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Shawa urges RDA to put up road signs

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Government has appealed to the Road Development Agency (RDA) to quickly put up road signs on the Great East road if the number of road traffic accidents on the road was to be reduced.

Eastern Province minister, Charles Shawa, said most of the road signs along the great East road have been vandalised, a development he said was contributing to the increased number of accidents.

Mr. Shawa said it was difficult for drivers to know what was ahead of them as they drive along when there was no road signs.

He said this today at St. Francis Hospital in Katete, when he visited accident victims who were injured in a Zambia-Botswana-Lusaka bound bus two weeks ago.

“There is urgent need to ensure that the necessary road signs are replaced if the number of road traffic accidents is to be reduced,” he said.

He also expressed concern that some public service vehicle drivers like over-speeding on the road.

Mr. Shawa said public transport drivers should take precautions not to endanger the lives of their passengers.

He stated that it was sad that road traffic accidents have increased just after the road has being rehabilitated.

The minister observed that the rehabilitation of the road should have lessened the number of accidents, which were attributed to the bad state of the road earlier.

In another development, two people have been arrested for breaking into and stealing household items form senior chief Kawaza’s palace.

Katete District Commissioner, Elemani Mwanza, disclosed to Mr. Shawa when he visited the chief at his hospital bed that thieves yesterday broke into the palace and stole a number of household goods.

Mr. Mwanza said the thieves broke into the palace yesterday when chief’s relatives went to visit him at St. Francis hospital where he has been admitted since Monday last week.

He revealed that the two suspects who have been arrested were both residents of chief Kawaza’s chiefdom.

And Mr. Shawa has appealed to the police to investigate the matter thoroughly, saying it was sad that people took advantage of the condition of the chief by breaking into his palace.

And senior chief Kawaza said he was now feeling much better that the time he was hospitalized last week.

Mpombo urges Kafulafuta farmers to diversify

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Kafulafuta Member of Parliament (MP) George Mpombo has urged members of his constituency to diversify their agricultural ventures instead of depending on growing maize alone.

ZANIS reports that Mr. Mpombo said this during a public meeting at Munkulungwe basic school in his constituency yesterday.

Mr. Mpombo, who is also Minister of Defence, said diversifying farming activities would help people in the area to be self-reliant.

He explained that this year, people should not expect to receive food relief from outside Zambia because many regions in Africa and beyond were facing serious food shortages.

He advised people to prepare adequately for the imminent global shortage of food by farming assorted crops that they would depend on.

And speaking earlier, Munkulungwe ward Councillor, Brain Chisha, said the area needed a clinic, saying the nearest health centres were far away in Tag Argun and Kambowa area.

Mr. Chisha told the MP, who is on a current tour of his constituency, that there was need to improve the water supply system in the area, which is currently facing a serious water problem.

He said currently, communities of about 200 people were sharing one borehole.

Meanwhile, Munkulungwe basic school headmistress, Angela Mukuka, informed the minister that the school needed an additional K4 million to complete its electrification project.

Ms. Mukuka said the school had so far spent about K8.1 million on the exercise but needed additional funds to complete the project.

She bemoaned the high levels of vandalism at the school, which is currently running a vibrant banana project.
In another development, Mr. Mpombo has described the theft of the transformer at Kambowa as a major setback to government’s effort to develop rural areas in the country.

Mr. Mpombo wondered how a huge transformer could be brought down and carried without villagers noticing.

The visibly astonished and annoyed MP urged the people in the area to protect government property in the area.

And Masaiti District Commissioner, Joyce Nsamba, who is also in the Minister’s delegation, expressed disappointment at the theft of the transformer, saying it was a hindrance to government’s development vision.

Mrs. Nsamba said it was sad that some people had chosen to frustrate government’s efforts of development by stealing and vandalising equipment that were meant to benefit the public.

She further warned people in the areas against marrying off school going girls, adding that those that would be found practicing the vice would be prosecuted.

She also cautioned people in the area against excessive beer drinking, saying such activities would result in vices such as defilement and increased levels of HIV/AIDS.

AEL invests US$6m in explosive storage facility

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The African Explosives Zambia Limited (AEL) has set up a US$6 million storage complex at Lumwana mine in Northwestern province as part of its operational expansion.

AEL managing director, Wayne Du Chenne, said that the company has taken advantage of the expanding mining opportunities in Northwestern province by setting up a complex that would service the mines.

