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I Dont Need to Ask for Forgiveness-Sinyangwe

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National Constitution Conference (NCC) 2nd Vice-Chairperson and Matero Member of Parliament Faustina Sinyangwe says Patriotic Front Members of Parliament (PF MPs) who are participating in the NCC have not committed any crime to seek for forgiveness from Party President Micheal Sata.

Speaking when she featured on the community radio station, Zambezi FM Radio station in Livingstone today, Mrs Sinyangwe said the MPs have not gotten themselves in conflict with anybody to seek for forgiveness.

Mrs Sinayangwe said the MPS have not formed a political party but have decided to take part in the constitution making process because they felt it was an important process that could not be boycotted.

She said though she was part of the NCC, she still had support from the people of Matero.

And Mrs Sinyangwe admitted that the constitution making process was not a cheap exercise.

”The constitution making process is not a cheap one. Even President Levy Mwanawasa said it but he bowed down because the opposition demanded for it,” she said.

Recently, Patriotic Front President Micheal Sata said he was ready to forgive MPs currently taking part in the NCC if they went back to him to ask for forgiveness.
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Govt to Open Farming Blocks in all Provinces

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Government has announced that out-grower farming schemes in farming blocks would be opened in all the nine provinces in the country in order to boost agriculture activities and enhance food security .

Agriculture and Co-operatives Deputy Minister Daniel Kalenga said government has since embarked on an exercise to put up infrastructure in the farming blocks such as good roads, electricity, water for irrigation which small scale, medium and large scale farmers can utilize to enhance crop production.

Mr. Kalenga said the agricultural sector which will further be promoted through crop diversification in the farming blocks has the ability to contribute to poverty reduction in the country.

The Deputy Minister announced this in Kanakatapa area in Chongwe district yesterday when he officiated at the 32nd Lusaka Provincial and Agricultural Show whose theme is Growth and Diversity through Credit and Finance.

He reiterated government’s committed to supplying subsidized agro inputs to ensuring that vulnerable but viable farmers are supported as they are key players in promoting food security at household, community and national levels.

Mr. Kalenga also disclosed that government has commenced a country-wide construction and rehabilitation of fish ponds .

He added government in collaboration with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has approved a K664 million for the transformation of Kaunga Rural Development Project based in Luangwa district into a Farmer Training Centre .

And speaking earlier, Lusaka Provincial and Agricultural Show Chairperson, Bernadette Simbwalanga appealed to government to revive the Lima and Co-operative banks where farmers could access soft loans through credit facilities.

Mrs. Simbwalanga further commended government for engaging the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in the purchase of agriculture produce.

She has however urged farmers in the country to strive to add value to their crops if they are to compete favourably on the international market.

Meanwhile, chief Mumena of the Kaonde people in Solwezi district has implored government to promote mechanized methods of farming among small scale farmers in Zambian in order to increase food production.

Chief Mumena observed that the current farming methods among many small scale and peasant farmers were not effective enough to address food shortages in the country.

The Chief said Zambian farmers needed to increase food production so as to cushion the negative impact of the looming hike in food prices.

He told ZANIS in an interview that government should therefore partner with traditional leaders in finding means of averting the looming food shortages in the world.

The traditional leader has since urged other chiefs to partner with government in rolling out modern means of food production.

He further called upon his subjects to keep enough food for their domestic consumption.

RSZ earmarks $US11million for investment

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The Railways Systems of Zambia (RSZ) has this year earmarked US$ 11 million for investment in improving railway infrastructure in the country.

RSZ Deputy General Manger for corporate affairs, David Phiri said the money will be invested in the rehabilitation of old machinery, freight wagons, locomotives, purchasing of vehicles and replacement of concentrate rail slippers among others.

Mr. Phiri added that another US$ 1 million will be invested on Information communication technology) ICT) in a bid to improve the tracking system.

He said this in Kabwe today when Communication and Transport Minister, Dora Siliya toured RSZ and the Zambia Railways Limited (ZR).

Mr. Phiri said RSZ is working on modalities with its shareholders on how the institution can continue investing in railway infrastructure without being affected by the raising oil prices on the international market.

