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Defending champions Red Arrows have opened an eight point lead at the top of the National Rugby League following a 64-15 win over Green Buffaloes in a replayed Week 1 fixture in Lusaka on Saturday.
This match was abandoned on March 28 due to heavy rains when Arrows were 12-3 up in the Lusaka Show-grounds.
During the replay, Arrows scored tries through Alex Mwewa, Edward Hamayuwa , Ronny Shinku , Birthrock Sikaona , Chishimba Kafula , David Chimbukulu ,Enock Mutembo and Gift Kabungo.
Alex Mwewa scored three conversions, Brian Mbalwa and Terry Kaushiku scored two conversions each.
Buffaloes scored four penalties through Soka Siyanga with Jonathan Chipili scoring a drop goal.
Arrows have 28 points, eight above second placed Mufulira Leopards, who have two games in hand and were not in action at the weekend.
Elsewhere, Green Eagles sneaked into third place after thrashing Diggers 19-0 in another delayed Week 1 game in Kabwe.
Eagles scored tries through Douglas Manda, Daniel Njovu and Chileshe Malama with Mcloud Chanda and Chisha Chasaya scoring a conversion each.
Eagles have 18 points from seven matches played and Diggers are bottom of the table with one point after playing seven matches.
Meanwhile, Lusaka, Leopards, Nkwazi and KPF were all on bye at the weekend.
As part of the activities in the run-up-to the general election slated for 12th August 2021, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) in Pemba district held a briefing for the uniformed staff and returning officers ahead of the filing in of nominations between today, 17th and 19th May 2021.
The ECZ also held an orientation meeting for the district voter education committee members to guide them on their expected roles and conduct for the country to hold peaceful elections.
During his address, Pemba District Electoral Officer Gibson Mweemba called for a zero conflict incident in the district during elections.
Mr. Mweemba reminded the electoral officers that the duty which they have accepted to do belongs to all Zambians and must therefore be carried out with dedication and diligence.
He pointed out that during an election, the minor mistakes that electoral officers make have the potential to cause conflicts which might spread to the entire country.
He has since called upon officers to be professional and discharge their duties in accordance with the ECZ guidelines, electoral code of conduct and electoral regulations in order to have a credible and peaceful election.
“Remember there are no shortcuts or minor mistakes in elections. Everything you do counts because what you consider as a minor mistake may just cause problems which might spread to the entire country and cause mayhem.
“Uphold the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability and avoid bribes so we can have a smooth and peaceful election in the district and the entire country,” Mr. Mweemba said.
He has since warned uniformed officers, which include the police, against drunkenness on duty and urged them to be alert at all times in order to prevent and curb conflict that may arise while executing their duties.
“If possible, let us record a zero conflict incidence in Pemba for us to have a peaceful election,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mweemba has also called on the District Voter Education Committee (DVEC), which is responsible for the implementation of voter education programmes in the district, to coordinate the delivery of voter education effectively.
He said the DVEC should also ensure that the information to voters on the electoral process is conducted well in order to build and maintain voter confidence in the electoral process.
Mr. Mweemba has meanwhile urged the committee to monitor the voter education activities conducted by voter education facilitators in order to ensure effective targeting and high impact to avoid voter apathy.
The DVEC committee also met to recruit voter education officers who are expected to create awareness about the electoral process ahead of August 12 general election.
The government has challenged Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to participate in the country’s energy diversification agenda.
Assistant Energy Director at the Ministry of Energy Mafayo Ziba said there is an urgent need for NGOs to get involved in the promotion, development and provision of renewable energy, as an alternative source of power.
Addressing over twenty NGOs drawn from across the country, during a training workshop, Mr Ziba said the government is spearheading the involvement of NGOs promoting renewable energy solutions, in order to diversify the country’s electricity generation mix.
ZANIS reports that Mr Ziba said the government sourced 40 million pounds from the European Union under the four year Increased Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production (IAEREP) project, towards supporting efforts to improve access to electricity in rural areas and promote the development of renewable energy solutions in Zambia.
