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I am not an MMD sympathizer-Machungwa

Patriotic Front (PF) Member of parliament (MP) from Luapula Province Peter Machungwa has charged that he is still a member of the party.

Dr. Machungwa dismissed assertions that he is an MMD sympathizer saying that the insinuations were just a political witch-hunt.

He said that he would never resolve the problems with the PF president Michael Sata until he accepted that he was wrong.

Dr Machungwa noted that he could only reconcile with his party if they are willing to reconcile with him.

He added that the seat in his constituency was given to him by the people of Luapula charging that he is the only one who can deliver development to that area.

Dr Machungwa said that no person could beat him in an elections whether in the PFor other parties.
He further directed QFM reporter to ask the PF leadership about his future with the PF.

He is among the PF MPs that are called fail out of favour with Sata for their accepting to participate in the constitution making process which is expected to be concluded this year.
[ QFM ]

Mobile issuance of registration cards continue to attract hundreds of people

The mobile issuance of registration cards has continued to attract hundreds of people everywhere the exercise has been conducted in Lusaka.

And some people have been spending nights at the registration centers in a bid to beat the long queues.

A check by MUVI TV News last night in Chazanga compound found scores of people camped at the registration center.

Meanwhile, Government has described the situation as lack of patience by Lusaka residents.

Home Affairs Minister, Lameck Mangani said the long queues are being caused by people from other compounds that trek to areas where the exercise is being conducted.

He has urged Lusaka residents to be patient saying every compound would benefit from the mobile issuance of national registration cards.
[ MUV TV ]

RB expected in Mwinilunga for campaigns

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PRESIDENT Banda is today expected in Mufumbwe to beef up the campaign for MMD candidate Mulondwe Muzungu in the Mufumbwe parliamentary by-election set for April 29, 2010.

According to a programme released by Mufumbwe district commissioner Robert Muyutu yesterday, President Banda will be in Mufumbwe for four days.

Mr Muyutu said Mr Banda is expected to address two campaign rallies at Kashima and Wishimanga tomorrow, before addressing two other rallies at Mushima and Kaminzekenzeke on Tuesday.

The President will address his last rallies in Mufumbwe on Wednesday at Kinkonge and the boma before flying back to Lusaka on Wednesday.

President Banda will also visit Chief Sailunga’s palace in Mwinilunga to pass condolences on the death of the traditional leader last week.

[Zambia Daily mail]

The Royal Establishment at Chief Sailunga’s palace summons Sata

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PF Leader Michael Sata

The royal establishment at Chief Sailunga’s palace has summoned Patriotic Front president Michael Sata to publicly apologise to the people of the chiefdom for touching the chief’s head when he was in hospital.

Spokesperson for the establishment Yakoba Pasela, who was the senior advisor and younger brother of the late chief, said at the palace yesterday that Mr Sata has been written to, but that he had not responded.

Mr Pasela said traditionally, it was unacceptable to touch the chief’s head as Mr Sata had done when the traditional leader was admitted to the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka.

He said Mr Sata’s actions were wrong and disrespectful to traditional authority.

“If he fails to appear before the royal establishment, we will involve all chiefs in the district in this matter,” Mr Pasela, who was flanked by eight members of the royal establishment, said.

He said Mr Sata had apologised to him in Lusaka, but that the establishment is demanding a public apology since a picture of Mr Sata’s action was published in a local newspaper.

Meanwhile, Chief Sailunga, who died last Thursday, was buried at the royal grave at his palace yesterday.

Speaking after the burial, Local Government and Housing deputy minister Elijah Muchima said it is a sad that the people have lost a chief who was committed to development such as the Kabompo hydro-power project.

Mr Muchima appealed to the royal establishment to choose a mature, accountable and responsible person who can spur development in the area.

He said the successor should also be able to maintain harmony among the people.

Chief Sailunga was born Alphonso Pasela in 1932 in Mwinilunga.

He served in the then Zambia Police Force from 1951 to 1978 before being installed Chief Sailunga in June 1980.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

This One Thing

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead”
(Philippians 3:13, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Are you determined to forget the past? I know many people don’t fully understand what that means. They wonder, “How can I forget something that’s happened to me?” But one definition of the word forget is to disregard intentionally or to overlook. In other words, you have to choose to disregard your past so that it doesn’t keep you from moving forward. That means the good and the bad. Sometimes our past victories keep us from rising higher as much as past failures. If we don’t let go of the old, we’ll never be able to embrace the new.

