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Mayuka nominated for two 2007 Faz Awards as Zesco dominates

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Kabwe Warriors and Zambia junior international striker Emmanuel Mayuka has been nominated in two categories for this years Football Association of Zambia (Faz) end of season awards.

The awards will also see newly crowned league champions Zesco United dominate this years Faz award nominations with four, followed by Dynamos with three while Warriors have two and Buffaloes one.

17-year-old Mayuka has been nominated for Faz’s Footballer of the Year together with 2005 award winner and international midfielder Rainford Kalaba of Zesco United.

Kalaba’s Zesco team mate and striker Enoch Sakala, with whom he is locked at the summit of the top scorers charts on 23 goals in all competition this season, is also in the running for Faz Player of the Year award.

Mayuka, who has scored 15 competitive goals this season, will also vie for Young Player of the Year honors with fellow junior internationals Tom Bakala and William Njobvu-both are midfielders from Lusaka Dynamos.

The shortlist for the Coach of the Year award will see Green Buffaloes trainer George Lwandamina and his Under-20 assistant Oswald Mutapa Jnr of Lusaka Dynamos vie for honors.

Zesco and Zambia Under-17 coach Wedson Nyirenda who guided the Ndola club to its first-ever league title this season is also in line for the Coach of the Year award.

The other categories up for grabs are Most Disciplined Player and Best Referee.

The three nominees for Most Disciplined Player are Zesco and Zambia defender William Chinyama, ex-international and veteran Zanaco captain Mumamba Numba and Buffaloes goalkeeper Robert Chisenga.

And nominees for Referee of the Year are Jan Sikazwe, Kenneth Chinchenga and Wilson Mpanisi.

The awards will be handed out on December 8 at a ceremony to be held in Lusaka at the Cresta Golf View Hotel.

Zambia women’s team records dramatic win over DRC guests

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Zambia Women’s nation football team on Sunday rallied three-times from 3-0 down to beat a Lubumbashi-select women’s team 6-4 in friendly International at Konkola stadium in Chililabombwe.

The Chipolopolo Queens were 3-0 down in the opening 27 minutes after Mujinga, Kai Kwi and Kasaina found the target for the DR Congo team in the 4th, 10th and 27th minutes respectively.

Zambia began their rally just before the half-hour mark when Mazowa scored an own-goal from a shot by Ednadshe Mambwe.

Deborah Shamaoma then struck twice in the 33rd and 42nd minutes to level scores before Mujinga put the visitors back in front a minutes from half-time.

Zambia restored parity in the 52nd minute through Leah Bowa before Sandra Mwamba struck Zambia’s fifth in the 80th minute.

Lillian Shonga made sure of the win four minutes from time to see the hosts complete a dramatic comeback win over their visitors from the DRC.

George Chikokola’s team was using the friendly as part of its build-up to their 2008 Africa Women’s Cup preliminary round qualifier, 1st leg match against Zimbabwe away on December 2.

The return leg will be played in Zambia on December 16.

The Africa Women’s Cup final will be held in Equatorial Guinea next year

Norway, Zambia seal pact

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The office of the Auditor General of Zambia and Norway have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing capacity building and institution development.

Through the MOU which will run for four years, the Norwegian Auditor General’s office is to provide technical co-operation on audit methodology and training of officers.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Norway Auditor General Jorgen Kosmo said the office of the Auditor general is cardinal in the fight against corruption.

Mr. Kosmo stressed that it was through the development of strong Auditor General’s offices that best results can be obtained in the management of resources.

“ Publicising reports of the Office does assist in compelling government to improve allocation of more money to priority sectors of the economy,’ he noted.

Mr. Kosmo said part of the Norwegian mission was to participate and take responsibility for the development of the AG offices in the world.

He said the international donor community world wide are organising for support to developing countries.

Zambia and Malawi are two Africa countries with which Norwegian AG office will have bilateral relations and co-operation.

Norwegian Ambassador to Zambia Terje Vigtel said the Zambia AG which has improved performance over the years through publicising the reports to members of the public has now become one of the best offices in Africa.

He noted that the signing of the MOU would enhance performance of the office and contribute to the development of Zambia.

Zambia’s AG Annie Chifungula stated that fight against corruption will only succeed if there is concerted efforts from all stakeholders.

She stated that all stakeholders should take up the initiative to make follow up action after the reports have been released to the public.

Mrs. Chifungula stated that reports for 2007 are likely to be different from previous years due to awareness among controlling officers and other government officers of what they are supposed to do.

