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Chituwo calls for more investment in science, technology

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Government has called for more investments in science and technology to enhance the country’s economic growth.

Minister of Science and Technology, Brian Chituwo observed that many African countries have lagged behind in development because they have not invested heavily in science and technology.

Dr. Chituwo said the Zambian government has recognized the important role science and technology plays in the development of the country and has ,therefore, prioritized it in sixth National Development Plan (SNDP).

He said this after touring the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) and the National Remote Sensing Centre in Lusaka yesterday.

Government has meanwhile donated a vehicle to the National Remote Sensing Centre in Lusaka to help the centre collect geographical information systems.

He has since pledged that government would increased funding to NISIR to enable it carryout works that assist in developing the country through researches.

And speaking earlier, NISIR vice Board Chairperson, Dennis Wanchinga said the institute is facing a lot of challenges which include inadequate manpower and research infrastructures.

Dr. Wanchinga has meanwhile said the institution has continued to make positive strides despite these disadvantages in its quest to be a centre in technology information.
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RB expected in Mazabuka tomorrow

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President Banda accepts a pair of scissors from young Taonga Mtonga

President Rupiah Banda is tomorrow expected in Mazabuka where he is scheduled to visit Chief Mwanachingwala at his palace.

This is according to a programme released to ZANIS in Mazabuka by the office of Mazabuka District Commissioner, Tyson Hamaamba today.

The programme indicates that the President will depart Lusaka at 09:00 hours and is expected to arrive at Chief Mwanachingwala’s palace by 10:00 hours.

he would be received by Provincial minister, Daniel Munkombwe, Provincial Permanent Secretary, Darius Hakayobe, Opposition Mazabuka members of parliament and Chief Mwanachingwala’s subjects.

The President will then pay a courtesy call on the other chiefs after which he is expected to interact with the community.

Chief Mwanachingwala has disclosed that all the four chiefs in the district and two from Monze district will attend the meeting with President Banda.

He named the Mazabuka chiefs as Hanjalika, Naluama, Mwenda and those from the neighbouring Monze as senior chief Monze and Chona.

Chief Mwanachingwala said the visit by the head of state at his palace clearly shows how much importance President Banda attaches to the role traditional rulers play in national development.

The chief said in his discussion with President, Banda, he would discuss important issues that affect both his subjects and the nation.

Meanwhile, a thunderous welcome awaits the arrival of President Banda at Chief Mwanachingwala’s palace.

A lot of entertainment activities have been lined up to welcome and entertain the President and his entourage.

ZANIS

Lusaka Records 18 Cholera Cases

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The Ministry of Health has so far recorded 18 suspected cholera cases in Lusaka.

Ministry of Health Spokesperson Kamoto Mbewe who disclosed this to ZANIS in Lusaka today said however that his ministry was still waiting for the cases to be confirmed.

Dr. Mbewe explained that four of the suspected cholera cases are from Kanyama clinic, nine from Chipata clinic, two from Chawama ,one from George clinic and two from Matero reference clinic which are all yet to be confirmed.

He said 264 cholera cases have been recorded in the country since October last year.

Dr. Mbewe revealed that 10 cholera cases have been recorded in Kitwe while one suspected Cholera case was being investigated in Sinazongwe District of Southern province.

He said that there was a great reduction in cholera cases as compared to previous years where thousands of cases were recorded during the same period.

Dr. Mbewe further said 14 cholera patients have since been discharged from various clinics they were admitted countrywide.

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I saw Musenge,coffin” witness tells court

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A Zambia National marketers association (ZANAMA) cleaner at Chisokone market in Kitwe has testified that he saw Nkana member of parliament Mwenya Musenge at ZANAMA offices when the coffin was being brought at the market.

This is in a case where Musenge and eight others have been charged with riotous behavior and causing damage to property contrary to section 83 of the penal code Cap 87 of the laws of Zambia.

All the accused have denied the charge and are being represented by five lawyers Bonaventure Mutale, Leonard Kasumba, David Katongo, Fred Mulenga and Derrick Mulenga. .

