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Prison Leopards Dent Zesco United’s Early League Title Aspirations

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Ten-man Zesco United’s hopes of moving an inch closer to securing the 2020/2021 FAZ Super League title suffered a setback on Wednesday after suffering a shock 3-0 away loss to Prison Leopards in a doubleheader played at Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe.

Despite the defeat, Zesco stayed eight points clear of second placed Zanaco with five and four games left respectively while Prison are tenth on 41 points with three left.

Victory today would have seen Zesco move within a point of lifting the league title with four matches to spare.

Things started to go wrong for Zesco in the opening 30 minute in which Prison took a 23rd minute when defender Clement Mwape handled the ball and referee Evans Mulenga pointed to the spot.

David Obashi converted the penalty to send Prison1-0 into the break.

But six minutes after Prison’s took the lead, Zesco suffered another blow when midfielder Kelvin Mubanga was sent off following a second booking.

Augustine Henneh added to Zesco’s misery with Prison’s second goal in the 72st minute and Obashi wrapped up a good day at the office for the promoted side when he completed his brace in the 83rd minute.

Meanwhile, in the lunchtime kickoff, Napsa Stars stayed third from bottom following a 1-0 away loss to Kabwe Warriors.

Warriors’ midfielder Prince Mumba’s 84th minute goal secured the vital victory.

Warriors replace Red Arrows at number three on 47 points while the latter drop to fifth on 46 points with three games each left to play in what is a very fluid battle for the third and fourth CAF Confederation Cup qualifying places.

Napsa are on 36 points and a point behind Nkana.

Chambeshi Hails Nkana Triumph Over Red Arrows

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Nkana coach Beston Chambeshi says Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Red Arrows away in Lusaka is crucial in the team’s survival battle.

The win at Nkoloma Stadium moved Nkana up the table to number fifteen on 37 points after playing 30 matches.

Only goal difference is separating Nkana from the provisional safety line.

Chambeshi said Kalampa is treating their remaining five matches seriously.

‘The race is still on. I am happy with the win; this was a crucial game if you look at where Red Arrows are on the log,’ Chambeshi said.

‘They are fighting to play CAF so it is a sweet victory to beat them here. I trust and hope this game has put us on a good position on the log,’ he said.

Nkana’s next match is against Zanaco on June 2 away in Lusaka.

‘For sure we will treat the remaining games with that seriousness so that we collect maximum points.’

‘The players are playing well. You could see it is not a team which is dying in the first half or second half we are playing until the final whistle,’ Chambeshi said.

‘I am happy with the team’s character; let’s hope we will maintain the same spirit in the remaining games.’

DIV 1 UPDATE: Chikwanda is Chambeshi FC Coach

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FAZ National Division One side Chambishi have appointed Elijah Chikwanda as new head coach.

Chikwanda has been given a mandate to lead promotion chasing Chambishi up to the end of the season.

The former Nkwazi and Mufulira Wanderers trainer has replaced Coach Dennis Njapau ‘Easy Man’ whom Chambishi fired with his entire bench earlier this week.

Club spokesperson Chali Katongo said Chambishi are confident Chikwanda will lead the team back to the FAZ Super Division.

‘The race is tight so we have brought in an experienced coach Elijah Chikwanda to pull us through into Super League,’ Katongo confirmed by phone.

Senior players Ernest Mwelwa Garry Mufwaya have been leading the team in training after Njapau’s firing.

Fourth placed Chambishi have 50 points from 29 matches played in Division with five matches are left to play in the season

President Lungu congratulates Councillors

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President Lungu congratulates Councillors

President Edgar Lungu has congratulated Councillors who have gone unopposed in the recently held nominations and only await 12th August, 2021 to officially take office.

President Lungu says Councilors winning unopposed is a sign that PF is more ready for the elections than its opponents.

Mr Lungu says the recent development is a clear demonstration that the PF is an organised party.

