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Dr Kaunda’s body arrives in Choma

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Dr Kaunda’s body arrives in Choma

Body of late first republican President Kenneth Kaunda has arrived in Choma district of Southern province to kick start the tour of the 10 provinces around country, ahead of his burial on July 7, 2021.

Dr Kaunda’s remains arrived in Choma aboard the Zambia Airforce helicopter which touched down at St Mawagali trades institute grounds at 11 hours and was then driven through the central business district were scores of Choma residents lined up the streets.

The body of the late President was accompanied by Deputy Secretary to cabinet in charge of Administration Patrick Kangwa while family members were led by Panji Kaunda.

The casket carry the body of Dr Kaunda has been placed at Choma’s independence stadium where the United Church of Zambia will lead the sermon.

Meanwhile some traditional leaders from across the province have arrived to bid farewell to Zambia’s founding father, Dr Kaunda.

And freedom fighters have hailed government for according the Zambian people chance to bid farewell to the late president.

Bernard Namula who spoke on behalf other freedom fighters thanked government for the opportunity to be the first to view the remains of Dr. Kaunda.

“We praise government and the Kaunda family for the opportunity to view the remains of the late president, as this history will remain indelible,” he said.

Kamanga inspects public places

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Kamanga inspects public places

Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary Elias Kamanga has warned that government may be forced to take drastic measures if people continue to ignore COVID-19 regulations as new infections and deaths continue to soar.

Mr Kamanga who this morning lead a team of officers from Lusaka city council, state police and Road traffic and Agency (RSTA) to inspect compliance levels at Lusaka Intercity bus terminus, Kulima tower bus station, city market and on the great East road, noted the low levels of adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.

He noted that people continue to appear oblivious of COVID-19 resulting in the increase of coronavirus cases and thus leading to inadequate space at health facilities and morgues within the capital city.

Mr Kamanga urged Zambians to take the fight against COVID-19 personal to avoid the pandemic from overrunning the already overburdened hospitals in the city.

The team visited the City Market, Kulima tower bus station, Soweto market, and mounted a road block at Arcades along Great East road while those without face masks in public buses were told to get off the bus.

Mr Kamanga has since instructed the council police to conduct inspections in all public places to ensure compliance.

“Our people should not die because of failing to mask up,” he said.

Mr Kamanga said people travelling in public buses without wearing face masks should be kicked out to avoid the risk of paralyzing the health services.

He announced that all markets and bus stations in Lusaka province will be disinfected on Saturday and business will resume after disinfection exercise.

And Mr Kamanga also commended Kulima Tower Management for maintaining the high level adherence to COVID-19 through ensuring that all the people entering the station are putting on face masks.

Meanwhile Lusaka City Council Town Clerk Alex Mwansa said there is a problem at Cemeteries because most mourners are failing to follow the guidelines of having only 50 people attending the funeral.

Mr Mwansa expressed concern that mourners are gathering huge numbers of 200, a situation that could lead to the spread of the disease.

Mambwe receives 860 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

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Mambwe receives 860 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The District Health Office in Mambwe District has received 860 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

ZANIS reports that Mambwe District Health Director George Mshanga confirmed receiving 860 vaccine of the AstraZeneca, which will be administered to people who already received the first dose.

Dr Mshanga disclosed that health workers in the district will commence administering the vaccines on July 1, 2021 when those who received the first injection for AstraZeneca will be due for their second shot.

The District Health Director said other people who did not receive the vaccine in the first instance will get vaccinated in due course after those who got the first AstraZeneca shot finish getting the second dose.

And Dr. Mshanga expressed concern on the increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the district.

“As at 22nd June, 2021, we had 75 tests and 40 came out positive. The cumulative number of positive cases now stands at 1032 with 30 health workers among that number,” he said.

Dr Mshanga also explained that with the rising number of positive cases, there is a high demand on health facilities and oxygen masks which unfortunately are not sufficient.

Dr Mshanga appealed for assistance from provincial and national level to have an oxygen delivery system that will help in filling up the oxygen tanks.

Team GB Versus Shepolopolo Friendly Cancelled

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Shepolopolo Zambia’s much-anticipated international women’s friendly against Team Great Britain has been cancelled.

According to BBC Sports, the match that was set for July 1 at Stoke City’s Bet365 Stadium is now off.