Mr. Du Chenne was speaking today in Mufulira when Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Kalombo Mwansa visited the company on a familiarisation tour.

He said works at Lumwana mine site has advanced and the company would start full operations in July this year.

He said another storage complex site would be opened in Lusaka which would complement the increasing demand of explosives by the mining industry.

Mr. Du Chenne pointed out that the investment climate in the country was favourable and it has enabled the company compete with other international companies.

“AEL Zambia, which is formerly Kafironda Explosives Company, is expected to grow by K2.2 billion per annum in product exports once the Lumwana site is operational. The current investment stands at K5.25billion,” he said.

And Dr. Mwansa commended the company for expanding its operations to Lumwana mine.

He also applauded the company for embracing government’s economic ambitions.

Earlier, Dr. Mwansa toured the new Malambo mine on familiarise himself with the new investment in Mufulira.

AEL Zambia is a company that manufactures explosives for the mining industry in the country.

Faz Premier League Week 9 Wrap-up

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Green Buffaloes on Saturday rallied to draw 1-1 at home against Roan United and in the process go top of the Faz Premier League after 9 matches played.

However, Buffaloes benefited from former leaders Young Arrows first league defeat of the season after losing 2-1 at home to Lusaka Dynamos at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

Buffaloes, Young Arrows and Zesco United, who drew 1-1 at home against Red Arrows, are all on 16 points in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places respectively after round 9 of matches played this weekend in the top-flight.

At Woodlands Stadium, Buffaloes came from 1-0 down in the first half after Roan had taken a 27th minute lead via a Ben Mwanza penalty to shared the points with their guest.

Buffaloes also found the target from a penalty of their own in the 76th minute that was converted by Lawrence Phiri.

There was very little to separate these two teams though Buffaloes were a wee bit better than Roan in attack.

Young Arrows meanwhile came down to Earth with a bang when Dynamos good run over the last one month continued with a 2-1 win over the former leaders.

Dynamos victory was sprinkled with a little bit of the old and new with 21-year-old defender Hichani Himoode scoring one and veteran striker Cosmas Banda getting the other for the visitors from Queensmead.

Kruger Mwansa scored his 4th goal of the season and Young Arrows consolation in a week they are hoping to forget very quickly.

In Ndola, Jonah Sakuwaha found the target for Zesco while Timothy Mbewe scored the other for Red Arrows in the two teams 1-1 draw at the Trade Fair Grounds.

Nkana’s hopes of a second away win in Lusaka were shuttered on the same day when they lost to Zanaco after the 4-time league champions rallied to beat ex-Zambia coach Patrick Phiri’s men 3-1 at Sunset Stadium.

Nkana had a false start after they took a 1-0 lead as early as the 2nd minute thanks to a Kennedy Nkethani own-goal.

However, Zanaco roared back to life with goals from Kelvin Kaindu Winston Kalengo and Roger Kola-the latter scoring his 6th goal of the season.

Zanaco are 4th with 15 points from 9 league matches played.

Kabwe Warriors bounced back after a spate of poor results and upheavals on their bench when they beat away side Nchanga Rangers 1-0 at Railway Grounds in Kabwe.

Emmanuel Mayuka scored his 5th goal of the season with a strike on 40 minutes to give  Warrior’s Egyptian-born coach Mohamed Fathy something to smile about after a rough 30 days.

Warriors are 7th on 12 points after their victory over Rangers who are just below them in 8th place on 11 points.

City of Lusaka traveled to Power Dynamos where they finished scoreless while Ackim Musunge’s Green Eagles beat Nkwazi 1-0 in Lusaka through a Shemu Kamanga goal to move into 10th place.

Konkola Blades recorded their second win of the season after an emphatic 3-0 home victory over bottom of the table Chambishi at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.

Chipulu Chileya, Collins Kabwe and Thomas Nyirenda goals handed Blades the 3 poin

Last Action Hero Departs To End Golden Age

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How many of us remember the date October 18, 2005?

Very few of us do. The date, the moment is a now almost forgotten memory.

It was the day that legendary light heavyweight boxing icon Lottie Mwale died in Lusaka after a long battle with poor health.

On May 6 this year, ex-Commonwealth and Zambia featherweight champion Charm “Shuffle” Chiteule passed away at Kabwe General Hospital after suffering from Malaria.