The President was speaking in Lusaka today, when he officially launched the PF National Campaign.

“This is a clear sign that it is only the PF who are ready for these elections countrywide. Trust me, this electoral success we have recorded this month at nomination stage is the same we shall finish with after 12th August, 2021,” President Lungu said.

And the President announced that that the official theme song for the campaign is “Alebwelelapo Pamupando” by the PF Women Choir.

Meanwhile President Lungu has expressed confidence that when the PF’s manifesto is implemented, the Zambian economy will rebound.

President Lungu who acknowledged that the economy has suffered shocks owing to the COVID-19 pandemic among other factors, saying the party manifesto which was recently launched has the solution.

Mr Lungu says among the issues contained in the manifesto are reserving specific jobs for Zambians.

“Some of the goals include reserving for Zambians, specific businesses, such as timber logging, mining of gold, manganese, precious and semi-precious minerals, trading in live chickens at markets, quarrying, block-making, commercial cleaning, saloons, barber shops, domestic haulage and local road transportation,” he said.

And the President said the composition of various candidates standing on the PF ticket shows that the party is inclusive.

Mr Lungu said marginalized groups like women, youths and the disabled have been considered by the party.

He said the party is more inclusive than any other party vying for political office.

“Inclusiveness is the hallmark of the Patriotic Front party. That is why the disabled and other marginalized people in society have been adopted among our candidates in these coming elections,” Mr Lungu said.

ZANACO FC Coach sent on leave

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ZANACO FC Coach sent on leave

FAZ MTN Super Division Heavyweights Zanaco Football Club has placed Head Coach Chris Kaunda on administrative leave.

Zanaco Football Club General Manager Marlon Kananda said the former Champions reached the decision to put their head coach on leave following a string of poor results.

Zanaco were on Tuesday battered and humiliated 4 -0 by Buildcon and last Saturday lost 2-1 to bottom placed Kitwe United derailing their hopes and chances of playing continental football.

ZANIS Sports reports that Zanaco General Manager Kananda said in a press statement issued by Media and Public Relations Officer, Martha Nshimbi that the players and technical bench have been informed of the club’s decision.

“Zanaco Head Coach Chris Kaunda will not be in charge of the team for the last four games of the season” read the press statement.

The sending of Kaunda on leave brings to an end of his one and a half season tenure.

Kananda said team manager Robin Munsaka has been appointed to replace Chris Kaunda on interim basis and will take charge of Zanaco’s remaining league fixtures which include an away tie against Prison Leopards and a home fixture against Red Arrows.

Zanaco are currently second on the MTN FAZ League table and 8 points behind leaders ZESCO, and four points ahead of Buildcon who embarrassed the bankers with a 4 – 0 thrashing.

The Bankers are fighting for a spot in continental football with seven other super division teams and the club is hoping for no further slip ups.

Low COVID adherence worry MOH

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Low COVID adherence worry MOH

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kennedy Malama says it is saddening to see the continued laxity to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines among members of the public especially in public places as the behavior places everyone at risk.

Dr Malama said that Zambia remains at risk of a third wave and therefore it is imperative that the public adheres to the five golden rules of masking up correctly and consistently, maintaining physical distance, washing hands frequently with soap, avoiding crowded places and seeking medical attention early.

He pointed out that this will help to break the chains of community transmission and better manage this risk.

Dr Malama disclosed that the country has in the last 24 hours recorded One Hundred and Forty Nine (149) new cases of COVID19 cases from a total of Five Thousand One Hundred and Forty Four 5,144 tests conducted, representing a positivity rate of 2.9% and the total number of confirmed cases recorded to 93, 428.

“On an encouraging note, we did not record any new deaths in the last 24hours. The cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded to date stands at 1,271, classified as 714 COVID deaths and 557 COVID-19 associated deaths” he added.

