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Don’t Be Like Kambwili or Nevers Who Play To The Gallery–President Lungu

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Don’t Be Like Kambwili or Nevers Who Play To The Gallery–President Lungu

President Edgar Lungu has described opposition NDC leader and MMD president Nevers Mumba as politicians who are mostly preoccupied with playing to the gallery.

President Lungu took a swipe at the two opposition leaders while addressing scores of party officials in Luwingu District.

“Don’t be like Chishimba Kambwili or Nevers Mumba, in the morning they send me text messages, in the afternoon they are insulting before cameras and in the evening they are apologizing for the insults during the day.

“I can only speak for my brother ‘ba Kambwili’ because I know him and I have worked with him. That’s how he is.

“But for Nevers Mumba I don’t know him that well. I don’t know him, I don’t even recognize him and his group as MMD. It’s like he has not learnt anything from his problems in the MMD. Can he be serious with what he wants, he said.

The President said this in response to PF members who complained to him about certain intraparty issues they had raised with him.

He admonished the party members to be patient and wait to see how their President is moving.

“Ba Luwingu, I know and I have heard the issues you have been raising. I have not forgotten. Things of course may delay but I don’t forget. I am moving and will soon deliver on those issues. I read all the messages I receive. But don’t be like Kambwili’ and Nevers Mumba…You write text messages so kindly wait for responses or action. I am on top of things…, he said.

He concluded by saying that President Michael Sata taught his followers that politics is not what you hear and see during the day.

“We were taught from the best, ‘ba Shikulu ba Sata’ taught us that what you see and hear from politicians during the day may not be the same things they say and do when it’s dark. Real politics is played when no one is watching. So some of these you see attacking us, they are merely playing before cameras, he joked.

President Edgar Lungu has been in Northern province on a three-day working visit which ends on Monday the 22nd of June 2020.

Cabinet Approves the engagement of Lazard Frères of France as Financial Advisors

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Cabinet Approves the engagement of Lazard Frères of France as Financial Advisors

Cabinet has approved the engagement of Lazard Frères of France as financial advisors and Messrs White and Case of the United States of America as legal advisors Zambia in order to help with the management of the accumulated external debt that stands at over $11 billion dollars.

According to the statement released to the media by the President’s Special Assistant for Press and public relations, Isaac Chipampe, the Government needs the services of experts to engage creditors to implement measures to restore debt sustainability.

The Statement further said that the engagement of creditors that are owed money by Government is an essential strategy to address the country’s prevailing debt sustainability and fiscal challenges, especially in view of the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic which has further constrained the Treasury’s resources envelope.

At the same meeting, which made a number of decisions, Cabinet also approved in principle the establishment of a K8 billion economic stimulus package that will be financed through the issuance of the COVID-19 Bond and its allocation will go towards the needy areas including payment to retirees, contractors and suppliers.

Below is the full statement

 

PRESS STATEMENT BY SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT (PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS) MR ISAAC CHIPAMPE ON THE DECISIONS MADE BY CABINET AT THE 16TH CABINET MEETING HELD AT MULUNGUSHI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE ON MONDAY, 22ND JUNE, 2020

His Excellency the President Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu called for the 16th Cabinet Meeting with the view for the highest policy making body, the Cabinet, to continue to provide policy guidance with regard to the running of the affairs of Government and the need to serve the people of Zambia and ultimately, improve their standard of living.

The following were the decisions made:

1. Provision of Economic Stimulus through Issuance of COVID-19 Bond.

Cabinet approved in principle the establishment of a K8 billion economic stimulus package that will be financed through the issuance of the COVID-19 Bond and its allocation will go towards the needy areas including payment to retirees, contractors and suppliers.

Cabinet resolved that it is necessary to provide an economic stimulus through the issuance of the COVID-19 Bond in order to improve the liquidity levels in the economy that have reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

2. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income.

Cabinet also approved the termination of the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius and initiate negotiations of a new Agreement which will introduce shared taxing rights and anti-abuse clauses.

Cabinet resolved to terminate the Agreement which came into force on 15th June, 2012 as the Agreement deals with income from a number of specific sources, such as business income, dividends, interest and royalties. It gives exclusive taxation in the country of residence of the receipt of the income. As such, Zambia does not retain taxing rights to tax dividends, interest and royalties arising in Zambia and payable to residents of Mauritius.

