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By TROY MUKUPA

I AM challenging Honourable Ackson Sejani to come out in the open and point at the ministers he says are involved in the alleged infighting, Partriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Davies Mwila has said.

Mr Mwila said as far as the party was aware, there was unity both in

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the party and government and that there are no fights in Cabinet.

He said the alleged in fighting by Mr Sejani was just cheap propaganda aimed at misleading the nation and to create a bad impression among the people. - TO PAGE 5

NAME THE MINISTERS Ackson Sejani

Davies Mwila

“Politics of today are about development and President Lungu has done extremely well in terms of development. He took over Government in 2015 and look at what he has done so far.

....Stop fake news, Mwila tells Sejani. Story on Page 5

‘HH can’t work under anyone’

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ANYBODY who thinks they can form a coalition Government with the UPND is an illusionist because Hakainde Hichilema can never allow anyone to lead him, one of his former lieutenants, Mr Edward Mumbi has charged.

He recalled that the UPND president attempted to hoodwink Michael Sata into believing he was more popular, but the pact crumbled after his true colours came out. To Page 6

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RADIO PROGRAMME FOR PROPOSED TD11 TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITY BUTTRESSING PROJECT AT MUFULIRA MINE IN MUFULIRA In normal social conditions, the aforementioned public disclosure of the project’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in respect of the buttressing project would have been carried out at a public meeting with the affected and interested parties.

However, these are not normal social conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To comply with the Government’s directives and the Public Health Guidelines on social distancing and gatherings, it has therefore, been decided to carry out the public disclosure through a radio programme.

Background: Mopani Copper Mines PLC (MCM), a joint venture company comprising major shareholders Glencore, First Quantum Minerals Ltd and ZCCM Investment Holdings, own and operate mining and mineral processing operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the Copperbelt in Zambia running the Mufulira and Nkana Mine Sites, respectively. The company’s success has resulted from its focused approach to operation facilities’ improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with its stakeholders.

MCM operates the TD11 Tailings Storage Facility at Mufulira Mine Site in Mufulira District. The tailings storage facility is located about 3.7 kilometres to the South-West of Mufulira Mine Main Plant and Works area.

The facility lies within the Mine Sur-

face Rights area of MCM Mufulira Mine and covers an area of approximately 480 hectares. It has confining walls built with earthfill and cycloned tailings material. The process waste from the Concentrator known as tailings (or slimes) are deposited into the facility, which has been in continuous operation since 1987.

The Project: MCM is proposing to reinforce (buttress) the walls of TD11 Tailings Storage Facility with graded waste rock and other selected earthfill material to implement the TD11 Tailings Storage Facility Buttressing Project. The reinforcement plan entails reinforcing the walls made of cyclone tailings by constructing an outer wall against the existing TD11 walls. This is to increase the factor of safety of the facility, thus further stabilising the retaining outer walls.

MCM commenced the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process for the proposed project as required under the Environmental Management Act No.12 of 2011 of the Laws of Zambia read together with the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 28 of 1997. The company also held a Scoping meeting in August 2019 as the initial stage in public consultation on the project.

The buttressing extent will be wholly within Mopani surface rights. The construction materials will be sourced from within Mopani mining rights.

Public Disclosure Mechanism: Further to the Scoping meeting, and in compliance with environmental legislation stated above, MCM has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed project and is now inviting Government Agencies, the Local Authority, Non-governmental Organisations, Community-Based Organisations, Interested and Affected Parties and the general public to participate in a phone-in radio programme for Public Disclosure of the Draft EIS for the proposed project.

The phone-in programme will be hosted by Mafken FM Radio on Tuesday, 2nd June 2020 from 10:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs and stakeholders are warmly invited to tune in to the Radio on 97.7 MHz and participate in the radio programme by phoning the Radio Station on 0762 541266 free of charge. The calls made to this number during the time of the programme will be at NO cost to the caller.

Be part of the Environmental Impact Assessment Process for the proposed project! Stay Safe – Practice Social Distancing! All are welcome to participate!

For further details and clarification call, Project Consultant on +260 212 228466

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Cassava Fintech responds to Covid-19, announces release of Sasai TeamTalk SASAI TEAMTALK LONDON – Cassava Fintech International (CFI), a subsidiary of Econet Global, has announced the realese of ‘Sasai TeamTalk’, a voice and video coferencing service that takes up to 20 people on one call.

The service, coming at a time many countries have imposed restrictions on movement to curb the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, will be available through Sasai, the all-inone super App from Cassava Fintech, that allows users to chat, pay and explore a vast range of services and content.

Announcing the new service, Darlington Mandivenga, the CEO of Cassava Fintech International, said: “We believe the timing of this mobile conferencing service could not have been more appropriate. Families, communities, social groups such as religious organizations, industries and nations have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, working from home and social distancing have been introduced as some of the measures to stem the spread of the virus and flattern the curve.”

He said Sasai TeamTalk will offer free voice and video conference service, with secure end-to-end encryption, that connects up to 20 people on a single call, compared to telcos and most other social media platforms that offer between five and eight people on a conference call.

“However, for business, lockdown should not mean shut down and team meetings must still happen

if productivity is to be maintained.

For families, friends and community groups, social distancing should not mean that we stop ‘seeing’ each other or stop talking to each other.

They can use Sasai TeamTalk to stay connected and to stay productive,” Mandivenga said of the new conferencing service on the Sasai super App. Sasai was launched in August 2019 and is already being used in 180 countries across the globe, including every African country. The App already offers a unique in-app language translator service with over 80 languages, 50 of which are African languages.

Mandivenga said the development of Sasai TeamTalk – offering “possibly the largest meeting room any social media platform can offer” – was inspired by the need to achieve business continuity and to “close the distance” created by social distancing.

“Sasai TeamTalk offers a platform where families, friends and even religious groups can get together and interact freely, wherever they maybe – even across continents,” Mandivenga said.

The Sasai super App - which can take up to 250 people in a chat group - already brings families closer by allowing international remittances from the United Kingdom, European Union and South Africa to over 30 countries across the world at the lowest fees available.

During the Covid-19 epidemic, businesses are expected to use their

resources and expertise to help combat the global pandemic. At the same time, the surge in employees, students, teachers and other professionals working from home has resulted in a sharp demand for digital ‘telecommuting’ tools such as voice and video conferencing, online collaboration and chat systems.

Sasai Team Talk will allow multiple users to collaborate and chat virtually from anywhere in the world while staying informed and up to date with the latest news and information on Sasai’s Explore feature.

To access and instantly use Sasai TeamTalk, one must download the Sasai super App on the Google Play store or the Apple App Store, start a chat and simply click on the voice or video camera icon. Users of Sasai TeamTalk can, among other things, swap between the front and rear-facing camera, mute the call and of course, end the call when they are done, by tapping the red phone button.

Sasai Chief Operating Officer, Tapera Mushoriwa, said: “The Sasai TeamTalk feature was developed to address a critical need in the market. It sits in the all-in-one super App to provide users with efficient data usage compared to the use of separate, multiple apps.”

Mushoriwa said Sasai would be adding more features to TeamTalk in the coming weeks.

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Surging Tanzanians repelled

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

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HORDE of desperate Tanzanians on Saturday attempted to break the Nakonde lockdown but quick action by alert police kept them at bay as disinfection of the border town continued.

Perched on scooters and from Tunduma, the Tanzanians attempted to ride past law enforcement officers at the border with their merchandise but were immediately repelled.

Had they managed to enter, they still would not have fulfilled their mission because all Zambians were indoors.

Tanzanians peddle their merchandise in Zambia at Nakonde where they usually cash in on travellers from Lusaka and the Copperbelt.

The popular trading items include rice, potatoes, clothes, cosmetics and building materials such as tiles and many others. Muchinga Province Minister, Malozo Sichone, said police officers and Government officials were stunned that foreigners could attempt to get into Nakonde at the height of a total lockdown when no one could have transacted with them.

Meanwhile, the disinfection and screening which started with Tazara railway station, the bus station, the border, shops and markets was yesterday extended to Mwenzo, ulongo and Chilolwa villages in chieftness Waitwika where screening was also conducted.

Mr Sichone said the multi-sectoral team had selected strategic and critical areas for screening as well as disinfecting.

With a population of over 150,000 people, authorities would ensure that critical areas were covered to capture possible infections.

"With such a huge population, we cannot manage to screen everyone but rather use the method devised. But we will not leave any place without being disinfected so today (yesterday) we are touching Chiefdoms," Mr Sichone explained.

He said that the lockdown had given an opportunity to continue with effective disinfecting of public places without any challenges. He said that the disinfection of public places would continue for seven days on any infrastructure as the past o days only the outer parts of the shops has been done. The Minister said that the people in the border town were cooperative and placed the compliance levels at 100 percent.

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REALITY MUST DAWN WITH the systematic mass screening and accompanying lockdown, reality must dawn among many citizens that, indeed, fighting corona virus (COVID-19) is no child’s play.

The presence of police officers, health front-line staff in conspicuous Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and senior Government officials in Nakonde sent a clear message: that COVID-19 is a serious ailment which requires a serious and multifaceted approach.

This was the same approach employed in Kafue town recently.

Yes, it was a lockdown; no one on the streets; shops closed; the border heavily guarded and life, as we know it, was at a virtual standstill!

It appears that some people have not been able to grasp awareness messages about COVID-19 because they have taken a casual approach to all preventive measures.

Some individuals have to be policed to wear face masks. The social distancing rule has been ignored with impunity as some people still gather in crowded places without masks on their faces.

In Nakonde, guzzlers sauntered to the Tanzanian side to drink safari and other alcoholic beverages from overcrowded bars and also ventured into restaurants where hand-washing is not so much an issue.

Others thronged hide-outs in highly populated townships to drink locally-brewed wine from hastily washed containers.

On ordinary days, the border town is always teeming with a multitude of people of all shapes and sizes, most of them engaged in cross-border trade.

They come from as far as Dar-es-salaam, the COVID-19 epicentre in Tanzania, to interact at length with their counterparts from the Copperbelt and Lusaka.

But the lockdown has set them apart, sending a strong message to enterprising citizens in the East Africa country and their opposite on the Zambian side.

Even for the incorrigible, the message must have registered that the Zambian authorities are intent on eliminating the devastating pandemic.

Reality has dawned!

But for those who might elect to be stubborn in Nakonde and elsewhere, the message is that they will not only be endangering their lives, but those of others.

This is because the virus moves with people; wherever they go, it goes and spreads rapidly.

Some people have contended that they need to move and interact with their business partners in order for their families to have a livelihood, but they must strike a balance.

They need to strike a balance because moving about and interacting with locals and foreigners is one of the fastest ways of catching and transmitting the disease, which may eventually kill.

Such highly-mobile entrepreneurs may end up getting infected, and if they are confined to an isolation centre for 14 days, their business undertakings would suffer gravely. If such individuals have underlying conditions, then it even becomes complicated.

Therefore, everyone must adhere to the regulations in order to stay safe and sustain their families’.

All Zambians must cooperate and join in the fight against this fast-spreading virus; we must eliminate it, living with it is highly-dangerous.

It is not necessary for anyone to become difficult for nothing when, in fact, the preventive measures are meant to safeguard their own lives.

Why should people wait to be forced to safeguard their own lives when, evidently, COVID-19 is claiming thousands of lives in countries with advanced health systems?

Mass screening and lockdown, therefore, is an effective measure as well as awareness tool.

Reality must dawn!

PURSUING JUSTICE AND EQUITY WITH INTERGRITY

… to paralyse transport sector if illegalities allowed

By BENNIE MUNDANDO PETROLEUM transporters have threatened to paralyze the subsector by parking their trucks if Government does not stop foreign transporters who are allegedly getting contracts for local fuel distribution.

Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) secretary general Benson Tembo yesterday told the Daily Nation that his association has unearthed a scam in which foreign transporters, in connivance with some civil servants, are getting contracts for local fuel distribution ahead of local transporters.

Mr. Tembo said the foreign registered tankers bringing Government-procured fuel into the country were allegedly given contracts to haul fuel from designated depots to both commercial and retail sites across the country, the business he said was reserved for local companies.

He said the development had impacted negatively on the Zambian companies, most of which were reportedly contemplating laying off drivers and parking their trucks due to loss of business.

“If they don’t stop these foreign tankers from crisscrossing the country and distributing fuel to commercial and retail outlets, we will paralyse the economy. We will simply park our tankers and we will not allow any of these foreign registered truck

Mr Tembo to distribute any fuel.

“We don’t want to be confrontational. We are very patriotic to this country and we are grateful to Government for building capacity among local petroleum transporters but there are people within the civil service who are sabotaging these efforts,” Mr. Tembo said.

He said it was only in Zambia where foreigners did as they pleased as no foreigner would attempt to do that in other countries in the region.

“If a Zambian truck is found delivering fuel to any commercial or retail site in a

foreign country, that vehicle will be seized to the state but here in Zambia, hundreds of foreign registered trucks are all over the country distributing finished petroleum products.

“These are being graced by Government institutions. These same institutions that are even going to different parts of the country to go and mark the fuel. It is very disheartening and unfortunate that we have allowed foreign registered vehicles to take away the oncome for the local transporters,” he complained.

He said even when Government was talking about providing a stimulus package, it will not benefit the most local transporters in their current state as their businesses had been taken over by foreigners.

