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Journalists to petition Speaker over Phiri’s remarks

MEDIA bodies have resolved to protest before the Speaker of National Assembly Amusaa Mwanamwambwa over sentiments by Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament Mumbi Phiri referring to practitioners in the public media as dogs.

And the MMD has joined the media fraternity in condemning Ms Phiri for referring to the media workers as dogs of Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Lt-Gen Ronnie Shikapwasha.

The media bodies that include the Press Association of Zambia, the Press Freedom Committee of The Post newspapers, Zambia Media Women Association (ZAMWA), the Zambia Union of Journalists and the Zambia Union of Broadcasters and Other Information Disseminators (ZUBID) said they will protest tomorrow over Ms Phiri’s remarks.

MMD spokesperson Dora Siliya said Ms Phiri should do more to improve her education levels to understand how to conduct herself as an honourable person.

In a joint statement released to the Times of Zambia signed by the five media houses, the associations have stated that they will tomorrow petition the Speaker to take action against Ms Phiri’s refusal to withdraw her statement against the public media personnel.
[pullquote]“We feel that Mumbi Phiri’s behaviour puts the name of the speaker into disrepute and puts the reputation of Parliament into question.”

“Her apparent denial to apologise shows how deep rooted her arrogance is. We think she is fighting wrong people who have nothing to do with the land and other problems in Munali Constituency,” the statement further reads.[/pullquote]
“As the media associations we have decided to march to the National Assembly building to petition the Speaker to either reprimand her or take any corrective measures against her,’’ the statement reads in parts.

The associations have since called on all media practitioners, sympathisers and associates to assemble at BP Arcades Shopping Mall at 13:00 hours in time for the protest march to Parliament.

“We feel that Mumbi Phiri’s behaviour puts the name of the speaker into disrepute and puts the reputation of Parliament into question.”

“Her apparent denial to apologise shows how deep rooted her arrogance is. We think she is fighting wrong people who have nothing to do with the land and other problems in Munali Constituency,” the statement further reads.

The association noted that Ms Phiri does not understand her role as MP and the dignity that goes with the position and her public conduct.

Ms Phiri was quoted as having called media practitioners working for the Times of Zambia, Zambia Daily Mail and Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation as Gen Shikapwasha’s dogs.
[ Times of Zambia ]

Zambia Slip To Third In Group C

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Zambia slipped from top to third in their Africa Cup of nations Group C qualifiers after losing 1-0 away to Libya this evening in Tripoli.

A 35th minute scissors kick settle the game after a swiping move with a ball delivered from the right wing.

This is after a good spell by Zambia that saw Rainford Kalaba breakthrough run saved and Noah Chivuta hit the right post.

Zambia returned from the break strongly but against the cutting edge with the best chance coming in the 74th minute that saw James Chamanga’s header saved from a Kalaba delivery on the right wing.

Libya who apart from the goal scorer looked average benefitted from some questionable 50-50 challenges that went their way in the latter part of the game.

Meanwhile, Libya and Mozambique share top spot on four points after the latter beat Comoros 1-0 in Moroni on Saturday.

Zambia’s next match will be at the end of March next year when they travel to Maputo to face Mozambique.

Zambia Vs Libya Live Streaming

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Final Score: Libya 1 Zambia 0

Max Sichula Hands In Faz Crisis Report

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The Max Sichula sub-committee setup to get views on the Faz constitutional crisis following four executive committee resignations today presented its finding to the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ).

However, it was not what the general public was expecting and the occasion at National Sports Development Centre turned from sheer anticipation to anti-climax.

NCSZ chief Chifumu Banda said after receiving the 118 page document from Sichula that the report was still confidential until the board had perused through it.

“As it is now the contents of this report will remain confidential until the same is deliberated upon by the board of the sports council on whose behalf this committee was working,” Banda said.

The sub-committee led by Sichula comprised of NSCZ executive committee members Smart Mwitwa and Elliot Mhende including lawyer Bupe Mwansa.

