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SDA Pastor Joe Lubasi to be buried today

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Renowned Seventh Day Adventist leader Pastor Joe Lubasi passed away last week and will be buried today.

In a statement to ZANIS yesterday, SDA president Harrington Akambwa said Pastor Lubasi died on Friday, November 20, 2009.

Burial is expected to take place at Old Leopard Hill Cemetery after a funeral service at the Libala SDA church along Nationalist road starting at 09:00 hours.

SDA President Akombwa described the death of Pastor Lubasi as a great loss to the church adding that he will be missed by the SDA church in Zambia and abroad.
He said that the late Pastor was an effective and committed evangelist and great soldier of the gospel.

He has described late Pastor Lubasi as a highly sought after speaker who traveled around the country and abroad preaching the gospel and baptizing thousands of people thereby initiating them into Christianity.

The late SDA pastor was also presenter of the television programme Voice of Prophesy and a Communication and Music Director.
He also served as a minister in the SDA church for many years in various capacities including District Pastor and Central Conference Departmental Director.

Pastor Lubasi also served in the Youth, Chaplaincy, and Campus, and Evangelism Ministries. He succeeded the late SDA leader Pastor Corneluis Matandiko who died last year.

He is survived by a wife, Chitalu and one child.

ZANIS

Ban movement of buses at night- PAPECAZ

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The Passenger Pedestrian and Cyclist Association of Zambia (PAPECAZ) has urged government to immediately ban the movement of commuter buses at night.

PAPECAZ President Lawrence Kaoma says the movement of long distance buses at night should be banned with immediate effect to curb the rising number of road accidents where innocent lives are lost and maimed.

Mr Kabwe said the ban should be implemented as most drivers are failing to observe and maintain road safety measures especially at night.
He has suggested that long distance buses should start off at 05:00 hours in the morning to their various destinations and stop at 21:00 hours.

“We are demanding from government for the immediate ban of movement of passenger buses at night. Most drivers have failed to maintain road safety measures at night,,” he said.

Mr. Kaoma’s observation comes in the wake of a recent case where a bus was impounded by the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) but was later released only to kill eight people in Kapiri-mposhi due to defective tyres and wipers.

This is contained in a press statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka yesterday.
Similar road mishaps have occurred in different parts of the country within this month.

Mr. Kaoma , who is also Past RTSA Board Member said the agency is not to blame for many road accidents occurring across the country but that he placed 100 percent blame on the drivers for the loss of lives.
ZANIS

Weekend Scorecard

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Here are the collated results and standings from this past weekends football action.

International Friendly

21/11/2009

Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka

Zambia 4(James Chamanga 10″, 13″, 70″, Felix Sunzu 90″)- North Korea 1(Min In-Guk 86″ pen)

Faz Premier League

22/11/2009

Week 29

Zamtel 0 –  Chambishi 2(Francis Chileshe 57″ 70″)

Konkola Blades  1(Maybin Chishimba 22″)- Choma Eagles 1(Tresford Mhango 52″)

Nakambala Leopards 0-Zesco United 2(Jackson Mwanza 78″, Siloni Jere 90″)

Green Buffaloes 0-Lusaka Dynamos 0

Forest Rangers  1(Alex Mwiche 90″)-  Young Arrows 0

Red Arrows 0 – Kabwe Warriors 0

Roan United  2-Power Dynamos 2 (Laughter Chilembe 70″, Lameck Mwale 75″)

25/11/2009

Zanaco               –  City of Lusaka

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Hikaumba appeals for extended maternity leave

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The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) appealing to employers to extend maternity leave provisions for female workers.

The ZCTU President Leonard Hikaumba said in a presentation to the Technical Advisors at Lusaka’s Golfview Hotel that female workers should be given maternity leave starting a month before the expected date of delivery and six months after that.

He said this during the maternity protection workshop hosted by the Organisation of African First Ladies against HIV and AIDS (OAFLA) which has entered its second day today.This is ahead of the First Ladies’ Workshop begins on Tuesday November 24 and ends on November 26, 2009, respectively,

Mr Hikaumba said future healthy and productive employees would emerge if working mothers were enabled to lay firm foundations for their children. Short maternity leave periods left children growing without the needed guidance of their mothers.