Dr Malama further disclosed that a total of 21 discharges was recorded, bringing the total of recoveries to date to 91, 221 representing a recovery rate of 98%; while the total number of active cases stands at 936 of whom 884 are under community management and 52 are admitted to the COVID-19 isolation facilities.

He further disclosed that the administration of the Sinopharm vaccine has been paused as all the individuals that were due to receive their second dose have been vaccinated, while the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine has been paused as the team is reconciling data to ascertain the overall status.

“The total cumulative number of persons vaccinated now stands at 138, 799 for both AstraZeneca and Sinopharm. Of those vaccinated, 63% are males and 37% are females” he added.

Peace is Zambia’s legacy -Nundwe

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Peace is Zambia’s legacy -Nundwe

Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Bright Nundwe says peace is the heritage for Zambia and must be preserved.

And Mr Nundwe has called on residents across the province to respect culture, which he says has been the main accelerator for Zambia’s peace since time immemorial,

Mr Nundwe made the remarks in an interview with journalists immediately after the laying of wreaths to mark the Africa Freedom Day celebrations at the freedom square in Ndola.

Mr Nundwe emphasised the need to maintain and promote peace in the province even as political parties are busy selling their messages to the people.

He said he does not want to see or hear any commotion in any part of the province because elections come and go, but that peace needs to prevail among citizens who have co-existed from the ancient days.

“My peace of advice to the people on the Copperbelt is to maintain peace at all times. We need to promote peace. We need to display peace every single moment. In this election period, we need to ensure that it prevails in all corners of the province. Let me thank the freedom fighters who shed blood for this peace that we have today,” Mr. Nundwe said.

The Permanent Secretary added that the Copperbelt Province has witnessed massive development because of peace and that in it’s absence, there would have been no single development.

And Zambia United Freedom Fighters Association District Chairman, Julius Sinkala said Zambia should continue on its path of peace and unity.

“All Zambians should know that since 1964, we have enjoyed peace which we need to maintain. Once we lose it we can’t get it. In every fight there is a loser, but that does not mean we are divided.” he said.

President Edgar Lungu officially launches his re-election campaign

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President Edgar Lungu officially launches his re-election campaign

President Edgar Lungu has officially launched his campaign seeking re-election in the coming Presidential General elections scheduled for 12th August 2021 with the announcement that the ruling Patriotic Front(PF) will not be holding rallies to protect the lives of the citizens by following the official COVID 19 guidelines but will employ effective campaign strategies.

Citing the fact that the rise in COVID 19 cases in India has been attributed to political rallies as super spreaders, President Lungu urged his opponents to consider following the ruling party’s decision and has since directed law enforcement agencies to take full control by rooting out irresponsible behavior of holding large gatherings.

The Head of State said campaigns will be easy because PF has proof that it has delivered development across Zambia. The Republican President has cautioned against dirty campaigns because PF has a clean record of visible development.

President Lungu said the PF Government has held the good tenets of democracy, rule of law and separation of power and that PF will continue working hard to empower women and the youth adding that a bumper harvest is underway because farming inputs were delivered on time.

President Lungu said the PF Government has protected jobs in the mines and fought for better conditions while Zambia has witnessed investment in the energy sector culminating in reduced loadshedding.

He said the PF Government has invested heavily in infrastructure development which has seen roads, schools, hospitals, houses for men and women in uniform.

The Head of State said the PF Government has further transformed the public broadcaster ZNBC through the construction of new studios and latest equipment.

He said the PF Government has witnessed the emergence of more radio and television stations in the country which is a demonstration that media space has been growing.
President Lungu said the film industry has grown to international levels which has seen artists getting well paid. He said the PF Government has worked well with traditional and church leaders as they are agents of social and economic development.

The Head of State said the PF Government has demonstrated inclusiveness which has resulted in people with disabilities being adopted for Parliamentary positions such as Dr. Thomas Mtonga in Chasefu, Eastern Province.