“Honestly, how can we be this reckless to allow foreign registered vehicles to start delivering finished petroleum products to commercial sites and filling stations across the country? Where have we gone wrong as a nation?

“We are pleading with the Ministry of Energy to do the right thing. What they are doing is wrong. Whoever is doing this just wants to destroy the local transporters and we will not sit and watch. If they want us to paralyze the sub-sector, we will park our trucks and see what will become of this economy. We don’t want to be confrontational but we have been pushed too far,” he warned.

‘We have not bought any military uniforms’

By NATION REPORTER

The new normal: President Edgar Lungu driving while wearing a mask.

Name the minister

By TROY MUKUPA

I AM challenging Honourable Ackson Sejani to come out in the open and point at the ministers he says are involved in the alleged infightings, Partriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Davies Mwila has said.

Mr Mwila said as far as the party was aware, there was unity both in the party and government and that there are no fights in Cabinet.

He said the alleged in fighting by Mr Sejani were just cheap propaganda aimed at misleading the nation for cheap political mileage and to create a false impression among the people. “ That’s just some cheap propaganda amid at misleading the people. It’s so unfortunate that a senior member in society can stoop so low as to be making misleading information for cheap political mileage,” Mr Mwila said.

He said the party and government were both intact and that President Lungu has proven to everyone that he was the right man for the presidency.

“Politics of today are about development and President Lungu has done extremely

well in terms of development. He took over Government in 2015 and look at what he has done so far. Roads have been done like the L400 in Lusaka, C400 on the Copperbelt.

Mpolokoso, Kaputa, Kayambi, Nseluka and in Chilubi roads are currently being done just to mention a few,” he said.

Mr Mwila also said President Lungu’s vision was to develop the country as can be seen from the various development projects across the country.

“So what vision is Mr Sejani talking about?

Let him and his party reorganize themselves by first appointing a vice president. This is the same man who is coming from a party which has no vice president. You cannot have a party that changes a vice president every 2 years. Let them concentrate on reorganizing themselves and not to bring up issues that can’t hold water,” Mr Mwila said.

Mr Mwila was reacting to Mr Sejani’s claims that President Lungu should dissolve cabinent because of alleged infighting among ministers. In the tabloid story where Mr Sejani was quoted, no single minister’s name was mentioned, a pointer, according to Mr Mwila, that the information was just `cooked’.

GOVERNMENT has dismissed reports suggesting that it procured uniforms for the defence forces at the cost US$1.2 billion.

Defence Ministry, Permanent Secretary Stardy Mwale said in a statement that the document circulating on social media with tender number MOD/CABOF/012/2020 purporting that government has procured defence force military uniforms amounting to US$1.2 billion was false.

He said at no time did the Ministry of Defence purchase uniforms under the purported tender number being circulated by unscrupulous people.

Mr Mwale dismissed the social media reports saying that the Ministry does not conduct its business on social media but through professional channels.

He called on the general public to ignore the fake tender copies on social media stating that there has never been any thought by either the Ministry of Defence or Cabinet Office to procure uniforms worth US$1.2 billion for the defence forces.

“In this regard, I wish to inform the members of the general public that there has never been any thought by either the Ministry of Defence or Cabinet Office to procure uniforms worth USD 1.2 billion for defence force.

The information circulating concerning the procurement is not only fake but malicious and meant to damage the standing of the defence force,” he said.

He said the Defence force has adequate clothing in stores for all seasons for issuance to the men and women in uniform and therefore there was no urgency on the part of Government to procure extra uniforms for army of the Air force.

Mr Mwale warned perpetrators circulating fake news that the law will soon catchup with them.

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‘HH CAN’T WORK UNDER ANYONE’

By BENNIE MUNDANDO

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NYBODY who thinks can form a coalition Government with the UPND is an illusionist because Hakainde Hichilema can never allow anyone to lead him, one of his former lieutenants, Mr Edward Mumbi has charged.

He recalled that the UPND president attempted hoodwink Michael Sata into believing he was more popular, but the pact crumbled after is true colours came out.

Mr Mumbi, who is Mr. Hichilema’s former spokesperson, said anyone who had worked with the UPND knew that he was not the type of person who would settle for nothing

less than the presidency and that alliance partners must come to terms with that reality. He said the opposition alliance would only work if all other partners agreed to work under Mr Hichilema because he believed that he was the only one who was better placed to lead the rest to victory against the Patriotic Front.

“The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) failed because despite Ms Edith Nawakwi being a seasoned and sober politician than him, Mr Hichilema bulldozed his way.

“Before the 2011 elections, Mr Hichilema again wanted Mr Sata to be his vice president but he refused because he knew that the PF was stronger than the UPND.

Court rejects UPND, NDC application

By CHINTU MALAMBO

THE Lusaka High Court has rejected the application by the UPND and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to amend their summons in a matter they sued the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and PF secretary general , Davies Mwila, over the Chilubi by-election.

Lusaka High Court judge in charge, Getrude Chawatama said in her ruling that with the workload the judiciary had, this was not the time to engage in academic exercises.

In this matter, UPND and NDC had sought leave of the court to amend the originating summons saying the proposed amendments had been necessitated by the change in the circumstances under which the original matter was taken to court as the Chilubi by-election had already taken place..

They wanted the court to determine whether or not a party aggrieved by the conduct of an election

by ECZ can compel the commission to execute its functions pursuant to the provisions of the law that place a duty on ECZ to conduct free and fair elections and, in the event that the ECZ blatantly violates or breaches its statutory duty prior to the poll being undertaken.

They asked whether or not an aggrieved party can seek relief from the court so as to secure a free and fair election.

The two parties further asked the court to determine whether or not ECZ could be compelled to postpone an election in circumstances where the court finds that there has been a clear violation of the relevant provisions of the law governing the conduct of elections and takes the view that a free and fair election cannot be held in those circumstances.

But in her ruling, Justice Chawatama said the court frowned upon being drawn into academic exercise as the answers to the questions to be determined were clearly stated in the Electoral Process Act and the Regulations and declarations would serve no purpose.

Justice Chawatama said that she had perused the proposed originating summons and did not see how declarations to the remainder of the questions would execute the declarations even if they were made in their favour.

“While I appreciated the great effort counsel had made in trying to salvage this case, however, given the workload that our courts are currently battling with I don’t think this is the right time to engage in academic exercises. In view of the foregoing, the application to amend the originating process is dismissed. Each party to bear its own costs,” Justice Chawatama said.

“Hakainde Hichilema thinks he is the only one deserving the support of other people as presidential candidate because from the onset, it is an argument that the UPND is more popular than the rest and why stay in an argument when you have seen that there is an argument?” Mr Mumbi wondered.

He said recently, there were pronounced by-elections in Western Province and when the alliance spokesperson said alliance members would support each other, the UPND refused, claiming that it was more popular.

“They said they would not support any other political party because they were popular on the ground. So, how

do you form a coalition Government where only one political party has the final say in all issues?

“Who is going to be president? The leaders of all alliance members are capable of being presidents for the alliance but will the UPND allow them? Why should they remain in the alliance? This can only be if they just want to be a nose makers,” he said.

Mr Mumbi challenged the UPND leader to come out in the open and make a declaration if he was ready to be a running mate to any of the alliance partners.

“Let Mr Hichilema come out and confirm if he can allow anyone to lead the alliance.

Everybody who has worked with Mr Hichilema knows that it is not easy to work with him.

It is not easy to convince him to do what he does not believe in.

“So, I am challenging him to clearly state if he can accept to be vice president to anyone in the party and my guess is as good as yours on this matter.

Mr Hichilema wants to lead at all cost and will not sacrifice that for anything else,” Mr Mumbi said.

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National Budget to be revised - Minister FINANCE Minister Bwalya Ng’andu says Government will revise the 2020 budget. Dr. Ng’andu says the revision of the budget is on account of the revenue base having reduced substantially due to a number of factors.

He notes that persistent floods, droughts and the current COVID-19 had put pressure on the country’s revenue base. He says arising from the floods and drought, Government has to respond to mitigate the impact by finding resources to fund the emergency food supplies for displaced persons and repair of washed away bridges.

He said government also responded positively following the corona vi-

rus pandemic which has slowed economic activities by way of providing relief to economic sectors whose businesses have been affected by it.

He says Government expects to see a large gap of financing of about K 29 billion adding that the expenditure side of the revenue has collapsed.

“Clearly, we have to make a number of changes in terms of original budget that we announced last year because the revenue base is no longer the same.

It is substantially correct to say the revenue base has reduced but at the same time, on the expenditure side, the numbers have gone up,” Dr. Ng’andu said.

Govt rebukes attacks on media

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

GOVERNEMENT remains resolute in its effort in the promotion of media freedoms in the country, and does not support any attacks on TV radio stations, Government spokesperson Dora Siliya has said.

Addressing the media yesterday, Ms Siliya said Government was deeply disturbed by reports of interference in the programming of some radio stations in Mpika and Chinsali districts, where some broadcast programmes have reportedly been disrupted and some unlawful directives ordered.

She said there are laws with specific provisions of who has authority, to regulate broadcasting in the country.

"The nation may recall that one of the earliest milestones of

the Patriotic Front (PF) Government was the implementation of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Act of 2002, which culminated into the operationalisation of the IBA in 2013, as a regulator of the broadcasting industry in the country," says Siliya.

"The IBA Act provides for every citizen, whether in their official or individual capacity, who feels aggrieved by the conduct of any broadcasting station to lodge a complaint to the IBA. The procedure is clearly provided in sections 34 to 37."

Ms Siliya said it was a total violation of the IBA Act, and an embarrassment to the Government and its leadership, for any person to procure other people to storm a radio station and disrupt a broadcast programme or order a broadcast station to broadcast in a certain manner.

"Government condemns, in the strongest terms, reported incidents involving some suspected PF cadres who attempted to stop a radio programme on Muchinga Radio that featured the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) leader, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema.

Government also condemns the incident in Mpika district where Mr. Hichilema is reported to have been barred from featuring on Mpika Community Radio," she said.

"The two unfortunate incidents have no blessings from Government. Government remains committed to the promotion of citizens’ rights, including the right to freedom of expression, as guaranteed in the national Constitution, provided that the freedom is exercised within the confines of the law."

"It is important to appreci-

ate that broadcast houses have standards to which they conform and therefore, if any person is aggrieved with any radio or television programme, they should follow the complaint procedure as outlined in the IBA Act to seek redress, as has been demonstrated by very high ranking officials in the ruling party before," says Siliya.

"As the country continues to fight the Covid-19, government appreciates any support aimed at enhancing the fight against the pandemic be it material contribution or information dissemination for as long as that information is void of politics," she said.

Ms Siliya wished that the UPND leader would also use the opportunity on radio to encourage Zambians to join hands in fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Multichoice seeks removal from Prime TV matter

By CHINTU MALAMBO

MULTICHOICE Zambia Limited wants the Lusaka High Court order that it be remove from the matter where Prime Television has petitioned the court for an order quashing Information Minister Dora Siliya’s decision to cease all cooperation with the station.

It has argued that the relief sought by Prime Television that Multichoice cannot remove the station from its platform at the direction of government, has been overtaken by events as the station’s broadcasting licence has already been cancelled.

This in a matter Prime TV is challenging the decision by Government and its agents to cease all cooperation with it after it refused to air free adverts relating

to COVID-19 owing to financial challenges.

Prime TV cited the Attorney General Likando Kalaluka, Topstar Communications Company limited and Multichoice Zambia limited seeking a declaration that the decision by Government to cease all transactions and business with it is unconstitutional.

It was seeking a conservatory order that Topstar and Multichoice cannot remove it from the platforms they manage at the direction of government.

But now Multichoice wants to be struck out as a party from the proceedings on the basis that the relief sought by Prime TV against it, had been overtaken by events and that it would be an academic exercise for the court to consider the said relief.

Multichoice Zambia managing director Jacobus Bezuidenhout, argued that the court had jurisdiction to order misjoinder of a party and that the relief sought by Prime Television against Multichoice was water under the bridge.

“The petitioner (Prime TV’s) apprehension that the third respondent (Multichoice) would comply with the directive of the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services has been overtaken by the fact that the petitioner’s license has been cancelled but more importantly, the petitioner itself ceased to carry out any broadcast. As a result we submit that the petitioner has no cause of action against the third respondent.

And in an affidavit in support of summons for misjoinder,

Bezuidenhout explained that on April 9, this year, the Independent Broadcasting Authority cancelled the broadcasting licence of Prime Television and on the same date of cancellation of the licence, the station ceased to continue with its broadcast.

He stated that Prime Television subsequently, appealed to the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services against the decision of IBA but on April 23, 2020, ZNBC reported that the Minister had dismissed its appeal on grounds that the licence had expired on March 29, 2020 prior to the purported cancellation by IBA on April 9.

Bezuidenhout stated that Prime Television was presently off air as it had not broadcasted since April 9, 2020.

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‘Give sitting MPs space’

By ROGERS KALERO

PATRIOTIC Front (PF) members with ambitions to contest as Member of Parliament (MPs) must learn to manage their ambitions so that they do not cause divisions, Copperbelt PF chairman Nathan Chanda has advised.

