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Mutapa Praises Bulaya For Arrows Brace in CAF Confed Win

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Red Arrows technical advisor Oswald Mutapa has praised striker Felix Bulaya for delivering the victory in Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup win over Young Buffaloes of Eswatini.

The fringe Chipolopolo striker scored a brace on his continental debut in Arrows 2-1 home victory over Young Buffaloes during their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, first leg match played at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

“He did very well this is one player who can go very far,” Mutapa said.

“He can play more than he played on Saturday and I think with a bit of a push, he can be able to lift this team to higher heights.”

Bulaya struck in 28th and 59th minutes to hand Arrows the advantage to take into the final leg on September 18 in Manzini.

But Arrows lead was narrowed by Sandile Gamedze who scored Young Buffaloes lone goal in the 74th minute to cut the margin heading into the final leg.

“It is good start in that we have three points although it is still the knockout stage,” Mutapa said.

“In the second leg everyone has to fight hard to qualify.”

Winner of the preliminary tie will host Premiero do Agosto of Angola in the second round, first leg match next month.

Zamtel Applauds President Hichilema’s Focus On Digitalization

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Zamtel Applauds President Hichilema’s Focus On Digitalization

Zamtel has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for recognizing the critical role that the digital and knowledge economy plays in enhancing productivity across all sectors of the economy.

Zamtel Corporate Communications Manager Changwe Kabwe says it is gratifying that President Hichilema in his maiden address to the National Assembly highlighted how digital transformation affects every aspect of human, social, political and economic activities.

Mr Kabwe said Zamtel is elated that President Hichilema’s administration fully appreciates that digitalization presents huge opportunities for developing countries like Zambia.

“It is pleasing that the Presidential Speech touched on the core issues around the need to kick start the digital revolution in Zambia. The tone sets a very good platform for players in the digital space to play their meaningful role in actualizing the intentions of the government and Zamtel is ready to contribute,” Mr Kabwe said.

He said Zamtel is well positioned to play a critical role in harnessing this potential by helping the government increase the adoption of digital channels in the provision of goods and services.

Mr Kabwe stated that Zamtel, through its Innovation Hub, is ready to partner with Start-Up software development companies for youth entrepreneurs and build capability to develop innovative solutions to help deliver services in sectors such as finance, health, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade among others.

Mr Kabwe observed that the pledge by President Hichilema that his administration will support innovation and creativity through home grown solutions across all sectors of the economy fits in with the Zamtel corporate strategy.

He said with the widest network footprint and clearest network, Zamtel has invested heavily in infrastructure to enhance connectivity and service delivery.

“We are building over 1009 new communication towers across the country mainly in remote areas, so far we have over 800 sites that have been switched on and this is proving to be a game changer in the way people communicate and conduct commerce,” Mr Kabwe concluded.

Be cautious over importation of onions, Government advised

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Be cautious over importation of onions, Government advised

KAYPRO Research Institute, a local Agro based company has called on the government to be cautious over the importation of onions to ensure that it does not negatively compromise the market for the local produce.

KAYPRO Research Institute Director Frank Kayula said the country is able to produce enough onions to meet the local demand and that importation of cheaper onions may affect the market price of the commodity, which may not be favourable to the local farmers as the cost of production has been high.

Dr Kayula noted with concern the need for the ministry of Agriculture and food security to do a grass root assessment with farmer organizations and the farmers themselves on how much onion is being produced and the local demand of the commodity.

“It is not fair for the farmers to produce the onions and yet there is so much which is imported into the country from South Africa,” he said.

He said the government through the ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has Extension Officers who look at the availability of the food and it is high time that they are put to good use before the country starts importing the commodity.

“We have plenty of onions which are produced by the farmers in the country to meet the local demand,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Dr. Kayula has attributed the rise of the commodity to high demand and low supply of the commodity.

He highlighted the rapid depression of the kwacha as one of the reasons for an increase in the price of the onions on the market.

KAYPRO Research Institute Director said government should instead start regulating the sale of the commodity by the farmers so that they do not exploit the consumers.

However, a local trader at City Market Beatrice Muwowo has noted a reduction in the price of the commodity.

