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The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia Chapter has urged the Zambia Police (ZP) to always take stern action against people who masquerade as journalists when found wanting or reported.
MISA Zambia Chapter Chairperson, Henry Kabwe, said the problem of masquerading was getting out of hand and punishing those who are caught would send a lesson to offenders and would-be offenders.
He told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today, that people who have been masquerading as journalists were tarnishing the image of the profession.
Mr. Kabwe, who described the development as unfortunate, urged the perpetrators to desist from doing so. He said there was need to respect the work of journalists in the country. He further observed that those who like posing as journalists do so because do so because they are just after something from certain functions.
Of late, there have been reports of people masquerading as journalists in the country.
Twenty two convicts at Choma Central Prison in Southern Province have been baptized by the Seveth Day Adventist (SDA) church following an evangelism programme held at the prison.
SDA church elder Charles Shindaile said nine of the baptised are convicts while 13 are remandees.
Elder Shindaile said the SDA will continue offering Voice of Prophecy lessons to prisoners at Choma central prison to ensure convicts take a stand for Jesus Christ and reform.
The new Christians sang songs to glorify God as Choma Mission District Pastor Wesley Mwiinga baptized them.
And Pastor Mwiinga called on the baptized inmates to continue believing in the saviour, Jesus Christ.
Pastor Mwiinga, who read the Bible from the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 16 verses 25 to 34, stressed that Jesus Christ was also baptized before he started his earthly ministry to give an example to his followers.
He assured the inmates that God loved them despite their status as prisoners and that there was no sin that Christ cannot forgive.
Meanwhile, one remandee who has been committed to the High Court for vandalising Zamtel cables in Maamba, Oscar Siamuzovu, expressed gratitude to the SDA for engaging prisoners in the Voice of Prophecy programme.
He said he felt free in the eyes of Jesus Christ after baptism.
And Zambia Prisons Fellowship chairman for Choma district, Pastor Brian Mbao, commended the SDA church for supplementing government’s efforts in reforming prisoners.
Pastor Mbao urged the SDA church in Choma to continue with its prisons ministries programme as the prison always receives new convicts.
He said the word of God can change the convicts, hence the need to help them turn to God.
The SDA church in Choma has also procured two television sets and a decoder worth K2.8m for use by inmates at the Choma Central prison.
POLICE in Lusaka are holding a man whom they rescued from the wrath of Misisi Township residents who allegedly saw him with a small coffin.
The man, Arnold Mumba, who attracted scores of people was spotted with the small coffin at a shop under construction, behind Shoprite off the Lusaka-Kafue Road.
Lusaka Police Commanding Officer, Greenwell Ng’uni, said the police apprehended Arnold Mumba whom they wanted to charge for conduct likely to cause the breach of peace, but could not do so on suspicion that he was mentally unstable.
The people wanted to descend on the man after a false alarm that the coffin contained the body of a baby. However, it turned out that the coffin contained a doll.
Mr Ng’uni said initially Mr Mumba said he was delivering the coffin to someone who owes him money, but later changed his statement and said that it belonged to him.
The man identified himself by various names before he settled for Arnold Mumba.
“As police, we wanted to charge Mumba for conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, but it seems the man is mentally unstable. We are just holding him for his own safety,” Mr Ng’uni said.
Some Misisi residents tried to take advantage of the situation to loot a near-by shop, but quick action by police prevented the plunder.
Mr Ng’uni said the mob started throwing stones when police arrived at the scene, but there was no damage caused to property and no one was hurt.
Eyewitnesses who had earlier interrogated Mr Mumba said the man claimed that the coffin was meant for the shop owner who allegedly owed a Tanzanian national millions of Kwacha.
Others claimed Mr Mumba only ran “mad” after he allegedly opened the coffin and read the contents of the letter.
Mr Ng’uni dismissed the stories as grossly exaggerated.
“People want to exaggerate anything. Initially they said the coffin was carrying a baby’s body and yet it was a doll made of cloth,” Mr Ng’uni said.
By press time, the suspect was still in police custody.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
The Post newspaper, one of the shareholders of the debt-ridden Zambian Airways, has reportedly asked the Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) for an “amicable resolution” over K14 billion the newspaper allegedly guaranteed on behalf of the airline.
According to the online publication, Executive Issues, The Post, through its lawyers MNB, said they were still open to an amicable solution to the DBZ claim following a second demand notice to them.
The demand notice was sent by DBZ lawyers, Malambo and Company. The state-owned DBZ has demanded that The Post settles the claim or face court action.
When contacted by phone yesterday MNB lawyer, Mutembo Nchito, could not say anything over the matter and the line got cut. Further attempts to talk to him proved futile, as his phone was not being answered.
