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Chiluba’s still has several cases before the courts of law-Max Nkole

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TASKFORCE on corruption chairman Max Nkole
TASKFORCE on corruption chairman Max Nkole
The Task Force on Corruption has described the application by second republican President,Frederick Chiluba, requesting parliament to restore his immunity as premature and desperate.

Task Force Executive Chairman, Maxwell Nkole, says the former President still has several cases before the courts of law, which need to be cleared.

He told ZNBC that Dr. Chiluba should wait for the courts to clear him of the cases, which include his involvement in the $20 million United States dollars arms deal.

Mr. Nkole said the former President also needs to be cleared of the 8.5 Million United States dollars Carlington maize deal.

But Dr. Chiluba says parliament should restore his immunity because he has no pending criminal case in court.[quote]

He said through his spokesperson, Emmanuel Mwamba, that he is saddened that the Task Force wants to interfere with his request.

Dr Chiluba said he is surprised that the Task Force wants to bring up the issue of the Carlington Maize scandal which it has never investigated in the past eight years.

Parliament lifted Dr. Chiluba’s immunity in 2002 to pave the way for criminal proceedings against him.

Dr. Chiluba was on Monday acquitted of all charges of theft of public resources amounting to about $500,000 US dollars, after a protracted eight year legal battle.

And The National Assembly has confirmed receiving a letter from Former President, Frederick Chiluba, requesting parliament to restore his immunity.

Parliamentary Media Liasion Officer, Chikomeni Banda, says the speaker of the National Assembly, Amusa Mwanamwambwa, received the letter on Wednesday.

Mr. Banda told ZNBC news that the matter is receiving the attention it deserves.

He said the Speaker is currently studying the details of the letter and will react accordingly.

Dr. Chiluba’s lawyers have written to the speaker asking parliament to restore his immunity.

The lawyers say this is because Dr. Chiluba is not facing any criminal cases in court.

[ZNBC]

ECZ arrests Clean Shot Director and Madison Insurance Manager

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The Environmental Council of Zambia (ECZ) has arrested and charged Clean Shot Director, Sambi Mumba and Madison Insurance Company Cooperate Affairs manager, Natika Mpundu for illegally transporting waste.

ECZ Principal Information and Communications Officer, Irene Lungu said the duo is jointly charged for transporting waste illegally contrary to the Environmental and Pollution Control Act of the Laws of Zambia.

Ms Lungu confirmed the arrest of the duo in a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today adding that they would appear in court soon.

She said particulars of the offence are that on unknown dates but between 1st January and 14th August this year, Madison Insurance Company while acting together with Clean Shot Limited and others transported waste in Lusaka contrary to the provisions of the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act of the Laws of Zambia.

Ms Lungu said the duo did not comply with set regulations for transporting waste in order to maintain a clean and healthy environment.

She said ECZ recognizes the challenges local authorities face in management of waste adding that it is however important for industries to comply with set regulations to maintain a healthy environment.

Ms Lungu has since reminded companies to ensure that they comply with regulations governing the operation of businesses in the country.

ZANIS

ZESCO refuse to restore power to police houses in Itezhi-tezhi despite Minister’s assurance

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Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) Limited in Itezhi-tezhi has not restored power to the police camp regardless of the assurance given by home affairs minister Lameck Mangani that government would soon settle the bill.

In another development police officers in Itezhi-tezhi have welcomed government’s decision to start paying police officers allowances for settling their electricity and water bills, saying the move was long over due.

A check by ZANIS at the police camps in Itezhi-tezhi found that electricity supply at the camp was still disconnected after home affairs minister Lameck Mangani requested the company to restore power and water at the police camp on Monday, 17th AUGUST, 2009.

And Police officers interviewed by ZANIS said the move by the Ministry of Home Affairs to start paying them allowances for utilities was welcome, as it will save them from embarrassment and inconvenience each time there were disconnections of electricity and water supply.

“The government’s move to pay us allowances for electricity and water is the best that they have done because now we will be able to settle our utility bills on time and avoid embarrassments associated with power and water disconnections” said one police officer who sought anonymity

The police officers wondered why ZESCO in Itezhi-tezhi could not restore power in their homes for close to a month now despite the minister’s plea to restore power after assuring them that government would soon settle the huge electricity bill owed to the utility company.