3. International Monetary Fund Programme Mission 22nd June to 1st July, 2020.

Cabinet also deliberated on the International Monetary Fund virtual meetings with Government from 22nd June to 1st July, 2020 to commence Programme discussions. Cabinet allowed the Minister of Finance to go ahead and hold policy discussions with the IMF because Cabinet is of the view that, in line with its governing laws, the IMF provides policy advice, technical and financial assistance to member countries and that it was necessary for Government to continue such discussions with the IMF.

Cabinet is further of the view that it remains focused to continue with its fiscal structural reforms in order to strengthen the Public Financial Management Framework aimed at restoring budget credibility, improving the efficiency of public expenditures and supporting private sector led growth even under the COVID-19 environment which has exacerbated economic challenges the world-over.

4. Engagement of Financial and Legal Advisers in Relation to Government’s Debt Liability Management Exercise.

Cabinet also deliberated on the engagement of Lazard Frères of France as financial advisors and Messrs White and Case of the United States of America as legal advisors to the Republic of Zambia in relation to the liability management of its debt portfolio.

Cabinet, has as one of its priorities, implementation of measures to restore debt sustainability in order to effectively implement the measures and that in order to do this, Government needed the services of experts to engage creditors.

The engagement of creditors that are owed money by Government is an essential strategy to address the country’s prevailing debt sustainability and fiscal challenges, especially in view of the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic which has further constrained the Treasury’s resources envelope.

Cabinet is of the view that, to ensure successful negotiations with creditors, it is necessary that Government engages the services of reputable financial and legal advisory firms with experience in providing advisory services in relation to the liability management of debt portfolios including options for debt cancellation, refinancing, re-scoping and postponement of some of the projects.

Lazard has also provided advisory services to some countries in Europe, Latin America and a number of African countries and private sector entities.

5. Agriculture: Food Security Situation for the 2020/2021 Agricultural Marketing Season.

Cabinet also discussed the issue of food security situation of the Nation and the actions required to ensure that the food security situation is guaranteed.

It was noted during the Meeting that a total of 3,387,469 metric tonnes of maize grain is expected to be produced and is projected to be harvested in the country and with carryover stocks of 179,247 metric tonnes, the total available stocks of maize will amount to 3,566,716 metric tonnes.

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is expected to buy 1,000,000 metric tonnes of white maize for the National Strategic Food Reserves as directed by His Excellency the President.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

CABINET OFFICE

LUSAKA

22ND JUNE, 2020

Mines Minister urges Youth to take advantage and invest in Mineral Resources

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Mines Minister urges Youth to take advantage and invest in Mineral Resources

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has called on the young people to take advantage of the Kalumbila Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd and invest in Mineral Resources in order to reduce Youth Unemployment and provide livelihoods to local people in the country.

Mr Musukwa says Youths must consider having Hundred Percent (100%) shares in Mines so that the Mining Sector can start being dominated by local people.

The Minister has further encouraged Youths to participate in legal exploitation of Minerals in order to create Jobs , Empowerment and Contribute to the country’s GDP which will lead to a favorable GNP as the profits will remain in Zambia.

The Minister said, “if we have Mines owned by Zambians it means that the proceeds in terms of the Sales and operations will be fully zambian and will not be externalized and will be a plus to us” , He said such ventures when embarked upon will be supported.

He said mining remains Zambia’s comparative advantage in terms of its Economic Tragectory and we need to ensure that this resource is vested in the hands of Zambian Nationals using Legally Approved means not illegal means.

Hon Musukwa further said the Processes of License acquisition are streamlined, Open and Transparent and that Youths are encouraged to participate in Mining however only through Legal exploitation the mineral resources as this will lead to job creation, Empowerment and a significant contribution to the National Treasury.

Meanwhile, the Kalumbila Cooperative Society Chairman General, Mr Kennedy Mambwe has disclosed that the Cooperative will empower Students, Civil servants, Musicians and every Zambian.And Mr Mambwe has stated that women will be able to able to participate in mining through buying of Shares.

Mr Mambwe has disclosed that H.E the President of the Republic of Zambia has agreed to giving a mine to the musicians, civil servants and Students . He has further stated that disbursement of forms is starting this week around the Civil service so that civil servants can come on board to buy shares.