“We are happy that we are now buying onions at a cheaper price than it was when the importation of the commodity was banned,” she said.

Mines’ performance impressive despite Covid-19 – Mangimela

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Mines’ performance impressive despite Covid-19 – Mangimela

North Western Province Permanent Secretary, Willies Mangimela says the mining sector has performed well in the past two years despite the Covid-19 pandemic that the country has been experiencing.

Mr Mangimela said from 2015 to 2018, the country performed well in terms of revenue collection due to increased production from the new mines.

He added that the revenue being collected from the mines is expected to grow further during the coming years.

Mr Mangimela said this in Solwezi yesterday when he officiated at a stakeholder’s campaign meeting dubbed “Copper for Development”.

“We expect revenue from the mines to grow in the coming years under the able leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema,” he said.

Mr Mangimela pointed out that the government is committed to ensuring that the spending of mining revenue is directed to specific sectors for development in all provinces.

Meanwhile, North-Western Chamber of Commerce Executive Secretary, Juliet Sakala appealed for transparency on how the revenue from the mines is being utilized.

Ms Sakala said huge taxes are being paid to government from the mines and should be utilized and distributed equally.

She is also called on the increase in shareholding for Zambian investors in the mines.

And Senior Chief Mujimanzovu of the Kaonde speaking people said North-western province does not mine copper only but gold as well, adding that there is need for information to be given on how much gold is being mined from the province.

The traditional leader said the local people are not benefiting much from the mines, hence proposing for a law to be put in place that will look at how the locals can benefit from their mines such as the giving of licenses to the locals.

And the organisers of the meeting, Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) said the copper for development campaign’s goal is to ensure citizens participation in proper use of mining revenue.

CSPR representative, Gerald Mutelo, in his opening remarks, said the aim of the campaign is also to promote inclusive policy reforms in the mining sector and the use of revenue from the mines.

Mr Mutelo added that they hope to see the use of revenue from the mines to diversify and grow other sectors such education, health and agriculture.

The stakeholders meeting was organized by CSPR in collaboration with OXFARM.

ZACCI to work with Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise

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ZACCI to work with Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry have pledged their commitment to collaborate and work with government to ensure that the creation of the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises is productive and yields desired results.

ZACCI president Chabuka Kawesha said the introduction of the ministry responsible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is seen as a positive because it is capable of creating over 4 million jobs through SMEs.

Dr Kawesha suggested that the ministry of commerce, trade and industry and the ministry of finance should work closely with the newly created ministry to establish ways on how to impact local and international markets through SMEs.

He said the ministries should jointly review reforms and regulations that will enable SMEs access services and ease operations within their respective location.

In an interview yesterday, Dr Kawasha noted that the ministry should also consider decentralization as well as working closely with local authorities so that all SMEs are involved.

“Government should ensure that services, be it statutory instruments, land requirements and others are available at local level,” he added.

The ZACCI president also called on government, through the ministry of commerce, trade and industry and the ministry of finance to urgently look at plans around reducing costs of doing business in Zambia.

He recommended that government should deliberately develop routes that SMEs can use to easily access local and international markets.

“There is great potential for SMEs to supply goods and services to Congo, but the road infrastructure going to the DRC is very weak. Roads leading to major markets must be addressed,” he said.

Dr Kawesha expressed confidence that the ministry of small and medium enterprises will succeed when the challenges SMEs face are addressed.

Open Letter to Edgar Lungu Former President of Zambia

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Open Letter to Edgar Lungu Former President of Zambia

By Prince Bill M. Kaping’a Political/Social Analyst

Dear Sir,

After attending Church service in Chainda compound accompanied by a phalanx of news crews as has become your habit whenever you choose to attend Church gatherings, you issued some very alarming statements which border on threatening our national cohesion and security. This was in reference to President Hichilema’s choice of appointment of commanders of our security wings, and of course presiding officers of our august house – Parliament.