Mr Chanda said the sitting MPs should be given space to work and fulfil their campaign promises instead of fighting them before their term of office could come to an end He was speaking during a media briefing at Garden Court Hotel in Kitwe after a meeting between the provincial executive committee and the Copperbelt MPs. "We had a fruitful meeting with the Copperbelt-based MPs and we discussed a lot of issues, among them, the COVID 199. This meeting has opened a new page in terms of the relationship between the provincial executive committee and the Copperbelt-based MPs "As provincial executive committee, we will support the sitting MPsand those with ambitions to contest as MPs must learn to manage their ambitions,'' Mr Chanda said.

Mr Chanda warned party members against using the social media to insult those

in authority, saying such kind of behaviour would not be tolerated.

He said he had observed with dismay the growing trend where some party members had turned to social media to make unpalatable remarks against senior party officials "We also talked about indiscipline among some party members who want to use the social media. We issued a stern warning against such party members. The party must be united with disciplined party members,'' he said And Chairman of the Copperbelt MPs Caucus, Evans Chibanda, said he was delighted that the provincial chairman had decided to call for a meeting with MPs to discuss various issues in their respective constituencies.

Mr Chibanda said the 2021 elections would not be easy, hence it was imperative that the MPs and party structures joined efforts in campaigning for President Edgar Lungu.

"Like I said earlier, as MPs we are delighted to have this consultative meeting with you. Am so happy with one statement you have said that this meeting will open a new page. Indeed, it will open a new page.

"Yes, a new page in working together and ensuring that President Lungu triumphs in the 2021 elections.

2021 elections will not be easy, hence the need to join efforts and pull in one direction'' he said

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SMEAR CAMPAIGN PLOT EXPOSED

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

A PLOT t to undermine government efforts to fight the covid pandemic has been exposed.

Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) president Andrew Ntewewe has charged that there is a well-orchestrated plan by doomsayers aimed at undermining and frustrating Government effort in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday, Mr. Ntewewe said YALI was saddened that there were some unpatriotic individuals who are undermining government's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr Ntewewe reiterated that COVID-19 is real and its fight must not be trivialized for political expedience.

He said instead of fighting Government, the priority as a nation should be to support measures by President Edgar Lungu’s administration aimed at combating the pandemic and keep the country's economy afloat.

Mr Ntewewe said Government should be commended for coming up with intervention measures aimed at keeping the economy run-

ning even in the midst of the pandemic.

"Currently, there is a K2.5 billion to pay arrears, pensioners and contractors, K10 billion for commerce set up particularly to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs), women, youth entrepreneurs through banks and the US $10.3 million for aquaculture through CEEC,” he said.

He said Government agenda should be supported as it will bring in a total estimated K30 Billion into the economy to boost commerce and trade.

"We want to particularly note the gradual,strategic and cautious approach of opening the country for business and announced by President Edgar Lungu which we are in agreement with and must be made known to the public that other countries are opening up for business in order to save their economies despite the high number of people dying from the disease," he said.

Mr Ntewewe also called on all cooperating partners and Zambians to collaborate with the Ministry of Health in ensuring that the economy is revamped.

He noted that the cyni-

India donates medicines as covid cases rise

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

THE Indian Government has donated various medicines to Zambia as part of its help in the fight against COVID 19 in the country.

Making the donation when he led other Indian companies who equally donated various items to the COVID fight, High Commissioner to Zambia Ngulkham Jathom Gangte said his country has enjoyed close ties over the years hence seeing it fit to extend a helping hand.

Meanwhile, the country recorded another 74 new cases from the 882 tests carried out

By SANDRA MACHIMA

ABOUT 60, 000 locally made face masks will be distributed in Muchinga constituency, says its Member of Parliament Howard Kunda.

Mr Kunda said so far, 10 sewing machines and material for production of face masks had been provided, which would be distributed for free in the constituency.

Mr Kunda urged the people to strictly adhere to the guidelines and regulations that had been put in place by the government to mitigate the pos-

in the last 24 hours brining the total to 753 with 188 recoveries and seven deaths.

The 882 tests were done from UTH, and included cases from Chilanga, Nakonde and the rest of Lusaka. These are as a result of alerts, from contacts and routine testing and surveillance systems in clinical setups and communities.

Addressing the media at Ndeke House in Lusaka yesterday, Minister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya said that 66 new COVID-19 cases were recorded from the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) during routine testing.

Dr Chilufya said the additional eight new cases were out of the 79 tests carried out at TDRC, bring the total accusative total number of COVID-19 cases in Zambia to 753.

Chilufua says five discharges have also been made in the last 24 Hours.

He said samples from Nakonde have been shipped to testing centers where the mass testing is underway and further announced that the number of discharged people in the last 24 hours stands at five.

He said Government had intensified testing and

Muchinga constituency to get 60, 000 masks sible spread of Covid-19.

He said adhering to health guidelines would help reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus, and pave way for people get back to their daily activities.

Mr Kunda took the advantage of the funeral he attended in his constituency to address mourners on the

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importance of following the guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19in the area.

Mr Kunda said he would be failing in his duties as MP if he did not sensitise the gatherings on the Covid-19 pandemic that had been spreading.

“This is real and people must follow the health guide-

screening in Nakonde where the workforce has been boosted and would be enhancing screening in various border towns with Chirundu and Kazungula targeted this week.

Dr Chulufya said mass testing will be done at all ports of entry in the coming days, and that Government was keeping a watchful eye on its eight neighboring countries where a number of cases have been recorded.

Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya says positivity in the area is extremely high and if not tackled now it may overwhelm health infrastructure in Muchinga Province.

lines to ensure they protect themselves. Therefore, washing hands regularly, observing social distancing and wearing of facemasks always will help prevent contracting the virus,” Mr Kunda said.

And District Commissioner, Francis Kalipenta, has residents to always wear facemasks because it had now became an offence not to put on one in public.

Mr. Kalipenta said they were also at liberty to improvise clothes as masks as in the absence of the medical ones.

cism against the Ministry of Health was nothing but an effort to undermine the impressive, robust, and effective intervention against COVID-19 that the Government has put in place.

Mr Ntewewe said it was a total waste of time to be accusing the Government of corruption in the manner it was handling COVID 19 donations when the energies should be directed at working together to defeat the pandemic and its effect on the economy.

Andrew Ntewewe

Street kids hauled off CBD

By SANFROSSA MANYINDA

STREET children in Kitwe were in the early morning hours of yesterday hauled from the Central Business District (CBD) during an impromptu operation.

A team of state police, officers from the Ministry of Youth and Sport as well as council police ambushed the street kids, most of who were huddled in shop corridors, mobile booths and back alleys.

Minister of Youth and Sport Emmanuel Mulenga who was part of the operation said it was unfortunate that even the elderly had started abandoning their homes for the streets.

"It is disheartening to see kids sleeping in mobile money booths exposing themselves to the cold and other deadly diseases such as the corona virus," Mr Mulenga said.

Mr Mulenga urged members of the public to stop giving alms to street children as well as the elderly who were also opting to beg on the streets as it only encouraged them to stay.

He said it was unfortunate that the elderly and physically challenged were also using their children to making ends meet without taking into consideration the dangers that came with living on the streets.

Mr Mulenga appealed to the Zambia Police to monitor and patrol the CBD and ensure that the children did not return to the streets.

The Minister wondered how the children as well as the elderly on the street survived without having washrooms among other essential needs.

And Kitwe District Commissioner, Chileshe Bweupe, who accompanied the Minister said that the authority in the districtwould not allow the children and the elderly to get back on the streets.

"The increase of adult streetism in the district is not giving a good picture. We will look at the matter seriously and work round the clock to ensure that nobody returns after being removed," Mr Bweupe said.

One woman found in the CBD identified as bana Musonda had three children between eight months and eight years, said that she had been spending nights in the streets because her husband abandoned her and could not afford to rent a house.

Bana Musonda said that she earned a living through alms and gave a condition that she would only leave the streets if Government built a house for her and her children.

"I have a plot in Ndola and I am determined to raise money through begging. I have been camping on Blantyre road for some time now," she said.

Another adult Agnesss Mwamba from Ndola's twapia township, said she came to Kitwe to sale fire wax.

Ms Mwamba who sells fire wax in Chisokone market with an eight-month-old baby said she had been camping on Blantyre road since April 30, this year.

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Teacher bullies school cook.. accusing (Lusaka Sun/The Sun) him of witchcraft.

ThisZambian was at Siavonga Secondary School as reported by the MISSING COP FOUND Lusaka Sun/The Zambian Sun. DEAD The following are of some comments from A POLICE reservist Kabangwe police post ourwas online edition.

To watch video who reported missing has the been found go to www.thezambiansun.com dead.

The body has been discovered in 15 Miles • CLARA S HAMOOYA: As a Tonga I get all his words area.butNathan who used to operate this is not Mhango, how we play chimbuya.

This Lozi teacher must went be arrested, this is tooon much.

My heart bleeds. a taxi, missing Monday after an He can’t do such a thing to an elder not to talk of taking unknown a videoperson called him to pick him.

INKECHI ANDREW,Osborne MWEENE CHIYUNI: Clara S told A• family member Nyirenda has Hamooya. was locked yesterday.

The Sun thatHe the bodyupof Mr. Mhango was • CLARA S HAMOOYA: Nice he can't treat his friend discovered that way in Mungule area yesterday.

• ÑÔRÀH spokesperson ÎÑÔÑGÉ LÙMÀÑÔ: This is someone's dad Police Esther Katongo and why would a teacher do that to a grown man, huh confirmed the incident in a statement. why?

• CATHARINE CHANDA: Bembas and Ngonis She said that the Only body was foundare in the only people who know very well. I love was decomposed state and chimbuya that postmortem you Koswes conducted on the scene.

ItChanda, is believed • JOHN C NKHOMA: Catharine we love that you toon KolwesMr. Mhango was called by unknown Monday, • JOLLITY TINTA MUDENDA: This is utter stupidity that person to needs pick an him neverafter returned home teacher earlybut retirement all there are manyphone on the waiting How dare he bullies an elderly and his wentlist. off. busylater preparing meal reported for pupils? And video to Twoman days hisawife thethematter man ulichianga mudala.

Ngwerere police station.

• KINGSTONE BWALYA: The man who was taking the must be arrested as well. UPND please arrest On video Thursday his vehicle was discovered the two today. in • Kabwe.

On May Sad...extremely 14, Zambia DOUGLAS MWEEMBA: sad!! Police • MOSES MUBANGA: EvilKatongo chap deserves to be spokesperson Esther confirmed the arrested. this cook get interview. a medical report and have incident in aLettelephone him arrested.

She said that This Joyce Phiri 28 years • CARPENTER: is assault andaged the teacher should of be arrested.

Kingstone area, in Zani Muone reported that JUSTINE NGOSA: Very sad, inhuman her•• husband Mhango aged 39 of the NJINVYANJINathan SILWAMBA: Respect everyone sameregardless area and a Police missing of their status, Reservist this behaviourwent was uncalled for. 12, 2020. on •May ENOCK MASIYE: TCZ should do something about this “Heteacher. is a reservist No 18377 at Ngwerere • KAYStation CHIBALE:and This teacher very stupid. as a taxi Police also isoperates • CHERRY KABISA: This teacher is very stupid driver,” she said.

• CHARITY KASONGO LENGWE: This is bad, who does that?

• DEBORAH TAIZYA'S MUM: Shocking, why treat a COMMENTS fellow human like that.

Joyce Inambao : Rest in peace Nathan • VICKY ZULU: And his idiotic friend is laughingplease and filming sure. Both be arrested. he was 28years oldneed andtonot 39years

• MULENGA MWILA FUNDANGA: But why ai? Some people are evil.

Mwamba : You • LUCIAMulenga MWANSA: Not at itscan leveleasily best butcheck at its worst.

• JOCHdriving NAITUMELA SILISAPO: is bad and totally who was at the toll gateThis if at all those unacceptable. camera’s work • KAMIZHI NDONYO: Harassment at its level best.

• ALEX MALAMBO: Unprofessional act.. should be disciplined.

Lusaka Sun/The Sun : Mwamba • SANDRA SODA:Zambian Where is this?

Mulenga • JOCHexactly NAITUMELA: Silisapo, Sandra Soda it's written somewhere • NAMAKAU SHIYANGA: This was too much.

Mulenga Maureen SarahFoolish : Ba teacher.

Zed police it’s • NAMAKAU SHIYANGA: • time VINCENT Thewatching law should visit immediately. high youYONA: started certain series MISHECK M KAYARA JR: OK what was funny ai? like•• criminal CSI, etcChilosha and the GEORGEminds, CHAINDA SR: Miami Mr Bowman channel Investigation Lusambo take note. discovery. mwachilamo • YVONNE NJELESHI: investigation pafi paperShame. fye but no action • MATE BIZMARCK MUTABA: Vacancy iyo.

• LIMPO MWANGALA: He is playing with his retirement package.

Masiye Likonde : Sad police please....we know • ALICK KAMANGA: Please have this teacher arrested. your forensic is very please start He is an animal and bad needs....but to be isolated from the by tracing the phone calls via service providers community.

• DUMI That idiot of a teacher must be fired..... before it’sSANI: too late.

His so nonsensical you don't treat people like the way he was behaving.

• ANGELANchimunya MBIRI: He is very stupid and police foolish how can Sebestyén : The said he do that, let the law take its course reservist been found (strangled) in the • LUIS has LENNOX I: The only dead idiot is the one who was bushshooting in Mungule area. The body was found in the video.

