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Milingo warns against tribalism

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ARCHBISHOP Emmanuel Milingo says political leaders should desist from engaging in tribal politics because they have a potential of breeding anarchy.
And Bishop Milingo has said all those who have ganged up to insult President Banda should not be respected in society.

He said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday after conducting a church service at Matero Basic School that Zambia cannot afford to lose its peace at the stage it has reached.

Bishop Milingo said promoting tribalism is the same as taking the country backwards.
He said Zambia managed to get its independence because of the slogan of unity, regardless of tribe.
Bishop Milingo said tribalism promotes disunity among citizens.

He said leaders who side with their tribes will not help the nation in any way.
“It is unacceptable for leaders to base their campaigns on tribalism. Society should not condone such leaders,” Bishop Milingo said.

He said Zambia is still wallowing in poverty and this is not the right time to side with tribes.
Bishop Milingo said he was saddened that members of Parliament have developed a tendency of representing themselves and not the people who voted for them.
And Bishop Milingo said all those who have ganged up to insult President Banda should also not be respected.

He said President Banda deserves to be respected because he is the leader of the nation.

“The President is like a mother of a house. Despite his setbacks, children should have respect for their parents. I know most of our parents are not perfect, but they still deserve respect from us children,” Bishop Milingo said.

He said it is unreasonable for people to grade President Banda in the 12 months that he has served Zambians.

“I believe the President has so much on his mind because it is not easy for one to manage the country. What he needs is support and respect,” Bishop Milingo said.

[Daily Mail]

CB chiefs condemn use of condoms

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CHIEFS on the Copperbelt have come out strongly against the provision of condoms to guests at lodges and hotels because it is promoting promiscuity.

Speaking on behalf of the other chiefs during a two-day Copperbelt HIV Provincial Prevention Convention held at Hotel Edinburgh in Kitwe at the weekend, Chieftainess Malembeka said putting condoms in rooms of lodges, guesthouses and hotels should be discouraged.

The chieftainess said the practise was encouraging promiscuity because it reminded guests of sex and that they would seek partners for sex.

Chieftainess Malembeka said traditional leaders would not like to promote promiscuity among Zambians by encouraging them to use condoms, but would like them to abstain and be faithful to their wives and husbands.

She, however, told other participants to the convention who were advocating for the usage of condoms to feel free to use the condoms, but that chiefs in the area would not encourage the use of condoms.

[Times of Zambia]

Government to continue investing in education

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Chongwe District Commissioner, Japhen Mwakalombe says government has put in place an ambitious investment programme to construct modern basic and high schools in rural areas.

He explained that government’s focus remains to enhance infrastructure and skills development among the youths as a tool to fight the shackles of poverty.

Mr. Mwakalombe was speaking during a handover ceremony of a mini-bus to Mukamambo Girls High School in Chongwe yesterday.

The District Commissioner said the government will continue improving access to education at all levels by increasing investment in school infrastructure and continuing the recruitment exercise of teachers.

And speaking earlier, Senior Chieftainess Nkomenshya Mukamambo II, called for strong Public Private Partnerships in the education sector to enhance the standards of education in the country.

Senior Chieftainess Mukamambo II said the bus would help to alleviate transport problems the school has been experiencing especially when undertaking educational tours and sports.

And Mukamambo Girls High School Board Chairperson, John Tembo appealed to the business community to partner with the board in constructing a modern kitchen facility for the school.

Mr. Tembo said the board has incorporated the local community in its infrastructure development plan aimed at increasing school places for the girl child.

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Edwin Lifwekelo asks RB to discipline Mpombo and Namulambe

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The Forum for Leadership Search-Zambia has called on Republican President Mr. Rupiah Banda not to hesitate to discipline or fire irresponsible Ministers that do not add value to his vision.

Organisation Executive Director Edwin Lifwekelo, told ZANIS in a statement today that people who do not agree with the President Banda’s style of leadership should resign from both government and the party instead of frustrating his administration.

