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Task Force Executive Chairman Maxwell Nkole has been fired

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Max Nkole
Max Nkole

Secretary to cabinet Joshua Kanganja has terminated the contract of Task Force Excutive Chairman Maxwell Nkole.

Announcing the expiration of employment in a statement to ZANIS this evening, Dr Kanganja says the new Task Force chief is Drug Enforcement Commission Director General, Godfrey Kayukwa.

The new appointment of Mr Kayukwa as Task Force Executive Chairman is with immediate effect but for administrative convenience until further notice.

And earlier today, the Committee for Citizens (CC) had appealed to President Rupiah Banda to fire Task Force Executive Director, Maxwell Nkole and to disband the grouping for alleged abuse of resources.

Mr Chifire charged that the Task Force should be disbanded owing to the manner they are handling former second republican president Frederick Chiluba’s acquittal case.

Mr Chifire further urged the Law association of Zambia (LAZ) to bar Mr Nkole and Task Force prosecutor Mutembo Nchito for dragging the association into disrepute.

According to Mr Chifire, if Zambians want to appeal against the acquittal of Dr. Chiluba, let legal institutions like the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) and Police service continue with the case on behalf of the Zambian people.

Meanwhile Mr Chifire appealed to President Banda to strengthen the existing law enforcement agencies such as the ACC and the Police.

Mr Chifire alleged that the Task Force is selective and only targeting at individuals in pursuing the corruption fight.

He charged that the Task Force Executive Chairman, Maxwell Nkole’s continued stay at the Task Force is to enrich himself and others because the graft crusade has not yielded positive results for Zambia.

Mr Chifire said a lot of time and resources has been spent on the Task Force when the funds can be channeled to other key sectors of the economy such as education, agriculture, mining and tourism.

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Zesco United, El Merreikh Match Shifted to Sunday

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Zesco United’s Caf African Champions League Group A match against El Merreikh of Sudan will be played on Sunday, August 30.

The match, to be played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, will take place on Sunday instead of the traditional local match day of Saturday.

This is because of a Faz Premier Division Week 21 doubleheader that will be played at Nkoloma on Saturday that will be televised on the SuperSport TV satellite channel.

The Nkoloma doubleheader will see Zanaco face Green Buffaloes away while Young Arrows host City of Lusaka.

Meanwhile, Zesco’s match against El Merreikh will kickoff at 14:00 as in all previous Group A matches that were played by the club at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.

El Merreikh, who are bottom of Group A with 1 points from three games, are scheduled to arrive in the country on Thursday at Lusaka International Airport at 11:00.

Zesco are currently second in Group A on 4 points level with third placed Kano Pillars of Nigeria while Sudanese club Al Hilal lead the pool on 7 points from three matches played.

Al Hilal will be away on the same date to face Pillars in Kano.

RTSA to continue random alcohol tests on motorists

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The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has said its continued random alcohol checks on the roads have been necessitated by complaints  from members of the public over drinking and driving especially by mini bus drivers.
This, is in spite RTSA’s sensitization efforts in the media.

In an interview with ZANIS today RTSA Public Relations Officer, Mukela Mangolwa said RTSA will, therefore, continue with random tests not only on public transport drivers but even on private motorists.
He said the agency depends on the public for information concerning people who drink and drive on the road.

Mr Mangolwa said the agency cannot manage to deploy officers on all the roads due to insufficient resources and manpower but can do a lot with the help of all stakeholders.

He said the agency always makes follow-ups when a complaint is received and ensures that the culprits are brought to book.

Mr Mangolwa said RTSA will continue with random tests on motorists in a bid to end the habit of drinking and driving.

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Mwanakatwe gets state funeral

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Government has declared Wednesday, August 26 as a State Funeral in honour of the late John Mwanakatwe who died on Sunday at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).

Chief Government Spokesperson, Ronnie Shikapwasha announced this in Lusaka today in a statement released to ZANIS.

Lieutenant General Shikapwasha, who is also Information and Broadcasting Services Minister said the Zambian flag will tomorrow fly at half mast and solemn music will be played on both radio and television from 06:00hrs to 18:00hrs.

