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Zambia: Covid Jab Roll-Out Strategy Coming
THE Government is finalising a strategy to guide nationwide communication activities about COVID-19 and dispel conspiracy theories ahead of the planned rollout of the vaccines against the virus. Assuring that the government would not let propagandists against COVID-19 vaccinations win, Health minister, Jonas Chanda said the mooted strategy would guide the nationwide communication activities to ensure citizens had accurate information.
Zambia: Parley Resumes As Electoral Bill Tabled
THE eligible inmates to vote in the August 12 general election now depends on Parliament as it resumes business today whether to pass or not the Electoral Process (Amendment) Bill No. 30 of 2021 in a session to be dissolved, mid-May. The Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Human Rights, National Guidance, Gender Matters and Governance is tabling the Bill with witnesses appearing virtually to make submissions before the Committee makes a final report for consideration.
Zambia: Speaker Disagrees With Concourt
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini has said he does not agree with the Constitutional Court's ruling that the Speaker has no Constitutional mandate to interpret the law and the Republican Constitution. Dr Matibini said yesterday that the National Assembly of Zambia has exclusive powers and jurisdiction to decide over internal matters arising from the proceedings of the House.
Zambia: COVID-19 Tally Jumps To 153
Seven new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported yesterday, taking the national cumulative total to 153, with the Government stressing the need for enhanced personal hygiene in combating the pandemic. Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya used the briefing to urge members of the public to take extra care of themselves with the cold season now on.
Zambia: Mopani Caves in
Glencore, the Swiss-based owner of Mopani Copper Mine (MCM) has rescinded its decision to put its Kitwe and Mufulira mine operations under care and maintenance. Under an agreement reached yesterday, Glencore, which had been accused of short-circuiting the process by declaring a force majeure to take the controversial decision, the miner will be allowed another 90 days to follow the laid-down procedure.
Zambia: IDC Donates Protective Equipment to MOH in Fight Against Coronavirus
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has donated assorted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help the Ministry of Health contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Group Chief Executive Officer Mateyo Kaluba handed over the assortment to Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya, which comprised 5000 face masks, 5000 pairs of gloves, 500 eye protection goggles, 500 plastic aprons, 500 head nets, 500 pairs of overshoes and 50 medical gowns.
Zambia: COVID-19 Cases Now 35
Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have climbed to 35, with Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya stating that all the cases are directly linked to the 'Pakistan tree' which is being closely monitored. Giving the latest update yesterday from the weekend's figure of 29, Dr Chilufya said one patient connected to the original source remained "gravely ill' and had an underlying chronic respiratory disorder. "The numbers of COVID-19 positive cases which are as a result of local transmission are nine.
Zambia: Chinese Wind Energy Firm Tilting Towards Zambia
By Chila Namaiko A Chinese company, dealing in wind-turbines technology and energy solutions, has expressed interest in investing in Zambia to help diversify the energy sector in line with the Government's agenda. Goldwind Company general manager for Africa region Zhou Jianqing said the company was ready to establish wind-energy projects to generate electricity to help mitigate the current national power deficit.
Zambia: 'Arrest Without Fear'... Lungu Demands Recovery of Stolen Public Funds Without Fail
By Chila Namaiko PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says nobody is above the law and has directed the law enforcement agencies to ensure that public officers cited in the Auditor General's Reports are punished and any funds reported stolen is recovered without fail. President Lungu has, meanwhile, called for unity of purpose among Zambians with one voice, and direction in the fight against corruption and that politicising the matter would undermine the efforts.
Zambia: Kambwili Suffers Another Political Blow
By Chila NamaikoThe opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has continued to suffer setbacks with the latest being six members of the provincial and district executive committees in Northern province who have defected to the ruling Patriotic Front (PF).
Zambia: Opposition Rattled By Musonda Aftershocks
By Chila NamaikoThe opposition UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) in Chilanga has continued to suffer from the after-shocks of its decision field Charmaine Musonda in the upcoming parliamentary with more high-ranking local officials ditching the party for the Patriotic Front.
