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Ministry’s Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr. Kennedy Malama has said that despite the bleak clinical picture being experienced in Zambia now, the rate of recovery of COVID-19 patients remains encouraging, with 2,554 patients discharged.
In a statement today on the COVD-19 update, Dr. Malama said that 169 are from the isolation facilities and 2,385 from home management.
“On a sad note, we recorded 52 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours,”. he said.
“We now have 22,099 active cases, of whom 20,829 are under community management and 1,270 are admitted to Covid-19 isolation facilities,”.
Dr. Malama clarified that among those currently under admission, 885 are on Oxygen therapy and 187 are in critical condition.
“We assure the nation that we remain confident that we will conquer COVID 19 as a country,”. he said.
“We are encouraged by the positive response in adhering to public health measures we have witnessed in the past few days,”.
He added that Lusaka, Copperbelt, Muchinga, and Northern provinces have commenced administering the second dose vaccines in the setup sites.
And Dr Malama has disclosed that the Ministry of Health has administered a 777-second dose of Astrazeneca Vaccinations since the resumption of the Programme this week bringing the cumulative vaccinations to date now to 135,263.
Dr. Malama added that the Ministry has also received the documentation for the 108,000 doses of AstraZeneca and processed the importation permit through the Zambia Medicines and Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA).
“There is unequivocal scientific evidence showing that if you receive the two doses less than six weeks apart, the efficacy is only around 54% as opposed to 82% if the interval is 12 weeks or more,” he said.
He further said that in the last 24 hours, the country has recorded 2,816 new confirmed Covid-19 cases out of 10,918 tests conducted indicating 26% positivity.
Vice President Inonge Wina says Zambians must emulate late former republican president Kenneth Kaunda’s character. Mrs Wina says there is no greater way of honoring Dr Kaunda than following his footsteps.
She said Dr Kaunda was a charismatic and noble leader who will be remembered beyond the country’s borders.
The Vice President who spoke in a speech read for her in Kabwe at the church service in honour of Zambia’s founding president by Cabinet Economic and Finance Development Mike Masiye said the fallen icon was passionate about local industries and education.
Mrs Wina cited the establishment of Kwame Nkrumah University in Kabwe, which was initially a college in 1967 under Dr Kaunda’s leadership.
The Vice President further referred to the setting up of China-Zambia Mulungushi Textiles as an example of how Dr Kaunda was passionate about industry.
Mrs Wina said due to the central nature of Central Province notable infrastructure development was embarked on by Dr Kaunda.
“Further, the construction of the Tuta-Mansa road, with the Tuta Bridge originating in Chitambo town, is an example of another development that greatly improved the transportation system in Zambia,” she said.
Speaking on the same occasion, Dr Kaunda’s first born son Panji Kaunda urged politicians to use the passing of his father as a moment to reflect on the need for upholding peace.
Col Kaunda urged political leaders to collectively denounce political violence.
He bemoaned the recent pockets of political violence.
“No one should die because of politics. Remember the motto of this great man, ‘one Zambia, one nation’,” he declared.
And in a sermon, United Church of Zambia (UCZ) Central Presbytery Bishop, Rev Laston Chisanga said Zambians should honour Dr Kaunda’s legacy by guarding the peace of the nation jealously.
Rev Chisanga said Dr Kaunda stood for peace, love and unity hence the need for Zambians to emulate him.
“In this year of elections I want to encourage every political player and all the loving Zambian people to remember the name of the founding father, what he stood for and put it in practice then we would have remembered him well,” he said.
The body of Dr Kaunda’s remains have since been flown back to Lusaka.
The countrywide tour of the remains of Dr Kaunda will continue on Monday with Ndola, Copperbelt’s provincial as the next destination.
Dr Kaunda will be buried at Embassy Park in Lusaka on 7th July, 2021.
Chieftaines Nkomeshya Mukamambo II “praying” for rains as a traditional way to launch 2019 farming season during the “2019 Chakwela Makumbi”of Soli people at Mukamambo II palace in Chongwe area.
