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It’s hypocritical and fraud to disqualify citizens above the age of 45 from the ongoing teacher recruitment

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The opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has charged that it is hypocritical and fraud to disqualify citizens above the age of 45 from the ongoing teacher recruitment programme by the Government.

The Government through the Ministry of Education is in the process of employing 30,000 teachers, with about 100,000 practitioners having applied for the jobs.

According to the Zambia Daily mail report, Teaching Service Commission (TSC) chairperson Daphne Chimuka said applicants aged above 45 and foreign nationals were eliminated from the recruitment.

The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has already finished scrutinising applications in the teacher recruitment process at district level.

But EFF Secretary General Changala Siame said his party was disappointed by the decision of the government through the Ministry of Education, to disqualify teachers aged above 45 from the enrolment.

Mr. Siame observed that some of the unemployed teachers aged above 45 have been denied an opportunity to be employed in the previous governments for many years.

He said leaving out qualified teachers that completed earlier and prioritizing those that completed recently is a signal of corruption and demanded ACC to take interest in this process.

“The disqualification of citizens above 45 to be enrolled as teachers is hypocritical. As Economic Freedom Fighters EFF, we are disappointed by the decision of the government through the Ministry of Education, to disqualify any person who is a qualified Teacher but has attained the age of 45 years or above. This is a very unfair approach to enrollment of citizens who for a long time have been denied an opportunity to be employed in the previous governments. Actually as Economic Freedom Fighters EFF, our expectations in terms of criteria for employment were supposed to be; first completed first to be considered for employment,” Mr. Siame said.

“This was the most suitable and equitable approach as the selection will only be based on papers submitted without personal interviews. If anything, any selection that will leave out qualified Teachers that completed earlier and prioritize those that completed recently, is a signal for corruption and we demand ACC to take interest in this process,” he continued.

Mr. Siame questioned why the same government that has sent senior citizens in foreign missions is denying teachers aged above 45 a chance to be employed.

“Besides, this government has double standards that render it to be hypocritical. How than did Mr. Steven Katuta, Mr. Panji Kaunda and many other senior citizens qualify for jobs and yet deny people that were youths then who became adults with no job opportunities in the past? Therefore, as Economic Freedom Fighters EFF are demanding that the Minister of Education Mr. Douglas Siakalima to reverse this clause and treat all citizens fairly, equitably with a lot of consideration for their misfortune in life,” Mr. Siame said.

The Teaching Service Commission is expected to start announcing names of successful candidates on June 1.

The commission has indicated that the verification process ended on Wednesday last week and that names of people who qualified have been submitted to provinces.

EFF Secretary General Changala Siame
EFF Secretary General Changala Siame

Police Service Commission promotes 150 Officers in Southern Province

The Zambia Police Service Commission has promoted 150 police officers in Southern Province to various ranks.

Commission Chairperson, Peter Machungwa said the promotion is as a result of exceptional performance and prolonged stay in one rank.

Dr. Machungwa was speaking in Choma after the Commission concluded a tour of Southern Province to interact with officers on a number of issues pertaining to their welfare.

He said the tour was aimed at putting into operation the provisions of the decentralization policy as provided for by the constitution Act number two of 2016 and act number 10 of the Service Commission Act.

Dr. Machungwa has further disclosed that following the tour of the province, the Commission has established five human resource management committees in the Police Service and one in the Immigration Department to look into the welfare of officers.

Zambia monkey pox free

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Following reports of another pandemic called monkeypox, Acting Minister of Health Charles Milupi says the country as not yet recorded any case of the skin disease.

Mr. Milupi says the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) has heightened surveillance adding that it has put in place surveillance, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and response strategies against the disease.

Giving a weekly update on COVID-19 at his office , the Acting Minister of Health advised that personal hygiene is the first step and key to prevention of any disease.

He said Community engagement and sensitisation will be adapted to keep the country updated.

Mr. Milupi noted that fever and rash are common symptoms of the disease, which is also transmittable through unprotected sex.

The Minister further stated that the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners through many scientists are working to better understand the extent and cause of current outbreak of monkeypox.

He said it is worth noting that vaccines used during the smallpox eradication programme also provided protection against monkeypox adding that newer vaccines are being developed among which one has been approved for prevention of monkeypox.

The Minister said the disease is usually a self-limited disease with the symptoms lasting from 2 to 4 weeks stating that in recent times, the case fatality ratio has been around three to six percent.