• GARNET MUMBA: The teacher and the idiot buried of a decomposed state and has since been camera man should be put behind bars.

• KAY CHIBALE: Very stupid teacher mmmmmm • Papadopoulus Munkombwe: He is a fool.

Emily M Phiri : Sebestyén Nchimunya oh nooo,

so sad. Why kill a fellow man sure?? Pipo have no messy but God is watching them, so sad n condolences Emeldah Mary Jere : Its really sad may the almighty God expose whoever is behind the killing of an innocent soul

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Journalists reporting on COVID 19 need protection

FINALLY FARMERS ARE GETTING FAIR DEAL Dear Editor,

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VER the last four months (July to October 2019), the price of Zambia's staple food (maize and mealie meal) has been on an upward trend.

This is largely due to an open system allowing farmers to sell maize at market value. A healthy situation.

Government on the other hand has continued to procure agricultural produce from farmers as per tradition (at slightly lower prices) to beef up food security through the Food Reserve Agency.

This market value or cost reflective tag has led to an increase in mealie meal prices for the consumer. It's a bitter sweet tale of sorts in that the farmer is getting value with every drop of sweat and the consumer (mostly in urban areas has to forego certain

luxuries to meet the cost of nshima.) The PF government's open market policy has created a conducive environment for sector growth.

For decades Zambia has enjoyed government subsidies on food and essential services such as electricity.

With time, these subsidies have been reduced and in some cases withdrawn to ease the burden on the national treasury. The adjustment process is never seamless but is a necessary measure.

We need to ask ourselves; "Who feeds Zambia?"

"At what cost do they do it?"

"Do they make a profit out of it?" The answer to each of these three questions will in turn determine whether or not the current price of mealie meal is justified. Zambia is largely fed by subsistence farmers most of whom are in rural or outskirt areas of

the country. President Edgar Lungu and PF government has tossed the coin and it is still spinning. The farmer's side of the coin is finally facing upwards. The farmer has for the first time sold his maize at the market price.

This has put more money in his pocket. This has stirred a production movement and an increase in the number of persons putting hoe to ground. The right formula has been found and a balance struck. An increase in agricultural output will mean; *A reduction in prices of agro produce and increased exports. This in turn becomes a self-regulating or market driven sector of the economy. *An increase in industries manufacturing farming equipment, fertiliser and other inputs, *An increase in demand

for packaging materials such as sacks The ultimate result is new jobs, new income streams and a broadened tax base all with an aim of enhancing the nation’s quality of livelihood.

The increase in mealie meal prices is therefore a blessing in disguise whose benefits will be appreciated beginning next harvest season. Every wise citizen with foresight should seize this moment and join the bandwagon of new farmers. The rewards will be worth it.

KAY MUSONDA, PF Media.

THE COVID ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE ACCURATE

UPND crowds started way back in 2006 Dear Editor,

CROWDS are not a determinant of winning elections. Most of those who attended the HH/UPND Dear rally in Kitweeditor, didn't come from the district.

That was a UPND national rally. Epobapela apopene. Ba UPND Zambia yonse.

Most of his the members fromCorona Southern From timewere theferried deadly Province and a few from Western and other provinces. virus discovered, theZambians World UPND and was HH are trying to hoodwink that they have Organization become popular on the CB. Using Health devised crowds are their old tactic. At last they always lose. thecrymodel and one of them They will even in 2021.

HH is cannot change anything in Zambia. mandatory reporting andAfter all they don't have a manifesto. They can't do what the notification of in cases.

Zambia PF government has done seven years since 2011.

They are very far from ECL’s powerful development is subject to the international agenda which has delivered.

SONTAPO not ukulandafye and promising people standards and guidelines impossible or manna from Heaven. requiring We shall only waitimplementation for 2021 polling day. of Yourpolicies ratings on and HH, CK are FAKE. HH can't beat applicable.

ELC. nation maybe aware that at the PAUL The CHILESHE.

time Zambia reported the first case, it was literally unattractive to publicly confirm any case. However, the Zambian government in accordance with the rules had no option but to make this tearful announcement of the cases of the couple that went to

IBA should reopen Radio Lutanda Dear Editor,

I AM dismayed that Radio Lutanda was closed because France.

The same is expected for the of a programme that was deemed own feelSincetribal. thenMy cases have been well enlightened commentators to ings are that truth hurts. confirmed as the theyvoting occur on a educate the nation on adherence We all know pattern in the UPND strongpiecemeal basis.

It is therefore not of international standards holds, especially in Southern IBA Director General Province.

Thediscredited voting is so sources Josephine Mapoma fair for the to on mandatory reporting. We regional and so tribal that suddenly blow theit trumpet the understand their goal is to attack the no amount of masking can closeon the radio station for hide it. Letdrop us callof a spade a speaking tribgradual the figures thatthe truth. The integrity of the decision made by the spade. al vote won’t stop unless we once wenttalk up about after itthe It is also shocking the The exponentially tribal vote that comes openly.Presidency.

I say from Southern address.

Province isYes, wellZambia done Radio Lutanda for double tongue by the critics Presidential usual well documented and anyhighlighting the tribal vote one is free toclose go to the recorded to Elec100 cases and the shifting of goalposts. They from the Southern Province. toral Commission of Zambia Napwisha, previous day it isofpossible to have perpetual criticisms whether and check on thebut results the lastthe two gradual elections. drop. CHANDA NSHANGALILWA, have the country records more or less I think it was wrong to Lusaka.

Making announcements of the true figures is an international obligation which Zambia caning escape. We urge tabloids and some commentators raising eyebrows to instead join the nation in celebrating the zero cases after a chain of exponential figures.

cases.

Solidarity with therefore with the government as it continues with the fight against this invisible enemy.

Marvin Chanda Mberi Youth Rights Activist Lusaka

Christopher Jinungo : Condolences to the family Justin Musonda : Let’s see if Zambian police officers knows how to work, it’s not spouse to take them a week no Mwenya Chisha : Sad news, Some people are heartless.

Paxina Gavino Blusho : Can you start the investigation already. The car can be ran for evidence by dusting for finger prints and any other evidence. You can trace his 5 last calls through service providers to get a quick lead.

Mulenga Maureen : Sarah Paxina Gavino Blusho my dear pa Zed kuwawafye.I wonder if they are tried with investigation during the training.I have never heard of the certain murder cases being solved Tamara Nali :Sad development

We urge tabloids and some commentators raising eyebrows to instead join the nation in celebrating the zero cases after a chain of exponential figures.

Dear editor, The journalists are also frontline workers doing a commendable job in the fight against COVID 19. In view of this, the journalists are at high risk of contracting the coronavirus as they do fieldwork, reporting on the pandemic.

Little is reported about the big role the journalists play as they report on coronavirus. These journalists both from the public media and the private media travel extensively interviewing the medical personnel, COVID 19 patients and the truck drivers quarantined at different isolation centres.

The unsung heroes and heroines, the journalists need protection as they execute their duties of informing us on a number of salient issues notably the daily updates on COVID 19, preventive measures, and the global statistics on the pandemic.

However, there is a need for scribes to have personal protective equipment (PEP) such as the face masks for instance. There is also a need for the journalists to sanitize, wash their hands with soap and clean water, and above all, observe the social distancing.

Statistically, more than fifty journalists in the world have succumbed to the coronavirus as they go about reporting on COVID 19. The number of people dying as a result of COVID 19 has kept on skyrocketing the world over.

The case in point is a Zimbabwean male TV journalist, Zororo Makamba aged 30 who died after testing positive for COVID 19 on March 23, 2020.

The budding journalist had potential and he could have immensely contributed his services to his country through reporting on various issues. The other area of paramount importance which is being overlooked by the journalists themselves is that of vulnerability. In my considered view, the journalists have done themselves a disservice by not reporting on their vulnerability to contracting the COVID 19 as they carry out fieldwork insofar as the pandemic is concerned.

To crown it all, the journalists must be protected at all times to avoid contracting our ferocious enemy, the COVID 19 as they execute their mission in the field covering the pandemic.

It is unfortunate that little has been reported about the scribes’ vulnerability to contracting COVID 19.

ELEMIYA PHIRI Lusaka.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA www.mof.gov.zm

REPORT ON DONATIONS MADE TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19: 1st MARCH TO 30th APRIL 2020 Following the worldwide outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and its continued spread to various countries, Zambia inclusive, Ministries, Provinces and Agencies have been receiving donations in cash and in kind from public sector, private sector, non-state stakeholders and other well-wishers to supplement the Government’s effort in this fight.

Guidelines for handling cash donations and aid-in-kind On 3rd April, 2020, guidelines were issued by the Ministry of Finance to inform all well-wishers and the public service on the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act, 2018, that donations given to the Government constitute public resources and must be accounted for accordingly. In this regard, all recipients of cash donations or aid-in-kind on behalf of the Government, were expected to observe the following guidelines in the course of handling funds and donations meant to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Zambia: Depositing cash donations in a GRZ COVID-19 designated account held by a Commercial Bank (see list below). In turn, the funds are transferred to a designated account held at Bank of Zambia, managed by the National Treasury.

All recipient Ministries, Provinces and Agencies of Covid-19 related funds from the Treasury have been guided to ensure that funds are charged on appropriate budget lines in accordance with treasury guidelines.

All expenditure related to COVID-19 activities in Ministries, Provinces and Public Service Controlling Agencies are made through the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and subjected to internal audit processes.

Ministries, Provinces and Agencies are expected to ensure that appropriated and donated resources are used only for activities related to COVID-19.

All Ministries, Provinces and Public Service Controlling Agencies are expected to submit returns on all COVID-19 resources received from the Treasury by 5th of every month to the Office of the Accountant General in accordance with Section 11(1) (p) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2018.

In the case of Aid-In-Kind, Ministries, Provinces and Public Service Controlling Agencies are expected to receive and dispose such through the procedures stipulated in the law. In view of this, Ministries, Provinces and Public Service Controlling Agencies are required to submit monthly returns on all Aid-In-Kind transactions to the Office of the Accountant General, Ministry of Finance.

All recipient Ministries, Provinces and Public Service Controlling Agencies are expected to maintain separate records and reports on the utilisation of donations from cooperating partners and well-wishers.

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Report for 1st March 2020 to 30th April 2020 Through the Office of the Accountant General and the Controller of Internal Audit, the Ministry of Finance has been collecting reports on Covid-19 donations from other Ministries, Provinces and Agencies. We have now compiled a consolidated report of donations made to the Government of the Republic of Zambia for the period 1st March 2020 to 30th April 2020.

The assessment of donations made towards the Covid-19 fight in Zambia has been done in accordance with the Public Financial Management Act, 2018,

audit standards, and the tenets of fiscal transparency.

The intention of this publication is not only to comply with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act but also to reassure our well-wishers and donors of our commitment to transparent and accountable use of donated cash, goods and services. We are confident that the donations made by well-wishers will greatly help the Government to stay within the resource parameters approved by Cabinet for the fight against Covid-19.

The Ministry of Finance will continue to pursue measures aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the utilization of resources allocated towards the Covid-19 Pandemic. This is why we issued Treasury and Financial Management Circulars No. 3 and 4, in April 2020. These circulars provide elaborate guidelines for the handling and management of donations received on behalf of the Government.

Further, in line with the Public Finance Management Act No 1 of 2018, the Minister of Finance Dr Bwalya Ng’andu, MP, has frequently reiterated the call by his Excellency the President of the Republic Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, that all resources received towards supplementing the country’s needs in the fight against Covid-19, be judiciously applied to intended purposes. Hence, over the last few weeks, we operationalised the President’s guidance and placed internal auditors on high alert in identifying internal-control weaknesses and providing practical recommendations in areas requiring transparency, accountability, and performance improvement. To demonstrate our action, internal auditors in recipient Ministries, Provinces and Agencies have continuously played a proactive role in the broader system of controls - through the following interventions: 1) 2) 3) 4)

The verification exercise will continue, and data will be updated as new information, which we may not have received on time for this report, is received.

The Ministry of Finance, therefore, appeals to all other Ministries, Provinces and Agencies that may have received donations towards the Covid-19 fight but have not yet submitted information, to do so.

Further, all cash donors are advised to collect stamped Government receipts from room 36 in the Accountant General’s Division at the Ministry of Finance.

TABULATION OF DONATIONS MADE TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19: 1st MARCH TO 30th APRIL 2020

SCHEDULE OF CASH DONATIONS Serial # AIRTEL

53,786.00

ANONYMOUS INDIVIDUAL

24,600.00

CONCORD CONSTRUCTION

100,000.00 10,000.00

EMN MINERALS

100,000.00

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

200,000.00

HUBERT GHISLAIN MARIE VAN DE GHINSTE

20,000.00

KUKULA SEED FOR SDHO

10,000.00

NATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

144,000.00

PET AND ME (USD5,359.11 @ K18.78/USD

100,644.09

PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA

100,000.00

PATRIOTIC FRONT [PF] PARTY

150,000.00

POWENG ZAMBIA LTD

150,000.00

SAVENDA

200,000.00

SOUTHERN SDA

160,000.00

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA

The weekly reports from Ministries, Provinces and Agencies are meant to avail Controlling Officers with timely continuous guidance and assurance on the efficacy of our internal control processes, including those related to Covid-19 donations.

