Zesco United on Sunday drew away to Green Eagles at Kanzinze Stadium in Maamba.
The defending league champions finished scoreless in this delayed Week 4 game as Zesco begin to clear their backlog of league games in the midst of the mid-season break.
Zesco remain sixth despite the draw on 20 points from 10 games with three matches in hand.
Fighton Simukonda’s team will host 3rd placed Konkola Blades this Saturday at the Trade fair Grounds in a Week 7 fixture.
The patriotic front first ever general conference was opened with the party president Michael Sata calling for unity among the party members.
Mr. Sata says that the holding of the convention in Kabwe’s rock of authority is a symbol of unity among the party members.
Mr. Sata says that it is also a symbol of shared vision, which has seen the number of members of the political party increasing, now standing with over 700 registered members.
The patriotic front leader added that the PF will remain committed in practicing intra party democracy as one of the main priorities of the party.
Mr. Sata has called on the members of the patriotic front members to vote for leaders who are compassionate.
He warns against people who are plunders and undemocratic people.
And Mr. Sata has paid tribute to first republican president Kenneth Kaunda for the contribution he has made in the country.
Mr. Sata says that Dr. Kaunda has made Zambia were it is today, despite some of his infrastructure being abandoned by the MMD government.
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United party for national development youths says they are not shaken by party national youth chairman Joe Kalusa’s defection to the ruling MMD.
UPND National Youth Coordinator Brian Hapunda says the party respects Kalusa’s decision as he is merely exercising his constitutional right to belong to any political party of his choice.
Hapunda says the youths in the party are not worried as the party is an institution that stands on firm structures of operation and not individual centered.
He pointed out that whilst other party members are leaving the party for greener pasture, a multitude of other well meaning citizens who share the dream of a better Zambia have continued to join the UPND.
He says it is unfortunate that despite being independent for 47 years, citizens in the country have continued to wallow in extreme poverty owing to failed economic policies by the MMD government.
Hapunda has since urged youths in the party to continue selling the candidature of party president Hakainde Hichilema as there is no doubt he is the best leader for the country.
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Director Micheal Bay brings the third installment of Transformers ,Dark of the Moon.
The movie starts with the war between the Autobots(good guys) and the Decepticons(bad guys) , on the mechanical planet of Cybertron , at its climax. In a last stitch effort to save their planet, the leader of the Autobots tries to escape in a ship with some precious cargo, but crashes on the moon.
Decades later , the Autobots find out the humans never told them about the ship on the moon and its cargo , the Decepticons also find out about it and a battle to save Earth ensues .
Shia Labeouf(Sam witwicky) displayed some good acting , I was impressed by his frustrations with getting no recognition for his achievements. The pain when he is interviewed for a mailroom job, but declares he has saved the world twice is a genuine moment of humanity. And him feeling like he has to compete with his girl friend’s rich boss Dylan( Patrick Dempsey)
In my opinion this is not only the best Transformers movie , but the best of this year’s summer movies!
The visual effects were simply stupendous! The transformations were clearer and more realistic. The story line was thrilling and you couldn’t guess what would happen next.
Optimus Prime: “You may lose your faith in us, but never in yourselves.”
Optimus Prime: “Everything humans know of our planet we were told had been shared.”
Simmons: “Years from now there are gonna ask… ‘where were you when they took over the
Planet?’”
BY KAPA187
UNITED Liberal Party (ULP) president Sakwiba Sikota has said MMD Parliamentary chief whip Vernon Mwaanga’s analysis on the most possible outcome of the 2011 presidential elections indicating that President Rupiah Banda will win the presidency with a wide margin reflects his accuracy in the previous elections.
Mr Sikota said Mr Mwaanga’s statement should be taken seriously and that people who had followed his analyses in the past would agree that all his projections had come to pass.
Mr Mwaanga, during a media briefing at his residence on Thursday said President Banda was set to win with a higher margin than in the previous election on account of the gains he had made in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces that had resulted from the positive MMD Government’s poverty alleviation policies.
Mr Sikota said the analysis should serve as a wake-up call to the opposition parties to work extra hard although it was too late.
He said Mr Mwaanga’s honest opinion stems from the fact that he made it clear that some areas would be scooped by the opposition unlike other analyses which make blanket statements that a particular party would lead everywhere in the country.
“Zambians should look at the past record of Mr Mwaanga in producing these analyses. It would be folly to ignore and dismiss Mr Mwaanga’s predictions.
