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IBA summons Muvi TV over Chilufya Tayali interview

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IBA summons Muvi TV over Chilufya Tayali interview

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has reiterated that it will not hesitate to invoke Section 29 of its amendment Act No. 26 of 2010 if local television broadcasting stations operate in a manner that disregards the law.

Section 29 of the IBA Amendment Act No. 26 of 2010 gives the board the power to suspend, revoke or cancel any broadcasting licence issued under the Act.

IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma said in a statement to ZANIS this evening that the authority was appalled by the conduct of Muvi Television (TV) when it hosted Chilufya Tayali, the president of the opposition Economic and Equity party on its assignment programme aired yesterday, May 15, 2021.

Ms. Mapoma said the IBA is concerned that Muvi TV allegedly does not seem to observe the highest professional standards as provided for in Section 24 (1) (e) of the IBA (Amendment) Act No. 26 of 2010.

Section 24 (1) (e) of the IBA (Amendment) Act No. 26 of 2010, states that the programming provided by commercial stations must meet the highest standards of journalistic professionalism.

She said three weeks ago, IBA cautioned Muvi TV for alleged unprofessional conduct it exhibited when the television station featured the president of the opposition Poor People’s Party, Alex Muliokela.

“The station was directed to exercise good judgment and take ethical considerations seriously, regardless of whether a programme is paid for or not,” she said.

Ms. Mapoma has since reminded Muvi TV and other broadcasting stations to exercise professionalism in order to avoid contravening the law and face consequences.

“Meanwhile, the public may wish to know that Muvi TV has since been summoned to appear before the authority to attend to specific concerns,” she said.

Zambia, AU sign MoU on deployment of Police Officers to African Union Mission in Somalia

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Zambia, AU sign MoU on deployment of Police Officers to African Union Mission in Somalia

Zambia and the African Union have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the deployment of police officers to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Emmanuel Mwamba signed the MoU on behalf of Zambia.

Mr. Mwamba said the signing of the memorandum of understanding would increase the number of police officers Zambia was allocated to send for the AMISOM from the current 38 to 160.

He said at the signing ceremony that Zambia’s police officers and soldiers who are deployed to various United Nations and African Union missions were known to be distinguished and very disciplined in the field.

Mr. Mwamba further said although Zambia had been deploying individual police officers to African Union missions since 2012, this was done without a memorandum of understanding.

He reiterated that it was important for member states to institutionalise the deployment of officers to the African Union mission by signing an MoU.

And signing on behalf of the African Union Commission, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye, said Zambia was a model of democracy in Africa.

Ambassador Adeoye said Zambia had also helped many African countries through peace-keeping and peace building efforts across the continent.

This is contained in a statement issued to ZANIS by First Secretary for Press and Tourism at the Zambian Mission in Addis Ababa, Inutu Mwanza.

UCZ calls for issue-based campaigns

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UCZ calls for issue-based campaigns

The United Church of Zambia (UCZ) has cautioned Zambians against falling prey to politics of violence and division ahead of the August 12, 2021 general elections

Speaking to ZANIS in Kasama, UCZ General Secretary Chipasha Musaba said electorates have a responsibility to reject all forms of political activity that breach the country’s peace.

Rev. Musaba, who was flanked by UCZ Synod Bishop Sydney Sichilima and other regional bishops, noted that politicians should be counseled against perpetrating violence as they try to persuade voters to elect them on the August polls.

“We must recognize that these politicians are actually our sons and daughters, they should not divide us. We should actually take the privilege to counsel them,” Rev. Musaba said

He further implored politicians to tame their respective supporters and ensure that they engage in issue based campaigns.

“As campaigns begin, we expect politicians to tame their respective supporters and cadres, let them inform people what they want to do for them. Politics should not divide the people of God,” he said.

Rev. Musaba noted that political campaigns should be used to inform the public of specific development ideas unlike propagating anarchy.

Inonge Wina opts out of running mate race

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Inonge Wina opts out of running mate race

Vice-PresidentMrs Inonge Mutukwa Wina has announced her decision not to be considered as a running mate to President Edgar Lungu for the August General Election.

