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Labour violations worry Human Rights Commission

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The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has expressed concern at the number of Labour rights violations in the country.

Officiating at a quarterly media briefing in Lusaka today, HRC vice chairperson Palan Mulonda said the commission is aware that such violations as unwarranted dismissal of workers without notice or without giving them their terminal benefits are on the increase in the country.

He has urged the investors and other employers to adhere to the provisions of the Zambian laws.

Mr.Mulonda advised all employees to be cautious when making agreements with prospective employers by ensuring that they understand the contents of the employment deal to avoid losing out.

He stressed that the PHRC is saddened by the global financial crisis and its impact on the labour market that has resulted in increased job losses.

Mr. Mulonda further advised the police to avoid excess in their conduct such as abusing suspects through brutal interrogation methods like beating and intimidation.

He urged members of the public to cooperate and support the police service in ridding communities of dangerous criminals by reporting them so that they face justice.

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Chipata DC prods business entities to always pay taxes

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Chipata District Commissioner, Nicholas Banda, has called upon business entities in the district to always pay taxes to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) because it was their legal obligation to do so.

Mr. Banda said it was important that citizens paid taxes to help government generate the resources, especially this time when the world was undergoing an economic crisis.

He reminded the business persons that if they evaded tax, they were contributing to the underdevelopment of the country.

He was speaking when he officially launched the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) seminar on the tax payers’ appreciation week, at a meeting held at Luangwa Lodge in Chipata.

Mr. Banda said Zambia was not spared from the economic crisis and therefore, there was need for ZRA to embark on an aggressive tax enforcement campaign so that tax payers could comply.

“Evading paying taxes including offences like smuggling goods in and out of the country will not develop this nation and if citizens do not participate in developing it, no one from outside the country will do it,” he said.

Mr. Banda said every citizen had a responsibility in the development of the nation and complying in tax obligations was one of them.

He has since called on citizens to access information about ZRA in order for them to appreciate authority as an important ally in national development and not as an enemy of tax payers.

Mr. Banda noted that ZRA was tasked with providing statistics, enforcing all relevant legislation on behalf of government, giving advice on tax policy to government and facilitating international trade.

He challenged the business persons, who attended the seminar, to know the national annual budget.

ZRA Assistant Commissioner, Mathias Mwela, commended government for its tireless efforts in upgrading and putting up modern infrastructure at some of the borders areas such as Chirundu and Katima Mulilo.

Mr. Mwela said the authority was looking forward to beginning improvement works at Nakonde, Kazungula, Mwami and Kasumbalesa border posts.

He said the poor state of infrastructure at some border posts has remained a challenge to the Zambia Revenue Authority.

ZANIS/SM/KSH/ENDS

Livingstone Policeman nabbed for graft

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The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) spokesperson, Timothy Moono says the commission has nabbed a police officer in Livingstone for graft.

Mr. Moono identified the officcer as Sergeant Muyoti Mundia aged 48, of House No.5, Victoria Falls Jack Compound.

He said the policeman was arrested yesterday by the ACC for soliciting K500,000.00 from the named employee of Muja Clearing and Forwarding Agency as reward for having released him from police custody.

Mr. Moono said the suspect was nabbed after investigation revealed that he received K250,000.00 as balance money which was later retrieved from him.

Mundia has been formerly charged for one count of corruption practices by public officer contrary to section 29[1] of the ACC Act.

He has been released on bond and will appear in court on 29th April 2009 for plea.

ZANIS/ ENDS/PC/MM.

Standard Chartered Bank introduces Junior Millionaire Account

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Standard Chartered Bank has introduced a new account called Junior Millionaire Account that will serve the needs of children in Zambia.

Head of Consumer Banking in Zambia, Ralph Watungwa, who officiated at the launch of the new account at the head office, said his Bank is committed to providing simplified products that will help customers meet their ambitions.