She however commended the Norwegian AG office for their continued support to the cause of good governance.

She said the support has come at the time when her office has expanding its operations and hence the need for capacity building.

Lawmaker dispels reports over CDF funds in Kafue

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A Law maker for Kafue constituency in Lusaka Province has dispelled reports that constituency and youth development funds in his area have already been disbursed.

Bradford Machila said this was not true because all the funds Government sent to the district are still intact in the local Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) account.

Mr. Machila who is also Lands Minister told ZANIS in an intervieew today that it was important communities who want to benefit from the funds understand the guidelines which must be followed for one to access the money.

The MP has also urged community and youth groups in the areea to take keen interest in establishing how they can benefit from Constituency and Youth Development funds.

Bradford Machila implored the groups to play an active role in accessing these loans.

Mr. Machila said a committee was already in place and is currently calling for applications so that youths and community groups start accessing the money.

He said it was wrong for certain sections of the community to start criticising the process of disbursing CDF money.

He disclosed that the district has a total of K260 million Constituency Development Funds and K50 million for the youths in its local account and the money has not been disbursed.

Mr. Machila said youth and constituency funds are public resources and that as area MP, he could not allow a process which is transparent and corrupt to disburse the funds.

The MP pledged to ensure that Government guidelines are followed to benefit all groups in Kafue.

He said people should not blame his office due to their failure to meet requirements under the set guidelines. He said these funds are meant for groups who need assistance and can bring about change in communities they live.

In another development, Mr. Machila has disclosed that Government has released close to K300 million for the construction of a rural health centre in Kabweza area of Mungu ward in Kafue district.

Mr. Machila said the funds have been sourced by Governmebnt through the ministry of health.

Construction of the health facility, he said was expected to start as soon as preliminary preparations are done.

He expressed gratitude at the development saying this would assist the local people who had no health facility.

Mr. Machila disclosed that residents walk for more than 20 kilometers to the nearest health centre in Kafue Estates and Chikupi for medical treatment.

He said once the clinic is constructed communities will no longer have to cover long distances when seeking medical attention

Construction of training institute in Chipata to gobble K3.4 billion

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Government has awarded a Chinese contractor a sum of K3.4 billion for the construction of Chipata trades training institute.

Speaking at the fourth graduation ceremony at Chipata trades on Saturday, Minister of Science and Technology Peter Daka said the funds were meant to broaden the capacity of the institute in various programmes because education is key to national development.

Mr. Daka who is also MP for Msanzala constituency said the construction of the institute is a seed whose harvest would only be seen when the graduates of the institute begin to contribute to the economic activities of the nation by driving the technological wheels of Agriculture, Agro-processing industries and mineral development.

He added that government would always endeavour to improve the face of Chipata trades training institute in terms of material and financial support.

He advised students to take learning seriously as government would not continue to pay money for construction of learning institutions if students are not disciplined and responsible.

Speaking at the same function, college board chairman John Sankulani said he was grateful to the new deal government for funding the construction of the new Chipata trades at the new site situated along Malawi road about seven kilometers from Chipata town centre.

And one of the graduating students Clifford Habasimbi thanked President Mwanawasa for launching the Tevet Graduate Empowerment tool kit loan Scheme in which they would be beneficiaries.

He said the programme would help many graduates to open up businesses and become self employed.

Government will not tolerate gender-based violence – Dr. Mwanawasa

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Government has developed a road map to facilitate accelerated domestication of the provisions of the convention on the elimination of discrimination against women into national law.

President Mwanawasa has since directed Justice Minister George Kunda to speed up the process of drafting the bill on gender-based violence to further strengthen the existing law.

Dr. Mwanawasa said this in Lusaka today in a speech read on his behalf by Defence Minister George Mpombo in commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based violence.
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Dr. Mwanawasa said government is wary of the negative effects of gender-based violence on women and girls in particular.

He noted that gender-based violence is a threat to national integrity and pride and called for unity in eradicating the scourge.

President Mwanawasa said government will continue to provide an enabling environment to cater for women’s interest who are mostly the victims of gender based violence.

Dr. Mwanawasa further announced that government will soon introduce a bill to parliament which will specifically deal with gender violence.

He added that government has since embarked on a countrywide stakeholder consultation with a view of bringing on board divergent views in the proposed bill.

Dr. Mwanawasa has also commended the media for its continued active role in exposing vices of gender based violence to the public.

And Non-Governmental Organisation Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Mirriam Munyinda called on government to ensure that institutions mandated to enforce laws against gender-based violence operate efficiently.

