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Fodep calls for consesus and dialogue in constitution making process

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The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has called on government to come-up with measures that would help build consensus and dialogue in  adopting the new constitution.

FODEP President, Stanley M’hango says his organisation believes that consensus
building through dialogue is critical for the nation to arrive at a new constitution that will answer the aspirations of the Zambian people.

Mr M’hango says government should expeditiously make practical steps towards
building a broad consensus on the critical issues raised by stakeholders so that the
National Constitution Conference (NCC) can deliver a constitution that will stand
the test of time and meet the expectations of the Zambian people.

This is contained in a statement issued to ZANIS  in Lusaka today.

Mr M’hango said his organisation has been following with keen interest the recent
developments on the constitution making process regarding the NCC.

He said  with the recent developments on the NCC, FODEP has decided to engage other
stakeholders through constructive dialogue either within or outside the NCC in order
to enhance the coming-up of the constitution that will be widely accepted and owned
by all citizens.

Levy Throws Gauntlet to Zambians Abroad

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PRESIDENT Levy Mwanawasa has challenged Zambians living abroad to be active participants in Zambia’s economic development by remitting more funds for entrepreneurial ventures and sourcing strategic partners to lift the country out of its doldrums.

Speaking to a group of Zambians living in Seattle and Western Canada at the Seattle Marriot Waterfront Hotel, Dr Mwanawasa said while his Government had seen the reduction of poverty levels from 75 per cent down to 68 per cent,there remained “much to be done” to trickle down the economic benefits toeveryone.

“We have had to take very hard measures at the expense of political popularity and Zambians have paid a heavy price for it. We felt that it was far better unpopular now and get things done than die being condemned,” he said.

There was positive economic growth over the last six years; tourism, agriculture and mining sectors were success stories. To crown it all, Zambia’s achievement of the heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) status had helped lower the international debt stranglehold from $7.2 billion to $600,000. He confirmed that some oil deposits had been discovered in Zambia.

Zambians abroad must take a keen interest in developments back home and look for ways of supporting their former schools and remitting a little extra to support entrepreneurial initiatives.

“If you were a student of UNZA, you should send money to rehabilitate their room you lived in. Similarly you can send computers to your former colleges or high schools,” he said.

He said much of the challenge was to forge networks and alliances between potential donors, interest groups or foundations willing to learn from and partner with Zambia in various sectors.

In response to a question from Fred Muyumba on why the president had not forgiven his predecessor, Frederick Chiluba, Dr Mwanawasa said the former president was presumed innocent until proven guilty by Zambian laws. He had decided to let the courts handle the matter because it was the right thing to do.

He explained that there was no ill-will towards Dr Chiluba whom he referred to as ” a dear friend”. Although he had powers to pardon some “you can only pardon someone who has been convicted of a crime, which Mr Chiluba has not.”

Dr Chiluba still continued to receive his pension and his entitlements as a former President. “The government has sent him abroad for treatment at out expense.”He said he owed his life today to Dr Chiluba in so many ways.

Dr Mwanawasa said his call to have Dr Chiluba return some of the money said to have been taken from the Government had been spurned.

Speaking at the same meeting, Commerce Trade and Industry minister, Felix Mutati said Zambians abroad should consider cutting down on food consumption so they could remit at least $1,000 or more to their relatives.

Health minister, Brian Chituwo reported that Zambia had linked up with financial partners like the Bill Gates Foundation to help fight malaria, the number one killer of children and expectant mothers.

Chisemwa Chalunda – A Symbol of Unity Among Lundas

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What going to the stadium to watch a long-awaited exciting soccer match is to city dwellers is what attending the annual Chisemwa Chalunda traditional ceremony is to the people of Mwinilunga district in North-Western Province.Mwinilunga is a quiet town which seems to be in a permanent state of slumber, but the town usually becomes awake during the annual traditional ceremony which is now becoming popular in the entire province.

The natives of the town, which is situated approximately 872 kilometres north-west of Lusaka, are also known as southern Lundas, who are an offshoot of the old Lunda empire of Mwata Yamvo in the present day Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The Lundas are divided into several groups which are under two sub divisions.

One group is under Senior Chief Kanongesha and the other is under Senior Chief Sailunga.

Some natives of Mwinilunga boast of being proud residents of a town which perhaps was the only Zambian border town which has never had its culture and traditions adulterated by the languages and culture of both foreigners and locals who are not natives.

Many first time visitors to the town are usually amazed after noticing the ability in which foreigners and non-natives are compelled to voluntarily start speaking Lunda.

