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Nigerian pastor and televangelist TB Joshua has died, according to social media posts on his official Twitter account and news reports.
He was 57.He was the leader and founder of the Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a church that runs the Emmanuel television station in Lagos, Nigeria.
According to his official Twitter account, Joshua died on Saturday.
TB Joshua Ministries said on Sunday the Nigerian evangelist has died at the age of 57, a week before his birthday.
The Lagos-based Joshua, born June 12 1963, died on Saturday of an undisclosed illness.
The organisation’s statement said: “God has taken his servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should be by divine will. His last moments on Earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for.”
The Synagogue, Church of All Nations and Emmanuel TV Family appreciate your love, prayers and concern at this time and request a time of privacy for the family.”
Joshua was a controversial, self-proclaimed prophet. Many had called for him to be held accountable after the September 2014 collapse of his church, the Synagogue of All Nations.
In July 2015, a coroner’s inquest found the collapse was a result of negligence. Some of the families accepted cash payments in compensation while others lodged lawsuits.
More recently, his YouTube account was shut down after he claimed to “cure” gay congregants of their homosexuality during one of his sermons.
The country has in the last 24 hours recorded 1,164 new confirmed cases out of 10,678 tests conducted bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases recorded to date to 99,540, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Malama has announced.
Dr. Malama expressed concern with the evolution of the country’s epidemiological picture with the number of daily new cases increasing from under 100, 500 to over 1000.
In a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka, Dr. Malama gave a breakdown of the new cases by province which included 99 form Central province, Copperbelt 113, Eastern 114, Luapula 17, Lusaka 488, Muchinga 7, Northern 12, North-western 18, Southern 96 and Western province with 200.
The Permanent Secretary disclosed that six new deaths in the last 24 hours were recorded of which three in Lusaka, one Central, one in Northern provinces, while Western province also recorded one death.
Dr. Malama noted that the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded to date now stands at 1,303 of which 737 were classified as COVID deaths and 566 COVID-19 associated deaths.
The Permanent Secretary added that 522 discharges were made from both the COVID-19 isolation facilities and home management around the country, bringing the cumulative number of recoveries to 93,036.
Dr. Malama also stated that there are currently 5,201 active cases, of whom 4,986 (96%) are under community management and 215 are admitted in the COVID-19 isolation facilities.
“In the last 24 hours, we saw 50 new admissions. Among those currently under admission, 159 (74%) are on Oxygen therapy and 19 (9%) are in critical condition. Fellow countrymen and women, the number of cases that we have recorded this week alone are indeed worrisome,” Dr. Malama listed.
The Permanent Secretary said government’ focus remains in ensuring the preparedness of the frontline, particularly in terms of increased hospital capacity for the increasing admissions, as well as surge staff capacity and commodities security.
ZANIS reports that Dr Malama also disclosed that the new Lusaka Specialized Hospital was operational adding an extra 160 beds to the response.
“We had projected that the third wave would hit us around this time, learning from what was happening globally and on the continent. We remain committed to ensure that all the pillars in our response continue to be strengthened,” the Permanent secretary indicated.
Following the donation of 100,000 doses of Sinopharm by China, Dr. Malama disclosed that government is in discussions to finalize the arrangements for the transportation and other logistics required to bring the vaccine into the country.
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, the Permanent Secretary assured that the Ministry of Health has not lost sight of other public health threats, particularly Cholera.
He noted that the government has made tremendous progress in vaccinating the cholera hotspots around the country.
“We are currently carrying out the cholera vaccination in the Lukanga swamps and thereafter, we will carry out the vaccination campaign in hotspots in Kapiri-Mposhi and finally Lusaka,” he added.
A total of 15,119 new COVID-19 cases and 275 deaths were recorded in Africa. Of these, 37% of cases and 24% of deaths were from South Africa. Tunisia and Uganda also recorded high numbers of cases, whereas amongst Zambia’s neighbours Namibia, Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo have also seen an increase in their numbers.
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit in Lusaka has arrested five people for various money laundering offenses contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
DEC Public Relations Officer Mathias Kamanga disclosed that the suspects identified as Jimmy Mwemba Mwelwa whilst acting together with Wesley Moonde, Charles Mutoshi and other persons unknown, forged documents and obtained K2,114,000 and USD$ 5,000 from a named company.
Mr. Kamanga explained that the suspects were arrested for various offences including forgery and uttering of false documents, obtaining money by false pretenses and theft contrary to the provisions of The Penal Code Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
He added the offenders had unauthorized access to, and interfered with computer systems and data contrary to section 49 of the Cyber Security Act No. 42 of 2021, and Money Laundering contrary to section 7 of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001 as read with the Amendment Act No. 44 of 2010.
