the end of MMD in the district.

The residents are disappointed with Father Bwalya for the ritual practice of killing a chicken and sprinkling its blood on the ground.

One of the residents Shine Mukosha says the behavior of Father Bwalya is a sign of desperation as he continues campaigning for the opposition PF.

Another resident Derrick Lungu has advised Father Bwalya to go back to the pulpit and ask for forgiveness for his unchristian conduct.

And Mr. Lungu has appealed to the people of Roan Constituency to reject leaders who are preaching violence during their campaigns.

He was speaking in an interview in Luanshya on yesterday.

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State House dismisses Duffy report

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State house has dismissed as false reports that President Rupiah Banda has cancelled his earlier plans to attend the burial of Bishop Paul Duffy in Mongu on Monday.

Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Dickson Jere says the President had no plans to attend the funeral because of other prior engagements.

Mr Jere has told ZNBC News that the President has already delegated someone to represent Government at the funeral.

He says Government will be represented but not by the President.

The Post has reported in Wednesday’s edition that President Banda has changed his earlier plans to attend Bishop Paul Duffy’s burial.

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Kitwe District has matured politically-District Commissioner

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Street vendors conducting their business in Kitwe

Kitwe district commissioner Macdonald Mtine said that the Kitwe district has matured politically as there has not been any political bickering among political players.

Mr Mtine however urged law enforcement agencies to ensure that political parties organizing political rallies do not allow the sale of beer at their meetings to avoid violence.

He said what happened last week when the Patriotic Front held its rally at Freedom Park was an example of what beer can do if left un controlled.

PF cadres last week during their campaigns were seen drinking at the public rally and later started harassing motorists who were passing on president avenue.

And Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary Villie Lombanya says the Information Communication Technology ( ITC ) is an ideal platform for development.

Mr Lombanya said it was for this reason that ITC experts should utilize their expertise to set up a provincial website that will capture development information and make it available to the public.

“ A lot of development information has been generated in the province that needs to be shared with the public but it has been stored in hard copies, “ he said.

The Permanent Secretary was speaking at the provincial development coordinating committee meeting (PDCC) held at Hotel Edinburgh in Kitwe yesterday.

He said the disadvantage of keeping information in hard copy was that is not readily available to the general public.

He stated that it was important that the public have access to information on various developmental projects in the province because it would also enable them access public documents such as development plans.

‘I am therefore calling upon experts to help us set up a website that will capture and make this information available, to those who would like to see the 2012 budget.

Mr. Lombanya also said the development landscape on the Copperbelt was tremendously changing following the current road rehabilitation activities being done throughout the province by the Rural Roads Unit, the Road Development Agency and the Japanese International Development Agency (JICA).

He said Agriculture was another area where the province had performed well and contributed greatly to the national bumper harvest.

He noted that improved investment to this sector particularly in infrastructure, irrigation and crop diversification has significantly reduced poverty levels and sustained increased production.

He said as the province continues to record bumper harvests it should also embrace construction of storage shades and in this respect 43 more shades will be constructed across the province.

Mr Lombanya said the Copperbelt province will continue to make progress in improving the lives of the people and will implement projects aimed at improving water and sanitation while youth skills training and resources centers are to be constructed in all districts to give the necessary skills to the youths and make them self reliant.

He however said that measures such as enforcement of multi level performance audits are cardinal in this development process which require checks and make improvements.

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Lombanya commends Japan for its assistance to Zambia

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Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary Villie Lombanya has commended the Japanese government for its continued assistance to Zambia.

Mr. Lombanya said it is commendable for the Japanese government and its people to continue assisting the country despite having experienced a major disaster early this year.

“ I am happy that the Japanese government was able to release US$27 million United States dollars which went towards the rehabilitation of roads in Ndola and Kitwe, “ he said.

ZANIS reports from Ndola the Permanent Secretary saying this, yesterday, when Japanese Ambassador to Zambia Ekio Egawa paid a courtesy call on him at his office.

Mr. Lombanya said Zambia will remain indebted to Japan as the country has received assistance in many areas. He described Japan as an all whether friend that has been aiding Zambia since independence.

Mr. Lombanya also expressed optimism that the country will continue enjoying a warm relationship with Japan even after elections are held.

He attributed the economic successes overtime the country has enjoyed to the support the Japanese
government was offering.

Mr. Lombanya reaffirmed the country’s commitment to implementing economic programmes such the Sixth National Development Plan and Vision 2030 of Zambia attaining middle income country status.

“ As the country continues to receive foreign direct investment from partners such as Japan, Zambia will realize its full economic potential, “ he said.

And speaking earlier Japanese Ambassador Akio Egawa said Japan appreciates Zambia’s domestic stable and sound democracy. He said the country has contributed greatly to the stability of the region.

“ Japan also values Zambia’s economic success and growth resulting from government’s effort in managing and implementing good economic policies, “ he said.

He said as such his government commends the country for this outstanding performance.

Mr. Egawa said the government of Japan remains committed to supporting Zambia’s economic and social development.

He cited the construction of a re-manufacturing plant by HITACHI as a sign of Japanese investment into Zambia which will be catering for spare parts, maintenance and repairs of heavy duty mining equipment.

Mr. Egawa expressed happiness at the progress been made on the road rehabilitation works in Ndola and Kitwe. He said his country was working in a number of areas which it will continue supporting.

He also informed the Permanent Secretary that the country was on a steady recovery path from the tsunami which the country early this year experienced.

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