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ZRA collects 5.7 million Kwacha through Mobile Tax Payment solutions in the last 3 years

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ZRA collects 5.7 million Kwacha through Mobile Tax Payment solutions in the last 3 years

Zambia Revenue Authority Commissioner General Kingsly Chanda says the authority has in the last 3 years collected over 25.7 million kwacha through mobile tax payment solutions

Mr. Chanda said the authority implemented its first mobile payment solution in April 2017 and by the end of July 2020 over 52,000 mobile transactions for tax payments were conducted translating into K25.7 million.

This is contained in a speech read on his behalf by ZRA customs commissioner Sydeny Chibabuka during the launch of the Authority’s first ever tax on whatsApp payment solution which will enable tax payers pay their taxes using whatsApp on their taxes

The payment solution will be done in partnership with C-grate Zambia ,543 konse konse and invetsrust bank.

Mr. Chanda says the new solution which will offer convenience, efficiency, comfort and simplicity to tax payment is part of ZRAs transformation agenda of modernizing all its business transactions especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier , Invest trust Bank managing director Simangolwa Shakalima the new solution will enhance service delivery, partnerships and convenience .

C-Grate Zambia managing director Kelvin Chikomo on the other hand urged taxpayers to contribute to national and economic development by paying tax especially through online platforms.

ECZ Announces dates for 2 Parliamentary and 12 Wards By-Elections

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ECZ Announces dates for 2 Parliamentary and 12 Wards By-Elections

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has announced the dates for two Parliamentary Elections and 12 Wards Elections.

In a statement released to the media, ECZ has set September 17th as the date to hold By-Elections for Lukashya and Mwansabombwe Constituencies, and 12 By-Elections forwards of which 6 are on the Copperbelt and the other 6 in North Western Province

The Parliamentary By-elections were necessitated by the death of two MPs, Rodgers Mwewa and Mwenya Mukonge, while the majority of the ward be elections are as a result of the resignation of UPND Councilors

Below is ECZ full statement

The Downgrading of Chipata – Chadiza and Vubwi roads by PG Government

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The Downgrading of Chipata – Chadiza and Vubwi roads by PG Government

By Chaka Zulu

It is so disheartening and sad to read about Cabinet Ministers and the incumbent Chadiza Member of Parliament make pronouncements about downgrading a road that feeds the nation. How can one advocate that The Chipata – Chadiza and Vubwi roads should remain as gravel roads? Honestly?

Does it really make sense for these roads to only be graded with the foresight that the rainy season will be upon us? November is not too far away. The onset of the rains will wash these temporary stop-gap measures away.

My research on the importance of such feeder roads has shown that Government program and policy framework and the subsequent methods employed to invest in strategic community development actions do provide an enabling avenue for agricultural sector advancement and Investment in agricultural technology.

This has been observed over time and is certainly a major factor in historically proven examples of agricultural efficiency that ensure we as a nation have sufficient food reserves. This resonates with the presumption that activites are vibrant and geared towards the realization of oir National food Security agenda; especially the Goals of the 7th National Development Plan to eliminate the number of people living in hunger and poverty at all levels by the year 2030.

The challenge in agricultural research and development is by keeping previous output accomplishments. By enhancing agricultural invention and innovation which can distinguish outputs by value addition by making rural farmers have a meaningful proportion of output gains.

Food security can be said to exist when people, especially the low-income group, at all times, have access to adequate food supply for sustenance meeting every household dietary requirements for healthy living.

This is given the recent empirical observations that most activities by economic agents can be predicated upon the nature of institutional framework that is made even more viable and operational by a good feeder road system.

The Inadequacy of infrastructure facilities such as rural feeder roads among others further exacerbates poverty in rural areas by isolating rural farmers from needed inputs and access to sustainable and profitable markets.

On the other hand, the availability of basic amenities especially feeder roads can increase the returns for farmers in rural communities can realise from their farming endeavours. For instance, it has been noted that in rural Zambia, the provision of rural feeder roads has the potential of increasing internal rate of returns by 12 to 15 %. Pressure from rising populations is also affecting already declined resources, further threatening food production.
Over-farmed land, deforestation, and overgrazing are severe in many parts of the country for citizens want to settle were there is easy access to roads.

