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PURSUING JUSTICE AND EQUITY WITH INTEGRITY

‘HH WILL REGRET’

By SILUMESI MALUMO

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AKAINDE Hichilema will regret sending UPND cadres to attack me and this will not end here, Patriotic Front (PF) vice chairper-

GEOFFREY BWALYA MWAMBA PF vice chairperson for mobilisation

son for mobilisation Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba has warned.

Mr Mwamba said the UPND leader made a big mistake and should brace for a political battle now that he had started a war that will be difficult for

him to finish Mr Mwamba said in an interview that it was shocking that Mr Hichilema had forgotten all the sacrifices he made for the party when he was vice president.

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HAKAINDE HICHILEMA UPND leader

“HH thinks Southern Province belongs to him but I want to assure him that he will have difficulties to campaign in PF strongholds because he has started this war.”

‘FRA must not feed millers’

“The Ministry of Agriculture is spot-on. Millers must stop this habit of always wanting to get cheap maize while maintaining high prices of mealie meal. Even now, the price of mealie meal is not commensurate with the cost of production and must be reduced further.”

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4 UPND councillors quit in Lufwanyama

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

UPND has suffered a big political blow on the Copperbelt after four of its councillors in Lufwanyama resigned citing various reasons, among them poor leadership.

Those who have resigned include Lufwanyama ward councillor Rodgers Simweemba,

Kasanta ward councillor Phanuel Musumali, Kaunda Chola of Mpindi ward and Luswishi ward councillor Frederick Mubanga.

In his resignation letter addressed to the Lufwanyama District Council chairperson, Mr Mubanga stated that the reason for quitting his position was due to bad working relationship with the party and failure by its Copperbelt provincial leadership to

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help in resolving the problem.

"I thank the UPND for the trust, support during and after the 2016 general election.

And lastly, I give credit to the Lufwanyama community for being behind me during the four years I have been in office,” said Mr Mubanga in his letter And Mr Simweemba cited personal reasons as a basis for his resignation.

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Mr Mubanga

I thank the UPND for the trust, support during and after the 2016 general election. And lastly, I give credit to the Lufwanyama community for being behind me during the four years I have been in office.

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Socialism, a failed project ALTHOUGH socialism appears to favour public interest, this is only so from a theoretical perspective because reality has proved in most cases that the political ideology is a failed project.

Therefore, Fred Mm’embe’s stunt to salvage socialist ideas from the archives is the quickest route to oblivion, even though he started with so much vigour.

There was so much pomp and splendour during the launch of the Socialist Party in 2018 and last week, the party launched its manifesto, presenting it as the panacea to Zambia’s economic ills.

Socialism which touts facilitating equal share of elements of production has in fact worked to disadvantage the masses as the power and economic system is centralised and wielded by a few powerful politicians in the governance system.

As a result, the ruling minority tend to negate the public in whose interest they proclaim to act.

Although under socialism individuals can still own property, it was evident that in the 60s through to the 70s, nations that fully embraced socialism ended up creating despots that ruthlessly dealt with any dissent.

Active private participation in the economy under socialism is usually a risky undertaking as it is viewed with suspicion and mistaken for political ambition.

In reality, socialism is fraught with hindrances such as slow economic growth because of the centralised nature of the system, characterised by unnecessary bureaucracies.

Decision-making from above takes inordinately longer to filter downwards for action and this could be very demotivating for a few people that attempt to get involved in entrepreneurship.

This results into less opportunities and competition as the entrepreneurial spirit is dampened and eventually killed.

Under socialism, there is reduced propensity for innovation and invariably motivation cannot stand.

In many instances, socialist leaders have exuded populist exposition, but gradually become vicious despots that would do anything to get anyone out of their way.

They become hardened in a centralised system because all decisions and resources are reposed around them.

Price controls, full market regulation, crass interferences characterise the economy, which eventually gets crippled.

External advice is viewed as an assault on authority and is spurned off at first instance.

Some political pundits have argued that socialist protagonists have inherent autocratic characteristics that only manifest when they assume state power.

In Zambia, therefore, a socialist governance system cannot work and is perhaps championed by individuals aiming to derive disguised benefits from the few countries and political organisations that still nurture the system.

Zambia made a paradigm shift after the wind of change blew across the Eastern bloc about 1989 and eventually embraced liberalism in 1991.

Therefore, pure socialism cannot be attained; it remains in the archives!

Salvaging the socialist ideology is like chasing the wind or going against the tide when other individuals and organisations are pursuing progressing political and economic systems worldwide.

It is incongruous for anyone to champion socialism at this juncture when the world has become a global village, resonating on the same path.

Those that pretend to be unique in their endeavours are actually getting out of tune with reality, failing to read the mood in Zambia and beyond.

It is important for those seeking public office to conduct a thorough soul-searching as opposed to pushing an agenda with a bruised heart.

They were once at pedestal, flaunting influence and are now failing to accept the status quo, hence their antiquated political approach.

THE CHANGING GEARS OF MACDONALD CHIPENZI OVER DIASPORA AND INMATES’ RIGHT-TO-VOTE

By MUBANGA LUCHEMBE

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ORMER 2016 UPND parliamentary aspirant for Chirundu constituency and ex-Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) executive director MacDonald Chipenzi is no stranger to Zambia’s political and democratic dispensation, during and since his stewardship at FODEP. Think of the 2016 expanded Bill of Rights referendum saga, Zambia’s law reforms that would allow Zambians living in the diaspora to take part in elections, or the implementation of the inmates’ right-to-vote.

And his passion for NGO-shrouded political controversies did not end with his five-year tenure of leadership at FODEP four years ago. He now heads Governance, Elections, Advocacy and Research Services (GEARS) Initiative Zambia as a self-touted electoral expert.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) cannot avoid GEARS Initiative Zambia. After the ECZ chief elections officer Patrick Nshindano made an announcement that prisoners would vote in next year’s general elections, adding that it was working on modalities to facilitate a benchmarking with other countries wherever prisoners vote.

But in sharp contrast to this, the GEARS electoral expert complained that rushing the implementation of such an electoral phenomenon, without putting things in place, would be courting a potential electoral conflict and disaster ahead, during and after the 2021 general elections.

Perhaps to deflect Mr Chipenzi’s criticisms over the handling of the prisoners’ right-to-vote by ECZ, Deputy Chief Whip Tutwa Ngulube advised him that it was not the idea of Government for

inmates to start voting.

It was the Constitutional Court that ordered Government and the ECZ to allow inmates to start voting. This was after Prison Care and Counselling Association (PRISCA) executive director Godfrey Malembeka successfully sued the Attorney General in the ConCourt.

Clearly though, from someone with prejudiced partisan interests, Mr Chipenzi suggested that constitutional amendments ought to be made first, especially on the prerogative of mercy clause that in his view, empowers the Republican President to release prisoners at will and at times for political expediency.

The alacrity with which this changing of gears was taken to set the atychiphobic anxiety in motion by the GEARS electoral expert was not matched by an equivalent sense of urgency when it came to the 2016 UPND’s breach of promise to his ill-fated adoption bid for the Chirundu

2021

These mysterious individuals are likely to be scheming for his reconsidered adoption, as a parliamentary candidate on their party’s ticket in return, come 2021. parliamentary contest.

By now everyone can see where all this might lead to. But are ECZ officials blind to the patently obvious? For the moment, though, Mr Chipenzi is between a rock and a hard place - between the governing PF seemingly entrenched in office and a myriad of failed attempts at Zambia’s presidency seemingly entrenched in the UPND. He is under self-induced pres-

sure of unending deliveries of appeasement in form of partisan advocacy, to the UPND cloaked political figures in the background, exploiting his ill-fated adoption bid of 2016 whilst remaining safely out of sight.

These mysterious individuals are likely to be scheming for his reconsidered adoption, as a par-

MacDonald Chipenzi liamentary candidate on their party’s ticket in return, come 2021.

