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ZNS anti-maize smuggling efforts commended

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ZNS anti-maize smuggling efforts commended

Northwestern Province Minister, Nathaniel Mubukwanu has commended the Zambia National Service (ZNS) for playing a key role in combating smuggling of maize and other commodities out of the country.

Mr Mubukwanu said smuggling of maize from Northwestern to other countries was putting the regional food security at risk.

He said ZNS working closely with the provincial administration has managed to reduce smuggling activities.

“Commandant, we appreciate the high levels of discipline exhibited by your officers in the region and they are cooperating. They have also greatly contributed to the reduction of smuggling activities. We urge them to continue with the spirit and job well done, together we can spur development in our country,” he said.

ZANIS reports that the provincial minister said this when ZNS Commandant, Lieutenant General Nathan Mulenga paid a courtesy call on him at his office.

Mr Mubukwanu also thanked government for having connected all the districts in Northwestern Province to the national grid.

And Lt. General Mulenga said all his units in the region are functioning properly due to the power connection and support from government.

He stated that the officers will not relent in curbing smuggling as it is dangerous to the country’s development.

Lt. General Mulenga further reiterated the call for officers to refrain from politics saying anyone found wanting will face disciplinary actions.

PF Finalises the List of its candidates for the 2021 Elections

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PF Finalises the List of its candidates for the 2021 Elections

THE RULING Patriotic Front (PF) has announced the list of its adopted candidates for the Parliamentary, Mayoral and Council Chairperson positions for Eastern, Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces ahead of this year’s August 12 General Elections.
The development marked the end of the vigorous adoption process by the PF as the ruling party had already announced its adopted candidates for seven other provinces going into this morning’s final three.

Making the announcement during a press briefing at the party Secretariat this morning, PF CEO. MCC. Hon. Davies Mwila revealed that Members of the Central Committee met on Tuesday 11th May, 2021, to adopt candidates for Eastern Province.
Hon Mwila said the Central Committee members led by His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu convened again on Wednesday 12th May, 2021, to adopt candidates for the Copperbelt and Lusaka provinces.

“I wish to announce to our members and the Zambian people that our party President Edgar Lungu and the Members of the Central Committee met yesterday to adopt candidates that will represent the party in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces in the August elections,” Hon Mwila said.

And Hon Mwila has announced the Parliamentary candidates adopted for Eastern Province as Hon Olipa Phiri Mwansa (Nyimba), Dr. Aaron Daniel Mwanza (Kaumbwe), Hon Dora Siliya (Petauke Central), Elias Daka (Msanzala), Lackson Lungu (Kapoche), Hon Masautso Kazungula Tembo (Sinda), Peter Phiri (Mkaika), Melesiana Chibwe Phiri (Milanzi) and Jonathan Daka (Chadiza).
Others are Acleo Banda (Vubwi), Amon Jere (Chipata Central), Patricia Mphanza (Luangeni), Hon Makebi Zulu (Malambo), Philemon Twasa (Kasenengwa), Andrew Zindhlu Lubusha (Chipangali), Hon Pilila Jere (Lumezi), Brenda Nyirenda Chisopa (Lundazi) and Thomas Mtonga (Chasefu).

And Hon Mwila has announced the Mayoral and Council Chairperson Candidates adopted for Eastern Province as Gadson Tembo (Nyimba), Charles Nyanoka (Petauke), William Banda (Lusangazi), Julius Phiri (Sinda), Fanuel Chama (Katete), Edwin Phiri (Chadiza), Vincent Mwale (Vubwi) and William Phiri (Chipata).

Others are Stephen Zulu (Malambo), Falesi Joyce Soko (Kasenengwa), Maxson Nkhoma (Chipangali), Oliver Mwale (Lumezi), Golden Tembo (Lundazi) and Chimwemwe Hunga Banda (Chasefu).