Zambian Youth Outsmart Police

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Zambian Youth Outsmart Police

While Police officers were watching the situation in the Central Business District in Lusaka, some youths went ahead with their protests against the injustices and failure by the Government to attend to their needs. Earlier, Zambia Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said no youth has been given a permit to protest over anything today.However, the Zambia police were outsmarted as a small group of protesters live streamed their protest in the bush, attracting over 90 000 views.

From being told: the youth who want to protest, need to get permission to protest from the very people they want to protest against.
To being told: the police in full riot gear are assiduously looking for the peaceful protestors,protesting at an unknown location.

This can only be compared to how Teenagers outsmarted the Trump campaign this weekend by booking tickets for Trump’s Tulsa rally and not showing up leading to a stadium with a lot of empty seats.

Streaming live from unknown locations in the bush, youths led by Human rights defender Pilato and social commentator and justice advocate Brian Bwembya popularly known as B-Flow went ahead with their protests.Other young people carried out lone protests as dissatisfaction with the government grows.

The Youths who sang the National anthem at the beginning and the end of their protests were seen carrying placards written; “Laws over politics, do not break my bones and Gold and Mukula for Zambians”, among others.

The youths said they will protest on 22nd day of every month in the bushes to express their displeasure over the many injustices happening in the nation.

Others in attendance to support the youths were Laura Miti, Mubita Nawa and Maiko Zulu.

B’Flow twitted “One day the people will ask “Why were the police on the streets if Lusaka with guns on the 22nd June,2020?” Then the story will be told about how the young people of the country mobilised the police to march on their behalf.

 

MONDAY PRO’S HIT LIST

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Here are selected briefs of Chipolopolo stars performances abroad this past weekend.


RUSSIA
The Russia league resumed this past weekend since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
Attacker Lameck Banda came on in the 73rd minute but was not on target for hosts Arsenal Tula in their 3-2 home loss to 6th positioned and 2016/17 champions Spartak Moscow on Saturday.
Banda, though, was on hand with a stoppage time assist to give Tula a dignified finish.
Compatriot and midfielder Klings Kangwa was an unused substitute while his brother Evans did not make the lineup for 9th placed Tula.

POLAND
Midfielder Lubambo Musonda played the full 90 minutes for 4th placed Slask Wroclaw in Sunday’s 2-0 away loss to leaders Leiga Warszawa in the first round of the championship playoff stage of the season as the latter battle to reclaim their crown after finishing second last term.

SWEDEN
Djurgardens IF suffered their second successive league loss of the season after three rounds of games played when they lost 3-0 way at leaders Norrkoping.
Midfielder Edward Chilfuya started for Djurgardens, who tumbled from 2nd to 12th after the weekend defeat, before he was substituted in the 55th minute while Emmanuel Banda has yet to make selection this season.

AUSTRIA
Defending champions RB Salzburg failed to break the deadlock in their doubleheader date against 4th placed Wolfsberger AC following a 2-2 home draw on Sunday after finishing 0-0 away in the first leg on Wednesday at the halfway point of the championship playoff.
Midfielder Enock Mwepu played the full 90 minutes and scored the second goal for the league leaders in the 71st minute while striker Patson Daka was not on target but started and completed the match.

Silwamba Reveals His Prime Target at Nkana

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Newly appointed Nkana President Joseph Silwamba has set winning an unprecedented 13th league title as his target during his mandate at the helm of the record Zambian league champions.

Silwamba will take over the Nkana seat on July 1, 2020 from Everisto Kabila who is stepping down after five seasons at the helm.

However, the last five seasons have only seen Nkana finish second in 2018, winning their debut Barclays Cup that same season and also making their maiden qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals in 2019.

Nkana also won back-to-back Samuel “Zoom” Ndhlovu Charity Shield’s in 2018 and 2019.

But Nkana’s last league win came in 2012 under Kabila’s predecessor John Chiwele.

“From 2012 we have not won the league and the whole Nkana family has been singing and chanting the 13 the title so the 13 the title is actual a top priority,” Silwamba said, who have been part of the Nkana executive since 2012.

“I will push for that, I was part of the 2013 title, remember it took time before we won the 12 the title under Mr. John Chiwele so we can add the 13 the title because it has been almost six years since Nkana won the league.”

Meanwhile, Nkana are in the midst of the three-month Covid-19 lockdown at number four on 43 points one point ahead of fifth placed and defending champions Zesco United on the FAZ Super Division log.

