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President Hakainde Hichilema Responds to Concerns about Mining in the Lower Zambezi

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President Hakainde Hichilema Responds to Concerns about Mining in the Lower Zambezi

President Hakainde Hichilema has said that all due processes of the law and other additional due diligence requirements shall be respected over the mining in the lower Zambezi.

Reacting to the backlash over the decision to allow mining to take place in the Lower Zambezi, after being opposed to the project while in opposition, President Hichilema, however, said that this will be carried out before the new administration can guide on the future of the project.

According to a statement released to the media by Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya, the President has maintained that the environment must and shall receive the maximum protection possible and there shall be no deviation from this commitment to protect the environment, not only in the Lower Zambezi but across the country.

The President noted that as the UPND administration works towards rebuilding the economy, it shall do so in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and that it is important that the economic prosperity endeavors of the current generation must not hurt or jeopardize the growth and success prospects of future generations.

The Head of State said that he deliberately instituted the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, to emphasize that the new administration’s economic reconstruction agenda that will pay the highest regard to environmental sustainability and protection and that is why the President was quick to not only drive, but also endorse the Green Growth Compact Agreement between the United Kingdom and Zambia, to inject billions of British Pounds of new investment, doubling trade volumes between the two nations and delivering at least 1-hundred million pounds to SMEs in Zambia.

He said this is one of the biggest success stories arising from the President’s attendance of the COP26 Summit in Scotland towards the end of last year.

Yesterday, Golden Party of Zambia Leader Jackson Silavwe and many others opposed Government’s stance to allow the opening of an open pit mining project in the Lower Zambezi National Park.

Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu revealed that the open pit mining project in the Lower Zambezi National Park will go ahead but under strict adherence to measures set by ZEMA to limit damage to the environment to a minimum.

But Mr. Silavwe says based on the Zambian Environmental Management Authority report, Government still has the absolute right to cancel the mining licence of the Australian based company, contrary to the court judgement by the High Court to allow open pit mining in the National Park.

He has appealed to President Hakainde to listen to the majority stakeholders and citizens and stop this project, promote tourism and preserve the environment.

Mr. Silavwe said that looking at the current tax regime from the mining sector, tourism is more beneficial to the country in lower Zambezi at the moment.

He said the government should put away business interests for the greater good of the country saying the minerals belong to the nation and can be mined in the future.

Meanwhile, the Zambia National Students Union (ZANASU) has received the move by government to go ahead and award a license that will allow mining activities in the lower Zambezi as regrettable.

ZANASU President Steven Kanyakula said that this development comes at a time when the whole world and Zambia inclusive are trying to mitigate issues of climate change which have contributed to droughts and floods.

In a statement, Mr.Kanyakula said the country should focus its energy on having solutions that will alleviate issues of climate change which impact negatively on the environment.

Energy Regulation Board reduces the pump price of Fuel

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Energy Regulation Board reduces the pump price of Fuel

Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced the pump price of petroleum products by K1.32 for petrol and K1.22 Ngwee per litre for diesel which will now be sold as low Sulphur Gas oil.

The Price of kerosene remains unchanged. Petrol will now be sold at K19.84 from the current K21.16 ngwee. Diesel which is now low sulphur will be sold at K18.93 ngwee, kerosene will be sold at K15.39 ngwee per litre.

The new price will take effect at midnight last night.

ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa said that the price review has been necessitated by the decision to migrate to a monthly pricing cycle which entails that the local price of fuel is more responsive to the market fundamentals.

Mr Bowa said that according to the market fundamentals for the month of December 2021, International Oil Prices for Petrol and Diesel recorded a notable decline with the Kwacha also appreciating against the United States Dollar.

Mr Bowa said that the petrol prices declined by 11.56 per cent from $96.39 cents per barrel recorded in October 2021 to $85.25 cents in December 2021.

In a statement to the media news, Mr Bowa said Diesel Prices also declined by 10.64 per cent from $93.27 cents per barrel to $83.35 cents per barrel.

He said following the government’s policy decision to place Indeni Refinery on care and maintenance, there will now only be one type of diesel sold on the market and that is the imported low Sulphur Gas oil or Diesel.

Mr. Bowa said the ordinary diesel that was previously produced by Indeni will no longer be available on the Zambian Market resulting in the pricing structure now only providing for one price for diesel.

