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Collins Mbesuma has retained his place in the Zambia national team after coach Dario Bonetti named him in the provisional 28-man team for the 2012 Africa Cup Group C qualifier away to Mozambique on March 27 in Maputo.
Bonetti has handed Mbesuma of Golden Arrows in South Africa another call-up together with Bloemfontein Celtic winger Clifford Mulenga after they impressed him in a 4-0 friendly win over Swaziland on February 9.
Mbesuma scored one goal in the friendly played in Manzini.
There is also a senior recall for Russian based striker Chisamba Lungu who returns after sustaining an injury at the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Tanzania last December.
However, Lungu is only expected to train with the senior team as he will later join the Under-23 team to prepare for the sides 2012 Olympic Games preliminary round first leg match against Rwanda at Nkoloma Stadium to be also played on March 27.
Zambia are third in Group C on 3 points, one behind joint leaders Mozambique and Libya.
Team:
Goalkeepers: Kennedy Mweene (Free State Stars, South Africa), Jacob Banda (Zesco United) and Kalililo Kakonje (TP Mazembe, DR Congo)
Defenders: Francis Kasonde (Al Hazm, Saudi Arabia), Nyambe Mulenga (Zesco United), Stoppilla Sunzu, Emmanuel Mbola, Hichani Himoonde (All TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Kampamba Chintu (Bidvest Wits, South Africa) Joseph Musonda (Golden Arrows, South Africa), Dennis Banda (Green Buffaloes),Jimmy Chisenga (Red Arrows), Thomas Nyirenda (Konkola Blades)
Midfielders: Rainford Kalaba (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Noah Chivuta (Free State Stars, South Africa), Isaac Chansa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Venacious Mapande (Al Moqaweloon Al Arab, Egypt), Fwayo Tembo (FC Basel, Switzerland), William Njovu (Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Israel),FelixKatongo (Al Ittihad, Libya)
Forwards: Rodger Kola (AS Ashod, Israel),Christopher Katongo (Xanthi, Greece), Clifford Mulenga (Bloemfontein Celtic, South Africa),Collins Mbesuma (Golden Arrows, South Africa), James Chamanga (Dalian Shide, China), Given Singuluma (TP Mazembe, DR Congo) Emmanuel Mayuka (Young Boys, Switzerland), Chisamba Lungu (FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia)
State House has refuted media perception that it had endorsed Kalusha Bwalya executive ahead of the crucial Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Annual General Meeting AGM set for 26th March. Below is a full statement issued by the special Assistant to the President,Press and Public Relations, Mr Dickson Jere
THE National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) had in 2008 applied for 200 hectares of land to the Ministry of Lands before it eventually bought 1,500 acres from Meanwood Development Properties Limited, contrary to assertions that the ruling MMD used the purchase of the land to raise money for the party.
And MMD has denied allegations that the US$15 million land transaction between National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and Meanwood Development Properties Limited was an attempt for the ruling party to fraudulently fundraise for its campaigns.
The revelations that in fact NAPSA had applied to the Ministry of Lands for land long before it purchased 1,500 acres of land from Meanwood Development Properties Limited dispels assertions that the MMD and President Banda used the purchase of the land to raise money for the ruling party’s campaigns.
The MMD and President Banda have been accused of influencing NAPSA to purchase 1,500 acres of land from Meanwood Development Properties Limited at a cost of US$15 million to raise money for campaigns this year.
The land in question was subjected to valuation by Pam Golding Properties before the transaction could be completed.
According to a the letter from then NAPSA director general A M Chibumba addressed to then Minister of Lands Bradford Machila in 2008 and obtained by the Sunday Mail, NAPSA had applied for land at Baobab School area.
Dr Chibumba in his letter said NAPSA was applying for 200 acres of land adjoining the Baobab College on Kafue Road in Lusaka.
“I make reference to the meeting held in your office with the undersigned on Wednesday 16th January 2008 and the contract signing ceremony between NAPSA and National Housing Authority (NHA) held on December 4, 2007 at which you echoed your commitment to support NAPSA in the foregoing subject matter,” reads part of the letter.
The letter also reads that NAPSA has planned a massive investment in real estate projects development with an initial start in Lusaka before expanding to other towns.