He regretted that there is reduced advocacy and participation in the renewable energy sector and hoped that the training workshop will increase awareness and present opportunities for engagement in the sector.
And IAEREP Team Leader Alexander Filippov called for massive investment in the renewable energy sector by the Private Sector and NGOs.
Mr Filippov said the IAEREP project is designed to enhance the policy, legal and regulatory framework to support development of the renewable energy sector in the country.
He said IAEREP intends to build capacity of public and private organisations to promote renewable energy solutions as well as continuously revise the legal regulatory framework.
Mr Filippov explained that some of the benefits of the policy, legal and regulatory reviews will see the implementation of net metering regulation, which will allow installation and facilitation of energy generation at micro level, with excess being sold to the national grid.
And speaking at the same training workshop, Zambia NGO Council Chairperson MacDonald Chipenzi urged NGOs to take advantage of the support, to invest in renewable energy as an alternative energy source.
UPND National Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the appointment of Nkandu Luo as PF Presidential running mate is sweet music to the UPND Alliance because of her status as a political godfather of hate and divisive speech.
Mr Mweetwa who is also Choma Central UPND parliamentary aspiring candidate said the UPND alliance welcomes the appointment of Luo as it has rendered the PF more vulnerable.
Addressing the media after successfully filing in his bid for re-election as Choma Central Member of Parliament this morning,the UPND Mouthpiece said the country has not forgotten Professor Luo’s poor policy record when she served as Education Minister during which a number of unpopular decisions were made against the student movement.
“For us in the UPND Alliance,this appointment is like early Christmas and we wish to congratulate President Lungu on his choice.We all remember how she abolished meal allowances and banned unionism in institutions of higher learning.This is the person who at the helm of power closed the Copperbelt University for close to six months and today this is the person vying for the position of Republican Vice President. What a joke to have such people as leaders,” he said.
Mr Mweetwa who was accompanied by hundreds of his peaceful supporters to the Choma Civic centre further urged Zambians not to ignore the divisive statements attributed to Luo during the Chilubi Parliamentary by-elections during she issued statements aimed at demeaning and bringing the people of Southern Province into disrepute.
He however concluded by saying the UPND Alliance stands ready to defeat the Patriotic Front regardless of its flag carriers as the people of Zambia were resolved for change.
Five candidates which included UPND, PF,DP,SP and an independent Captain Cosmas Moono had by press time filed in their nominations.
Nkana coach Beston Chambeshi has described Sunday’s home loss to Lusaka Dynamos as a setback in their battle to survive relegation.
Dynamos beat Nkana 2-1 away in Kitwe to end what was a promising three-match unbeaten run by the out-going FAZ Super League champions.
The defeat left Nkana still second from bottom on 28 points with seven games remaining in which to fight their way out of the bottom four relegation zone where they are currently second from the base.
Nkana are two points behind Lumwana Radiants and Napsa Stars who have 30 and 36 points respectively.
“It is a drawback but it is not the end of the tournament. We have to come out and work in the remaining seven games in which you are talking of 21 points here,” Chambeshi said.
“So all that we need to do is put our heads together and mend the loopholes in the team so that we can come out and pick up a few points along the way.”
Nkana came into Sunday’s match after collecting seven points out of a possible nine that included big wins over leaders Zesco United, whom they beat 1-0 last Wednesday in Ndola, plus a 2-0 Kitwe derby victory away to rivals Power Dynamos on May 9.
The FAZ Super League title holders are back in action this Wednesday at home again against another Lusaka side when they play fellow strugglers Napsa.
President Edgar Lungu has adopted Professor Nkandu Luo as his running mate for the August general elections.
And the Electoral Commission of Zambia has accepted President Lungu’s nomination as a presidential candidate under the PF.
Unveiling his running mate at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka this morning, President Lungu described Professor Luo as a solid, intelligent and politically strong person.
He however admitted that not all will be happy with his choice of running mate.
“I know not all of you will accept her but diversity of opinion is what makes the world go round,”‘President Lungu said.
He added, “if you are not happy, wait for your time when you will appoint the people you like as for me, I am happy with my choice.”
