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The opposition UPND has congratulated the ruling PF for holding what it says was a selection national Convention.
UPND Deputy National Secretary Patrick Mucheleka said the PF was selective.
“We would like to ‘congratulate’ our colleagues in the PF for successfully holding their virtual convention in peaceful atmosphere. We take note of public outcry that the PF convention ushered in their Central Committee without casting a single vote,” Mr Mucheleka said.
“We also note that the youths and women were largely left out of the newly appointed PF leadership and there is no regional balancing, something very worrying especially that they are a ruling party,” he said.
“But we recognise that just like our party, the PF is a mere club with its own rules and aspirations and they can decide to do what they want in accordance with their desires. It is up to the Zambian people to choose a political party that is truly uniting and offers the best policies.”
He added, “With majority of the political parties now having held their conventions, we look forward to having a peaceful campaign period devoid of hate language and violence.We should offer the Zambian people positive messages of what we intend to do in alleviating poverty and hunger ravaging the country.”
“We have released our vision for the country through our manifesto which we launched on Friday. We now look forward to the PF and all other political parties to release and debate their manifestos instead of character assassinations.”
President Edgar Lungu has reappointed Davies Mwila as Secretary General of the PF and cautioned the party against embracing tribalism and regionalism.
President Lungu said he was displeased that the PF Eastern Province was exhibiting traits of tribalism and regionalism after complaining that the region had just three people elected as Members of the Central Committee at the just-ended party convention.
“ Let’s not be regional and tribal . I didn’t expect Easter Province to start being tribal… You have the President, the big one, as a Member of the Central Committee,… ” said President Lungu.
President Lungu said the recently endorsed list of members of the PF’s Central Committee was done taking into account regional balancing and proportionate representation in line with the country’s inclusive policy and One Zambia One Nation motto.
The Head of State said all PF members have a democratic right to participate in the affairs of the party but the interests of the party supersedes individual aspirations.
He said the party constitution allows him to ensure that unity is enhanced through inclusive leadership and governance.
President Lungu has since called for unity, and loyalty from the PF membership stressing that he wants to lead a party that has loyal, humble and respectful members.
The President urged party members to double their efforts and mobilize the party across the country
Officially closing the PF Convention, President Lungu appealed to the PF membership to work with the new Central Committee to achieve the party’s goals and vision of winning the August 12, 2021 general elections in order to continue working on Zambia’s socio-economic transformation and improve the lives and welfare of Zambians.
President Lungu has since re-appointed Davies Mwila as PF Secretary General and tasked him to continue building on the successes of the party’s convention and ensure that the party structures are mobilized and organized to sell the party to Zambians ahead of the August 12 polls.
He directed Mr Mwila to ensure that the PF’s inaugural Central Committee meeting be held by April 17, 2021 in order to look at pressing party matters among them the party’s manifesto and adoptions.
The Head of State assured women that the Party will strive to ensure that more women are adopted as candidates in the August 12 general elections.
He said he will continue appointing more women to positions of authority and influence in order to give women more opportunities to participate in the development process of the country.
President Lungu warned Zambians to desist from experimenting with leadership that has not been tested which can plunge the country into troubled waters.
The President said he has an impeccable track record of private and public sector service which cannot be compared to other political aspirants wishing to get to State House.
President Lungu stressed that Zambia, just like the PF is not for sale to the highest bidder and warned politicians with a habit of seeking foreign financing and sponsorship to win elections to desist from such as Zambians will never let their country be sold for a penny.
He said Zambia will continue to look for solutions to problems that affect the country as opposed to selling the country to foreign interests as other political parties are bent on doing.
The President appealed to PF founding members who strayed away to come back to the fold and be part of the legacy of late President Michael Sata of developing Zambia into a modern state for the benefit of all Zambians.
President Lungu said much as he would love to go and seek PF members that left the party , like the biblical shepherd that leaves his 99 sheep for the one that is lost, he was wary that as a mortal , his many members could be devoured if he opted to go and bring back PF prodigal sons and daughters.
He said the PF will always remain open to anyone wanting to return or join it and serve Zambians.