Zambia: Two Chilanga Candidates Disqualified
By Chila NamaikoTwo candidates vying for the Chilanga seat have been disqualified by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) while four others managed to successfully file in their nomination papers for the June 5 by-elections. The two are National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s Webster Katongo and National Revolution Party (NRP)'s Kalula Mubanga, who were both disqualified yesterday.
Zambia: Angolan President Hails Zambia's Development Strides
By Rebecca Mushota and Chila NamaikoANGOLAN president Joao Lourenco has said Zambia has developed many of its sectors, a move that has made the country a focal point in the region. Meanwhile, Zambia and Angola have signed five bilateral agreements with the first being an agreement on Visa exemption for ordinary passports. President Luorenco said Zambia has developed its agriculture and infrastructure sectors, among many and has proven that it has the potential to feed the region.
Zambia: 'Make Rural Teaching Jobs More Attractive'
By Chila NamaikoPresident Edgar Lungu has tasked General Education Minister David Mabumba to explore further means to modernise rural school infrastructure to attract teachers to stay in rural areas to tackle the exodus of staff to urban settings. Mr Mabumba said yesterday the President was concerned at the hardships that teachers working in rural settings had to deal with in the discharge of their duties, particularly in the area of accommodation.
Zambia: Govt Wants Clean Water for All - PS
By Chila NamaikoPresident Edgar Lungu has set provision of safe and clean drinking water particularly in rural areas as a priority to avert the risk of waterborne diseases, Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection permanent secretary Edward Chomba has said. Dr Chomba said President Lungu's desire was to ensure that nobody was left behind in accessing clean drinking water mostly in rural areas where many people faced challenges in accessing the commodity.
Zambia: Railways Firm in South Africa Rolling Stock Deal
By Chila Namaiko and Mildred KatongoZambia Railways Limited (ZRA) has struck a commercial deal with South African freight logistics agency, Transnet, for the acquisition of a fleet of eight new locomotives and 600 wagons of different shapes designed for bulk haulage. Some of the bulk cargo expected to be moved off the road and onto the railway line include copper, copper and cobalt concentrates, sugar, coal, cement, sulphur and fuel.
Zambia: Japan Invites Zambia to Share of U.S.$2 Billion Africa Fund
By Chila NamaikoJapan has asked Zambia to put up a proposal with particular focus on the development of infrastructure to benefit from its US$2 billion investment destined for selected African countries this year. A consortium of investors from Japan has also expressed interest to set up industries in Zambia for mining of rare-earth, a key component in manufacturing of electronics such as mobile phones, cameras, computers and television.
Zambia: Govt, EU to Seal U.S.$17,4 Million Irrigation Project
By Chila NamaikoThe Government and the European Union (EU) will soon sign a 14 million Euro-project to carry out the climate-smart agriculture, water management and irrigation systems to be implemented in selected districts of the country. The five-year project, expected to kick-off this year, was aimed at enhancing sustainable and gender sensitive agricultural water management and irrigation systems for the smallholder farmers in selected districts of the lower Kafue-Sub catchment.
Zambia: Permanent Secretary Urges Positive Work Culture to Enhance Productivity
By Chila NamaikoMinistry of Labour and Social Security permanent secretary Barnaby Mulenga has said there is need to adopt and implement positive work culture in order to enhance productivity in the country. Meanwhile, Mr Mulenga has called for the setting up of an entrepreneurial development fund for the youth and the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) run by the youth entrepreneurs.
Zambia: Permanent Secretary Talks Tough Against Political Cops
By Chila NamaikoHome Affairs Permanent Secretary Chileshe Mulenga has warned of dismissing police officers in the habit of aligning themselves with politicians to receive favours from a political party perceived to be winning an election when the country goes to the polls. Dr Mulenga said he was saddened with the growing trend by some officers to lobby for promotions by aligning themselves with politicians each time there was a general election.
