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ZCCM-IH looking for a financial adviser to reform Mopani Copper Mines

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Zambia’s state mining investment firm Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines – Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is on the lookout for a financial adviser to reform Mopani Copper Mines (MCM), reported Reuters.

MCM, which is 100% owned by ZCCM-IH, owns underground mines, a concentrator, a smelter and a refinery at Mufulira mine site, open pits, a concentrator and a cobalt plant at Nkana mine site in Kitwe.

The investment firm is also seeking a private investor to help boost production at the copper mine.

ZCCM-IH board chair Dolika Banda said that the appointment of financial adviser is “imminent”. A new equity partner would be announced within the next six months to a year.

Last week, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was cited by Reuters as saying that the government is “very close” to selecting an investor for Mopani Copper Mines.

Hichilema told a press conference: “We believe that with Mopani Copper Mines we are very close but I don’t want to be overambitious,”

Since raising $1.5bn in debt to buy MCM in 2021 from Glencore’s subsidiary Carlisa Investments, Zambia has been seeking new investor for the mine to increase output.

Banda told the new agency in an interview in Lusaka: “To own this mine requires billions of dollars and we can’t continue to be asking the Zambian treasury to be financing exploration, productivity and technology upgrades.”

Banda said that ZCCM-IH, however, will continue to help MCM in servicing its loans and working capital, buying inputs in addition to working on “long-term solutions”.

Kigali to host the Commonwealth’s landmark African anti-corruption conference

Heads of anti-corruption agencies from the Commonwealth’s 19 African member states are set to gather in Kigali, Rwanda, from 3 – 7 May 2022 for a major conference that will seek to boost regional crime-fighting efforts.

Now in its 12th year, the Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa will be convened under the theme ‘Combating Corruption for Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa’.

Organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, the conference will bring together members of the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa, senior government officials, relevant international organisations, civil society, policymakers, and development partners to address key priorities towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 16, share knowledge and good practices, discuss the impacts of corruption on sustainable development in Africa, and innovative approaches in the fight against corruption.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, said:

“Corruption is a serious threat to sustainable and equitable development. Every dollar lost to corruption is a dollar lost to investing in a child’s education, healthcare or much-needed infrastructure. That is why the Commonwealth Secretariat has made preventing and countering corruption a top priority.

But to do this, collaboration and cooperation between our member states will be critical if we are to successfully meet the challenge of corruption. By coming together, we can build the prosperous future we want for the generations to come. And the Commonwealth Secretariat stands ready to support member states in this endeavour as part of its mandate to strengthen democratic societies and good governance, and advance a free, just, and peaceful Commonwealth.”

Dr Roger Koranteng, the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Adviser and Head of Public Sector Governance, said:

“The conference will provide a timely assessment of the progress member countries have made towards achieving SDG Goal 16 and a platform for the sharing of country, regional and international experiences by Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies, International Organisations, and experts.

Anti-corruption agencies will have the opportunity to engage with their counterparts and international experts on issues of mutual influence, opening space for capacity building and collaboration in the fight against corruption.

We look forward to welcoming you in Kigali, for a successful conference.”

The Conference has been held annually since its inception in 2011 and is part of the Secretariat’s mission to help governments, judges, the police, and other public institutions tackle systemic corruption by sharing best practices, training, and policy research.

Zambia Army Command has hailed the Catholic Church in Zambia for seconding Priests to serve in the military

The Zambia Army Command has hailed the Catholic Church in Zambia for seconding Priests to serve in the military as chaplains.

It is not common for Catholic Priests to serve in the defence forces as chaplains.

In 2020, the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) seconded three Priests to undergo military training under the Zambia Military Training Academy at the request of the army command.

The graduated soldiers are Capt. Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Mukuka, Capt. Rev. Fr. Samson Chewe and Capt. Rev. Fr. Philip Phiri.

The army has since deployed Capt. Fr. Mukuka to Kalewa Barracks in Ndola to serve the Catholic military community on the Copperbelt.

Fr. Mukuka was officially welcomed to the Copperbelt over the weekend and was granted authority to minister to the military community by Bishop of Ndola Diocese Benjamin Phiri during Mass in the Cathedral of Christ the King.

