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An officer in the office of the President in Mazabuka, Anxensio Mwanza, 46, this morning took his life and that of his wife in the early hours of today, for unknown reasons.
Southern province commanding officer Lemmy Kajoba confirmed the development in an interview ZANIS, today.
He named the deceased’s wife as Oliya Chibale.
Mr. Kajoba said that Mr. Mwanza shot his wife in the neck before shooting himself in the throat at 07:30 hours this morning.
He said that the incident happened at the OP Offices in the late District Intelligence Officer’s Office this morning were the bodies were picked by police.
He said that three bullet shells and a pistol Zastav serial number 238881 was recovered from the scene.
The cause of the murder suicide are still being investigated by the Police.
United Party for National Development President Hakainde Hichilema has filed in his nomination for Presidency and has declared the party is ready to take over government after 20th September this year.
Mr Hichilema who arrived at the Supreme Court amid pomp and splendor from his members, was accompanied by his wife Mutinta, Party Secretary General Winston Chibwe and other senior party officials.
Former UPND members of parliament were also in attendance at the Supreme Court.
Police had tough time controlling the huge crowd that thronged the Supreme Court premises to give solidarity to their leader.
After successfully filing, Mr Hichilema, who was in a jovial mood, immediately told his gathering that Zambia now needs real change.
He told the gathering that they should now campaign to usher in office a new generation of young leaders.
Mr Hichilema says Zambia needs economic and social development, having experienced political changes of governance in 1964 and 1991.
Mr Hichilema says the UPND will increase earning of civil servants, with the lowest paid worker getting K5 000 000.00.
He says the UPND government will also ensure that all retirees are promptly paid their benefits.
And addressing Journalist earlier, Mr Hichilema said his party wants to bring meaningful change to many poor Zambians.
Mr Hichilema said the UPND will ensure that all children are given education to empower them.
The UPND leaders further said Zambia has a lot of resources to ensure that poverty is reduced.
He says Zambia does not lack resources to develop but needs prudent management of its resources.
And Mr Hichilema called on Zambians to vote wisely.
Mr Hichilema further says Zambians must embrace each other and maintain the one Zambia one nation slogan which has been a beacon of peace in the country
And National Restoration Party -NAREP- president Elias Chipimo Jr. has become the fourth Presidential candidate to successfully file in his nomination for the September 20, tripartite elections.
Chief Justice Ernest Sakala declared Mr Chipimo’s nomination papers valid at about 11:52 hours this morning.
Mr Chipimo was accompanied to the Supreme Court by his Vice President Charles Maboshe and Secretary General John Phiri.
And addressing Journalists at the Supreme Court Mr Chipimo pledged that NAREP will conduct issue based campaigns.
He says his party has outlined its key values which aim at improving the country’s economy.
Mr Chipimo has also called on the media to be impartial in its coverage of campaigns in the run up to the general elections.
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has challenged Patriotic Front (PF) president Michael Sata to be brave enough and face him through the ballot box in next month’s presidential elections instead of using “short-sighted” politics that his parents are Zimbabweans.
President Banda said Mr Sata was his branch chairperson in Kabulonga and visited the residence of his parents where he ate food and wondered where claims about his nationality were coming from.
“Mr Sata has been around with me for a long time. He has eaten at my mother’s house for a long time. I wish he could say the same about me. In fact he was my branch chairman in Kabulonga, so why is he afraid of facing me?” Mr Banda asked.
President Banda said this in an interview during a tour of the MMD national campaign centre where United Party for National Development (UPND) national chairperson and former Mwembeshi member of Parliament (MP) Edward Kasoka announced their resignation from the opposition party to join the ruling party.
The president said there had been allegations that Mr Sata also hailed from Tanzania and his view was that there was nothing wrong with people coming from anywhere because of the politics of migration that took place in Africa some decades ago.
President Banda told journalists that the debate about his nationality was “nonsense” considering that all former heads of State, including Kenneth Kaunda, Frederick Chiluba, Levy Mwanawasa and the PF leader had been accused of having originated from other countries.
He said Mr Sata and his party initially accused him of having hailed from Malawi and now they had changed and were claiming that his parents were Zimbabweans.