Zambia: Mother of Millions Fights for Children Born in Prison
By Chila NamaikoMOTHER of Millions Foundation (MoMF) has asked the Government to revise or amend the Prison Act Cap 97 in order to enhance the protection and rights of circumstantial children under Section 56. The charitable organisation is of the view that if the Act is revised or amended, it will enhance access to education by circumstantial children being kept by their mothers in various correctional facilities across Zambia.
Zambia: Pregnant Women with Albinism Loses Arm in Suspected Ritual Attack
By Chila NamaikoA 20-YEAR-OLD pregnant albino woman of Muchinga Province has survived a horrific attack in which unknown assailants cut off her right arm and made off with it for suspected rituals. Miriam Kumwenda of Chikwa village in Chama, who is three months pregnant, was attacked by a gang that dragged her out of her home at night, cut off her right arm and left her for dead.
Zambia: Cabinet Backs El's Leadership
By Chila NamaikoCABINET ministers yesterday offered their solidarity to President Edgar Lungu's leadership, saying it was wishful thinking for some 'frustrated' politicians to claim that some of them were plotting to pull out their support from the Head of State.
Zambia: Chanda Writes Police Over Forged, Altered State House Statements
By Chila NamaikoPRESIDENTIAL spokesperson Amos Chanda has formally written to Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja expressing displeasure at the repeated forgery and altering of State House statements and generally other abuses through social media. Mr Chanda told journalists at State House yesterday that a specialised team of police officers dealing with such matters had already interviewed him over the formal complaint to Mr Kanganja.
Zambia: Zema Suspends Recycling of Waste At Chunga Dumpsite
By Francina Phiri, Chila Namaiko and Kasonde KasondeTHE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) in collaboration with Lusaka City Council has temporarily suspended the recycling of waste materials at Chunga dumpsite in Lusaka as a way of halting the spread of cholera. ZEMA corporate affairs manager Irene Chipili said the Agency had placed security forces around Chunga area to ensure that waste did not go back to the communities.
Zambia Scores Success in Energy Sector - Mabumba
By Chila NamaikoENERGY Minister David Mabumba has said the country is on course to transform the current power deficit into surplus owing to substantial progress being achieved in upgrading and setting up new hydro-power stations and solar plants. Mr Mabumba said the new investment by Government towards a sustainable energy sector through well-defined renewable energy targets to foster economic development was significantly mitigating the country's power deficit.
Zambia: Digitalised NRCs' Issuance Gain Momentum
By Chila NamaikoTHE issuance of biometric National Registration Cards (NRCs) is gaining momentum as Government is set to start issuing the digitalized cards with a pilot production earmarked for Lusaka province in the first-quarter of next year. The biometric NRCs would be embedded with a security chip containing data of the holder and its features would make it difficult for the identity card to be forged as is the case with the current cards.
Zambia: International Body to Promote Zambia's Tourism
By Chila NamaikoTourism Intelligence International, a reputable organisation based in Germany and Trinidad, has pledged to partner with the Government to raise the profile of Zambia's tourism sector on the world map. The organisation is a highly respected travel and tourism consultancy serving government and private sector clients in both established and emerging tourism destinations internationally.
Zambia: Education Minister Speaks Tough
By Chila NamaikoGeneral Education Minister Dennis Wanchinga has directed all provincial and district education authorities to closely monitor education institutions to ensure rules and regulations governing the conduct of pupils are adhered to. Dr Wanchinga has also advised school authorities to sensitise pupils on the need to report all incidences of bullying, mockery and any form of abusive behaviour.
Zambia: Local Bank Needs Recapitalising - MPs
By Chila NamaikoMembers of Parliament (MPs) have called on Government to recapitalise the Zambia National Savings and Credit Bank (NATSAVE) to enable more small-scale farmers in remote constituencies have access to empowerment funds. Msanzala Patriotic Front (MP) Peter Daka said NATSAVE was an important financial institution especially in the area of empowering farmers, but its current status of operation was not as effective as expected.