In his speech during Mass, Zambia Army Deputy Director General for Religious Services Col. Rev. Milfred Muke said army chaplains must serve any soldier irrespective of whether they are Catholic or not.

“Let me thank the Catholic Church in Zambia for responding to our need to have chaplains seconded to the Zambia Army so that we serve together. Let me use this opportunity to thank his Lordship Bishop Phiri for organizing such a wonderful welcome and introduction for Father Mukuka. As Zambia Army and Religious and Moral services branch we are very thankful for this great gesture shown to our brother and colleague,” Col. Rev. Muke said.

“Allow me to address our brother, Father Mukuka; I will start by congratulating you for having endured the military training which is not any easy thing to go through. I also want to say to Father Mukuka that in the army as chaplain we serve in two areas, in this area, and in the field. It is the mandate of a chaplain to serve each and every officer and soldier irrespective of whether they are Catholic or not. I urge Father Mukuka to be a bit flexible sometimes to serve and attend to some rituals which are not entirely Catholic but of course the body of Christ. I encourage you to remain and maintain the same endurance as lead the Catholic military community on the Copperbelt, however bear in mind that these people do not belong to you alone, they are other chaplains you need to engage with from time to time as you prepare your programs. The Catholic military of the Copperbelt supported father Mukuka,” Col. Rev. Muke said.

Bishop Phiri has urged army officers, especially chaplains to serve the nation with integrity and discipline.

The Bishop said the men and women in uniform should not harass people.

“Captain Mukuka, you need to be exemplary, almost impeccable in your conduct. The career you have joined is challenging one but not different from priesthood. Even as you wear your uniform, remember that you are a priest and shall remain a priest. You are wearing a military uniform because soldiers are willing to confide themselves in you. I urge the army to look after him, help him to settle and learn more about the army etiquettes and traditions. As a soldier, he now has to think differently, he can no longer behave like a civilian accordingly utilise him well in spiritual issues, tap blessings from him,” Bishop Phiri said.

“We shall continue to be good cooperating partners as you defend the country from external aggression and as you serve this country in different ways. Please as you seat especially for recruitments, do consider more slots especially for our priests to offer service in the armed forces. We will make our priests available provided they are suitably qualified in those tasks. We would like to work together with you. In the past we have not been present in the security wing, the purpose of the Mass was to introduce the priest and to give authority to the priest to perform certain rites in the barracks where he has been assigned and any other duties he is assigned in,” Bishop Phiri said.

And in a separate interview Capt. Fr. Mukuka vowed to remain in the priesthood after being seconded to serve in the army.

“Priesthood is my life. I enjoy preaching very much. I enjoy seeing the people of God singing to their God. When I celebrate Mass, I do it with a lot of passion. I enjoy celebrating Mass. I enjoy being a priest,” Capt. Fr. Mukuka said.

Shepolopolo Held By Botswana

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Shepolopolo Zambia fought back from one-down on Monday to draw 1-1 at home against Botswana in a women’s international friendly at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

The match was the last of two friendly dates against guests Botswana whom they beat in the first warm-up fixture three days ago.

Lesego Radiakanyo gave Botswana a one-nil halftime when she scored in the 27th minute.

It took a Lushomo Mweemba free-kick in the 58th minute for Shepolopolo to earn the draw.

Shepolopolo had earlier beaten Botswana 1-0 in the first friendly played on the other side of town on April 28 at Woodlands Stadium.

Meanwhile, Shepolopolo and Botswana were using the friendly dates as preliminary preparations for their 2022 Women’s AFCON tournament outing that Morocco is hosting from July 2-23.

Zambia are in Group B together with Togo, Tunisia and four-time runners-up Cameroon.

Botswana is in Group C alongside Burundi, 2018 runners-up South Africa and defending champions Nigeria.

Late Chile One’s family call for peace and unity to prevail during his burial on Wednesday

The family of murdered Kitwe Jerabo and businessman Richard Chileshe Mbulu commonly known as Chile One has called for peace and unity to prevail during the burial set for this Wednesday in Kitwe.

Mr Mbulu was allegedly shot dead by his wife Annie Monta, 30, in their bedroom after a marital dispute in the early hours of Saturday in Riverside, Kitwe. Monta has since been charged with murder by Police in Kitwe.