He however called on government to consider reducing duty on rail way equipment adding that the current duty had a negative impact on the company’s operations.

Meanwhile Ms Siliya has implored the managements’ of RSZ and ZR to develop a relationship and create an atmosphere of understanding between the two companies in order for them to effectively operate the railways system in the country.

Ms Siliya said she has learnt with great concern on how the two companies have continued to cause unnecessary tension on its operations and among the workers.

She said the two companies need to fully understand the concession and contract agreements and support each other in running and maintaining railway infrastructure which she described as deteriorating.

Ms Siliya stated that there was no need for railway infrastructure to continue been in a bad state when there are necessary authorities that can rehabilitate them.

She said most Zambians still prefer railway transport as the best mode of transport .

The Minister has since urged the two companies to strive to work hard and re-invest in infrastructure in order to bring back the glory of the railway systems in the country.

And Ms Siliya implored ZR to expeditiously deal with the scrap metal lying idle at its premises.
She said officials from her ministry and management of ZR must quickly come up with a decision whether to sell or auction the scrap metal before it is completely vandalized.

Earlier ZR Director of Finance, Regina Mwale asked government to consider allocating part of the concession fees from RSZ for re-investment in rail infrastructure.

Ms Mwale said since 2004, ZR has not received money from the concession fees which RSZ remits, which goes direct to the ministry of Finance.

She explained that the company which has a working staff of 26 , survives on revenue derived from the assets and properties which have been leased.

ZANIS/YK/MK/ENDS

Zambia U20 Advance As Mayuka Shines in Sunny Mauritius

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Zambia Under-20 this afternoon advanced to the 2nd round of the Rwanda 2009 Africa Youth Championships qualifiers after beating hosts Mauritius 2-0 in Curepipe.

Today’s victory means Zambia advance to the 2nd and final qualifying stage 3-0 on aggregate after earlier beating Mauritius 1-0 in the 1st leg played on June 29 at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

Kabwe Warriors striker Emmanuel Mayuka lived up to his billing to inspire the visitors with the games opening goal in the 3rd minute of the 1st half.

Mayuka curled in the opener via in a free-kick to score his 9th competitive goal of the year.

Zambia stretched their lead five minutes later through Indeni striker Daniel Kasongo who headed in a cross from Zanaco midfielder Henry Banda.
Zambia will face either Egypt or Zimbabwe away in the 1st leg, 2nd round qualifying stage during the weekend of September 26-28.

Oswald Mutapa’s side will be at home in the return leg during the weekend of October 11-13.

Egypt, leading 5-0 Zimbabwe from the 1st leg played a fortnight ago in Cairo, were by press time in action away in Harare at Rufaro Stadium.

Winner over the two legs in the 2nd round will qualify to the Rwanda finals to be held from January 18 to February 1.

Zambia Line-up:

William Chibale, Michael Katongo, Jimmy Chisenga, Moses Malumbi, Derrick Mwansa, Nathan Sinkala, Morgan Kaoma (Sub: Mwape Kalunga 80″) , Musonda Munaile, Henry Banda, Emmanuel Mayuka, Daniel Kasongo (sub: John Chingandu 75″).

Don’t Listen to Politics of Division – Katele

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Movement for Multi party Democracy (MMD) National secretary Dr Katele Kalumba has called on party members not listen to politics of division.

Dr. Katele said the country at this moments needs to concentrate on praying for President Levy Mwanawana’s quickly recovery so that he can come back and lead the nation and the party.

Dr. Kaumba stated that this was not the right time to talk about the succession when the party president is bed ridden in Percy’s Military Hospital in France.

Speaking when he addressed women that gathered at the secretariat this morning to pray for Dr. Mwanawasa, Dr Kalumba said the party spokesperson Ben Tetamashimba did not consult with the National Executive Committee (NEC) over his statement.

The National secretary remarks follows utterances attributed to the party spokesperson that the party should choose a successor to levy When the president comes back from France.

Dr Kalumba has further urged urged all Zambians to continue praying for the president’s quick recovery.

