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President Edgar Lungu receives received Letters of Credence from New Ambassadors

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President Edgar Lungu receives received Letters of Credence from New Ambassadors

President Edgar Lungu yesterday received Letters of Credence from Charity Angeline Charamba, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe; François Goldblatt, Ambassador of the Republic of France; and Ali Abdullah Salim Al Mahruqi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman.

Her Excellency, Mrs. Charity Charamba, Ambassador Designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe
Her Excellency, Mrs. Charity Charamba, Ambassador Designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe

During the ceremony held at State House in Lusaka, the Head of State noted that the Government remains committed to promoting strategic partnerships with Zimbabwe in various key political, social and economic sectors.

President Lungu acknowledged the long-standing bonds of friendship between Zambia and Zimbabwe and reiterated the Government’s unwavering support to strengthening excellent relations for the benefit of the people and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

The President lauded Zimbabwe for the outstanding role played in consolidating peace and security in the region during its tenure as Chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation from August 2019 to August 2020 through the able leadership of His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.

And Ambassador Charamba highlighted the long-standing bonds of friendship that exist between Zambia and Zimbabwe, pledging to enhance the bilateral relations and ensure deeper economic cooperation in different spheres.

Ambassador Charamba noted the collaboration between the two countries in driving the economic agenda through SADC, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), African Union (AU) and other international bodies.

His Excellency, Mr. François Goldblatt, Ambassador Designate of the Republic of France to Zambia.
His Excellency, Mr. François Goldblatt, Ambassador Designate of the Republic of France to Zambia.

The Head of State noted that Zambia and France have continued to share and advance common principles on international issues such as peace and security, human rights, climate change, democracy and good governance.

President Lungu expressed gratitude to France for its continued economic and technical support to Zambia in sectors such as health, education, agriculture and energy.

“…The French Government, through the French Development Agency (AFD), has supported projects at the Itezhi tezhi Power Station, Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company and the Rehabilitation of the Great East Road, from the Luangwa Bridge. The people of Zambia remain grateful for such and other forms of support by France, which contribute to Zambia’s development agenda,” the President said.

Ambassador Goldblatt emphasized the need to promote deeper interaction between Zambia and France.

The envoy cited the two countries’ common attachment to democracy, the common belief in the virtues of cultural interaction, and the joint dedication to the cause of development as areas in which the two countries should continue to deepen cooperation.
Ambassador Goldblatt highlighted the dynamism of the economies of Zambia and France and the vibrant French business community that is working hard to serve the medium and long term prosperity of the two countries.

Ambassador Goldblatt noted that France remains ready as a dedicated, dynamic, efficient and reliable partner.

His Excellency, Mr. Ali Abdullah Salim Al Mahruqi, Ambassador Designate of the Sultanate of Oman,
His Excellency, Mr. Ali Abdullah Salim Al Mahruqi, Ambassador Designate of the Sultanate of Oman,

President Lungu noted the friendly relations between the Republic of Zambia and the Sultanate of Oman, adding that the Government would continue to engage Oman to explore cooperation in areas such as tourism, trade and promotion of investment opportunities.

Ambassador Mahruqi pledged to continue working to solidify the existing bilateral relations between the Republic of Zambia and the Sultanate of Oman

National Democratic Congress clarifies Kambwili’s statement

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National Democratic Congress clarifies Kambwili’s statement

By Saboi Imboela Spokesperson- NDC

The National Democratic Congress, NDC, is shocked with continued statements from the PF over a statement made by our NDC president Dr. Chishimba Kambwili.

Last week, Dr. Kambwili shared how disappointed he was with Zambians keeping quiet in the midst of human rights abuse and harassment of citizens. Dr. Kambwili shared how he expected people to stand up for their country and not let politicians be the only ones to speak and stand up in defence of Zambia’s democratization process.

To our shock, the PF have twisted the statement to mean that our president regrets the way he has been providing checks and balances to the PF. There is nothing wrong with the way our president provides checks and balances, and to twist that statement to make it sound like his kind of politics are not good is a serious case of desperation on the part of the PF.
Our president is one of the strongest voices for Zambians in the country and he will continue to provide the required checks and balances.

