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Government development programmes continue to shame its critics – Cifire

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Deputy Minister Angela Chifire (l)

Luangeni Member of Parliament Angela Cifire says government has continued to shame its critics by continuing to provide development to the people of Luangeni and the country as a whole.

Ms. Cifire said it is unfortunate that some people do not appreciate the developments the MMD under President Rupiah Banda has brought to the people.

ZANIS reports that Ms. Cifire was speaking when she addressed Saili Women’s Association and later paid a courtesy call on Chief Saili at his palace.

Ms. Cifire said some people just negatively criticize government development programmes for no apparent reason saying such people only want to be difficulty for nothing.

She said there were a lot of developmental programmes government is undertaking in Luangeni and the country at large adding that even critics of government are aware of such developments.

She called on such people to come out in the open and appreciate the development programmes government has put in place.

Ms. Cifire who is also Information and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister, said those that have come out in the open to support government realize and have seen that MMD is a working government.

She commended those that have openly supported development programmes in her constituency and the country as a whole and urged them not to relent in doing so.

And Chief Saili of the Ngoni speaking people in Kova area in Luangeni constituency has urged government to continue assisting women clubs in his area and engage them in various developmental projects.

He said this was important as it would help women in the area become active in issues of their development.

Chief Saili said that involving women in developmental projects would also help them contribute to the development process in his chiefdom.

He noted that there is need for Saili area to develop in order to be a strong example to other chiefdoms.

Meanwhile Saili Women Association Chairperson, Emekiye Soko said women in the association have continued to remain united and working closely together.

Ms. Soko said unlike other women association, Saili women Association understand the importance of unity.
She said unity was an important ingredient of progress for any society.

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President Banda pays tribute to late wife

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President Banda

President Rupiah Banda and and his wife Thandiwe Banda today laid wreaths at his late first wife Hope Mwansa Banda’s grave at Old Leopard’s Hill Cemetery in Lusaka.

President Banda also laid a wreath in memory of the late son of a South African National Congress( ANC) freedom fighter Billy Modese who died in Zambia on 28th December, 1977.

And speaking at the memorial Service of his late wife at Leopards Hill Cemetery in Lusaka today, President Banda described the occasion as special because it gave him an opportunity to be joined by his South African old friends whom he lived together with during the freedom struggle.

President Banda said the Modese family lived in Zambia during their country’s liberation struggle.

Mr. Banda further said his late wife, Hope Mwansa Banda went to school in Switzerland where his family friends such as Henry Makuku was a lecturer at the University of Switzerland adding that the Modese family grew up together with his wife in that country.

He said even when his wife Hope Mwansa Banda was sick in South Africa, the Modese family was there to render all the necessary support they could unitl at the time of the death of Mrs. Banda.

The President stated that he spent one year in South Africa when his wife was hospitalized for cancer, the disease which the President said killed his wife and added that he was looked after well by the Modese family.

And commenting on the late son of a South African National Congress Freedom Fighter Billy Modese, President Banda said Tshipo Modese, who died in 1977, died as a young man and wished Tshipo would have been alive today to see his age mates like his son Henry Banda whom he said was born almost at the same time.

He said it was sad that Tshipo died at the time when his father was busy with the liberation of South Africa during the apartheid era.

He thanked the family members both from South Africa and Zambia for having found time to pay tribute to late Tshipo Modese whom the President said died at a tender age after an illness.

President Banda’s late wife Hope Mwansa Banda was born on 29th August, 1941 and died on 11th October, 2000 in South Africa and was buried at Leopards Hill Cemetery.

Tshipo Modese, the late son of South African (ANC) freedom fighter Billy Modese was born on 28 December, 1965 in Sweden and died in Zambia after an illness on 22nd September, 1977.

The Memorial service was attended by President Banda, his wife Thandiwe, Mr. Billy Modese and his wife Olisa Modese and other family members both from Zambia and South Africa.

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British Airways slashes fares on Lusaka-London route

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British Airways

British Airways (BA) has reduced its fares across the board on its Lusaka –London flight as part of restructuring of its ticket pricing system.

British Airways Commercial Manager for Zambia, Beatrice Kamanga announced the reduction in a statement to ZANIS in Lusaka today.

She said the airline has introduced a new shoulder season of mid range fares for flights from June 10 to 22, December 6 to 31 and between August15, and October 31.

Ms. Kamanga said the reductions will mean the airline which is the only airline to fly customers direct from Zambia to Europe give travelers’ real value for money.

She said the new fare structures which will also incorporate further reductions in low season fares comes into effect on Monday May 9, 2011.

She said the airline has been working hard to provide affordable fares while maintaining high quality service and comfort.