And Mr. Milipu disclosed that since the relaunch of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign on 14th May, 2022, about 845,808 COVID-19 doses have been administered across the country in the last 8 days.

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He announced that 519 new cases were recorded last week, compared to 501 the previous week, representing a four percent.

Mr. Milupi added that two deaths were recorded and both individuals were unvaccinated at the time of their death.

And in the last 24 hours 49 new cases of COVID -19 were recorded out of 997 tests conducted countrywide.

110 patients were discharged from both home and facility management, with only two new admissions both from North-western province.

The Minister said currently there are 582 active cases, while 14 are currently admitted to healthcare facilities across the country with four patients on oxygen therapy and one is in critical condition.

No new deaths were recorded.

Lusambo hailed for an apology

A Kasama based clergyman has commended former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo for apologizing to the Head of State.

Pastor Chileshe Musonda of Mountain of Faith Ministries says the move made by Mr. Lusambo to apologize and seek forgiveness from the Republican President is a mark of true Christianity.

“Zambia is a Christian nation and the direction that Mr. Lusambo has taken is symbolic of a Christian.” He said.

And Pastor Musonda has since advised other politicians in the country to learn from the Kabushi law maker, and endeavor taking the route of peace for the sake enhancing development in the country.

The clergyman further urged the politicians to refrain from practicing politics of hate, but instead thrive on working together for the good of the country.

Pastor Musonda said this in an interview with ZANIS in Kasama today.

Recently, Kabushi law marker Bowman Lusambo apologized and sought forgiveness from President Hakainde Hichilema over the unjustified attacks that he had been making.

KCM insolvency mars salary negotiations

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Due to its insolvent position, Konkola Copper Mines ( KCM ) management and the labour movement have suspended negotiations increased salaries.

Mineworkers Unions of Zambia (MUZ) president Joseph Chewe says KCM management and the unions have agreed to suspend the collective bargaining process for 90 days hoping that a new investor may take up the mine after which negotiations would resume.

Speaking in an interview , Mr. Chewe, who is spokesperson for National Union of Miners and Allied Workers, said the KCM management has admitted that under current social-economic condition, it cannot sustain increased salaries and other conditions of service for workers.

“KCM management is saying they cannot increase salaries because they are not able to sustain increased salaries because of the happenings in KCM so we have agreed that we review this position after three months maybe by then there will be a new investor, when that happens we expect some developments around KCM and that is when we expect to review the position,” He said.

He explained that the union has also observed that increased conditions of service cannot be tenable because the mine’s production has drastically gone down.

The MUZ president said the workers had rejected the zero increase position because they have had no salary increment in the past four years.

He however urged the workers at the mining company to remain calm as they wait on how things will unfold in terms of the mine ownership in the next three months hoping that a positive balance will be struck with a new investor soon.

Most Mining companies have concluded the 2022 collective bargaining process with most of them awarding their workers salary increments in the range of 7 to 10 percent.

EPP leader Chilufya Tayali released on bond

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Outspoken opposition Economic and Equity Party ( EPP ) leader Chilufya Tayali has been released today, on police bond.

Zambia Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the development in Lukulu adding that the nature of the case requires consent from the Director of Public Prosecution’s office.

Mr. Hamoonga said Mr. Tayali will appear in court once the DPP gives a go ahead.

Mr. Tayali was arrested last week for the offence of defamation of the President Contrary to Section 69 of the penal code chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia.

His arrest comes after Lukulu East constituency UPND Chairperson Jameson Mpidi and Mwika Paul Chisala popularly known as ‘Papie’ lodged a complaint at Lukulu Police station on Sunday 15th May, 2022.

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Mwepu Headlines June AFCON Qualifiers Call-ups

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Captain Enock Mwepu of English side Brighton has headlined the 25-member Chipolopolo squad coach Aljosa Asanovic has named for the June back-to-back 2023 Africa Cup qualifiers.

Zambia will face Ivory Coast on June 3 in their opening qualifier away in West Africa before hosting Comoros on 7 June at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

Mwepu has just recoveredfrom injury.

Asanovic has named a mixture of local and foreign players in the squad that will camp in Ghana this week ahead of the trip to Ivory Coast.

Leicester City forward Patson Daka and Scotland based Fashion Sakala and Frankie Musonda have also made the squad.