Cash and donations-in-kind are estimated at a total of K77, 814, 514.30. This figure excludes pledges that have not been honoured and items whose value has not yet been communicated to the Ministry of Finance. Of the total amount, 19 individuals and organizations contributed K9, 780, 755.09 cash while over 140 individuals, organizations, and other well-wishers, some of whom wish to remain anonymous, made donations-in-kind estimated at K68, 033, 759.21.

5,000,000.00

ANONYMOUS INDIVIDUAL

ELIYSHAMA MINISTRIES CHALALA

Mandatory pre-audits of all expenditure before disbursements are made; Witnessing the receipt of donations to enhance transparency and accountability; Conducting weekly reviews on all donations received, income and expenditure thereof, including financial disbursements from the Treasury; and, Conducting snap checks on the disposal of donated and procured items. So far, we have conducted checks at Levy Mwanawasa Hospital, Chainama Hills Hospital, Lusaka District Health Office, and in the Western and Copperbelt Provinces.

In addition to copies that will be circulated by the Ministry online, the full details of the donations will be published in the Daily Nation, Daily Mail, and Times of Zambia Newspapers beginning Monday 18th May 2020.

Donation in Zambian Kwacha

Name of Donor

2,650,725.00

WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND CONTROL

350,000.00

ZAMTEL

257,000.00 TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS K9, 780, 755.09

FOR COMMENTS, ERRORS & OMISSIONS, CONTACT: The Accountant General Ministry of Finance LUSAKA Phone: +260-211-258589 Email: hector.sampa@mof.gov.zm or albert.musukwa@mof.gov.zm Website: www.mof.gov.zm Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/zambiafinanceministry

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF COVID-19 DONATIONS IN-KIND FOR THE PERIOD 1st MARCH TO 30th APRIL 2020 DONATIONS-IN-KIND MADE TO THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH S/N

NAME OF DONOR

DESCRIPTION OF DONATION

QUANTITY

VALUE (K)

24,000

840,000

1,000

TBA

6 Re-usable face masks Viral collection/preservation kit 20test Rapid diagnostic test kit (covid-19) 1

ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN COMMUNITY IN ZAMBIA

Cloth face masks Converted Warehouse into a HOSPITAL consisting several Hospital Equipment during the COVID 19 epidemic

3

4

SOLAR AID

BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH

PUBLIC SERVICE MICRO FINANCE

1

TBA

1

TBA

594

TBA

TD100 Solar Torch and Lamp

600

TBA

Pro4 high performance solar lamp & mobile charger

300 2,232

TBA

Solar lamps

3,500

TBA

Normal Saline 1000ml

2,024

Normal Saline 500ml

1,103

Mealie meal,25kg

200

Hand sanitizer 5l

27

Hand sanitizer 2.5l HINDU SWAYAM SEVAK SANGA Surgical face masks Cooking Oil 750ml Examination gloves (m), powered

150

76,912

Hand Sanitizers,55mls Hand washing equipment set

3

Breathe care (Positive airway pressure unit)

5

Infrared thermometer

36

394

378 2,400 460

Tyvek (disposable overalls) xl

940

3,102,000

1,000

3,300,000

Medical face shield (1)

Examination gloves (nitrile) powder free small

39,600 20,000

378 2,400

Tyvek (disposable overalls) medium

27,200

420

24,640 36,000

Specimen container (EDTA) Single use 3ml

50

TBA

TBA

220,000

70

20,400

19,800

394

Examination gloves (nitrile) powder free large

TBA

14,400

4,400

Tyvek (disposable overalls) large

JACK MA FOUNDATION

1,760

238 1,120

Nucleic acid isolation kit 48tests

Medical face shield

7

180

Examination gloves (nitrile) powder free medium

30

250

14

33,079

4

1,200

17

Examination Gloves(M), lightly powered

Surgical face mask

TBA

D. Light s3 solar lantern

Mealie meal,25kg

5

TBA 595,000

Solar lights HP 30

Former Courtyard Hotel donated as an isolation centre

2

76 17,000

MTN

Surgical face masks

70

1,518,000

4,000 5,600 5,600

Surgical face mask

1,040

Medical face shield

1,000

N95 face mask

4,850

460,750

208

TBA

Detection Kit (2019 n-cov) RNA PCR-Fluorescence Probing Surgical face mask

4,850

14,560 50,000

67,900

9

Assorted Support to COVID -19 Fight [K28 million was pledged] 8

9

10 11

12

13

14

15

TRADE KINGS

BANK OF CHINA

ZHONG MEI ENGINEERING GROUP LIMITED ZSIC GENERAL INSURANCE

ROUND TABLE ZAMBIA

ZAMBIA PAKISTAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION LAFARGE ZAMBIA PLC

HLB ZAMBIA

Universal viral swabs 25 per pack

280

Viral swabs 25 per pack

280

2,000

100,000

Exam gloves(l)

5,000

400,000

Protective garments

2,000

Surgical face mask

30,000

Infrared thermometer

30

Hand Sanitizers,55mls

154

Hand sanitizer

25

Examination gloves(m)

17

1,360

Mealie meal 25kg

12

1,632

Hand Wash Soap 400ml

48

7,200

Hand Sanitizer 400ml

12

2,280

Surgical face masks

24

336

150

12,000

Hand Sanitizer Spray,750ml

180

594,000

Liquid Soap, 450ml

996

273,900

Hand Sanitizer ,400ml

996

527,880

Hand Sanitiser 55ml (1)

108

18

19

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

ENERGY REGULATION BOARD

60

4,800

Latex gloves-large (powder free) (100)

40

3,200

Gloves latex examination medium (100)

195

15,600

73

1,022

20

132,000

1,000

21

SINO MINE INTERNATIONAL (Z) ENGINEERING COMPANY

51

4,080

Hand sanitiser (case)

92

7,360

Multipurpose liquid (case)

17

TBA

Household bleach (case)

38

1,824

67 25000

2,345 350, 000

Surgical face masks ROCKVIEW UNIVERSITY

29

SUPERIOR MILLING

30

ZAMBIAN ARTISTS UNITED AGAINST COVID 19

Surgical Gloves 1x50 pair boxes

243

Clean gloves 1x50 pair boxes

207

Mealie Meal 25 kg bags

238

Hand washing buckets

15

Surgical gloves Hygienix hand sanitisers 70 mls 250 mls hand wash

31

32

CIVIL SERVANTS AND ALLIED WORKERS UNION OF ZAMBIA

FRITECH NETWORKS

33

37

LINK PHARMACY

46,200

Gum boots pairs

100

21,000

9

720

25

175,000

Face Masks Re-usable

200

7,000

Hand Sanitizer 400ml

996

996

Hand Sanitizer 55ml

720

57,600

6

480

15

1,200

Examination gloves (l)

5

400

Examination gloves (m) powered

2

160

White gumboots size 10

14

White gumboots size 8

2

420

White Gumboots Size 6

4

Examination gloves(m) powdered

2

Surgical face mask disposable

2

28

Hand sanitizer 5l

5

3,750

Tyvek (disposable overalls) xl

1200

4,560,000

Safety goggles

2000

32,000

800

3,040,000

2000

95,000

Face masks - n95

150

Face masks - kn95

390

TBA 7,950 17,160

Sanitizer

2000

180,000

Hand liquid soap

2000

320,000

Cotton wool Methylated spirit

38

CEKAN GENERAL DEALERS

39

TRADING INVESTMENTS LIMITED

40

EQUATORIAL FOOD INGREDIENTS

41

QUADRUPLE INNOVATIONS

Digital blood pressure machines ch452

100

6,000

40

5,000

N 95 face masks

100

Hazmat suits

100

Hazmat suits

100

388,000

2989

289,933

Hand paper towel

15

Cotton Wool 500g

50

Jik

5000

Disposable hand towel

1000

Waste bins

50

Buckets

50

Yebo Herbal Soap 150g (case)

10

Sanitary towel bins

50

Metal Bins 90 litres

4

Plastic bins

4

840

Domestic

100

160

Harpic

100

Handy Andy

100

Pine cool gel

50

Air freshener

50

Mutton cloth

100

Jik Tissue

40

560

540

540,000

Shoe cover disposable

9900

21,780,000

Surgical Gloves, Pair size 7.0

80

6,400

Sprayer Pumps 20 litres

Surgical gloves, pair size 7.5

120

9,600

Afritank set

Hand Sanitizer 100ml

390

31,200

50

37,500

Surgical face masks disposable

60

840

2

TBA

6

TBA

23

TBA

300

TBA

Sodium chloride (normal saline), solution 0.9%

16

TBA

Ringers Lactate1000 ml Infusion

45

TBA

Ringers Lactate 500ml

7

TBA

Ringers Lactate, Solution 500ml

1

TBA

66

TBA

8

TBA

Sodium Chloride 0.9% 500ml

10

TBA

Sodium Chloride 0.9% 500ml

22

TBA

Dextrose 5% + Sodium Chloride 0.9% Infusion 1000ml

18

TBA

Dextrose 5% plus sodium chloride 0.9%

14

TBA

Dextrose in Normal Saline 500ml,0.9%

18

TBA

Toilet brush

43

FITEX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

44

SURYA BIO-FUELS

45

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

46

TRADANY INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Darrow’s Half +Dextrose 2.5% 500ml Solution

18

Darrow’s Half strength Infusion 1000ml

14

Dextrose 2.5% 1/2 Darrows 1000ml

27

Peanut Butter 410g

40

TBA 3,200

Biscuits

48

672

TBA

Toothpaste 140g

48

1,200

Juice 2liters

48

3,120

Corn flakes

40

2,520

Tea bags

40

880

Baked beans

36

792

Jam

40

720

Blue Band Butter Medium Fat Spread 500g

48

1,050

204

41,616

Cooking Oil 750ml

48

1,392

Mealie Meal 12.5kg

120

14,400

Milk Full Cream 500ml

216

46,656

Rice 2kg

40

1,600

Harpic cleaning gel

48

960

Sugar 2kg

40

1,320

6

270

10

4,800 5,000 4,800 4,000 2,100 6,000 46,000 TBA 800

66,000 19,560

ENA for Sanitizer 50liters

17

7,500

127,500

ENA for Sanitizer 50 litres

24

180,000

Hand Sanitiser 400 ml (case of 12)

30

Jik

5000

Hand towels

1000

Waste bins

50

Buckets

50

300

ZAMRA

80

Television sets

16

DSTV decoders

8

Hand Sanitiser 5Liters

DMMU

3,000

60

Hand sanitisers 400mls

52

6,000

Methylated spirit

Coolsplash drink 2ltrs

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC

1,160 4,500

20

CANARIAN BEVERAGES

51

6,000

Alcohol hand rub

48

HAZIDA

TBA 175,000

4

1000

50

2,500

10

Hand sanitiser 500mls

TBA

11,000

500

MAKORA INVESTMENTS

49

55,000

1000

47

TBA

825 3,000 230,000

100 50 20

Hand sanitizer 2.5l

9,700

4000

Squeezers

JOANDY SERVICES LIMITED

5,000

Heavy duty length gloves (large)

Mops

42

130,000

Heavy duty length gloves (medium)

Washing Powder 500g

2,940

100

Face shields

Infrared thermometer

Toilet paper (tissue)

TBA

2

4,033,700

8,000

Mineral Water 500ml

TBA

40

42460

100

2

100

NEMCHEM

Bond paper a4

Dextrose 2.5%,1/2 Darrow’s 500ml

29,988 TBA

36

TBA

Sodium chloride (normal saline), solution 0.9%

3,402 TBA

14,000 75,000

10

Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline) 0.09% Infusion 1000ml

TBA

Hygienix hand wash (case)

Hygienix Soap 90g (CASE)

28

TBA

14,000 758,100

Granular chlorine 5liters

Laboratory coats

ORGANIZING FOR ZAMBIA

National, provincial & district levels

7980

6,050

Ringers Lactate, Solution 1000ml(1)

23

Assorted Medical Equipment donated to

N95 masks

8,000

Dextrose 5% 500ml Solution

WINNERS CHAPEL

47,328

EMERALD INTERNATIONAL

10

Dextrose in Normal Saline 500ml 0.9%

22

TBA

348

Mealie meal,25kg

35

100

Disposable medical mask

60

95,000

Cidex 5liters

Examination gloves (m) powder free

TBA

Cereal Instant Nutritious 50g

1000

Hand sanitiser

Surgical gloves 7.5

TBA

100

Face masks

TBA

Knap sack Sprayer

BARRICK LUMWANA CO LIMITED

100

Cereal Instant Nutritious 500g

34

100

Face mask n95 PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA

7

27

Benzalkonium Chloride 5kg

DENSHABULA INVESTMENTS LIMITED NOORSPARKIE ENTERPRISES

Covid-19 posters/

Tyvek (disposable overalls) xxl 20

8,640

Latex gloves-medium (powder free)

Examination gloves (box) SNOW TRADING LTD

2,000

Examination gloves small

Hand washing tanks (system)

LEBANESE COMMUNITY

30,000 137,160

20

26

2,000

11

100

JAVA FOODS

420,000

1,524

Hand Liquid Soap 5lrts

AFRICAN METHODIST

25

28,000

Surgical face masks

Hand washing liquid,5l

24

26,180

Protective head gear

N 95 disposable face masks

17

26,180

2,000

Hand washing equipment set

WATER AID

TBA

Surgical face mask

Surgical face masks(50)

16

TBA

DAILY

Monday 18 May, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE

10

Covid-19 posters

Blankets Examination gloves box

53

ANONYMOUS DONOR

PPE

54

ZAMTEL

Phones and airtime

20 4500

150 3 20

500

Assorted food stuffs & hospital supplies

Assorted materials & hospital mattresses

1,100

2,400

210,000 55,000 11,000 4,000

80,000 13,500

50,000 80,000

5,000 15,000 TBA

52,500

240 100,000

TBA TBA

55

INDIAN SOCIETY IN ZAMBIA

56

STANBIC BANK

Ahp 300 ventilators

3

57

ZCCM - HI

Benz ambulance

1

TBA

58

WORLD VISION ZAMBIA

Face masks

40,000

560,000

Gloves

20,000

1,600,000

TBA 150,000

DAILY

Monday 18 May, 2020

59

60

61

LYCO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

LUSAKA HELPS & LUSAKA COALITION OF COMMUNITY SEWERS

Food hampers

PUBLIC NOTICE

70

Face masks

5,000

Cover shoes

500

Goggles

499

Examination gloves

500

Plastic apron

500

Cloth Face Masks

500

Face shields

100

98

17,500

99

DYNA -LAB 17th AFRICAN METHODIST CHURCH

TBA

64

PRUDENTIAL LIFE ASSURANCE

Life Insurance for frontline Workers who will get infected with COVID-19 at K25, 000 each.