“The suspects have been identified as Jimmy Mwelwa, a male aged 26 of Chilenje South, Wesley Moonde, a male aged 35 years of Kamwala South and Charles Mutoshi, a male aged 33 years of Kamwala South, all of Lusaka, have been arrested for various offences including Forgery and Uttering of false documents, Obtaining money by false pretenses and theft contrary to the provisions of The Penal Code Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia,” Mr. Kamanga noted.
He further indicated that Jimmy Mwelwa did acquire a motor vehicle from the suspected proceeds of crime which has since been seized by the Commission.
In a related matter, Mr. Kamanga disclosed that the Anti-Money Laundering Unit has arrested Evans Kabanga, a male aged 51 of Bayuni in Makeni and Mukuka Kabanga, a male aged 60 of Garden House in Lusaka West, for conducting and providing financial services without a license contrary to the provisions of the Banking and Financial Services Act No. 7 of 2017.
He added that this was contrary to section 272 of the Penal Code Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia and money laundering contrary to section 7 of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001 as read with the Amendment Act No. 44 of 2010.
Mr. Kamanga went on to state that Evans Kabanga also trading as Meck-Loy Forex Trading under Meck-Loy Project Management a registered company whilst acting together with Mukuka Kabanga a Shareholder and Director at the company conducted and provided financial services without a license by receiving deposits from the general public.
He explained that the duo received about K446, 950 cash from members of the public by falsely pretending that the money would earn a profit of up to 50 percent per month when in fact not.
Mr. Kamanga disclosed that the five suspects have since been released on Police Bond and are yet to appear in the court of Law.
Meanwhile, the DEC has also arrested four people for trafficking in over 167 Kilograms of cannabis in various incidents contrary to Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No. 35 of the Laws of Zambia.
Mr. Kamanga revealed that in Western Province, the Commission has arrested Sarah Mwanzhi, a female aged 42 of Lemvu area in Luampa District for trafficking in 134 Kilograms of dry loose cannabis that was concealed in 50 kg polythene sacks.
He added that in Muchinga Province, Abraham Mando, a male peasant farmer aged 43 of Bwanga Village in Lavushimanda District was arrested for trafficking in 17 Kilograms of Loose cannabis that was concealed in a sack.
And Mr. Kamanga further stated that the Commission in Central Province has arrested two people for trafficking in loose cannabis.
“Rosemary Banda a female aged 30 years of Mpundu Village of Chikonkomene Area was arrested for trafficking 8.4 Kilograms of loose cannabis which was concealed in a blue bucket. In a separate incident, Joyce Banda a female aged 26 of Mpunde village in Chikokomene District was arrested for trafficking 8.1 Kilograms of loose cannabis which was concealed in a bucket,” Mr. Kamanga indicated.
He noted that the four suspects are currently in police custody and yet to appear before courts of competent jurisdiction.
This was contained in a statement issued to the media in Lusaka by the Drug Enforcement Commission.
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba speaking people has called on Zambians to take agriculture as a business by setting up commercial farms to create more jobs and ultimately contribute to the country’s economic development.
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu said agriculture is an economically viable sector that could change the lives of many people especially the youths.
The traditional leader called on young people to rise above their socio-economic challenges by venturing into large-scale production of maize and other agricultural products.
Chief Chitimukulu was speaking when Patriotic Front (PF) Mbala parliamentary candidate Charles Sipanje paid a courtesy call on him at his residence in Kasama.
“Agriculture is the most stable sector for Zambia. What we need now is agriculture which should be done on a commercial basis. Only 26 percent of the population is involved in agriculture. We need to train youths in agriculture,” Chief Chitimukulu said.
The traditional leader further commended Mr. Sipanje for being a role model to many people in Mbala District through his involvement in large-scale maize production.
Chief Chitimukulu said the traditional leadership will always support the growth of the agriculture sector to supplement government’s effort to transform Zambia into a major exporter of agricultural products.
The traditional leaders also endorsed the candidature of Mr. Sipanje and expressed confidence that Mbala district will be transformed if he is elected into office.
And Mr. Sipanje said his focus will be to develop the agriculture and tourism sectors after the August 12 general elections.
He expressed confidence in transforming the agriculture sector as he has already invested in the sector which has in turn provided job creation.