Meanwhile, the Chipolopolo will also face Lesotho later in Group H.

GOALKEEPERS:Toaster Nsabata (Sekhukhune-RSA), Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows), Cyril Chibwe (Unattached)

DEFENDER:Frankie Musonda (Raith Rovers-Scotland), Tandi Mwape (TP Mazembe-DRC), Miguel Chaiwa (Athletico), Dominic Chanda (Kabwe Warriors), Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows), Shemmy Mayembe (Zesco United)

MIDFIELDERS:Roderick Kabwe (Sekhukhune-RSA), Enock Mwepu (Brighton-England), Emmanuel Banda (Djurgardens-Sweden), Kings Kangwa (Arsenal Tula-Russia), Rally Bwalya (Simba SC-Tanzania), Prince Mumba (Kabwe Warriors), Lubambo Musonda (AC Horsens-Denmark), Kelvin Kampamba, Spencer Sautu, (both Zesco United), Lameck Banda (Maccabi Petah Tikva-Israel), Edward Chilufya (Midtjylland-Denmark)

STRIKERS:Fashion Sakala (Rangers-Scotland), Evans Kangwa (Arsenal Tula-Russia), Ricky Banda (Red Arrows), Gamphani Lungu (SuperSport United-RSA Patson Daka (Leicester City-England)

High cooking oil price needs local solution-Mulenga

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Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga  says the escalating prices of cooking oil can only be halted when the country becomes self sufficient in production of crops used in manufacturing the product.

Mr. Mulenga  says Zambia should grow a lot of cotton seed, soya beans and sunflower which are some of the raw materials used in manufacturing cooking oil.

He notes that Zambia has vast land which should be exploited to grow the crops.

He says currently, Russia and Ukraine, the major producers of crops used in the manufacturing of edible oils are at war thereby affecting global supply resulting in escalating prices.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mulenga  said the several court cases that ZCCM Investment Holdings is pursuing against major mining companies has stifled investments into the sector.

He said this is why the government wants the matters resolved outside court to unlock investments which will lead to reinvestments and job creation for citizens.

Malanji, Yamba plead not guilty

Former Secretary to the Treasury Fredson  and former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji have pleaded not guilty to ten counts of Willful failure to comply with procedure and being in possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.

Mr. Yamba and Mr. Malanji  took plea before Lusaka Magistrate Jennifer Bwalya.

This was after the State submitted an amended indictment.

In this matter, Mr Yamba is accused of having failed to follow procedure in relation to the buying of an estate in Turkey.

Mr. Malanji  is accused of being in possession of houses, a hotel and Helicopter, property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.

Earlier the Economic and Financial Crimes court dismissed an application by the defence for Constitutional reference on account that it was frivolous.

Magistrate Bwalya said she cannot refer the matter to the Constitution Court on account that the indictment has insufficient details.

She said this is because the missing details in the indictment are the ones that the state will be called upon to provide evidence.

Magistrate Bwalya further warned the defence against delaying the Court process by making applications.

She said the accused deserve a speedy trial in the matter.
And, Former ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary Emmanuel Pamu said he authorised payment for the purchase of the estate in Turkey based on the information which he had at the time.

Dr. Pamu said through his interaction with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and others, he came to learn that there was something wrong with the transaction.

This is in a matter where Mr. Malanji  and Mr. Yamba are charged with ten counts of being in possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime and Willful failure to comply with procedure regarding the buying of property in Turkey.

During cross examination, Dr. Pamu said the officers who signed for the authorization of payment did not commit any offence at the time.

He further agreed that the Auditor General did not find anything wrong with the transaction.

Mulyata warns parents against marrying off girls

Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata has warned parents in Rufunsa district against marrying off their underage daughters.

Mrs Mulyata noted that girls in the rural areas are vulnerable to early marriages and defilement when they reach puberty.

Speaking during the official opening of a science and computer laboratory in Rufunsa district, Mrs Mulyata says the introduction of free education calls for enhanced educational services and easy accessibility for all children.

She said government introduced free education for all and will not tolerate girls dropping out of school with a view of getting married.

Mrs Mulyata said that government is also addressing challenges faced by the girl-child in the rural areas to ensure they attain quality and equal education.

She said Rufunsa district has set up a local court which will deal with parents who marry off their girls.

The Provincial Minister added that government has massively invested in the education sector hence the need to prioritize education in the district.