As much as we appreciate the efforts by the Government under the Link Zambia initiative, we from the Eastern province and Chadiza district in particular are appealing to Government to reconsider their decision to downgrade the roads in Eastern province and rather upgrade them to bituminous standards.

We want to reinforce the sentiments by the Paramount Chief of the Ngoni, Mpezeni that; “its unfortunate that the Government has decided to downgrade the roads in Eastern province”

The Author is the 2021 MMD Chadiza Parliamentary Aspirant

Why Youth Empowerment Funds Are Doomed To Join The Graveyard Of Their Ancestor Citizens Economic Empowerment Funds

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Why Youth Empowerment Funds Are Doomed To Join The Graveyard Of Their Ancestor Citizens Economic Empowerment Funds

”WHAT ONE DOES IS WHAT COUNTS NOT WHAT ONE INTENTIONED TO DO” – Pablo Picasso

Here is a simple question can you name one successful Zambian Brand that came as a result of Empowerment Funds?

Here is another one, when you go to the ”Success Stories” page of the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission page, Can you recognize a single company there or business that you, even as a consumer or Labour market participant has ever engaged with?

Just something to think about…

This weekend the hot topic discussion has been youth empowerment funds specifically the launch of a K470million mega youth empowerment fund on Saturday 15th of August 2020, which was officiated by President Lungu himself. Now, I must categorically state that I do not take joy in the failures or imminent failures of President Lungu and his administration because I believe that when you are on a plane you HOPE FOR THE PILOT TO SUCCEED. However, should the pilot be showing signs of reckless endangerment, then one has to call it out for the safety of the passengers. Unfortunately looking that the way this has been put together the government is better suited taking the same K470 MILLION pilling it together, pouring gasoline on it, and lighting it on fire as a bonfire because at least it will serve one night of use as warmth. I can confidently say the economy and the people will derive no value from this fund at all.

As well-intentioned as Government Managed Empowerment Funds Tend to be, they always fall short because of the few simple inherent flaws in their structure:

  1. Inefficient Deployment and Dispensation of Capital
  2. Use of other people’s funds and not personal capital creates a bad incentive for excessive and miscalculated risk-taking
  3. The Failure to comprehend that +67% of the critical support that early-stage entrepreneurs need is Non-Financial.

According to a combination of the 2018 Citizen’s Economic Economic Empowerment Fund Annual Report and 2018 Auditor-General’s Parastatals Report approximately K300m has been deployed in business empowerment loans and 50% of that is sitting as non-performing loans leading to the statement that the companies are either failing or non-functional. It looks like this new iteration of empowerment funding is simply doomed to follow in the graveyard of its ancestors and predecessors.

The truth is no matter how much money is pumped into Government Empowerment Funds their failure to succeed is driven by structural factors not financial ones.

If you have ever had the chance to watch ”SHARK TANK” or its alternative ”Dragons Den”, you will see something remarkably different and you will see a much higher success rate with Shark Tank Businesses than any Government-Backed Empowerment Funds anywhere in the world.

The website Company Inc did an analysis of Shark Tank Companies that were invested and found the following outcomes;

– $143million in capital investment has been deployed
– 600 companies have received investments
– 56% of Applicants to Shark Tank Recieve investments
– Investments are experiencing significant revenue growth
– 75% of businesses are profitable
– 95% of companies are Operational

Shark Tank’s success is based on a few simple factors;

  1. THE SHARKS ARE INVESTING THEIR OWN MONEY and this leads them to invest wiser, more carefully and objectively and offer greater support to guarantee their returns. When an investor is using their personal money they tend to be more objective and less corrupt.
  2. THE SHARKS ARE SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS THEMSELVES so having gone through the entrepreneur’s journey themselves, they know how to spot a good business and talented and passionate entrepreneur and can offer mentorship and guidance.
  3. THE SHARKS OFFER MUCH MORE THAN MONEY – When you get a shark you don’t just get the money you get a partner who sits on your board and offers a lot more than money. They offer mentorship and guidance, business structuring, business systems, new business relationships, new markets, supply chain renegotiation, and Valuable Brand endorsement. Venture capital studies and analytics show that most companies in the early stages are valued by management, ideas, and social/relational capital while total monetary capital is only valued at a maximum of 35%.

These are all factors that are missing from the Zambian Government Empowerment Funds which tend to serve more as a political sideshow than an investment vehicle.