“What is refreshing is that he does it honestly by admitting where his party will lose,” Mr Sikota said.
He said experience in politics and his track record as a political analyst made Mr Mwaanga one of the best people to give guidance in terms of how the political parties were performing in their campaigns.
[pullquote]“Zambians should look at the past record of Mr Mwaanga in producing these analyses. It would be folly to ignore and dismiss Mr Mwaanga’s predictions.
“What is refreshing is that he does it honestly by admitting where his party will lose,” Mr Sikota said.[/pullquote]
Mr Mwaanga, in his analysis, said United Party for National Development (UPND) was likely to retain Southern Province with President Banda emerging in second position just like in Lusaka and the Copperbelt provinces which would be won by Patriotic Front (PF) president Michael Sata with Mr Banda coming on a strong second.
The veteran politician said he had always produced analyses before elections and that all the final results of his statements had been in line with his predictions while the ones produced by The Post Newspaper had always been wrong, including the one done in 2006.
He said President Banda would win with run-away margins in Eastern, Western, North-Western and Central provinces where Mr Sata would come in a distant third, to make him a big loser.
He predicted that Mr Sata would only come second in Eastern Province.
Mr Mwaanga said on the Copperbelt, President Banda would be second only in the urban areas but would win in the rural parts of the province.
He said in the Bemba-speaking areas of Northern Province, Mr Sata was expected to win but would lose in all non-Bemba speaking areas such as Chimbamilonga, Senga Hill, Isoka East and West, Nakonde, Mpulungu, Kaputa and surrounding areas.
Mr Sata would win in Luapula Province by a small margin but the race would be tight against President Banda because of the gains he had recorded in the area.
He said President Banda’s rise in popularity had resulted from the schools, hospitals, clinics and roads which were being ignored by opposition politicians and yet people in the rural areas were able to see them.
Mr Mwaanga said Mr Hichilema would emerge second to President Banda in Western and North-Western provinces.
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Luangeni Member of Parliament Angela Cifire says youth empowerment as an integral tool for fighting poverty and unemployment in the country.
Ms Cifire, who is also Information and Broadcasting Service deputy minister, said it was for this reason that government developed a Youth Fund to act as vehicle for promoting enterprise development and self reliance for the youths.
The MP was speaking during the handover of cheques to various youth groups in Luangeni Constituency yesterday.
Ms Cifire explained that government has since released K 5billion to enable young people access the funds as empowerment fund to contribute to job and
wealth creation in the country.
She implored youths to form organisations and come up with viable projects that can be funded from the K 5 billion that government has released.
And speaking at the same function on behalf of other recipients, Nyama-Bende Young Farmers Club chairperson, Khuzyo Zulu praised government for setting aside K5 billion to empower the youths through the empowerment fund.
Mr Zulu assured Ms Cifire that all the beneficiaries will use the funds according to their respective business proposals.
He explained that the beneficiary clubs are engaged in various income generating activities arranging from gardening to livestock rearing enterprises among many others.
ZANIS
Government says it acknowledges that inadequate finances is a major operational challenge for the National Arts Association of Zambia ( NATAAZ).
Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary Daniel Bowasi however said government through collaborative efforts will work out a mechanism that will increase the budgetary allocation for NATAAZ activities in the province.
Mr. Bowasi was speaking in Chongwe yesterday during the National Arts Association of Zambia (NATAAZ) Lusaka Province junior Performing arts festival.
He said all efforts must be put in place in order to ensure that all technical capacity of the participants are developed into tangible results.
The Permanent Secretary said government is working very hard to try and see how the creative industry is developed so as to contribute to the GDP of the country.
He implored all the teachers and pupils to link NATAAZ with Education Broadcasting Services.
He said the consistency in hosting NATAAZ is an assurance to government that the Association has the capacity to sustain the emerging challenges in the creative arts of the province.
Mr. Bowasi further commended the committee for the achievements in 2010, saying they have performed all activities with pride.
He said the achievements are a clear indication of what commitment and good leadership can achieve.
Mr. Bowasi pointed out that government has put in place a legal frame work which is conducive for the development of the arts in the country.
And Provincial Education officer for Lusaka Alice Nzala urged all the participants to aim higher that last year at the national NATAAZ festival.
She said discipline is key and a Pillar in the attainment of set goals in the creative arts
ZAMIS
A renowned Congo DR musician Mbiliu Lukombe Managu alias ‘ Bilia Bel ‘ over the weekend visited the funeral House of late President Fredrick Chiluba in Kabulonga to pay her last respects.
