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Supreme Court clears Dora Siliya over Zamtel deal

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Education Minister Dora Siliya
Education Minister Dora Siliya

The Supreme Court has cleared Education minister Dora Siliya of allegations of breaching the constitution by turning down the attorney general’s advice regarding tenders to evaluate Zamtel assets, when she served as Communications and transport Minister.

This is an appeal case filed by former Transport Minister William Harringtone.

The appeal was heard by a panel of five Supreme Court Judges.

These were Deputy Chief Justice Irene Mambilima, Judges Lombe Chibesakunda, Marvin Mwanamwambwa, and Hilda Chibomba and retired Supreme Court Judge Sandson Silomba.

Judge Mwanamwambwa delivered the judgment on Friday on behalf of other Supreme Court Judges.

He dismissed five out of the seven grounds of appeal raised by Mr Harrington.

Judge Mwanamwambwa also cautioned lawyers against making imputations that judges are biased when cases are not adjudicated in their favour.

In June 2009, Supreme Court Judge Philip Musonda reversed the Judge Dennis Chirwa tribunal ruling that Ms Siliya breached the constitution by defying the Attorney General’s advice on the award of tender to evaluate Zamtel assets.

And Dora Siliya, who is MMD Spokesperson, has challenged people on the Copperbelt to take advantage of the available business opportunities to develop themselves.

Ms Siliya says the MMD government has put in place a number of business interventions Zambians can exploit to develop themselves.

She has cited the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission and Youth Empowerment Funds which local people can access and create wealth for themselves.

Ms Siliya was speaking in Mufulira on Friday when she addressed a public meeting meant to explain to the people the achievements of the MMD government.

The meeting which is being held at Mufulira High School has been attended by civil society, the church, civil servants and the general public.

She also says the Ministries of Community Development and Gender have enough funds which can be used by women interested in form clubs and associations.

Ms Siliya has called on people on the Copperbelt to judge the MMD government based on what it has done for the people of Zambia instead of using emotions to effect change.

[ZNBC]

The Week in Pictures

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INFORMATION and Boardcasting Srvices Ronnie Shikapwasha and former Zambia Security Intelligence Services director Xevier Chungu joins Kwini Traditional dancing troupe during the Bwile Royal Establishment fundraining dinner
INFORMATION and Boardcasting Srvices Ronnie Shikapwasha and former Zambia Security Intelligence Services director Xevier Chungu joins Kwini Traditional dancing troupe during the Bwile Royal Establishment fundraining dinner

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Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo is welcomed by Emmanuel Mwamba at Chiluba's funeral house in kabulonga
Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo is welcomed by Emmanuel Mwamba at Chiluba's funeral house in kabulonga

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Emmanuel Mwamba (c) confers with Zambia Tourism Public Relations Manager, Caristo Chitafya at Chiluba's funeral house in kabulonga .Looking on is Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo
Emmanuel Mwamba (c) confers with Zambia Tourism Public Relations Manager, Caristo Chitafya at Chiluba's funeral house in kabulonga .Looking on is Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo

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Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo comforts Mrs Regina Chiluba at the funeral house in kabulonga
Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo comforts Mrs Regina Chiluba at the funeral house in kabulonga

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Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane (right) talks to Deputy Minister Chileshe Kapwepwe after he addressed journalists in Lusaka1
Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane (right) talks to Deputy Minister Chileshe Kapwepwe after he addressed journalists in Lusaka

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An artistic impression of an ultra-modern multi-billion dollar mixed development complex that will house a five star hotel, offices and a shopping center at Longacres lodge
An artistic impression of an ultra-modern multi-billion dollar mixed development complex that will house a five star hotel, offices and a shopping center at Longacres lodge

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The lodge in Lusaka is billed for re-development by Thuthuka Group limited of Sourth Africa
The lodge in Lusaka is billed for re-development by Thuthuka Group limited of Sourth Africa

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New Look Manda Hill
New Look Manda Hill

