Former works and supply deputy minister Lameck Mangani says it is questionable for the ruling MMD to accuse him of causing the Violence in during the Mufumbwe by-election last year.

Mr. Mangani wonders why such reports are coming out now when he has decided to defect to the opposition Patriotic Front.

He tells QFM in an interview that the MMD should have presented to the courts all the evidence if they knew he was the one that caused the violence during the Mufumbwe by-elections.

MMD Eastern province chairperson Kennedy Zulu recently stated that Mr. Mangani, during his tenure as home affairs minister, fueled the violence in Mufumbwe by giving orders to beat up other people.

Mr. Mangani says the MMD should have reported him to the police the time he was still in the party if the allegations are true.

And the Southern African Centre for the constructive resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) says it is pointless for the MMD to apportion blame on an individual for causing the violence in Mufumbwe.

SACCORD information officer Obby Chibuluma says the MMD as the ruling party should be made accountable for all the violence that erupted during the Mufumbwe by-election.
Mr. Chibuluma says it is pointless and disappointing for a party in power to exhibit such irresponsibility.

In an interview with QFM, Mr. Chibuluma says the MMD leadership should instead begin to transform itself into a positive party that seeks to use non-violent means of winning any elections.

QFM

Government will re-introduce the failed constitution amendment bill which failed in the last sessions of parliament.

Vice President George Kunda says the bill failed because it was sabotaged by the opposition.

Mr Kunda says Government is determined to bring the bill back to the house because it contains good and new reforms.

The Vice president made the announcement when he addressed a public rally at Silolo Basic School Grounds in Sesheke District over the weekend.

And Mr. Kunda says the Patriotic Front-PF manifesto has no vision for the country.

Mr Kunda says he has scrutinized the PF manifesto through one of the tabloids and discovered that it contains no policies.

Mr. Kunda has urged the people of Sesheke not to waste their votes on the opposition PF and its leader Michael Sata.

Meanwhile Mr. Kunda has castigated the alliance between Mr. Sata and the Post Newspaper Editor Fred M’membe.

Mr Kunda says the relationship between the duo is premised on vindictiveness.

Mr. Kunda says both Mr. Sata and Mr. M’membe are heartless, thereby finding it easy to collaborate.

He says it is clear that Mr. Sata wants to run a Government of witch-hunting, especially on people who have wealth.

Mr. Kunda wonders what has changed about Mr. Sata whom Mr. M’membe described in past Post Newspaper editions as an extremely corrupt person with no leadership qualities.

[ZNBC]

A Catholic Priest in Kasama has cautioned the clergy to guard against dividing the flock on partisan lines because of their vested interests in this year’s tripartite elections.

Cathedral of Saint John’s Parish Priest, Rudolf Pikiti says it is not the duty of the clergy to decide for their followers which candidates to support during elections.

Father Pikiti says members of the church should be left to make their own choices because they belong to various political parties.

In his sermon during the morning English service on Sunday, Father Pikiti said just as individual priests have their own preferred candidates, church members should also be left to make their own independent choices.

He says imposing candidates on church members will divide the church because it comprises members from different political parts.

Father Pikiti, however, urged Christians to exercise good judgment in selecting candidates in this year’s tripartite elections.

He says some people are now regulars at church services and functions only because they want to be supported as candidates in this year’s tripartite elections.

And Father Pikiti advised Christians to avoid judging others without any tangible facts.

He says even sinners have a future which offers them hope to reform while the righteous have a past which may include the dark side of life.

Recently, retired Kasama Archbishop James Spaita urged the clergy to act as a uniting force before and after this year’s tripartite elections.

Archbishop Spaita urged priests to resist the temptations of dividing the flock because of partisan interests.
[ ZNBC ]

The Non Governmental Organization Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has wondered why President Rupiah Banda is reluctant to announce the election date when the Electoral Commission of Zambia has stated that the voter register will be ready on the 31st of July, 2011.

NGOCC Board Chairperson Beatrice Grillo says the delay in announcing the date of elections is causing unnecessary anxiety in the country.

Mrs. Grillo says it is either the president announces the date of the elections or the ECZ states that it is not yet ready to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

Speaking to QFM, Mrs. Grillo observed that early announcement of the election date will help create a levelled playing field for all players in the preparation of the forthcoming general election.

The NGOCC Board Chairperson has since appealed to Republican president Rupiah Banda to announce the election date on take for people to plan well.

Last week President Rupiah Banda appealed to Zambians, especially politicians, to exercise patience and allow the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and other institutions involved in organising elections to carry out their duties without undue pressure.

Mr Banda said that announcing the date of elections was done in consultation with all key stakeholders, especially ECZ that was mandated to run elections in Zambia.

President Banda further said ECZ had not yet compiled the final voters’ roll following the verification exercise which ended on June 12, 2011 and all mistakes had since been corrected.

The president reiterated that he would only announce the date for the presidential, parliamentary and local government elections once all logistics were in place.

QFM

A Lusaka resident, Monica Felisho, who might just be the oldest Zambian, says the secret to long life is adherence to the word of God.

Mrs Felisho, who is aged 103, says because of her humble lifestyle, she has managed to live beyond a century.