“l am expecting about 15,000 by 50 kg bags of maize this year. I have so far acquired 10,000 hectares of land for agriculture. It elected Mbala MP, my focus will be on agriculture and tourism,” He said.
The PF Mbala parliamentary candidate has since empowered all the nine wards with campaign vehicles to maximize votes for President Lungu.
Meanwhile, UPND candidate Njavwa Simutowe has promised to work on feeder roads and other roads in the district.
Mr. Simutowe has also promised to empower youths with various empowerment initiatives and survival skills.
But George Siame an independent, declined to unveil his plan for Mbala but promised to issue a comprehensive statement in the due course.
Efforts to get Socialist party candidate Naomi Nanyangwe failed by broadcast time.
President Edgar Lungu yesterday launched the construction of the new Defence Services Command and Staff College as well as the National Defence University in Makeni, Lusaka.
The two institutions will be located at the same site.
The launch of the construction of the two higher learning institutions for defence personnel has coincided with the silver jubilee celebrations to mark 25 years of existence of the Defence Services Command and Staff College.
President Lungu proceeded to the launch shortly after gracing a ceremony to mark the silver jubilee where he awarded the college a certificate of recognition for attaining the milestone.
President Lungu was also the recipient of a college souvenir at the ceremony which also saw the honouring of former service chiefs namely General Kingsley Chinkuli, and General Peter Zuze among others, who were both instrumental in coming up with the concept of establishing a Command and Staff College as far back as 1976.
Mr Lungu who arrived via the presidential chopper at the construction site in Makeni shortly after the ceremony disclosed that the two institutions will be complete in two years’ times.
Speaking during a luncheon to mark the occasion, the president expressed confidence that he will be available to commission the institutions once construction works are complete.
He wished the defense services the best of luck as they work towards completing the project in two years’ time.
“In two years’ time, he (Defence Services Command and Staff College Commandant Brigadier General Benson Musonda) has promised me that we will commission this National Defence University. I will be pleased to be here with all of you,” Mr Lungu said.
President Edgar Lungu unveils the plague during official launch of the new staff college and National Defence University in Lusaka.
Earlier, President Edgar Lungu has appealed to the defence services to remain impartial as the country heads to the August 12 General election.
President Lungu said that the defence services should instead be preoccupied with sustaining peace and security in the run up to the polls.
Speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the existence of the Defence Services Command and Staff College in Lusaka today, President Lungu said the defence services should not compromise in any way.
He warned that any compromise on the part of the military personnel would endanger the nation.
“The general election will be held on 12 August, 2021, I therefore wish to caution all of you to remain nonpartisan,” he said.
President Edgar Lungu inspects the quarter guard during the silver jubilee celebration and official launch of the new staff college and National Defence University in Lusaka.
And President Lungu has directed the Ministry of Higher Education to make the Defence Services Command and Staff College the highest military learning institution in the country.
Mr Lungu lamented that there has been no existing statutory instrument recognizing it as the highest military institute for the Zambia defence services.
He said training the defence personnel locally has been a cost saving measure for government.
Mr Lungu said in the past government would spend colossal amounts of money training defence personnel abroad.
“I wish to acknowledge the economic benefits which have arisen to us for having a staff college in our nation,” he said.
Meanwhile the head of state applauded the college for being a credible institution of high caliber.
Mr Lungu said it is commendable that even students from abroad such as Sri Lanka have enrolled at the college because of the reputation the institution has exhibited.
He also acknowledged that high profile military officers present and former have passed through the tutelage of the college.
President Edgar Lungu gives a recognition award to Zambia National Service Commandant ,Lt. General,Nathhan Mulenga during the silver jubilee celebration and official launch of the new staff college and National Defence University in Lusaka.
And President Lungu further disclosed that once the new commandant and staff college alongside National Defence University in Makeni is complete, it will contribute immensely to the knowledge of the defence staff.
“Despite the challenges that the services are faced with like inadequate resources and competing needs the service chiefs rose above these challenges and went ahead to initiate this project, this is commendable,” he said.
Speaking at the same occasion Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Felix Phiri praised government for making plans to construct an ultra-modern staff college a reality.
“We are grateful as a Ministry that your able administration has taken up the challenge to implement the construction of the staff college to be co-located with the National Defence University,” Dr Phiri said.
President Edgar Lungu receives a recognition award from College Commandant, Brig. General ,Benson Musonda during the silver jubilee celebration and official launch of the new staff college and National Defence University in Lusaka.
And Defence Services Command and Staff College Commandant Brigadier General Benson Musonda applauded government for the constant support to the institution.
