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National Park encroachers warned

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National Park encroachers warned

Minister of Tourism and Arts Ronald Chitotela says the government will not tolerate any illegal settlements in the protected areas such as national parks dotted across the country.

Mr Chitotela said going forward the government will not hesitate to evict illegal settlers in all protected areas.He made the sound warning today when he visited Chokomene Wildlife Camp under Lukusuzi National Park in Eastern Province.

The Tourism and Arts Minister further hailed the Department of National Parks and Wildlife working with the District Joint Operation Committee for having evicted the 233 families that were squattering in Lukusuzi National Park.Mr Chitotela explained that very soon illegal settlers in the Kafue Flats and Mumbwa Game Management Area will be evicted to restore sanity.

“We stand ready to support you officers in doing the right thing. Government values the role of Wildlife Police Officers in conservation for tourism and national development. We will not tolerate any one to stay in the protected areas and sanity will be restored,” he charged.

And Kasungu- Lukusuzi Project Coordinator Luckson Mwenya commended the government, working with GIZ for efforts made to manage, protect and safeguard game management areas.Mr Mwenya recognised the many achievements that have been made, citing staff houses, a very high frequency radio system for security, transport and several livelihood projects.Mr Mwenya further called for continuity of the project for community sustainability.

President Lungu and the Rotten Military and Police Training Thugs

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President Lungu and the Rotten Military and Police Training Thugs

By Rev. Kapya Kaoma

The recent torturous military or police training video that surfaced on social media is a testament to the rottenness of our military and police recruitment system. The video shows young boys being tortured, abused, and teased by trainers. One trainer is heard telling the boy that his beating is nothing compared to what he would receive from civilians.

Another boy is seen lying with minimal movement, while the trainer kicks his head. Other boys are in excruciating pain, gasping for air, while others are coughing and crying uncontrollably. Such inhumane acts cannot be defended on the basis of military or police training; it is criminal and those thugs must be arrested and prosecuted.

We have repeatedly campaigned against police brutality which is on an increase during this campaign season. The video testifies to the fact that Military and Police brutality is driven by the abusive training the officers undergo. They are not taught to defend and protect citizens, but to see us as enemies. In the nation where military officers are promoted, become Generals, and retire honorably without fighting a single war, abusing citizens is the only route to promotion. Any officer who beats and harasses the losing party the worst is on the list to be promoted by the next regime.

It is shameful that such acts take place under the watch of the President. But how can the President discipline the very thugs that work to protect his own cartel?

The video is cause for national concern not only to parents, but also any person with ubuntu. I am ashamed that such human rights abuses are done in the name of Zambia police or military. I am disconcerted that these thugs and criminals proudly and shamelessly abuse innocent boys in the name of my country. We deserve better!

The faecal mentality that presents military or police training as torture goes against The United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The acts of torture witnessed in that video are prohibited under this Convention, to which Zambia is a signatory.

Besides, it is inhumane to hit the heads of boys with big sticks. Such acts are not only crazy, foolish, and demonic, but also life ending. Soccer players are protected when they crush heads because of the risk of concussion. Moreover, those thugs are not medical doctors or health professionals; in fact, they are unlikely to hold a grade 12 Certificate. Who does not know that they bribed senior officers to get in?

But there is something more. As we move towards the elections, we are witnessing torture of civilians by men in uniforms. We must realize that these officers are trained in environments that approve of torture and non-respect of human rights and dignity. Putting on the uniform means surviving human abuse; it is thus on them to do the same to civilians on the streets. Yet the police and the military ought to protect civilians and not the corrupt cartel.

We must realize that by watching such torturous acts and doing nothing, we are sending a message that being in the military or the police means surviving abuse. I am afraid for female recruits, who are in the hands of these thugs.

If President Lungu does not act by firing those thugs, I am ashamed to call him the Commander in Chief!

If Rev. Sumaili does not condemn these acts, she has lost any sense of human decency. As for my fellow men and women of the cloth, if we don’t speak out, shame on us!

