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Sata adamant on NCC

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 PATRIOTIC Front (PF) president Michael Sata says the National Constitution Conference (NCC) Act is

a surbordinate law and his members of Parliament (MPs) will not be compelled to attend the conference.
Mr Sata said yesterday at a Press briefing that although Government was saying that the NCC Act was law,

it was at the same time subordinate to the Constitution, which was the supreme law of the land.
He said it was not mandatory for all MPs to be part of the NCC because there were no sanctions for

 those that may choose not to attend.
He said MPs were subject to the discipline of their political parties and that those who elected them had

the right to withdraw them from Parliament.
He said under the NCC Act, the Secretary to the Cabinet was just given discretion of inviting MPs and that

the PF would say ‘bye’ to any MP who would attend the conference that was supposed to come up with a

new Constitution.
He said although the Speaker of the National Assembly could expel a member on disciplinary grounds, he could

 not punish an MP for not attending the NCC.
He also announced that the body of the late Kanyama MP Henry Mtonga would arrive today at 13:00 hours and

burial would take place in Lundazi.
Courtesy of Times of Zambia

Laracuente-Bruce say sorry

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Wanda Bruce, Manager for defeated American female boxer Belinda Laracuente who lost to Esther Phiri apologised for un-sportsmanship remarks, made Saturday. Both Bruce and Laracuente said unpalatables after the lose on a split-points decesion of 2-1 to Esther in an eight round bout. Bruce who was in Laracuente’s corner during the GBU Super-Feather-weight title bout at Woodlands stadium said the two became emotional after the result was announced. She was speaking to ZNBC Sports in an interview. Bruce said the bursts during a ZNBC TV interview shortly after the contest were uncalled for. Laracuente said she will grab the belt from Esther by a convincing knock-out during a re-match set for March next year. She commended Zambians for the support during her stay. GBU Match Commissioner, Caleb Kuya has commended the three judges and the referee for their professional conduct during the contest. Refering to the out-bursts of Laracuente and Bruce after the fight, Kuya said in Boxing, a Challenger must convincingly win a champion, to grab the belt.

Courtesy of ZNBC

Zambia U20 ease past Seychelles

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On a dark day for Zambia football following death of Kabwe Warriors coach Arnold Mtonga over the weekend, two of his protégés inspired the Zambia Under-20 national team to an emphatic 7-1 win over Seychelles this afternoon here at KaNyamazane stadium in Mpumalanga.

Mtonga died on Sunday in a road traffic accident in Kabwe just eight months after taking charge at Warriors from Levy Chabala.

Meanwhile back to today’s game, Seychelles took shock 2nd minute lead as Zambia looked lax that saw Ian Mellie slotting in the opener leaving George Lwandamina’s boys stunned.

However, Zambia quickly recovered from the early setback.

Influential striker Emmanuel Mayuka who was one of Mtonga’s key strikers in his tenure prior to his tragic death equalized in the 9th minute to score the first of his two goals of the day.

Three minutes later Judge Mukandawire made it 2-1 as the Zambia comeback begun after he finished off a rebound from Michael Katongo’s earlier effort.

Mayuka could have added his second in the 23rd minute with a cheeky lob over Seychelles goalkeeper Julio Toulon but Kevin Qatre was quick to clear the ball before it crossed the line.

Then enter Warriors playmaker Henry Banda.

Banda’s cross from wide on the right found Mayuka who rifled in from the near left post to make it 3-1.

Mayuka could have dispatched at least five more chances had he been more composed in front of goal in the opening half.

Banda on the other hand was turning soul provider for Zambia who needed an emphatic score line to help keep them in the hunt for a semi-final place on Friday in a very tight Group B.

His cross in the 28th minute found Red Arrows winger Simon Lupiya in front of the goalmouth who headed in the ball to make it 4-1.

Judge Mukandawire too was a benefactor of Banda’s vision and craft and the Arrows striker headed in Zambia’s 5th on the half-hour mark to see Zambia go 5-1 into the break.

Seychelles threatened after the break but Zambia stayed firmly in control with55th minute entrant Musonda Munaile, son of ex-Zambia and Zanaco player Emmanuel Munaile, showing some promise with some good passing and vision in the middle of the park.

