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Haimbe challenges the private sector to support the girl child

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Haimbe challenges the private sector to support the girl child

The new dawn government has challenged the corporate world to support the well-being of the girl child in society.

Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the private sector needs to embark on initiatives meant to power the girl child as she is a key player for this nation’s future social-economic development.

The Minister was impressed with the waterless lavatory innovation which utilizes a type of technology that allows human waste to transform into manure that can be used in farming.

Speaking in Lusaka yesterday when Savenda Group in partnership with Leedsfit Holdings handed over a girl’s waterless lavatory block to Chainda Primary school, Mr Haimbe commended the two firms for the gesture worth emulating by other firms.

“Innovations such as these that are meant to foster the well-being of the girl child and indeed to foster the general principle of health and sanitation are always welcome,” Mr Haimbe said.

Speaking on the same occasion, Leedsfit Holdings Group Director Kevin Situmbeko said the waterless lavatories are non-contaminable.

“The sanitary pads will be thrown in there and they will dry together with the fecal, the liquid is separated and we are able to harvest whatever remains there. These toilets are very affordable and we’d like to thank Savenda for being s company that supports the girl child,” Mr Situmbeko said.

And Savenda Group Director for Special and Medical Projects Norman Brown said his firm is committed to supporting projects that empower the girl children.

And Chainda Primary School Headteacher Mubita Mubita used the occasion to ask authorities to solve the massive flooding at the school that occurs during the rainy season.

Isaac Mwanza Calls For an Inquiry Into the Dismissal of Public Service Workers on Political and Tribal Grounds.

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Isaac Mwanza Calls For an Inquiry Into the Dismissal of Public Service Workers on Political and Tribal Grounds.

ZAMBIA has continued to witness unproven allegations of public service workers being dismissed based on tribal and political reasons. The Acting Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa owes the nation an explanation on how that was under the past regime and is now being done under the new Dawn Administration, Center for Constitutionalism and Legal Justice Director Isaac Mwanza has said.

Mr Mwanza said there is a growing public perception that the Government under the administration of late President Michael Sata and Edgar Lungu and now Republican President, Hakainde Hichilema, had been and continues to dismiss civil servants based on political and tribal grounds.

These allegations, he said, against the Government are usually started by politicians themselves or affected civil servants and carried through social media for political purposes or to gain sympathy.

He said these allegations have now been authenticated by the Head of Civil Service through his recent statement inviting those who were dismissed on such unsubstantiated grounds.

Mr. Mwanza said Mr. Kangwa was part of the civil service establishment when public service workers were allegedly dismissed based on the alleged tribal and political lines by the previous regime.

“He is still part of this establishment when allegations are emerging workers continue to be dismissed based on tribal and political lines by the New Dawn Administration.

Mr. Kangwa must provide an explanation on these dismissals so the public can know what has caused such rot in the management of the public service.

“The Center does not believe any public service servant was or has recently been dismissed by Government because of one’s tribe or politics. However, owing to the subtle admission by Head of the Civil Service through his recent statement, it is more desirable than a public inquiry should be made to ascertain the truth and allow justice to run its full course,” he said.

“It is nevertheless absurd to expect Mr. Kangwa and his top civil service team, they very people who dismissed those public service workers, to hear appeals unless the strategy is to hide the truth from the public and apportion the blame on immediate political leaders through processes conducted in the dark. No truth will come out from such a process,” he said.

Mr Mwanza said “We finally call upon the Republican President, His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema, to set up an inquiry led by an impartial judge on the dismissals that went on and are currently going. The Inquiry, as opposed to appeal processes done in darkness, will help determine whether dismissals were based on tribe and political reasons.

The Centre Director said the failure to inquire into this matter and allow the dark corner process to happen at Cabinet Office will strengthen some growing perception that President Hichilema is silently using his arm in a vindictive of wanting to paint the predecessor administration as having been tribal.

“We urge the President to allow dismissed public service workers to publicly testify, show that they were indeed dismissed based on tribal and political reasons and give room to those accused of carrying out those dismissals to defend themselves. This is what the rule of law means and not those dark corner processes being led by people, many of whom must stand accused as having conducted the dismissals,” he said.

HH New Dark Agenda: Growing UPND by Boarding Fees and Government Jobs

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HH New Dark Agenda: Growing UPND by Boarding Fees and Government Jobs

BY Kapya Kaoma.

