The Office of the Vice President has sent a speedy boat to the Mazabuka District Disaster Management committee to enable the committee visit areas threatened by floods following the rising water levels in the Kafue River caused by the opening of flood gates at Itezhi tezhi dam. District commissioner, Misheck Chiinda, disclosed this to ZANIS in Mazabuka today. Mr Chiinda said the office of the vice president deserves commendation for the quick response to the plight of people living along the Kafue basin. He said the provision of the boat will enable officers sensitise villagers on the impending flood threat and advise them to relocate to higher grounds. Last Friday, Mr Chiinda made a passionate appeal to the office of the vice president to come to the rescue of villagers whose lives are threatened by floods by providing necessary logistics to the Mazabuka District Disaster Management to enable officers visit the affected areas. Mr Chiinda said reports reaching his office, indicated that only a few villagers have relocated to higher grounds despite rising water levels.
Government comes to the aid of flood victims
Zambian Football Saturday Results
FAZ PREMIER LEAGUE.
WEEK 7.
07/04/2007.
KABWE WARRIORS 2- FOREST RANGERS O.
Kabwe Warriors recorded only their second win of the season to stay unbeaten for second game in roll and also maintain their 100 percent home run since the start of the year.
Ken Banda put the Railwaymen ahead in the 2nd minute before new boy Emmanuel Mayuka scored his 6th goal of the season five minutes after the restart for him go top of the scorers chart.
Forest are second from bottom after Saturdays win with 3 points from as many draws since the start of the season with five games played by the Ndola club.
ROAN UNITED 2- NAKAMBALA 1.
Roan United left the bottom of the table for the first time since this year to give Dickson Makwaza and Paul Mulenga some breathing space with a first league win of the season.
Today Roan beat Nakambala Leopards 2-1 in the two side’s first ever top-flight meeting at Kafubu stadium in Luanshya.
Goals from ex-Zambia junior international Losper Muma and Arthur Kaseleka handed Roan their first league win of the season.
Ex-Roan player Ken Mwaba scored his second goal of the season with a consolation for the visitors.
ZANACO 1- ZAMTEL 0.
Zanaco recorded their third successive league win in as many games played this season when they beat promoted Zamtel FC 1-0 at Sunset stadium in the two side’s first ever top-flight meeting.
A 36th minute goal from midfielder Jack Chileshe secured the 3 points for the defending league champions.
ZESCO UNITED 1- NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 0.
Wedson Nyirenda’s Zesco United returned to winning ways after losing 1-0 away to Nakambala Leopards last weekend by the same margin.
An 11th minute goal by striker Nicholas Zulu secured the 3 points for the Ndola club.
CITY OF LUSAKA 1- RED ARROWS 0.
City too returned to winning ways today after two consecutive defeats and a draw.
The Woodlands stadium side beat 2004 league champions Red Arrows 1-0 thanks to the games line goal scored by Zambia Under 23 striker Mazuba Mukandawire-his 4th goal of the campaign.
YOUNG ARROWS 4- LUSAKA DYNAMOS 0.
Lusaka Dynamos came back to Earth with a thud today away at Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka when they were crushed 4-0 by promoted Young Arrows.
Shaft Katuka, put Young Arrows ahead in the 14th minute.
On-loan striker Chiwanki Liyangi from Power Dynamos made it 2-0 on 25 minutes with his 3rd goal of the season before his former teammate at the Kitwe side Abraham Mwamba made it 3-0 going into the break in the 34th minute.
Lottie Phiri wrapped up the hosts fine day at the office with the 4th, 21 minutes after the restart.
KONKOLA BLADES 0-POWER DYNAMOS 1.
Power Dynamos left Chililabombwe with their second successive away league win at Konkola stadium since last august after beating hosts Konkola Blades 1-0.
Under 23 winger Simon Bwalya scored the all important goal for Power in the 68th minute.
GREEN BUFFALOES NCHANGA RANGERS (POSTPONED).
FAZ DIVISION 1.
WEEK 6.
07/04/07.