I will no longer keep quiet, says FJT

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Former President Frederick Chiluba today declared that he would hit back at any attacks on his person, character and the way he ran government between 1991 and 2001.

Dr Chiluba says he has for a long time ignored attacks aimed at discrediting him and his administration, mainly from the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), the party which he led from 1990 to 2002.

He said he was tired of tolerating indifferences that were diverting his attention from real issues, but were instead creating an impression that he destroyed the nation during his one decade regime.

Dr Chiluba was speaking today at his residence in Lusaka during a press briefing tailored to reactions by President Mwanawasa, Minister of Information Mike Mulongoti and Deputy Minister of Finance, Jonas Shakafuswa on issues he raised on November 25th, this year at the Lusaka International Airport when he returning from his routine medical review in South Africa.

On his arrival at the Lusaka International Airport on November 25, this year, Dr. Chiluba asked for confirmation from government on rumours that ministries and government departments have transferred their bank accounts from the Zambia National Commercial Bank, a parastatal to Finance Bank, which is a private bank.

Dr. Chiluba also asked government to explain rumours that it directed biggest parastal companies namely Tazama, ZESCO and Indeni to close their insurance policies at Zambia State Insurance Corporation and move to Professional Insurance, a private company.

He also said the New Deal administration of President Mwanawasa was merely reaping the fruits of the economic policies which he initiated.

Dr Chiluba told journalists that he would now begin to respond to issues raised against him in order to establish the truth and clarity, adding that his continued silence in the face of incessant attacks on his person has been misconstrued.

“So the days of keeping quiet are over and anyone pointing a finger at my administration or me should expect a quick response,” he said.

“I have tried hard since 2002 when President Mwanawasa came to office to be quiet and allow the new deal government which I considered my own to operate with little or no distractions but all such efforts have only yielded mistrust”, he said.

Dr. Chiluba quoted from the Bible in the book of John 8:32 and Hosea 4:6 saying, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free” and “My people perish for lack of knowledge” respectively.

The former president said it was now time to make ‘lively’ noise, quoting Proverbs 18:21, “It is Godly to speak wisely.”

He denied having neglected first President, Kenneth Kaunda’s family after they left office in 1991.

And Dr. Chiluba said Zambia could have significantly recorded development in some areas if the K88.2 billion reported in the Auditor General’s report to the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as having been misappropriated between 2002 and 2005 was spent on developmental projects.

A total of K12.7 trillion was reported to have been registered as irregularities during the same period.

The former president also said there was much more corruption under the current administration that before, despite the current government being said to be operating on the principles of zero tolerance to corruption.

On the mining sector, Dr. Chiluba said the Anglo America corporation was intending to come back to Zambia because of high copper prices obtaining on the market and not because of good policies by the Mwanawasa administration.

Dr. Chiluba observed that although his administration had weaknesses, it also scored some successes which Zambians must recognise and appreciate.

He said some of the projects that were being undertaken and completed by the new deal administration were initiated by his administration.

“Let us appreciate each other’s contribution to the development of our country. We should not blame our failures on other,” he said.

Access to education by girl-child, still a challenge – Sinyinda

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Government has called upon its partners in the education sector to examine commitments made in all education policy documents.

Education Deputy Minister Clement Sinyinda said time has come for Government and its partners in the education sector to renew pledges made and to see how much progress has been made in meeting the year’s objectives on education.

Mr. Sinyinda said there should be tangible evidence to show that challenges in accessing and completing school faced by the vulnerable children, especially girls, have been resolved.

He revealed that issues of girls’ education in terms of access and completion rates still pause a great challenge.

Mr. Sinyinda was speaking in Lusaka today at the official opening of the 5th Campaign for Female Education-CAMFED Zambia Annual General Meeting.

Speaking earlier, CAMFED Chairperson, Esther Sinkala also expressed concern at the challenges still being faced in educating the girl child.

Mrs. Sinkala called upon stakeholders in the education sector to uphold quality service delivery in the sector.

And CAMFED Executive Director Barbara Chilangwa who spelt out the achievements made by CAMFED said CAMFED has reached 100 percent target in Luapula and Western provinces.

In his message of solidarity, a visiting delegate from Tanzania, Dadi Kolimba said education for a girl is a long term investment capable of eradicating poverty among countries in Africa.

