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Woman resurrects in Sinazongwe

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People in Senior Chief Mweemba area in Sinazongwe district wake up to a rude shock when the body of a woman they buried a month ago resurrected.
Headman Simankawa told a ZANIS reporter who rushed to the area that NJikile Muleya who died a month ago resurfaced.
The headman said the villagers saw Ms. Muleya in full view but they were afraid to touch her.
He said she used to come from the direction where she was buried at 05:00 to 07:30 and from 17:00 to 19:00, thereafter, she disappears.

Headman Simankawa said Ms Muleya who was from Simankawa village was seen for four days and the villagers assembled to have a glimpse of her though they could not communicate with her because she was not answering back.

“When you call her she will just look at you and turns back, people were afraid to touch her and when you come closer to her she starts walking away,” the Headman narrated.

She said Ms Muleya was seen while she was well dressed.

The headman said the incident has never occurred adding that the whole village was amazed.

He said Maamba police were called to get the picture of the woman but when they arrived she started walking away and disappeared in the bush near the village.
[ZANIS]

Rising food prices begin to hurt

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The global trend of rising food prices may not be very far from hurting Zambia after the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) increased the price of fuel.
A check by ZNBC news at Soweto market in Lusaka showed that the price of most commodities are on the rise.
There has already been a marked increase in the price of fish and beans.
A marketeer, Miyomba Nchimunya told ZNBC News that the price of fish has more than doubled forcing most fish traders to stop selling the commodity.
He said the rising cost of fuel is pushing food prices up because food items have to be moved from far flung areas like Mongu in Western Province.
Meanwhile, the price of vegetables have remained stable largely because green vegetables are sourced within Lusaka.

[ZANIS]

Chipata rail ready by June

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The construction of the Chipata-Mchinji Railway line in Eastern Province is likely to be completed before June.
Eastern Province Minister, Charles Shawa said government has released K10 billion towards the construction of the railway line.
Mr. Shawa explained that the project, which was supposed to be completed this month, was delayed due to the power outages and the shortage of cement.
The Minister was speaking in an interview with ZNBC news.
Once completed, the railway line will promote trade between Zambia and Malawi and ease transportation of goods and services.
The Chipata-Mchinji Railway line was intially started in 1982 but later abandoned in 1992 and only revived in 2006.
The railway line is touted as an important alternative link to the Nacala sea port in Mozambique and will later be linked to the Tazara Railway line
{ZNBC]

Increase Police presence to curb defilement cases,Govt told

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-The National Initiative for Citizen Awareness (NICA) has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs to increase Police presence in the country to effectively combat defilement cases.

NICA President Kelvin Sampa said in a Press Statement to ZANIS today that the Victim Support Unit in the Police Service should be adequately equipped with transport and other logistics in order to track down sexual abuse cases.

Mr. Sampa said there are only 133 police stations in the country’s 72 districts which makes it difficult for the law enforcement officers to follow up cases committed in distant places.

He said despite civil society’s efforts in the fight against defilement, the cases have continued to escalate in Lusaka and other parts of the country.

He expressed concern that out of the 865 defilement cases as at 2006, only 238 were convicted and the remaining were withdrawn.

Mr. Sampa urged the legislature and the national constitution conference to enact laws that will provide for the arrest of people who withdraw defilement cases.

He also appealed to the community, government and civil society to be involved in the fight against defilement.

Albidon mine sets April 28 for testing machines

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Albidon Mine Zambia limited in Mazabuka says it has mined 40,000 metric tonnes of Nickle ore in readiness for testing the Mill, Crusher and Concentrator which has been set for April 28.

General Manager for Corporate affairs, Sixtus Mulenga however told ZANIS in Mazabuka today that the April 28, event does not mark the official production day but will provide an avenue on which the testing of the production process will be done in readiness for the official launch mid this year.

Dr Mulenga said the 40,000 metric tonnes have already been mined and stock pilled on the surface within the mine premises.

He said the remarkable progress at Munali mine is as a result of the commitment by all staff.

Dr Mulenga also disclosed that the life span of the mine is likely to increase from the projected 10 years following the positive explorations results.

Currently the initial Nickle production stands at 900,000 metric tonnes per annum although the mine has projected a further increase of 1.2 Metric tonnes per annum.

And Mines Minister Kalombo Mwansa who toured the mine last Friday to familiase himself with the progress recorded since the ground breaking ceremony which was launched by President Mwanawasa last year expressed happiness at the remarkable progress recorded so far.

”It is unbelievable that you can complete ahead of schedule even with the shortage of Cement that has hit the country, I cannot even remember where we stood during ground breaking ceremony because it was all bush” said Dr Mwansa.

Dr Mwansa also commended the staff at Albidon mine for their commitment and dedication to work.