‘SDA’s have been discriminated’ – SACCORD

The Southern African Center for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has accused the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) of discriminating against the Seventh Adventist Day SDA worshipers.

The ECZ has recently come under fire after announcing that the Chilanga and Mpulungu by elections will be held on the 30th October, a Saturday.

SACCORD Executive director, Lee Habasonda has challenged ECZ not to disregard calls by the SDA headquarters and reschedule the Chilanga by-election date.

Mr Habasonda said that it is prudent that the ECZ respect the religious right of the SDA’s and not disfranchise them on the basis that they might be a minority group of voters.

Mr Habasonda said that it will be tramping on the religious rights of the Saturday worshipers if the commission does not considers making changes to the poll date and a lot of people will be disfranchised.

He noted that it is important that serious and due attention is given to the matter to ensure that everyone’s view is put into consideration.

He has ,however,challenged all Saturday worshipers to take time to petition the commission on the mater and to ensure that their right to vote is not violated.

Lusaka lawyer Kelvin Hang’andu and the All Peoples Congress (APC) leader Ken Ngondo are amongst some of those that have expressed displeasure at the ECZ decision on the by-election date.

[ QFM ]

2011 Budget is a campaign strategy- Kambwili

Roan Constituency PF Member of Parliament Chishimba Kambwili has accused the MMD government of using the budget as a campaign strategy ahead of the 2011 general elections.

Mr Kambwili who has described the budget as unpractical has questioned where government will source the over 80 percent of the budget requirement when the windfall taxes on mining have been scraped off.

He has further challenged the government to re-introduce the windfall taxes on mining adding that is meant to deceive Zambians.

Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane on Friday announced the over K 20 trillion of 2011 National Budget 82.7 percent of it will be financed domestically while the remaining 17.3 percent will come from external resources.
[ QFM ]

Don’t Be Surprised

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed”
(1 Peter 4:12–13, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

It’s one thing to know that you’re going into a challenging season. You get prepared for it. You get mentally ready. But what about the difficulties that we don’t see coming? The unexpected crisis that catches us off-guard? Sometimes, it can seem so overwhelming that it almost knocks the wind right out of us.

The Scripture says that we shouldn’t be surprised by fiery trials. That’s because the forces of darkness would not be fighting against you if they didn’t know that God has something amazing in your future! Sometimes, those unexpected difficulties are just a sign that you’re on the right track. It’s always darkest just before the dawn appears. The enemy always fights the hardest when you are closest to your breakthrough. The key is to stay the course and keep fighting the good fight of faith. Keep your joy and keep declaring God’s Word over your future. God has promised that you will overcome every obstacle. You will defeat every enemy, and right now, I declare that you will fulfill your destiny in Jesus’ name!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, thank You for walking with me in every season of life. Today, I cast all of my cares on You. I cast all of my difficulties, all of my questions, and all of my concerns. Thank You for working all things out for my good. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

President Banda jets into Sirte

President Rupiah Banda

President Rupiah Banda has arrived in Libya’ Sirte ahead of Sunday’s second high level Landmark AFRICA-ARAB Heads of State and Government Summit which takes place three decades after the first conference was held in Egypt between the then Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the League of Arab States.

President Banda’s challenger plane touched down at ALQURTHABIA International Airport at 16 00 hours (same time Libya & Zambia).

Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) reports from Sirte, the home town of Libya’s President Muammer Gadaffi, that on arrival, the President was met by General Moustaf Alkharob a member of Libya’s Revolution Congress and Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) Albert Muchanga, who is also an envoy to Ethiopia.

And also on hand to receive the Head of State were Senior Government officials from both Zambia and Libya.

A Guard of honour was mounted for President Banda by the Libyan Defense Forces and traditional dances were also show cased to welcome him.

Immediately after the airport formalities, the President was driven to the Presidential villa where he would stay until the Summit.

President Banda who is accompanied to Libya by Mines Minister Maxwell Mwale joins other acclaimed leaders from both the African and Arab regions at the Summit being described as a Summit of hope.