Reacting to sentiments expressed by Science and Technology Minister Gabriel Namulambe and former Defence Minister George Mpombo that people in Lambaland felt injured and frustrated by constant attacks on the legacy of late President Mwanawasa, Mr. Lifwekelo said those that are sad that the Lamba‘s are not receiving any more favors from the MMD and government should quit instead of causing ‘confusion’ in the party.

Meanwhile Mr. Lifwekelo has said there is need for the media to play a responsible role in the democratic process in the country.

He said the media should consider striking a balance between rights and responsibilities instead of encouraging hostilities in the country.

Mr. Lifwekelo said simple tests for responsibility on the part of the media are their accuracy in reporting and their ability to offer a broad range of representative views.

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Under age patrons rounded up in Nakonde

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A COMBINED team of the state and council police have arrested 50 youths in Nakonde district for patronising bars and night clubs.

Acting Nakonde district council secretary Titus Walima who led the combined team last night has confirmed the arrest of the under age youths in an interview with the Zambia News and Information Services [ZANIS] in Nakonde today.

Mr. Walima said his team conducted the operation between 22:00 and 01:00 hours this morning.
He said a total of 40 under age youths were fished out from two night clubs in Nakonde central while 10 others were arrested from TAZARA area.

The council secretary said his team has since closed the three premises where under age patrons were found adding that the 50 youths; mainly girls have been detained at Nakonde police station.

Mr. Walima said the operation follows Government directive to enforce the law of restricting under age children from patronising bars and night clubs.

“We will not relent in our quest to ensure that all bar and night club owners comply with the regulation of not allowing under age children to patronise their premises. We will not rest until sanity has been brought to the border town,” He charged.

Mr. Walima warned that the local authority will not hesitate to close bars and night clubs that will be found to be violating the existing regulations.

And Home missionary John Mulalika has commended the local authority for arresting under age children who were found patronising bars and night clubs.

Missionary Mulalika said most of the arrested youths were also involved in bad activities such as prostitution and crime which were currently on the rise in the district.

He said the district was currently invaded by commercial sex workers ranging from the age as young as 11 years, coming from different districts such as Mbala, Mpulungu, Kasama, New Kapiri- Mposhi and Lusaka.
He said there was need for the local authority to arrest the situation by conducting such operations.

Meanwhile, Nakonde district council has given the street vendors who have resurfaced on the streets a 24-hour ultimatum in which to voluntarily leave the streets.

Council Secretary Titus Walima said his team would move in to flush out the street vendors if they do not leave the streets on their own.

He add that the council has enough designated trading areas where all the vendors could go and do their business.

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Shawa warns liquor traders in Lusaka

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Government has warned that it will prosecute liquor traders selling alcohol and other intoxicating substances to underage children.

Lusaka Province Minister Charles Shawa has since directed the Provincial Liquor Licensing Board to intensify inspections and revoke liquor trading licenses from those flouting the age limit regulations.

Mr. Shawa sounded the warning when he addressed scores of youths under the auspices of the Kafue Youths Anti-drugs and AIDS Pioneers in Kafue today.

He urged parents and guardians to be role models to the youths in their communities so as to raise a cadre of responsible citizens capable of contributing to the Vision 2030 and national development.

The Provincial Minister has further directed local authorities to work closely with their Members of Parliament to allocate part of the Constituency Development Fund towards repairing all rundown recreational facilities.

And speaking at the same occasion, Drug Enforcement Commissioner, Aaron Zulu described the indiscriminate abuse of drugs among the youths in the country as a social problem.

In a speech read for him by Drug Enforcement Deputy Commissioner for Administration, Phelisters Mwansa, Mr. Zulu said the commission has this year counseled and rehabilitated about 150 youths countrywide.

He has appealed to communities to partner with the Commission in designing programmes that suit their communities in the fight against the scourge.