TBA

TBA

YEBO Hand Washing Soap

100

65

UPND

Thermometers

300

Beef (carcass)

5

Examination gloves

66

ZAMBIA UNION OF NURSES

16

Face masks

380

Hand Sanitiser (small)

330

Hand sanitiser (big)

24

Hand Liquid Soap (High lite)

48

Hand liquid soap (hygienix)

24

Diesel

500ltrs

ZAMBIAN DNA

Mealie meal

67

ABSA ZAMBIA BANK

Oximeters

20

68

INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Hand washing systems

10

AMA-ZEM

Face masks

KALANDANYA MUSIC PRODUCTION

Hand sanitiser

SPECIAL ASSISTANTS TO THE PRESIDENT

Cloth face masks

SANHE MINING

Kits for frontline health staff

BULLION BUREAU DE CHANGE ZAMBIA UNION OF GOVERNMENT ALLIED WORKERS

Canned beef

69 70 71

72 73 74

75

76

MOXICO RESOURCE MINING

HUAN JIAN GROUP

Kits for frontline health staff

Disposable isolation gowns

500

2,000,000

N95 face masks

3000

285,000

Surgical face masks

3000

PUMA ENERGY (Z) CIVIL SERVANTS ALLIED WORKERS UNION

Fuel Face masks N95

81

CONFIDENCE 24/7

Hand Sanitiser 55mls

82

STORY CHANGERS

Hand Sanitiser 55mls

MTN airtime

500

Zamtel airtime

500

450 kg of fish

450

Mealie meal 25 kg bags

100

Thermometers

1200 50

Dettol Soap 175g (case)

360

Klori pure 25ml

120

Hygienix Hand Sanitiser 400ml (box)

21

Hygienix Liquid Hand Soap 450ml (box)

20

Hygienix Soap 175g x 36

18

Boom Powder 12 x 1kg

19

5

Ecoquart surface cleaning liquid 20liters

4

Doctor’s towels.

Surgical face masks

86

ZHONGMEI ENGINEERING GROUP LTD

87

MAAMBA COLLIERIES

Ventilator machine

88

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB OF LUSAKA

Forehead (Infrared) thermometers

Cloth face masks Hand sanitisers Hygienix liquid hand soap

91

UNILUS/ Ministry of Higher Education

92

HLB ZAMBIA

SAF AIDS/FIRST QUANTUM

2 30,000 30 1

TBA

4

TBA

Hand sanitisers 5 litres

100

TBA

Face masks box of 50

20

TBA

Cooking oil 750 mls

600

TBA

Mealie-meal 25 kg

100

TBA

Toilet paper 1 x 10

120

TBA

10

TBA

100

TBA

20

TBA

407

TBA

Sanitary Towels

28.00

TBA

Tablet soap

15.00

TBA

120.00

TBA

20.00

TBA

2,000.00

103,240

Lotion

200.00 TBA

245,460.00

Production of communication material

TBA

532,950

Support to ZANIS

TBA

300,000

Sets Of Bedsheets with Pillow Cases

248

TBA

Sets Of Pillow Cases

127

TBA

Pillow Slips

200

TBA

98

TBA

2,439

TBA

Draw Sheets Hand Sanitizers,400ml

108

SANLAM

295,600

Media bookings

Hand Sanitizer,2.5ltrs

1

TBA

Hand Sanitizer,20Ltrs

1

TBA

1

TBA

Hand Sanitizer drum (Volume unknown) Hand Gloves

10,000

TBA

9,706

TBA

Coveralls

800

TBA

500

ICU Beds

11

TBA

25Kg Mealie Meal

100

TBA

5Kg Bags Of Rice

145

TBA

Toilet Paper(Tissue)

500

TBA

Hand Wipes Paper

500

TBA

15,750

13,600

109

OUTNET MARKETING LTD

43,400

ESTIMATED VALUE OF DONATIONS –IN-KIND GIVEN TO MINISTRY OF HEALTH - K65,896,471

1,980 18,000 2,500

DONATIONS-IN-KIND MADE TO THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT (DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION UNIT

23,400 TBA 2,730

NAME OF DONOR

2,600 1,440 855

1

ZHONKAI INTERNATIONAL (Z) LIMITED

2

ARU INDUSTRIAL COMPANY

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 420,000

10,000 TBA

1

TBA

Mattresses

500

600,000

Blankets

500

175,000

Hand sanitisers 55 mls 1x 36

108

TBA

Latex gloves( powder free ) medium 50 pairs per box

60

TBA

Latex gloves( powder free ) Large 50 pairs per box

40

TBA

Latex gloves examination ( powder free ) Large 50 pairs per box

195

TBA TBA TBA

DESCRIPTION OF DONATION

70,000.00

Hand Sprayers

20

800.00

500

22,500.00

22 22 40 48 60 60

1,210.00 1,540.00 3,200.00 672.00 2,400.00 900.00

Levanna Instant Hand Sanitisers Mops Soft Brooms Methylated Spirit Hand Sanitisers Dettol Liquid Hand Liquid Soap

4

SAVENDA GROUP OF COMPANIES

Hand Sanitisers

5

ZANACO BANK

Hand washing sets (Drum, Basin, Bucket & Stand)

6

MARCOPOLO GROUP OF COMPANIES

Face Masks

7

LONGRICH

White Tea Soap

8

NSHIMBI

Hand washing set (Basin, Bucket & Stand)

9

VALUE (K) 20

3

CHINA JIANGXI INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMPANY LIMITED

QUANTITY

Hand Sanitizers

CHINA FUJIAN OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA

TBA TBA

276

73

TBA

103

500

1,100

15,000

TBA

1319

N95 Face Mask

TBA

IEC Materials Brochures and flyers

29

500

TBA

Assorted Technical Support to the Fight against COVID-19

TBA

Biscuits classic cream 55 g 1x12

Foot dispenser buckets

ZANACO

6,480

576

Surgical face Masks 50 per pack 93

19 50 bottles

107

6,480

20,000

Surgical masks UNZA

100

Stabisan cleaning liquid 20liters

SANIQUAD –M20 Anti-microbial H/Wash

90

11

Dettol 750ml

Nembleach –floor cleaning 20liters

ZULAWU

3,100

Water bottles

Paracetamol 500mg Tablets -1000pack

89

72 500

Face masks

85

25,023

35

Posters

TBA

440

TBA

Boxes of hand soap

Toothpaste

7,200

22450

Airtel airtime

MEDICAL WOMEN ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (MWAZ)

42,000 700,000

66,000 349,996

72

106

TBA TBA TBA

Face masks

22,080

200 50

Surgical masks 50 per box VISION AMBASSADORS

640 TBA

30

Mineral water 500 mls 1x 12 105

1,288

Coverols

Disinfectant 20 litres

74,880

600 6,800

Boxes of Hand sanitiser

Biscuits taxi cream 30 g 1 x 48

104

360

1000

Biscuits Striker Cream 42g 1 x 48

CHOPPIES

150 4,500

3,000

Biscuits 150 g

5,530

560 1,050

8

Re usable Goggles

66,000

960

92

Brail IEC materials

TBA

1,900,000

79

ZAMBIA SRI-LANKA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION

65,000

102,000

500

10

103

ZAMBIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

840

10 100

AMREF

150

30

Eggs (Trays)

102

TBA

20

N95 masks

3,120

Disposable surgical protective suits

Hand washing commercial buckets

20

Sugar (case) FORMER RWANDESE REFUGEES Just juice (case) IN ZAMBIA Toilet tissue (bale)

6,240

TBA

PATRIOTIC FRONT (PF)

YALELO FISHERIES

3,840

72

78

Jik (case)

50

Face masks

TBA

20

Mealie meal 25KG bag)

8,000 TAB

Assorted groceries

10

Harpic (case)

ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING Surgical gloves ENGINEERS IN ZAMBIA Sanitizers

TBA

2

Dettol soap (case)

101

TBA 18,200

100

1,280

39

40

Cleaning Chemicals (500g)

10

5,320

TBA

1300

30

Boxes ( gloves )

50,000

Face masks

Methylated spirit (case)

26,400

TBA

40

Parmalat milk

TBA TBA

201,933

100

TBA

TBA

1250 750

7,479.00

Hand sanitiser

8000

TBA

5,000

276

MEARAJ INVESTMENTS LIMITED

84

TBA

TBA

TBA TBA

7

Laryngoscope

100

100 TBA

Hand washing buckets with stands

36,000

5,600

175,000

Hand sanitiser

77

CHIZA EASY

70

576

Thermometer

83

395

Hand liquid soap

Normal face mask

80

750

7

Foot operated Hand Washing station

5,000

64,600 800,000

800,000

Musical adverts (pompie) HEAVY DUTY SOLUTIONS

TBA

323

Air-space on radio & tv

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK/ Hand washing soap 5 litres WATER AID ZAMBIA COVID 19 posters

97

TBA

50

96

87,500

SOLAR AID

Menstrual cups -organic Foot press Water Tank 100 liters

7,984

63

Hand liquid soap

WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ZAMBIA REVENUE AUTHORITY

40,000

Paid for airtime at ZNBC for COVID 19 sensitization programmes

95

70,000 1,500,000

NATIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

62

94

TBA

Instant hand sanitizer

Liquid Hand Soap

40

4,000.00

252

22,680.00

91

22,750.00

20,000

200,000.00

900

12,600.00

2880

201,600.00

240

7,680.00

Face Masks

1000

10,000.00

Hand Sanitizer

1440

15,840.00

100

13,000.00

50

12,500.00

Mealie Meal Thermometers Protective Clothing Face Masks

990

99,000.00

50, 000

500,000.00

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Monday 18 May, 2020

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10

UTTAR BHANTIYA SANGH (UBS)

Mealie Meal

100

5,000.00

2

1,000.00

Sugar

120

960.00

salt

120

840.00

96

2,400.00

240

480.00

Beans

Cooking Oil Hygienix soap

11

PEMBE FLOUR MILLS

12

CHINA CIVIL ENGINEERING COOPERATION

Mealie Meal

186

9,300.00

Relief Pack (750mls cooking oil, 90g tablet of Hygienix soap, 1kg salt & 25g Boom washing powder)

190

7,600.00

30, 000

300,000.00

Face masks

TOTAL VALUE OF AID IN KIND GIVEN TO DMMU

DAILY

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DONATIONS-IN-KIND MADE TO MUCHINGA PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION

- K1,552,452.00

NAME OF DONOR

DESCRIPTION OF DONATION

QUANTITY

VALUE (K)

1

NERIA INVESTMENTS

Hygiene liquid soap, face masks, hand washing buckets and metals

TBA

150,000.00

2

JUIJANG CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Medical Equipment and devices

TBA

300,976.50

3

CHINSALI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Assorted hand liquid soap, food staffs, washing buckets and chlorine powder

TBA

3,610.00

4

MUSLIM SOCIAL & WELFARE TRUST

Various PPEs

TBA

25,000.00

ESTIMATED VALUE OF AID IN KIND GIVEN TO MUCHINGA PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION - K479, 586.50

DONATIONS-IN-KIND MADE MADE TO MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NAME OF DONOR 1

AFCON INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

DESCRIPTION OF DONATION

QUANTITY

Hampers

DMMU

200 150

Blankets

TBA

DONATIONS-IN-KIND MADE TO MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING SERVICES NAME OF DONOR

1

GOSAIL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Z) LTD

2

STAR TIMES SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD

DESCRIPTION OF DONATION

QUANTITY

Bottles of hand sanitizers

Surgical face masks & hand sanitisers Hand washing buckets

1

2

ARU INDUSTRIES LUSAKA

Instant hand sanitisers

3

ZSIC GENERAL

Instant hand sanitisers

4

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Disposable face masks

52,500.00

ESTIMATED VALUE OF AID IN KIND GIVEN MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - 52, 500.00

VALUE (K)

200

DESCRIPTION OF DONATION

25 litre containers of instant hand sanitisZONGKHAI LIMITED - er grade ethanol LUSAKA 1 litre hand sanitiser sprayers

TBA

4,200

10kg Packets of Beans

NAME OF DONOR

TBA

600

12.5kg bags of mealie meal 2

DONATIONS-IN-KIND MADE TO MINISTRY OF FINANCE

VALUE (K) QUANTITY

VALUE (K)

12 12 192 70 1, 000

16, 200 840 4, 800 910 30, 000

ESTIMATED VALUE OF AID IN KIND GIVEN TO MINISTRY OF FINANCE - K52, 750.00

TBA

6,000

TBA

9

TBA

ESTIMATED VALUE OF AID IN KIND GIVEN MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING SERVICES - TBA

LIST OF COMMERCIAL BANKS WITH COVID-19 ACCOUNTS 1.