Meanwhile, Senior Chieftainess Nkomeshya Mukamambo the Second says she will remember the late president Kenneth Kaunda for unifying everyone in the country regardless of their tribe.
The traditional leader described the late President as a selfless statesman who taught everyone to work together and love each other regardless of their status in society.
She said it was saddened that the founding father of the nation died in an election year, a period when the country needed his guidance and counsel.
The Chieftainess implored every citizen in the country to uphold president Kaunda’s legacy by remaining united and rising above vices such as tribalism.
Senior Chieftainess Nkomeshya said this when she visited the funeral house of the late president Kaunda today.
Speaking on behalf of late president Kaunda’s family, Tilyenji Kaunda thanked her royal highness for offering support to his family during this trying moment.
Acting Chief Justice Michael Musonda says there is no experience that can be more painful and traumatising than the shocking death of Chief Justice Irene Mambilima.
During her Valedictory Session at the Supreme Court in Lusaka today, Justice Justice Musonda said the shocking and unexpected death of the Chief Justice, the legal icon and luminary is depressing as she was a mentor, rock and exceptional leader.
He noted that Sunday 20th June in Cairo in Egypt, unleashed an unprecedented, an extreme pain, grief, anguish, sadness and dispel of an imaginable proportions which consumed every member of the judicial institution.
“Since that dark day a thick cloud has been hovering over our institution and over this nation. The cruel hand of death has not only robbed our judiciary and our country of a foremost luminary but a visionary and social justice icon of global stature,” he indicated.
Justice Musonda also stated that the late Justice Mambilima was passionate about reducing delays in the justice system and decongesting the court system.
He said Justice Mambilima was a wonderful human being and great source of information adding that she was a person who never raised a voice to anyone, was slow to anger and no one can claim to have seen her upset or annoyed.
The Acting Chief Justice said the totally unexpected demise of Chief Justice Mambilima sent shock waves all across Zambia, the SADC region, the African Continent, the Commonwealth and beyond.
“We have received messages of condolences from all across the globe, from the Commonwealth Secretary General, from the Chief Justice of Rwanda, Chief Justice of the Republic of Tanzania, the Judicial Service Commission of Namibia, and Judicial Service Commission of Zimbabwe, the Chief Justice of Malawi, SADC Chief Justices Forum and all across the world. They are all unanimously expressing the shock and grief of the abrupt death of our legal leader, the Chief Justice Mambilima,” Justice Musonda highlighted.
He further stated that the loss of Justice Mambilima, a leader, an inspiration, the supreme motivator, the universal role model arising from before the Judiciary could recover from the loss of the two judges, Supreme Court Judge Elizabeth Muyovwe and Constitutional Court Judge Enock Mulembe, in the recent past, is simply unbearable.
And Attorney General Likando Kalaluka said President Edgar Lungu is saddened by the passing of the Chief Justice.
Attorney Kalaluka stated that the Head of State considered the leadership of the late Justice Mambilima to be an epitome of wisdom and justice.
“He asked me to urge the bereaved family, the judiciary and the legal profession to find solace in the Lord God Almighty,” said the Attorney General.
Speaking on his behalf, the Attorney General stated that Zambia today mourns a good judge, good justice, distinguished judge by the court.
Mr. Kalaluka said the Chief Justice was a hands-on Judge, warm, calm and collected with a mother’s love, level of fairness and courtesy.
“In times like this, we have to turn to God. Love one another and live life in a Christ like manner,” he advised.
Meanwhile, Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President Abyudi Shonga noted that the legal profession has been rattled in an imaginary fashion.
Mr. Shonga added that the passing of Chief Justice Irene Mambilima has left the legal fraternity in desolate.
He stated the Chief Justice was a soft spoken, gentle and always calm, focused and intelligent judge who inspired countless legal counsels.