The usual Lazy response in Zambia will be that Shark Tank is American and this is Zambia and that would be the easiest way to dismiss success while subtly state that one has low expectations of Zambia [which is quite racists to be honest] and Dismissing Shark Tank’s and Dragon Den’s success in Canada, Japan, England, South Africa, and Australia.

When Asked what Shark Tank Investors are seeking in an Entrepreneur they stated the following:

  1. Passionate and Determined Entrepreneurs [THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR]
  2. Growing Sales or visible potential grow sales
  3. A solid business model and value proposition

Instead of just being a nagging citizen I would like to offer a possible solution because I was once told it is easier to find consensus on Solutions than it is to complain about a problem. Therefore I would say the government of Zambia is better served to support the following initiatives:

  1. A reduction of Regulatory requirements for startup enterprises and guidance on micro standards, for example, a micro food processors guideline that is easier to comply with
  2. Removal of Regulatory Bottlenecks giving problems to startups such as decentralization of product testing from ZABS to private hospitals
  3. Raising of the Turnover Tax Threshold to K10 MILLION in annual revenue
  4. Allowing Young Entrepreneurs to access loans equivalent to 35 percent of their Personal cumulative NAPSA contribution from Private Banks with NAPSA Deposits as Guarantees
  5.  Incentives the Development of private industrial incubators and hubs that train people on Business Model Development, Value Models and Brand Models
  6. Introduce Seminars to young people on how to startup business in a lean fashion and fly in speakers and entrepreneurs from around the world to talk to them and teach them
  7.  Support for Business Mentorship program that incentivizes successful local entrepreneurs to mentor young entrepreneurs
  8. Turn PACRA into a CLOUD BUSINESS SYSTEMS HUB where people can access cheap-cloud bases interconnected business systems.
  9. Encourage the reading of Business Books by successful brands from around the world to help them understand and possibly get inspired.
  10. Encourage young people to start businesses and enterprises in areas they are passionate about.

In a talk about why government investment doomed Professor Burton Folsom of Hillside College stated the following-

”Sustainable Economic Growth Comes from entrepreneurs risking their own money and not from politicians risking Taxpayers money”
Watch the full Video on the PragerU Youtube Channel

KK pays tribute to Grey Zulu

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KK pays tribute to Grey Zulu

First Republican President Kenneth Kaunda has hailed veteran politician Grey Zulu for his tremendous contribution to Zambia’s independence and the freedom of Zambia’s neighbours.

Dr. Kaunda said he worked closely with Mr. Zulu in the fight for Independence, which Zambia achieved in October 1964.

He said after Independence, Mr. Zulu performed various roles in building Zambia.

Dr Kaunda said he was privileged to ask the deceased to serve the country through various portfolios and that he worked hard to protect and defend Zambians.

He said Mr. Zulu’s contribution to global programmes is unmatched, as many things that he did are still changing peoples’ lives.

Dr. Kaunda said he is deeply saddened by the death of Mr. Zulu, whom he described as a true Comrade to many.

He said he feels bad, as both him and the deceased, who were born in 1924, worked very closely for many decades.

This is according to remarks by Dr. Kaunda, made available to ZNBC News this evening by his Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations, Sunday Musonda.

And others have described the veteran politician as a gallant man who served the country with love.

Mutapa: Larry Bwalya Needed a Change of Scene

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Power Dynamos coach Perry Mutapa admits Larry Bwalya needed a change of scene after the influential midfielder left the Kitwe giants over the weekend to join Tanzanian champions Simba SC.

Bwalya left underachieving Power after five seasons with the six-time Zambian champions where he served diligently despite winning just one honour in the 2016 Charity Shield plus a third place league finish in 2015.

Zesco United and Nkana both came calling for the 25-year-old’s services during his years at Power but were rebuffed.

“It is a big step for the player, he was our best player this season, he is skillful, hardworking a dedicated, for him to go it means he was doing the right thing. He needed a change of environment,”Mutapa said.

At Simba, Bwalya will join compatriot Clatous Chama who has just completed his second season with the Dar-es-Salaam club.

Meanwhile,Bwalya’s departure could see prospect Fredrick Mulambia playing a bigger role as Power’s playmaker but he has some competition from Godfrey Ngwenya who has returned from a long term injury who could play a huge part in the coming season should he stay fit.

