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KBF arrested for money laundering

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The Drug Enforcement Commission has arrested Zambia Must Prosper President Kelvin Bwalya Fube for money laundering.

DEC Spokesperson Mathias Kamanga says failure to report a suspicious transaction is contrary to the Financial Intelligence Centre and Money Laundering Acts.

Mr. Kamanga says KBF has been arrested together with Lusaka Businessman and Music Promoter Bwalya Kalandanya, Beauty Chama, Ibrahim Mitha and Hassan Hanif Mitha for being in possession of goods reasonably believed to be proceeds of crime and money laundering.

He says Mr. Kalandanya had changed title of his seven fully furnished apartments in Lusaka’s Jesmondine area worth K6.1 million to Beauty Chama without her knowledge.

Mr. Kamanga added that KBF then sold the flats to Ibrahim Mitha and Hassan Hanif Mitha on behalf of Beauty Chama without her ever knowing that she owned them.

He says the buyers claim they bought the flats through KBF.

Mr. Kamanga says all suspects have since been released on police bond and will appear in court soon.

And KBF confirmed his arrest in a statement last evening.

“Fellow Country Men and Women, This is to confirm that DEC arrested me this morning and later released me on bond today. We will soon issue a comprehensive statement on the matter. I hope they know what they are doing,” he wrote.

MMD’s Tobias Maliti says the Party’s extra ordinary national convention to go ahead with or without Nevers Mumba

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Opposition Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) National Chairman Tobias Maliti has said party members countrywide have resolved that an extra ordinary national convention will go on with or without its incumbent President Dr. Nevers Mumba ceremoniously handing over the Presidency to the would be newly elected leader.

Mr. Maliti, the former Chingola District Commissioner, said MMD members have realized that Dr. Mumba, whose tenure of office came to an end on 25th May 2022, is holding the Party to ransom, an act that they will not allow in a party that is premised on upholding democracy.

He insists the party will go ahead and hold an extra ordinary convention as the party will not running without a legitimate President and members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, after the departure of Dr. Mumba.

And Mr. Maliti has revealed that the former ruling party no longer has factions as both sides, one led by Dr. Mumba and that which has been led by Mr. Gaston Sichilima, are now working together as a single entity with a similar goal of restoring the party.

The Movement for Multi-Party Democracy National Chairman is now calling upon all members and non-members, including those who either left, expelled or suspended to go back to the party and revive the mother of democracy in the country.

Mr. Maliti insisted that him and other progressive party members hold no hate or grudge against Dr. Mumba but that his time as party President was up according to the party Constitution in Article 40.

“Firstly, as the National Chairman of the Movement for Muilti-Party Democracy (MMD), I would like to set the record straight that in the interest of the party,I can confirm that we have reached out to the other faction of our party led by Hon. Gaston Sichilima and there are no more factions in the party. Yes, in the past there were factions but we have reconciled all the factions and we have are now a united party,” Mr. Maliti said.

“Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity to call upon all members and non-members including those who either left, were expelled or were suspended to please come back to the party. Thirdly, we would like to inform to the nation that Dr. Nevers Mumba is no longer the MMD President ad his ten year tenure elapsed on the 25th of May, 2022 according to Article 40. Dr. Mumba was elected as party President on the 25th of May, 2022. I would like to put it on record that I don’t hate, neither do I have or hold any grudge against Dr. Mumba. For those who might not know, in 2025 I defended Dr. Mumba against the late former President Rupiah Banda by taking the late to court. My difference with him are strictly partizan. Partizan in the sense that as National Chairman of the party, I am reminding him that his tenure has ended,” he said.

“Last but not the least, I would like to appeal to the conscious of all National Executive Committee Members to put the interest of the party against an individual who is illegally clinging on to the party presidency. Party members countrywide have resolved that an extra ordinary convention will go on with or without Dr. Mumba ceremonial handing over the presidency to the next president as they have realised that among others, that he is holding the party to ransom as he has failed to unite and reconcile the party as his tenure has ended,” Mr. Maliti said.

Meanwhile, MMD founder member and former Presidential Affairs Minister under Levy Mwanawasa, Webby Chipili, has repeated the resolve of the party as explained by the National Chairman Mr. Maliti.

Mr. Chipili said it is high time the MMD reorganized itself and took its rightful place in the democratic dispensation of the country and that the convention be held soon in consideration of all party process.

The MMD had some leadership wrangles in 2016 when a group of some members held an illegal Convention and created a faction leadership. This faction came to an end when the Courts ruled that they were illegal as that Convention was deemed null and void.

All eyes will be on MMD to see if they will have a successful Convention.

The party had earlier in March, 2021 planned to hold a national convention which never took place.

At that time, MMD National Secretary Elizabeth Chitika had said that the Party would have it’s Convention on the 20th of March, 2021.

Meanwhile, former MMD Muchinga Member of Parliament Howard Kunda last month declared that Dr.Nevers Mumba’s tenure as party President had expired.

Mr. Kunda told Dr Mumba to handover power to the next president who will be elected at the convention saying that his time has elapsed.

Mr Kunda had cited Article 40 (1) of the MMD constitution which states that the Party president shall hold office for two terms of five years each and will not be eligible for reelection.

Government to construct 2000 houses for Correctional service personnel countrywide

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The government says it will commence the construction of 2000 housing units for Zambia Correctional Service ( ZCS ) personnel, across the country.

ZCS Commission Chairperson Evaristo Kalonga who is on the tour of the Eastern Province says the construction of the 2000 housing units is meant to address the accommodation challenges, especially for the newly recruited officers.

Mr Kalonga who is on a provincial tour of correctional facilities in the region also disclosed that Katete has been allocated 36 out of the planned 2000 housing units.

“Government has given the Zambia Correctional Service countrywide 2000 housing units, so the issue of accommodation will be a thing of the past. Officer in charge you have been allocated 36 housing units, so just identify where you are going to build those houses,” he said.

Currently, Katete District has six housing units against a total of 33 uniformed and non-uniformed staff.