Mrs Wina disclosed that age was catching up with her and she felt satisfied with her contribution to the development of Zambia hence the need to pass on the button.

She said she was grateful to President Lungu for having given her the opportunity to serve the Zambian people as first female vice president adding that she had already informed the Head of State about her decision.

“It’s now time to pass on the button. 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 by President Edgar Lungu,” Mrs Wina said.

“I recently turned 80 years and as most of you can agree I cannot summon the same energy as I had when I was a young wife to a freedom fighter taking a position in the trenches.”

She said her involvement in the affairs of Zambia dated back to the pre-independence stage and she was privileged to have served the nation in modern times with the support of the Zambian people.

She said she executed her functions including being Leader of Government Business in Parliament with the support from Cabinet and Members of Parliament with ease which was premised on the principles of collective responsibility.

She said the opportunity to serve as the first female vice president was a historical milestone in the recognition of women as partners in leadership at the highest level of government.

“We enacted laws in the National Assembly that were designed to ensuring that the standard of life of our people is uplifted. I must confess that the Vice-President’s Question Time was indeed at times challenging but it provided a suitable opportunity for us as government to be scrutinised by the people through their elected representatives,” she said.

Mrs Wina said in the quest to uplift the lives of people in times of climate induced calamities like droughts and floods including the COVID-19 Pamdemic, she was pleased to note that her team in the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) was on hand to ensure that they minimised the carnage and saved lives.

She said the efforts of the DMMU would not be successful in isolation as that was a concerted effort by the various supporting partners including International Corporating Partners, the Private Sector and many other bodies and individuals who assisted in actualising the goals of the government.

And Mrs Wina has stated that she would continue to support President Lungu to ensure that all government programs were effectively implemented in the election period.

Her Honour the Vice-President has since expressed gratitude to the Zambian people for the privilege and honour afforded to her to serve as Republican Vice-President.

“May God continue to bless the President of the Republica of Zambia as he continues to steer this great country to prosperity,” Mrs Wina said.

PF Suspends its All its Public Rally Campaigns

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PF Suspends its All its Public Rally Campaigns

The Ruling PAtritic Front (PF) has said that the party has decided supsend all public rallies in view of the Covid-19 health guidelines as provided by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Ministry of Health (MoH).

In a statement released to the media today by the Party Secretary General Davies Mwila, the party said that in view of the suspension, party members should use other available platforms such as print and electronic media as well as door to door operations and cell meetings to campaign.

Below is the full statement

16th May, 2021
For immediate release

PF BANS POLITICAL RALLIES

This serves as official notification to all our members and the general public that the Patriotic Front has from today, 16 May, 2021 BANNED all PF public campaign rallies in view of the Covid-19 health guidelines as provided by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Ministry of Health (MoH).

As you may be aware, the Electoral Commission of Zambia appointed a Technical Committee to work on the COVID-19 prevention measures in the electoral activities including public gatherings, nominations and voting.
The Technical Committee on mainstreaming of COVID-19 prevention measures in the 2021 general election calendar was established following a consultative meetings with the Ministry of Health.

According to the Ministry of Health, crowds and public gatherings are among the super spreaders of the COVID-19 virus. To this effect, the Patriotic Front has banned all its members from holding public campaign rallies to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The Patriotic Front is a responsible and law-abiding political party as such we shall strictly adhere to all the regulations and health guidelines as provided by ECZ and MoH.

In view of the ban, we urge our members to use other available platforms such as print and electronic media as well as door to door operations and cell meetings to campaign.
With thanks.

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Signed
Issued by:
Hon. Davies MWILA
PF Secretary General

Chamanga Staying Very Calm as Red Arrows Smell Continental Football

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Red Arrows striker James Chamanga says they are staying very focused in their remaining four league games to keep alive their continental qualification hopes.

Arrows roared to life with three second half goals without reply against visiting Forest Rangers at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka on Saturday to crash last season’s league runners- up 3-0.

The victory also saw Arrows leap from fifth to third place on the table to inch them closer to their first continental qualification since 2012.