Zambia: Minister Sumaili Guides Citizens On Conflict Disputes
By Chila NamaikoNational Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili has called on Zambians to remain peaceful and refrain from using violence and conflict as a means of resolving any dispute in the country. Reverend Sumaili said without understanding and respecting each other's views and strengthening national unity, there would be no conducive governance environment, and that all development efforts would be slowed while peace would be threatened.
Zambia: Deputy Speaker Reprimands MP Kambwili
By Chila NamaikoPatriotic Front (PF) Roan Member of Parliament (MP) Chishimba Kambwili was yesterday reprimanded by First Deputy Speaker Catherine Namugala for using Parliament as a podium to allegedly campaign for himself. This was when Mr Kambwili was debating on President Edgar Lungu's speech to the House. In his debate, Mr Kambwili kept accusing President Lungu and his administration of allegedly failing to develop the country contrary to what late Michael Sata's PF was created for.
Zambia: 'Renew Trading Licenses'
By Chila NamaikoLusaka Mayor Wilson Kalumba accompanied by health inspectors from the Lusaka City Council (LCC) yesterday conducted impromptu inspections of a number of shops and butchers in the central business district (CDB) to check on the compliance of their trading licences. Mr Kalumba and his team discovered that some shops and butcheries are operating unlawfully after the expiry of their trading licences.
Zambia: Peaceful Campaigns Elate Political Parties
By Chila Namaiko and Hellen TemboPOLITICAL parties are elated with the on-going peaceful campaigns for the election of council chairpersons in four districts and eight ward elections. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) set September 14 this year as elections for council chairpersons for Itezhi-tezhi, Kanchibiya, Luvushimanda and Lunte districts.
Zambia: Germany Gives Zambia 107 Million Euros Grant
By Chila NamaikoGERMANY has given Zambia a grant amounting 107.5 million Euros to be injected in key areas directly contributing to poverty reduction programmes among the citizens within the context of the Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP) and the Zambia Plus Agenda. The money is part of Germany's 2016 commitment to support Zambia in the sectors of water, sanitation and water resource management, to support the decentralisation process and to improve the management of public finance.
Zambia: Police Chief Warns Officers Against Drinking on Duty
By Chila NamaikoInspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has warned of punitive action against officers 'spoiling' themselves with illicit behaviour such as drinking on duty at the expense of service delivery to the people. Mr Kanganja said discipline was a cornerstone of the Police Service, and as such, he would not tolerate any officer drinking on duty, or using disrespectful language or any other form of indiscipline.
Zambia: Govt Welcomes Law Association's Support
By Chila NamaikoThe Government has welcomed the support of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) for stating that President Edgar Lungu was within his constitutional powers to invoke Article 31 of the Constitution. However, Chief Government spokesperson Kampamba Mulenga has raised issues with the way the association has interpreted certain aspects of the proclamation.
Zambia: Suspended Opposition MPs Return
By Chila NamaikoTHE suspension of the 46 United Party for National Development (UPND) members of Parliament (MPs) by the Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini has been lifted. Government Chief Whip Richard Musukwa confirmed the development in an interview stating that he welcomed the lifting of the suspension of the opposition lawmakers.
Zambia: Ultra-Modern State House On Cards
By Chila NamaikoConstruction for an ultra-modern State House is due to begin next year after a Parliamentary committee expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the current home and office the head of state -built some eight decades ago - and MPs supported the idea.
Zambia: U.S.$54 Million for Farmers to Go Fishing
By Chila NamaikoThe Government says it has sourced US$54 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help farmers across the country invest in the aquaculture projects. The project is to be launched by Finance Minister Felix Mutati next week. Vice-President Inonge Wina told Parliament yesterday that Government was determined to ensure the agenda of diversifying from mining to fisheries and agriculture was realised.