Predictably, though, things have turned rather ugly for Mr Chipenzi as the ECZ officials recently indicated that people in the diaspora - social media-perceived UPND strongholds - will not be allowed to vote in 2021 but will be considered in future elections. Yet, prisoners will vote in the same upcoming general elections and the ECZ has made steady progress in this regard.

Besides, other local governance NGOs had long cautioned Mr Chipenza against the headlong rush into the partisan warof-words on social media platforms to champion the cause of voting rights for Zambians in the diaspora.

With this knowledge, and under UPND cloaked political figures’ pressure demanding for his partisan NGO-masked advocacy,

Mr Chipenzi has had to change gears.

Albeit now, the ugly aftermath of the GEARS-deluded hype in the diaspora is threatening Mr Chipenzi’s political aspirations.

He now wants to focus on issues that have to do with the presidential prerogative of mercy clause in the Constitution as parliamentary adoptions for 2021 elections draw closer.

But the folly of GEARS’ malice-laced propaganda on social media hyped in the diaspora just keeps hogging the headlines. Mr Chipenzi has fudged, ducked and dived, but no, the story about his partisan NGO-masked vociferous behaviour just won’t go away.

Perhaps the Zambians in the diaspora must have politely expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Mr Chpenzi, grateful that, after so many desperate appeals, their right-to-vote issues were to be taken seriously by ECZ. One wonders if they would have then asked Mr Chipenzi: “Why only now?” But perhaps they could have reckoned: “Why dwell on the past? Let’s look at the positive side, isn’t Mr Chipenzi promising and voicing change of laws through GEARS initiative?”

Perhaps to jog Mr Chipenzi’s memory they could have pointed to the collapse of his UPND parliamentary adoption bid of 2016.

Maybe here the Zambian descendants in the diaspora would have been rather nice and asked him to concentrate on getting himself reconsidered for adoption by the UPND top officials to contest in the forthcoming 2021 general elections rather than continue masquerading as a UPND-touted electoral expert.

Thus, political analysts view Mr Chipenzi’s contestable criticisms targeted at the ECZ over the implementation of the inmates’ right-to-vote as patronising to the yet-to-be overall electorate of Zambian descent in the diaspora.

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‘HH will regret’ HEMP A GAME CHANGER Mr Mwamba said it was shocking that Mr Hichilema had forgotten all the sacrifices he made for the party when he was vice president.

Mr Mwamba said UPND cadres stoned his vehicle after attending a court case before magistrate court in Monze on Monday and it was evident that they acted with the blessing of the party president.

Mr Mwamba said Mr Hichilema had touched where he was not supposed to because the war had just began.

"I worked so hard for the UPND to be where it is today but this is the benefit I am getting. I

By PETER SICHALI

THE ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) should introduce tracking seals to stop smuggling of fuel into the country, Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) spokesperson Benson Tembo has said.

Mr Tembo said fuel smuggling was rampant and ZRA should introduce tracking seals for fuel tankers and other trucks carrying goods in

By BENNIE MUNDANDO

THE Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has called for a complete ban in the importation of meat, processed meat, and other types of animal protein to help grow the local industry.

ZNFU president Jervis Zimba said the country was flooded with the products which were either imported through reckless permits or smuggled thereby hampering the growth of the local industry.

Mr Zimba said in interview that the only solution to getting rid of reckless imports and smuggling was to ban all imports and seal all the loopholes unscrupulous individuals were using to bring in these products.

He said the country was losing millions of Kwacha as smuggled products were not taxed while on the other hand, the local industry was grappling with the market.

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made UPND to be known in places where it was not even recognised and Mr Hichilema cannot appreciate.

“Surprisingly they are behaving like I started my political career with the UPND. I came from PF before I joined UPND, we are the owners of PF, my blood is not UPND," he said.

Mr Mwamba said it was not the first time that the UPND cadres stoned him and this time around the war had just began.

"HH thinks Southern Province belongs to him but I want to assure him that he will have difficulties to campaign in PF strongholds because he has started this war," Mr Mwamba said.

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need for sound policies that would accentuate the growing of the crop for the country’s benefit.

Zam Hemp says it will be the digital leading organisation for the promotion of cannabis and hemp industry in the country.

With a team of first movers and innovators in the growing of hemp/cannabis industry globally, Zam Hemp seeks to be the market leader for hemp industry.

By BENNIE MUNDANDO

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EMP is an economically viable crop which can turn around the economic fortunes of this country hence the need to come up with sound policies on its cultivation, says former Finance Minister Katele Kalumba.

Dr Kalumba said the crop could be exported to earn the country more revenue and contribute to national development.

The Zambian Hemp Growers and Industries Association (Zam Hemp) has just been registered with the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA).

The principal business activity of the association is promotion of cultivation, production, manufacturing, distribution, and coordination of hemp business in the country and is aimed at protecting and upholding rights and interests of its members.

Commenting on the development, Dr Kalumba said in an interview that any step

Dr Kalumba towards emancipating the economy through agricultural innovation must be supported because the sector had the potential to transform the country’s fortunes.

Dr Kalumba said that Zambia should as much as possible explore high value agricultural products because the sector was among the main pillars upon which national development agenda was anchored.

“Hemp is very lucrative on the international market and I think there is need to licence particular farmers and players

and not leaving it unregulated because it will create a problem. In a regulated manner, we can manage. We buy tobacco even when it is clearly labelled that it is harmful to our health but manufacturers are making money on us.

“Why then should we be the dull ones? Whatever is good for the goose must be good for the gander. Whatever we can make money on, let us make money on it as long as it does not hinge on our Christian faith and moral rights,” Dr Kalumba said.

Dr Kalumba said there was

‘Tracking seals can curb fuel smuggling’ transit to so that it could not be offloaded on the way.

"These tracking seals should be installed at the point of entry at Nakonde and removed at Kasumbalesa if the fuel is destined for DRC, by so doing fuel will not be offloaded in Zambia," he said.

He said introduction of tracking seals would help ZRA

monitor movement of fuel in transit from the entry point through to the exist point.

"Smuggling of fuel is rife and it is costing Government millions of Kwacha and therefore ZRA should partner with PTAZ, and the clearing agents association to curtail the trend," Mr Tembo said.

He said there was also need to minimise the transit time

ZNFU demands ban on meat imports “We must stop all importation of meat, processed meat and other types of animal proteins. It is a wellknown fact that traders continue to import larger volumes of beef, other meat and processed products, with and without permits, often with transit documents for Congo but in reality offloaded in Zambia.

“It is also a well-known fact that such traders are not interested in buying local products at lower prices. Import prices are often inflated in order to be able to convert to foreign currency in hard currency, to be externalised from Zambia,” Mr Zimba said.

He said reckless imports and smuggling was detri-

mental to local production, hence the need to put in stringent measures that would not only protect the local industries, but help them reach a favourable status to compete at the international market.

Mr Zimba said there was need, as a short-term measure, to reduce cost of production as well as provide improved security for animals and other farm property.

He said this was because theft of cattle and related cost of security was a serious burden on farmer’s income.

He said it was estimated that many farmers lose more animals due to theft than to diseases adding that theft of property was also a

from the entry border to exist point so that goods on transit were not offloaded on the way.

Mr Tembo said ZRA should also stop giving transit period extension to minimise illegal activities.

"What we are seeing is that drivers are faking breakdowns so that they can have enough time to send the documents

serious issue.

Mr Zimba called for more secure grazing pieces of land as every year, there were losses of grazing lands due to fires.

“We also need more effective disease control measures against diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Where blood testing is required, it should be done more efficiently and should not be a burden to beef farmers,” he said.

It is also a wellknown fact that such traders are not interested in buying local products at lower prices. Import prices are often inflated in order to be able to convert to foreign currency in hard currency, to be externalised from Zambia

for acquittal at Kasumbalesa when the goods have not passed and embark on illegal activities include offloading of fuel in transit," he said.

Mr Tembo said smuggling of fuel into the country was not only making Government lose revenue but also disadvantaging genuine fuel importers.