Construction works of the dual carriageway on the Great North Road in Mpika District to resume

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Construction works of the dual carriageway on the Great North Road in Mpika District to resume

Construction works of the dual carriageway on the Great North Road in Mpika District – Muchinga Province, which were suspended due to Total Filling station being an obstruction, will now resume.

This is after the demolition of the filling station which is set to be constructed at a designated place.
Mpika Central Member of Parliament who is also Works and Supply Minister, Sylvia Chalikosa disclosed this to Zambia News and Information Services -ZANIS- in an interview.

Ms. Chalikosa said removing the obstacle comes after a lot of interventions, adding that Total Filling station was given the required permit by the Energy Regulation Board, ERB for another spot to put up a filling station.

She explained that Mpika Town Council has since allocated land along the Great North Road for Total Management to put up another Filling station.

Meanwhile Mpika Town Council Secretary Christopher Chikwasha said the building plan for the re-allocation of the Filling Station has been approved.

CiSCA appalled by President Lungu’s rubbishing of the Anti-Corruption Commission

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CiSCA appalled by President Lungu’s rubbishing of the Anti-Corruption Commission

The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) has said that it is appalled at President Lungu’s utterances rubbishing a constitutionally established body, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), accusing it of a political ploy fighting for regime change.

In a statement released to the media by Vice Chairperson Judith Mulenga, CiSCA said that President Lungu should not hold Zambia at ransom for fear of losing power.

The statement further said that if President Lungu believes strongly and suspects bias on the part of the Anti-Corruption Commission, CiSCA holds the view that a marketplace does not constitute the right place and audience for his evaluation of the Commission, adding that Corruption thrives in a society of instant gratification in which hard work and thriftiness is frowned upon.

Below is the full statement

CiSCA Statement on President Lungu’s Rubbishing of the Constitutionally Established ACC

Lusaka, 17 August 2020: The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) is appalled at President Lungu’s utterances rubbishing a constitutionally established body, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), accusing it of a political ploy fighting for regime change.

Lungu should not hold Zambia at ransom for fear of losing power. He does not own this country. He was given its stewardship by us through our Constitution and he will leave power through the same Constitution. He cannot start dismantling the ACC or other constitutional institutions in order not to engender regime change. Regime change in a democracy is inevitable.

Therefore, since article 4 part 3 of the Constitution establishes our nation as a multi-party democracy regime change is our constant and anyone who gets into power should be ready to leave. There is no other pinnacle to go to, but out, after getting into power. The President further swore to defend the Constitution and yet he is disparaging the same Constitution he swore to defend.

The ACC is constitutionally established by Article 235 under Investigative Commissions which includes the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Anti Financial and Economic Crimes Commission. Traditionally, in any institution including non-state institutions, the individuals that have opportunities to be corrupt and that are indeed corrupt are the ones with power and politicians everywhere have power and logically the investigative wings’ lenses are and should be focused on politicians. Only last week, one of Lungu’s favourite Ministers Bowman Lusambo bragged about 2 million Kwacha being shopping money when teachers who retire upon reaching retirement age get an average of K400,000. Where is the service record of Tasila Lungu, Bowman Lusambo and the other corrupt politicians to have a paper trail of their earnings?

We are still mindful that President Lungu has never explained to us Zambians how his net worth jumped from K2 million in 2015 to K23 million in 2016. These are historical facts that will not be wiped away or glossed over. The President is very slick but not that thorough. He says different things to different audiences but on the same issue. We know the audience he said this to, the marketeers at Chifubu Market who had just received a new market so they were very receptive to viewing the President and his ministers as ‘victims’. If the President believes strongly and suspects bias on the part of the Anti-Corruption Commission, as CiSCA we contend that a marketplace does not constitute the right place and audience for his evaluation of the Commission. Corruption thrives in a society of instant gratification in which hard work and thriftiness is frowned upon. Hence, we have someone coming from being a mere overall-wearing violent die-hard cadre to a wealthy minister.
From the way the President has been speaking for corruption first encouraging ‘ukulya mwibala’, then labelling the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Report as ‘mfwiti, mfwiti’, and now vilifying the ACC, it is clear that President Lungu has probably given up on leaving a clean legacy in Zambia. He has clearly thrown caution to the wind, but he should not dismantle our country. Leaving power is normal and one can either make it a noble exit or be taken out kicking, punching and screaming. Otherwise the time to leave will come.