The cleaner Hiness Kalunga aged 53 years of 1686 Chimwemwe township told the court that she saw smoke coming from the ZANAMA office where Musenga was coming from through the back door when a mob of marketers carrying a coffin was heading towards the office.

She said there was confusion at the market as marketeers stamped about and this prompted her to rush to the police station to inform the market leaders who where already at the station.

Another witness, a cashier at ZANAMA office, Fancy Kabaghe, 23 of 1972 Kwacha East in Kitwe said he heard the co-accused Zambia Traders and Marketeers Association (ZATMA) officials Chris Musunka, Evans Witika, and a Mr. Mpondela threatening that the office (ZANAMA) will be burnt down as the four were leaving the office.

Facts before the court are that Musenge David Katongo, Patrick Chongo, Watiki, Musunka, Jonathan Manda, Mulunda Mwaanza and Misheck Sipalo on January 7 this year jointly and while acting together unlawfully destroyed property belonging to ZANAMA.

The accused appeared yesterday for continued trial before magistrate Tamara Gondwe.

The state has called 10 witnesses in the case which has been adjourned to March 24 and 25, 2010 for continued trial.
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RB never promised Luapula chiefs the appointment of Chriticles Mwansa as Vice President-Jere

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ZRA Commissioner General Christicles Mwansa

State House has dismissed claims by the Post Newspaper that President Banda promised Chiefs in Luapula Province that President Banda will appoint Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner General Chriticles Mwansa as Republican Vice President.

Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Dickson Jere said President Banda has never promised or discussed with anyone the issue of the Republican Vice President during his working visit to Luapula Province.

Mr. Jere described as misleading and malicious a story published by The Post newspaper of today entitled “Rupiah Promises Luapula Chiefs a Vice President”.

He said this in a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka yesterday.

Mr. Jere said at no time did President Banda ever discuss with Mr. Mwansa on the possibility of appointing him Vice President as a way of enticing people from Luapula Province to vote for him in the 2010 genenal elections

“I wish to categorically state that His Excellency , Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia has never promissed or discussed with anyone the issue of the Republican Vice President during his working visit to Luapula Provice,” Mr. Jere said.

He said President Banda’s meeting with the traditional leaders in Luapula Province was centered on developmental issues such as health, education, roads and water transport.

Mr Jere said apart from meeting Senior Chief Mwata Kazembe, the President also held several other meetings with different chiefs where various issues were discussed.

At no time did Mr. Banda ever discuss with Mr. Chriticles Mwansa on the possibilities of him becoming his Vice President as a way of enticing Luapula province to vote for him in the 2011 tripartite elections.

Mr.Jere has since challenged the Post Newspaper to name the specific meeting or traditional leaders who discussed the issue of the Vice President with President Banda during his visit to Luapula province.

He noted that the Newspaper had in the last few months mis-informed the nation that President Banda would appoint Livingstone Member of Parliament Sakwiba Sikota as his Vice President.

Mr Jere further stated that the newsapaper also lied when it reported that he would appoint Energy Minister, Kenneth Konga as his vice.

He said President Banda wished the media in Zambia to be factual and verify information at all times before publishing to avoid misleading the nation.

ZANIS

Zanaco Lose 1-0 to URA

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Zanaco have some work to do in the return leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round match after losing away to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in Kampala today.

URA beat Zanaco 1-0 through a late goal in the second half to leave the latter with some work cut out for them in the return leg to be played in a fortnights time in Lusaka on February 27.

The win was URA’s first over Zambian opponent after losing to Zesco United 2-0 in 2008 in the preliminary stage of the same competition.

