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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.

Shoddy construction works worry Govt

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Community Development and Social Services Minister, Catherine Namugala, is concerned at the substandard works at Maramba Cultural Village, done by a Lusaka based contractor.

Speaking when she toured the site in Livingstone yesterday, Ms Namugala said the
work was shoddy and there was little to indicate that over K270 million had been spent out of the projected K650 million.

Ms Namugala called on Permanent Secretaries to find time to inspect construction
works in their provinces to ensure tax payers’ money was not spent on substandard
buildings.

She said Government had a lot of qualified officers to carry out inspection of
construction projects but were not doing so at the expense of the Zambian people.

However, Ms Namugala was hopeful that once completed the cultural village would
attract more tourists to Livingstone and help local people preserve their identity
and tradition.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Cultural Affairs Officer, James Zimba, said Government
terminated the contract awarded to Lwezi Contractors Limited of Lusaka on April 30
this year.

He said this was because the contractor was working at a slow pace and revealed that
the cultural village was suppose to be completed in August last but to date was still far from completion.
 

Levy tells Prisons service to produce more food

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President Levy Mwanawasa has implored the Zambia Prison Services to produce more food in order for it to reduce dependence on the national treasury for its operations.

Mr. Mwanawasa wondered why the ZPS could fail to produce food for the inmates when
the institution has a lot of manpower and abunbant land.

He warned prison officers against rampant use of inmates to cultivate field for Prison staff instead of cultivating the prison farms stressing that basic things could be grown by the inmates themselves.

The president was speaking in Lusaka today when he officially flagged off 100 hectares of the Zambia-Egypt joint farming venture at Mwembeshi Prison farm.

He said the objective of the venture is equip inmates with modern agriculture skills in efforts of enhancing food production.

He said government has set aside funds in this years budget for the completion of the construction of Mwembeshi Prison as well as rehabilitation of infrastructure at selected prisons across the country.

He challenged Commissioner of Prisons, Jethrow Mumbuwa, to provide accurate data for
all the 53 prisons across the country before the president makes an official declaration on the status of the the Zambia Prisons Service.

Mr. Mwanawasa said government desires to explore horticulture, animal husbandry and
ranching to enhance productivity in the sector and that it is committed to strengthening existing bilateral relations with Egypt for the mutual benefit of people in the two countries.

The President earlier, commissioned an a Banana plantation at mwembeshi Prison farm
which was intiated by Mr. Mumbuwa.

And speaking earlier, Mr. Mumbuwa assured President Mwanawasa that at least 65,000 x 50 kilogram bags of maize would be harvested from the Zambia-Egypt joint farming
venture despite challenges of lack of modern equipment and skilled manpower.

Mr. Mumbuwa said the service intends to increase the hectarage from the current 100
to 200 in the next farming season and commended government fpr the continued support
in various areas such as transport to enable it fully execute its operations.

And Egyptian Ambassador to Zambia, Tamer Monsour, reteriated his government’s
commitment to strengthen the South-South bilateral relations emphasising that africa
is capable of standing on its own.

Mr. Monsour said the Zambi-Egypt joint farming venture is a true testimony of commitments by the two countries in promoting the performance of the agricultural
sector in Zambia.

KK says KKCAF has helped reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence in Zambia

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First republican President Kenneth Kaunda says the Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation, KKCAF, has helped scale down the HIV and AIDS prevalence from 19 per cent to about 16 per cent in the country.

Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Chipata District Commissioner, John Soko,
today Dr Kaunda said although the HIV and AIDS prevalence has declined, more effort
is needed to fight the pandemic.

He said there is need to sensitize people on the dangers of HIV and AIDS  through
the promotion of behaviour change as a measure of addressingssen the further spread
of the disease.

He also called for conserted efforts in the fight against stigma so that infected people should  not feel isolated but encouraged to  lead normal lives in order for them to effectively contribute to national development.

And Eastern province Minister, Lameck Mangani, said government appreciated the
efforts of the KKCAF in the fight against HIV and AIDS especially that it devastated
the youth.

And Mr. Soko commended the foundation for involving the district in its programmes.
 

