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Nakonde Civil Servants demand for their hardship allowance

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Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (CSAWU) in Nakonde in Northern Province have asked the  government to pay them their rural  hardship allowances.

Speaking in an interview with Zambia News an Information services (ZANIS), CSAWU district chairperson Mr Patrick Mumbo said the civil servants have called on government to urgently address this issue.

Mr Mumbo said since 1st April last year 2008 to date 2009 the civil servants have complained to say their have not received the allowances.

“We are appealing to government and other relevant authorise to quickly address this issue as soon as possible”.

He added that there has been some tensions in certain government departments due to the fact that the ministry of education has received its rural and remote hardship allowances.

Mr Mumbo said government should look into this issue as soon as possible because this is having a negative impact on the way workers are performing in terms of working.

He further said that government should consider them especially that this has been long over due looking at the period.

Mr Mumbo has said government and other relevant authorise should urgently look into this issue in order for civil servants to continue performing well in terms of their duties.

ZANIS/CN/ENDS/MM

Zambia Beats Senegal For CHAN Bronze

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 Zambia shrugged off sturdy Senegal  to rally to win 2-1 and collect bronze in the two sides 3rd and 4th place playoff match at the CHAN tournament in Abidjan this evening.

It was a much improved performance by Zambia against Senegal following that 0-0 draw in the two sides first CHAN meeting in a Group A match played on February 25 at the same venue.

Star of the show on the day was Power Dynamos midfielder Kennedy Mudenda whose sparkling display was the catalyst of Zambia’s drive with an eye on the bronze on Saturday.

However, Senegal withered the early charge from Zambia and took the lead in the 22nd minute through Omar Sow who raced through the oppositions defence to crash in the ball past Zesco United goalkeeper Jacob Banda who was making his CHAN debut on the day.

Banda’s club mate Jonas Sakuwaha had a chance to level matters midway through the game after he ghosted in behind a Senegal defender only to head wide a superb far right cross from Zanaco midfielder Henry Banda. 

Zambia equalized just after the restart through second half substitute Simon Bwalya of Power in the 48th minute after finishing off a Given Simguluma rebound.

Seven minutes later live-wire Mudenda raced down the middle towards the edge of the box to let-rip a sublime strike that miraculously came off the left post.

Lusaka Dynamos midfielder William Njobvu too tested Senegal with  another long effort of his own in the 58th minute.

16 minutes from time, Singuluma rounded a defender after a cheeky layoff from Sakuwaha to score his 5th CHAN tournament goal and to put him as firm favorite for the golden boot award after the final match against Ghana and DR Congo at the same venue on Sunday.

Power Dynamos Give Fathy Fine Start

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Power Dynamos this afternoon beat Zesco United 2-0 to lift the season opening Samuel “Zoom” Ndholvu Charity shield final played at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya today.

All of Power’s goals came in the first half of the match to hand their Egyptian-born coach Mohamed Fathy his first cup honor since announcing his arrival on the Zambia football scene last season.

Both of Power’s goals came from midfielders with Joseph Sitali giving the Kitwe side the lead in the 2nd minute before Luka Lungu made it 2-0 in the 43rd minute.

Power’s victory on Saturday is their first cup honor since 2004 when they also lifted the same title after beating Zanaco 2-1 in the final played at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.

 

RB pays tribute to former President Kaunda

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President Rupiah Banda cuts a ribbon at the new power plant in Siavonga.
President Rupiah Banda cuts a ribbon at the new power plant in Siavonga.

President Banda yesterday paid tribute to former President Kenneth Kaunda for his foresight in having a hydro electric power plant erected at Kariba.This was when he launched the US$400 million Kariba North Bank power extension project in Siavonga which will see electricity generation at the station increased by 360 mega watts.

The plant which is currently being rehabilitated and up-rated from 600 to 700 mega watts generation capacity will be built within the existing Kariba North Bank Power Station.

The new project will involve the installation of an additional two generators with a total capacity of 360 Mega watts which will bring a total installed capacity at Kariba North Bank to 1080 Mega Watts.

Mr Banda said at the launch that government recognised the important role the development of infrastructure played in the quest to create wealth and improve the livelihood of the people.

The plant is being constructed by Sinohydro Corporation of China.

Mr Banda thanked the Chinese government for facilitating the provision of 85 per cent of the cost of the project through the China Export and Import Bank .The Development Bank of Southern Africa is providing the rest of the funds.

He said the completion of some of the projects in the upgrading of smaller power stations would enable the country to meet the millennium development goals (MDGs) and the Vision 2030.

Other projects being implemented are Kafue Gorge Lower hydro power station, Kalungwishi and Itezhi tezhi.

Mr Banda said the Itezhi-Tezhi hydropower project of 120 mega watts would cost Government $200million.