And another delegate from Zimbabwe, Usher Mande called upon stakeholders in the education sector to put the interest of the child first in whatever they do.

Woman loses quadruplets at birth

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A 31- year -old expectant mother of Bin farm in Mazabuka, Southern Province yesterday wept uncontrollably when nurses at the District Hospital informed her that all her four babies she delivered had died due to suffocation.

Getrude Choonya who was rushed to Mazabuka hospital around 10 hours in the morning delivered one baby at the farm which died while three died at the hospital soon after delivery.

Mrs Choonya who was seven months pregnant was however asked to accept the death of her four babies by fellow expectant mothers admitted to the maternity ward.

Mazabuka District Hospital Administrator, John Zimba confirmed the development today.

Mr Zimba said the babies were delivered dead because of the delay by the woman to seek medication attention. The babies were delivered at an average weight of One Kilogramme.

He said, Mrs Getrude Choonya who last month was referred to Mazabuka District Hospital for scanning after staff at Kaonga clinic discovered that she was carrying twins, decided to ignore medical advice and went back to the farm where she engaged in cultivation of maize and tomatoes.

Mr Zimba however described the condition of Mrs Choonya as stable.

Esther wins but…

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Esther Phiri yesterday retained the Global Boxing Union super featherweight title on a split-point decision but only few may agree that the verdict was fair as America’s Belinda Laracuente was a trifle better and could claim glory as well.

Esther was slower and could hardly match the body language, technique and sheer power of Laracuente, the Zambian’s only real test since she entered the international arena last year.

Laracuente was sharper, cleverer and more aggressive that an ordinary eye could have given her at least five out of the eight rounds at Lusaka’s Woodlands Stadium.

“It’s a shame, I beat the girl on points because I scored more as I was very aggressive.

I feel it’s very unfair,” Laracuente said.

But her manager Wonder Bruce summed it up in crude language: “The girl (Esther) got embarrassed and everyone saw that her face popped up while my girl was just fine.

Losing is not a problem but not when you lose unfairly.

“Let her (Esther) come to America and we’ll teach her how to fight.

This is bush…t,” an upset Bruce said.

Greeted to a deafening roar when she entered the ring, Esther whose record improved to 7-1-1-1, received four big rights in the opening round but had a good finish.

Her left jab was not as fast as it has been known and the American kept her face behind her fists, making it difficult for Esther to penetrate.

But she ended the round with a strong one-two combination that seemed not to bother Laracuente who danced and darted in the ring.

Esther’s guard was poor and she was exposed in the second round when the American put her on the defence with quick combinations.

The Zambian improved in the third round as she turned the aggressor, landing her trademark hooks that made the American begin to know the quality of her opponent.

A relentless push forced Laracuente to drop her guard, but Esther could not finish her off and the round ended at par.

The fourth and fifth were equally even but Laracuente was steadier, closing down the champion and delivering body punches to weaken the Zambian.

Esther was scathed in sixth round as a strong right ensured her face responded, swelling on the right in a slugfest that left both boxers exhausted.

Laracuente danced and teased Esther as sweat dripped down the bodies of the women whose fight was, by far, the best of the day.

“It was a good fight and she is a very good boxer.

Now I need to rest because I have other things to do,” Esther said, surely needing a rest.

In supporting bouts, Kennedy Kanyanta registered his presence in the professional ranks after he knocked out Mpundu Mutale in the third round of the scheduled six in a bantamweight non-title fight.

The 2002 Commonwealth gold medallist showed he was a classical boxer, with his ring antics and body swerves which Mutale had no answers for.

Devastating blows left Mutale dazed and was rescued by referee Felix Phiri who stopped the fight in the third round.

In the Global Boxing Union (GBU) cruiserweight elimination fight, Douglas “Buster” Chilembe also knocked out Raymond Onyango of Kenya in the third round of the scheduled six rounds.

Chilembe went for the killer punch and he saw an opening in the face of the Kenyan whom he punished until his corner threw in the towel.

That fight was followed by drama as former national heavyweight champion, Joseph “Ramos” Phiri lost on unanimous points to Osward Shabani of Tanzania.

Phiri was content not throwing any punch and there was no way he could have won the fight against a seemingly more accomplished Tanzanian.