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RB has not destroyed Levy’s legacy

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MMD national chairperson Micheal Mabenga said yesterday that President Banda has not abandoned the legacy left by President Levy Mwanawasa as it is the agenda he was voted for in 2008.

Mr Mabenga said the legacy is not a personal deal but an agenda made by the party and Mr Banda has continued working as he promised when he was elected.
He said in an interview in Lusaka that people should understand what legacy means before they utter any misleading statements.

Mr Mabenga said the manifesto of the party has not changed as it is not a personal agenda.
He said when President Banda was elected in 2008, he swore on the agenda of the party to continue with late President Mwanawasa’s legacy.

Mr Mabenga also wondered why people have continued blaming Mr Banda on the legacy which is a party manifesto.

He was reacting to Former Defence Minister George Mpombo’s remarks that President Banda has destroyed the legacy of President Mwanawasa.

“What I know is that legacy means the way you approach something and I think people are missing this word which they have to understand very well,” Mr Mabenga said.

He said President Banda has continued with all the programmes left by the late President and will continue to do so.

And Minister of Science and Technology Gabriel Namulambe says he will continue fighting for the legacy of the late President Levy Mwanawasa.
And Mr Namulambe has said people must stop destroying the Mwanawasa legacy.

He said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that some people in this country have continued destroying the legacy of the late president, adding that this should not be accepted.

He said his statement is not based on tribal politics as alleged but on the legacy Mwanawasa left for the nation.

Mr Namulambe emphasised that people should not down-grade the Mwanawasa legacy but uphold it to build the nation economically.

He charged that Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) president Joyce Simukoko is not the right person to castigate him as she was allegedly in the forefront fighting to down-grade the Mwanawasa legacy.

Mr Namulambe was reacting to Mrs Simukoko’s statement that politics of tribalism should not be tolerated in Zambia because they are a danger to society.

She castigated Mr Namulambe for allegedly practising tribal politics. Mrs Simukoko said it was shameful for Mr Namulambe to speak for his tribe, saying leadership should be above tribal inclinations.

She urged the people of Zambia not to vote for people who promote tribal politics.
Last week, MMD acting spokesperson Mike Mulongoti said Mr Namulambe’s statement that Lambas are not happy with President Banda’s leadership is not representative of Lamba views because he did not consult them.

Mr Mulongoti, who is MMD chairman for elections and Minister of Works and Supply, told journalists in Lusaka that Mr Namulambe was merely expressing his opinion to which he is entitled.

“I do not think that his statement is a representation of something wrong. I do not think it is an indication that we are not happy with anything going on. Individuals are free to express their opinions,” he said.

Mr Mulongoti, who is Lamba, said people from his tribe are so many that Mr Namulambe could not have had enough time to go round consulting them because some of them are in Zambia while others are in neighbouring countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo.

And Mr Mpombo says tribal politics can plunge the country into crisis and should be avoided at all costs.
In a walk-in interview in Ndola yesterday,Mr Mpombo said tribal politics could degenerate into chaos and that the people of Zambia should refrain from practising tribal politics.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

45 year old convicted for escaping from police custody

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The magistrate court in Isoka district of Northern Province has convicted a 45-year-old man on charges of escaping from lawful custody.

Appearing before magistrate Fidelis Ngosa on Friday was Joseph Sikaona of Ilomba village in Chinsali district charged with one count of escaping from lawful custody contrary to section 119 Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

Particulars of the offence were that Joseph Sikaona on January 16 this year did escape from lawful custody at Isoka police station while facing charges of stock theft. Sikaona admitted the charge and pleaded guilty.

In passing judgment, magistrate Ngosa said he had taken into consideration the mitigation of Sikaona and that he was a first offender entitled to leniency but that the offence committed was serious.
He added that upon his own admission of guilty, the court had convicted him and given a custodial sentence so as to deter other would-be offenders.
Magistrate Ngosa said he was sending Sikaona to jail for 18 months with hard labour.

