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Mpombo, Magande under fire

George Mpombo

The MMD in Eastern and Copperbelt provinces, and some civil society organisations have castigated Kafulafuta member of Parliament (MP) George Mpombo and his Chilanga constituency counterpart Ng’andu Magande for allegedly holding on to the party to secure their stay in the National Assembly.

And some youths have condemned some opposition political parties and other civil society organisations for their continued unjustified attacks on President Banda and his administration over matters that are purely for the courts or police to deal with.

Eastern Province MMD chairman Kennedy Zulu, commenting on the duo’s constant attacks on President Banda, urged them to quit the party and test their popularity in a by-election.

Mr Zulu said the incessant attacks the duo is making against President Banda, including calling for the removal of MMD from power, send a clear message that they are no longer members of the MMD.

“I don’t know why they are holding on to MMD because their persistent attacks against the party and President Banda have shown that they are no longer MMD. They are behaving like a man who insults his wife during the day, but wants to embrace her in the night,” Mr Zulu said.

Mr Zulu said if the two are as popular as they claim they are, they should emulate president Charles Milupi, who relinquished his Luena seat when he formed ADD.

He said any credible political party cannot adopt Mr Mpombo as parliamentary candidate because he has proved to suffer from indecision by suddenly quitting his Cabinet portfolio, but clings to a political party he insults relentlessly.

He wondered if Mr Magande was serious about intentions to contest for the MMD presidency at the party convention when he is calling for the removal of the party from Government.

He said the MMD in Eastern Province is behind President Banda because he has demonstrated qualities of a mature, responsible and dedicated leader.

Meanwhile, the MMD in Masaiti has called on Mr Mpombo to stop telling people that he initiated the construction of Masangano High School in Kafulafuta.

District chairman Michael Katambo said in Ndola yesterday that Mr Mpombo has failed the people in the area and should not claim that he initiated the construction of the high school.

“The construction of Masangano High School is under Government programmes and should not be seen to have been initiated by Mr Mpombo,” he said.

Mr Katambo said Masaiti district was behind President Banda and will not support Mr Mpombo at the MMD national convention.

And Copperbelt youth vice-secretary Benson Tembo has warned Change Life Zambia director Frank Bwalya against distributing and selling red cards in Chifubu constituency because doing so could cause disturbances.
Fr Bwalya refused to comment on the matter.

And Forum for Leadership Search executive director Edwin Lifwekelo said in a statement yesterday that it is unjustifiable to condemn President Banda, who has demonstrated political will and maturity by ensuring that the courts of law and the police operate independently.

He said this is evident in the case of former deputy minister of health Dr Solomon Musonda, who has been arrested and charged for causing grievous harm with intent to maim, disfigure or disable.

Mr Lifwekelo has also said that Mr Mpombo and Mr Magande have lost touch with reality.

Mr Lifwekelo said Mr Magande should rejoin the United Party for National Development (UPND) and that Mr Mpombo has become a liability to the MMD.

“Both are not adding value to the country. Even as councillors, Magande and Mpombo cannot win,” he said.
And Evangelical Youth Alliance International executive director Reverend Moses Lungu has said political parties and the civil society must respect those in leadership and the laws of the land.

Rev. Lungu said it is always important for people to be patient when dealing with legal issues.

Gallant Youths of Zambia have challenged the Catholic leadership in Zambia to clear itself from any connections with the opposition PF.

Gallant Youths of Zambia national co-ordinator Mr Henry Mulenga says as youths they would always look up to the church but recent events point to the church taking political sides.

[ Zambia Daily Mail ]

Hubby caught in act with maid

After 10 years in marriage, a woman has asked the Lusaka Boma Local Court to grant her divorce because her husband has been having sex with their maid.

This was heard in a case in which Ruth Banda, 38, of Lusaka’s Woodlands township sued her husband Benjamin Mwansa, 46, of the same township for divorce.

Banda told the court that problems in their marriage started in 2008 when her husband started insulting her in the presence of their children and maid.

Banda said Mwansa referred to her as a useless woman and that he started returning home late. She said Mwansa told her not to question where he had been or why he was returning home late.