The President leaves Libya soon after the Summit.
[ ZANIS ]

My critics have empty heads – Shakafuswa

Movement for multi party democracy MMD Katuba Member of Parliament Jonas Shakafuswa has charged that those who are telling him to stay away from the party convention are empty tins.

Shakafuswa was reacting to the threats that he will not be allowed to attend the MMD convention.

Lusaka Province MMD youths this week warned that former Republican vice-president Enoch Kavindele and Katuba MMD parliamentarian Jonas Shakafuswa will be physically barred from the party Convention because of their negative comments and insults against President Rupiah Banda.

MMD Lusaka Province youth chairman Chris Chalwe indicated that senior leaders who knew that they were in bad standing with the party wanted to cross the line by going to the party Convention, the choice was theirs.

Mr Shakafuswa said that he will not succumb to Mr Chalwe’s threats as he is too small to bar him from attending the convention.

He says that the way Mr. Chalwe is talking is clear confirmation that he has no brain.

MR Shakafuswa vowed to attend the convention and that nothing would stop him.
[ QFM ]

Zambia performs badly

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The twenty two Zambian contingent may be heading back home without getting any medals from the on-going Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India due to poor performance.

Zambia’s hope for a medal now lies in bowling in which the team beat Canada 2-1 in the competition played on a round-robin basis after losing to Cook Island by a similar margin.

And Zambia’s last two boxers have been knocked out of the Games at Talkatora Stadium.

Boxer, Godfrey Mumba, popularly known as commando lost in the welterweight fight against Botswana’s Moabi Mothiba, while light-welterweight boxer, Martin Chibela lost to Lomalito Moala of Tonga Island.

Mumba lost 7-1 to the three-time Commonwealth Games participant while Chibela lost 6-4 to Moala in a bout that left the Zambian dissatisfied with the judges.

And swimmers, Milimo Mweetwa and Mark Thompson were also not successful in their quest to reach the semi-finals.

This is contained in a statement issued to ZNBC Saturday by First Secretary for Press at the Zambian mission in India, Bwalya Nondo.
[ ZNBC ]

RBs trips vital – Mukuma

President Rupiah Banda

Zambians have been urged not to under-rate the Presidential trips because of their enormous economic and political value to the country.

Presidential Affairs Minister, Ronald Mukuma says the President has a mandate to fulfil ZAMBIA’s obligations to the nation and the international community.

Mr Mukuma said in an interview with ZNBC news in Lusaka saturday that the Afro -Arab summit is important for the development of both the continent and Zambia as a developing nation.
[ ZNBC ]

Chief Matipa dies

Chief Matipa of the Bisa people on Chilubi Island in Northern Province is dead.

Chief Matipa, 74 died on Friday October 8, 2010 at his palace.

Chilubi Member of Parliament (MP) Obby Chisala has confirmed the death of the traditional leader to ZANIS in Lusaka today.

Mr Chisala said Chief Matipa died after a short illness.

“I can confirm that Chief Matipa of the Bisa speaking people of Chilubi Island has died. Chief Matipa, aged 74 died after a short illness and burial arrangements will be announced later if we receive a programme from the Government through the Provincial administration,” Mr Chisala said.

He said Chief Matipa, the 17th whose names area Ngosa Misebo ascended to the royal throne in 2000, which he held for 10 years.
[pullquote]“I can confirm that Chief Matipa of the Bisa speaking people of Chilubi Island has died. Chief Matipa, aged 74 died after a short illness and burial arrangements will be announced later if we receive a programme from the Government through the Provincial administration,” Mr Chisala said.[/pullquote]
Chief Matipa was born on September 28th, 1936. He leaves behind two wives, four children and several grand children.

Mr Chisala said the Bisa people considered Senior Chief Kopa and the other Bisa Chiefs to work together in this trying moment.

According to Mr Chisala, burial arrangements will be announced soon as the Matipa Royal establishment, awaiting a tentative programme from Northern Province Permanent Secretary Mwalimu Simfukwe.

