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Increased littering in Lusaka City worries Kamalata

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Increased littering in Lusaka City worries Kamalata

Government has expressed concern with the continued littering of the Central Business District in the capital city.

Lusaka province Permanent secretary Robert Kamalata says the continued littering in the City actually leads to clogging of drainages causing floods every rainy season.

Mr Kamalata says there is need for education on proper management of waste to safeguard the environment.

Officiating at  a stakeholders meeting on the revision of the 2007 National Policy on Environment held at the Southern Sun in Lusaka,  the Permanent Secretary lamented  that current scenario  has limited the availability of vital ecosystems in some areas.

“It has a potential to derail the socio-economic development efforts being undertaken by the government, ” He stated.

Government is aware of the challenges the country is facing and stressed its commitment to prioritized environmental sustainability as a cornerstone of sustainable development.

“In addition, government has embarked on the revision of the 2007 national policy of the environment to align with the overall vision of the new dawn administration, ” he said.

The measures taken will contribute to the promotion of sustainable use of the environment for sustainable economic growth.

He further implored the participants to help develop the most appropriate environmental policy to address current and future challenges.

 Green Economy Permanent Secretary John Msimuko has observed that the ability of the environment to support social and economic growth is dependent on the management of natural resources.

Represented by director of Environment Management Godwin Gondwe ,  Mr Msimuko said that well managed natural resources offer extended potential to support social and economic growth.

The Ministry is driving the green growth transitioning process and ensuring environment sustainability with portfolio functions among other programmes.

These includes  coordinating sound environmental management for social economic development, coordinating climate change adaptation and mitigation , and providing meteorological services.

HH’s confession that Greg Mills is but one of his many friends

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HH’s confession that Greg Mills is but one of his many friends

By Wynter Kabimba SC ODS Economic Front Party President

Anyone familiar with Russian history and the end of the imperial rule of Czar Nicholas II and the triggers of the Bolshevik revolution in 1917 knows the legendary story of Rasputin, a Siberian monk and the role he played in the events leading to the Russian revolution. Romanov Russia had degenerated into a corrupt and disorderly society and it was Rasputin’s influence on the Tsarina which extended to his involvement in government decisions which inflamed the anger of the Russian people against the royal family.

This story is reminiscent of the humiliating end of Jacob Zuma’s era which was largely blamed on his association with the Gupta family in South Africa. The perceived involvement of the Guptas in government appointments and decisions of what became to be known as State capture symbolized what was wrong with the Zuma administration. When Edgar Lungu was president, the UPND were critical of his relationship with one Valden Findlay, a Zambian citizen whom they accused of exploiting his friendship with ECL to promote his business interests.

Findlay became one of the first victims of the UPND government in its corruption fight crusade when PF lost elections. At the time when the people raised questions about the ECL – Findlay cohabitation, the then State House press aide released an official statement that no one had the right to choose friends for the president. They left Edgar Lungu alone as advised, but on voting day, they told him to keep his friends away from their affairs.

Greg Mills launching his book titled EXPENSIVE POVERTY, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Greg Mills launching his book titled EXPENSIVE POVERTY, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Before HH became president on 12th August, 2022, no Zambian cared about his circle of friends. They least mattered to their welfare. The adage that a man is judged by the company he keeps was of no interest to them. Public interest was, however, aroused when HH travelled to South Africa soon after assuming office for what State House said was an official trip to meet President Ramaphosa of South Africa for bilateral talks.

As it has become his trade mark, this was a tailored lie. HH used taxpayers’ money to be guest of honor at the book launch of his now disclosed personal friend Greg Mills, a South African citizen who enjoys free and unfettered access to the president’s office. The role which Greg Mills is playing in the Hakainde presidency has been trending in the public arena without answers until Friday 19th August, 2022.

During his press interview at State House with the local Hot-FM channel, he came across truthfully to the Zambian people and confessed that Greg Mills is but one of his many friends and fell short of just saying, so what? Ils sont mes amis (They’re my friends). Thomas Summers’s biography of Richard Nixon titled “The Arrogance of Power’’ would perfectly fit in this anthology whose moral has not been proven wrong so far.

