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Lake Kariba in Sinazongwe district
A cooperative in Sinazongwe district in Southern Province has appealed to Government to buy them a water pump to save the affected farmers from failing to cultivate their winter
crops this year.
Buleya Malima Irrigation Scheme Chairperson Peter Munakacheka told
ZANIS in an interview today that the cooperative has only remained
with one water pump because the other one is damaged.
Mr. Munakacheka said one pumping machine is not enough to pump water
to the 71 hectares of the irrigation Scheme.
He said the farmers have no money to buy the pumping machine which is
valued at K22 million.
The Chairperson said many farmers will fail to cultivate this year, if
the damaged water pump is not replaced.
He also said said most crops cultivated using the irrigation scheme
includes, maize, okra, and vegetables which have contributed to
uplifting the living standards of many people in Buleya Malima.
Government rehabilitated the Buleya Malima Irrigation Scheme at the
cost of K2.3 billion in 2006 and it is the biggest in Sinazongwe
district.
Lucky Msiska’s side has been boosted with the arrival of left-back Emmanuel Mbola for the Olympic qualifier against Algeria.
Mbola joined camp on Tuesday bringing to four the number of foreign-based players at Msiska’s disposal for their must-win second round, return leg qualifier against Algeria.
The TP Mazembe defender joins striker Roger Kola and midfielder Justin Zulu of Rishon Le Zion in Israel in the Under-23 team.
Midfielder Chisamba Lungu of Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast in Russia is the other player.
Meanwhile, the team trained in Chingola today ahead of Saturdays clash at Nchanga Stadium.
Zambia must win the game by four unanswered goals.
Zesco LTD Managing director Ernest Mupwaya addressing a press briefing in Lusaka
The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) Limited and Electrometer Zambia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the supply contract of two million Compact Florescent Light bulbs to be distributed to customers at no cost.
The bulbs will be manufactured locally by Electrometer Zambia at total cost of US$ 4.6 million over a period of two years.
ZESCO Managing Director Ernest Mupwaya signed on behalf of his company and Electrometer Zambia Managing Director Magdy Abdelhakim signed on behalf of his organisation.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Lusaka today, ZESCO Board Chairperson Kwalela Lamaswala said the MoU represents yet another significant investment on the part of the power utility company in ensuring delivery of its mission aimed at encouraging a culture of energy efficiency among its customers.
ZANIS reports that Mr. Lamaswala said in a speech read on his behalf by ZESCO Board member Professor Jorry Mwenechanya that such initiatives complement numerous projects that the company recently commissioned with a view to reducing demand on domestic electricity.
He added that this will be carried out through the deployment of strategic energy efficient appliances in order to support the growing customer base and ultimately reduce load shedding.
Mr Lamaswala said the florescent light bulbs will be distributed through ZESCO’s customer service centres around the country and via operational teams on the ground who will conduct door to door operations.
He pointed out that this will ensure that conventional bulbs are replaced with energy efficient bulbs in order to support the drive for new connections.
Speaking at the same occasion, ZESCO Managing Director Ernest Mupwaya noted that connecting customers and keeping them on supply was the primary objective of the company.
Mr. Mupwaya added that this was why ZESCO decided to sign the MOU with Electrometer Zambia to connect more people across the country.
And Electrometer Zambia Managing Director Magdy Abdelhakim said the bulbs will go a long way in saving electricity consumption.
Mr. Abdelhakim expressed happiness that the MOU between the two companies has finally been signed.
Witnessing the Signing of the MOU between ZESCO and Electrometer Zambia was Egyptian Ambassador to Zambia Salah Eldin Abdel-Sadek who called on the two companies to continue being cooperating partners.
Mr. Abdel-Sadek said this is very vital as the two are partners in the economic development of Zambia.
Three children between the ages of three and five years old and of the same family were last week found dead some five kilometers away from their village.
Police Spokes person Nadula Siamana confirmed the incidence yesterday adding that among the three deceased was a seven year old girl who was found alive but in a confused state.