NAPSA has said the transaction followed all the procedures and investment guidelines in acquiring land from Meanwood.
NAPSA has denied any form of external influence from anywhere, including President Banda in the transaction.
“We wish to categorically state that the issue of any external influence from anywhere, including the Republican President does not arise at all. Further, the board and management of NAPSA operate within the confines of corporate governance structures with no influence from the President or indeed any other external bodies,” reads a statement by NAPSA dated March 9, 2011.
Mr Machila confirmed last night that he received a letter from NAPSA applying for 200 acres at Baobab School area along Kafue Road.
Mr Machila said the Ministry of Lands could not offer the said land to NAPSA because the land had been allocated to Legacy Holdings as developers at the time.
And the Gemstone and Allied Workers Union of Zambia has castigated Patriotic Front Kabwata Member of Parliament Given Lubinda for claiming that there has never been any application from NAPSA to acquire land for property development.
GAWUZ president Sifunilo Nyundu said in an interview yesterday that Mr Lubinda should have done his research properly before alleging that NAPSA had flouted procedure in acquiring 1,500 acres from Meanwood Development Properties Limited.
Mr Nyundu said Mr Lubinda’s statement was careless and meant to mislead the nation on the purported illegal transaction.
Meanwhile, MMD acting national secretary Chembe Nyangu said the allegations are a total fabrication by some people whose motive is to scandalise President Banda and the party.
Mr Nyangu said in an interview on March 12 that the MMD was not aware of the business transaction between NAPSA and Meanwood Development Properties Limited.
Mr Nyangu stated that it is grossly unfair to the MMD and President Banda to be dragged into a business transaction that happened without the knowledge of the party.
“The position of the party is that we are unaware about that transaction and at no time did President Banda or the party hold a meeting to coerce NAPSA to buy land from Meanwood Development Properties Limited.
We know that those accusing the MMD are trying to get at the President,” Mr Nyangu said.
He said NAPSA and Meanwood Development Properties Limited had agreed on their transaction and that the two institutions did not consult the MMD because the party was not part of the transaction.
He said it is not correct for people to continue insinuating that the MMD is corruptly abusing parastatals such as NAPSA.
“…for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength)”
(2 Corinthians 12:10, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
No matter what weakness you think you may have, no matter what inadequacies or setbacks you’ve encountered, God wants to give you His divine strength! He wants to make up the difference and put you further ahead than you ever thought possible. One time in the Old Testament, God simply multiplied the sound of four men’s footsteps and caused them to sound like a mighty army. When their enemies heard them, they took off running. There were thousands of enemy troops running for their lives, scared to death, thinking they were being attacked by a massive army when, in fact, it was just four people! What happened? God made up the difference.
Friend, God can make you seem bigger than you really are. He can make you look more powerful. He knows how to multiply your influence, your strength, your talent and your income. You don’t have to figure it all out; all you have to do is put your trust in Him. If you will release your faith for a supernatural year and wake up every day expecting God’s far and beyond favor, then you’re going to see God show up and make the difference in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, today I commit every area of my life to You. I trust that You will make up the difference and supply everything I need to fulfill Your purposes in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata has accused the ruling Movement for Multi party Democracy MMD of panicking ahead of the forthcoming tripartite elections.
The PF leader said the MMD is condemning the parallel vote tabulation (PVT) because they fear losing the general elections to the PF.
Mr. Sata however stated that the party will use PVT in the coming general elections adding that he is ready to be arrested.
The PF leader said there is nothing wrong with using the PVT and dared chief government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha to arrest him.
Mr. Sata wondered why the MMD have suddenly decided to abolish the PVT when it has always been used during elections.
He told QFM that no law stops a citizen from knowing the preliminary results of elections.
PRESIDENT Banda has said that the parallel vote tabulation (PVT), which some civil society organisations and donors are advocating, is alien to Zambia and a recipe for conflict.
Speaking on return from South Africa at the Lusaka International Airport on March 12, President Banda said the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is the only body mandated by the Constitution to conduct elections and disseminate results.
Mr Banda said countries that had been influenced into conducting PVT have ended up with civil unrest, a thing he did not wish for Zambia.