He said under the Employment Act section 15 (a) the Public Sector provided 90 days’ maternity leave while under the Minimum Wages Act private sector employers provided 120 days which were both inadequate to enable female workers to recover and also care for their babies.

He regretted that some employers in the hospitality industry in Siavonga did not provide for maternity leave forcing female staff to resign when they were expectant.

The ZCTU leader appealed to employers to appreciate the importance of maternity leave as the last days of an expectant mother’s labour were critical to the lives of women..

Mr Hikaumba stressed that the law requirements states that a female worker could access paid maternity leave after every two years but it was disadvantageous in cases where employers offered yearly contracts rather than long-term employment conditions.

Mr Hikaumba said it was also proved problematic where female professionals changed jobs and had to wait for another two years saying employers should realize that in modern times family planning was fashionable and female workers would not frequently request maternity leave if the ideal seven-plus months were provided for.

He called on employers in the country to seriously consider providing child care facilities at places of work so that breast feeding mothers could bring their child minders to work.

He added that nutrition of the baby was crucial and mothers could not constrain their new-born children because of restrictions at work.

Mr Hikaumba called on the Ministry of Labour to make sure that employers enforce current maternity laws and also revise those restrictive provisions.

The regretted that the ministry is under-staffed that could help clump down and conduct monitoring of human resource management at places of work.

ZANIS

Katele Kalumba disagrees with Venon Mwaanga

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MMD national secretary Katele Kalumba
MMD national secretary Katele Kalumba

MMD national secretary Katele Kalumba says the MMD already has an existing strategic management programme and has dismissed assertions that he is not concerned about the alleged declining fortunes of the ruling party.

Reacting to MMD parliamentary chief whip Vernon Mwaanga’s sentiments that he should be concerned about the declining fortunes of the MMD, Dr Kalumba said he has noted Mr Mwaanga’s reaction.

“I have great respect for Honourable Mwaanga and perhaps he has misread the intent of my statement but I do respect his opinion,” Dr Kalumba said.

He maintained that the strategic meeting held at Andrews Motel in Lusaka was not an official MMD function and that it was not sanctioned by his office.

“We have a programme on the strategic management of the party and suggestions that we are not concerned about the declining fortunes of the party because of the two losses (Kasama Central and Solwezi Central by-elections) are a bit unfortunate,” Dr Kalumba said.

But Mr Mwaanga said there are many party officials both at senior and junior levels who are concerned about the MMD.

He said MMD’s loss in the Kasama by-elections did not bother him because it was a Patriotic Front (PF) seat and not an MMD one.[quote]

He described the loss in the Solwezi Central parliamentary election as a reality check for the MMD.

“But this is not the first time the MMD has lost one of its seats.

“We have lost some in the past but we reorganised and refocused to take the seats,” Mr Mwaanga said.

And Mr Mwaanga said the Litunga of Western Province was not part of the discussion at the meeting as alleged by some sections of the media.

“No one mentioned the name of the Litunga because that workshop had nothing to do with the Litunga,” Mr Mwaanga said

He said any suggestions that the Litunga was a subject at the MMD strategic planning workshop will be the work of enemies of the MMD.

“I am happy that there is a strategic planning programme on cards. We are anxious to see it work because the party has been silent without any activity. I have been national secretary before and the respect for Dr Kalumba is mutual,” Mr Mwaanga said.

He, however, said his concern for the party overrides the respect.

“I am looking forward [to a time] when he [Dr Kalumba] will announce plans to revive and reactivate our party. It was not just Solwezi but all parts of the country because there has been disquiet among party members about the lack of party activity countrywide except when there is an election,” Mr Mwaanga said.

He said he has received a lot of messages from senior party officials supporting his sentiments.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Politically inclined radio board members told to resign

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The Information and Broadcasting services ministry has directed Mwinilunga Radio Community board members who are politically affiliated to resign with immediate effect.