He has announced the Parliamentary candidates adopted for the Copperbelt Province as Hon Richard Musukwa (Chililabombwe), Michelle Kazala Phiri (Chingola), Rosemary Regina Chipoya (Nchanga), Golden Mwila (Mufulira), Dr. Bishop Edwaed Chomba (Kankoyo), Hon Anthony Mumba (Kantanshi), Hon Kampamba Mulenga, (Kalulushi, Don Mungulube (Lufwanyama), Hon Joseph Malanji (Kwacha), Hon Alexander Chiteme (Nkana), Hon Pavyuma Kalobo (Wusakile) and Christopher Kang’ombe (Kamfinsa).
Others are Golden Mulenga (Luanshya), Nathan Chanda (Roan), Brenda Mwamba (Ndola Central), Hon Bowman Chilosha Lusambo (Kabushi), Dorothy Nachibongo (Chifubu), Hon Dr Jonas Chanda (Bwana Mkubwa), Hon Michael Katambo (Masaiti), Chande Christine Kalumbwa (Kafulafuta) and Emmanuel Kasambo (Mpongwe).

And Hon Mwila has revealed that the Parliamentary candidate for Chimwemwe Constituency would be announced at a later stage.
He has also announced the Mayoral and Council Chairperson Candidates adopted for the Copperbelt Province as Simakando Ng’andu Trudy (Chililabombwe), Titus Tembo (Chingola), Dr Dominic Mwale (Mufulira), Mpasa Mwaya (Kitwe) and Chomba Mervis (Luanshya).
Others are Mabenga Zacharia (Lufwanyama), Jonas Kalyati (Ndola), Brian Chitafu (Masaiti) and Mpondamali Prestone (Mpongwe).
And Hon Mwila has revealed that the Mayoral candidate for Kalulushi would be announced at a later stage.

Meanwhile, Hon Mwila has announced the Parliamentary candidates adopted for Lusaka Province as Hon Miles Sampa (Matero), Samwimbila Patrick (Munali), Hon Elizabeth Phiri (Kanyama), Christopher Shakafuswa (Mandevu), Danny Yenga (Kabwata), Margaret Mwankatwe (Lusaka Central), Tasila Lungu Mwansa (Chawama), and Emmanuel Tembo (Feira).

Others are Bartholomew Kalambalala (Rufunsa), Kamana Joseph (Kafue), Hon Maria Langa (Chilanga), Hon Japhen Mwakalombe (Chongwe) and Mwangala Kwana (Chirundu) while Chilando Chitangala had been adopted to stand as the Mayoral candidate for Lusaka City.

Traditional leaders advised against partisan politics

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Traditional leaders advised against partisan politics

A traditional leader has cautioned his colleagues to focus on preaching unity and love as the country ahead of the 12th August polls.

Chief Mabumba of Luapula Province has therefore condemned some chiefs who are in the forefront of hand picking parliamentary candidates saying it was wrong and against the agenda of unity of purpose.

Chairing a coccus meeting for chiefs to discuss the adoption of parliamentary candidates in Muchinga province held at the civic centre, Chief Mabumba has advised his colleagues to counsel aspiring candidates ahead of the August 12 general election,

Accompanied by Chief Munkonge and Kalasa at the meeting, the traditional said the trend by some traditional leaders to influence the adoption process of candidates only contributed to voter apathy.

“The picture portrayed has not responded to the noble cause of reducing political conflicts and I hope that the adoption results will not culminate into voter apathy,” said Chief Mabumba.

And patron for the chiefs group in Muchinga, Father Richard Kangwa called on chiefs to unite all the candidates and embrace them so that no one should contest as an independent.

Flanked by Father Francis Kasolo , Father Kangwa appealed to chiefs to preach and show love to all candidates whether picked or adding the church and chiefs are pillars of peaceful elections.

Speaking earlier, Chief Luchembe of the Bemba speaking people of Mpika regretted the alleged recommendations done in favour of some candidates to contest on Patriotic Front tickets in some constituencies.