Banda also said Mwansa started refusing to eat her food and he stopped making love to her, saying he had found a very active woman who cooked what he liked.

“Every time I asked him why he refused to eat the food I prepared and make love with me, the answer was ‘I have found a very energetic young woman who makes me more happy than you do’,” Banda told the court.

She said she no longer receives the love she used to get from Mwansa but that he was fond of their maid.
Banda said she tried to have the matter resolved with elders, but so far nothing has been done because Mwansa pretends to love her in the presence of his relatives.

She told the court that a “few days ago” she found her husband “in the act” with their maid, a single woman who occupies their servant’s quarter.

“I could not believe it because I regarded the maid as my own sister whom I trusted very much. Even now I have no words but to seek divorce before I get depressed in this house,” Banda said.

In defence, Mwansa told the court that he had nothing to say because he was waiting to be divorced.

He said, however, that he has no problem with Banda apart from her being too lazy to cook and do other house chores.

Mwansa said since Banda wants to have the marriage dissolved, he had no choice but to go by her wish, especially that another woman at the village is waiting to be picked by him next month (July).

Senior presiding magistrate Elipher Mwewa rejected the appeal for divorce and ordered that Mwansa and Banda reconcile.

The court also ordered that Mwansa ends his relationship with the maid and with the woman he intends to bring from the village.

Magistrate Mwewa said there is a tendency by some men to divorce their wives without justification and advised Mwansa to ask the church or elders to help resolve their marital problems.
[ Zambia Daily Mail ]

Your Story Ends in Victory

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed”
(Psalm 139:16, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Did you know that all of your days have already been written? God has already recorded every part of your life from the beginning to the end. He knows every disappointment, every loss and every challenge. The good news is that even though you’ve had some challenges, even though you’ve faced some setbacks, your story ends in victory. Your final chapter concludes with you fulfilling your God-given destiny and experiencing His eternal restoration.

Any time we face a disappointment in life or go through a loss, we have to remember there’s another chapter in front of us. We can’t stop on that page, we have to keep moving forward. Instead of focusing on what didn’t work out, wondering why we went through a marriage that didn’t last, or why we didn’t get that position we worked so hard for, focus on the future. Let go of the past and press forward because your story ends in victory, and God will restore everything that has been stolen from you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, thank You for setting me up for victory. Thank You for holding me in the palm of Your hand. I choose to release the questions and disappointments in the past so that I can be ready to receive the victory You have prepared for me! In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Hastings Bwalya Beats Matt Ellis

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Hastings Bwalya made it four wins out of four on Saturday night after beating American Matt Ellis in their non-title welterweight fight at Niagara Falls, New York.

The 24-year-old Zambian boxer knocked out Ellis in the second round of their scheduled four-round bout.

Bwalya’s knock out win was his third from four professional fights since leaving the amateur ranks in October last year.

The fight at the Niagara Falls Conference Centre in New York State was on the undercard of the main bill between former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman-Shannon Miller.

Rahman stopped Miller in the fourth round via another knockout in their scheduled 10-round non-title fight.

Rangers Rise After Beating Zanaco at Sunset

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Nchanga Rangers dispatched Zanaco to their first home defeat of the season when they met this afternoon in a delayed Super Division Week 7 match played at Sunset stadium in Lusaka.

Rangers beat hosts Zanaco 1-0 who were hoping for a home win that would have seen them move within six points of leaders Zesco United who are on 27 points.

The visitors winning goal came in the 55tnh minute and was scored by ex-Under-20 defender Moses Mulambi.

Rangers win meanwhile sees the Chingola side rise from 4th to 3rd on 22 points, exchanging places with Power Dynamos.

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MISA Zambia slaps William Banda

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia is horrified at the statement attributed to Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) Lusaka Province Chairperson William Banda, in which he is reported to have vowed to “fight” and “defeat” the Post newspaper

Mr Banda said he would fight the Post Newspaper for allegedly insulting President Rupiah Banda, Vice-President George Kunda, and a number of cabinet ministers.