Meanwhile the institution awarded President Lungu a college souvenir while the President also gave the college a certificate of recognition for attaining 25 years of existence.
Others who were honoured at the ceremony are General Kingsley Chinkuli, General Nobby Simbeye and General Peter Zuze.
It is clear from the latest figures on the country’s external public debt that it stands at, what is for an economy Zambia’s size, a colossal mind-boggling US$12.7 billion. What is not clear. however, is how this debt was accrued, what the money was used for, and most important who is owed what and under what conditions.
It must be stated from the outset that examinations by the government that the money was spent on infrastructure projects will never be satisfied without individual audits of all debt accumulated since 2011. Simply put there must be detailed breakdowns showing 1. When the money was borrowed 2. Who the money was borrowed from. 3 What the money was used for 4. How much is still outstanding and 5 The terms and conditions of the debt
It is also important to explore how we got here in the first place. When MMD left office in 2011, there was in excess of USS2 billion in reserves, how did that, in ten years of PF rule, turn into US$12.7 billion in debt. According to Bank of Zambia Governor Chris Mvunga reserves as at May 27 stand at around US$1.4 million or 3.5 months of import cover. Needless to say reserves have, in the recent past, been used to service debt.
At the end of the UNIP Era figures of around US$4 to 6 billion were being bandied about as the total debt left after 27 years in government, but the origins of that debt are not shrouded in mystery. Here a short history lesson will suffice.
In October 1973, four Arab armies invaded Israeli and almost wiped the Jewish state off the face of the Earth, in what is now known as. the Yom Kippur War. Yom Kippur is the holiest of holidays in the holy land and no Jew, including soldiers, is supposed to work. The Israelis were caught off guard and the Arabs were close to achieving their objective when the West particularly the United States intervened driving the Arabs back and saving the Jewish state from imminent extinction.
In retaliation, the Arabs used their most potent weapon, Oil. Through the Organization of Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC) under the stewardship of Saudi oil minister Sheikh Zafir, the vanquished Arabs increased the price of oil by 400% overnight. The intention was to punish western economies heavily reliant on Arab oil, but the action also affected third world countries also heavily dependent on oil. The oil crisis-hit countries like Zambia a severe economic blow.
At around the same time, the Vietnam War was coming to an end, and demand for bullets and by extension copper and copper prices fell drastically. So for Zambia, the price of its largest import increased fourfold while export earnings diminished in an almost similar fashion, leaving huge budget deficits for the immediate and medium-term future. In practical terms this meant all projects which were being financed mostly from the country’s own resources were now in disarray, the import bill for not only oil but an array of other requirements ranging from industrial equipment to essential drugs became unaffordable.
The Arabs, now flash with the new extra cash, filled with guilt and what could only be termed misplaced benevolence offered loans to Zambia and other countries facing similar predicaments to help them tackle their deficits, even though the borrowing countries had no capacity to pay back.
By the beginning of the 1980’s the debt had become so unmanageable that the west through the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund bought third world debt from the Arabs, not as an act of altruism but to keep Arab influence on the third world particularly Africa, in check.
To cut a long story short the UNIP regime failed to pay the debt and in 1986 broke off relations with both Benton Woods institutions causing severe hardship for Zambians which led to food riots in the cities and was a major, but not the only, catalyst to end Kaunda’s iron-fisted grip on the country.
When MMD came into office in 1991, they inherited this debt and a highly centralized economy. World Bank and IMF inspired Structural Adjustment Programs followed. Conditionalities for IMF/World Bank assistance included liberalization of an economy that had no capacity to compete with outside products forcing the closure of many industries and the retrenchments and redundancies that followed. The restructuring also involved the privatization of viable industries, shifting the means of production from the state to the private sector.
Efforts were made, significantly, through the Catholic-led Jubilee 2000 coalition to force debt fogginess or cancellation on the one hand, and on the other, the structural adjustments had led to the completion of the Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) initiative allowing the country to be literary debt-free by 2005. That, in a nutshell, was the genesis and resolution of our first debt crisis. Note that it took upwards of 30 years to incur and resolve, not repay as most of the debt was forgiven.
As we now grapple with the second debt crisis the questions asked above will continue to linger. What was the money used for? Who is owed what and under what conditions?
As we ponder these questions let us put into consideration that irresponsible borrowing leading to unsustainable debt is against article 98 of the constitution which addresses issues of intergenerational inequity.
Chipolopolo’s three-match friendly tour got off to the worst possible start on Saturday following an unconvincing performance against Senegal who mauled them 3-1 away in Thies.