Ms. Munyinda bemoaned the rampant gender based violence cases in the country which are sometimes not reported to law enforcement officers to ensure that culprits are brought to book.

She noted that cases of girls being defilement are so far the highest and called upon Zambians to ensure that the women and girls are protected from all forms of gender based violence.

Meanwhile, President Mwanawasa is tomorow expected to travel to Mozambique to witness the hand over ceremony of the Caborabassa Hydro electric dam in Songa district.

This is according to a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today by State House Chief Analyst for press and public relations David Kombe.

Mr. Kombe said the president will arrive in Mozambique at 08:00 hours to witness the official hand over of the dam from the Portuguese government to the Mozambican gorvernment.

Dr. Mwanawasa will be received by energy and water development minister Kenneth Konga and state house deputy minister Richard Taima.

Mr. Kombe said the president will be accompanied by acting foreign affairs minister Dr Kalombo Mwansa.

Six other heads of state are also expected to grace the occasion.

President Mwanawasa is expected back in the country on the same day after the ceremony.

Zambia drawn against Togo again

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Zambia’s road to the 2010 World Cup begins in round one pool qualifiers in Group 12 where they have a grudge meeting awaiting against 2006 World cup finalists Togo.

Coach Patrick Phiri says Togo will be the hardest team to beat in the four-nation group thanks to their recent World Cup experience.

Swaziland and Eritrea complete Group 12.

“They (Togo) have the World Cup experience and will be the strongest team but we just have to work hard because am sure they have done their homework after taking part in the finals last year,” Phiri said Sunday evening after receiving the draws.

Togo won Group 1 in the last qualifiers for the Germany finals ahead of second place finishers Senegal and number 3 team Zambia.

On their way to the Germany tournament, Togo beat Zambia 4-1 in the final Group 1 return leg between the two nations in Lome after losing 1-0 in the first leg in Lusaka.

Meanwhile there will be a first ever meeting between Zambia and Eritrea at senior level.

Swaziland and Zambia will finally meet in a World Cup qualifier after previous clashes in Africa Cup qualifiers and Cosafa Castle Cup outings.

Phiri was cautious and warned against complacency with the other two nations.

“We can only lose if we underrate them (Eritrea and Swaziland),” Phiri said.

“The most important thing is we work hard and prepare well.”

Match dates are yet o be advised by CAF.

Malawi juniors impress against Zambia on Sunday

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The doubleheader junior international friendly series of matches has ended with Zambia Under-17 and 20 teams failing to maintain consistent form in their final matches today against their Malawian opponents.

The Zambia under-20 team lost 1-0 to Malawi a day after beating the latter 4-2 in their opening game while the Under-17 teams drew 1-1 at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

Atusani Nyondo’s goal early in the second minute of the first half gave Malawi a deserved with after their loss on Saturday.

The Under-17 teams drew 1-1 after Zambia beat their Malawi opponents 4-0 48 hours earlier.

Wedson Nyirenda’s team failed to stamp their authority over their Malawian counterparts who were unlike to go 1-0 down in the first half.

It took the Zambia Under-17 until the 40th minute to break through Malawi’s defence when Zesco United striker John Chingandu slotted in a cross from Lusaka Dynamos winger Tom Bakala.

Malawi restored parity in the 48th minute through Kelvin Mukandawire who blasted in a sublime long-range shot from outside the box pasted Kabwe Warriors goalkeeper Kelvin Musonda.

Zambia and Malawi were using the friendly matches as preparations for their forthcoming participation in the Cosafa Under-17 and Under-20 championship to be held in Namibia and South Africa in December.

Zimbabwe to increase its financial commitment to the fight against malaria

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Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe is optimistic that his country will soon start devoting 15 per cent of its annual national budget to the health sector despite economic sanctions imposed on his country by the western world.

Speaking at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Malaria Day commemoration in border town of Victoria Falls yesterday, Mr Mugabe said Zimbabwe was currently committing 12 per cent of its annual budget to the health sector.

In 2001, African Heads of State and Government decided in Abuja to commit 15 per cent of their national annual budgets towards the health sector, which include the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

The Zimbabwean leader said his country has been failing to access funds from the international donor agencies such as the Global Fund because of sanctions imposed on the country by western
countries.

Mr Mugabe said despite the sanctions, which started seven years ago, his government has successfully managed to implement HIV/AIDS intervention programmes using its own resources.

The president has since urged African countries to reduce dependence on the international donor
community, saying this was the only effective way that would warrant total control of the African economies.