Miss Siamana said Police suspects a foal play in the case as the bodies of the deceased juveniles were found intact while their necks seemed to have been tempered with.
Miss Siamana further said that the four children were abducted from home on Monday last week at around 10 hours.
She said one suspect who is a close relative to the children has since surrendered himself to the Police adding that Police was still investigating the matter as postmortem has not yet been conducted.
PF leader Michael Sata
Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata has observed that the political arena in the country has become infested with opportunists who want to aspire for political offices for personal gain.
Mr. Sata said most people are trying to find their way to parliament and not even concerned about which party should form the next government for the benefit of the Zambians.
The opposition leader added that the kind of attitude among some political leaders has seen a lot of people crossing from one party to the next.
Mr. Sata has since advised political leaders in the country to be selfless and ensure that they have a heart of serving Zambians.
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Jesse is an upcoming Zambian RnB singer. His songs fuse English, Bemba and Nyanja.
KAPA187: Welcome to the interview, for the readers who do not know you, can u tell us a bit about yourself.
JESSE: My full name is Jesse Phiri, born in Lusaka, Zambia, 23 years ago. I am the fourth in a family of 6. Currently, I am a graduate with a Diploma in Insurance and I am also an RnB Artist.
KAPA187: How long have u been doing music and what was your inspiration to start?
JESSE: I started singing solo in church at the age of 6. To be honest, no one really inspired me to start singing. I just remember my mom choosing and helping me to learn songs that I would sing. But of course along the way I developed interest in some well renowned singers such as Mainza Chipenzi and R. Kelly to mention a few, who have inspired me to what I am today.
KAPA187: What is your motto, or advice you live by?
JESSE: In everything that you do, every noble cause that you endeavor, put GOD first and apply your best effort
KAPA187: If you could be any singer in the whole for a day, who would it be and why?
JESSE: I wouldn’t want to be anyone else but me because I believe I am a unique and special singer and I delight in what I do.
KAPA187: What has been your biggest achievement since starting your music career?
JESSE: My biggest achievement to date would be reaching the last 5 from 30 contestants of “The Ultimate Slinger Season 2”, a very tough and challenging but educative singing contest. It is a Sling Beats/ZNBC initiative. Unfortunately I had to withdraw from the contest due to circumstances beyond my control.
KAPA187: Do you write your own songs, and do u have any plans of releasing an album?
JESSE: Yes I do write my own songs, I have plans of releasing an album as soon as possible but first I am looking to establish myself in the Zambian music industry as a force to reckon with.
KAPA187: Nakupeza is a nice song. How did it come about?
JESSE: Nakupeza is a concept that I have always had. When I got the beat to the song and wrote, everything just fell in place. I intended Nakupeza to not only be a wedding song but also for anyone who has found ‘the one’.
KAPA187: where do u see yourself in the next 5 years?
JESSE: I see myself as an internationally recognized artist/inspiration/role model with so much to offer to my country.
KAPA187: Do you do any vocal training?
JESSE: I have attained beginner’s level of voice training at the moment. Am awaiting to start intermediate voice training soon.
KAPA187: Where can your fans listen to your music.
JESSE: Facebook/jesse Zambia and reverbnation
THE MUSIC
Jesse is new to the music industry and hasn’t released a lot of music. A stand out track that has releases is Nikupeza. This is a song for those who have found that special someone.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a, mid-size four-wheel drive vehicle in the Toyota Land Cruiser range.The Prado redefines the rugged 4WD, with exhilarating performance, ground-breaking off-road capabilities and breathtakingly bold new looks.Even if, Prado has had several facelifts in its production years, the process to replace the fuel filter is the same throughout.
The Fuel filter also has the power to clean fuel of particulates before it reaches to the engine. Fuel filter must be altered every 42 000km. This job must not take you more than 20 minutes for completing. Fuel filter replacement is rather an easy task for Toyota Prado. Below are a few easy to follow tips for fuel filter replacement.