He said the 210-mega watts Kalungushi hydropower project would cost about $400 million.

Mr Banda said his government had been emphasising the need to build more power stations as well as rehabilitate and expand existing plants.

Minister of Energy and Water Development Kenneth Konga said an increase in the electricity tariffs this year to cost effective levels may invite investment in the sector.

He said he expected Zesco to improve its performance and service delivery.

Zesco managing director Rhodnie Sisala said the project was not only important to Zambia but to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

European Investment Bank representative David White said hydro power stations were an asset, not only to the country in which they were built but also to the entire region.

Chinese ambassador to Zambia Li Qiangmin said the launch of the project was a great moment in the history of relations between China and Zambia.

Dora Siliya acted illegally- witness

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Dora Siliya leaving the Supreme Court after the tribunal probing her alleged ministerial misconduct adjourned in Lusaka
Dora Siliya leaving the Supreme Court after the tribunal probing her alleged ministerial misconduct adjourned in Lusaka

The Dora Siliya tribunal has been informed that the minister had no power to cancel a duly awarded contract for the supply and installation of a Radar system at the Lusaka and Livingstone airports.

Purchasing and Supplies officer in the Ministry of Communications and Transport,Isaac Mukupa, disclosed this during the continued sitting of the tribunal in Lusaka yesterday.

Mr. Mukupa said Ms. Siliya had no authority to cancel the tender award because she is not part of the procurement system for the ministry.

He further submitted that Ms. Siliya did not follow the right procedure when she notified the Zambia Public Procurement Authority of the cancellation of the tender.

Mr. Mukupa said he was not aware of any instructions from the minister to the permanent secretary over the cancellation of the tender.

Meanwhile the petitioners’ lawyer Winter Kabimba has subpeoned Mr. Mukupa to present to the tribunal the two documents related to the tender.

The documents are the internal memorandum relating to the procurement of the Radars.
[ZNBC]

Christon Tembo has passed away

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Lieutenant General Christon Tembo
Lieutenant General Christon Tembo

Former Vice-President Lieutenant General Tembo died at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) at 14:00 hours yesterday.
He is survived by a wife Nelly, two children and three grandchildren.
Christon Tembo has died. He was 65.

Gen Tembo was admitted to the UTH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for close to a month, before he passed on.

Family member Chifumu Banda confirmed the death of Gen Tembo in an interview in Lusaka yesterday.
Funeral gathering is at Gen Tembo’s Makeni farm.

Gen Tembo who was former Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) president, served in former President Frederick Chiluba’s administration as vice president until he resigned, along with several other members of the cabinet, to oppose Chiluba’s third term bid.

Earlier, he served as Chiluba’s Minister of Tourism.
In Dr Kenneth Kaunda’s administration, Gen Tembo served as Zambia Army Commander in the 1980s until he was arrested and charged with treason for purportedly plotting a coup against the UNIP government.

The state dropped the case when Dr Kaunda “forgave” him and other suspected plotters.

And Zambia Army Commander Isaac Chisuzi has sent a message of condolences to the bereaved family and wished them strength and comfort in God in their moment of grief.

Zambia Army Public Relations Officer, Christopher Musonda said in a statement released in Lusaka yesterday that the army was saddened at the death of Gen Tembo.

FDD spokesperson Charles Banda said Gen Tembo’s death was a loss to the party.

He said Gen Tembo’s leadership in FDD inspired a lot of party members.

”It’s a sad development that he had to leave now because we shared a lot of political ideals which we still maintain as a party,” Mr Banda said.

And Patriotic Front (PF) spokesperson Given Lubinda said the party was saddened by Gen Tembo’s death.

He said Gen Tembo would be remembered for serving the nation as Vice-President and also as a man who held several government portfolios.

Mr Lubinda said Gen Tembo was a man worth remembering as a leader who contributed to national development.
“On behalf of the party president, I would like to send my condolences to his wife and family and Zambians during this difficult moment of grief.

We look up to God to give the family strength and comfort in the knowledge that Christ died for us but rose from the dead and that those who sleep in his belief shall rise again,” he said.
[Zambia Daily Mail]

Regina Chiluba and Jeojago Musengule granted bail

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regina_chilubaThe Lusaka magistrate court has granted Wife of second Republican President,Frederick Chiluba, Regina a 10 million Kwacha bail with two working sureties and immediately set free from prison.

Following her temporary freedom, Mrs Chiluba appeared in high spirits as she left the courtroom, saying she was able to bear her three-day prison ordeal because of the love and support from her husband and family who visited her daily.

Should the Lusaka High Court uphold the prison sentence meted out by the magistrate court, Regina will still have the option of appealing to the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land.

Presiding Magistrate, Charles Kafunda has also granted former Zambia Army Commander, Jeojago Musengule, bail with similar conditions.