Police arrested man for allegedly defiling his 13-year old biological daughter

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Police arrested man for allegedly defiling his 13-year old biological daughter

Police in Kitwe have arrested and detained a 38-year-old man for allegedly defiling his 13-year old biological daughter when the wife went out of town for a funeral.

Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu identified the suspect as Davies Fube of Chankalamu in Kamfinsa, Kitwe.

Ms. Zulu said the incest occurred between June 2022 and August 2022 in Chankalamu, Kitwe.

“Incest , reported at Kitwe Central Police Station (through Zamtan Police post), Occurred between June 2022 and August 2022 in Chankalamu Kamfisa compound in which Jennifer Kayula aged 32 of Zamtan compound reported that her daughter aged 13 of Chankalamu Kamfisa was allegedly defiled by her biological father M/Davies Fube aged 38 of Chankalamu Kamfinsa,” Ms. Zulu said.

She said the mother left the victim and other children in the custody of the aunt but Mr. Fube took them back home.

“Facts of the case are that between March 2022 and June 2022 the mother to the victim left home for a funeral in Solwezi and left her children including the victim in custody of the aunt who stays in Zamtan area of Kamfinsa, when she came back in June 2022 she was told that the father took the children to his place in Chankalamu, since then the children have been staying with the father,” she said.

‘It is further alleged that, whilst away she received information from the sister in marriage that her daughter was having a sexual relationship with the father, she then decided to report the matter to the police where a medical report ZP form 32B was issued to the victim and arrest was eventually made on the suspect David Fube the biological father to the victim,” Ms. Zulu said.

The Elections in Angola

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The Elections in Angola

Dr Nevers Mumba Former Vice President of Zambia.

(Great Lakes Region Election Observer group)

We arrived in Luanda, Angola on Saturday, August 20th. We were met by the Executive Secretary Mr Joao Samuel Caholo of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region(ICGLR) our Zambian Ambassador to Angola Excellency Mr Chalungumana and other Embassy officials.

Millions of Angolans shall head to the polls on 24th August 2022 to elect a new parliament and a President.
In contention are eight political formations. But it’s the ruling MPLA and UNITA and their flag bearers that are leading the pack. Incumbent President Joao Lourenco of MPLA and Mr Adalberto Costa Junior of UNITA.

I am honored to lead the Zambian delegation under the umbrella of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).

I share a few excerpts from my initial remarks……

“Angola is an important nation in our region. It’s a big and strong economy with a GDP of $74 billion. An oil rich country with a sea port that Zambia and other african nations need for trade. Actually Angola is investing in petroleum refineries for it to take up its deserved position as “the filling station of the region”. The two countries however are lagging in developing transport infrastructure (road, rail, water and air) critical for supporting trade. My impression is that my younger brother Lawrence Chalungumana Zambia’s Ambassador to Angola is equal to the task. With the foresighted leadership shown by HE President Hakainde Hichilema, it is certain that these projects will be implemented.

Zambia and Angola share a rich history and a long contiguous border. Alot of similarities exist , for example, the languages such as luvale, lunda, luchazi, mbunda exist on both sides of the border, food is similar, names are similar and many cultural practices are similar. It is worth noting that Zambia Angola relations are intertwined across epochs. In the first instance, Zambia played its role as the midwife of the liberation struggle by hosting all the three liberation movements of Angola namely MPLA,FNLA and UNITA in the fight against Portuguese colonialism. Later, Zambia played the role of peace builder with the signing of the Lusaka Peace Accords in November 1994 between Mr Jonas Savimbi of UNITA and President Edwardo Dos Santos of MPLA.

Suffice to say, Angola’s democratic process has continued to grow and improved over the years. This year’s election are the fifth since independence.

President Hakainde Hichilema and the Zambian people remain committed to contributing to peace building in the region. This is why we are here.”

With a long 27 year war which claimed over half a million lives and a serious carnage to key infrastructure, Angola stands out as a letter of hope to any nation engulfed in internal conflicts. They are a successful example in how to resolve deep internal conflicts.

Our Great Lakes region benefits economically from a peaceful and stable Angola.

By its nature, an election is a contestation of ideas among political parties. The people have the final say through the ballot. In the end, it’s the peoples’ will that should prevail. Whilst the winner has the responsibility to govern and implement the program they sold to the people, the opposition also have a legitimate and noble task to provide the necessary checks and balances. That’s how democracy functions.