It doesn’t matter what’s happened in your history, it’s time to forget what lies behind. Make the choice today to look forward. Trust that God has a better future in store for you. Trust that He’s working behind the scenes on your behalf. As you forget what lies behind and press forward, you will see the abundant life the Lord has in store for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, I choose to forget the past today. I don’t want anything to hold me back from the good future You have prepared for me. I choose forgiveness and ask that You help me, by Your Spirit, to press forward in every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Uganda U17 Dump Zambia U17

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Uganda ended Zambia’s slender hopes in the CAF Under-17 Cup qualifiers whom they dumped out of the competition after a 1-1 draw in Lusaka on Saturday.

There was little to tell between the two teams in terms of talent and the swirling controversy over age cheating that dominated the talk in the run-up to this game.

However, Uganda advanced in this battle of ages from the preliminary round 3-1 on aggregate.

They will face Ghana whom they host in the first leg in Kampala during the weekend of August 27-28.

And in the game played at Nkoloma, Zambia took the lead in the Patrick Sakala in the 33th minute.

Uganda equalized in the 37th minute through striker Michael Mutyaba with a close range shot.

Coach Aggrey Chiyangi blamed Uganda’s older players putting  sugar coating on a team built around by players drawn from K-Stars, Zacks United, Damiano Academy and Livingstone Pirates.

Zanaco Lose to Setif in Algeria

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Zanaco lost 1-0 this evening away to Entente Sportive de Setif of Algeria in the two sides CAF Champions League second round, first leg match played in Setif.

The two sides went into halftime scoreless in a first 45 minutes that Setif dominated with Zanaco striker Makundika Sakala 37th minute effort the visitors’ best chance before the break.

Setif scored the winner in the 73rd minute through defender Mourad Delhoum just two minutes after flashing his header wide.

The hosts could have gone 2-0 up in the 86th minute had striker Nabil Hameni not shot wide his spot-kick.

Zanaco host Setif on May 8 in Lusaka and must win by 2-0 to advance to the group stage of the Champions League.

Zesco United Win….Finally

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Zesco United gave their new chairman Kenneth Muteto something to smile about with their first Super Division win of the season.

The win comes after a string of four draws since the start of the season that cost the positions of ex-chairman Bruno Wamuniyma and three other club executive committee members including second assistant coach Dabid Chilufya.

Technical advisor Andre Mtine resigned on the eve of the sackings and ironically his position was abolished by the clubs sponsors Zesco Limited on Friday after the sackings.

Back to the field of play today at the Trade Fair Ground, the game’s lone goal was scored by midfielder Kondwani Mtonga to see Zesco rise from 14th to 9th place.

At Arthur Davies, Power Dynamos drew 1-1 with Lusaka Dynamos and rise one point up and take over the table on 13 points ahead of Nchanga Rangers on 12.

Rangers were not in action because opponents Zanaco are away in Algeria on Champions League duty.

Felix Nyeande scored for Power while Patson Kaimana was on target for Dynamos.

Elsewhere, Red Arrows lost 3-2 away to Choma Eagles with Dude Phiri scoring a brace for the visitors while Aubrey Zulu getting one himself and Lewis Macha scoring one for the home side.

National Assembly beat Kabwe Warriors 3-1 away in Kabwe courtesy of goals from  Mwape Mwelwa, Patson Kapumpa and Mundia Mukaku.

Defender Bronson Chama scored Warriors goal.

In Chililabombwe, Konkola Blades and Roan United drew 1-1 at Konkola stadium.

On Sunday, City of Lusaka host Forest Rangers and Nkwazi await Nkana.

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George Kunda’s failure to show up in Milanzi fuels rumours of his evacuation to SA

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Vice President George Kunda

Vice president George Kunda’s absence in Milanzi, despite the programme indicating that he was suppose to be there, has left people wondering whether is in fact true or not if he had been evacuated to South Africa for treatment..

A source from Milanzi tells QFM, SATURDAY morning, that the vice president has not been seen in the constituency to drum up support for the MMD candidate in the forth coming Milanzi by election.

The source says that Mr. Kunda was supposed to address a rally last week, but he never showed up.

He says that MMD senior officials have also expressed ignorance over the non- show of the vice president.

Yesterday, Chief government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha expressed ignorance over reports that Vice president George Kunda has been flown to South Africa for medical attention.

Highly placed sources told QFM News that the vice president has been flown to South Africa for medical attention and will only be back in the country on 29th April 2010.

The source further explained that the vice president was flown out of the country on Wednesday 21st April 2010.

But when contacted on Friday to confirm the reports, Chief Government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha expressed ignorance about the matter stating that he knows nothing about the vice president.