Toyota Prado makes use of a fuel filter to eliminate rust as well as debris from reaching the engine. If debris or rust in the fuel stream gets through to the engine, there are chances of damage to several components. The fuel filter, which is positioned in line between the engine and the fuel tank, plays a major role to prevent damage to the components. It removes all rust or dust particles from reaching to the engine. Suggested intervals for replacing fuel filters may vary slightly depending on the automobile model. It can be beneficial to change the filter after every 30 000 to 40,000km or 18-24 months depending on the usage of the vehicle. This is a standard recommended interval. However, you should determine when you need to change the filter. When you find the filter dirty during vehicle inspection, replace it. Never neglect a clogged or dirty filter. Failure to replace fuel filters may hit hard on your pocket later. Changing the filter at regular intervals will help you get the best out of your Japanese vehicles.
There is no need to seek for an expert aid for changing the filter. You can save your hard earned money by changing it on your own. With little efforts and some knowledge you can do it in an easy and effective manner. If you do not have knowledge or do not want to waste your time, then it’s better to seek expert aid for this. Otherwise, you can start the procedure with few things.
Things that you will need for fuel filter replacement include replacement filter, vehicle jack, tube pliers, disposable towels, screwdriver, plastic gloves, and crescent wrench and tube pliers.
Instructions for fuel filter replacement:
First you need to turn off the engine.
After that, open hood with hood support rods
After this, you need to loosen the negative battery terminal nut. You also need to lift negative battery cable off the terminal and then set it aside
Raise the vehicle on the side of passenger with vehicle jack. You should even locate fuel filter below your vehicle beside rear wheel. Remember you need to put on plastic glove.
Clamp both of the tubes feeding fuel filter with tube pliers
You have to pull both tubes off the fuel filter, which they are attached to
Now, you need to remove screw tightening fuel filter bracket across fuel filter.
Pull that fuel filter out of the bracket.
Insert the replacement fuel filter into fuel filter bracket.
You also need to plug two fuel tubes into the stems of fuel filter.
Tighten bracket across new filter with screw you removed previously.
You have to even release tube clamps too.
Lower your vehicle and reattach negative battery cable.
With this step, it completes the replacement procedure for fuel filter. So, when next time you find that there is need to replace the filter, you can change the filter easily on you own.
MMD Chiengimember of Parliament Katele Kalumba says some individuals violated procedure when applying for adoption for the parliamentary seat ahead of this year’s elections.
Dr Kalumba said in an interview from Chiengi yesterday that it is not acceptable for the adoption procedure to be circumvented.
“It appeared as if they were coming here to challenge the perceived hegemony and to use the words that a deputy minister, who I won’t name, used ‘the evil genius of Katele’,” Dr Kalumba said.
Dr Kalumba said those who failed to follow procedure by applying for adoption in Mansa are the ones who provoked the sensibilities of MMD leaders in Chiengi, who feel sidelined.
He dismissed assertions that he is stopping aspirants from applying for adoption for the Chiengi parliamentary seat.
“The procedure is clear because nominations are supposed to be lodged with the local organs which go through the procedure before candidates are recommended to the national executive committee,” Dr Kalumba said.
He also said he will not stand because he wants to concentrate on ‘securing his freedom’ through the legal process.
Dr Kalumba, who is former MMD national secretary, said he is not available to contest the seat because he stands convicted by courts of law and that he has appealed against his conviction.
“I am not just available to stand because by law, I was convicted and I have appealed. I have decided to pursue my freedom through the legal process and I want to give it all my time because I know that I am innocent. One does not appeal when they know that they are guilty,” Dr Kalumba said.
He vowed to use whatever legal channel available to secure his freedom.
“In my view, I believe that I am innocent. It is up to the courts of law and legal infrastructure available to Zambian citizens to establish whether I have a basis for appeal or not,” Dr Kalumba said.
He also said he has been injured by media reports suggesting that he has stopped his wife, Lumba, from contesting the Chiengi parliamentary seat.