Speaking to Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS), shortly after addressing Mwinilunga radio community board members, Director for Press and Public Relations Morden Mayembe said all politically affiliated members serving on the board should resign.

He explained that according to the community radio’s constitution, no politically affiliated person is allowed to sit on the board.

Mr Mayembe stressed that it was against the regulations for any political cadre to serve on any community radio board.
He further explained that should the politicians serving on the board decline to step down then the radio community risks losing its broadcasting license.

“If the politicians continue on the board then it will lead the ministry of information to withdrawing the license” he said.

Mwinilunga radio community board consists mainly of politicians from both the ruling MMD and opposition UPND.
ZANIS

8 KCM riot masterminds arrested

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Home Affairs Minister Lameck Mangani says the police have arrested a number of suspected masterminds of the recent Konkola Copper Mine riots.

Mr. Mangani told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that the suspected masterminds will appear in court soon. He said government will not condone any irresponsible behavior where people take the law into their own hands.

The minister said it is necessary for employees or any section of society to use the correct channels of addressing their grievances rather than resorting to violence.

He said it was okay for the miners to complain about whatever they felt but that it was not good for them to destroy company and public property.

Last week KCM miners’ riot disrupted the mining company’s operations for three days after management allegedly failed to award its workers improved conditions of service.

ZANIS

Henry Kapoko’s Best Home Lodge re-opened

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Best Lodge has re-opened business five months after it was closed to allow investigations in the alleged corruption case involving former Ministry of Health Human Resource manager Henry Kapoko.

The Lodge opened its doors to the public on November 20, 2009.

In a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Best Lodge Interim Chairman and Spokesperson Brian Sampa apologised to the clients for the inconvenience caused by the closure.

He announced that the lawyers both at Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and KBF and Partners have been informed.

“Best Lodge management wishes to announce the reopening Lodge to the public for business. We wish everyone a fruitful and joyous festival season,” Mr. Sampa’s statement reads in part.

ZANIS

Parties demand new constitution for 2011 polls

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THE Zambia Centre for Inter-Party Dialogue (ZCID) has recommended that the 2011 general elections must be contested under a new constitution.

In a communiqué released after the first National Inter-Party Consultative Forum under the theme ‘Working Together Towards 2011’ at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka yesterday, the members said every effort must be made to ensure that the elections are held under the new constitution being framed through the National Constitutional Conference.

“Continuous engagement over this matter was therefore encouraged,” reads part of the statement signed by ZCID spokesperson Langtone Sichone.

The members also said that the continuous voter registration must be done in a transparent, predictable and widely publicised manner.

On a summit for party presidents, it was resolved that all parties revert to their principals to revisit the necessity and the agenda given the political dynamics that have so far occurred in the country.

The objective of the forum was to introduce national executive members to the ZCID framework, and to discuss urgent matters of national interest that will ensure that the 2011 elections are contested on a fair and levelled playing field.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD), Patriotic Front (PF), United Party for National Development (UPND), Forum for Democracy and Development, UNIP, National Democratic Focus and the Forum for Political Parties.

Meanwhile, ZCID board chairperson Njekwa Anamela has said violence between political parties during elections is not conducive for the consolidation of democracy.

Mr Anamela said the ZCID has also identified gaps in institutional development of most political parties in Zambia.

Mr Anamela said this in a speech read for him by opposition PF chairperson for elections Sylvia Chalikosa at the consultative forum.

“In the recent past, there have been serious incidences of violence, particularly during elections; political parties against each other. This state of affairs is not conducive for the consolidation of democracy,” he said.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

UPND should not think they will win 2011 elections-Katele

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MMD national secretary Katele Kalumba (L)
MMD national secretary Katele Kalumba (L)

The Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) says that the United Party for National Development (UPND) should not think that it is destined to win the 2011 presidential and general elections merely because it won the Solwezi Central parliamentary by-election last week.

In an interview yesterday, MMD national secretary Katele Kalumba has said although it is true that the MMD party is devastated by the loss of the Solwezi Central by-election, the ruling party is not discouraged.

