The Nevers Mumba led MMD has congratulated the UPND for retaining the Kaoma Council Chairperson seat.

And the MMD says it is In the same vein saddened with the violence which characterised the said elections.

Party spokesperson Cephas Mukuka said the police service have a huge challenge to come up with new ways and strategies of combating political thuggery and violence.

Dr Mukuka is saddened that Zambia keep losing lives in the name of political campaigns .

“In all fairness and without malice, we expected the ECZ to have halted the Kaoma By Elections. As it where it’s like credence was given to a mere election instead of life, which in this case was lost”, he said.

He said Life is precious and sacred and no-one just wakes up and takes it away from another person.

Dr Mukuka has accused the ECZ of being insensitive to issues of humanity and has implored them to be firm yet fair with their dealings.

He noted that as a result of the violence which erupted, innocent people got afraid to go and cast their votes resulting in the creation of voter apathy.

Dr Mukuka said government should by all means compensate the family of the deceased member of the UPND and the one behind this evil act arrested without any delays.

He said If nothing is done to people involved in political murders then the vice shall be encouraged.

“When govt starts to pay huge sums of money in terms of compensating families of those slain in cold blood, it will help the Executive to liase with security wings not to tolerate evil, wicked, satanic, and demonic political acts. The MMD led govt will ensure that people carry out campaigns in a very peaceful and democratic atmosphere without shedding blood or losing lives”, he added.

Dr Mukuka said Police will operate very professional as expected of them by society adding that Law breakers will be dealt with regardless of political affiliation.

Socialist Party President Fred M’membe says the political violence in the Kaoma council chairperson by-election won by the UPND that has left a fellow citizen dead is very disturbing and annoying.

Dr. M’membe said no one’s life is worth a council chairperson’s election as Life is sacred.

He said it is necessary to continually remind ourselves that politics must be for the good of the country, and not for the political survival of any individual or party.

Dr. M’membe has warned that if that spirit of the primacy of the common good were to animate all the political parties, we would not witness the violence, killings which leave the public dismayed and disheartened.

He said the quality of democracy is determined by the establishment of proper structures and more just, fair and humane practices that facilitate freedom of thought, expression, association, and assembly.

“As we approach the 2021 elections we must start to express concern regarding the frequent instances of intolerance, intimidation, violence, and lust for power”, he said.

Dr. M’membe said in the present atmosphere of fierce competition and character assassination, the nation should be reminded of the noble goals of political activity.

He said politics should aim at promoting the common good and not intolerance, violence and killings adding that political discourse should concentrate on programs to improve the life of the nation rather than on intolerance, violence and killings.

Dr. M’membe said politicians should look for the common good of all the people and enter into sincere dialogue with opponents, even in cases of political divergence.

He said violence must be avoided because the election campaign should not be confused with a battlefield where the aim is to destroy the other.

Dr. M’membe said real political victory lies on the ideals proposed, on the ethical values of candidates, on the respect for the freedom of choice of all citizens, and not on any form of moral pressure or intimidation of political opponents or voters.

Multi award winning music star Macky2 has released the music video for the song, All For You featuring F Jay. The song is an ode to his daughter Faith.

 

Stevo released the music video for his song “Kangale” that features Jae Cash.

The track was produced by King Nachi and Mzenga Man while the video was directed by DJLo of Reel Studios.

The Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has defeated the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) in the Kaoma council Chairperson by-election held yesterday.

According to results published by the Electoral Commission, Opposition UPND Candidate Austin Muneku scored 7 8 01 votes against PF Candidate Ngebe Ngombo who polled 7 649 votes.

29-year old UPPZ candidate Kevin Maseka polled a distant 421, and there were 193 spoilt votes.

The Seat fell vacant after Bindundu Mutti who belonged to the UPND resigned in July.

Kaoma Council stretches across Mangango and Kaoma Central Constituencies and based on 2016 statistics, has 47,789 registered voters

UPND also scoped the Councillor seat in Samuteba Ward of Mwininlunga District, with 1140 against PF’s 827

However, PF managed to win the councilor seat in Chikonkwelo Ward, Kabompo District with 241 against UPND
UPND candidate’s 156

Government is concerned with reports of sexual harassment in higher learning institutions and workplaces.

Information and Broadcasting Minister, Dora Siliya says there is a lot of sexual harassment in institutions of learning, workplaces and even in homes.

Ms. Siliya says with the new technology, people should take advantage to shame men who prey on girls and young women.

Ms. Siliya was speaking when officials from Plan International and one of the girls, Betty Ryan, visited her office on Thursday.

The visit was to interact with the Minister and officials from the Ministry to learn the role of the ministry in ensuring gender sensitivity in the media and development as part of the commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child, which falls on 11th October 2019.

Meanwhile, Ms. Siliya said the Zambian film and theatre industry provides an opportunity to contribute to the national development.

And Betty, 19, a University of Zambia -UNZA-Student, thanked the Minister for the opportunity accorded to her to appreciate how the ministry of information and broadcasting operates.

President Edgar Lungu has directed the Road Transport And Safety Agency (RTSA) to intensify Highway patrols, in order to save people’s lives, from the continued escalating road accidents in the country.

In a press statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today by Press Aide Isaac Chipampe, President Lungu said he is concerned that lives have lost within a short period of time, through traffic accidents on the Copperbelt and Muchinga Provinces.

The Head of State said he is saddened that lives were lost in Mpika shortly after the accident that occurred on the Kitwe-Chingola road.

The President has since instructed RTSA Acting Chief Executive Officer Gladwell Banda to get on the ground, as his institution is well equipped to monitor vehicles and curb road traffic accidents.

“I want to see intensified highway patrols because RTSA has equipment and vehicles to ensure motorists adhere to traffic rules. We cannot continue losing lives on the roads,” said President Lungu.

President Lungu also cautioned the public to observe traffic rules, including adhering to speed limits and fastening of seat belts by adults and children.

The President regretted that children are among the casualties in the two accidents and wished the injured a quick and steady recovery.

“My thoughts are with the grieving families right now,” added President Lungu.

On October 6, 2019, about 15 people were feared dead when a Rosa Minibus hit into a stationary truck near Sabina turn off along the Kitwe – Chingola road, while 6 people died on October 8, 2019 in Mufubushi area, after a Toyota Ipsum collided with a truck in Mpika district, Muchinga Province.