The town shares its border with Zambia’s neigbhours, the DRC and Angola.

Foreigners and non-natives living in Mwinilunga have no choice but to learn Lunda, failure to which they risk sentencing themselves to solitary confinement because of language barrier.

From the manner in which the Lunda language is used in private homes and public institutions such as the council, police station and hospital, one may end up being convinced that there was a silent law declaring that Lunda was the lingua franca for Mwinilunga.

Many Lundas from all walks of life have a rare opportunity to meet during the Chisemwa Chalunda ceremony.

The Lunda royal establishment says the hosting of the annual ceremony was important because it plays a unifying role among the Lundas.

The ceremony plays the vital role of preserving the culture and traditions of the Lunda people of Mwinilunga.

The Kanongesha royal establishment says over the years, the ceremony has proved that it was a vehicle through which the people were constantly reminding themselves about the importance of respecting and preserving the beliefs and values handed over to the Lunda people by their ancestors.

Kanongesha royal establishment representative, Wandi Mukanda, says the Chisemwa Chalunda was a vanguard of the future of Lundas, protecting both the young and the old from the effects of foreign culture invasion resulting into a situation in which people lose their culture and identity.

She says the ceremony also plays an important role in promoting and preserving the mighty Zambezi river source, which is a natural heritage site and tourist attraction.

“The ceremony has over the years been providing a forum at which HIV/AIDS sensitisation has over the years been conducted enmasse to the locals. The promotion of future development prospects of Mwinilunga is also being spearheaded with the creation of the Chisemwa Youth Project, which is a product of the Chisemwa Chalunda traditional ceremony. This gives us hope for a bright future although we are fully aware that our land is prone to experiencing natural disasters such as floods,” Ms Mukanda said.

This year’s ceremony, which took place from September 14 -15, attracted a total of 30 chiefs, among them, chiefs from Angola and the DRC as guests.

The ceremony usually starts on a Friday at the Chikota Chalunda, the Senior Chief Kanongesha’s palace, some 50 kilometres west of Mwinilunga Boma.

Chisemwa Chalunda traditional ceremony’s Mwinilunga district organising committee chairman, Anderson Maloza, said this year’s edition of the annual ceremony was expected to attract close to 10,000 people from different parts of the country.
Senior Chief Kanongesha of Angola, who is regarded as the father of Chief Kanongesha of Mwinilunga, was also in attendance.

The ceremony started with the prayers for the agricultural produce by the chief and elders from the Lunda royal establishment. After the special prayers, the chief and elders led the people in a special visit to the royal ancestral gravesite.

by  Gideon Thole

Pro’s Hit List

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DENMARK

Christopher Katongo played the last 18 minutes for second from bottom Brondby on Sunday in their 1-1 home draw with 6th placed Randers.

FRANCE

Jacob Mulenga’s Strasbourg were not in action this past weekend but the 9th positioned club returns to play their Ligue 1 Week 10 fixture this Saturday away to bottom of the table Metz.

GERMANY

Paderborn: Midfielder Andrew Sinkala did not play for 2.Bundesliga bottom placed club Paderborn on Friday in their 1-1 home draw with 15th positioned Augsburg.

Kickers Offenbach: Moses Sichone is still out of action for 10th placed Offenbach who on Monday night played out to a scoreless draw against second from last Kaiserslautern.

Patrick Chibama is senior chief Shakumbila

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Patrick Chibama has been officially crowned as the new  senior chief Shakumbila for the Sala people of Mumbwa district of Central Province.

Mr. Chibamba, who had been the acting senior chief Shakumbila for over a year, was
officially appointed as senior chief by the Royal establishment at a ceremony held
at Shakumbila’s palace on Sunday.

The ceremony, which attracted over 500 people, was witnessed by Mumbwa  District
Commissioner, Dowell Chilimboyi, Nangoma Member of Parliament, Boyd  Hamusonde, and senior government officers.

In his maiden speech, the new senior chief Shakumbila disclosed that his  vision was
built around fostering good working relations with government,  especially on
developmental projects within his chiefdom.

Chief Shakumbila said that government had earmarked mining and tourism
developmentprojects in the district, and that he pledged to work in tandem  with the
state in efforts to reduce poverty in the area.

On mining, the chief pointed out that there was  need to observe environment
friendly policies which would not have long term adverse effects on the  ecological
balance that agriculture and tourism depend on.

He called for a balance between industrial mining and environmental protection,
adding that none of the two should suffer at the expense of the other.