Family spokesperson Kelvin Tembo said Chile One’s burial has been tentatively set for this Wednesday at Kitwe Memorial Park in Nkana East.

Mr. Tembo has admitted that emotions among mourners are expected to be high as burial approaches.

He said it was important that Chile One’s family and close friends unite during the mourning period in the best interest of his seven children and several dependants.

Speaking to journalists at the funeral house in Riverside, Kitwe, Mr. Tembo reiterated that the death of Mr. Mbulu was heartbreaking.

“So far I think we are on course with our burial arrangements. We have set Wednesday as a burial date as you may be aware this is a case of murder where we need to get a court order for the postmortem and courts are closed today (Monday) and they are only opening on Tuesday. So we can obtain the court order tomorrow Tuesday and the burial take place on Wednesday. We are burying at Kitwe Memorial Park in Nkana East. The time and burial programme will be communicated to the public soon,” Mr. Tembo said.

“The atmosphere at the funeral is so far calm and sombre as you see it but as people begin to know that burial is on emotions will begin to rise but that is always expected because as of now to some people it has not sunk in that this person is no more. But as you approach burial that is when people do realise that this person is truly gone. We expect a lot of emotions. We should be guided differently depending on the person that is emotionally affected at that particular day and I think the best that I can do is to ask the family to stick together and the public those that were close to him to just take it has it comes. There is nothing we can do. This has happened and we accept that he is gone. It is very very heartbreaking but there is nothing we can do,” he said.

“The best thing we can do as a family is to stick together. As friends we stick together, we make a plan now for the children that have remained. Remember he has left seven children. That is seven problems and those are not the only people that are affected. We have got close friends and relatives who literally depended on him. So I think what is important is how we come out of this not what we do in the meantime because if we do bad things that will affect the future of the children, it will affect the future of those that entirely depended on him as well,” Mr. Tembo said.

According to Copperbelt police commanding officer Sharon Zulu:”A Pistol 9mm Taurus by make, silver in colour, serial number THR 43651 was used. The victim sustained a bullet wound on his left side of the back where he was shot at and on the right side of his chest where the bullet came out. He was rushed to Progress private hospital and later to Kitwe Teaching Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The body of the deceased has since been deposited to Kitwe Teaching Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem. The firearm with one empty cartilage was recovered from the scene, arrest made.”

Vice President directs Gary Nkombo to speed up implementation of CDF projects

Vice President, Mutale Nalumango has directed Local government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo to quickly approve signatories on approved Constituency Development Funds (CDF) projects to allow work to start.

Mrs Nalumango has called for the speedy implementation of CDF projects to enable people to start benefiting from the funds.

She however notes that the Ministry of Local Government is doing everything possible to approve the signatories but says the challenges affecting the implementation of the exercise should be shared as a means to find solutions.

Mrs Nalumango told ZANIS that the Minister should quickly respond to the approved projects so that the funds released in the first quarter can be utilized.

She expressed concern that funds released in the first quarter have not yet been utilized further stressing that government wants to see projects running so 5that more money can be released.

The Vice President also implored Members of Parliament, Ward Development Committees and other stakeholders to prioritise water reticulation as they identify the various CDF projects.

Mrs Nalumango said proper water reticulation remains key to human survival and that it should be one of the first things Zambians should do using CDF.

She also cautioned that government will not entertain the importation of labour on CDF related projects but rather the locals should be allowed to fully participate in projects.

Concern has been raised by some ward development committees that the Ministry of Local Government is taking long to approve the signatories to the various constituency accounts to allow successful applicants to start accessing the funds.

Zambia lost more than 300 health workers to COVID-19-Masebo

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ZAMBIA lost more than 300 health workers to COVID-19 from the time the pandemic broke out in the country two years ago.

And Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has paid tribute to all health workers across the country for being resilient in the fight against life-threatening diseases such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms Masebo was speaking during her routine COVID-19 update at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Lusaka.

She has encouraged all health workers who are not vaccinated to do so.

Ms Masebo said the Ministry will re-launch the COVID vaccination, on May 14, 2022, after the first one launched by President Hakainde Hichilema.