“CJ did not only live, she lived with a passion that even death is not able to distinguish. We need to celebrate the inspirational life she showed us despite the situation,” Mr. Shonga said.
And Phillip Chisenga who represented the family said the late Justice Mambilima will greatly be missed for so many things that she was to the family, judicial system, public service and the country at large.
“Justice Mambilima had a remarkable radar of a sharp mind, a down to earth person, adorable and focused. Her death has sent shock waves,” he noted.
The Late Chief Justice Ireen Mambilima was admitted to the bar in December 1977 and was appointed as the first Zambian female Chief Justice on February 25th, 2015.
The Chief Justice was scheduled to retire on 31st, March, 2022.
The Lusaka City Council has closed down 18 bars and nightclubs that were found abrogating government’s directive to adhere to Covid-19 health guidelines.
During a night compliance check of bars and night clubs, Ministry of Local government Permanent Secretary Matthews Ngulube who was leading the tour expressed concern at the low levels of compliance to the Covid-19 pandemic measures that have been set by the government.
Mr Ngulube added that reputable bars and nightclubs have decided to go against the government’s directive to operate with strict adherence to Covid-19 measures.
“I am very disappointed that big businesses can go against the government’s guidelines with impunity while others are even expressing ignorance on the operating hours,” he said
The Permanent Secretary alluded that despite the business owners knowing the guidelines that have been set, they have bluntly decided to ignore the government’s directive in the pretext of not knowing the new operating hours.
Meanwhile, Lusaka Town Clerk Alex Mwansa said the state of affairs regarding the operation of bars and night clubs despite the Covid-19 pandemic is worrisome especially now that the country has been hit badly by the third wave of Covid-19.
“The local authority is not segregative in its operations, and everyone needs to comply with the Covid-19 measures,” he said
Mr Mwansa added that the Council will continue conducting random compliance checks on a daily basis in a bid to engage business entities to comply with governments health guidelines set to combat the quick spread of Covid-19.
Mr Mwansa thanked the media for their input in the fight against Covid-19 and has urged them to continue sensitizing members of the public on the correct measures that must be followed.
President Edgar Lungu says the passing away of Chief Justice Irene Mambilima has left the nation in shock as her death was unexpected.
President Lungu says the death of Mrs. Mambilima is even more painful that she was stricken and departed while away from home and family.
Speaking during the State funeral service for the late Chief Justice at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka today, the Head of State noted that the death of Justice Mambilima is heart breaking as she was fine when she left the country for Egypt on official duties.
“The nation has been gripped with shock and owe for the past one month. We have lost His Excellency, Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, our founding father of this great nation Zambia, and before we could come to terms with this huge loss, we lose another great Zambian Her Ladyship the Chief Justice,” President Lungu observed.
President Lungu stated that when he received the information of the Chief Justice of being unwell, he directed responsible departments to ensure that the Chief Justice was flown back home, including sending an aircraft and an air ambulance unfortunately that was not to be and she died.
President Edgar Lungu and First Lady Esther Lungu after viewing the body of the late Chief Justice,Ireene Mambilima at Anglican Cathedral of the holy cross in Lusaka.
The President further indicated that the death of Justice Mambilima is a heavy burden to him, on government and the people of Zambia.
“Indeed, a dark cloud is hanging on Zambia. We have lost great people in a very short space of time. We have lost former ministers, businessmen, health workers including, doctors and ordinary people we might not call VIPs but indeed they all matter to me,” he said.
The Head of State added, “I might not have personally met you, but if you are grieving the loss of a loved one, I grieve with you. My sympathies to you. Just yesterday, I lost a Permanent Secretary, a man of God in the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs. But God I know you are there. You have not abandoned us. You have not abandoned our nation. We are a Christian nation and we know you will answer our prayers. Like job in the Holy Bible, Lord, I say blessed be your name! Blessed be your name.”
And President Lungu noted that in Justice Mambilima, the nation has lost an icon of justice and a leading jurist stating that at the same time, the country has been left with a living memory of a true defender of the rule of law.