Mrs. Chiluba who was on Monday jailed for three and half years after being found guilty of receiving stolen property, applied for bail pending the determination of her appeal.

Lieutenant General Musengula was recently convicted and jailed for Four years with hard labour for abuse of office and corrupt practices.

Magistrate Kafunda has however ordered Mrs. Chiluba and General Musengule to surrender their passports to the court.

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Zambia Seek CHAN Bronze

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Zambia and Senegal battle for bronze in their final CHAN match in Abidjan tomorrow in an 18:00 kickoff.

This will be the two sides second meeting at CHAN after clashing in a bruising scoreless draw at the same venue in their penultimate Group A match on February 25.

Zambia have struggled against all the quality sides at CHAN including Senegal whose physical and pragmatic style also frustrated finalists Ghana despite the latter winning on post-match penalties after 1-1 at the end of extra time.

Renard is sure to hand a rare starts to Power Dynamos midfielder Kennedy Mudenda who has given Zambia some spark every time he has come off from the bench.

Meanwhile, striker Given Singuluma is set to keep his place with an eye on the  CHAN golden boot while leading the scorers list on four goals.

However, Singuluma is aware he has to be more commanding against a solid Senegal who have one of the toughest defences to break at CHAN and conceded just two goals in open play since the start of the tournament.

Two Choma women vendors sentenced to 30 days community service

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Two Choma women were convicted of street vending offences by a Choma magistrate to 30 days community service for selling food in an unsanitary environment.

Before resident magistrate Willie Sinyangwe was Loveness Mweemba, 25, and Rebecca Sakala, 30, of Zambia compound who both pleaded guilty.

The particulars of the offence were that Mweemba and Sakala were on February 27, 2009 found selling food under insanitary environment contrary to section 7 of the Food and Drug Act chapter 303 of the laws of Zambia.

Magistrate Sinyangwe sentenced Mweemba to 30 days community service in which she would be sweeping streets in the central business district where street vending is more pronounced.

The court ordered Mweemba to be reporting for community service at 12.00 hours every day under the supervision of a council police officer.

Sakala was also sentenced to 30 days community service which will involve working at the subordinate court and surrounding areas where vending is also prevalent.

The District Joint Monitoring Team on Sanitation chaired by chief Macha has launched a campaign against street vending in which culprits are being arrested and prosecuted in the courts of law.

Zesco, Power Chase Zoom Charity Shield

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Zesco United and Power Dynamos clash on Saturday in the season opening charity Shield final at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya.

The meeting will be the second between these two Copperbelt giants since December 6 when Zesco beat Power 1-0 in the final Barclays cup final played.

Saturdays match will be power coach Mohamed Fathy’s second successive Charity Shield final appearance after guiding Kabwe warriors to the 2008 final that his side lost 2-1 to Green Buffaloes.

Warriors were leading 1-0 thanks to a 48th minute goal from ex-striker Emmanuel Mayuka before Buffaloes snatched an 89th minute Wilson Mutupa late equalizer to force the match into extra time that the army men won 2-1 courtesy of a Morgan Hanjema goal.

While, being modest about Power’s chances, Fathy says he is hoping one minute will not make the difference between him and the trophy this season.

“This year am at a different team and different players and I hope for something better,” the Egyptian born coach said.

“Last year there was one minute between me and the Charity Shield.”

Fathy meanwhile is keeping his cards close to his chest about his line-up though Luka Lungu is sure to future prominently in midfield in the absence of Kennedy Mudenda who is at the CHAN tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.

And Zesco will be looking forward for a positive result to take into  next weekends Caf Africa Champions League first round first leg away match against Africa Sports next week.

New Chief Mukobela warns of outbreak of water borne diseases in his area

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Chief-elect Mukobela has warned of a serious outbreak of water borne diseases at Namwala’s Berlina compound if measures are not taken to sink a borehole for the more 120 villagers.

Speaking in a telephone interview with ZANIS yesterday, the Chief-elect said the villagers have been forced to dig shallow wells which are close to their toilets posing health problems.

He said the compound has only one borehole which has been out of use for some time now and has not been worked on.

Chief-elect Mukobela called the government through the Department of Water Affairs to quickly sink a borehole in the area to end the water problems in the area.

He also appealed to the Ministry of Health to inspect the precarious status of the sanitary condition in the compound so as to put measures and avert an outbreak of water borne diseases like cholera.

Chief Luchembe in critically ill in UTH

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Chief Luchembe of the Bemba people of Northern Province is still in a critical condition in the University Teaching Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Chief Luchembe, together with Chief Kopa, also of Northern Province, were on Monday night injured in a road accident that occurred along the Kabwe-Lusaka road.