Zanaco in Uganda Training - by LT blogger N.Choonga

The Week in Pictures

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A prophet who was convicted for defilement is being led to the prison cells from the Lusaka Magistrate Court

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Now you see me...A prophet who was jailed for having sex with a minor tries to shy away from the camera at the Lusaka Magistrate
Now you see me...A prophet who was jailed for having sex with a minor tries to shy away from the camera at the Lusaka Magistrate

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Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance Stella Chibanda leaves the Supreme Court after ruling was delivered in the case of former President Frederick Chiluba’s London Judgment matter in Lusaka

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Mrs Kachusha who was allegedly insulted by Chimwemwe MP Willie Nsanda leaves the Woodlands police station

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Law Association of Zambia President Stephen Lungu (left) talks to Transparency International Zambia Executive Director Goodwell Lungu after the Supreme Court delivered a ruling in former President Frederick Chiluba

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President Rupiah meets the Mwata Kazembe

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Zanaco in Uganda Training - by LT blogger N.Choonga

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Luapula province permanent secretary Jazman Chikwakwa makes a curious look at Dora Siliya during a meeting with teachers in mansa.

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Dora Siliya meets teachers in Mansa

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Democratic Republic of Congo Katanga governor Moses Katumbi in Mansa interacts with Zambians

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Chieftainess Lesa of the Lamba people in Mpongwe talks to Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Villie lombanya(c) and Mpongwe District Commissioner Mineva Mtesa(r) when the permanent secretary toured Mpongwe district
Chieftainess Lesa of the Lamba people in Mpongwe talks to Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Villie lombanya(c) and Mpongwe District Commissioner Mineva Mtesa(r) when the permanent secretary toured Mpongwe district

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Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Vlllie Lombanya and Mpongwe District Commissioner Mineva Mtesa pay homage to Chief Machiya of the Lamba people during tour of Mpongwe district to visit Lamba chiefs
Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Vlllie Lombanya and Mpongwe District Commissioner Mineva Mtesa pay homage to Chief Machiya of the Lamba people during tour of Mpongwe district to visit Lamba chiefs

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Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Villie Lombanya talks to Chief Kalunkumya of the Lamba people outside a traditional conference shelter in Mpongwe during his tour of Mpongwe district
Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Villie Lombanya talks to Chief Kalunkumya of the Lamba people outside a traditional conference shelter in Mpongwe during his tour of Mpongwe district

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Former President Frederick Chiluba’s spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba leaves the Supreme Court building after ruling was delivered in the case of former President Frederick Chiluba’s London Judgment matter in Lusaka
Former President Frederick Chiluba’s spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba leaves the Supreme Court building after ruling was delivered in the case of former President Frederick Chiluba’s London Judgment matter in Lusaka

Govt. to address teachers problems

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Education Minister Dora Siliya (R)

Education Minister Dora Siliya says there is need to sort out administrative and financial issues that hinder teachers from accessing various services in the Ministry of Education (MoE).

Ms. Siliya said many teachers have faced frustrations regarding administration matters which emanate from the ministry headquarters before reaching provinces and district offices.

The Minister said there was need to change the administrative system to ensure that teachers accessed quality services from her ministry.

She said this today when she addressed teachers at Lukwesa Boarding High School in Mwense district.
She urged Heads of Departments in schools to be committed to their work and serve the teachers in the country in the quest for national development.

Ms.Siliya said it was high time teachers became serious with their work and took teaching as a noble profession because they were key players in the uplifting of teaching standards in the education sector.

She implored the teachers to be role models to children who were the future leaders.

Ms. Siliya said it was government’s desire to invest, train and motivate teachers for the development of the country.She pointed out that government in this year’s budget allocated K3.4 trillion to her ministry which would be used to address some of the challenges the ministry was facing.

The minister revealed that government has constructed 200 teachers’ houses in Luapula province while 50 more houses would be built for those teachers who don’t have accommodation.

Meanwhile, President Rupiah Banda was this afternoon expected to inspect and tour the newly constructed Lukwesa Boarding High School in Mwense district before leaving for Ndola on the Copperbelt province.

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Professional Insurance donates material worth K250 m to govt.

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Professional Insurance has donated educational materials worth K250 million on climate change issues to the Ministry of Education.
Professional Insurance (PI) Kabwe branch manager Maureen Moomba revealed this in Kabwe today when PI donated 1,200 posters to the Ministry of Education in Central Province.

The posters will be shared among 400 schools in the province.

