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JSPRP stakes over 8m Euros (about K42 bn) for Poverty reduction in Zambia

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A Civil Society Organisation, Justice Solidarity for Poverty Reduction Fund (JSPRP) is disbursing over eight million euros, approximately K42 billion  in Zambia towards poverty reduction activities.

The money was raised from the Jubilee Campaign by the Catholic Church in Italy and
was intended to buy off Zambia’s debt from the Italian government.

But when the Italian government joined other donors in cancelling Zambia’s debt, the
Italian Catholic Episcopal decided to channel the funds to the Catholic Episcopal in
Zambia so that the money can be used for poverty reduction activities.

Ten rural districts among them Mungwi, Samfya, Isoka and Gwembe in Northern, Luapula and Southern Provinces respectively were identified to benefit from the JSPRF fund.

JSPRF Programme Coordinator Patrick Mucheleka disclosed this in Samfya today when he
paid a courtesy call on District Commissioner Sylvester Chimfwembe.

Mr Mucheleka disclosed that 35 projects worth  K2.7 billion have so far been
approved out of the K3 billion that was allocated to Samfya under the JSPRF funding.

The projects funded, he said were are in various fields including education, water
and sanitation, and livestock development.

Under education, JSRPF has approved K172 million for the construction of a dormitory
at Kasaba high school, which was upgraded from basic school last year.

He said a further K166 million has also been approved for the construction of a 1×3
classroom block at Twingi high school.

The school which opened in the 80s still shares infrastructure with a basic school
because Government has not yet started building infrastructure at the institution.

And the organisation has approved a K61 million tree planting project on
Kalimankonde Island in the Bangweulu swamps in Luapula Province.

Mr Mucheleka said Kalimankonde is one of the seriously deforested areas in Samfya
district as a result of unwise tree cuttting.

He said the K61 million grant provided by JSPRF will assist the community through
the department of forestry to plant trees to replenish the lost vegetation.

Youths demand representation on the NCC

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Youths from various political parties in Kitwe have called on political parties to include at least two youths on their list of delegates to sit on the National Constitutional Conference (NCC).

The youths charged that they should not be left out as they are key stakeholders in
the constitution making process.

Youths from the Ruling Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) , United Nation
Independence Democracy (UNIP), United Party for National Development (UPND) and
Patriotic Front (PF)  made the recommendation at the end of the Anti Voter Apathy
Project (AVAP) Workshop held in Kitwe today.

Youths have under the NCC composition been given a provision to nominate two
representatives of youth organisation registered under the national youth council
Act.

The youths further called on the political parties not to use youths as tools of
violence in the Nchanga by -elections slatted for Thursday this week.

AVAP Executive Director Bonnie Tembo disclosed to ZANIS that youths further urged
Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to localise the printing of ballot papers to
avoid huge costs.

The ballot papers for the Nchanga by- election are being printed in South Africa.

On the Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF), the youths said the guidelines should be
simplified so that many youths can apply for the funds adding that the fund should
be de-politicised.

Speaking at the official closing of the workshop, Kitwe Town Clerk Ali Simwinga 
challenged the youths to be focused and have a vision so as to help in strengthening
their political parties.

He also commended AVAP for contributing to the development of leadership in the
country.

Choma acting DC commend local NGO for its support to children

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Acting Choma district commissioner Mungoni Simulilika has commended the Choma Children Development Project for initiating projects aimed at safeguard the future of children.

Mr Simulilika says government is delighted to learn that children under the project are being encouraged to embrace self-help concept in an effort to prepare them for the future.

The acting DC called for continued support towards women and children as they were the most marginalized due to limited participation in social, economic and other community issues affecting their lives.

Mr Simulilika was speaking when he closed a training programme for self-help groups sponsored by the Choma Children Development project.

He urged the participants to use the project to address issues affecting their full participation in social and economic development.

Mr Simulilika said government will accord the groups comprising women and children the necessary support as they fight social evils in society.

He commended a Germany organization known as Kindernothilfe (KNH) for sponsoring the training programme. And project coordinator Cornwell Hademu said the objective of the training workshop was to integrate children in the self-help groups as well as agree on the modalities of piloting the programme.

SHARe embarks on HIV/AIDS public sensitisatio programmes in L/stone

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The Support to HIV/AIDS Response in Zambia (SHARe) has embarked on sensitization and awareness programmes in Livingstone under the Public Private Partnerships initiative aimed at addressing HIV/AIDS in Zambia.