President Lungu said he prayed and meditated over his choice of running mate.
“She is a solid politician. She is very intelligent and forthright and this is why some people don’t like her but as for me it’s Lungu na Luo (Lungu with Luo).”
“So it’s good luck to all and lets campaign peacefully. We have taken oath to respect the electoral code of conduct and we will ensure there is law and order. Remember, I am still Head of State and Boma ni Boma and still in charge.
Meanwhile, ECZ Chairman Justice Essau Chulu announced that the nomination papers submitted by President Lungu have been fully accepted as been valid.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that the filing of nominations for aspiring candidates for the August 12, 2021 general elections will run from 17th to 20th May 2021.
ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Kryticous Nshindano disclosed that only presidential nominations will run for four days while other positions such as parliamentary and mayoral or council chairpersonship will each run for a day.
Mr. Nshindano indicated that the presidential nominations will be done at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka under ECZ Chairperson Esau Chulu aS the returning officer.
He said the filing of nominations for national assembly and councils will take place in respective districts countrywide.
He revealed that each of the four days will accommodatE five political parties in filing their nominations for presidential candidates.
The first to file in will be President Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front (PF) on May 17, 2021 while Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) will file his on May 19, 2021.
Dr. Trevor Mwamba of the United National Independence Party (UNIP) will also file on May 17 while Nevers Mumba of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) will file his nomination on May 20, 2021. The rest of the other presidential candidates will follow suit on their respective dates and time.
A total of 20 candidates paid nomination fees to take part in the presidential elections on august 12, 2021 general elections.
Mr. Nshindano has since urged aspiring candidates to ensure that all necessary nomination documentation as provided for by ECZ checklist are in place.
“With reference to the calendar, we will start receiving nominations for all electable officers starting tomorrow as follows; presidential candidates will commence tomorrow May 17 to May 20 2021, national assembly, 17 May 2021, mayoral and council chairperson May 18, 2021, while councilors will file in their nominations on May 19, 2021,” Mr. Nshindano announced.
He added that all other nominations will take place in respective districts.
Mr. Nshindano has therefore advised the participating candidates in the different elections apart from the presidential nominations to proceed to their respective districts.
On the schedule for the pre-processing of supporters for presidential candidates, Mr. Nshindano disclosed that a total of 20 presidential candidates paid their nomination fees.
He however noted that out of the 20 aspiring presidential candidates, only 15 have completed the pre-processing of supporters across the country, leaving five who are expected to complete the process in due time.
“Among the incomplete includes Felix Mutati of the Movement for Democratic Congress, Peter Chanda of New Congress Party, Masuwa Kalabi, who is standing as Independent, Neson Musoni of All Congress Party and lastly Lazarus Chisela of Zambia United for Sustainable Development,” he listed.
Mr. Nshindano further advised the candidates who have not completed the process to avail the remaining supporters to Lusaka, beginning May 17 to May 20, 2021 as they file their nominations.
THE Chief Electoral Officer said the affirmation of those who drop out of the race will be confirmed after the nomination process, but reiterated that the nomination fees are non-refundable.
And ECZ Legal Counsel Bob Musenga cautioned independent candidates not to affiliate themselves to other political parties during campaigns.
Mr. Musenga encouraged them to pick a symbol from ECZ which currently has about 20 cyphers on their list.
“There is a guiding provision under our laws for independent candidates. As the name entails, an independent candidate should have no affiliation to any political party because if that were the case, then it would be a serious anomaly.
He stressed that an independent candidate cannot associate themselves with other political parties by way of party regalia as provided by the ECZ law under article one, which demands independent parties to have their own symbol.
Government has disbursed over K2.4 million to social cash transfer beneficiaries under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services in Mafinga district in Muchinga province.
A total of over K1.2 million was an allocation for January and February this year while another K1, 225,645 was for March and April.
Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Davison Mulenga launched the disbursement exercise at Intotela school pay point yesterday and said government was committed to improving the living standards of ordinary Zambian citizens.
During the launch of the exercise yesterday, 102 beneficiaries were present and received their money. These included the aged, female headed, disabled and child headed households.