“The airline, which is the only airline to fly customers direct from Zambia to Europe, has introduced a new “shoulder season” of mid-range fares for flights between August 15 and October 31, June 10-22 and from December 6 to 31,” she said.

Ms. Kamanga said customers can fly into London Heathrow’s new Terminal 5 for around two-thirds of the peak season fare if they fly at the new designated “shoulder season” times.

She added that the low season rates apply from January 19 to June 9, and November 1 to December 5 while the high season is from June 23 to August 14 and from January 1 to 15.

She added that tourists and professionals will benefit from the new ticket rates, as it will enable them choose a time to fly according to their schedules while still taking advantage of attractive prices.

British Airways has been operating in Zambia for more than 70 years and currently flies in the country three times a week.

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President Banda leaves for Turkey tomorrow

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President Banda with Turkish counterpart Adbullah Gul during his State visit to Turkey.
FLASHBACK: President Banda with Turkish counterpart Adbullah Gul during his State visit to Turkey.

President Rupiah Banda, is tomorrow scheduled to leave for Istanbul, Turkey, where he will be among other world leaders attending the Fourth United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The President will also meet his Turkish counterpart, Abdullah Gul, for bilateral discussions that are set to further benefit the two countries’ already warm relations.

This is according to a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Dickson Jere Banda.

Mr. Jere said the LDCs conference is an important forum for Zambia and other LDCs including cooperating partners as it will re-examine the entire development paradigm in light of existing and emerging global challenges and existing poverty.

The President will be accompanied to Turkey by Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, and Foreign Affairs Minister Kabinga Pande.

President Banda’s administration has continued to place poverty reduction at the heart of Zambia’s development agenda.

A series of national planning frameworks have since been developed in line with the Brussels Programme of Action, with Zambia registering significant economic progress.

The Brussels Programme of Action is aimed at making substantial progress towards achieving equitable sustained, growth and development. It also focuses on minimizing the marginalization of the LDCs and assisting them graduate from the LDC status.

Like many other LDCs, Zambia desires to increase her productive capabilities, diversify the economy, achieve market access and call for fair trade practices, benefit from technology transfer, and improve infrastructure so as to lift people out of poverty.

President Banda launched the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP) 2011-2016 which is focused on infrastructure development as a vehicle to drive Zambia’s development agenda.

The President’s delegation is expected to return to Zambia after completing the scheduled business in Turkey.

ZANIS

Increasing measles cases worry – Eastern PS

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Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Eularia Mwale, has expressed concern at the continued increase of new cases of measles in the Province.

In a speech read for her by Deputy Permanent Secretary Nicholas Banda, Mrs. Mwale stated that the province has recorded 6,149 cases since last year when the outbreak was first reported with more than fifty percent being reported among children above the age of five.

She was speaking at the Eastern Province Epidemic preparedness meeting at Luangwa Lodge in Chipata yesterday.

Mrs. Mwale observed that Lundazi district had continued to report the highest number of measles cases with 5,519 reported cases.

Mrs. Mwale said there was need for continued sensitization on the need for people to take their children for immunization saying measles was preventable in at least 85 percent of those who were immunized.

She expressed concern that there were still pockets of people who were denying their children access to measles vaccines on religious beliefs adding that this had led to undesirable consequences.

The Permanent Secretary urged public health workers to intervene and involve other relevant government offices to ensure that children were not denied the much needed service in line with the Public Health Act.

“Our records show that most of the developed measles were either not vaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown, so we need to encourage parents to take their children to health facilities during the bi-annual child health week campaigns so that they can benefit
from the various health services that are provided,” Mrs. Mwale said.

And Lundazi District Medical Officer Allan Chisenga said there was need for measles vaccines to be given even to people above the age of five years if the diseases was to be effectively addressed.

Dr. Chisenga stated that more than fifty percent of the new cases were reported in children above five years although no deaths had been recorded among these age groups.

The District Medical official stated that the district health team had identified Munyukwa, Kanyanga,and Mwase-Lundazi as the areas that were mostly hit by the epidemic.

He noted that the district reported 1,519 since January this year saying 21 people have died since the first case was reported last year.

And Katete District Commissioner Elemani Mwanza attributed the increase of measles cases in his districts to interactions with affected people from neighboring Mozambique.

Mr. Mwanza said most of the cases reported in the district were either near the border with Mozambique or among members of the apostolic faith who do not allow their children to be immunized.

He stated that district authorities used force by engaging police officers and chiefs to ensure that all children were immunized in the last immunization campaign.

“All children were, regardless of their religious background, immunized and the district recorded a success during the last child health week,” he said.