Zambia: 'We'll Stay in the International Criminal Court'
By Chila NamaikoZambia will continue to uphold its membership on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Parliament heard yesterday. Justice Minister Given Lubinda told the House that from the submissions received from a country-wide consultative process, 91.43 per cent of the petitioners were against the idea of Zambia withdrawal from the ICC while only 8.57 per cent were of the view that the country should consider pulling out.
Zambia: Finance Minister Upbeat About IMF Bailout
By Chila NamaikoFinance Minister Felix Mutati has said Zambia is making tremendous social and economic progress to engage the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and that the risk remaining is on the external side. Mr Mutati also said the Government had designed a time-specific arrears-dismantling strategy which included measures that would stop accumulation of new arrears.
Zambia: 48 Opposition MPs Suspended For Snubbing President's Speech
Photo: Zambia Reports President Edgar Lungu in parliament (file photo). By Chila NamaikoSpeaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini yesterday suspended for 30 days the 48 United Party for National Development (UPND) Members of Parliament (MPs) that boycotted President Edgar Lungu's recent address to the National Assembly. The suspension of the members, the majority of whom were yesterday clad in black suits and neck-ties in the House, was effective yesterday.
Zambia: MP Chituwo Arrested in Corruption Probe
By Chila NamaikoThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former Mumbwa Central member of Parliament (MP) Brian Chituwo for corrupt practices involving failure to declare interest. ACC public relations manager Timothy Moono confirmed the arrest of Dr Chituwo, 70, of House number 1/88 of F/401a, Lilayi in Lusaka in a statement yesterday.
Zambia: Lungu Appoints Mbewe Acting Clerk of National Assembly
By Chila NamaikoPresident Edgar Lungu has appointed Cecilia Mbewe as acting Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia. Prior to her appointment, Ms Mbewe was the deputy Clerk of the National Assembly. Government Chief Whip Richard Musukwa confirmed the appointment of Ms Mbewe in an interview yesterday. Mr Musukwa said that President Lungu's appointment of Ms Mbewe followed the retirement of the Clerk of the National Assembly Doris Mwinga.
Zambia: Israeli Firm to Partner Govt in Cyber Crimes Fight
By Chila NamaikoCYGOV, an Israeli company, with world-class experts in cyber-security, has expressed interest in partnering Government to set up a Cyber-Security Institute in Zambia. Through the institute, CyGov wants to assist Zambia in curbing the growing cyber crimes such as the use of malicious software to hack into computer systems.
Zambia: Earthquake Hits North
By Hope Bwalya, Chila Namaiko and Esther Ng'anduSOME parts of Northern Province were yesterday hit by an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 leaving five people injured and 11 families homeless after their houses collapsed yesterday. Geological survey director Chipilauka Mukofu and Kaputa Member of Parliament Maxas Ng'onga confirmed the tremor which struck lake Tanganyika.
Zambia: PF Member Killed
By Chila NamaikoA TAXI driver of Chongwe, who is also Patriotic Front (PF) Chalimbana mobilisation coordinator, has been stabbed to death by a group of youths who hired him to ferry some goods from a farm in the area. The driver, who has been identified as Paul Longwani, was discovered dead around 17:00 hours on Tuesday in Chongwe. Police deputy spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the incident and disclosed that four suspects have been apprehended in connection with the murder of Mr Longwani.
Zambia: EU Confident in Electoral Commission of Zambia
By Chila NamaikoTHE European Union (EU) has expressed confidence in the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)'s capacity to successfully organise the August 11 general elections. EU Ambassador to Zambia and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Alessandro Mariani has since pledged the Union's commitment to help address some of the country's economic challenges through enhanced bilateral cooperation.
Zambia: PF Youths Dare Scott
Photo: Zambian Report Zambian Former Vice President Guy Scott. (file photo) By Chila NamaikoPatriotic Front (PF) youths have challenged former vice-president Guy Scott to resign from the party on moral grounds instead of constantly issuing attacks on President Edgar Lungu. Dr Scott was quoted in The Post newspaper on Thursday last week pledging to continue causing havoc in the PF until President Lungu and the PF were removed from power.
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