President Lungu stated that he was confident that the PF will retain power in the August 12 general elections because it has met the expectations and aspirations of Zambians.
The President said the PF will continue to work with the traditional leadership, the Church and Civil society in order to govern the country well and improve the lives and welfare of Zambians.
During its elective convention held from 10 to 11 April 2021, the PF unanimously adopted and endorsed President Edgar Lungu as its President and sole Presidential candidate for the August 12, 2021 general elections.
The PF Conference also elected 54 members unopposed as members of the central committee with 18 being women.
Below is the details released by PF for the composition of the new Central Committee
SUMMARY FACTS ABOUT THE NEWLY ELECTED PF MCCs LIST
President Lungu received 170 valid applications for the position of member of central committee (MCC).
In line with Party Constitution, President Lungu also presented his list of 54 MCCs he called a “One Zambia, One Nation” list as he balanced all the regions, provinces and ethnicity in the supreme organ of the party.
His “One Zambia, One Nation” list of 54 MCCs is what was openly debated widely seconded and unanimously approved by the 1,100 delegates in all the 10 provinces sitting as National Council and General Conference respectively.
out of the 54 “One Zambia, One Nation” MCCs approved by both the national council and general conference, 20 are women (37%) visas 34 men (63%); and 15 are youth leaders-(28%).
Underdevelopment is, among other things, lack of learning and lack of the possibility to learn. It is not only how many cannot read and write. It is also how many cannot read or write, or pass on to higher levels of education, due to the lack of teachers, schools and the minimum conditions beyond those most elementary for subsistence. That is why our dramatic educational and cultural problems cannot be isolated from our overall socio-economic situation.
A characteristic of illiteracy is that it is greater in our rural than in urban areas, and among women than among men.
It is not by chance, however, that the geographic and social distribution of illiteracy is almost the same as that of poverty. Illiterates are, as a rule, also the poorest, the most poorly fed, the least healthy, the most disadvantaged and exploited. The illiteracy figures reveal the frustrated development of human capacities and potential; the limitations on the individual as a human being and as part of a community; exploitation and ignorance as to a better future; the dramatic social effects of underdevelopment; loss of national identity; social and economic backwardness.
Many of our children today lack schools or the means and possibilities to attend school.
The rational behind this reality and its cause is the situation of poverty that forces them to drop out of school, the distances that have to be covered to get to school and the deplorable material conditions of many of the schools.
Another factor to be borne in mind is the insufficient training of teaching staff and the lack of ways and means to remedy this insufficiency, which has its effect on the limited and poor quality teaching provided. To add to an already gloomy situation, there is the number of university graduates that are lost every year due to the brain drain of the major capitalist powers.
It is imperative to stress another aspect that hampers our efforts in the pursuit of education and cultural development. Imperialist mass media are continuously, sometimes subtly and sometimes openly, carrying out a process of ideological and cultural penetration aimed at eroding our cultural identities, creating habits and patterns of conduct foreign to the needs of our people, belittling and deforming our people’s cultures in their own eyes.
This, of course, has no bearing on the flow of ideas or on the legitimate exchange of the products of their cultures among peoples. These very mass media are working to create a consumerist image devoid of all rationality and are trying to impose mesmerising illusions on our people as absolute truths. An enormous percentage of the television programmes broadcast today in our country come from developed capitalist countries.
Former Roan Member of Parliament, Chishimba Kambwili has disclosed that he will soon spill the beans on certain politicians whom he described as selfish.
Addressing journalists in Lusaka at the Patriotic Front (PF) national convention, Dr Kambwili who is attending the function as a delegate said he will address the nation at an appropriate time why be withdrew from the United Party for National Development alliance.
Dr Kambwili who was accompanied by his newly appointed Vice President Saboi Imboela said after speaking out on certain politicians, they will not rise politically.
“There will be time when I will speak and when I speak they will not rise politically because I know who they are,” Dr Kambwili warned.
He also wondered why many political parties have withdrawn from the alliance leaving only one party leaders.
“If you you had 14 friends and they all run away from you only remains with nashala neka parties,” he said.