Mr. Mwanza also pointed out that traditional leaders had taken an active role and ensured that all parents in their chiefdoms took their children for vaccination.

Meanwhile, Nyimba district reported 500 measles cases most of which were recorded in Chipembe and Kalambakuwa areas.

District Medical Officer Nyambe Sinyambe said no deaths were recorded as a result of measles in Nyimba district.
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MMD to lose elections like UNIP -Mpombo

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George Mpombo

Kafulafuta Member of Parliament George Mpombo has said the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) government will lose this year’s election in a similar way that the former UNIP government failed.

Mr. Mpombo says Zambians should never make a mistake of voting for the MMD back into government.

He says if president Banda is given the instruments of power, injustice in the country will rise to higher levels.

The MP,however, stated that the MMD has no chance of winning the elections because of president Banda’s leadership.

Mr. Mpombo added that president Rupiah Banda has no capacity to lead Zambia anymore because of his shoddy deals he has been involved in.

He added that Patriotic Front (PF) president Michael Sata will make a better president than the current government of MMD.

And Mr. Mpombo has stated that it is quite unfortunate that the MMD government has allowed tribal appointments to take root.

He says that it is a pity that most appointments by the president are being based on tribal relationships with president Banda.
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FTJ denies being Chanda Chimba’s sponsor

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Stand up for Zambia producer Chanda Chimba (III)

Second Republican President Dr. Frederick Chiluba has dismissed media reports that he is part of the sponsors of Chanda Chimba III’s MMD propaganda.

Dr. Chiluba says the insinuations are untrue which are meant to demean the status of his office as second republican president.

He says he does not owe anyone an explanation over the allegations because they are false.

Dr. Chiluba through his spokesperson, Emmanuel Mwamba states that Stand Up for Zambia producer Chanda Chimba has his own financers, and that he is not one of them.

He says such allegations should not be believed by anyone because he as has no association with Chanda Chimba.

Information circulating on the internet has named Dr. Chiluba, as one of the sponsors of the newly published Stand up for Zambia Newspaper.

Others said to be sponsoring the newspaper are Ben Mwila, Katanga province Governor Moses Katumbi and the MMD Task force fund.

QFM

Government considers me to be an enemy- Father Bwalya

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Fathers Frank Bwalya selling his red cards at the PF rally.
Fathers Frank Bwalya

Father Frank Bwalya says he is not surprised that the award he received from the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia during the world press freedom day commemoration has raised Government eyebrows.

Father Bwalya says it is clear that government has always considered him as an enemy because of his stance on governance issues.

He says government perceives him as an enemy because of his criticism for the leadership of President Rupiah Banda.

In an interview with QFM, Fr Bwalya states that the manner in which MISA Zambia has acknowledged his fight for freedom of expression has slapped the government in the face.

He says government should never forget that he is a qualified Journalist who managed a radio station for many years.

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China auto firm to establish an assembly plant in Zambia

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A Chinese auto mobile manufacturing company is set to establish an assembly plant in Zambia to service the Southern African region.

Higer China’s top Bus manufacturing company which has an annual production of twenty two thousand buses wants to set up the plant to ease import pressure for the local firms.

Speaking during the launch of the Higer Brand in Zambia, Wu Ming King Long Motors Zambia Limited General Manager the main distributor of Higer Buses in the country says his country will be importing parts and assemble them in the country.

And speaking at the same occasion Chinese Embassy Charge de’ Affairs Liu Zhengje says Zambia has enjoyed good bilateral ties with China for almost ten years now.

Mr. Liu further highlights that China has about three hundred companies which have invested in various sectors of Zambia’s economy.

Meanwhile government is happy over the interest expressed by a Chinese firm to set up the auto mobile assembly plant in Zambia.

Officiating at the event Communications and Transport Permanent Secretary Dominic Sichinga said government is ready to provide land for the plant.

Mr. Sichinga further says the investment will promote economic development.
The communication Permanent Secretary revealed that about one thousand jobs are expected to be created.

He says the move also shows that the recorded economic development is wooing more investments into the country.

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Sata sues Shikapwasha for libel

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Information Minister Ronnie Shikapwasha

Patriotic Front Leader Michael Sata has sued Information Minister Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha for libel and slander.

Mr. Sata is claiming damages for slander over the remarks Lieutenant General Shikapwasha allegedly made that Mr. Sata supports homosexuality.

In his statement of claim filed in the Lusaka high court Mr. Sata alleges that Lieutenant General Shikapwasha who is Keembe MP warned the residents against voting for Mr. Sata saying if they elected him into office he will change the laws that will see marriages breaking up.