The Executive Issues quotes “sources at MNB” as saying that the law firm has been retained to defend The Post and JCN following a demand letter from DBZ to the two companies demanding money which the allegedly guaranteed under the buy-back equity transaction.
JCN is a company owned by Mr Nchito and his brother Nchima Nchito.
The online publication quotes a letter said to be from MNB as stating: “Our clients are still open to an amicable solution of this matter.”
The publication also states that The Post and JCN argue that they cannot pay the stated amount because the transaction to swap the DBZ loans into equity in Zambian Airways was never finalised.
DBZ is claiming a total of K28 billion – K14 billion each from JCN and The Post.
PRESIDENT Banda has castigated leaders of opposition political parties for criticising him when he has only ruled Zambia for five months so far.
Mr Banda said in Mongu yesterday that Parliament had just approved his first national budget, which targets to address plight of the poor people.
“Work has just started. We expect those in opposition, those who didn’t want us, to naturally assume that we are wrong people, that we haven’t done anything.
“The Minister of Finance (and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane) has just rolled out a sound budget, which has targeted to address the plight of Zambians wherever they are, considering Zambia’s limitations and those of the world,” Mr Banda said.
He was speaking at Mongu Airport yesterday where hundreds of residents received him to a thunderous welcome for this year’s Kuomboka ceremony.
President Banda said he would not sink to the low levels of some opposition leaders who do not respect the people.
“Zambia is big and for you to be a leader you have to respect people. You don’t have to count on few people who you think come from where you come from. I will always count on you people (of Western Province) to block this kind of leadership,” he said.
Mr Banda thanked the people of Western Province for supporting him and the MMD during campaigns for last year’s presidential election.
“I would like to thank the Royal Highness Litunga and all other royal highnesses and all our party workers for the wonderful work they did to ensure that what was started by my predecessor, who concentrated on developing this province, continues,” he said.
He said people of Western Province were wonderful and described them as special people with a great culture.
He was pleased to work with many of his ministers, permanent secretaries and administrators who hail from Western Province because they know what loyalty to leadership means.
And Mr Banda said he was well, fit, and ready to lead Zambia, considering all the attacks he had been subjected to since he assumed office.
He asked Zambians to remain united and peaceful if the country was to develop.
President Banda said there were too many examples of countries where warfare was the order of the day because their people had failed to be united and peaceful.
The President said he would today take an aerial view of flooded areas in the province for the government to determine how to help the victims.
“It is our duty to look after people who face difficulties as a result of floods,” he said.
Earlier, MMD national chairperson Michael Mabenga said the opposition should not waste their time on criticising Mr Banda because the first national budget under his leadership had just been passed by Parliament.
Mr Mabenga, who is also Mulobezi member of Parliament, advised the people of Western Province to neither waiver nor be discouraged by opposition leaders’ criticism of Mr Banda, but to move forward with the President’s aspirations and programmes.
He said people in the area voted for the MMD in 2006 and 2008 because of their belief in the ruling party and its policies.
He advised party leaders at all levels to explain to the people good things that the MMD was doing.
Western Province minister, Adonis Mufalali, said people in the area were grateful for Government’s quick response to the plight of flood victims.
“I am convinced that nobody will die of starvation as long as the MMD remains in power,” he said.
Mr Banda was later in the day scheduled to pay a courtesy on the Litunga in Lealui, and receive the paramount chief at Nayuma Harbour in Limulunga.
He is today expected to inspect components of 40 bridges for the Mongu-Kalabo Road, before taking an aerial view of flooded areas from Libonda to Mongu.
Mr Banda is scheduled to depart Mongu for Lusaka at 14:00 hours after lunch at Limulunga, courtesy of the Litunga.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God”
(Philippians 4:6, NASB).
Today’s Word from Joel and Victoria
So many people today are living uptight, worried and anxious about the future, filled with frustration and concern. In the natural there may be good reason, but understand, that is not God’s best. God doesn’t want us to live in anxiety and frustration; He wants us to live in peace. You can find rest in Him knowing that no matter what is happening around you, God Almighty has His hand on you.
The next time you’re tempted to worry or be anxious about something, remember this verse. God invites us to come to Him. In fact, the Bible says He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. But notice, we can’t just come to Him any old way. He wants us to come to Him with a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving. Begin by simply saying, “Father in heaven, thank You for the privilege to come before You. Thank You for hearing my prayers.” As you come to Him with an open and humble heart, He will hear you and fill you with His peace and joy all the days of your life.