Meanwhile, Government has said it was slow in stating its position on Party Spokesperson Ben Tetamashimba so as to give him a chance to reflect on his statement.

Chief Government Spokesperson Mike Mulongoti said it was regrettable that Mr. Tetamamshimba wants to be seen as championing succession when the all whole nation has united in offering prayers for the quick recovery of the President.

He reminded Tetamashimba that he was on record of having said President Mwanawasa should continue heading the Party until 2011 but wondered why he is now championing the succession issue.

Mr. Mulongoti who is also Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services was speaking at the Press briefing held at his Kabulonga residence in Lusaka today.

Mr. Mulongoti, who was flanked by his Deputy David Phiri, advised Mr. Tetamashimba not to be arrogant but instead show Leadership and humility towards the illness of the President rather causing anguish to the first family over his statement.

Mr. Mulongoti further said Tetamashimba being a NEC member and a junior minister failed to consult his colleagues in NEC before issuing the statement which he describe as embarrassing to the government.

‘it was further surprising that he wants to be seen speaking authoritatively on the Party presidency when in fact it was his opinion and doesn’t reflect the Party position,’ he added..

The MMD constitution clearly stipulate on how and when elections from the lower organs of the party are held that eventually culminate into a Party convention.

He added that as much as government respects freedom of expression, it will be wrong for anyone to say anything on the condition of the President rather than that of the medical team in France that is treating him.

The Minister said that has advised the general public to ignore MMD spokesperson Benny Tetamashimba’s statement over the succession of President Levy Mwanawasa.

And responding to questions from the Press on the statement in the foreign media attributed to Zimbabwean President Mugabe that he doesn’t like Dr. Mwanawasa, Mr. Mulongoti said he has asked the Minister of Foreign Minister to issue an appropriate statement.

Mr. Mulongoti has also assured investors not to panic over their investment in the country as there is political stability.

Mr. Tetamashimba has been roundly condemned following the statement he made for the party to start considering a successor to President Mwanawasa, when he returns home.

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Can Mayuka Inspire Under-20 to 2nd Round?

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Zambia Under-20 are away in Mauritius to try and confirm their Rwanda 2009 Africa Youth Cup 2nd-round qualifying stage passage when they face their hosts in Curepipe on Sunday afternoon.

Oswald Mutapa’s side lead via a narrow 1-0 win from the 1st first leg played on June 29 at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.

Nchanga Rangers midfielder Tom Bakala, who will miss misses the crucial 2nd leg due to injury, scored that lone goal courtesy of a 18th minute free-kick in the 1st half.

Bakala’s goal put a shine on Zambia performance at Woodlands after the sides’ strikers struggled throughout the first leg to find the target.

However with the inclusion of Kabwe Warriors striker Emmanuel Mayuka, Mutapa will be hoping his side can finally spark to life and progress comfortably to the 2nd qualifying stage.

Mayuka, current one of the senior team’s mainstay strikers with 3 international goals this year, returns to the Under-20 side for the first time since December last year after an impressive outing at the Cosafa Under-20 Championship.

The Warriors striker scored 4 goals in 3 group matches before the team made an early 1st round exit.

Mayuka is also set to reunite with Zanaco’s slick midfielder Henry Banda who light up Zambia’s brief Cosafa Under-20 campaign last year.

Both are expected to be key in the return leg with hopes on Banda to reproduce his stand-out 2nd half display at Woodlands after replacing left-back Lameck Tembo in the 44th minute.

Victory for Zambia will see them book a prospective date against Egypt in the final 2nd round qualifying stage.

Egypt currently enjoy a 5-0 lead over Zimbabwe from the 1st leg played a fortnight ago in Cairo and the two sides are also in action on Sunday at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.

Govt to Construct new Basic School in Kanyama

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Government has awarded a contract to a Chinese firm, Daltong Construction Company, to construct a full fledged Basic School in Kanyama constituency at a cost of K5 billion.

Education Minister Geoffrey Lungwagwa said his ministry through its infrastructure development section has decided to construct the Basic school in effort to decongest New Kanyama Basic School which has a pupil population of 2700.