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NCHANGA Mine rescure Team B Captain Jonathan Kolala inspects air underground during the Zambia Mine Rescure Association competetion at Namundwe Mine
NCHANGA Mine rescure Team B Captain Jonathan Kolala inspects air underground during the Zambia Mine Rescure Association competetion at Namundwe Mine

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Typical scene on road to the copperbelt Lead vehicle zizzagging across both lanes to warn incoming vehicles of abnormal load
Typical scene on road to the copperbelt Lead vehicle zizzagging across both lanes to warn incoming vehicles of abnormal load

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Abnormal load
Abnormal load

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Road to the Airport near the famous PHI housing project
Road to the Airport near the famous PHI housing project

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Road blocks still a main feature on long distance drive in Zambia. vehicles queing at road block
Road blocks still a main feature on long distance drive in Zambia. vehicles queing at road block

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Police officer manning the police check point known in some circles as officers ATMs
Police officer manning the police check point known in some circles as officers ATMs

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President Rupiah Banda blends in at a funeral of his relative in Chipata recently
President Rupiah Banda blends in at a funeral of his relative in Chipata recently

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Players from Diggers and Nchanga fight for the ball in a scram during the Lusaka Challenge rugby tournament which was held at the showground in Lusaka 1
Players from Diggers and Nchanga fight for the ball in a scram during the Lusaka Challenge rugby tournament which was held at the showground in Lusaka 1

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Athletes run along Kasangula road during the Olympic Day Fun Run in Lusaka2
Athletes run along Kasangula road during the Olympic Day Fun Run in Lusaka2

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Athletes run along Kasangula road during the Olympic Day Fun Run in Lusaka
Athletes run along Kasangula road during the Olympic Day Fun Run in Lusaka

Don’t be deceived by newspapers– HH

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UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has advised Zambians not to be deceived by the self imposed popularity of some opposition leaders who are making headlines in some tabloids.

Mr. Hichilema says making headlines and what is obtaining on the political ground are different.

He says it is wrong for any leader to assume that they can control voters through making newspaper headlines.

Mr. Hichilema says being sidelined on coverage by some media institutions has given his party an opportunity to get to the grassroots physically.

Mr. Hichilema was speaking at a media briefing at the party secretariat this afternoon.

He also says it is mischievous for the Patriotic Front-PF to think that they still hold ground on the Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces.

[ZNBC]

Mangani resigns from Government, MMD

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Works and Supply Deputy Minister Lameck Mangani

Works and Supply Deputy Minister Lameck Mangani has resigned from both government and the MMD with immediate effect.

Mr Mangani who is MMD Chipata central Member of Parliament is also planning to join the opposition Patriotic Front.

Mr Mangani has since written to President Rupiah Banda informing him of his decision to quit.

In his letter dated 8th July, 2011, obtained by QFM Mr Mangani has thanked President Banda for according him the chance to serve in his government.

He has also written to the MMD national secretary withdrawing his membership from the party.

He becomes the second senior MMD official to resign from the ruling party in a space of days after former MMD Chairperson for Women and Chongwe Member of parliament Sylvia Masebo who has since joined the Patriotic Front.

Post story fabrication – Shikapwasha

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Information Minister Ronnie Shikapwasha
Information Minister Ronnie Shikapwasha

MINISTER of Information and Broadcasting Services Ronnie Shikapwasha has described as malicious a Post newspaper story purporting that he led a group of MMD national executive committee (NEC) members to resolve wrangles over the adoption of MMD Parliamentary candidates in Western Province.

In a statement released in Lusaka yesterday, Lieutenant-General Shikapwasha said the author of the story concocted everything attributed to him (the minister).

He said there is no strife in the adoption of Parliamentary candidates in the province as purported by the Post.

He said the party in the province is intact and the adoption process is going on smoothly.

“The meeting, which the author of the malicious story claims to have been attended by honourable Dr Kalombo Mwansa (Minister of Defence), honourable Moses Muteteka (Deputy Minister of Local Government) and Western Province Minister Richard Mwapela and others, was a figment of his imagination.

“At no point did I utter any words to the effect that I and other NEC members mentioned in the article, together with some senior MMD officials in Western Province, were in the region to establish why problems were lingering over the adoption of candidates,” Gen Shikapwasha said.

