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Rabies outbreak in Sinazongwe

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By Tovin Ngombe
Rabies has broken out in Sinazongwe district.
Sinazongwe District Veterinary officer Dr Ernest Ndalama said one of the two samples that were taken for testing to the Central Veterinary Research Institute in Lusaka on 24th April tested positive.
Dr Ndalama said one sample was taken from Sinazongwe Zambeef where a dog was reported to have indiscriminately beaten up other dogs while the other sample was taken from the fisheries residential camp.

He disclosed that the sample from the fisheries residential camp tested positive while the other one from Zambeef was negative.

The doctor said there has been an increase in the number of suspected rabies cases reported in the district from the health centres.

Dr Ndalama noted that there was a high number of dog population in the district adding that by law no person was allowed to keep more than three dogs.

He said that his office hopes to embark on vaccination programme and cropping of the dogs.

“The dog population is supposed to be controlled, one household is not supposed to have more than three dogs,” Dr Ndalama said.

The doctor explained that people owning dogs in the township were supposed to register them with the Local Authority and that a three months old dog was supposed to be taken for vaccination.

He reaffirmed that rabies affect both human beings and animals and the patient could die if not vaccinated on time.

“It is a disease of public concern, there is no treatment for it the only prevention is to vaccinate the affected person or animal on time and to quickly clean the wound if one has been beaten.
Dr Ndalama said human vaccination was expensive as it ranges from K300, 000 to K400, 000 while the animal vaccine was cheaper and it costs only K10, 000.

Kitwe man allegedly murders wife

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Police in Kitwe are looking for a  55-year-old-man of Mutumpa farms across the Kafue River for allegedly murdering his wife after a domestic dispute.

Police Spokesperson Bonny Kapeso said Joseph Mulambi is believed to have murdered
his wife identified as, Agnes Kayula, aged 50 after a domestic dispute.

Mr Kapeso told ZANIS in an Interview in Kitwe today that the man killed his wife in
a dispute that ensued after a drinking spree.

Mr Mulambi is alleged to have battered his wife to death in the early hours of Sunday.

He said a man, who visited their farm house in the morning found Kayula dead and
reported the matter to the Police.

In another development Police in Kitwe have arrested two women who were found
burying a foetus behind their house in the early hours of Thursday.

Mr Kapeso said the two women identified as Helen Nglande of Zone 2/99 Musonda
Compound, and Dainess Bwalya, 42, of Zone 5/91 Kapoto Compound were found burying a foetus behind Nglande’s house  by some women around 05 hours in the morning.

He said the two were apprehended and taken to the Police where they have since been
charged with unlawful abortion.

Govt directs N/West education official to reassemble desks

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North-Western Province Minister, Kenneth Chipungu has directed the Provincial Education Officer to take inventory of all desk frames lying idle in the province so that desks could be reassembled.
 Mr Chipungu said it was sad that most schools were complaining of shortage of
desks yet there were heaps of desk frames just lying idle in schools.
 
 He said if schools could engage contractors to re-fix desk tops on the frames, the problem of shortage of desks in schools could be reduced.
Mr Chipungu said this after touring schools, hospitals and other government projects in Kabompo and Mufumbwe yesterday.
   

The Minister commended Loloma High School in Kabompo for engaging people to
reassemble desks and urged other schools in the province to emulate the initiative.
  
He nevertheless, assured that government was committed to ensure that desks
were purchased for schools countrywide, saying in this year’s budget government allocated substantial funds for the purchase of desks, construction and rehabilitation of schools.

In most schools the Minister inspected, teachers complained of shortage of desks as being one of the problems they were facing.

 Mr Chipungu however, said he was happy that there were some desks in schools
contrary to some reports that children were sitting on the floor.

Faz Premier League Week 13 Preview

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Three new coaches will grace the touchlines this weekend with their respective Faz Premier League clubs when the top-flight enters week 13.

Zamtel FC, National Assembly FC and Red Arrows will have unfamiliar faces barking orders from the touchline this Saturday.