The Minister said government would not compromise on the quality of education being provided to pupils.

He said it was unacceptable that 200 pupils are currently having classes in one classroom.

Professor Lungwangwa was speaking in Kanyama compound yesterday when he addressed residents who are said to be against the project in preference of using the land as a football ground by the community.

Professor Lungwangwa accompanied by Lusaka province minister, Lameck Mangani, home affairs Deputy Minister Misheck Mboshe and Education PS Lillian Kapulu , were in the area to verify recent media reports that said the community was against the project.

Once completed the Basic school will comprise a Teachers compound, with 4 semi-detached houses, a home economics block, science laboratory and football pitch to used by the two schools and the community.

Earlier , Education Permanent Secretary Lillian Kapulu said the land in question belongs to the ministry hence could not understand as to why people would resist construction of the basic school.

And opposition area Member of Parliament (MP) Garry Chanda has refuted recent media reports suggesting that he was opposed to the project.

Mr. Chanda who is Patriotic Front (PF) MP said he would not object the gesture of good will from the government which is meant on taking development to the people.

Colonel Chanda said as a progressive parliamentarian, that he would not frustrate the project adding that he even campaigned on the premise of lobbying government to put up social amenities such as schools and clinics.

And a Resident, Emmanuel Manda told the minister that the community was not per se against the project, but the fencing off of the football ground by the school authorities.

Mr. Manda said the community wanted to be assured of accessibility to the pitch as it is the only form of recreation in the area.

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NCC not for Baring Presidential Aspirants

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National Constitution Conference (NCC) Vice Chairperson, Faustina Sinyangwe has reiterated that NCC will not formulate a constitution that will bar any Zambian aspiring for the position of Republican President despite the age.

Mrs. Sinyangwe said the formulation of the constitution is a national programme which requires all NCC members to put national interest first and not selfish motives.

She said it is not true that the NCC is there to bar certain individuals and urged members of the public to treat the claims as rumours .

Speaking in Mazabuka during a special phone NCC programme at Mazabuka Community Radio station yesterday, Ms Sinyangwe said targeting certain individuals would defeat the essence of coming up with a people driven constitution.

She urged Zambians to support the current constitutional making process because government has embraced the spirit of openness as evidenced by the involvement of the media in publishing NCC proceedings.

Ms Sinyangwe who is also Patrotic Front (PF) Matero Member of Parliament (MP) further said government has released resources for publicity to ensure consensus is reached in the formulation of the constitution.

She commended government for attaching alot of importance to the formulation of a people driven constitution.

Ms Sinyangwe urged members of the public to form listening groups to ensure they participated fully in the debates going on.

Meanwhile Mrs. Sinyangwe says she is not ready to apologise to PF President Michael Sata for participating in the constitution making process because her decision to participate was done in consultation with the electorate.

Ms Sinyangwe said her participation in the NCC was backed by people in her constituency adding that going against their wish would have been wrong.

Ms Sinyangwe said she is ready to be prosecuted for participating in the constitution making process by the PF leadership for disrespecting the party directive not to do so.

She also dismissed claims that the PF MPs participating in the NCC are planning to form a political party but said they are to represent people.

Ms Sinyangwe said Political parties and other organisations that boycotted participation in the NCC will regret because they will be governed by the same constitution they refused to participate in.

And Ms Sinyangwe said she will not subject herself to any reconciliations with strings attached with her party President.

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FRA yearns for more funding

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The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has asked government to scale up the budgetary allocation to the agency.

FRA Provincial Marketing Coordinator Sunday Mwelwa says an increase in the budgetary allocation to the agency would facilitate the purchase of more maize from farmers in a bid to ensure national food security.

Mr. Mwelwa noted that failure to increase the allocation would adversely affect farmers in rural areas where the involvement of the private sector is minimal.

He was speaking when he made a presentation at the closure of a two-day second quarter meeting of the Lusaka Provincial Development Coordinating Committee (PDCC) in Lusaka today.