“We have laws in this country. Parallel Vote Tabulation is a stranger to us, it’s alien. We have never had it before. I wish those advocating it could give us the reasons. In any case, in countries where the same people have tried it, like Ivory Coast, up to now there is conflict,” he said.
The President urged people championing PVT in the forthcoming general elections to respect the laws of the land that have vested these powers in the ECZ.
The President was in South Africa to attend the first-ever Africa Investment Summit at the invitation of a leading global news and information company, Thomson Reuters.
Meanwhile, the ECZ has rejected calls by some organisations advocating a PVT system.
The commission has said it will not endorse a process that has the potential to plunge the country into chaos should the said NGOs mishandle the process.
ECZ public relations manager Chris Akufuna said in a statement yesterday that the commission has strong reservations against PVT because there are some NGOs who have exhibited distinct political inclinations.
Mr Akufuna stated that the commission is skeptical about the NGOs that are politically inclined adhering to procedures regulating the conduct of the elections.
Mr Akufuna explained that ECZ would not be able to absolve itself from possible electoral conflicts and its consequences if the PVT process is mismanaged.
“The commission does not want to endorse a process which, if mishandled, will not absolve itself from the ensuing conflict and consequences because it is the commission that is responsible for all matters pertaining to elections. The commission has strong reservations about the PVT process given the current environment in which there are distinct political inclinations of interested parties and if the PVT is mishandled, could lead to conflict and chaos,” Mr Akufuna said.
He said whilst it is advocated that the results of the PVT would be made known to the commission before publication, ECZ is not convinced that in the current situation there would be adherence to the procedure.
Article 76 of the constitution mandates the ECZ to conduct the presidential and parliamentary elections as well as the local government elections under the Local Government Act Cap 282.
It is the mandate of the ECZ to manage the electoral process and the commission is the only body responsible for the conduct of elections.
The ECZ is the only body mandated to determine as to whether the environment is conducive for any activities pertaining to elections.
Mr Akufuna said that under regulation 15 (6) (f) of the Electoral Act, monitors and observers shall not by themselves or through their organisations declare or disclose the result of any election before the declaration by the commission.
“The commission’s position is that it is solely responsible for the conduct of elections and the announcement/declaration of election results from polling station level. The law clearly provides for the procedure to be undertaken by a person that is dissatisfied or aggrieved by an election result and it is this procedure that should be followed. Even if PVT was to be undertaken, it is the provisions under the law that must be adhered to in the event of a disputed result,” Mr Akufuna said.
Meanwhile, CHIMWEMWE MWALE reports that the Zambia Centre for Inter-Party Dialogue (ZCID) has urged political stakeholders to stick to the existing voting system which has the ECZ as the final and legitimate body to announce election results.
ZCID chairperson Njekwa Anamela said all political parties in the country must recognize the ECZ as a legitimate body and accept the results from its appointed returning officers at polling stations.
Mr Anamela said in an interview with the Sunday Mail that contrary to suggestions by some sections of society the announcements of election results by the ECZ are not controversial.
He said the ZCID has no problems with the ECZ handling and announcing the election results for various candidates as the institution is experienced.
Mr Anamela said the ECZ must be allowed to do its work independently as it is the only credible institution that can announce election data for public consumption.
PRESIDENT Banda is sympathetic with United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema for the breakdown of his party’s electoral Pact with the Patriotic Front (PF).
In an interview with journalists at the Lusaka International Airport on return from South Africa yesterday, President Banda said it is a pity for Mr. Hichilema because Mr. Sata is not a reliable person to forge a partnership with.
Mr. Banda said the Pact was bound to collapse because Mr. Sata was not trustworthy.
He said it is good though that the two political parties have tried and seen for themselves that they cannot work together.
“Actually I have a lot of sympathy for Mr. Hichilema because Mr. Sata is not somebody who can be trusted. He is unreliable to partner with in an electoral pact. It’s a pity the Pact has collapsed, but they have seen for themselves that they cannot work together,” President Banda said.
He said what remains is for the former allies to face the people and tell them the truth.
Meanwhile, Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) president Fred Mutesa has said the PF-UPND Pact was a forced marriage which has collapsed because it was founded on selfish motives.