“If you want to hide something from an African,” so the saying goes, “put it in writing.” President Hakainde Hichilema’s budget did exactly that! Many Zambians don’t read, thus they don’t know the deadly Bally agenda–grow the UPND by bursaries and government jobs. Is it not an oxymoron that the New Dark Regime is out to grow the Civil Service without improving the conditions of Civil Servants? Does President HH understand the relationship between motivation and service delivery? As things stand, Civil Servants won’t strike since new ones will always prefer peanuts more than nothing. Great strategy Bally–keep fixing the lazy Civil Servants for your ballyvirus will kill all strikes in the nation.

There are many devils in the Bally 2022 budget, but I was highly disappointed by Dr. Musokotwane’s childish statement “Madam, in education, at a stroke of a pen, we have removed tuition fees at public secondary schools.” If it came from Bally, I would understand. But then I realized–in Zambian politics, the difference between the enlightened and morons is simply a title. Abolishing Parent Teachers Association, examination and Tuition fees is one thing, but defending the policy is another. The PTA fees are set by parents thus there are part of the people’s democratic involvement in the education process and governance. Another reason policy formulation should not be the President’s kantemba, but something to be debated, analyzed and properly implemented. We have two months before January 2022, and the Bally administration has not put in place any structures for implementation of this populist ideological program.

Had he thought it through, Dr. Musokotwane should have told us how much grant money Zambia’s 8000 primary schools will each receive, and the same with 1000+ secondary schools. He would have told us if urban schools will receive the same amounts as rural schools and whether teachers, head teachers, PTA and other stakeholders were consulted before reaching this decision. He would have told the nation who would administer the grants. Moreover, he would have informed the nation how schools would run APU programs. What would mission schools do–are they required to abide by the same standards since teachers in those schools are also on government payroll? HH prides himself as smart and democratic, but his actions suggest otherwise. The talk first, think afterwards HH syndrome of this ideological program will be an avenue for corruption and misappropriation of funds. But since it is the baby President’s rant, it will be overwhelmingly funded.

The politicization of bursaries is jaw dropping. The New Dark Regime has not abolished boarding fees. If your child attends boarding school and you are “deemed” able to pay by your Ward councilor and MP, “Bally won’t pay.” However, if you are deemed “unable” by the same, a bursary will be processed at the Ward level and then paid through the Constituency Development Fund. This policy kicks in this January.

Again HH’s thinking is exposed. How would a PF Ward Councilor process a bursary for the UPND cadre’s kid in Mansa Central Constituency? The same situation will play in UPND strongholds–persons whose political views are in opposition to its MPs will be disadvantaged in accessing bursaries. Moreover, how many bursaries will each Constituency receive? If I am a PF MP, I would easily deem all my Constituency unable to pay–thus Bally will pay.

How are we going to ensure that these bursaries are distributed equally across the nation and how will these funds be accounted for given that Constituency Development Funds have been locked in grand corruption? Is the Dark Regime taking us back to the Kaunda days, when nothing was done without carrying the UNIP membership card? Not so fast. The goal is to consolidate power by allowing cadres to control who gets paid. It is another avenue for increasing UPND political dominance across the nation–when you join the UPND, “Bally will pay.”

Relatedly, politicians are always looking to the next election. The employment of 44,000 Civil servants in 2022 and the promise to do so in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 is meant to politicize the Civil Service by recruiting new Bally worshipers (about 220,000 enough to secure his 2026 reelection).

This leads me to the second part of the budget–keeping the promises on job creation. Dr. Musokotwane speaks about unemployment as “a vexing problem especially among our youths” and “Government will create a minimum of 44,000 jobs in 2022.” This, the minister said, “is record breaking.” Is it? The answer is no! 11,200 will be government health personnel jobs while 30,000 will be teachers in government schools, bringing the total to 41,200. The administration will create 2800 other jobs presumably in the army and other government agencies. Is this something to celebrate or to be ashamed of? These jobs are not being created–they are government jobs paid for by the government. We need private sector jobs! We have accountants, engineers, lawyers, etc–all these are looking for jobs. If Lungu did this, HH would be calling him names.