And PDCC Chairperson Elijah Chisanga expressed concern at the decision by FRA to reduce the number satellite depots at district level.

Mr. Chisanga said the move would disadvantage peasant farmers who would incur huge transport costs to ferry their produce to markets.

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Tetamashimba Defends his Position

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Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) Spokesperson Ben Tetamashimba has defended his call for the party to start considering a successor to President Mwanawasa as party leader.

Mr. Tetamashimba who is also Local Government Deputy Minister said those opposed to his suggestion want to overcome Dr. Mwanawasa to achieve their own selfish political agenda.

He challenged anyone opposed to his statement to openly state the basis of their arguments.

Mr. Tetamshimba told ZNBC news that some party members are secretly holding campaign meetings with a view to vie for the MMD Presidency.

He also threatened to expose people within the ruling party who are working against President Mwanawasa.

The statement by Movement for Multi-Party Spokesperson (MMD) Ben Tetamashimba over President Mwanawasas successor is embarrassing.

Chief Government spokesperson, Mike Mulongoti said the statement has also caused anguishe to the President’s family.

The President is currently in hospital in France.

Mr. Mulongoti was reacting to Mr. Tetamashimba who suggested that the ruling party should consider discussing a successor to Dr. Mwanawasa.

He advised Mr. Tetamashimba to show humility and stop being arrogant.

Mr. Mulongoti who is also Information Minister said Mr. Tetamashimba as a National Executive Committee member should have tabled the issue before the committee.

He was speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka today.

And women from the ruling Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) gathered – Saturday at the party secretariat to pray for President Mwanawasa.

The women led by Lusaka Provincial Chair-lady, Rose Zimba also prayed for MMD Spokesperson, Ben Tetamashimba to revisit his position on President Mwanawasa’s Successor.

Ms. Zimba urged the women to continue praying for Dr. Mwanawasa.

Party National Secretary, Katele Kalumba appealed to the women in the party to ignore Mr. Tetamashimba’s remarks.
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Power stations to be upgraded

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Plans are underway to upgrade Chishimba and Lunzuwa hydro power stations in Northern Province.

This will be done to increase power supply in the province.

Energy Deputy Minister, Gaston Sichilima said government is aware of the negative effects of load shedding.

Mr. Sichilima said the current power shortage being is as a result of increased economic activities, especially in the mining sector.

He also said the countrywide rehabilitation of hydro power stations will help to boost power production and supply.
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Cooperating partners pump US$74m into PEMFA

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Seven Cooperating Partners today committed a total of US$74 million towards the Public Expenditure Management and Financial Accounting-PEMFA programme for over a period of 2005-2009.

The eleven cooperating partners include the United Kingdom Department for International Development, the European Commission, Ireland, Denmark, Finland and Germany.

Others are Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the World Bank and the United States of America Development Programme.

The Africa Development Bank and the USAID also joined the list of cooperating partners’ signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding-MOU indicating their confidence in the programme.

The Cooperating partners support to PEMFA is regulated by a MOU first signed in December last year with the government of Zambia and which sets out the obligations of both parties.

Speaking in Lusaka when the 14 Cooperating partners signed the revised MOU, Finance Minister Ngandu Magande said the signing of the MOU consolidates government’s continued commitment in ensuring that the reforms are brought to fruition.

Mr. Magande said government remains committed to continue with the reform under PEMFA in order to develop an efficient and effective Public Financial Management system.

He explained that the signing of the MOU has been necessitated by the coming on board of USAID and the African Development Bank saying it has also been necessitated by the need to address the evolving changes of the efforts that were initiated by the government in 2005.

The Finance Minister who outlined a number of achievements made so far under PEMFA said government has further instituted legal reforms to support the on-going Public Financial Management reforms saying it was government’s intention to table the Public Procurement Bill and the Accountants Bill during the next sitting of parliament.

Mr. Magande noted that though there has been progress made in the Public Financial Management reforms, there is still a lot of work to be done.

He pointed out that there is need to consider whether the 2005-2009 programme lifespan is sufficient to adequately achieve the PEMFA programme targets and objectives.