Meanwhile, chairperson of the SADC ministers of health, Brian Chituwo has congratulated Zimbabwe for successfully implementing her HIV/AIDS programmes amid unpleasant economic sanctions.

Dr Chituwo, who is also Zambia’s minister of health, said the SADC region would endeavour to continue improving the health standards of its people.

And Namibia’s minister of health and social services, Richard Kamwi said in a vote of thanks that SADC ministries of health would continue to support Zimbabwe’s health sector.

Development of sport is meaningless without the involvement of youths

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Government says the development of sport would be meaningless without the involvement of youths.

Lusaka province minister Lameck Mangani has since urged youths to take sport seriously instead of engaging themselves in social vices such as alcohol, prostitution and drug abuse.

Mr Mangani says sport is a unifying factor hence the need for young people to effectively participate in it.

The provincial minister was speaking in Kafue today when he officiated at the re-launch of Sports for All Programme in Kafue district.

Mr Mangani also watched a football match by female school youths.

He said sports recreation is important in the overall mental and physical development of young people.

Mr Manganai also said if taken seriously, sport can could help youths earn a living thereby lifting Zambia’s flag high internationally.

He said government attaches great importance to sport but reminded youths to be disciplined.

The provincial minister said government is committed to supporting the development of all sporting disciplines such as soccer, boxing, rugby, cricket, golf, basketball, tennis among others.

Kawambwa district council bans growing of maize in residential areas

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Kawambwa district council has banned growing of maize in residentail areas.

The ban is contained in a public notice issued by council secretary Hamwende Mpande.

Mr Mphande says growing of maize and other related crops in residential areas is against the public health regulations and residents are warned to comply or have their maize slashed.

The council secretary says the practice also frustrates the ‘Keep Zambia Clean and Health Campaign’.

Mr. Mphande says all residents should take the directive seriously as the local authority will slash the crops.

But some residents says the warning from the council has come late as they have already planted crops such as maize.

A resident Joseph Chali told ZANIS in Kawambwa that the local authority should have warned residents in September before they prepared the land for cultivation.

Commonwealth heads of government ends in Kampala

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THE Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) has ended in the Ugandan capital Kampala with a strong call for leaders who have not yet re-affirmed their commitment to combat systematic corruption at both national and international levels to do so.

The Commonwealth member states have also been urged to consider implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Commonwealth Expert Working Group on the Recovery and
Repatriatiation of Assets of Illicit Origin.

The Commonwealth leaders who say they are committed to
the combating of corruption and the tracing of assets
of illicit origin have urged member states who have
not already done so to consider becoming parties to
the United Nations Convention against Corruption
(UNCAC).

This is contained in a communique released at the end
of the two-day CHOGM meeting that was officially
opened by the reigning head of the Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth II on Friday.

”Recognising that extortion, bribery and corruption
undermine good governance, respect for human rights
and economic development, Heads of Government
reaffirmed their commitment to combat systematic
corruption at both national and international
levels,” reads the Communique in part.

The leaders acknowledged the ongoing activities of the
Commonwealth secretariat designed to build institutional capacity
and awareness in member states so as to assist them
with its implementation and enforcement.

And the Heads of Government also recognised the
fundamental contribution of international trade to
global prosperity, sustainable development and the
elimination of poverty.

They acknowledged the core role of the World Trade
Organisation (WTO) and emphasised the need to give
priority to fuller participation of all Commonwealth
members in multilateral trade.

According to the Communique, Heads of Government noted
that a strongly development-oriented outcome would
involve elimination of export subsidies and a
substantial reduction in domestic support.

The Heads of Government have called on developed
countries to implement the 2005 WTO Hong Kong
Ministerial Commitment on providing predictable duty
free and quota free market access on a lasting basis
on products from Least Developed Countries (LCDs).

The Communique notes that Heads of Government
acknowledged the contribution that regional trading
arrangements could make to the gradual and beneficial
integration of developing countries into the
multilateral trading system.

The Heads of Government commended the Commonwealth
Business Council (CBC)’s work to increase trade and
investment in partnerships with governments and the
private sector over the past ten years.

They welcomed the contribution of the CBC to the
growth of Commonwealth trade and investment.

The CHOGM meeting that ran from November 23 to 25 was
officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II and was
attended by 48 countries Commonwealth countries out of
the 53.

Vice-President Rupiah Banda represented Zambia at the
meeting.