Chief Luchembe said the conduct by some chiefs to influence the adoption is regrettable but was quick to appeal to all candidates to work together and support the Republican President Edgar Lungu , seeking his re-election on 12 August.

“Some candidates who applied to stand on the PF ticket and have not been adopted, feel injured by acts of some chiefs who openly supported a particular candidate in their chiefdom and we only hope that this situation will not affect the polls on August 12, ” said Chief Luchembe.

Meanwhile, both chiefs Chikwanda and Munkonge called on the traditional leadership in Muchinga province to refrain from partisan politics but work with the government of the day.

The dignity of being a chief can only be restored by being neutral and treat everyone equally, Chief Munkonge said.

The meeting which was supposed to be attended by all aspiring candidate who were not adopted on PF ticket was disrupted by ECZ presidential supporters verification as most candidates rushed to Civic center.

However, the chiefs resolved to go flat out and sensitize electorates on the importance of exercising their democratic rights and pledged to offer transport to the voters whose polling stations are a distant from their residence.

Muchinga Provinces wages war on Malaria

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Muchinga Provinces wages war on Malaria

Ministry of Health in Nakonde District of Muchinga Province, has engaged various stakeholders to help in the fight against Malaria.

Nakonde District Administrative Officer, Alex Sinkala thanked the stakeholders for their respective efforts to eliminate Malaria in the region.

Speaking when he officially opened the stakeholders advocacy meeting in Nakonde yesterday , Mr. Sinkala implored participants to help disseminate information to the community.

“We are not here for fashion, but because we have this honour. The stakeholdership is not supposed to end here, we should not discuss issues here and when we go back we keep them to ourselves for our benefit. Then the message will not actually be transmitted,” he said.

He further encouraged the participants from various sectors such as traditional leaders, the clergy, the media, education and local government to be keen to learn from the workshop as they are representatives of their communities.

“You are important stakeholders because we understand you also have structures under you in the whole of Nakonde, so even the messages you are going to learn from this meeting are for the benefit of the whole Nakonde,” he said.

And Speaking at the same event, Nakonde District Health Director, Arthur Mataka has appealed to stakeholders to come on board and help eliminate malaria.

Dr. Mataka acknowledged that Ministry of Health cannot fight Malaria alone without input from other participants.

“We might not manage to end Malaria by December, 2021 as earlier planned but we are on course. Our ambition to end Malaria still stands and by 2022 will be proud to have fought against it,” he said.

A variety of Malaria interventions such as indoor residual spraying, long lasting insecticide and mosquito nets will be used by health authorities to curb the disease in the area.

“We will use these three main methods to help us get rid of malaria in our communities. We can easily achieve this goal if we all work together,” he said.

Meanwhile, Nakonde District Health Promotions Officer, Gertrude Chipampe has urged people in communities to make use of the mosquito nets distributed to them and not just bank them in their houses.

Ms. Chipampe also discouraged the habit of self- administering of drugs whenever someone is unwell and advised the residents to always visit health facilities for assistance.

“Those mosquito nets we give out are distributed for a reason so as a ministry we would like to see people in our communities make use of them so that we can reduce cases of malaria.

“ Also, it has come to attention that a lot of people have a habit of self-diagnosing sicknesses and putting themselves on medication without visiting the clinic. That should not be the case,”she said.

Police Station commissioned at Mokambo border

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Police Station commissioned at Mokambo border

Ministry of Home Affairs, Permanent Secretary Masiye Banda has cautioned police officers not to take part in partisan politics during this year’s general elections.

Speaking when he commissioned a newly constructed police station and offices for the Immigration Department at Mokambo Border in Mufulira District, Mr. Banda said taking part in partisan politics could hinder them from executing their duties professionally.

He said any officer found openly expressing support for any political party will be discharged from their duties.