Politicians have their role to play, just as much as citizens have their role to play in our country’s good governance. The call by our president to remind people to play their role of good citizenship does not in any way mean that he regrets or is giving up on opposition politics which require him to be a voice of the voiceless.

One of the tenets of good governance is that of participation. Participation requires that all citizens get involved in issues that affect them. Voting alone is not enough because citizens have to continuously ensure that their elected representatives govern in an acceptable and prudent manner.

It is also said that Democracy is not a Spectator’s sport. This simply means that, citizens are not spectators but active players in their democracy or democratisation process of their country, as the case is in Zambia now.

The above message of citizen participation is what our president was emphasising on and the PF desperation to make that statement be about them and their president is a serious act of desperation. Why would our president regret having brought out some of the serious cases of corruption that this country has ever seen?

We urge the PF to concentrate on real issues affecting the country than to keep twisting statements from various political players.

‘I can never give up on Zambians. We have a big task ahead of us. We may sometimes feel weary as leaders, but the task we have at hand is not anything that I or we as NDC can give up along the way. We need to liberate this country and it takes concerted efforts to do so. For my part as president of NDC, I can never give up on the mission to liberate Zambia,’ president Kambwili said.

HH Demands for the Extension of Voter registration, says PF already Rigging Elections

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HH Demands for the Extension of Voter registration, says PF already Rigging Elections

United Party For National development (UPND) Leader Hakainde Hichilema has demanded for the immediate extension of the on-going voter registration exercise until all eligible Zambians are captured.

Addressing a press briefing at the UPND secretariat this morning, Mr Hichilema also called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia to deploy extra man power and kits to polling stations across the country in order to avoid disfranchising eligible voters.

“Extend the voter registration not by a month, not by two months but until all the eligible voters are registered. After all, the Electoral Act of 2016 is clear that there must be a continuous voter registration exercise. Even the 30 days was against the law,” he demanded.

He said the Department for National Registration and Passports’ failure to issue NRC to eligible Zambians coupled with the failure by ECZ to issue voters’ cards to eligible citizens was a PF ploy to rig the 2021 elections.

“The PF is sabotaging the 2021 elections by issuing NRCs to people in selected provinces and this is undoubtedly a rigging scheme. Rigging elections is not only done during voting day, the way the PF is disadvantaging deserving Zambians from acquiring NRCs is rigging. We don’t want to be duped this way,” he added.

Wondering the elections body has been adamant on its refusal to extend the voter registration exercise, the opposition leader said the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) was mandated by the Electoral Act of 2016 to conduct continuous voter registration.

He also accused ECZ Chairperson, Esau Chulu of failing to implement the pledge that he made during the President’s Summit that the Commission would be conducting the exercise in all the 9, 000 polling and that they would be capturing 33 people per day as a way of capturing the targeted 8.5 million to 9 million voters.

He has since appealed to the Government to immediately release the resources needed to extend the exercise.

“Those who are controlling public resources must release those resources to the ECZ so that they can register more voters. The owners of the resources are saying, ‘take our resources to all the 10 provinces so that we can acquire NRCs and voters cards,” he said.

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema addressing the media
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema addressing the media

Zanaco Crush Young Eagles to Take Lead, Zesco Go Second

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Zanaco on Wednesday roared to the summit of the 2020/2021 FAZ Super Division table following a 6-1 home win over promoted Young Green Eagles at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.

Roger Kola scored a hat-trick to see Zanaco go top on goal difference ahead of Zesco United who had to settle for second spot at the end of Wednesdays round seven games.

Kola’s goals all came in the first half when he struck in the 7th, 34th and 42nd minutes.

Baba Basile ensured Zanaco went into the break 4-0 with his sides’ third goal in the 31st minute.

Moses Phiri scored one in the 76 but Greenwell Wikita found the target with Young Eagles sole goal in the 81st minute.

But Albert Kangwanda completed Zanaco’s emphatic win a minute later.

The Bankers victory came four days after Zanaco were humbled 3-0 at home by Lusaka Dynamos.

But Dynamos failed to replicate that result against unbeaten Green Buffaloes following a 0-0 away draw at Edwin Emboela Stadium in Lusaka.