Dr Kambwili has also called for unity among politicians adding that politics of name calling , hatred or violence are a stone age.
The PF has today commenced its national elective general conference which will be held virtually till April 10, to elect leaders who will spearhead the party during and after the August 12, general elections.
Other opposition leaders witnessing the PF convention include, FDD leader Edith Nawakwi among others.
Rainbow Party Secretary General Wynter Kabimba has urged President Edgar Lungu not to listen to the prophets of doom propagating that there will be violence during this years’ general election.
Mr Kabimba said there is need for leaders to instead join hands and ensure that peace prevails during the elections.
He has however commended President Edgar Lungu for having a big heart and accommodating criticism from other political parties.
Speaking at the Patriotic Front general conference held virtually, Mr Kabimba said his Party will continue to work with the PF in improving the livelihood of the Zambian people.
He thanked the Patriotic Front party for inviting him to the general conference stating that the invitation is a recognition of how the two political parties have co-existed.
Mr Kabimba said this is also a demonstration that it is possible for political parties to live together and respect each other.
He has also appealed to Zambians to play a role in ensuring that peace is maintained.
Mr Kabimba said it is the duty of every Zambian to maintain peace and unity in the country.
Meanwhile, Mr Kabimba has urged President Lungu to forget about other opposition political parties as the race will be between the PF and two opposition political parties, namely UNIP and the Rainbow party.
“ I hope you realise you will have two opponents, these are your former classmates, UNIP’s Bishop Trevor Mwamba and myself. Forget about the rest and concentrate on us. My prayer is that the President of this country must remain in our class, we must guard this presidency jealously, it must remain in our class in 2021, 2026, and beyond,” he said.
The Energy Regulation Board -ERB- has granted fuel transporters a one-week waiver on the restriction movement of fuel tanks on the road.
In a statement to the media, ERB Manager Public Relations KWALI MFUNI says the waiver, to run from 6th to 13th April is aimed at ensuring that national fuel supply returns to normal in all parts of the country.
Ms. MFUNI adds that the waiver means a temporal suspension of aspects of the Zambian Standard on transportation of petroleum products which stipulates that Road Tank vehicles carrying petroleum products are only allowed movement during the daytime from 06
rs to 18 hours for safety reasons.
She says the measure follows the resumption of normal operations by tanker drivers who had taken industrial action during the Easter Break period.
Ms. MFUNI has since urged collaborative stakeholders in the petroleum supply chain to facilitate for the efficient passage of Fuel Tankers on all public roads even beyond the stipulated operating time frames.
She has however reminded foreign tanker operators to deliver fuel only at TAZAMA or Oil Marketing Company depots to allow for marking of all products before they are retailed in line with the Fuel Marking and Monitoring Regulations.
Power Dynamos officials were part of the mourners that attended the burial of former club patron Hanson Sindowe who was buried at Memorial Park in Lusaka on Friday.
Sindowe, the founder of Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) – the main sponsors of Power Dynamos died last Sunday at the age of 72.
In his speech during burial, Power chairman Bbenkele Haachitwe paid tribute to Sindowe for his contribution to Zambian football.
“Hanson Sindowe contributed greatly to the development of the Zambian game at all the Clubs he served in various capacities. The hallmark of his contribution to football was at Power Dynamos where he attained the greatest mark ever to be achieved by a Zambian football Club at continental level,” Haachitwe said.
“Proud we were in 1991 as continental Kings. Our duty now is to keep your dream alive and win another continental crown in your honour.”
FAZ honoured Sindowe in 2018 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to football.
“As Patron, the Power Dynamos agenda was always on his priority list. He stood for the growth of the Club and did so much to ensure that the Ndeke outfit remained among the best sponsored clubs in Zambia. We have lost a great contributor to the Zambian game and this is a big loss not only to Power Dynamos but to the Zambian game at large,” he said.
Before being associated with Power, Sindowe earlier in the 1980s served in the executive at Mufulira Wanderers, Nchanga Rangers and Kabwe Warriors.