Africa’s conflicts in the past were mostly instigated along racial(apartheid) and tribal lines, but today, the greatest threat to peace on the continent is internal contestation. Elections therefore should be held in a fair credible and transparent manner.

We are here representing the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in observing these elections. Other international observers include the African Union, SADC, Community of Portuguese speaking countries (CPLP), and several local observers drawn from Civil society groups and Faith based groups.

We are praying for the people of Angola to emerge stronger after these elections. Our presence signifies the significance the region attaches to Angola’s peace, stability and prosperity.”

Alleged “Drunk” ACC officers interrogate St Kizito Catholic Priest over Lusambo’s donations

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Alleged “Drunk” ACC officers interrogate St Kizito Catholic Priest over Lusambo’s donations

Allegedly four visibly drunk officers from the Anti Corruption Commission on Sunday stormed Mass at St Kizito Catholic Parish in Lubuto, Ndola and interrogated Parish Priest Fr Rapheal Chanda over the Church’s links to Bowman Lusambo.

According to some parishioners who witnessed the incident, the officers who were smelling of alcohol introduced themselves as investigators from the ACC Headquarters in Lusaka and wanted to establish how much Mr. Lusambo spent on building a toilet at the parish.

The officers later forced themselves into Fr. Chanda’s private residence and insisted on interrogating him.

The officers also wanted to interview some Choir members on how much they received from Mr. Lusambo prior to the elections.

Fr. Chanda however refused to respond to questions from the officers advising them that Church members built the toilet themselves.

The ACC last week recorded a warn and caution statement from Mr. Lusambo over allegations of bribing voters in Kabushi during the August 12, 2021 General Elections.

Allegations are that between 1st February, 2021 and 14th August, 2021, Lusambo did offer and actually gave K20,000 each to three choir groups from different Churches in Kabushi Constituency and gave a bag of mealie meal to each choir member.

Further that between the same period, Mr. Lusambo did offer and actually gave K300 each to about 100 to 150 women of Saint Kizito Catholic Church after attending mass, a day before elections.

But some church members have warned the UPND government to stay away from the Church.

“Where do they even get the audacity to force their way into Priest’s House? Us we respect our priests, if they’re wrong in any way, let them be handled with respect. If UPND doesn’t love God, us we love and respect the Church. We don’t want the nonsense we witnessed yesterday (Sunday). They almost ambushed my Parish Priest. They’re a cursed government,” one of the Church members said.

HH moves to deal with Zamtel, appoints an adhoc team to suggest way forward

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HH moves to deal with Zamtel, appoints an adhoc team to suggest way forward

President Hakainde Hichilema has started the process of dealing with the future of state run telecoms firm Zamtel after appointing a Technical Working Group.

The Group is expected to address the Technical and Strategic support to the implementation of the turnaround strategy for Zamtel.

The team is also expected to make recommendations and suggest appropriate solutions for the way forward.

According to a leaked appointment letter addressed to Mr Noel Nkhoma, the adhoc committee will soon be inaugurated by Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati.

“Please nite that your participation in this Technical Working Group is cardinal as it will help in repacking some of the issues as well as coming up with reconnect and approaches solutions for the way forward,” the letter signed by Siazongo Siakalenge, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet read.

But people close for the matter has revealed that the decision to set up a Technical Working Group is a mere smokescreen as the decision to private ZAMTEL has already been made.

“They are simply trying to hide behind semantics, the truth is that they are selling Zamtel and they just to use the so called Techinicak Working Group to validate their position,” the source said.

The source said government is aware that Zamtel only needs recapitalization to compete on the market but will not release the funds and allow the entity to deteriorate as a way of justifying its selling.

SADCOPAC to build capacity in Public Accounts Committees in the region

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SADCOPAC to build capacity in Public Accounts Committees in the region

The Southern Africa Development Community Organization of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) says it wants to make sure that it builds capacity in Public Accounts Committees in the region to ensure that they carry out their oversight mandate effectively.

Speaking during the official opening of the peer review and training for members of PAC and officials assisting oversight Committees in Botswana Gaborone, SADCOPAC Chairperson Honourable Warren Chisha Mwambazi said the organisation wanted to see to it that Public Accounts Committees provided the much needed oversight over the Executive.