Zanaco are tied on 11 points with Zesco who also won on Wednesday

Meanwhile, Zesco were made to work hard for the victory at bottom of the table and winless Kitwe United after a 1-0 away win at Garden Park in Kitwe.

Striker Enock Sakala Junior scored in as many games after his equalizer and debut goal for Zesco in a 1-1 home draw against Buffaloes on November 29.

Sakala struck a superb shot on the turn after eluding Kitwe United defender and Captain Moses Lolozi in the 76th minute to break the home side’s hearts who had marched Zesco pound-for-pound.

That result also ends Zesco two-match winless run in which they drew at home with Buffaloes ad lost 3-1 away at Zanaco.

Green Eagles who are on CAF Confederation Cup duty now drop to third on 10 points while Buffaloes and Dynamos complete the top five on 9 points.

FAZ SUPER DIVISON
WEEK 7
02/12/2020
Red Arrows 1-Nkwazi 2
Kabwe Warriors 3-Buildcon 3
Zanaco 6-Young Green Eagles 1
Kitwe United 0-Zesco United 1
Green Buffaloes 0-Lusaka Dynamos 0
WEEK 8
05/12/2020
Nkwazi-Indeni
Young Green Eagles-Green Buffaloes
13h00: Zesco United-Prison Leopards
15h00: Buildcon-Zanaco
06/12/2020
Lusaka Dynamos-Kitwe United

Over 500 illegal miners Loot undisclosed quantities of Gold at Kasenseli gold mine

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Over 500 illegal miners Loot undisclosed quantities of Gold at Kasenseli gold mine

Over 500 illegal miners have broken into the perimeter wire fence and forced their way into the mining area at Kasenseli gold mine in Mwinilunga district looting undisclosed quantities of alluvial Gold.

The illegal miners are reported to have come from a camp in the nearby bush called Kabanda B nicknamed after Kabanda Township in Mwinilunga district.

District commissioner Arnot Mapulanga confirmed the development to ZANIS in Mwinilunga today after he visited the area.

Mr Mapulanga observed that the illegal miners found it easy to gain entry into the mine area by simply unscrewing the joints in the wire fence.

He called on the contractor erecting the fence to reconsider the design by welding the joints as opposed to using bolts and nuts and also advised the contractor to immediately repair the fence to avoid a reoccurrence.

The district commissioner warned that government will not sit idle and allow criminality to continue at the Gold mine adding that stern action will be taken against anyone found wanting.

He said the gold at Kasenseli is a national resource from which social amenities such as roads, hospitals and schools can be built to benefit majority citizens as opposed to a few selfish individuals.

Meanwhile, Panorama security Manager Operations, William Mwale called for reinforcement of man power and crowd dispersing tools such as tear smoke and dog handlers from state police.

He said the illegal miners seem to be aware that police are not allowed to shoot at them hence they take advantage of this and fearlessly charge towards them.

When contacted for details of the incident, Northwestern province Commissioner of Police Elias Chushi promised to issue a statement later.

Two weeks ago, illegal miners attempted to dismantle the wire fence to try and gain access to the mine site.

Justice Minister concerned about the low number of local courts in Sesheke District

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Justice Minister concerned about the low number of local courts in Sesheke District

Justice Minister Given Lubinda is concerned about the low number of local courts in Sesheke District of Western Province.

Sesheke District has nine wards of which only three wards have local courts.

Mr Lubinda disclosed the shortage of local courts to ZANIS shortly after touring Sesheke Subordinate Court, Katongo and Katima Mulilo Local Courts infrastructures.

Earlier, the Minister also expressed concern on the state of the Registry Office at Sesheke Subordinate court which was gutted by fire in November 2013.

Mr Lubinda was dismayed at the dilapidated state of the roof at Sesheke Subordinate court which he described as a danger to human life.

The Minister has since urged the Judiciary to take keen interest in rehabilitating the building before it causes harm to members of staff.

Mr Lubinda also called on Sesheke area Member of Parliament to utilize some of the constituency development fund (CDF) to build local court infrastructures in the district.

