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Jimmy Ndhlovu Itching for Elusive FAZ Golden Boot

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Kabwe Warriors striker Jimmy Ndhlovu is itching to win the FAZ Super Division golden boot before ending his career.

Ndhlovu has in the past come close to winning the accolade.

He scored ten league goals last season – six behind top scorer James Chamanga before the campaign was cut short by Covid-19.

Ndhlovu said even this season he is challenging for the golden boot.

“As a striker I have to challenge for the top scorer award every season,” he said.

“It is my dream that before I hang my boots I have to win this accolade in my career.”

Ndhlovu has scored two goals in the 2020/21 season.

“I always miss out at the last minute but this time around I am putting everything in God’s hands that it comes to pass,” Ndhlovu said.

Al Ahly Move Excites Walter Bwalya

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A huge move to African top side Al Ahly of Egypt has excited former Nkana captain Walter Bwalya.

Striker Bwalya switched to Ahly on New Year’s Eve on a four year deal from another Egyptian club El Gouna.

The former FAZ Super Division golden boot winner has scored crucial goals this season that have helped Gouna to top the Egyptian league.

“Thank you for your support. Thank you all for your congratulatory messages,” Bwalya said in a short video tweeted by Ahly.

“I am happy to join Al Ahly,” Bwalya said.

Ahly’s Cairo rivals Zamalek were also interested in signing Bwalya

The Congolese striker last season scored 13 goals for El-Gouna after joining them from Nkana in 2019.

Bwalya joined Nkana from Forest Rangers in 2015.

HH Attributes Mumbwa flash flood to poor planing of human settlements

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HH Attributes Mumbwa flash flood to poor planing of human settlements

United Party For National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has called for the proper planning of settlements and residential areas to avoid the flooding and destruction of houses and crops in an event of heavy rains.

Mr Hichilema was speaking in Mumbwa yesterday when he visited and donated foodstuffs to victims of the Mumbwa floods attributed the calamity which led to the death of a 21 year old woman last weekend.

“How do you build dams upstream while building residential areas and settlements downstream. This is the resultant. We need to plan and unfortunately, our government is failing to do that. We shall prioritise planning to avoid such calamities which result in casualties”, he said.

The opposition leader said he decided to spend his new year celebrations with the people that were affected by the floods in the spirit of brotherhood and called for unity and brotherliness even in times of bereavement and calamities.

Mr Hichilema further commended the community for coming to the aid of each other during the rescue mission.

“I want in a special way to thank you the people of this community for being each other’s keeper during the calamity. You came together and rescued the victims and all I can say is thank you very much. To the youths, job well done, your help came at the right moment otherwise we would have had several casualties”, the opposition leader added.

Mr Hichilema donated foodstuffs which included Mealie meal, Cooking oil, Sugar and oxen for distribution among the affected.
And uncle to the deceased thanked the UPND leader for visiting and comforting the family.

Meanwhile,Police blocked the UPND leader from accessing the camping centre for the flood victims as armed officers surrounded the centre.

Mr Hichilema was accompanied by Mumbwa Central Member of Parliament Credo Nanjuwa, Council Chairman Gracious Hamatala and several constituency and District Party officials

Northern Province receives chemicals to battle army worms attaching maize fields

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Northern Province receives chemicals to battle army worms attaching maize fields

The Ministry of Agriculture in Northern Province has received 9,000 litres of chemicals to fight fall army worms that are attacking maize fields in the region.

Speaking when he flagged off the distribution of the chemicals, Acting Northern Province Permanent Secretary Sineva Kamenja said 1479 hectares of maize fields has been affected by fall army worms in the province.

Mr. Kambenja disclosed that 141 agricultural camps in the province have been affected by the pests out of the total of 236 agricultural camps.

He added that the total hectarage for maize that has been planted in the area is 55809.6 adding that 3.3 percent of it has been infested with the worms.

Mr. Kambenja has however affirmed government commitment to support farmers in the province stating that government understands the importance of agriculture in economics development.

“I appeal to the agriculture officers to ensure they provide quick response to the farmers,” and be vigilant to inspect the fields he said.

Mr. Kambenja also appealed to farmers to report any suspected fall army worms outbreak to agriculture extension officers to help control the pests.