Gen Shikapwasha, who is also Chief Government spokesperson and MMD chairman for security, denied ever talking about the Linyungandambo, a pressure group, or whether the group has merged with the Barotse Freedom Movement, or about the status of the group.

He said he never asked MMD Western provincial secretary Fines Likando to tell him who was more popular in Mongu Central between incumbent MP Joseph Mulyata and former Economics Association of Zambia president Mwilola Imakando.

“Neither did I express interest to know the number of meetings each of the two held in their bid to be adopted as candidates for the Mongu Central seat.

“The whole story is a malicious fabrication. It was created at the Post,” he said.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

RB launches Facebook page

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President Rupiah Banda

PRESIDENT Banda has launched his Facebook page which will provide members of the public information about him and his family.

The Facebook page was launched yesterday after a successful response to the development map page and his website. (http://www.presidentbanda.com/map.aspx).

This is contained in a statement released yesterday by special assistant to the President for press and public relations Dickson Jere.

Mr Jere said Facebook was used effectively during campaigns by President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria in the run-up to the recent elections in that country and by President Obama of the United States.

He said visitors can find the President’s Facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rupiah-Bwezani Banda/130153693719287

FODEP President demands Daily Mail apology for ‘malicious’ story

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Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) President Dr. Alex Ng’oma has refuted a story attributed to him in today’s Zambia Daily Mail Newspapers as having described the opposition Patriotic Front as dictatorial.

Dr. Ng’oma has since written to the Zambia Daily Mail management demanding an apology and the retraction of the article in question in the next edition of the newspaper as the article contains views he did not express.

In a letter dated 7th July, 2011, addressed to the Daily mail News editor and made available to QFM, Dr. Ng’oma states that the article in question is malicious and intended to injure him and to destroy the non partisanship reputation of FODEP.

He has further threatened to commence legal proceedings against the state owned newspaper should they fail to heed to his demands.

Dr. Ng’oma has also explained that earlier today he had a phone conversation with the author of the story Caroline Kalombe who confirmed that he did not express the views contained in the article but that other people at Daily Mail distorted the story.

He has since stated that as a result of this incidence, his future interviews with the Zambia Daily Mail will strictly be in writing.

[QFM]

Sata’s claim to create more jobs than needed in 90 days is a fallacy-Liato

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Labour Minister Austin Liato

Government has said that it is a fallacy to claim that a country like Zambia can resolve unemployment in 90 days.

Minister of Labour and Social Security Austin Liato said in Lusaka yesterday that the claim is far-fetched.

Mr Sata said on Hot Fm Radio that he would create employment for all Zambians to the extent that the country would have to outsource, as everyone would be employed.

“Only untruthful politicians can take advantage of the unemployed by promising them jobs in three months. Even those who do not understand economics cannot believe that this is possible.

“Mr Sata is misleading only those who have little understanding of economics and taking advantage of the vulnerable,” Mr Liato said.

Mr Liato said Zambians cannot be cheated and they are wise enough to know that Mr Sata is politicking and does not understand what he is talking about.

He said President Banda has been working hard to improve the economy and create employment.

Government has put in place various policies to ensure that the country attracts investors and opens up employment opportunities.

He said Mr Sata should tell the nation why he failed to do what he claims can be done when he was in government.

“He should first explain to the nation what has changed now before making such promises,” Mr Liato said.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Lubinda files complaint with the police over the $45m e-mail

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PF Kabwata member of Parliament Given Lubinda
PF Kabwata member of Parliament Given Lubinda

Patriotic Front (PF) Kabwata Member of Parliament, Given Lubinda has filed a police complaint over an email published in the media alleging that he sourced money from Taiwan.

In the respective email, purportedly sent to PF Secretary General, Wynter Kabimba, Mr Lubinda is said to have commented over a 45 million dollars donated to the party from Afghanstian and Taiwan.

Mr Lubinda has reported his complaint to Lusaka Central Police station.

Earlier in the day, Police Director of Operations, Solomon Jere could not receive Mr Lubinda’s complaint at Zambia Police Headquarters.