Lt-Gen. Shikapwasha said burial for the late Mr Mwanakatwe will take place at the old Leopards Hill cemetery to be preceded by a valedictory session at the Lusaka High Court at 08:30 hours.

This will be followed by a church service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 09:30 hours.

The late veteran educationist and lawyer was one of Zambia’s founding fathers and freedom fighter who rose to be the first minister of Education, Finance and secretary General of the republic of Zambia.

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The Diaspora Team do Zambia proud

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By Jailous Simunyola

The Shameful xenophobic attacks in South Africa saw the birth of the African Diaspora Forum (ADF) with 32 actively participating National communities. This was to educate the South African community about Africa in general, which ignorance proved to be the major cause of the attacks on the foreign nationals and the looting of their businesses.

The ADF with the partnership of LOC 2010 (FIFA) and independent Media (the Star newspaper) initiated a Youth African Soccer Cup in the East of Johannesburg targeting 20 schools.

The schools adopted an African country and wore its colors and sang its national anthem.

Zambia was adopted by Jules High School who were called chipolopolo all the way to the Finals until they were crowned Champions in the Boys senior category. The event was graced by the presence of H.E Leslie Mbula the Zambian High commission to South Africa,Senegalese, Moroccan and Egyptian representatives. The Chelsea star Didier Drogba was also present.

This was centrally to the Real Zambian National team who fail to make a name at big tournaments. One learner from Jules High school said, ‘its good to be a Zambian after the Final!”

Mr. Benjamin Simunyola a Zambian national , was in all the areas to see that the tournament was a success. “It has been rough organizing this event, but thank GOD it has happened. I am one of those people who will not cerebrate Zambia’s win because by virtue of my position I belong to all the participating teams”, said Mr. Simunyola

“This is a wake up call to Zambia National team, if these poor boys can do it, what of the High spending National team? said Mr. Simunyola.

Lungwangwa sees need for universalizing e-learning

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Communications and Transport Minister, Geoffrey Lungwangwa, says there is need to universalize e-learning to ease learning and increase teachers’ creativity as well as make the learning environment exciting for both teachers and pupils.

Professor Lungwangwa observed that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is transforming the way of doing things all over the world and welcomed the transformation.

The minister said this when he toured Tujatane Tongabezi Trust School in Livingstone yesterday.

He said government was committed to ensuring that ICT was introduced in schools by developing infrastructure in learning institutions.

Prof Lungwangwa said the development of the fibre optic would promote e-learning in rural schools and help narrow the digital divide between urban and rural schools.

The minister, who earlier yesterday donated some computers at Katombora Reformatory, disclosed that government was working towards ensuring a speedy broadband connectivity to ensure cheap communication and to promote e-learning in schools by next.

Prof Lungwangwa observed that e-learning has proved to make learning easier and teachers to become creative, imaginative and increases interaction in class.

“E-learning has made learning very interesting and easy while creating professionalism in the teaching process as well as bridging the digital gap between rural and urban schools,” he said.

He said e-learning would help disadvantaged pupils to overcome learning difficulties and called on the corporate world to help develop infrastructure in schools so as to promote online learning.

Prof Lungwangwa, who is scheduled to open the 4th Annual Commonwealth Telecommunication Forum, whose theme is ‘Rural Connectivity in Africa’, said government will not relent in its efforts to ensure rural schools benefit from e-learning by speeding up the process of infrastructure development.

Meanwhile, Tujatane Tongabezi Trust School ICT teacher, Bond Lichaha, has disclosed that e-learning has been beneficial to both pupils and teachers.

He commended Afri-Connect for providing the e-learning facility at the school and urged other schools to embrace e-learning for quality teaching and learning results.

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No political attire allowed at this year’s Kulamba Traditional ceremony of the Chewa people

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The Chewa Royal Establishment has maintained its stance of not allowing political attire at this year’s Kulamba Traditional ceremony of the Chewa people in at Mkaika in Eastern Province to be held on September 5, 2009.

And preparations for the ceremony have reached an advanced stage, with Republican President, Rupiah Banda expected to host his Malawian and Mozambican counterparts, Bingu wa Mutharika and Armando Guebuza.