The PF leader claims the remarks were aired on ZNBC’s main evening news of April 21 2011.

He is also seeking an injunction restraining Lieutenant General Shikapwasha from repeating the said slanderous statements and that the court should award him costs.

Mr. Sata claimed that the said statement was false and malicious as the words in their natural and ordinary meaning were understood to mean that he was a homosexual and has thereby been guilty of the criminal offences on indecent practices.

He says the words were further understood to mean that should Mr. Sata win the presidency of this country, he would compel all persons to become either homosexuals or lesbians.

Mr. Sata further states that the said words were calculated to disparage and diminish his political ambitions of ascending to the presidency of this country.

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Struggling Nkana Visit Zanaco

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Nkana this weekend seek their first league win in Lusaka in 10 months.

The record 11-time league champions are struggling in 11th placed and are in the Capital on Saturday to face a rebounding Zanaco at Sunset Stadium with the home side unbeaten in three successive Super Division matches.

Nkana’s last visit to Lusaka on April 2 in their first league game of the season ended in a 2-1 loss up the road at Nkoloma Stadium against current leaders Red Arrows.

Meanwhile, Nkana can trace their last league win in Lusaka to August last season when they beat City of Lusaka 1-0 in a Week 21 game.

This time around, Nkana have just one win from six matches played on as many points this season that was recorded on the road away to second placed Nakambala Leopards on April 16 where they won 2-1 in Mazabuka.

Coach Linos Makwaza knows defeat will put the pressure Nkana that might see them sink further down towards the relegation zone so early in the new season.

MTN/FAZ Super Division Week 7 Fixtures
07/05/2011

Forest Rangers- Red Arrows
Nkwazi-Green Eagles
Power Dynamos- Green Buffaloes
Zanaco-Nkana
Kabwe Warriors-Kalewa
Nchanga Rangers-Roan United
Lime Hotspurs-Nakambala Leopards
Postponed
Zesco United-Konkola Blades

 

Aboutreika Ruled Out of Clash Against Zesco

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Zesco United’s Caf Champions League opponents Al Ahly of Egypt have been dealt a blow with the unavailability of veteran midfielder Mohamed Aboutreika.

Aboutreika will miss Sunday evenings second round, return leg clash in Cairo due to injury.

According to Filgoal.com, Aboutreika has failed to recover from a calf injury he sustained in an Egyptian top-flight match last Sunday.

The two-time Caf African Player of the Year nominee had a subdued first leg match against Zesco played on April 23 in Ndola that ended 0-0.

Winner this weekend’s return leg tie will advance to the Caf Champions League group stage in July.

The loser will be relegated to the Caf Confederation Cup pre-group stage that kicks off in three weeks time.

Ex-FAZ Vice President Lupili Dies

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Ex-Faz vice president Chewe Lupili has died.

Lupili, 59 die in Ndola on Thursday after a bout of Malaria at Hilltop Hospital.

He served under former Faz president Evaristo Kasunga from 2000 to 2004.

Lupili is also former Zampost managing director and also served as chairman of defunct Railway Express football club of Ndola.

He is survived by his wife Nelly, nine children, six grandchildren.

Pictures this Week

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Zambia's envoy in the Big Brother reality show, Mumba

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Livingstone Town clerk Dras Neves, who was recently reinstated after she was fired by councillors at the local authority, greets President Banda when he officiated the hand over of Police houses in Livingstone recently

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Livingstone Town clerk Dras Neves

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Some councillors from the Livingstone City Council captured at Livingstone airport. This is part of the team that controversially fired town clerk Dras Neves recently.

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Some of the houses built for police officers in Livingstone

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The new Police housing units

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Police officers' spouses dancing during the hand over of housing units to the police in Livingstone.

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One of the houses built for police officers in Livingstone

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Private planes for white farmers and other organisations parked at the Livingstone airport

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Youths slaughtering goats at an abattoir in the Chibolya slams of Lusaka

ZAWA dispatches officers to chief Chitanda’s area to capture stray lions

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Zambia wildlife Authority (ZAWA) officers in Chibombo District have set up camp in Chiyuni area of chief Chitanda’s chiefdom to capture two stray lions that have been terrorising the area.

Chibombo District Commissioner (DC) Col. Philip Chabakale says the deployment of ZAWA officers will help to reduce further injuries or harm to people and domestic animals from the stray lions.

Col. Chabakale urged the people in the area to be on the alert of the lions which have so far killed three cows and are still roaming the area.

He also appealed to the community to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movements to avoid the dangerous beasts from attacking them.

The two lions are suspected to have come from Kafue national park and Kaindu area in Mumbwa district.

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