I strongly believe that populist decisions are as dangerous as corruption–they deliberately waste national resources to advance one’s political agenda. Nothing has changed since President HH took office. Is he not the one who told us that the treasury was empty? So where are we going to get the money to finance his grand scheme?

I wait to see capitalist Bally fix what socialist KK failed to fix. As the youth of Zambia say, “Bally will pay.” The bad news is, Zambians will pay to keep Bally in power.

Zambia Sugar Dismisses Story of being part of Companies Funding PF

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Zambia Sugar Dismisses Story of being part of Companies Funding PF

Zambia Sugar PLC has dismissed the story published by the Zambian Watchdog alleging that the company, together with Shoprite, Indo Zambia Bank, and other corporates have pledged about $10 million funding to the opposition Patriotic Fron (PF) by running expensive adverts in PF aligned newspapers.

In a statement released to the media, Zambia Sugar said that the Company is apolitical and cannot engage itself in the matter that was referred to in the Zambia watchdog.

Below is the full statement

Press Release

Nakambala, 5 November 2021: An article appeared on 4 November 2021 in an online publication accusing the Company of engaging in political activity. The Company distances itself from this article.

Zambia Sugar Plc is a public listed company listed on the Zambian Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). Its parent Company, Illovo Sugar Africa, is Africa’s leading sugar producer. Zambia Sugar’s ultimate parent company is Associated British Foods (ABF) which is also listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Therefore, the Company always operates according to a high set of governance standards ensuring at all times that there is no risk to the reputation of not only Zambia Sugar but Illovo and ultimately ABF. In this regard, we wish to state that Zambia Sugar is apolitical and cannot engage itself in the matter that was referred to in the article with the above-captioned matter appearing on your site and dated 4 November 2021.

Zambia Sugar remains committed to upholding all Illovo and ABF Group Code of Business Conduct and other group guidelines. This includes the procurement of media advertising services in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.

Therefore, the Company continues to conduct itself in a manner that does not create a reputational risk to itself and/or its shareholders.

In this regard, the Company hereby distances itself from the article. The Company further requests the Media to check with its Media Relations team for the facts first before publishing any stories on Zambia Sugar.  In the interests of fair and professional journalism, the Company has requested the publication to issue a follow-up article to correct the facts as Communicated to them.

Zambia Sugar Plc remains committed to working with the Government for the benefit of its consumers, shareholders, local communities, and all other stakeholders for the long haul.

Zambia classified as COVID-19 low risk country under the United States CDC travel guidance

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Zambia classified as COVID-19 low risk country under the United States CDC travel guidance

Minister of Health Silvia Masebo says Zambia has been reclassified as a COVID-19 level 1 (low) risk country under the United States CDC travel guidance.

Ms. Masebo says this follows the country’s continued low proportion of new cases and deaths being reported.

During the daily COVID-19 update, the minister states that studies are currently underway with Johns Hopkins University to model the fourth wave and understand the population at risk.

She said in her daily update that past exposure to the virus, vaccination and waning immunity, and possible new variants are being taken into account.

Ms. Masebo explained that the third wave rose very fast compared to the previous two waves and placed tremendous pressure on the health system, a situation the country has to avoid at all costs.

“If the variants we will see in the fourth are those we have already been exposed to or are weaker than previous variants, this may result in a relatively lower fourth wave.

“ Data from countries that have achieved high vaccination coverage has shown that although this does not avoid future waves altogether, it does greatly impact the severity of waves,” she said.

The Minister stressed the need for the health and safety measures to remain in place by the public as the country continues to plan ahead for the fourth wave.

She said she is saddened that the country continues to see low adherence due to perceived low risk by the public.

Ms. Masebo further warned that low adherence by the public places everyone at greater risk of a possible resurgence as there have already been some spikes in the Ministry’s reported figures.

She assured me that her ministry is currently working to finalize its resurgence plan with support from World Health Organisation (WHO) which will put the ministry in a much better-prepared position to counter any surges in the country’s COVID-19 numbers.

And the country has in the last 24 hours recorded 37 new COVID-19 cases out of the 5,875 tests conducted countrywide representing a 0.6% overall national positivity.

The new cases were reported from seven provinces while Northern and Southern provinces did not report any new cases from the tests conducted, whereas no report was received from Central.