Yes, Zambia were a makeshift team but showed too much respect and very little character or justified the money’s worth of the tour so soon in their opening game of their fortnight long June friendly match excursion.
Sadio Mane converted the opening goal from the penalty spot in the 21st minute following a needless tackle by Dominic Chanda.
Mane then turned provider for Krepin Diatta in the 29th minute and Ismaila Sarr in the 44th minute.
Chanda kind of redeemed himself with a 53rd minute header but by that time, Senegal’s coach Aliou Cisse could afford the luxury of a cheeky grin until the final whistle.
Chipolopolo now head to Cotonou to face Benin on June 8 and hopefully, there, Zambia will be a more to tactically disciplined side than the shadow of a fallen 2012 AFCON champion witnessed on Saturday against the well-oiled 2019 AFCON runners up.
Shepolopolo wants international friendly matches as they prepare for next month’s Tokyo Olympic Games.
Previously arranged friendlies against Kenya and Mozambique were cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns.
Captain Barbra Banda and Spain based striker Hellen Mubanga are hoping that the Zambia Women Team can play international friendlies before leaving for Japan on July 7.
‘We have been in camp for so long and we need friendlies so that we are able to see how we are moving as a team,’ striker Banda said.
‘So far we have not had any international friendly games. I think we need friendly games to see where we are going and where we are up to,’ she said.
Mubanga said: ‘We hope to have more friendly games and to prepare more adequately before we leave and everything shall follow.’
Zambia is scheduled to begin the Olympics campaign with a game against the Netherlands on July 21 at Miyagi Stadium.
Coach Bruce Mwape’s side will then face China on July 24 before concluding Group F action with an encounter against Brazil three days later.
The Mupika Silk Farm has increased its Zambian labour force from the initial two thousand to four thousand to work on the 31 million United States dollar silk project in Mpika district of Muchinga Province.
Sericulture Projects Manager Chewe Mulenga disclosed that the increase in the labour force was enabled so as to allow the company’ not to export raw materials outside the country but instead export finished product by adding value to the materials.
Capt. Mulenga said the number of warehouses being constructed have also been increased from four to thirty ranging from 12.55 meters to 5.2 by 6.2 meters.
ZANIS reports that the company has since started expanding the warehouses and other infrastructure on its 6,000 hectares land.
“Some of these warehouses will be used for storage while the other for processing,” he said.
Capt Mulenga also disclosed the company’s intention to construct 40 staff houses for junior workers, 20 houses for senior officers and an office block.
Others projects include construction of a health post, police post , upgrading of two primary schools to secondary schools and a filling station which will service both the staffs, community and the general public.
And Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Davison Mulenga has commended the Mupika Sericulture and Silk Farm for its initiative to create employment and honouring its social responsibility to the surrounding community.
“As Provincial administration we want to encourage you to keep up with the good work,” he said.
Former Northern Province Minister, Chungu Bwalya has commended government through the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) for pegging the maize floor price at K150 per 50 kilogram bag.
Mr. Bwalya said the price is very attractive for the small farmers especially in rural set up like Northern Province who are mainly dependent on farming.
He said the price is a good reward for farmers who put in a lot of labor to produce the maize and contribute to the country’s food basket.
“The K150 per 50 kg bag of maize which government has set is very attractive for farmers especially in a rural set up like Northern Province which is predominantly a farming community,” Mr. Bwalya said.
He explained that the good maize floor price has been supported with the bumper harvest which was recorded due to favorable rains and the timely delivery of inputs to farmers.
He has since advised farmers to sell their crops to the FRA and avoid briefcase buyers who may swindle them.
“I am not saying do not sale to private buyers but if you do, ensure they give you cash as opposed to selling on credit because you will start chasing your own money,” he said.
He appealed to farmers not to be tempted to sale all their crops but reserve some for home consumption.
He further urged the people to support the PF government for its commitment towards improving the agricultural sector.
Mr. Bwalya said this in an interview with ZANIS in Senga Hill district.
Meanwhile, Sampa Katai a peasant farmer of Senga Hill district also praised government for giving a good price to farmers this year.
Mr. Katai noted that most people in rural areas are farmers who earn an income after selling their produce and as such the maize floor price will uplift the lives of many
Government through the Food Reserve Agency has set the maize floor price of maize at K150 per 50 kilogram, K400 for 40 kg of paddy rice and K500 for 50 kg of soybeans.
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has instituted investigations into the fire incident involving three petroleum road tankers that occurred in the light industrial area of Lusaka, on Friday June 4, 2021.