But Nakambala Leopards Chris “Gazza” Tembo makes a shocking late return on the bench there after a last-minute reprieve from the clubs seemingly undecided executive.

Former Zambia and Roan united midfielder Harrison Tembo is the new man in temporal charge at 3rd from bottom Red Arrows after latest casualty Mathews Phiri’s reported sacking this week.

Tembo will lead the 2004 league champions out against 11th placed Nakambala who welcome back his namesake on the bench after the chaotic musical chairs in Mazabuka.

Bottom of the table Zamtel meanwhile are at fellow strugglers but otherwise improving and 13h placed Roan United.

It will interesting to see if new Zamtel coach Emmanuel Mwelwa will shame us after Peter Kaumba’s sacking against Dickson Mwakwaza’s side.

The much traveled Chris Chibuye on the other hand will lead 4th from bottom Assembly at home when they face 9th from top Nchanga Rangers in his first match in charge since the sacking of Alfred Lupiya last week.

Elsewhere, leaders Zesco United host struggling Forest Rangers in the first installment of this seasons Ndola derby.

2nd placed Zanaco take the turn right up Great East Road to play Young Arrows at Nkoloma stadium.

Still in the Capital, Lusaka Dynamos are home where they take on Power Dynamos while City of Lusaka travel to Konkola Blades in 4th-versus-5th dogfight in Chililabombwe.

And at Railway Ground, number 8 placed Kabwe Warriors lie-in-wait for 7th positioned Green Buffaloes.

FAZ DIVISION 1.

13/05/2007.

WEEK 12.

NORTH.

Kalewa- Prison Leopards

INDENI-Konkola Mine Police FC

Chindwin- Lime Hotspurs

Ndola United- Kitwe United.

Chambishi FC -Police Blue Eagles.

Afrisports – Muchindu.

Mufulira Wanderers- Mufulira Blackpool

SOUTH.

Zamcoal Diggers- Riflemen

Profund Warriors- Chilanga Heroes

Young Buffaloes- Lusaka Celtic

Builders Brigade- Nkwazi

Lusaka City Council- Nampundwe

Kambuku Warriors- Kalomo Jetters.

Communite- Livingstone Pirates

Govt says informarion is key to development

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 Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, MikeMulongoti, says information is a key factor in national development.

Mr. Mulongoti says the provision of information to the citizenry would empower them
to make decisions that will enhance their health and economic status.

Speaking today during a Labour Day award giving ceremony for Ministry of Information
staff at Mass Media Complex, Mr. Mulongoti prodded journalists to be proactive and
reach the masses in all corners of the country.

“We as the ministry responsible for collecting and disseminating information must be
proactive and reach the masses in corners of the country,” he said.

Mr. Mulongoti said the media is central to any developmental efforts because no
meaningful development can take place in the absence of information.

He said the award ceremony provides workers with an opportunity to reflect on each
individual worker’s performance and to identify areas that need improvement so as to
adjust and deliver service more efficiently.

Mr. Mulongoti urged the Ministry of Information staff members to execute their
duties diligently in order for the ministry to achieve its intended goals.

He further encouraged the workers to take up studies that would improve their skills
and consequently enhance their performance.

The minister saluted the recipients of the awards and challenged others to improve
their performance so that they could be considered next year.

Several workers walked away with awards ranging from Refrigerators, DVDs and other
electrical appliances.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mulongoti challenged the public media in the country to work in line
with their mandate of highlighting and explaining government programmes to the
people.

Mr. Mulongoti, who is also Chief Government spokesperson, said the public media
should move away concentrating from reporting on scandals to developmental issues in
order to effectively contribute to national economic development.

THURSDAY SPORTS

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GRANDSTAND.

The culling season has begun in the Faz Premier League with three top-flight coaches getting the boot over the last seven days as the half-way point of the 2007 campaign rapidly approaches midway point.

All three clubs are struggling at the other end of the table with the biggest casualty so far being at bottom of the table Zamtel FC coach Peter Kaumba who was fired this past Monday.

Others to be shown the door over the last week are Chris “Gazza” Tembo of 11th placed Nakambala Leopards and Alfred Lupiya of 4th from bottom National Assembly FC.