The President added that Justice Mambilima served her country with diligence and impeccable integrity for forty-four years in both public service including the justice sector and that she lived a life of service right to the very end.
“The lady to be interred today is a great example, especially among our girls, that you young ladies can be whatever you want to be if you put your mind to it. Irene Mambilima was a girl raised in a humble community in Lusaka at a time when the girl-child was disadvantaged as far as education was concerned but she eluded those stereotypes, excelled at secondary school, studied law at university and rose to the highest office of the judiciary,” President Lungu noted.
The President hinted that many people may have come to know about Justice Mambilima when she chaired the Electoral Commission of Zambia, and presided over the presidential and general elections in 2006, 2011 and 2015.
He noted the elections were hard fought for elections but Justice Mambilima’s experience and exemplary character prevailed saying no wonder she became the first Zambian female chief justice in February, 2015.
President Edgar Lungu body viewing the late Chief Justice,Ireene Mambilima at Anglican Cathedral of the holy cross in Lusaka.
The Head of State further asked God Almighty to provide major Mambilima and the family, and all who knew the Chief Justice the solace and fortitude to bear the painful loss as she was a wife, mother, grandmother and guardian to many.
He also thanked the President of Egypt Abdel Al-sisi, on behalf of the Zambian people, the judiciary and on his behalf for the assistance rendered.
“May I take this opportunity, on behalf of the judiciary and the people of Zambia, and indeed on my own behalf, to convey our deepest gratitude to his Excellency, Abdel Fattah Al-sisi, President of the government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and their justices at the supreme constitutional court of Egypt for assistance rendered,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chairperson for the Judicial Complaints Authority William Nyirenda said the late Chief Justice Irene Mambilima was an eloquent, thoughtful, accommodating judge but very firm.
He stated that the calmness of Justice Mambilima was always positively infectious, a rare quality in leadership which is worth emulating.
“Zambia has lost a pillar in a girl child counsel and model, a pillar in justice dispensation,” Mr. Nyirenda stressed.
And Resident Reverend for Dutch Reformed Church, Kabulonga congregation, Reverend Moses Zulu during the homily described the late Chief Justice as a selfless woman who loved God in the midst of challenges.
He further encouraged the family to continue trusting God in all things.
The burial service for Mrs. Mambilima was preceded by tributes from children, family and friends.
The Chief Justice who died on 20th June, 2021 in Cairo in Egypt is being put to rest today at Leopard’s Hill Memorial Park and is survived by her husband Retired Major Joseph Mambilima, five children and grandchildren.
President Edgar Lungu and First Lady Esther Arrive for the Funeral Service of the Late Chief Justice Late Chief Justice Ireen MambilimaPresident Edgar Lungu Arrive for the Funeral Service of the Late Chief Justice Ireen Mambilima-Vice-President ,Inonge Wina lays a wreath at a grave of the late Chief Justice,Ireene Mambilima at Anglican Cathedral of the holy cross in Lusaka.
Nkana will know their FAZ Super League fate this Sunday when they visit relegated Napsa Stars on the final day of the 2020/2021 season at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.
The record Zambia league champions are fighting for their FAZ Super League survival just a season after lifting an unprecedented thirteenth league crown.
Nkana are also hoping to avoid completing the roll of departures to join Kitwe United, Lumwana Radiants and their hosts this weekend Napsa down in FAZ Division One next season.
All Nkana must do is win and hope that fourth positioned Kabwe Warriors do them a great favour and beat visiting Indeni in Kabwe on the same date.
Nkana occupy the remaining demotion spot at number 15 on 41 points, tied with 14th placed Indeni.
But Nkana are looking confident for a win at Napsa after beating their hosts 4-1 at home in Kitwe six games ago in a delayed Week 17 fixture on May 19.
Since that victory, Nkana have lost once with four wins and a draw.