SHARe Social Mobilization Advisor, Muriel Syacumpi said deliberate
efforts have been made to target Livingstone because of its high risk status as
the country’s tourist capital.

She told ZANIS in interview in Livingstone today that the planned activities under
the PPP initiative would include music and artistic events featuring high profile
personalities as
key vehicles for providing HIV and AIDS prevention messages and
linkages to other HIV services.

Ms Syacumpi said the activities will also incorporate aspects of
social and behavioral change.

She disclosed that the Ministry of Tourism, the Zambia Wildlife
Authority and nine key tourism business houses in Livingstone are involved
in the PPP.

The partnership is aimed at providing an opportunity for partners to
collectively work together and contribute effectively to the fight
against HIV and AIDS.

Ms Syacumpi said all the activities to be undertaken by SHARe have
been funded by the United States Government under the President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the USAID.

Veep arrives on the Copperbelt to drum support for MMD candidate

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Vice President Rupiah Banda arrived this morning in Ndola on his way to Chingola where he is scheduled to hold two public rallies to drum up support for MMD candidate Charles Chimumbwa in Thursday’s Nchanga constituency parliamentary by-election.
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Mr Banda who touched down at Ndola international airport at 09:00 hours was received
at Copperbelt provincial minister Mwansa Mbulakulima and other senior government
officials.

The vice president who is accompanied by local government minister Sylvia Masebo, is
expected to formally present MMD candidate Charles Chimumbwa at a public rally at
Luano primary school today and also at another rally tomorrow at Buntungwa park.

The Nchanga seat fell vacant after Mr Chimumbwa defected from the Patriotic Front to
the ruling MMD.

Others contesting the seat are Stanley Simukoko of the Forum for Democracy and
Development (FDD), Wylbur Simuusa (PF), Plyson Gondwe (UNIP), Alvin Simwinga United
Party for National Development (UPND) and Christopher Mwape from All Peoples’
Congress Party.

Others are Ginestone Kachamba and Lillian Kaoma as independents.

Weekend Scorecard

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Three national teams this week are engaged in training camps in Lusaka and Kitwe.

Firstly, the Zambia national team is holding in a two-day get-together in two places at once involving 36 home-based and fringe players.

18 players each will over the next 48 hours be training in Lusaka and Kitwe under the eye of assistant national team coach Fighton Simukonda and head trainer Patrick Phiri respectively.

The Under-17 too is in camp in Lusaka where 35 out of 41 players have gathered for final team selection today ahead of the team’s participation in the Cosafa Under-17 Championship to be held in Namibia from December 8-15.

Under-17 Coach Wedson Nyirenda disclosed that three survivors from last year’s team are expected to play their last match under his helm when the team travels to Namibia next month.

The three are striker Kasuba Mwila and midfielder Tom Bakala both of Lusaka Dynamos including Zanaco’s Chisamba Lungu.

Nyirenda added that the six missing players from the provisional team in camp have been excused from training camp due to exam commitments.

The Under-17 coach said would trim the team to 25 players on Thursday.

Nyirenda’s team is in Group B at Cosafa Under-17 Championships with Mozambique and defending champions Swaziland.

And the Zambia Under-23 national team goes into camp in Lusaka on Tuesday to start preparations for their Olympic Games football tournament Group B qualifier against Cote d’Ivoire on November 17 in Abidjan.

Faz general secretary Fidelis Banda said today that the team will be in camp in Lusaka until departure for Abidjan on November 14.

2007 BARCLAYS CUP SEMIFINAL

Nchanga Stadium, Chingola

Chambishi 2*(Edward Sakala 63″, Bobby Chola 115″)- Konkola Blades 2(Chipulu Chileya 80″, Felix Nsunzu Jr 103″)

*Chambishi win 3-2 on pp

Zesco United 2(Enoch Sakala 74″, Rainford Kalaba 90″+2)- Green Buffaloes 1(Morgan Hanjema 88″)

FINAL

November 24

Woodlands stadium, Lusaka.

Chambishi- Zesco United

TOP SCORERS (03/11/07).

Rainford Kalaba (Zesco United): 22.
Enoch Sakala (Zesco United) 22.

Felix Nsunzu Jr (Konkola Blades):13.

Winstone Kalengo (Zanaco): 12.
Emmanuel Mayuka (Kabwe Warriors): 12.
Lottie Phiri (Young Arrows): 12.

Mumamba Numba (Zanaco): 11.