Chewa Royal Establishment spokesperson, Joseph Chikuta, says the establishment would not encourage people at the ceremony to dress in political attire, saying all the people that attend Kulamba are respected equally regardless of their political affiliation.

Mr Chikuta was speaking in an interview with ZANIS at Mkaika headquarters in Katete.

“We are discouraging political dressing because that could fuel some friction between parties as some may boast of popularity with regard to the numbers dressed in their outfit,” he said.

He stated that all the three countries of Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique that will attend the ceremony have different political parties , adding that if they were all allowed to dress in their political attire of their choice it would be disastrous.

Mr Chikata said the concept of the ceremony of appreciating Kalonga Gawa Undi would be compromised if people were allowed to show their political affiliation at the arena.

He said the ceremony would not be modernized by modern structures constructed at the arena, adding that the sweetness of the ceremony was as a result of maintaining its originality while attracting people from abroad with its uniqueness.[quote]

Mr Chikuta said a Japanese from Katemula in Japan, who visited the area two weeks ago, bemoaned the loss of culture and tradition in his country but was very impressed with the arrangements.

Mr Chikuta said a lot of companies and well-wishers have responded positively towards the preparations of the traditional ceremony.

“Companies and individuals have supported us financially and materially to make the ceremony a success,” he added.

The Kulamba traditional ceremony is usually held on the last Saturday of the month of August every year, but this year it has been rescheduled for September 5, because all the three invited presidents were committed on August 29, 2009.

“Last year it was rescheduled to September 15,2008 due to the demise of the late President Levy Mwanawasa. It is not that it would be routine to reschedule,” he added.

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DPP directs Task Force not to proceed with the appeal against FTJ

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Director of Public Prosecution Chalwe Mchenga
Director of Public Prosecution Chalwe Mchenga

New State Counsel and Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chalwe Mchenga has advised the Task Force on Corruption not to proceed with the appeal against Dr. Frederick Chiluba’s acquittal until the ruling is scrutinised by his office.

Mr. Mchenga says he will be in a position to indicate whether an appeal should be lodged or not after reading the judgment.

He has advised the Task Force to submit a copy of the ruling to his office for scrutiny.

This is contained in a letter to Task Force executive chairman, Max Nkole, obtained by ZNBC in Lusaka on Monday.

Mr. Mchenga was responding to a letter by Mr. Nkole instructing MNB legal practitioners to prepare and file grounds of appeal against the the acquittal of Dr. Chiluba.

In his letter dated August 21, Mr Nkole admits that he has not yet obtained a copy of the judgement to study the reasons given for the acquittal.

He however says he wanted an appeal because of concerns raised from various sectors of society.

According to the republican constitution the DPP has power to take over and continue any criminal proceedings instituted or undertaken by any other person or authority.[quote]

He is also empowered by law to discontinue at any stage any criminal proceedings instituted or undertaken by himself, any other person or authority.

And MMD National Chairman, Michael Mabenga, has called on Zambians to desist from politicising the acquittal of second republican President, Frederick Chiluba.

Mr. Mabenga said the judiciary must be left to freely dispence justice.

He told ZNBC news that Speaker Amusaa Mwanamwambwa should also be allowed to freely determine whether or not Parliament would consider restoring Dr. Chiluba’s legal immunity.

[ZNBC]

FAZ rebuffs calls for Kalu’s resignation

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The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says calls by soccer fans for its President Kalusha Bwalya to step down are unwarranted.

FAZ Communications Officer Eric Mwanza said this is because Kalusha is not responsible for handling player’s visas and other team logistics.

Mwanza told ZANIS sports in interview in Lusaka today, that the person responsible for handling the players visas was the association’s Secretary General George Kasengele, who should be questioned.

He said the association was also much aggrieved with the London outing as the soccer fans adding that and are currently working to correct the mistakes that were spotted in the team’s loss to Ghana.

He said FAZ is working hard to meet the expectation of soccer fans in the Country and such the organisation will not spare any effort to ensure the team perform well in the remaining fixtures.

Pressure has been mounting on Kalusha Bwalya and his subordinates to step down following the London outing from the soccer fans in the country.