You were quoted as follows in the September 6, 2021,issue of News Diggers publication, “It is for you to judge who means well. Because I heard remarks in Parliament like One Zambia, One Region and that is worrying. It is a political statement, One Zambia, One Region or One Zambia, One Nation. If we see what is going on, we are worried. Seriously speaking, I think they should do more about the One Zambia, One Nation motto to ensure that it is seen in the practical implementation of policy making decisions and also positioning of people.”

With due respect Sir, it is hypocritical of you to talk about tribal balancing now when you neglected to do so 7 years you were in power! Your very stay in State House was tainted with crass tribalism and regionalism!

You are the same person that saw nothing wrong with your senior government officials issuing derogatory remarks against other ethnic groups. Did you ever censure your running-mate Nkandu Luo, and other ministers were speaking ill of a certain tribe? Who sponsored Chishimba Kambwili to fly around the country during the last campaigns to demonize the same ethnic group? Wasn’t it you or your cohorts?

In case you’ve forgotten Sir, you are the same person who as Home Affairs Minister wanted me charged for TREASON in 2012 or there about when I authored an article titled “SATA’S FAMILY FOREST EXPLAINED.” The article went to greater lengths detailing how the PF government went out of the way to appoint Cabinet ministers and senior government officials from one particular region at the expense of others. Clearly, this didn’t sit well with you since you are the apostle of tribalism, and hence you wanted me condemned to hell!

As encouraged by President Hichilema when swearing in his officials; I have taken time to scrutinize his cabinet and of course compared it with yours……..it stinks of utter tribalism and regionalism! You had completely ignored people from some certain parts of the country simply because they didn’t vote for you. What sort of father of the nation were you?

I am now listing the two examples hereunder so that citizens can make their own judgments:

President Edgar Lungu’s cabinet

  1. Vice President – Inonge Wina (Western)
  2. Presidential Affairs – Freedom Sikazwe (Northern region)
  3. Defense – Davis Chama (Northern region)
  4. Home Affairs – Steven Kampyongo (Northern region)
  5. Finance – Bwalya Ng’andu (Northern region)
  6. National Development & Planning – Alexander Chiteme (Central)
  7. Foreign Affairs – Joseph Malanji (Northwestern)
  8. Justice – Given Lubinda (Western)
  9. Commerce Trade & Industry – Christopher Yaluma (Northern region)
  10. Health – Chitalu Chilufya (Jonas Chanda) (Northen region)
  11. Mines & Minerals Development – Richard Musukwa (Eastern)
  12. Energy Mathews – Nkhuwa (Eastern)
  13. Local Government – Charles Banda (Eastern)
  14. Housing & Infrastructure Development – Vincent Mwale (Eastern)
  15. Information & Broadcasting Services – Dora Siliya (Eastern)
  16. Tourism & Arts Ronald Chitotela – (Northern region)
  17. Lands Jean Kapata – (Northwestern?)
  18. Agriculture Michael Katambo – (Copperbelt)
  19. Works & Supply Sylvia Chalikosa – (Northern region)
  20. Labour Joyce Simukoko – (Northern region)
  21. General Education Dennis Wanchinga – (Northern region)
  22. Religious Godfridah Sumaili – (Northern region)
  23. Chiefs & Traditional Affairs Lawrence Sichalwe – (Northern region)
  24. Community Development Mulenga Kampamba – (Northern region)
  25. Fisheries – Nkandu Luo (Northern region)
  26. Higher Education – Brian Mushimba (Northern region)
  27. Youth & Sport – Elias Mulenga (Northern region)
  28. Water Development Raphael Nakachinda – (Southern)
  29. Gender Elizabeth Phiri – (Eastern)
  30. Office of the President Olipa Mwansa – (Northern region)

    NB: Due to the similarity of names in the northern parts of our country, I’ve have combined Northern, Luapula and Muchinga to make easy for our people to understand.

Cabinet positions in this cabinet were distributed as follows: Northern regions – 17, Southern – 1, Northwestern – 2, Western – 2, Copperbelt – 1, Central – 1, Eastern – 6, Lusaka – 0.

This cabinet was dominated by people from two particular regions – Northern and Eastern, what unity did you strive to demonstrate as espoused in our motto: One Zambia, One nation? This is a national scandal and must never be allowed to recur!