“By district, the new cases were reported from eight districts, of which Kitwe recorded the highest number (23), followed by Lusaka (5), Kasempa (2), Lufwanyama (2), Senanga (2), Chipata (1), Mpika (1), and Nchelenge (1). Our surveillance teams are interrogating the spike observed in Kitwe,” Ms Masebo said in the update.

And no new deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours while the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded to date stands at 3,662 classified as 2,741 COVID-19 deaths and 921 COVID-19 associated deaths.

Currently, 182 active cases and of those who are admitted, 12 (86%) are on Oxygen therapy, and 4 (29%) are classified as being in critical condition.

She further added that following the 14 discharges made in the last 24 hours, the cumulative number of recoveries recorded to date now stands at 206,008 (98% recovered).

The Minister further noted that 5,658 doses of Johnson and Johnson, 973 Dose 1 and 977 Dose 2 AstraZeneca, 148 Dose 1 and 9 Dose 2 Sino-pharm were administered in the last 24 hours.

“This brings the cumulative number of doses that have been administered to date to 941,396. These are broken down by dose type as follows: 377,914 Dose 1 vaccinations and 563,482 fully vaccinated (of which 364,062 (65%) are the single-dose J&J vaccinations),” she said.

She noted with concern over the unfortunate reports of facilities running out of vaccines as there is enough stock in the country.

She assured the public that the situation will not be allowed to continue as Provinces have been advised to ensure that they implement efficient and effective stock management and that vaccines are reordered from the central level in good time.

“Zambia has not run out of vaccines; we currently have over 32,000 doses in stock and we are scheduled to receive an additional consignment of Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca over the next few days,” she assured.

And the minister has dismissed reports of health care workers responding poorly to the vaccination programme.

Ms Masebo explained that the Ministry’s data indicates that over 67% have so far been fully vaccinated and this is not taking into account those that have so far only received one dose.

She added that Zambia and its partners are implementing a basket of vaccines and so far, a decent response to all the vaccines on offer has been seen.

She announced that Zambia is, however, still far from a comfortable level with a target of at least 30% getting vaccinated by December 2021.

She said to address the issue, her ministry has envisaged ensuring commodity availability, heightened levels of information of the target population, and proximity of the service to the communities.

Ms. Masebo reminded the general public that the flu season is here as the country continues to keep an eye on the COVID-19 situation.

The Minister advised that it is the time of the year when other disease outbreaks also come into play.

She said government epidemic preparedness and response structures at the provincial and district levels remain active to pick up and respond to any outbreak reports around the country.

The cumulative number of COVID-19 confirmed cases recorded to date in Zambia now stands at 209,852.

Deforestation increases in Kalumbila

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Deforestation increases in Kalumbila

Kalumbila District Forestry Officer, Shadreck Bwalya has expressed concern about the increasing levels of deforestation in the area mainly due to an increase in charcoal production as a result of the influx in population.

District Forestry Officer, Shadreck Bwalya says the increased mining operations in the district have contributed to population influx which in turn has increased the demand for charcoal in the communities around the mine areas.

Mr Bwalaya saying in an interview yesterday that the department in the district has embarked on sensitizing people on alternative means of benefiting from the forests as opposed to indiscriminate cutting down of trees.

“Currently we are working with Caritas Czech Republic to train refugees and Zambians on bee keeping as a business and as an alternative source of income as opposed to charcoal burning. We are also promoting the use of modern hives which we call Kenyan Top hives,” Mr Bwalya said.

He however, pointed out that most of the area in Meheba’s Block B where the training for bee keeping was taking place, has been affected by deforestation.

“We have a problem of deforestation within the area where most of the trees have been cut down to produce charcoal which the community in Meheba think it is a business where they can get quick money…but when you look at bee keeping, it only strives in areas where we have trees because these same trees which they are cutting are the same trees that provide nectar and pollen to bees for them to make honey,” Mr Bwalya said.

He further lamented that deforestation is on the rise due to increased population influx brought about by mining activities adding that there is need for continued sensitisation on deforestation in the district.

“We have to continue sensitising the community…of course, law enforcement is one thing that will help in curbing illegality within the district in terms of combating the illegal conveyance of charcoal as well as timber but sensitisation will continue even on the need to get permits as they act as one way of regulating the use of forest products,” Mr Bwalya said.