ZANEC happy with Grade 7 and 9 results but calls for review of Automatic Progression Policy

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ZANEC happy with Grade 7 and 9 results but calls for review of Automatic Progression Policy

The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) has expressed delight at the grade 7 and 9 examination results but has called for a review of the Automatic Progression Policy in its current form. ZANEC said the December 2018 report by OECD’s Program for International Student Assessment showed that only 5% of our Grade 7 learners demonstrate minimum proficiency in literacy. This means that by having the Automatic Progression Policy,
we are allowing children in Grade 7 who cannot read and write to progress to Grade 8.

Below is the Full Press statement

The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) is happy that the Grades 7 and 9 examination results are out as announced by the Minister of General Education Honourable Dr.Dennis Wanchinga MP in a joint statement on the release of the 2020 Internal Examination Results.

The Ministry of General Education (MoGE) should also be commended for sustaining learning for examination classes in 2020 amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. The Ministry showed all of us how much education means to our country even during the COVID 19 pandemic. We are aware of the education crisis that is looming in some neighboring countries that decided to keep their schools closed after recording COVID 19 cases. The statistics also show that there was an improvement in the number of Grade 9 candidates that passed the examinations in 2020, which is good. For instance, we are glad that 53.09% of the Grade 9 candidates that sat for the examinations passed, representing an increase of 7 percentage points in performance when
compared to the pass rate of 46.14 percent recorded in the 2019 examination.

We are also aware that because of the current Automatic Progression Policy, the 2020 Grade 7 national progression rate was pegged at 100 percent as was the case in 2019. This means that all the 403, 445 candidates who sat the 2020 Grade 7 Composite Examination will progress to grade 8.

However, although ZANEC’s interest is to have all children of school going age enrolled in our schools, the Automatic Progression Policy in current form needs to be re-examined and changed. For instance, the December 2018 report by OECD’s Program for International Student Assessment showed that only 5% of our Grade 7 learners demonstrate minimum proficiency in literacy. This means that by having the Automatic Progression Policy,
we are allowing children in Grade 7 who cannot read and write to progress to Grade 8.

ZANEC would like to advise the Ministry of General Education to consider changing this Policy so that such children can either repeat or progress through the vocational career path.

Finally, we are grateful that the Ministry has given ample time to parents and guardians to prepare for their Grades 8 and 10 children by setting the opening of schools on 1 st March 2021.This is important especially that ZANEC is concerned that most parents of late have neglected
their obligation to pay school fees, thereby making the running of schools amidst the COVID 19 pandemic very difficult by school managements.

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George Hamusunga
Executive Director

Numba Hopes Zesco Utd Can Keep Momentum After Crushing Buildcon

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Zesco United coach Mumamba Numba is demanding his players consistently display the same character they produced in Saturday’s 3-1 Ndola derby home win over Buildcon at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Zesco rallied from one-down to beat Buildcon 3-1 in one of their most convincing displays in the league this season.

Najeeb Abbas put Buildcon ahead in the 7th minute with memories still very fresh for Zesco of their 1-0 away loss in Kafue to second from bottom Young Green Eagles on February 6.

But Zesco regrouped and punished the visitors’ defensive frailties through goals from Thabani Kamusoko in the 23rd minute plus an own-goal by Brian Mwila in the 48th minute after he failed to deal with midfielder Kelvin Mubanga’s long-range free kick.

Enock Sakala finished off the comeback with a fine effort from the edge of the box in the 90th after eluding two Buildcon defenders.

“We are very much happy getting a win after playing our friends and colleagues in a local derby, Buildcon, and I think this a game we needed to win because our aim was to remain and play in the ABSA Cup,” Numba said.

“And from the way we started our training after coming from Kafue after talking to the team, we saw a lot of positivity in everyone.

“Even when we conceded that goal, we saw that the attitude was still very positive from everyone and we knew this was a game we were going to win.”

Zesco jumped from six to third after the victory tied on 28 points with second placed and Ndola rivals Forest Rangers and are one point behind leaders Zanaco.

The result also secured Zesco’s top six ABSA Cup spot at the halfway point of the 2020/2021 season with 17 games left to play.

Zesco are aiming to reclaim the league title they relinquished last season after three consecutive successful title defences.