Mr. Watungwa said the Junior Millionaire Account is a savings account targeted for persons below the age of 18 years to enable parents save for their children to pay school fees, medical bills, to start investment funds, among other features.

Mr. Watungwa said the Junior Millionaire Account is in line with the Bank’s strategy to foster its long standing partnership with the youth.

He added that the product offers one of the highest interest rates in the market to ensure that children achieve their dreams.

He further explained that the introduction of the unique product will open an opportunity for greater nationwide cooperation between the Bank, Schools, Government, parents or guardians and the community.

ZANIS/PM/ENDS/MM.

Secure enough domestic food before selling surplus – Nyimba DC

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Nyimba District Commissioner Alexander Miti has advised people in his district to assess their household food needs before selling their maize produce this year.

In a telephone interview with ZANIS, Mr. Miti said people in the district should secure enough domestic food supplies before selling their produce.

He observed that once people kept enough food supplies for domestic consumption, they would stop depending on relief food from government.

Mr.Miti noted that valley areas of Lwembe, Nyalugwe and Mwape that were on government assessment for relief food would also produce good yields due to the favourable rainfall pattern experienced this year.

“Most fields are looking promising except a few where fertilizer was not applied, even then the soils are fertile,” he said.

He further advised the farmers to stop depending on relief food saying this kind of food should only be given out when there is an avoidable disaster.

He said the rainfall pattern, coupled with the increased allocation of farming inputs under the Fertilizer Support Program (FSP), had led to an increase in food production in the district.

Farmers in Nyimba district received an increased amount of farming inputs from 925 packs in 2007/2008 farming season to 1,480 in the 2008/2009 farming season.

Mr. Miti disclosed that over 50 cooperative societies benefited from the farming inputs.

ZANIS/HN/KSH/ENDS

Appreciate growth in the health sector, First Lady urges Zambians

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First Lady, Thandiwe Banda
First Lady, Thandiwe Banda

First Lady Thandiwe Banda has challenged Zambians to appreciate and acknowledge positive developments that the health sector was scoring in the country.

ZANIS Kitwe reports that Mrs. Banda said despite the many challenges that the health sector was facing, a lot of positive strides had been recorded in the growth and delivery of quality health care services to the public.

Mrs. Banda, who was speaking at the Zambia National Service (ZNS) after winding up her three day tour of health facilities in Kitwe yesterday, said it was sad that people were always negative when talking about the health sector.
She however observed that Kitwe was facing a challenge of health facilities and has since called on Zambians and cooperating partners to help improve these facilities.

”A country cannot be productive, let alone have a promising future if its citizens have ill-health,” she said.

Mrs. Banda has since commended all health workers at health institutions she visited for being committed to their work despite having many challenges.

Meanwhile, the First Lady, Thandiwe Banda, has donated assorted foodstuffs, beddings and kitchen utensils to Mapalo Vineyard Christian Community School in Ndola.

Speaking when she made the donations in Ndola today, Mrs Banda said although the donation was small, it would help mitigate the sufferings of the vulnerable children at the school.

The donated items include blankets, plates, pillows, footballs and cakes among others.

And speaking at the same occasion, Ndola District Commissioner, Moses Mumba, said the donated items will greatly help improve the welfare of children at the school.

Mr Mumba also commended the church for working with government in providing education to the vulnerable children in society.

He appealed to other churchs and Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to emulate the First Lady’s gesture.

And Mapalo Vineyard Community School teacher, Lewis Musonda, said lack of the basic educational materials and infrastructure hinder children from realizing their maximum potential in education.

Mr Musonda said the school faces a lot of challenges in providing quality education to the vulnerable children. He cited challenges such as inadequate classroom blocks, lack of desks and text books.

He also cited difficulties in sourcing money for the teachers’ salaries which usually comes from contributions from the church.

Mr Musonda appealed to government, NGOs and the civil society to help the school with the needed learning materials such as books and in raising the teachers’ salaries so that the orphaned children at the school can receive decent education.