Zambia National Service(ZNS) Commandant Lieutenant General Nathan Mulenga says the Presidential Initiative Milling Plant in Monze district will soon be completed.
Lt Gen Mulenga who was impressed with the workmanship, expressed optimism that the milling plant which has reached 99 percent completion rate, is almost ready for commissioning.
Speaking when he toured the milling plant in Monze, Lt Gen Mulenga stated that the only major issue remaining is connecting power to the plant.
He added that the plant once operational, will start serving the local people through employment and other spiral effects.
“It is just a matter of weeks and the plant will be tested and handed over. It will benefit the people of Monze as they will be employed and development will be brought here in Monze,” he said.
Lt Gen Mulenga stated that the President wants to see the milling plant actualized so that it can benefit the local people.
He explained that the project is a grant from the Chinese government who are constructing the milling plant.
The high ranking ZNS official said the completion of the project will reduce the price of mealie meal which is the staple food in the country.
Commandant Mulenga indicated that the facility will also attract development to Monze which is in a rural setting.
Lt Gen Mulenga said the Monze Milling plant will be one of its kind in the country which will go a long way in helping the people of Zambia.
He further explained that the project which was initiated by President Edgar Lungu, shows how the Zambian leader and his Chinese counterpart are concerned about the plight of their people.
Lt Gen Mulenga thanked the Chinese government for their continued support saying the milling plant will benefit the Zambian people greatly by producing affordable mealie meal.
He commended the District Administration in Monze for sensitizing the local people on the importance of crop diversification.
“We have all sorts of food in the country apart from maize. It is gratifying to hear that farmers in Monze have started diversifying as that is the way to go,” he said.
The Commandant added that he is happy to hear that the local Chiefdoms in Monze are happy with the milling project as it will benefit them and their people.
Commandant Mulenga urged the local administration to remind the local farmers not to sell maize to the briefcase buyers as that might affect the production at the milling plant.
And Monze District Commissioner Munachoongo Muleya thanked government for choosing Monze District to benefit from the Presidential milling initiative.
Mrs Muleya said the infrastructure has developed the area and will continue to do so.
She thanked the ZNS Commandant for ensuring the project is complete in the shortest possible time.
The ZNS Commandant Lt Gen Nathan Mulenga was in Southern Province on a two days tour of ZNS projects in the Province.
President Edgar Lungu and all 54 contestants for the position of Member of the Central Committee have been elected unopposed at the Patriotic Front (PF) General Conference.
The convention has seen 18 women get elected to the PF’s Central Committee as members of the ruling party’s highest decision making organ.
President Lungu, Vice President Inonge Wina, PF National Chairman Samuel Mukupa and Secretary General Davies Mwila were among the officials that went unopposed as MCCs.
Other Notables include Former Minister of Health Dr Chilufya Chitalu, former Community Development Minister Emerine Kabanshi, PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri and Geoffrey Mwamba, popularly known as GBM.
President Lungu and the 54 new MCC were endorsed by the over 2,000 delegates attending the ruling party general conference from 20 different locations in the country’s 10 provinces.
The PF is holding its general conference from 10 to 11 April from two sites per province in line with prescribed Covid 19 measures.
Opposition NDC leader Chishimba Kabwili follow the procedings during the Patriotic Front General Conference at Mulungushi Conference Center yesterday. April 10, 2021. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
And speaking at the PF General Convention in Lusaka, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Leader Chishimba Kambwili called for the reduction of presidential candidates and support to the ruling party.
Mr Kambwili appealed to pro PF parties to stand down and give support to the PF to battle against the United Party for National Development (UPND).
He said it is a well-known fact that the August 12 general elections are between the PF and UPND and that contesting elections will only weaken the ruling party’s chances of retaining power as votes will be split.
“It’s Red versus Green. We need to reduce on the number presidential candidates to allow the PF win than give a chance to other people I wouldn’t want to mention,” said Mr Kambwili.
He pointed out that the country is divided in two regions and that politicians must put aside their personal interests and ensure that the country does not slide into problems.
Mr Kambwili praised the PF for inviting other political parties to attend its general conference stressing that such actions have the capacity to end political tension in the country.