Meanwhile Provincial Agriculture Coordinator Elizabeth Chuma thanked government for the quick response in sending the chemicals to help affected farmers in the province.

Mrs Chuma disclosed that apart from the chemicals, the province has also been given 150 work suits, 150 gum boots and 50 sprayers.

“I urge farmers to follow instructions, with regards to how spraying of the filed should be conducted, ” she said.

The PACO has since requested farmers to work closely with Agriculture Extension officers to ensure that they use the correct measurements of chemicals on the crops.

Illicit beer drinking among youths in Mambwe worry Chief Mnkhanya

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Illicit beer drinking among youths in Mambwe worry Chief Mnkhanya

Chief Mnkhanya of the Kunda people in Mambwe District says most young people in his chiefdom have become unproductive because they have taken to drinking Kachasu, an illicit local beer.

And the Chief has since asked government to consider enforcing a complete ban on brewing of Kachasu.

The traditional ruler bemoaned wide spread abuse of Kachasu especially among the youths in Mambwe, and said there is need to enforce tough laws that will stop the brewing and consumption of illicit Kachasu beer.

He lamented that many young people in his Chiefdom are indulging in drinking Kachasu senselessly instead of engaging themselves in productive activities such as farming.

“Kachasu has destroyed a lot of lives especially that of young people. It has contributed to high levels of laziness among youths because those who drink it, no longer have the energy to carry out any productive activities. Kachasu is no different from weed or chamba,” he said.

Chief Mnkhanya was speaking when Eastern province Permanent Secretary Veronica Mwiche paid a courtesy call on him.

The Chief wondered why Government cannot outlaw the brewing of Kachasu which, apart from contributing to as brood of unproductive youths, has made young people to drop out of school.

He also mentioned that heavy indulgence in drinking “Kachasu” has made young people to show total disrespect towards their parents and guardians.

Chief Mnkhanya pointed out that there is need for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to help put an end to the brewing of Kachasu if development has to take place in his chiefdom

The Chief also called on government to see how best it can help in reducing the high poverty levels being experienced in the district due to the floods that washed away crops early this year.

He told the Permanent Secretary that his people are hard-working and they do cultivate crops, but due to natural disasters such as floods and drought as well as having their crops being eaten by wild animals, they are now languishing in poverty.

The Chief called on government to find a way of helping to compensate people whose crops get eaten by animals.

Meanwhile, Eastern Province Permanent Secretary, Ms Mwiche explained that alcohol abuse especially among youths is one of the challenges that government is working hard to control.

Ms Mwiche further appealed to the chief to use his authority and come up with by – laws against the brewing of Kachasu.

She also urged the Chief to engage with the Council in the district to see how best the problem of alcohol abuse especially among young people can be controlled.

And the PS added that government is aware of the food problems the people of Mambwe are facing and will do its level best to come to their aid.

Intimidation won’t stop the revolution, says Socialist Party Member after being summoned by Police

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Intimidation won’t stop the revolution, says Socialist Party Member after being summoned by Police

The Socialist Party in Vubwi district says no amount of intimidation will stop the revolutionary work under way in the country.
Commenting on the summoning of Vubwi constituency coordinator Angela Zimba by the Vubwi Police and the intimidations by PF party cadres, Mabvuto Ngoma expressed his disappointment that SP members continue to receive threats due to their party work.
Zimba and her team are in Vubwi conducting literacy programs for the people in the area.

“We have noted that the ruling party continues to stand in the way of the opposition which has better plans for the poor people of Zambia? This simply shows that the ruling party is an enemy of democracy and development and they don’t want to see real progress or through human development taken to the people by the opposition,” said Ngoma.

He said the ruling party should exercise tolerance of plurality and diversity. They should allow other opposition parties to reach out to Zambians. Illiteracy is a national problem as such programs that seek to eradicate illiteracy among adults and less privileged young people who don’t know how to read and write should be welcomed.

“No one will stop us from doing what is right for our people, the Socialist Party manifesto has been welcomed in almost every corner of this country and we will continue fighting for our rights and our democracy,” said Ngoma.
He has expressed disappointment that the party is being accused of buying voters cards from people when doing so is against the SP values of honesty, equity, humility and solidarity.