“I love my wife, I respect my wife. We make individual decisions and bring them to the family for consultation and counsel. But we finally make up our minds, depending on our analysis of the information available. My wife is quite capable of analysis. I stood by her when she made the decision to go to the convention, regardless of the fact that I was not standing and as a family, we are grateful that the party received her,” Dr Kalumba said.
He said his wife has made an independent analysis on whether to contest the Chiengi seat and she feels that the situation does not favour her to do so.
He urged MMD members to remain solidly behind President Banda to ensure victory in this year’s tripartite elections.
ZAMTEL has reduced its local tariffs applicable to the Family and Friends Tariff Plan by 50 percent with immediate effect.
This development comes barely two months after the telecoms giant reduced its international call rates to selected destinations by the same margin.
Company chief commercial officer Amon Jere said the reduction in call rates is meant to make communication even more affordable in Zambia and help bridge the communication divide.
“The rates were previously K15 per second during peak periods and K10 per second during off peak. We have since reduced these to almost half during both peak and off peak times,” Mr Jere said.
He said this in a statement issued in Lusaka yesterday.
The Zamtel Family and Friends is a closed user group value addition service that allows customers to enlist up to six numbers of their closest family and friends to stay in touch at reduced rates.
Mr Jere said since re-branding in April, the firm has continued to register positive growth now averaging 39 percent for mobile subscribers and more than 100 percent in fixed broadband internet customers since the introduction of the Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL).
And the company signed up to be the official communications partner at the just ended AGOA Forum in Lusaka, turning the entire Mulungushi International Conference Centre into a hot spot offering high broadband internet speeds to delegates, the media centre and secretariat.
In the last six months, Zamtel has launched an unprecedented number of products and services including mobile internet, M-top up, Call Conference Bridge, ADSL and Zamtel Tunes.
This is besides the on-going Talk & Talk Extra promotion and free internet browsing at the Zamtel flagship retail outlets at Manda Hill, Cairo Shopping Mall and Crossroads.
Zambia's tallest building, Findeco House(R), which has 22 floors.
GOVERNMENT intends to re-develop Findeco House under a public private partnership (PPP) arrangement after receiving unsolicited bids.
PPP unit director David Ndopu says there have been numerous unsolicited bids for the re-development and maintenance of Findeco House under the PPP model.
Mr Ndopu says in fulfilling the legal requirements for dealing with unsolicited bids, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning PPP unit is requesting for proposals from firms and consortia to redevelop the building.
“The proposal is to modify and upgrade the building into an ultra modern building,” he said in a public notice issued to the press in Lusaka yesterday.
MrNdopu urged interested parties that meet the application requirements to submit information demonstrating financial capabilities, amount of investment, period of executing the project up to commissioning and the length of the concession.
The deadline for submissions is June 17 at 14:30 local time.
Government initiated the process for the establishment of an implementing framework for public private partnerships in 2005 to allow participation of the private sector in the delivery of social and public infrastructure.
The PPP policy was developed in 2007 and launched in November 2008, while the Act was passed in August 2009.
Government is currently facilitating the implementation of PPP projects in the various sectors of the economy.
ZAMBIA’S economy is projected to grow at 6.5 percent and 6.7 percent in 2011 and 2012 with manufacturing, electricity, gas and water and construction sectors making major contributions, the latest African Economic Outlook report has said.
The report says the expected growth in the manufacturing sector will contribute greatly to Zambia’s overall growth prospects by reducing dependence on imports, with a wider base of locally-produced goods and services.
In the secondary industry, for 2011 and 2012, growth is projected at 9.6 percent and 10.1 percent respectively with manufacturing, gas and water and construction making major contributions.
In the primary industries, agriculture is performing well and was expected to grow by 7.6 percent in 2010, the report reads.
However, this will depend on increased agriculture and mining output but these in turn need stable international commodity prices, stable exchange rates and climatic conditions, the report says.
The report attributes the growth to the recovery of the economy from the financial and economic crisis which saw the country record 6.6 percent gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010 after posting 6.4 percent in 2009.