The new dawn government in line with its campaign pledges to improve the well-being of inmates serving custodial sentence has so far bought beds and blankets in most correctional facilities, country-wide.

“The government has bought 25,000 mattresses, 50,000 blankets so that each inmate has two blankets, then 12,500 banker beds,” ZCS Commission Chairperson said.

The Katete Correctional Facility currently has 381 inmates out of which 266 are Zambians, while 115 are foreign nationals that include 71 Ethiopians, 40 Malawians, three Mozambicans, and one Tanzanian.

Meanwhile, Vice Commission Chairperson Sibote Sibote has challenged the Katete Correctional Service to expand its facility by using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

He said the purpose of decentralisation was to ensure that the people at the grassroots level are in charge of their development.

“The President has been telling us, long before, that resources will be moved from Lusaka to all the 156 constituencies so that people can decide their development priorities.

“ In this regard, we want to decongest the correctional facilities; we need to build even one extra dormitory, which we can apply under the CDF,” he said.

Desist from exam malpractices, teachers warned

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Western Province Permanent Secretary, Akapelwa Simomo has warned teachers to desist from engaging in examination malpractices.

Speaking on his behalf by Mongu District Commissioner, Akapelwa Imasiku during the World Teachers Day Commemoration held at Mongu Stadium, Mr Simomo said examination malpractices compromises the education system.

He said that teaching is a noble profession that requires straight forward people to impart good morals on scholars who in turn will take up leadership positions.

Mr Simomo said it is shameful and disrespectful to the education system to have teachers who are helping their pupils to cheat in examination classes.

He said pupils who allegedly obtain good results through cheating are the people who fail to perform at higher institutions of learning.

Mr Simomo also cautioned teachers to dress in the manner that befits their status in society.

He said that it is unfortunate to note that some teachers report for work clad in t-shirts and slippers thereby teaching unsuitable dress code to their pupils.

Mr Simomo said teachers should focus on their profession in all aspects in order to contribute effectively to national development.

And Provincial Education Officer, Grace Nkolongo urged teachers to be vigilant in the manner they execute their duties.

She said there is need for teachers to be focused as they deliver services in order to yield positive results.

This year’s Teachers Day is being commemorated under the theme, “The transformation of education begins with teachers.”

However in Muchinga Province the Permanent Secretary, Henry Mukungule has implored newly recruited teachers to uphold professionalism in the execution of their duties.

Mr Mukungule says the newly recruited teachers should contribute positively towards the education sector of the country through their acquired knowledge.

The Permanent Secretary who was speaking during the 2022 World Teachers Day Commemorations in Chinsali District, charged that teachers are transformers of society that need to be appreciated in their duties.

Mr Mukungule charged that Government has shown its commitment towards improving the education sector by re-introducing the meal allowances to public Universities, where training teachers will also benefit from.

“The Free education policy from grade One to Twelve is a big milestone and this is complimentary as one of the elements of this day’s celebration,” He stated.

And National Executive Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) Committee member Kaoma Mulenga has called on Government to quickly attend to resolving issues of social amenities such as decent housing as well as safe drinking water for teachers operating in remote and rural areas.

Mr Mulenga stated that the commitment of teachers in rural areas is very much dependent on good motivational amenities.

“We are appealing that you continue to empower and reward our teachers, tutors and lecturers for their noble cause,” He added.

Meanwhile, one of the newly recruited teachers, Foster Mudenda, said she is optimistic that better conditions will be provided by Government in order for them to operate effectively in the rural areas.

Ms Mudenda stated that she is happy to be among the recruited teachers in Muchinga province.

The 2022 World Teachers Day Celebrations was being held under the theme, “Transformation of Teachers Begins with Teachers.”

In Monze district in Southern Province Government has challenged teachers who are uninterested in imparting knowledge to children to leave the profession so as to pave way for those willing to serve.

Officiating at the World Teachers day held under the theme, ” Transformation of Education begins with Teachers” held at Monze golf club today, Monze District Commissioner, Mwanza Malambo said his office has received numerous reports of absenteeism at most schools describing the situation as retrogressive in improvement of education.

He said government was committed to improving the education system in the country adding that those not interested to teach were free to leave the profession.

Mr Malambo said government was fully aware of the enormous challenges that faced by the teaching fraternity adding that these were pressing issues that the ruling united party for National Development was geared to address.

” it is the duty of the government to address all these challenges such as poor accommodation , lack of desks among others so that quality education can be achieved for the betterment of the children and the country’s future”, said Mr.Malambo.

The District Commissioner invited all teachers to also work with the District Education Board Secretary (DEBs) to deliver quality education and sustain the good school results in all schools in the District.

He further challenged teachers to avoid engaging themselves in illicit activities such as beer drinking that has the potential to not only dent their standing in society but the image of the government as well.

Speaking earlier, Zambia National Union of Teachers (ZNUT) Representative Mr Herbert Hakoga says most teachers were demotivated due to poor salaries and accommodation.

He said it was sad that teachers in the country were poorly paid and wallowing in poverty as compared to their counterparts in the southern Africa region.

District Education Board Secretary Ms.Lillian Hangoma paid tribute to teachers in the District for the ‘ good ‘ examination results indicating hard work and commitment among the teaching staff.

Ms Hangoma further urged teachers in the District to continue with the spirit of hard work to improve Educational standards.

In a vote of thanks Ms Edith Hamilimo Head teacher from Monze Basic School thanked for the support rendered to teachers by the DEBs and the District Commissioners’ offices and urged her fellow teachers to be patient as the government was looking at addressing all the pressing issues afflicting the teaching fraternity.

Macron invites President Hichilema to France

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French President, Emmanuel Macron has invited President Hakainde Hichilema to visit France in early 2023 in order for the two countries to strengthen their long standing bilateral relations.

And visiting French Minister of State for Development Francophone and International Partnership, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou has congratulated Zambia for managing to secure an International Monetary Fund (IMF) credit facility.

Dr Zacharopoulou was speaking at State House in Lusaka today, when she delivered a letter containing a special message from President Macron when she paid a courtesy call on President Hichilema.