Chamanga sparked Arrows to life with the opening goal in the 52nd minute to score his second in as many wins for the 2004 league champions and take his tally to ten goals so far this term.

“We are not there yet, we cannot get comfortable, we cannot relax and it is time to get back to the drawing board for the next game against Nkana,” Chamanga said.

Arrows will host the relegation-battling and out-going FAZ Super League title holders Nkana in a Week 32 game on May 25 after the latter face Prison Leopards on May 22 at home in Kitwe.

“For me, I will start talking about my (continental) dreams after we finish the season,” Chamanga said.

“I cannot say we are there yet, we still have four games to go.

“We need to focus on these four games but I think we are on the right track.”

Third placed Arrows have 46 points, three less than number two side Zanaco and have two points more than fourth placed Kabwe Warriors.

Forest drop to from number three to fifth position after the away defeat and have 43 points with three games left for them to play.

A Wasted vote is one cast for Leaders who eventually turn Mediocre and Absentee Representatives

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A Wasted vote is one cast for Leaders who eventually turn Mediocre and Absentee Representatives

By Pezzy Kudakwashe

The 2021 General elections in Zambia are only months away, Thursday, August 12, 2021 to be exact. Another episode, a “telemundo” series, action packed, promising some explosive moments.

Some politicians like “wolves in sheep’s clothing,” are coming out of the woodwork. They are here from months of hibernating, only to practice and display what they do best, offer empty promises.

After years and months of total absence and community neglect, they now bring the same old worthless stories by shading “crocodile tears” as if they have the best interest of ordinary Zambians at heart.

Their stories are not new. Very predictable. There is nothing new for us except rehearsed speeches and fake promissory notes. The drama begins, decorated by out-of-tune singing and rashly choreographed dancing mainly praised by cadres.

Programs are nothing but repeats. The repeats are in themselves true lies and yet have the ability to hypnotize the electorate like spells from Nyasa. Politicians and voters alike resemble one who has a spell cast on them.

Shall voters fall for the very things they promised not to? Shall they elect the same people telling same old lies?God forbid, we are not crazy.We shall not listen to same lies, told by same liars and expect to get different positive results.

The 2021 elections should be taken with all seriousness they deserve. A defining moment. A time to draw a line in the sand and declare “enough is enough”.

Out of those contesting, we do indeed know the true leaders. We cannot make the same mistakes over and over again. We have fully paid for out mistakes made in past elections. Now it’s time for fake politicians to pay.

Through ignorance and gullibility, we made mistakes in the past. This time, we need to vote with our brain and heart. The poor, the marginalized, the concerned voters must all unite and fight on the same side.

Fight the common enemy, the fake politicians. Our vote should not be used to settle other people’s political scores or disputes but to improve our livelihood. .The center of attention in this election is to get rid of the imposters, politicians causing the suffering of Zambians.

The same old same old mentality of politicians making a paycheque during election time is over. This includes civic leaders taking advantage of the season to cash in through useless rants and”fallacious projects.

Stop political wolves and hyenas promising and pledging to protect the sheep and goats. Block political lions and other predators offering service to care for impala, lechwe, and other prey. End vultures of their pledge to cover our backs.

Past elections left us feeling so hopeless and helpless. Like infects babysat by known pedophilias. This is wrong, surely don’t we have a few good people? The ones we term “remnants”. Those who believe the best can come out of Zambia.

We need people who are in it to fix it. They are not plunderers, not looters but fixers and hope restorers. Where are these good people? Let’s begin to mobilize and thwart the intentions of economic hooligans.

A pack of wolves cannot shepherd a flock of sheep without the wolves getting fat and the sheep getting fewer. Pick pocketers and robbers cannot run a country with full coffers. They get rich and the country gets poor.

Rules set by cheats will never be fair. Laws made by the guilty will never be just. Elections run by liars will never be honest and the results are never celebrated.”Only those with Zambia at heart can make the best of what it is. Freedom is not cheap. It is not free.

We are inspired by the spirit of history to move our nation forward. Zambia is not a project of any one person. We are all called to be Zambians not some special individuals.Many have walked before us. Many have sacrificed for our nation. The blood of our heroes paid and paved the way.