At the same event, Captain Mulenga announced the increase of social cash transfer beneficiaries in Mafinga district to 10,991 from the current 5,107 in the entire district.
“Government is committed to improve the living standards of ordinary Zambian citizens and this why this year government is increasing the number of beneficiaries under the social cash transfer programme so as to ensure that many vulnerable people are included on the programme,” he said.
Capt. Mulenga said the social cash transfer programme impacts not only the direct beneficiaries but also the communities they live in.
He said when beneficiaries spend the money locally, the non-benefiting households that supply goods and services also partake of the increased cash circulating in the community.
And the beneficiaries of the social cash transfer in Mafinga commended the government for the good gesture.
The beneficiaries told ZANIS that the money they received from the government through social cash transfer has helped in improving their livelihoods.
Fryness Nachinga said her livelihood has improved from the time she was put on social cash transfer programme.
“This programme has transformed my life,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Maggie Namposya said she was suffering a lot before she was put on social cash transfer.
Ms. Namposya said she has now managed to build a house from social cash transfer funds after investing it farming.
“I used to suffer a lot as an elderly woman but from the time I was put on social cash transfer, my life has changed and I have even built a house after investing the money into farming,” she said.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has empowered 27 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors with K54, 000 in Kalumbila district in North-western province.
The ILO made this gesture at a handover ceremony of the GBV start-up kits in Kalumbila yesterday.
Kalumbila District Commissioner, Robinson Kalota, who graced the ceremony, said government is working with the United Nations (UN) agencies such as the ILO to reduce poverty amongst victims of GBV.
“In the quest to reduce poverty amidst the GBV victims, the Zambian government in conjunction with UN joint programmes on GBV has provided the start-up funds under the Get Ahead for Women in Enterprise…I am glad to mention that the ILO, which is a UN agency, supplemented the much needed logistical support,” Mr. Kalota said.
He explained that the programme is being implemented by the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services through the department of community development in the district.
“So far, 27 GBV survivors were identified and trained in various entrepreneurships by staff from the department of community development,” he said.
He stated that each beneficiary is to receive K2, 000 as start-up capital.
“The 27 women are receiving a start-up capital worth K2, 000 each to help them start up various entrepreneurship businesses such as buying and selling beans, maize and vegetables as well as keeping chickens and many more,” he said.
Mr. Kalota observed that victims of gender based violence are usually socially and economically affected adding that this hampers economic development at household and national levels.
He appreciated the ILO for the support rendered towards supporting survivors of GBV.
“Allow me to thank the ILO for the support of K54, 000 rendered to the gender based violence survivors in Kalumbila district as well as the active role played by Ministry of Community Development and Social Services in this programme,” he said.
Mr. Kalota pointed out that the empowerment is an eye opener to others who may still be facing GBV.
“This is an eye opener to others who are still facing GBV for we all know that many cases have remained unreported especially among the men folk, who still take it that it is a shame to report GBV cases when they are beaten and ill-treated in their homes,” Mr. Kalota said.
He encouraged the community in the area to be vigilant and report all cases of GBV to the nearest relevant authorities.
Meanwhile, Kalumbila District Community Development Officer, Ritah Makupa urged the beneficiaries to put the money to good use.
“We urge you our able women to go and plough back this money, invest it very well,” Ms. Makupa said.
And speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Theresa Kabinji thanked government and ILO for the empowerment.
“Thank you to government and ILO for this money and training in entrepreneurship…most importantly the start-up capital,” she said.
Ms. Kabinji said the start-up capital will help the women to contribute to economic development at district and national level.
She has however appealed to government and ILO to provide more training.
“We appeal that we are given more training, like the savings training…this will help to aid our businesses and also to continue with our business,” she said.
Ms. Kabinji also appealed that more vulnerable women in the district be given the same opportunity of empowerment.
President Edgar Lungu has thanked Vice President Inonge Wina for the services she rendered to the country since he appointed her to the position in 2015.
This morning, Mrs. Wina announced that she should not be considered for President Lungu’s running mate for the August 2021 general election.