In an interview with the Sunday Mail, Dr. Mutesa said the Pact’s agenda of removing the MMD from power was narrow for sustainable co-operation.
“The dissolution of the PF-UPND pact is regrettable and disappointing for the people that had placed their hopes in the success of the Pact. However, as a party, we are not surprised,” Dr Mutesa said.
He said ZED agrees with the UPND that the Pact needed to have a clearly defined programme of action for the post election period.
Dr. Mutesa said the Pact needed to clearly state what they intended to do for the nation because leaders come and go.
“Unfortunately on the African continent we have so many forced political marriages. The marriage between ZANU-PF and MDC in Zimbabwe is on the rocks because of narrow selfish interests. Similarly, the Kenyan Government of National Unity has also been rocked by problems from the word go,” Dr Mutesa observed.
He said political parties wishing to work together should reach an agreement on the strategy for national development, otherwise partnership would just be about sharing positions.
[pullquote]He said the problems of the Pact were not insurmountable had M.r Sata and Mr. Hakainde stepped aside to allow other leaders within their parties re-invigorate the Pact. “But the question is, are the two leaders capable of making such sacrifices,” Dr Mutesa asked.[/pullquote]
Dr Mutesa said the issue of who becomes president, and how many cabinet portfolios each political party gets should not be the pre-occupation of a political party.
He said the suggestion by the PF that Mr. Sata becomes the presidential candidate and Mr. Hakainde vice-president and that they share cabinet portfolios at a ratio of 60 and 40 percent was an indication of selfishness by the leaders.
“It’s all about what is in it for the politicians, not what is in it for the people. Having a positive programme of action should form the basis of a social contract with the people,” Dr Mutesa said.
He said in future it would be difficult for the two parties to be trusted to form electoral pacts with other political parties.
He said ZED will only consider working with political parties that would put the interests of the people first because they desire to empower Zambians.
He said the problems of the pact were not insurmountable had Mr. Sata and Mr. Hakainde stepped aside to allow other leaders within their parties re-invigorate the Pact.
“But the question is, are the two leaders capable of making such sacrifices,” Dr Mutesa asked.
MMD Lusaka province chairman William Banda has said that the death of the pact is pleasing news to the ruling party. Mr. Banda said that it was obvious that the pact was not going anywhere.
He has however congratulated UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for the bold decision he has taken to leave the pact.
Mr. Banda told QFM that Mr. Hakainde should not be blamed for the death of the pact as he had tried his level best to ensure that the pact stayed intact but Mr. Sata’s stubbornness made the existence of the pact futile.
He said that Mr. Sata can never be trusted with leadership because of his greediness and appealed to citizens not to back the Patriotic Pront Front as it is a party that lacks morals.
Former MMD chairman for elections, Mike Mulongoti has dared MMD national chairman Michael Mabenga to go ahead and sue him for defamation.
Mr. Mulongoti said he is patiently waiting for Mr. Mabenga to take legal action against him before he decides what appropriate action to take.
He told QFM that he only said what he knew was appropriate adding that anyone threatening him with legal action should go ahead and do so.
MMD national chairman Michael Mabenga has threatened to sue Mr Mulongoti for defamation of character following Mr. Mulongoti’s statement that president Rupiah Banda is being advised by morally bankrupt individuals like Parliamentary chief whip Vernon Mwaanga, MMD spokesperson Dora Siliya and MMD national chairman Michael Mabenga.
And Mr. Mulongoti said that Vernon Mwaanga’s advice that he should stick to the suspension debate instead of bringing in issues of morality, is a sign that he does not value morals.
Mr. Mulongoti wondered what Mr. Mwaanga meant by saying that he should not bring in issues of morals when morality and politics go side by side.
GOVERNMENT has directed the Livingstone City Council to immediately reinstate Town Clerk Dras Neves because it does not have the powers to terminate her contract.
Minister of Local Government and Housing Brian Chituwo said in Lusaka on March 11 the dismissal of Ms Neves is illegal and warned of grave consequences if his directive is ignored.
Ms Neves was on March 10 allegedly locked out of her house while her official vehicle was allegedly grabbed by Livingstone Mayor AggreyNjekwa after the council terminated her contract.