How long shall we behave like blind people? We allow leaders elected to serve us only but steal from us. Here is a call to moral choice to change. We need to commit to build this house first before we can that of investors.

We have to commit to dry the tears of Zambians first, then create joy in the hearts of investors. We are tired of change for the sake of change. We are tired of change that only brings in comedy and drama, heartache and pain.

Zambians have vast experience in disappointments. Top on that agenda of disappointers are leaders we elect. A wasted vote is one cast for leaders who eventually turn mediocre and absentee representatives.

Vote wisely.

Chief Luchembe endorses President Lungu’s candidature for the August Elections

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Chief Luchembe endorses President Lungu’s candidature for the August Elections

Chief Luchembe of the Bemba speaking people in Kanchibiya District of Muchinga Province has endorsed the candidature of President Edgar Lungu in the forth coming general elections.

The traditional leader made the endorsement during the distribution of bicycles to village headmen by Kanchibiya District Commissioner, Blandina Yombwe in his chiefdom today.

Chief Luchembe remarked that President Edgar Lungu deserves to continue as the Head of State because of the many developmental projects and empowerment programs that have been implemented under his leadership.

Chief Luchembe added that President Lungu has fulfilled his promise to the people in his chiefdom and thus urged all headmen to be thankful for the gesture.

“During President Edgar Lungu’s last trip to this district, you requested for transport to easy your movements and he promised to look into it, today the President has fulfilled his promise,” Echoed the traditional leader

And Kanchibiya District Commissioner Blandina Yombe said President Lungu has demonstrated a high level of commitment and leadership towards the people and needs to be appreciated.

Ms. Yombe commended President Lungu for aiding traditional leaders with bicycles.

“Now that you have bicycles you will be able to move from one place to another and carry out your duties easily,” She noted

The District Commissioner has since urged the headmen to utilise the bicycles for the intended purpose as they serve the people in their respective areas.

Meanwhile, the headmen have thanked President Lungu for the bicycles that will help with their movements as they carry out their duties in the Chiefdom.

Africa to secure more COVID-19 doses for successful vaccination

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Africa to secure more COVID-19 doses for successful vaccination

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Malama has disclosed that international initiatives have been set up to support COVID-19 vaccine supply in Africa.

This follows concerns over availability of the vaccine especially from members of the public who have received their first dosage.

Dr. Malama called on the general public not to worry as the ministry will be guiding on how the procedures will be undertaken.

Speaking in a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka, Dr Malama indicated that more than 40 countries in Africa are vaccinating their people, hence it remains for the continent to secure more vaccines to support a successful vaccination.

The Permanent Secretary listed the African Union COVID-19 vaccination initiatives, COVID-19 vaccines Global Access (COVAX) facility adding that about three African countries are planning on manufacturing international COVID-19 vaccines as some of the initiatives.

Dr. Malama revealed that the country has vaccinated an addition of 7,417 persons against COVID-19 bringing the total vaccinated to 107,790 as of yesterday, May 14, 2021.

“In the last 24hours, we administered an additional 7,417 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, bringing the cumulative number of vaccinated persons to 107,790. Health workers account for 35 percent of those who have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca and we will continue building on this,” Dr. Malama stated.

He added that the country has in the last 24hours recorded 53 new cases of COVID-19 out of 6,171 tests done across the country, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases to 92,409.

The Permanent Secretary observed a consistency of recorded cases from remote districts pointing to a worrisome trend of continued community transmission.

Dr. Malama revealed that the recorded cases were from 19 districts of which nine cases are from Central, five from Copperbelt, Eastern five, Luapula one, Lusaka recorded 21, Muchinga one, Northern five, North-Western two, Southern one and Western Province recorded three.

He announced that no deaths were recorded but that there are currently 372 active cases, of whom 333 are under community management while 39 are admitted in isolation facilities.

Dr. Malama added that among those admitted, 27 are on oxygen support while eight were in critical condition.

The Permanent Secretary reiterated the need for concerted efforts if the country is to win the fight against the pandemic.

He re-echoed the importance of adhering to five golden rules of mitigating the transmission of COVID-19 while urging the general public to get vaccinated.