And Mr. Banda said government will continue improving office infrastructure for men and women in uniform in order to motivate them in the course of their work

He said President Edgar Lungu had directed the ministry to improve office infrastructure for men and women in uniform hence the construction of the police station and immigration offices at Mokambo border.

Mr.Banda said government will also continue building decent houses for men and women in uniform.

He said the 51 housing units for police officers in Mufulira and Masaiti districts which were commissioned in February this year is evidence of government’s commitment to improve living and working conditions of men and women in uniform.

Meanwhile, Copperbelt Permanent Secretary, Bright Nundwe said the newly constructed infrastructure will ensure reinforcement of security at Mokambo border.

Mr.Nundwe noted that the reinforcement of security at Mokambo border will help in curbing smuggling of mealie meal and other grain.

He called on police to ensure that peace prevails during this year’s election period.

And Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Elias Chushi commended government for its efforts at addressing the many challenges being faced by the Zambia Police.

Mr.Chushi said the police station will help to eradicate crime at the border.

And Immigration Director General, Denny Lungu thanked government for improving the working environment for the department saying it also benefitted from the housing project which was commissioned at Mokambo border last year.

He said Mokambo border is a very important border control as people use the entry for business and other purposes.

Proudly Zambian campaign catalogue launched

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Proudly Zambian campaign catalogue launched

The Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry has challenged residents who still doubt locally produced goods to try the products showcased in the proudly Zambian Campaign Catalogue, and prove that they are of excellent quality.

Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry, Christopher Yaluma, notes that government recognizes that consumers buy goods and services of high standards and quality, as opposed to purchasing the locally produced commodities.

Mr Yaluma assured the public that the products with the proudly Zambian logo are of good quality and go through a vetting process to ensure high standards.

“The proudly Zambian logo assures customers of quality. You may wish to note that products and services that are certified as ‘proudly Zambian’ go through a vetting process to ensure that they are of the highest standard,” he said.

The Minister called on citizens, businesses and institutions to pride themselves in Zambian products and think local first, as they buy products.

“I wish to call upon all citizens, business and institutions to take pride in our products and think local first by buying proudly Zambian products and services” Mr Yaluma said.

He stated that proudly Zambian products carry an official logo which is a mark of quality assurance and national pride, and differentiates them from other products.

Mr Yaluma noted that due to the negative effects that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the economic performance of country, residents should rally behind the proudly Zambian campaign that seeks to support the recovery of Zambia’s local businesses.

“In the response to the weakening economic performance, the government of the Republic of Zambia has put in place an economic recovery programme aimed at resorting economic growth to 3 percent by 2022,” he added.

The Minister said this during the official launch of the proudly Zambian campaign catalogue held at Mulungushi Conference Centre, in Lusaka yesterday.

And speaking at the same event, Zambia Association of Manufacturers President Ezekiel Sekele expressed hope that the proudly Zambian campaign catalogue will make it easier for consumers to identify local products, which will result to increased consumption.

The ZAM President explained that the association decided to showcase some of the products registered under the campaign and compiled them in a catalogue for everyone to see.

Mr Sekele, in a speech read on his behalf by ZAM Board member Bridget Kambobe, stated that the catalogue will be widely distributed in both print and soft copy, in order to reach as many people as possible.

“I also note that that the catalogue is among the items that your ministry will be shipping to the upcoming Dubai expo and other international expos. This will greatly assist Zambian products penetrate international markets,” he added.

Meanwhile, the proudly Zambian Campaign National Steering Committee Chairperson, Roseta Chabala revealed that since 2018, 33 companies have been registered under the campaign and are expecting more to be registered this year and the years to come.

Ms Chabala expressed pleasure that stakeholders, have begun to demand for the proudly Zambian Catalogue, in order to acquaint themselves with the registered products.

“Buying a product registered under the proudly Zambian campaign has benefits which go beyond consumer satisfaction,” she added.