Will that date in another 12 months also become a forgotten moment in time?

Chiteule, who was until his death Zambia Amateur Boxing Federation president following his election to the post last October, was put to rest at Old St Mary’s Cemetery in Kabwe on Friday, May 9 as his passing marked the end of an era.

He was 54.

Chiteule was the last surviving member of the 15-round masters from Zambia’s boxing golden age that spurned two decades from the mid 1970’s to the early 90’s

He joins fellow contemporaries in that big boxing ring in the sky led by the legendary Mwale, Chisanda Mutti and “Big Joe” Sichula.

Chiteule’s passing has left the nation without a living boxing legend in a decade and a half that has seen the solemn departure of the quartet who all enjoyed varying success in their professional boxing careers in Europe.

His professional fight record stood at 34 bouts broken down to 28 wins of which 13 were via knockouts, with 1 draw and 5 losses-2 of those defeats by way of knockdowns.

The highlight of Chiteule’s career came on May 5, 1980 in Lusaka when he won the Commonwealth title via a technical knockout over Dave Needham of the United Kingdom.

Two years later, he lost at home in his attempt at the Africa crown when he was defeated by Ghanaian boxing legend Azumah Nelson, retiring in the 10th round of the 15-round bout.

At the end of his career, Chiteule retreated to Kabwe going into business but was never very far away from the sweet science that brought him fame.

Chiteule was a constant figure present at most amateur and professional events around the country and also lent his hand as an official and organizer.

A respectable figure all-round, Chiteule was also the authoritative voice of boxing on TV and in print over the last 20 years.

His death should not be cue that his passing will become a forgotten memory in the sad manner it has affected Mwale’s troubled legacy and the other three late peers.

Meanwhile, in another 8 weeks time, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) begins construction of a multi-million Dollar Olympic for Hope Project just north of Independence Stadium in Lusaka

The centre will comprise over a dozen international standard sports facilities that will be used in part for Zambia’s hosting of the 2011 All-Africa Games.

One of the standout facilities that will be built there will be an International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) regional boxing training centre.

IOC director of International Cooperation and Development Thomas Sithole said Zambia was bestowed the honor as landlords of the AIBA regional training centre because of the country’s rich boxing heritage led by the golden quartet who were products of the amateur ranks.

The centre will be built, funded and managed by AIBA and will be the second only such amateur boxing facility in Africa after Tunisia centre.

It will be very befitting that the golden quartet’s memory be immortalized at the Lusaka AIBA Centre once it is completed as a lasting tribute to the men whose sacrifice in the square circle influenced Zambia’s selection for its location.

Chief Sinazongwe sounds alarm for Wrong mining

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By Tovin Ngombe
Chief Sinazongwe has expressed disappointment with the Mines Ministry for giving out prospecting licenses to private investors to carry out explorations of minerals in the district without the consent of the local people.

The Chief said at his palace when the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry Director of Industry Siazanga Siakalenge and the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Director Glyne Michelo paid a courtesy call on him.

Chief Sinazongwe noted that most of the land in the district has also been given out to private investors without of the Local Authority’s consent.

He said anyone coming to prospect in the district should visit the local people so that it could assist in directing other people who also intends to conduct similar prospects.

“But investors come and start beckoning at people’s villages this is disrespect and you are the right people to complain to,” the Chief told the delegation.

He explained that Abidon mine has been given a prospecting license to carry out explorations from Sinazongwe to Chirundu in Siavonga.

Chief Sinazongwe also revealed that the entire chiefdom of Senior Chief Mweemba has been given out to Zambezi gases, Musungwa investment, and Indigo Mining Company to prospect gases and coal.

Chief Sinazongwe noted that his area has coal, uranium, diamond, and gold.

“We also have local geologist and hunters who have learnt the art of identifying minerals, and government maps for areas where there are minerals should be shared with my chiefdom so that we can work as one,” Chief Sinazongwe said.

He said government should set up a place that should be reversed for future investment rather than offering license to people that may not have the capacity to mine adequately.

The Chief said currently most of areas where minerals are found in his chiefdom have been taken over and urged the team to consider visiting Chief Mweemba area where there were also huge deposits of coal and other minerals.

ZDA Director Michelo said an Indian company has shown interest to come and invest into coal mining and producing of thermal electricity.