MISA Zambia Chairperson Henry Kabwe said Banda’s statement is shocking because of its harsh tone, which he described as a Tantamount to a declaration of “All Out War” against The Post newspaper.

Mr Kabwe said the statement is an incitement to violence against The Post newspaper and its staff.

He appealed to MMD leadership to immediately check the excesses of Mr. William Banda who he described as ‘a senior cadre with a reputation of thuggish behaviour dating back to his days as Lusaka District Governor under the former ruling party, UNIP’.

Mr Kabwe also reminded Mr. William Banda that the days of UNIP’s style of vigilantism ended with the abolition of one party rule in 1990.

He urged Mr Banda to check his calendar again and realise that this is the year 2010 and not 1990, when UNIP was desperately fighting the tide of political change, and that Mr. Banda was in the forefront of defending UNIP,s desperate hold on power.

He said Zambia is now in the 21st Century and not the 20th Century, where Mr Banda cut his teeth in politics and was well schooled in using violence to crush political opponents, including the media.
[pullquote]He urged Mr Banda to check his calendar again and realise that this is the year 2010 and not 1990, when UNIP was desperately fighting the tide of political change, and that Mr. Banda was in the forefront of defending UNIP,s desperate hold on power.[/pullquote]

Mr Kabwe said such tactics are not acceptable in a multiparty democracy like Zambia is today, and has been for the last 20 years since former president Dr. Kenneth Kaunda abolished one-party rule.

Mr. Kabwe reiterated that President Rupiah Banda should counsel Banda and urge him to change his old fashioned ways, because they are tarnishing the image of the country as an oasis of peace, political tolerance, and freedom of the press.
[ QFM ]

Two family members die in an inferno

Fire

Another victim of an inferno that burnt a family of six members killing one on the spot in Sinazongwe district has died.

The sister to the victim Beauty Mabole confirmed the death of his brother Ferdinand Hamuguyu that he died on Thursday in the afternoon after he was referred to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) for specialist medication on Tuesday.
[pullquote]“I just saw fire in the night when I went to the sitting room I found my children being burnt, including my husband, I came back in the bedroom and I had no where to run to because the house has no windows.

I shouted for help from neighbours who came and started putting off the fire. It was too late my girl Ivenia Hamuguyu was already burnt to death,” Mrs Hamuguyu said.[/pullquote]
Ms Mabole said his son Martin Mabole who is 15 years old is still admitted to UTH were he was referred together with his late uncle Hamuguyu.

She said the wife to the late Hamuguyu together his four year old son was still admitted to Maamba Hospital while a two year old boy has been discharged.

Maamba Hospital Superintendent Dr Chimika Phiri disclosed that the condition of Purity Hamuguyu and her four year old son Ivan Hamuguyu is stable.

Dr. Phiri said the four year old boy sustained 25 percent burns and he was responding well to medication.
He said the condition of the Late Hamuguyu who sustained 75 percent burns was severe and it resulted to his referring to UTH for specialist treatment.

On Tuesday around 01 hours the entire family for the late Hamuguyu was burnt and a seven year old girl Ivenia Hamuguyu died on the spot as a result of suffocation.

Ms Hamuguye who is also still admitted to Maamba Hospital said she does not know the cause of the fire.

“I just saw fire in the night when I went to the sitting room I found my children being burnt, including my husband, I came back in the bedroom and I had no where to run to because the house has no windows.

I shouted for help from neighbours who came and started putting off the fire. It was too late my girl Ivenia Hamuguyu was already burnt to death,” Mrs Hamuguyu said.

However, Maamba Police retrieved a container of petrol from the house which was suspected to be the cause of the fire.

Global fund freezing worry Sikota

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United Liberal Party leader Sakwiba Sikota (right) President Rupiah banda.

United Liberal Party (ULP) president Sakwiba Sikota has expressed concern over the decision by the Global Fund to transfer disbursements of funds for life saving interventions directly to procurement agents following the Fund’s suspension of grants to the Ministry of Health.