Earlier this year, on Friday 6th March 2020 during his address to Parliament on progress made in the application of the national values and principles as provided for in Article 8 of the Constitution, the President said, and we quote, “My government remains committed to the fight against corruption. With regard to prosecutions, the Anti-Corruption Commission secured 17 convictions and recorded 7 acquittals during the period under review. I urge individuals, the public sector as well as non – state actors to continue partnering with government in the fight against corruption. We must all hate corruption in order to fight and eradicate it because corruption is number one enemy in sustainable development and good governance. Remember corruption is a two-way vice that requires concerted effort to curb. Join my government in fighting corruption: join us in developing Zambia, without leaving anyone behind”/. Five months later he changes his tune and becomes the defense lawyer of politicians suspected of corruption instead of waiting for the law to take its course. Why is President Lungu consistently changing his stance on national issues depending on where and with who he is with? What are we Zambians supposed to infer from his contradictions, all documented? Is this why in his ‘do or die’ Bill 10 they have elected to delete Article 10 clause 4 which read together with Article 16 on protection of property and which provides for pursuit of proceeds of a crime at international level using customary international law? By deleting this clause Bill 10 seeks to quietly allow illicit financial flows from Zambia to outside the country which successive governments cannot constitutionally pursue and retrieve as Bill 10 now suggests that what should remain on our Constitution is, ‘Subject to Article 16, the Government shall not compulsorily acquire an investment.’ That is all!

By disparaging the ACC Act Number 3 of 2012, Lungu is going against the very spirit of his beloved Bill 10 which he claims will provide empowerment to youths, women and persons with disabilities based on a vague constitutional provision that speaks to future unknown subsidiary legislations and yet he is disparaging current and known subsidiary legislation? Bill 10 is proposing in Article 47 (2) that elections to the national assembly shall be conducted under a mixed member electoral system as prescribed. As prescribed meaning subsidiary acts of parliament. Lastly, who employs the Director General of the Commission? Who nominates the Commissioners? Who ratifies the Commissioners if not the majority PF MPs in Parliament? It is therefore clear that the ACC dragnet is going after politically connected individuals who are scared cows in the eyes of the President.

CiSCA Vice Chairperson
Judith Mulenga

Census preparations on-going but delayed

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Census preparations on-going but delayed

The Ministry of National Development Planning wishes to inform members of the public and various stakeholders that the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) is in the final stage of concluding the mapping data collection in the last remaining provinces, namely Central, Muchinga, Northern and Southern, as part of the activities preceding the main Census 2020.

Minister of National Development Planning Hon. Alexander Chiteme, MP, has however clarified that these pre-census activities started a bit late and had to be delayed partly because of the gassing incidents that affected some parts of the country and the breakout of the novel corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic. This meant that a number of planned activities had to be postponed or delayed and these have affected the start of the main 2020 Census.

“The Government of the Republic of Zambia is committed to ensure that we conduct a successful census that conforms to international standards and which will inform our country’s development trajectory among many other undertakings that depend on statistics, is unwavering,” Hon. Chiteme assured. “However, it is also true the that current environment heavily impacted by the novel corona virus COVID-19 pandemic has raised a fundamental question on whether or not it would be safer to conduct the 2020 Census in such atmosphere. It is important for the public and the various stakeholders to understand that the safety of the staff that will be involved in the 2020 Census of population and housing is made paramount and above everything else.”

The recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases in the country raises concerns with regard to the safety of staff, including enumerators. In this regard the Ministry of National Development Planning, as the parent ministry of the Zambia Statistics Agency, is enhancing its engagement with the relevant authorities including the Ministry of Health for guidance on how best to proceed with the 2020 Census. The general public will be kept informed on the outcomes of the consultations in due course.

This is according to a media statement issued in Lusaka today by Ministry of National Development Planning spokesperson Mr. Chibaula Silwamba.

Steve Nyirenda takes fight for NAREP presidency to court

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Steve Nyirenda takes fight for NAREP presidency to court

Expelled NAREP President Stephen Nyirenda has sued his Vice Charles Maboshe and six others over his expulsion.

Mr. Nyirenda is contesting his expulsion from NAREP in the Lusaka High court seeking a declaration that he was duly elected as the party’s President.