He said subsequent price reviews for petroleum products will be carried out every month based on the outcome of the trend in the exchange rate and International Oil prices in a month preceding the review.

Mr. Bowa said the monthly price reviews are essential to ensure there is full cost recovery in the supply chain which in turn ensures adequate revenue for the procurement of future fuel requirements for the country

We are not selling Kabwata’s Mapoloto area-HH

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We are not selling Kabwata’s Mapoloto area-HH

Euphoria and a sense of satisfaction is what characterised President Hakainde Hichilema’s tour of Chilenje’s Mapoloto area of Kabwata Constituency Monday afternoon.

And President Hichilema says the era of violence came to an end when the past regime was voted out of public office last August.

He was in the area to drum up support for the ruling UPND candidate, Andrew Tayengwa ahead of the highly anticipated February 3rd parliamentary polls.

Recently, PF’s Raphael Nakacinda and Bowman Lusambo madeclaims that the New Dawn Administration had secretly earmarked Mapoloto area for demolition to pave way for a shopping mall.

Whilst there, President Hichilema reassuringly told Chilenje residents residents who had gathered at Maopoloto grounds that insinuations by Mr Nakacinda that Mapoloto had been sold were unfounded and baseless.

And at Chilenje Market, traders whistled and ulated and chanted UPND slogans while both children and the old alike went into a frenzy shouting ‘Bally! Bally!’ much to the delight of the residents of Chilenje who had come out of their homes to witness the ordeal.

And commenting on the state of the road network in Chilenje, Mr Hichilema stressed that the UPND-led Government would ensure that the poor drainage system in Kabwata was a thing of the past.

He has since challenged Mr Tayengwa to ensure that he addresses the plight of the electorate, whom he said where the bosses as they chose who represented them in decision making.

British High Commissioner to Zambia reminds President Hichilema of COP26 commitments

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British High Commissioner to Zambia reminds President Hichilema of COP26 commitments

British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley has stressed the need for African leaders, including President Hakainde Hichilema to implement the agreements and commitments they made at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland last year, as a means of addressing the flood and storm situation being experienced due to climate change.

Mr. Woolley said that President Hichilema and Zambia, in general, has a major role to play in taking forward the negotiations and commitments that African leaders signed up to during the conference especially since Zambia was selected as the chair of the African group of negotiators for the next two years.

Mr. Woolley told a local radio station QFM that most of the climate change devastating effects currently being experienced such as floods, droughts, and storms are man-made, which with concerted global efforts can be addressed.

Meanwhile, 285 houses in the Ndola district on the Copperbelt have collapsed while several others have been flooded due to heavy rains experienced in the region.

The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit-DMMU- has since relocated some of the residents and provided relief food and tents to the flood victims.

The affected residents are now calling on government to find a lasting solution to the flood affected households by awarding them alternative land and building materials.

And DMMU Copperbelt Regional Coordinator George Akalemwa says Ndola and Chingola districts are the most affected by the flash floods experienced across the province.

Meanwhile, Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Augustine Kasongo has directed Ndola City Council to demolish all structures built along the river banks following the collapsing of 50 houses and 10 submerging in water.

Kitwe United Appoint Mujembe as Coach

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Kitwe United have appointed Lewingtone Mujembe as new head coach.

The club says Mujembe has been handed a performance based contract.

Chingalika have not specified the contract duration.

He replaces Albert Mphande, who ditched Kitwe to join City of Lusaka some weeks ago.

“Yes Mujembe has arrived at the club. As usual we have given him a performance based contract,” the club executive announced on Monday evening.

Mujembe is a former Konkola Blades coach and defender.

He led Konkola to FAZ Super Division promotion last season.

Mujembe has joined a Kitwe side that has struggled with form in recent weeks.

The Buchi Boys are eighth in Division One with 30 points in 20 matches.

Kitwe are winless in their last four matches in which they have recorded three defeats and a draw.

WEEKEND SCORECARD: The Case of Jimmy Mukeya

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WEEKEND SCORECARD: The Case of Jimmy Mukeya

Last season, a ray of hope shone in the midst of a very challenging period for Napsa Stars.

A fiery 20-year-old Jimmy Mukeya waltzed through that campaign producing some powerful performances as Napsa headed for relegation in a season of antithesis for the Lusaka club.