The school, which is run by the Seeds of Hope International in Partnership with Mapalo Vineyard Christian Fellowship, has 93 girls and 84 boys.

ZANIS/PFK/KSH/ENDS.

ZESCO’s 66% tariffs hike: Recipe for Poverty Enhancement

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By Beston Chitala

ZESCO, a monopolistic power utility, has consistently asserted that it does not operate profitably on account of low tariffs to justify the tariffs hike. The 66% tariff will be introduced with “approval” from the Bank Governor and ERB in spite of opposition from ZACCI and a Professor of Economics at UNZA.

The Bank Governor and ERB should understand that raising tariffs will have implications on a fragile economy. The Governor’s argument is that raising tariffs would attract investments to the electricity sector. When the same thinking was applied to the mines and the new tax regime introduced in 2008, accruing mining tax revenues were expected to stimulate economic growth. Unfortunately, the Government recently reneged by suspending the new mining tax policy. While the idea is intended to prevent greedy mining companies from closing shop, it is also envisaged that lower tax regimes will act to stem capital flight as mining companies scale down their operations and in some cases cease operations completely. In the same vein, one would expect similar economic rationale to be applied in the case of ZESCO tariff increases.

It’s common knowledge that the cost of electricity generation in Zambia is one of the lowest in the region but Zambians pay higher tariffs than those obtaining in neighbouring countries whose cost of generation is higher. This is expected where operational inefficiencies and personal interests are factored into the equation. However, one wonders what economic model is applied to arrive at such an exaggerated 66% increase. It is shameful that ZESCO is allowed hike tariffs to cover their inefficiencies and also as a scheme to award themselves unjustified salary increments and benefits.

It is indisputable that the 66% tariff hike will negatively impact the economy, especially consumers at household level. These consumers will be required to shell out 66% more than they have in the past. Overall, spending will be hit hard enough to cause possible reduction in total household expenditure on food. Further, the new tariff will make electricity more expensive and less affordable, especially for the majority of households currently struggling to pay for electricity. Eventually, some consumers will be compelled to make hard choices: a meal on the table or electricity in their homes. ZESCO’s Managing Director has the audacity to ask Zambians not to construe the proposed tariff hike as a way to financially disadvantage them

Finally, the proposed tariff will affect business and commerce alike. As a consequence, upward price adjustments to offset the new tariff are inevitable. Such myopic and ill-conceived tariff hikes are more likely to exacerbate poverty than stimulate economic growth.

The Alternative

Zesco’s must expand its revenue base by connecting more consumers to a supply and also make the current erratic supply reliable. A larger customer base will aid in the attainment of economies of scale and also accord room to tinker with the tariffs to make them affordable and beneficial to consumers too. Once this is achieved, it will be possible to effectively distribute the cost-recovery tariff among a larger customer base.

It will be meaningless to attempt to achieve economies of scale alone without instilling necessary fiscal discipline in the manner revenue is utilized. Therefore, the government must introduce a heightened degree of fiscal oversight to ensure that revenues are spent on important infrastructural power projects. While government oversight must be exercised to ensure financial discipline, temptation to tap the power utility’s revenues as a source of salaries for civil servants must be avoided.

Zambian Inflation still high – Chibamba Kanyama

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A Lusaka-based economist says there is no indication that inflation levels have dropped.

Mr Chibamba Kanyama pointed out that the Credit crunch has caused an increase in prices in all commodities such as energy, Mealie Meal and other essential necessities.

He said it is not right to show inflation levels based on hotel and tourism because most essential products are trading at very high prices.

Mr Kanyama pointed out that price levels have increased to an extent that it is hard to sustain companies, and most likely, more workers will be laid off.

He said this in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka today.

Mr Kanyama said he sees a situation getting worse because prices will continue to rise adding that the cost of living will go up.

He observed that Lusaka and Copperbelt residents are finding it hard to support their families because there is no cash in their pocket.