In mitigation, Sikaona said he escaped from lawful custody because he was starving adding that the cell where he was held was also leaking causing him to get soaked every time it rained.
He added that he was a family man with two wives and several children and was also looking after a number of orphans at his home who would all suffer if he was given a custodial sentence.

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19 Grade 9 pupils arrested

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Nineteen Grade Nine pupils from Chiwanda basic school in Isoka district of Northern Province have been arrested after being found with leaked final examination papers.

Isoka district police Chief Honorato Kanunshya who could not comment on the matter referred all queries to Regional police commanding officer Charles Lungu who could also not be reached for a comment.

However, police sources said the 19 pupils were arrested on Tuesday.
The police source added that nine of the pupils were caught red handed with written examination papers for Science paper 1 and Geography paper 2 while ten others were picked up to assist the police with investigations.
The ten pupils have since been released while the 9 have been detained and were barred from writing their examinations which ended on Friday.
The nine are expected to appear in court soon.

And police in Isoka have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl. Isoka police officer-in-charge Honorato Kanunshya confirmed the arrest to ZANIS in Isoka yesterday.

Mr. Kanunshya said Nonde Sikazwe of Katonga village in chief Kafwimbi’s area was arrested on Friday for allegedly defiling a minor of the same area whom he also impregnated.
Sikazwe is currently detained at Isoka remand prison and is expected to appear in court soon.

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Constant Gratitude

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever”
(I Chronicles 16:34 AMP)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Gratitude is a powerful force in the life of the believer. No matter what may be happening in the world around you, you can always find something to thank God for. Having constant gratitude shows that you have faith in God because not only do you thank Him for what He has done in the past, you thank Him for what He will do in the future. It’s that kind of faith that pleases God and causes Him to move on your behalf.

Constant gratitude also shows humility because when we are thankful, we magnify God instead of magnifying our problems. It gives us proper perspective and opens the door for God’s grace, favor, and supernatural empowerment.

So what are you grateful for today? Are you grateful for the sun that shines and brings us a new day? Are you thankful for the gift of eternal life?As you choose an attitude of constant gratitude, you’ll experience His mercy and loving kindness in greater ways. You’ll be filled with His peace and joy and be empowered to move forward into the abundant life He has prepared for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

“Father in heaven, today I declare my thanks to You for all You have done in my life. Help me see Your hand of blessing as I continually acknowledge and praise Your name. Fill me with Your peace and joy as I keep You first place in all that I do. In Jesus’ Name. Amen”

Joel Osteen ministries

Zambia Beat Kenya to Top Group A

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Zambia on Saturday shot to the top of Group A on the opening day of action at the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Nairobi after beating host Kenya 2-0.

The two sides were locked at 0-0 into the break until Zambia scored two late goals late into the second half.

Zambia striker James Chamanga scored his 4th and 5th international goals in a space of seven days with goals in the 88th and two minutes into extra time after the 90th minute.

Chamanga brace comes on the back of a hat trick he scored on November 21 in a 4-1 win over North Korea in Lusaka.

Meanwhile, Ethiopia and Djibouti face off in their opening Group A match on Sunday.
And Zambia face Ethiopia in their second match on Wednesday.

Power Lift Barclays Cup

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Power Dynamos collected their first cup win since 2003 today when they lifted this year’s Barclays Cup.

Power beat Green Buffaloes 2-1 in the final played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
Fordson Kabole’s side took the lead in the 23rd minute through a goal scored by Lameck Mwale.

Buffaloes’ striker Brian Chilando equalized four minutes later.

The game was sealed seven minutes before the break through midfielder Simon Bwalya.
Power take home K125 million while Buffaloes collected a K50 million cheque.

Esther Brawls to A Draw

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Esther Phiri’s 100 percent record came to an end today after drawing with American fighter Terri Blair in a Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) light welterweight title fight at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.

It was Esther’s first draw since July 23, 2005 that she recorded in her first professional fight against Jota Sumali in Kitwe.