“Of course looking at the way the league has been since we started it has been very tight and competitive,” Numba said.

“They are no easy games. If you look at the teams that have come from the lower ranks, they are performing very well.

“So we just have to keep working very hard if we are to challenge for the title, we have to start winning games.

“We have to be consistent in collecting maximum points and I think that is what we have been lacking.

“If we can try and win at least five games in a roll then we will be in a better position to challenge for the title.”

Sharp Blades and Kansanshi Qualify For 2021 ABSA Cup

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Kansanshi Dynamos and Konkola Blades have qualified for ABSA Cup after securing top two places in the FAZ National Division 1 as at Week 17 which is the half season mark.

Kansanshi are going into the second half of the season as leaders after thrashing Zesco Shockers 4-0 on Sunday at home in Solwezi.

Royd Alufonso, Erick Yema, Scotch Mwanza and Justine Kangombe contributed a goal each as Kansanshi moved to 34 points.

Konkola finished second in the first half of the campaign after beating Mighty Mufulira Wanderers 2-1 at the weekend at home in Chililabombwe.

Konkola are equal on 34 points but behind Kansanshi on inferior goal difference.

Third placed City of Lusaka missed out on ABSA Cup qualification by three points following a 1-1 draw against Trident away in the North Western Province.

Ya Moto have 31 points, one ahead of fourth placed Chambishi, who forced a goalless draw at Zesco Malaiti Rangers on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Nchanga Rangers suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at the hands of lowly placed FC Muza in a match played at Khosa Stadium in Kafue on Saturday.

It was a shocking loss for Nchanga who were 12 points ahead of Muza going into this match.

Nchanga are now sixth on the table with 27 points and thirteenth placed Muza have 18 points.

FAZ National Division 1 – Week 17 Results

14/02/2021

Konkola Blades 2-1 Mufulira Wanderers

MUZA FC 4-0 Nchanga Rangers

Kafue Celtics 2-0 Livingston Pirates

National Assembly o-1 Gomes FC

Zesco Malaiti Rangers 0-0 Chambishi FC

13/02 /2021

Trident FC 1-1 City of Lusaka

KYSA FC 2-0 Mpulungu Harbour

Kansanshi Dynamos 4-0 Zesco Shockers

Postponed

Kashikishi Warriors vs Police College FC

MISA Zambia backs the introduction of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bill

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MISA Zambia backs the introduction of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bill

MISA Zambia has backed the introduction of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bill in parliament, following President Edgar Lungu’s pronouncement that the Bill will be aimed at protecting ‘persons’ from cybercrime.

Speaking to the PF media team over the weekend, MISA Zambia Chairperson Hellen Mwale said that the Head of State was spot on when he emphasized the introduction of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bill.

“I think the Head of State was right on point because we are all tired of these insults, we are all tired of being abused. We have all been victims of social media abuse you know, but I think one thing that I want to say is that social media has come to stay and we will live with it for as long as it exists however we need laws that are going to protect freedom of expression, laws that are going to support freedom of expression, laws that are going to support to information.” Ms. Mwale stated.

“We are alive to the fact that government means well. The Bill is not intended to guard people, the Bill is not intended to stop people from owning any online media but caution comes in that if you abuse something, pay for it because even in a home when you are wrong, you are wrong so this law will protect you and me. We have suffered at the hands of people that we don’t even know.” she added.

She maintained that the government’s introduction of the Bill was aimed at protecting its people especially those who were incapable of defending themselves online.

“I have been insulted several times on social media but I can’t go back to social media and start insulting NO! Social media must be used in a responsible manner.” She Reiterated.

The Agriculture Sector has potential to overtake Mining in Earnings-Chief Chitimukulu

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The Agriculture Sector has potential to overtake Mining in Earnings-Chief Chitimukulu

Paramount Chief Chitimukulu, Kanyanta Manga II of the Bemba people has said the agriculture sector has potential to overtake mining in earnings because of the arable land and weather patterns that the country has.

He said government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from mining to agriculture, manufacturing and tourism must be supported as this was the only way to develop the country.