President Lungu expressed gratitude to Mrs. Wina for her wisdom and guidance since she was appointed six years ago.
“I would like to thank Her Honour the Vice-President, Mrs. Inonge Mutukwa Wina, for her wisdom and guidance since I appointed her as Vice-President of our Republic in 2015,” said President Lungu.
The President said Mrs. Wina’s counsel to the Patriotic Front (PF) as a party and to the government in her capacity as Vice-President, has been immense.
“She has been a bedrock to rely on, and as she leaves office in August after the elections, what remains for me is to thank her for her services to this country since we started our journey together,” he said in a statement released to the media last evening by his Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations, Isaac Chipampe.
President Lungu further stated that Mrs. Wina is a pride of all womenfolk and girls in Zambia because of being the first female Vice-President of the country.
“We shall continue seeking her advice and counsel even after she has left office. Thank you so much Madam Vice-President,” President Lungu concluded his brief message of appreciation to Mrs. Wina.
Earlier yesterday, Mrs. Wina announced at the press briefing in Lusaka that she should not be considered for the position of running mate to President Lungu for this year’s general elections.
“I wish to inform the nation that I have communicated to the President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu on the decision that I have taken not to be considered as a running mate in the August 2021 general elections,” Mrs. Wina stated.
Mrs. Wina, who is 80 years old now, commended President Lungu for the historical move of appointing her as the first female vice president for Zambia.
The Vice President noted that the decision was a clear indication of how President Lungu recognises women as partners in leadership at the highest level of government.
“I have reached a stage in my political journey where I need to take a different role that will see a new generation of leaders take charge of the affairs of the country especially now that stability has been restored in our party by His Excellency the President,” she said.
Vice President Inonge Wina ready to announce that she won’t stand as a Vice President in the coming 12th August, 2021. yesterday, Sunday, May 16, 2021. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANISVice President Inonge Wina flanked by her Brother Dr. Kasoka Mutukwa announcing that she won’t participate as a Vice President in the coming 12th August, 2021. yesterday, Sunday, May 16, 2021. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANISVice President Inonge Wina flanked by her Brother Dr. Kasoka Mutukwa announcing that she won’t participate as a Vice President in the coming 12th August, 2021. yesterday, Sunday, May 16, 2021. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
I know you are anxiously waiting for my take on president of the Patriotic Front Edgar Lungu. My last article on UPND Hakainde Hichilema subjected me to scurrilous, derogatory, scandalous and personal attacks by the “Panga Boys.” They were disappointed I treated Hichilema with soft gloves. I did so because I wanted to clear the landmines in his path so Lungu can meet his match. I will put Hichilema under the microscope sometime soon. As for now, expect the incumbent Edgar Lungu to be the next feature.
Today, I am forced to deal with the personal venom directed at me by planted PF bloggers. I do so because a Zambian voyeuristic readership uncritically accepts even the most nonsensical speculations, some if left unattended can cause irreparable damage to one’s reputation. Please take a moment to read this article word-for-word. I will address my personal life and some of the falsehoods and innuendos cunningly passed around by PF bloggers.
Let me repeat Mao Zedong’s saying: “Politics is war without bloodshed and war is politics with bloodshed.” When I chose to write political articles for my country, I knew it was not for the squeamish, or the fainthearted—not in a country in which what is food for the lion is death for the deer. I knew to fight the Panga Boys, I will have to pull out my sword and fight fire with fire. So, let the battle begin.
Blogger Kaizar Zulu’s Health Report
Digital health record BKZ.200.199 shows that blogger Kaizar Zulu was diagnosed with substance abuse at the age of 26 and was on several occasions chained to the hospital bed to contain his biting syndrome. Under severe psychotic attack, blogger Zulu would soil his pants, foam from the mouth and bite any one in his way. In addition to hallucinations, and delusions, substance abuse can cause violent behavior and hypoglycemia. Once a year since 2001, Zulu has to report to the hospital to control serious complications that develop in him time and again.