"ZRA must up their game

Tutwa challenges UPND bluff

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

THE ruling Patriotic Front (PF) legal team is ready to defend any court action by UPND and its surrogates against the progressive constitution amendment Bill 10, says deputy Parliamentary Chief Whip, Tutwa Ngulube.

Mr Ngulube said it was laughable that the UPND members were making empty threats in a quest to mislead the people that they would go to court if Bill 10 was brought back for deliberation before Parliament. This follows threats by UPND deputy spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa that they would take any appropriate action and exhaust all avenues within the confines of the law to ensure that Government did

Why then should we be the dull ones?

Whatever is good for the goose must be good for the gander.

Whatever we can make money on, let us make money on it as long as it does not hinge on our Christian faith and moral rights.

and ensure that smuggling of fuel is addressed, we raised these issues with ZRA and we are hoping that something will be done to address it," he said.

And Mr Tembo said there were no Zambian petroleum transporters involved in smuggling of fuel into the country. He said local petroleum transporters were aware of the penalties and would not want to risk their trucks being forfeited to the state.

not proceed with the bill. Addressing the media at the UPND secretariat on Wednesday, Mr Mweetwa said the lifespan of Bill 10 has elapsed, that the Standing Orders Committee of Parliament had no legal backing too change rules of the House to suit those who were in support of it.

But Mr Ngulube, who described Mr Mweetwa‘s utterances as unfortunate, challenged him and the UPND to go ahead with court action or stop making empty threats.

He said Mr Mweetwa was misleading the nation that there was no law that states a bill could not be debated beyond six months because Article 77 of the constitution of Zambia empowers Parliament to make its own rules.

“Article 77(1) of the constitution and section 34 of the National Assembly Privileges Act empowers parliament to make its own rules and when it decides to do anything, it cannot be illegal.

And Mr Ngulube who is a lawyer by profession said it was sad that the UPND was ill-advised by the USbased Zambian lawyer, Professor Muna Ndulo who he said had lost touch with Zambian laws.

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‘FRA MUST NOT FEED MILLERS’

By BENNIE MUNDANDO

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ILLERS must heed Government’s advice to buy enough maize because we are tired of subsidising their businesses, says the 3RD Liberation Movement (3RD LM).

On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo advised all millers to take advantage of the bumper harvest recorded in the 2019/2020 farming season and buy enough for their use.

He said this when he flagged off the crop marketing season at Food Reserve Agency (FRA) Mwembeshi satellite depot in Lusaka

And in an interview yesterday, 3RD LM president Enock Tonga said the call from the Ministry of Agriculture was timely as his party believed that millers had been robbing Zambians by always demanding subsidised maize from FRA. Mr Tonga accused millers of always manipulating Government to get cheap maize from FRA with promises of reducing mealie meal prices which they never honoured.

He said no miller should be given maize from FRA anymore because the country had produced enough for all players, including the grain traders.

“The Ministry of Agriculture is spot-on. Millers must stop this habit of always wanting to get cheap maize while maintaining high prices of mealie meal. Even now, the price of mealie meal is not commensurate with the cost of production and must be reduced further.

“In the wake of the bumper harvest, no miller must be subsidised. We can’t continue giving them free maize yet they continue to bombard us with prohibitive prices of mealie meal by purposefully creating an artificial shortage of the commodity and then demand for cheap maize,” Mr. Tonga said.

Michael Katambo

Don’t be used for violence, youths urged

By BENNIE MUNDANDO STOP parading yourselves as tools of violence and instead direct your energies to innovation and transform your lives, a politician Gaston Sichilima has urged youths.

Mr Sichilima said the propensity by some politicians to use youths for personal political aggrandisement was alarming and cautioned youths against

falling prey to such individuals.

Mr Sichilima, in an interview, advised youths to realise their capabilities and work towards economic transformation which was key to national development as opposed to insulting leaders.

“My appeal to the youth is that they should mobilise their energies towards productive issues. There is a very big difference between the youth of 1964

and the youth of today because the youth of 1964 were fighting for political freedom and we got that freedom and we are independent.

“The youth of today should be fighting for things of economic value where we should be seeing some at 18 years being billionaires or professors.

Those are the youth we need to be seeing now. I ask them to be patient and fight things of the

right cause,” Mr Sichilima said.

Mr Sichilima said there was nothing wrong with fighting for what belonged to them but that they must follow the right channel devoid of insults.

He warned those who were using youths to rise against authority that the same youths they were abusing today, could be used against them in like-manner if they formed Government.

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‘Sangwa’s comments not justified’

By PETER SICHALI

LAWYER John Sangwa’s comments against the Head of State are unjustified and should not be condoned, says Democratic Assembly president Maxwell Mwamba.

Mr Mwamba said those not agreeing with the party in Government should be able to address issues in a civilized manner.

He was reacting to constitutional lawyer John Sangwa’s sentiments that President Edgar Lungu was a “lame duck” who was not the right advocate for constitution amendments.

Mr Mwamba however said referring to the Mr Lungu as a “lame duck” president was wrong.

He said President Lungu was elected and voted for by the Zambian people in 2016 and therefore should be respected.

"Whilst we may hold a different view from the thinking of those in Government we should still be able to find common grounds of engaging the President and Government in a respectful manner.

Whilst we may hold a different view from the thinking of those in Government we should still be able to find common grounds of engaging the President and Government in a respectful manner.

“As citizens we have mandate of respecting the presidency even if we do not agree with the one holding that position,” Mr Mwamba said.

And Mr Mwamba said the proposal to increase nomination fees was an impediment to the growth of democracy in the country.

He said instead of increasing the nomination fees, the Electoral Commission of Zambia should reduce the payments to allow more Zambians to participate in elections.

"We are currently operating in an economy of reduced liquidity and increasing the nomination fees would disadvantage many free participating in an election," Mr Mwamba said.

He said the governance of the country was too important to be left in the hands of a few rich people who could manage to raise K120, 000 to contest for the presidency.

John Sangwa

No-show NAPSA loses court case

By OLIVER SAMBOKO

CARISTO LUPUPA CHITAMFYA JR

OVER K200 million in pension money for UNZA employees is now in limbo after the Lusaka Magistrate court dismissed a case in which Council of the University of Zambia was dragged to court for failing to remit monthly pension contribution to NAPSA. According to court papers, the Council of UNZA has not been remitting pension contributions to the National Pension Scheme Authority since 2013.

In this matter, it was alleged that the University of Zambia Council, a registered employer allocated with account number 102059, did fail to pay statutory contribution amounting to K209, 350, 807.96 and 20 percent cumulated penalties for the months worked for years between 2013 and 2019 in respect of the eligible employees.

Magistrate Mwaka Mikalile dismissed the case after prosecutors for the complainant, NAPSA had on several times failed to appear in court to commence trial.

When the matter came for trial, before Magistrate Mikalile yesterday, state prosecutors informed her that NAPSA was not before court and asked the court to adjourn the matter.

But in her ruling on the application, Magistrate Mikalile said she could not adjourn the matter to an-

This is the seventh time NAPSA have failed to appear in court and for this reason I do hereby dismiss the matter pursuant to section 199 CAP 88 of the laws of Zambia. other date because the complainant, NAPSA has on several times failed to appear before court for trial.

“This is the seventh time NAPSA have failed to appear in court and for this reason I do hereby dismiss the matter pursuant to section 199

CAP 88 of the laws of Zambia,” Magistrate Mikalile said when she dismissed the matter.

In count one the UNZA council failed to pay statutory contribution to the National Pension Scheme Authority contrary to section 15(1) and (2) as read with section 51 (1) (D) and 2 of NAPSA Act no. 40 of 1996 of the laws of Zambia.

Particulars of the offence were that the Council of the University of Zambia, between December 31, 2013 and July 31, 2019, being a registered employer failed to pay, without lawful excuse, the sum of K209, 350, 807.96 contribution in respect of eligible employees for months between 2013 and 2019.