ATLASMARA (AFRICAN BANKING CORPORATION) Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 0010487927056 USD: 0010487927067 Swift Code: FMBZZMLX Sort Code: 200001 Branch: 001 Branch Name: Lusaka Main

Branch: Branch Name: Account Name: Account Number: Correspondent Bank: Swift code: Account number:

2.

CAVMONT BANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 0800000893697 USD: 0800000893747 Swift Code: CVMTZMLU Sort Code: 130010 Branch Name: Tazara House

8.

ZAMBIA NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK (ZANACO) Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 1219234302495 USD: 1219234302596 Swift Code: ZNCOZMLU Sort Code: 010003 Branch Name: Lusaka Business Centre

3.

FIRST ALLIANCE BANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 0010102478001 USD: 0010102478002 Swift Code: FALLZMLU Sort Code: 340001 Branch Name: Lusaka Main 4.

FIRST CAPITAL BANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Number: ZMW: 0003208000267

9.

ACCESS BANK Account Name: Account Numbers: Swift Code: Sort Code: Branch Name: Account Name: Account Numbers: Swift Code: Intermediary Bank: Sort Code: Account Number:

5.

INDO ZAMBIA BANK (IZB) Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 0012020000053 USD: 0012021000007 Swift Code: INZAZMLX Sort Code: 90001 Branch Name: Lusaka Main

10.

ECOBANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 5615000008280 USD: 5615000008283 Swift Code: ECOCZMLU Sort Code: 3600002 Branch Name: Thabo Mbeki

6.

INVESTRUST BANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 110120097369142 USD: 110110097369131 Swift Code: VSTRZMLU Sort Code: 170011 Branch Name: Ody’s Branch

11.

CITIBANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 251422011 USD: 251422010 Swift Code: CITIZMLU Sort Code: 030001 Branch: Lusaka

7.

ZAMBIA INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL BANK (ZIBC) Account Name: GRZ COVID-19-Kwacha Account Number: ZMW: 1010039409153 Swift Code: ZICBZMLU Sort Code: 140001

12.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK (FNB) Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 62848690138 USD: 62848710663 Swift Code: FIRNZMLX

LBC Lusaka Business Centre GRZ COVID-19-Dollar USD- 2010039409862 United Bank of Africa UNAFUS33 50017150003377

GRZ COVID-19 ZMW: 0010011605591 AZAMZMLU 350001 Cairo Road GRZ COVID-19 USD: 0011051605591 AZAMZMLU Citibank N.A, New York, USA CITIUS33 36910604

Sort Code: Branch Name:

260006 Corporate

13.

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA) Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 9010160040559 USD: 9010130023546 Swift Code: UNAFZMLU Sort Code: 370001 Branch Name: Head Office 14.

STANBIC BANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 9130003951301 USD: 9130003951344 Swift Code: SBICZMLX Sort Code: 040002 Branch Name: Lusaka Main 15.

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 0100114741004 USD: 8700214741002 16.

ABSA BANK Account Name: GRZ COVID-19 Account Numbers: ZMW: 1001084 USD: 1008313 Swift Code: BARCZMLX Sort Code: 020001 Branch: 001 Branch Name: Kafue House FOR COMMENTS, ERRORS & OMISSIONS, CONTACT:

The Accountant General Ministry of Finance LUSAKA Phone: +260-211-258589 Email: hector.sampa@mof.gov.zm or albert.musukwa@mof.gov.zm Website: www.mof.gov.zm Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/zambiafinanceministry

Average Exchange rates: 15-05-2020

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Currency

Buying

Selling

USD

18.3776

18.4276

GBP

22.3821

22.4504

EUR

19.9214

19.9811

ZAR

0.9908

0.9943

Maintain policy rate at 11.5 p.c.

- EAZ

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

T

HE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) should maintain the Monetary Policy Rate at 11.50 percent to avoid putting additional pressure on inflation as well as creating liquidity challenges in the economy.

Revising the policy rate upwards will add more pressure on the already skyrocketing inflation rate which is currently at 15.7 percent, explains Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) president, Lubinda Haabazoka.

In January this year, inflation stood at 12.5 percent but moved further up in February to 13.9 percent before getting

to 14.0 percent in March.

Experts have predicted that Zambia's inflation will increase between 14 and 16 percent in the medium term economic outlook due to sharp depreciation of the Kwacha.

“I think we should not change our microeconomic parameters but instead look at a much more of effective ways of stimulating the economy and that is concentrating on the K10 billion fund.

“We should not push pressure on the Kwacha which can have an effect on inflation rate if for example reduce the policy rate and if we increase it that will also create liquidity problems in the economy,” Dr Haabazoka

KWACHA We should not push pressure on the Kwacha which can have an effect on inflation rate if for example reduce the policy rate and if we increase it that will also create liquidity problems in the economy,” Dr Haabazoka said in an interview. said in an interview.

The BoZ has signalled to the business community and the general public that there will be a Monetary Policy Announcement on Wednesday this week.

In response, Dr Haabazoka

ZTA crafts post COVID-19 strategy

12.5% In January this year, inflation stood at 12.5 percent but moved further up in February to 13.9 percent before getting to 14.0 percent in March.

Zambia’s Eurobonds tick below par

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

ZAMBIA’S tourism industry is working on a post recovery strategy to guarantee survival after being badly hit by current outbreak of the Covid-19.

Felix Chaila, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA), indicated that his organisation was working on an immediate action that would help tourists adapt to the current situation.

Mr Chaila said this was important because the tourism and travel-related industries were among the hardest hit in Zambia.

“The tourism sector as you know is the hardest hit sector from Covid-19 and we

indicated that revising the policy rate upwards would also put pressure on interest rates.

Interest rates on the market are currently prevailing between 28 and 30 percent.

“For now the best way the Central bank can do is just to maintain the policy rate and other parameters where they are now then concentrate on

busy working on the recovery promotion strategy because the indications are that this is unprecedented experience nobody can project what will happen after Covid-19 is finishes,” he said in an interview. Mr Chaila stressed that ZTA was active at finding best ways to resuscitate the tourism industry.

He expressed concern that industry players including those in the airline business had grounded their flights.

“We are busy now working on recovery plans after Covid-19 all destinations including Zambia.We don’t

know what is going to happen next but they will be what is being termed as physiological Covid-19 even after the pandemic is finished,” Mr Chaila said.

Mr Chaila said as a destination, they would have to dig into the domestic market, and then move to the regional market. He noted that the markets had been upset in the manner that nobody expected.

Mr Chaila said they would continue to sell destination Zambia and thanked President Edgar Lungu for opening the Victoria Falls.

ZAMBIA’S three Eurobonds have in the first quarter of this year fallen more than all other emerging markets such as Ivory Coast and Kenya due to deteriorating credit worthiness caused by Covid-19.

The country has three Eurobonds; the US$750 million, US$1 billion and US$1.25 billion all falling due for servicing starting 2022, 2024 and 2027, respectively.

Zambian 8.5 percent maturing in 2024 was trading at a discount price of US$35.07 to par whereas the Ivory Coast 2024, and Kenya 2024 were trading at discount prices of, US $93.81 and US $91.18 to par value, respectively.

This is according to the Quarterly Economic Review and Outlook prepared by Zanaco.

Zanaco indicated that

Zambia’s sovereign credit risk deteriorated further as covid-19 outbreak worsened the country’s already struggling with economic fundamentals.

It explained that as a consequence of deteriorating economic indicators, many credit rating agencies had had to downgrade the country’s sovereign credit risk rating in the first quarter of 2020.

Zanaco said in response to deteriorating credit worthiness, Zambia’s Eurobond yields had sharply risen on all tenors as credit risk spreads widen further.

“Most importantly, credit risk spreads on Zambia’s Eurobonds have more than doubled in just one quarter suggesting elevated risk premium as investors warry of a possible default continue offloading these notes at a huge discount “As a consequence of widening credit spreads,

the K10 billion meant to enhance liquidity in the banking sector “If they adjust the policy rate upwards, it will mean that companies will be unable to borrow and defeat the whole process of providing the K10 billion aimed at reducing the cost for those that will want to restructure loans,” Dr Haabazoka said.

Zambia’s Eurobond market prices have taken a huge knock with the US$750m 5.375 percent maturing on September 30, 2022,” Zanaco said.

Zanaco indicated that the underperformance of Zambian Eurobonds was a result of a larger sovereign risk spread incorporated in the pricing of Zambia’s Eurobonds.

It explained that the outbreak of covid-19 had diminished global growth prospects, sending commodity prices nose-diving with adverse effects on the economic prospects of commodity dependent countries such as Zambia.

Most importantly, credit risk spreads on Zambia’s Eurobonds have more than doubled in just one quarter suggesting elevated risk premium as investors warry of a possible default continue offloading these notes at a huge discount.

Banks under fire over emergency virus loan delays

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CORONAVIRUS CRISIS PUNCTURES TUNISIA TOURISM REBOUND TUNIS - As the novel coronavirus pandemic wipes out a recovery from jihadist attacks in 2015, Tunisia’s vital tourism sector is trying to find ways to avoid going under.

“Normally, the season starts now. But there is nobody,” said Mohammed Saddam, who owns an antiques shop in the famous blue and white village of Sidi Bou Said, near the capital Tunis.

Usually its streets are filled with tourists at this time of year, but now Saddam is only opening his store for an hour a day to air it out.

“We are waiting for the airspace to reopen,” he said. “But 2020 is a write-off.”

- Daily Nation/ Kenya

Tunisians wearing protective face masks walk in the Habib Bourguiba avenue in the capital Tunis

WASHINGTON Businesses are still struggling to access government-backed loans from their banks.

Hina Solanki says she has had a nightmare trying to get support from her bank for her tattoo business to get through the lockdown.

“I can’t pay anything.

I’m living on cards. It’s extremely stressful”, she says.

For the last fortnight she has been trying to apply for a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan from her bank.

“But I just get error messages,” she says.

“They seem to have a technical fault.”

She’s not alone, even though it is nearly two weeks since the launch of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) to prop up stricken small businesses.

Hundreds of thousands of applications have been approved, but BBC News has seen a string of complaints about leading banks, including Santander, HSBC and Barclays, from customers who have been unable to get any money.

Ms Solanki has built a reputation providing cosmetic tattooing, for people whose appearance is affected by surgery

or conditions such as alopecia. But in March she had to shut her clinic in Finchley in North London, furloughing her four staff.

She used the government grant for 80% of their wages but topped them up to 100%, which has added to the cost of keeping the business alive. So she applied for the loan through Barclays.

“Barclays seem overloaded,” she says, “They have just not been able to deliver.”

Ms Solanki tried to have her overdraft expanded, but that failed. She tried to get a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan from the bank, but that did not come through.

Now Bounce Back Loans - interest free for a year - seem to be out of her reach as well, even though they are fully backed by the government, so the bank cannot lose.

Barclays customers have told BBC News that they have had to wait hours on the phone to the bank trying to get applications started.

Some have been told, incorrectly, that their personal details were wrongly entered. Others that having two signatories on their business account is a problem. - BBC

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CAPE TOWN - An economist has said that data showing a seven-year low in production by large enterprises in manufacturing in February is proof that there was pressure on South Africa’s manufacturing sector even before the implementation of the lockdown A quarterly Stats SA survey shows the manufacturing sector capacity utilisation was 79.3% in February compared with 80.8% in February 2019, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points.

The survey said: “Nine of the 10 manufacturing divisions showed decreases in utilisation of production capacity in February compared with February 2019.”

Absa economist Peter Worthington said: “The main cited reason for the lower capacity utilisation in the quarter was insufficient demand but manufacturers also noted a slight deterioration in the availability of raw materials.

“The slight easing of lockdown restrictions at the start of May allows most parts of the manufacturing sector to resume with employment capacity of up to 30% (and in a few specific cases, 50% and 100%).

“However, it remains unclear as to how much of the sector’s productive capacity will be able to reboot,” said Worthington.

Looking ahead, FNB analyst Mamello MatikincaNgwenya said: “Most Southern African Customs Union (SACU) countries will likely be adversely affected by low economic growth in South Africa.”

“Not only will this constrain bilateral trade and remittance flows, but subdued SACU revenue collection will also have a material effect on the fiscus,” said Matikinca-Ngwenya.

Some of the largest decreases were recorded in basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery (-3.1 percentage points); wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing (-1.6 percentage points) and textiles, clothing, leather and footwear (-1.2 percentage points). - IOL

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Monday 18, May 2020

Livestock sector receives boost

By ANDREW MUKOMA

GOVERNMENT is committed to improving the livestock sector which is under threat from effects of climate change, Southern Province Permanent Secretary Mwangala Liomba has said.