Dr Chituwo was quoted by ZNBC as saying Ms Neves should immediately be given back her office, her official vehicle and all the emoluments that go with her position.
He warned the council to desist from activities that could have grave consequences.
But Mr Njekwa has defied Dr Chituwo’s directive saying he does not respond to press statements, but that there is a procedure to be followed between his council and the ministry.
He said in an interview he only received the minutes of the council meeting held on Thursday which passed the resolution to terminate the Town Clerk’s contract at 14:20 hours on March 11.
Mr Njekwa said after receiving the minutes, he has to go through them and hand them over to the provincial local government officer, who in turn is supposed to submit them to the minister’s office in Lusaka.
When asked as to whether the minister’s directive was premature, Mr Njekwa insisted that is the procedure.
He said he was currently going through the minutes together with the lawyers.
Narrating the events of on March 10, Ms Neves said Mr Njekwa, who was in the company of deputy mayor Aggrephrey Brill, allegedly threatened violence against her and forcefully evicted her from her office.
“They came into my office immediately after announcing the termination of my contract and told me: ‘what are you still doing here, can you leave now, termination of contract is with immediate effect’.
“They switched off my computers and did not allow me to clear my desk,” Ms Neves said.
She said K10 million went missing from her official vehicle after it was allegedly confiscated without her knowledge.
“I wanted to convert the K10 million into pounds because I am due to travel to England for a Commonwealth local government conference, but when I asked Mr Njekwa where my car was, he asked me to find my way to Maramba where the council garage is located. That was around 20:00 hours.
“When I opened the vehicle, I realised that my money was missing, and the keys to my house were nowhere to be found. When I queried Mr Njekwa, he rubbished my claims, arguing that the person who took my vehicle to the garage did not come across any of the things I had said were missing. I was also locked out of my house, and as I speak, I still do not have access to my house,” she said.
Ms Neves said she has reported the theft of money to the police.
She said Mr Njekwa and other United Party for National Development (UPND) councillors masterminded the termination of her contract.
Ms Neves said she recently effected staff reshuffles and the move did not please most councillors.
“In fact, the councillors incited workers to rise against me because they are not happy with the staff changes I made to curb misuse of funds.
“The money collected from markets is a lot, but what is submitted to the local authority is little and we made some staff changes as management. But some councillors were not happy with this move as some of them were benefiting from the looting. That is the reason they incited workers to rise against me,” Ms Neves said.
She said the local authority has no right to dismiss her from her position. Ms Neves said she remains town clerk until further notice from Government.
On March 10, Livingstone City Council terminated the contract of Ms Neves and sent acting director of finance KamwataPongo on forced leave in a raging battle that has plagued the local authority in the tourist capital for the larger part of the last 12 months.
But Ms Neves has said the decision announced by Mr Njekwa was illegal because, according to her, the mayor does not have powers to terminate her contract.
Mr Njekwa, who addressed the protesting workers after a full council meeting, said the town clerk’s contract had been cut short and the acting director of finance would proceed on forced leave to pave way for investigations.
The protest by unionised workers had worsened and taken a new twist, with soldiers temporarily taking up the responsibility of cleaning the streets, which were littered with garbage as the workers staged a strike.
Government does not regret selling 49 percent shares in Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) to Rabobank.
The benefit of selling the shares has seen improved delivery of service that the bank offers.
According to Finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, some of the benefits include the access of the bank’s services in rural areas.
This is contrary to long gone experiences were civil servants trekked distances to the nearest ZANACO branch.
The bank has opened a new Branch at Government complex.
Managing Director Martyn Schouten observes that the opening of the new branch reaffirms the banks commitment of taking banking services closer to the people.
The Bank also intends to open four more branches across the country bringing the total number of branches to 61 countrywide.
ZAMBIA Congress of Trade Unions secretary general Roy Mwaba addresses journalists while his deputy Alfred Mudenda listens during a media briefing in Lusaka
THE Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has dismissed media reports that the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) is involved in a land scam with ruling MMD.
ZCTU general secretary Roy Mwaba said the congress instituted its own investigations following media reports implicating NAPSA in land financial irregularities.