Southern MMD members told to embark on vigorous campaign

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MMD Southern Province Chairman, Solomon Muzyamba has called on MMD members in Mazabuka district to embark on a vigorous recruitment membership drive to overturn the political landscape in the area.

Mr. Muzyamba challenged party officials to sacrifice their resources despite transport problems dogging the ruling party by embarking on a door to door campaign and to woo more members for the party.

He said the MMD under the leadership of President Mwanawasa has done alot as evidenced by the booming economy.

Mr Muzyamba urged party officials to explain the achievements of the rulling party especially in Southern Province where mines are being opened up.

He cited the openning up of Albidon mine and the Sugarcane expansion programme at Zambia Sugar Company in Mazabuka as some of the developments taking place in the district that can help sell the MMD.

Mr Muzyamba was speaking in Mazabuka when he recieved several opposition party members who resigned from the opposition to join the ruling party.

He said the resignation of senior UNIP and UPND officials meant people in the province were begining to appreciate the MMD.

Those that resigned include Enock Ntobolo, former UPND district trustee and UNIP’s district secretary.

Govt disassociates it self from Chuumbwe’s remarks

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Government has disassociated itself from the statement made by MMD Lusaka Province Chairman Geoffrey Chuumbwe that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe should be removed by force.

Government says while it appreciates and acknowledges freedom of speech, Mr Chuumbwe’s position is not the way to go about when resolving the problem in Zimbabwe.

Chief Government Spokesperson, Mike Mulongoti said this in a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka this evening.

Mr Mulongoti was reacting to Mr Chumbwe’s statement made at the Lusaka International Airport shortly after President Mwanawasa left for Mauritius today.

Mr Mulongoti said Mr Chuumbwe’s statement is neither the party’s nor government’s position.

He stated that the Zambian government does not encourage change of regime through forced means adding that there is a better way of handling problems being faced in Zimbabwe.

He added that the solution to the problems in Zimbabwe lie in Zimbabweans themselves.

Mr Mulongoti has since cautioned party members against making alarming statements that relate to internal matters of sovereign countries.

Unbeaten Young Arrows Go Top

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Young Arrows are the only unbeaten side at the end of Week 6 of the Faz Premier League today that saw Kabwe Warriors tumble at Nkoloma Stadium when they visited the new top-flight leaders this afternoon in Lusaka.

Warriors, without influential striker Emmanuel Mayuka who left for trials Portugal this morning, lost 3-0 away to see Young Arrows shift 2 points ahead of the chasing pack on 10 points from their four games played this season.

Young Arrows, promoted to the top-flight just two seasons ago in 2006, secured their 4th win of the season with goals from Chomba Ngandu, Shaft Katuka and Judge Mkandawire.

Nchanga Rangers stayed 2nd on 8 points after Tom Bakala’s goal ensured they drew 1-1 at home against visiting Nkwazi who are 3rd on the same number of points as their hosts.

Nkana are 4th after also drawing 1-1 away at bottom of the table and fellow promoted side Green Eagles in Kabwe.

However, Zesco United’s brief stay at the top of the table ended today when they lost 1-0 away at Arthur Davies in Kitwe where Power Dynamos recorded their second win of the season-and first home victory- after a litany of three straight defeats.

Francis Kombe’s 37th minute goal handed Power the 3 points and a breather for coach Fodson Kabole who would have certainly felt the wrath of the home fans had his men lost at home this afternoon.

City of Lusaka also drew 1-1 at Woodlands where they hosted Konkola Blades in Week 6’s fourth draw of the day.

Chambishi meanwhile record their first win of the season via a 1-0 home win over Red Arrows.

Aggret Chiyangi’s team winning goal came from midfielder Preston Musumali-son of one former Mufulira Wanderers and Power midfielder Nelson Musumali.

Lusaka Dynamos too recorded their first win of the season after dispatching Green Buffaloes to their third successive league defeat of the season.

Dynamos got their victory thanks to a 33rd minute William Njobvu goal that he scored from a corner kick that Buffaloes goalkeeper bundled Dave Kaumbwa bundled into his own net.

Zanaco’s brief flirt with good form ended at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya where Roan United shocked them with a 1-0 home win thanks to a Ken Mumba goal there to see the hosts get the 3 points.

Ms. Moonga to appear before MMD ‘s Disciplinary Committee

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Suspended party National Committee Executive member of the Movement for Multi Party Democracy (MMD) Ms Christine Moonga will be summoned to appear before the party’s ad-hoc committee to exculpate herself for accusing President Mwanawasa of practicing tribalism.

MMD deputy national secretary Jeff Kande said in Lusaka today that the party will also discuss disciplinary issues against suspended MMD copper belt provincial chairperson Terrence Findlay and review the organization of the party.

Mr. Kande disclosed that the duo will be summoned to appear before the ad-hoc committee to exculpate themselves adding that the meeting will be held on May 6, next month.