According to OperationalPperformance Review Audit (OPRA) for UNZA for the financial year ended 2018, the University of Zambia owed over K621 million in respect of terminal benefits, gratuities, and leave days to 2, 815 officers that had either retired or were still in employment as of August 2019.

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(AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019

THE CONSTITUTION OF ZAMBIA (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019 WITH PROPOSED PARLIAMENTARY AMENDMENTS MEMORANDUM The object of this Bill is to amend the Constitution of Zambia so as to(a) revise the Preamble in order to reaffirm the Christian character of Zambia; (b) revise the principles and values of the Constitution; (c) revise the electoral system for elections to the National Assembly; (d) revise the period for dissolution of the National Assembly; (e) revise the period of hearing and determination of a presidential election petition; (f) revise the manner of election of mayor and council chairperson; (g) revise the composition of the Cabinet; (h) revise the provisions relating to the establishment of commissions; (i) revise the provisions relating to the payment of pension benefits and retention on the payroll; (j) provide for the membership of Members of Parliament in councils; (k) establish the Drug Enforcement Commission as the AntiDrugs, Economic and Financial Crimes Agency and redefine its function as a national security service; (l) revise the functions of the Public Protector; (m) revise the functions of the Bank of Zambia; (n) revise the functions of the Auditor-General; and (o) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

Amendment of preamble

Amendment of Article 1

(5) Subject to Article 28, a matter relating to this Constitution shall be heard and determined by the Constitutional Court.

4. Article 4 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of Clause (3) and the substitution therefor of the following: (3) The Republic is a Christian, unitary, indivisible, multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multicultural and multi-party democratic State.; Amendment of Article 8

Amendment of Article 10

LIKANDO KALALUKA, S.C., Attorney-General

A BILL ENTITLED

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ENACTED by the Parliament of Zambia

1. This Act may be cited as the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 2019, and shall be read as one with the Constitution of Zambia, in this Act referred to as the Constitution.

5. Article 8 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraph (a) and the substitution therefor of the following paragraph: (a) Christian morality and ethics;.

5. 6. Article 10 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of Clause (4) and the substitution therefor of the following: (4) Subject to Article 16, the Government shall not compulsorily acquire an investment.;

Amendment of Article 38

6. 7. Article 38 of the Constitution is amended by the insertion of the words “as prescribed” immediately after the word “adoption”.

Amendment of Article 46

7. 8. Article 46 of the Constitution is amended by the insertion of the words “as prescribed” immediately after the word “ballot”.

8. 9. Article 47 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (2) and the substitution therefor of the following: (2) Elections to the National Assembly shall be conducted under a mixed member electoral system, as prescribed.

An Act to amend the Constitution of Zambia.

Enactment

2. The Preamble is amended by the deletion of the words “multi-religious” and the substitution therefor of the word “Christian”.

3. Article 1 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (5) and the substitution therefor of the following:

Amendment of Article 47

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(AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019

Repeal and replacement of Article 51

Amendment of Article 52 Repeal and replacement of Article 60

9. 10. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 51 and the substitution therefor of the following: 51. A person is eligible for election as an independent candidate for a National Assembly seat if the person meets the qualifications specified in Article 70 for election as a Member of Parliament.

Amendment of Article 72

(b) the renumbering of paragraph (i) as paragraph (k).

60. (1) A political party shall be established as prescribed.

The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Articles 69, 70, 71 and 72.

Amendment of Article 73

16. 17. Article 73 of the Constitution is amended in clause (2), by the insertion of the words “and determined” between the words “heard” and “within”.

Amendment of Article 75

17. 18. Article 74 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (1), and the substitution therefor of the following: (1) The Vice-President shall be the Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly.

(3) A political party shall not a. be founded on a religious, linguistic, racial, ethnic, tribal, gender, sectoral or provincial basis or engage in propaganda based on any of these factors; b. engage in or encourage violence or intimidate its members, supporters, opponents or other persons; c. engage in corrupt practices; and d. except as prescribed, use public resources to promote its interest or that of its members.

Amendment of Article 63

18. 19. Article 75 of the Constitution is amended(a) in clause (1), by the deletion of the word “sitting” and the substitution therefor of the word “meeting”; (b) in clause (2), by the deletion of the word “sittings” and the substitution therefor of the word “meetings”; (c) by the deletion of clause (3) and the substitution therefor of the following:

12. 13. Article 63(2)(e) of the Constitution is amended by the insertion of a comma and the words “as prescribed” immediately after the word “ratified”.

(3) Notwithstanding clause (2), the President, or two-thirds of the Members of Parliament, may, in writing, request the Speaker to summon a meeting of the National Assembly.; and (d) in the marginal note, by the deletion of the word “sittings” and the substitution therefor of the word “meetings”.

Article 63 (2) of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraphs (d) and (e).

Amendment of Article 67

13. 14. Article 67 of the Constitution is amended(a) in clause (3), by the deletion of the words “within fourteen days of the publication of the statutory instrument in the Gazette”; and (b) by the deletion of clauses (4), (5) and (6).

Repeal and replacement of Article 68

14. 15. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 68 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Election, nomination, qualification and vacation of office of a Member of Parliament

68. Subject to Article 47, the election, nomination, qualification and vacation of office of a Member of Parliament shall be as prescribed.

15. 16. Article 72(2) of the Constitution is amended by – (a) the insertion of the following paragraphs immediately after paragraph (h): i. is convicted of an offence and sentenced by a court to death, or imprisonment for a term exceeding six months, by whatever name called; ii. in the case of an elected member, if the member becomes a member of a political party other than the party which sponsored that member as a candidate for election to the National Assembly;

10. 11. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 52.

11. 12. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 60 and the substitution therefor of the following:

(2) A political party shall a. promote the values and principles specified in this Constitution; b. have a national character; c. promote and uphold national unity; d. promote and practice democracy through regular, free and fair elections within the party; and e. subscribe to and observe the code of conduct for political parties, as prescribed.

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Amendment of Article 78

19. 20. Article 78 of the Constitution is amended(a) in clause (2), by the deletion of paragraph (b) and the substitution therefor of the following: (b) in the case of a tie, another vote shall be taken. (b) by the insertion of the following new clause immediately after clause (2): (3) If at the conclusion of a second vote, there is a tie, a third vote shall be taken, and in the

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event of a tie, the question shall be lost.

Amendment of Article 80

20. 21. Article 80 (2) of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of the word “sitting” and the substitution therefor of the word “meeting”.

Repeal and replacement of Article 81

21. 22. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 81 and the substitution therefor of the following:

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(b) been legally disqualified from performing the functions of the Office of Speaker or Deputy Speaker; (b) clause (5), by the deletion of paragraph (a) and the substitution therefor of the following:

81.

(1) The term of Parliament shall be five years commencing from the date that the Members of Parliament are sworn into office after a general election and ending on the date of the next general election.

(2) The National Assembly may, when the Republic is at war, by resolution supported by a simple majority vote of the Members of Parliament, extend the term of Parliament for not more than twelve months at a time.

(3) Subject to clauses (4), (5) and (6), the President may prorogued dissolve Parliament if the Executive cannot effectively govern the Republic due to the failure of the National Assembly to objectively and reasonably carry out its legislative function.

(4) Where the President intends to prorogued dissolve Parliament in accordance with clause (3), the President shall inform the public and refer the matter, within seven days, to the Constitutional Court.

(5) The Constitutional Court shall hear and determine the matter, referred to it in accordance with clause (4), within seven days of receipt of the matter.

(6) The Constitutional Court shall, where it decides that the situation in clause (3) exists, inform the President and the President shall prorogued dissolve Parliament.

(a) are not substantiated, the National Assembly shall, reinstate the Speaker or Deputy Speaker; or; and (c) in the marginal note, by the insertion of the words “or Deputy Speaker” after the word “Speaker.”

Repeal and replacement of Article 84

22. 24. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 84 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Clerk of National Assembly

94. (1) There shall be a Clerk of the National Assembly who shall be appointed as prescribed.