Mr Kanyama said liquidity of banks is another area of concern, saying issue analysis is showing that narrow products are not cheap any more but expensive.

He pointed out that inflation levels are higher than last month, adding that it is not possible that inflation levels are most likely to keep going up.

Mr Kanyama said input cost is not tallying with labour because most companies will need to increase their salaries to match the prices of commodities at market levels.

He observed that more retrenchments will be carried out because there is no pocket power at household level.

ZANIS/ENDS/VP/

Zambian Government and Cooperating Partners High policy dialogue closes

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FINANCE minister Situmbeko Musokotwane
FINANCE minister Situmbeko Musokotwane

The high policy dialogue between government and Cooperating Partners (CPs) has come to an end in Lusaka with donor community reaffirming commitment to work closely with the Zambian government in implementing developmental projects in the country.

The meeting, which was chaired by Finance and National Panning Minster, Situmbeko Musokotwane, was attended by the Ministers of Agriculture, Energy and Water Development, Justice and Local Government and Housing.

The topics discussed during the meeting were on decentralization, microeconomics, governance, and developmental sectors such as agriculture and energy among others.

Speaking at the close of the meeting, Cooperating Partners Chairperson, Kapil Kapoor, said the donor community stands ready to assist government in all sectors of national development.

Dr Kapoor said the CPs are encouraged with the strides that the government has made towards diversifying the economy through introducing the Fertilizer Support Programme (FSP) and also having a fiscal decentralization strategy in place by the end of 2009.

He said that on micro economic issues, the dialogue has noted the impact of the global economic crisis on Zambia through the collapse of demand for copper, adding that there is need for having a rapid economic diversification.

He further noted that Cooperating Partners recognize the role that good governance issues, such as the fight against corruption, adequate funding to the office of the Auditor General and continued voter registration play in the developmental process.

And Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, thanked the continued support in implementing developmental projects in the country.

Dr Musokotwane said today’s dialogue with the donor community will go a long way in creating donor and public confidence in the manner Zambia utilizes the funds.

On the decentralization policy he disclosed that government will implement the fiscal decentralization policy directly from the Ministry of Finance to councils under the Ministry of Local Government and Housing.

He also clarified that government had no intentions to take over the management and running of the mines that are under care and maintenance.

Dr Musokotwane further briefed the CPs on the status of the power rehabilitation project and government’s commitment to increase rural access to electricity.

He further assured the partners that government will ensure that all the suggestions made by at the dialogue will be put in consideration for effective implementation of donor funded projects.

ZANIS/ENDS/MM/EB

Munkombwe assures Siliya of moral support

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Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe (L)
Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe (L)

Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe has assured Communications and Transport Minister, Dora Siliya, of continued moral support from sympathizers that believe in her genuine leadership.

Mr Munkombwe said he had faith in the judicial system and was confident justice would prevail in the case involving Ms Siliya since Zambia did not operate under a system of jungle laws.

He said this when Ms Siliya paid a courtesy call on him at his office in Livingstone today.

Mr Munkombwe said unnecessary suspicions by detractors were aimed at disrupting government’s agenda of attaining sustainable economic development.

He said Ms Siliya had fallen into unforeseen pitfalls while in the process of trying to perfect the transport sector which was previously dormant and was in urgent need of regenerating interest from investors.

And Mr Munkombwe assured Ms Siliya that most of the bridges in the province were in good condition but bemoaned the lack of progress on some roads like the Choma-Namwala road.

The Provincial Minister also alleged that the introduction of democracy in Zambia by former President, Fredrick Chiluba, was to blame for the culture of insults that people had currently adopted.

He said it was sad for people to freely insult their Republican President, but commended the late president Levy Mwanawasa for trying to correct the situation.

Meanwhile, Ms Siliya said trade was the engine of development and it needed good infrastructure if the country was to use it as a tool for improving the economy.

She said too much time had been spent on meetings and her ministry was in a hurry to implement developmental programs because that was what people were interested in.