She explained that France as the deputy Chairperson for the committee on the common framework for Zambia’s debt restructuring will continue to support all the efforts that Zambia is undertaking to successfully manage its debt.

“We wish to congratulate you on the excellent outcome of the approval of the IMF credit facilitation, and as France as part of the common framework committee will continue to support you going forward,” she said.

She also noted that while in Zambia, she has managed to meet the Ministers of Commerce, Trade and Industry, and Green Economy and Environment and a number of issues on how best the two countries can work together in improving the different sectors of economy were discussed.

Dr Zacharopoulou cited collaboration in forestry restoration, energy and trade and investment as some of the topics that have been covered.

She said to this effect France will make available loans that can be accessed by Zambians in these sectors, adding that the two Ministers have since been invited to visit France by the end of the year to further engage with French business persons.

She noted that her country is planning on organizing an investment and trade summit, which Zambia can take advantage of and explore its further investment opportunity within the French economy.

And President Hichilema has held the strong bilateral relations that Zambia and France have continued to enjoy as evidenced with an active role that France played to help Zambia secure an IMF bailout package.

President Hichilema explained that France, China and South Africa are an important part of Zambia’s debt restructuring process by virtue of them being key members of the committee of common framework on debt restructuring programme.

“We are happy that France supported us towards our debt resolution, it is extreme important for us to successfully manage to get a credit facility from IMF for our debt which will help us better the lives of our people,”

He explained that Zambia has embarked on a robust economic transformation agenda as enshrined in its Eight National Development Plan which is about building a resilient economy that supports growth.

He pointed out that to achieve this, Zambia is working with different stakeholders, including countries like France in order to grow its trade, investment and Foreign Indirect Investments.

President Hichilema further informed the French delegation that Zambia is committed to upholding the rule of law and respect for human rights.

Government not in competition with traditional leaders – President Hichilema

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President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration is not in competition with the traditional leadership in the running of the country’s affairs but is rather in partnership with them.

President Hichilema says perceptions that the Government and the traditional leadership are in conflict are not true.

The President was speaking in Lusaka today at the King of Kings Summit organised by Overland Missions, a faith based organisation that has brought together 55 traditional leaders from 35 African countries in addition to chiefs from around Zambia.

Mr Hichilema said the government cannot implement development alone without the help of traditional leaders.

“Government cannot do it alone. They need to work with you, our kings and queens, to deliver development,” Mr Hichilema said.

The President said lack of unity and misuse of natural resources has led to the lagging behind of the continent.

The Head of State implored the traditional leadership on the continent to make a difference.

“Why Africa has been on the edge is because of lack of unity and we have not managed our resources properly. We have traded in resources for too long but now is the time to trade smartly with value,” Mr Hichilema said.

And the President said Zambia is determined to use the peace it has enjoyed since independence as a springboard to help troubled parts of the continent improve their stability.

“We shall use this country’s peace, security and stability for the restoration of peace in the African continent,” he said.

And Queen Mabhena of South Africa asked the Zambian people to support President Hichilema as he is determined to bring development to Zambia.

Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, Ex- Health PS and three Honeybee Directors arrested for corruption involving over US $17.9million

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The Anti- Corruption Commission has arrested former Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, together with Former Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Caroline Kakulubelwa Mulalelo -and three Honeybee Directors for corruption involving US$17,958,150.00.

Dr Chitalu Chilufya, aged 50, of house no. 43010- Lilayi, Ms Mulalelo aged 47, of Plot no. 337 Meanwood- Ibexhill, Zakir Hussein Motala aged 42, of Ambassador Apartments- Makishi road, Imran Lunat, aged 40, of Plot no. 420 Obote road and Abdurrauf Motala aged 41, of Plot no. 107 Umodzi Highway, Chipata have been jointly charged with one count of Conspiracy to Defraud the State, contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code, Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

Details are that on dates unknown but between 1st January 2019 and 31st January 2021, Dr. Chilufya, jointly and whilst acting together with Ms. Mulalelo, Abdurrauf Motala, Zakir Motala, Imran Lunat and other persons unknown did conspire to defraud the Government of the Republic of Zambia, in the manner in which Honeybee Pharmacy, participated in the tender to supply and deliver 50,000 Health Centre Kits and was consequently awarded a contract for supply and delivery of 22, 500 Health Centre Kits valued at US$17,958,150.00.

Dr. Chilufya and his co-accused have been released on Bond and are scheduled to appear before court soon.

Mwiimbu urges public to desist from making unfortunate comments on the 13 abducted girls

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Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has urged members of the public to desist from making comments pertaining to the acts that were done against the 13 abducted girls as this may increase their trauma.

Mr Mwiimbu noted that members of the public should at least make comments that will help the girls to heal, because if certain comments are continued will lead the girls to leave a life that will not be of interest to everyone.

“All of us, especially members of the press, should stop making comments about what happened to our sisters,” Mr Mwiimbu said

Mr Mwiimbu mentioned that the 13 girls are under the care of the Zambia Police Service at an unnamed health facility where they are receiving medical treatment, and are in a stable condition.

The Minister stated that the Police did a lot in this matter, but some things cannot be disclosed to the public as it might affect the ongoing investigations.

“I will not want to go into the details of how the suspects were apprehended as the Police did their part, as you may be aware that immediately the 13 girls where rescued the Police published the names and identity of the alleged kidnappers to the public and it is out of this that the alleged kidnappers were found and arrested,” he said

Meanwhile, Mr Mwiimbu mentioned that the number of suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of the 13 girls in Lusaka has risen to five.

The Minister said that it is difficult to establish the purpose of the abductions because of the relationship between the abductors and the victims who shared the same school in recent years.

“The Police are working hard to establish the motive behind the abductions and will keep the country informed,” Mr Mwiimbu said

Mr Mwiimbu has since commended the members of the public who worked with the Police in apprehending some of the suspects.

He added that the operation would not have been successful without the help of the members of the public.

Mr Mwiimbu has since appealed to the public to join forces with Police to help resolve the case and protect the women and other members of the public from similar acts that can be done or committed against the people.