Mr Sikota said he doubts if the new Principal Recipient, the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) can handle the Ministry’s 2019s responsibilities.

Mr Sikota said he also doubts if there is any Non Governmental Organization that has the capacity to handle issues in the realm of treatment.

He noted that there is no NGO that is better placed than government to handle the issue of people’s health in the country.

Mr Sikota bemoaned that the suspension of funding to the Ministry of Health is saddening because the ordinary Zambians would suffer the repercussions.

Mr Sikota , however,said he is hopeful that government will next month when parliament resumes its sittings make a comprehensive statement on the matter.
[ QFM ]

RB implores Namulambe, Mangani to Ignore detractors

President Rupiah Banda

President Banda has advised newly appointed Deputy Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Gabriel Namulambe and his Science and Technology counterpart Lameck Mangani to ignore people who are advising them to reject the appointments.

The President said Mr Namulambe and Mr Mangani should not listen to detractors but should focus on the bigger responsibility of serving Zambians.

Mr Banda said this at State House yesterday when he swore-in Mr Namulambe and Mr Mangani.

“Honourable Mangani and Honourable Namulambe, I say welcome back. I am sincerely happy that you have accepted the appointments I have made despite the fact that you are taking up appointments lower than that of Cabinet minister,” he said.

President Banda said Mr Mangani and Mr Namulambe are his colleagues and they have to continue working together as Government to address bigger challenges which affect all Zambians.

Mr Banda said he is convinced that even when Mr Mangani and Mr Namulambe accepted to be appointed Deputy Ministers, they considered the fact that they were going back into Government to serve and help to address various problems facing the country.

“I am also sure that there are many people who came to you and said do not accept. I think you should let those people stay where they are,” he said.

Mr Banda said since he dropped the two from Cabinet, he has never received any adverse reports about their reactions.
[pullquote]“I am also sure that there are many people who came to you and said do not accept. I think you should let those people stay where they are,” he said.[/pullquote]
“And for this, I congratulate you. All the best and may God guide your work as you serve the people of Zambia,” he said.

And when swearing-in Pumulo Mundale as chief analyst for legal affairs at State House, President Banda said he is happy to welcome Ms Mundale to the family of State House staff and Government.

Mr Banda said he is sure that Ms Mundale will add value to the work being done at State House, particularly in the legal department.

President Banda said he is confident that Ms Mundale has the capacity to execute her duties diligently.
Mr Banda said it is particularly pleasing to him to have found a professional woman to work at State House.

“We are doing everything possible to ensure that there is a balance between men and women serving both here and in Government,” he said.

[ Zambia Daily Mail ]

Dr. Musonda’s charge too lenient says PF

Suspended deputy Health Minister Dr Solomon Musonda

The Patriotic Front (PF) has expressed disappointment at the Director of Public Prosecutions DPP’s decision to slap former Deputy Health Minister Dr Solomon Musonda with a lesser charge of causing harm with intent to maim, disfigure or disable instead of charging him with attempted murder.

PF National Youth Chairman Eric Chanda said the charge slapped on Dr Musonda is tantamount to assault.

Mr Chanda told QFM in an interview that the party is disappointed with the way the DPP is handling the case.

He said the offence committed by Dr Musonda is serious and that he deserves a serious charge.

Mr Chanda has since called on the DPP to consider slapping Dr Musonda with a stiffer charge and not the charge of causing grievous harm with intent to maim, disfigure or disable.

Dr Musonda shot and wounded Jackson Musaka a resident of Chitambo in Serenje district.

[ QFM ]

Natasha and Natasha take on Zambia

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On July 10 Natasha Clutton (right) and Natasha Telford (Left) are heading to Zambia, Africa where they are volunteering for three weeks with Teen Mania Ministries Global Expeditions. Lance Anderson
15-year-old Peterborough girls heading African nation of Zambia for three weeks volunteering with Teen Mania Ministries’ Global Expeditions

Jars of peanut butter and jelly and lots of wet naps are not the usual items that get thrown into a suitcase when packing for a vacation.

But then again, travelling to Zambia, Africa is not your usual trip and for Natasha Clutton and Natasha Telford, this is definitely not a vacation.