He advised community members to venture into alternative sources of income by selling other forest products like honey, mushrooms and caterpillars to help conserve the forests.

However, Mr Bwalya appealed to government to consider deploying more officers to his department to assist with field activities.

Meanwhile, chairperson for Mayendeleo Bee Keeping Group in Meheba Block B, Delvox Ilunga confirmed the high levels of deforestation in the area.

“In Block B, charcoal production is very high and it is contributing to deforestation. Government and Caritas Czech must continue to sensitise the community on deforestation so that we can have a future with bee keeping,” Mr Ilunga said.

And Mayendeleo Bee keeping group member, Joseph Kabaso said that bee keeping is good business because it is not only an income earner but it is also light duty.

Mr Kabaso said money realised from selling honey can be used to purchase more bee hives to increase the yields.

In similar line, President Hakainde Hichilema said that Zambia is among the hundred countries that have signed the Glasgow Leaders declaration on forests to stop deforestation by 2030.

President Hichilema said on his twitter that the development as a milestone for Zambia as the country moves towards harnessing renewable energy.

Mr Hichilema cited solar, wind and hydroelectricity as of the renewable sources of energy government intends to promote.

Zambia signs Glasgow declaration to stop deforestation by 2030

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Zambia signs Glasgow declaration to stop deforestation by 2030

Zambia is among the hundred countries that have signed the Glasgow Leaders declaration on forests to stop deforestation by 2030.

President Hichilema says the development as a milestone for Zambia as the country moves towards harnessing renewable energy.

Mr Hichilema cited solar, wind and hydroelectricity as of the renewable sources of energy government intends to promote.

The President , who is among the 200 world leaders and delegates attending the COP26, disclosed this on his official tweeter page yesterday.

“We signed the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests to stop deforestation by 2030,” the President’s tweeter post read.

More than 100 world leaders have promised to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, in the COP26 climate summit’s first major deal.

Experts welcomed the move, but warned a previous deal in 2014 had “failed to slow deforestation at all” and commitments needed to be delivered on.

Felling trees contributes to climate change because it depletes forests that absorb vast amounts of the warming gas carbon dioxide ( CO2).

Two Zambian drivers fined K 60,000 or two years imprisonment in default for transporting 40 illegal Immigrants

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Two Zambian drivers fined K 60,000 or two years imprisonment in default for transporting 40 illegal Immigrants

The Department of Immigration in Katete on 3rd November, 2021 secured the convictions of two Zambian drivers.

The Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer, Namati Nshinka says among the convicted includes Funwel Banda aged 29 and Matias Phiri aged 35 who were arrested for the offence of aiding and abetting 40 undocumented Ethiopians, contrary to section 46 (1) (a) of the Immigration and Deportation Act No. 18 of 2010 of the Laws of Zambia.

Mr Nshinka ,in a statement issued to to the media, said the duo were handed over to Immigration by the Police on 15th October, 2021 after they were apprehended on 14th October, 2021 at Mudzime in Katete District, Eastern province.

“This was after the duo, together with Forty (40) undocumented Ethiopians were intercepted aboard a Toyota Granvia Registration No. ACJ 1101 and a Grand Hiace Registration number : ABZ 9445 alerted members of the community who were on a night vigil to curb the theft of cattle and other properties which were rife in the area,” he said.

The Public Relations Officer explained that the two Zambian drivers failed to provide a concise explanation for their movements, prompting the members of the community to inform the Police who later apprehended them, along with the Ethiopians.

“ The two convicts appeared before the Magistrate Court in Katete on 3rd November, 2021 and each was sentenced to pay a fine of K 60,000 or in default two years imprisonment with hard labour, “ he said.

The convicts were also charged with possession of money reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime contrary to section 71(1)(a) of the forfeiture of proceeds of crime Act No. 19 of 2010 of the Laws of Zambia.

They are scheduled to appear in Court on 15th November, 2021 for commencement of trial as they denied the charge.

The Toyota Granvia and Grand Hiace used to transport the Ethiopians have since were forfeited to the State.

Mr Nshinka has further disclosed that the number of convictions secured by the Department between 28th October, 2021 to 4th November, 2021 to Forty-Three 43.