The United Nations Votes To Decriminalize Cannabis And Cannabis Resin

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The United Nations Votes To Decriminalize Cannabis And Cannabis Resin

By Peter Sinkamba

Today, Wednesday the 2nd of December, 2020, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) accepted a World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.

The historic vote in Vienna will have far-reaching implications for the global medical cannabis industry, ranging from regulatory oversight to scientific research into the plant and its use as a medicine.

The eagerly awaited approval of Recommendation 5.1 had a slim majority in favour with 27 votes for, one abstention and 25 votes against The CND – the main drug policymaking body within the United Nations – turned down all five remaining recommendations.

The passage of Recommendation 5.1 carries broad symbolic significance for medical cannabis, as it could help boost medical cannabis legalization efforts around the globe now that the CND tacitly acknowledges the medical utility of the drug.

As the Green Party, and the Zambian Hemp Growers and Industries Association, we wholeheartedly welcome the result of the vote, and are hopeful that with this development, industrialisation of African countries through industrial and medical cannabis will be a reality.

Zambia religiously follows the UN scheduling in our legislation. Consequently, the country has considerably lagged behind to jump on to the marijuana groovy train. This development will definitely remove obstacles to use cannabis for industrial, medical and research purposes.

The vote will encourage us to reevaluate how cannabis is classified on our national lists of narcotic drugs, paving the way for more investments and research into medical and industrial marijuana and its various uses.

While the move does not totally free cannabis from treaty control, it is a giant step toward the normalization of cannabis in medicine and industrial uses.

Decades of efforts have been necessary to remove cannabis from Schedule IV.

Drugs in Schedule IV of the 1961 treaty – where, until today, cannabis sat alongside heroin – are a subset of those already in Schedule I.

Schedule I – which includes fentanyl – already requires the highest levels of international control.

The schedules of the international drug-control conventions categorize drugs considering their medical utility versus the possible harm they could cause.

Only the 53 current member states of the CND had an opportunity to vote, but this decision applies to all signatories of the international drug control conventions.

Zambia ranked number 6 COVID-19 safe in the world

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Zambia ranked number 6 COVID-19 safe in the world

Zambia has been named by a tourism travelogue as one the best six safeties tourism destination in the world.

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services Kennedy Malama said this was due to consistency in the coordination of the multi sector approach towards COVID-19 response, which the country has put in place.

‘’We are nevertheless still at risk of getting the risk of cases considering the global setup of free movements exacerbated by the cold weather that come with the rain season,” he noted

He noted that as the festive period commences, families are expected to increase movement which will bring a high risk of contracting COVID-19.

He also observed that the Ministry has noted with concern some of the learning institutions that are not adhering to the COVID-19 public health measures.

“As a Ministry we have noted that most of the boarding schools are not observing and adhering to masking up, washing hands and social distancing COVID-19 rules,” Dr Malama noted.

Dr Malama appealed to parents to continue encouraging the leaners to continue with masking up and washing hands and maintaining social distance in school.

He said the Ministry of Health will continue to working with the Ministry of Education with surveillance of testing in indoor to protect the lives of leaners in school.

Dr Malama further announced that since schools opened, 138 COVID-19 cases among leaners have been recorded from 20 districts.

“Let me assure the parents that our pupils are safe in schools and the Ministry will continue to work with ministry of Education so that together we can protect the lives of the learners,” he said.

Meanwhile Zambia has recorded 165 COVID-19 cases with 331 recoveries while in the last 24 hours 35 new cases have been recorded out of 5,412 test conducted in the last 24 hours.

He said the cases were detected from Chongwe with 2 cases, Lusaka 16, Mufurilia 2, Ndola 2 and Livingstone with 12 cases bring the culmulative number of cases to 17, 700.

NAPSA has not, and will not purchase Chrismar Hotel

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NAPSA has not, and will not purchase Chrismar Hotel

The National Pension Scheme Authority(NAPSA) has dismissed media reports alleging that the Authority has purchased Chrismar Hotel in Lusaka.

In a statement, NAPSA Head of Corporate Affairs, Cephas Sinyangwe stated that the Authority has not bought the Hotel.