The two Natashas, both 15 years old, have much more in common than just their first name and their age.

They both share the Christian faith, have an adventurous spirit, very big hearts and are preparing for the trip of a lifetime.

On July 10 the girls are leaving Peterborough and everything familiar behind and flying to Texas for three days of intensive training before arriving in the Republic of Zambia, Africa, where they will spend three weeks volunteering with Teen Mania Ministries’ Global Expeditions. Since 1987, Global Expeditions has sent 62,321 missionaries to share their faith in 80 countries around the world. The girls will be part of a team of just five Canadians and 65 Americans, mostly teenagers, who will act almost as camp counsellors to children who have been orphaned by AIDS and will help build homes and dig trenches for water.

“They said if you really like working with children it is a good place to be,” says Natasha T., who has volunteered at Hope Valley Day Camp in Peterborough for two years.

Zambia, which is about the size of Texas, has one of the world’s most devastating HIV and AIDS epidemics with one in seven adults living with HIV.

“I still can’t believe that we’re actually going,” says Natasha T.

“It’s just now hitting me. It’s like, wow, Africa!” adds Natasha C.

This trip is not only taking the girls halfway across the world, but way out of their comfort zone.

The farthest Natasha C. has travelled is Alberta, while Natasha T. admits she has never been out of Ontario and never been on a plane.

But the girls have lots of experience camping and are prepared for three weeks of roughing it to the max. We’re talking not being able to shower for three weeks, which is where the wet naps fit in. Although Natasha C, mentions they will get to wash their hair once a week by using a bucket filled with water.

And while the girls will be cooking over a fire, they can bring some food, which explains the peanut butter and jelly. Natasha C. chims in that the ministry provides the bread.

While the girls never blinked an eyelash at the thought of cooking over a fire for three weeks, living with no electricity and being surrounded by armed guards 24 hours a day, their biggest challenge has been trying to raise $6,000 each for the trip.

“That was one of the main things I was worried about the most, was raising the money,” says Natasha T.

But through various fundraisers, such as chili dinners and yard sales, along with individual contributions the girls have nearly reached their goal.

And now with all of their vaccinations in order and their passports ready to go, all they have left to do is pack their bags, with means bringing lots of supplies, such as toothbrushes, for the children they are visiting.

“I’m really excited for them. It’s an incredible opportunity,” says Brenda Telford, Natasha’s mother.

“Who at 15 gets to spend three weeks in Africa? I just think it’s a fantastic way of showing who they are to the world.”

And when asked whether the moms are worried about their girls heading to Africa, Marilyn Clutton, Natasha C.’s mom, replies, “I would sooner them do this than hang out at the mall.” When the two girls leave Zambia, they’ve already decided all they are bringing home is the clothes on their backs, their camera, their passports and some awesome memories. Everything else they will leave behind for the children.

[mykawartha.com]

Zanaco Face Rangers Overshadowed By World Cup Fever

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In the midst of World Cup fever, Zanaco are solely and slowly ghosting their way up into the top five section of the Faz Super Division table.

Zanaco are the only top-flight team in weekly throughout the leagues three-week mid season break thanks to their three games in hand coming into Week 13.

The defending champions on Saturday host former pacesetters Nchanga Rangers in their second of three unplayed games at Sunset stadium in Lusaka in a delayed week 7 game.

Last week, Zanaco beat Green Buffaloes 2-0 away in their first delayed game.

Zanaco are currently in 6th place on 18 points, nine off the pace of leaders Zesco United.

Victory over Rangers by at least three goals on Saturday will see them supplant Power Dynamos from the number three slot with a game to spare before hosting Forest Rangers next week in their final of three unplayed games.

Meanwhile, Zanaco will have to battle for crowds with World Cup fever certain to overshadow their match against Rangers.

Right under their noses next door to Sunset stadium at Barclays Sports Complex is the MTN World Cup fan park and both events will be battling for spectatorship.

The Week in Pictures (part 2)

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Suspended deputy Health Minister Dr Solomon Musonda at Woodlands police station after he was arrested.