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, today I choose to be anxious for nothing. I choose to set aside my worries and concerns. I thank You for Your faithfulness to meet every need in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Zanaco remain top of the Faz Premier Division table but find themselves in a three-way tie at the summit after Konkola Blades erased their two-point lead with a draw today at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.
-Konkola Blades 1- Zanaco 1
A last minute goal from Blades striker Christian Mpoyi scuttled Zanaco’s quest to keep the chasing pack at a distance after Patrick Kabamba put the visitors ahead in the 28th minute of the game to score his 5th goal of the season.
Zanaco shift from 9 to 10 points after the draw.
-Forest Rangers 1- Roan United 0
Forest Rangers are second and level on 10 points with Zanaco after forgotten striker Kameta Mutambo scored a rare goal in the 46th minute to hand Roan United their third defeat of the season.
-Young Arrows 0- Zesco United 1
Zesco United too joined leaders Zanaco and Forest on 10 points after beating Young Arrows 1-0 away at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
Midfielder Josphat Nkhoma scored the games lone goal in the 78th minute to give Zesco a morale boosting win as they head to Mali this week to face Djoliba next Sunday in the two sides Caf African Champions League pre-group phase first leg match.
-Green Buffaloes 2- Red Arrows 1
Red Arrows lost their first league match of the season after losing 2-1 away to Buffaloes at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.
Tyson Chikwanda put Buffaloes ahead in the 26th minute but Arrows leveled ten minutes later through Stanley Banda.
Ex-Arrows striker Brian Lubaba handed Buffaloes the 3 points with a goal of his own just before the break.
Arrows now limp off to Egypt this coming week after the defeat to face Enppi in Cairo in a Caf Confederations Cup second round, first leg match over the weekend.
-Zamtel 0- Kabwe Warriors 1
Kabwe Warriors recorded their first league win of the season after recording a 1-0 away victory at Zamtel to end the latter’s new coach Linos Makwaza’s two-match honeymoon.
Ex-Nkana midfielder Masuzyo Mubanga scored the winner in the 82nd minute to give the Railwaymen the 3 points.
-Power Dynamos 1 – City of Lusaka 1
Power Dynamos’ Houdini act under Mohamed Fathy continued when they came from behind to finish 1-1 at home against City of Lusaka.
Felix Ludaka put City ahead in the 55thminute but striker Dennis Chimena, who has seemingly found favor with Fathy, made sure the two sides shared the points with an 85th minute equalizer.
-Lusaka Dynamos 3- Chambishi 0
Lusaka Dynamos roared back from their early season limbo when they crushed fellow strugglers Chambishi 3-0 at Queensmead stadium in Lusaka.
Zambia international Makundika Sakala, Chalwe Katongo and Boyd Chipeta were all on target in the 3rd, 43rd and 83rd minutes respectively to put a smile on Wesley Mondo face.
-Choma Eagles 1-Nakambala Leopards 1
The first-ever Southern Province derby in the Premier Division ended all-square in Maamba this afternoon.
Diamond Chigwegwe gave hosts Choma the lead in the 33rd minute but Nakambala replied to silence their hosts through Charles Kashitu five minutes from the break.
A 19-year old man yesterday drowned after a canoe he was paddling capsized in the Baroste flood plains.
Western Division Police Commanding Officer, Vael Muzwenga, confirmed the incident to ZANIS in Mongu today and identified the deceased as Kebby Kabanda of Kapulanga compound in Mongu district.
Mr Muzwenga said Mr Kabanda was alone in the canoe when it capsized near Nalusa village at around 09:00 hours yesterday.
The Commanding Officer said the accident could have been caused by the high current of the water in the flooded plains.
He further said efforts to retrieve the deceased’s body from the plains have failed as it has not yet resurfaced.
Mr Muzwenga has since urged canoe paddlers in the district to put on life jackets and avoid playing in the plains as the water level is very high during this period.
A civic leader in Chitokoloki in Zambezi district has complained about the state of the Zambezi/Chitokoloki road that is dilapidated.
Area Councillor, Stephen Sajolomba, complained that only small and utility vehicles can pass through the road while heavy duty trucks are unable to pass.
Mr Sajolomba lamented that the 45 kilometre stretch road from Zambezi Boma to Chitokoloki takes more than one hour instead of just thirty minutes.
He complained that there is a high number of deaths, especially among the pregnant mothers traveling on the road.
The councillor explained that patients referred to Zambezi district hospital are forced to be transported by ox-carts because some motorists have allegedly shunned using the road.
He appealed to government to repair the road so that goods and essential services are transported to the area.
The civic leader said that a good road network is vital to accelerating development.