COVID-19 has hit Zambia’s Hospitality Industry

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COVID-19 has hit Zambia’s Hospitality Industry

The Hostels and Catering Association of Zambia (HCAZ) in Mbala district says tourist arrivals to Kalambo Falls and other tourist attractions in the area have drastically dropped due to COVID-19.

HCAZ Abercorn Chapter Chairperson, Geoffrey Chellah who also a proprietor of Lake Chila, Great Kalambo, and Ntala lodges said the drop in the tourist inflow has resulted in the hospitality industry in the area operating below average.

He has however expressed opportunism that the measures put in place to curb Covid 19 will enable the area to pick up in tourism.

“With concerted efforts being put in place globally to fight the pandemic, we are hoping to record some positive changes especially in 2021,” he said.

Mr. Chellah who is also a member of the Zambia Tourism Board said this in an interview with ZANIS in Mbala.

Meanwhile, Mr. Chellah has hailed government for the strides it is making in developing the tourism sector in the area despite the advent of COVID-19.

He said government has made efforts to improve the road network and develop other infrastructure leading to various tourism sites.

Mr. Chellah stated that the construction of the 40 kilometers Mbala-Kalambo and 22 kilometers Mbala-Kasesha road is also expected to help increase the inflow of tourists once the pandemic is mitigated.

He said this is a clear demonstration of government commitment to boost the sector.

Mr Chellah noted that the opening of the Samora Marshal Airport to civilian planes is yet another milestone in enhancing the sector as while as boosting trade in the Northern circuit and beyond.

He further disclosed that works by a Chinese firm on a 150 kilometers stretch to connect Mbala and Kasaba Bay in Nsama district through the Nsumbu national park has also advanced.

Meanwhile, a local tourist, Isaiah Kazeze from Mungwi has called on Zambians to promote local tourism by regularly visiting various sites.

He said Mbala has a number of tourism attractions such as Kalambo falls and also Nsunzu Mountain which has the highest peak, for mountain climbing lovers.

Mr. Kazeze appealed to Zambians living in the Diasporas to help in marketing the tourism sector in order to help the country earn foreign exchange.

And another tourist, Constance Sakala said she was impressed to see the Kalambo falls and other places linked to World War II such as Malwilo, lake Chila, and the Motomoto Museum.

Schools will not close; The School calendar will run along side the General Elections-PS

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Schools will not close; The School calendar will run along side the General Elections-PS

Ministry of General Education Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Jobbicks Kalumba has emphasized that the school calendar will still run alongside the August 12, 2021, General elections as scheduled.

Dr. Kalumba said the Ministry will not heed calls by stakeholders in the education sector who are lobbying for Schools to be closed before the general elections as such may de-franchise pupils that have registered for voting at the respective schools.

Dr. Kalumba said this in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka yesterday.

‘If you say you close the school earlier than the elections then it means that you are going to de-franchise the children. We are working on a mechanism that will allow the children to vote and immediately they vote they even go home,” he stated.

Mr. Kalumba further advised that the Ministry is working on rearranging the calendar for a few days to allow for students and teachers that have registered as voters to pack and go home.

Almost 100 000 people in Zambia get the COVID-19 Jab-Malama

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Almost 100 000 people in Zambia get the COVID-19 Jab-Malama

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Malama has disclosed that five thousand and fifty eight people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last 24 hours bringing the country’s cumulative number of people that have taken the vaccine close to one hundred thousand.

Dr Malama says 90,916 have been vaccinated since April 14, when the exercise was launched.

Dr. Malama said in Lusaka yesterday morning that 59 positive cases have been recorded out of 4,800 tests that were done in the last 24 hours.

He stated that 8 percent of the patients in admission require oxygen while 15 to 20 percent are in a critical condition.

And Dr Malama has said the risk of getting blood clots which has been a topical issue regarding astrazenca and Johnson and Johnson vaccines is insignificant.

He states that research has shown that the risk of getting blood clots may be as low as one out of 2 million people who are vaccinated.

