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Zambia has made positive economic strides – Kapwepwe

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Finance and National Planning Deputy Minister Chileshe Kapwepwe says Zambia has made positive strides in addressing the impact of the global economic crunch on the country’s economy.

Ms. Kapwepwe says some of the incentives that her ministry has lined up in this year’s budget to cushion the impact are bearing fruit in the various sectors of the economy.

The Deputy Minister cited the Agricultural,Mining and Tourism sectors as some of the areas where government has pumped in billions of kwacha to stimulate growth.

She added that government has gone a step further in its quest to caution the impact by removing duty on the importation of agricultural machinery and improving tourism infrastructure countrywide.

She said the three sectors have the potential to turn around the current status of the economy.

Ms Kapwepwe said this today in an interview with ZANIS in Ezulwini valley in Swaziland.

She added that the upswing of copper prices on the world market as well as the reduction of the country’s inflation rate from 14 to 13.1 percent are some of the indicators that the economy is on the right track.

Ms. Kapwepwe called on Zambians to support government in its quest to caution the impact of the economic meltdown on the country’s economy.

“There is a lot of uncertainty from a lot of people as to when the country will come out of the economic melt down. But there is s a good sign especially in the copper prices which have taken an upswing in the recent weeks. We shall soon see a good improvement,” she assured.

She explained that countries have different strategies of addressing the economic melt down because of the different levels of the impact saying Zambia is however moving towards recovery.

The country will from the 4th to the 5th of April hold an indaba at the Mulungushi international conference center to chat the way forward on the impact of the global economic meltdown on Zambia.

Meanwhile, Ms. Kapwepwe expects the SADC region to assist Zimbabwe in its economic recovery plan.

She however said economic problems in Zimbabwe have come as a challenge to the region especially that the whole world was going through the economic melt down.

“We want to see how SADC will help Zimbabwe come out of its economic problems. We hope SADC countries will listen to that country’s request,” she said.

She noted that Zambia can only take position after the SADC Extraordinary discussions.

ZANIS/CBM/ENDS/MM

Crocodile kills 36 year old man in Chavuma

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A 36 year old man of Chijilo village in Chavuma district in Northwestern Province was on Thursday last week killed by a crocodile while fishing in the night.

Chavuma District Council Chairman Geoffrey Kasonda confirmed the development to ZANIS in Solwezi and identified the deceased as Willis Chizungu of Sanjongo area.

Mr. Kasonda said the recovered remains of the deceased have since been buried by the shore of the Zambezi River.

He has since appealed to the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) to crop the reptiles, which he said have become vicious.

Mr. Kasonda has since appealed to Chavuma residents to be careful when they on the river.

He disclosed that three lives have since been lost through crocodile attacks since the beginning on the rain season this year.

ZAMIS/CK/CMM/KSH/ENDS.

Kansanshi expected to produce more copper than last year

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Kansanshi mine 1901
Kansanshi mine 1901

Kansanshi Mining PLC in Solwezi is
expected to produce up to 244,000 metric tones of copper as compared to last year’s targeted 208,000 tonnes despite the fall in the price of copper prices on the international market.

This was revealed during the meeting of Kansanshi Mining Stakeholders today.

According to the report, the 2008 copper production was 215,314 tones against the target of 181,411.

The report states that due to the sharp fall of copper prices on the international market, in the second half of 2008, First Quantum Mining (FQM) initiated a review of its business to protect the core activities and financial resources in order to improve its cost profile.

“The measure included; changing the number of shifts and redundancies which resulted in retrenching 70 workers from Kansanshi, 30 from acid plant and 81 from FQM of which 15 were voluntary workers,” says the report in part.

On the corporate social responsibility of the company, the report said Kansanshi Mining PLC, through its foundation, funded the construction of classrooms, rehabilitation of orphanages and procurement of mortuary panels.

Other social activities include; assistance to various cultural ceremonies and national commemorative days, support to sporting activities and sponsorship of a radio programme on Solwezi community radio station.

The report further stated that Kansanshi mining PLC has continued the Bio diesel project which has been rolled to the communities of Mushitala, Kabwela who are expected to plant 407,600 trees.

ZANIS/EC/CMM/KSH/ENDS.

Zambian manufactures wary over proposed electricity tarrif hikes

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zescoZambia Association of Manufactures (ZAM) President Dave Barbbar says the proposed hike of electricity tariffs will have a negative impact on the country’s economy.