Senior Chief Shakumbila also implored the other candidates to the throne to  forget
about their differences and forge ahead in the spirit of harmony and unity.

A total of five contenders were in eyed the throne, which had been  officially
unoccupied for over one year.

Chief Shakumbila’s domain has the largest stretch of land from amongst the  seven
chiefs of Mumbwa district.

Ignore false stories about Zambia/Africa, Mwanawasa advises potential investors

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President Levy Mwanawasa has told potential investors to ignore false negative stories they hear about Africa and Zambia in particular but instead visit the country to see  for themselves the immerse investment opportunities which they can exploit.

Addressing businessmen and women who are members of the initiative for global
development here, Dr. Mwanawasa said stories about insecurity, poor governance and
high incidences of killer diseases such as Malaria, were being spread.

The President said with 40 per cent of water in Southern Africa sitting in Zambia,
agrand opportunity was open for serious investment in hydroelectric generation as
well as bio fuels.

Dr. Mwanawasa, who reiterated that his New Deal Administration had achieved a lot in
the past five (05) years of running government, said the anchor for the increase in
economic growth was mining, which accounted for 4 billion US dollars investment
since the privatisation of the industry a few years ago.

He also said government was prudent in the use of tax payers’ money and, above all,
it had a lot of respect for private property.

The President assured the potential investors that Zambia was the safest and most
rewarding investment destinations as it boasted of being peaceful, non-violent,
tolerant and democractic in conducting its affairs.

In terms of Agriculture, the President said some 56 (fifty six) per cent of the
total landmass of arable land was still available for agricultural production.

He said the abundant available land was complimented with good climate and plenty
water resources thereby creating a huge irrigation potential.

The President was accompanied at this meeting by First Lady Maureen, Commerce and
Trade Minister, Felix Mutati, Health Minister Brian Chituwo and Education Minister,
professor Geofrey Lungwangwa.

ECZ rejects housing estate development project in Musi-oa-Tunya national park

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The Environmental Council of Zambia, ECZ, has rejected an application by Livingstone Developments Limited for the development of a mini housing estate within the Musi-oa-Tunya National Park.

The ECZ rejected the Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, submitted by the
developers on grounds that the national park is a wildlife protected area.

ECZ Public Relations Officer, Justin Mukosa, disclosed the rejection of the project
in a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today.

He indicated that the council also rejected the project for the construction of a
Blister Copper Production in Kitwe by Liang Yun Company.

Mr Mukosa said the project has been rejected because the proposed site is situated
on a road reserve and is designated for expansion of the Kitwe-Chingola road and for
agriculture purposes and not industrial activities.

He said ECZ has since advised the Liang Yun Company and Livingstone Developers
Limited to find environmentally acceptable alternative sites for their projects.

He said ECZ is committed to promoting sustainable enterprises and development in the
country in an environmentally sound manner and practice.

Mr Mukosa explained that developers must ensure that all proposed mitigation
measures outlined in the EIA reports are implemented.

He has since advised industries to take social responsibility by ensuring that
environmental and social concerns are fully taken into account.

The ECZ, approved, approved applications for the development of nine projects in
various parts of the country.

Dr. Mwanawasa urges US investors to take advantage of looming power deficit in Zambia

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Go to fullsize imageAn electricity generation deficit is expected to hit Zambia next year due to the rising demand for energy in the country and the entire South and Eastern African regions as a result of increasing economic acitivity.

President Mwanawasa, who said this today when he addressed members of the Community Development Roundtable Chamber here, said business houses in the USA could exploit this opportunity by heavily investing in Zambia’s energy sector.

Dr. Mwanawasa said government had already started seeking alternative sources of energy while it expands the capacity of existing hydro electric power station.

The President told the businessmen during a working breakfast at Rainier club, which
was hosted in his honour by the Initiative for Global Development, IGD, that Zambia
had put in place prudent macroeconomic management measures that have so far
translated into an increase in the economic growth rate.

He said deliberate steps were also being taken to dismantle unnecessary red tape
against business development by way of reducing to one day the company registration
process.

Dr. Mwanawasa told the meeting, also attended by Bill Gates Senior who is the father
to Mr. Bill Gates, the owner of the Giant Microsoft company, that the reform process
to ease the burden of doing business in the country is highly ambitious and will
continue to occupy the Zambian leadership agenda for sometime to come.

The President assured the business community that his government will continue to
provide a stable political and legal environment conducive for business in the
country.

The President was also quick to mention that some of the improvements are processes
that will take time to be fully implement because they require enough time.