“During this same period the Department also apprehended Four Hundred and Forty (440) persons for various immigration offences, removed One Hundred and Fifty-Nine (159) illegal immigrants from the country and refused Sixteen (16) foreign nationals’ entry into Zambia for failing to meet entry requirements,” he added.

Mr Nshinka noted with concern the trend where drivers of motor vehicles are being hired by traffickers and smugglers to transfer or transport illegal immigrants, mostly without the knowledge of the Motor Vehicle owners.

He said the convictions of the two drivers in Katete must serve as a warning to any driver harbouring similar ideas.

He advised Motor Vehicle owners to sensitize their drivers to avoid any such temptations because the owners too risk losing vehicles used in illegal activities to the state.

Ngonga Fails to Make Final Chipolopolo Team

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Nkana striker Alex “Bazo” Ng’onga has failed to make the final cut as Chipolopolo coach Beston Chambeshi named a 27 member squad for the November back-to-back Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mauritania and Tunisia.

Zambia wil host Mauritania on November 13 at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka before tackling Tunisia away three days later in the formality Group B matches.

Bazo has been in good form this season in which he has scored four goals after eight rounds of matches played.

Ng’onga was one of 20 home-based players who went into camp last weekend in Lusaka prior to the announcing of the new squad.

Meanwhile, Chambeshi has named 12 foreign based players that include Patson Daka of Leicester City in England, Brighton’s Enock Mwepu and Rangers striker Fashion Sakala.

Sweden based Edward Chilufya and Emmanuel Banda are also in the squad from Djurgardens).

According to FAZ, the team will enter camp on Sunday with foreign based players expected to start arriving on Monday.

Tunisia tops Group B on 10 points while Equatorial Guinea has seven with Zambia in third with four and Mauritania have one point.

(GOALKEEPERS)
Gregory Sanjase (Zesco United), Kelvin Malunga (Nkana), Toaster Nsabata (Sekhukhune United-RSA), Cyril Chibwe (Baroka FC-RSA)

(DEFENDERS)
Benedict Chepeshi, Prosper Chiluya (both Red Arrows), Solomon Sakala, Simon Silwimba (both Zesco United), Dominic Chanda (Kabwe Warriors), Miguel Chaiwa (Shamuel), Jack Ngulube (Green Buffaloes), Isaac Shamujompa (Zanaco), Tandi Mwape (TP Mazembe-DRC)

(MIDFIELDERS)
Dickson Chapa, Spencer Sautu, Kelvin Kampamba (all Zesco United), Kelvin Kapumbu (Zanaco), Edward Chilufya, Emmanuel Banda (both Djurgardens-Sweden), Lubambo Musonda (Horsens-Denmark), Clatous Chama (RS Berkane-Morocco), Enock Mwepu (Brighton-England), Rally Bwalya (Simba SC-Tanzania)

(STRIKERS)
Fashion Sakala (Rangers-Scotland), Patson Daka (Leicester-England), Moses Phiri (Zanaco), Evans Kangwa (Arsenal Tula-Russia)

Nkwazi Eye 3 Points over Celtic to Consolidate Second Place

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Second placed Nkwazi on Saturday faces Kafue Celtic at home in Lusaka seeking to join leaders Green Buffaloes at the top of the FAZ Super Division.

With victory over Celtic at Edwin Imboela Stadium, Nkwazi will have the same number of points with Buffaloes 24 hours before the Army side tackle Nkana away in Kitwe.

Nkwazi have 18 points, three behind leaders, Buffaloes going into this weekend’s Week 10 fixtures.

Celtic are seventh in the league on 12 points after playing nine matches.

In the other game on Saturday, champions Zesco United are hosting Green Eagles at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Third placed Zesco sits on 14 points with a game in hand.

Eagles are 13th on the table with 10 points from nine matches played.

Meanwhile, the rest of the teams will be in action on Sunday.

FAZ Super Division – Week 10

05/11/2021

Kansanshi Dynamos 1-0 Konkola Blades

06/11/2021

Zesco United Vs Green Eagles

Nkwazi Vs Kafue Celtic

07/11/2021

Indeni Vs Prison Leopards

Nkana Vs Green Buffaloes

Zanaco Vs Lusaka Dynamos

Kabwe Warriors Vs Buildcon

Red Arrows Vs Power Dynamos

Chambishi Vs Forest Rangers

Kansanshi Dynamos Beat Konkola Blades

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Kansanshi Dynamos have beaten Konkola Blades to go fifth in the FAZ Super Division for at least 24 hours before their closest rivals play their respective matches.