ZANIS

Former Grade 12 school pupils demand their missing results

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Former Itezhi-tezhi High School Grade twelve school pupils this morning stormed the Itezhi-tezhi District Commissioner’s office demanding the immediate release of their missing grade 12 Science results.

And Acting Itezhi-tezhi District Commissioner, Hampende Hichilema, has expressed disappointment at Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) for continued reports of missing results in schools.

The more than 12 pupils who stormed the DC’s office said that they were not happy with the way the ECZ was handling Grade twelve results for Itezhi-tezhi district.

They said that when the Grade twelve results were out in March this year, they were informed that their biology and science results were missing and that the school was doing everything possible to retrieve the results but nothing has been done.

“We entrust the ECZ with marking and recording of our results and for them to just misplace our results is unacceptable. Our parents have spent money for our exams,” said the visibly upset school leavers.

The former pupils said that the delay by the ECZ to send the results to their school has jeopardized their plans of going to college next year.

“Right now most colleges are advertising for courses but we are unable to apply because of the missing science results. Moreover, we cannot find jobs because employers are asking for results slips,” they said

They have appealed to government to seriously probe the system at the ECZ for their failure to handle examinations results.

Meanwhile, Mr Hichilema said that reports of missing results from the ECZ are disappointing and uncalled for.

“I personally am very disappointed with the system. In this era of improved technology, it is inexcusable for ECZ to continue losing results for pupils. I have been a teacher before and I know how we do the marking and it is not possible to miss results,” he said.

Mr Hichilema has assured the pupils that he will engage the district education office and the ECZ to expedite the release of the results.

Itezhi-tezhi District Board Secretary (DEBS) Mahuba Hazemba confirmed the missing results.

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Namibian nabbed for trafficking four Zambian children

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Police in Nangweshi have arrested a Namibian national for human trafficking.

Raymond Basika Matiti 61 was arrested together with a Zambian national, Likando Likando, after a tip off from alert members of the public.

Basika bundled four children in his Toyota Hilux registration number N50 KM before he was apprehended at a check point mounted along Senanga to Sesheke road.

The rescued children include Memory Kailu 9, Mushe Likando 10, Ndala Sinabu 15 and a Nakushowa Ngodo 20 all of Sinungu village.

Once convicted the accused persons would be imprisoned for a minimum period of 20 years. Human Trafficking is contrary to CAP 87; Section 143 Act 15 of the Laws of Zambia.

And ZANIS confirmed the rescued children and the impounded vehicle which was currently parked at Senanga Police Station.

Effort to reach Western Province Police Chief Vaul Muzwenga proved futile by press time

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RB describes late Mwanakatwe as a great nationalist

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President Rupiah Banda
President Rupiah Banda

President Rupiah Banda has learnt with sorrow, the untimely death of late veteran politician and freedom fighter John Mwanakatwe whom he described as a great nationalist.

President Banda said the late Mr. Mwanakatwe will be remembered as a beacon of peace, unity and hard work and he will greatly be missed.

The President has since sent message of condolences to family of the late John Mwanakatwe who passed away on 23 August after an illness.

The President said this today in a press statement release to ZANIS by his Special Assistant to the President, Dickson Jere.

Mr. Banda said the late Mwanakatwe believed in the cause of the nation.

“I have learnt with sorrow the untimely death of Mr. John Mwanakatwe who passed away on 23 August, 2009 after an illness. The nation shares the pain and sadness with the bereaved family during this trying moment and he will be remembered as a beacon of peace, unity and hard work.

” I will greatly miss him,” President Banda said in a letter addressed to late Mwanakatwe’s son, Mupanga, today.

The late and educationist Mr. Mwanakatwe served the nation in various government portfolios with dignity.

And The Zambia Disability HIV/AIDS and Human rights programme ( ZDHHRP ) Programme director Elijah Ngwale says his organisation is saddened with the untimely death of veteran freedom fighter John Mwanakatwe.

Mr Ngwale described late Mr. Mwanakatwe as a principled educationist, politician, peace maker and national builder who contributed immensely to Zambia’s economic and legal reforms.

He said the late veteran freedom fighter worked tirelessly for the achievement of human rights for all Zambians and who
worked hard to bring unity and peace in the country.