“When you compare the incidences of blood clots among COVID-19 patients, it’s just the same, in some cases it is higher among those that are not vaccinated,” he said.

He said that it is statistically insignificant as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the European Medicines Agency and the UK Medical healthcare Products Agency and other regulatory bodies agreed that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks.

Meanwhile, Dr Malama has urged the public to continue adhering to the COVID-19 prevention rules even though the number of cases being recorded have drastically reduced.

Dr Malama has also attributed the reduction in COVID19 cases to the continued efforts by all stakeholders in the fight against the pandemic.

Dr Malama said this in a speech read on his behalf by Chief Health Promotions Officer, Winfredah Mulenga when the Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA) donated over 500 washable face masks to Minibus drivers, conductors and commuters at Lusaka’s Kulima bus station in Lusaka yesterday.

Dr Malama has since thanked ZAPRA for the timely donation.

“The reduction in cases and deaths due Covid19 is as a result of continued efforts by all stakeholders such as yourselves. This donation today attests to the fact that we stand as a winning team in the fight against Covid19” he said.

And speaking at the same event, ZAPRA President, Mwamba Siame said the Association decided to partner with the Government and all the other stakeholders in the fight against the pandemic.

“In addition to the 5 golden rules, ZAPRA would like to propose a message which says #tell your neighbor about coronavirus. We think that as a combined effort with the ministry of health and ZNPHI we can pass this message on to bus drivers, conductors and commuters that we have targeted today” she said.

And the receivers of the masks have expressed gratitude for the donation

Parliament to dissolve on Friday

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Parliament to dissolve on Friday

The Fifth Session of the Twelfth National Assembly yesterday May 12, 2021 came to an end.

Clerk of the National Assembly Cecilia Mbewe said that with regards to the dissolution of Parliament, Article 81(3) of the Constitution of Zambia states that Parliament shall stand dissolved ninety days before the holding of the next general elections.

Mrs. Mbewe said article 56(1) of the Constitution sets the date for a general election.

She also explained that article 56(1) says a general election shall be held every five years after the last general election on the second Thursday of August.

Mrs. Mbewe noted that Parliament dissolves automatically ninety days before the Second Thursday of August.

She explained that the second Thursday of August for the forthcoming general election will be Thursday August 12, 2021, 90 days before the date is Friday May 14, 2021.

Mrs. Mbewe stated that in view of that Parliament will stand dissolved automatically by operation of the law on Friday, May 14, 2021.

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FAZ warns against incessant public attacks on referees

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FAZ warns against incessant public attacks on referees

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary Adrian Kashala has disclosed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken interest in the case of Nkana Queens Football Club attacking match officials during a league match.

Kashala indicated that CAF has written to FAZ to provide answers on the attack of match officials by Nkana Queens players and officials during the league match against ZISD.

Kashala added that CAF Referees Manager Eddie Maillet wrote to FAZ saying that the Refereeing Board as well as security have taken interest in the Zambian case.

In a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka, FAZ General Secretary urged football administrators and officials to air their grievances using the right channels.

Kashala noted that the Association was aware of the growing attacks on match officials during and after football matches which has opened the game to public ridicule.

Kashala noted that this has led to the growing number of officials that are routinely making comments thereby bringing the game in bad light.

“We wish to remind our members that they are all bound by rules and are not at liberty to liberally attack match officials publicly. This trend is slowly getting out of hand and must be checked,” Mr. Kashala stated.

He further urged those claiming corruption against match officials to back their claims with evidence which should be handed over to the relevant bodies.

FAZ General Secretary assured that this does not in any way suggest that referees are above board but must be censured or punished within the football rules.

He reiterated that FAZ will commit to ensure that referees are well qualified to meet the high demands of the game.

Konkola Blades Reclaim FAZ Div 1 Top Spot

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Konkola Blades have edged Kansanshi Dynamos 1-0 away in Solwezi to reclaim top spot on the FAZ National Division 1 table.