Mr.Babbar told ZANIS in an interview, today, that Zesco limited should consider revising its proposed tariff hike considering that the world is facing an economic down turn.

He said if the company proceeds with the hiking of tariffs it will slow down developmental projects that the company might be undertaking.

Mr.Barbber said the increase of electricity tarrifs will further slow down production in major companies like the mining industry adding that they require electricity to operate.

He called on government to consider the impact this development will have on a growing economy like Zambian’s before consenting to the idea of hiking the tariffs.

Mr.Barbber further said that if the electricity tariffs are increased to over 60% it will mean that manufacturers will increase the prices of their products as well thereby making it difficult for the people of Zambia to access these products.

He further added that most Zambians are living in poverty and the increased tariffs will make it impossible for most families to pay for electricity bills.

Zambia electricity supply (ZESCO) the only electricity provider in Zambia has proposed to increase its tariffs to over 60% for both commercial and private use.

The idea has been welcomed by the Zambian government and it is likely to come in to effect by April this year.

ZANIS/PC/ENDS/MM

EIZ urges members to open private engineering companies

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The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has challenged its members working in engineering firms to consider opening up their own businesses in order to contribute to national development.

EIZ Southern Regional chairperson, Cyprian Chitundu, said workers in engineering firms should establish personal companies that would carry out projects such as street lighting in the country.

Mr. Chitundu said engineers had an opportunity to generate a lot of income for themselves by using their vast knowledge in their field of engineering.

He was speaking during the official launch of the EIZ Chipata branch at a meeting held at Luangwa house in Chipata over the weekend.

“As engineers, we should not just work in our institutions but should think of opening up our own companies to contribute to national development,” Mr. Chitundu said.

He said engineers should promote Public Private Partnership (PPP) in order to help develop the country by coming up with various projects.

Mr. Chitundu noted that engineers could source for funds from Development Bank of Zambia through PPP and contribute to the vision 2030 and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

EIZ Chipata branch interim committee member, Daniel Chamba, assured the chairperson that the newly formed committee would endeavor to work in a transparent manner.

Mr. Chamba said the committee would like to see funds from the EIZ southern region headquarters trickle down to branches in order to benefit members.

ZANIS/SM/KSH/ENDS.

Infuriated Chinese manager retaliates by firing 25 workers in Mpulungu

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25 workers involved in construction work at Mpulungu boarding school situated in Mankonga area were on Friday dismissed by their Chinese project manager grounding the construction to a halt.

Chibulula Ward Councilor Brenda Chola confirmed that construction work at the school was stopped on Friday after the Chinese contractor on site dismissed 25 casual workers after the workers are said to have reported him to the District Commissioner.

Chola said the casual workers were dismissed after the Chinese foreman named as Liu Yuefa, who is the project manager on site under Huajiang Investment Ltd, accused the workers of fabricating lies against him to senior government officials in the district.

Chola said Liu Yuefa was infuriated after he received a letter from the District Commissioner’s office requesting him to respect and operate within the labor laws of the country.

She said the letter angered Mr. Yuefa who retaliated by sending the workers back home when they reported for work on Friday and Saturday morning, telling them to go and get jobs from the District Commissioner’s office.

Ms. Chola further said the wrangle between Mr. Liu Yuefa and the workers started a long time ago, resulting in the later being shown the exit door.

She appealed to the Director of Huajiang Investment Ltd to replace Liu Yuefa with a new foreman to supervise the construction work at the boarding school.

Chola said she had of late been receiving many complaints from the workers at the site which is situated in her Ward.

She said the workers have been complaining about lack of protective clothing at work, mistreatment, subjection to abnormal working hours and low pay.

She said her efforts to reason with Mr. Liu Yuefa to compromise with the workers had not yielded any positive results.

Ms. Chola said her main interest as area Councilor for the Ward where the school is being built is to see to it that the construction work is completed in time and that the workers’ demands are met.

Mr. Liu Yuefa could not be reached for a comment by press time.