And Mr. Ngwale has urged youths in the country to study the works and writings of the late John Mwanakatwe if they were to better their lives as well as for national growth.

Mr. Ngwale said Mr. Mwanakatwe’s writing would motivate young people to work hard and contribute positively to national growth.

The late Mwanakatwe died at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) yesterday after suffering from a stroke.

A 1962 newspaper clipping of John Mwanakatwe(2nd from right top row) and other political veterans
A 1962 newspaper clipping of John Mwanakatwe(2nd from right top row) and other political veterans

Weekend Scorecard: Renard Names Team For Algeria Game

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Herve Renard has made only one change to the team that will face Algeria in a 2010 World/Africa Cup Group C qualifier away on September 6 in Blider.

Midfielder Andrew Sinkala of German 2.Bundesliga side Augsburg is back after earlier receiving a call-up  from the Frenchman for the controversial friendly against Ghana on August 12 played in London that Zambia lost 4-1.

Sinkala, who has not played for Zambia in over 24 months,  including 10 other European-based players failed to travel for the game due to visa problems and they are all back for the match against Algeria.

The midfielder will take the place of Rainford Kalaba from Portuguese club Sporting Braga who is suspended for this game after accruing two yellow cards in the 2010 qualifiers.

Meanwhile, the home-based players all returned to training in Lusaka today that saw Renard call-up Konkola Blades left-back Maybin Chishimba to train with the team.

This is the former Afrisports and Green Buffaloes defender first senior call-up after previously featuring at Under-23 level under Peter Kaumba during the 2007 All African Games campaign and 2008 Olympic Games qualifying series.

Dropped for the home-based players who reported back to camp today was Buffaloes left-back Joe Lungu.
Goalkeepers: Kennedy Mweene (Free State Stars, South Africa), Kalililo Kakonje (AmaZulu, South Africa)

Defenders: Joseph Musonda (Lamontville Golden Arrows, South Africa), Noah Chivuta (Maritzburg United, South Africa), Emmanuel Mbola (Pyunik Yerevan, Armenia), Dennis Banda (Green Buffaloes),  Hichani Himoonde (Zesco United), Chintu Kampamba (AmaZulu, South Africa).

Midfielders: Francis Kasonde (Power Dynamos), Stopilla Sunzu (Unattached), Felix Katongo (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Andrew Sinkala (Augsburg, Germany), Christopher Katongo (Arminia Bielefeld, Germany), William Njobvu (Hapoel Kiryat Shmone, Israel), Jonas Sakuwaha (Zesco United)
 
Strikers: Jacob Mulenga (FC Utrecht, Netherlands), Emmanuel Mayuka (Maccabi Tel Aviv, Israel), James Chamanga (Dalian Shide, China), Fwayo Tembo (unattached) and Given Singuluma (TP Mazembe, DR Congo).

Faz Premier Division Weekend Fixtures

22/08/2009

Week 20

Kabwe Warriors 1(Musonda Mweuke 6″)- Zamtel 0

Roan United 3(Perry Sinkala 44, Ben Mwanza 78″, Derrick Kabwe 85″)-Forest Rangers 3(Rodrick Kabwe 23″ 33″ 67″)

City of Lusaka 1(Kennedy Chola 2″pen)-Power Dynamos 2(Laughter Chilembe 20″, Francis Kasonde 80″)

Red Arrows 3(Judge Mkandawire 10″, Agrippa Mbewe 15″, Kamuzati Kabwe 76″)-Green Buffaloes 0

Zesco United 3(Jonas Sakuwaha 5″ 78″, Kondwani Mtonga 58″)-  Young Arrows 0

Zanaco 1(Lottie Nyambili 71″)- Konkola Blades 1(Maybin Chishimba  69″)

Chambishi 0-Lusaka Dynamos 0

Nakambala Leopards 0-Choma Eagles 1(Phenius Bubaya 44″)