Kalewa 2- Kitwe United 0
FAZ Premier League Table Standing
| P | W | L | D | F | A | PTS | ||
|
1 |
NCHANGA |
5 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
3 |
11 |
|
2 |
YOUNG ARROWS |
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
11 |
10 |
|
3 |
CITY OF LUSAKA |
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
6 |
10 |
|
4 |
LUSAKA DYNAMOS |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
10 |
|
5 |
KONKOLA BLADES |
6 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
9 |
|
6 |
ZESCO UTD |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
9 |
|
7 |
ZANACO |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
9 |
|
8 |
KABWE WARRIORS |
6 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
10 |
7 |
9 |
|
9 |
RED ARROWS |
6 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
9 |
6 |
|
10 |
BUFFALOES |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
11 |
POWER DYNAMOS |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
|
12 |
NAT ASSEMBLY |
6 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
|
13 |
ROAN UTD |
6 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
9 |
4 |
|
14 |
NAKAMBALA |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
|
15 |
FOREST RANGERS |
5 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
3 |
|
16 |
ZAMTEL |
6 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
KK discharged from UTH
First Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda has been discharged from the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
The Chief of Staff at the office of the First President Godwin Mfula confirmed to ZANIS that Dr Kaunda who was yesterday admitted to UTH for observation due to a sudden rise in his High Blood Pressure has since been discharged.
Mr. Mfula disclosed that Dr Kaunda’s situation is under control and has since been told by his medical doctors that he could resume work within the next few days.
He said, Dr. Kaunda has expressed gratitude to the Medical Team that took care of him for their professionalism and hard Work.
ZANIS
Ismaily Rally To Beat Buffaloes
Green Buffaloes this evening lost 2-1 away to hosts Ismaily in their Caf Confederation Cup last 16 round, 1st leg match played in Cairo.
The two sides were locked at 0-0 going into the break before Buffaloes took the lead after the restart when midfielder Morgan Hanjeema put the visitors ahead on 57minutes.
Buffaloes had defender Patrick Masosa and striker Sekelanu Mwale sent off.
Buffaloes lead lasted until the last 20 minutes when Abdallah El Said equalized in the 78th minute.
Omar Gamal made sure of victory with the winner in stoppage time to give Ismaily a slender but vital edge to take into the return leg to be played in Lusaka on April 21.
Buffaloes will need to win by one goal in the final leg in a fortnight’s time to secure their pre-group stage place.
GOOD FRIDAY DIV 1 NORTH WRAP-UP
Nkana FC remained top of the Faz division 1 north today after recording their sixth successive win since the start of the season after defeating INDENI 2-0 in a week 6 Good Friday fixture played at Wusakile stadium in Kitwe today.
A first half brace by striker Morgan Kapembwa in the 21st and 39th minutes handed the fallen record 11-time top-flight champions the valuable 3 points to see them stay firmly in the driving seat.
Nkana dominated INDENI for most of the game albeit at an almost casual pace especially in the opening half in which the visitors hardly had a sniff at their hosts’ goal.
INDENI looked more accretive after the break when Nkana took their foot off the pedal.
However, the visitors from Ndola still failed to come anywhere close to raising their game especially in attack despite enjoying vast amounts of the ball.
Then in the 74th minute, Nkana goalkeeper Kelvin Mulenga almost presented INDENI with a consolation goal following a howler from the Zambia Under 23 player.
Mulenga’s miss-kick on the edge of his area flew over his head and bounced helplessly towards his goalmouth but the ball was saved from going in after a late goal line clearance by an Nkana defender for a corner.
Nkana are on a maximum 18 points from six matches, three more than second placed Lime Hotspurs who beat bottom of the table Police Blue Eagles 2-0 in Ndola this afternoon.
In the days other division 1 north matches played, Mufulira Blackpool beat visiting Medical Stars 1-0 while Prison Leopards and Muchindu drew 1-1 in Mufulira.
Mid-table Chambishi FC were 1-0 winners at troubled former giants Mufulira Wanderers today and Afrisports beat Ndola United 1-0 in Kitwe.
Kitwe United faces Kalewa away tomorrow, Saturday in Ndola.
Govt. releases K1billion for Isoka district hospital upgrade
Government has released K1 billion for the upgrade of Isoka district hospital in Northern Province.