Mr. Michelo said Infrastructure Engineering LTD of India has pledged to pump in one billion USA dollars into coal mining in Sinazongwe district.

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Director Siakalenge told the chief that the investment would bring in development in the district.

Mr. Siakalenge noted that government would ensure that people that may be displaced from the result of the projected investment in the district were taken care of.

Sinazongwe District Commissioner Laiven Apuleni noted that the issue of investors coming to district without the consent of local people has been a concern to the district.

Mr. Apuleni said in future the district local leaders should be consulted to create an ideal situation development.
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1U$ billion investment coming to Sinazongswe

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By Tovin Ngombe
The Director of Commerce, Trade and Industry has disclosed that investment worth one billion USA dollars is expected to be pumped into coal mining and generation of power in Sinazongwe and Gwembe district in Southern Province.

Mr. Siazanga Siakalenge said when he paid a courtesy call on the Sinazongwe District Commissioner Laiven Apuleni that prospective investors would start coming to the district before the end of year.

He said the team was in the district to assess potential investment areas and how the community would receive the projected investment once it comes in the district.

The Director noted that it was important to start sensitizing people early to ensure that they also benefit from the inflow of investment and to reduce on the fears of displacement.

Sinazongwe DC said there were a lot of investors interested in the mining of coal and generation of thermal power in the district.

Mr. Apuleni reaffirmed that Maamba Coal mine also intends to start generating power using coal to supplement the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation’s (ZESCO) effort in servicing Zambians.

He said Sinazongwe district has a lot of coal deposits in both Senior Chief Mweemba and Chief Sinazongwe area.

The DC disclosed that the district has uranium deposits and gases that could boost the economic potential of the district.

He said the projected investment into the district was recommendable as it would ease the high rate of hunger resulting from droughts.

“More investment to the district would bring money into people’s pockets and it will reduce high levels of hunger in the district as many people will be employed,” Mr Apuleni said.
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Levy Threatens Marketeers with Imprisonment

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President Mwanawasa has warned that any Zambian found subleting a market stall to foreigners will be imprisoned without the option of a fine.Dr. Mwanawasa said while governemt wants to empower Zambians with market spaces, some marketeers have been subletting these facilities.

He was speaking in an interview with journalists after touring the new Soweto market which is under contruction.

The president urged those to be allocated space in markets to guard the facilities jealously.

He also said he was impressed with the workmanship on the contruction process.

Dr. Mwanawasa said once completed the facility will be a state of the art and the best in the SADC region.

The construction work on the market is expected to be completed in July and ready for commissioning in September.

Meanwhile, President Mwanawasa has directed Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Jushua Kanganja to ensure that all controlling officers spend government resources for their intended purpose saying failure to do so is misappropriation of public funds.

Dr. Mwanawasa said government makes allocations for payment of rentals, electricity and water bills for all institutions adding that there should be no explanation for non settlement of bills.

The President was responding to Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company chairperson Justin Chisulo, who appealed to government for assistance in settling the company’s outstanding debt in bills.

Dr. Mwanawasa has also disclosed that government will construct a new secondary school in Matero.

He said funds have already been allocated and tenders will be issued soon to pave way for the signing of a contract with a suitable contractor in August this year.

Dr. Mwanawasa has also announced that government has procured road making equipment worth $39.5 million for all districts in a bid to improve the road infrastructure in the country.

MMD youths on C/belt call for unity

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Newly appointed MMD Copperbelt Province Youth Chairman, Richard Mofya, wants unity to prevail among youths in the party in order for them to significantly contribute to national development.

Mr Mofya told ZANIS in a press statement in Ndola that youths should be focused at enhancing unity in order to help sustain the popularity of the party in the province.

He said the MMD has a principle of extendind its olive branc to all Zambians adding the party is founded on democratic principle thast enables it to promote qualitative leadership for national development.

Mr. Mofya said the newly appointed yout leadership in Ndola is determined to work with all the party structures from the branch to the provincial levels in an effort to improve performance ahead of the 2011 polls.

He calle on party leaders to emulate President Mwanawasa’s culture of hard work in order to make a positive impact on development efforts.

He advised the youth to bear in mind that the culture of handouts was long gone and people should follow realistic principles of living which President Mwanawasa was championing.

Uncooperative colleges to face closure

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Government has said it would not hesitate to shut down colleges that fail to meet stipulated standards of operating as institutions of higher learning in the country.