Speaking when Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, His Excellency Emmanuel Mwamba paid a courtesy call on him at the Chitimukulu Palace in Mungwi District, the Chitimukulu said efforts being made to diversify the economy must rely on available resources the country has, such as land, water and the favorable weather pattern.

He said Zambia should fully develop the agriculture sector and its associated agro processing industries and had capacity for mass food production an can be the bread basket for the sub-region.

He said Agriculture should be developed as it was also a mass-employer and the sector had the capacity to anchor the economy.
The Paramount Chief said he has welcomed the Cassava project and called on all stakeholders such as Chifwani Concepts to support rural and small-scale farmers to produce more of the crop to enhance livelihoods.

He said Chifwani Concepts should adopt best practices from similar and previous projects.

He said the concept was different as it assured reliable income for the small-scale farmers since the promoters had signed off-take agreements with manufacturers.

And Mr. Mwamba expressed gratitude for the valuable support he was receiving from Paramount Chief Chitimukulu and other traditional authorities in Northern Province.

Mr. Mwamba as promoter of the project took time to update His Royal Highness, Paramount Chief Chitimukulu Kanyanta Manga II about the progress that has been made regarding the Cassava Project.

Chifwani Concepts is promoting the rapid scaling-up of cassava farming and the use of the cash crop as a reliable income-generating and economic activity for rural communities following the rising demand for the crop for industrial and commercial use.

It’s time President Edgar Lungu was given a big share of the votes in Western Province-GBM

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It’s time President Edgar Lungu was given a big share of the votes in Western Province-GBM

Patriotic Front Deputy National Mobilisation Chairperson Geoffrey Mwamba says it is time President Edgar Lungu was given a big share of the vote in Western Province in the 2021 Presidential and General elections.

Mr Mwamba says President Lungu has visited Western Province more than any other President since 1964 a sign that he is a President for all Zambians.

Mr Mwamba disclosed that the President has shown that he loves all Zambians by visiting different parts of the country including those that did not vote for him.

ZANIS reports that Mr Mwamba has since urged the people of Western Province to give President Lungu a fresh mandate by emulating Northern Province to vote for him in the 2021 presidential elections.

Mr Mwamba stressed that there is a need to embrace the one Zambia one Nation motto as in the case of Member of Parliament Joseph Malanji who hails from Northwestern but is a member of parliament in Copperbelt Province.

Speaking during a PF mobilisation meeting in Natukoma area of Shangombo district, Mr Mwamba urged the people of Western Province not to vote on region but merit.

“I want you to emulate Northern Province where I come from, I also want you to emulate copper belt Province where Joe Malanji is MP, but he hails from North Western Province to vote for a President on merit and not region.” He said.

He urged the people of Shangombo to vote for a leader that will bring the country together unlike a leader that may divide the country.

And Bright Kufuka who is PF Western Province Provincial Chairman agreed with Mr Mwamba saying President Lungu is still equal to the task.

He said Western Province has realised that it is time to join the rest of the country in supporting the PF led government

Patriotic Front Deputy National Mobilisation Chairperson Geoffrey Mwamba and Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji
Patriotic Front Deputy National Mobilisation Chairperson Geoffrey Mwamba and Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji

Meanwhile, Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji has urged civil servants in Shangombo district to be focused in their line of work.

This came to light when Mr Malanji addressed civil servants in Natukoma area in Shangombo district of Western Province.

ZANIS reports that the Minister encouraged government workers to work hard regardless of their environment saying that every boundary of the country needs the services of civil servants.

The law maker said that there’s a need for civil servants to have a vision no matter where they are working from instead of being discouraged.

He stressed that everyone starts from somewhere saying there is a need for civil servants to showcase very good performance in all their work as they are government representatives.

“Do not be frustrated working in boundary areas saying why me instead you must have a vision, work hard and exhibit good work performance,” he said.

Mr Malanji further encouraged civil servants in Shangombo to be focused by venturing into other sources of income like constructing houses for rent.

He lastly urged them to use their initiative by emulating a Lundazi teacher he met in Eastern Province who has built 7 houses.