WEDNESDAY LEAGUE PREVIEW

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POWER COACH WALKING THE PLANK AS ZANACO STORM APPRAOCHES.

Zanaco travel to beleaguered Power Dynamos on Wednesday to play a delayed week 4 fixture in a match as the pressure bears down the home sides” head coach Lawrence Mweemba.

Mweemba’s job is online just nine months after taking over at Power from Englishman Eddie May last September before guiding them to a 3 rd place finish at the close of the 2006 campaign.

The magic it seems to have evaporated from Mweemba.

It is now a common sight with every passing home game to see disappointed fans gathering outside the perimeter fence just in front of Powers’ dressing room, venting their spleens- A clear sign that all is not well on the yellow side of Kitwe.

Although Power have also shown some consistency in their last four games, they lack anything close to killer instinct or are just plan uninspiring all-round this season.

Their three goalkeepers are rotated faster than musical chairs, their defence is dodgier than a fake dollar bill, midfield basic and attack sparkless led the now enigmatic striker Elson Mukandawire.

Furthermore, Power, in 10th place and on 13 points won just three of the last ten games played so far.

And fixtures don’t come any easier for Power than facing archrivals and 2nd placed Zanaco who themselves have stuttered but have still managed to muster positive results in crucial league encounters unlike the home side.

Zanaco are undefeated in their last four games after quick-fire 1-0 away and 2-1 home defeat against Kabwe Warriors and Lusaka Dynamos respectively in mid-April.

Moreover, Arthur Davies has been a good hunting ground for Zanaco over the last five years.

Zanaco have not lost in the league there since November 9, 2002 when Power beat them 2-0 in the two sides penultimate top-flight game of the year.

The visitors will hope their talismanic captain Mumamba Numba who has scored in three of the last four away games at Power will again inspire them to keep their coveted record against Power intact.

In the days other delayed match, 8th placed Buffaloes host struggling Nakambala Leopards at Independence stadium in the two sides’ week 3 fixture.

HOME-BASED PLAYERS FOR ZAMBIA-CONGO-BRZ GHANA 2008 AFRICA CUP GROUP 11 QUALIFIER.

Patrick Phiri yesterday unveiled his list of Zambia national team local-based players for Ghana 2008 Africa Cup Group 11 qualifier against Congo-Brazzaville to be played at Konkola stadium in Chililabombwe on June 2.

Phiri has yet to name his contingent of foreign-based players expected to be invited for the Congo game.

GOALKEEPERS: George Kolala (Zanaco), Charles Chileshe (Nchanga Rangers).

DEFENDERS: Hichani Himoonde (Lusaka Dynamos), Joseph Musonda, Kennedy Nkthani (Both Zanaco), Mark Sinyangwe (Nkana FC).

MIDFIELDERS: Rainford Kalaba (Zesco United), Noel Mwandila (Green Buffaloes).

FORWARDS: Morgan Hanjema (Green Buffaloes), Ignatius Lwipa (Zanaco) Dube Phiri (Red Arrows), Enoch Sakala, Jonah Sakuwaha ( Both Zesco United).

ZAMBIA NATIONAL SQUAD

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HOME-BASED PLAYERS FOR ZAMBIA-CONGO-BRZ GHANA 2008 AFRICA CUP GROUP 11 QUALIFIER.

Patrick Phiri yesterday unveiled his list of Zambia national team local-based players for Ghana 2008 Africa Cup Group 11 qualifier against Congo-Brazzaville to be played at Konkola stadium in Chililabombwe on June 2.

Phiri has yet to name his contingent of foreign-based players expected to be invited for the Congo game.

GOALKEEPERS: George Kolala (Zanaco), Charles Chileshe (Nchanga Rangers).

DEFENDERS: Hichani Himoonde (Lusaka Dynamos), Joseph Musonda, Kennedy Nkthani (Both Zanaco), Mark Sinyangwe (Nkana FC).

MIDFIELDERS: Rainford Kalaba (Zesco United), Noel Mwandila (Green Buffaloes).

FORWARDS: Morgan Hanjema (Green Buffaloes), Ignatius Lwipa (Zanaco) Dube Phiri (Red Arrows), Enoch Sakala, Jonah Sakuwaha ( Both Zesco United).

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