“For us as SADCOPAC Executive, this is a very momentous occasion that we have come to Botswana to carry out a peer review process which we have been carrying out in the SADC region. We have done this in Seychelles, Namibia and Mauritius just to ensure that we continue to benchmark and see how other jurisdictions as Public Accounts Committees in the region are operating to ensure that they are effective as well as to provide the much-needed oversight in the Executive, to ensure that there is accountability and good governance in our various countries,” Hon. Mwambazi said.

“For us as we proceed as SADCOPAC, we want to ensure that we have the best practice in the region vis-à-vis, also issues of all this coming up of model laws on the SADC region to ensure that there is effective participation by the Office of the Auditor General and other permanent witnesses to the Public Accounts Committee in the region. Without the Office of the Auditor General, the functionalities of the Public Accounts Committees cannot go
well.”

Hon. Mwambazi, who is also the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee in Zambia, said the other role of SADCOPAC was to ensure that it built capacity in Public Account Committees in the region to ensure that they carried out their oversight mandate effectively.

Meanwhile, the acting Speaker in Botswana Honorable Pono Moatlhodi said Parliamentary oversight was critical in achieving financial accountability.

Parliamentary oversight function is critical in achieving improved financial accountability and promoting good governance in the Public Sector and in turn this increases public confidence in the credibility of Government Institutions,” Hon. Moatlhodi said.

He said the SADC Organization of Public Accounts Committees was therefore a brainchild of this noble ideal.
“With international focus on improving governance institutions and country systems, Many World Parliaments today are seeking to improve their performance among other things, to become more open, independent, accountable, and overly responsive,”

Hon. Moatlhodi added that there was need to improve the quality and performance of the Public Accounts Committees and other financial oversight bodies, by strengthening their requisite support staff in terms of qualifications and experiential knowledge.

“Our Public Accounts Committees must put in place and strengthen strategies to detect and prevent lack of prudent financial planning; lack of oversight in the procurement processes of the State; and possible wastage of public funds emanating from inherent corruptive practices.” said Hon. Moatlhodi.

The training was attended by participants from Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana and Eswatini.
Hon. Mwambazi was accompanied by National Assembly of Zambia Committee Clerk Mr. Moses Chuba.
SADCOPAC is an association of the Public Accounts Committee from SADC member states. It was launched in October 2003.

WEEKEND SCORECARD: Chambeshi Gives Nkana’s Week 1 Report

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Beston Chambeshi has summarised what he thinks of Nkana’s opening day’s performance in Sunday’s home draw against old foes Kabwe Warriors.

Nkana finished 4th last season.

The record 13-time champions were held to a 0-0 draw in Kitwe in a game they dominated but met stubborn resistance from Warriors defence and goalkeeper Scott Ngokane.

“It is the first game of the season and I think we have learnt one or two things and you know when you are coming from pre-season you cannot reply on the pre-season games because now we are on the big stage,” Chambeshi said.

“But I am happy with the way the boys kept the ball all we need is we need a goal because goals count a lot.

“You can have 100 per cent position but if you are not scoring it counts for nothing.”

Chambeshi also disclosed that he decided to start influential striker Alex Ngonga from the bench as a precautionary measure.

Ngonga came on in the 54th minute when he replaced midfielder Jacob Ngulube.

He almost broke the deadlock in the 75th minute after outrunning defender Dominic Chanda who was red carded for pulling down the Nkana striker.

“Ngonga was injured. It is his first game which is why we had to reserve him,” Chambeshi said.

“Even as the technical staff we were worried that maybe something might happen but I am happy he finished the game without any limping which is good.”

Nkana return to action on August 27 with a Week 2 date at Buildcon at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

FAZ SUPER LEAGUE
WEEK 1
20/08/2022
FC MUZA 1(Andrew Phiri 9′)-Green Buffaloes 1(Golden Mashata 81′)

Lumwana Radiants 3(Benjamin Mukanda 69, Abraham Kanyanga 71′, Kapambwe Musonda 74′)-Green Eagles 1(Hosea Silwimba 37′)

Chambishi 0-Zanaco 1 (Abraham Siankombo 62′)

Prison Leopards 1(Damiano Kola 60′)-Zesco United 1
(Alfred Leku 16′)