QFM

Mpombo unlikely to challenge RB due to threats and intimidation

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Former Defence minister George Mpombo (center)

Movement for Multi Party Democracy Kafulafuta Member of Parliament George Mpombo says the threats he is receiving from the party Leadership may deter him from challenging president Rupiah Banda at the party’s convention next year.

Mr Mpombo says threats on those eyeing the MMD presidency have continued to increase as the party draws closer to the convention.

He says the intimidation and threats coming from the MMD leadership have become clear and unbearable.

He however maintains that he is still a fully fledged member of the party contrary to statements by party chairman Michael Mabenga that he is no longer a member of MMD.

But MMD Elections Chairman Mike Mulongoti has dismissed assertions by Mr Mpombo that those that intend to challenge president Rupiah Banda at the convention are being intimidated.

He says no one is being intimidated and that those wishing to challenge Mr Banda are free to do so.

Mr Mulongoti has since challenged those who have intentions to challenge president Banda at the convention to make their intentions known.

He has maintained that MMD is and will always remain a democratic party to when it comes to electing its leaders.

QFM

Iam not a puppet to the Post newspaper, Magande

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FLASJBACK: President Banda meets Chilanga MP Ngandu Magande who is also vying for the MMD party presidency during the card renewal exercise in Lusaka

Former Finance and National Planning Minister Ng’andu Magande has challenged President Rupiah Banda to explain to him what he means by the word ‘Puppet’.

Responding to President Banda’s recent remarks that he has become a puppet to the Post newspaper, Mr. Magande said he does not understand what the President meant by the term ‘puppet’.

He questioned the president to tell the nation if giving news items to the media makes someone a puppet. Mr Magande said the Post newspapers is just like any other media organization which is promoting ethical reporting and that he just gives the newspaper information relevant for public consumption.

[pullquote]He told Qfm in an interview that if giving out news items to the Post newspapers and other media organizations makes someone a puppet, then President Banda himself must consider himself a puppet to ZNBC.[/pullquote]

He told Qfm in an interview that if giving out news items to the Post newspapers and other media organizations makes someone a puppet, then President Banda himself must consider himself a puppet to ZNBC.

Mr Magande said that though does not understand the meaning of the term puppet in President Banda’s context, he has never been a puppet to anybody.

During his recent public address in Kitwe, President Rupiah Banda said PF leader Michael Sata, UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema, and Mr Magande had become puppets to the Post newspapers.

QFM

Nawakwi calls on all Zambian women to applaud Simbao’s decision

Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Edith Nawakwi has spoken highly of Health Minister Kapembwa Simbao for banning hospitals and clinics from requesting pregnant women to carry buckets when going to deliver.

Ms Nawakwi said the fact that Mr. Simbao announced the ban shows that he has taken into consideration the important issues surrounding women.

And Ms Nawakwi has called on all Zambian women to applaud Mr. Simbao’s decision because he has heard their cry. She also called on the donor community to support government Health institutions in order to supplement government’s efforts.

On Thursday April Mr. Simbao announced that his ministry would not condone the tendency by health institutions to encourage expectant mothers to bring cleaning materials after child delivery.

He added that carrying of buckets when going for delivery is not a general trend in the country.

A few weeks ago FDD president Edith Nawakwi said she had received reports that women were given their placentas after giving birth and she challenged the health minister to address the matter.
[ Muv TV ]

Chiluba commends ‘caring’ Banda

FORMER President Frederick Chiluba has paid tribute to President Banda for honouring national leaders who die in service or after retirement.

And Mr Banda yesterday led mourners at the funeral service of the late freedom fighter and diplomat Axson Chalikulima held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka.

Dr Chiluba said in his tribute that political leaders should stand united during times of sorrow despite their differences as all are Zambians.

He said the attitude exhibited by President Banda was an indicator of one who respects fellow leaders.

Dr Chiluba said the respect that Mr Banda is according both present and past civil servants during their funerals deserves recognition.

The former President said he is not campaigning because if Government is good to its people, they must reciprocate.

“If Government is doing good, do the same to it,” he said.

Dr Chiluba said despite his busy schedule, President Banda had found time to attend the church service apart from visiting the funeral house on Monday.

And Dr Chiluba said he personally went to United Party for National Development president Hakainde Hichilema’s house to offer his condolences during the opposition leader’s mother-in-law’s funeral.

“We did not carry cameras when going to offer condolences because it is not for show,” he said.
Dr Chiluba said Mr Chalikulima was always ready to offer advice to politicians.

He said Mr Chalikulima would warn a head of State not to worry about those who were always insulting them, but instead concentrate on bettering the lives of the people.

Dr Chiluba described Mr Chalikulima as a patriot who gave his advice whenever he saw trouble.