“Our friends in the Copperbelt and Lusaka had their power and water restored after the minister requested them to do so but we are still wondering why Zesco in Itezhi-tezhi cannot do so here” said one of the police officers.

When contacted for a comment ZESCO referred all queries to their superior offices in Choma.

On Monday this week government announced that police officers will from next year directly pay police officers allowances for the settlement of their electricity and water bills to save them from being disconnected from water and electricity supply.[quote]

Home affairs minister Lameck Mangani was reported as saying the move to pay utility allowances to police officers would be introduced in the next budget and that it was aimed at ensuring that police officers took the responsibility of paying for their bills instead of being inconvenienced over long-standing government bills.

Mr. Mangani further said the Home Affairs Ministry had entered into an agreement with the utility companies to re-connect water and electricity power to the affected police camp.

Meanwhile ZESCO in Itezhi-tezhi has postponed the planned mass disconnections of power supply to defaulting government ministries and house tenants due to lack of police manpower to help in the exercise.

Acting Itezhi-tezhi District Commissioner Hampende Hichilema confirmed the postponement to ZANIS today.

ZANIS

President Rupiah Banda expected in Northern Province tomorrow

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President Rupiah Banda will tomorrow leave for Northern Province for a two day working visit where he is expected to commission the recently constructed Kalungu Bridge in Kasama.

This is according to a press statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today by the President’s Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations, Dickson Jere.

Mr. Jere said President Banda will, while in Northern Province also inspect the Kasama-Mbala and Mpulungu Road which is being rehabilitated.

The President is first expected to pay a courtesy call on Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba people at his palace before embarking on his official programme.

President Banda will be accompanied by Tourism Minister Catherine Namugala, Agriculture Minister Dr. Brian Chituwo and Lands Deputy Minister Michael Mabenga who is also MMD National Chairman.

Mr. Banda and his delegation will hold meetings with Church leaders, headmen, and senior MMD party officials in the province.

He is expected to return to Lusaka immediately after completing his scheduled programme.

ZANIS

Chief Mwanachingwala wants her grade 11 soon to be wedded daughter to continue with school

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Chief Mwanachingwala of Mazabuka has differed with school authorities at Konkola High School following the alleged expulsion of his 18 year grade 11 pupil daughter he has planned to marry off to a named teacher at a basic school.

The Chief told ZANIS in Mazabuka yesterday that he has no regrets for taking such a decision because his daughter is ripe for marriage.

He charged that both education and school authorities have no moral right to cancel a wedding ceremony that has been set for 30 August,2009.[quote]

Chief Mwanachingwala said the wedding would be graced by the Catholic church clergy at Chikuni Mission in Monze District.

The Chief questioned why school authorities decided to expell the girl before the wedding took place.

He challenged the education and school authorities to interpret what the new policy on girl child education states in regard to girls who become pregnant while at school.

” This is nonsense, my daughter is not pregnant and the wedding does not mean she will be staying with her new husband who is equally a teacher. The education policy encourages girls who become pregnant to continue with school after delivering,” said Chief Mwanachingwala.

Chief Mwanachingwala further said he had officially invited Mazabuka District Commissioner, Tyson Hamaamba to be the guest of honour at the wedding.

Mazabuka District Education Board Secretary, Darius Kaluba refused to comment on the matter, saying he could only do so at an appropriate time.

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Faustin Kabwe and Aaron Chungu granted bail

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A LUSAKA magistrate’s court yesterday granted bail of K100 million each to two former Access Financial Services (AFS) Limited directors, Faustin Kabwe and Aaron Chungu.

Ndola High Court deputy registrar, Jones Chinyama, granted the duo bail pending trial in chambers after considering their bail applications.

Magistrate Chinyama said the two convicts should provide two working sureties each in the sum of K50 million in their own recognisance.

He also ordered the duo to ensure that they surrendered their passports to the clerk of courts.

The duo was jointly charged with acquitted former president Frederick Chiluba but had their charges substituted from theft by public servant to that of being in possession of suspected stolen funds.