FAZ secures more friendly matches ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

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FAZ secures more friendly matches ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has secured international friendly matches for the Chipolopolo and the Copper Queens, as part of preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, Africa Women Championship and Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

In a statement issued to ZANIS by the Football Association of Zambia, FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala announced that the Chipolopolo, will face off with the likes of Senegal, Rwanda and Sudan, as part of sharpening for the looming qualifiers.

“We have been working with the technical bench to identify opponents for preparatory matches for our senior Men’s National Team and the Copper Queens. I am glad to announce that Senegal has agreed to play us on June 5, 2021 in Thies while Rwanda and Sudan are also on our roster,” kashala said.

“Our Copper Queens will play Mozambique on May 28, 2021 in Maputo. We are in talks with other teams to play our senior Women National Team as part of preparations for the Olympic Games and the Africa Women Championship” Mr. Kashala further stated.

And FAZ Communications Manager Sydney Mungala has reiterated that the Football Association is considering friendly match opportunities beyond the African continent for the Copper Queens, to match the variety of opponents in their group, at the Olympic Games.

The Copper queens will make their debut appearance at the at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics this year and are drawn in group F with the likes of China, Brazil and the Netherlands.

KCM Welcomes Bloomberg News Retraction of a misleading story about the shutdown

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KCM Welcomes Bloomberg News Retraction of a misleading story about the shutdown

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) plc has said that it has acknowledged a retraction by Bloomberg News over a misleading story the news organization published on 5th May 2021 in which it said KCM operations at the Konkola Deep mine had been shut down.

Bloomberg has published a retraction and also written to KCM informing the Company that Bloomberg News had determined that the news article published on 5th May did not meet its editorial standards and subsequently offered an apology to KCM for the misleading article.

According to a statement issued to the media by Shapi Shachinda, the General Manager Corporate Affairs, KCM said that in view of the Bloomberg News apology, the company seeks to counsel journalists and media organizations to be factual in their reporting and always seek to clarify matters about the Company to ensure balanced and professional reporting.

“Mining is such a sensitive industry and any misrepresentation of facts can cause serious financial harm because of the inter-twined nature of the industry, with varied interests emanating from banks, the global markets, employees, shareholders and other key stakeholders who religiously track events on mining for various reasons, ” the statement read.

“The KCM Corporate Affairs department is always available to provide information to stakeholders whenever it is necessary,” the statement concluded

Immigration Department Secures 44 convicts

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Immigration Department Secures 44 convicts

The Department of Immigration has secured convictions in 44 court outcomes from April 7, 2021 and May 13, 2021.

Among the convictions involved offences, such as aiding an illegal immigrant into Zambia, harbouring illegal immigrants and forging an immigration identity Card, among other offences.

In a statement released to ZANIS by Department of Immigration Public relations Officer Namati Nshinka, the 44 convictions involved nationals from 9 countries including Zambia.

“The nationalities involved were 12 Congolese, nine Tanzanians, seven Zimbabweans, three Burundians, Malawians, Rwandese, and Zambians. Others were two Ugandans and one Somali,” Mr Nshinka Said.

During the same period, the department has also removed 295 illegal immigrants from the country and apprehended 130 persons for various offences.

“Those removed were 74 Burundians, 53 Tanzanians, 42 Ethiopians and 39 Malawians. Others were 20 Rwandese, seven Zimbabweans, five Ugandans, four Somalis and one Ghanaian,” Mr. Nshinka stated.

He has also encouraged members of the public to contact the Department of Immigration if they came across information on individuals, businesses or employees who may be aiding and abetting illegal immigrants.

Red Arrows Keep Continental Qualification Hopes Alive

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Red Arrows’ stealth rise on the FAZ Super League log continued on Saturday when they stunned visiting Forest Rangers 3-0 at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka to move to two places up to number three.

The victory kept alive Arrows ‘last minute dash for continental qualification for the first time since 2012 when they made a preliminary stage exit from the CAF Confederation Cup.  

Ex-Chipolopolo striker James Chamanga put Arrows ahead in the 52nd minute to score his 10th goal of the season and moved four goals behind top scorer Moses Phiri of Zanaco in the race for this season’s golden boot.