Other dignatories from Zambia included, Foreign Affairs Minister Kabinga
Pande, Commerce deputy minister Dora Siliya, Sports
minister Gabriel Namulambe, Finance Deputy
Minister Jonas Shakafuswa ,State House Press Aide John
Musukuma and other senior government officials

Speed up the enactment of the NGO Bill, government urged

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The Zambia Water and Sanitation Alliance, ZWASA, has urged government to speed up the re-introduction of the NGO Bill with a few amendments in the current sitting of parliament for subsequent enactment into law.

Executive Director Derick Mushitu says ZWASA has carefully studied the NGO Bill that was temporarily withdrawn from parliament in the last sitting to allow for further consultation.

He said the organisation has no problem with government having some regulatory function in the operations of NGOs as proposed in the Bill.

In a statement to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Mushitu further said the law should regulate the NGOs as they cannot do so in a manner that would make them contribute positively to the living standards of the people.

Mushitu said NGOS are there to complement government efforts in service delivery to the people.

He observed with regret however at the moment only international NGOS were truly adding value
to the lives of the people of Zambia.

Mushitu also appealed to religious organisations registered in the country to work towards the improvement of living standards of the local communities in the areas where they operate.

He also disclosed that ZWASA will soon meet borehle drilling companies operating in Zambia to discuss how they can contribute to the alleviation of water problems especially in Lusaka.

Mushitu said this is one way the companies can plough back something for the benefit of local communities.

The organisation has also appealed to Mps and councillors to ensure that a large percentage of the Constituency Development is devoted to community projects aimed at improving water supply and sanitation in the communities.

Zambia U17 & U20 beat Malawian visitors

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Both Zambia’s under-17 and under-20 national teams this afternoon recorded empathic wins over their respective Malawian opponents in a doubleheader friendly international played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

In the opening game of the day, the Zambia Under-17 beat Malawi under-17 4-0.
Nkana striker Rabby Lwambula who opened scores for the hosts with a second minute penalty before Ronald Ross striker Humphrey Maseleko scored a brace in the 22nd and 26th minutes.

Impressive Chilenje Academy striker Patson Kaimana, son of Pele Kaimana, chipped in with Zambia’s fourth after being instrumental in the penalty and second goal for Wedson Nyirenda’s team.

The team was never bothered by their Malawians counterparts throughout the match and whom they face tomorrow in their final game.

The Under-20 too put four goals past their Malawian opponents but won 4-2 in the later kickoff.

Kabwe Warriors striker Emanuel Mayuka scored twice in between Red Arrows Simon Lupiya and Judge Mukandawires goals.

James Mwase scored a brace for Malawi Under-20.
Malawi are in the country to play a two-match series of friendly junior international matches against their hosts.

60,000 tonnes of crude oil arrive in Dar

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he ship carrying 60,000 tonnes of crude feedstock docked this morning at the port of Dar-es-salaam in Tanzania.

Energy acting permanent secretary O.S.Kalumian has confirmed.

In a statement to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Mr Kalumiana said the ship started offloading at 13:00 hours this afternoon and INDENI in Ndola should therefore start refining in a few days time following the arrival of the feedstock.

He said the 60,000 tonnes of feedstock will last until the first week of January, 2008.

At that time, a shipment of 90,000 metric tonnes of crude feedstock expected in the country between 15 and 24th January would be available.

Mr Kalumiana further explained that in addition, suffiecient stocks were stockpiled at the Ndola Fuel Terminal (NFT) before the temporary closure of INDENI.

He said as at 24th November, 2007, the Ndola Fuel Terminal held 20,084 cubic metres of diesel to last 24 days, 8,116 cubic metres of petrol to last 26 days, 2,257 cubic metres of unleaded petrol to last 18.5 days and 3490 cubic metres of kerosene to last 86 days.

The NFT also had 950 cubic metres of jet fuel for 11.6 days, 321 cubic metres of LPG to last seven days and 18,700 cubic metres of Heavy Fuel Oil to last 77 days.

Mr Kalumiana added that Oil Marketing Companies, OMCs, also had in stock 24,050 cubic metres of diesel to last 29 days, 8,116 cubic metres of petrol to last 26 days, 4,514 cubic metres of unleaded petrol to last 27 days, 3,741 cubic metres of kerosene to last 92 days, 2,869 cubic metres of jet fuel to last 31 days, 321 cubic metres of LPG to last 7 days and 18,700 cubic metres of Heavy Fuel Oil to last 77 days.

The acting energy permanent secretary said given this situation, there is no need for the public to panic as the fuel supply situation is under control.

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