And European Commission-EU Head of Delegation Derek Fee commended the Zambian government for visibly accelerating the pace of the Public Expenditure reforms.

Dr. Fee said PEMFA is central to Zambia as a whole as it deals with the most precious part of all the public resources.

He said PEMFA cooperating partners would like to reiterate their continued support to the Public Finance Management agenda reform.

Dr. Fee however said the cooperating partners were looking forward to the approval of the new procurement bill.

The EU Head of Delegation noted that Public Expenditure Reforms need real change in the public financial culture saying it further needs continuous guidance and stimulus from the political and senior management levels.

PEMFA programme is one of the three pillars of the government of Zambia public service reform programme which seeks to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability in the management and utilization of public funds to support the implementation of the country’s Fifth National Development Plan.

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Update on Levy Mwanawasa

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The Medical team attending to Republic President Dr. Levy Mwanawasa is encouraged and satisfied with the current status of his condition which has remained stable for the last two days.

Vice President Rupiah Banda said in a media statement posted on the State house web site today that President Mwanawasa has continued to receive medical treatment at the Percy Military Hospital in Paris, France.

And Copperbelt Provincial Minister Mwansa Mbulakulima has said Republican President Dr Levy Patrick Mwanawasa is recovering satisfactorily from his illness in France.

Mr Mbulakulima said this during President Mwanawasa’s intercessory prayers organised by youths in Ndola at Lowenthal Theatre Hall this evening.

“This is a joyous day because our President is recovering and recovering satisfactorily,” he said.

The Minister said he was happy to superintend on Copperbelt Province because its people were united and had shown the unity during this period when the head of state was sick

The Minister, who thanked the youths in the district for organising the prayer meeting, encouraged Copperbelt residents to remain united because the province was the back bone of the country’s economy.

Mr Mbulakulima said he was optimistic that the President was going to come and that everyone would be at the Airport to receive him.

He said the Dr Mwanawasa had strong leadership attributes, which even the region, had seen and were now benefiting from.

And speaking earlier Copperbelt Deputy Permanent Secretary Christopher Mutembo said the fact that Zambia had been declared a Christian nation should comfort people because Jesus Christ dwelled in the country.

Mr. Mutembo urged the youth to pray to God so that the works of the enemy could be shamed.

He further called on the youths to pray for the first lady Mrs. Maureen Mwanawasa and the entire first family at this trying time.

And in his comforting message, Apostle Chilanji Shinkolo of Crown of Fire Ministries, said that it was heavenly legal for people to pray for their Kings in this case the Republican President.

The apostle said when people pray situations change and that God was able to remove dark crowds and bring on healing which the country was crying for at the moment.

He encouraged people to pray and intercede for the President so that he could come home to continue his good leadership.

The intercessory prayer meeting attracted youths from all high schools and basic schools in Ndola, church organisations, non-governmental organisations, youth groups and political parties.

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Kombe Relishes Return To Zambia Fold

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It is a case of use it or lose it. That is how Power Dynamos striker Francis Kombe greeted the news of his Zambia recall today after being named to Herve Renard’s 2008 Cosafa Senior Challenge Cup squad.

The controversial striker returns for the first time since November 11 last year when he played in Zambia’s 1-0 away defeat to Tanzania in a friendly international.

“Am very pleased to be back,” Kombe said from Kitwe today. “I have just been given another chance to impress.

“I got to make sure I don’t disappoint because I don’t think I will get another chance like this again to play for Zambia.”

Kombe promising early international career stretching back to 2003 was blighted in 2005 by a 1-year dope ban after testing positive for marijuana while at disbanded South African club Silver Stars.

Kombe is currently the leagues top scorer on 8 goals.

He is set for his 8th cap when Zambia opens their Cosafa Cup campaign with a quarterfinal meeting against Zimbabwe in Secunda, Mpumalanga in South Africa on July 27.

The Power striker made his debut against Rwanda on March 24, 2003 away in a 3-0 victory when he scored his first and only senior goal to date for Zambia.