She says she has 12 children, over 50 grand-children and 8 great grand-children.

Mrs Felisho, whose husband died in 1968, says she has spent most of her life in Chinsali before her grand-children decided to bring her to Lusaka.

[ MUVI ]

        PAUL Kabungo

        Paul Kabungo is an upcoming film maker who specializes in cinematography. He entered into the media world 3 years ago in South Africa , working at Mnet/Supersport. He started his in house training there and was part of the  crew on a number of projects including: big brother Africa 3 (Endemol for Mnet), survivor S.A, S.A idols 3 (Fremantle media for Mnet), Carte blanche (Active blue for Mnet), deal or no deal , super diski (super sport 4), nedbank golf challenge (super sport 1), and some concerts for international artists like ; Keri Hilson, John Legend, Bow wow, the killers,and many more.

Last year he got a scholarship to study film in Europe , that’s where he started to specialize in cinematography. He also took a few photography lessons both on film and DSLRs.

He is currently working at Meanwood communications as head of productions/resident photographer.

KAPA187: What first interested you in film making and cinematography?

PAUL Kabungo: I think it started when I was about 10years old. I was always fascinated with cameras. When I went to South Africa to study IT, I decided to explore this career more seriously.

KAPA187: How was the experience of being on the crew for a number of of shows for Mnet, such as Survivor SA, Big brother 3? How did you get the opportunity?

PAUL Kabungo: The experience was great, especially on Big Brother because they usually get students and interns as crew. It’s a very good platform to practice what you learn either at school or as an intern at work. The opportunity came about because I was an intern at Mnet and a company owned by Mnet. The people who assemble the crew for these shows give priority to in house staff then freelancers.

KAPA187: What are the pros and cons of being a cinematographer? Please be specific.

PAUL Kabungo: Cinematography is the art or technique of using a motion-picture or digital camera. This art includes camera type and support equipment choices e.g. dollies, cranes, steadycams, lens choices, filters etc. Basically a Cinematographer executes what the Director sees aesthetically. While the Director is artistic, the Cinematographer is technical.

Some of the pros are that you get to dictate and bully all departments on the film set, hahahaha. Seriously all departments on the film set must confirm with the Cinematographer also known as the Director of Photography (DoP) before an idea is locked and executed.

The con of this job in Africa is we don’t have all the equipment needed to execute what the scripts of the films we shoot require. This can be very frustrating and if one is not flexible and is not good with improvising, the whole movie project can be a sham!

KAPA187: If you weren’t a cinematographer, what would you want to be? Why?

PAUL Kabungo: In the filming industry if I wasn’t a cinematographer then I’d have been an editor. Because editing is the closest and second most technical department *BIG SMILE* Otherwise away from the film world I’d have been a Computer Programmer.

KAPA187: What type of training have you had?

PAUL Kabungo: I have a Diploma in Legal Studies from University of London, an Advanced Diploma in Computer Science ABMA and a Diploma in Media and Film Studies from Finland.

KAPA187: Describe your typical day on the job

PAUL Kabungo : Am currently the Head of Video Productions/Photographer at Meanwood Communications. My typical day requires me to plan, schedule and carry out shoots, both photo and video.

KAPA187: Would you recommend this career to someone else? And what traits do you feel are necessary for the job.

PAUL Kabungo: Yeah, most definitely I would. It’s a very interesting career. Most productions done in Zambia luck a cinematographer’s touch, we need more of us *smiles*

To be a good cinematographer one has to be very focused, ready to listen and flexible, must know how to communicate without offending others, and must have a heart to endure (some shoots can be very frustrating). Having a good understanding on Lighting and Photos is a very big plus because there is a very thin line between Photography and Cinematography.

Kapa187: What has been the highlight of your career?

PAUL Kabungo: Too many to single out, but maybe when I was given to operate the crane (jimmy job) camera at a concert for American artists.

KAPA187: Do you feel you have a signature visual style to your work?

PAUL Kabungo: Yeah very much! In-as-much-as we listen and execute Director’s visions, we always leave footprints of our style on films. Am a fan of high contrasts and dynamics. Am also a fan of Low key lighting because DRAMA is my preference genre.

KAPA187:  What projects are you currently working on

PAUL Kabungo: Am working on 3 documentaries; Cardiac Trust of Zambia, Electro Commission of Zambia and one on Zambian DJs.

Am doing adverts for ECZ, Engen Filling Station, Uniturtle, Portico and ZESCO.

Am working on a music video for Slim Tim (hip hop artist). Am also scheduled to shoot music videos for Macky II, Karasa, Alpha Romeo, Damian AKA Nameless and Nick Pro.

Am doing a Black n White photo series to be exhibited at Alliance Fransaise. Am left with 3 female models 🙂

KAPA187:  Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

PAUL Kabungo: In five years time I would have bought most of the necessary equipment needed to shoot decent productions, and I’d be running my media company fulltime… The sky is the Limit.

 SAMPLE OF HIS WORK

 BLACK N WHITE:  these Photos are of models as well as photos from music video shoots. These photos and more can be seen at Aliance Francaise.

COLOUR : these pictures are in natural light

BY KAPA187