Forest Rangers 0-Kansanshi Dynamos 0

Nkwazi 0-Power Dynamos 1 (Jacob Kaunda 90′)

Red Arrows 0-Napsa Stars 0
21/08/2022
Nchanga Rangers 1(Logic Chingandu 36′)-Buildcon 0

Nkana 0-Kabwe Warriors 0

FAZ NATIONAL DIVISION ONE – WEEK 1

20/08/2022

Aguila Stars 1-2 Indeni
(Keke Sipuka 67’/Thomas Daka 24’ David Sakala 58’)

Kafue Celtic 0-1 Young Green Buffaloes

Kafue Eagles 0-1 Konkola Blades
(Maybin Kalengo 51’)

Trident 2-1 Lusaka Dynamos
(Djunese kanda 51’, Samuel Chiteta 90+/ Stephen Phiri 65’)

Mpulungu Harbour 0-1 Mutondo Stars
(Nyendwa Nyendwa 32’)

ZESCO Malaiti 0-0 Atletico Lusaka

21/08/2022
BARTS 1-1 City of Lusaka

TOP SCORERS 2022/2023

21/08/2022

Andrew Phiri (FC MUZA):1
Golden Mashata (Green Buffaloes):1
Benjamin Mukanda (Lumwana):1
Abraham Kanyanga (Lumwana):1Kapambwe Musonda (Lumwana):1
Hosea Silwimba (Green Eagles):1
Abraham Siankombo (Zanaco):1
Damiano Kola (Prison Leopards):1
Alfred Leku (Zesco United):1
Jacob Kaunda (Power Dynamos):1
Logic Chingandu (Nchanga Rangers):1

CUP
13/08/2022
Joseph Phiri (Red Arrows):1

CONTINENTAL
13/08/2022
MEN

WOMEN
Ireen Lungu(Green Buffaloes) :5
Anita Mulenga (Green Buffaloes):1
Natasha Nanyangwe (Green Buffaloes):1

INTERNATIONALS
22/06/2022
SENIORS
-MENS
Kelvin Mubanga (Zesco United):2
Spencer Sautu (Zesco United):1
Albert Kangwanda (Zanaco):1
Ricky Banda (Red Arrows):1

-WOMENS
(Includes goals in NT vs club pre-WAFCON training games)
Avell Chitundu :4
Grace Chanda:3
Misozi Zulu:3*
Everine Katongo:1
Ireen Lungu:1
Xiomala Mapepa:1
Ochumba Oseke:1
*denotes own-goal

Kamalata engages community leaders in Hostile Chibolya compound to allow Census Enumerators

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Kamalata engages community leaders in Hostile Chibolya compound to allow Census Enumerators

Government has engaged community leaders in various compounds of Lusaka to help reach out to residents especially in hostile communities during the 2022 census for population and housing.

Lusaka Province census chairperson Robert Kamalata advised community leaders in hostile areas such Chibolya to help enumerators access the places and collect data.

Mr Kamalata who is also Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary told ZANIS that government recruited some enumerators who understand the communities and know their way about, to carry-out the exercise.

He said some were recruited from such areas and will be able to carry-out the work with ease as they relate well with the community.

He however noted that government has also engaged the police from nearby stations to help access the communities.

In addition, Mr Kamalata appealed for cooperation from residents to ensure collection of quality data.

He further tipped residents to identify enumerators by green reflectors and identification cards bearing the National Registration Numbers (NRC).

Meanwhile, Chembe District Commissioner, Christopher Mwansa has warned those engaged as enumerators in the 2022 Census of Population and Housing against any form of misconduct while on duty.

Mr. Mwansa said the enumerators will be meeting various people from different backgrounds and status in society hence the need to remain professional in their execution of duties.

“The environment you will find yourselves in is different from where some of you come from therefore, you must adjust in the best way possible by not looking down on anyone,” he advised.

Mr. Mwansa said this when he interacted with the enumerators in the district.

Mr. Mwansa urged the enumerators to work hard and ensure they collect credible information that would be used in the planning and budgeting process for the country.

He said he is confident that the enumerators will do a creditable job and called on members of the public to be receptive when enumerators visit their homes to collect data for the 2022 Census.

And Chembe District Census Coordinator, Moses Chilumba has assured the District Commissioner that the team of enumerators underwent a thorough training and were well vested to carry out the task professionally.