“Members of the public should support the Police to resolve these abductions and any other cases that may affect the nation,” Mr Mwiimbu noted

“I will not hesitate to state that the Zambia Police needs support in terms of implementing and other tools that can assist in this investigation of this particular matter,” Mr Mwiimbu added

Mr Mwiimbu stated that the Zambia Police was not working alone in this particular matter, as they cooperated with institutions such as ZICTA.

He explained that the video circulating on various social media platforms where one of the suspects stated that the Police did nothing in this case, is because the alleged kidnapper’s had intentions of diverting the public from the case so that they can target the Zambia Police.

“My plea to the public is that let the investigation continue without destructions so that we get to the bottom of this particular crime that was committed, for it is a crime that all of us would not want see being repeated,” Mr Mwiimbu stated

Mr Mwiimbu noted that there’s currently no evidence showing that a victim was killed and buried at the house where the 13 girls were found as investigations are still ongoing, but at an appropriate time all the details will be availed to the public.

The Minister highlighted this during a Press briefing in Lusaka today.

Zambian Police officers and protesting truck drivers stoned by Congolese traders at Kasumbalesa

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Some Zambian Police officers and protesting truck drivers have been stoned by Congolese traders at Kasumbalesa Border near Chililabombwe in the Wednesday morning commotion.

Zambian truck drivers have been staging a protest for four days at Kasumbalesa Border over harassment and intimidation when in neighbouring DR. Congo.

The situation got worse on Wednesday morning as the parked trucks and their trailers blocked the walk paths Congolese use when coming to trade on the Zambian side.

Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu has confirmed that the situation at Kasumbalesa Border is hostile.

Ms Zulu has told journalists that the drivers have continued with their sit-in protest preventing Congolese traders on foot and bicycles from crossing into Zambia with their merchandise.

The Commissioner has assured the public that police are on the ground to monitor the situation and ensure that truck driver and their goods are safe.

Ms Zulu said Zambia police has dispatched more manpower to help curb the situation at Kasumbalesa Border.

“Security status in Kasumbalesa as at now is quite a bit hostile. In the sense that the drivers have continued their sit in protest whereby us as security we are just coming in to monitor what is happening and also making sure that their trucks are safe. There have been some challenges because trucks have gone as far as Riverside Checkpoint, going into Chingola.This situation is not safe in terms of security because any criminal will take advantage of the situation at night or during day time to steal goods that are in the trucks. We have been patrolling the area but again you are looking at a long stretch that requires to be patrolled 24/7 with the little resources we have, we are trying every means to make sure that those trucks parked by the road side are not tempered with,” Ms. Zulu said.

The Commissioner expressed shock that Congolese traders threw stones at Zambian Police officers.

“Coming to the happening at the border right now, we have a situation at hand whereby the Zambian side, no man’s land has also been blocked. Whereby trucks coming from DR Congo are not supposed to enter Zambia. As it is the case with trucks going into DR Congo. We also have an extra situation were now, the Zambian side truck drivers have gone to the extent of blocking foot paths that are being used those people who are trading through walking in using the footpaths.Drivers have decided to block those traders and at the end of the day the Congolese from the other side who are coming into our country (Zambia) to trade, those using wheelbarrows that you are seeing, are being blocked so even them they have retaliated by way of starting to throw stones to the drivers that have blocked the foot paths, a situation which is not supposed to be there but we are coming in as Police to make sure that the situation is controlled. Surprisingly, to the Congolese traders continued throwing stones even to the police,” she said.

Ms. Zulu revealed that Police Officers from Kamfinsa Unit in Kitwe have reinforced man power to preserve law and order at the border.

She said Police are in control of the situation at the Kasumbalesa Border.

“Like you are aware Kasumbalesa is a Police Post and the number of man power is that of a police post which cannot even quench 100 people if there are some protects. Chililabombwe is at hand to make sure that those traders stop throwing stones.As police we are not stopping those traders from crossing or walking into Zambia like they have been doing because there is no law that is guiding us to that effect but then the Zambian drivers are the ones saying they don’t want those traders to come into Zambia and start trading also. So this is the situation at hand we have a lot of man power that we have reinforced. We have Kamfinsa School of Public Administration and Maintenance, we have equally sent officers there to reinforce the man power at Kasumbalesa and also to make sure those that are throwing stones are stopped. At the end of the day all we need is peace and safety. As for the truck drivers continuation of sit in protest, the information is on the ground to everyone that drivers are on sit in protect. That is all I have for now but we are control of the situation. Our area of concern is security and making sure that no one is hurt especially after the issue of throwing stones started,” Ms. Zulu said.

Earlier this week, Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo appealed to the SADC truck drivers to resume operations following protests over alleged harassment in that DR Congo.

Mr. Matambo had met officials from DR. Congo to iron out challenges truck drivers encounter in Congo.

During the same meeting Haut-Katanga Deputy Governor Jean-Clause Kamfwa Kimimba assured Zambian Truck Drivers of their safety whenever in the DRC.

Many Zambian truck drivers have been killed in DR Congo. Other drivers complain of being fined unnecessarily and frequently by Police abs Soldiers in Congo.

Government to Purchase all Grain at FRA Depots

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The government says it will purchase all the maize grain available at all Food Reserve Agency (FRA) depots throughout the country.

Kabompo District Commissioner, Hubert Chinyanga discloses that as the government intends to clear out all grains at depots, farmers should not worry as to whether their grain would be bought. Mr Chinyama said this when he addressed farmers at Kamafwafwa FRA depots during his routine check.

“Government will purchase all your maize which has been brought to the depots so people should not panic. However, this is a free market economy whoever wants to sell to millers and other private entities may do so if they wish,” Mr. Chinyanga.

Mr Chinyanga urged depot clerks to ensure that they follow the proper procedure on a first come first serve basis to reduce confusion at the depots.

He urged the FRA officers to be professional and not collect any money from the poor farmers in exchange of the service government was paying for already as such would attract serious consequences.