Mukeya first made headlines as a 2020 COSAFA U20 winner on home soil for Zambia in a tournament where he scored 2 goals.

But 2020/2021 proved to be his breakout season with Napsa en route to relegation when he scored 8 league goals.

Mukeya was also influential in Napsa’s debut continental group stage campaign despite scoring just one goal when the side became the first Zambian club to qualify on the first attempt in the 2020/2021 CAF Confederation Cup.

His exploits last season earned him a senior call-up last August in Beston Chambehi’s forgettable FIFA World Cup group stage qualifying campaign.

Mukeya went on to show flashes of potential as a late sub for Chipolopolo in the 2-0 home loss to Tunisia despite being a peripheral figure in the qualifiers.

Meanwhile, Napsa are flying high in the promotion race and rarely leaving the top two of the top four promotion bracket and have even qualified for the 2022 ABSA Cup.

But it has been a difficult season for Mukeya both on and off the pitch.

On it, he has sparingly been a starting XI and scored just a goal to date in the FAZ National Division One.

Away from the pitch, it has been an emotionally difficult time for Mukeya personally after losing both his parents; first his mother last March and then his father in December.

Time and again teams and the media have been attacked by the public for not managing or giving guidance to young assets like Mukeya when they suddenly drop off the radar.

And so as Chipolopolo heads back to the office after a four month lull, under new management of Aljosa Asanovic, it will be worthy of the Croat to do some stocktaking on the not-so forgotten prospect labouring down in the second tier.

It is not as a favour but an obligation to keep tabs on just how a new long-term national asset is performing.

When I look in the league, Chipolopolo has very few combative strikers with Mukeya’s technical attributes and the closest player I can think of is another young talent Joshua Mutale at Power Dynamos who has quietly scored three goals for his team so far this term.

An invitation for Mukeya for one of Asanovic’s customary get-together for assessment would be welcome.

If the player has his shortcomings, then the coach must advise Mukeya what he must work on back at Napsa to meet the Asanovic benchmarks.

And maybe, just maybe, a little bit of change of scene briefly may also just be the fresh air Mukeya may have been missing to reignite that spark in a tough season for the youngster.

WEEKEND SCORECARD

FAZ SUPER LEAGUE
WEEK 21
27/01/2022
Nkana 1(Alex Ngonga 67’pen)-Kabwe Warriors 0

28/01/2022
Zesco United 1(John Chingandu 70′)-Indeni 0

Forest Rangers 0-Power Dynamos 0

29/01/2022
Kafue Celtic 1(Albert Kangwanda 20′)-Buildcon 1
(Ronald Olaki 90′)

Kansanshi Dynamos 0-Chambishi 0

Prison Leopards 3(Francis Zulu 2′, Damiano Phiri 30′, Landu Miete 82’pen)-Lusaka Dynamos 1(Tardile Ilunga 6’pen)

Konkola Blades 1(Moses Menda 23′)-Zanaco 1(Emmanuel Mwiinde 9′)

Green Buffaloes 2(Godfrey Mashata 25′, George Ngoma 83′)-Red Arrows 3(George Simbayambaya 30′ 43′, Ricky Banda 62′)

Green Eagles 2(Hosea Silwimba 25′, Ernest Mbewe 45′)-Nkwazi 1(Christopher Zulu 87′)

WEEK 24
02/02/2022
Zanaco-Forest Rangers


TOP SCORERS
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30/01/2022

Friday Samu (Green Buffaloes):14

Albert Kangwanda(Kafue Celtic):9
Alex Ngonga (Nkana):9

Moses Phiri (Zanaco):8
Jimmy Ndhlovu (Kabwe Warriors):8
Ricky Banda(Red Arrows):8

Hosea Silwimba (Green Eagles):7
Godfrey Ngwenya (Power Dynamos):7

Christopher Zulu(Nkwazi):6
Martin Njobvu (Green Buffaloes):6

John Chingandu (Zesco):5
Lubinda Mundia(Buildcon):5
Clifford Mulenga (Forest Rangers):5
Cephas Handavu(Indeni):5
James Chamanga (Red Arrows):5
Thomas Chideu (Forest Rangers):5
Conlyde Luchanga (Prison Leopards):5
Derrick Bulaya (Green Eagles):5