“The ten days of training that the enumerators underwent was to prepare them for the huge task they have embarked on and the desired result was achieved through the brilliant performances during the various tests they were subjected to,” Mr. Chilumba explained.

Meanwhile, a Census enumerator, Mwansa Mwelwa has thanked government for giving youths an opportunity to be part of the pioneers of the E-Population Census history in Zambia.

“We thank the government for introducing the electronic automated system which makes it easy to compile and store data on one device unlike those days where paper systems were used with so many risks of losing some data through missing papers,” he said.

Mkushi Mining Economy Nosedives

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Mkushi Mining Economy Nosedives

Following the unexpected closure of mining activities after failing to meet the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) conditions, the social-economic situation in Mkushi Town is on the virtue of collapsing.

Over five mining companies in the area ,among them Good lock Zambia Limited have been closed after being served with stop orders for not meeting the ZEMA requirements.

The development has unsettled Mkushi District Commissioner (DC), Jonathan Kapungwe, who says as long as the mines remain shut, Mkushi risks becoming a ghost town.

Mr. Kapungwe appealed to the mining companies in the area to avail the provincial investments office the challenges that they were encountering in meeting the ZEMA conditions.

ZANIS reports that speaking in Kabwe when he met the Provincial Minister Credo Nanjuwa, the District Commissioner said only one mining company, Good lock Zambia Limited, has received reprieve from ZEMA giving it a temporal permission of operations before a permanent one is given.

And Central Province Minister, Nanjuwa, has advised mining companies to work closely with the provincial and district administration.

Mr. Nanjuwa said investors must work closely with the investment office in order to resolve some of the issues that have characterized the mining sector in the province.

The minister said the provincial administration is ready to help investors to ensure that their businesses grow.

Meanwhile, Datong Industries Director, Alex Lee says most mining companies have made progress in ensuring that they operate within ZEMA prescribed conditions.

Mr. Lee said most companies were waiting for water and soil samples results that have been sent to the University of Zambia in Lusaka.

Gender Activist expresses concern on over 500 defilement cases between May and August

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Gender Activist expresses concern on over 500 defilement cases between May and August

The Family Development Initiatives (FDI) and a Gender Activist has expressed concern on the defilement cases of over 500 recorded between May and August 2022 with the highest number of victims being girls.

Reacting to the Report issued by the Zambia Police Service on the defilement cases, FDI Team Leader Sheik Yusuf Ayami warned that defilement is a serious case that would see offenders serve 10 years or more once convicted.

The clergyman further stated that young children have the right to a safe, and protective environment.

“Those children who were victims of defilement suffer both physical and psychological trauma that has the potential to affect them for the rest of their lives,” Sheikh Ayami said.

He stated that it is disheartening to note that the same men that are supposed to protect and ensure the safety of the young vulnerable children are the ones violating their rights through sexual abuse.

He furthermore stated that, some family members are usually in the forefront pushing for the forgiveness of these defilement perpetrators.

The Clergyman has since called on society and the general public, both religious and traditional institutions in particular to step up efforts that will help prevent defilement cases and also ensure that appropriate action is taken against would-be offenders or perpetrators.

He has urged parents and guardians to put in place safeguarding measures that will protect vulnerable children each time they leave them in the custody of male relatives.

And a Gender Activist Beauty Katebe has expressed disappointment over the Police quarterly report that indicated a high number of child defilements in the country.

Ms Katebe noted that the number of defilement cases is alarming and it’s disheartening that girls are harmed at such a high rate.

In a statement made available to the media, Ms Katebe cited that parents should stop taking chances with their children.

“I echo Zambia Police Service sentiments that parents and guardians should not take chances whenever they leave their children in the care of relatives, as most perpetrators are related to the victims,” she stated

Ms Katebe has since called on various stakeholders to deliberately focus on sensitization programmes targeting families in Lusaka, Eastern and Central Provinces which recorded the highest number of defilement cases.

Meanwhile the Zambia Police Service Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga recently disclosed that Zambia recorded over 500 cases of defilement cases between May and August 2022 and which is a drop from 576 recorded in the second quarter of last year 2021, with Lusaka, Eastern and Central Provinces recording the highest number of defilement cases in the country.