Firstly, Kaumba was an unpopular choice at Zamtel despite enjoying the full backing of the clubs’ chairman Kabaso Kapambwe.

Kaumba’s crime was his stoic nature, plus daily commute to and from his Kitwe home to Ndola where the club is based is something that irked Zamtel’s maverick executive.

Moreover, his attempt to vacuum-clean and jet-hose club of its’ the journeymen players who had helped guide to their top-flight debut was altogether was too much for them to bare.

One win, three draws plus seven defeats that culminated in a 3-0 hiding at the hands of local rivals and current league leaders Zesco United was enough for them to push Kaumba rather than let him jump.

In essence, Zamtel lack the quality to stay up anyway.

It is just hoped they didn’t base their judgment of their prowess on the number of top-flight teams they managed to beat or hold in pre-season friendly matches over the years as a measure of how far they had gone.

A lot has been said about Kaumba’s coaching ability but one should remember is that he helped buoy Kitwe United for three seasons in the top 8 and guided them to a BP Top 8 triumph but in the latter years the money wasn’t just there at Garden Park to motivate the players.

His Under 23 record too speaks volumes with a 4th place finish at the 2003 All Africa Games a major talking point and he helped groom a team that has gone on to give us five current Zambia internationals.

Nakambala meanwhile appointed Kasi Kalande to replace Tembo who guided them to the top-flight in 2006 before coming under-pressure in the early stages of that season to quit.

Some external sympathy and pressure from the media let Tembo off the hook as Nakambala went on to finish 7th and see the “Sweet Boys” qualify for their first ever BP Top 8 outing this year.

This year however, they were having none of that, 6-1 away and 4-1 home losses in week 1 and 2 to Zanaco and City of Lusaka respectively including a 1-0 loss against visiting Konkola Blades was a wee bit too much to swallow, “Gazza” left via the sidelined coach door.

Assembly meanwhile arrived for the first time in the top-flight in 2003 and they have already seen half a dozen coaches come and go; Lupiya was just part of the linty in the Parliamentarians dream of staying up.

The Lusaka side knows the agony of struggling for promotion after spending all nine of their life in the lower leagues since formation in 1994.

Very few teams ever make it to the top-flight in such a brief period and to play amongst the big boys is like nirvana for Assembly.

Who’s next on the block?

Power Dynamos’ Lawrence Mweemba is favorite for the chop; ex-Nchanga Rangers coach Fodson Kabole made a rare visit to Arthur Davies to watch Power against Zanaco on Wednesday from the VIP section sitting not very far from the hosts’ sides’ bosses.

Zanaco’s Fighton Simukonda maybe too is not far behind.

One club however that is not bucking the tread so far is Roan United under Dickson Makwaza and Paul Mulenga.

The club has learnt its lesson this time thinking not to pull another one after earlier firing Makwaza in 2003 when he led them to promotion that was inspired by the goals of one Collins Mbseuma.

Roan are enjoying a modest run so far and are in 12th place after starting from last in March.

And so far over the last seven years, only one coach clocked more than three years at the helm of a club he has guided to promotion.

That distinct honor belongs to former Chambishi FC and Zambia international midfielder Emmanuel Siwale whom his club tolerated him on the bench for three years.

Siwale led Chambishi to the top division at the end of the 2002 until he was fired in 2005.

In those three troubled seasons, Siwale oversaw the 2002 Coca Cola Cup champions survive by an average of 3-point margins for two campaigns in charge before being relegated in 2006.

Fee says Livingstone has ascended to higher int’l standards

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The European Union, EU, head of delegation in Zambia, Derek Fee, says the extension of the runway at Livingstone International Airport has pushed Livingstone to higher international standards.

Dr Fee said the development would make Zambia compete favourably in the region as
the airport will now allow direct flights and more tourists to land into Livingstone.

The EU delegation leader was speaking in Livingstone today during the commissioning
of the Livingstone International Airport runway extension and civil works.

He said Livingstone had taken over as a most favoured tourism destination in the
region.