Alidor Kayembe scored the second in the 65th minute and Allassane Diarra completed Arrows crucial home win in the 82nd minute.

Arrows have 46 points and are now three points behind second positioned Zanaco with four and seven games left to play respectively.

This was Arrows third league victory in a four-match unbeaten spell.

The result also sees last season’s league runners-up Forest drop from fourth to fifth on 43 points.

At the bottom of the table, Kitwe United are now officially relegated with five games to spare.

Not even Saturday’s 2-1 home victory over fourth placed Kabwe Warriors could give United a stay of execution as they cannot breach the 33 point threshold currently held by fourth from bottom Napsa Stars.

Kabangwe Mwaba and Josphat Kasusu scored in the 65th and 73rd minutes respectively to hand United only their second league win of the season.

Warriors, who have 44 points with four games left to play, scored their consolation goal in the 88th minute through a penalty converted by Akakulubelwa Mwachiaba.

WEEK 31 RESULTS AND FIXTURES
15/05/2021
Red Arrows 3-Forest Rangers 0
Nkwazi 3-Young Green Eagles 0
Kitwe United 2-Kabwe Warriors 1
Power Dynamos 1-Zesco United 0
16/05/2021
Green Eagles-Buildcon
Green Buffalos-Zanaco
Prison Leopards-Lumwana Radiants
13h00:Indeni-Napsa Stars
15h00:Nkana-Lusaka Dynamos

Power Dynamos Dent Zesco United’s Title Hopes

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Zesco United’s 2020/2021 FAZ Super League title hopes on Saturday flew into some serious turbulence away at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe when they sustained their second successive defeat.

The league leaders were beaten 1-0 away by Power Dynamos to put into question the Ndola sides’ already dwindled six-point lead.

Power midfielder Godfrey Ngwenya scored the games lone goal in the 25th minute and saw him stay as the clubs top scorer on six goals so far this term.

This was Zesco’s second successive loss to an established Kitwe club in a space of four days following their home defeat in Ndola last Wednesday by the same scoreline to out-going champions Nkana. 

And so Zesco will now pay very close attention to Sunday’s proceedings at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka where second placed Zanaco visit mid-table Green Buffaloes.

Zesco have 56 points with seven games left while Power are on 41 points after ending their eight-match winless run and have three games left in which to secure an outside chance of top four continental qualification.

ERB suspends issuance of construction permits for filling stations for the next 6 months

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ERB suspends issuance of construction permits for filling stations for the next 6 months

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has suspended the issuance of construction permits for new filling stations within Lusaka District, for the next 6 months.

The Board has also stopped reviewing Environmental Project Briefs (EPBs) for new filling stations in Lusaka district for the same period.

Among the revised siting guidelines for filling stations is the allowable distance between operating filling stations from 500 meters to 300 meters countrywide with immediate effect.

This was contained in a statement issued to ZANIS by ERB Public Relations Manager Kwali Mfuni, in Lusaka today.

Ms Mfuni has, however, assured that the revised guidelines on construction permits, won’t apply to proposed rehabilitation, and reconstruction or already existing filling stations.

In highlighting the resolutions of the Board, she further remarked on the board’s resolution to constitute a multi-sectoral technical committee consisting of various experts from relevant government ministries and agencies to facilitate the refinement of guidelines in the said period.

“The said committee would conduct a comprehensive study during the six (06) months period to assess the risks associated with the existing concentration of filling stations in the various localities in Lusaka town as well as the feasibility and consequent impact of approving additional filling stations within Lusaka,” she noted

Mfuni also alluded to the guidelines as being a result of efforts by the Board to ensure it executes its mandate more effectively amidst the dynamics that have become apparent in the petroleum sub-sector.

“In 2019 the ERB commenced the process of revising the Guidelines for Siting of filling stations in response to emerging issues in the petroleum sub-sector,” she said.

“The revised Siting Guidelines have since been subjected to extensive stakeholder consultation and there still remain some planned further engagements before the siting guidelines are finalized,” Ms Mfuni Concluded.

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