Meanwhile, Kabompo FRA Manager, Gilbert Chikumba said the purchasing process is unfolding well and that all officers being owed are currently being paid to clear out outstanding wages.

“The process is going on well with minor challenges and all our officers are currently being paid to clear out outstanding wages,” Mr Chikumba said.

He said all depots in the district have continued with the purchasing process as all have been supplied with enough empty grain bags.

ACC arrests Faith Musonda again

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The Anti- Corruption Commission has arrested Margaret Chisela Musonda alias Faith Musonda for possession of property worth over K17 million suspected of being proceeds of crime.

Margaret Musonda, 38, of Kingsland City, Twin Palm Road, Lusaka, has been arrested and charged with ten counts of possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime contrary to section 71 (i) of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010.

Details in the first count are that between 1st August 2020 and 31st June 2021, Musonda did possess property number C5, 1#D4-B in Kingsland City in Lusaka valued at K2,341,000. In the second count, between 1st January 2019 and 30th September 2021, Musonda did possess jewelry valued at K5,500.

Particulars in the third count are that between 1st January 2019 and 30th September 2021, Musonda did possess property namely a Tafe Tractor, a Boom Sprayer, a Plough and a Harrow Disc all valued at US$54,844.53.

In the fourth count, between 1st January 2019 and 30th September 2021, did possess Farm Number F/1504/A in Chisamba valued at K4,600,000.00.

In the fifth count, between 1st January 2020 and 30th September 2021, did possess Government Bond valued at K1,490,000.00.

In count six, Musonda is charged for being in possession of another Government Bond valued at K1,650,000.00. In count seven, between 1st January 2020 and 30th September 2021, Musonda did possess one Bank of Zambia Treasury Bill with a nominal value of K 1,100,000.00.

In count eight, between 1st January 2020 and 30th September 2021, Musonda did possess K1,177,261.54 cash in her fixed Term Deposit Account with Madison Finance. In count nine, Musonda did possess property number 378A/1 in Lusaka valued at K3,633,000.00 as Life Television.

In count ten, between 31st January 2016 and 30th September 2021, Musonda did possess motor vehicles namely a Volvo XC90, A Toyota Allion, a Mitsubishi Canter and an Audi A4, all valued at K520,000.00.

Musonda has been released on bond and is expected to appear in court soon.

This is according to a statement issued by ACC Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Timothy Moono.

Green Eagles Sideline Aggrey Chiyangi

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Aggrey Chiyangi long affair at Green Eagles is setting after the club suspended him for 30 days.

The current longest-serving coach in the FAZ Super League has been suspended together with his assistant Rotson Kilambe.

Chiyangi ‘s suspension comes just three days after Eagles were outplayed and beaten 2-0 away by Kansanshi Dynamos last Saturday at Nchanga Stadium in Chingola to see them collect just 1 point from their last three games.

Eagles are currently perched at number 14 with 7 points after six matches played.

“Green Eagles FC head coach Aggrey Chiyangi and second assistant Rotson Kilambe have been sent on 30 days administrative leave with immediate effect,” Green Eagles said in a statement.

Assistant coach Alex Namazaba is in interim charge.

Chiyangi has been at Eagles since the second half of the 2017 season when he saved the provincial club from demotion.

He did pretty well at Eagles thereafter finishing 4th in 2018 and second in 2019.

Eagles then finished 3rd in the 2019/2020 and 2021/2022 seasons and 5th in the 2020/21 campaign.

Chiyangi also qualified them for their debut continental campaign in 2018 but made four successful attempts to reach the group stage of both continental competitions.

Zesco United Head to Durban to Kick Off CAF Confed Cup Campaign

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Mumamba Numba has named his 20-member Zesco United team for Sunday’s start to their continental campaign in the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup.

Zesco is heading to South Africa on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s second round, first leg date against Royal AM at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

The team includes new signing and striker Austin Muwowo who will be making his first return to South Africa since he was released by Orlando Pirates in July.

But Zesco captain and defender Simon Silwimba is out following a first half injury he sustained in Sunday’s 0-0 home draw against Power Dynamos at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Winger Songa Chipyoka also makes the team despite being on Zambia U20 duty at the 2022 COSAFA U20 Cup in Eswatini that kicks off on October 7, just two days before Zesco’s game just across the border in KZN.

“Songa will join us after he plays the first game at COSAFA in Eswatini. He is equally in good shape and ready for the game,” Numba said.

Songa will feature in the Durban leg of the Royal AM date before returning to the Zambia U20 camp.

Meanwhile, Zesco will host Royal AM in the final leg on October 15 at Levy Stadium.

The winner will advance to the CAF Confederation Cup pre-group stage.

The teams will be drawn on October 18 against the loser from the CAF Champions League whom they will meet in a CAF Confederation Cup pre-group playoff.

GOALKEEPERS: Ian Otieno, Gregory Sanjase

DEFENDERS: Jackson Ngulube, Samson Mkandawire, Shemmy Mayembe, Clement Mwape, Solomon Sakala, Peter Maker Manyang

MIDFIELDERS: Donashano Malama, Kelvin Kapumbu, Chanda Mukuka, John Ching’andu, Austin Muwowo, Kelvin Kampamba, Collins Sikombe, Edward Lungu, Songa Chipyoka, Kezroni Kizito

STRIKERS: Enock Sakala, Alfred Leku

PR GIRL MEDIA successfully hosts the 6th annual Beerville-Oktoberfest

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Zambia’s trendy Lifestyle PR Agency, PR Girl Media hosted the Beerville-Oktoberfest on Saturday, 1 October 2022 at the Chita Lodge Gardens in Lusaka for the 6th consecutive year since 2017. The event was supported by Castle Lite under Zambian Breweries and Fruiticana, Vatra, Brothers of Big Tree Beverages Ltd among other brands. PR Girl Media has confirmed that the 2022 edition of the event was a success with over 3,000 people in attendance to experience the event that is presented as a beer garden.