Lyson Sikaonga (Nchanga Rangers): 10.
Nicholas Zulu (Zesco United): 10.

Maonga Kabuku (Kabwe Warriors): 9.

Simon Luipya (Red Arrows):8.
Francis Kombe (Power Dynamos): 8.
Josphet Nkhoma (Lusaka Dynamos): 8.
Siloni Jere (Kabwe Warriors): 8.
Elson Mukandawire (Power Dynamos) 8.
Noel Mwandila (Green Bufffaloes): 8

Dan Masumba (Nakambala Leopards): 7.
Musonda Mweuke (Kabwe Warriors): 7.
Yonah Mwango (Zesco United): 7.
Kruger Mwansa (Young Arrows): 7
Ben Mwanza (Roan United): 7
Sebastian Mwansa (Green Buffaloes): 7
Mazuba Mukandawire (City of Lusaka): 7.

Pro’s Hit List

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DENMARK

Striker Christopher Katongo did not play for 8th paced Brondby on Sunday in their 3-0 home win over bottom placed Lyngby.

FRANCE

Striker Jacob Mulenga too did not play over the weekend for 6th from top Strasbourg in their 2-1 home defeat against troubled 11th placed Paris Saint Germain on Saturday.

GERMANY

KICKERS OFFENBACH: Defender Moses Sichone did not play for 5th from bottom 2.Bundesliga club Kickers on Saturday in their 2-1 home loss against 4th placed Greuther Furth.

PADERBORN: Midfielder Andrew Sinkala played the full 90 minutes on Sunday for bottom placed 2.Bundesliga team Paderborn in their 1-1 home draw with 5th placed Mainz.

SOUTH AFRICA

FREE STATE STARS: Goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene played the full 90 minutes on Sunday for 3rd from top Free State Stars in their scoreless draw away to league leaders Ajax Cape Town.

LAMONTVILLE GOLDEN ARROWS: Defender Joseph Musonda played the full 90 minutes for 7th placed Arrows on Sunday in their scoreless away draw at 2nd from top Bloemfontein Celtic.

Maamba retrenches woes take a new twist

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By Tovin Ngombe
Wrangles among the Maamba Coal mine retrenched workers have persisted as negotiations to withdrawal the injunction to secure the release of one billion Kwacha that government paid them have failed.

Despite the two groups seeking Sinazongwe District Commissioner Laiven Apuleni’s intervention they failed to reach a consensus.

Speaking at a meeting held at Izuma lodge on Sunday, the defecting committee that filed the injunction in Lusaka High Court to broke the one billion Kwacha meant for all retrenched workers accepted to withdrawal it.

Mr. Apuleni told leaders from the defecting committee and the legally elected one to inform the retrenches wives and widows that had gathered outside Izuma lodge to wait for the outcome of the meeting about the censuses they had reached.

The DC urged both committees to travel to Lusaka to talk to their lawyers to present the papers High Court to have the case be withdrawn according to their agreement.

Mr. Apuleni told both committees to swallow their pride and look at the hungry woman that have been gathering for the past three days to have the matter be resolved because it had taken three months since their money was held up in the bank.

He said whatever differences they had it had nothing to stop the widows and other retrenches wives from buying mealie meal the stepple food of Zambians.
On Friday Last week widows and retrenched workers wives gathered at the house for the defecting group’s chairperson Boniface Chola to force him to withdrawal the injunction because it had no bearing on the money their husbands had worked for.

Maamba Police persuaded the women to disperse because it was unlawful gathering.

However, the defecting group represented by Chola met the legally binding group represented by Charles Simbanza on Sunday night that they would not withdrawal the case despite assuring the widows after the meeting.
Mr. Simbanza said the defecting group has given other conditions that were not agreed upon in the meeting to have the case be withdrawn.
He said Mr. Chola’s camp was demanding for inclusion of the share from the K800, 000,000 that was paid six months ago to the retrenches.
Mr. Chola said they have their own lawyer and the share of the money that government gives them have to be transferred to their group.
But some retrenches talked to said the defecting group was bitter for being voted out of the committee and have decided to form their own group so that they could continue enjoying the privileges of getting allowances when they go Lusaka for meetings.
Malala Muchimba a widow said the woman wanted their money because they have run out of food and most of their children have been chased out of Schools.
There are 341 retrenches among them 202 have died without getting their money.
Among the 341 retrenches 71 belong to the defecting group and it is alleged that most of the names they have were ‘doctored’ because some were for dead people.