ENDS/EK/PK/ZANIS

The Weekend in Pictures

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Ntheye's World
Ntheye's World

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Some people in Lusaka engage in illegal quarrying to earn a living
Some people in Lusaka engage in illegal quarrying to earn a living

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Tug of war... two toddlers fight for the ball during weekend games in Lusaka
Tug of war... two toddlers fight for the ball during weekend games in Lusaka

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An upcoming martial artist displaying his talent
An upcoming martial artist displaying his talent

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Young martial artists showcasing their abilities at the national sports development centre in Lusaka
Young martial artists showcasing their abilities at the national sports development centre in Lusaka

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Volley players tussles out at Napsa grounds in Lusaka
Volley players tussles out at Napsa grounds in Lusaka

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A netball player from Kalingalinga edusport club fasten her laces before the game
A netball player from Kalingalinga edusport club fasten her laces before the game

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A netball player from Nkwazi netball club club fasten her laces before the game
A netball player from Nkwazi netball club club fasten her laces before the game

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A traditional dancer eating fire during a spiritual session attended by traditional healers from Zambia and South Africa in Lusaka
A traditional dancer eating fire during a spiritual session attended by traditional healers from Zambia and South Africa in Lusaka

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A traditional dancer eating fire during a spiritual session attended by traditional healers from Zambia and South Africa
A traditional dancer eating fire during a spiritual session attended by traditional healers from Zambia and South Africa

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Female traditional healers of Ngangaas perform a ritual during a spitirual session by Sangomas
Female traditional healers of Ngangaas perform a ritual during a spitirual session by Sangomas

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Female traditional healers of Ngangaas perform a ritual during a spitirual session by Sangomas and healers from Zambia
Female traditional healers of Ngangaas perform a ritual during a spitirual session by Sangomas and healers from Zambia

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Zambia's new Ambassador to Germany Ephraim Mateyo (l) talks to Inspector General of Police Francis Kabonde after taking oath of office at State House
Zambia's new Ambassador to Germany Ephraim Mateyo (l) talks to Inspector General of Police Francis Kabonde after taking oath of office at State House

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Rupiah Banda chats with new diplomats Nevers Mumba (l) and Cecil Holmes (c) at State House
Rupiah Banda chats with new diplomats Nevers Mumba (l) and Cecil Holmes (c) at State House

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President Rupiah Banda confers with Homes Affairs minister Kalombo Mwansa before he left for Swaziland for the SADc extra ordinary summit
President Rupiah Banda confers with Homes Affairs minister Kalombo Mwansa before he left for Swaziland for the SADc extra ordinary summit

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A serviceman salutes the presidential Challenger plane on take off at Lusaka international airport
A serviceman salutes the presidential Challenger plane on take off at Lusaka international airport

Zambia Laugh In Draw Drama On The Nile

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Zambia grinded out to a dramatic 1-1 draw away against Egypt to leave Group C open in the early stages of the 2010 World/Africa Cup qualifiers even after match day one.

Missed sitters, a stunning disallowed goal and a mini fist-fight added to the plot in Cairo in a match that blew hot and cold for most parts.

However, Herve Renards men’s held their own against arch-nemesis led by live-wire midfielder Felix Katongo who fueled Zambia’s surge upfront and could have been ahead within the opening 10 minute had Jacob Mulenga not fluffed on a God-sent sitter.

Resolute Zambia’s defence was breached in the 28th minute when striker Amr Zaki slid in the ball with both feet on the blind side of defender Nyambe Mulenga.

Katongo continued to inspire but poor passing, a little bit of selfishness from him and a fuse-less attack were the hallmarks of Zambia’s first half performance.

Zambia’s spirited play against the African champions was rewarded in the 56 minute when defender Francis Kasonde scored a trademark header from a headed pass from Chris Katongo.

The subdued Chris Katongo could have got another one for Zambia a minute but his curling shot from a tight angle was parried for safety first by Essam El Hadary with the tip of his gloves for the ball to sail out for a corner.

Egypt will feel a little hard done by Malian referee  Koman Coulibaly who ruled out a stunning goal from Africa’s best player Mohamed Aboutrika after benefiting from a Ahmed “Mido” Hossam pass.

Late substitute Aboutrika unlucky streak continued a couple of minutes later when he’s second shot from point-blank-range was also wasted.

Then mayhem ensued with five minutes left to play following some confusion over who between Rainford Kalaba and Chris Katongo was leaving the pitch.

Egypt, notorious for delaying tactics at the death when all is well, didn’t see the funny side of being given a dose of their own medicine as Mido picked on and shaved tiny Kalaba before a free-a minute-long for-all ensued before commonsense reigned.

With the draw, Egypt were the biggest losers at home after failing to beat Zambia for a second successive time as the latter head to a June 6 date at Konkola against Rwanda.

Zambia and Egypt share top spot on 1 point each while Algeria and Rwanda too have 1 point but the top two who played today share top summit courtesy of a better goal difference.