“That not withstanding, my government will be steadfgast in implementing all the
reform measured because I believe they are critical for our future success”, Dr.
Mwanawasa said.

The President, however, said he has in the past been disappointed that the response
from the business community in the USA has not been good despite giving them all the
attractive investment conditions.

Dr. Mwanawasa expressed hope that, this time around, there would be a good number of
business delegations visiting the country to set up businesses or even to make
serious  enquiries about establising business enterprises in the country.

“I therefore look forward to investments from American businessmen and women to take
advantage of the excellent business climte that we have establishd”, the President
sid.

Dr. Mwanawasa said he was fully aware of the fact that countries like Zambia need
the participation of private enterprises to fight and defeat poverty and as such he
admired the objectives of organisations like the IGD, who have taken it upon
themselves to help wipe out poverty in developing countries.

In the area of agriculture, the President said the abundant arable land was
complimented with climate and plenty of water resources that create a huge
irrigation potential.

Earlier, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Felix Mutati assured the businessmen
and women that when they set up businesses in Zambia, they will be assured of freely
remitting their profits and dividends.

He stressed that Zambia needs serious partners, who will help translate the prudent
investment policy into reality by way of increasing job opportunities for the local
people.

And Acting Director General of the Zambia Development Agency, ZDA, Glyne Michelo
said Zambia has stable microeconomic and political environment, coupled with abudant
natural resources for investment.

Mr. Michelo, who ran through the advantages of investing in Zambia which he said had
easy ccess to markets both within Africa and in Europe, said the government has put
in place deliberate policy incentives for investors.

The President was accompanied at the meeting by First Lady Maureen, Commerce
Minister Mr. Mutati, Health minister Brian Chituwo and Education Minister Geofrey
Lungwangwa.

Weekend Scorecard and Top Scorers Chart

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2007 COCA COLA CUP FINAL.

30/09/2007

Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka.

Zesco United 5(Rainford Kalaba 13″, Clifford Chipalo 16″, Nicholas Zulu 36″, Enoch Sakala 45″, Yonah Mwango 57″)- Nkana 0

2007 MOSI CUP ROUND 6.

Lime Hotspurs 3- Police Blue Eagles 2

Mufulira Blackpool 0- Chambishi 2

Premium Sport 2- Masiye 0

Prison Leopards 4- Tazara Blue Stars 1

INDENI 1- Bresmar 0

Lusaka City Council 3- TP Rangers 0

Nampundwe 0*- Communite 0

*Nampundwe win 5-4 pp

Lusaka Celtic 1*- Livingstone Pirates 1

*Celtic win 3-2 pp

2007 COSAFA CASTLE CUP SEMIFINALS

Super Stadium, Pretoria

Zambia 3(Noah Chivuta 35″, Emmanuel Mayuka 69″, William Njovu 79″)-Mozambique 0

South Africa 1(Teko Modise 32″)- Botswana 0

INTERNATIONAL TOP SCORERS:

AFTER GAMES PLAYED 30/09/2007

Enoch Sakala (Zesco United): 3

Christopher Katongo (Brøndby, Denmark): 3

Jacob Mulenga (RC Strasboug, France): 1

Collins Mbseuma (Bursaspor,Turkey): 1

Ben Mwanza (Roan United): 1

William Njovu (Lusaka Dynamos): 1

Noah Chivita (Wits University, South Africa): 1

FAZ PREMIER LEAGUE WEEK 26

29/10/2007

City of Lusaka 0- Kabwe Warriors 2(Musonda Mweuke 73″, Vias Mwendalubi 77″)

Lusaka Dynamos 2(Masautso Tembo 16″, Isaac Mutantabowa 28″)- National Assembly 1(Kelvin Mwelwa 68″)

Zanaco 1(Fabrice Kanda 90″)- Green Buffaloes 2(Maybin Chishimba 38″, Reuben Tembo 75″)

Power Dynamos 3(Francis Kombe, Lameck Mwale, Simon Bwalya)- Nakambala Leopards 1(Joseph Kumwenda)

Forest Rangers 1(Chomba Sikazwe 24″) – Konkola Blades 0

Nchanga Rangers 0 – Roan United 0

Zamtel 1(Morgan Kapembwa 7″)-Young Arrows 1(Lottie Phiri 4″)

03/10/2007

Red Arrows – Zesco United

TOP SCORERS (30/09/07).

Rainford Kalaba (Zesco United): 18.
Enoch Sakala (Zesco United) 18.

Lottie Phiri (Young Arrows): 12.