Forward Matthew Maleka scored the goal as Kansanshi edged Konkola 1-0 at home in Solwezi on Friday afternoon.

Maleka scored after 50 minutes at Independence Stadium in Solwezi.

Coach Tenant Chilumba’s Kansanshi had missed a chance to lead earlier in the 41st minute when striker Adams Zikiru saw his penalty saved by keeper Willard Mwanza

Kansanshi’s fourth win of the season moved them to 14 points after playing nine matches.

Meanwhile, Konkola remained tenth on the table with 11 points from ten matches played.

This was Konkola’s third loss of the season.

The August 12, 2021 general elections were eventful and historical

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The August 12, 2021 general elections were eventful and historical

The Civil society Organisation’s (CSO’s) have launched an election report which has revealed that the recently held August 12, 2021 general elections were eventful and historical.

Swedish Ambassador to Zambia, Anna-Maj Hultgård pointed out that the country had an intense pre-election environment filled with shrinking space and freedoms for CSOs and those with divergent views, and incidents of violence between supporters of opposition political parties in various localities.

Ambassador Hultgård added that disinformation and hate speech in the media, unequal application of laws that limited the opposition political party’s ability to campaign equally, with restrictions on campaigning for the opposition parties due to COVID-19.

Ambassador Hultgård observed that even against such an uneven level playing field, she was impressed and moved by the dedication of Zambians who still went out in huge numbers to exercise their democratic right to vote.

She also mentioned the announcement of the winner and concession by the then incumbent leader marked an impressive third smooth transition of power in Zambian history.

Ambassador Hultgård said this cemented the country’s reputation as being a beacon of peace and democracy in the region and beyond.

“Despite these challenges and in the middle of a global pandemic, Zambians turned out to vote in large numbers, with many waiting in long queues for hours to ensure they cast their vote and make their voices heard,” Ambassador Hultgård.

She praised the valuable role of the young people, who followed the process till the voting day, coined the election process revolutionary.

Ambassador Hultgård said the Embassy also applauds the coordinated approach by the CSO’s and partners assuring to continue supporting and facilitating such coordinated efforts.

ActionAid Zambia Country Director Nalucha Ziba said the election report, was in relation to Zambia’s democratic governance space towards the important role of young people in the electoral process.

Ms Ziba said this included the various activities and events that led up to the successful elections and peaceful transfer of power.

She revealed that the CSOs noted from the experience that the importance of public participation in electoral participation as records had shown a registration of seven million Zambians who registered to vote at various polling stations.

Ms Ziba stressed the need for Civil Society Organisations to continue protecting and expanding political space for likeminded CSOs to participate in democratic decision making, to influence and hold the government and corporates accountable.

She said peacebuilding and electoral monitoring will continue to play a major role in ensuring that citizens fully understand their voting rights and democratic power and mandate to choose leaders that they know will deliver on their social and economic services.

“As ActionAid Zambia, one of our priority areas of focus is civic participation and state accountability and in order for us to achieve a just, equitable and sustainable Zambia for every person to enjoy the right to a life of dignity, we recognized the need for voters’ participation in this year’s elections,” Ms. Ziba stated.

The report has recommendations for improvement in Zambia’s electoral processes including a betterment of advocacy strategies that CSO’s can take up to further consolidate the gains of their dedicated work in governance.

It also includes the need to provide an equal opportunity for various political parties to engage with the public, among other recommendations.

Journalists tasked to enhance knowledge on audit reporting

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Journalists tasked to enhance knowledge on audit reporting

The Office of the Auditor-General has tasked journalists to be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand and report on all audit findings and their implications on service delivery, national development, and poverty reduction.

Zambia’s Auditor General, Dick Sichembe, has called on journalists to endeavor to highlight issues raised in the audit report and make known to the public what is cited in the report, as they carry out their reporting.

Mr. Sichembe explained that the office of the Auditor-General has been mandated under the constitution of Zambia, to provide an oversight role over the management of public resources, thereby providing assurance to the citizens, on how resources are being utilized.