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Second republican president Frederick Chiluba and his wife Regina leave the Lusaka high Court after a hearing.

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Second republican president Frederick Chiluba and his wife Regina leave the Lusaka high Court after a hearing.

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Home Affairs deputy Minister Richard Taima on left after a press briefing address with Minister Mkhondo Lungu in Lusaka

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Western Province Permanent Secretary Seth Muleya visits her Royal Highness Mbwanjikana at her palace in Libonda-Kalabo - Corrected Caption

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Western Province Permanent Secretary Seth Muleya speaking to a patient at Kalabo District Hospital during his familiarization tour in the District

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Western Province Permanent Secretary Seth Muleya speaking to his entourage whilst inspecting Malondo Bridge in Kalabo District, during his familiarization tour

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Western Province Permanent Secretary Seth Muleya with his entourage inspecting the Bridge that is almost diminishing in Kalabo

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Western Province Permanent Secretary Seth Muleya speaking to Kalabo DC Jeff Matindo at the new site of Prison in Kalabo whilst Regional Commander Colonial Martin Mumbi on left and Major George Kamboi

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Information deputy Minister Angela Cifire interacts with some people from eastern province who participated in a fund raising campaign by walking to Lusaka.

Nchelenge teacher appears in court for defilement

A teacher in Nchelenge district in Luapula Province has appeared before Nchelenge magistrate court for allegedly defiling a16 years old girl.

Appearing before Nchelenge magistrate Fred Musaka was 29-year-old Nicholas
Sibinda, a teacher at Nchelenge high school in chief Kambwali’s area.

Particulars of the offence are that on unknown date, but between March 1,
2008 and March 20, 2010 Sibinda willfully and unlawfully had carnal
knowledge with the named girl below the age of 16.

The girl is also a pupil at Nchelenge high school.

Sibinda pleaded not guilty to the offence which is contrary to section
138, subsection 1 as amended by Act number 15 of 2005 of the penal code,
chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia.

As he took the plea, Sibinda informed the court that he had recently
confirmed the age of the girl from her mother who told him she will turn 18
years old, this year.

But when asked by the court how old the girl in question was in 2008, he
responded that she might have been 16 years.

The matter has been adjourned to July 2, 2010 for commencement of trial,
and Sibinda was granted a K700,000.00 bail with two working sureties .
[ ZANIS ]

Ladies of the night finding World Cup fans not so keen

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SOME people are making a killing out of the World Cup, but prostitutes are concerned that business is not going as expected – with some even experiencing a drop in clientele.

The soccer tournament brought with it much promise for ladies of the night, some of whom have travelled from far, but for many business has been far from what was anticipated.

However one prostitute, Jewel, said she had been lucky so far.

She travelled from Zambia after deciding to “fly solo” to get to South Africa in time for the soccer tournament.

“I arrived in Johannesburg in the first week of June and I came to Port Elizabeth and spent the weekend with a client,” she said.

The 34-year-old said business had been going well for her because she knew “just what the boys want”.

“Tomorrow (Friday) I will go to Cape Town to see how things are that side, but so far so good.”

Jewel said she would travel around the country following the major matches. “That is where the big spenders are, baby.” She said she made an average of R5000 a day, sometimes even as much as R8000.

Vee, 22, said she had not been as lucky. The human resources graduate from Durban said she had lost some of her regular clients as they had flown out of Port Elizabeth to watch the soccer.

“Right now I’m doing about two bookings a day, opposed to the usual six,” she said.

“A lot of my clients are from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Some are my regulars who always call me when they touch down in Port Elizabeth.”

Vee, based in Forest Hill, has been in the business for a year after being drawn in by friends.

Another unlucky woman is Sian, also from Port Elizabeth. She said that this time of year meant people preferred to stay at home or were “too busy with soccer to think about sex”.

Casanova Companions, a male escort agency in Sandton, had noted no change in business. Manager Jaco Noack said business had been on and off. “Some days are really busy, while some are quiet,” he said.

[weekendpost.co.za]