Meanwhile there is also another return to the fold this time for veteran defender Elijah Tana of Nchanga Rangers after his controversial axing from the final Africa Cup team for the Ghana tournament 7 months ago.

There is also another return to the Zambia team after 7 months for Angolan-based midfielder Ian Bakala since taking part at the Africa Cup finals in Ghana.

Also back in the team after half a year is ex-Under-23 defender Davies Nkausu of SuperSport United in South Africa after he failed to make the cut for the Africa Cup final squad in January.

Nkausu is one of two players from the defending South African league champions.

His club mate Noah Chivuta also returns to the team since playing in Zambia’s penalty shoot-out Cosafa Cup final loss to defending Cosafa Cup champions South Africa on October 24 last year in Bloemfontein.

Renard has also handed a debut call-up for the Green Eagles defender Kebby Hachipuka who is currently the subject of a transfer bid from Nkana.

Zambia Under-20 and Lusaka Dynamos goalkeeper William Chibale has also been handed a senior debut call-up.

However, Renard has decided to overlooked the popular Lusaka Dynamos duo of defender Hichani Himoonde who has a bereavement and fluid midfielder William Njovbu who is still recovering from injury.

There is also no place in the team for Power’s left-winger Kennedy Mudenda after impressing during Zambia’s last four 2009 CHAN qualifying games.

And goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene has been excused from action to give 2nd choice Kalililo Kakonje and Mike Poto of Green Buffaloes including Chibale a chance to stand up and be counted.

Zambia goes into camp on Monday in Lusaka under assistant coach George Lwandamina while Renard will join the team after July 20 when he returns from a brief holiday in France.

Team:

Goalkeepers: Kalililo Kakonje (Amazulu, South Africa), Mike Poto (Green Buffaloes), William Chibale (Lusaka Dynamos)

Defenders: Dennis Banda, Sydney Lombe (Both Green Buffaloes) Kampamba Chintu (Free State Stars, South Africa), William Chinyama, Nyambe Mulenga (Zesco United), Kebby Hachipuka (Green Eagles), Davies Nkausu (SuperSport United, South Africa), Elijah Tana (Nchanga Rangers), Billy Mwanza (Clubless), White Simwanza (Young Arrows)

Midfielders: Ian Bakala ( Primeiro de Agosto, Angola), Noah Chivuta (SuperSport United, South Africa), Francis Kasonde (Power Dynamos), Chikwanki Liyainga (Young Arrows),John Musukwa (Green Buffaloes) Lottie Phiri (Zesco United),

Strikers: Felix Sunzu (Avenir Sportif de La Marsa, Tunisia), Judge Mkandawire (Young Arrows), Given Singuluma (Bay United, South Africa)

Broadcast of NCC deliberations Welcomed

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NAKONDE residents in Northern Province have welcomed the announcement by the National Constitutional Conference (NCC) to broadcast live its deliberations.

One of the residents, Miriam Mumbi said the move by NCC to broadcast its deliberations is a step in the right direction.

Mumbi said it is important that members of the public follow the deliberations of NCC.

Mumbi however, expressed disappointment over the poor radio and television reception in Nakonde district.

She said there was an urgent need by government especially the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services (MIBS) to assist the national broadcaster to improve its radio and television reception.

Mumbi said information was power adding that people in the countryside would like to contribute to the development of the country by making informed decision but were failing to do that due to lack of information.

Mumbi said NCC should also help Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation [ZNBC] which has the largest audience to improve on its reception so as to enable follow the deliberations of NCC.

She lamented that people were keen to follow the happenings in the country through the national broadcaster but were failing to follow such events properly due to poor radio and television reception.

And Baptist Fellowship of Zambia [BFZ] Home missionary John Mulalika has said the move by NCC to broadcast its deliberations was welcome but the national broadcaster, ZNBC should also improve on its radio and television reception.

“People want to follow the deliberations of NCC but will not be able to follow that due poor radio and television reception of the national broadcaster,” he said.

NCC secretary Nuton Nguni announced yesterday that NCC would broadcast its deliberations on both ZNBC radio and television.

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