He said the party’s disciplinary committee has done its investigations and are satisfied with the investigations carried out so far.

Mr. Kande said the party will not relent in its efforts to discipline erring members through the laid down party disciplinary procedures.

And Mr. Kande has refuted allegations that the controversial Baobab land in Makeni is only being issued to MMD members.

He said MMD does not issue any potions of land as the mandate lies with the ministry of lands.

Mr. Kande however said some people have been masquerading as MMD officials in order to bring the name of the party into disrepute.

Govt clarifies Levy’s mediation role in Zim political impasse

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Government has clarified that President Levy Mwanawasa can only take up the mediation role in the Zimbabwean political impasse if the matter is collectively agreed by the Head of State in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region.

Chief Government spokesperson Mike Mulongoti said the decision to appoint South African President Thabo Mbeki to take up his renewed mandate in Zimbabwe’s political impasse was a collective agreement by Heads of Heads during last week’s SADC Extra Ordinary summit.

Mr. Mulongoti said any departure from that agreement has to be arrived in consultation with all Heads of State in region.

He disclosed that President Mwanawasa who has been in contact with President Mbeki has indicated that he can not take up the matter.

He however said President Mwanawasa being the SADC chair has provided adequate leadership and was deeply involved in matters relating to Zimbabwe.

Mr. Mulogoti, who is information and broadcasting services minister, added that president Mwanawasa being the head of state has other responsibilities.

Mr. Mulongoti was speaking to journalists following yesterday’s call by Zimbabwe’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Opposition leader Morgan Tshangirai that President Mwanawasa should take up the mediation role in that country.

Mr. Tshangirai is quoted to have called on Mr. Mbeki to step down and allow Mr. President Mwanawasa who is the SADC chair to take up the new role.

Mr. Mbeki was during the SADC extra – ordinary summit given a renewed mandate to mediate in Zimbabwe following his successful role that resulted in that country having electoral reforms leading to holding of the March 29 harmonised elections.

The Minister stated that both parties in Zimbabwe have acknowledged that last month’s elections were free and fair except for the delay in the release of the presidential results which has raised a lot of concern.

Mr. Mulongoti however stated that president Mwanawasa cannot take up the role although the call by the opposition leader is a moral persuasion.

He said Dr. Mwanawasa has kept an open eye on what is happening in Zimbabwe so that if need arises for the region to offer assistance, he can consult with other heads of State.

He stressed any new development in Zimbabwe would be handled in the similar manner they were tackled during the extra ordinary summit held in Zambia and Tanzania.

Over 300 cadres ditch UPND for MMD in Mazabuka

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Over 300 opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) in Mazabuka have resigned to join the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) ahead of tomorrow’s party card renewal exercise.

MMD Mazabuka District Chairman, Trywell Himoonga disclosed this to ZANIS in Mazabuka today.

Mr. Himoonga said the resignation of some UPND members, who include some senior party officials, meant that the party has been dismantled in the district.

He said the MMD has been enjoying overwhelming support in the district due to the massive investment taking place in the district.

He attributed the massive investment and developments in the economy to President Mwanawasa’s good governance policies.

Mr. Himoonga said the party from UPND will officially tender their resignations tomorrow.

Albidon Nickel Mining to start production this month

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Albidon Zambia Limited (AZL) in Southern province says it would commence mining and production of nickel concentrates on April 28, 2008.

AZL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ecen Fwanecoel told ZANIS in an interview that Nickel concentrate production was two months ahead of schedule.

Mr. Fwanecoel said although the country was experiencing cement shortages, the company has managed to continue the project due to consistence teamwork.

He also said that Albidon would be the first mining company in the region to improve the mineral grade by 13 per cent after processing it.

And Mr. Fwanecoel expressed delight at the cooperation his company has received from the local people.

He said the gesture was an indication of the sense of ownership people of Munali Hills have in the Nickel Mining Project.

Mr. Fwanecoel said his company would continue to add value to the community by having various corporate social responsibility programmes.

He said the mining of nickel in Zambia would also add value to the diversification of mining industry in the country, adding that the commodity has competitive prices on the world market.

Meanwhile, the Albidon CEO says his company was ready to pay the new mining windfall taxes as they were of benefit to both the government and the people of Zambia.

And Mines and Minerals Development Minister Kalombo Mwansa, has disclosed that government was in the process of formulating the healthy, environment and safety policy for all mining and exploration companies in the country.

Dr. Mwansa said this during a familiarisation tour on the progress of Albidon Nickel Mine in Mazabuka today.

He noted that the Albidon Nickel management was dedicated to duties as evidenced by the completion of the project two months ahead of schedule despite challenges such as cement shortages.

He also expressed delight at company commitment to providing alternative accommodations and comfort to the relocated settlers.