Amendment of Article 88

(9) The President may, due to a state of war, state of public emergency or threatened state of public emergency, after the prorogation dissolution of Parliament and before the holding of general elections, recall the National Assembly that was prorogued dissolve.

(10) The President may, in consultation with the Speaker, prorogue Parliament by proclamation.

23. 25. Article 88 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (1) and the substitution therefor of the following: (1) A citizen may petition the National Assembly to (a) initiate the enactment, amendment or repeal of legislation; or (b) consider any other matter that falls within the jurisdiction of the National Assembly.

Amendment of Article 92

24. 26. Article 92(2) of the Constitution is amended (a) in paragraphs (a) and (b), by the deletion of the word “consuls,” and the substitution therefor of the words “consuls general”; and (b) by the deletion of paragraph (c) and the substitution therefor of the following: (c) negotiate and sign international agreements and treaties and, subject to the approval of the National Assembly, ratify or accede to, or withdraw from, international agreements and treaties;

Repeal and replacement of Article 94

25. 27. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 94 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Approval of appointment and measures

by National Assembly

94.

(1) Where in this Constitution, an appointment to an office or the taking of a measure by the President is subject to approval by the National Assembly, the National Assembly shall, in the sitting next after receipt of the request for approval, give its approval within thirty days of the commencement of the sitting.

(2) Where the National Assembly does not give its approval within the period specified in clause (1), the President shall propose another measure or appoint another person to that office,

(7) Where Parliament is prorogued dissolve under clause (3), the President shall, until the President-elect assumes office, continue to perform the executive functions, in accordance with Article 104.

(8) Where Parliament is prorogued dissolve under clause (3), general elections shall be held within ninety days of the prorogation dissolution.

23. Article 83 of the Constitution is amended (a) in clause (1), by the deletion of paragraph (b) and the substitution therefor of the following:

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(a) the highest and second highest number of valid votes cast in the initial ballot; or

and submit that measure or appointment for approval by the National Assembly.

(3) Where the National Assembly refuses or delays the approval for the second time, the President shall propose another measure or appoint another person to that office and shall submit that measure or appointment for approval by the National Assembly.

(4) Where the National Assembly refuses or delays the approval of the measure or appointment for the third time, that measure or appointment shall take effect.

Amendment of Article 95

26. 28. Article 95(1) of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of the words “twentyone” and the substitution therefor of the word “thirty”.

Amendment of Article 100

27. 29. Article 100(2) of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraph (f) and the substitution therefor of the following: (f) is legally disqualified from performing the executive functions.

Amendment of Article 103

28. 30. Article 103 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (2) and the substitution therefor of the following: (2) The Constitutional court shall hear and determine an election petition filed in accordance with clause (1) within fourteen days of the filing of the petition.

Repeal and replacement of Articles 101, 102, 103 and 104

30. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Articles 101, 102, 103 and 104 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Election of President

101. (1) A President shall be elected by registered voters in accordance with Article 47(1) and this Article.

(2) The Returning Officer shall declare the presidential candidate who receives more than fifty percent of the valid votes cast during the election as President-elect.

(3) If at the initial ballot, a presidential candidate does not receive more than fifty percent of the valid votes cast, the candidate with the highest number of vote cast shall, within fourteen days of the declaration by the Returning Officer of the presidential election results negotiate and form a coalition government with a presidential candidate that participated in the initial ballot, except that the combined votes of that presidential candidate and the preferred presidential candidate forming the coalition government meet the threshold of more than fifty percent of the valid votes cast.

(4) Where the candidate with the highest number of votes fails to form a coalition government within the period specified in clause (3), a second ballot shall be held within thirty-seven days of the initial ballot, where the only candidates shall be the presidential candidates who obtained-

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(b) an equal number of the valid votes cast in the initial ballot, being the highest votes amongst the presidential candidates that stood for election to the office of President.

(5) The Returning Officer shall declare as President-elect (a) the presidential candidate who obtains more than fifty percent of the valid votes cast; (b) in the event of the formation of a coalition, the presidential candidate who obtains the highest number of valid votes cast; and (c) in the case of a second ballot, the presidential candidate who obtained the majority of the valid votes cast in the second ballot.

(6) A losing candidate may petition a presidential election in accordance with Article 103.

Disqualification for run-off

102.

(1) A presidential candidate shall not take part in the second ballot, if that presidential candidate (a) resigns for a reason other than illhealth; (b) becomes disqualified as specified in Article 100; (c) is disqualified by a decision of the Constitutional Court in accordance with Article 103; (2) Where a presidential candidate does not take part in a second ballot because of a reason specified in clause (1), a candidate who scored the third highest number of valid votes cast in the initial ballot, shall be a presidential candidate in the second ballot, together with the remaining presidential candidate that had initially qualified for the second ballot.

(3) If a presidential candidate(a) dies; or b) resigns due to ill health; before the taking of a second ballot, the running mate to that presidential candidate in the initial ballot shall assume the place of that presidential candidate.

(4) The presidential candidate who assumes the place of the previous presidential candidate in accordance with clause (2) shall

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appoint a running mate.

(5) Where both presidential candidates(a) resign; (b) become disqualified under Article 100; (c) become disqualified by a decision of the Constitutional Court under Article 103; or (d) die; before the taking of the second ballot, fresh nominations shall be filed with the Electoral Commission, as prescribed.

accordance with Article 105.

(2) Subject to clauses (3) and (4), where the Returning Officer declares a presidential candidate as President-elect, the incumbent shall continue to perform the executive functions until the President-elect assumes office, except the power to-

103.

(1) A losing candidate may, within seven days of the declaration made under Article 101(2) and (5), petition the Constitutional Court to nullify the election of a presidential candidate who took part in the initial ballot on the ground that-

(3) Subject to Article 105, and except where the incumbent is the President-elect, the incumbent President shall, on the assumption of office by the President-elect, begin and complete the procedural and administrative handing over of the executive functions, to the President-elect, within fourteen days from the day the President-elect assumes office.

(a) the person was not validly elected; or (b) a provision of this Constitution or other written law relating to presidential elections was not complied with.

(2) The Constitutional Court shall hear and determine an election petition filed in accordance with clause (1) within thirty days of the filing of the petition.

(3) The Constitutional Court may, after hearing an election petition-

(a) make an appointment; or (b) dissolve the National Assembly.

Amendment of Article 107

29. 31. Article 107 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of the words “physical or mental” wherever the words appear.

Amendment of Article 108

30. 32. Article 108 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of (a) clause (8)(a) and the substitution therefor of the following: (a) is not substantiated, the National Assembly shall not take further proceedings in respect of the allegation; or; and (b) by the deletion of clause (9) and the substitution therefor of the following:

(a) declare the election of the Presidentelect valid; (b) nullify the election of the Presidentelect; (c) disqualify the President-elect from being a candidate in the second ballot; or (d) grant any other relief the court considers just.

(4) A decision of the Constitutional Court made in accordance with clause (3) is final.

(5) A losing candidate may, within seven days of the declaration of President-elect, by the Returning Officer following the second ballot, petition the Constitutional Court to nullify the election of the President-elect on the ground that(a) the person was not validly elected; or (b) a provision of this Constitution or other written law relating to presidential elections was not complied with.

(6) The Constitutional Court shall hear and determine an election petition relating to the President-elect within thirty days of the filing of the petition.

(7) Where the election of the Presidentelect and Vice-President is nullified by the Constitutional Court, a presidential election shall be held within sixty days from the date of the nullification.

Transition period before assuming officer

104.

(1) The President-elect shall be sworn into office and assume office in

(9) The President shall, on the passing of the resolution in accordance with(a) clause (8)(a), resume to perform the executive functions; or (b) clause (8)(b), cease to hold office and be amenable to prosecution without the need to lift the immunity under Article 98.

Amendment of Article 111

31. 33. Article 111 of the Constitution is amended(a) by the deletion of clauses (3) and (6); and (b) by the renumbering of clauses (4) and (5) as clauses (3) and (4), respectively.