“I have not hidden about where I was born when I went to Zimbabwe. I told my friend Robert Mugabe to take me to the small hat where I was born. My father migrated there and married a Shona and Mr Sata knows that because I have been open about it,” President Banda said.
He said it was wrong for anybody to question people’s origins in a democracy like Zambia and that he believed former Kabwata MP Given Lubinda and PF vice-president Guy Scott were both Zambians.
President Banda wondered what type of a country Zambia would become under Mr Sata if witch-hunting took the centre stage instead of campaigning on issues affecting the people.
Mr Banda said initially there were demands that he should announce the date of elections and when he did, some people started making claims that he did not qualify to contest the presidency.
“He wants to become president but who does he want to beat? Let him face me because I want to beat him for me to become president.
“I want to be a strong candidate and he must face me. Mr Sata and the PF are admitting that they are not ready for these elections,” President Banda said.
He said the debate by the PF was irritating the Zambian people and cited former Information minister Dipak Patel, veteran politician Simon Zukas and Dr Scott who had contributed immensely to the development of Zambia and it would be wrong for anyone to refer to them as foreigners.
The president also said Mr Sata behaved in a disgusting manner when the 17 presidential candidates held a meeting with Electoral Commission of Zambia chairperson Ireen Mambilima at Mulungushi International Conference Centre last week.
He hailed journalists for the work they were doing and invited them to all his political rallies regardless of what media they represented because he wanted the people of Zambia to know his plans for them.
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) president Michael Sata has dropped former Chimwemwe member of Parliament (MP) Willie Nsanda and former Zambia Federation of Employers chairperson George Chabwera from contesting in next month’s general elections in the on-going chaotic adoption process.
According to PF sources, Dr Chabwera and Mr Nsanda, alongside outspoken former Munali MP Mumbi Phiri, were not among the 150 applicants who were given adoption certificates by PF secretary general Wynter Kabimba on Saturday evening after two days of arguments by the national executive committee chaired by Mr Sata.
The candidate who was favoured by the grassroots members to contest the Mandevu seat, Philemon Nyirenda has since broken ranks with Mr Sata and decided to contest the seat as an independent candidate.
This was after NEC adopted former MP Jean Kapata.
This is according to information made available to the Times shortly after the meeting on Friday night when it was decided that Ms Phiri could not win any election in Lusaka.
The PF NEC held protracted meetings that ended around 23:00 hours on Thursday, Friday and part of Saturday when they reconvened and the debate was finalised.
In Chipata Central, Mr Sata’s party adopted former deputy minister of Works and Supply Lameck Mangani while Leonard Banda would contest in Petauke Central where the ruling party has MMD spokesperson Dora Siliya.
First Republican president Kenneth Kaunda’s son Kaweche would contest in Malambo Constituency where the MMD has former Mines minister Maxwell Mwale and Lambwe Kachali would contest in Chama North Constituency on the PF ticket.
Boniface Botha would contest in Chasefu Constituency while Evans Ngoma would contest in Lundazi Central, with Clement Mwale being the candidate for Lumezi.
Former Petauke District Commissioner George Zulu is the PF candidate for Luangeni while Caroline Mwanza would contest in Kapoche.
Nkandu Luo was given a certificate to contest in Munali despite facing wide rejections from the grassroots organs that had preferred former Lusaka Province chairperson, Erick Chanda.