Central Province Permanent Secretay Danny Lumbama commended PI for the gesture and expressed happiness that the private sector was now coming on board to support the Ministry of Education.

 Mr. Lumbama said  the donation demonstrated partnership existing between government and the private sector in the education of children.

And Miss Moomba said the issues surrounding climate change prompted PI to come up with the posters that would help children with information.She said the posters were important because they would sensitise the children on climate matters.

Meanwhile Central Province Provincial Education Officer (PEO), Paul Ngoma said he was excited and grateful for the passion PI had towards the educational sector.

Mr. Ngoma said the posters would go a long way in helping both teachers and pupils in schools on climate change matters.

He said he was happy that the private sector was working with the education department to ensure quality education was delivered to the children.

ZANIS

Chiluba’s spokesperson claims his immunity was automatically restored

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Former President Frederick Chiluba’s spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba
Former President Frederick Chiluba’s spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba
Second Republican President spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba claims that Dr Fredrick Chiluba had his immunity from prosecution automatically reinstated immediately he was acquitted on corruption charges last year.

Following his acquittal on six counts of corruption by Ndola Deputy Registrar Jones Chinyama sitting as Magistrate in Lusaka, the former president through his lawyers wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly requesting that his immunity be restored.

Speaking on QFM’s the Public’s Last Say, last evening, Mr Mwamba said the former president’s immunity was lifted by parliament in 2003 on specific charges which have since fallen through following his acquittal and that he has automatically reclaimed his immunity.

Mr Mwamba said as things stand at the moment, anyone wishing to bring any new issues against Dr Chiluba will have to go and persuade parliament lift his immunity.[quote]

Parliament moved swiftly to remove Dr Chiluba’s immunity in 2003 on the instigation of his late President Levy Mwanawasa who brought up numerous allegations of corruption suspected to have been committed during Dr Chiluba’s ten year rule

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RTSA yet to increase fares for long distance routes

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Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has not increased bus fares for long distance routes, Principal Publicity Officer Mercy Mwila has said.

Mrs. Mwila disclosed that RTSA has not yet determined on the bus fare increament for all long distance routes in the country and urged commuters to be on alert not to be swindled by overzealous bus operators.

She said RTSA would soon hold a meeting with concerned stakeholders to discuss how much would be increased for all long distance routes.

Mrs Mwila assured the travelling public that the increase in bus fares for long distance routes would be would be fair to commuters.

“RTSA has not yet increased the fares for all long distance routes. Very soon, RTSA will sit with other stakeholders to determine how much the increase will be for for all long distance routes”, said Mrs. Mwila.

And Mrs. Mwila said the K300 increase for intra city routes which was announced by the Lusaka bus operators Committee was agreed by all stakeholders during a meeting.

She said initially, bus operators had demanded a K400 increase but RTSA felt this amount would not be fare to commuters resulting into a K300 increase in bus fares.

Mrs Mwila revealed that the K500 increase which was announced by Copperbelt bus operators was illegal because no meeting was held to come up with that figure.

She directed that K300 increase for Lusaka intra city routes would also apply to Copperbelt bus operators and would come into effect today.

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MMD has formed pact with Zambians-RB

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MMD rally

PRESIDENT Rupiah Bwezani Banda has retaliated that the ruling MMD has formed a pact with all Zambians ahead of the 2011 general elections. President Banda said this in Kawambwa yesterday when he addressed a large crowd of people at the air strip after touching down around 15:37 hours from Samfya.

Mr. Banda emphasised he is working with a bigger pact between his party and all the people of Zambia that will see the MMD emerge victorious. He implored all the people in the country to join the MMD and work together towards winning the 2011 elections.

Mr. Banda said he believes it is easier to make a workable pact with the people of Zambia than merging with another political party. The president said it was Zambian people who made him become republican president hence the need to form a bigger pact with them.

Meanwhile, Mr. Banda says he has never called for disunity in the country but had always been encouraging unity among all Zambians. He said other countries are developing because of peace and unity among the people and could therefore not encourage disunity in the country.