Ms Siliya called on the private sector to embrace and supplement government efforts in implementing programs in the communications and transport sector since government alone did not have adequate resources to develop the sector.

Ms Siliya is in Livingstone to host her counterparts from Malawi and Mozambique for the Inter State Zambezi Shire Consultative Meeting to explore the possibility of navigating the Zambezi and Shire Rivers in a bid to open up water transport up to the Indian Ocean .

ZANIS/ENDS/AMM/EB

Zambia- China hold talks to revive Mulungushi-China Textile Factory

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Zambia and China have engaged in talks to revive the defunct Mulungushi-China textiles in Kabwe.

Defence Minister George Mpombo revealed that a team of experts have been in the country carrying out technical assessment on the viability of the company.

Mr. Mpombo said the team of experts from China will be in the country for one month to capture and compile a comprehensive technical report which will be presented to both governments.

Mr. Mpombo disclosed this in an exclusive interview with ZANIS in Ezulwini, Swaziland.

He said the outcome of assessment which is expected before May would provide the way forward in terms of recapitalisation, investment and also strengthening the joint venture.

The Defence Minister said the two countries are committed to support and ensure that the company is competitive.

“The team of experts have so far captured a comprehensive factor of what we need to ensure the company is back into serious business and further strengthened. For us as government this is a significant development,” said Mr. Mpombo.

With the restoration of Mulungushi-China textiles about 2,500 jobs will be created and the out growers activities revamped.

“When the company closed down two years ago many jobs were lost and even the peasant farmers who were involved in growing cotton for the company lost their business. Now, once the joint venture is revived, about 2,500 jobs will be created thereby turning the economy of Kabwe around,” said Mr. Mpombo.

The Defence Minister pointed out that Zambia and China would like to ensure the company is utilised to its full capacity.

“For the last two years there has been serious hiccups in operations and a yawning capacity of that company. That company has the capacity to export and do miracles for the country,” said Mr. Mpombo.

Mulungushi-China closed down two years ago due to lack of capital injection paralysing economic activities in Kabwe.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mpombo commended the defence forces in the country for their professional conduct which he said has earned the country increased international recognition.

He said as a result of the high-quality conduct of the men and women in uniform, the United Nations has requested for an expanded deployment of Zambian peace keepers.

He has since advised the defence forces in the country to maintain the excellent conduct and to further be loyal to the government of the day.

“The defence and security wings should not divert from their core responsibility of maintaining peace and security in the country so that Zambians can do their businesses peacefully,” said Mr. Mpombo.

ZANIS/CBM/ENDS/MM

Govt. leaders commended over fight against HIV/AIDS

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Government leaders have been commended for their efforts in fighting and mitigating the effects of HIV/AIDS in Kazungula district.

Songwe Basic School Deputy Head Teacher, Conrad Miyanda said government leaders and their counterparts in the private sector had performed extremely well in fighting HIV/AIDS by availing adequate information on how best the country could prevent contracting the deadly pandemic.

Mr. Miyanda said this in an interview with ZANIS in Livingstone today.

Mr. Miyanda has however, called on government to help communities in rural areas to establish committees that would ensure continuity in supplementing government efforts in maintaining awareness about HIV and positive living.

He also urged government to continue supporting the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in the area of mobile video shows aimed at educating the masses on issues of national importance.

He said the community in Songwe had greatly benefited from the video shows and people of all ages were able to easily access information that helped them make informed decisions on matters that were relevant for their wellbeing.

Mr. Miyanda said since the introduction of the video shows in his area, people had undergone reformation in the form of positive behavioral change.

ZANIS/AMM/KSH/ENDS

Updated: Weekend Scorecard

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The Zambia national team return home this evening to find some good news awaiting them with the imminent announcement of a big 2-year-package from a local concern to sponsor the squad.