Opposition FDD leader Edith Nawakwi and Winter Kabimba following procedings during the Patriotic Front General Conference at Mulungushi Conference Center yesterday. April 10, 2021. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
Rainbow Party Leader Wynter Kabimba called for co-existence among political parties in the country.
Mr Kabimba said it is the responsibility of all Zambians to ensure that peace is maintained before, during and after the August 12 polls.
And Forum for Democracy and Development President Edith Nawakwi said there is a need to build upon the political interaction PF has initiated and take it to the national level and secure national interests.
Mrs Nawakwi said if political parties were united, Zambia would have gone to the August 12 polls under a new republican constitution.
And in a message read on his behalf African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Ace Magashule paid glowing tribute to Zambia for the sacrifices the country made in ensuring that countries in Southern Africa and the continent got liberated.
In a speech read for him by Lindiwe Maseko, Mr Magashule said South Africa will forever be indebted to Zambia’s sacrifices and paid glowing tribute to the selfless leadership of Dr Kaunda and other Zambian leaders for ensuring that other countries got liberated.
The ANC leader proposed the establishment of a Heroes Cemetery to honour South Africans and Zambians who died during the liberation struggle.
He praised the PF for the social economic transformation the country has undergone and wished the PF well with its convention and the August polls as it seeks a fresh mandate from Zambians to continue governing the country.
And ZANU PF Secretary General Obert Mpofu said in a speech read for him by Cyril Manerva recounted the influential role Zambia played in Zimbabwe’s liberation at the cost of several Zambian lives.
He wished the PF to emerge strong from the convention in order to address the issues affecting the country and strive to continue improving the welfare of Zambians.
Burundi’s ruling party, National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy(CNDD-FDD)’s Secretary General Reverien Ndikuriyo also said in a message read by a representative, wished the country peaceful elections and hoped for greater cooperation between the two ruling parties in enhancing development and improving the welfare of the two peoples.
Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Li Jie who represented the Chinese People’s Communist Party hailed the strong relations between the two countries and two ruling parties in their efforts to improve the welfare of their people.
Ambassador Jie said China through the Communist Party remains committed to supporting the PF’s development agenda for the country.
Russia’s Communist Party was also represented at the PF Convention, along with other local political parties such as the Christian Democratic Party, National Revolution Party and Economic and Equity Party, which were invited by the ruling party to its convention.
Northern Province Minister Chungu Bwalya says the Patriotic Front in Northern Province is ready to support the agenda of President Edgar Lungu as presented during the general conference and the national convention.
Mr. Bwalya explained that the party has a national character as presented in the presidential speech adding that it needs to be supported.
The provincial minister also pledged to ensure that there is peace and unity, before, during and after the August 12 general elections.
And reacting to the presidential speech on agriculture Mr. Bwalya who is also Lupososhi Member of Parliament said Zambians should take advantage of the favorable climate conditions in country and venture in crop diversification.
He said President Edgar Lungu is passionate about growing the agriculture sector due to its potential of promoting job creation as well as improving food security for the nation.
Meanwhile, Chilubi Member of Parliament Mulenga Fube said the general conference is best time for continued growth and revival of the party.
Mr. Fube said the decision to extend an invitation to members from the opposition is also is commendable adding that it is an indication of how inclusive and welcoming the PF party is.
Mr Fube affirmed that the endorsement of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu as party president is a good move as it would be easier for the party to market him during the campaigns based on the successes he has scored as President.
He observed that President Lungu is in a better position to take the party to 2026 because he has kept the party intact and united.
Zambia National Service(ZNS) Commandant Lieutenant General Nathan Mulenga says the Presidential Initiative Milling Plant in Monze district will soon be completed.
Lt Gen Mulenga who was impressed with the workmanship, expressed optimism that the milling plant which has reached 99 percent completion rate, is almost ready for commissioning.
Speaking when he toured the milling plant in Monze, Lt Gen Mulenga stated that the only major issue remaining is connecting power to the plant.
He added that the plant once operational, will start serving the local people through employment and other spiral effects.