Dr. Mwansa has since called on other companies in Zambia to emulate AZL in fulfilling their social responsibilities and adding to the economical value of the country.

The Albidon Nickel project was launched last year on April 3, 2007 at a ground breaking ceremony by the Republican President Levy Mwanawasa in Mazabuka.

Moses Katumbi makes peace with Taskforce

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The Taskforce on corruption has lifted the restriction that was placed on a trunk of emeralds belonging to the Governor of Lubumbashi in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Moses Katumbi.

Taskforce Chairman, Max Nkole said this follows an amicable resolution of issues concerning the settlement that Mr. Katumbi and the Zambian government reached.

Mr. Nkole was speaking at a press briefing in Kitwe after a meeting with Mr. Katumbi’s lawyers and ZANACO officials.

He said Mr. Katumbi and his lawyers will meet with ZANACO officials to ascertain the value of the emeralds.

Mr. Katumbi’s dollar and Kwacha accounts have been reopened.

Mr. Nkole said in the settlement, the money found in the accounts as at June 28 last year has been forfeited to the state.

He noted that in the kwacha account there was K159 million while in the dollar account there was $80,000.

Mr. Nkole also said Mr. Katumbi has also surrendered property worth over $5.5 billion to the state.

And Mr. Katumbi who was present paid tribute to president Mwanawasa and the Zambian government for successfully reaching the settlement.

Mr. Katumbi said he was pleased that the settlement was reached amicably.

He said this paves way for him to re-establish his businesses in Zambia.

Mr. Katumbi said Zambians and Congolese are one people.

He had lived in Zambia run a series of businesses.
[ZNBC]

Government welcomes uranium explorations

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Government says the ongoing uranium mining exploration project in Southern Province is in line with its diversification of the mining industry in the country.

Mines and Minerals Development Minister Dr. Kalombo Mwansa says the Kariba uranium project which is still at exploration level is a fulfillment of government’s vision to establish mining activities across the country.

Dr. Mwansa said this today during the tour of the Muntanga and Dibwe uranium exploration project by Omega Minerals Limited and Denison Mines in Southern Province.

He noted that uranium is a mineral that can enhance the country’s future power supply as an alternative source of energy to hydro-electric power.

Dr. Mwansa has since commended the traditional leaders and the local people for supporting the project which he said will benefit the country economically.

He assured the mining company of government’s support in order to bring the uranium mining project to a fulfillment.

Speaking at the same function, Omega Minerals limited and Denison Mine country manager Roger Staley said the full works are expected to commence by the year 2009 after the exploration works are completed.

He said the company is so far promoting agricultural activities in the area under its corporate responsibility adding that it has so far employed a total of 127 people from the surrounding villages.

Mr. Staley announced that his company intends to initiate a scholarship programme for local university students to add to the number of geologists in the country.

He commended government for its favourable mining regulatory regime.

Meanwhile, Mr. Staley has also assured the residents of Muntanga and Dibwe areas that his company will adequately compensate them once they are resettled to another area.

Mr. Staley said the relocation will also assure the people of safety from radioactive substances emitted from the uranium.

And chief Simamba of Siavonga said his people are willing to relocate once the mining company is ready to resettle them.

Speaking through Headman Mutandalima Tili, Chief Simamba said the project will empower the local people economically and socially.

Uranium is a radioactive substance used in the production of nuclear energy. The mineral was recently discovered in Southern Province and has attracted two exploration companies that are currently intending to set up mining companies in the area.

Sata-Levy defamation Case in new twist

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The Lusaka Magistrate Court has rejected an application seeking to stay the defamation of President Mwanawasa’s case against Patriotic Front leader, Michael Sata.

Mr. Sata’s lawyers, Bonaventure Mutale and Edgar Lungu sought the suspension of the case in the Magistrate Court pending the determination of an appeal hearing in the Supreme Court emanating from the same matter.

Principal Resident Magistrate, Charles Kafunda has instead ordered that trial resumes before him on May 23.

Meanwhile, Mr. Sata and his co accused Patriotic Front Vice president, Guy Scot and Police Officer, CLement Andeleki have pleaded not guilty against charges of defaming President Mwanawasa in January 2006.

They are accused of brining the president’s name into scandal and ridicule as well as portraying the Head of State as a dictator and tin pot lawyer.

The three accused persons are alleged to have accused President Mwanawasa of ordering police officers to arrest patriotic front cadres that lined up along
the parliament road as he went to officially open parliament in January 2006.

Magistrate Kafunda rejected the application on grounds that High Court Judge, Charles Kajimanga after hearing Mr. Sata’s appeal ordered that trial proceeds in the subordinate Court.

Magistrate Kafunda was displeased and disappointed that Mr. Sata’s lawyers did not inform the court in yesterday’s application about the High Court’s order.

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