“The friendly was the only chance for supporters to watch Team GB on home soil ahead of the Olympics, which are being played in Tokyo,” BBC stated.

The mandatory Covid-19 14-day quarantine requirement for those travelling from Zambia is said to be the reason behind the cancellation.

The match would have marked Shepolopolo’s debut meeting against a European opponent.

Meanwhile, Shepolopolo opening Olympics Women’s Football Tournament Group F opponent Holland’s friendly at home against Banyana Banyana South Africa is going ahead on July 3 in Zwolle.

Holland will face Zambia on July 21 in Miyagi.

Shepolopolo will be making their Olympics Women’s Football Tournament debut.

China and Brazil are Zambia’s other Group F opponents.

Those who Championed the Privatization of National Assets should have apologized to Dr. Kaunda

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Those who Championed the Privatization of National Assets should have apologized to Dr. Kaunda

President of the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka has said those who championed the privatization of national assets should have apologized to late Zambia’s first Republican President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda whilst he was still alive.

Dr. Haabazoka said perpetrators of the privatization process in which leader of the opposition UPND Mr. Hakainde Hichilema played a key role destroyed that which Dr Kaunda created with so much sweat.

Mr. Hichilema reportedly enriched himself using dubious means at the expense of the majority of Zambians during the privatization process.

Dr. Haabazoka said individuals in question sold over 225 Companies that were immediately shipped out of the country.

“Whilst he is still alive, we should apologize to President Kenneth Kaunda for having destroyed that which he created with so much sweat…Insulting him and humiliating him in the 1991 polls, we went on to dismantle airlines, ZCCM and many companies that he created to provide jobs upon completion of school, college or university,” he said.

“We blamed him for our economic problems and paid a blind eye to the fact that he was fought by international forces that hated socialism, humanism, and African control of mineral resources!!! Instead of standing by KK, we allowed and aided international forces to defeat him!!! We sold over 225 companies that were immediately shipped out of the country.”

Dr. Haabazoka said it had to take Micheal Sata in 2011 and His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu in 2015 to restore the dignity of the founder of the nation from 1991.

“I lived under KK and I can attest to the fact that patriotism and love for one another was the order of the day!!! We produced most of what we consumed and had destiny over our resources,” he said.

“In order to remove control over the pricing of copper on global markets, KK mobilized the whole world and formed an OPEC-like organization called CIPEC. The Intergovernmental Council of Countries Exporters of Copper (CIPED) was created in 1967 in Lusaka with the objective of coordinating policies of the country members looking for growth in the revenues coming from copper.”

Dr. Haabazoka also mentioned that the mess created by privatization has created a huge gap in employment opportunities because many were sent to the streets and newcomers were not given jobs.

He added that Zambia created youth retirees in the 90s and sent economically active citizens into destitute while a few shared leftovers and became midnight millionaires.

“Those that misled us on Kaunda and guided privatization should apologize to us and also to our Founding father!!… International Institutions that guided privatization should not be listened to and only the national agenda should take center stage,” he said.

“We owe KK an apology!! He built a nation that was surrounded by countries either at war or under colonial rule but managed to feed us!!!”

UPND’s move to resume campaigns is a sign of desperation-GBM

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UPND’s move to resume campaigns is a sign of desperation-GBM

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) Vice National Chairperson for Mobilisation Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba says the move by UPND to resume campaigns is a sign of desperation.

Mr Mwamba says the nation is mourning the first Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda, therefore, resuming campaigns shows that the opposition political party its only focus is to form government.

Mr Mwamba who is also PF Northern Province Presidential campaign Manager, says there is need for all political parties to respect the first Head of State by halting campaigns.

He says Dr Kaunda did alot for the country, people need to give the respect he deserves.

Mr Mwamba says UPND’s desperation has gone too far, which is unacceptable.

“See how our neighbouring countries are mourning him, why can’t we do the same,” he says.

“We will go into campaigns once the 21 days elapse. KK deserves respect.

If the UPND cannot respect the dead, especially the first Head of State, what can they do to you Zambians when voted in power,”.

The Vice National Chairperson for Mobilisation people of Zambia must scrutinise people who should be voted into the political office.

KK’s family will not comment on his burial arrangements

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KK’s family will not comment on his burial arrangements

Colonel Panji Kaunda says Dr Kenneth Kaunda’s family does not want to start talking about the burial and funeral arrangements of the country’s founding father.