Dr Jere advised Mr Lubinda to report the complaint to Lusaka central police.

And a senior police officer today harassed 4 Lusaka journalists among them a MUVI TV reporter, Paul Shalala. Others who were harassed were Evans Sinjela of 5-FM and Allan Mulenga as well as Bright Mukwasa, all from the Post Newspapers.

The journalists were harassed by Lusaka Division Police Deputy Commanding Officer, Jackson Simfukwe, as they pursued a story at Lusaka Central Police Station.

[pullquote]Mr. Simfukwe verbally abused the journalists and chased them saying he did not want to see them at the central police.[/pullquote]

Mr. Simfukwe verbally abused the journalists and chased them saying he did not want to see them at the central police.

He further personally directed his officers to escort the journalists out of central police premise.

The journalists were at central police covering Patriotic Front (PF) Kabwata Member of Parliament, Given Lubinda.

But Police spokesperson, Ndandula Siamana has described the incident as very unfortunate.
Earlier this week, 2 MUVI TV Journalists were verbally harassed by a Patriotic Front (PF) cadre verbally harassed in Kabwe, however the party has since apologised.

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Barclays EPL Trophy Tour Makes Lusaka Stop

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The Barclays English Premier League Trophy will be in Zambia for one day in Lusaka on Saturday.

“The Barclays Premier League trophy will travel to meet fans in Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Singapore, New Zealand, India, Indonesia and across America,” Barclays Bank Zambia head of corporate affairs Webster Malido said.

However, there will be no star player from the EPL with the trophy on the tour.

He said the Barclays EPL trophy tour public viewing will be at both the Lusaka Showgrounds and Barclays Bank’s Manda Hill branch.

Malido said the first Barclays EPL public display will be at the Lusaka Showgrounds staring at 09:15 and move to the Barclays Manda Hill branch from 12:00 hours to 16:00 before the tour moves to Botswana on Sunday.

KCM Awards On Next Week

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The much delayed KCM football awards ceremony will finally take place next week in Lusaka.

KCM vice president – human resources David Kaunda announced in a statement today that the final edition of the KCM awards will be on July 12.

Starting this season, mobile phone giant MTN will take over as new sponsors of the Faz league.

Kaunda said KCM was honored to have been the main sponsor of the Faz Premier League from 2005 to 2010.

“Awards will soon be presented in all categories very soon. We are proud to have been sponsors and we are sure the deserving footballers and clubs will be encouraged with the tokens they will receive. KCM is working with the FAZ to ensure this is done as soon as possible,” Kaunda said.

Zambia Olympic official backs SA sporting facilities

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Hazel Kennedy, Secretary-General of the National Olympic Committee of Zambia

South Africa’s sporting facilities have come in for praise from Zambia’s National Olympic Committee Secretary-General, who would like to see South Africa host the Olympic Games.
Speaking of the International Olympic Committee meeting in Durban this week, Hazel Kennedy said: We are hoping that this forum will help show that they can be in the running; perhaps not 2020, but beyond. They are in the best position to put forward a bid, and I think it would be good for us too. I am sure that a lot of African countries would want to support something like that and it indirectly does a lot for other countries.”
“South Africa did a good job on the soccer and you want to ride on the positive side of that. A lot of their facilities have been upgraded to a very high standard,” said Copperbelt-based Kennedy.

Former National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) president Patrick Chamunda is a member of the International Olympic Committee and will be voting in Durban this week for the city to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. Miriam Moyo has since taken over from mr Chamunda as NOCZ president.
South Africa hosts the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) 123rd Session in Durban from July 4-9, 2011.
This is the first time in the 117 years of the IOC – since the very first session in Paris, France, back in 1894 – that the event is being hosted in Africa. This comes one year after South Africa hosted one of FIFA’s most successful ever World Cups.
At least 2,500 top world sport administrators, royalty, government leaders and media are expected to descend on this coastal city for the biggest biannual meeting of leaders in global sport.