In other bouts, Emmanuel Simbeye knocked out Mubiri Taribu of Kenya in the fourth round while Floyd “Six” Chongo struggled to outpoint a sluggish Osward Menono who had no attribute of a boxer.

Abias Silupumbe was given what looked like a false verdict against Nelson Banda in the lightweight non-tile fight while in the women’s contest; Roydah Mushukano beat Maggie Ligililani on a split-point decision.

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Leadership cardinal in HIV/AIDS fight

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A senior Government official says the involvement of leadership at all levels, in the fight against HIV/AIDS is cardinal.

Mansa district commissioner Moddy Chola said with this scenario there is a possibility of attaining significant achievements towards combating the pandemic.

The District Commissioner said since the advent of HIV/AIDS, significant advances in response towards the fight have been achieved through strong anfd committed leadership hence the need for their involvement.

Ms. Chola said this on Friday night when she officiated at this year’s World AIDS Day interfaith candle light memorial service and launch of the ‘Rode to Hope’ a video on Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) at Catholic Cathedral in Mansa.

”Since the begining of the HIV/AIDS epidemic significant advances in the response towards it have been achieved through strong and committed leadership hence there is need for us leaders at all levels to join the crusade agaisnt the pandemic,” said Ms. Chola.

Ms. Chola said leaders in society were distinguished by their action, innovation and set personal examples when confronted by challenges.

She described leaders as not often those found in highest offices but that leadership equally existed at family and communal levels.

The Government Official observed that making leadership the theme of the World AIDS Day which fell yesterday, December 1 would inspire many to fight HIV/AIDS within the range of different groups and networks at local and international levels.

Zambia voices concern over US sanctions against Cuba

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Zambia has appealed to all member States of the United Nations to support the call for the immediate ending of the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba.

Zambia says it has repeatedly called on the United States of America (USA) to lift the economic embargo against Cuba because this has a direct negative impact on the principles of free trade and navigation.

Zambia’s Ambassador and Permanent Reprersentative to the United Nations (UN), Lazarous Kapambwe said this when addressing a 62nd Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the topic Necessity of Ending The Economic, Commercial and Financial Embargo imposed by the United States of America Against Cuba.

In a Statement availed to ZANIS in Lusaka, Ambassador Kapambwe pledged Zambia’s committment to strengthening of universal respect of international law in conduct of all forms of relations among sovereign.

The Ambassador said Zambia had noted with appreciation the report by the Secretary General contained in the document entitled ”Necessity of Ending The Economic, Commercial and Financial Embargo imposed by the United States of America Against Cuba”.

”We believe that this report has provided us with an objective and clear analysis of the negative impact arising fromthe sanctions against Cuba”, He said.

Ambassador Kapambwe said Zambia maintained that the Helms Burton legislation violates the sovereignty of Cuba and is a breach of international law and not in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter, among them, the sovereign equality of States, non interference in their internal affairs and freedom of international trade and navigation.

In addition, he said the Secretary General ‘s report vindicates the position consistently held by the Assembly over the years, that the embargo against Cuba hurt the innocent people, particularly the most vulnerable who are women and children.

Despite the hardship caused by the sanctions, he said Zambia notes that the Cuban people have become more determined and united in defence of their country’s sovereignty, welfare and dignity for which they have sacrificed so dearly.

He further assured that based on the information compiled by the Secretary General in his latest report, Zambia will vote in favour of the draft resolution because of its firm belief in the sanctity of the charter of the UN which binds member States.

Saturday Football Wrap-up

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The Zambia Under-20 teams hopes of a dream start to their Cosafa Under-20 Championships ambitions suffered a setback on Saturday after drawing 1-1 with Angola in Mpumalanga on Saturday.

Zambia laboured to beat an jaded Angola who arrived just 12 hours before kickoff due to protracted flight delays from Luanda.

And it was Angola who took a 1-0 lead into the break thanks to a 43d minute goal from their German based striker Tobias.

Kabwe Warriors striker Emmanuel Mayuka broke his Under-20 duck with the equalizer in the 50th minute as both sides laboured for most of the game on the artificial pitch.

“We were tired and conceded a silly goal against Zambia but both teams still have a chance of qualifying,” Angolan coach Felium Remeu said after the game.