“The party is working towards re-organising itself. People can make mistakes and our overall goal is to correct the errors and move on,” he said.

Mr Kalumba said it is wrong for Mr Hichilema to claim that the MMD’s loss of the Solwezi Central by-election is an indication that the MMD will lose the 2011 polls.

“In politics, even one week is enough to change things. I know they have a reason to celebrate, but it would be too much for him to think they can win the 2011 general elections,” Mr Kalumba said.

He said that in politics, victory in a by-election does not mean that the war has been won, considering the country’s huge population.

He said that the MMD has learnt from its mistakes and is working tirelessly to resolve its own problems.
Mr Kalumba said he has no doubt that under the leadership of President Banda, the MMD will be able to move on and make a great impact in 2011.

“As a party, we need to move forward. We have lost but we are not discouraged,” he said.

The UPND’s Watson Lumba won the Solwezi Central by-election with 5,669 votes while the MMD’s Albert Chifita was a distant second with 4,457 votes.

Others who contested in the race were Muhammad Kalela of the Forum for Democratic Alternative, who polled 189 votes and independent candidate Thomas Kafula who got 51 votes.

The seat fell vacant following the death of former Local Government and Housing Minister Mr Ben Tetamashimba who was an MMD MP.

Three pupils drown at Adventure City

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Three female Monalisa School pupils drowned at Adventure city in Lusaka, on Friday.

Police Spokesperson Bonny Kapeso confirmed the incident in a press statement made available to Zanis in Lusaka yesterday.
Mr. Kapeso said the three were among fellow pupils who had gone on an educational tour at adventure city when they met their fate at around 14:00 hours.

Mr Kapeso disclosed that the trio has been identified as Bernice Namusa aged 12 years, Kakulu Mate aged 11 years old and Mirriam Mambwe aged six years old.

The spokesperson has since advised the general public to be extra cautious especially when accompanied by children at all times.

ZANIS

Grace Mugabe to arrive in Zambia tomorrow

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Zimbabwean First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe arrives in the country tomorrow,Monday November 23rd, to attend the African First Ladies against HIV and AIDS (OAFLA) conference.

Her Ethiopian counterpart Azeb Mesfin who is OAFLA President arrives in Zambia the following day on Tuesday.Other First Ladies expected to attend the conference are Namibia’s First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba who is represented by Reverend Mrs Hilukiluah who has already arrived in the country.

The OAFLA Conference is intended to empower SADC First Ladies with information on maternal health issues and also develop a comprehensive SADC OAFLA sub-regional plan of action.

This is contained in a press statement released by State House’s Press and Public Relations Unit.

The focus of the conference which is being hosted by Zambia’s First Lady Mrs Thandiwe Banda is Maternity Protection as a Preventive and Care Strategy Against Mother to Child Transmission of HIV.

According to the statement, Technical Advisors of the visiting spouses of heads of states are already deliberating ahead of the First Ladies’ workshop which begins on Tuesday November 24, 2009.

Among the planned activities is a visit-site tour to Matero Clinic in Lusaka where there is a support programme for mother and child health, and the State House Women’s Club, Nursery and Pre-School.

The workshop will close with a gala dinner at Hotel Inter-continental in Lusaka on Thursday November 26 whose major function will be to raise funds to help support OAFLA Zambia Chapter activities.

ZANIS

Offer Praise Continually

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name”
(Hebrews 13:15, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Praise is a powerful weapon. Many times in the Old Testament when God’s people would go into battle, they would send the worshipers out first. That’s because praise precedes the victory. When you live a life that offers Him continual praise, you are setting yourself up to see continual victory.

Praise is more than just singing songs in church on Sunday. In fact, praise isn’t even about singing songs. Praise is a heart attitude. Praise in your heart will prompt singing, but it can also manifest in many different ways. You can give Him praise in your words, your actions, and the way you live your daily life. Every time you obey His Word, when you continually follow His commands–even when it’s uncomfortable, even when we don’t feel like it, even when we are tired – that’s offering a sacrifice of praise to Him.