According to sources familiar with the development, Zambian Breweries will on Friday, April 3 sign a 24-month deal with the Football Association of Zambia(Faz) worth US$600,000.00 to be spread over the same period to bankroll Herve Renard’s team.

The development will also mean Zambian Breweries will end their 48-year-old relationship with Faz over sponsorship of the Mosi Cup.

Faz will now be seeking a new sponsor for Zambia’s oldest and biggest knockout cup competition.

The Mosi Cup did not take place last season after Zambian Breweries failed to commit to sponsoring ther 2008 edition of the tournament that began in 1961.

LUSAKA DYNAMOS OVERAWED

Lusaka Dynamos say their young side were a little overawed against Zanaco who crushed them 5-0 home in a Week 3 league game on Saturday at Queensmead Stadium in Lusaka.

Dynamos are currently on a rebuilding process after loaning out the core of its key players to help inject some cash into the Queensmead club.

“We got killed today (Saturday) like I feared before the game that they (Zanaco) have adjusted by playing two games while we have been just training. Our boys froze,” club secretary Madalisto Kamanga said.

However, reinforcements are said to be on the way with Dynamos expected to get some experienced hands in the form of striker Nasha Kaya and midfielder Mwelwa Sakala from Zanaco.

Dynamos hope for a better outing this Saturday when they travel to Mazabuka to face winless and promoted Nakambala Leopards in a Week 4 game who are coached by their ex-trainer Weston Mumba.

The Queensmead club have missed the opening two matches this season due to their part in the Nchanga Rangers demotion saga.

 

 

 

According to sources familiar with the development, Zambian Breweries will on Friday, April 3 sign a 24-month deal with the Football Association of Zambia(Faz) worth US$600,000.00 to be spread over the same period to bankroll Herve Renard’s team.

The development will also mean Zambian Breweries will end their 48-year-old relationship with Faz over sponsorship of the Mosi Cup.

Faz will now be seeking a new sponsor for Zambia’s oldest and biggest knockout cup competition.

The Mosi Cup did not take place last season after Zambian Breweries failed to commit to sponsoring ther 2008 edition of the tournament that began in 1961.

LUSAKA DYNAMOS OVERAWED

Lusaka Dynamos say their young side were a little overawed against Zanaco who crushed them 5-0 home in a Week 3 league game on Saturday at Queensmead Stadium in Lusaka.

Dynamos are currently on a rebuilding process after loaning out the core of its key players to help inject some cash into the Queensmead club.

“We got killed today (Saturday) like I feared before the game that they (Zanaco) have adjusted by playing two games while we have been just training. Our boys froze,” club secretary Madalisto Kamanga said.

However, reinforcements are said to be on the way with Dynamos expected to get some experienced hands in the form of striker Nasha Kaya and midfielder Mwelwa Sakala from Zanaco.

Dynamos hope for a better outing this Saturday when they travel to Mazabuka to face winless and promoted Nakambala Leopards in a Week 4 game who are coached by their ex-trainer Weston Mumba.

The Queensmead club have missed the opening two matches this season due to their part in the Nchanga Rangers demotion saga.

2010 World/Africa Cup Group C Qualifiers

29/03/2009

Cairo

Egypt 1(Amr Zaki 27″)- Zambia 1(Francis Kasonde 56″)
28/03/2009

Kigali

Rwanda 0-Algeria 0

FAZ Premier Division

28/03/2008

Week 3

Green Buffaloes 0- Forest Rangers 1(Alex Mwiche 55″)

Zamtel 1(Sydney Mwewa 81″)-City of Lusaka 2(Ackson Phiri 32″, Kennedy Chola 75″)

Kabwe Warriors 0 -Zesco United 1(Siloni Jere 71″)

Konkola Blades 1(Visto Mulundu 70″)- Roan United 0

Power Dynamos 1(Luka Lungu 90″+3)- Chambishi 1(Edward Sinkala 35″)

Lusaka Dynamos 0- Zanaco 5(Patrick Kabamba 20″ 44″ 87″, Ignatius Lwipa 22″, Jack Chileshe 79″)