The renowned rhumba maestro was accompanied by her dancing queens and local Disc jockey cum musician Suke Chile and at the funeral house at about 103:0 hours where she encouraged Mrs Chiluba to look to God for strength in this trying times.
She said the untimely death of the former President had greatly touched a number of Congolese musicians and the entire neighbouring nation as a whole.
Ms Mboyo who spoke in French said Zambia has lost yet another great leader who should be remembered not only to Zambians but the entire Africa and the world over.
She said the late President Chiluba was a true democrat who brought peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo and may African nations adding that Zambia has lost a pillar of democracy.
Ms Mboyo further stated that although late president Dr Fredrick Chiluba is gone, many people will remember him for great works he has done for Zambia and many African Countries.
The musician is in the country at the invitation of the Tourism Board of Zambia ( TBZ ) to mark the organisation’s new image launch last evening. She however insisted to visit the funeral house before leaving the country.
The Board’s Public Relations Manager Caristo Chitamfya also attended.
Ms Mboyo who spoke in French said Zambia has lost yet another great leader who should be remembered not only to Zambians but the entire Africa and the world over.
She encouraged the widow Regina Chiluba to look up to God in this trying moment and have courage to soldier on with life and looking after the orphans of the late President.
She said the late President Chiluba was a true democrat who brought peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo and may African nations adding that Zambia has lost a pillar of democracy.
Ms Mboyo further stated that although late president Dr Fredrick Chiluba is gone, many people will remember him for great works he has done for Zambia and many African Countries.
ZANIS
President Rupiah Banda has paid glowing tribute all hard working Zambians who have worked tirelessly to build the country in which millions of Zambians can be proud.
On the eve of the Heroes Day and Unity Day, President Banda said Zambia is a role for the world securing on its own independence and determine its future.
” Today, our young people, who make up 68 percent of our population, can look to the futures which are full of possibility,” the President said.
President Banda said this in a statement obtained by ZANIS to mark the eve of the Heroes and Unity Day celebrations signed by his Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations Dickson Jere.
He said Zambians have their ancestors to thank for the opportunity to work and earn a living, to benefit from good education and healthcare, and to enjoy a peaceful society.
Celebrated each year as a national holiday, the two days mark the successes and challenges Zambia has faced in its years since independence, in becoming a place that prizes the values of freedom, security and stability for all people.
President Banda added: “Our past achievements in building a united nation founded on co-operation and mutual support will always be at the heart of what makes Zambia great.
” We must never forget the people – young and old, past or present – who have played a part in making us what we are today.”
ZANIS
National Revolution Party ( NRP ) president Cosmo Mumba has wished his embattled former Secretary General Kelly Walubita Junior success in his political career.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka today, Dr. Mumba said the resignation of Mr. Walubita Jr from his party was ” a blessing in disguise” as it has given his NRP party time to prepare for the forth coming tripartite elections.
Dr. Mumba who revealed to ZANIS he was now feeling well and has thus been discharged from UTH said the NRP national executive was not shakened by Mr. Walubita Jr’s move saying the party can only wish its former Secretary General success in his political career.
Mr. Walubita Jr. yesterday announced his resignation from the opposition party which he said has no direction.
He commended his former party President Dr. Mumba for working with him during the period he worked he party as a Secretary General.
Mr. Walubita has since defected to the New Generation Party (NGP) under Humphrey Siulapwa.
“I wish to announce my resignation from the National Revolution Party to join the New Generation Party because the later has no direction and I wish to thank Dr Mumba for appointing me to serve in his party,” said Walubita.
He accused Dr Mumba of not being democratic claiming that he has intention of joining and supporting Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata.
And New Generation Party President Humphrey Siulapwa has welcomed the former NRP secretary general into his party.
Mr. Siulapwa told ZANIS in an interview that his party is open to all well meaning Zambians who want to make a contribution in politics through his party.
Mr. Walubita said his party is willing to work with all Zambians to ensure that there is development in the country.
Meanwhile, Walubita Junior has appealed to the MMD to conduct a forensic political analysis and be on the outlook for turn coats who are supporting Rupiah Banda.
Mr. Walubita’s sentiment follows former UPND Copperbelt chairperson Luckswell Mututwa’ U-turn to rally behind President Banda when he was in the forefront opposing the ruling part and undermining its leadership.
He said Mr. Mututwa wants favour from the MMD so that the MMD adopt his son, Charles who is contesting the Senanga Central seat on the ruling party’s ticket.