President Hakainde Hichilema’s cabinet

  1. Vice President – Mutale Nalumango (Northern region)
  2. Defense – Ambrose L. Lufuma (Northwestern)
  3. Home Affairs – Jack Mwimbu (Southern)
  4. Finance – Situmbeko Musotwane (Western)
  5. Foreign – Stanley Kakubo (Central)
  6. Energy – Kapala Chibwe (Northern region)
  7. Mines & Minerals Development – Paul Kabuswe (Northern region)
  8. Water & Sanitation – Mike Mposha (Lusaka)
  9. Health – Sylvia T. Masebo (Lusaka)
  10. Education – Douglas Siakalima (Southern)
  11. Community Development – Doreen Mwamba (Northern region)
  12. Labour – Brenda Tambatamba (Northwestern)
  13. Land & Natural Resources – Elijah Muchima (Northwestern)
  14. Transport & Logistics – Frank M. Tayali (Copperbelt)
  15. Justice – Mulambo Haimbe (Southern)
  16. Infrastructure & Urban Development – Charles Milupi (Western)
  17. Technology & Science – Felix Mutati (Northern region)
  18. Commerce & Industry – Chipoka Mulenga (Northern region)
  19. Agriculture – Mutolo Phiri (Eastern)
  20. Information & Media – Chushi Kasanda (Central)
  21. Small & Medium Enterprises – Elias Mubanga (Northern region)
  22. Local Government & Housing – Gary Nkombo (Southern)
  23. Livestock & Fisheries – Makozo Chikote (Western)
  24. Tourism – Rodney Sikumba (Southern)
  25. Green Economy & Environment – Collins Nzovu (Central)
  26. Youth & Sport – Elvis Nkandu (Northern region)

NB: In this cabinet, positions are allocated as follows: Northern regions – 8, Southern – 5, Northwestern – 3, Western – 3, Copperbelt – 1, Central – 3, Eastern – 1, Lusaka – 2.

You may conclude from this list that Bally has bent over backwards to ensure that his cabinet represents a national character as per promise during the elections. All the provinces are represented……this is how it should be! You must apologize for the various crimes you committed whilst in office.

WEEKEND SCORECARD: Nkana Bench Backs New Boys After Loss to Nkwazi

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The Nkana bench is backing its new-look team to deliver after tumbling in their FAZ Super League Week One home game on Sunday against Nkwazi.

Beston Chambeshi fielded five new players in his starting XI in Nkana’s 3-2 loss to Nkwazi in Kitwe.

Some notable new faces included midfielder Jacob Ngulube who returned to the club two years after he left for stints at Kansanshi Dynamos and demoted Napsa Stars.

But the spotlight was on ex-Zambia U20 and U23 goalkeeper Bradley Mweene who has joined Nkana from Portuguese 4th division side club AD Sanjoanense.

Mweene conceded two early goals in the opening ten minutes of the game.

“If you look at the team that we have, we have new players and it takes a lot of time for players to gel so such mistakes are there in the game and what is important is the next game,” Nkana first assistant coach George Chilufya said.

Meanwhile, Nkana are off this weekend because their Week Two opponents Zanaco have a CAF Champions League game this Saturday against Akonangui whom they have just beaten 2-0 on Sunday away and are currently in transit back to Zambia from Equatorial Guinea.

WEEKEND SCORECARD


2021/2022 FAZ SUPER LEAGUE
WEEK 1
11/09/2021

Konkola Blades 1(Ronald Chibwe 63′)-Power Dynamos 0

Kafue Celtic 0-Chambishi 0

Prison Leopards 1(Damiano Kola 53′)-Forest Rangers 1(Quadri Kola 56′)

Green Eagles 1(Warren Kunda 12′)-Buildcon 2(Lubinda Mundia 28′ 50′)

Green Buffaloes 1(Mweene Mumbi 77′)-Lusaka Dynamos 1(Emmanuel Chabula 12′)

12/09/2021
Nkana 2(Alex Ngonga 25′ 71′)-Nkwazi3 (Christopher Zulu 3′, Nelson Mwila 7′, Stephen Mutama 75′)