Nkana are also a point behind third placed Green Eagles have 44 points while Napsa Stars are second on 45 points, one point behind leaders Forest Rangers.

Micho Pays Tribute to His Late Mother

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Chipolopolo coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has paid tribute to his mother who died over the weekend.

Rada, 70 passed away on Sunday in Micho’s homeland of Serbia.

“I have remained just with best memories of herself in my heart, mind and soul with the best ingredients being the values she engraved in me,” Micho said.

“My mother wills forever inside me and whatever I did in African football I owe it to her.”

Micho,who was appointed Chipolopolo coach on February 3,2020, is currently in Zambia due to the Coronavirus lockdown.

Caucus for women parliamentarians to sponsor a private members motion in Parliament to address the cyber bullying

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Caucus for women parliamentarians to sponsor a private members motion in Parliament to address the cyber bullying

The caucus for women parliamentarians says it will sponsor a private members motion in Parliament that will address the cyber bullying that is on the increase in Zambia.

Caucus Chairperson Professor Nkandu Luo says Zambia needs to start putting laws in place that will deal with the issue of cyber bullying before it gets out of hand.

Professor Luo says it is regrettable that it has become fashionable for some youths to insult leaders in the name of freedom of expression particularly women.

Professor Luo has questioned the silence by the Church and some Civil Society Organisations who she said are key in curbing cyber bullying especially against women.

She said she has every reason to be upset if people enter people’s bedrooms to insult them especially women among other groupings.

Professor Luo said the Human Rights Commission has a duty to start unpacking the issue of human rights which is being abused by some sections of society.

“What is so sad is that the educated people are the ones leading the crusade of insulting with were they even insulted my spectacles. How can one insult spectacles really, what have they done to someone?” she lamented.

Professor Luo is hopeful the Ministers of Transport and Communication and Religious Affairs will support the motion to restore the dignity of Zambia in the eyes of the International Community.

She has called on other women particularly lawyers and Civil Society to support the cause to stop the rot which is affecting women and girls in the country.

“If they are insulting Nkandu Luo, they are also insulting all the women walking the streets of Zambia”, she lamented at a media briefing.

And speaking earlier, Chief Government spokesperson Dora Siliya said the caucus will not allow anyone to insult President Edgar Lungu.

She said it is unbecoming for young people to hide on Social media to insult the Head of State.

MMD says that it has expelled Nominated Member of Parliament Nakachinda

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MMD says that it has expelled Nominated Member of Parliament Nakachinda

The opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has expelled Nominated Member of Parliament Raphael Mangani Nakachinda.

Mr. Nakachinda who was a suspended member of the MMD from 2016 was expelled after the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) sitting in Lusaka on the 20th of June, 2020 unanimously voted to expel him from the party.

According to the expulsion letter, MMD National Secretary Hon. Elizabeth Chitika informed him that he had been given time to appear before the Party’s disciplinary Committee and he has refused to come through.

“Following your exculpatory letter of 2016, We wrote to you on the 15th of November, 2019 inviting you to appear before the disciplinary Committee but you and your agents refused to get the letter. This show of arrogance, insubordination and disregard for the Party Leadership can not be entertained”, Hon. Chitika wrote.

She further said that he had continued holding meetings where he was bringing the name of the party into disrepute.

“Furthermore, You have continued holding meetings in Lusaka, Chipata, Luangwa and other places in the country, bringing the name of the party into disrepute and slandering thereby injuring the image of the Party and abrogating sections of the Party Constitution which relate to obligations of a member namely Article 10 (a) (c) (d) (h) (j) and (k)”, Hon. Chitika further wrote.

She then informed him that the National Executive Committee of the MMD resolved to expel him.

“With all these constitutional violations, I wish to inform you that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) at its sitting on the 20th of June, 2020 at the Party Secretariat and using it’s inherent powers vested in it and in accordance with the disciplinary procedure, inter alia Article 52 (2) and 19 (n) of it’s party Constitution unanimously resolved to expel you from the party with immediate effect”, Hon. Chitika said.

She then informed him that the Speaker had been informed of the Party’s decision to expel him.

Police in full riot gear deployed all over Lusaka to stop peaceful protests

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Police in full riot gear deployed all over Lusaka to stop peaceful protests

Police in Lusaka have deployed officers to deal with protesting youths who have vowed to go ahead with protests on various issues of national interest including corruption in the government.