Science and Technology Deputy Minister, Lucy Changwe, said colleges should ensure that they provide quality education to their students in order to benefit the country.

Ms. Changwe was speaking when she paid a courtesy call on Eastern Province Permanent Secretary, Kelvin Kamuwanga in Chipata yesterday.

She said all institutions of higher learning should register with the Technical Vocation Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) and adhere to all guidelines to ensure that their learning environment was conducive.

“We are on record of saying we are not wasting time and we are going to shut or deregister those that do not follow the regulations,” she said.

She said stakeholders in Zambia have a duty of reporting to relevant authorities, any learning institution that fails to operate in accordance with the specified TEVETA guidelines.

The Deputy Minister said government would like to work with genuine institutions which would provide quality tertiary education in the program of Private, Public Partnership (PPP).

Ms. Changwe also said government wanted to see the higher learning institutions stressing the importance of enrolling girl children as stipulated in the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) plans to empower women.

Zambia may not achieve 8% growth if.., Chibiliti

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Secretary to the Treasury, Evans Chibiliti says Zambia may not achieve the projected seven per cent economic growth rate this year if the power outages the country is currently experiencing are not resolved soon.

And Mr. Chibiliti has called for concerted efforts in immediately finding solutions to the prevailing electricity shortage in the country, saying the issue of power deficit was not only a government and ZESCO challenge, but an economical problem.

He said a prolonged electricity deficit would derail Zambia’s efforts to attain a middle-income country status.

He was speaking in Kafue today soon after touring the Kafue Gorge Power station.

Mr. Chibiliti said the delay in resolving the power crisis which Zambia and other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries are faced with has a negative bearing on the economic prosperity of the nation and the Zambian people.

Earlier, Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary (PS), Peter Mumba, called on government to consider pumping more funds in the energy sector.

Mr. Mumba cited neighbouring Namibia and South Africa as countries that have heavily invested in their energy sectors in order to cushion the current electricity blues.

He however said, with the pace at which government, ZESCO and other cooperating partners were working, the restoration of electricity supply at full capacity would surely be guaranteed.

Mr. Chibiliti, Mr. Mumba, ZESCO Managing Director, Rodnie Sisala, senior ZESCO and officials from the ministry of Energy, and ministry of Finance and National Planning are on a 2-day familiarisation tour of the Kafue Gorge Power station.

The team will also tour the Kariba North Bank power station in Siavonga.

League Preview: Buffaloes, Zesco Lining Up to Oust Young Arrows

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Green Buffaloes and Zesco are bearing down on league leaders Young Arrows with just one point separating the three sides at the top of the table going into Saturdays week 9 league games.

Young Arrows lead the table on 16 points while Buffaloes and Zesco are 2nd and 3rd respectively, level on 15 points though the army men pip the side from Ndola to second place thanks to a better goal difference as the league enters Week 9 on Saturday.

Young Arrows host Lusaka Dynamos, Buffaloes travel to Roan United while Zesco await Red Arrows in Ndola.

Young Arrows have struggled to muster a win in their last 3 matches despite still dominating the top spot but are still unbeaten this season after 8 games played.

Alfred Mulao’s men’s last win came 4 games ago in a 1-0 home win over Zanaco in a delayed week 2 game on April 23.

Since then, Young Arrows have recorded draws against Zesco, Power Dynamos and Nkwazi in their last 3 league matches.

Dynamos on the other hand have not lost for the last 30 days in the last five matches in which they have collected 9 points out of a possible 15 points since losing 1-0 at home to Nkwazi April 5 at Queensmead Stadium.

The highlight during that same good spell has seen Dynamos collect their only 2 wins of the season with similar 1-0 victories over Green Buffaloes and Zanaco.

Meanwhile, Buffaloes host Roan at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka in search of their 4th straight league win.

Triumph over 10th placed Roan would to keep them in serious running for the top spot should Dynamos record an upset at Nkoloma over Young Arrows.

However Zesco, who will be without head coach Wedson Nyirenda who is away in Germany on a 3-week coaching workshop, know they must improve against Red Arrows after coming from behind to finish 1-1 on May 4 at Young Arrows.

Victory over Red Arrows at home in Ndola will give Zesco’s title defence some respectable credentials.