Junior Zulu (Prison Leopards):4
Tapson Kaseba (Buildcon/Konkola Blades 1):4
Kelvin Mubanga(Zesco):4
Jacob Kaunda(Chambishi):4
Brian Mwila(Buildcon/Power Dynamos):4

Warren Kunda(Green Eagles):3
Joseph Phiri (Red Arrows):3
Timothy Sakala (Buildcon):3
Alidor Kayembe (Arrows):3
Owen Tembo (Konkola Blades):3
Jacob Ngulube(Nkana):3
Joshua Mutale (Power Dynamos):3
Patrick Ngoma(Buildcon):3
Jesse Were(Zesco/Kansanshi 1):3
Emmanuel Chabula (Lusaka Dynamos):3
Edward Mwenya(Konkola Blades):3
Kilo Mwepu (Power Dynamos):3
Fred Mulambia (Power Dynamos):3
Marvin Jere (Lusaka Dynamos):3
Akakulubelwa Mwachiyaba (Kabwe Warriors):3
Ronald Kampamba (Nkana):3
Eric Chomba (Forest Rangers):3
Langson Mbewe (Nkwazi):3
Matthews Maleka (Kansanshi Dynamos):3
Stephen Mutama (Nkwazi):3
Quadri Kola(Forest Rangers):3

FAZ NATIONAL DIVISION 1
WEEK 21
29/01/2022
Young Buffaloes 2-2 Young Green Eagles
(Abeauty Simazuwo 70’, Allan Chirwa 85’/Eric Mwala 18’, Manya Maxwell 21’)

FC MUZA 4-0 Police College
(Mandra Muleya 14’, Andrew Phiri 36’, Kelvin Mwanza 42’, 70’)

Trident 1-0 Quattro Kalumbila
(Steven Nyirenda 38’)

ZESCO Malaiti Rangers 0-0 Gomes

Livingstone Pirates 0-0 Lumwana Radiants

Kitwe United 0-0 City of Lusaka

Luapula Green Eagles 0-0 NAPSA Stars

29/01/2022
Nchanga Rangers 1-1 Jumulo
(Patrick Faharani 63’/ Kabongo Kabongo 58’)

KYSA 0-1 Mufulira Wanderers
(Collins Makungu 80’)

Mighty Edge Closer to Top 4 Promotion Slots After Beating KYSA

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Mighty Mufulira Wanderers are just four points away from the last promotion spot in the FAZ National Division 1 championships following a 1-0 win away at Kabwe Youth on Sunday.

Young attacking midfielder Collins Makungu propelled Mighty to victory with a late goal at the President Stadium.

The Young Mufulira Wanderers product registered his goal in the 80th minute to hand Mighty their second consecutive win.

Makungu recently graduated from the Mighty academy.

Wanderers are placed ninth on the table with 28 points, just four behind fourth placed Trident, after Week 21 games played over the weekend.

Meanwhile, draws characterized weekend action in the FAZ National Division 1 as Lumwana Radiants stayed top of the table.

Lumwana forced a goalless draw against Livingstone Pirates in Southern Province.

Lumwana leads the table with 40 points after 21 matches played.

Napsa remained second on the table following an away goalless draw at Luapula Green Eagles.

Napsa have 40 points as Lumwana command the championship via goal aggregate.

FC Muza thumped Police College 4-0 at home to stay third on the table.

Muza have 36 points and Police College are bottom of the table on 16 points.

Trident are fourth on the table after beating Quattro 1-0 in the Kalumbila local derby.

FAZ National Division 1 – Week 21

FC Muza FC 4-0 Police College

Trident 1-0 Quattro Kalumbila F.C

Young Buffaloes 2 -2 Young Eagles

Luapula Green Eagles FC 0-0 Napsa Stars

Livingstone Pirates FC 0-0 Lumwana FC

Kitwe United FC 0-0 City of Lusaka FC

Zesco Malaiti Rangers FC 0-0 Gomes FC

Kabwe Youth FC 0-1 Mufulira Wanderers

Nchanga Rangers 1-1 Jumulo FC

Table (Week 21)

1. Lumwana 40 Points

2. Napsa 40 P

3. FC Muza 36 P

4. Trident 32 P

5. Nchanga 31 P

6. Jumulo 31 P

RELEGATION ZONE
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15. Kabwe Youth 20 Points

16. Livingstone 18 P

17.Zesco Malaiti 18 P

17. Police College 16 P

President Hichilema consistently opposed mining in Lower Zambezi, he should now cancel the license

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President Hichilema consistently opposed mining in Lower Zambezi, he should now cancel the license

Golden Party of Zambia president Jackson Silavwe says the government has the absolute right to cancel the mining license of the Australian company to mine in the lower Zambezi National park.