He said his office is mandated role requires that after the report is published, members of the public have the right to know what is explained in the audit report, which can only be achieved if journalists understand the contents of the report.

He called on the Media as the fourth estate in governance to set the agenda and publish accurately what has been released in the audit report, thereby elevating the conversation around the management of public resources in the country.

“There are lots of revelations coming out of the reports which require further probing and analysis,” he said.

He also reaffirmed the government’s resolve to achieve sustainable development through the effective management of national resources.

He cited President Hakainde Hichilema’s resolve to cut on all wastage of public resources during the thirteenth National Assembly, where he emphasized on prudent management of resources.

Mr. Sichembe urged journalists to take advantage of the parliamentary committee sittings, that provide queries from the Auditor General’s office, on issues raised, and probe and analyze findings in the cited reports.

Mr. Sichembe assured the public during a media sensitization workshop in Lusaka that his office is backed by the constitution of Zambia and does not receive any interference from any offices.

He however acknowledged that his office gets demotivated whenever public resources are misused, action is not taken to prosecute the offender.

“It is indeed frustrating if audits are conducted and no action is taken on the offender,” he said.

ZANIS reports that the workshop is aimed at equipping journalists with an opportunity to understand the operations of the office of the Auditor-General.

Hailstorm destroys buildings in Ndola

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Hailstorm destroys buildings in Ndola

The Ndola City Council says it has recorded several incidences of damaged buildings due to the hailstorm that occurred on Wednesday.

NCC Public Relations Manager, Rebecca Mushota said some buildings had their roofs blown off while others were damaged by trees that fell on them.

Ms Mushota said the Fire Brigade and Parks and Gardens unit worked over night to respond to the incidences.

She added that the department of public health has also moved into markets and bus stations to clear the waste.

Ms Mushota said some buildings that had their roofs blown off include Ambassador Hotel whose part of the structures also were damaged, provincial agricultural Coordinator’s extension offices and its conference room.

She said no injuries or fatalities were recorded in any of the reported incidences.

“The council wishes to advise the public not to park their vehicles under trees in order to avoid incidences such as the ones recorded,” she said.

ZEMA embarks on programme to reduce carbon emissions in Vubwi

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ZEMA embarks on programme to reduce carbon emissions in Vubwi

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has embarked on a pilot programme aimed at reducing carbon emissions in order to mitigate climate change in Vubwi district in Eastern province.

The programme is being undertaken with the support of US$32.8 million World Bank funded Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (ZFILP).

ZEMA Principal Inspector of Climate Change, Lilian Kalenge, said the project employs advanced data collection technologies that will assist the agency with real time information on the reduction or increase of carbon emissions in the atmosphere of a certain area.

“The background to this is that ZEMA, with support from ZFILP, is developing systems to improve collection of information that enables us to do measuring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gasses,” Ms. Kalenge said.

She explained that using smart inspectorate tablet devices which are equipped with questionnaire forms, the agency will be able to collect information from farmers that will help them to tailor mechanisms of intervention.

She said in an effort to support the agenda of the new initiative, the collaborating sectors will seek to involve stakeholders under agriculture, forestry, livestock departments and other land users because of their direct linkage to the predominant activities in Eastern province.

Ms. Kalenge has since welcomed the initiative which in the long run will help in alleviating poverty following increased crop yield as a result of lowered carbon emission that has an effect rainfall.

She explained that Zambia also stands to gain from carbon credits due to the initiative.

Meanwhile, Vubwi Acting District Commissioner Mustard Phiri said the project would also help equip people in the area with the much needed information on preserving natural resources.

“There is an information gap. Our people don’t really know much about the need to preserve their trees. They don’t really understand the devastating effects of climate change,” he said.

And a farmer, Cosmas Zulu, who attended a trial of the data collection exercise, also applauded the project, declaring that it would help increase his crop yields.

“This was insightful especially on climate change and its effects on our yields. For example, the rains have dwindled over the years and it delays because of climate change resulting in a spiraling down of our yields,” Mr. Zulu said.

Besides Vubwi district, the project is expected to be piloted in Lundazi, Mambwe, Petauke and Chipata districts.

In the recent past, Zambia has experienced notable adverse impacts of climate change which has seen an influx in droughts, occasional dry spells, and unbearable temperatures and also change in the rainfall pattern.

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