Isoka district commissioner Henry Mukungule who confirmed the development in an interview with ZANIS in Isoka today, said the K1 Billion which is already in the bank in Isoka is meant for the construction of a few structures to enable the health institution run smoothly.
He named the structures to be constructed as a mortuary, laundry, store room, laboratory and a kitchen.
The district commissioner appealed to the contractor who was currently constructing a maternity wing as part of the K 1.3 billion which the government released in February last year for the construction of more structures at the new hospital site to speed up the works.
Mr. Mukungule said Roll Stone Global Construction Company which was currently working on its final building should speed up its works so that a new contractor engaged to do the works can move to the site.
And residents of Isoka have commended the government for its commitment towards the completion of the new hospital.
One of the residents Wankumbu Mugala told ZANIS that people in the area had passed through difficult times during the six years the hospital had been operating under make- shift structures following the collapse of the main buildings way back in 2000.
Mugala said it was good that the government has put up modern structures at the new site with modern facilities inside saying the hospital constructed in Isoka was a kind by itself in the province and hoped the health staff will be motivated to put in their best in executing their duties.
And Isoka hospital project committee secretary Terry Mukuka has suggested that a local contractor be engaged to finish the remaining structures at the new hospital site because contractors outside the district had proved not be serious with their works and were always delaying the completion of their works for reasons best known to themselves.
Mr. Mukuka said residents of Isoka were in a hurry to see the construction of the hospital completed in good time especially that the government was always releasing the funds on time.
ECZ approves EIA for 12 projects
The Environmental Council of Zambia, ECZ, has approved 12 projects that include the proposed establishment of a 33KV electricity line at Munali Hills Nickel Mine in Mazabuka district. This is in accordance with the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act Cap 204 of the Laws of Zambia Regulation 3, 1, of the Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 28 of 1997. ECZ Senior Communications Officer, Justin Mukosa, announced this in a statement to ZANIS in Lusaka today. The other approved EIA include for that for the development of of the Mwambashi Copper Deposit in Chingola, Diatomite Mine in Mongu, Katanga Resources Large Scale Prospecting, construction of a Waste Rock Crusher Plant in Kitwe and the Construction of a 33KV Power Line for the Electrification of Zambezi Portland Cement. Others include Development of Information Technology Project for the Provision of Broadband Data Communications, the Mkushi Extension (Mtunga) located near the Old Mkushi Mine in Mkushi, and a The Environmental Council of Zambia, ECZ, has approved 12 projects that include the proposed establishment of a 33KV electricity line at Munali Hills Nickel Mine in Mazabuka district. This is in accordance with the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act Cap 204 of the Laws of Zambia Regulation 3, 1, of the Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 28 of 1997. ECZ Senior Communications Officer, Justin Mukosa, announced this in a statement to ZANIS in Lusaka today. The other approved EIA include for that for the development of of the Mwambashi Copper Deposit in Chingola, Diatomite Mine in Mongu, Katanga Resources Large Scale Prospecting, construction of a Waste Rock Crusher Plant in Kitwe and the Construction of a 33KV Power Line for the Electrification of Zambezi Portland Cement. Others include Development of Information Technology Project for the Provision of Broadband Data Communications, the Mkushi Extension (Mtunga) located near the Old Mkushi Mine in Mkushi, and a 600m Brewery on plot No. 776/777 in Petauke in Eastern province by Nyankuwa Enterprises Mr. Mukosa said Council further urges the developers to ensure that all proposed mitigation measures outlined in their Environmental Impact Assessment Reports must be implemented. ZANIS600m Brewery on plot No. 776/777 in Petauke in Eastern province by Nyankuwa Enterprises Mr. Mukosa said Council further urges the developers to ensure that all proposed mitigation measures outlined in their Environmental Impact Assessment Reports must be implemented. ZANIS
Facts about Easter
How much do you know about Easter?
Easter is the most important Christian festival. Christians are followers of Jesus Christ who lived about 2000 years ago in a country called Palestine. They believe that Jesus was the son of God. In Christian countries Easter is celebrated as the religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God.