1.President Rupiah Banda shakes hands with Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Irene Mambilima (left) on his arrival at Mulungushi International Conference Center
2. President Rupiah Banda talks to Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Irene Mambilima
3. Opposition Heritage Party leader Godfrey Miyanda shakes hands with Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) commissioner Grace Mulapesi (left) as commissioner Esau Chulu (center) looks on
4.President Rupiah Banda shakes hands with Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) commissioner Esau Chulu
5. Opposition Alliance for Democracy and Development leader Charles Milupi (left) talks to opposition UNIP leader Tilyenji Kaunda (right) and the party’s Vice President Njekwa Anamela
6. MMD National Secretary Richard Kachingwe (left) talks to opposition UNIP leader Tilyenji Kaunda
7.Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Director Priscilla Isaac (left) shakes hands with opposition Forum for Democracy and Development leader Edith Nawakwi
8.MMD National Secretary Richard Kachingwe (left) shakes hands with opposition UNIP leader Tilyenji Kaunda and Forum for Democracy and Development leader Edith Nawakwi
9.Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Irene Mambilima (right) consults with ECZ Director Priscilla Isaac (center) and ECZ Commissioner Joseph Jalasi
10.President Rupiah Banda talks to MMD National Secretary Richard Kachingwe when the Electoral Commission of Zambia met aspiring presidents from various political parties
11.Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata caused a steer when he openly insulted Stand Up for Zambia producer Chanda Chiimba
12.Electoral Commission of Zambia Chairperson Irene Mambilima receives periodicals from opposition Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata who was protesting against there publication
13.Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata launches a verbal protest against publication of certain periodicals
14.UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema addresses journalists after attending the meeting
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda national campaign committee chairperson Boniface Kawimbe has said former parliamentary chief whip Vernon Mwaanga is still part of presidential national campaigns and that he will be more visible when the public rallies start in the next few days.
Dr Kawimbe said allegations that the MMD had sidelined the veteran politician were incorrect since Mr Mwaanga is still a member of the ruling party.
He said there was no confusion at the national campaign cantre and that a programme had been designed to ensure door-to-door campaigns were launched, apart from the public rallies.
Dr Kawimbe said the ruling party had procured adequate bicycles to help ward officials with the door-to-door campaigns while about 80 per cent of the campaign materials had been distributed throughout the country.
He said media reports recently that the MMD national campaign committee was missing Mr Mwaanga were malicious because there was an intense campaign programme for all members.
“Let me assure you that Mr Mwaanga will be more visible when the campaigns start. He is a member of the MMD and very useful to the party,” Dr Kawimbe said.
Dr Kawimbe said the MMD decided to invest in the bicycles to ensure wide reach to the rural areas.
Meanwhile, President Banda is expected to travel to Chipata in the Eastern Province to hold a public rally on August 13.
The president said he wanted to address the people of Chipata and thereafter more public rallies would take place.
Zesco United dealt a psychological blow to their main title challengers Zanaco follwowing 2-home win over the latter in an MTN/FAZ Super Division Week 17 at Trade Fair Grounds in Ndola.
Zesco rise from ninth and back to seventh on 24 points from 15 matches with two games in hand on 26 points, seven off the pace of leaders Red Arrows.
The home side secured their first victory under new coach Masautso Mwale thanks to goals scored by midfielder Potiphar Zulu and ex-Zanaco striker Winston Kalengo in the 5th and 55th minutes respectively.
Zesco are 14 points off the pace while Zanaco are unmoved in fifth place on 26 points.
FDD President Edith Nawakwi-Zambia is ready for a Woman President
FDD leader Edith Nawakwi has successfully filed her presidential nominations. She is one of at least 17 aspirants vying for the Republican presidency during the 20th September general elections this year.
After filing in her nomination, Ms Nawakwi told journalists that the country is ready for a woman President.
Ms Nawakwi was accompanied by the women movement under the Non-Governmental Organisation Coordinating Committee –NGOCC.
Meanwhile, Zambians for Empowerment and Development President, Fred Mutesa has also successfully filed in his nomination.
Earlier in the morning, United Independence Party (UNIP) Presidential aspiring candidate Tilyenji Kaunda has successfully filed in his nominations for the September 20th, 2011 elections.
Mr. Kaunda arrived at the supreme court accompanied by his wife patience and other party officials
Returning officer for presidential nominations chief justice Ernest Sakala declared him as an eligible candidate for the 2011 elections after Mr. Kaunda successfully meant all the requirements.
UPND President, Hakainde Hichilema says his party sees no reasons for the country to continue with the same leaders since independence.
He has since described the 20th September polls are magnanimous because Zambians should take out all old leaders.
Speaking exclusively to Muvi TV, Mr Hichilema has said the electorate must aim for not just change but vibrancy in national leadership.
And Mr Hichilema has charged that the Electoral Commission of Zambia is not as independent as it should be to deliver a free and fair election.