Dr Fee said the money spent on the airport underscored the EU’s commitment to
contribute to government efforts in efforts of reducing poverty in the country.

He added that one of the resolve of the New Partnership for Economic Development,
NEPAD, was to build infrastructure that would continue to attract development and
investment.

”Investment goes hand in hand with quality infrastructure and this project is not the last in Livingstone. The EU will also work on the Zimba-Livingstone road to bring it to first class standards in the next 18 months,” he said.

And speaking earlier, National Airport Corporation board chairman Patrick Chamunda
said increased traffic flow to Livingstone would contribute greatly to the national Gross Domestic Product, GDP.

President Mwanawasa says theft of public resources is punishable

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President Levy Mwanawasa says he should be punished if he has also stolen from national resources.

Mr Mwanawasa said he does not see any reason why he should not be punished if he had
stolen.

Speaking when he commissioned the Livingstone International Airport Runway extension
and civil works in Livingstone today, Mr Mwanawasa said  when he follows up corruption cases, it does not mean that he is also guilty.

”US$46 million was lost in just one case tried in London. We have made that possible and when we do that it doesnt mean that we are also guilty. When anyone of us abuses facilities at his disposal , he will be punished,” he said.

Mr Mwanawasa reiterated that there would be no sacred cows in his government adding
that anyone who abuses his office will be punished.

”But it is being said that Levy you are facilitating this and we will do the same to you when you leave. You are welcome. If I have stolen I don’t see any reason why I should not be punished,” he said.

ZANIS reports from Livingstone that Mr Mwanawasa said he knew that the path he had
taken in pursuing corruption was a dangerous one but noted that someone had to start
the fight in order to save the country.

”I know that the path I have taken is a dangerous one both to me and my family. But
someone must start the fight, if we don’t, we are gone. They are saying that the MMD is full of thieves. I agree. Iam not saying we are clean. If we are found wanting, we should be punished,” he said.

Mr Mwanawasa said because his government had exercised integrity, the donor community had restored its confidence in government adding that the commissioning of
the extension and civil works done at Livingstone airport funded at a cost of US$14
million Euros  by the European Union was a testimony of the confidence the donor community had in the government.

He said the EU’s relationship was not as strong as it is now adding that things have, however, changed and that the EU had become a strong partner to Zambia because of the confidence it has in the new deal government.

Mr Mwanawasa said his administration has been able to disclose a number of malpractices in government which included the disclosure of the thefts of money.

”This demonstrates that we are transparent. Things were being stolen in the past that you did not know.  US$46 million was lost in just one case tried in London

Mr Mwanawasa also noted that advocating for the new Constitution would neither put
food on the table nor develop the country.

He said some sectors of society felt that there would be no food, employment ,
marriage and development if the Constitution is not enacted.

”Dear colleagues, the new constitution will not put food on the table. What will do
is that you should elect leaders of integrity who are ready to work for Zambia. You should elect leaders who will generate confidence from donors,” he said.

The president, who arrived this morning to officially commission the newly rehabilitated Livingstone International Airport was accompanied by Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande, Transport and Communications minister Sara Sayifwanda, Tourism Minister Kabinga Pande and other senior government officials.

ZANIS

FTJ Labels London Judgement Racist

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chilubapic.jpgFormer President FTJ Chiluba, today lashed out at a London high court judge who found him guilty of stealing US $46 million , calling him a “racist”. He accused Zambian and British leaders of conspiring to “crucify” him.

At an emotional press conference, Chiluba protested his innocence.
Dressed in his trade mark tailor-made suit, Chiluba told reporters that he would not accept the judgment made by Judge Peter Smith last week, claiming it was predetermined by the British government.
“At best, this judgment is a mere political statement made by a man who represents a vicious and violent system with inherent prejudices and hatred against Africa,” Chiluba said at a news conference.
“The language he uses is racist, abusive, demeaning and clearly unbecoming of a high court judge,” he said.

“I find this judgement totally unacceptable and I therefore reject it.”