Repeal and replacement subheading

32. 34. The Constitution is amended by the deletion of the sub-heading immediately after Article 112 and the substitution therefor of the following: “Cabinet, Minister, Provincial Minister and Deputy Minister”.

Amendment of Article 113

33. 35. Article 113 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraph (d) and the substitution therefor of the following: (d) Provincial Ministers; and (e) the Attorney-General and the Chief Whip, as ex-officio members.

Amendment of Article 114

34. 36. Article 114 (1) of the Constitution

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is amended by the deletion of paragraph (d) paragraphs (d) and (e) and the substitution therefor of the following:

Amendment of Article 116

(d) recommend the accession to and ratification of, or withdrawal from international agreements and treaties to the National Assembly. (d) accede or ratify or withdraw from international agreements and treaties; and (e) approve (i) loans to be contracted by the state; and (ii) guarantees on loans contracted by State institutions;.

Amendment of Article 116

Amendment of Article 116

35. 37. Article 116 of the Constitution is amended – (a) in clause (3), by the deletion of paragraphs (e) and (f) and the substitution therefor of the following: (e) the Minister is legally disqualified from performing the functions of that office.; and (b) by the insertion of the following new clause immediately after clause (3): (4) subject to this Constitution, a Minister shall continue to hold office until the next general election.

37. Article 116 (3) of the Constitution is amended(a) by the deletion of paragraph (f) and the substitution therefor of the following: (f) the Minister is legally disqualified from performing the functions of that office; and (b) by the insertion of the following new clause immediately after clause (3): (4) Subject to this Constitution, a Minister shall continue to hold office until the next general election.

Insertion of Article 117A

38. The Constitution is amended by the insertion of the following new Article immediately after Article 117: Deputy Minister 117A. The President may appoint a prescribed number of Deputy Ministers as the President may consider necessary to assist Ministers in the performance of the Ministers functions and to exercise or to perform on behalf of Ministers functions of the Ministers that the President may authorise in that behalf.

Amendment of Article 119

Amendment of Article 120

36. 39.

Article 119 (2) of the Constitution is amended by the insertion of the words “and determine” immediately after the word “hear” wherever it appears.

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amended – (a) in clause (3) by the deletion of (i) paragraph (b) and the substitution therefor of the following: (b) jurisdiction, powers and sittings of the courts and other prescribed courts;; and (ii) paragraph (e) and the substitution therefor of the following: (e) jurisdiction, powers and sittings of the courts and other prescribed courts;; and (b) by the deletion of clause (5).

Amendment of Article 122

38. 41. Article 122 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (1) and the substitution therefor of the following: (1) In the exercise of the judicial authority, the Judiciary shall be autonomous and shall be subject only to this Constitution and the law and not be subject to the control or direction of a person or an authority.

Amendment of Article 124

39. 42. Article 124 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraph (c) and the substitution therefor of the following: (c) an uneven number of judges, as prescribed.

Repeal and replacement of Article 127

40. 43. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 127 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Establishment and composition of Constitutional Court

127. There is established the Constitutional Court which consists of (a) the Chief Justice; (b) the President of the Constitutional Court; and (c) an uneven number of judges, as prescribed.

Repeal and replacement of Article 129

41. 44. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 129 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Sittings of Constitutional Court

129. The sittings of the Constitutional Court shall be as prescribed.

Repeal of Articles 138 and 139

42. 45. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Articles 138 and 139.

Amendment of Article 140

43. 46. Article 140 of the Constitution is amended by the (a) deletion of paragraph (d); and (b) the renumbering of paragraph (e) as paragraph (d).

Amendment of Article 142

44.

Article 142 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (3) and the substitution therefor of the following: (3) The Chief Justice and the President of the Constitutional Court shall hold office for not more than ten year.

Amendment of Article 143

47. Article 142 (3) of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of the words “and President of the Constitutional Court”.

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Amendment of Article 143

45. 48. Article 143 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraph (a) and the substitution therefor of the following: (a) is legally disqualified from performing judicial functions.

Repeal and replacement of Article 144

46. 49. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 144 and the substitution therefor of the following:

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(10) Where the medical board recommends to the Tribunal that the judge is(a) capable of performing the judicial functions, the Tribunal shall recommend to the President the revocation of the judge’s suspension and the President shall immediately revoke the suspension; or (b) incapable of performing the judicial functions, the Tribunal shall recommend to the President the removal of the judge from office and the President shall immediately remove the judge from office.

(11) A judge who refuses to submit to an examination, in accordance with clause (9), shall immediately be removed from office by the President.

144. (1) The removal of a judge may be initiated by the Judicial Service Commission or by a complaint made to the Judicial Service Commission, based on the grounds specified in Article 143.

(2) The Judicial Service Commission shall, where it decides that a prima facie case has been established against a judge, submit a report to the President.

(3) The President shall, within seven days from the date of receiving the report, submitted in accordance with clause (2), suspend the judge from office and appoint a Tribunal.

(4) The Tribunal shall consist of a Chairperson and at least two members, who all hold or have held the office of judge.

(5) The Tribunal shall, within thirty days of the judge being suspended from office, under clause (3)(a) hear and determine the matter against the judge on the grounds specified in Article 143 (b), (c) or (d); or (b) constitute a medical board, in consultation with the body responsible for regulating health practitioners, to inquire into an allegation based on the ground specified in Article 143(a).

(6) Where the Tribunal decides that an allegation based on a ground specified in Article 143(b), (c) or (d) is (a) not substantiated, the Tribunal shall recommend, to the President, the revocation of the judge’s suspension and the President shall immediately revoke the suspension; or (b) substantiated, the Tribunal shall recommend, to the President, the removal of the judge from office and the President shall immediately remove the judge from office.

(7) The proceedings under clause (5) (a) shall be held in camera and the judge is entitled to appear, be heard and represented by a legal practitioner or other person chosen by the judge.

(8) The medical board, constituted in accordance with clause (5)(b), shall consist of not less than three registered health practitioners.

(9) The medical board shall, within thirty days of being constituted, examine the judge and report to the Tribunal on the judge’s capacity to perform the judicial functions.

Amendment of Article 147

47. 50. Article 147 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (2) and the substitution therefor of the following: (2) The concurrent and exclusive functions of the national, provincial and local government levels shall be as prescribed.

Repeal and replacement of Article 149

48. 51. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 149 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Provinces and districts

149. (1) The President may create or divide a province or merge two or more provinces, as prescribed.

(2) A province shall consist of such number of districts, as prescribed.

Amendment of Article 152

49. Article 152 of the Constitution is amended by the – (a) deletion of clause (2); and (b) the renumbering of clauses (3) And (4) as clauses (2) and (3).

Repeal and replacement of Article 153 Election of councillors, composition of councils and tenure

50. 52. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 153 and the substitution therefor of the following: 153. (1) A councilor shall be elected in accordance with Article 47(3) by registered voters’ resident within the ward.

(2) A council shall consist of the following councillors: (a) persons elected in accordance with clause (1); (b) a mayor or council chairperson; (c) not more than three chiefs or three chief’s representatives in the district, elected by the chiefs in the district, except that where a district has three or fewer number of chiefs, each chief may nominate a representative; and (d) a Member of Parliament elected in accordance with Articles 47(2); (3) The system of electing chiefs specified in clause (2)(c) shall be as prescribed.

(4) A person qualifies to be elected as a councillor, if that person (a) is eighteen years of age or above;

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(b) has obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a grade twelve school certificate or its equivalent; (c) is a citizen resident in the district; (d) declares that person’s assets and liabilities, as prescribed; and (e) has paid that person’s taxes or made arrangements satisfactory to the appropriate tax authority for the payment of the taxes.

of the following: Institution of chieftaincy and traditional institutions

165. (1) Subject to clause (2), the institution of chieftaincy and traditional institutions are guaranteed and shall exist in accordance with the culture, customs and traditions of the people to whom they apply.

(2) The recognition or withdrawal of a person as a chief shall be as prescribed.