Meanwhile, Mr Hichilema has further observed that the country has lost time and resources in the failed constitution making process.
And on taxation, Mr Hichilema has stated that the current regime is not fair as the country is losing out on almost 800 million dollars in revenue from the mines.
Meanwhile, UPND National Chairman, Edward Kasoko has resigned from the party and joined the MMD. Mr Kasoko, who is the immediate past Member of Parliament for Mwembeshi in Mumbwa, made his move today in the afternoon.
He is one of the immediate past MPs left out of the UPND final list of adopted parliamentary aspirants for this year’s general elections.
And New Generation Party President, Humphrey Siulapwa has reiterated his stance of de-campaigning old politicians.Speaking in Lusaka today, Mr Siulapwa said old politicians must give chance to the youth in the political arena.
He observed that the youth have been sidelined by all political parties in the parliamentary aspirants adoption process for the coming general elections.
Mr Siulapwa has cited the MMD’s Kabwata parliamentary aspirant, Peter Machungwa and the PF’s Munali aspirant, Nkandu Luo, as those among the old politicians.
FIle: PRESIDENT Banda addressing a rally in Kabwe at Comertes grounds
President Rupiah Banda has said that he will go ahead and file in his presidential nominations on Wednesday this week at the Supreme Court.
This is despite efforts by the opposition Patriotic Front Party of trying to block him on the basis that one of President Banda’s parents is not Zambian as required by the Zambian laws.
President Banda told journalists in Lusaka today when he visited the campaign centre for MMD that being born in Zimbabwe to his Zambian parents does not strip him of his Zambian citizenship.
He added that Mr. Sata has known him for a long time and has wondered why the PF leader has only risen now to question his parentage.
The President noted that efforts by the opposition PF to bar him from contesting this year’s elections are an indication that the opposition has already conceded defeat in ths year’s elections.
And President Banda has urged his party members to work hard to ensure that the MMD wins this year’s election in a fair manner.
He added that the MMD has done its best to deliver development to the Zambian people and that it is up to them to make their final decisions on the governance of the country.
Meanwhile, UPND national chairman has defected from his party to join the ruling MMD.
Edward kasoko who was welcomed to the MMD by president Banda said he will announce to the public the reasons for his defection in the next 2 days.
Late second Republican President, Dr. Frederick Chiluba’s widow Regina has disclosed that her late husband never left a will.
In a statement through, second Republican President’s spokesperson, Emmanuel Mwamba, Mrs. Chiluba says all of Dr Chiluba’s lawyers say the late never left a written will.
And Mrs. Chiluba says legal action being instigated by some of Dr Chiluba’s children has saddened the family.
In an exclusive interview with MUVI TV, Mrs. Chiluba says the children are being requested to withdraw the court submission as it’s an irregular move bringing the family name in to ridicule.
Late Second Republican President Dr. Frederick Chiluba’s Children are seeking an injunction from the Lusaka High court to restrain Regina Chiluba from administering Dr. Chiluba’s estate.
Helen Ngosa Chiluba and Darling Ngosa Chiluba, who are late Dr. Chiluba’s biological children, are suing on behalf of their siblings, Jane, Mikoyandi, Hotercia, Hulda, Verocia and Frederick Junior.
According to an affidavit filed in the Lusaka High court on Thursday 4th August 2011, Dr. Chiluba’s children became suspicious and disturbed by Regina’s alleged premature and hasty decision to secure letters of administration.
UNIP president Tilyenji Kaunda (in white shirt) with UNIP members
United Independence Party (UNIP) Presidential aspiring candidate Tilyenji Kaunda has successfully filed in his nominations for the September 20th, 2011 elections.
Mr. Kaunda arrived at the supreme court accompanied by his wife patience and other party officials at about 10:40 hrs this morning.
Returning officer for presidential nominations chief justice Ernest Sakala declared him as an eligible candidate for the 2011 elections after Mr. Kaunda successfully meant all the requirements.
And speaking after the nominations, Mr. Kaunda said his party once voted into power will ensure that it gives the people a new constitution within the first six months of its rule.
Other candidates expected to file in their nominations are FDD’s aspiring presidential candidate Edith Nawakwi and Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED)president Dr. Fred Mutesa.