When the Beerville -Oktoberfest was introduced in 2017, it was a solution for festival enthusiasts who prefer events that are conveniently located within Lusaka’s CBD and ever since, Chita Lodge Gardens has proven to be a personal favourite to many event goers in Lusaka. “Beerville feels like a backyard braii with a thousand people, the event has grown into a much-loved brand by Zambians and we are proud to have built an enjoyable environment where people feel comfortable to spend their time”, said Monde and Chishimba Nyambe, Managing Partners of PR Girl Media.

The Beerville-Okotberfest exclusively features DJs as the main entertainment with a single music performance by a leading Zambian artist. At the Beerville 2022; DJs Twizie, Superstar DJ Hussein, Luks, DJ My Boyfriend and many more DJs gave excellent performances to an ecstatic audience who were hosted by yet another superstar and musician, Roberto.

The Beerville 2022 was also a showcase of multiple pop up stalls serving unique food and drinks in the one-day event that is a celebration of the German tradition of Oktoberfest. The event is centred on an “Eat-Drink-Party” concept where Lusaka’s well-known restaurants and pubs create miniature versions of their venues within the beer garden. “Our sincerest thanks to our vendor partners who dedicated their time and effort into making this event a huge success. We value their great service and appreciate that all our event attendants were beautifully catered for, swiftly and with ease”, stated Chishimba and Monde Nyambe of PR Girl Media.

The Beerville-Oktoberfest seems to get better ever year and is certainly an event to look out for on the PR Girl Media calendar of events in 2023. Further details of the event can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #Beerville2022.

Mumbi Phiri, Shelby Chilekwa trial kicks off in a murder case of Lawrence Banda

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By Nelson Zulu

Former PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri on Tuesday appeared in the Mongu High Court for the offence of murder of a UPND cadre Lawrence Banda, who died in 2019 in Kaoma during a Council Chairperson by-election.

Together with Phiri, is former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s barber Shebby Chilekwa who is jointly charged together with her for the shooting down of Lawrence.

Three witnesses so far among them UPND cadre, Brian Mulenga have testified in the matter.

Opening the prosecution in the matter was a Lusaka businessman, Frank Mwamba 48, of Chelstone and owner of Master Source company who testified that last year, Police officers called him in connection with one of the vehicles registered in his name that it was involved in some crime.

Here is the verbatim

Witness Frank Mwamba: 48, I live in a Chelstone, Lusaka, I am a businessman
Prosecutor: Kindly tell the court about what you are here for :
Mwamba: I recall in 2010, I decided to form a company which I called Master Source, so I registered a company with PACRA and my line of operation was to offer external accounting services and supply. In the course of doing my business I heard about Star Shell Zambia limited, that company was located along Kafue Road in Lusaka and were selling both used and none used vehicles and I started working with them.
One day I received a phone call from Ephraim Simwanza that he was administrative assistant at Star Shell, he told me that Assan Muhammad on that day wanted to speak to me.
Prosecutor: When did you receive the call?
Mwamba: that was about 2015, I met Muhammad and we discussed business, he later on brought a matter of motor vehicles which were not registered and asked me if I would be interested to register one of his motor vehicles in my company name. He said that he would want to sell those vehicles in future, I got interested in the business and I requested him to register his Toyota Hilux in my company name.
I gave him the PACRA papers and after few months towards 2016, I went to him to find out if those vehicles were registered and where they were. He told me that the vehicles were taken by the PF, then he told me that after the 2016 elections he would take me to see someone if I could buy off the vehicles.
After the elections in 2016, when I made a follow up, he did not take me to the person he talked about and informed me that he would tell him later.
Few months later I received a phone call from Lusaka Centra Police asking about a Toyota Hilux in white in colour registration number BAD 5864, he told me that the people who had the vehicles around Kabangwe Ten Miles got drunk and started fighting ….
Defence lawyer, Jonas Zimba interrupts..
Zimba: My Lord, we have issues, in so far the relevance, this particular matter (issues raised by witness) not covering matters that are before court.
Prosecutor: We are raising the foundation
Judge Charles Zulu: Will allow the witness to proceed
Prosecutor: Proceed, what did you do?
Witness: I rushed to Star Shell to inquire who was with the vehicle, and Mr. Assan Muhammed gave me the number of Amos Chanda, an employee at State House. I called the officer and gave him the number for Amos and was told they will handle the issue administratively. I received another call from Police Headquarters and the same officer asked about the same vehicle.
This time he wanted to know who was driving the vehicle in Bauleni, he said people who had a vehicle started fighting after they got drunk and later started shooting and sped off.
Prosecution: What did you do?
Mwamba: When I heard that the vehicles where with PF, I went to see the PF secretariat, I met the SG Davis Mwila, I met him in the presence of madam Mumbi Phiri with Sunday Chanda. Then Mr. Davis Mwila advised me to put my concern in writing which I did.
Mr. Mwila then called a Mr. Soko on phone and asked him if he could facilitate change of ownership of vehicles from my name to someone, I was informed that it would be done. Since them I never received any notification and I assumed the change was done. Not until 2021, in November, I received a call from police Headquarters asking me about the same vehicle. It was at that point I realised they never changed ownership. The police interrogated me about how the vehicles were registered in my name, they visited a place where the vehicle came from. At no point did I ever see the vehicles or white books. I was later told by police that the vehicle was found in a crime.
Prosecutor: You said you were advised to put it in writing? (Prosecutor shows Mwamba the letter)
Mwamba: Yes, this is a letter I wrote, this is my signature and phone number.
Defence lawyer
Charles Changano: The law on production of evidence is based on two things, custody and authenticity, the witness has not told this court whether the letter was in his custody, he can write it…we have just seen it from the desk of the state now, he has not laid the foundation about who wrote it and who kept it, we don’t know whether the letter was in the custody of the police or him, it is in that line of custody my lord that we object to this evidence. Yes my lord I agree with the principle of Kajara and Nobbu….
Prosecution: The law of evidence in the production of evidence require that it should be produced by the author or (someone) in custody and the witness is the one who authored the letter. He is capable to producing the document, we pray that the document be presented by this court as it was done by the witness.
Changano: in this matter we are talking about the author did he had custody of the letter, the state has not state that?
Court rules
The discretion of admitting evidence is on the Court, there is substantial satisfaction, the witness is the one who authored. I allow it. P1.