[Times of Zambia]

FTJ writes to the Speaker requesting restoration of his immunity

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Former President FTJ Chiluba
Former President FTJ Chiluba

FORMER Republican president, Frederick Chiluba has written to Speaker of the National Assembly, Amusaa Mwanamwambwa to restore his legal immunity following his acquittal in the case of alleged theft.

Dr Chiluba’s spokesperson, Emmanuel Mwamba said in an interview yesterday that the former president had written to the Speaker through his lawyers requesting Parliament to restore his immunity following his acquittal.

Dr Chiluba argued that the removal of his immunity seven years ago was not infinite and added that the scope was limited to prosecution for offences alleged by his predecessor, Levy Mwanawasa in his address to the National Assembly on July 16, 2002.

Dr Chiluba said now that he had been cleared of criminal allegations brought against him by the courts of law, there was need to restore his immunity.

He has further asked the Speaker of the National Assembly to immediately convene a special session of the National Assembly to table the matter.

The session should consider restoring his legal immunity as the purpose for which it was lifted has been fulfilled by his acquittal.

He requested that should the Speaker find it difficult to call the session at short notice, the matter should be tabled before the standing orders committee.

The committee would in-turn report its decision to the National Assembly for ratification.

Simeza, Sangwa and Associates said in a letter to the Speaker that since Dr Chiluba had been cleared of all allegations following the acquittal, there were no criminal charges pending against their client in any courts of law in Zambia.

“Our reading of the National Assembly resolution together with Article 43 of the Constitution would appear to suggest that the removal of our clients immunity was not infinite,” the letter says.[quote]

Ndola High Court registrar, Jones Chinyama, sitting as magistrate in Lusaka, on Monday cleared Dr Chiluba of all six counts of theft involving about US$500,000.

Parliament in 2002 lifted Dr Chiluba’s immunity for offences alleged to have been committed in his 10-year reign.

Former Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) general secretary, Ernest Mutale separately described the acquittal of Chiluba as a great relief and urged Zambians to respect the judgment.

Mr Mutale said it was surprising that some people were against the acquittal and wondered why they should be questioning the judiciary.

A local non-governmental organisation, Authentic Advocates for Justice and democracy praised Dr Chiluba’s acquittal and called for expeditious restoration of his immunity.

Mwense Member of Parliament, Brighton Chongo congratulated Dr Chiluba on his acquittal, saying the court’s decision was well deserved.

He said the people of Mwense where the former president hailed were happy that he had been cleared and urged all sectors of society to accept and respect the court’s ruling.

[Times of Zambia]

ZESCO shutdown rescheduled

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The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) has rescheduled the shutting of generator number one (1) at Kafue Gorge power station to the end of September.

ZESCO Senior Manager for Marketing and Public Relations Lucy Zimba said the shut down which was scheduled to take place from August 17 to September 2 for a period of 17 days will now take place at the end of September.

Ms Zimba said the shut down was meant to facilitate generator efficiency tests that were to be conducted by the contractor as part of the contractor’s obligation under the Power Rehabilitation Project recently completed at the Kafue Gorge power station.

Ms Zimba said this in Lusaka today in a press statement made available to ZANIS.

She explained that the shutdown of the 165 Mega Watts (MW) generator will result in a national power supply deficit of up to 100MW during peak hours daily and necessitate increased load shedding.

She further explained that the postponement of the shutdown was as a result of an unexpected high increase in power demand resulting from economic activities, increased irrigation of winter crops among many other economic activities.

“Having consulted our customers, ZESCO has decided to postpone the shutdown of generator number one at the Kafue Gorge power station to end of September 2009”, Ms Zimba said.

Ms Zimba last week announced that the power utility company would on Monday August 17 shutdown Generator number one at the Kafue Gorge power station for a period of 17 days.

The shutdown was to facilitate generator efficiency tests that were to be carried by the contractor.

ZANIS

Lions terrorising Isoka villagers

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Three lions are reportedly terrorising villagers in two chiefdoms of Isoka district in Northern Province.

Isoka District Commissioner (DC) Henry Mukungule confirmed the development to ZANIS in an interview today and named the two affected chiefdoms as chief Mweniwisi and sub-chief Mwenitambo of Mpungu ward in Isoka east constituency.