Both teams are on 1 point each while Namibia lead on 3 points after they crushed Seychelles 6-1 in the other Group B match on Saturday.

Tomorrow, Zambia face Seychelles while Angola take on Namibia in matches both teams penultimate pool fixtures that they need to win to keep their semifinal dreams alive.

And in the Mosi Cup, Zesco United stayed firmly on course to defend their Mosi Cup title after a 1-0 semifinal win over Konkola Blades at Nchanga Stadium on Saturday.

Rainford Kalaba’s goal was all that Zesco needed to book a second successive Mosi cup final meeting against Red Arrows.

Arrows beat National assembly 4-1 at Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka on the same date.

Zesco beat arrows 2-0 in last years final played at Woodlands stadium in Lusaka.

Zesc are chasing a 4th Cup honor of the year after winning the league, Coca Cola Cup, Charity Shield.

However they could bag another Cup next Saturday should they beat Chambishi next weekend in the final of the Barclays Cup.

Outstanding FDCF loans worry State

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The Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources has expressed worry that out of over K5 billion disbursed to 125 applicants under the Forestry Development Credit Facility (FDCF) only K480,911,150 (Four hundred and eighty million, nine hundred and eleven thousand, one hundred and fifty kwacha) has so far been paid.

The Ministry said a total of K5 860, 444, 530 ( five billion, eight hundred and sixty million, four hundred and forty four thousand, five hundred and thirty kwacha disbursed to 125 applicants under the Forestry Credit Facility from January 2005, only K480,911,150 has been recovered so far.

In a Statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today, by Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources Public Relations Officer Bwalya Nondo said this leaves an outstanding balance of K5, 396, 033,381 (Five billion, three hundred and ninety six million, thirty three thousand, three hundred and eight one Kwacha).

The Ministry has since made a passionate appeal to all beneficiaries of the Forestry Development Credit Facility (FDCF) to ensure that they pay back their loans within the stipulated loan servicing period.

He said this will allow for the revolving fund to be spread out to as many Zambians as possible and contribute to poverty reduction in the country.

Mr Nondo said those who have borrowed from the fund should be considerate by ensuring that they fulfil their financial obligations to allow others to benefit from the loan facility.

The purpose of the fund is to create wealth among indigenous Zambians, generate employment opportunities, and ensure that the Forestry sector makes a significant contribution to poverty reduction in the country.

The fund is also meant to make people realise the economic value that forests have to offer and engage communities in conservation and management programmes being implemented by government.

Forestry-related entrepreneurships which the credit facility supports include bee-keeping and bee-product processing development, ecological and environmental conservation, plantation and woodlot development, timber production and wood processing, and mushroom production.

Levy denies stories that he is sick

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President Levy Mwanawasa
has denied insinuations from some quarters of the media that he failed to attend recently held international meetings like the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Uganda because he was sick.

Dr Mwanawasa said there was nothing wrong in delegating Senior Government officials to international forums to represent him because Government has partnerships on which it operates and functions in executing its duties.

Responding to queries by Journalists shortly before his departure for Germany where he has been invited for a four-day State Visit, Dr. Mwanawasa said today that he should not be condemned when he assigned people to represent him at international fora.

‘’Surely I should not be condemned’’ when I assign people to represent me”, he said.

He however admitted that like anybody else he fell sick.

Dr Mwanawasa has since invited members of the media to watch him at Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Chamba Valley gym when he goes for his work outs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for over an hour.

He advised Journalists to be mindful with other people’s feelings as they disseminate information to the general citizenry not only in Zambia but worldover.

Dr. Mwanawasa noted that the media being a fourth estate is vital as it is the link between Government and the people.

‘’I wish to invite you Journalists to watch me at ZAF Chamba valley at the gym every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays where I train for one hour 30 minutes,’’ Dr. Mwanawasa said.

The jovial looking President said he has ‘slimmed’ as a result of good exercises at the gym.

Meanwhile, President Levy Mwanawasa has with immediate effect retired in national interest Zambia National Service (ZNS) Commandant Major General Chileshe Mbao.

Dr Mwanawasa has since appointed Zambia Army (ZA) Deputy Commander Major General Raphael Chiseta.