While in opposition, President Hakainde Hichilema consistently opposed mining in Lower Zambezi. However, the court ruled that the Australian company granted to undertake mining activities in the area can proceed.

Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu has revealed that the Kangaluwi mine project will go ahead but under strict adherence to measures set by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) to limit damage to the environment to a minimum.

Mr Nzovu said with the whole process exhausted and the courts dismissing an appeal to stop the proposed large-scale open-pit mine for want of prosecution, the government is only left with the option of monitoring the situation and ensuring the developer operates within strict conditions.

But Mr. Silavwe said based on a report from the Zambia Environmental Agency, the government can cancel the license to save the area known for vast tourism attractions.

“Based on the ZEMA report, Government still has the absolute right to cancel the mining licence of the Australian based company, contrary to the court judgement by the High Court to allow open pit mining in the lower Zambezi National Park,” Mr Silavwe said.

“I appeal to Government through President Hakainde to listen to the majority stakeholders and citizens and stop this project, promote tourism and preserve the environment. Looking at the current tax regime from the mining sector, tourism is more beneficial to the country in lower Zambezi at the moment.”

He said it is important to put away business interest for the greater good of the country.
“Let’s put away business interests for the greater good of our country. The minerals are ours, they won’t go anywhere, we can mine them in future,” Mr Silavwe said.

Changala urges President Actualize the Office of the Public Protector to Fight Corruption, Zambia can’t rely on a Good Man

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Changala urges President Actualize the Office of the Public Protector to Fight Corruption, Zambia can’t rely on a Good Man

Human Rights Defender Brebner Changala has challenged President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfill his promise by making the office of the Public Protector effective to curb corruption in his administration.

Mr.Changala said that he is shocked that the new dawn administration has not shown any commitment to operationalize this office which enjoys the security of tenure by taking the necessary legislation to parliament for approval.

Mr.Changala said that corruption has become endemic in Zambia and the office of the Public Protector is critical to rid this vice.

Last week, Mr. Changala said that the Public Protector is the only government wing that can fight corruption in the country and that the Office of Public Protector was provided for in the Constitution as amended in 2016, which is a replacement of the commission for investigations Act that was enacted in 1991 and that the office has not been actualised since former president Edgar Lungu’s assent to the amended Constitution on January 5, 2016.

According to the Act, among the functions of the Office of Public Protector are to: “(h) monitor and evaluate administrative activities and standards in State institutions and issue reports on matters of public interest; (i) promote public awareness of policies and administrative procedures on matters relating to administrative justice; (j) advise government on good administrative practices; and (k) perform any other functions as necessary or incidental to the performance of its functions under this Act or as may be prescribed under any written law.”

Mr Changala said that even the fertiliser scam would have been investigated properly if such an office was active.

“I have to give you a good example. We have a fertiliser scandal which the Executive does not want to discuss because they are part of the scam. Now if the Public Protector was functional, I know that scam would have received due attention,” he told The Mast. “The Anti-Corruption Commission, ask them whether they are looking into the fertiliser scam. Go to DEC (Drug Enforcement Commission), ask them whether they have even moved an inch towards the fertiliser scam. Go to the Zambia Police. Worse still because they are looking at who is behind this scam, what are the connections to the powers that be. And that is problem number one. And that’s where the tragedy comes in.”

Changala warned that without such an office being fully functional, President Hakainde Hichilema should forget about fighting corruption.

“Without a Public Protector, then-President Hichilema is going to do it on the basis of a good man. And this country does not need good men. It needs good laws and strong institutions. Good laws and good institutions are what we want, not good men,” he said.

“Those good men can go to Church. The fight against corruption should not only have a political will. It must also have strong laws and strong institutions. It must not be only about good men versus bad men or bad women. It is the laws that control the dignity of any ambition to fight the scourge of corruption.”