The highlight of the 2011 IOC meeting will be the announcement of the winning bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. The three bidding cities, Munich (Germany), Annecy (France) and PyeongChang (South Korea) are expected to bring huge bid delegations.
The choice of South Africa for the 2011 IOC session reaffirms the recognition of the country’s expertise in hosting global sporting events and its emerging economic status.
Since 1994, South Africa has hosted several major international sporting events, including the Rugby World Cup in 1995, African Cup of Nations in 1996, the Cricket World Cup in 2003, the Women’s World Cup of Golf annually between 2005 and 2008 and last year’s FIFA World Cup, the first ever hosted on African soil.

The successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2010 provided an opportunity for Africa to be repositioned as a destination of choice for tourism and emerging market investment.
For South Africa, the hosting of global events is seen as an opportunity to boost the economy and create jobs. The country actively pursues such opportunities and already, 200 meetings and conferences have been secured over the next five years. This is expected to boost revenue by R1.6 billion.
Miller Matola, CEO of the International Marketing Council of SA (IMC) said: “We welcome the delegates and guests to the 123 general session of the IOC. The hosting of such a great event will make a direct contribution to tourism revenue and we are confident that the experience of delegates in South Africa will turn them into brand ambassadors for the country.

“As a proud host country for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa delivered a truly memorable and world-class African tournament, as the world experienced Africa’s rich diversity and imbibed in the spirit of ‘ubuntu’; which relates to humanity’s interconnectedness.
The overwhelmingly positive international coverage of the World Cup countered Afro-pessimism and South Africa surpassed even the most optimistic expectations. The reputational boost that was generated will be felt for years to come.”

The international Olympic movement played a major role in isolating the apartheid state before 1992 and readmitted the country to international participation two years before the formal transition to the democratic state in 1994
“Given the divisions of the past, sport remains an important vehicle through which to unite South Africans and develop communities,” Matola said. “Having the IOC in the country is also an affirmation that the government supports all sporting codes, even though football, rugby and cricket attract so much attention”.

The IOC session will put the focus again on the Olympic sporting codes and will provide an opportunity for South Africans to interact with the IOC leadership and prominent athletes.
Sentimentally important will be a reception during the period of the IOC meeting marking the marriage of IOC member Prince Albert of Monaco and the South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock.
Later this year, the country is scheduled to host COP 17, the largest gathering of world leaders and civil organisations to discuss climate change. There are huge expectations around this meeting and all eyes of the world will once again be on South Africa.

Solwezi hospital dismisses death claims

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Authorities at Solwezi General Hospital in Northwestern Province have dismissed claims by members of the public that a patient died on the queue whilst waiting to be attended to by
medical personnel two days ago.

Hospital Medical Superintendent Brown Kandongo dismissed the allegations when Provincial Permanent Secretary Fabian Mumba paid a surprise visit to the health institution yesterday.

ZANIS reports that Dr. Kandongo said the claim was false and unfounded.

He explained that the hospital was working hard to provide quality medical services to the people despite being faced with a challenge of inadequate medical personnel.

He said the health institution had enough medicine in stock and assured people in the district of quality health service any time they visited the institution.

And Mr. Mumba said Government was committed to providing quality health care services to the public.

The Permanent Secretary said for this reason, Government was constructing four heath centers in Kizhingezhinge, Zambia, Mushitala and Zangamenu compounds in Solwezi district to help decongest the general hospital.

Mr Mumba said he was hopeful that when these health centers were completed, complaints of poor health care provision would reduce.

He said members of the general public would be properly attended to by health workers and would no longer spend long hours on queues at health institutions.

ZANIS

Lack of knowledge cause of cholera-DC

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A typical street in Kanyama township in Lusaka of the the cholera prone areas

Acting Lusaka District Commissioner Martha Mwitumwa has observed that lack of adequate knowledge on hygiene has been one of the major causes of cholera outbreaks in the city.

Mrs. Mwitumwa said her office often received reports of disease outbreaks such as cholera and dysentery, which are related to lack of proper hygiene and sanitation in certain communities.

She was speaking at the launch of the “Wash Your Hands” sensitisation programme in Lusaka’s Kanyama compound today.

