The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia(EFZ) has called for the suspension of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) until stakeholders reached consesus on the subject.

EFZ Acting Executive Director, Bishop Andrew Mwenda expressed dismay that a directive by the Vice President Hon. Inonge Wina to constitute a technical working committee has not been made or respected.

The Church has insisted that CSE must be withdrawn completely and in its place a family-centred sexuality education approach that secures Zambia’s posterity and respects tradition and culture must be quickly drafted.

He said it was clear that various parts of the programme that were deemed harmful were being implemented.
He said schools were teaching CSE and the public were being bombarded with radio adverts aggressively promoting the use of contraceptives by adolescents, without encouraging abstinence.

EFZ said that while it is observed that in the early process of piloting the CSE programme in Zambia, direct references to sexual orientations such as homosexuality were resisted by participants and therefore removed, EFZ maintains that the programme remained harmful as it promoted a sexual liberal ideology and EFZ was concerned about the subtle and pervasive integration of this into other subject matter.

Bishop Mwenda said CSE should be withdrawn immediately from schools until consesus was reached.

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has disclosed that 5 universities are illegally operating as Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country, contrary to the provisions of the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013.

In a statement Authority Corporate Communications Officer, Boniface Musoba has since named the Universities as

1. Elpalate University in Lusaka,
2. Landmark University in Lusaka,
3. Shalome University in Kitwe,
4. Shaphat University in Lusaka, and
5. Yesbud University in Lusaka.

Mr Musoba said the notice has been issued pursuant to Part IV Section 15 (1) of the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013, which states that a person shall not operate a private HEI unless the private HEI is registered under this Act.

“HEA has been made aware that some of the aforementioned institutions are fraudulently issuing financial aid to unsuspecting members of the general public in order to recruit them,” He said.

Mr Musoba further strongly warned the general public not to enrol in any private institution that is not registered with the Authority.
He also disclosed that Melburn Institute of Applied Sciences is offering illegal degrees.

Mr Musoba added that the notice has been issued pursuant to Statutory Instrument No. 25 of 2016 Part III Paragraph 10 (1) which states that the proprietor of an HEI shall not offer Learning Programmes (LPs) for which it is not accredited.

Leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chishimba Kambwili has unreservedly apologised to President Edgar Lungu for issuing damaging remarks towards the Head of State.

Speaking during media briefing this morning, Mr. Kambwili unreservedly apologised to the Head of State and his family for remarks made in the past.

“The issue I am going to tackle this morning is one that Reverand (Serge K Changa) has been talking to me about and wanted to see this issue and other issues surrounding this are resolved amicably…., one of the people that I should also recognise, pertaining to this issue is the late Father Chilinda, may his soul rest in peace, what I am going to say today is what Fr. Chilinda wanted to see,” he said.

“Let me start by saying is that I am a Christian like many of the Zambians who believe in truthful, reconciliation and forgiveness, during my self imposed political hibernation I have reflected on a number of issues that I thought I should address today,” he added.

Mr. Kambwili specifically singled out a press briefing he held where he questioned the association of President Edgar Lungu and Mr Valden Findlay.

“As many of you maybe aware, our offices as politicians are viewed as voices of the people and a lot of information verified and unverified is passed on to us. In about August, September 2019 my office was availed with some complaints and at that time I thought it is only right that I bring this information to the public. I have however realized that I should have cared enough to engage the people involved or even take time to verify the raw information that came to my attention in the line of my political duty as an opposition leader,” he stated.

“Having said this, I want to unreservedly apologise to the President of the Republic of Zambia Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu for the misunderstanding that he is a drug dealer as insinuated by some sectiond of the media then. I shall be also be quick to mention that at know time did I verify the information I was given regarding Mr Valden Findlay who I also unreservedly apologise to.”

Mr. Kambwili said that in October last year he tendered an apology to the Head of State and thinks it is his duty to once more clear the matter which in his view has created a lot of tension among the involved persons.

“It is only right that we flip a new page as a sign of brotherly love and genuine reconciliation. Further let tender my apology to the immediate families of His Excellency the President Mr Edgar Changwa Lungu and Mr Valden Findlay who could have been directly or indirectly affected by my statement.” He said
He added that ordinary he would have quietly approached the aggrieved persons privately because the matter has been in public domain he thought it is only right that he uses the same medium he used then to share this information.

“My prayer is that His Excellency Mr Edgar Changwa Lungu and Mr Valden Findlay find it in their hearts to forgive me. I am however reminded by the Zambian singer Ephraim’s song ‘ndi muntufye, limo limo naine ndanaka’ to error is human and to forgive is divine…… I tender this apology, without any prejudice or malice” He said.
Meanwhile Mr Kambwili has announced to the NDC general membership that at an appropriate time time, the membership will be told the party’s political direction after the failed alliance with the UPND.

President Edgar Lungu says he has learnt of the untimely death of President Tanzanian President John Magufuli with a deep sense of shock and sorrow.

And President Lungu says the late Tanzanian leader was a good friend of his.

President Lungu has described Dr Magufuli as an outspoken, fearless, and practical modern African leader who made the world pay attention for his unconventional leadership as he transformed Tanzania.

He has extended, on behalf of the Government and People of Zambia and on his own behalf, sincere condolences to the Government and People of the United Republic of Tanzania, as well as the bereaved family on the great loss of the prolific son of Africa.

The President says the untimely death of President Magufuli will forever be painfully etched in the collective memory of the People of the United Republic of Tanzania for his selflessness resolve to bring about socio economic transformation and prosperity t
his countrymen.

President Lungu says on the regional front, President Magufuli will be remembered for his immense contribution towards the growth of the Southern African Development Community -SADC- through his recent Chairmanship of the regional body.

President Lungu further says Dr. Magufuli was equally passionate about the promotion of the Swahili language throughout the SADC region and would go out of his way to teach fellow Presidents the Swahili language during meetings.

And in his message of condolences to Tanzania’s Vice-President, SAMIA Hassan Suluhu, President Lungu stated that the Zambian Government will continue to cherish the friendship the two countries shared which served to further enhance the relations between Zambia and Tanzania.

And President Lungu has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the President of the Republic of South Africa, CYRIL RAMAPHOSA on the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini of the Zulu nation, who died on 12th March 2021.

The President has paid glowing tribute to His Majesty, being the eighth and longest serving Zulu monarch for his dedication and commitment to rural Community development.

President Lungu says King Zwelithini will particularly be remembered for creating initiatives in the fight against HIV and AIDS in South Africa, as was illustrated by the work of the Bayede Foundation Trust that His Majesty founded in 2006.

The President recalls that the King was an ardent campaigner for the well-being of his subjects through various programmes, including the fight against poverty, the promotion of education and decent health care systems.

This is contained in a statement to ZNBC News by president lungu’s special assistant for press and public relations, Isaac Chipampe.