Rufunsa District Commissioners Richard Mabena said the district has recorded bumper harvest.

Mr. Mabena has also called for the Agricultural farming scheme located in Shikabeta to be handed over to Zambia National Service (ZNS) for crop efficiency.

He said that the farming scheme has been idle with no farming activities taking place.

He noted that the scheme has gone to sleep and Agricultural machinery is going to waste when it can be put to good use.

Mr. Mabena said that the scheme has the necessary machinery and it was unfortunate that it was now a white elephant.
“It will be better if the farming scheme is taken to Zambia correctional services or Zambia National Service than being with Ministry of Agriculture” he said

Mr Mabena said the Ministry if Agriculture was not putting the farming scheme to good use despite having heavy machinery on the site.

He further called on the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to aid Shikabeta and Chipeketi chiefdoms whose crops were washed away.

Speaking at the same function Mr. Mabena disclosed that the district has vaccinated over 9,000 people since the Covid-19 vaccination campaign was relaunched.

 

Chipolopolo To Know 2022 COSAFA Cup Opponents Next Week

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Chipolopolo will know their 2022 COSAFA Cup opponents next week for the tournament that will be held at the place of their last triumph.

The 2022 COSAFA Cup will be held in Durban, South Africa where Chipolopolo won their last regional title in 2019 under Aggrey Chiyangi.

Chipolopolo coach Aljosa Asanovic will not have to wait long to know his sides 2022 COSAFA Cup opponents because the draws will be made on May 31.

Durban is going to host the COSAFA Cup from July 5-17.

Defending champions South Africa and Zambia will go into the draw seeking a record equaling 6th COSAFA Cup crown.

However, due to Zimbabwe’s FIFA ban, the record six-time COSAFA Cup champions will not be in the draws but would be reinstated should the embargo be lifted before the July tournament.

Meanwhile, Chipolopolo are heading to the COSAFA Cup hoping to redeem themselves following an unprecedented preliminary group stage exit since the event started in 1997.

Kamanga Hopes Stars Will Replicate Club Form in 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

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FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has told foreign based Chipolopolo stars to replicate their good performances abroad when they feature for Zambia.

Chipolopolo is preparing for the June back-to-back 2023 Africa Cup qualifiers.

Zambia will face Ivory Coast on June 3 in their opening AFCON qualifier away in West Africa before hosting Comoros on 7 June at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

Writing in his weekly column dubbed president’s corner, Kamanga said FAZ expects that foreign based players will join camp early to fully utilize the time that is remaining for preparations.

Kamanga said the association is doing everything to ensure that preparations are on course for the Africa Cup qualifiers.

The Chipolopolo squad is this Wednesday expected to leave for Ghana to prepare for the Ivory Coast match.

“We have been doing everything to ensure that preparations are on course. The local players have clocked a week in camp with the foreign based players expected to join starting from today onwards. With the team leaving for Ghana for an international camp to help acclimatize to conditions in West Africa on Wednesday, we expect that preparations will go a gear up,” Kamanga wrote.

“Most foreign leagues have come to a close, freeing up some foreign based players for national duty. We expect that our players will join camp early to fully utilize the time that is remaining for preparations. It is worth noting that we have seen some great performances from foreign leagues that we hope to see replicated on national duty,” he stated.

Kamanga hailed the Ministry of Home Affairs’ decision to clear Scotland based defender Frankie Musonda to feature for Zambia.

“We have made some steps on the naturalization process of two players identified from the diaspora namely Frankie Musonda (Scotland) and Aime Mabika (USA). The government has Okayed Musonda’s documentation which is a huge step for us but still scrutinizing the Mabika case.”

“Understandably, these circumstances are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and hopefully Mabika can be given the green light to feature for the Chipolopolo. Other countries have utilized this window opened by FIFA to identify outstanding talents that have some roots in some countries to feature for them,” Kamanga added.

Government concerned about the stagnant Production of Tobacco

Government has raised concern over the static production of tobacco in the country, over the past years.

Minister of Agriculture Mtolo Phiri says there is a need to put mechanisms in place that support the increase in production and processing of tobacco in Zambia.

Speaking when he graced the 2022 tobacco marketing season, Mr Phiri said in the 2021 Agricultural season, the country expected to produce about 36.7 metric tons of tobacco which fall far short in comparison to neighbouring countries like Malawi and Zimbabwe.