Furthermore, the draw also ends her 10-fight winning streak that stretches back to May 2006.

In tonights fight, Judge Alfred Buqwana scored the fight 96-94, Stephen Okumu 96-98 while Lilian Olero scored her cards 96-96.

Esther this evening dominated the first four rounds with some easy pounding the resolute American who took the fight to her local opponent despite trailing.
Blair took the subsequent two rounds opening Esther’s right eye with her left in the 5th.

However, the toll from the long haul travel less than 72 hours before was evident with her lethargic punching with a barrage of body shot combinations throughout.
Esther landed a couple of telling hooks in the 7th but Blair stood firm.

The pressure grew as the last round neared when the two boxers lost points in the 8th for a bizarre incident after the bell when Blair landed a left shot that saw Esther lose her cool to crash a right hook on the side of the American head.

Esther attempted a late rally in the 10th but Blair ducked her brawling opponent while maintaining the momentum to a draw.

Government determined to develop roads in Western Province – RB

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President Rupiah Banda has reiterated his government’s determination to develop the road infrastructure in the Western province despite the bad terrain in the area.

Speaking on arrival at Kalabo air strip this morning president Banda told hundreds of Kalabo residents that his government will ensure that the Mongu-Kalabo road is worked on.

He said although some remarkable developments have taken place during the MMD administration, he was not satisfied adding that government will work hard to continue developing the area.

The President has since directed Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane to find money to commence the construction of the Mongu-Kalabo as soon as possible.

“The Minister of this province has said there is a lot of development that has taken place here but we are not satisfied and we would like to do more. We are determined to provide people of Kalabo with good roads,” he said.

President Banda said once the Mongu-Kalabo road is in good condition, it will be easier to link Kalabo to Angola by road.

The President also called on the people of Western Province to remain calm in order to create an enabling environment for social, political and economic development.

He said development can not take place in the absence of security, peace and stability.

Mr. Banda assured the people that government will also build more schools and health facilities in order to improve the education and health standards in the area.

He said government will also ensure that it creates a lot of employment opportunities for Zambian youths.

President Banda who is in the Western province on a two-day working visit is accompanied by Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, Works and Supply Minister Mike Mulongoti and Tourism Minister Catherine Namugala.

He was received on arrival at Kalabo airstrip by Western Province Minister Mwapela Sikwibele, Works and Supply Deputy Minister Mundia Ndalamei, Western Province Permanent Secretary Ekanuke Noyo and Seth Muleya and other senior government and MMD officials.

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Two killed, 13 injured in road mishap

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TWO people have died and 13 others have sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident in Nakonde district of Northern Province. The accident has been blamed on over speeding and over loading.

Both Nakonde District Commissioner Edwin Sinyinza and Northern Division police commanding officer Charles Lungu have confirmed the accident in separate interviews with the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Nakonde today.

Mr. Lungu said the accident involving a Mbala bound canter light truck registration number ABT 5893 happened last night at about 19:30 hours near Fresh Air Pressure Resort along the Great North Road about 5 km from Nakonde.

Mr. Lungu said one person died on the spot while the other died on arrival at Nakonde health center. He explained that the light truck laden with people and an assortment of goods from Tanzania over turned following the disintegration of the chassis from the main body.
He said the driver identified as Felix Chiwala, has since been arrested and charged for causing death by dangerous driving and is detained at Nakonde police station.

And Mr. Sinyinza, who visited the injured victims at Nakonde health center last night, said most of the passengers had suffered broken ribs.
He said some of the victims have since been transferred to Isoka district hospital for specialist treatment.

The District Commissioner blamed the accident on over loading adding that on many occasions he has cautioned drivers from Mpulungu and Mbala districts not to over load their trucks.

Meanwhile, Nakonde Acting Council Secretary Titus Walima has appealed to the police in the area to ensure that no over loaded truck leaves Nakonde in order to safeguard lives.
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