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TOP SCORERS

After Games Played 22/08/2009

Patrick Kabamba (Zanaco): 19

Kennedy Chola (City of Lusaka):8
Jonas Sakuwaha (Zesco United): 8
Kameta Mutambo (Forest Rangers): 8
Jack Chileshe (Zanaco): 8
Judge Mkandawire (Red Arrows): 6
Edward Museba (Green Buffaloes): 6
Timothy Mbewe (Red Arrows): 6
Makundika Sakala (Lusaka Dynamos): 6
Luka Lungu (Power Dynamos): 6

Arthur Kasoloki (Roan United): 5
Chipulu Chileya (Konkola Blades): 5

Derrick Kabwe (Roan United): 5
Clifford Chipalo (Zesco United): 5
Simon Lupiya (Red Arrows): 5
Enoch Sakala (Zesco United): 5

Ben Mwanza (Roan United): 4
Kelvin Muzungu (Roan United): 4
Jackson Mwanza (Zesco United): 4
Edward Sinkala (Chambishi): 4
Faz Division 1 Week 22

22-23/08/2009
NORTH

Ndola United 1- Chindwin 0

Luanshya United 1- Kalewa 2

Nkana 1- Lime Hotspurs 0

Muchindu 2- Kitwe United 1

Prison Leopards 0- Chingola Leopards 0

Afrisports 0- Kalulushi Modern Stars 0

Zesco-Luapula 0- Mining Rangers 0

Indeni 1 – Mufulira Wanderers 2

Mufulira Blackpool 0- Nchanga Rangers 0

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SOUTH

Lusaka Celtic 0- Paramilitary 3

Nkwazi 1- Lusaka Tigers 0

Young Green Eagles 0- Profund Warriors 1

Lusaka City Council 0- National Assembly 1

Petauke United 0- Kascol 0

Mazabuka United 0- Nampundwe 0

Livingstone Pirates 1- Riflemen 0
Not played:

Luena -Zamcoal Diggers
Police Bullets- Green Eagles

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John Mwanakatwe has died

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Veteran politician and Lawyer, John Mwanakatwe, has died.

Mr. Mwanakatwe died on Sunday at the University Teaching Hospital-UTH- in Lusaka where he had been admitted for the last three months.

UTH Managing Director, Dr. Peter Mwaba, has confirmed the death of Mr. Mwanakatwe.

And former Freedom Fighter Isaac Chileshe has described the death of John Mumpanga Mwanakatwe as a great loss to both the nation and his family.

Mr. Chileshe said Mr Mwanakatwe was the first education minister who left office without stealing anything and was also part for those who formulated the system of better education for the underprivileged Zambians at the time.

He was one of the few architects of Zambian politics who worked tirelessly to ensure that Zambia was independent.[quote]

Mr Chileshe said Africa has lost a great son in Mr Mwanakatwe.

He added that Mr Mwanakatwe should be remembered by all Zambians as a hero who made his contribution to the development of Zambia and that history can not complete without mentioning the late politician and academician.

He led the Constitution review commission in the Chiluba led Government which was also a huge contribution to the current constitution making process.

Mr Chileshe described Mr Mwanakatwe as a selfless leader, a beacon of courage and hope in the national life of the country.

Mr. Mwanakatwe who served in various positions during the first Republic was Zambia’s first education Minister.

He also served as chancellor of the University of Zambia.

Man gets 18 months over cigarettes

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A 27-Year-old man of chief Kaingu’s chiefdom in Itezhi-tezhi district has been slapped with an 18 month jail sentence for failing to pay for 12 cigarettes that he obtained from a makeshift shop.

Before Namwala Magistrates Munalula Mubita was Prosper Munyumbwe who was charged with the offence of obtaining pecuniary advantage by false pretences, contrary to Cap 301 Section One of the Laws of Zambia.

Facts of the matter were that on August 11, 2009 the complainant, a Mr Moboola, sent his 11-year-old nephew to sell his cigarettes in a makeshift shop but when he went to check on him, the nephew told him that Munyumbwe had taken 12 sticks of consulate cigarettes on pretense that he had no change and that he would pay later.

The court also heard that Munyumbwe was later found stealing 12 packets of consulate cigarettes at the same make shift shop prompting the owner to apprehend and take him to police where he was arrested and detained.

Munyumbwe pleaded guilty.

ZANIS