“To support the increase in production, marketing and processing of tobacco, the government is committed to establishing an enabling policy and operational environment that benefits all stakeholders in the industry, from the farmers to the merchants.” He said.

Mr. Phiri further explained that the legislation that regulates the tobacco industry in the country is old and outdated, adding that it does not meet the aspirations of the sector.

“This state of legislation is of concern to both government and the private sector players. I am delighted to announce that the Ministry of Agriculture, with input from various private players, has made significant progress in reviewing the legislation,” he said.

Mr. Phiri however commended the Tobacco Board of Zambia for its tireless efforts in coordinating the tobacco industry and ensuring that government and the private sector continue to have progressive and harmonious interactions.

And Tobacco Board of Zambia Chief Executive Officer James Kasongo said good weather conditions coupled with the huge private investment and increased demand for the Zambian tobacco at the world market, will continue to take its rightful place in the crop sector.

Mr. Kasongo said if the tobacco industry is well harnessed, it will contribute positively to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and foreign exchange earnings as well as improve the living standards of the people within the tobacco value chain.

Mr. Kasongo said one of the key issues affecting the tobacco industry has been poor registration of growers which has been a recipe for tobacco side marketing and vending impacting negatively the tobacco sponsors in terms of loan recoveries and most importantly affecting the traceability of the Zambian crop.

“To counter this, Tobacco Board of Zambia is working with industry stakeholders and has put in place the electronic farmer registration and booking system (Bright Leaf System) to enhance the farmer registration.

“The system has been linked to the Tobacco Association of Zambia (TAZ) booking system to provide real time data on sales processes on the floor. The system plays a critical role in the traceability of the crop growers registered,” he said.

And Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Zambia General Manager Litiya Matakala said since JTI Zambia’s inception in 2010 there has been a tenfold increase in the company’s operations.

“This has mainly been driven by a focus on developing people, investing in sustainable tobacco production and exploring efficiencies in our supply chain,” he said.

Mr. Matakala said this approach has yielded great results for the local tobacco company, including becoming the first tobacco company in Zambia to gain recognition by the prestigious institute for four years running.

“This award is a clear recognition of our people centric strategy which prioritizes diversity, environmental, health and safety as well as mental wellbeing.

Through contract farming, JTI partners and finances crop inputs for over 7, 000 small scale growers to the value of 8.6 million dollars per annum. Leading to an annual output of over 13 million kilograms of tobacco, valued at approximately US 46.50 million dollars in export revenue,” Mr. Matakala added.

UPND MP’s Statement that 98% of the Civil Servants are PF and should be Fired is Sad-Atonio Mwanza

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The Former ruling Patriotic Front(PF) Media Director Antonio Mourinho Mwanza has said that the statement by United Party for National Development (UPND) Sesheke Member of Parliament, Romeo Kan’gombe that ‘98 per cent of the civil servants are PF and must be FIRED’ makes a very sad reading.

In a statement released to the media, Mr Mwanza said that Mr Kan’gombe’s narrative feeds into very dangerous rhetoric that UPND has been pushing against all those that worked or did business under the Patriotic Front administration.

Mr Mwanza said that the UPND is on a mission to cleanse the whole country of anyone who does not belong to or support UPND, adding that, to them, anyone who is not UPND does not deserve to live, work or do business in this country and that, worse, if you are PF you don’t even deserve to be alive, you should be ostracised and banished from Zambia.

“This is a very dangerous scheme that must be stopped before this country is turned into a one-party UPND Nation,” Mr Mwanza said.

Below is the full statement

ROMEO KANGOMBE MUST STOP SCANDALISING CIVIL SERVANTS ZAMBIA DOES NOT BELONG TO UPND IT BELONGS TO EVERY ZAMBIAN
Monday 23rd May, 2022

The statement by UPND Sesheke Member of Parliament, Romeo Kan’gombe that ‘98 percent of the civil servants are PF and must be FIRED’ makes very sad reading and feeds into a very dangerous rhetoric that UPND has been pushing against all those that worked or did business under the Patriotic Front administration.