He also thanked the defence forces for their dedication to carrying out State duties, which was a sign that Government is ready for eventualities.

And Apostle Haelian Rupasingh said the President deserves to be honoured for the peace the nation has continued to enjoy.

“The peace in this country should actually flow to the rest of Africa, north, south, east and the west,” he said.

Apostle Rupasingh said Zambia is a blessed country and that the peace it enjoys should be nurtured.

And giving the hero’s life history, Chapa Chikamba said Mr Chalikulima’s vision was for Zambia to be united from family to national level.

He said Mr Chalikulima had strived to see the country prosper economically.

Mr Chikamba said Mr Chalikulima, who was a consultant to many politicians, avoided siding with a particular political party.

Mr Chalikulima was the first political assistant to President Kenneth Kaunda in 1966 and 1967.

He was later appointed first Zambian commandant in the Zambia National Service.

In 1969, he was appointed ambassador to the Congo-Brazzaville and four years later, he was appointed Cabinet minister until 1975.

From 1975 to 1983, Mr Chalikulima served as high commissioner to India.

He was later posted to Japan where he served until 1987.

From 1987 to 1992, he served as ambassador to Angola before he retired in April 1992.

Mr Chikamba said Mr Chalikulima was the longest serving diplomat who also served as dean of ambassadors and high commissioners.

Mr Chalikulima died on April 17 in Victoria Hospital in Lusaka.

Those in attendance included Heritage Party president Godfrey Miyanda, All People’s Congress Party leader Kenny Ngondo, National Democratic Focus president Ben Mwila and National Restoration Party interim president Elias Chipimo Jr.

Others in attendance were Cabinet and deputy ministers.
[ Zambia Daily Mail ]

East Africa Submarine Cable System (EASSY) completed, launching in June

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The construction of the 1,4 Tb East Africa Submarine Cable System (EASSY) has been completed ahead of schedule, on Monday, 19 April.

The installation phase started in December 2009, in Maputo, Mozambique. The undersea cable landed on the South African coast in February 2010 at Mtunzini and on 6th April on the Tanzanian shore, before the cable-laying vessel joined the two segments in the Indian Ocean.

“Now that this critical stage of the project has been completed successfully and ahead of time, we will start testing the system almost immediately”, said Chris Wood, West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) CEO, in a statement.

The EASSY cable will be launched in June and will deliver high-speed, fiber-optic connectivity to nine landing stations and other African landlocked countries, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana.

According to Kenya’s Computerworld, EASSY will deliver connectivity to Europe via a direct route through the Red and Mediterranean Seas, reducing the time taken for traffic from Europe and North Africa to reach the East African coast and viceversa.

The East African Submarine System (EASSy) comprises of a 10,000km submarine cable system along the east coast of Africa, with 9 landing stations in Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Comoros, Madagascar, Mozambique and South Africa.

[IT News Africa]

The deVere Group world’s largest independent financial consultancy group opens new office in Zambian

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The deVere Group, the world’s largest independent financial consultancy group announced today the opening of a new office in Zambia to service the growing demand for independent financial advice in Southern Africa. This brings the total number of deVere offices in the region to seven, and signifies the company’s major commitment to this expanding market.

Zambia saw its financial situation grow in the last few years in large part due to the commodities boom, combined with debt relief and increased foreign aid. Furthermore, after little activity in the Copperbelt for many years, copper output has increased steadily since 2004, thanks to higher copper prices and the opening of new mines.

Craig Featherby, deVere’s Regional Manager said, “The country’s recent stability is enabling the broadening and diversification of the economy and as a result more people are moving to this area. They require financial advice that will enable them to prosper in that region and our local knowledge of the market enables us to provide the appropriate service”.

deVere & Partners Investment Services (Zambia) is the latest addition to the company’s growing number of offices worldwide. As more people turn to online platforms to manage their investments, deVere recently announced that it would continue to give emphasis to its online fund platform which clients can benefit from in conjunction with local assistance from a deVere adviser.

About the deVere Group
The deVere Group is the world’s largest independent international financial consultancy group. International investors and expatriates employ us to find financial services products that suit their medium to long term requirements for investments, savings and pensions. With in excess of US$7 billion of funds under administration and management, deVere has more than fifty thousand clients in over a hundred countries. Our independence and ability to offer financial products that are tailor-made to fit an individual’s needs are behind our success. As a result we now have offices in over forty countries. You can find us in Abu Dhabi, Brussels, Dubai, Geneva, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Moscow, Sao Paolo, Shanghai, Tokyo and Zurich, amongst others. Please visit https://www.devere-group.com for more information about the deVere Group.

[WebWire]