Zambia Vs Egypt Live Streaming

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Your can watch Zambia Vs Egypt Live match from the link below

Zambia Vs Egypt Live Streaming

MARIAGES UNIFY FAMILIES-SHIKAPWASHA

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Government says there is need to promote healthy marriages in the country as it is an essential factor in the unification of families.

Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, Ronnie Shikapwasha, says the promotion of health marriages will also play an important role in keeping children out of poverty.

Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha said this last night at a wedding reception of Bright Sichinga and Naomi Mulubwa.

He said government will remain committed to supporting families by promoting policies that help strengthen the institution of marriage and help parents rear children in a positive and health environments.

General Shikapwasha, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson, further said that the promotion of health marriages is a catalyst for keeping children out of poverty and help in providing children with a sound foundation for success.

General Shikapwasha has since urged youths in the country to emulate the newly weds and uphold the marriage virtues with a view to strengthening families.

ZANIS/TK/PK/ENDS.

CIVIL SERVANTS URGED TO CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY

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Department of Resettlement Director, Manford Mulonga, says civil servants could improve the food security in the country if allocated plots in resettlement schemes.

Mr. Mulonga said so far, farmers in most resettlement schemes have improved the food security in villages and the country at large.

He urged civil servants in the country to consider settling while still working as a way of mitigating the poverty levels in the country.

Mr. Mulonga was speaking in Kalumwange resettlement scheme in Kaoma district when he inspected three farms with nine provincial resettlement Principles in a one day tower yesterday.

He challenged his nine Provincial Resettlement Principles in the country to lead by example by getting settled before retirement.

Kalumwange Resettlement Scheme advisor, Mubita Wamulume, has bemoaned the poor road network in the area.

Mr. Wamulume told ZANIS in an interview in Kalumwange that the scheme has about 1208 farmers with the capacity of producing 50-1,000 bags of maize each.

He complained that the poor road network has a negative impact on the farming system in the area as it is very difficult to travel to and from buying fertilisers as well as market their products.

Mr. Wamulume also said that due to the bad road network from Kaoma to the scheme, private buyers are since buying products from farmers at their own cheap price.

He further said that farmers do not benefit from their products because business men and women who buy their product control their prices as they own scales.

About 1200 farmers are settled and allocated in Kalumwange Resettlement Scheme in Kaoma District of Western Province.

The resettlement scheme have both small and large scale farmers who are producing maize, beans, tobacco, groundnuts, sweet potatoes, cotton among others.

ENDS/TM/PK/ZANIS/KAOMA

Tavern and Bar owners risk being closed down in Mpulungu

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Mpulungu District Commissioner Willie Simfukwe has issued a serious warning to tavern and bar owners that their premises risk closure if they continue admitting underage children and operating their businesses contrary to set down regulations.

Speaking when he addressed a meeting for heads of government departments, bar and tavern owners, marketers and other stakeholders, Mr. Simfukwe called for combined efforts to stop youths from drinking alcohol in Mpulungu.

District Administrative Officer Leonard Chiti, last week expressed concern at the high levels of alcohol drinking among the youths in the district, during a Health Communication Partnership (HCP) organized stakeholders meeting on alcohol abuse.

Mr. Simfukwe admitted that there had been a lot of serious cases of excessive alcohol consumption among youths in the district and cited a recent incident at one basic school where an intoxicated pupil grabbed a whip and canned his teacher in front of other pupils.

He described such unruly behaviour as saddening among the youths who are highly treasured and considered as future leaders.

Mr. Simfukwe also revealed that a group of senior citizens recently petitioned his office to act against alcohol abuse in underage children.

Simfukwe appealed to all stakeholders to put in their best in order to stop the scourge.

He cautioned proprietors of bars and taverns not to only concentrate on making profits but to also assist the youths build high moral standards.

And Council Secretary Ernest Sumani said alcohol abuse among youths in Mpulungu will only be successfully fought if law enforcement agencies intensify regular inspections in drinking spots.

But some parents spoken to today denied the allegations saying that it’s the council and state police who must instead be blamed for failure to police bar owners on barring underage children from entering their premises.

Mr. Sumani further went on to say that alcohol consumption is equally a source of concern in villages surrounding Mpulungu town where entire communities begin drinking as early as 06:00hrs completely forgetting about work and engagement in productive ventures.

He said headmen and chiefs should also sensitize their subjects on this serious matter.