She explained that the sensitisation programme will take place in four of the seven constituencies of Lusaka namely Kanyama, Chawama, Mandevu
and Matero.

ZANIS reports that Mrs. Mwitumwa added that the Lusaka District Disaster Management Committee in conjunction with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has also come up with a community sensitisation programme that will help reduce risks among residents.

She said the launch of district risk reduction, preparedness and response programme will reduce flooding during the rain season and stop cholera outbreaks.

The Acting District Commissioner (DC) said the plan will consequently reduce mortality related to cholera through the implementation of water, sanitation, health, flood, control and information, education and communication programmes.

Mrs. Mwitumwa has since thanked UNICEF for working closely with Government in its efforts to prevent diseases and improve access to water and sanitation as a means of providing improved hygienic standards.

She further urged the people of Kanyama to take the message of hygiene awareness seriously so that the disease outbreaks can be lessened.

Meanwhile, Mrs Mwitumwa said despite numerous challenges and factors in the unplanned settlements, Government will continue working hard to deliver social services to the residents of Lusaka.

She said disasters in these unplanned settlements have had a negative impact on the economy through causing loss of life, damage to property and degradation to environment.

ZANIS

INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC PRODUCER GREEZY DUB

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GREEZY DUB


                      Greezy Dub is a zambian music producer who is currently based in South Africa. He produces a variety of music from Hip hop to electo-house.

KAPA187:  Welcome to the interview ,first off , who is Greezy Dub , where did you get that name? 

Greezy Dub : My real name is Duke Langa, im a 22 year old multi-talented, creative indivisual. Very laid back, easy to talk to, smart and open minded. I spent a lot of time outside of Zambia, grew up in the USA in a small town called Nashua in the state of New Hamphire from the age of 4 to 15. I finished my high school at roads park in 2005 and in 2007 went to CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) in Capetown, South Aftica and completed a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering in 2010. The “Greezy Dub” name came about in a funny way there’s no specific meaning but this is the story. Back in my highschool days around 2005 a year after I started producing I met another beat-maker by the name of Sam Aka grizzle, who grew up in the UK. We heard each other’s stuff and he liked my drums and I liked his strings. I used to go by Dubeous Duke so I put grizzle & dubious together to create GreezyDub , cause we had a disticntive sound so the name just stuck with me.

KAPA187:  Interesting story ,so  tell me , How did you get started in music production?

Greezy Dub : Well I have always had a passion for music since I was really young like 5 years old I would dress up like micheal Jackson and dance like him and my dad had alot of old records and CD collections so I was always around music. I started formally making music In 2004 at the age of 16. A friend of mine by the name of Chobela Aka Chobz told me he has this music making software called fruity loops 3.5. I asked him to bring me the CD cause he knew I had a general interest in music cause we would exchange music all the time. I took it home and had no idea how to use it but after hours and weeks of playing around with it I made my first beat. It was the wackest beat ever but I was going crazy calling all my cousins and friends to listen to it.

KAPA187:   So, when producing your music do you use real instruments or software like fruityloops and the like?  Are there any advantages of using real instruments over software.

Greezy Dub : I use software, right now I’m using fruity loops 9. I’ve never made beats from live instruments, though I play all my notes via the key-board. I barely sample anything so most of the time it’s my creation.

KAPA187:   How long have you been producing and who are your inspirations locally and internationally.

Greezy Dub : This is my 7th year producing. Most of the people that inspire me are international seeing that I spent most of my life outside of Africa. In terms of artist I’m inspired by Michael Jackson, Notorious BIG, in terms of producers Dr.Dre, Timabaland, The Neptunes, Swizz beatz, Kanye West, Danja Handz, Polow Da Don, Scott storch, just blaze & the runners just to name a few.

KAPA187:   Who have u produced for so far .