According to the report, when blogger Kaizar Zulu is in attack mood he is psychotically affected to the extent the destruction he causes to property, the altercations and physical fights he engages in, and the insults he utters are executed with lack of awareness thereupon. It was actually Doctor J.H. Chansongo M.D. who recommended that blogger Zulu, who was becoming more erratic in 2019, be removed from his last duties for fear if allowed near the instruments of power, he might desecrate them. [End of Report]
Just now blogger Kaizar Zulu does not know what has hit him. I have triggered his psychotic attack. I can hear him screaming: “It’s a lie, I’ll shoot that—!” Well, it’s too late. His workmates believe the report because it fits his character. The public is not surprised either. Many, including the PF cadres he works with often ask “is this guy normal?” And in a country in which hearsay and rumor mongering are embedded in the fabric of everyday existence, this devastating report is a stab right at the center of his heart.
I won’t say the story is true or false, because when this narcissistic gangster mercilessly wounds his prey he lets blood flow to the last drop. I have applied the same stratagem he and his PF bloggers employ on me and other writers who dare cross Lungu’s path. They deliberately cook up intemperate and unjust falsehoods to injure my integrity and impugn my honor.
In other words, I have given this seriously ill “patient” who spews hate, a dose of his own medicine. Those who care to read fabricated venomous comments made by him in social media will agree he has a sordid spirit of smear. I have taken time to study blogger Kaizar Zulu and have compiled and archived most of his comments on social media for a rainy day. As for the authenticity of his health report, you be the judge.
The “Stop Field Ruwe” Campaign
Blogger Kaizar Zulu works tandem with PF cadres like Sunday Chanda, and others who camouflage in pseudonyms to evade the truth and dishonorably magnify falsehoods to cast doubt on their prey. A snitch who sits on the “cyber counter-intelligence” meetings in Zulu’s office, informs me a “Stop Field Ruwe” smear campaign was hatched at the beginning of “Who’s Who” series to cast doubt upon my articles and besmirch my character ahead of the feature on presidential candidate Edgar Lungu. The sole purpose of the scheme is to:
(i) keep an eagle’s eye on the release of Ruwe’s articles in all online media outlets and kill the story before it grows legs; (ii) alert other bloggers upon release of the article so we can flood the comment forum and drive the narrative in our favor; (iii) portray Ruwe as an ally of HH and a member of UPND; (iv) cast doubt on his academic qualifications; (v) go after his marriage to a doctor.
The week preceding the Hakainde Hichilema feature, bloggers Kaizar Zulu, Sunday Chanda, Anthony Mwanza and others at the heart of the smear campaign laid in wait with their pangas poised to pounce. The moment the article was posted they attacked me using the most vulgar and character assassination imaginable.
Taking advantage of my technological savviness, I accessed the vortex sight and saw Kaizar Zulu uses numerous pseudonyms like “Cozcowjr.” Also, Sunday Chanda and others use various aliases, including “the observer,” and “Independent Observer.” I dug into the backgrounds of these two young men. They are a good example of the hypocrites Jesus was referring to when he said: “First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye!” Sadly, the log in blogger Kaizar Zulu’s eye can’t be taken out. It is lodged in half of his brain.
At 49 years old blogger Kaizar Zulu is as described in the health report. He is violent to the level of madness. Some of the violence has hit headlines in the media. Put together the number of blows and the buckets of blood he has spilt, the scoundrel should be serving life at Mukobeko.
It is Zulu’s hooliganism and sub-standard intellect that have made me launch an investigation into why Edgar Lungu, president of the Republic of Zambia chose him as his Political Advisor, against the advice of senior intelligence officers. My findings have started pointing to the Lungu regime’s violent record, one of the worst in the history of Zambian politics. It is an article for another day. Let me unveil my personal life.
My Personal Life
For you all who follow my articles you’ve seen how blogger Kaizar Zulu and PF cadres try to portray me as a dependent of my wife. Yes, my wife is medical doctor, a good one for that matter. My father said to me, for every step, take two, you will reach for the stars faster. If you hang around with thugs you are likely to become one. If you frequent the bar you are likely to marry a waitress or a drunk. Surround yourself with intelligent people. The more intelligent people you mingle with the more confident you become.