Meanwhile Mpulungu Magistrate Miyato Muyambango pointed out that alcohol abuse has become a critical issue which is affecting almost every sphere in society.

Magistrate Muyambango told the meeting that he had recently tried a lot of defilement cases , in which most of the culprits have confessed committing offences while under the influence of alcohol.

MPs should attend full Council meetings- Mongu District Mayor

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Mongu District Mayor Charles Akende has said that Members of Parliament (MPs) who don’t attend full council meetings will face suspension.

His worship the Mayor said that Mps’ presence is most needed in full council meetings as they represent the people in parliament.

The Mayor questioned that how MPs will present accurate information in parliament if they don’t attend meetings when called for.

Mr. Akende pointed out that issues faced by the community are most likely to be raised by their respective councilors adding that it from same information MPs are to gat accurate information.

Mr. Akende threatened to suspend Members of Parliament for Western Province who don’t attend council meetings saying that they violet council regulations as they are also members of the council.

Meanwhile Mr. Akende has said Mongu Municipal Council’s financial position and cash flow has improved.

He said that with the money realized from sale of trading licenses, the council has managed to pay its workers the January and February salaries.

He further said though there are challenges in the collection of revenue, the council management hopes the improvement which has been made can be sustained to some extent during the year.

The Mayor said this yesterday when he opened the 6 th ordinary council meeting at council chambers.

ENDS/RK/PK/ZANIS

Mutembo Nchito should resign on moral grounds, Lifwekelo

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Edwin Lifwekelo (L)
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The Forum for Leadership Search Zambian (FLSZ) Chapter has called for the resignation and removal of Mutembo Nchito from the position of Public Prosecutor.

FLSZ Executive Director Edwin Lifwekelo said Mr. Nchito should resign on moral grounds adding that he cannot be prosecuting legal matters on behalf of the Zambian people when he was facing serious criminal allegations.

Mr. Lifwekelo said in a press release made available to ZANIS in Lusaka today, that Mr. Nchito cannot be expected to bring people to justice when he himself has been arraigned before processes that should bring him to justice.

He said in an event that Mr. Nchito chooses not to resign, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mr. Chalwe Muchenga should immediately remove him from the position of Public Prosecutor.

The FLSZ Executive Director also said the Post newspapers should stop the mockery of these serious legal proceedings with its comments, Editorials and coverage.

He added that with the warn and caution theft by agent statements issued by Law Enforcement Agencies, the Post should cease to carry prejudicial and contemptuous comments relating to Zambian airways.

Mr. Lifwekelo further said now that the Managing Director of the Post Fred Mmembe was a suspect in the Zambian airways saga he should not be allowed to use the paper to attempt to exonerate himself and Mr. Nchito.

He added that the Law Enforcement Agencies must intensify processes that should help recover the US$ lost in the saga.

“We have also leant with interest the statement by the British High Commissioner to Zambia, Thomas Carter that Britain has spent over US$1billion,  500,000 million pounds in the last 5 years on the fight against corruption,” Mr. Lifwekelo said.

He said both the Zambian government and Mr. Carter should help the nation by disclosing how such a colossal amount of money was used for.

Mr. Lifwekelo also demanded for the forensic audit against corruption to cover both monies received from donors and the Zambian government.

He added that the audit should extend to the offshore account held in Britain called the Anti-Corruption Fund (ACP) adding that corruption has been on an increase in the country and that it needs to be curbed.

The FLSZ Executive Director added that so much resources have been misdirected to activities that did help to curb the vice.

ENDS/AJN/PK/ZANIS

Rwanda, Algeria Draw

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Rwanda’s home 100% winning streak in the 2010 World/Africa Cup qualifiers ended on Saturday when Algeria held them to a 0-0 draw in Kigali in a final round Group C qualifying match.

The result in the two sides opening Group C match was also Rwanda’s Croatian coach Branko Tucak’s first draw in charge since taking over in April last year.

The draw comes after Rwanda’s famous home win over another North Africa side in their last 2010 qualifier played in Kigali when they defeated Morocco 3-1 on June 14, 2008.

Tucak’s 2010 record now stands at four victories, one draw and a defeat in the qualifying phase.

Rwanda, tied on 1 point with Algeria after their opening Group C match, next travel to Zambia on June 6 whom they will face at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.

Zambia meanwhile, face Egypt at 19:30 Zambian time this evening in Cairo in both sides opening Group C match.

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