He is asking the court to declare his expulsion null and void.

Mr. Nyirenda who is a prominent Lusaka businessman also wants an order of interim injunction restraining the defendants, or their agents from interfering with the Party’s administration and governance.

Among the other parties sued alongside with Mr. Maboshe are NAREP Secretary General Ezra Ngulube and party Spokesperson Frank Sichone.

A NAREP NEC meeting that took place on Saturday expelled Mr. Nyirenda from the party and dissolved all changes he had made.

NAREP Spokesperson Frank Sichone announced that Mr. Maboshe was taking over as party President while appealing to founding President Elias Chipimo to get back to the party.

However Mr. Nyirenda charged that the expulsion was illegal because the Chairman was not available to convene the NEC meeting.

Mr. Nyirenda and others in a statement of claim filed in court argued that the NAREP constitution has no provision for the removal of a sitting president through a vote of no confidence than what is indicated under Article 37 of the party constitution.

Zambia Air force to take over projects that have been abandoned by some contractors-Chellah

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Zambia Air force to take over projects that have been abandoned by some contractors-Chellah

Special Assistant to the President for Project Monitoring and Implementation Andrew Chellah says Government will soon consider partnering with Zambia Air force to take over projects that have been abandoned by some contractors.

Mr. Chellah who expressed confidence at how the Air Force has constructed some of its infrastructures says the military has various expertise which can be used in the construction sector.

He said this during a meeting with Zambia Air Force Commander Lt. General David Muma shortly before touring the ZAF headquarters.

Mr. Chellah further said Zambian contractors should be able to acquire skills and knowledge transfer from the foreign contractors as a way of enhancing their capacity in the industry.

He also conducted a test drive on the runway being constructed by AVIC international which is about 90 percent complete.

And Lt General Muma said the Air Force is considering extending the use of the ZAF headquarters airport for domestic flights and will soon be in talks with the relevant offices such as the Zambia Airports.

He said the Air Force has the capacity to undertake quality construction works going by the works done at the departure lounge, advanced school of learning and dinner hall.

Meanwhile, Mr. Chellah also toured the 250-bed capacity Maina Soko military hospital accompanied by Defence Permanent Secretary Felix Phiri.

President Lungu thanks Zimbabwean President for Helping Resolve Border Dispute with DRC

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President Lungu thanks Zimbabwean President for Helping Resolve Border Dispute with DRC

President Edgar Lungu has thanked Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his help in resolving the border issue between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

President Lungu says Dr. Mnangagwa took personal interest in the matter when he served as chairperson of the SADC Troika on Peace, Politics and Security Cooperation.

President Lungu said this during the 4th SADC Virtual Ordinary Heads of States Summit and Governments hosted by Mozambique.

The Head of State also called for peace in the SADC region.

He said from independence, Zambia has been an advocate of peace and unity in SADC.

And Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji said SADC has ratified the 1989 border treaty between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mr. Malanji said the process of putting up beacons will soon be undertaken.

He said the treaty was born because of the commission which was put in place by former President’s Kenneth Kaunda and Mobutu Sese Seko.

Mr.Malanji said both Zambia and the DRC have shown willingness to provide resources for the exercise.
He told Journalists that the Zambian government has thanked Zimbabwe for presiding on the matter when it served as the chairperson of the SADC Organ Troika on Politics, Defense and Security.

Speaking when updated the media on the outcome of the 40th SADC virtual Heads summit, Mr. Malanji further said the presidents resolved to continue promoting peace and unity in the region.

During today’s summit, Tanzania handed over the Chairpersonship of SADC to Mozambique.

Chipolopolo Likely to Defend COSAFA Cup Title in October

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Chipolopolo are likely to defend their COSAFA Cup crown this October.

The regional football governing body COSAFA said in a statement on August 17 that it plans to host both the men’s and women’s senior tournament in South Africa during that period.

“The Executive Committee of the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) has approved several new initiatives, including a revised 2020 calendar for tournaments, subject to the prevailing COVID-19 conditions across the region,” COSAFA stated.

“While the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on travel and quarantine restrictions remains uncertain in the coming months, the Executive has crafted a potential blueprint for hosting competitions if conditions allow across the COSAFA region.