Zambia Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said no youth has been given a permit to protest over anything today.

Mrs Katongo said the current COVID-19 situation does not allow for huge gatherings hence anyone that will be found protesting will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Mrs Katongo has also accused some Civil Society Organisations of inciting youths to go on the street to protest while they remain in the comfort of their homes.

She said according to information availed to her by the Police Command in Lusaka, the youths have not been given any permit to protest.

Mrs Katongo added that she has no information that Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo has permitted anyone to protest.

She has urged people intending to protest to follow the law and ensure that they also approach the Ministry of health for guidelines.

 

I am ready to cooperate with ACC-Bowman

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I am ready to cooperate with ACC-Bowman

Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says he is ready to cooperate with the Anti Corruption Commission as it carries out an inquiry against him.

Two weeks ago, some PF sympathizers reported Mr Lusambo to the ACC for suspected abuse of office authority following his donations to his Constituency, the forced removal of former teachers from Munali High School houses and the manner in which he carried out anti-Covid-19 prevention measures.

But Mr Lusambo says the ACC is a highly effective and professional institution and that he respects its mandate.

He further stated that the Commission does not need to be incited into launching an investigation into anyone as it has the capability to institute its own investigate without outside influence.

Mr Lusambo who is also Kabushi Member of Parliament said his donations to his constituents are sourced from many well wishers who believe in his ability to deliver.

He was speaking on Sunday at his residence in Ndola during a luncheon for over 200 differently abled Kabushi residents at which he donated items such as wheelchairs, bags of mealie meal and blankets.

“The ACC does not need to be told who to go after. The ACC has got eyes to see straight through what you are wearing and if they feel that the shirt you are wearing was illegally obtained, they can summon you for interviews,” Mr Lusambo said.

Meanwhile, the Zambia Agency for Person’s with Disabilities in ndola has called on government to consider tax exemption on devices that aid disabled people.

ZAPD Member Lameck Zulu says devices and appliances used by people living with disabilities are unaffordable.

He says wheelchairs, hearing aids, crutches and prosthetics are expensive and many people living with disabilities cannot afford.

Mr Zulu added that there is need for constant consultation with people living with disabilities when formulating tax types to be exempted such as Value Added Tax.

Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo handing over wheelchairs to the disabled in Kabushi Constituency
Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo handing over wheelchairs to the disabled in Kabushi Constituency

Government takes a swipe at HH for claiming that Lumumba Roads works cost $1.2 billion

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Government takes a swipe at HH for claiming that Lumumba Roads works cost $1.2 billion

Government has taken great exception to the video that has gone viral of the UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema inspecting Lumumba road in Lusaka alleging that government spent one point two billion dollars on the ongoing rehabilitation works on the road.

Housing and Infrastructure development minister Vincent Mwale has told ZNBC news in a statement that the contract for the Engineering Design, Rehabilitation, Upgrading and Construction of selected Lusaka Urban Roads in Lusaka City that includes Lumumba, Mungwi, Great North and Ngwerere to Kasisi roads cost 70 million dollars and not one point two billion dollars for Lumumba road as alleged by Mr. Hichilema.

Mr. Mwale says Government through the Road Development Agency -RDA directed the contractor AVIC international Project Engineering Company to redo the works on these roads due to deformations observed.

The Minister says RDA carried out assessments and ordered AVIC to immediately remedy the situation by reworking the asphalt surfacing or the wearing course.

He says the works are being done at no cost to the Government as it is being done within the defects liability period.

Mr. Mwale further says it should also be noted that the road has not been handed over to the Government by the Contractor.

He says Mr. Hichilema should learn to engage the necessary stakeholders for him to get factual information on any of the road infrastructure projects instead of misleading the nation on matters he is not competent on.

He says RDA is a public institution that anchors its work on transparency and accountability and the UPND Leader or any other person can easily have access to project details once requested upon.

The minister adds that Mr. Hichilema’s statement on social media should therefore be dismissed with the contempt it deserves as it carries no grain of truth.

He says the UPND Leader could be mixing with the works that are yet to be embarked on by Messrs China Jiangxi Corporation for International Economic and Technical Cooperation -CJIC on the 3-hundred and 21 Kilometre Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriage Way.

Mr. Mwale says AVIC international is a reputable road construction company that has done quality works on many road infrastructure projects for a considerable period in Zambia.