ERB Public Relations Manager Kwali Mfuni warns that due enforcement action will be taken against any licensed enterprise should they be found wanting.
According to a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka, Ms. Mfuni indicated that considering the flammable nature of petroleum products, the incident was a matter of serious concern as safety is critical in the transportation and handling of fuel.
Ms. Mfuni explained that it was for this reason that the Board launched urgent investigations into the matter in order to find out the cause of the incident.
“In order to ensure public safety, urgent investigations into the incident have since been instituted to establish the cause of the accident. Preliminary findings are that the three tankers caught fire, while parked at a private business premises in the light industrial area of Lusaka,” Ms. Mfuni stated.
She disclosed that the Board has safety guidelines which govern the transportation of petroleum products as stipulated in the Zambian Standard ZS 372: Operational Requirements for Road Tank Vehicles – Code of Practice.
ERB Public Relations Manager urged tanker drivers to observe the standard outlined safety measures not only while on the road, but also when the petroleum tankers are parked.
She regretted the loss of property as well as fuel due to the accident, while urging the general public to always contact ERB in the event of petroleum safety concerns.
A 34 year old man of Chibombo District has axed his wife to death and later on committed suicide by consuming Doom Insecticide.
Chibombo District Commissioner Catherine Chilonda confirmed to ZANIS that the incident happened yesterday in one of the compartments at the newly constructed market at John Chinena.
Ms Chilonda disclosed that the couple is believed to have had a marital dispute.
She named the two deceased as Prisca Chinunchi aged 29 years and Henry Wanki, 34, both of Chali Village in Chief Liteta’s Chiefdom.
She said police visited the crime scene and found two dead bodies lying in a pool of blood on the bed in the market room where the couple was spending nights.
Ms Chilonda said the female victim sustained a deep cut on the neck where she was axed by her husband.
She said Police also found a bottle of Doom Insecticide and an axe that was suspected to have been used in the murder act.
The two bodies have since been deposited at Liteta Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem.
Chipolopolo Milutin Sredojevic insists his second-string side will not be overawed by star-studded hosts Senegal in tonight’s friendly away in Thies.
Zambia kicks-off its June three-match friendly tour today before playing two more away dates against Benin on June 8 in Cotonou and Sudan on June 11 at Omdurman.
Micho said he has high respect for Senegal’s 26-man, all-European based side called-up for the friendly but believes his boys would hold their own despite missing their key players.
“We came with 22 players who are available at present and they are the best-of-the best we have at the moment,” Micho said.
“We believe we shall test ourselves, stretching all our human and sporting limits, against a very good team and we will give a good performance and that this match will prove a point that it will help you and us preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September.”
Micho’s 22-member team has only five out of the fourteen foreign-based players initially summoned for the tour.
“We have players in the South African league who have not been able to come and also our best players like Patson Daka, Enock Mwepu and Fashion Sakala are not able to come due the fact that they are changing clubs,” Micho said.
But among the four foreign-based call-ups is untested 18-year-old new boy Ntazana Mayembe of Cardiff City in Wales who is expected to make his Chipolopolo debut tonight.
Polokwane City duo of goalkeeper Cyril Chibwe and midfielder Salulani Phiri and TP Mazembe defender Tandi Mwape are the other foreign-based players available for the tour.
There is also a return to the fold of striker Brian Mwila after a three-year hiatus following a challenging period abroad in search of greener pastures.
Mwila rejoined Buildcon in January where he has rediscovered some old form with six goals so far that has not gone unnoticed with Micho’s bench.
Meanwhile, this will be Zambia and Senegal’s first A rating match since August 2013 when they met in another friendly in Paris that ended 1-1.
Shepolopolo striker Hellen Mubanga has admitted that it was tough to adapt after joining Spanish side Zaragoza last year.
Mubanga joined Zaragoza a year ago on a three year contract together with her international teammate Rachael Nachula.
The ex-Red Arrows striker said has adapted to the Spanish environment.
‘We had to adapt although it was not easy. It was hard,’ Mubanga said.
‘But with time everything is going to be fine.’
Mubanga is hoping for better fortunes at Zaragoza next season.
‘We had a good season. The performance of the team was ok but unfortunately we could not make it to the top. Hopefully next season we are going to make it,’ she said.
Mubanga is currently in Lusaka with Shepolopolo preparing for next month’s Tokyo Olympic Games.
‘I am so happy to be back. It feels good to be back home and I am happy to be with my friends once again,’ she said.