Meanwhile, Zimba vowed not to stop implementing progressive programs that benefit the people.
She said the literacy program was not only benefiting Socialist Party members but anyone including those supporting the Patriotic Front.
She said the Socialist Party was a pro-poor working class party whose agenda is to transform the lives of the majority Zambians.
“I was shocked when I was summoned by the police in Vubwi, and I was also shocked to hear that I was buying voters cards. How can an opposition party start buying voters cards? With what capacity? Can that surely happen, why is it that the ruling party fear anything if they have really worked as they have been saying,” said Zimba.

She said the ruling party should stop wasting time fighting the opposition but instead focus and channel their energies in planning on how they will work on the Chipata-Vubwi and Vubwi-Chadiza roads.

And Zimba has commended Vubwi police officers for handling the matter in a professional manner and urge them to continue being professional.

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Hot FM CEO Zach Chavula dies

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Hot FM CEO Zach Chavula dies

Hot FM Chief Executive Officer Zachariah Chavula has died.

Mr. Chavula,. 48, died at 19.05 at CfB Hospital in Lusaka after losing his battle with cancer.

His cousin and business partner Oscar Chavula announced the death in a statement.

“Mr. Chavula is a larger than life legendary radio and media personality whose career spans decades entertaining and bringing people closer to the truth with candid interviews and radio programs,” the statement read.

“Funeral arrangements shall be communicated as soon as possible and with renewed Covid restrictions we appeal to friends, relatives and sympathizers to refrain from gathering at his house. The full funeral and requiem program will be communicated as soon as it is practically communicable.”

And UPND Presidential Spokesman Anthony Bwalya says Mr Chavula’s death is saddening.

“On behalf of President Hakainde Hichilema of the UPND, and indeed on my own behalf, we send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends, and indeed the entire Hot FM Zambia family on the tragic passing and loss of Mr. Zachariah Chavula.”

“Mr. Chavula will be fondly missed by us all, especially those of us who had the wonderful privilege of working with him during his time on the Hot Seat. Rest in eternal peace,” Mr Bwalya said.

Zambia is on the Right Economic Path to Industrialization Through Infrastructure Development

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Zambia is on the Right Economic Path to Industrialization Through Infrastructure Development

By Sunday Chilufya Chanda

Not long ago, His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu was conferred with a medal as a Champion of the Third Industrial Decade for Africa (IDDA3) is a momentous boon for Zambia. This was a reflection of our Head of State’s uncompromised steadfastness to develop Zambia and his passion to better the lives of the citizenry.

The eminent stature of the organizations that conferred this prestigious recognition upon President Lungu is very significant. That the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), African Union (AU), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Development Bank (ADB) jointly recognised President Edgar Chagwa Lungu in this regard, just shows how like the majority of Zambians, these cooperating partners and the international community esteem him, his efforts and his achievements.

Background

On 25 July 2016, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/70/293, proclaiming 2016-2025 as the Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA III).  UNIDO was tasked with leading the implementation of the Decade, in collaboration with a range of partners. The vision for the implementation of IDDA III is to firmly anchor Africa on a path towards inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

The achievement of this vision requires the transformation of African countries into locations of competitive industrial production.

The necessary enabling framework conditions for this industrial transformation include the strengthening of key elements of industrial productive capacity, such as infrastructure, innovation and technology transfer, industrial financing, industrial knowledge and skills, and the support from public and private sector institutions that regulate and advocate industrial development. Various development interventions and broad-based partnerships are required to improve the enabling framework, as well as to encourage productive industrial investment ventures in Africa.

The Revised Zambian Industrial Policy

It is no surprise that this honour was conferred upon our Head of State.
The PF Government of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has demonstrated practical commitment to Industrialisation and concomitant diversification.

To this end, President Lungu and the PF Government approved the National Industrial Policy. While industrial policy issues were previously covered under the Commercial, Trade and Industrial Policy which covered both trade and industrial development matters, the revised standalone Industrial Policy emphasises industrial development in order to compel industries operating in Zambia to process local raw materials into finished products.
This is designed to augment government’s efforts to create employment in various parts of the country while the revenue base will simultaneously be expanded.