POSTPONED
Indeni-Kabwe Warriors
Kansanshi Dynamos-Zanaco
Zesco United-Red Arrows


CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

11/09/2021
Manzini, Eswatini
Royal Leopards 1(Solomon Sakala 60’og)- Zesco United 0

12/09/2021
Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea
Akonangui 0-Zanaco 2(Evans Katema 14′, Ernest Mbewe 31′)

CAF CONFEDERATIUON CUP
11/09/2021
National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka
Red Arrows 2 (Felix Bulaya 28′ 59′)- Young Buffaloes 1(Gamedze Sandile 74′)

12/09/2021
Antananarivo, Madagascar
CFFA 0-Kabwe Warriors 0


FAZ NATIONAL DIVISION 1
12/09/2021
WEEK 1
Trident 2- Gomes 1

Livingstone Pirates 1-Nchanga Rangers 3

Luapula Green Eagles-1- Mufulira Wanderers 0

Malaiti Rangers 0- Police College 0
City of Lusaka 1(Saidi Mwale 3′)- Napsa Stars 0

KYSA 0- Quattro Kalumbila 0

MUZA 1-Jumulo 0

Young Green Buiffaloes 1(Joseph Mubita Yubya 90’+1)-Lumwana Radiants 0

Kitwe United-Young Green Eagles*
*TBA

TOP SCORERS

LEAGUE

11/09/2021
Alex Ngonga (Nkana):2
Lubinda Mundia(Buildcon):2
Ronald Chibwe (Konkola Blades):1
Nelson Mwila (Nkwazi):1
Stephen Mutama (Nkwazi):1
Christopher Zulu(Nkwazi):1
Damiano Kola (Prison Leopards):1
Quadri Kola(Forest Rangers):1
Warren Kunda(Green Eagles):1
Mweene Mumbi (Green Buffaloes):1
Emmanuel Chabula (Lusaka Dynamos):1

CUP
28/08/2021
Jesse Were(Zesco United):2
Edward Lungu (Zesco Unitd):1
Chanda Mukuka (Zesco United):1

CONTINENTAL
11/09/2021
MENS
Felix Bulaya (Red Arrows):2
Ernest Mbewe (Zanaco):1
Evans Katema(Zanaco):1
Solomon Sakala (Zesco Uniterd):1*
*Denotes own-goal

WOMEN
Anita Mulenga (Green Buffaloes):1

INTERNATIONALS
07/08/2021
MENS
Enock Mwepu (Brighton, England):1
Prince Mumba (Kabwe Warriors):1

WOMENS
Barbara Banda: 3

MONDAY PRO’S HIT LIST

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We look at how some selected Chipolopolo players fared at their respective league abroad over the weekend.


=SOUTH AFRICA

-Baroka FC: Goalkeeper Mwenya Chibwe did not make the line-up for Saturdays 1-0 home loss to Maritzburg United.

-Mamelodi Sundowns/Kaizer Chiefs: Goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene was an unused substitute in Sundowns 2-0 home win over Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.
Striker Lazarus Kambole did not make the Chiefs team.

-Sekhukhune United: Goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata was on the bench for Sekhukhune’s 1-1 home draw against a Stellenbosch side that featured veteran Chipolopolo midfielder Nathan Sinkala for 90 minutes.
Defender Mwila Phiri did not make the Sekhukhune lineup for Saturday’s game.


=DENMARK
On Sunday, Midfielder Lubambo Musonda came on in the 61nd minute for Danish second tier side AC Horsens’ 3-1 home loss to number two side Fredericia.
Lubambo was not on target in the fifth placed Horsens’ home loss.

=SWEDEN
Striker Edward Chilufya scored league leaders Djurgardens final goal in the 74th minute of their 4-1 home win over sixth positioned Hammarby on Sunday.
It was Chilufya’s fourth goal of the season and he later was substituted in the 88th minute.
Chilufya’s compatriot and midfielder Emmanuel Banda came on in the 77th minute.