ZCTU to sumbit ten names for NCC

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The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has disclosed that it will submit ten names from ZCTU and its affilliates to cabinet for participation in the National Constitution Conference (NCC).

ZCTU President, Leonard Hikaumba, says the proposed ten names of member
representatives will be submitted to Cabinet after a general meeting to be held
soon.

Mr Hikaumba told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that participating in the NCC
is an effective way of contributing to the Constitution making process.

He noted that the fact that the labour movement has a duty to represent and
articulate issues related to workers interests and other vulnerable people in
society, the congress found it prudent to participate in the NCC.

Mr Hikaumba stated that the proposed ten names will be ratified by the ZCTU General
Council at the meeting and be submited to cabinent for the NCC consideration.

Meanwhile, the ZCTU leader has called for the promotion of dialogue among
government, Non-Governmental Organisations, civil society and political parties in
order to bring the NCC to fruition.

Mr Hikaumba says government leaders and other key stakeholders should desist from
making inflamatory and provocative language when debating on matters of national
interest like the Constitution.

He said all stekeholders should continue taking part in order to reach a consensus
before holding the National Constitution Conference.

Mr Hikaumba further appealed to government to cultivate a sense of trust and begin
to create confidence in other key stakeholders to sit on the NCC.

And the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has expressed concern at the
continued delay of the salary negotiations.

ZCTU President Leonard Hikaumba says the labour movement is worried of the
non-commencement of salary negotiations.

He pointed out that the non-commencement of salary negotiations will affect the 2008
national budget.

He said as the budget goes into its final stage, there was need to finish the salary
negotiations.

Mr Hikaumba further appealed to government through the Finance and National Planning
Minister, Ng’andu Magande, to consider coming up with a pro-poor 2008 national
budget.

NPS bus reduced to asshes in Mwinilunga

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A bus belong to NPS Bus Services has been reduced to ashes after it developed a mechanical fault on its way to Mwinilunga district but no lives were lost.

And when Zambia News and Information Services rushed to the scene found the bus
reduced to a skeleton.

The bus was gutted by fire around 24.00 hours on its way to Mwinilunga 25 kilometers
outside the BOMA and only 6 people were reported to be on board before the bus was
reduced to ashes.

According to one of the eye witnesses who sought anonymity, the bus was stationary
when it was suddenly engulfed in hell fires.

Speaking at the scene Mwinilunga District Commissioner, Webster Samakesa, said he
was saddened by the development.

“Truly I am very saddened with the burning of the NPS bus because it was one of our
reliable means of transport,” he said.

He stressed that NPS bus services was among the most reliable transport that local
people frequently used when traveling to and from to the district.

“It is a serious below to the district in terms of transport as the bus used to
services Mwinilunga, Lusaka directly,” he noted.

Mr Samakesa explained that the cause of the fire has not yet been established as
investigations have since been instituted.

Arsenal, Man U supporters fight in Siavonga

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A serious fight arose yesterday in Siavonga Township between supporters of England based teams, Manchester United and Arsenal football clubs.

The fight between the two rival supporters started immediately after Arsenal
equalized in the dieing minutes of the match that saw the two teams battle to a 2-2
goal aggregate.

The fight that occurred at Kariba North Bank recreation Club was as a result of
insults that some Manchester supporters hailed at Arsenal fans after Arsenal scored
the second goal.

Security at the premises had a tough time separating the two men that exchanged
blows causing commotion in the T.V room, forcing some people to vacate the room
before the match finally came to an end.

Soon after the match ended and order restored at the premises, Arsenal fans that
made contributions in terms of money and bought crates of beer, further went wild
dancing to music that was being played at the club in celebration of their team’s
performance that has so far seen Arsenal playing all their games without losing.

Club representative, Geoffrey Mwale, who described the fight between fans as
unfortunate, told ZANIS in an interview that in future people that engage themselves
in fights at the premises will be arrested and taken to the police.

Sata salutes police for unearthing copper scam in Ndola

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Patriotic Frond (PF) leader, Michael Sata, has saluted Inspector General of Police Ephraim Mateyo and the police service for unearthing a massive copper theft syndicate in which more than K4 Billion worth of minerals were allegedly stolen by a Ndola based Chinese company.

Mr. Sata also appealed to Zambians to help the police with information that will
help in the recovery of stolen copper and other minerals from various companies.

He was speaking in Chingola yesterday at a campaign rally for PF Nchanga
constituency parliamentary candidate Wylbur Simuusa ahead of the by elections
scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2007.