The President is, however, disappointed that some candidates have attacked Dr. Mtonga that he cannot be voted for because he is visually impaired. He said Dr. Mtonga who is a lecturer at the University of Zambia will be used as an example to motivate others to vie for political leadership.

On health, President Lungu said the PF Government has initiated a government insurance scheme which has benefited many citizens in accessing healthcare services. He said the PF Government has further provided free vaccines to protect the lives of the Zambian people.

President Lungu stressed that the PF Government is not scared of taking measures that might be unpopular but in the best interest of Zambia. The Head of State said the new PF Manifesto is the new convenant with the people of Zambia with a deliberate focus on revamping the economy which has been affected by COVID 19.

He said some businesses have been reserved for Zambians such as mining manganese, gold, timber, saloons, vegetables, among others to reduce importation.


Meanwhile, President Lungu has announced that PF National Chairperson Hon. Samuel Mukupa will be the Presidential Campaign Manager while the Vice Presidential Campaign Manager will be headed by MCC Hon. Given Lubinda. He named Presidential Campaign Coordinators as Hon. Vincent Mwale assisted by Hon. Charles Banda for Eastern Province.
Former Kasama MP Hon. Geoffrey Mwamba will be seconded by Hon. Bwalya Ngandu for Northern Province.

In Central Province, Hon. Jeston Mulando will be in charge assisted by Ambassador Elijah Chisanga. Hon. Mwimba Malama will manage Muchinga Province assisted by Hon. Malozo Sichone and Cathreen Chileshe focusing on Mpika.

Veteran politician Hon. Katele Kalumba (Kaka Wesu) will manage Luapula Province assisted by Wright Mwitwa. Hon. Frank Ng’ambi and Mbachi Nkwazi will be in charge of the Copperbelt while Hon. Davies Chama and Hon. Mumbi Phiri will handle Lusaka.

Hon. Siacheye Madyenkuku and MCC Kebby Mbewe will run Southern Province as Captain (Rtd) Liambela assisted by Peter Kazhila will handle Western Province.
For North Western Province, Hon. Kabinga Pande will be assisted by Mrs. Kutemba Konga.

The Head of State has thanked Zambians for the unflinching support during his first term of office urging them to give him a second term of office.

Zanaco FC Sack Chris Kaunda

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Zanaco have parted company with coach Chris Kaunda despite the seven-time champions sitting at number two with four games left before the close of the FAZ Super League 2020/21 season.

Kaunda’s one-and-half year reign has come to an end following back-to-back league defeats over the last week.

He joins the endemic of sackings over the last fortnight that have hit the league namely Mohamed  Fathy at Napsa Stars,  Tennant  Chilumba at Forest Rangers, Levy Chabala at Kabwe Warriors  and Perry Mutapa at Power Dynamos.

The climax came on May 25 when Zanaco were crashed 4-0 at home by fourth placed Buildcon at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

“Zanaco head coach Chris Kaunda will not be in charge of the team for the last four games of the season,” Zanaco  media officer Martha  Nshimbi said in a statement on May 26.

“General manager Marlon Kananda announced the development to the players and technical bench before Wednesday morning’s training session at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.”

Kaunda was hired in January 2020 after Zanaco fired Mumamba Numba following four years in charge.

The highlight of Kaunda’s tenure saw him guide Zanaco to their debut continental quarterfinal qualification in the 2019/2020 CAF Confederation Cup where they were knocked out by Pyramids FC of Egypt.

However, despite Zanaco guaranteed a top four finish this season, after finishing seventh last term, Tuesdays’ defeat to Buildcon technically handed Zesco United the league title.

Zesco, who are coached by Kaunda’s predecessors Numba in his first season at the helm, need four points from their next two games to end the title race with four matches in hand.

Meanwhile, Zanaco have appointed team manager and long-serving assistant coach Robin Munsanka to oversee the remaining matches that they need to cement their number two status.  