The report says the agricultural sector is performing well and that growth for 2011 and 2012 is projected at 3.2 percent and 4.6 percent respectively.
Although average growth in the agricultural sector is expected to reduce to about 1.2 percent for 2011-2013, the provision of farming inputs and expected stable exchange rates and commodity prices will sustain positive growth in the sector.
In 2010, Zambia recorded its largest ever maize harvest of about 2.8 million tonnes, compared with 1.9 million tonnes in the previous season.
Major staple food crops such as maize, sorghum, rice, groundnuts, Irish potatoes, mixed beans, sweet potatoes and cassava contributed to higher production in 2010.
On the mining sector, the report says the sector has recovered from the crisis and is expected to show 7.4 percent growth for 2010 and that production in the sector is expected to be 7.5 and 8.5 percent higher in 2011 and next year, respectively.
Copper production was projected to increase to 740,000 tonnes in 2010, a level not seen since 1973 and up 8.0 percent from the 696,900 tonnes in 2009.
It says the growth in the sector benefited mainly from improved copper prices and the business environment in the economy.
Much of the growth is expected to come from Konkola Copper Mines and Lumwana Mines, as well as the resumption of production at Luanshya and Bwana Mkubwa mines which were closed during the financial crisis.
The report states that Government used tax and expenditure measures to save jobs in mining and related production sectors.
About 8,500 jobs were still lost during the crisis but with these measures, about 1,500 jobs were regained in 2009 in mining and other sectors and more people are being re-employed.
Reuters reports that Patriotic Front President Michael Sata has said that Zambia’s copper exports are not being properly accounted for because major exporters are exploiting a vicious circle of corruption to avoid paying tax.
Michael Sata, who will be running against President Rupiah Banda in polls later this year, told Reuters he did not believe the export copper data released by the country’s central bank.
Sata, the president of the Patriotic Front party who narrowly lost a disputed 2008 poll, said as taxes were not collected, copper exports were not being properly accounted for.
“If you don’t tax anything, where do you get your statistics from? If you don’t tax them, you don’t have any interest in where they are sending their copper,” he told Reuters in an interview in his modest and cramped office in downtown Lusaka.
He said the export and production data released by the mines themselves were “for public relations, not for tax revenue”.
Zambia is Africa’s top copper producer but while the commodity accounts for 70 percent of its export earnings it only provides about one percent or so of its tax revenue.
Zambia’s mine taxes include a 15 percent profit variable tax, 25 percent corporate tax and a 3 percent mineral royalty. But NGOs and other campaigners have said miners have used creative accounting or inflated their costs to pay less.
[pullquote]He said he would boost the country’s thin revenue base by getting miners to pay what they owe under existing rules and accurately recording exports rather than raising taxes. He made a policy u-turn last year on the revenue issue, saying he no longer supported higher mine taxes[/pullquote]
Sata was short on specifics on how he would remedy the situation but said he would root out graft and make the companies “transparent and answerable to the government”.
He said he would boost the country’s thin revenue base by getting miners to pay what they owe under existing rules and accurately recording exports rather than raising taxes. He made a policy u-turn last year on the revenue issue, saying he no longer supported higher mine taxes
HOT ISSUE, WORKING-CLASS APPEAL
But getting mines to pay what they owe is a different issue and is currently a hot one that could appeal to the Patriotic Front’s urban base on the country’s Copperbelt.
Zambia has asked commodity trader Glencore’s Mopani Copper Mines for unpaid taxes after an audit of the subsidiary, leaked earlier this year, said it had underpaid mining dues, the country’s finance minister said.
President Banda told Reuters earlier this year an audit of three mines should enable the government to recover more than $200 million in unpaid dues
Sata has also in the past accused Chinese companies, which are hungry for Zambia’s resources, of being exploitative and creating “slave conditions”.
China-bashing appeals to Sata’s urban working-class base but he said a non-corrupt government would make the Chinese “behave” and their investments would be welcome.
“It is the corruption which leads the Chinese to behave with impunity. If there was no corruption the Chinese would respect our laws, would respect our people, would respect our country.”