The Nchanga Parliamentary seat fell vacant after former Member of Parliament (MP)
Charles Chimumbwa defected from the PF to the ruling MMD.

Mr Sata urged the electorates to vote for the PF candidate if Nchanga constituency
was to experience meaningful economic development.

He alleged that Mr Chimumbwa, who is contesting for the vacant seat on the MMD
ticket, had failed to account for K200 million Constituency Development Fund (CDF)
as he had not initiated any developmental programmes while serving as MP for Nchnaga
constituency.

The PF leader also dispelled allegations that he had been bought by the Taiwanese
government to speak against China and its investments in Zambia.

Mr Sata said there was need for developmental programmes that will create jobs for
youths to save them from social ills such as excessive bear drinking and drug abuse.

And PF Spokesperson Given Lubinda defended his parties resolve to solicit for money
from Taiwan saying even the ruling party was received funds from the Chinese
government.

Mr Lubinda said the Ncahnga by elections was a choice between slavery and freedom
for the electorates in Nchanga constituency as voting for the PF candidate would
entail their freedom.

The rally was attended by several PF members of parliament and party officials.

Zambia team manager admitted to hospital with heart problem

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Zambia national team manager Solly Pandor has been admitted to a Lusaka clinic with a suspected heart condition.

His nephew Zahir Pandor disclosed today that the Zambia team manager was admitted at Care for Business clinic.

Zahir said Pandor was in a stable condition and that he was expected to be admitted at the clinic for the next two days.

“He is in a stable condition,” Zahir said. “He suffered a bit of a heart problem.

“The doctors have given his two days rest and will carry out some tests to find out what the problem is.”

Pandor admitted himself to the clinic late on Saturday afternoon after he was driven there by a relative.

The Zambia team manager is not on life support and is in a side ward but is not receiving any visitors.

Zesco, Chambishi reach inaugural Barclays Cup final

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Zesco United and Chambishi FC will meet in the final of this year’s Barclays Cup on November 23 in Lusaka following wins in their respective semifinal wins played in Chingola yesterday.

But it took Zesco and Chambishi time extra-time and post-match penalties in their Barclays Cup semifinal doubleheader played at Nchanga Stadium for both teams to book their final place to be played at Woodlands in a fortnight’s time.

Zesco continued their dominance over Green Buffaloes this season to beat the armymen 2-1 in a game that saw two sent-offs for the formers defender Kunda Mushota and latter’s coach George Lwandamina.

Zesco took the lead in the 74th minute through Enoch Sakala before Morgan Hanjema equalized in the 88th minute.

Midfielder Rainford Kalaba clinched the winner two minutes into time added-on of the 90 minutes to see Zesco reach their third cup final this season.

And in the earlier semifinal kickoff at the same venue, promoted Chambishi beat Blades 3-2 on post-match penalties after their match finished 2-2 at the end of the 30 minutes of extra time.

Chambishi took the early lead in normal time through Edward Sinkala three minutes after the hour-mark.

However, Chipulu Chileya’s equalizer 10 minutes from time forced the match extra time that saw his team mate Felix Sunzu put the Chililabombwe side ahead in the 93rd minute.

But Chambishi striker Bobby Chola made sure the match went into post-match penalties with a late header two minutes before the end of the game.

Eradication of poverty will aid HIV/AIDS fight- KK

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First Republican President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda says government efforts aimed at eradicating poverty in the country must be supported by all stakeholders if the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS is to be won. Dr. Kaunda, who is patron of Habitant for Humanity Zambia, says this is because poverty is at the core in the spread of the pandemic.

He was speaking in Lusaka today when Stanbic Bank donated US$12 000 to Habitant for
Humanity Building Project.
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Dr. Kaunda said Stanbic Bank must be saluted for its gesture because the donation
would go a long way in helping the vulnerable in society.

He, however, pointed out that poverty would only be eradicated if every individual
channels efforts towards poverty eradication.

Speaking earlier, Stanbic Bank Managing Director Larry Kalala said the provision of
shelter is a fundamental Human Right.

He said Stanbic Bank would endeavour to practically demonstrate its social
responsibility by coming to the aid of the disadvantaged.

And Habitant for Humanity Zambia Chairperson Mary Kazunga said Habitant for Humanity
has since expanded operations to four provinces of the country.
Ms. Kazunga said over 60 houses have been built and 360 people have benefited.

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