Mr Hamoonga cited that the latest Zambia Police report has revealed that the country recorded 526 cases of child defilement from 7,589 cases of Gender Based Violence reported countrywide in the second quarter of 2022, in which 524 were girls and two were boys.

“Lusaka Province recorded the highest number of child defilement cases with 148 cases followed by Eastern Province with 86 cases, Central Province is third with 63 cases, Southern Province recorded 58 cases, while Copperbelt recorded 49 cases, North-Western Provinces recorded 37 cases and Muchinga Province recorded 27 cases, Northern Province recorded 22 cases, and the lowest being Luapula Province with 7 cases,” Mr Hamoonga noted

He added that collected data indicates that 1, 910 1,769 child victims were abused countrywide of which 1, 393 were girls while 517 were boys and 4,584 women and 1,095 men were also abused countrywide.

Mr Hamoonga revealed that during the period under review, the Victim Support Unit (VSU) counselled a total number of 6,882 persons of which 4,968 counselled were under criminal cases while 1,914 were counselled under the non-criminal offences.

Belemu Says Time is Ripe for Shepolopolo to Win COSAFA Womens Cup

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Shepolopolo Zambia defender Margret Belemu says time is ripe for her team to win the COSAFA Cup.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Lusaka camp, Belemu said Zambia was preparing well for the COSAFA Cup.

She said the Women National Team was aware of high expectations from fans after their splendid performance at the recent Women’s Africa Cup in Morocco.

“The preparations are ok. Everyone is pushing in camp and the competition is high because there are some players that have just joined camp and everyone wants to find themselves in the first 11,” Belemu said.

Zambia will face Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho at the COSAFA Cup to be staged in South Africa from August 31 – September 11.

“I am very much confident to say we need to win this COSAFA Cup. We have never won before so I believe that this is our time to carry the cup,” she said.

RUGBY: Arrows win American Cup

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Red Arrows have won the KPF organised American Rugby Tournament staged at Kitwe Playing Fields at the weekend.

Arrows thumped Kansanshi 29-0 in the final to emerge victorious.

Arrows scored tries through Chileshe Mulenga, Alex Mwewa, Peka Phiri , Gabby Mungalaba and Brian Mbalwa.

Terry Kaushiku and Alex Mwewa scored a conversion each.

The Airmen reached the final after beating Arrows B 26-12 in the semifinal as Kansanshi bear KPF A 0-6 Kansanshi

Meanwhile, Konkola won the Bowl with Buffaloes scooping the plate and Arrows won the women’s category of the American tournament.

Kamalata talks to community leaders in hostile compound of Chibolya to accept Enumerators

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Kamalata talks to community leaders in hostile compound of Chibolya to accept Enumerators

 Government has engaged community leaders in various compounds of Lusaka to help reach out to residents especially in hostile communities during the 2022 census for population and housing.

Lusaka Province census chairperson Robert Kamalata advised community leaders in hostile areas such Chibolya to help enumerators access the places and collect data.

Mr Kamalata who is also Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary told ZANIS that government recruited some enumerators who understand the communities and know their way about, to carry-out the exercise.

He said some were recruited from such areas and will be able to carry-out the work with ease as they relate well with the community.

He however noted that government has also engaged the police from nearby stations to help access the communities.

In addition, Mr Kamalata appealed for cooperation from residents to ensure collection of quality data.

He further tipped residents to identify enumerators by green reflectors and identification cards bearing the National Registration Numbers (NRC).

Woman’s Arm Rots After ‘Fake’ Family Planning Injection

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Woman’s Arm Rots After ‘Fake’ Family Planning Injection

A 31-year-old woman of Lusaka has had her arm amputated, after a self proclaimed medical doctor of Chazanga Compound allegedly administered a family planning injection on her.

The injection reportedly caused the arm to start rotting.

The woman is currently admitted to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) intensive Care unit in Lusaka.

Nancy Musonda of Lusaka West area, had the injection administered to her by a self-proclaimed medical doctor in Chazanga area, where she owns a shop.

The family of Ms. Musonda, says after the injection was administered to her left hand, it became swollen, before it started rotting and was eventually amputated.

Meanwhile, UTH Public Relations Officer, Natalie Mashikolo says Ms Musonda’s condition is critical.

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