Napsa on the other hand are batting to stop a seven-match losing run after ending their eleven-year top-flight stay.
Meanwhile, Indeni face Warriors who are making a final push to cement their CAF Confederation Cup qualification spot with a victory on Sunday.
Third placed Red Arrows have 50 points and Warriors have 48 points are in a five-way race for third and fourth place finish.
Victories for both sides will end Green Eagles, Prison Leopards, Lusaka Dynamos and Nkwazi’s interest who are all tied on 47 points.
Arrows have a tough derby game away to second placed Zanaco who have sealed their CAF Champions League spot.
But a draw for Arrows would be enough to qualify for continental football for the first time since 2012.
FAZ SUPER DIVISION
WEEK 34
27/06/2021
Buildcon-Zesco United
Forest Rangers-Nkwazi
Napsa Stars-Nkana
Lumwana Radiants-Green Eagles
Young Green Eagles-Lusaka Dynamos
Kitwe United-Power Dynamos
Green Buffaloes-Prison Leopards
Kabwe Warriors-Indeni
Zanaco-Red Arrows
Government has urged the 48 community scout graduates United Kingdom Marine trained Combined Anti-Poaching Taskforce to work diligently in combating illegal wildlife exploitation around the country.
Ministry of Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Patrick Lungu told the Taskforce to execute their assignment meticulously.
He indicated that the trained team is a hope for the government’s Wildlife conservation efforts across the country.
Mr Lungu added that the elite taskforce was selected to supplement the efforts of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, and as professionals are expected to be equal to the task.
He said this when he officiated at the Pass out Parades for the Second National Anti-Poaching Taskforce Training conducted by the British Army at Chunga Wildlife Community School in the Kafue National Park.
Mr Lungu also expressed his gratitude to the African Parks Network and Game Rangers International for the success of the community scouts training initiative.
‘’We are grateful to our supporting partners, the government alone cannot manage to put in place training programmes without your support, therefore, we say thank you,’’ he said.
And Acting Deputy British High Commissioner to Zambia Giles Halsey said his Mission is happy that the Second OP Corded exercise for Zambia has trained an additional 50 National Anti-Poaching personnel in addition to the 120 trained last year.
He said the event is a reminder to everyone that wildlife is an infinite resource and therefore, requires focused preservation through initiative like the formation of the taskforce.
‘’Our office appreciates the Zambian Government’s dedication and resolve to counter the growing threats to its environment and wildlife,’’ said Mr Halsey.
Meanwhile African Parks Network Regional Director James Milanzi said various cooperating partners are willing to help the Government in conservation owing to several challenges facing the wildlife sector in Zambia.
He stated the Zambian Government has proved its commitment to the need for wildlife conservation by dedicating about 40 percent of its total land mass which is more than the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Minimum requirement.
This is contained in a statement made available to ZANIS today by Ministry of Tourism and Arts Public Relations Manager Sakabilo Kalembwa.
The body of late former republican president Kenneth Kaunda has arrived in Kabwe, Central Province.
The body landed at Kabwe Secondary School grounds aboard a ZAF helicopter at 09:40 hours.
Dr Kaunda’s remains are being accompanied by some family members and Cabinet Economic and Finance Development Mike Masiye.
Scores of Kabwe residents were at hand to catch a glimpse of the Zambian flag clad casket as it was being driven enroute to Godfrey Ucar Chitalu stadium for the church service to be presided over by UCZ.
A sombre mood characterized the atmosphere as hundreds of people stood on the side of the road just to witness the coffin.
The remains have since arrived at the stadium in readiness for the service.
The body has so far been to Choma, Mongu and Solwezi in the continued tours of the provincial capitals ahead of burial which falls on 7th July, 2021.
The body will continue the countrywide tours on Monday 28, July 2021 with the next stop being Copperbelt’s provincial capital Ndola.