Roan MP assures NDC Members that Kambwili is not going back to PF

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Roan MP assures NDC Members that Kambwili is not going back to PF

The Roan Member of parliament Honourable Joseph Chishala had a tough time last week in defending the party and the President when Roan National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials took him to task on the rumours going round social media that Dr Chishimba Kambwili is headed to PF.

Addressing party members during a mobilisation meeting the Roan Member of parliament assured the officials and also took this time to update the nation that besides the rumours taking rounds on social media, Dr Chishimba Kambwili is NDC President and his ready for August 12,2021 general elections and has got no intentions whatsoever of going back to PF.

During the meeting, NDC party officials asked about the status quo of the opposition alliance.

The Roan lawmaker reminded people of what the NDC leader said when he last featured on Diamond Tv programme. Dr Kambwili stated that the opposition alliance has agreed 99.9% of its talks and they are still talking, so the alliance is still alive and kicking and the PF are only trying to distabilise the opposition alliance because its a threat to PF stay in power after August 12, 2021.

During the meeting, the Roan Member of parliament instructed party officials to immediately look for an NDC office in Roan besides the one in Mpatamatu, to easy mobilization works for the party.

Amidst the COVID-19 restrictions the government is not allowing the opposition to hold any meetings and yet them they are busy traversing the country campaigning. With a office this will make It easy for the party to hold meetings legally, Chishala said.

The meeting was attended by NDC Roan Constituency ward officials from all the four wards plus two political wards. Others in attendance were NDC Roan Constituency officials.

President Lungu’s Push for Economic Diversification Through Value Addition and Industrialisation

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President Lungu’s Push for Economic Diversification Through Value Addition and Industrialisation

By Sunday Chilufya Chanda

His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has continued to work tirelessly to promote economic diversification through value addition and industrialisation, as espoused in our nation’s development blue-print, the Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP).

President Lungu and his administration is also cognizant of the fact that, without a thriving energy sector, our country cannot attain economic diversification through industrialisation and value addition. Hence, the Patriotic Front (PF) Government has continued to prioritise and invest significantly in energy generation as demonstrated by projects that include the following:

  1. The implementation of the Lusaka Transmission and Distribution Rehabilitation Project started in 2013, and is co-financed by the World Bank, European Investment Bank and ZESCO at a cost of USD 246 Million. The aim of this project is to increase capacity to 900 MVA, thereby improving the reliability of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the Lusaka area by 2021.
  2. In 2015, the new Lunzua Power Station was upgraded to 14.8 Mega Watts (MW) from the initial 0.75MW in 1961. This power station has been synchronised to the National Grid. Nevertheless, the Power Station is able to supply power to Mbala, Mpulungu, Sumbawanga export line and Nkamba/Kasaba Bay and other areas, even when the main grid has an outage.
  3. In March 2016, the 120 MW Itezhi-Tezhi hydro power station was commissioned as a joint venture between ZESCO and TATA Power of India, and was constructed at a cost of USD 245 Million. Itezhi-Tezhi is being operated by Itezhi-Tezhi Power Corporation (ITPC).
  4. In 2016, the 330KV Pensulo-Msoro-Kasama and Pensulo-Msoro-Chipata Grid Transmission lines were commissioned as an upgrade from the previous 66KV. This brought an end to the low voltage electricity challenges to our people in Muchinga, Luapula and Northern Provinces.
  5. The Musonda Falls Power Station in Mansa district has been upgraded from 5MW to 10 MW. This has increased local power generation capacity to reinforce reliability of supply in Luapula province while adding capacity to the National grid.
  6. The flagship 750 MW Kafue Gorge Lower (KGL) Hydro Power Project constructed at a total cost of over USD 2.2 Billion, is another huge success. The KGL commissioned the first 150 MW in April 2020, and within the first quarter of 2021, the KGL will be able to operate at full capacity. This shall end load shedding in the country.
  7. Finally, the 15MW Lusiwasi Upper became operational by the end of 2020.
    Government is expected to add 765 MW to the National Grid and “power and light-up Zambia” to economic diversification through value addition and industrialisation.