Reacting to the statement from the government that it was the wish of Dr Kaunda’s family that the remains of their late father be taken around the country, Col Panji said “that is the issue with the government.”

Asked if it was true that that was their wish as a family as the government is claiming, Col Panji said the family will not engage itself into talking about “the old man’s burial.”

“That is the issue with government. They are still within government circles. We have decided as a family not to talk about the old man’s burial. Confirm with the government spokesperson they will tell you our position,” said Col Panji, who is the late president’s first born child.

Efforts to speak with information permanent secretary Amos Malupenga failed as his phone went unanswered.

The Socialist Party Rubbishes LAZ Peace Accord for Political Parties

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The Socialist Party Rubbishes LAZ Peace Accord for Political Parties

The Socialist Party of Zambia has rubbished the peace accord being put forward by the Law Association of Zambia.

In a statement made available to the media by Dr. Cosmas Musumali, the General Secretary and First Vice-President, the Socialist party said that LAZ should have been advocating for is the rule of law, the fair and impartial administration of our country’s criminal justice system, adding that

Dr Musumali said that Political violence is simply violence – a criminal offense in Zambia’s penal code and those who commit crimes must, without fear or favour, be arrested and prosecuted.

“Violence is violence and it doesn’t matter whether it is being committed in the name of politics, religion or otherwise, ” he said.

Dr. Musumali accused LAZ of failing to take on the big political parties perpetrating the violence.

“LAZ has clearly failed to directly denounce political violence, call a spade a spade and demand the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of political violence. Why?” he asked before adding: “Our simple and only explanation is because they are not able and willing to take on the main, and politically powerful, perpetrators of this political violence”.

Dr Musumali said that their party members have not involved themselves in any form of political violence. Without being pacifist, their party members have not responded to political violence with violence because they teach their members to peaceful.

“We have a documented commitment to peace, justice and equity in our party constitution and manifesto. Our members have on many occasions been attacked by PF members in Eastern Province. We have reported the attacks to police but no arrests and prosecutions have to date been made,” he said.

“To us, this LAZ peace accord is nothing but a scheme to try and apportion blame or responsibility for political violence to all the political parties when the main culprits are well known,” he said

“We refuse to be part of this LAZ scheme to divert attention from the well-known main perpetrators of political violence and make us look as if we have also been involved in political violence,”

“Let those who have been attacking or fighting each other sign the LAZ peace accord – a cease-fire agreement – and refrain from political violence, ” he concluded.

The Threat Of Harmful Development On The Zambezi River Basin

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The Threat Of Harmful Development On The Zambezi River Basin

It is with great concern that it has come to our attention that on the 7th May 2021 Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) issued a letter approving the very controversial environmental impact statement (EIS) for a Large scale open pit mine located inside the Lower Zambezi National Park.

THE Zambezi basin, whose main flow is the Zambezi river, is one of Africa’s most important basins. It’s a natural asset shared between Angola, Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique directly supporting the livelihoods of over 47 million people. It is the main supplier of fresh water for household, agriculture, health and industrial use, and supplier of electricity and fish to the populations of these countries. This basin is a network of important ecosystems that is home to Africa’s most important wildlife and water tourism destinations.

Simply put the Zambezi basin is the most significant shared resource that contributes to economic, environmental and social development of Southern Africa. Sustainable management of this resource is crucial in securing the futures of over 250 million people in the region that depend on it.

To meet the needs of the growing populations the basin attracts a range of investments. The way these investments are identified, designed, sequenced and financed will deliver opportunities for the basin or destroy the futures of majority populations on the basin, if the water is either interrupted or polluted.

Despite the Zambezi River being central to enhancing economic opportunities and securing sustainable livelihoods in Southern Africa, it is undergoing serious threats, one of which is the proposed Kangaluwi copper mining project in Lower Zambezi by Mwembeshi Resources Limited.

The proposed site for the mine lies in Lower Zambezi National Park (LZNP), an International Conservation Union (IUCN) category II protected area in South-Eastern Zambia, on the Zambezi River, which lies within close proximity of the Kafue and Luangwa Rivers. The Lower Zambezi National Park (LZNP) provides refuge to globally threatened wildlife species such as Elephants and Wild Dogs and is home to unique vegetation types that include Zambezi endemics and the only protected and intact lowland deciduous thickets in the Southern African region.