If you ask my childhood friends, they will tell you I have always set my bar very high. Michelangelo put it succinctly: “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” I quit Zambia Broadcasting Services because I was too ambitious.
Before I married, I created a highly successful entertainment and advertising agency. Former employees include Swithin Haangala, Sam Ngoma, Titus Chembo, Pauline Banda, and Hazel Zulu. I coupled my business with Rute Car Hire that saw its fleet increase by the year. Between 1984 and 1996, I provided a living for a good number Zambians. They will all tell you I never indulged in criminal activities.
When I met my wife, she was just a human being trying to heal the world. The sole meaning of marriage is love. That’s what drew us to each other. Last March we celebrated 34 years of a happy marriage. She’s been with me this long because she cherishes our marriage. So, be assured wherever I lay my hat that’s my comfortable home. I am as creative and self reliant as they come.
My Education
Nelson Mandela said; “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” In 2012, I wrote “Zambian Intellectuals are Lazy.” The article went viral under the title: “Intellectual Scum.” I’ve since received letters and messages from all four corners of the world on the impact my article has had on them. The article was been downloaded over a million times.
That’s what my well-earned education has turned out to be. For those who put my education in doubt my profile on LinkedIn is well detailed. Wikipedia might also help. I am a Doctor of Education from the prestigious Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. I hold a BA in Mass Communication and Journalism from Suffolk University, and CSU, Fresno, and a Masters in World History from Fresno Pacific University, California. On top of that I have walked the corridors of Harvard University.
In all my writings, I strive to be factual. In my last article on Hakainde, I referred to President Kaunda as a Bemba by birth. I made sure it was a documented fact. Historians Tomasz Kamusela and Finex Ndhlovu (2017), and others state that President Kaunda identified himself as a Bemba by birth. KK is actually on record to have said so.
Regarding Nkumbula, while it is agreed that he was Ila his tribe was part of Bantu Botatwe, a cluster of languages of the Tonga group and was therefore associated with the Tonga, especially in politics. Just like Bisa, Tabwa, and Lala people are associated with the Bemba tribe. In fact, Nkumbula throughout his teaching and political careers was commonly referred to as the Tonga teacher. Please read William V. Bresford’s “The Tribes of Northern Rhodesia.”
I stop here.
Next: Edgar Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia.
Local golf star Madalitso Muthiya has won the Prudential Classic golf tournament by three shots after a tantalizing display on the final day.
Muthiya broke away in the last round to take a comfortable win after holding a one-shot lead on the first two days.
He scored a level-par 70 to finish with a three-round total of two-under-par 208 on a day many golfers complained about their scoring.
“I am really happy with this win and glad I achieved my goal for the day,” Muthiya told journalists.
This was the second Professional Golfers Association of Zambia (PGAZ) organised championship Muthiya was winning this year.
Youngster Sydney Wemba emerged second after scoring two-under-par 68 to finish with a one-over-par 211.
Wemba is the only local player to have beaten Muthiya in the last one year of the Professional Golfers Association of Zambia (PGAZ) tournaments which was at Nkana.
Ndola’s Gabriel Chibale took third place after finishing the tournament on four-par 214 as Dezzie Ng’andu finished in fourth, one shot off Chibale.
Fifth place was taken by Morton Muwowo who despite the one over on the last day had an overall of eight-over-par 218.
Nkana’s survival hopes took a direct hit on Sunday after losing 2-1 at home in Kitwe to Lusaka Dynamos.
The defeat ended Nkana’s promising three-match unbeaten run that included big victories over league leaders Zesco United and archrivals Power Dynamos whom they beat 1-0 and 2-0 respectively.
It all started promisingly on Sunday against Dynamos especially in the first half in which Nkana goalkeeper Kelvin Malunga was the hero.
Malunga made three huge close-range saves denying Emmanuel Chabula twice and Collins Sikombe in the 40th minute to see the sides go into the break scoreless.