Striker Victor Mubanga scored a second half goal at Independence Stadium to help Konkola open a one point lead at the summit.

Mubanga registered the goal in the 50th minute of this midweek rescheduled match.

The win moves Konkola to 53 points while Kansanshi remain stuck on 52 points after 27 matches played.

Seven rounds of matches are left to play in the 2020/21 season.

Meanwhile, Kafue Celtic are third on 49 points as at Week 27.

FAZ National Division 1 – Week 27 Results

12/05/2021

Kansanshi Dynamos 0-1 Konkola Blades

09/05/2021

Kashikishi Warriors 1-3 Zesco Malaiti Rangers

Police College 1-1 Mufulira Wanderers

Zesco Shockers 0-0 Mpulungu Harbour

08/05/2021

KYSA 1-2 MUZA FC

Gomes FC 0-0 Chambishi

Kafue Celtics 2-1 City of Lusaka

Livingston Pirates 0-0 Nchanga Rangers

National Assembly 0-0 Trident FC

Ngonga Strikes Again in Nkana Victory

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Nkana kept alive their hopes of surviving relegation after stunning leaders Zesco United 1-0 in the midweek FAZ Super Division match played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Striker Alex “Bazo” Ng’onga propelled Nkana to the famous win over Zesco when scoring a 20th minute header as Kalampa recorded their second straight win in three days.

This was Ng’onga’s fourth goal in four matches since joining Nkana from Power Dynamos last month.

The goal ended Zesco’s ten-match winning spree.

Meanwhile, Nkana stay second from the bottom of the table despite moving to 28 points from 26 matches played.

Nkana have eight matches before the season ends.

Meanwhile, league leaders Zesco remain stuck on 55 points after playing 26 matches.

Zesco’s lead at the top has been cut to six points by second placed Zanaco, who edged Power Dynamos 2-1 at home in Lusaka.

Power dropped one place down to number ten on 38 points after playing 30 matches.

Kabwe Warriors have jumped into third place following a 2-0 win over Green Buffaloes at Godfrey Ucar Chitalu Stadium.

Warriors have moved to 44 points after playing 29 matches while Buffaloes are number nine on 38 points.

FAZ Super Division – Week 30 Results/ Fixtures

Zanaco 2-1 Power Dynamos

Kabwe Warriors 2-0 Green Buffaloes

Young Green Eagles 1-0 Green Eagles

Forest Rangers 2-2 Prison Leopards

Lusaka Dynamos 1-0 Nkwazi

Napsa Stars 0-1 Red Arrows

Zesco United 0-1 Nkana

13/05/2021

Buildcon Vs Indeni

Lumwana Radiants Vs Kitwe United

Zambia has not recorded cases of the Indian COVID variant-Dr Chanda

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Zambia has not recorded cases of the Indian COVID variant-Dr Chanda

Parliament heard this morning that Zambia has not recorded any case of the Indian COVID variant.

Minister of Health Jonas Chanda disclosed to the house that currently Zambia has no evidence of the Indian COVID variant.

Dr Chanda said this when responding to a question raised by Lukulu east area Member of Parliament Christopher Kalila Kalila who wanted to know whether Zambia has got cases of people with the Indian COVID variant in isolation facilities.

“Currently we have no evidence of the Indian COVID variant in the country,” Dr Chanda stated.

Dr Chanda counseled Member of Parliament to desist from listening to social media speculation but rather to trust the information provided by the Ministry of Health.

He informed Parliament that government has put in place intense public health security measures at all points of entry.

Dr Chanda indicated that part of the measures instituted by the Ministry is to retest travelers coming from high risk countries such as India.

He explained that the idea to retest travelers is to avoid the COVID variant coming into the country.

The Minister said the Ministry is aware of a few cases of people using forged COVID certificates.

And Health Minister has assured members of the public who received the first dose of the COVID vaccine that they will get their second dose of the vaccine in two months’ time.