Our country’s future remains very bright, and the prospects of Patriotic Front’s Industrialisation Agenda highly attainable. President Lungu will not rest until this becomes a tangible reality for our great country, Zambia.

The Author is Patriotic Front Media Director Sunday Chanda

Heavy rains and strong winds damage Kapalala Rural Health Center maternity wing in Milenge

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Heavy rains and strong winds damage Kapalala Rural Health Center maternity wing in Milenge

A maternity wing at Kapalala Rural Health Center in Milenge District of Luapula Province has been partially damaged after a tree fell on the building following heavy rains and strong winds being experienced in the area.

Acting Milenge District Health Director Geoblyn Mutunga said no injuries were recorded as there was no client at the time of occurrence.

ZANIS reports that Mr. Mutunga said the incident took place in the early hours of 13th February 2021.

He stated that the development will negatively affect the delivery of maternal care services at the facility.

“The roof has been partly blown off at the part the delivery beds are placed hence we can no longer use this structure for deliveries. Today’s patients narrowly escaped the disaster as both came a few hours after the incident. And so, we improvised a delivery room,” he said.

Mr. Mutunga stated that there is need for speedy rehabilitation works especially that the health facility has a catchment population of over five thousand.

He said health personnel will continue to use the improvised labour space in the meantime.

Meanwhile, Milenge District Administrative Officer Kanonka Chola who made an on-spot check has assured the community of quick intervention.

Mr. Chola said government recognises the issue as a matter of urgency and will do its best to mobilise funds for the renovations.

“The district administration understands the importance of this structure and we will do everything possible to renovate it within the shortest possible time,” he stated.

Mr. Chola added that the office will also look into pruning other trees around the facility to prevent future disasters of such nature.

Government commends church mother bodies for intervening in the fight against COVID-19

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Government commends church mother bodies for intervening in the fight against COVID-19

Minister of Religious Affairs and National Guidance Godfridah Sumaili has commended Church Mother Bodies in the country for responding positively and effectively in the fight against the Coronavirus.

Reverend Sumaili indicated that government is impressed with the support being rendered by the church to ensure that citizens adhere to the health guidelines in an effort to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19.

The Minister noted that the church is not only following the health guidelines but also operating in accordance with magnitude of the virus as in some instances are holding virtue church proceedings.

She reminded that the church has a role to give life as well as preserve it, thus following the health guidelines is priority at the moment.

“As government we are very grateful for the way the church has responded to the COVID-19, they have really followed the guidelines from the Ministry of Health which is very encouraging,” Reverend Sumaili stated.

She was speaking during the ecumenical prayer service in the prevailing COVID-19 held at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holly Cross, which organized by three church mother Bodies.

The Minister observed that the church being a mother of faith offers prayers in various sectors which are able to rebuild the losses and also bring hope to the people of Zambia especially during the pandemic.

She indicated that the church are also praying for President Edgar Lungu to receive God’s guidance as he heads the nation in times of COVID-19.

Reverend Sumaili urged the church to continue praying for the country to remain strong as well as conquer the virus by observing the five golden rules.

Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) Acting Executive Director, Andrew Mwenda disclosed that the escalation in the rise of COVID-19 cases has prompted the church to come together in prayers of intercession for God’s intervention.

Bishop Mwenda disclosed that the event was going on country as other churches were participating virtually because of the pandemic.

The Bishop stayed that the prayers were aimed at seeking for God to direct the nation of n the right path amid the pandemic.

“As the church mother bodies that is EFZ, Council of Churches in Zambia and Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops came together to have a joint moment of intercession and prayer that God will come through for some s because we trust in Him,” Bishop Mwenda said.

He called on Zambians not to relax in observing the health guidelines following the announced reduction in cases during the previous update by the Minister of Health Jonas Chanda.

And ZCCB Secretary General Cleopas Lungu urged Zambians to remain confident that the country will overcome the virus.

Father Lungu stressed the need for unity in the fight against COVID-19 if victory is to be guaranteed.

He noted that the pandemic was sudden and caught everyone unaware but that people should not tremble and trust in Jesus for healing.

“We are all at risk hence let us pray for the spirit of unity, solidarity, working together and we shall overcome,” Father Lungu stated.