However, things took a turn after the hour mark when industrious midfielder Willy Stephanous put Dynamos ahead in the 62nd minute with a freekick that first struck the post before going in to elude Malunga.
Nkana striker Ronald Kampamba, who had replaced Patrick Gondwe in the 55th minute, then equalized from close-range in the 64th minute.
The score line remained that way until the 80th minute when an unmarked Stephanus punished Nkana for some poor defending to see Dynamos complete a league double over the out-going league champions whom they beat 2-0 in Lusaka on January 23.
Nkana stay put on 28 points and have seven games left to play while Dynamos are fifth on 43 points.
The Kitwe giants are two points behind 17th placed Lumwana Radiants who lost 1-0 away to Prison Leopards.
Napsa are 16th and occupy the top part of the relegation zone on 36 points and won today following a hard-fought- for 4-3 away win over Indeni.
Meanwhile, second placed Zanaco could only cut Zesco United’s lead from six to five points following a 1-1 away draw with mid-table Green Buffaloes.
Nicholas Mulilo put Buffaloes ahead in the 22nd minute but Moses Phiri leveled for Zanaco in the 50th minute.
After a rigorous primary election process, we have settled for the 156 members of parliament aspirants and hundreds of other candidates in our local government structures. I can confirm to you that this is the most difficult process of our party, yet one that brings joy to those who have made it and a lot of pain and disappointment for those that have not.
My humble and earnest appeal to both categories is magnanimity, respect, understanding, love and unity towards each other. We will be uncaring to our culture of solidarity that has held us together in very difficult times in the past, if we do not give due consideration to each other’s aspirations and anxieties, that have arisen from the above process.
The grassroots did their job for which we profoundly thank them. The NMC also weighed in before the NEC settled on the final list. I ask that this process be respected, no matter the feelings of victory or disappointment we may feel.
Let us now focus on the bigger picture fellow members, and not allow our detractors to divide us, even as they pillage and plunder our nation. We are facing a vicious dictatorship and a collapsed economy, brought about by a most reckless and corrupt regime in the history of our country. We therefore have a patriotic and democratic duty to vote them out and unless we unite, our nation will be unrecognisable in the next five years, if the PF are allowed to continue. We must not allow that and if we do because of divisions, posterity may judge us harshly.
There is a lot of work to be done once we are in power and will need everyone who has demonstrable loyalty to help us deliver the development agenda we have for Zambia.
We therefore have work for everyone, but before we assign you, we will need to get to State House.
I can give numerous examples of men and women who didn’t jump ship in previous rounds of adoptions, who have been adopted this time around. I therefore call on you to be patient and rally behind those that have been adopted and do not split the vote, as this would disadvantage our mission and goals.
I wish all the best to aspirants at MP, Mayor/Council Chairman and Councillor level.
A member of the Shangombo district social protection committee has said differently-abled children have the right to education, just like other children.
Meamui Lusambo said the community should therefore refrain from hiding their differently-abled children in their homes but instead present them to relevant authorities.
Ms. Lusambo was speaking during a social protection committee awareness meeting in Mukenge area in Shangombo district in Western province.
“As you can see I am differently-abled but I am grateful to my parents for where I am today because they never differentiated between me and my siblings when it came to education or house chores, you can also do the same for your child,” she said.
She has since urged parents and guardians to be the pillar of strength to their children through encouraging and motivating them.
And Shangombo District Community Development Officer, Oster Munsanje, said at the same meeting that the girl child also deserves a second chance to education in an event that she falls pregnant along the way.
Ms. Munsanje testified that she was one of the first people to benefit from governments re-entry policy when it was first introduced in 1997.
She said teenage pregnancy should not be the end of the road to acquiring quality education noting that girls can still go back to school just like she did.
The re-entry policy requires schools to grant girls maternity leave and re-admit them after giving birth to facilitate their education.
She encouraged parents not to marry off their children at a tender age but to take keen interest in their education.
Ms. Munsanje said girls who might have discontinued their education journey due early pregnancy must return to school under the government’s programme called ‘keeping girls in school’ (KGS).