Meanwhile, The Zambia Rainbow Coalition (ZRC) has expressed concern at the systematic attempts by some quarters of society to scandalize and undermine the country’s electoral process.
Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today, Coalition President Cleophas Phiri says such maneuvers will threaten national security and compromise the credibility of the electoral process.
Mr. Phiri has therefore the urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia to be steadfast and not succumb to the ill intended pressures.
He has cited the printing of ballot papers in South Africa, the parentage clause and the capability of the electoral commission to conduct free and fair elections as issues raised to undermine the electoral process by alleged enemies of the country.
Mr. Phiri has since appealed to the Civil Society organizations that will monitor this year’s elections to ensure that they vest their members with the electoral procedures and code of conduct in order to report results with professionalism, honesty and responsibility.
ZRC is a pressure group determined to defend the public good through advocacy and campaign for better laws and policies to govern the country.
Captain America: The First Avenger is based in the 1940’s during World War 2. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) ,who is horrified by the atrocities of the Nazi’s in Europe , want to enlist into the army and serve his country. Due to his sicklyness and frailty he is rejected.
He volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with his best friend, Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, that is led by the villainous Johann Schmidt /Red Skull (Hugo Weaving , you may know him as Smith , from the Matix).
PRO’S
Chris Evans portrayal of Steve Rogers , the skinny , sickly , weakling with the heat of a lion . Was awe inspiring .
Hugo Weaving was born to play a villain . He brought the character of the sinister Johann Schmidt/Red Skull to life. He had , arguably, the best performance in the movie.
The CGI work was exceptional , as they believably turned Chris Evans into a 90 pound weakling . The action scenes were also excellently executed.
CON’S
The “final battle” between Captain america and Red Skull could have been better.
CONCLUSION
After waiting the whole year for this movie . I can say , while being an incredible movie, i think i set my expectations too high. It didnt reach the level of excellence that X-men: first class did , but it was definitively the second best super hero movie of the year.
It is a nice mix of adventure , rambunctious action and a little bit of romance. A must watch ,whether you are a fun of super hero movies or not.
RATING
FAVORITE QUOTES
Steve Rogers / Captain America: Why me?
Dr. Abraham Erskine: Because a weak man knows the value, of strength. Knows the value, of power.
Dr. Abraham Erskine:Whatever happens, stay who you are. Not just a soldier, but a good man.
“God is with us; He is our leader”
(2 Chronicles 13:12, TLB)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Is God your leader today? Do you allow Him to lead you in every area of life? A lot of times, people set out in a direction of life, or they make decisions and then “look around” to see where God is. They try to fit Him into their schedule, but really, He should be in charge of our schedules. Or, they ask God to bless their decisions when, instead, we should follow His ways because His ways are already blessed!
Today, instead of incorporating God into your day, ask Him to lead your day. Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and mind and see if there are any areas you need to submit to Him. Remember, He is with you and He is for you. When we allow Him to order our steps, when we seek Him first and follow Him as our leader, then nothing can stand in our way! Go out in victory today knowing that He is ordering your steps.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for going with me and leading me into victory day by day. I choose to trust and rely on You, knowing that You have a good plan for me. I know that Your ways are higher, and so I submit myself to You in every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
File: Lusaka business man and former Finance Chairman with lawyer Mumba Kapumpa at Magistrate Court.
The Drug Enforcement Commission has advised the daughter to Mathani Group of companies Chairman, Dr Rajan Mahthani to stop accusing the commission of unprofessionalism.
Dr Mahthani’s daughter Sabrina is reported to have issued media statements accusing the commission of being unprofessional over her father’s cases.
But DEC Assistant Public Relations Officer, Theresa Katongo says Sabrina should not try to attract public sympathy because the commission has the mandate to investigate cases involving suspected finances.
She says the commission remains professional in its duty to serve the people of Zambia.
Meanwhile the commission has arrested a financial Analyst of Lusaka for obtaining goods amounting to 35 million Kwacha by false pretences.
Ms Katongo says Trevor Hambayi who is on bond, obtained 35 million Kwacha as capital contribution for Keystone International Limited, a newly formed company which has never operated.