Pardoned Prisoners not happy with Calls by NGOs and Opposition for the President not to pardon them in an election year

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Pardoned Prisoners not happy with Calls by NGOs and Opposition for the President not to pardon them in an election year

Inmates at Mukobeko Maximum Security Correctional Facility have condemned opposition leaders and FODEP for urging President Edgar Lungu not to pardon them this year.

Some opposition parties and Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) Executive Director George Chimembe challenged the President’s prerogative when he said his organisation was against the pardoning of inmates because 2021 was an election year.

President Lungu pardoned 579 inmates to commemorate the 2021 Africa Freedom Day, which fell on 25th May every year.

One of the inmates Saidi Banda said the law empowered the Head of State to exercise clemency on convicted persons following wide consultations.

Mr. Banda said the President’s action was always in accordance with Article 97 of the Republican Constitution, which provided for Presidential pardon and substitution of severe punishments imposed on convicted persons.

Another Inmate Chansa Chitika said President Lungu had shown care for inmates as he had always exercised his prerogative of mercy on days such as Independence Day and Africa Freedom Day.

Mr. Chitika said President Lungu cared for inmates because he was the first Head of State to allow them to vote.

ZAMPALM Expands Crude Palm Oil Production to meet local demand

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ZAMPALM Expands Crude Palm Oil Production to meet local demand

ZAMPALM, a subsidiary of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), has expanded it’s crude palm oil production to meet the local demand.
The firm has further increased it’s out grower scheme to 1,000 beneficiaries.

Zampalm General Manager David Subakanya says so far the area planted by out growers in Kanchibiya district has doubled to 700 hectares over the past years.
“We are expanding our out grower, and we are hoping that by the year 2025 expansion should go up to 5,000 hectares,” he says

Mr Subakanya says the oil palm out grower Scheme aimed at increasing the domestic production of palm oil and it’s by- products through the inclusion of individual farmers was Commissioned in Kanchibiya in 2019 by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

Zampalm itself has expanded it’s oil palm plantation to 3,700 hectares out of which 2000 hectares have manure palm trees which the company is harvesting 1.7 million metric tonnes of palm fruit per hectare in a year.

Mr Subakanya says Zampalm has been achieving monthly production of over 120 metric tonnes of crude Palm oil during peak period of the year and is hopeful that with such production the company will be able to meet the rise in demand from the local market.

He says the firm has seen a rise in demand for its crude palm oil and this means that its is making roads in to Zambian market.

Court Rejects John Sangwa’s Bid To Discontinue Petition Against Edgar Changwa Lungu For Citing Wrong Provision Of The Law

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Court Rejects John Sangwa’s Bid To Discontinue Petition Against Edgar Changwa Lungu For Citing Wrong Provision Of The Law

The Constitutional Court has rejected John Sangwa’s bid to discontinue a matter in which the Legal Resources Foundation Limited sued President Edgar Chagwa Lungu claiming that his nomination papers filed with the Electoral Commission of Zambia to run for President be invalidated.

Sangwa, had on Monday this week filed a Notice to wholly discontinue the Petition. This was after an identical Petition involving Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa and Linda Kasonde’s Chapter One Foundation Limited as Petitioners had been filed into Court on Friday last week.

When the matter came up this morning before Constitutional Court Judge M. S. Mulenga, the Court noted that the Notice of Discontinuance had cited a wrong provision of the law and rejected to accept it. The Notice relied on the Rules of the Supreme Court of England instead of the Constitutional Court Rules of Zambia.

The Court went further to consolidate the two Petitions into one cause. At the same hearing, an application by the Attorney General to join the matter as second Respondent was heard and granted.

The Legal Resources Foundation becomes the First Petitioner, Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa is now the Second Petitioner, Chapter One Foundation is the Third Petitioner while the Attorney General is now the Second Respondent.

The Respondents have been given upto Monday, 31st May, 2021 to file their responses and the matter will be heard by the full Court on either 8th or 9th June, 2021.

GOLF: Ngandu Enjoying Pro Golf

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Chilanga Golf Club star Dezzie Ng’andu is relishing his new life as a professional.