As you go throughout your day, take time to acknowledge Him. Remember to put Him first and continually offer Him praise. As your praise goes up, His blessings come down. His peace comes down. His joy, His strength, and His victory will overtake every area of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

“Father in heaven, today I choose to offer You continual praise. I choose to follow Your Word so that You may be glorified through me. Let everything within me honor and glorify You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

Joel Osteen ministries

Updated: Zambia Rout North Korea

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Zambia this afternoon defeated 2010 FIFA World Cup finalists North Korea 4-1 in an international friendly match played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

The hosts cruised to victory courtesy of a James Chamanga hat-trick in the two sides first-ever international meeting.

Zambia led 2-0 into the break after shrugging off an spell by North Korea in the opening 10 minutes of the match.

Chamanga scored the first of his two goals 10th and 13th minutes thanks to assists from Rainford Kalaba and Sabstian Mwansa respectively before completing his hat-trick in the 70th minute.

North Korea found their lone goal of the match via a penalty in the 86th that was converted by midfielder Mun In Guk.

Striker Felix Sunzu, who replaced Chamanga a minute after the latter scored his third goal, added zambia’s fourth goal deep into time-added-on of the 90 minutes.

Teams:

Zambia: Kalililo Kakonje (Sub: Jacob Banda, 79″), 6-Emmanuel Mbola, 3-Dennis Banda (Sub:Charles Siyingwa, 71″), 15-Kampamba Chintu (Capt), 4-Thomas Nyirenda, 13-Stophira Sunzu, 14-Rainford Kalaba, 7-Henry Banda (Sub 17-Kennedy Chola, 53″),10-Sebastian Mwansa (Sub: 8-Kennedy Mudenda, 53″), 18-Given Singuluma (Sub: 11-Luka Lungu, 53), 12-James Chamanga (Sub: Felix Sunzu, 71″)

Subs not used: Hichani Himoonde, Kebby Hichipuka, Enock Sakala

Coach: Herve Renard (France)

North Korea: 23-Ri Myong-Guk (Sub: 18-Kim Myong Gil 58″), 21-Pak Nam-Chol, 8-Ji Yun-Nam, 2-Ri Kwang Hyok, 3-Ri Jun-Il, 15-Kim Yong-Jun (Sub: 14-Pak Sung-Nyok, 67″), 11-Mun In-Guk, 4-Pak Nam-Chol, 6-Kim Kum-Il, 5-Ri Kwang-Chon, 17-Choe Kum-Chol (Sub: 22-Ri Chol Myong, 58″)

Subs not used: 7-Kim Myoung Won, 16-Nam Song-Chol, 10-Choe Myong-Ho, 13-Pak Chol-Jin

Coach: Kim Jong-Hu (DPRK)

Cautions: 2-Ri Kwang Hyo (North Korea, Yellow,20″)

Referee: Wilosn Mpanisi (Zambia)

DC calls for stronger framework to fight corruption

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Siavonga District Commissioner (DC) Emily Striedl has urged Law Enforcement Agencies to initiate a framework that will strengthen their fight against corruption in the country.

Ms. Striedl said that a strong framework would enhance the Law Enforcement Agencies to have better ways to fight against corruption in the country.
She was speaking in a speech read on her behalf by Siavonga District Council Deputy Planner Charity Kayombo when she officially closed a four day workshop for Commonwealth In-Country Capacity Building for Governance Oversight Institutions.

The event was sponsored by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Commonwealth Secretariat in Siavonga.
Ms. Striedl said the Law Enforcement Agencies coordination in the fight against corruption in the country is not effective at the moment. She said it was important that the Law Enforcement Agencies coming up with a framework of strong coordination would also help in fighting corruption at a faster rate hence making the country a better place to live in.

Meanwhile, Commonwealth Secretariat Adviser Roger Koranteng pledged the Commonwealth Secretariat support to Zambia in the fight against corruption.

Dr. Koranteng said the Commonwealth Secretariat is keen to see corruption in Zambia come to an end.He urged the Law Enforcement Agencies that attended the workshop to put into practice what they discussed and deliberated.
ZANIS