[ ZANIS ]

Apologise for calling public media journalists as ‘dogs’ Munali MP told

The media fraternity in Zambia have reacted sharply to claims by Munali Member of Parliament (MP) Mumbi Phiri for referring to Journalists working for public media as ‘dogs’ for Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Ronnie Shikapwasha.

The media has demanded that Mrs Mumbi should apologises to the media fraternity for her insults attributed to Journalists.

Zambia Union of Journalists General Secretary (ZUJ-GS) Angela Chishimba warned Mrs Mumbi to desist from issuing such insulting statements.

Ms Chishimba said the Union is deeply saddened by reports from the MP referring Journalists working in the public media as “dogs”.

In a press statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Ms Chishimba, an employee of the Zambia Daily Mail urged its members to continue working professionally, without fear or favour.

Ms Chishimba said the she does not expect such disgusting statements from political leaders who want to assume office and the same personnel who will serve them if by any chance, they assumed office.

“We demand that Mrs Mumbi apologises to the media fraternity for the insults attributed to Journalists. As ZUJ, we would like to state that our members will continue working professionally, without fear or favour.

The ZUJ-GS said if Mrs Mumbi had any complaint against any of our members, she should have used proper channels to communicate her displeasure,” Ms Chishimba said.

She said as far as the Union is concerned, no complaint has been lodged and therefore it takes great exception to that statement.

And some Journalists talked too by ZANIS in separate interviews threatened to ‘blackmail’ the Munali MP for her horrific remarks.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, one Lusaka based Journalist reminded Ms Mumbi that the media is the fourth estate in the country that has the powers to build and destroy one’s character

Another Journalist from the Copperbelt province described the remarks as unfortunate saying parliamentarians and members of the press were supposed to be partners to national development.

[ZANIS]

Stakeholders hail Budget

EGYPTIAN ambassador to Zambia Salah El-Sadek has hailed the 2011 national Budget, saying it is was well elaborated and concerned the welfare of citizens.

Commenting on the Budget presented to Parliament yesterday by Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, Ambassador El-Sadek said it was gratifying that the government was trying to work and rely on local resources

United Liberal Party (ULP) president Sakwiba Sikota described the budget as fair but stressed the need to consult with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) as to whether the K245 billion provided for next year’s elections was adequate for the task.

He was happy that the threshold had been raised from K800, 000 to K1 million although calculations needed to be worked out to see whether the move would translate into the intention of the government.

National Democratic Focus (NDF) president Ben Mwila described the budget as pro-poor and that many Zambians would now have more money in their pockets.

Kalulushi MP Anson Simama (PF) described the budget as good especially that 58 per cent of it was targeting at social sectors, which were cardinal to uplifting
the welfare of Zambians.

Kalomo MP Request Muntanga (UPND) was let down that the increment to the agriculture sector had failed to reach 10 per cent as per the Southern African
Development Community protocol.
Caritas Chipata acting director, Mthadziko Zulu described the budget as promising.

In an interview in Chipata yesterday, Mr Zulu said the budget was promising because it had touched on all important sectors of the national economy.

[ Times of Zambia ]

Govt to recruit 5, 000 Teachers in 2011

Government says it will recruit 5,000 teachers in 2011,for which a provision of k131.6 billion has been made available.

And K3,828.8 billion or 18.6 percent of the total 2011 budget has been allocated to education and skills development in the 2011 budget representing a 15.3 percent increase from the 2010 budget.

Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane in the 2011 budget announced yesterday said that the allocation reflects the MMD government’s continuing commitment to facilitating the empowerment of the citizenry with the knowledge and skills to fight poverty,disease,and ignorance.

He said government would continue with the dual strategy of accelerating infrastructure development in 2011,while ensuring requisite staffing of the newly built facilities.

Dr Musokotwane says the programme will continue in 2011 and over the Sixth National Development Plan,with additional emphasis on upper basic, secondary and tertiary education.
[ QFM ]