Mumamba Numba (Zanaco): 11.
Emmanuel Mayuka (Kabwe Warriors): 11.

Nicholas Zulu (Zesco United): 9.
Winstone Kalengo (Zanaco): 9.
Felix Nsunzu Jr (Konkola Blades):9.
Lyson Sikaonga (Nchanga Rangers): 9.

Elson Mukandawire (Power Dynamos) 8.
Noel Mwandila (Green Bufffaloes): 8

Yonah Mwango (Zesco United): 7.
Kruger Mwansa (Young Arrows): 7
Ben Mwanza (Roan United): 7
Josphet Nkhoma (Lusaka Dynamos): 7.
Sebastian Mwansa (Green Buffaloes): 7
Simon Luipya (Red Arrows):7.
Mazuba Mukandawire (City of Lusaka): 7.
Siloni Jere (Kabwe Warriors): 7.

Musonda Mweuke (Kabwe Warriors): 6.
Francis Kombe (Power Dynamos): 6.
Ezekiel Lungu (Green Buffaloes) : 6
Simon Bwalya (Power Dynamos):6.

Christopher Musonda (Forest Rangers): 5.
Kelvin Kaindu (Zanaco): 5.
Dan Masumba (Nakambala Leopards): 5.
Moses Phiri (Konkola Blades) 5
Lopser Muma (Roan United): 5.
Maonga Kabuku (Kabwe Warriors): 5

Kambwili stands up to Sata

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Go to fullsize imagePatriotic Front (PF) Roan Member of Parliament, Chishimba Kambwili, says he will not boycott the National Constitution Conference (NCC) as directed by party leader, Micheal Sata.

Mr. Kambwili said he is bound by the collective responsibility of Parliament to participate and insisted he would not disappoint his representatives.

He accused Mr. Sata of misdirected himself, when he ordered all PF MPs to boycott the NCC because the directive was not made in the interest of the electorates.

Mr. Kambwili said this, when he officially opened Calvary Baptist Church in Mpatamatu township in Luanshya.

He also appealed to the Oasis Forum to reconsider the stance taken to boycott the NCC.

State approves construction of basic, boarding school in Mpongwe

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Government has approved the construction of another basic and a boarding school in Mpongwe to alleviate the shortage of dormitories at  seconday schools.

Mpongwe member of parliament, Gabriel Namulambe disclosed this in Mpongwe during the weekend.

Mr Namulambe also said some areas have been earmarked for borehole drilling as part
of the area was affected by the floods forcing people to travel long distances to
fetch water.

And Mr. Namulambe has observed that some youths in the district have not seen
application forms for accessing funds from the youth empowerment fund.

He said it is because of this reason that government has decided to extend the
deadline to October 28, to enable the youths apply for the money.

Meanwhile Mr Namulambe,who is also sport, youth and child development  minister has
praised the people in chief Lesa’s area for reviving the traditional ceremony.

He commended the people in the area saying the move was in line with government’s
committment to ensuring that cultural ceremonies are promoted.

And in a related development, a subject in chief Lesa’s area has called on all Lamba
chiefs on the Copperbelt to come up with one ceremony saying it is too costly for
individual chiefs to hold ceremonies on their own.

Jazzman Chikwakwa said government was happy to note that traditional leaders were
showing the young generation how elderly people lived in olden days.

Mr. Chikwakwa also urged traditional rulers to resolve traditional disputes in a
mature way as opposed to having wrangles.

Police nab 50 Mwense High School pupils for rioting

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Police have arrested 50 Mwense High School pupils in connection with the riot that resulted in the destruction of school property worthy millions of kwacha.

Irate pupils burnt to ashes the school administration block, store room and 15
computers during the riot over the weekend.

Luapula Province Acting Permanent Secretary, Clement Siame, who confirmed the
development to ZANIS today said all school records were destroyed in the riot which
started on Saturday night.

”The riot happened around midnight on sturday.  The whole administration block has
been burnt together with all school records and computers,” Mr. Siame said.

Mr. Siame said four teachers’ houses including those of school headteacher and
deputy were also destroyed in the protest.

The riot is suspected to have been sparked by the school administration’s allegedly
failure to procure a school bus.

He explained that pupils at the school were contributing funds towards the purchase
of the bus but that the delay to purchase the vehicle infuriated the pupils, who
suspected that the school management misappropriated the funds.

By yesterday, the school was completely deserted as most pupils had gone into hiding
in the nearby bush to avoid possible arrest from Police.