=ENGLAND

-Brighton: On Saturday, Enock Mwepu did not make the Brighton team for the fifth placed teams’ 1-0 away win over 10th placed Brentford.

-Leicester City: Striker Patson Daka was an unused substitute in 9th placed Leicester City’s 1-0 home loss defending champions Manchester City.

=SCOTLAND
Striker Fashion Sakala on Saturday came on in the 79th minute for champions Glasgow Rangers in a 2-1 away victory over St Johnstone.
The Zambian striker was not on target for the current league leader in that match.

Shooting incidence at Kasenseli gold mine saddening

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Shooting incidence at Kasenseli gold mine saddening

Mwinilunga Town Council Chairperson, Jonathan Chinyimba has bemoaned the shooting incidents that took place today at Kasenseli gold mine in Mwinilunga district between the residents and the state police.

Mr Chinyimba who described the ongoing mining operations at Kasenseli as illegal, called for an immediate end to the life threatening clashes and shooting of innocent youths at the mine.

North-western Province Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fred Mulenga confirmed an incident where an unarmed man was in the early hours of today shot at with a rubber bullet.

Mr Mulenga added that the incident happened when the victim was in a group of others and allegedly wanted to force their way into the mine area.

Mr Chinyimba has since called on President Hakainde Hichilema to quickly engage an investor who will translate the benefits of the mine to the community through job creation before a lot of lives are lost.

‘’Mr President kindly take this issue seriously and open this mine so that people of Mwinilunga are empowered,” he said.

The civic leader expressed worry that any delay to engage a serious investor at the mine will see continued clashes between the state Police and residents who go to the mine to earn a living.

Mr Chinyimba noted that residents of Kasenseli will continue mining because of high poverty levels in the area, provided there will not be any investor engaged to create employment for the local people.

Public service workers urged to acquaint themselves with UPND manifesto

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Public service workers urged to acquaint themselves with UPND manifesto

Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary, Elias Kamanga has advised public service workers to acquaint themselves with the UPND manifesto to ensure that their programmes are in-line with the aspirations of the ruling party.

Mr Kamanga says technocrats should ensure that they play their role of translating and implementing the aspirations of the party in government.

Speaking when he officiated at the 2021 regional conference intended to review performance for Lusaka and Eastern Provinces under the Ministry of Health this morning, Mr Kamanga said civil servants need to realize that they work for the government of the day and must understand the policies of the ruling party.

“The UPND has indicated its desire to ensure adequate manpower and medicines among health facilities, and the technocrats should ensure that they work towards achieving these desires,” he said.

The Permanent Secretary emphasized the need to ensure defective medicines are not distributed in the country stating that ZAMRA should perform its due role.

“All officers should be professional in their conduct; the Ministry of Health should also make sure that the services reach people in rural and remote areas,” He said.

Mr Kamanga also emphasized the need to look at local interventions to develop a local vaccine that will help instill confidence regarding the safety.

He noted that the covid-19 has been in the country for over a year stressing that experts should come up with interventions that can respond to the needs of the people.

The Permanent Secretary stated the need to come up with sustainable systems that will be responsive to the needs of the people regarding the pandemic.

Mr Kamanga also noted that quality improvement conferences provide a platform for healthcare professionals to connect, share learning and innovative ideas, and discuss effective approaches to quality and safety improvements.

“Improving the quality performance in health services can help health providers with reliable, cost effective and sustainable process that can enable the country improve service delivery and enhance health outcomes.” He said.

And Director; Quality Performance and Improvement at the Ministry of Health, Jelita Chinyonga said performance reviews have been helping the Ministry improve health outcomes in HIV, TB and maternal health.

Dr Chinyonga noted that such reviews have also help strengthen systems that help service delivery as the annual meetings are look at research papers that outline important issues intended to improve service delivery.

Meanwhile, Lusaka Province Health Director Consity Mwale said research is an important element in the provision of quality services to the people.

Dr Mwale noted that health interventions are refined, made sustainable and have a high impact through research.

He highlighted the importance of reviewing performance key indicators in determining what works and what does not work in the provision of services.

“This helps improve quality assurance,” he noted.