UTH Public Relations Manager, Pauline Mbangweta, told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that Chief Luchembe was in a critical condition while Chief Kopa was in a stable condition.

“Chief Luchembe is in a critical condition and is in the ICU but chief Kopa is stable,” she said.

The two traditional leaders were among the nine people that were seriously injured in a road mishap a few days ago.

ECZ donates linen, trays to Ministry of Health

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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has donated 500 Chitenge materials and trays to the Ministry of Health to mark the commemoration of women’s week, which falls this Sunday.

ECZ Secretary, Stanley Matoto, said the commission decided to join women in commemorating their day in order to show the importance of partnership.

Mr. Matoto said ECZ donated the items to the ministry in order to help clinics especially those in rural areas which have inadequate linen.

Receiving the donation, Minister of Health Kapembwa Simbao thanked ECZ for the gesture saying his ministry will continue to corporate with all its stakeholders in an effort to meet its requirements.

Mr. Simbao said this in a speech read on his behalf by the Ministry of Health Human Resource Director, Margaret Kapihya at the handover ceremony in Lusaka yesterday.

He said the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has demonstrated the collaboration that should flourish amongst various institutions especially at a time of celebrating international women’s week.

The Week in Pictures

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MMD cadres mob Dora Siliya at the Supreme Court after the tribunal probing her alleged ministerial misconduct adjourned
MMD cadres mob Dora Siliya at the Supreme Court after the tribunal probing her alleged ministerial misconduct adjourned

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Patrotic Front cadre William Harrington and MMD cadres in the background on the first day of the tribunal Sitting
Patrotic Front cadre William Harrington and MMD cadres in the background on the first day of the tribunal Sitting

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Lusaka lawyer Chifumu Banda (L0 with businessman Geoffrey Mwamba (GBM) at the Lusaka magistrate court when Mwamba went for his assault case
Lusaka lawyer Chifumu Banda (L0 with businessman Geoffrey Mwamba (GBM) at the Lusaka magistrate court when Mwamba went for his assault case

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The walk of shame... Former Zambia Army Commander Geojago Musengule takes the walk of shame as he is escorted to a waiting police van to ferry him to prison after a Lusaka magistrate court jailed him
The walk of shame... Former Zambia Army Commander Geojago Musengule takes the walk of shame as he is escorted to a waiting police van to ferry him to prison after a Lusaka magistrate court jailed him

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Mrs Chiluba arriving at the Court to hear the vedict of her case
Mrs Chiluba arriving at the Court to hear the vedict of her case

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Mrs Regina Chiluba getting into the Police van after she was found guilty and sentenced
Mrs Regina Chiluba getting into the Police van after she was found guilty and sentenced

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Regina Chiluba's sympathyser who fainted in court after the the judge delivered the verdict
Regina Chiluba's sympathyser who fainted in court after the the judge delivered the verdict

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Mrs Regina Chiluba's Sympathysers
Mrs Regina Chiluba's Sympathysers

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COZMO Mumba making frantic efforts to call vice president George Kunda at cabinet office
COZMO Mumba making frantic efforts to call vice president George Kunda at cabinet office

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COZMO Mumba spotted at Cabinet office in Lusaka trying to get access to vice president George Kunda
COZMO Mumba spotted at Cabinet office in Lusaka trying to get access to vice president George Kunda

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Regina Chiluba's Children outside Chimbokali prison
Regina Chiluba's Children outside Chimbokali prison

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PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda is interviewed by journalists from the European Union at State House
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda is interviewed by journalists from the European Union at State House

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PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda quips with tourism minister Catherine Namugala during a photo-session with visiting students and teacher from the European Union at State House
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda quips with tourism minister Catherine Namugala during a photo-session with visiting students and teacher from the European Union at State House

Extras: Not really Picture of the week or video of the week..
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Stop attacking me – RB

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I will sack you... President banda addressing MMD cadres at State House

President Rupiah Banda has warned leaders in the Zambian government that he will not tolerate indiscipline and attacks on the Presidency.

Mr. Banda says he has been a subject of attacks since he was elected even from some ministers and will not seat idle, but take action against the culprits.

The President said he has an obligation to take action against undisciplined leaders.

The Zambian leader was speaking on arrival in Siavonga, in the Southern Province to launch the construction of the Kariba North Bank extension project.

Mr. Banda advised leaders to be humble because they are not indispensable.

He said Katuba Member of Parliament, Jonas Shakafuswa and Mpulungu MP, Lameck Chibombamilimo were expelled from the ruling party because they thought they were indispensable.

Mr. Banda said Mr. Shakafuswa and Mr. Chibombamilimo will soon be replaced with better people to represent their constituencies whose names will be announced soon.

Southern Province Minister, Daniel Munkombwe urged President Banda to continue developing the country and ignore people who are continuously attacking him.
[ZNBC]

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