Mr. Sinyangwe stated that the Authority has no intention of buying the Hotel as proposed.

He said this position has since been communicated to Harberton Ltd, the owners of the property.

The Authority therefore has urged the public to dismiss the false assertions made in a report carried by News Diggers with a headline; “NAPSA goes Ahead to buy Chrismar Hotel”.

Dr.Guy Scott is being used by the Cartel to discredit President Lungu-Kamba

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Dr.Guy Scott is being used by the Cartel to discredit President Lungu-Kamba

PF Lusaka province Secretary Kennedy Kamba says former Republican Vice President Dr.Guy Scott is being used by the Cartel to discredit President Lungu.

In a statement made available to Smart Eagles in Lusaka, Mr.Kamba said Says the PF is very disappointed that Dr. Guy Scott is being used to scandalise President Edgar Lungu by attempting to drag the government and the ruling party in matters relating to voter registration which is a sole responsibility of the Electoral Commission of Zambian (ECZ).

Mr. Kamba said the PF, sympathises with the ailing Dr. Guy Scott and wish him a speedy recovery and good health.

” As a party, we believe that the ECZ is actually doing its level best to ensure that as many citizens as possible register to vote in the forthcoming general elections. We are confident that the commission will attain its target of nine million voters,” Mr. Kamba.
” What is required is for all stakeholders, especially political parties, politicians, civil society leaders and indeed the Church to get on board to encourage citizens to go and vote,” He said.

Mr. Kamba said Dr.Guy Scott should stop being used to drag the government of President Edgar Lungu in the issue of voter registration.
” We know that Guy Scott does not like President Lungu and he still cannot face reality that Dr.Edgar Lungu is Republican President and he fought him so much following the demise of President Michael Sata,” Mr. Kamba.

He said Dr. Guy Scott has been a member of the cartel that still want to bring confusion in the leadership of the PF and consequently the government.

” We advise Dr Scott to stay away from bad people that are misleading him and concentrate on his medication and getting enough rest so that he can recover quickly because we want to see him in good health,” Mr.Kamba.

“These kinds of conspiracies to try and use him to insult and embarrass the Presidency or indeed the ruling PF will not take them anywhere. You cannot drag President Lungu into the ECZ matters, considering the fact that it is an autonomous body,” Mr.Kamba adds

ECZ to investigate the under age registration, but believes images are stage managed

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ECZ to investigate the under age registration, but believes images are stage managed

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has said that it is aware of the images and information circulating on social-media of the alleged under-age person registered as a voter.

ECZ acting Public Relations Manager Sylvia Bwalya said preliminary investigations indicate that it is a staged picture.

Ms Bwalya said the Commission is still investigating the matter and will inform the public on the findings of the case.

“The requirements for one to register as a voter are that one must be a Zambian citizen of 18 years and above and in possession of a green National Registration Card,” she said.

Ms.Bwalya said anyone who does not meet the requirements and attempts to register as a voter commits an offense which is liable for prosecution.

“The Commission, therefore, calls on the public to desist from such vices and report anyone found attempting to perform any illegality, to the Commission or the nearest police station,” Ms.Bwalya said.

Zambia to benefit from £ 2 million Scottish aid for Covid response

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Zambia to benefit from £ 2 million Scottish aid for Covid response

The Scottish Government has announced its pledge to give £2 million to help children in some of the world’s poorest nations including Zambia in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Working with the humanitarian aid organisation Unicef, the Scottish Government cash will also help address the impact of the pandemic on children in Malawi and Rwanda.

And International Development Minister Jenny Gilruth said the cash will provide “essential help to those who are in desperate need”.

The money, which will be split equally between the three countries, will help pay for specific needs in each of these, such as improving water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as healthcare, immunisation and nutrition.

In addition to this, it will also assist Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia in preparing to distributing Covid-19 vaccines, when these are available.

Ms Gilruth said: “We know that the Covid-19 pandemic is one of the greatest challenges of our times.

“The disease has spread quickly to all corners of the world and its capacity to virulently spread has overwhelmed even the most resilient health systems.

“So we are delighted to be working with Unicef on this project to support their work, especially with children, in Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda.”