The resultant value addition to local raw materials will have a positive ripple effect by creating business opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to supply goods and services. Manufacturing is an important driver of economic development and employment.

The Importance of Infrastructure Development

There can be no meaningful development, industrialisation and diversification without Infrastructure Development. This is because finished goods need to reach their markets in a timely efficient manner. Bad or non-existent Infrastructure is one of the biggest impediments to doing business. In line with its manifesto 2016-2021, The Patriotic Front (PF) Government led by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has consequently made unprecedented investments in infrastructure in the fields of Transport, Irrigation, Energy, Health, Education as well as Information and Communication Technology among others.

These are the crucial pre-requisites to achieving sustainable development and empowering communities across the length and breadth of our nation.

The PF Government led by President Lungu recognises that growth in productivity and incomes, and improvements in health and education outcomes equally require investment in infrastructure.

By building infrastructure, the President and the PF Administration have also saved and continue to save our people time and money as they travel to access services and facilities.

The Patriotic Front Government has been implementing the Link Zambia 8000 programme and other road projects aimed at transforming Zambia into a land linked country, allowing it to exploit both its domestic and regional markets.
Apart from creating jobs, the road projects have been instrumental in contributing to the opening up of new business opportunities in the country.

In the health and education sectors, there has been unprecedented infrastructure development. All of these developments are a major step to industrialisation and sustainable diversification of the Zambian Economy. As earlier mentioned, the Patriotic Front government has embarked on unparalleled infrastructure development in every sector. This has created employment and provided mid to long term benefits in all sectors.

It has been said that ordinary politicians prepare for the next elections, while statesmen plan for the next generation. Herein lies the fundamental difference between the Statesman and Champion of Development in President Edgar Chagwa Lungu and his opposition detractors.

While the Head of State Champions the development of the whole nation for now and future generations, others in the opposition live up to their moniker.

They are jealous and envious at the infrastructure development and the nation being turned into a progressive construction site. Because they have no alternatives to offer, they are desperate to remain relevant. They cajole their membership saying “we can’t eat roads and bridges”.

They have tried in vain to make, infrastructure development synonymous with corruption, but their folly always blows up in their faces. In the meantime, Zambia is headed for major economic growth through industrialisation and diversification through infrastructure development.

The people of Zambia across the nation are appreciative witnesses and beneficiaries
While his detractors are fixated on digging themselves deeper and deeper into a rut through acrimonious discourse dug by their unending vitriolic rituals and vicious cycle of election defeats, President Edgar Chagwa Lungu leading the PF Government has chosen to look straight ahead with his eyes firmly on achieving the UN Goal 9 (nine): “Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”.

The People of Zambia have noticed our President’s zeal and dedication to Industrialisation and diversification through infrastructure development.

We applaud the astute discernment by cooperating partners represented by UNIDO, AU, FAO, UNECA and ADB in recognising President Edgar Chagwa Lungu as a Champion.

Congratulations Zambia!

Women’s group blames COVID-19 for increased GBV cases in 2020

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Women’s group blames COVID-19 for increased GBV cases in 2020

The Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) has attributed the increase in Gender Based Violence(GBV) cases in the year 2020 to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The organisation has indicated that in the third quarter of 2020 alone, the Zambia Police recorded a total of 7,640 GBV cases countrywide out of which 1,849 were children representing 24.2 percent of all victims with 1,363 being girls.

ZNWL Executive Director Juliet Chibuta in a statement issued to ZANIS today, says the police observed that during the initial stage of the COVID -19, victims of GBV were hesitant to report cases due to restrictions on the movements in the prevention of the spread the pandemic.

“GBV cases remained high due to the social isolation measures instituted to curb the spread of the virus, this proved to have worsened women inequalities and vulnerability,’’ she said.

Ms Chituta added that there is a need to put in place measures that can guarantee women’s safety and wellbeing.

“The GBV prevention and response plans should be sensitive to the needs of women and girls including in the “New Normal” set-up. Such plans should include creation of more safe homes for survivors and would- be victims as well as access to toll -free lines,” she explained.

Ms Chibute further noted that it is the duty of every citizen to support efforts towards reducing the occurrence of all types of GBV, because every individual is affected directly or indirectly.