Greezy Dub : I have produced with a lot of people world-wide. Some just did a verse on my songs  others did a chorus, some I’ve done EP’s for, others mixtapes. A good number of them are currently working on some stuff with me. Some of the people ive worked with are :

Zambia – Inferior (rapper), Nick Pro (rapper), Klappa Haze (rapper), Sepo (rnb singer), Kasper (rapper), Kunda (rapper),Marvel Kasa(rapper), young N9ne (female rapper), Crisis (rapper)

Zimbabwe– Kapital K (rapper), Akilli (Rapper), Ray Chee (rnb singer), Larissa (Rnb singer), PS (Rapper).

South Africa- Dazz (rapper), Shonisani (house singer), Cyer (Rnb Singer), Caddy (Rapper), Basiq (rapper), Xola x (rapper), qualize (rapper)

Malawi- Eminent (rapper).
UK- Kemar Young (rapper), Trozion (rapper), Boney Black (rapper), Micheal waddy (rapper), Monique stylez (rnb singer), fuzzie bars (female rapper),

Italy Luca Barbieri (pop singer)

USA- Chronic (rapper), Sullee J (rapper), melo (rapper), J Focus (rapper), Joe n Joe (rnb
singers),

 

KAPA187:  Wow ,that’s a lot of people , what genre of music do you specialize in.

Greezy Dub :Well I’m mainly hiphop & R&B based but I also produce pop, electo-pop, electro, dance, dubstep & electro-house.

KAPA187:   What is distinctive about your production

Greezy Dub :Well I got a lot of influence seeing that I’ve lived in many countries an that’s potrayed in my sound. I like using weird sounds that people wouldn’t expect to here on a beat. Like alot of electro sounds  and I’m a drum & percussion guy so the majority of mystuff has hard hitting drums.

KAPA187:   Name one local and one international artist you would like to work with in the future , and give a reason.

Greezy Dub : I recently linked up with crisis in the beginning of the year and left him like 40 beats he’s defiantly one the people I would like to work with locally and internationally I would like to work with Lil Wayne I just think he’s one of the most talented and creative musicians out there would love to here him on my sound.

KAPA187:  Working with Lil wayne would be incredible , What has been your biggest achievement so far?

Greezy Dub :My biggest achievement as of yet is making the NO BORDERS track. It’s an idea that I had were I would get different artist from all over the globe to feature on 1 hot beat. So I posted up on facebook to artist that I have linked up with via the net and others which I didnt know to find out if they were interested in making some history. I told all the peeps that were interested to feature to inbox me there email address so I can send them the beat which I called bouncy means. I expected like 5 replies but luckily over 20 pepo replied. At the end of it all I asked for a minimum of an8 bar verse and I picked the best verse which included 14 rappers and 2 singers from about 7 different contries including USA, UK, SA. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Russia, Canada, botswanna.. The song got over 700 downloads up to date. So it was pretty cool achievement

KAPA187:  Do you adjust your production techniques to suit each individual artist? Can you give us a specific example?

Greezy Dub : Yeah most definatly man. I can easily adjust to most genres of music and I love experimenting. A good example is the un-expected color track I did for Shonisani from South Africa. It’s an electro house track that you can check out on my soundcloud I really went out my realm on that one seeing that I’m hiphop/rnb based.

KAPA187:   Its good to be diverse . What can we expect from Greezy Dub in the future?

Greezy Dub :You can expect a whole lot of new music from Greezy Dub. I’m currently under a management company by the name of AMEG (ask media entertainment Group) based in the UK so they are getting me a lot of placement with upcoming artist from there. I am also doing some in-house producing for a label in the USA by the name of ZMG (Zimmerman Music Group) so I got a lot of stuff coming out  with artists under their label. Locally I will be doing stuff with Zone Fam
diamond Chain and So Good.

KAPA187: Where can your fans listen to your music ?

Greezy Dub: facebook.com/GreezyDubmusic ,  my soundcloud ,reverbnation and Youtube pages.

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ROCK TO IT

Has a nice Hiphop / dance feel to it. It is a definite club banger . I like how the beat changes up towards the end of the track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jevUJAWfWGI

NO BORDERS

This track features 14 rappers and 2 singers from 6 different countries .It has an electronic /futuristic feel to it.  It is a bit long , at 10min , but is definitely enjoyable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cGY8hMRtZo
BY KAPA187

 

 

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