Ng’andu turned professional last month after playing as an amateur for 26 years.

He believes Zambian professional golf has become attractive.

“Golf is my talent so I turned pro last month and I will compete as a professional. I have played a lot of amateur golf. Spent about 26 years as an amateur and finally decided that I will not waste my talent anymore,” Ng’andu said.

As a professional golfer, Ng’andu has featured at two tournaments and managed to finish in the top 10 at both competitions.

“The competition is okay. I want to keep improving and my plan is to be first,” he said.

Ng’andu finished in seventh place at the Sanlam Classic golf tournament played at Lusaka Golf Club last month before taking fourth place at the Prudential Classic at his home Chilanga Golf Club.

At the Prudential Classic, Ng’andu was behind eventual tournament winner Madalitso Muthiya by a shot on the first two days and was placed second before a poor showing in the closing round that saw Sydney Wemba and Gabriel Chibale overtake him.

The Students Movement endorses the Candidature of HH and his UPND-Alliance

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The Students Movement endorses the Candidature of HH and his UPND-Alliance

The student movement has thrown its weight behind the UPND-Alliance presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema saying they are disappointed with the many ills in the PF government.

According to the UPND media team, student League president Jerome Nkonjela said the high corruption levels in the government have led the government to remove the meal allowances.The higher learning institutions represented by more than 10 universities across the country.

Mr Nkonjela asked the UPND to consider introducing the meal allowance when the UPND leader win the elections, adding that the confidence the youths have in the UPND leader HH has led the youths to endorse him as a preferred candidate in the coming elections.

And UPND National Chairman Stephen Katuka has assured students that the meal allowance will be restored immediately the UPND- Alliance forms government in August this year.

Mr. Katuka told the students that there is no revolution without the involvement of the students and that the endorsement of President Hichilema by the students signifies the desire for the youths to change the wrongs done to the country by the PF government.

Mr. Katuka said the UPND will priotise education and will restore the meal allowance for students and wondered how the students survive with the hard-living standards

Mr Katuka said the UPND in government will increase budgetary allocations to educations as education plays an important role in the life of the people, before adding that it is up to the student to make the right decision as they go towards the elections.

Katuka encouraged the students to mobilise and recruit their fellow students and parents to vote for UPND so as to win the elections in the first round and avoid a rerun.

Mr Katuka said the UPND- Alliance government will not condone cadrerism in markets and stations as it will create sustainable employment and that the UPND will be in government to save and not to steal from the people.

Deputy National youths Chairman in charge of politics Trevor Mwiinde said the plight of student can’t be over emphasized going by the strength they have.

Mr Mwiinde said the level at which lawlessness in the country has reached is scaring and that the country is looking forward to a committed leadership through President Hichilema to redeem the country, adding that the endorsement of President Hichilema by the student give hope to the country that there is life at the end of time

BoZ introduces new Forex limits, individuals can only transact US $5,000

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BoZ introduces new Forex limits, individuals can only transact US $5,000

The Bank of Zambia has introduced new foreign currency restrictions placing a cap on individual transactions at US$ 5,000.

According to a circular dated May 24th, 2021 signed by Deputy Governor-Operations Francis Chipimo, the new over-the-counter foreign currency cash transaction limits shall take place from June 1st, 2021, and shall be observed for a period of two months to 31st July 2021.

The aggregate over-the-counter foreign currency cash transactions of a bureau de change with commercial banks shall not exceed US$ 20,000 or 70% of its regulatory capital per day.

The aggregate over-the-counter foreign currency cash transactions of a bureau de change with an individual shall not exceed US$ 5,000 per day.

The aggregate over-the-counter foreign currency cash transactions of a commercial bank with an account holder shall not exceed US$ 10,000.

The aggregate over-the-counter foreign currency cash transactions with an individual without a bank account shall not exceed US$ 5,000.

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