Head of Unicef Scotland Lucinda Rivers said: “We are delighted that the Scottish government has chosen to award Unicef Scotland £2 million towards our coronavirus response in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia.

“The world is currently facing its worst crisis for children since the Second World War, and children have never needed our support more. “The pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges for many, impacting their survival and wellbeing.”

She added: “With this grant, we’ll be able to reach more children in Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia with vital services, including access to learning materials while schools are closed, protection from gender-based violence and continuing vital routine immunisation to prevent the spread of disease.

“We thank the Scottish Government for their generosity at a time when it is most needed and look forward to continuing our partnership with them through this work.”

Poverty Levels in Zambia is still high at 40%, says Community Development Minister

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Poverty Levels in Zambia is still high at 40%, says Community Development Minister

Community Development Minister Kampamba Mulenga has called on the corporate world to partner with her ministry in alleviating poverty levels in the country. Ms. Mulenga said that the country’s poverty levels remain high at 40 percent.

Speaking yesterday in Lusaka when she received 2.5 metric tonnes of seed by Zamseed, valued at about 76,000 Kwacha to benefit over 1, 200 beneficiaries, Ms Mulenga said that there is a need for collaborative efforts to be taken by various stakeholders in reducing poverty.

Ms Mulenga thanked Zamseed for the donation to the ministry and urged other companies to emulate the company.

And Zamseed Marketing Manager Zacks Musonda said the company appreciates the partnership with the ministry of community development and will continue to foster progressive relations.

Mr. Musonda said the donation is aimed at empowering the vulnerable community to venture into agriculture.

Minister of Community Development Kampamba Chewe appreciating the donation from Zamseed Business Development Manager Nokuthula Ndhlovu (c) and Zamseed Marketing Manager Zacks Musonda (l) during the donation of 2.5 metric tonnes of maize seed worth K76,000 to the Ministry of Community Development yesterday, December 01, 2020. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
Minister of Community Development Kampamba Chewe appreciating the donation from Zamseed Business Development Manager Nokuthula Ndhlovu (c) and Zamseed Marketing Manager Zacks Musonda (l) during the donation of 2.5 metric tonnes of maize seed worth K76,000 to the Ministry of Community Development yesterday, December 01, 2020. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS

CEEC applauds Kasama farmers for embracing its cassava value chain project

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CEEC applauds Kasama farmers for embracing its cassava value chain project

The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) Board has applauded farmers in Kasama district of Northern Province for embracing its cassava value chain project.

Speaking during a monitoring tour of various projects in Kasama, CEEC Board Chairperson,Clement Mulenga said the board is impressed with the progress made by farmers engaged in the cultivation of cassava.

Col. Mulenga who led a team of commissioners added that the board undertook the tour to appreciate what is prevailing on the ground as regards to CEEC funded projects.

He pointed out that cassava has significant potential to diversify the country’s agriculture production, thereby contributing to the economic development and improve farmers’ wellbeing.

Col. Mulenga also inspected the Kasama Industrial yard where he directed CEEC management to ensure the infrastructure is operationalised.

And CEEC Project Manager, MAXWELL MUMBA assured farmers who have welcomed the project of the commission’s support.

Mr. MUMBA said the cassava value chain project is part of the cassava commercialisation component of a skills development and entrepreneurship programme to support women and youths.

He said the project now provides market and livelihood for small scale farmers.

More Women apply for Land across the Country-Kapata

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More Women apply for Land across the Country-Kapata

Lands Minister Jean Kapata has said that her ministry has received an overwhelming response from women applying for land across the country. This follows a directive by President Edgar Lungu to the Ministry of Lands that 40 percent of land advertised must be given to women.

Ms. Kapata said that her Ministry has written to all local authorities across the country to attend to women who have expressed interest to acquire land, adding that so far, over 50 women have applied for land in Lusaka alone, stating that their applications will be considered.

Ms Kapata who is also Mandevu member of Parliament said this when she empowered various women from 20 churches in her Constituency with chickens.

And speaking on behalf of the Churches, Christ Vision Ministries Reverend FRANK KUMWENDA thanked government, stating that the empowerment will help reduce poverty among the women in churches.

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