Mr Mukungule said the beasts have so far killed eight herds of cattle in chief Mweniwisi’s area and one in sub-chief Mwenitambo.

The DC has since appealed to the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)to quickly dispatch officers to crop the beasts before they start attacking people.

Mr Mukungule said villagers in both Mweniwisi and Mwenitambo were now spending nights in their kraals in a bid to protect their herds of cattle.

Chief Mweniwisi also confirmed the development to ZANIS in a separate interview. He said the presence of the lions in the areas, had led to people’s movements being restricted as they feared for their lives.

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People should be happy for Chiluba – Fr. Mpundu

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Former Lukulu Catholic Church Parish Priest, Father Godfrey Mpundu has expressed happiness at the acquittal of former Republican president Dr. Fredrick Chiluba.

Father Mpundu told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that Dr. Chiluba had suffered enough during his trials, adding that it is now time for him to enjoy his freedom as a citizen of this country.

He called on all the Zambian people to accept the decision made by the Judiciary in good faith.

Father Mpundu stressed that people should be happy for the former president, as the decision made by the Judiciary will bring relief and joy to Chiluba’s family members and friends.

He appealed to all peace loving Zambians to respect and accept the decision made by the judiciary as the people entrusted with the laws of the land.

On Monday, Magistrate Jones Chinyama acquitted Dr. Chiluba on all charges of embezzling public funds amounting to US $500, 000.

ZANIS

Maureen Mwanawasa thanks government and the people of Zambia

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Late Levy Mwanawasa's children mourning when laying wreaths on his grave during the memorial service in Lusaka
Late Levy Mwanawasa's children mourning when laying wreaths on his grave during the memorial service in Lusaka

Former first lady Maureen Mwanawasa has thanked government and the people of Zambia for burying her husband in a dignified manner last year.

Mrs. Mwanawasa has also thanked Zambians for the support rendered to her and her family since the bereavement a year ago.

She was speaking in Lusaka on Wednesday during a memorial service for her late husband.

She described the late Dr. Mwanawasa as a man who had a passion for programmes aimed at improving the living standards of people.

Mrs. Mwanawasa said her husband hated corruption so much that at one point he even warned family members that he would not protect them if they are arrested for graft.

She also paid tribute to those that worked with President Mwanawasa saying his success can not be attributed to him alone.

Dr. Mwanawasa died at Percy military hospital in Paris, France, on August 19 last year after he suffered a stroke while attending an African Union summit in Egypt.

And President Rupiah Banda led hundreds of people at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for a memorial service in honour of the late President.

The service was attended by several dignitaries, who included leaders of opposition parties and diplomats accredited to Zambia.[quote]

This was followed by the unveiling of the tomb stone at the Embassy Park in Lusaka where President Mwanawasa’s body is laying.

Speaking during the church service, President Banda declared the late Dr. Mwanawasa’s tomb as a national heritage.

The President also urged people to refrain from making comments that tend to question President Mwanawasa’s legacy.

President Banda said it is because of his legacy that his words still inspire public debate and his ideas particularly on corruption reflect on politics today.

He urged the nation to emulate the late President Mwanawasa’s ability to rise above personal differences and avoiding antagonism for the sake of unity.

President Mwanawasa is remembered for his tough stance against corruption.

[ZNBC]

Faz Inspects Algeria Match Venue

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A Faz technicial team has just completed three-day inspection tour of facilities in Algeria ahead of Zambia’s 2010 World/Africa Cup Group C away game against the Desert Foxes on September 6.

The two-member team comprising of Faz vice president Emmanuel Munaile and executive committee member Henshel Chitembeya left on Saturday and are due back today.

According to Algerian sports daily Le Buteur, the duo inspected hotel’s , the match venue in Blider and prospective training facilities.

Meanwhile, Zambia began training camp in Lusaka today and held their first day session at LICEF school grounds this morning with all but two home-based call-ups in attendance.

Missing were the Zesco duo of Hichani Himoonde and Jonas Sakuwaha.