Mosi Cup Round 6 Round-up

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2004 Mosi Cup champions Lusaka Celtic and Chambishi were amongst some of the notable teams to sail through to round 7 of this year’s competition in round 6 matches played on Sunday.

Celtic booked their place in the next round after a 3-3 post-match penalty win over 2005 semifinalists Livingstone Pirates following a 1-1 draw at fulltime.

Chambishi were 2-0 away winners to two-time champions Mufulira Blackpool thanks to goals from Bobby Chola and Francis Mubanga.

The fairytale ride in this year’s Mosi Cup tournament continued when Premium Sports they beat Masiye 2-0 courtesy of goals from Marvin Kalumba and Paul Maimisa to reach round 7 on a journey in this year’s event that begun for them from round 3.

In the other round 6 games, Lime Hotspurs beat Police Blue Eagles 3-2 in Ndola; INDENI won 1-0 at home to Bresmar while Prison Leopards were 4-1 winners over Tazara Blue Stars in Kabwe.

Nampundwe beat Communite 5-4 on post-match penalties after a scoreless draw in their all-Division 1 south round 6 match.

The big Mosi Cup round 6 match between Nkana and Kitwe at Garden Park will be played on October 7.

The match was rescheduled due to Nkana’s Coca Cola Cup final commitment against Zesco United on Sunday that the former lost 5-0.

Zesco crush Nkana in Coke Cup final.

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The last ever Coca Cola Cup final ended with a big bang when Zesco United humiliated Nkana 5-0 in the final played at Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka.
The emphatic final scoreline was the biggest result in the Coke Cup’s short-lived seven-year history with none of the other six previous matches ever breaking the three-goal barrier.

Nkana were classless against Zesco who barely broke sweat after benefiting from some sloppy goalkeeping by Kevin Mulenga who has done little to warrant a quick return to the Under-23 team with such a forgettable display in-between the posts.

Zesco were 4-0 up into halftime with goals from Rainford Kalaba, Clifford Chipalo, Nicholas Zulu and Enoch Sakala in the 13th, 16th, 34th and 45th minutes of the game.

Wedson Nyirenda’s men completed their rout of Nkana in the 57th minute when midfielder Yonah Mwango crashed in a low drive that stretched Mulenga who helplessly saw it roll inches wide of palm in what was a very forgettable day for the teenage goalkeeper today.

“We were too big for Nkana,” Zesco coach Wedson Nyirenda said. “When you are playing a team like Nkana from Division 1 you don’t give them space like Kabwe Warriors did (in the semifinals when they lost 1-0)or they will walk all over you.”

Nkana coach Beston Chambeshi said his men were now focused on promotion and brushed aside any notions that the defeat could have a menatl effect on their promotion race where they occupy on of t two division 1 north promotion slots in 2nd place behind Chambishi.

Agriculture, hard work key to poverty eradication – Dr. Mwanawasa

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Go to fullsize imagePresident Levy Mwanawasa says hunger and poverty can be eradicated through agriculture and hard work.

President Mwanawasa says agricultural production would increase food security in the country and for this reason government will continue to subside farm inputs by at least 50 percent.

The president said this yesterday in a speech read on his behalf by Lusaka Province
Deputy Minister Charles Shawa during the Dantho traditional ceremony of the Chikunda
people of Chief Mpuka in Luangwa district.

He said government has already purchased fertilizer for this coming rain season and
will soon start distributing seed and other farming inputs.

Dr. Mwanawasa has also directed the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) to scale up
their services and protect people’s lives and crops in Luangwa district while
conserving wildlife for tourism purposes.

President Mwanawasa also assured the people of Luangwa that government will ensure
that basic needs of children and youths such as shelter, education and health are
provided in Luangwa.

And Chief Mpuka in a speech read on his behalf by Nsenga -Luzi Chikunda Cultural
Association Chairperson Thompson Lungu commended government for help rendered to
flood victims early this year.

Chief Mpuka said government provided help to all the affected people in the district
by giving them tents, food and rehabilitating damaged infrastructure in the area.

However, Chief Mpuka appealed government to tar the D145 road and connect the
district to a sustainable source of electricity power supply to attract investors.

Dantho ceremony is celebrated in remembrance of the ancestors of the Chikunda
Kingdom and is an occasion to offer prayers to God for good rains and harvest.

The Chief received various gifts and in attendant was Chief Chapoto of Zimbabwe,
chiefs Mpasha, Bunda Bunda, Chieftainess Shikabeta and  Senior Chief tainess
Nkomesha Mukamabo 11 of the Soil people.

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