Mr Mwaba said ZCTU held a forum with top NAPSA management and it has been discovered that the institution satisfied all channels when dealing with Meanwood Property Development Corporation Limited concerning land on Palmwood Drive.
Media reports recently alleged that senior members of the MMD had initiated an election campaign fundraising venture which involved NAPSA and Meanwood.
But Mr Mwaba said according to the investigations carried out, NAPSA and Meanwood are involved in a purely business deal which has satisfied all the channels.
He, however, said to monitor activities of NAPSA, ZCTU will continue sitting on the board of the authority.
THE Zambian mission to Japan has said all Zambians currently based there are safe following a devastating Tsunami caused by an earthquake which hit the eastern coast of the country on March 11, leaving hundreds of people dead and a trail of destruction.
Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Wamundila Mbikusita Lewanika said in a telephone interview from Tokyo on March 11 that all the students at various institutions and workers at the mission are safe.
“We have about eight Zambian students studying here under a joint programme between the two countries. All of them and the workers at our mission are safe,” Dr Lewanika said.
“So far, I have no report of any Zambian who has been affected. We are still feeling the aftershocks and the house I occupy is shaking right now but we are fine,” he said.
Dr Lewanika said he had received phone calls from Zambia asking about the safety of Zambians based in Japan in the wake of the disaster.
The earthquake slammed Japan’s eastern coast, killing hundreds of people as it swept away boats, cars and homes while widespread fires blazed out of control.
UNIVERSITY of Zambia (UNZA) students on March 11 held a march from the university grounds to Manda Hill to denounce violence ahead of this year’s general elections.
UNZA Students Union president Timothy Lumba said in an interview on March 11 that students wanted to remind the Zambian society that there is no better ingredient in national development than peace and stability.
Mr Lumba said the march past was predicated on showing solidarity for peaceful elections following the political violence the country experienced in by-elections in Mufumbwe and Chilanga.
He said it is important for Zambia to maintain its reputation for peace in Southern Africa and the entire world.
“Our country is a model of peace unmatched. It is an example in terms of unity in diversity amid political differences,” Mr Lumba said.
He urged youths not to be lured into political violence by politicians.
“We organised the march to caution youths that they should not be used as tools of violence by politicians,” Mr Lumba said.
He said the students wanted to send a message to their fellow youths ahead of this year’s Youth Day which falls on March 12. Mr Lumba said violence is retrogressive.
He urged politicians to avoid politics of slander and character assassination as the country prepares for the general elections as it does not add value to the pursuit of development.
Mr Lumba said politicians should instead engage in issue-based political campaigns.
He also said losers in the general elections should accept defeat and not resort to violence.
And Mr Lumba has denounced people advocating political violence before, during and after this year’s elections.
He said this at a sensitisation campaign for a bigger peaceful demonstration slated for March 18. The demonstration will be held in partnership with other student organisations and youth groups in Lusaka.
“This year, Zambia celebrates 47 years of independence and holds its tripartite elections.
Since independence in 1964 and the introduction of multi-party politics in 1991, our electoral process has been free of violence.
“That is not to say the process has been without shortcomings. Our people have demonstrated, despite the odds, that the ties that bind us together by far supersede political affiliation,” Mr Lumba said.
A head teacher of Lilayi basic School along with two others from a named private school, have appeared in court for forging grade seven statements of results.
Maselina Mazuba Hamonga, a head teacher at Lilayi basic school charged with Crasny Kachemba, a head teacher at Beit bridge school of Chawama compound and Joseph Lungu a teacher at the same private School are alleged to have between October 26th 2010 and January 11th 2011 forged three 2010 grade seven statements of results.
The trio has since pleaded not guilty to six counts of forgery and altering false documents.
The grade seven statements of results alleged to have been forged bear the names, Canicia Bwalya, Royce Hanzala and Patience Nambuta.
And Lusaka magistrate, Rodger Kaoma, has since revoked police bonds issued to the three teachers replacing them with bail worthy three million kwacha.
Magistrate Kaoma has since ordered that the trio to remain in custody until they meet all the bail conditions.
Magistrate Kaoma has further ordered that the trio should present proof of their residential addresses in form of either a title deed or water bill slip.
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