He was disappointed that some members of the public are still ignorant about the virus hence urged citizens to follow the five golden rules.

Government will not tolerate land encroachments in national parks-Chitotela

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Government will not tolerate land encroachments in national parks-Chitotela

Tourism and Arts Minister Hon. Ronald Chitotela says Government will not tolerate land encroachments in national parks.

Speaking when he checked on the Chikomeno GIZ funded project at Lukusuzi national park in Lumezi district, Eastern province , Hon.Chitotela said eviction of people illegally staying in national parks is non negotiable.

He said mostly people who encroach national parks do it purely for criminal activities such as poaching but hiding under the guise of being fishermen.
Hon. Chitotela expressed happiness that illegal settlers in Lukusuzi national park have been completely removed and the area is ready for animal restocking.
” We will not condone illegalities. All those illegally staying in national parks will have to move out and there will be no compensation. Those in Kafue national park will also have to move out because they have where they are coming from,” Hon.Chitotela said.

“People who do encroachments in national parks do it purely for criminal activities such as poaching but hiding in the name of being fishermen. If land encroachments in national parks is not dealt with, the country will be left with nothing in terms of wildlife,” he said.

And Hon. Chitotela assured the Department of National Wildlife and Parks that he will stand with them in their execution of duties.

He said officers under the Department of National Wildlife and Parks are Heroes because they are working hard to safeguard wildlife for future generations.

Meanwhile, Hon. Chitotela expressed happiness with the implementation of the chikomeno GIZ funded project at Lukusuzu national park.
He said Government continues to enjoy a good working relationship with the Germans.

Tourism and Arts Minister Hon. Ronald Chitotela checks on the implementation of the Chikomeno GIZ funded projects and checks on the operations at Lukusuzi National park situated in Lumezi district, Eastern province.
Tourism and Arts Minister Hon. Ronald Chitotela checks on the implementation of the Chikomeno GIZ funded projects and checks on the operations at Lukusuzi National park situated in Lumezi district, Eastern province.

Police arrest three men for gang raping 75 year old woman

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Police arrest three men for gang raping 75 year old woman

Police in Kafulafuta in Masaiti district on the Copperbelt province have arrested three men of the same family aged 20, 23 and 28 for allegedly gang rapping a 75-year-old woman.

Copperbelt Police Commissioner, Elias Chushi confirmed the development in a statement that police arrested the trio after they were positively identified by the victim.

Mr. Chushi said the matter was reported to Kafulafuta police by the son to the victim, whose name has been withheld, who found his mother lying unconsciously in the nearby bush.

“Please be informed that we have arrested three suspects all from the same family for allegedly gang rapping a 75-year-old woman at Mukoko village in Senior Chief Mushili’s area in Masaiti district.

The suspects after being positively identified by the victim have been arrested and are in police custody,” Mr. Chushi said.

He said the incidence occurred on February 8, 2021 at around 20:20 hours within Mukoko village.

And according to son to the victim, the ordeal occurred on Saturday, February, 8 2021 at around 20:30 hours and was only informed about it through a phone call on Sunday, February 9,2021 that his mother was found lying in the bush in unconscious state.

He said he received a call from a Good Samaritan informing him that his mother was found in the nearby bush laying and rushed to the scene to see what he had heard.

And Masaiti district hospital authorities said the victim sustained painful private parts, a cut on the left eye, bleeding from the ears, mouth and bruised neck.

One of the family female members revealed to the hospital authorities that 3 used condoms and an empty cup beloved to have been used to consume alcohol were found near the victim.

Napsa Stars Stun Gor Mahia to Smell CAF Group Stage Debut

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Napsa Stars have made headways in their quest to reach the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

This follows Napsa’s 1-0 win over Kenyan side Gor Mahia in the first leg match of the pre-group stage played in Nairobi on Sunday.

Daniel Adoko was the hero of the day when scoring the vital away goal at Nyayo Stadium late in the game.

The match was seemingly heading for a goalless draw when Adoko scored in the 86th minute.

Meanwhile, the final leg is set for February 21 in Lusaka.

This is Napsa debut CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

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