Changala said the fight against corruption by the UPND government would be nothing but in vain if it did not functionalize the Office of Public Protector.

He said the Public Protector was the only institution that could genuinely lead the fight against corruption embarked on by President Hichilema.

“Public Protector is the only tool to fight corruption and they are free from the Executive because this corruption mainly is in the arm of the Executive. I know it is also in the Judiciary. It is also in the Legislature but the main players are the Executive because they control the pace, they control the treasury and is a honey that has been attracting the bees,” Changala added.

He said he wanted to send a message to the new dawn administration that the fight against corruption would be nothing but the usual stories if such an office was not actualized.

Changala said no corruption fight would be achieved until the Public Protector’s office was functional.

“But for the current form that it is in, the Public Protector is in a good test. It is independent, it is as independent as the Judiciary. And that is the more reason we will not rest because this fight against corruption is only used against opponents because it does not go for criminals that are embedded in the Executive arm of the government,” he said.

ECZ paid K 1 million for new logo.

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ECZ paid K 1 million for new logo.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia paid K1 million Kwacha to a local advertising agency to rebrand the institution.

Commission Spokeswoman Patricia Luhanga revealed that Blockhouse Media was paid to undertake rebranding such as change of logo and tag line.

Ms. Luhanga said SignWave Ltd was contracted to work separately on enhancing the corporate image of the Commission’s Headquarters and other facilities.

She was speaking on Monday morning when she featured on the Hot FM Breakfast Show.

She stated that the new brand manual was part of the overall transformation process that the Commisison has been undergoing for some time.

Ms. Luhanga said the rebranding was part of the Commisison’s five year strategic plan which seeks to modernize its operations and corporate image.

She dismissed assertions that the logo which was inspired by a stock image from the internet exposes the Commission to risk of litigation for possible copyright infringement.

“As a Commission, we are happy with the quality of work delivered and we have no plans of dropping the logo. There is nothing wrong with it and it shows that the Commission is evolving,” she said.

Mining project in Lower Zambezi to now go ahead-UPND

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Mining project in Lower Zambezi to now go ahead-UPND

The UPND Government has authorized mining in the prestigious Lower Zambezi National Park after a protracted legal battle.

The move to proceed with the government marks another 360-degree turn by President Hakainde Hichilema’s government on mining in the National Parks.

On 26th January 2014, President Hichilema opposed the decision to allow mining in the Lower Zambezi and promised not to allow the project to proceed if elected President.

But Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu revealed in an interview that the controversial project to mine Copper in the game park will proceed but under strict adherence to measures set by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency.

Mr. Nzovu said the measures are aimed at limiting damage to the environment to a minimum.

He said with the entire process exhausted and the courts dismissing an appeal to stop the open-pit mine for want of prosecution, the government is only left with the option of monitoring the situation and ensuring the developer operates within strict conditions.

He has however warned that the government will take the necessary decision if its detailed report shows that the mine has failed to adhere to provisions of ZEMA’s Decision Letter.

Mr. Nzovu said if the risk of environmental degradation becomes high, his Ministry will take action.

He said strict and adequate conditions are already in place but only lacked enforcement by the previous regime.

Mr. Nzovu said the government has instituted mitigation measures using various provisions from the ZEMA Act and findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment but was quick to mention that mining activities that pollute the environment are not allowed and if allowed, are under strict parameters.

The PF government last year approved the proposal for the Kangaluwi Open Pit Mining Project in Lower Zambezi National Park almost 20 years since an Australian-based company, Zambezi Resources Limited was granted an exploration license delayed by ZEMA’s initial rejection of the proposal, government overriding the agency and subsequent court cases which ended with the project still going ahead.

PRO’S HIT LIST: Big wins for Kabaso and Rally Bwalya

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It was a relatively good weekend for some of our selected overseas based stars at their respective clubs.

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Midfielders Clatous Chama and Rally Bwalya both started for Simba SC in Sundays 6-0 home win over Dar City.
Chama and Bwalya were on target in the 18th minutes and 21st minute respectively.

=DR CONGO
Champions TP Mazembe were away to play a minor Lubumbashi derby on Sunday against Tshinkunku whom they beat 4-0.

Defenders Kabaso Chongo and Tandi Mwape were in the starting XI.