The opposition Patriotic Front (PF) has revealed that it has embarked on a programme to recruit ex-servicemen that will assist in the monitoring of this year’s general elections.
PF spokesperson Winter Kabimba says the party has decided to engage ex-servicemen to monitor this year’s elections so as to reduce the levels of intimidations during the observations of the counting process of votes.
Mr. Kabimba however dispelled assertions that the move to recruit ex-servicemen is aimed at promoting violence.
He stressed that the ex-servicemen the party is enrolled for the 2011 polls’ monitoring are also committed members of the Patriotic Front.
And Mr. Kabimba has disclosed that the PF will be holding a convention this month.
The PF spokesperson however did not give the exact date when the party will have its national convention
Hilary Clinton talks to President Banda at the University Teaching Hospital
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President Banda and Hilary Clinton with Zambian and American officials at the University Teaching Hospital.
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President Banda and Hilary Clinton unveil the Peadiatric Execellence Centre at the University Teaching Hospital
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President Banda and Hilary Clinton unveil the Peadiatric Execellence Centre at the University Teaching Hospital.
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Some young traditional dancers were part of the local entertainment programme at the AGOA Forum in Lusaka.
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Some young traditional dancers at the AGOA Forum in Lusaka
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US secret service agents and their Zambian counterparts counter-checking the walk path for dignitaries into the Mulungushi international conference centre
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US secret services agents briefing journalists on do's and don'ts at the ongoing Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in Lusaka
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President Banda, US Secretary of trade Ron Kirk and commerce minister Felix Mutati pose for a photograph
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Commerce minister Felix Mutati, Ambassador Sheila Siwela (centre) and US Trade secretary Ron Kirk before the start of the AGOA forum in Lusaka
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Commerce minister Felix Mutati and US Trade secretary Ron Kirk before the start of the AGOA forum in Lusaka.
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Commerce minister Felix Mutati and US Trade secretary Ron Kirk before the start of the AGOA forum in Lusaka
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US Trade secretary Ron Kirk is besieged by photographers before the start of the AGOA forum in Lusaka
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The Lusaka MMD choir entertains delegates at the AGOA Forum in Lusaka
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Commerce minister addresses delegates at the AGOA Forum in Lusaka.
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Delegates at the AGOA Forum watch a short documentary on Zambia
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President Banda addresses delegates at the AGOA Forum in Lusaka
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Some US trade officials and USAID representatives during a press briefing on the sidelines of the AGOA forum
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The flags of Zambia and the United States flying high at the AGOA Forum in Lusaka
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US Trade secretary Ron Kirk addresses delegates at the AGOA Forum in Lusaka
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President Banda meets former COMESA secretary general Erastus Mwencha, now deputy chairperson of the African Union
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Vice president george Kunda meets some American investors on the sidelines of the AGOA Forum
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President Banda's chief -Chikuwe explaining the President's nationality
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Former Patrotic Front and UPND cadres who defected to the ruling MMD in Mazabuka at the weekend
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Zesco United Midfielder Portipher Zulu
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ZESCO United players going through their paces at Fes Sports Complex in Morocco
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ZESCO United players going through their paces at Fes Sports Complex in Morocco
A coalition of eight civil society organizations, have agreed to work together to monitor the forthcoming general elections.
The coalition known as the civil society election coalition 2011(CSEC 2011) represents various civil society and faith based groups who have joined together to promote free and fair elections in the country.
The organizations include the Anti-Voter Apathy Project AVAP, Caritas Zambia, the Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) and the Operation Young Vote (OYV).
Others are the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD), Transparency International Zambia (TIZ), Young Women in Action (YWA), and the Zambia national women’s lobby (ZNWL).
The coalition seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process, to encourage citizen participation in the democratic process and to help ensure that the outcomes of the countries elections accurately reflect the will of Zambian citizens.
With an aim to provide a neutral and non partisan platform for assessing the quality of the electoral process, the coalition will be launched on Wednesday, 15th June, 2011.