If the mine goes ahead it poses a severe threat to the communities within the region as well as downstream where the risk of contaminating water is extremely high. This would impact the communities in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and the whole Zambezi delta, potentially destroying farming and fishing livelihoods and one of the largest tourism destinations for Zambia and Zimbabwe. While Zambia must benefit from the use of the mineral resources it is endowed with, it cannot do so at the expense of its people and other communities in those countries who have no connection to the mine.

It is clear that the potential long-term impacts of this mine and the environmental threat it poses to the renewable resources of the Zambezi River ecosystem far outweigh any short-term benefits. Local communities depend on the area’s renewable resources for water,fishing, agriculture, tourism and forestry. River pollution caused by the mine could threaten the mighty Zambezi river’s 2,000-ton subsistence fishery, which provides food and protein security to 20,000 people along the river’s banks.

In LZNP, eco-tourism in the area depends largely on the renewable wildlife and habitat resources and contributes significantly to the local and national economies around the LZNP.

Tourism establishments in the park and surrounding Game Management Areas (GMAs) employ more than 1,000 local people, generating a local wage bill of $4 million annually that indirectly supports thousands more people at a local community level.

The mine also threatens upcoming conservation projects such as the $12.5 million Lower Zambezi Flagship Species Restoration project, which received approval from the Ministry of Tourism and Arts in 2018. The project aims to bring back locally extinct species such as the Black Rhino and Eland, thereby restoring biodiversity and improving ecosystem processes in the area, which this mine could threaten.

In addition, the Lower Zambezi National Park (LZNP) shares boundaries with the Mana Pools World Heritage site to the south and is also being considered for designation as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Although the mine is expected to cover about 980 km2, which is about 25% of the park, it is estimated that more than 50% of the national park will be lost (the entire northern part of the park). This means that the primary reasons for which the park was initially established will be lost forever.

The threat to the Zambezi River ecosystem was highlighted by the late Dr Kenneth Kaunda, whose recent passing we deeply mourn. Dr Kaunda said the mine planned for Lower Zambezi National Park “poses the biggest threat in history to the wildlife and pristine wilderness that has survived so many centuries of challenges”. We could not have said it better. We urge our leaders to honour his legacy, by protecting this area.

We implore the Government under His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Zambia and the Father of the Nation, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, to ensure a Secure Zambezi and a Safe Zambezi by considering the following:

  •  Take immediate measures to secure the entire Zambezi river’s waters as it is a shared
    resource between five countries. Developing an open pit mine on top of the Zambezi
    escarpment will accelerate the degradation of the Zambezi basin which is a source of many
    lives and livelihoods and source of life for a range of important wildlife and biodiversity.
  •  Secure livelihoods of poor farmers and fishermen. Moving the proposed mine away
    from Lower Zambezi will secure livelihoods and focus on expanding economic opportunities
    offered by tourism, fishing and farming for local communities. Such sustainable investments
    will protect the interests of the poor fishing and farming communities.
  • Take measures of sustainable development that will ensure intergenerational rights to
    access and benefit from the Zambezi river are secured.
  • Work with conservation partners, fishing and tour operators to expand sustainable
    economic activities in the areas that deliver sustainable jobs and sustainable ecosystems.
  • Invest in the protected areas network as it will secure some of the globally important but
    threatened wildlife species such as Elephants and Wild dogs and deliver green jobs.
  •  Focus on resolving the negative social and environmental impacts of mining in mining
    areas before it can consider opening up protected areas to similar degradation.
    We join all our local and international stakeholders in appealing to the Government of the Republic of Zambia to reconsider and revoke the permission to mine the Lower Zambezi,which could jeopardise a renewable, sustainable asset of local, National and International importance. Save Zambezi for a Safe Zambezi.

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Wife and Son murders 73 year old man on witchcraft allegations

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Wife and Son murders 73 year old man on witchcraft allegations

A 73 Year old man of Kitwe’s Wusakile Township has allegedly been murdered by his wife and son on accusations of practicing witchcraft.

Copperbelt Police Commissioner Elias Chushi confirmed the incident to ZANIS in Kitwe today.

Mr. Chushi identified the deceased as James Chanda 73, of house number T47 in Wusakile Township.