The Christian celebration of Easter embodies a number of converging traditions with emphasis on the relation of Easter to the Jewish festival of Passover, or Pesach, from which is derived Pasch, another name used by Europeans for Easter. Passover is an important feast in the Jewish calendar which is celebrated for 8 days and commemorates the flight and freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
The early Christians, many of whom were of Jewish origin, were brought up in the Hebrew tradition and regarded Easter as a new feature of the Passover festival, a commemoration of the advent of the Messiah as foretold by the prophets.
How did Easter get its name?
One belief is that Easter got its name from the Goddess of Spring called Eostre who some people worshipped long before Jesus was born. At that time it was thought that the sun died in winter and was born again in spring when days would lengthen and the sun’s power would return. In Europe, Eostre was honoured as the bringer of spring.
When and how long is Easter?
Easter Day is always on a Sunday, but the date varies from year to year unlike Christmas which is always on December 25. Many years ago Christians decided that Easter Day should be always be on the Sunday following the first full moon that occurs on or following the spring equinox (March 2I). This means that Easter can be as early as 22 March or as late as 25 April. For this reason Easter is called a movable feast.
Holy Week, the last week of Lent, begins with the observance of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday takes its name from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem where the crowds laid palms at his feet. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, which was held the evening before the Crucifixion. Friday in Holy Week is the anniversary of the Crufixion, the day that Christ was crucified and died on the cross.Holy week and the Lenten season end with Easter Sunday, the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ.
MMD in Kasama resolve to promote party harmon
he Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, MMD, in Northern province yesterday held a reconciliation meeting with its provincial and district officials with the aim of promoting harmony in the party. According to the press statement issued to ZANIS in Kasama by MMD provincial secretary, Jailos Simunyola, described the meeting as successful. The members who attended the meeting resolved to embark on the campaign to organize and further strengthen the part in the province. The meeting also supported President Mwanawasa's view that the party hold a national convention one year before the tripartite elections to avoid leadership wrangles within the party. The statement added that the party should however continue identifying a suitable candidate who should move in the same direction of President Mwanawasa. The members ruled out tribal politics as every Zambian had a role to play in the development of the country. They also supported reconciliation among party members and civil servants in the province in order to foster development. ZANIS
Govt says ZANACO offer price was US$8.25 million
Government says the Zambia National Commercial Bank, ZANACO, has been sold at an offer price of US$8.25 million to Rabo Bank of Netherlands.
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Kenneth Konga, has however, stated that the actual sale price of the bank would be known after three months at the completion of the evaluation of assets.
Mr. Konga told Parliament today that in accordance with the sale and purchase agreement between government and Rabo bank, 10 per cent of the offer price was received on January 22nd this year while the remainder was received on April 3rd .
He said in a ministerial statement delivered in parliament today that the money arising from the sale has been deposited in the current corporate account of ZANACO, account number 00304100000047.
He disclosed that Rabo Bank’s gross bid on net assets of the bank as at 31st December 2004, was at US$10 million, adding that government would within 90 days appoint an independent consultant to evaluate the net asset value of the bank.
ZANACO’s net assets as at December 31st 2004 stood at US$20.5 million.
The ZANACO’s 49 per cent shares have been sold to Rabo Financial Institutions Development, RFID, a subsidiary of Rabobank.
RFID on Tuesday this week, in accordance with the sale and purchase agreement between the Zambian government and the bank, took over the management and operations of ZANACO after the completion of the sale.
Mr. Konga disclosed that so far US$665, 000 have been paid to Price Water House consultants and DLA Paper Royd for consultancy work.
The minister, further, disclosed that Rabo bank has committed itself to increase the number of rural ZANACO branches by 20 per cent and maintain them for a period of not less 10 years.
He, however, said Rabo bank has been allowed to move the existing rural branches within the radius of five kilometres, if necessary.
He assured Zambians that Rabo bank has also agreed to retain all workers but stated that any retrenchment for unionised workers would be done in accordance with the collective agreement on labour laws.
Mr. Konga revealed that the bank has also brought only three expetriates workers that include the Managing Director, Managers for Change and Risk respectively.