29 Male Ethiopian nationals apprehended for unlawful entry into Zambia

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29 Male Ethiopian nationals apprehended for unlawful entry into Zambia

The Department of Immigration in Chirundu has apprehended 29 Male Ethiopian nationals for unlawful entry into the country.

The group, aged between 20 and 43 years, was intercepted after a tip-off aboard a containerized Truck Registration Number AJC 1177 which was parked at Wilu Truck Stop belonging to a retired police officer.

Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer, Namati Nshinka said the Ethiopians did not have any travel documents at the time of the incident and are currently detained at Chirundu Police Station pending further formalities.

Meanwhile the driver of the truck whose identity remains unknown managed to escape and remains at large.

The Immigration Department in Kapiri has also intercepted nine male Kenyans of Somali origin for the offences of concealing true identity and unlawful entry into Zambia.

The foreign nationals were nabbed at Lwanshimba Check-Point aboard a Lusaka bound public service bus belonging to Road Force Transport Limited.

In the same statement, Mr Nshinka disclosed that the nine were intercepted after officers who were conducting a physical verification of immigration status of the occupants of the vessel established that the nine concealed their true national identity when they presented Tanzanian travel documents of Identity when in fact, they were Kenyans of Somali Origin.

He said the illegal immigrants will soon be transferred to Kabwe for prosecution.

In a related development, Immigration Officers at Kazungula Border Control yesterday apprehended six individuals for unlawful entry, after they attempted to enter Zambia without passports.

Mr Nshinka said the three Zambians and three Namibians, all residents of Namibia, had come to Zambia for shopping.

The Zambians who were initially thought to be Namibians have since been warned and will soon be released from custody upon production of proof of citizenship.

He said the three Namibians remain detained and will be prosecuted.

This brings the number of persons apprehended by the Department for immigration-related offences to 187, between September 6th to 12th, 2021.

During this period the Department also secured 67 convictions and removed 77 illegal immigrants from the country.

This is according to a press statement issued to the media by Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka in Lusaka today.

RUGBY: Champions Arrows Open 7 Point Lead

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Defending champions Arrows have opened a seven point lead at the top of the National Rugby League following their latest win at the weekend.

Arrows thumped Nkwazi 28-3 in the Week 11 match in Lusaka to move to 42 points after playing 10 games.

Arrows scored tries by Edmond Himayuwa, Alex Mwewa, Birthrock Sikaona and Gift Kabungo as Terry Kaushiku made four conversions.

Nkwazi scored a penalty through Butemwe Koloko.

Arrows earned a bonus point for scoring four tries.

Second placed Mufulira Leopards have 35 points after playing nine games.

In the Kitwe derby, KPF edged rivals Diggers 20-13 at Kitwe Playing Fields.

Tatenda Kasorota and Mulimbika Mwale scored tries for KPF as veteran Benaya Mukwamba scored a conversion and later scored a penalty.

Diggers scored a try through Ben Chilupula, which was converted by Stephen Hunduza, who also scored two penalties.

Diggers earned a bonus point for losing by less 7 points.

KPF are number four on 21 points and Diggers remain second from the bottom with 10 points from 11 games played.

Meanwhile, Eagles were on bye.

National Rugby League – Week 11 Results

Arrows (28) vs (3)Nkwazi.

Lusaka vs Leopards, (Postponed – (Leopards had many injuries )

KPF (20) vs (13) Diggers

Eagles on bye

PRESIDENTS LEAGUE

Konkola (8) vs (0) Hunters

Ndola (24) vs (22) Roan

Nchanga (10) vs (5) Kansanshi.

Chibuluma on bye.

Women Rugby

Arrows vs Leopardess ( Postponed due to lack of logistics by Leopardess)

Red Arrows Signs Long-term Sponsorship Deal With 10Bet

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Red Arrows have signed a three -year sponsorship deal with international sports betting firm 10Bet.

Arrows chairman Colonel Moses Kambimbi said the 2004 FAZ Super League champions are excited to have 10Bet as a long-term partner.

Details of the sponsorship package have not been disclosed.