“Judge Smith’s obsession with my clothes is obscene. Is not the living and other expenses of the president borne by the state?” Chiluba asked.

He explained that part of the funds he allegedly stole was in fact from a private reserve of money made up of donations from various people and put in a secret service account for security reasons.

“More than nine million dollars came from private sources,” Chiluba said.

Chiluba gave no indication of whether he will appeal the ruling.
Chiluba said that Mwanawasa had “betrayed the national trust,” by pursuing legal action in a foreign court. Some criminal charges remain pending in Zambian courts.
The government said it was vindicated by the ruling. “Public service is about service, not about the aggrandizement of wealth,” Minister of Information and Broadcasting Mike Mulongoti told The Associated Press. “The judge has vindicated us. Forty-six million dollars, for a country like Zambia, is a lot of money. … The outcome has profound implications.”
If Chiluba does not pay, the government could then begin the process of seizing his assets, said Stephen Lungu, vice president of the Law Association of Zambia. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has said the judgement handed would be enforced in Zambia.
“If he (Chiluba) fails to satisfy the judgment, he can be declared bankrupt,” LAZ vice president Stephen Lungu warned.

“Nothing will stop the enforcement of a foreign judgment because of the reciprocal agreements that exist between the two jurisdictions,” Lungu said.

Chiluba officially earned about 100,000 dollars during his time in power, yet he managed to pay the exclusive Basile clothes boutique in Switzerland 1.2 million dollars — all with money stolen from the Republic of Zambia, according to the British court.

Zambian prosecutors, who pursued the case in British courts because some of the money was laundered through British banks, are in the process of entering the judgment with the Zambian High Court, which is expected to accept and enforce it. Chiluba will then have 14 days to pay back the funds.

POWER HOLD ZANACO

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Power Dynamos this afternoon rallied to draw 2-2 with archrivals Zanaco at Arthur Davies stadium in Kitwe.

The comeback by shaky Power against the defending league champions produced a last 30 minutes spell from which if one can combine their entire home fixtures played so far, produced about their best football to date this season in half an hour.

However, it was not all plain sailing for Power who had to endure an opening 15 minutes of hell as Zanaco poured forward inspired by their captain Mumamba Numba.

Zanaco were 2-0 up within the opening quarter thanks again to a very obliging Power defence whose mood shifted from dodgy, to suspect, to utterly vapid, until midway through first half.

Winston Kalengo put Zanaco ahead stroking home the ball after sidestepping one of Powers’ culprit defenders Chris Kaoma in the 9th minute.

Numba added a second exactly five minutes later thumping in the ball from inside the area after squeezing past Kaoma and his fellow bungling defender Francis Kasonde.

But in the midst of Powers’ defensive mayhem in the opening quarter, the hosts had an earlier attempt to go ahead in the 8th minute wasted.

Midfielder Norman Muntahli rolled the ball into space for striker Simon Bwalya who failed to connect to tap-in in front of an inviting goalmouth with Zambia goalkeeper George Kolala nowhere in sight.

Powers’ bench owned-up for the poor defensive tactics by bringing on the highly talented central defender Terrence Mpundu who has been shunned all of this season since his move from demoted Kitwe United.

Mpundu, who replaced left-back Mathew Kalunga in the 38th minute, brought some much needed stability and fresh air to the backline after some poor displays by Kaoma and Kasonde.

Why Power have chosen to leave a quality defender like Mpundu on the bench who could walk into any starting line including that of Zanaco still remains a mystery and it took a game like today’s for them to think twice about his true worth.

Power meanwhile comeback begun just before the break as Zanaco begun to tire after a very high tempo start to the match when Isaac Lungu headed in the ball in the 41st minute.

A war on attrition then ensured after the break and Power almost leveled in the 65th minute through Lungu who found it easier to stumble on the ball than shoot at point-blank-range before Kolala made a brave grasp of the ball.

Zanaco too had one fine chance wasted shortly thereafter when Kalengo failed to connect with the ball when Power goalkeeper Evans Mwewa had rushed out of his goal to try and collect.

From then on Power matched their nemesis but still lacked any substance in midfield despite an improved performance through their wing-play.