Earlier, Mr. Banda who was accompanied by health Minister Kapembwa Simbao, Defence Minister Kalombo Mwansa and Luapula Minister, Dr. Bornface Kawimbe among others commended the people of Kawambwa for voting him during 2008 presidential by-electon.President Banda also thanked Kawambwa residents for their warm welcome and urged them to continue promoting peace and unity to enhance development in the country.

However, he apologized for a short visit saying he could not stay long because he had to also visit Senior Chief Mushota of the Chishinga people of Kawambwa district before it gets dark.

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Faz Says it will Deal with NSCZ Ultimatum

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Faz has said it will address 14-day national Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) ultimatum to issue an apology over the London fiasco next week.

Faz communications officer Erick Mwanza said in a statement that will address the matter sometime next week.

“The Football Association of Zambia will address the matter of the Sports Council directive for the national football authority, FAZ, to issue an apology over the August (12) 2009 London match Ghana vs. Zambia next week,” Mwanza said.

“In the ended weeks, the Football association of
Zambia has been in contact with the Sports Council through the chairman Mr. Chifumu Banda SC and spokesperson Mr. Smart Mwitwa over the matter.”

On August 12 last year, Zambia played Ghana in a friendly at Brisbane Road but struggled to raise a team after Faz failed to secure visa’s for 10 players.

This forced Faz to scale England at the last minute and drafted three UK-based part-timers to play in the match.

Zambia lost that match 4-1.

We will support RB because he always tells the truth- Chief Puta

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President Rupiah Banda

Chiefs in Chienge district of Luapula province have declared their continued support for President Rupiah Banda and the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) party in the forthcoming 2011 elections.

Senior Chief Puta of Chienge district said his counterparts have resolved to work with President Banda and his government in the development of the area. He said this when President Banda met 25 chiefs from Bwile Royal Establishment at Senior Chief Puta’s palace in Chienge.

Chief Puta pointed out that the traditional leaders of the Bwile people will not tolerate leaders who insult them, adding that insulting chiefs is insulting their subjects. He said chiefs in Chienge will support Mr. Banda because he does not insult and always tells the people the truth.

Senior Chief Puta also paid tribute to the President and his government for various development projects that were going on in the district.He cited the construction of the Mununga and Ponde High Schools and the hospital in the area as some of the big projects that would enhance development in the area.

He also cited the maintenance of a K600 billion Lumpambe road which he said was in a deplorable state.

And President Banda thanked the chiefs for the support they rendered to him during the 2008 elections.
He said government has set aside K5 billion for the rehabilitation of Lumbwe-Chomba road.

Mr. Banda has since directed the Provincial Minister Bornface Kawimbe and the Permanent Secretary jazzman Chikwakwa to quickly start the electrification project of Lupiya area.

He has further directed Livestock and Fisheries Minister Bradford Machila to start the process of restocking cattle in the district.

President Banda also said that he will soon consider installing the three chiefs from the Bwile Royal Establishment.

ZANIS

PPAZ intensifies campaign against early unplanned parenthood

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The Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ) has intensified campaigns against early pregnancies and marriages among young people in the country.

PPAZ Programmes Manager Henry Kaimba said the association has noted with sadness, the increasing number of young women falling prey to early pregnancies. He said it was for this reason that his association decided to intensify information dissemination on the dangers of un
planned parenthood among youths in the country.

He noted that according to the recent national demographic survey, teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 years were the most susceptible to early parenthood because they are perceived to be very sexually active.

Mr. Kaimba said in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka today that unplanned parenthood has many negative social and psychological effects on youths since they are forced to assume responsibility of their unplanned for children.

He explained that to this effect, all the 38 PPAZ branches across the country have already started sensitizing youths on the issue of unplanned parenthood both in rural and urban areas. He said the association also has outreach programmes in schools aimed at helping to address the matter.

Meanwhile, Mr. Kaimba has called on youths to stay away from illicit activities that will deter them from attaining their goals in life.

He said youths must always involve themselves in progressive activities which will not only be beneficial to them but also the nation at large.

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