Cross Examination
Changano: Frank Mwamba, have you have come to this court merely to talk about the vehicle registered in your name?
Mwamba: yes my Lord
Changano: and you told this court that the vehicle was involved in a crime, I heard you say that
Mwamba; a Police officers told me that.
Changano: did police tell you the crime
Mwamba: no
Changano: will agree with me that in this matter before this court you know nothing
Mwamba: yes, I know my Lord.
Changano: Do you know that the matter before court is murder?
Mwamba: I know nothing about the murder in Kaoma.
Second Defence lawyer cross examining Mwamba.
Jonas Zimba: Witness you have talked about registering the company.
Mwamba : Yes my Lord
Zimba: You have not submitted before this court documents in support of your claims that you are the one that registered the company and you are among the directors’ shareholders
Mwamba: No my Lord
Zimba: In the absence of those documents, it will be difficult for this Court to believe that you are shareholder:
Mwamba: Maybe
Zimba: The narration you have given here today, it doesn’t form part of the statement you gave to the police?
Mwamba: I don’t think so.
Zimba: have you been to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to answer on vehicles registered …
MWAMBA: Yes
Zimba: You told the police that you don’t know anything about the vehicles
Mwamba: No
Zimba: You told this court that you allowed him to register your vehicles in your company name
Mwamba: Yes my Lord.
Zimba: let’s move on
In your narration in this court, you have talked about phone calls to police
Mwamba: Yes my Lord
Zimba: You have not mentioned any name of police who called you
Mwamba: No, just kept number and not name:
Zimba: Witness do you know a company called bellam trading
Mwamba : Yes
Zimba: Witness do you remember you are the one who started taking police showing them about vehicles, who was running Bellam?
Mwamba : No
Zimba: Did you do any works of Bellam
Mwamba : Yes
Zimba: Was he your friend?
Mwamba: Yes
Zimba: You betrayed your friend
Mwamba: No
Zimba: Are you saying that because betraying a friend is a bad this
Mwamba: Yes
Zimba: And you don’t want to be associated with it
Mwamba: No
Makebi Zulu ; You mentioned that you spoke to police twice
Mwamba : Yes
Makebi: You have not brought those numbers before Court
Mwamba: No
Makebi: You cannot confirm what they told you whether it is true or not, what you were told about the kabangwe?
Mwamba: Yes
Makebi: You can’t confirm the phone number
Mwamba: No
Makebi: Are you able to confirm that the Bauleni incident was true
Mwamba: I was not there.
Makebi: You mentioned that you agreed that 2 vehicles registered in your company name, what is the registration of the second vehicle?
Mwamba: I don’t know. I was just told the registration number but I didn’t see it.
Makebi: Did you bother to go to RTSA
Mwamba: Yes I did
Makebi: You have not brought the print out
Mwamba: No
Makebi: Have you brought any evidence about the fines
Mwamba:No
Makebi: It is also true you don’t know who had the vehicles (in question)
Mwamba: No
Makebi: You said you were given the number for Amos Chanda
Mwamba: Yes
Makebi: Have you come with that number?
Mwamba: No, I had it on the phone.
Makebi: Where is the original of the ID 2, (Certificate of Incorporation of the Company)
Mwamba: I left it at the office
Makebi: Is it available?
Mwamba: Yes
Makebi: In conclusion, is that the substance of the matter is what was told to you…
Mwamba: Not told but also what I saw.
Makebi: What did you see?
Mwamba: I saw the photo copy of the vehicle.
Makebi: The only thing you saw was the registration of the vehicle. You have not brought it
Mwamba: No.