And at Sunset Stadium, Zanaco hosts promoted Nkana with the visitors hoping to record their 2nd top-flight win in Lusaka in as many games since they returned after 4-years in division 1.

Nkana celebrated their 1st visit to Lusaka with a 1-0 win over City of Lusaka in a week 2 on March 21.

But Patrick Phiri’s side will find Zanaco led by Roger Kola and Co a different prospect to the blunt of City.

In the other Week 9 games, Nchanga Rangers visit Kabwe Warriors, Nkwazi host Green Eagles and City are away at Power Dynamos in Kitwe.

2nd from bottom Chambishi and 16th placed Konkola Blades clash in an all-basement match at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe.

Weekend Football Fixtures

Faz Premier League Week 9

10/05/2008

Zesco United- Red Arrows

Young Arrows- Lusaka Dynamos

Zanaco- Nkana

Power Dynamos- City of Lusaka

Nkwazi- Green Eagles

Kabwe Warriors- Nchanga Rangers

Konkola Blades- Chambishi

Green Buffaloes- Roan United

Faz Division 1

11/05/2008

North

Week 9

Prison Leopards- Zamtel (PP)

Forest Rangers- Afrisports

Muchindu- Lime Hotspurs

Medical Stars- Tazara Express

Indeni- Kalewa

Ndola United- Mufulira Wanderers

Mufulira Blackpool- Kitwe United

Mining Rangers- Chindwin

South

Week 10

Nakambala Leopards- Lusaka Celtic

Young Buffaloes-Mazabuka United

Nampundwe- Riflemen

National Assembly-Builders Brigade

Petauke United- Profund Warriors

Lusaka Tigers- Livingstone Pirates

Kalomo Jetters- Lusaka City Council

Young Green Eagles- Kambuku

Zamcoal Diggers- Chilanga Heroes

Copper ore thief shot

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Kansanshi mine security officers in Solwezi, Northwestern Province have shot and wounded a man found stealing Copper ore from the mine.

The shooting incident involving Willie Chisulo 39, has ben confirmed by Northwestern Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer, Luckson Sakala.

He said Chisulo, who was in the company of three others, had entered Kansanshi Mine premises to steal copper ore yesterday.

Mr. Sakala said the group was noticed by mine security officers who confronted them.

He said the suspected copper ore thieves attempted to run away, prompting security officers to open fire and shot Chisulo in the leg.

Mr. Sakala said police have since recovered three 25 kilogram bags of copper ore from the suspects.

Chisulo is admitted to Solwezi General Hospital where he is receiving treatment.

From his hospital bed, Chisulo admitted that he and his friends had entered the mine premises to steal copper ore.

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Water hurdles overcome

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President Mwanawasa has launched the Zambia Urban Water Supply Infrastructure Maintainance Project in Lusaka's Matero township.

This is part of projects meant to improve water supply in Lusaka, Ndola and Kitwe.

The projects are co-funde by the government and China.

Speaking after launching the project President Mwanawasa said government has mobilised funds to improve water supply.

Dr. Mwanawasa said the budget for water supply, sanitation and solid waste management in the country amounts to K270 billion.

Local Government Minister, Sylvia Masebo said the problem of indaquate water supply has affected the whole country.

Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Li Qianmin said his country is committed to complimenting government's efforts to improve water supply.

Matero Member of Parliament, Faustina Sinyangwe bemoaned the inadequate water supply and in Matero and commended the president for lobbying China to co-fund the project.

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Maamba police nabs armed Zimbabwean “thief”

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Maamba police have arrested an armed Zimbabwean national and a Zambian who raided villagers and store assorted items in Siampondo area which boarders with Zimbabwe in Sinazongwe district.
A check at Maamba police by ZANIS found that the two alleged criminals were in custody.
Stead Simujalu from Simalubilo village said the five men armed with two military guns fired two gunshots in the air before they stormed his shop and store assorted items in his shop.

Mr. Sumujalu said they store all the goods in his shop and a K500, 000 cash.

He said the alleged thieves crossed into Zimababwe with his items.

Mr. Simujalu said the village neighbourhood also organized themselves and apprehended two thieves who had delayed from crossing the Zambeze River.

Police Sources said one military gun that the Zimbabwean had was not functioning though the one with the three thieves who escaped was working.

The officer said there were a lot of guns in Siampondo that were left by the Zimbabwean freedom fighters in Siampondo and the area still has fears of land mines.
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