Mr. Chushi disclosed that the 2 suspects identified as Lunenga Chanda the deceased’s son and Phoebe Kunda his wife, are being detained by police for further investigations.

Mr Chushi explained that the grand daughter to the deceased, Tremor Mpongo, reported to police that her grandfather was murdered following accusations of practicing witchcraft.

“The reporter stated that she saw Luneta stamping on the deceased before he died and also saw him lifting the deceased up and hitting him onto the ground violently while the co-suspect slapped him several times adding that he was seen bleeding from the nose and mouth,” Mr. Chishi narrated.

He further stated that the police visited the incident scene and the victim was rushed to Kitwe Teaching Hospital where he died around 06:00 hours today.

Mr Chushi further revealed that the body of the deceased is lying in the Kitwe Teaching Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem.

Low adherence to COVID-19 worry Government in Muchinga

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Low adherence to COVID-19 worry Government in Muchinga

The government has expressed concern over the low adherence levels of COVID-19 guidelines in Muchinga province.

Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Davison Mulenga said the government has noted that the public are not adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines despite the reinforcement of preventive measures.

Captain Mulenga who was represented by the Provincial Deputy Permanent Secretary Jonathan Ng’onga, during a COVID-19 Disaster Management Committee meeting in Chinsali yesterday, said that people have also stopped reporting any suspected symptoms of the virus to health authorities.

Capt Mulenga charged that the province has continued to record COVID-19 confirmed cases with two COVID-19 deaths recorded in the last three weeks, further urging stakeholders to work together to help fight the pandemic.

“It is my expectation that critical members of the committee will take their roles in urging their officers at district level to work in a multi-sectoral manner to enforce the new measures,” he said.

He has since directed the Disaster Management Committee to pick practical strategies that will support to implement measures that will be put across in order to control the further spread of the disease as well as adherence to the ministry of health guidelines in the province.

Captain Mulenga also stressed on the significance of community engagement while reinforcing the measures given by President Edgar Lungu through Secretary to the cabinet, Simon Miti.

And speaking during the same meeting, Muchinga Provincial Health Director Nero Chilembo said the COVID-19 third wave has suffocated the health system that has led to loss of many lives, stressing that the fight against the pandemic in its third wave should be taken seriously.

Dr. Chilembo mentioned that community sensitization on health guidelines should be enhanced to ensure that the communities adhere to the five golden rules.

“The situation on the ground in Muchinga is business as usual and this calls for conceited efforts towards changing the mindset of the general public,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) in Muchinga has received a total sum of K200 thousand to support the COVID-19 fight through surveillance, contact tracing, risk communication as well as reinforcement.

DMMU Provincial officer Precious Miti, said the resources will be distributed to districts with high cases of COVID-19.

Death of Justice Mambilima has robbed the nation of a talented woman-NGOCC

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Death of Justice Mambilima has robbed the nation of a talented woman-NGOCC

The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says it has learned with a sense of deep sorrow and sadness the passing of Chief Justice Irene Mambilima who died on Sunday, 20th June 2021 in Cairo, Egypt.

NGOCC Board Chairperson Mary Mulenga said the death of Justice Mambilima has, without doubt yet again, robbed the nation of a talented woman who contributed heavily to the country’s legal jurisprudence.

She said as a Lawyer, Ms. Mambilima acquitted herself through her distinguished service to the nation which saw her rise to the apex of the legal profession.

“Justice Mambilima had over the years been a mentor and an inspiration to a lot of young women and through her distinguished leadership, she was an icon of transformative leadership of integrity,” she said.

Mrs Mulenga has since urged leaders in general and young women in particular, to emulate Justice Mambilima whose selflessness and determination was there for all to see.

“As we mourn this great woman, we urge other leaders in general and young women in particular, to emulate this illustrious woman whose selflessness and determination was there for all to see,” she added.

“She proved, in many ways that with focus and resilience, women can break through patriarchal barriers at all levels.”
Mrs Mulenga said Justice Mambilima’s experience is impeccable having served in various portfolios in the Judiciary, at the Electoral Commission of Zambia as well as in other disciplines.

“Having worked with her in the women’s movement, specifically during her time at Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA), an affiliate member of NGOCC, Hon. Justice Mambilima’s services will certainly be missed,” said Mrs Mulenga.
“Our deepest condolences to the Mambilima family, the judiciary and nation at large.”