Dr Chanda explained to the house that the first dose of the vaccine acts as a booster for Antibodies as it prepares the body for the second dose of the vaccine.

The Health Minister revealed that it was a standard practice for people to get two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine except for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“I want to assure all those who got the first dose that you will get the second dose of the vaccine,” he assured.

Meanwhile Dr Chanda has dismissed reports of people being forced to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

He told parliament that the Ministry has not received any report of health workers forcing members of the public to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr Chanda reiterated that cabinet has made it clear that the vaccination against COVID -19 is voluntary and not mandatory.

The Health Minister was responding to Chiengi Member of Parliament Given Katuta who wanted to know why some people were being turned away from health facilities for refusing to get the COVID- 19 vaccine.

Dr Chanda explained to the house that the Ministry of Health has engaged ZANIS to make public announcements concerning the vaccination programme as to create awareness.

He urged Members of Parliament to report any health worker forcing the public to be vaccinated.

President Lungu opens Kanyama police station, warns against acts of violence ahead of Elections

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President Lungu opens Kanyama police station, warns against acts of violence ahead of Elections

President Edgar Lungu has called on Zambians to deter from acts of violence ahead of the August 12, 2021 general elections.

President Lungu indicated that security is a key component of peace in a country, hence the need to uphold peace before, during and after the elections regardless of the outcome.

The Head of State urged supporters of various political parties to learn from their leaders, asking them whether they have ever seen himself and the United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema engaging in physical fighting at any point.

President Lungu stressed the need for people to abstain from engaging in acts of violence adding that it may cost the security of the country.

Speaking before he officially opened Kanyama Police Station in Lusaka today, President Lungu explained that peace and tranquility helps the flourishing of business.

The Head of State noted that the newly constructed modern police station will not only enhance security but further improve access to justice for residents of Kanyama Constituency.

He explained that the constituency only had four functional police posts which could not provide adequate services due to the increasing population.

“With the commissioning of this police station I expect enhanced security in this large township of Kanyama. It is my responsibility as President of the country to ensure peace and tranquility in all townships of Zambia,” President Lungu stated.

He further implored the community to work closely with the police in order to strengthen law and order in the area.

He commended the Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo, area Member of Parliament Elizabeth Phiri, cooperating partners among other stakeholders for responding to the need for a police station in Kanyama Township.

The President added that government’s transformation agenda is based on changing the working environment as well as improving the livelihoods for police men and women, thus the construction of housing units across the country.

Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo reminded that government has supported the police with proper infrastructure hence the onus remains on the officers to serve the nation professionally.

Mr. Kamyongo implored the officers to ensure law and order is enhanced for the people of Kanyama by treating every perpetrators of violence with the same law regardless of their political standing.

“Am urging police officers to perform to the expectations of Zambians. The President has spoken and it is now on us to fulfill his order and that is the only way you can reciprocate the gesture of improved infrastructure for men and women in uniform,” Mr. Kampyongo indicated.

Mr. Kampyongo took the opportunity to thank President Lungu for conferring him to lead the security wing in the country as parliament dissolves tomorrow, May 13, 2021.

And Kanyama Member of Parliament Elizabeth Phiri mentioned the high rate of crime in her constituency was because of inadequate police posts in the area.

Mrs. Phiri noted that the densely populated area accommodates many poverty stricken and unemployed young people who have resorted to criminal activities such theft, rape, murder drug dealings among many others.

Mrs Phiri said that the existing police posts could not provide adequate services due to a number of logistical challenges, thus the area was unsafe.

“Kanyama Constituency is one of the places where criminal activities are becoming unbearable making the residents live in constant fear every day. This increase has been worsened by the high population which has caused a lot of challenges ranging from unemployment among youths, poverty and other social economic challenges, therefore leading to criminal activities,” Mrs. Phiri explained.

She expressed gratitude for the support to construct a police station that will curb criminal activities saying that it will encourage establishment of businesses as the area is now safe.

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