Sakuwaha is scheduled to leave for a medical at French Ligue 1 side Lorient by Friday and coach Herve Renard has been replace the midfielder with City of Lusaka winger Morgan Kaoma.

However, Renard is still awaiting Himoonde in camp.

Young Arrows Jettison Mulao

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Alfred Mulao has become the third Faz Premier Division coaching casualty in a space of two weeks following his dismissal from bottom placed Young Arrows.

Mulao has been replaced by former Zambia international Tennant Chilumba.

The fired Young Arrows coach joins Mohamed Fathy and George Lwandamina who were recently fired by Power Dynamos and Green Buffaloes respectively.

Young Arrows currently lie bottom of the Faz Premier Division table on in 16th place with 13 points from 19 games played.

This will be Chilumba’s first head coaching appointment in the top-flight after previously training Prisons Leopards last season and prior to that was assistant at Kabwe Warriors under Fathy.

Meanwhile, Chilumba is one of 54 coaches whom the Zambia Football Coaches Association (ZAFCA) has banned from duties on the bench at their respective clubs for non-payment of membership fees.

According to a statement released today by ZAFCA general secretary Simataa Simataa, Chilumba is amongst 13 head and assistant coaches from the Faz Premier Division on that list.

The Premier Division list of shame includes new Power coach Fordson Kabole, Warriors trainer Levy Chabala, Linos Makwaza from Forest Rangers and Aggrey Chiyangi of Chambishi including his number two John Lungu.

Others are Nakambala coach Dick Ngwenya, Mathews Phiri from Red Arrows including his assistant Harrison Tembo.

Choma Eagles coach Keegan Mumba, City of Lusaka’s Happy Sichikolo, Buffaloes caretaker coach Alfred Lupiya and Zesco assistant Masautso Mwale complete the list of top-flight coaches on the list.

Prominent non-paid up coaches in the lower league include Jericho Shinde from division 2 north side Zanama B Rovers, Kenneth Malitoli from division 1 north clubs Kalulushi Modern Stars.

Kitwe United’s Lawrence “Big Jim” Mweemba and Nkana head coach Fewdays Musonda including coaching instructor Honor Janza are the other notable names on the ZAFCA list of trainers barred from the bench who have failed to pay their membership dues.

Courts contributing to congestion in prisons- Mwale

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Northwestern Province Prisons Deputy Commanding Officer has observed that delays by some subordinate courts to dispose off cases is contributing to congestion in prison.

Robert Katawa Mwale made the observation in Solwezi during the official opening of the High Court session for Northwestern Province before Kitwe High Court based Judge, Raidah Kaoma.

Mr Mwale said most cases by subordinate courts in the area take as long as six months to three years causing congestion in prisons.
He told Justice Kaoma that cases involving juveniles were also taking too long and hence contributing to the increase in juvenile population in prisons.

The Deputy Prisons Commanding Officer further noted that confirmation of reformatory school orders for convicted juveniles were also delayed frustrating quick transfer to reformatory schools.

Mr Mwale informed the court that Solwezi State Prison has 332, Kabompo 117, Zambezi 106, Mwinilunga 97, Kasempa 79 and Mufumbwe 19 inmates respectively.

ZANIS

Four year old burnt to ashes

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A Four year-old girl of Isoka district in Northern Province has been burnt to death after a house in which she was sleeping caught fire.

Northern division police commanding officer, Charles Lungu and mother to the deceased girl Getrude Mofu confirmed the incident to ZANIS in separate interviews, today.

The deceased girl has been identified as Finala Nakawala of Sichitambule village in chief Mwenifungwe in Isoka east constituency.

Ms Mofu said she left her daughter in the care of her husband Douglas Ng’ambi who is a step father to the deceased girl.

She narrated that she went to a beer party within the area while her husband opted to remain behind.

Ms Mofu said she was later informed that her house was on fire and that efforts to locate her daughter who was sleeping in the burning house had proved futile.

She added that the body of her daughter was retrieved from the burnt house and her husband was only located later sleeping in another house after the girls’ body had been retrieved from the burnt house.

Ng’ambi has since been arrested and is detained at Isoka police station to assist with investigations as police suspect foul play in the death of the young girl.

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