“It is just a matter of weeks and the plant will be tested and handed over. It will benefit the people of Monze as they will be employed and development will be brought here in Monze,” he said.
Lt Gen Mulenga stated that the President wants to see the milling plant actualized so that it can benefit the local people.
He explained that the project is a grant from the Chinese government who are constructing the milling plant.
The high ranking ZNS official said the completion of the project will reduce the price of mealie meal which is the staple food in the country.
Commandant Mulenga indicated that the facility will also attract development to Monze which is in a rural setting.
Lt Gen Mulenga said the Monze Milling plant will be one of its kind in the country which will go a long way in helping the people of Zambia.
He further explained that the project which was initiated by President Edgar Lungu, shows how the Zambian leader and his Chinese counterpart are concerned about the plight of their people.
Lt Gen Mulenga thanked the Chinese government for their continued support saying the milling plant will benefit the Zambian people greatly by producing affordable mealie meal.
He commended the District Administration in Monze for sensitizing the local people on the importance of crop diversification.
“We have all sorts of food in the country apart from maize. It is gratifying to hear that farmers in Monze have started diversifying as that is the way to go,” he said.
The Commandant added that he is happy to hear that the local Chiefdoms in Monze are happy with the milling project as it will benefit them and their people.
Commandant Mulenga urged the local administration to remind the local farmers not to sell maize to the briefcase buyers as that might affect the production at the milling plant.
And Monze District Commissioner Munachoongo Muleya thanked government for choosing Monze District to benefit from the Presidential milling initiative.
Mrs Muleya said the infrastructure has developed the area and will continue to do so.
She thanked the ZNS Commandant for ensuring the project is complete in the shortest possible time.
The ZNS Commandant Lt Gen Nathan Mulenga was in Southern Province on a two days tour of ZNS projects in the Province.
President Edgar Lungu says the Patriotic Front (PF) government has prioritised infrastructure development because it is critical to the industrialisation agenda aimed at creating employment, increasing value addition and enhancing trade with the outside world.
President Lungu speaking at the official opening of the two day virtual PF National Convention held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka today, said government has addressed a number of challenges faced by the citizens through infrastructure development.
Outlining some of the benefits of infrastructure development, the Head of State noted that it is not just about building roads, structures and bridges, but also a way of creating jobs for citizens.
President Lungu explained that some sectors of society have always been against the idea, but that government has transformed Zambia with road construction and buildings, and has in turn created thousands of jobs for the youth in construction.
He added that government has constructed more health facilities in an effort to create universal health coverage for all people to access quality, affordable and cost-effective health care services without suffering financial hardships.
The Head of State further cited the construction of schools and higher learning institutions across the country, improving the energy sector, developing the aviation and agriculture sectors.
“What we have done to Zambia in terms of infrastructure development is unparalleled. I was just talking about jobs a few minutes ago, but what I know is infrastructure development is not just building roads and bridges, it is actually about jobs,” President Lungu stated.
The Head of State said that his promise to the Zambian people was socio-economic diversification, poverty reduction, and promotion of meaningful participation of Zambians in their economy, as entrepreneurs and workers.
He recalled the declarations he made with the Zambians, among them that government will continue building all the socio-economic infrastructure projects planned under the leadership of the Late President Michael Sata.
The President expressed happiness with many Zambians who have stimulated his vision by owning registered businesses and companies, Zambian contractors working side by side with foreign contractors and gaining skills apart from employing fellow Zambians.
President Lungu said that many people have been battling with the consequences of COVID-19, thus, amid the stimulus packages implemented, government also relaxed several measures so that economic activities can continue.
The President urged Zambians to join him in forging ahead and negotiate the challenges that haunt the country such as poverty, climate change, and the covid-19 pandemic.
“We must not be distracted by regionalism or be on each other’s neck because of politics. Instead we must unite as one people and forge ahead,” he noted.
President Lungu thanked his wife Esther Lungu for her love and support, his children among other family members for their understanding and perseverance.
He further expressed gratitude to Vice President Inonge Wina for her loyalty and support, the PF family who through the successes and setbacks supported him with a common purpose of working for the people without leaving anyone behind.