(3) Where there is a dispute in respect of an appointment or election of a chief and the dispute is not resolved in accordance with the culture, customs and tradition of the people to whom it applies the dispute shall be resolved by the House of Chiefs.

Amendment of Article 168

56. 58. Article 168 (2) of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of the words “except that of councillor”.

Repeal and replacement of Article 169

57. 59. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 169 and the substitution therefor of the following:

(5) A council may invite a person, whose presence is in the council’s opinion desirable, to attend and participate in the deliberations of the council but that person shall have no vote.

(6) The term of a council shall be five years commencing from the date the councillors are sworn into office after a general election and ending on the date of the next general election.

Repeal and replacement of Article 154

51. 53. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 154 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Mayor or council chairperson and deputy mayor or deputy council chairperson

154. (1) There shall be a mayor and a deputy mayor or council chairperson and a deputy council chairperson for every council, as prescribed.

(2) A mayor and deputy mayor or a council chairperson and deputy council chairperson shall be elected(a) by councilors prescribed; and

among

themselves,

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(b) for a term of two and a half years and may be re-elected for one further term of two and a half years. (b) for a term of five years and may be re-elected for one further term of five years.

Repeal and replacement of Article 157A

52. 54. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 157 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Vacation of office or councillors and vacancy

157. (1) A councillor shall vacate office on dissolution of a council.

(2) The vacation of office of a councillor shall be as prescribed.

Repeal and replacement of Article 158

53. 55. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 158.

Repeal and replacement of Article 159

54. 56. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 159 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Local government elections tribunal Repeal and replacement of Article 165

159.

The Chief Justice shall establish a number of ad hoc local government election tribunals for election petitions of a councillor as prescribed.

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Amendment of Article 170

Amendment of Article 176

169. (1) There is established a House of Chiefs.

(2) The House of Chiefs shall consist of five chiefs from each province, elected by the chiefs in a Province, as prescribed.

(3) The members of the House of Chiefs shall elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the House of Chiefs, every five years from among themselves.

(4) The functions of the House of Chiefs are to — a. consider and discuss a Bill relating to custom or tradition referred to it by the President, before the Bill is introduced into the National Assembly; b. initiate, discuss and make recommendations to the National Assembly regarding socioeconomic development in the Province; c. initiate, discuss and decide on matters relating to customary law and practice; d. initiate, discuss and make recommendations to a local authority regarding the welfare of communities in a local authority; e. make proposals on areas in customary law that require codification; f. advise the Government on traditional and customary matters; g. resolve succession and any other disputes relating to chieftaincy as prescribed; and h. perform other functions as prescribed.

58. 60. Article 170(2) of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraph (d) and the substitution therefor of the following: (d) is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a period exceeding six months without the option of a fine.

59. 61. Article 176 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion (a) in clause (1), of the words “in consultation with the Civil Service Commission”; (b) of clause (3) and the substitution therefor of

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the following: (3) A person qualifies to be appointed as Secretary to the Cabinet if that person has served in a senior management position in the public service for at least ten years.

Repeal and replacement of Article 178

60. 62. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 178 and the substitution therefor of the following:

Tenure of Office of AttorneyGeneral and vacancy

178. (1) The term of office of the AttorneyGeneral shall be five years and shall run concurrently with the term of the President.

(2) The office of the Attorney-General becomes vacant if – a. the Attorney-General is removed from office by the President; b. another person assumes the office of President; c. the Attorney General dies; d. the Attorney-General resigns; or e. the Attorney-General is legally disqualified from performing the functions of that office.

Amendment of Article 179

61. 63. Article 179 of the Constitution is amended (a) by the deletion of the words “SolicitorGeneral” wherever the words appear and the substitution therefor of the words “Deputy Attorney-General”;

Amendment of Article 183

62. 64.

Article 183 of the Constitution is amended a. in clause (1), by the deletion of the words “in consultation with the Civil Service Commission”; b. in clause (3) (a) (ii), by the deletion of the words “province, local authority, State institution or other prescribed body” and the substitution thereof of the words “public body”;; and c. by the deletion of clause (3)(b) and the renumbering of paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) as paragraphs (b), (c) and (d).

Amendment of Article 184 Amendment of Article 184

63. Article 184(2)(d) is amended by the insertion of the words “as prescribed” immediately after the word “department.”

65. Article 184 (2) is amended by the deletion of paragraph (d).

Amendment of Article 186

64. 66. Article 186 is amended by the insertion of the following clause immediately after clause (2): (3) A public officer who seeks election under clause (1) shall resign at least two years before the date of election.

Repeal and replacement of Article 189

67. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 189 and the substitution therefor of the following:

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Payment of pension benefit 189.

Amendment of Article 192

Amendment of Article 193

Repeal and replacement of Article 199

189. A pension benefit shall be paid promptly and regularly.

65. 68. Article 192 (2) of the Constitution is amended by the insertion of the following paragraph immediately after paragraph (c): (d) perform other functions as may be prescribed.

66. 69. Article 193 (1) of the Constitution is amended by the a. insertion of the following paragraph immediately after paragraph (c): b. the Anti-Drugs, Economic and Financial Crimes Agency;; and c. renumbering of paragraph (d) as paragraph (e).

67. 70. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 199 and the substitution therefor of the following: Imposition of tax 199. A tax shall not be imposed, waived or varied, except as prescribed.

Amendment of Article 213

71.

Article 213 of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of clause (2) and the substitution therefor of the following: (2) The function of the Bank of Zambia is to formulate and implement monetary policy.

Amendment of Article 214

68. 72. Article 214(1) of the Constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraph (b) and the substitution therefor of the following: (b) a person who has specialised training and proven experience relevant to the functions of the central bank, as prescribed.

Amendment of Article 215

Repeal and replacement of Part XVIII

69. 73.

Article 215 (d) of the Constitution is amended by the insertion of the word “qualifications,” immediately before the word “tenure”.

70. 74. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Part XVIII and the substitution therefor of the following: PART XVIII

SERVICE, INVESTIGATIVE AND OTHER COMMISSIONS AND INDEPENDENT OFFICES Commissions

216. (1) A service, investigative or other commission may be established as prescribed.

(2) A commission shalla. be subject only to this Constitution and the law; b. be independent; c. act with dignity, professionalism, propriety and integrity; d. be non-partisan; and e. be impartial in the exercise of its authority.

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Financial and independence of Commission

217. (1) A commission shall be a selfaccounting institution which deals directly with the Ministry responsible for finance in matters relating to its finances.

by the President, subject to ratification by the National Assembly.

(2) A person qualifies for appointment as Public Protector if that person(a) is qualified to be appointed as a judge; and (b) does not hold a State office or Constitutional office.

(2) A commission shall be adequately funded in a financial year to enable it to effectively perform its functions.

Expenses of Commission

218. The expenses of a commission, including emoluments payable to, or in respect of, persons serving with that commission, shall be a charge on the Consolidated Fund.

Electoral Commission of Zambia

Electoral Commission of Zambia

Functions of Public Protector

219. (1) There is established the Electoral Commission of Zambia which shall be independent and have offices in Provinces and in districts, progressively.

(a) unfair, unreasonable or illegal; or (b) not compliant with the rules of natural justice.

(3) For purposes of clauses (1) and (2), the Public Protector may (a) bring an action before a court; (b) hear an appeal by a person relating to an action or decision taken or omitted to be taken in respect of that person; and (c) make a decision on an action to be taken against a public office or Constitutional office holder, which decision shall be implemented by an appropriate authority.

Human Rights Commission 220. (1) There is established the Human Rights Commission which shall have offices in the provinces and districts, progressively.

(4) The Public Protector shall not be subject to the direction or control of a person or an authority in the performance of the functions of office.

(2) The Human Rights Commission shall ensure that the Bill of Rights is upheld and protected.

(3) The Human Rights Commission shall-

(5) The Public Protector has the same powers as those of the High Court in -

a. investigate and report on the observance of rights and freedoms; b. take necessary steps to secure appropriate redress where rights and freedoms are violated; c. endeavour to resolve a dispute through negotiation, mediation or conciliation; d. carry out research on rights and freedoms and related matters; e. conduct civic education on rights and freedoms; and f. perform such other functions as prescribed.