But left-winger and new boy Kennedy Mudenda found himself a little overawed by today’s big-match temperament.

Much-heralded Zanaco and Zambia Under 20 midfielder Chisamba Lungu today also made his Arthur Davies debut coming on seven minutes after the hour-mark for Kelvin Kaindu.

And like Mudenda, it was a baptism to the in-your-face football characteristic of Power-Zanaco clashes that always dispense their fair share of hair-rising tackles-both high and low.

The game was leveled in the 89th minute when Kasonde powered in a header off Munthali’s corner-Powers’ third in quick succession in that period.

Lungu then went on to on record with the miss of the day, his second of the match, scuffing another sitter with Kolala divining the other way and the strikers’ ball going wide off a Bwalya assist.

Zanaco stay put in second place but move from 23 to 24 points, two less than leaders Zesco United, from twelve matches played.

Power stay rooted in 10th place on 14 points from eleven games with a match in hand and with the prospect of missing out on Coca Cola Cup cutoff come week 15.

And at Independence stadium in Lusaka, Green Buffaloes defeated Nakambala Leopards 1-0 thanks to 1st minute goal from Zambia call-up Morgan Hanjema who finished off a pass from Sebastian Mwansa.

TEAMS:

POWER: E.Mwewa, P.Mubanga, F.Kasonde, C.Kaoma. M. Kalunga (Sub: T.Mpundu 38″), N.Munthali, L.Mwale (Sub: L.Lungu 85″), K.Mudenda, S.Bwalya , J.Munkonje (Sub: E.Mukandawire 56″), I.Lungu.

Subs not used: K.Kalale, C.Mulenga.

ZANACO: G.Kolala, J.Musonda, E.Chisulo, K.Nkethani, V.Mangamu, M.Daka, J.Chileshe, K.Kaindu (Sub: C.Lungu 67″), M.Numba, I.Lwipa, W.Kalengo .

Subs not used: K.Mpunga, S.Mumbi, L.Lubinda, R.Musakanya.

Cautions: K.Nkethani (Zanaco).

Referee: K.Chisha.

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Zambezi council workers threaten to strike over salary arrears

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Zambezi district council workers have threatened to go on strike over the alleged non-payment of 27 months salary arrears.

Zambia Union of local Authority  Workers Union, ZULAWU, Zambezi district branch
Chairman, Edwin Kalonga, ZANIS that the workers are unable to send children to
school and meet other economic and social needs because they have not been paid
salaries for 27 months.

Mr. Kalonga appealed to government to help the local authority liquidate the salary
arrears to avoid industrial unrest.

An on the spot check by ZANIS found that most of the employees have had their water
and electricity supply disconnected due to non-payment of bills. 

When reached for a comment, Council Secretary, Rodney Mbundu, said workers at the
council are owed 20 months salary arrears and claimed that he personally is owed 30
months salary arrears.

He explained that the government grants to the council were inadequate a situation
that has resulted in delays salaries and other problems affecting the council operations.

forced the council to rely on other sources of revenue to the meet the administrative requirements.

He, however, reiterated the council’s commitment to clear all outstanding salaries
owed to the workers.

Govt warns immigration officers against engaging in corruption

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Government says it will not hesitate to discipline immigration officers, who are defrauding government out of huge sums of money through corruption.

Home Affairs Acting Permanent Secretary, James Mfula, the immigrations department
should work hard to overcome the perception that  it is not transparent in its operations.

Mr. Mfula said this when he launched an official website for the Immigration Department in Lusaka today. 

He said the facility would help the institution to curb corrupt practices and ensure
that erring officers are held accountable to both government and the general public.

The website has been installed at a cost of K1 billion with assistance from USAID.

And speaking Chief  Immigration Officer, Ndiyoyi Mutiti, said the website would help
the department streamline operations and also to address queries from the public.

And USAID Zambia Senior Advisor, Jason Villa, reiterated against commitment to
supplementing government in fighting corruption.

