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Vol. 6. Issue 2614
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Mr Hichilema
…as West UPND splits By AARON CHIYANZO
In the NATION tomorrow...
Who owns CEC?
Tuesday June 2, 2020
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HASTY decision by UPND chairperson for elections, Gary Nkombo to dissolve and replace the
executive committee in Western Province over accusations of presiding over rampant defections of elected officials has been secretly reversed by his boss, Hakainde
Hichilema leading to a violent clash between the two rival camps. The old committee says they have Mr Hichilema’s blessings to remain in office. To Page 3
Mr Nkombo
You are safe, cops assure Chinese By TAWANDA MUNYUKI
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HE police in Lusaka have assured the Chinese community that their lives and properties are secure in Zambia. The assurance comes after four Chinese nationals were brutally murdered and their warehouse set on fire in Lusaka’s Makeni area. The incident sent fear in some Chinese nationals who expressed concern over the incident. But Lusaka Province police commissioner Nelson Phiri has assured all Chinese nationals living in Zambia that government has a responsibility to protect them and their property. Speaking during a funeral mass for the deceased Mr. Phiri noted the incident was highly regrettable. “As police we are mourning with our Chinese brothers and sisters and we want to assure you that police is here to protect you and your property,’’ he said.
And Mr Phiri said investigations are going on well as two suspects are already in custody. “We are closely following up the issue and so far we have two people in custody and we would also like to assure you the Chinese Community in Zambia that the perpetrators will be brought to book,’’ he said. And political counselor At the
Chinese embassy in Zambia Lai Bo says the incident is saddening as it raises fear in Chinese national in Zambia. Mr Bo is, however, confident that the perpetrators will be brought to book by the authorities. He says the Chinese community has confidence in the police and their ability to bring the perpetrators to book.
“The incident is deeply regrettable and has caused fear in a lot of the Chinese nationals living in Zambia but we are confident that the Zambian government are doing everything possible to protect and safeguard the lives and properties of Chinese nationals living in Zambia,’’ he said. Meanwhile Patriotic Front national youth chairperson, Kelvin Sampa has described the incident as unzambian. Mr. Sampa who is also Kasama central Member of Parliament said that incident is disappointing adding that perpetrators should be warned. And Mr. Sampa said that Zambia and China share good relations that should not be ruined. “Zambia and China share cordial relations that should not be destroyed because of a few unscrupulous individuals,’’ he said. And executive president of the Zambia Chinese Association Wu Ming called on government and
the relevant authorities to ensure that they expedite the investigations to ensure culprits are brought to justice. Mr. Ming said despite the fact that lives cannot be restored having the perpetrators behind bars will “Our appeal is to the relevant authorities to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice prevails for the deceased,’’ he said.
ASSURANCE “The incident is deeply regrettable and has caused fear in a lot of the Chinese nationals living in Zambia but we are confident that the Zambian government are doing everything possible to protect and safeguard the lives and properties of Chinese nationals living in Zambia,’’