In a related development, Ms Chituta also noted that the health of women generally was adversely impacted at the height of the pandemic through the reallocation of resources and priorities.

“Women and girls’ unique health needs were not adequately met as access to some health services, essential medicines including reproductive health services was reduced,’’

She stressed that the standard health services especially for maternal health care, HIV treatment and other emergency health issues need to be guaranteed at all times.

Meanwhile Ms Chibuta noted that in the year 2020, women continued to ascend to leadership and scored many firsts in different fields.

‘’Notable was the appointment of Ms. Veronica Makwakwa Mwiche as Permanent Secretary for Eastern Province. Ms. Cecilia Zimba was the first woman to be elected president of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants while Ms. Mukwandi Chibesakunda was appointed Chief Executive Officer of ZANACO Bank, ’she noted.

Ms Chibuta however stated that the continued increase in women’s participation in the country’s leadership is significant for the attainment of gender equality in Zambia.

“We hope that in 2021 even more women will ascend to leadership and decision-making positions and that processes that can facilitate women’s increased participation in leadership such as the implementation of the Gender Equality and Equity Act will begin,” she said.

She further encouraged women with political leadership aspirations to begin the ground work in preparation for adoption and campaigns as the country is headed towards the general elections in 2021.

Expectant mothers encouraged to seek medical attention

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Expectant mothers encouraged to seek medical attention

Presidential Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe has encouraged expectant mothers in Mpulungu to always seek medical attention.

Mr. Sikazwe said this is the only way expecting mothers will safeguard their lives and that of their unborn children.

He said pregnancy is a delicate condition which needs care for both the mother and the unborn child.

Mr. Sikazwe who is also Mpulungu Member of Parliament said this when he visited five New Year babies born in Mpulungu today.

The Minister explained that government is committed to ensuring that the mortality rate is reduced across the country.

“This is why we as government we are constructing health facilities across the country so that people can easily access medical attention,” he said.

Mr. Sikazwe expressed happiness that Mpulungu now has 21 newly constructed health centers added to the existing eight.

“I would like to urge women especially those in rural areas to ensure that you make use of these facilities which are at your disposal,” Mr Sikazwe said.

And Mpulungu District Health Director Fredrick Chimanga thanked the Minister for his continued support to the health sector in the district.

Dr. Chimanga said the department has seen a lot of development in the sector.

And Dr. Chimanga has assured the Minister that the department will do its best to ensure that it conducts sensitisation to women on the need for them to acquire medical services.

He added that the maternal deaths have reduced in Mpulungu owing to the increase in the number of health centers that have been constructed around the district.

HH Promises to pay for the Impounded Buses that Ferried cadres for his Police Summon

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HH Promises to pay for the Impounded Buses that Ferried cadres for his Police Summon

United Party for National Development (UPND) leader, Hakainde Hichilema, has promised to pay for the buses that were impounded by Police officers when he appeared for questioning at Police Force Headquarters on Wednesday 23rd, 2020.

In a statement released by the Party’s media team, Mr Hichilema said that he will source for legal representation for all bus and taxi drivers who will be affected as a result of the Police move to “smoke out all buses that had ferried UPND supporters to offer him solidarity last Wednesday”.

Police Spokesperson, Esther Mwata Katongo last week issued a statement that police would carry out thorough investigations and impound any bus that was used to ferry supporters to Force Headquarters, a move President Hichilema calls illegal and misplaced.

“Tell the Police that, ‘you are outside the law. That’s what HH has said on behalf of bus operators; on behalf of drivers’. If they carried UPND supporters…within the law, very good. If they were not paid, I will pay them…I will pay the bus drivers and taxi drivers. Bally will pay!” he promised.

He also warned the police command to abort plans to impound the buses, adding that if the police went ahead to impound the buses, he would be left with no option but to wage a legal battle against the police.

“If they go against the law, I will do something. After I ‘Bally’ has paid, Bally will also find lawyers for those taxi and bus drivers and bus owners. But non of this should happen because no bus should be impounded because freedom movement and usage of public transport is a right,” he said.

Nsabata Joins Zesco United

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Twenty Four Hours after confirming his departure from Zanaco, goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata has joined Zesco United.