=SCOTLAND
Striker Fashion Sakala came on in the 66th minute of Rangers 3-3 away draw against third from bottom Ross County but was not on target for the league leaders and defending champions.

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Leicester City and Brighton have been off since their 1-1 draw on January 23 and are back in action with FA Cup away ties against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham on February 6 and 5 respectively.

Holstar releases “Alright” off his ‘Dreams Never Die’ EP

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Holstar releases “Alright” off his ‘Dreams Never Die’ EP

Holstar released the video for the song “Alright” that features Killa. The song is about putting yourself first and living your life to the fullest!

‘Dreams Never Die’ EP is available HERE

UPND denies attacking Socialist Party Members as Opposition Parties complain about Time table violations

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UPND denies attacking Socialist Party Members as Opposition Parties complain about Time table violations

The ruling united party for national development has denied allegations that its party cadres attacked the socialist party campaign team and the Kabwata candidate in Lilayi’s Kamulanga area during the weekend.

According to reports, UPND cadres allegedly attacked the socialist party Kabwata parliamentary by-election candidate, Trevor Ngandwe, and also injured some members of his campaign team as they conducted campaigns in Lilayi’s Kamulanga ward.

But UPND presidential mobilization team member, Henry Haachombwa charges that the Socialist Party is only trying to remain relevant which is why it is coming up with all sorts of accusations and allegations against the ruling party.

Mr. Haachombwa stated that the Kabwata by-election campaigns are peaceful and the UPND has continued and will remain peaceful throughout the campaigns.

UPND allegedly attacked the Socialist Party Kabwata parliamentary by-election candidate, Trevor Ng’andwe, and also injured some members of his campaign team as they conducted campaigns in Liyalis Kamulanga ward.

Confirming the development, Party vice president Dr. Cosmas Musumali alleged that this is the second time that UPND cadres are attacking Socialist Party campaigners in Kabwata in broad daylight and in the presence of the media.

Dr. Musumali has charged that the UPND cadres are now targeting the Socialist party members for violence as similar incidences also happened in Kaumbwe, Mwansabombwe, and Milenge where party members were injured and their motor vehicles destroyed.

He explained that as per the ECZ timetable, the day they were attacked was officially the Socialist Party’s day to be in the area to the campaign.

Dr. Musumali has lamented that all the attacks were reported to the police but to date, no arrests have been made.

Government halts the eviction of Settlers from land bought by Investors

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Government halts the eviction of Settlers from land bought by Investors

The Government has halted the eviction of settlers in Luswishi farm block in Lufwanyama district on the Copperbelt province until investigations are concluded on how commercial farmers were given the pieces of land. Over 100 families that have lived and cultivated in the farming block for generations are being forced to move out of the area by the investors.

Addressing the settlers at Lumwana Primary school, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima assured the settlers that the government will put their interest first and protect their rights.

Mr. Muchima directed his officers to form a verification committee which will have representation from the agriculture department, Local authority, and settlers.

He said the work of the committee will be to establish what transpired in the leasing of the farm block and if people were compensated.

The Lands Minister was in the company of Copperbelt province Minister Elisha Matambo and Lufwanyama Member of Parliament Ken Siachisumo.

Minister Nzovu and Chinese Ambassador Li Jie virtual courtesy
Minister Nzovu and Chinese Ambassador Li Jie virtual courtesy

Meanwhile, Lufwanyama District Commissioner Justine Mwalikwa disclosed that the farm block started operating in 2008 and six commercial farmers have established themselves in the area.

Meanwhile, Government has said that it will enforce some demolition orders for structures that are illegally developed on water recharge and water resource areas across the country while evicting those who have encroached on forest areas.

Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu have told Phoenix News that he is currently receiving technical reports on water-sensitive areas and forests so that he presents them to the cabinet for government to take its position and that most of the cases will result in evictions and demolitions of illegal structures.

Mr. Nzovu said that government approves some demolition orders and will carry them out once all the necessary reports are compiled to restore forests areas, water recharge points, and subsequently, the environment especially at a time when climate change poses serious challenges to the wellbeing of the globe.

Mr. Nzovu added that what is true is that ordinary members of society took advantage of the illegality in land administration by politically exposed persons that have resulted in massive encroachment on almost all the country’s forests without any due scientific research on how this affects the environment.

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