The former NRP-secretary general said the forensic political analysis once conducted will help the MMD to distinguish true blue people and those pretending to be rallying behind them.
And Mr. Walubita has predicted victory for President Banda in this year’s election.
He said the opposition parties are not united and this will give the ruling party a 100% win come election date.
He commended President Banda for his achievements in the two-year period and urged the Zambians to give him a full mandate in this year’s tripartite election up to 2016.
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The mayor of Davao City in the southern Philippines, repeatedly punched the court official, Abe Andres, in the face after he refused to delay the demolition of a shanty compound. The mayor’s actions were filmed by a TV crew and shown on national television. She later arranged for thttp://www.lusakatimes.com/he sheriff to be taken to hospital for treatment.
Mayor Sara Duterte said she is prepared to face charges as a result of Friday’s punching incident involving her and a court sheriff. She faced the media on Saturday as she reported for work amid heavy rains to attend to the needs of her constituents.
“My lawyers will take care of the charges, cases that will be filed,” she said. “I got frustrated with him. What’s the point of all the planning for the demolition if our plans won’t push through?”
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Go to this link for the reverse angle of the clip . http://youtu.be/3P2-Lv0jLs4
The Confederation of African football has appointed Kalusha Bwalya will head its football sub-committee.
Kalusha who was elected as a Caf executive committee member in February will also sit of two other Caf sub-committees.
He is also a member of the Caf African Nations Championship tournament organizing committee and will be vice president of the Caf Technical committee.
And three of Kalusha’s Faz officials have also received appoints in the Caf sub-committees.
Faz general secretary George Kasengele will serve as a member of the Caf Inter-club Committee while Faz vice president Bonny Mwamelo will sit on both the Caf Audit and Finance committees.
Faz communications officer Erick Mwanza has been appointed as a member of the Caf Media committee.
Monze District Commissioner Joyce Nondo has expressed her worry over the inadequate storage sheds which are overwhelmed by the bumper harvest in the District.
Mrs.Nondo said that government was however doing everything possible to address the situation to ensure that the produce is safeguarded from adverse weather conditions that may prevail due to climate changes being experienced worldwide.
The District Commissioner was speaking during the District agriculture and commercial show held at Monze Central Farm block yesterday.
The show was held under the theme : “Shaping tomorrow’s world through technology and natural resources,” held at Monze Central Farm block yesterday.
Mrs.Nondo said that due to technologies aimed at improving farming methods for sustainable and improved production; Monze District had achieved a significant increase of 15 percent in maize production this year.
She attributed the increased production of maize which had resulted into another bumper harvest to the increased number of beneficiaries from the Government supported inputs through the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) during the previous allocation.
Mrs.Nondo said that Government increased the allocation of inputs to Monze District from 15,740 beneficiaries during the 2009/2010 season to 25,350 beneficiary’s packs which represented 83 percent increase during the 2010/2011 farming season.
She said that this had resulted in a bumper harvest of an estimated crop yield to 3,500,000 by 50 kg bags from 2,500,000 by 50 kg bags of white grain maize representing 15 percent significant increase of maize production in the District.
Mrs.Nondo said that it was due to this significant increase in maize production that the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) was expected to purchase 819,000 by 50 kg bags of white maize grain in Monze during this year’s ongoing marketing season.
She said that Government had created an enabling environment for maize and other crops through FRA in order to boost development of the agricultural sector.
She added that through increased purchasing of maize by FRA, farmers will have adequate incomes that will sustain their livelihoods and contribute to increased food security both at household level and national level.
ZANIS
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up”
(Proverbs 12:25, NLT)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
When you see someone who is struggling, a co-worker who is discouraged, a friend who is not up to par, how do you respond? Our words can be what keeps a person going; our compliments can put a spring back into their step. Now more than ever, we need to automatically let the encouragement flow. We need to tell others how much we love them, how we value them, and tell them that they are talented and creative. Always remember, with your words you carry life-giving water. You carry hope, healing, encouragement and new beginnings, and you can pour it out everywhere you go.
Today, choose to speak encouragement. Choose to speak victory and faith. Instead of telling people what they’re doing wrong, instead of pointing out all their faults, find what they are doing right. Focus on the good. There are already enough critical, judgmental people in the world. Let’s be people who lift up others and restore them. Let’s be the light of Jesus in the world.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for speaking through me. Thank You for using me to be a blessing to others. Thank You for encouraging my heart as I find ways to encourage the people around me. I love You and bless Your holy Name. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
© Lusaka Times