From (left) is Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary Elias Kamanga, deputy Secretary to Cabinet in charge of Finance Mike Masiye, Late President Dr Kenneth Kaunda ‘s son Panji Kaunda and Central Province Permanent Secretary Benard Chomba arriving in Godfrey Chitalu Stadium in kabwe for the church service in honour of late first President of Zambia Dr Kenneth Kaunda in Kabwe. Picture by SUNDAY BWALYA/ ZANISDeputy Secretary to Cabinet in charge of Finance Mike Masiye (left), first President of Zambia Dr Kenneth Kaunda’s Son Panji Kaunda (middle) and Central Province Permanent Secretary Benard Chomba during funeral procession of Late Dr Kenneth Kaunda in Kabwe. Picture by SUNDAY BWALYA/ ZANIS Central Province Permanent Secretary Benard Chomba with first President of Zambia Dr Kenneth Kaunda’ s son Panji Kaunda during the funeral procession in Kabwe. Picture by SUNDAY BWALYA/ ZANISArmy officers escorting the body of late first President of Zambia Dr Kenneth Kaunda when it arrived at Godfrey Chitalu Stadium in kabwe. Picture by SUNDAY BWALYA/ ZANISPall-bearers carry the remains of late first President of Zambia Dr Kenneth Kaunda on arrival at Godfrey Chitalu Stadium in kabwe. Picture by SUNDAY BWALYA /ZANIS
2012 AFCON winning goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene says he will give 100 percent to help Zambia during next month’s defence of the COSAFA Cup.
Mweene has returned to the Chipolopolo fold after a three-year self-imposed exile after he was named in the 30-man provisional team for the 2021 COSAFA Cup that South Africa will host at Nelson Mandela Bay from July 6-18.
“It is good that I am back but there is a lot of work to be done,”Mweene said.
“You have to know when the country asks you to come back; you cannot waste time or think about it.”
Mweene last played for Zambia in a 1-0 away 2019 AFCON qualifier loss to Mozambique on November 18, 2018.
But his last COSAFA Cup sojourn stretches back to 2008 when Chipolopolo finished third in South Africa.
Meanwhile, Mweene said Zambia s 2021 COSAFA Cup Group B that comprises of Madagascar, Malawi and Comoros was not going to be a breeze.
Zambia will face Comoros in their first game on July 7.
“The group is tough, so I think for us we have to work hard considering that Zambia are the defending champions. It is very important to retain it,” Mweene said.
The Clergy in Chinsali District in Muchinga province has been called upon to preach peace and unity as the country is passing through difficult times.
Reverend Godfridah Sumaili who is also former National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister made the call yesterday during a meeting with the clergy in Chinsali that took place at Bread of life church.
Rev Sumaili stated that currently the country has experienced many deaths as well as violence during the political parties’ campaigns hence the need for the church to come on board and pray for the nation.
She said the church has a very important role in uniting the nation in difficult times like this one when the country is recording pockets of violence in some parts of the country adding that there is need for the country to uphold the unity and peace that the country has enjoyed since it got its independence.
She added that there is no need for residents to fight amongst themselves resulting in blood shed.
”There is no need for violence in this country, because Zambia is a Christian nation and we need to discern this time that we are in,” she said.
She further challenged the clergy to call on political parties and make it clear that anybody who will cause violence and the shedding of blood will not be accepted in the nation.
Rev Sumaili stated that God has been very gracious to the Zambian citizen by giving the gift of the nation Zambia which is a Christian nation saying the blessing comes with many graces.
”If we can just be obedient as a nation to the word of God we shall see great things happening,” Rev Sumaili stated.
She added that it is through obedient that Chinsali District and Zambia as a whole has seen massive and unprecedented development in various corners of the country.
Rev Sumaili has since thanked the clergy across the country for offering guidance to the citizenry especially as the nation is going through a hard time.
And Chinsali Pastor’s Fellowship Secretary Ken Sibale said there is need for Zambians to conduct themselves in a manner that benefits the call of Christianity.