“Enablers like 10bet give an opportunity for teams and players to not only excel in their sport but also offer a chance to engage with a global audience,” Colonel Kambimbi said.

“Therefore we are really looking forward to working together and as Red Arrows Football Club, we are excited for what this partnership is going to bring.

“10bet believes in creating meaningful experiences that connect fans from all around the beautiful game of football and it’s our hope that Red Arrows will aid the betting Company in fueling the company’s ambition to expand its market footprint not only in Europe but here in Zambia and the Southern African region.”

The partnership comes in the midst of a great start for Arrows in their 2021/2022 CAF Confederation Cup campaign on Saturday when they beat Young Buffaloes of Eswatini 2-0 in a preliminary round first leg match at National Heroes Stadium.

Media urged to report on alcohol abuse

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Media urged to report on alcohol abuse

Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) president, Phillip Chimponda, says alcohol can be an obstacle to national development if not controlled.

Speaking during an interactive media workshop in Kabwe today, Mr Chimponda observed that the media in the country only talk about alcohol when there are alcohol-related harms such as accidents, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and crime among others.

Mr Chimponda complained that the situation has further been compounded by the failure to implement the National Alcohol Policy which was approved in 2018.

He said his organisation and its alliance partners expect that the damage related to alcohol will be mitigated if the media would get interested and report more on alcohol related issues.

Mr Chimponda has blamed the failure to implement the National Alcohol Policy of 2018 on lack of commitment by the previous government, political interference and the lack of implementation mechanism among other pertinent issues.

He has since disclosed that his team will soon be meeting President Hakainde Hichilema to share their aspirations on the control of alcohol consumption.

He said his organisation and alliance partners were inspired by President Hichilema’s inaugural speech in which he addressed the issue of alcohol use in the country.

He stated that it is time that policy makers start seeing the consequence of alcohol on a productive young population.

He called on government to be committed in the provision of resources for the implementation of the policy.

Meanwhile, Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) Technical Advisor, Jonas Ngulube, said the media is a key partner in highlighting the adverse effects of alcohol.

He noted that Kabwe district is a good example of where bars operate within or near school premises while the law is very clear and forbids that.

Woman 45, dies in fatal road accident

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Woman 45, dies in fatal road accident

A 45 year old woman has died on the spot after the vehicle she was traveling in collided head on with another vehicle along Solwezi-Chingola road.

North Western Province Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fred Mulenga, who confirmed the incident in a statement to the media today, identified the deceased as Fridah Matunga.

Dr Mulenga said the accident occurred on 12th September 2021 at about 02:50 hours at 10 miles area along Solwezi-Chingola road.

“ Involved was Isaac Kabongu aged 52 a bio-medical scientist at provincial health office Solwezi, whilst driving a motor vehicle namely Toyota kluger L reg no.BAL 7648Zm a property of civil servant and allied workers union North Western province along the said road from East to West direction at high speed hit into a Benz light truck reg no.BAL 7468 which was coming from the opposite direction being driven by Chinabe Bonayi of Mushingashi compound Kalumbila from West to East while carrying two passengers” he said.

Dr Mulenga said the accident happened when Mr Kabongu a driver of a Toyota kluger was driving at an excessive speed just after over taking the vehicle which was in front of him and hit into the truck causing the death of Fridah Matunga whom is said to be his wife.

He said the deceased sustained severe injuries while Mr Kabongu sustained suspected fractured both legs and general body pains, adding that the driver of a light truck escaped unhurt.

“The two passengers he was carrying in the light truck sustained slight injuries namely Stella Kamwandi aged 36 of Kandemba Solwezi a painful left leg, Kalala Chrispin aged 38 of Kyawama Solwezi sustained painful both legs and a painful left hand,” Dr Mulenga said

He said the body of the deceased has since been taken to Solwezi general hospital mortuary while the casualties are also admitted at the same hospital receiving medical attention.

“Both vehicles are extensively damaged. The driver of a Toyota kluger L was to blame for the accident and he is yet to be charged for causing death by dangerous driving,” said Dr Mulenga.

He has since advised motorists to obey the speed limits and desist from driving vehicles at late hours of the night without resting.

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