He says , However, that the RDA has a vendor rating system in place that carries out assessments on road projects and contractors found wanting are directed to redo the work until the Agency is satisfied with the performance.

The minister further said Government will not be derailed by people like Mr. Hichilema who are in the habit of making negative statements but will continue to deliver developmental projects such as a good road network not only in Lusaka but throughout the
country.

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema Inspecting Works on Lumumba Road
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema Inspecting Works on Lumumba Road
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema Inspecting Works on Lumumba Road
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema Inspecting Works on Lumumba Road

There is no content in Bill 10 to warrant the acrimony seen from those opposing the document

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There is no content in Bill 10 to warrant the acrimony seen from those opposing the document

Chembe PF Member of Parliament Sebastian Kopulande says there is no content in Bill 10 to warrant the acrimony seen from those opposing the document.

Mr Kopulande has accused people objecting Bill 10 of pushing for regime change in Zambia.

He says calls to withdraw Bill 10 are pure politics meant to push for change of government by proponents of regime change.

Mr Kopulande said the objecting of the Bill in its entirety is a political game aimed at embarrassing government.

He said some people wants Bill 10 to fail because they know that its failure will be deemed as government failure.

Mr Kopulande has cautioned the proponents of regime change not to set the country on fire in their quest to make Bill 10 fail.

Mr Kopulande who was a member of the Raphael Nakachinda led select Committee.

He has also castigated NGOCC Board Chairperson Mary Mumba for calling for the withdrawal of the Bill.

Mr Kopulande has wondered how a person who served as Vice Chairperson at the National Dialogue Forum could today turn around and castigated a document she helped develop.

Poor Work on Lumumba road by AVIC is a manifestation of corruption in the PF government-HH

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Poor Work on Lumumba road by AVIC is a manifestation of corruption in the PF government-HH

UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema says the poor workmanship on Lumumba road by AVIC International is a manifestation of corruption in the PF government.

Mr Hichilema says it is a shame that a road that cost tax payers US$1.2 billion is being redone just after few months of its completion.

The UPND Leader was speaking when he inspected the road in the company of Human Rights Activist Brebner Changala.

He said when the UPND forms government, roads will be built at the right cost and good quality in order to save money that will be channelled to other sectors such as health, agriculture, water and sanitation and education.

He has accused the PF government of wasting tax payers money at the expense of improving lives for suffering majority Zambians.

Mr Hichilema says corruption is one of the biggest challenges facing Zambia and has promised to bring this to an end when his party forms government in 2021.

He has urged Zambians to vote wisely in the next election and retire the PF in order to save their resources from further plunder.

Meanwhile, Avic International, a Chinese construction firm, has offered to re-do some poorly done roads in Lusaka at no cost to the government.

This was revealed by Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Development, Vincent Mwale during a briefing in Lusaka.

Mr Mwale has further called on the Road Development Agency to be on high alert and ensure that no contractor gets away with shoddy works.

Senior Chief Kaputa thanks President Lungu for the Empowerment of his subjects with livestock

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Senior Chief Kaputa thanks President Lungu for the Empowerment of his subjects with livestock

Senior Chief Kaputa of Kaputa District in Northern Province has thanked President Edgar Lungu for the Empowerment of his subjects with livestock by the government.

The chief has also thanked the President for the commencement of works on the Mporokosa-Kaputa-Chienge road.

He said although the road works are not what the people expected, working on the road will help ease movements of people and the transportation of goods into and out of Kaputa.

The Chief said this is a clear demonstration of not leaving anyone behind in terms of developing the country.

Chief Kaputa hoever said that there is need for Government to build more industries in rural areas to lift people out of poverty.

He says this is the surest way to create employment for the Zambian people and decentralising development.

Chief Kaputa said the investment in fruit processing plant in Katete and the Pineapple processing plant in Mwinilunga should be replicated in other parts of rural Zambia.

Chief Kaputa said creating a cassava processing plant in Kaputa will make the cassava sub sector viable and attract young people to engage in cassava farming.

Speaking when President Lungu visited him at his palace in Kaputa, the traditional leader said he is ready to work with the government of the day in implementing developmental projects.

And responding to the chief, president Edgar Lungu said his government will work towards delivering development to all parts of the country.

He said as Chairperson of the Industrial development corporation, he will engage his Chief Executive Officer to hear what plans he has for cassava production.

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