Pastor Sibale said as clergymen in Chinsali will continue to embrace the peace and unity that the founding fathers fought for in their churches.
”As clergymen we need to look at where the nation is coming from and where we are going as we pray for peace and unity in our churches, ” he said.
Pastor Sibale stated that 30 years of being a Christian nation is a very serious matter that need to be taken seriously by both clergymen and the Zambian citizens.
He said according to the Bible in Hebrews, at the age of 30 one is supposed to be ushered into priesthood saying Zambia has been ushered into priesthood.
”As Chinsali clergymen we promise to preach peace and unity as we celebrate 30 years of a Christian nation of mother Zambia” Pastor Sibale said.
He further thanked Rev Sumaili for meeting the clergy in the area to remind them of their duties as they minister in their various churches.
Chieftainess Waitwika of the Namwanga speaking people of Nakonde district in Muchinga province has paid tribute to Zambia’s founding president, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda.
Chieftainess Waitwika expressed sorrow on the death of Zambia’s first Republican president considering all the memorable things he did for the country.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Nakonde district, the traditional leader stated that Dr. Kaunda always had massive plans for the future of Zambia even as early as 1955 before he became president.
“I am really saddened by the passing on of president Kaunda because I remember all the work he did during his time, he really did a lot of work. And in his talks, even during meetings in 1955, he used to say things about the future of Zambia, “she said.
She added that Dr. Kaunda was a selfless man who had a heart for the people and desired for everyone in the nation to live in harmony.
“He did not want to see anyone in Zambia suffering and wanted people to live in peace. He also did not want any segregation between the rich and the poor,” she said.
The Chieftainess future expressed gratitude to the late president for his efforts in providing farming inputs in order to uplift the living standards of the citizens during his rule.
“Dr. Kaunda supported farming so that every poor person could also become rich, he used to distribute fertilizer on loan basis and let people farm. He was such a generous man,” she said.
She also pointed out that Dr. Kaunda prioritized education and ensured that he introduced free education to allow everyone to benefit.
“The other huge project he embarked on is education. Most of those that got educated during Kaunda’s time can attest that they enjoyed education because he excluded school fees. He put the poor who could not afford into consideration, “she lamented.
Chieftainess Waitwika acknowledged that Dr. Kaunda will always be remembered by the people of Zambia for his outstanding character.
United Party for National Development (UPND) Kasenengwa aspiring parliamentary candidate in the August general elections, Titus Miti has died.
UPND Kasenengwa District Chairperson Wickson Lungu confirmed the death to ZANIS in an interview that Mr Miti died this morning at Chipata Central Hospital after a short illness.
Mr Lungu said the party is devastated by the untimely death of Mr Miti who contributed a lot to the growth of the party in the district.
Mr Miti who was an engineer by profession was born in 1967.
Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Permanent Secretary, Howard Sikwela, has died.
According to reports, Reverend Sikwela was unwell and admitted to Maina Soko Medical Centre where he has been receiving treatment.
Reverend Sikwela will be remembered for his tumultuous political journey that started when the Livingstone High Court nullified the election of a Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD)’s Lukulo Katombora following irregularities after both UPND and PF candidates petitioned the election results.
A by-election was set by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for July 5 2012 and Reverend Howard Sikwela, running on the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) ticket, emerged winner after beating his closest rival, PF’s candidate Josephs Akafumba.
Two years later Reverend Sikwela faced persecution from his own party when he was captured at the event to launch the link Zambia Project with PF leadership. The persecution within his own party forced him to resign and force another by-election in January 2013.
At the time of his resignation from UPND, Reverend Sikwela attributed his resignation to the UPND’s hostility towards the government, tribalism within the party and failure by the UPND to adequately support him when his election was petitioned by the Patriotic Front
“It is with a heavy heart that today I have to announce my resignation as Livingstone Central Member of Parliament and I further announce my resignation from the United Party for National Development (UPND),” he said.