He said government was satisfied that the Nertherlands’ bank would reposition ZANACO as an agricultural financial provider and contribute to the wealth creation of Zambia.
The minister said Rabobank’s acquisation of 49 per cent and the impending government’s offloading of 25. 8 percent shares on the Lusaka Stock Exchange, LuSe, marks a milestone in the privitisation programme under the Zambia Development Agency, ZDA.
He further assured the house that government expects the long term partnership with the bank to yield susstainable benefits for the country.
He said all the information on the sale of the bank would in 24 hours be availed on the www.zpa.org.zm website.
ZANIS
Demographic health suvey campaigns kick off in Mufulira
ambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Mufulira district on the Coperbelt Province has kicked off campaign awareness on the Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) for 2007. The long awaited campaigns will take place in the selected wards of the three constituencies of Kantanshi, Kankoyo and Mufulira. Mufulira District Health Information Officer, Damaris Lungu said the district is ready to start the campaigns following the release of funds by the Central Statistical Office. The campaign awareness which commenced today will aim at providing information to the general public on the importance of people's participation in the survey. ZDHS is a nation wide exercise that will be conducted between April and September this year. It will help government to identify existing health problems in communities and also assist in planning for better social services provisions. It will involve collection of blood samples in the selected households in order to test for HIV/AIDS and syphilis. ZANIS
PF urges Govt to revive Rice production in Kalabo
The Patriotic Front, PF, in Kalabo district want government to consider reviving rice production in the area. District PF Chairman, Joseph Muzaza, said Kalabo still has great potential for rice production that could help contribute to the enhancement of national food securityonce fully exploited. Mr. Muzaza is of the view that government implements a programme that would facilitate the sensitization of farmers with new farming methods to enhance their ability in rice production. Mr. Muzaza told ZANIS in an interview that farmers in the area should be equipped with new methods of rice farming in an effort to increase production. He said crop diversification in the agriculture sector is significant to efforts of achieving reduced dependence on relief food aid in time of natural disasters. Mr. Muzaza, however, thanked government for efforts being made to uplift the status of agricultural cooperatives in the district. Mr. Muzaza, however, regretted that poor road network in Kalabo has negatively impacted on the marketing of farm produce. Mr. Muzaza has since urged government to consider prioritizing the construction of the Shangombo-Kalabo road to ease the transport difficulties farmer experience in the area. ZANIS
EASTER WEEKEND FOOTBALL PREVIEW AND FIXTURES
CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP PREVIEW.
Green Buffaloes make their first visit to Egypt in over 25 years when they face Ismaili on Friday night in a Caf Confederations Cup round of 16 first leg fixture in Cairo.
Buffaloes are Zambia’s sole flag bearers in Africa this season after Caf Africa Champions League representatives Zanaco were knocked out in the 2nd round by Tunisian giants Esperance last month.
It has never been easy for Zambia clubs to play away in Egypt where a local side has yet to win in ten visits there.
All ten visits in all African club competition have ended in defeats away against Egyptian opposition with Nkana, Power Dynamos, Mufulira Wanderers, Nchanga Rangers, and Kabwe Warriors all cut down in Cairo.
A draw or win for Buffaloes will not only be a historic but psychological boost for them as they attempt to stay in the hunt and advance to the pre-group stage of the competition.
Buffaloes last visit to Cairo in 1982 saw them lose 3-1 to Al Ahly before beating the latter 1-0 in the reurn leg played in Lusaka to bow out 3-2 on aggregate in the quarterfinals of the old Caf Africa Champions Cup against the eventual winners that year.
Meanwhile, George Lwandamina takes a modest attacking side to Cairo this time that will need some inspiration from midfielders Sebastian Mwansa and Noel Mwandila to try and conjure a positive result against Ismaili.
Buffaloes advanced to the last 16 thanks to a 2-0 aggregate win over St Pauloise of Reunion after a 0-0 away draw in the 1st leg while Isamili crushed Ajessia of Madagascar 6-1 in Cairo in the final leg after a 2-2 result in the 1st leg away.
EASTER WEEKEND FOOTBALL FIXTURES.
WEEKEND FOOTBALL FIXTURES.