She said local authorities will be engaged because they are close to communities.

Ms Masebo expressed concern that a lot of money is being spent on vaccines and people are shunning the exercise resulting in some vaccines expiring.

And Ms Masebo said in the last 24 hours, 22 New COVID 19 cases out of 1-thousand and 4 tests were carried out.

She said Eastern and Luapula Provinces have not recorded any new cases, giving the positivity for the country at 2-percent with no death recorded.

Ms Masebo has however stressed the need for members of the public to continue observing the five golden rules.

And Health Permanent Secretary in charge of Technical Services Luckson Kasonka said after the 4th wave many health workers started getting vaccinated.

Zambian president is too protective of his ministers to govern the country fairly

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By Venus N Msyani

Every single day Zambians are being led to the conclusion that President Hakainde Hichilema is too protective of his ministers to govern the country fairly.

For example, when United Party for National Development (UPND) officials are accused of corruption and they deny, the president easily believes them. Even when there is evidence to prove the allegation.
Few days ago, pictures of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honorable Stanley Kakubo visiting a Chinese owned company, Sinoma Cement Plant emerged on social media. The minister is seen leaving with what looks like a briefcase.

The content of a briefcase is unknown. Some think Hon. Kakubo went to Sinoma to receive bribe and are demanding that President Hakainde should fire him.

At a press conference in Lusaka on Monday April 25th , President Hichilema said he is not going to fire Hon. Kakubo. According to President Hakainde, he had a conversation with the minister and was told he visited Sinoma to buy cement and they gave him a calendar and a diary.

For that reason, HH announced that he doesn’t find Kakubo guilty. “Maybe he should not have accepted that,” President Hakainde said in a protective tone.

HH accuses media of trying to twist the story, which makes him sound even more protective.

Those President Hakainde calls clique of thieves denies having stolen from Zambian people. The president doesn’t believe them. Without proper evidence to prove that indeed they stole, some have already lost properties to the government.

This time the Minister of Local Government Gary Nkombo is recorded in a video forcing a woman and her children to drink illicit local brew beer called Kachasu.

Kachasu kills and is clear Hon. Nkombo is very much aware of that. Is head in the video telling the woman “mupaya bana baanzanu naimwe imwani” (you kill your friends children you also drink), which implies that the minister meant to kill.

His action has evoked a call for his dismissal, but it is very possible President Hakainde Hichilema protective nature will save him. He is very protective towards his ministers.

Will wait and see.

Rueben Lifuka urge UPN to develop a comprehensive strategy in the fight against corruption

Governance Activist Rueben Lifuka has implored the UPND Administration to develop a comprehensive strategy in the fight against corruption.

Mr Lifuka says part of this strategy should include rebuilding confidence in the entire anti-corruption establishment.

In an interview with Hot FM News, Mr Lifuka said currently, there is very low public trust in the anti-corruption establishment. Mr Lifuka says previous administrations have offered lip service to the fight against corruption, saying the UPND needs to demonstrate that it will not fall into the same trap.

He said in the absence of corresponding actions to address the corruption problem, the UPND administration risk being written off by Zambians that they too are just offering lip service to the corruption fight.

Consider recapitalizing Indeni Petroleum Refinery, Government urged

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Policy Analyst Kelvin Chibomba is urging the government to consider recapitalizing Indeni Petroleum Refinery as it still has the potential to mitigate any possible shocks in the price of fuel on the international market.

Mr Chibomba argues that against the government’s earlier decision to place Indeni Refinery on care and maintenance while working towards turning it into an oil marketing company, it will be prudent to revert to the firm’s earlier core operations because of its value chains.

He tells Phoenix News that another option is for government to find an equity partner to acquire the minority shares as it is the alternative financing option to enable Indeni to produce petroleum products beyond 100 per cent.

Further, Mr Chibomba is of the view that allowing the private sector to wholly supply fuel to the government will continue to cause discrepancies in pricing as the private sector is only interested in profits.

The government last year placed Indeni Petroleum Refinery on care and maintenance as part of reforms aimed at promoting efficiency and stability in the petroleum subsector.

Fight against corruption cannot be an everyday topic, HH told

The opposition Patriotic Front (PF) has told President Hakainde Hichilema that the fight against corruption cannot be an everyday topic.