“I must confess that I failed to practice the culture of being hostile to government and hence my pronouncement in September last year, to work with government for the development of Livingstone but this provoked a lot of insults and animosity from UPND members,” he said.
“I have refused to be an MP who is like clouds without rain and strongly believe an MP should think, talk and dream development,” he said.
Reverend Sikwela said he could not be a party to this attitude as an MP needed resources from the government of the day and as such needed to work closely with them.
“I have refused to be an MP who is like clouds without rain and strongly believe an MP should think, talk and dream development,” he said.
He also advised the UPND to desist from the ‘bantustan syndrome’ and dependence on its strongholds and instead concentrate on rebranding and repositioning itself if it expected to have national representation.
Reverend Sikwela said this could be achieved if advisers surrounding UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema built him up by being sincere with him.
After resigning from politics Reverend Sikwela went on to serve in the PF Government as permanent secretary in various ministries, a post he held till his death.
FILE: Opposition UPND Livingstone Member of Parliament Howard Sikwela sandwiched between PF 1 and 2-President Michael Sata and Vice President Guy Scott when he launched the Link Zambia-8000 road project in Lusaka today
Patriotic Front Aspiring Member of Parliament for Mufumbwe Constituency, Davies Mbalau has appealed to the government and court of law to quicken the process of handling the ownership wrangles of Kalengwa Mine so that operations can resume.
Mr Mbalau told journalists in Mufumbwe today that the ownership issue between the Kalengwa Processing Zone – KPZ and the Moxico Resources Zambia has dragged yet the people of Mufumbwe and youth in particular are languishing in poverty due to lack of employment.
The Aspiring PF Candidate noted that the reopening of the Kalengwa Mine will transform the economy of Mufumbwe as there shall be money readily available in circulation within the District.
Mr Mbalau added that farmers will easily be able to sell their produce while small businesses will also be supported due to the availability of funds in circulation.
He bemoaned the hardships local young people go through hence the need for government and court of law to finalise the ownership case so that the Kalengwa Mine be re-opened.
And a local Youth Representative Kenneth Muhanga, has appealed to President Edgar Lungu and the court to dismiss the standing injunction which ordered the Kelangwa Processing Zone – KPZ from resuming operations thereby denying young people an opportunity for a better life.
Meanwhile, Kalengwa Processing Zone Chief Security Officer, Ernest Musonoyi says his Organisation is ready to resume works on site once the case is out of court.
Mr Musonoyi said Kalengwa Processing Zone has so far employed more than 50 youths while more youths will be employed once the operations are allowed to resume.
President Edgar Lungu has the best interest of the youth at heart, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports Dr John Phiri has said.
Speaking when he flagged off the first four fuel Tanker Trucks for youth beneficiary cooperatives under Kapesika Energy and Petroleum, Dr Phiri said the ministry will continue to empower the youths as youth empowerment is an ongoing process.
Dr Phiri said the ministry has engaged an appropriate oil marketing company Kapesika to assist in managing the Tanker trucks.
He said the Tankers belong to four cooperatives namely, Lotus Youth Cooperative, Logam Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Ndola Central Youth Cooperative and Himos Enterprise.
“It is the Desire of the Ministry that Capacity is built in the Youth to run the tanker trucks on their own after they pay back and for them to dominate the transport sector,” he said.
Dr Phiri stated that revenue which will be paid back by the cooperatives is expected to empower more youths.
“The Ministry has scheduled annual review meetings at which we will be reviewing progress made in the implementation of the fuel Tanker truck project, to reflect on where we are, where we are going and to project for the future,” he said.
And Kapesika Energy and Petroleum Limited Operations Manager Mwansa Chanda has thanked President Edgar Lungu for empowering the Youths. Mr Mwansa said he is hopeful that more Zambians will be empowered through the initiative.
“Our prayer is that, through this empowerment, more youths participate in the this sector which is mostly dominated by foreigners,” he said.
Also present at the event was Ministry of Youth and Sport, Director youth cade chikobo.