Mr Liomba noted that the drought experienced in 2018/2019 farming season dealt a heavy blow to the livestock sector in the province resulting in deaths.

He was speaking during the launch of the construction of water troughs for livestock at Nteme in Choongo west ward at the weekend.

The construction of water troughs is one of the projects under SCRIKa project funded by ADB which aims at building climate change resilience among local communities along the Kafue basin. It is being implemented in Monze, Mazabuka, Kalomo, Namwala, Pemba and Choma districts.

Mr Liomba said that the province boosts of over one million herds of cattle and over 500,000 goats.

He said Government and the Africa Development Bank (ADB) under the Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Kafue Flats project (SCRIKa) recognised the importance of providing water for livestock “Government remains seriously committed to improving the livestock sector here in southern province which accounts for over one third of cattle population in the country.

“It is for this reason that my Government with its cooperating partners has decided to construct water troughs to provide easy access to clean drinking water for animals to prevent any mortalities in times of droughts,” said Mr Liomba whose speech was read by Southern province deputy permanent secretary Kennedy Mubanga.

The Permanent Secretary urged the local authorities in the respective districts to ensure transparency and accountability in the tender process, procurement of building materials and implementation of the construction of the water troughs.

And Mr Liomba advised farmers in southern province to diversify their agricultural activities to ‘beat’ the effects of climate change.

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DON’T ABUSE GOVT TRUST, MARKETEERS TOLD

By ROGERS KALERO

MARKETEERS must appreciate Government's decision not to close the markets in view of the COVID-19 and ensuring that they adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures.

Association of Vendors, Traders and Marketeers in Zambia (AVTMZ) Chisokone market branch chairman Henry Mutambo said marketeers should not betray Government's trust, but work with multisectoral teams and stakeholders in fighting the scourge Mr Mutambo was speaking in an interview

By MUYANI SHINJABALE CITIZENS have been urged to continue seeking medical attention for ante-natal, underfive and other services amidst the corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak as it is not the only medical condition that requires immediate treatment.

Medical authorities said there was no need to stay away from health facilities whenever need arose as other equally important services were available.

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in Kitwe after Strongpak Limited donated 40 drums to be used for hand washing in various parts of Chisokone market. ''To start with, I want to say Government has provided leadership in fighting COVID-19 and has ignored certain comments which do not mean well. Advice like closing Chisokone market has not been entertained because markets are informal working places.

"So, Government is aware that closing Chisokone market could mean throwing people in hunger. Our role now is to strictly adhere to the Ministry of Health guidelines in order to curb the spread of the pandemic,''

Mr Mutambo said He urged fellow traders to take the fight against the COVID 19 seriously by wearing face-masks properly, observing social distancing and washing hands regularly.

Mr Mutambo also urged members of the public getting into Chisokone market not to be difficult or pick up quarrels with those advising them to wear masks.

"It is very disappointing that some people want to be pushed to wear masks, while others are not wearing the masks properly.

Some people are being arrogant for nothing.

Let us not pick quarrels over nothing. We are talking about our own lives,'' he said

Health facilities safe …treating other ailments too

Copperbelt Provincial Health Director, Robert Zulu, said there could be come individuals who were uncomfortable to get to clinics and hospitals because of the prevailing increased attention to COVID-19 cases.

Dr Zulu said while there was need for citizens to pay particular attention to COVID-19 symptoms, they should not get overwhelmed and forget about other conditions and urgent needs.

The Provincial Health Director stated that services such as under-five, antenatal and others still needed to continue.

“We could not stop providing health services because there are patients who are HIV positive and are going to the health centres for the allocation of their medication,” he said.

He however appealed to the public to adhere to the laid down measures aimed

at preventing the spread and contraction of COVID-19 whenever they visited health centres.

Dr Zulu indicated that masks were being provided to clients at health facilities before being attending to.

He, therefore, emphasised the need for people in the province to make use of the health facilities or they would end up dying from other complications.

Meanwhile, separate interviews with a number of residents in Chipulukusu Township of Ndola established that many women were delivering from homes in fear of visiting health facilities.

Jane Mumba, a resident in the area, said a relative of hers gave birth at home in fear of contracting the corona virus at a health facility.

Ms Mumba said a number of people with different

complications including those unidentified with the virus were trekking in and out of the hospital which had raised the notion that health facilities were unsafe.

Margaret Mulenga expressed the same opinion and appealed for more sensitisation programmes that would attract attention.

Jane Mwansa said some people were not comfortable getting to health facilities because they erroneously believed that anyone with high temperature would automatically be taken to an isolation centre.

And Chipulukusu ward Councillor, Kennedy Phiri, encouraged people not to be sceptical as they were would be well protected.

Mr Phiri urged the people to deliver their new born at the nearest health facilities in order to have safe deliveries.

Lusambo, Nathan Chanda forge ahead

By ROGERS KALERO

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THERE is no rift between me and Copperbelt Patriotic Front Chairman, Nathan Chanda, declared Kabushi Member of Parliament (MP) Bowman Lusambo.

Mr Lusambo, who is PF Copperbelt vicechairman for mobilisation, said he would continue supporting the all Copperbelt party structures to ensure unity and growth ahead of the 2021 general elections.

He told Mr Chanda that the mobilisation team was not meant to usurp the powers of the provincial executive committee, but to consolidate pry structures and efforts towards securing victory for President Edgar Lungu and the PF in the 2021elections Mr Lusambo was speaking in Kitwe at the weekend during an interactive meeting between the Copper belt MPs and the provincial executive committee.

He stressed that there was no rift between him and the PF provincial chairman and handed him a walking stick symbolising respect of authority and unity.

Mr Lusambo, who is also Lusaka Province Minister, said the mobilisation team would not like to see divisions in the party, but would ensure unity of purpose.

“You are the provincial chairman you should promote unity and not division so that we move as a team. I am happy that you have said that we are opening a new page. This is very important

Mr Lusambo And in response, Mr Chanda said perceptions that he and the Kabushi MP were enemies were not true and should not be entertained.

Mr Chanda, who is also Luanshya Mayor, said he was grateful that Mr Lusambo had given him a walking stick as a symbol of authority and would ensure that he works in close collaboration with the team to deliver 2021 to President Lungu.

He said he was also grateful that Copperbelt MPs had also turned up for the interactive meeting to discuss issues of covid-19 and other matters relating to their constituencies.

Mr Chanda said the provincial executive committee would support the sitting MPs and urged them to work hard to deliver on their campaign promises.

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Uganda virus cases rise to 203 as 43 truck drivers test positive

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THE number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Uganda has risen to 203 after 43 truck drivers tested positive Saturday.

This is the highest number of infections that the country has recorded in one day.

The new cases are from the 1,838 samples from truck drivers that were

Deaths

tested on Friday.

They include 17 Ugandans, 14 Kenyans, five Tanzanians, two Burundians, four Eritreans and another one whose nationality is unknown.

They arrived via Mutukula, Malaba and Elegu borders.

Further details about the positive cases were

Saturday yet to be released by the Health ministry.

The total number of truck drivers who have so far tested positive for Covid-19 in Uganda is 143.

Meanwhile, all the 720 community samples tested negative for Covid-19.

-Daily Monitor

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Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents from the Procurement Department, situated on 8th Floor, Premium House, Independence Avenue, Lusaka, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ZMK 500.00 or its equivalent in cash or by bank certified cheque. The contact telephone numbers are 260-211-230547 and the telefax number is 260-211-231601. HOWEVER, TELEGRAPHIC OR TELEFAX BIDS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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docket and the retiring of Chief Medical Officer Mohamed Bakari.

President Magufuli picked Prof Mabula Mchembe as the new PS at the ministry while Prof Abel Makubi was named the new chief medical officer.

Prof Mchembe was the medical adviser at State House where while Prof Makubi was heading Bugando Medical Centre in Mwanza.

The changes have come at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic is ravaging the country with all eyes trained on the Health ministry.

The incoming deputy minister, who is the MP for Siha Constituency, holds a degree in medicine from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday ordered the closure of borders with Tanzania as cross-border Covid-19 infections continued to rise.

President Kenyatta said the closure of the borders was necessitated by an increase in the number of “imported” coronavirus cases.

But the restrictions exempt cargo trucks, but their drivers must undergo compulsory Covid-19 tests. Kenya has also closed its border with Somalia.

- The Citizen

Ethiopian police arrest 2, 800 for violating Covid-19 rules

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Magufuli sacks Tanzania deputy health minister

TANZANIA’S President John Pombe Magufuli has appointed Dr Godwin Mollel as the new deputy Health minister after sacking Dr Faustine Ndugulile from the position.

Dr Ndugulile’s sacking comes as a surprise to many and follows other changes at the ministry a fortnight ago.

Dr Ndugulile, 51, a microbiologist and public health advocate, has served in the ministry for about three years.

He assumed the post in 2017 when President Magufuli reshuffled his cabinet.

He replaced Dr Hamisi Kigwangala who is now minister for Tourism and Natural Resources.

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MORE than 2,800 people have been arrested in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for failing to wear face masks in public places and for violating the social distancing rules outlined under country’s state of emergency, the Addis Ababa Police Commission disclosed Saturday.

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Accordingly, 1,941 individuals were arrested for not wearing a face mask, while 860 were held for violating social distancing rules. Twelve individuals were also arrested for shaking hands, Nation has learnt.

On April 8, Ethiopia declared a five-month state of emergency that has given extra power to law enforcement bodies to enforce the decree. The latest police actions seems paradoxical to country’s previous move of releasing thousands of inmates to contain the spread of the virus.

In reaction to police measures, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said “arbitrary arrests” being made by police against people going out without wearing masks was “needless” “Indeed, the Emergency Regulations imposed as an obligation to wear face masks in public services are critical to health directives,” the commission said in a statement.

However “arbitrary arrest of people on the streets is outside the regulation, disproportionate and counter-productive measure should stop immediately” The rights group urged government authorities to immediately release the detainees. - Daily Nation/Kenya

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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide survivors happy with arrest Rwandan genocide survivor groups have welcomed the arrest in France of one of the most wanted men accused of being behind the mass killings.

Félicien Kabuga, 84, was detained near Paris, where he had been living under a false identity.

He is alleged to have been the main financier of the ethnic Hutu extremists who slaughtered 800,000 people in 1994.

“Every genocide survivor is happy he is arrested,” the leader of widows’ group Avega told the BBC. ”Everyone has been waiting for this news because he was at the top of suspects list. It is a good thing that he is going to face justice,” Valerie Mukabayire added in an interview with the BBC Great Lakes service.

Ahishakiye Naphtal, secretary general of Ibuka, an umbrella organisation of genocide survivors, described the arrest as “big news”. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) charged Mr Kabuga with seven counts of genocide and crimes against humanity in 1997.

Those behind the slaughter were targeting members of the minority Tutsi community, as well as their political opponents.

Mr Naphtal said his members wanted Mr Kabuga to stand trial in Rwanda, which would “give a strong message to all Rwandans and genocide perpetrators in particular”. But that is unlikely to happen as the case will be dealt with by the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) at The Hague, which is handling outstanding cases after the ICTR closed in 2015.

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tranche of financial rewards to participating clubs in CAF Interclub competitions for the 2019/20 season unlike the usual trend of receiving the entitlements at the end of the season.

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Champions League and Total CAF Confederation Cup. Zesco was booted out in the group stage of the Champions League while Zanaco historically went as far as the quarter-finals of the Confed Cup where they lost 3-1 on aggregate to Pyramids of Egypt.

“Clubs will receive their dues based on the established prize

monies for each competition till the quarter-final stage, when the two competitions were suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19.

“The minimum guaranteed for clubs participating in the Total CAF Champions League is USD550,000 and USD 275,000 for the Total CAF Confederation Cup,” read the statement.

Zanaco club general manager Marlon Kananda welcomed the decision by CAF saying the monies will tremendously caution the club’s financial base.

Kananda said just like any other club, the suspension of the league had affected the banker’s income flow.

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The French and Dutch topflight campaigns have been cancelled but the German Bundesliga restarted on Saturday and Ceferin expects at least 80% of national leagues to finish their seasons.

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“We have an idea but we have to wait for the executive committee of UEFA to confirm the dates. I can say that the European season will be finished, if everything is as it is now, in August,” Ceferin told beIN Sports.

“As things look now, I’m sure... that we can finish the European season and this means UEFA competition.

“I think the majority of leagues will finish the season. The ones who will not, it’s their decision. But they will still have to play qualifiers if they want to participate in the European UEFA competition.”

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And FAZ executive committee member, Brenda Kunda says the FAZ executive led by president Andrew Kamanga hasn’t failed as defined by some individuals who have condemned the association for Zambia’s failure to qualify for two consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) at senior level.

Speaking when he featured on Millennium radio sports programme, Mweemba said the association had done everything to make sure that Micho is comfortable despite not getting his full salary.

Mweemba is however confident that the Serbian will be getting his full US$25,000 salary as agreed because government which contributes US$10,000 is almost finalising the approval of his contract.

“We haven’t neglected the coach, we are looking after him very well because we

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Meanwhile, Kunda who is the only female member of the FAZ executive committee said it was unfair to say that the executive had failed to manage football in Zambia after it implemented various developmental projects which had been successful.

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