Next witness Brian Mulenga
On oath…
Brian Mulenga, 44 years old. I am a businessman. I live in Garden Compound in Lusaka.
Prosecution: Tell court what happened
Brian: I was called by the UPND party to tell us that there was a by-election in Kaoma. We were nine in a group my lord. We came from Lusaka, Kalufyanya, Lawrence Banda,Chiwenga, myself, Chitangala, those are the ones I can remember, others where coming from other constituencies.
Then we were given a branded GX and Chitangala was the driver of that vehicle. It was branded in HH and party colours.
Prosecution: What happened?
Brain: We started coming to Kaoma, we arrived at Kaoma at General Sitwalas (place).
Prosecution: What did you go to do in Kaoma?
Brain: We went to Kaoma for campaigns my lord. We were assigned, me and my friends arrived at Sitwalas place and we were given an assignment to announce about the candidate in different wards. So, we were informed that we shall go to Mangango to announce in the same regard. We moved out and were informed to go somewhere in a certain compound. We went in the compound around 08 hours. I was with Lawrence Banda, Chiwenga, Fanwell, Kalufyanya and those are the names I can remember. The person who was driving was Chitangala my lord. We arrived at the campaign centre and we found food prepared already for us. After finishing eating, we just saw a white vehicle, and we heard two-gun shoots in the air. And we asked what was happening, we saw the vehicle and started questioning ourselves and we took the number plate of the vehicle in question, which was BAD 5864. A Toyota hilux white in colour.
Prosecution: What time was it?
Brian: It was between 08 to 09 hours. That vehicle went away, after less than 10 minutes the same vehicle came back, and we stopped them, and we saw a pistol at the dashboard. It’s me who saw the gun because I was in the front.
(Defence lawyers raised concern on the manner he is using the word we)
Brain: Okay, I saw the pistol on the dashboard. Just after some time police officers came through, and we went to police, we reported to them after the earlier shooting, we asked the police to apprehend the same person. After a short-time a vehicle returned and police followed. We returned to the UPND Secretariate and proceeded to announce in Mangango about our candidate.
When we reached the UPND secretariat, that was around 10 to 11 my lord, as we were talking to people, I received a phone call from the care taker from the camp. I formed my group that the camp has been attacked, looting happened and mealie meal taken away with other things.
I informed Chitangala to remain and went with Chris whom I told to drive the car in my company. I was with Lawrence Banda, Chiwenga, and others from Mongu and Kaoma.
Prosecution: What did you do after that?
Brain: We went back to our camp my lord, and we found that everything at the camp was destroyed, thrown away. I asked someone where they had gone and he told me that they had driven to another direction and I told my friends to follow them. We followed them and they were not far, we found the vehicle and we found the same vehicle and the same driver, the vehicle had other people behind, we started arguing. I was 20 m away from where they were. The argument was between UPND and PF.
….
Brian: identifies Mumbi Phiri and Shebby Chilekwa, the gun was short, it was a pistol my lord and was on a dashboard my lord.
Cross Examination
Changano: How are you Brian Mulenga.
Brian: fine
Changano: You told this court that you were called by UPND to come to Kaoma
Brain: Yes
Changano: Who exactly called you?
Brain: Anderson Banda Provincial Youth Chairman for Lusaka.
Changano: You said you came from Garden and other places and together you were nine?
Brian: Yes
Changano: How many had guns?
Brian: Nobody
Changano: Did you search them?
Brain: I did not search them
Changano: You said that you went for a briefing before coming and that you were told that when you find Mumbi Phiri …
Brian: Yes
Changnao: If you find Mumbi Phiri shoot?
Brain: We did not
Changano: Lawrence Banda where was he staying?
Brian: Kanyama
Changano: Lawrence was Gaddafi in UPND,
Brian: I don’t know about that Gaddafi
Changano: You have not told the Court the truth, you went to Mangano…
Brian: yes
Changano: The incidence happened on, what day was Lawrence Banda shot at?
Brian: I can’t remember, Sunday
Changano: On this particular day, are you not aware that on this day the PF vehicles were distributing chitenge materials?
Brain: I don’t know
Changano: UPND cadre
Brain: I am UPND youth coordinator
Changano: As UPND youth, you can protect the party in anyway
Brian: I cannot protect in bad way.
Changano: On this day you mentioned, the incident happened at what time?
Brian: 10 to 11
Changano: Are you aware that Mumbi Phiri was at a church in Kaoma?
Brian: I don’t know, all I know she was there when the incident of shooting happened.
Changano: I am specific with time? Are you aware that 09 to 11 Apostolic Church are in service where she was?
Brian: I don’t know about the church; I don’t know that she was in church.
Changano. Are you aware that on that day your vehicle was on the same road?
Brian: I am not aware
(Changano presents documents showing picture)
Changano: Chinyama is showing the position, look at that picture? Are you seeing that gravel Road.
Brian: Yes
Changano: Do you see the tree there
Brian : Yes
Changano: where is your vehicle?
Brian: No vehicles, can only see a person pointing on something.
Changano: Do you know Ndopu Ndopu?
Brian: I don’t know him?
Changano: Can you confirm that this is the gravel road where the shooting took place?
Brian: No my lord.
Changano: How many people where in front [of the vehicle]?
Brian: Madam Mumbi Phiri and driver, behind where people I don’t know.
Changano: Are you aware that it was not Mumbi Phiri but Browner
Brian: It was Mumbi Phiri in front.
Changano: You told your friend to follow the PF vehicle
Brian: We followed them, they looted our camp
Changano: You blocked the PF vehicle.
Brian: No, we did not.
Changano: You stopped their vehicle.
Brian: We stopped the vehicle so that we asked them.
Changano: Lawrence Banda was on the bonnet as you were driving?
Brian: No was not.
Changano: You and Lawrence Banda followed the PF
Brian: Yes we did
Changano: You and Lawrence Banda went to the PF vehicle; you went to the driver’s seat and Lawrence Banda to the passengers’ seat were Browner.
Brian: No my lord
Changano: Are you not aware that this vehicle we are talking about was smashed and my client was hit with a screw driver or knife?
Brian: No
Changano: Is it not true that the PF ran away because of you?
Brian: Maybe they ran away because of the gun, I don’t know because I ran away
Changano: So you don’t know that the PF vehicle was left behind?
Brian: Upon seeing my friend go down I ran away too.
Changnao: Is it possible for two people to shoot?
Brian : I did not say that, only one person had…
Changana: Do you know Alex Chola a former soldier Zambia Army officer?
Brian: I was not in the place where he was, I was not with him, I was not working with him.
Changano: Do you know Alex Chola?
Brian: Yes I know him.
Changano: Are you aware that Alex (Chola) was apprehended and taken to police and cartridges were found?
Brian: I can’t say what I did not see.
Changano: Did you see the cartridges?
Brian: No
Changano: Did you see the Zambia Police blue, and another ZP vehicle, which was behind the PF vehicle?
Brian: I didn’t see them.
Changano: The other vehicle where Chipashya was did you see it?
Brian: No
Changano: Are you aware that madam Katongo (a police officer) was in a white car?
Brian: I did not see them.
Changano: Are you are aware that there was gunshot to dispense you?
Brian: No there were no police officer.
Changano: I put it to you that you didn’t see who fired the gun?
Brian: I have already pointed at the person who had the gun.
Changano: Where is the pistol? (Used in the shooting)
Brian: Ask the one who had the pistol.
Changano: Did the police show you that this is the pistol the shooter had?
Brian: No, nobody sat with the police.
Changano: Did the police show you that the pistol you were talking about here it is?
Brian: I can’t bring the pistol which I don’t have it…
Jonas Zimba cross examines Brian Mulenga
Zimba: You had gone to Kaoma to campaign is it?
Brian: Yes
Zimba: Where was this election?
Brian: Kaoma, Mangango.
Zimba: Is it Kaoma or Mangango?
Brian: Mangango-Kaoma.
Zimba: You want the Court to write Mangango-Kaoma as part of your submission?
Brian: Counsel Chaiperson Mangango-Kaoma.
Zimba: You told this court that you are a businessman. What business do you do?
Brian: I trade in beans and have stands for salaula (second hand clothes).
Zimba: In fact, you have complained that the President is not taking care of you.
Brian: Yes that is personal.
To be continued