Speaking when he featured on Muvi Tv’s ‘The Assignment’ program last night, leader of the opposition in Parliament Hon Brian Mundubile said instructions have already been done with regards to the matter in question adding that law enforcement agencies are in motion.

He stressed that people get fatigued if one talks about the same topic repeatedly.

Hon Mundubile also stressed that if someone claims to have done something yet they have to spend hours explaining the same it means they have done nothing.

“But if at every juncture that is what the President is talking about, the audience sometimes gets fatigued if you talk about the same things over and over again,” he said.

“So sometimes talk about something then people will wait to see actions. Like one eminent comment said, I saw a video last week that was saying ‘for instance, if you have done something and it takes you an hour to explain it means you have done nothing or if you are doing something then you are getting hours to explain, most likely you are not doing anything.”

Meanwhile, Mundubile said the President squandered a big opportunity to explain to the Zambians how he intends to revive the economy and reduce the cost of living.

“Firstly, I want to say that the President squandered yet another big opportunity to explain to the Zambian people, especially the worker today what plans he has to revive the economy and the exact roadmap his government intends to implement,” he said.

“The work of government especially the President is there to give hope. When the President speaks, the troubled cases should be settled. He must give hope to the citizens. In this case we are talking about the Zambian worker who is faced with a number of challenges. The rise in food prices, fuel prices, among others.”

He said he thought the President would redeem himself in his speech yesterday when he graced Labour Day Commemoration but maintained that President Hichilema squandered yet another opportunity.

“When the President addressed the nation last week, he didn’t pay attention to that particular item which is very important to most citizens, that is the high cost of living. We actually thought that after the many discussions where we pointed out that what people wanted to hear, the President did not pay attention to…. we thought he would come round and redeem himself. But it looks like he squandered yet another opportunity,” he said.

And Mundubile said the only way to fight poverty is by creating sustainable employment.

RTSA and bus operators hold meeting to consider price reduction

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The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and bus operators today held a consultative meeting, to consider a proposed reduction in bus fares following the drop in fuel pump price announced by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) recently.

According to the statement released to the media by the head of public relations Fredrick Mubanga, the proposed reduction in bus fares will be effected after approval by all concerned stakeholders including the Ministry of Transport and Logistics.

Therefore, the Agency will be announcing proposed changes in bus fares in the course of this week.
The meeting was attended by the Bus and Taxi’s Owners Association of Zambia (BTOAZ), Commuter Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) and Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA).

The ERB reduced fuel pump prices by K2.35 for petrol and K0.58 for diesel with effect from 1st May 2022.

MONDAYS PROS HIT LIST: Mwepu, Mabika Injured

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With the kickoff of the 2023 AFCON Group H qualifiers exactly a month away, Chipolopolo coach Aljosa Asanovic will be hoping injury setbacks sustained by a couple of his key players in action for their respective clubs over the weekend are not long-term.

=SOUTH AFRICA
In was Nedbank Cup semifinal weekend in the PSL that saw South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns reach the final following a 2-1 away win over Royal AM on Saturday.
Veteran goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene was on the bench.
Sundowns will play holders Marumo Gallants in the final on May 28 at The Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg.

=DENMARK
-Midtiylland:
Midfielder Edward Chilufya played the first 57 minutes for the second placed side in Sunday’s top-two clash against FC Copenhagen that ended 0-0.

-Horsens: Midfielder Lubambo Musonda started for promotion chasing Horsens’ 1-0 away win over Hvidovre and was later substituted in stoppage time
Horsens are third after Friday’s win over the number four club.

=TANZANIA
Midfielder Clatous Chama started for second placed Simba SC in Saturdays’ Kariakoo Derby against arch-foes and runaway league leaders Young Africans that ended 0-0.
He was replaced at the start of the second half by compatriot Rally Bwalya.

=USA
Defender Aime Mabika started for Inter Miami in Sunday’s 2-0 away loss at New England Revolution but was substituted in the 19th minute with a muscle injury.
His replacement Jairo Quinteros compounded Inter Miami’s woes when he was sent off in the 76th minute for a second bookable offence that saw the visitors finish with ten men.