The UPND is on a mission to CLEANSE the whole country of anyone who does not belong or support UPND. To them anyone who is not UPND does not deserve to live, work or do business in this country. Worse, if you are PF you don’t even deserve to be alive, you should be ostracised and banished from Zambia. This is a very dangerous scheme that must be stopped before this country is turned into a one party UPND Nation. According to the UPND philosophy Zambia gained its independence the day they won elections in 2021; before that, Zambia was a nation in turmoil and civil strife, the country was a ‘war’ zone until they came to power to give us peace and freedom of expression. How delusional can one be? It’s an insult to our founding fathers who fought for this nation’s independence we all enjoy today and yes, it is a slap on the face of the gallant men and women who fought for the multiparty democracy that gave this same UPND a chance to participate and win an election.

On the outset the UPND must understand that not everyone can or should support them. Zambia is a multi party democracy and people must be free to support any political party of their choice without fear of retribution or fear of loss of work or business.

It is clear that UPND does not understand who civil servants are, let alone, they don’t understand the structure and scope of the civil service. The civil service is the apolitical administrative and management institution of government and it lives in perpetuity beyond any political party or political establishment. UNIP, MMD, PF all came and went but the civil service remained; like wise, UPND will also go but the civil service will remain. So to look at the civil service as an enemy and not an arm of Government’s administration and management that will outlive all political parties and political administrations is to lack both knowledge and foresight.

Who is a civil servant? All public service workers including government administrators, teachers and health workers are civil servants. So according to UPND all the teachers, nurses, doctors, administrators etc that they found must be fired and replaced with UPND cadres. How? What kind of warped thinking is this? Who tells them that this country belongs only to UPND cadres? Does it mean that every party that comes to power must chase everyone and replace them with their cadres? Do they even know that not every civil servant in today’s government was employed by the administration, some were employed by the MMD? Does it mean that everyone now must belong to UPND for them to get employed? This is very backward and dangerous thinking and time has come for UPND to stop this kind of hatred and discrimination against fellow Zambians on account that they don’t belong to their Party.

We are not naive to note that at the heart of Romeo Kang’ombe’s statement that the UPND should fire 98% of the current civil servants is the UPND’s scheme to target and get rid of all the civil servants who come from certain regions. This is not even a secret, everyone knows how this Government is targeting people from certain regions. UPND must get rid of this hatred against fellow Zambians. We are all Zambians whether PF, UPND or any other political party. olitics is a service to the people and should not be reduced to personalities and tribal hegemony.

For their own information, UPND must know that these same civil servants they are harassing today actually voted for UPND.

No Zambian must lose a job or be denied business opportunities based on the political party they support. Instead of harassing them, the UPND must embrace and work closely with our teachers, nurses, doctors and all the other civil servants to push the development agenda for Zambia forward.

Lastly UPND must always remember that they will not be in power forever, one day they will be voted out and their turn to be held accountable for their actions will surely dawn upon them. Let them be cautious in the manner they are treating Zambians.

Issued by
Antonio Mourinho Mwanza
PF Media Director

RUGBY: KPF Dedicate Big Win To Late Club Strongman Manda

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Defending champions Red Arrows have surrendered the National Rugby League top spot after succumbing to a 16-13 loss to grieving KPF away in Kitwe.

KPF battled Arrows on Saturday just five days after putting to rest their club life President Peter Manda, who died recently.

KPF on Saturday moved to the top of the table after beating Arrows at home in Kitwe on Saturday.
KPF, who have one game in hand, sit on 14 points, one point above second placed Mufulira Leopards as at Week Four.

“Dad the boys have done it for you. Today’s game was dedicated to you and for sure they have delivered as they promised to win it for you. Thank you KPF for the honour and the win, smiling down and laughing in his laugh. We will miss you dad at every game,” KPF Chairman Jeremiah Manda remarked after the win over Arrows.

Jeremiah was the son of the late iconic rugby administrator Peter Manda.

Arrows have dropped from first to fifth position as they remain on 12 points.

Meanwhile, Diggers remained third on the table despite beating Lusaka 6-3 to move to 13 points.

In other games, Mufulira Leopards beat Ndola Wanderers 59-03 and Green Eagles overcame Konkola 15-09 Konkola.

Week 4 Results

Kitwe Playing Fields 16-13 Red Arrows

Lusaka 03-06 Diggers

Mufulira Leopards 59-03 Ndola Wanderers

Green Eagles 15-09 Konkola


Presidents League

Kansanshi 03-03 Nkwazi

Nchanga 11-08 Chibuluma

Green Buffaloes 53-00 Roan Antelope

Ladies League

Green Eagles Women Rugby 79-00 Nchanga/Konkola Queens