2007 CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP, LAST 16 RND, 1ST LEG.
06/04/2007.
Ismaili (Egy)- Green Buffaloes (Zam).
Kick Off: 19:00 ZMT.
FAZ PREMIER LEAGUE.
WEEK 7.
07/04/2007.
Kabwe Warriors    vs    Forest Rangers
Roan United           vs    Nakambala Leopards
Zanaco                vs   Zamtel
Zesco United        vs    National Assembly
City Of Lusaka     vs    Red Arrows
Young Arrows      vs    Lusaka Dynamos
Green Buffaloes    vs    Nchanga Rangers(PP)
Konkola Blades     vs    Power Dynamos
WEEK 8
09/04/2007
Nakambala Leopards    vs    Kabwe Warriors
Forest Rangers            vs    Zanaco
National Assembly       vs    Roan United
Zamtel                       vs    City Of Lusaka
Lusaka Dynamos          vs    Zesco United
Red Arrows                 vs    Green Buffaloes(PP)
Power Dynamos           vs    Young Arrows
Nchanga Rangers          vs    Konkola Blades
FAZ DIVISION 1.
WEEK 6.
06/04/07.
NORTH.
Muchindu                  vs    Prison Leopards.
Mufulira Wanderers     vs    Chambishi.
Medical Stars              vs    Mufulira Blackpool.
Afrisports                  vs    Ndola United.
Lime Hotspurs            vs    Police Blue Eagles.
Nkana                       vs    INDENI.
Kalewa                      vs    Kitwe United.
Chindwin Sentries       vs    Konkola Mine Police.
SOUTH.
Kalomo Jetters            vs    Riflemen.
Communite                 vs    ZNS Green Eagles
Nampundwe               vs    Livingstone Pirates.
Kambuku Warriors       vs    Builders Brigade.
Lusaka Celtic              vs    Lusaka Tigers.
Lusaka a City Council    vs    Profund Warriors.
Zamcoal Diggers             vs    Nkwazi.
Young Buffaloes              vs    Chilanga Heroes.
Maamba Police Arrest Father for raping daughter
By Tovin Ngombe:-
Maamba police have arrested the man who raped his 13 year old daughter and charged him with incest.
A check at Police by ZANIS on Wednesday found the man was in the Police custody and would be referred to Choma for the hearing of the case.
The wife to the arrested rapist was trying to talk to police if the case could be withdrawn and the matter be discussed out side the court.
Senior Chief Mweemba confirmed receiving the information but said he was not briefed officially on what transpired.
The Man identified as Frank Siakakaye allegedly raped his daughter when the mother to the girl to brought the other child for medication at Maamba Hospital.
For the past four days since the girl was rapped she was unable to walk.
Siakakaye has since chased the wife from her matrimonial home and she is staying.
ZANIS/END/TN
Government urged to explore Oil, Gases in Sinazongwe
By Tovin Ngombe:-
Senior Chief Mweemba of the Tonga people in Sinazongwe district has appealed to government to send a team of experts to verify the oil traces and gases in his kingdom.
The senior chief said since the reporting of the matter last year no government official has visited his area.
Last year Energy Minister Felix Mutata said government would send a team of experts to determine the presence of oil and gases in Senior Chief Mweemba area.
“No government officer has come to the area, I want them to come and see we are ready to take them to the site,†the Senior Chief said.
The Senior Chief reaffirmed that oil is found at Kanesiya stream near Siameja but the road leading to the site was impassable as it needs a motor bicycle to reach it.
The Senior Chief noted that if oil was found it would improve the country’s economy and improve the general welfare of all Zambians.
He also showed ZANIS the bottles containing suspected oil that looks like diesel and petrol to the eye which his subjects had collected from the sources where it is found.
Senior Chief Mweemba explained that when people get water from the stream in the dry season and light fire on it, the water burns entailing that there was a possibility of oil and gases.
Last year government discovered oil and gases in Kapombo, Zambezi, and Chavuma district in North Western Province.
President Levy Mwanawasa appointed a team of experts to explore the possibilities of oil and gases after the chiefs from North Western Province briefed him about it.