Zambeef Managing Director, Carl Irwin, says his company will at the end of this month deliver 3,000 metric tonnes of maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) through the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU).
Mr Irwin also said his firm will give the irrigated maize from Zambeef‘s three farms to enable the FRA have more stock for the distribution to millers .
He further said this will also cushion the hunger problems that are being experienced due to the flood situation that has been experienced in the country in this year’s rainy season.
Mr Irwin further noted that the early maize purchase would act as a reservoir, especially that the 2007/08 marketing season was coming to an end.
This follows the signing of an K89 billion contract between FRA and ZNFU in which farmers will supply the FRA 40,000 metric tonnes of early maize.
So far the FRA has bought 233,000 metric tonnes of maize from local farmers from the time the local maize purchase was launched.
President Banda has called for peace and unity among all Zambians to enable the country continue with the success scored by the late President Levy Mwanawasa.
President Banda said his administration would ensure that the budget for 2009 targets the problems of all the Zambian people wherever they are.
He said despite all bad things and insults being hauled on him together with his ministers, permanent secretaries and other leaders, he would respect and work for all Zambians.
Mr Banda called on all Zambians to block bad leaders who want to win the presidency on tribal lines.
He called on Zambians to give his administration enough time to address the problems the country is facing as the new budget only came out about two weeks ago.
The President said this on his arrival at Mongu Airport to grace this year’s Kuomboka ceremony.
President Banda was received by Provincial Minister, Antony Mufulalali, leaders of the Lozi Royal Establishment and other high ranking officials.
Mr Banda is accompanied by the first Lady, Thandiwe, MMD national chairperson, Michael Mabenga, and Chief Analyst for press, Dickson Jere.
Speaking earlier, MMD national chairperson, Michael Mabenga, said Zambians should give President Banda and his administration time to implement his programmes and policies as he has just started working.
Mr Mabenga thanked the President and the government for the quick response to the flood situations and assured the President that no person will die of hunger as long as the MMD remains in power.
President Banda is also expected to view flood-affected areas from Libonda to Mongu.
Mr Banda is expected to return to Lusaka tomorrow afternoon.
Ever wondered why you are where you are today? Well a major contribution to your current status is your attitude. Winston Churchill once said “The optimist sees opportunity in every danger; the pessimist sees danger in every opportunity.”
Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. Some may say; if I had a good job I would have a good attitude! Isn’t it more truthful to say that if a person had a good attitude they would increase their chances of getting a good job?
Thomas Jefferson once said nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal while nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
What is a good attitude?
It’s a way of thinking positively that says:
* I can control my life and achieve my goals.
* I am responsible for the choices I make.
* My past does not matter; I can change my future.
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.
James Truslow Adams said Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, “This is the real me,” and when you have found that attitude, follow it.
How sell yourself to others
The best way to sell yourself to others is first to sell the others to yourself. Check yourself against this list of obstacles to a pleasing personality: interrupting others; sarcasm; vanity; being a poor listener; insincere flattery; finding fault; challenging others without good cause; giving unsolicited advice; complaining; attitude of superiority; envy of others’ success; poor posture and dress.
Learn to be assertive, not aggressive. Be nice to everyone. That doesn’t mean letting other people take advantage of you, but it does mean looking for ways to get what you want-win without forcing the other person to lose.
It is possible to find win-win solutions to almost any situation (yes, there are exceptions, but they’re rare), but most of us need to learn how. We were raised on the idea of competition, where in order for me to win, you have to lose. In order for me to pass you have to fail.What we need to learn now is that we don’t have to play by win-lose rules — you can change the rules! People can only hear you when they are moving toward you, and they are not likely to when your words are pursuing them. Even the choice words lose their power when they are used to overpower. Attitudes are the real figures of speech.
Life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you … we are in charge of our Attitudes.
Dundumwezi Member of Parliament Edgar Singombe has called on the Department of Veterinary and Livestock Development to ascertain a cattle disease that is killing animals in large numbers in Kasukwe ward.
Mr Singombe told ZANIS in Kalomo that several herds of cattle were dying from an unknown disease in the areas around Jongolo, Habusala and Mutubyangulu villages in chief Chikanta’s area.
He lamented that despite the matter being reported to the veterinary department last week,no efforts have been made to date.
And in another development, chief Simwatachela and Sipatunyana’s representative at the council, Clive Miyanda, has complained over the disparities in prices of cattle carcasses at the local abattoir in Kalomo.
Mr Miyanda claimed that the abattoir prices were unfair to cattle traders who take their animals for slaughter there. A carcass which weighs 200 kilogrammes is pegged at K9,000.00 per kilogramme while anything less than that weight is being sold at K7000.00 per kilogramme.