Young Arrows 2(Kruger Mwansa 2″, Remmy Tembo 57″)- Nakambala Leopards 1(Charles Kashitu 56″)

Postponed:

Choma Eagles-Red Arrows
TOP SCORERS

After Games Played 29/03/2009

Jack Chileshe (Zanaco): 4
Luka Lungu (Power Dynamos) 3
Patrick Kabamba (Zanaco): 3
Clifford Chipalo (Zesco United): 3

Aubrey Zulu (Choma Eagles): 2
Elson  Mkandawire (Power Dynamos): 2
Edward Museba (Green Buffaloes): 2
Lameck Mwale (Power Dynamos): 2
Kelvin Muzungu (Roan United): 2
Timothy Mbewe (Red Arrows): 2
Enoch Sakala (Zesco United): 2
Judge Mknadawire (Red Arrows): 2
Chiwanki Liyainga (Red Arrows): 2

Division 1

29/03/2009

Week 3

North

Chingola  Leopards 2  Mufulira Blackpool 0

Mining Rangers 2-Indeni 1

Kitwe United 0-Kalewa 0

Ndola United 0-Prison Leopards 1

Chindwin Leopards 2-Nkana 1

Mufulira Wanderers 1- Muchindu 2

Kalulushi Modern Stars  0-Luanshya United 0

Not played:
Nchanga Rangers -Afrisports
Lime Hotspurs -Zesco Luapula

South

Paramilitary 1- Young Green Eagles 0

National Assembly 2- Lusaka Tigers 1

Lusaka Celtic 1- Police Bullets 1

Kasco  0- Nkwazi 1

Profund Warriors 2-Mazabuka United 1

Zamcoal Diggers 1- Lusaka City Council 1

Green Eagles 2- Livingstone Pirates 0

Riflemen 5- Petauke United 0

Nampundwe 5- Luena Buffaloes 1

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League Table Standings

FAZ Premier Division

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FAZ Division 1 North

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FAZ Division 1 South

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Siliya ignored legal advice – Solicitor General

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Transport and Communications Minister Dora Siliya

The Solicitor General says Communication Minister, Dora Siliya, disregarded his legal opinion on the evaluation of ZAMTEL assets.

Dominic Sichinga says the Memorundum of Understanding signed by Ms Siliya last December, did not take into account all the advice rendered.

He said this during cross examination by Lusaka lawyer, Bonaventure Mutale, at the tribunal probing Ms. Siliya.

He said Ms. Siliya only removed her name on the MOU, included Zambia Development Agency as a party, and made changes to the two million US dollars fee to RP capital Partners.

Mr. Sichinga agreed with attorney General, Mumba Malila’s letter of January 5, which said Ms. Siliya had disregarded the legal opinion from the attorney general’s chambers.

He said Mr. Malila requested him to offer advice on the MOU and he had exchanged letters with Ms. Siliya.

The Solicitor General also said he met the Communications Minister in her office to suggest amendments to the MOU.

The MOU between the Zambian government and RP Capital Partners is designed to evaluate assets of ZAMTEL before the company is partially commercialized.
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Poor people in North Western province becoming poorer

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The Environment and Development in Zambia (EDZ), a non profit making organization has estimated that 80 per cent of the poor people in Northwestern province have become even poorer because they were heavily disadvantaged.

Kabompo EDZ assistant coordinator Jenipher Nyambe disclosed this to ZANIS during the Kabompo district beekeeping stakeholders meeting held at Sombo Guest House yesterday.

Ms. Nyambe said EDZ had estimated that 92 per cent of the 720 000 people in North-western province were, out of which 80 per cent were unable to meet basic nutritional needs.

Ms. Nyambe said most women in North-western province were highly disadvantaged and wallowing in extreme poverty, forcing them to heavy depend on men and extended relatives.

She said illiteracy levels were also very high in the district.
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