Nsabata left Zanaco on December 31 after a five -year stay at the seven-time league champions whom he joined them from Nchanga Rangers 2015.

“Former Zanaco Football Club goalkeeper, Toaster Nsabata has joined ZESCO United on a three-year contract,” Zesco confirmed on their official website.”

The Chipolopolo goalkeeper is the third high profile local signing this season at Zesco who have already brought in midfielders Kelvin Kampamba and Bruce Muskanya.

UTH’s refurbished ICU to enhance maternal healthcare services – Chitalu

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UTH’s refurbished ICU to enhance maternal healthcare services – Chitalu

Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya says the commissioning of the newly refurbished Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University Teaching Hospital will enhance the delivery of maternal healthcare services.

Dr Chitalu Chilufya says the investment put in the ICU will go a long way in reducing maternal and child mortality in the country.

He said the ICU wing will play a cardinal role of supporting life during emergency among expectant mothers.

Dr Chilufya disclosed that the newly opened ICU was refurbished at the cost of one million kwacha and has a bad capacity of 8.

Later, the Health Minister presented hampers to New Year babies recorded today the 1st of January 2021 at the University Teaching Hospital and Levy Mwanawasa Hospital.

The University Teaching Hospital recorded seven New Year babies while the Levy Mwanawasa Hospital recorded six with one baby born from a mother with COVID – 19.

According to Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital Senior Medical Superintendent Penius Tembo, both the mother and the baby are in good health.

This is the first baby to be born from a mother with the coronavirus in 2021.

Dr Tembo assured the Health Minister that the baby will be discharge as soon as all the medical modalities are met.

Health Minister Dr.Chitalu Chilufya admires a baby born on new year's day when he presented baby hampers at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
Health Minister Dr.Chitalu Chilufya admires a baby born on new year’s day when he presented baby hampers at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka

PF will find themselves ‘mulimwamoneni’ over President Lungu’s eligibility-KBF

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PF will find themselves ‘mulimwamoneni’ over President Lungu’s eligibility-KBF

Lusaka Lawyer Kelvin Bwalya Fube has warned that the PF will find themselves mulimwamoneni (quagmire) if they insist on fielding President Edgar Lungu in the 2021 general elections.

And Mr Bwalya called for the dismal of Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo following the two shootings in Lusaka last week.

Speaking on the Hot Seat radio programme on Hot FM on Thursday, Mr. Bwalya insisted that President Lungu is ineligible to stand in 2021.

He warned that the PF will end up without a candidate if they stick with President Lungu’s candidacy.

Mr Bwalya said it is sad that President Lungu has allowed himself to be misled by individuals such as Brian Mundubile who he says has never argued a case in court.

He challenged President Lungu to personally take the case of his eligibility to Concourt and wait for its determination.

Mr Bwalya maintained that the Concourt never pronounced itself on President Lungu’s eligibility but merely addressed the issue of a term.

And Mr Bwalya says Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo should be removed from his position.

He has accused Mr Kampyongo of failure to reason properly hence resorting to the use to force against those who feel suppressed by the state.

Mr. Bwalya said too many lives have been lost at the hands of Mr Kampyongo and he should take responsibility for these deaths.

He has also opposed the recent reshuffles made by President Lungu in the Police Service saying the only solution would be to fire Mr. Kampyongo because he is the minister in charge of Police.

Works on pedicle road to commence soon – RDA

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Works on pedicle road to commence soon – RDA

The Road Development Agency (RDA) in Luapula has confirmed that works on the pedicle road from Chembe to Mufulira will commence in January 2021.

Acting Luapula RDA Regional Manager Engineer Bernard Zulu observed that the pedicle road had become almost impassable for smaller vehicles and trucks going towards Luapula or the Copperbelt.

Eng. Zulu disclosed that RDA has since engaged a contractor to start the patch up works before the real works of working on the road commence after the 2020/2021 rainy season.

Eng. Zulu stated that because of the rains the road cannot be entirely worked on but only patched to prevent vehicles from getting stuck.

He added that RDA is aware of other roads that are almost deplorable such as the Mansa-Musaila-Samfya road.

Eng. Zulu noted that the contractor has been told to be on sight and start patching up the road.

He pointed out that just after the rain season, RDA will be busy working on the roads around the province.

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