Former IG Mateyo’s body arrives in Solwezi

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Former IG Mateyo’s body arrives in Solwezi

The body of former Inspector General Police and North-Western Province Permanent Secretary, Ephraim Mateyo has arrived in Solwezi ahead of burial at his village tomorrow.

The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) plane carrying the remains of Mr Mateyo arrived at Solwezi Airport around 12:40 hours in the afternoon accompanied by the widow Hildah.

North-Western Province Permanent Secretary, Willies Mangimela, Patriotic Front (PF) Provincial Chairperson, Jackson Kungo and Nsakwa Yaba Kakaonde Provincial Chairperson, Goodson Sansakuwa and family members received the body at the airport.

Mr Mateyo was village headman Ngwezhi in Kapijimpanga Chiefdom in Solwezi district.

Members of the Bena Kyuulu Royal Establishment and Nsakwa Yaba Kakaonde fired traditional gunshots as Mr Mateyo’s body arrived at the airport as a show of respect in line with their tradition.

The body was later transported to lay in state at his village in readiness for burial tomorrow.

Mr Mateyo, who is immediate past permanent secretary for North-Western Province, died in Lusaka on Thursday last week at Maina Soko Military Medical Centre after a short illness.

Chief Chikwanda dies

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Chief Chikwanda dies

Government is saddened by yet another loss of his Royal Highness, Chief Chikwanda of the Bemba Speaking people in Mpika District of Muchinga Province.

Bemba Royal Establishment spokesperson James Mulenga announced the death of Chief Chikwanda today.

Mr. Mulenga in a statement said Chief Chikwanda who had tested positive to COVID -19, died in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka yesterday.

The Bemba Royal Establishment spokesperson has since reiterated his call to the Zambian people to strictly follow the prescribed health protocols in order to halt the further spread of the COVID -19 pandemic.

And Mpika District Commissioner Sampa Muswema says it is barely a week since Chief Luchembe of Kanchibiya District was put to rest and now Chief Chikwanda of Mpika has died.

He said the late Chief has died at the age of 57.

Mr. Muswema said that the District and country at large has lost a man who was committed towards developmental projects as well as a champion who fought against early child marriages.

He said that Chief Chikwanda will be remembered for his passionate drive to change the economic geography of Mpika District through the Multi-Million Dollar Mupika Sericulture Silk Farm project currently underway.

Mr. Muswema has revealed that the late Chief’s body will arrive in Mpika by plane from Lusaka on Thursday 24th June and is expected to arrive at Chibansa airstrip around 09:00 hours.

He added that there after the body will lay in state for Two (2 hours) in Chikwanda Chiefdom before proceeding to Kasama District where he will be put to rest.

Chief Chikwanda whose birth names are Henry Bwalya was born in 1964 and was installed as Chief on 27th August 2013.

Chief justice’s demise saddening – Vice President

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Chief justice’s demise saddening – Vice President

Vice President Inonge Wina has expressed sadness at the death of Chief Justice Irene Chirwa Mambilima.

Mrs. Wina said the country has been robbed of another accomplished public servant and leader.

She explained that Justice Irene Chirwa Mambilima was the first female Chief Justice of the Republic of Zambia, a position she was appointed to on 26th February, 2015 by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu as part of elevating qualified, competent and experienced women to serve in key decision-making positions in the public sector.

The Vice President noted that the strategy is in line with the United Nations, African Union, COMESA and SADC protocols on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the governance and socio-economic development agenda of the country.

She further said that the country has lost one of Zambia’s brightest minds, experts and respected leaders in the legal fraternity and in dispensing of Justice in the country.

Mrs. Wina stated that Justice Mambilima’s immense works and service to the nation that span over 40 years, shall not be forgotten in the archives of Zambia’s history.

The Vice President recalls Justice Mambilima as a well-balanced leader whose hallmark was service with excellence in whatever she did in Zambia, Africa and at global stage.

She has since called upon the family to emulate the excellent works and track record associated with Justice Mambilima.

The Vice President has wished the Mambilima family God’s guidance, peace and blessings in this moment of mourning.

This is according to a press statement issued to ZANIS by Office of the Vice President Permanent Secretary Administration Stephen Mwansa in Lusaka today.

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