=SCOTLAND
-Rangers: Fashion Sakala scored his debut Old Firm Derby goal when he netted a 67th minute equalizer against Celtic in Sundays 1-1 away draw in a match he played the full 90 minutes.
Celtic stays six points ahead of the defending champions who are second on the log.
 
-Raith Rovers: Defender Frankie Musonda was substituted in the 63rd minute of fifth placed Raith’s 1-1 home draw against leaders Kilmarnock.

=RUSSIA
Arsenal Tula are in action on Monday evening at home against Nizhny Novogorod.


=ENGLAND
-Brighton:
Enock Mwepu limped off in the 63rd minute with a suspected groin injury in Saturday’s 3-0 away win over Wolves.

-Leicester City: Patson Daka’s dry spell continued on Sunday and substituted in the 67th minute in Leicester’s 3-1 away loss at Tottenham.

ZFE calls on the government to increase its shareholdings in new Mines

The Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) has called on the government to increase its shareholdings in new Mines in the North Western Province.

ZFE representative Mark Salim said the only way the government can spearhead diversification in the mining sector is if it increases its shareholding in newly found mines such as Kasenseli Gold Mine in Mwinilunga District.

Mr Salim says once the government has more say in the running of early found mines in the Province, it will lead to job creation and security in the mining sector.

Speaking during the commemoration of International Labour Day in Solwezi, Mr. Salim urged the government to realise the economic potential that gold mining presents in the country.

And the Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia has called on the government to implement mechanisms that will curb the high cost of living in the country.

Union Representative, Ng’onga Tembo said the current cost of living is too high for an ordinary employee who are the majority of the Zambian work force.

Meanwhile, North Western Province Minister Robert Lihefu has called on Trade Unions to work together and lobby for their members’ welfare.

Mr. Lihefu said government cannot work with Trade unions if they are not united and do not speak with one voice.

Play an important role in the creation of decent jobs for Zambians, Vice President tells Private Sector

Vice President Mutale Nalumango has called on the Private Sector especially the mines to play an important role in the creation of decent jobs for Zambians.

Mrs Nalumango said this in Kitwe during Labour Day Celebrations under the theme “Accelerating Social-Economic Transformation through sustainable and Job creation amidst Covid 19?.

And Mrs. Nalumango disclosed that the government is engaging various stakeholders to establish more industries on the Copperbelt to take advantage of the Copper.

The Vice President observed that engagements with partners as well as agreements with the Democratic Republic of Congo -DRC- will ensure value addition to the Copper being mined.

She said the agreements signed recently are a clear testimony of the new dawn administration’s commitment to ensuring a great future for the Copperbelt and the country as a whole.

The Vice President said the UPND government has laid a strong foundation capable of accelerating Social-Economic development through private sector participation.

She has further assured that government will work towards addressing bottlenecks that affect the growth of the Private Sector.

And Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) General Secretary Cosmas Mukuka urged the government to put in place measures that will focus on creating Jobs and raising productivity levels as Covid 19 measures are relaxed.

And Zambia Federation of Employers Chief Executive Officer Harrington Chibanda called for the need to address skills mismatch and gaps in the Country.

Meanwhile, Vice President Mutale Nalumango has called for professionalism among Civil Servants to avoid being used by politicians like the case was in the previous administration.

Speaking upon arrival at Peter Zuze Air force Base in Ndola for a one day working visit, Mrs. Nalumango said the UPND Administration will not allow institutions like the police to be abused but will ensure they operate professionally.
The Vice President said President Hakainde Hichilema has made it clear that under his administration the rule of law will prevail.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Nalumango has urged citizens to trust President Hakainde Hichilema because he is on the right path in transforming the country’s economy.

She said the new dawn administration will not segregate on who benefits but will ensure every Zambian gets a share.
Mrs. Nalumango said this can be evidenced by the equitable distribution of Constituency Development Fund -CDF- as well as recruitment of Health and Education Workers.

And Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo said the people in the province are happy with the leadership of the UPND.

Mr. Matambo said the increased CDF, free education and recruitment of government workers has cheered the people in the Province.

He further said he has engaged the Ministry of Local Government to address delays in the approval of CDF projects.