Levy donates ambulances to two hospitals

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lpm.JPGPresident Levy Mwanawasa has donated two ambulances to Mkushi District hospital in Central province and Arthur Davies Children’s Hospital in Ndola on the Copperbelt. The two ambulances are valued at US$50,000.

Health Minister, Brian Chituwo, who received the donation on behalf of the two health institutions thanked President Mwanawasa for the donation.

 He said the gesture would positively impact on efforts of enhancing the quality of health service in the two districts and the nation in general.

 He said the ministry of health through the National Health Strategic Plan has developed strategies aimed at addressing the transport challenges in the health sector.

The health minister cautioned the recipients to guard the ambulances jealously. “On behalf of the recipients, the rest of the Zambian public and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to express appreciation to the President.

 I say we are very thankful for your heartfelt gesture, ” Dr. Chituwo said. Mkushi District Director of Health Dr. Rosemary Mwanza commended President Mwanawasa for the gesture. Dr. Mwanza assured Mr. Mwanawasa that the facility would be utilized to meet the intended purpose.

MMD in Luangeni disassociates itself from altimatun given to Cifire

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The ruling MMD in Eastern Province has disassociated itself from the recent one month altimatum issued to Laungeni Member of Parliament Angela Cifire.

Eastern Province Information and Publicity Secretary, Phillimon Mwale, said the people who issued the One-month altimatum to Ms. Cifire, during which to visit her constituency, were not party members.

Mr. Mwale said party officials from Luangeni confirmed that the people, who were
contemplating to pass a vote of no confidence in Ms.Cifire’s leadership were not MMD
members.

Mr. Mwale said Ms. Cifire, who is former Health Minister, was still enjoying support
from the party in her constituency.

He said former Chikando ward councilor in Luangeni, Richard Soko and a Mr. George
Sambo, an alleged Patriotic Front cadre, were trying to put the party in an awkward
position.

Mr. Mwale warned that party members, who would be found associating with the group,
would be punished severely.

He appealed to President Levy Mwanawasa to sympathise with Ms. Cifire and give her
another chance to serve as a Cabinet minister.

“As a province, we had two cabinet ministers and when one is removed, you can not be
happy,” Mr. Mwale said.

An alleged MMD group last week stormed the Post Newspaper offices in Chipata and
alleged that Ms. Cifire was dropped from cabinet because she did not visit her constituency.

said it would stop defending Ms. Cifire when electorate asked why she was not
visiting her constituency.

Nchelenge United FCC loses to DRC’s side

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Nchelenge United Football club waS humbled by a visiting Democratic Republic of Congo side by a lone goal amid claims that the visiting side was using ‘juju’, traditional charms in a game played on Sunday.

Union Des Forces Des Frapes, FCC, from Kilwa Mulenga Island on Lake Mweru silenced
the home side in the 70th minute via Enna Mwakalonga’s header that left Nchelenge
United goal minder, Gideon Bangala rooted.

This is in a football match at Nchelenge High  School grounds that was watched by
Nchelenge residents from all corners of the district which included sub chief Muyembe from Chisenga Island on Lake Mweru and Kashikishi ward councilor, Moffat Mwansa.

In the first half of the match, Nchelenge United dominated the game but flat footed
strikers led by Teddy Chibwe and Brian Kasungu failed to utilise a number of scoring
opportunities.

Union Des Forces Des Frapes, FCC, which was enjoying good support from Congolese
living in Nchelenge dominated the second half of the game and came close to increasing the tally in the 85th minute but an alert Bangala put up an acrobatic
save.

In a post match interview, Nchelenge United Trainer, individual Kapya blamed the
loss of his team to alleged use of Juju by the Union Des Forces Des Fraps, FCC.

And Union Des Forces Des Frapes, FCC, goal Keeper,  a Nitonga dispelled claims of
use of juju and the game could have gone either way but at his side that carried the
day instead.

Meanwhile, Sub Chief Muyembe of Chisenga Island commended Nchelenge United for
hosting the Congolese team as it would contribute to strengthening of relations between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He aid there is need for the two countries which share Lake Mweru to continue working together not only in football but also in other development oriented programmes.

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