“The organization is also exploring the potential of hosting its flagship men’s COSAFA Cup during the October FIFA International window, while the senior COSAFA Women’s Championship has also been pencilled in for October 19-31 in Nelson Mandela Bay.

“Both are highly dependent on prevailing COVID-19 and travel conditions in South Africa at the time.”

Chipolopolo beat Botswana 1-0 in the 2019 final played in Durban thirteen months ago.

The development should be welcome news for Chipolopolo coach Micho to potentially test his players ahead of January’s 2021 CHAN finals in Cameroon.

Meanwhile, the men’s COSAFA U20 and U17 Cups are planned for November and December in Mauritius.

However, the COSAFA Women’s U20 has been deferred to 2021 while the COSAFA Women’s U17 Cup is planned to run simultaneously with the senior women’s competition this October.

Grey Zulu was a great politician – Former Vice President Enock Kavindele

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Grey Zulu was a great politician – Former Vice President Enock Kavindele

Former Vice President Enock Kavindele has described Former Secretary General of UNIP and veteran politician Grey Zulu as one of Zambia’s greatest politicians.

Mr. Kavindele said Mr. Zulu will be remembered for the role he played in fighting the 1990 coup d’état after making the announcement on television. Mr. Kavindele said this during a special program, The Update, on ZNBC TV.

He said Mr. Zulu did justice to the nation in all ministries he served and other portfolios he held.Mr. Kavindele said Zambia has been robbed of a great leader who served the nation with passion.

Meanwhile, Historian Bizeck Phiri said Mr. Zulu saw himself as a man with a heart to help others without putting his interests first.
Professor Phiri said this is evidenced in the book that Mr. Zulu wrote about his life and contribution in the fight for freedom.
He said humility stands out from the many qualities that Mr. Zulu had.

Mr. Zulu , 96, died at his home in Lusaka yesterday after a long illness.

Meanwhile, the young brother of late Mr. Zulu, Anderson has described him as a gallant man who served the country with love.
Mr. Zulu says his late brother believed in the principles of love and unity.He says Mr. Zulu was a man who also preached unity and peace in the country.

Mr. Zulu has encouraged leaders to emulate his elder brother’s dedication to duty, obedience to authority and serve the nation.
He has also thanked President Edgar Lungu for the long-standing support rendered to the family during the time of his illness.
Mr. Zulu was speaking at the funeral house in Makeni today.

And UNIP Secretary General Alfred Banda described Mr. Zulu as a man who served the country diligently.

UPND is not a tribal party and no one should be misled-Chella Tukuta

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UPND is not a tribal party and no one should be misled-Chella Tukuta

Women in Munali Constituency, say money and mealie meal will not make them forget the hardships and poverty PF government has inflicted on them.

They were responding to UPND Media Committee, member Chella Tukuta who asked them if they were going to forget all the hardships they are passing through once they receive donations from the Patriotic Front.

This happened yesterday afternoon when UPND received more than 60 members from Patriotic Front, Forum for Democratic Development and Democratic Party.

Mr Chella told the ambassadors of Change that UPND is not a tribal party and no one should be misled because it embraces everyone and that can be seen from the structure of its National Management Committee including him and many others from eastern and the Northern part of Zambia

He expressed happiness when the ambassadors of Change agreed with him that no money or gift can make them forget their struggle to raise their family and also earn a descent living.

They shouted Don’t ‘Kulaba’ , ‘Sitizaibala’, ‘tatwaka labe’ meaning we will never forget what we passed through under the Patriotic Front government while they have turned themselves into bourgeoises using tax payers money.

Mr Chella narrated his stay in detention and encounter with UPND President Hakainde Hichilema , who risked his life by visiting him at the police station ,where PF could have planned anything to harm him.

“If he was tribal would he have come to visit me a bemba? he risked his life because I know PF would have charged him with criminal trespass, am so indebted to him because he was by side when I was at my lowest,” said Mr Chella.

He said he was proud to belong to a Party that, puts the people and the country first, contrary to the Patriotic Front whose focus is power and to feed their bellies.

He also said President Hichilema possesses all qualities a leader needs and that is the kind of a President, Zambia needs.

“Meet HH in person and you will understand what kind of a person he is, this is why the PF are trying by all means to dent his image, but I want to tell you, that it will not work because those qualities he possesses are inborn,” said Mr Chella.

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