The President has also appointed Zambia National Service Deputy Commander Brigadier General Moses Chipika to serve in Foreign Service to a named country to be announced later.

‘’I have no doubt that Gen. Chisheta will excel significantly as he takes on his new appointment from Maj-Gen Mbao. I have also with immediate effect appointed Gen. Chipika to proceed to a diplomatic service to be advised until confirmation,’’ Dr. Mwanawasa said.

National Airports Corporation under fire

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lusaka11.jpgCommunications and Transport Minister Sarah Sayifwanda has castigated National Airports Corporation (NAC) authorities for not developing infrastructure entrusted in them.

Mrs. Sayifwanda says there was over 2,000 hectares of land at the Lusaka International Airport but she was disappointed that NAC is operating on dilapidated infrastructure inherited many years ago.

Mrs. Sayifwanda said this in Lusaka today when she toured the Lusaka International Airport premises.

She said Lusaka International Airport has only one run-way hence the need for the NAC to construct some more to help accommodate increasing planes.

The visibly annoyed Minister said it is the responsibility of parastatal companies to ensure that they develop infrastructure instead of concentrating on making profits on dilapidated environments.

She said there is need to move with time adding that as Minister in charge of Communication, she should be seen to be implementing and not just mere rhetoric.

‘’NAC is still using the buildings left by first republican president Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. We have over 2,000 hectares of land which the Corporation can expand on. I need to see change and the status is unpleasing to me as it stands,’’ she castigated.

She said that in her quest to develop the communications sector, Zambia needs to move with modern trends to suit with the global aviation services.

And National Airports Corporation Lusaka International Airport Manager Friday Mulenga could explain the dilapidated Airport grounds.

But Mr. Mulenga said NAC would pull its socks and improve on its buildings.

Rains cause havoc in Chipata

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Over eighteen houses had their roofs blown off while eight people were injured when their houses collapsed due to heavy winds in Chipata district in the Eastern Province.

The houses in Jin, Navutika and Jere Compounds had their roofs blown off while others completely collapsed during a heavy downpour, Thursday.

The rains that started around 12:00 hours destroyed household goods leaving over 18 families homeless.

One of the victims, Jones Phiri told ZANIS that three of the victims were rushed to the hospital complaining of chest pains and head injuries.

Another victim of the same area, Yeta Pakali of Old Jim residential area said she had invested heavily on the roof that was blown off by wind.

” I spent K11.5 million on the roof alone and all my electrical items worth millions of kwacha were submerged in water, I doubt if they will ever work again,” said the visibly shaken Mrs. Pakali.

Another victim, Felix Sandamuka from the same area lamented that he only completed roofing the house recently.

Meanwhile, Old Jim Resident Development Committee (RDC) chairperson, Davies Jere advised people in the area to be careful when selecting roofing materials saying that timber used in roofing should be strong.

He said the planks used should be dry because if not, the nails get loose overtime and they can be blown off.

He has since appealed to government through the Disaster Management Mitigation Unit (DMMU) for assistance as most of the victims have been left homeless.
Courtesy of ZNBC

Sinazongwe Council gets tough on pig Onwers

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Sinazongwe District Council has embarked on the campaign of shooting stray pigs and other domestic animals in Maamba Township.

Sinazongwe District Council Environment Officer Muswa Akapelwa told ZANIS in Maamba that the high number of pigs mushrooming in the township was posing a danger to the innocent people who may be infected once there was an outbreak of Cholera.

Mr. Akapelwa said that despite allocating an area for people to be keeping their domestic animals they have failed to take them.
He said the public should be aware that pigs may also spread and cause epilepsy in human beings.
Mr. Akapelwa noted that even educated people in Maamba were keeping pigs in the township despite several meetings that the local authority has conducted to stop the trend.

“We fail to understand the situation in Maamba even educated people are keeping pigs in their own houses, Maamba Coal Mine managers should enlighten their workers,” Mr, Akapelwa said.

Maamba Ward Councilor Peter Siavuulwe said some of the named promninate people keeping animals in the township were making his work difficult to educate people because they were making references to them.

Mr. Siavuulwe urged the council to enforce the law to ensure that people were deterred from keeping domestic animals in their homes.

He said the shooting campaign should continue for it was better for pigs to die than to lose human beings.

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