The convention which was virtual, was also attended by opposition party presidents who included Chishimba Kambwili of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edith Nawakwi of FDD and Wynter Kabimba of Rainbow Party among others.
Other foreign political party representatives from Africa notably South Africa, Zimbabwe, Burundi, China and Russia were also in attendance to witness proceedings of the general convention.
Zesco United stayed firmly ahead in the 2020/2021FAZ Super Division title race on Saturday after picking up their seventh successive league win.
The eight-time champions beat fourth from bottom Green Buffaloes 1-0 away at Sunset Stadium to finally record their first league victory in Lusaka this season following two draws and a defeat in previous visits to the Capital City this term.
Midfielder John Chingandu scored the game’s lone goal in the 34th minute to heap on pressure on Buffaloes relegation fears.
The result sees Zesco extend their tally to 46 pints but maintain their seven point lead after second placed Zanaco beat 2-1 Lusaka Dynamos in the late kickoff at the same venue.
Moses Phiri put Zanaco ahead in the 41st minute to score his second goal in as many games and took his tally to 11 goals and his now joint top scorer with his club mate and strike partner Roger Kola.
Dynamos had a ray of hope when Marvin Jere equalized in the 75th minute but that episode was short-lived when Ernest Mbewe put Zanaco back in control in the 78th minute.
Zanaco have 36 points with twelve games left for them and Zesco to decide the championship.
Dynamos slip from fifth to sixth and stagnant on 34 points after Kabwe Warriors rose from seventh to fourth with a 1-0 home win over promoted Young Green Eagles.
Akakulubelwa Mwachiyaba scored the game’s lone goal in the 5th minute to take Warriors to 35 points.
Warriors are tied on points with third placed Forest Rangers who have a better goal difference but only play on April 18 at home against Indeni.
Meanwhile, seventh placed Buildcon stayed put on 34 points after losing 2-1 away to relegation fighting Lowman Radiants.
Jimmy Nakena and Gerald Simusokwe scored for Lumwana in the 25th and 45th minutes respectively while Billy Mutale netted Buildcon’s consolation goal in the 61st minute.
However , Lumwana remain in the danger zone and stay second from bottom even after tying on 21 points with Nkana who are just above them due to an inferior goal difference.
FAZ SUPER DIVISION
10/04/2021
Lumwana Radiants 2-Buildcon 1
Prison Leopards 2-Nkwazi 1
Kabwe Warriors 1-Young Green Eagles 0
Green Buffaloes 0-Zesco United 1
Zanaco 2-Lusaka Dynamos 1
11/04/2021
Red Arrows-Green Eagles
14/04/2021
Kitwe United-Nkana
Power Dynamos-Indeni
18/04/2021
Forest Rangers-Indeni
WEEK 19
Lumwana Radiants-Nkana
A UK-based TV production company is making a Paralympics documentary series that will include a full episode on Zambia’s sole Paralympics representative at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Monica Munga.
The sight-impaired albino athlete from Chipata will represent Zambia in the 400 meters during the Paralympics that will be held after the Olympics from August 24 to September 5 in Tokyo.
The delayed Summer Olympics will run from July 23 to August 8.
Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom His Excellency Lieutenant General Paul Mihova praised Airbloom Media in a statement issued by the London Missions First Secretary, Press and Public Relations,Abigail Chaponda for putting the spotlight on Munga in their forthcoming 2020 Paralympics documentary series entitled “Against All Odds.”
“Paralympics demonstrate immense strength of character and courage to defeat mental and physical impediments. Paralympics are inspirational because they demonstrate that impossibilities can be possible. The Paralympics also build awareness of mental and physical disabilities in the hope of creating a better life for those with frailties,” said High Commissioner Mihova.
Meanwhile, Munga hopes her appearance in the Airbloom Media documentary will inspire other disabled athletes to take up Paralympics.
“I want to serve as an inspiration for all the disabled people in my country,” she said.
Munga is currently preparing for the Tokyo Games in Lusaka under the watchful eye of her coach Crispin Mwale.