(a) enforcing the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath; (b) examining witnesses outside Zambia; (c) compelling the production of documents; (d) enforcing decisions issued by the Public Protector; and (e) citing a person or an authority for contempt for failure to carry out a decision.

(6) A person summoned to give evidence or to produce a document before the Public Protector is entitled, in respect of that evidence or the production of the document, to the same privileges and protection as those that a person would be entitled to before a court.

Investigative Commissions Investigative Commission

Public Protector

221. (1) There is established the AntiCorruption Commission as an Investigative Commission.

(2) The functions of the Anti-Corruption Commission shall be as prescribed.

Other Independent Offices 222. (1) There is a Public Protector appointed

(3) The office of Public Protector shall progressively be decentralised to the Provinces and to districts, as prescribed.

223. (1) The Public Protector may investigate an action or decision taken or omitted to be taken by a State institution in the performance of an administrative function.

(2) For purposes of clause (1), an action or decision taken or omitted to be taken is an action or decision which is -

(2) The Electoral Commission shall a. implement the electoral process; b. conduct elections and referenda; c. register voters; d. settle minor electoral disputes, as prescribed; e. regulate the conduct of voters and candidates; f. accredit observers and election agents, as prescribed; g. delimit electoral boundaries; and h. perform such other functions, as prescribed.

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Limitation of powers of Public Protector

(7) An answer by a person to a question put by the Public Protector is not admissible in evidence against that person in civil or criminal proceedings, except for perjury.

224. The Public Protector shall not investigate

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a matter which a. is before a court, court martial or a quasijudicial body; b. relates to an officer in the Parliamentary Service or Judicial Service; c. involves the relations or dealings between the Government and foreign government or an international organisation; and d. relates to the exercise of the prerogative of mercy; or e. is criminal in nature.

Performance of functions of Public Protector during, absence illness or other cause

225. Where the Public Protector is absent from Zambia or is unable to perform the functions of office due to illness or other cause, the President shall appoint a person qualified to perform the functions of the Public Protector until that appointment is revoked or until the Public Protector returns to office.

Tenure of Office of Public Protector

226. (1) Subject to this Article, the Public Protector shall retire from office on attaining the age of sixty years.

(2) The Public Protector may retire, with full benefits, on attaining the age of fifty-five years .

(3) The Public Protector may be removed from office on the same grounds and procedure as apply to a judge, with the necessary modification.

Report to National Assembly AuditorGeneral

(4) The Public Protector may resign from office by three months’ notice, in writing, to the President.

227. The office of the Public Protector shall report to the National Assembly on matters concerning its affairs.

228. (1) There is an Auditor-General appointed by the President, subject to ratification by the National Assembly.

(c) conduct financial and value for money audits, including forensic audits and any other type of audit, in respect of a project that involves the use of public funds; (d) ascertain that money appropriated by Parliament or raised by the Government and disbursed(i) has been applied for the purpose for which it was appropriated or raised; (ii) was expended in conformity with the authority that governs it; and (iii) was expended economically, efficiently and effectively; and (e) recommend to the Director of Public Prosecutions or a law enforcement agency any matter within the competence of the AuditorGeneral, that may require to be prosecuted.

(2) The Auditor-General and any other officer authorised by the Auditor-General shall have access to all books, records, reports and other documents relating to any of the accounts referred to in clause (1).

(3) The Auditor-General shall not be subject to the direction or control of a person or an authority in the performance of the functions of that office.

Performance of functions of AuditorGeneral during absence, illness or other cause

Tenure of office of AuditorGeneral

(2) The office of Auditor-General shall be decentralised to the Provinces and to districts progressively, as prescribed.

(2) The Auditor-General may retire, with full benefits, on attaining the age of fifty-five years.

(3) The Auditor-General may be removed from office on the same grounds and procedure as apply to a judge, with the necessary modifications.

(3) The following shall be prescribed: a. the qualifications of the Auditor-General; b. the operations and management of the office of the Auditor-General; c. the recruitment, supervision, grading, promotion and discipline of the staff of the Auditor-General; and d. the finances of the office of the AuditorGeneral.

Functions of AuditorGeneral

229. (1) The Auditor-General shall(a) audit the accounts of(i) State organs, State institutions, provincial administration and local authorities; and (ii) institutions financed from public funds; (b) audit the accounts that relate to the stocks, shares and stores of the Government;

230. Where the Auditor-General is absent from Zambia or is unable to perform the functions of office due to illness or other cause, the President shall appoint a person qualified to perform the functions of the Auditor-General until that appointment is revoked or until the AuditorGeneral returns to office.

231. (1) Subject to this Article, the AuditorGeneral shall hold office for a term of seven years or retire from office on attaining the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.

(4) The Auditor-General may resign from office by giving three months’ notice in writing, to the President.

Repeal of Article 264

71. 75. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Article 264.

Amendment of Article 266

72. 76.

Article 266 of the Constitution is amended(a) by the deletion of the definitions of “adult”, “chief”, “child”, “commission”, “councillor”, “devolution”, “pension benefit”, “public office”, “public officer”, “public service”, “service commissions”, “State institution”, “sub-national”, “young person” and “youth” and the substitution therefor of the following:

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“adult” means a person who has attained, or is above, the age of eighteen years;

summoned and terminating when the National Assembly is adjourned sine die;

“chief” means a person bestowed as chief and who derives allegiance from birth or descent, in accordance with the customs, traditions, usage or consent of the people in a chiefdom or is recognised as prescribed;

“public body” means the Government, a Ministry or department of the Government, the National Assembly, the Judicature, a local authority, parastatal, Commission or other body appointed by the Government or established by or under, any law, except a private body and “public bodies” shall be construed accordingly;

“child” means a person below the age of eighteen years; “councillor” means a person elected to sit in the council in accordance with Article 47(3) during the local government elections;

“sitting” in relation to a calendar day means the period between the time when the Speaker calls the Assembly to Order and the time when the Assembly is adjourned; and

“Deputy Minister” means a person appointed as a Deputy Minister;

“Standing Orders” means the Standing Orders of the National Assembly made under Article 77.

“devolution” means a form of decentralisation where there is a transfer of rights, functions and powers of an office from the central government or State institution to a province or district authority and the word “devolved” shall be construed accordingly; “pension benefit” includes a pension, gratuity or compensation in respect of a person’s service; “province” means an administrative division of government at provincial or district level; “public office” means an office whose emoluments and expenses are a charge on the Consolidated Fund or other prescribed public fund; “public officer” means a person holding or acting in a public office and includes state officer;

Amendment of Article 272

Repeal of Annex

73. 77.

Article 272 of the Constitution is amended by the insertion of the words “within such period as it shall determine” between the words “may” and “enact”.

74. 78. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of the Annex.

General amendment

75. 79. The Constitution is amended by the deletion of(a) the words “the Emoluments Commission” wherever the words appear and the substitution therefor of the words “an appropriate authority”; (b) the words “Director of Public Prosecutions” wherever the words appear and the substitution therefor of the words “Prosecutor-General”; (c) the words “progressively to districts” and the substitution therefor of the words “to districts progressively”.

“public service” includes a commission, Judicial Service Commission, Public Service Commission and Teaching Service Commission; “young person” means a person who has attained the age of fifteen years, but is below the age of eighteen years; and “youth” means a person between the age of fifteen years and thirty-five years.; and (b) by the insertion, of the following new definitions in alphabetical order: “appropriate authority” means an authority responsible for determining the emoluments of public officers, chiefs and members of the House of Chiefs as provided in this Constitution or as prescribed;

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“legally disqualified” means a disqualification by a court or quasi-judicial body established by law; “meeting” means a series of sittings of the National Assembly, for a period beginning when the National Assembly first sits after being

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XTREME insanity is a description that can fit the events and activities that have come to define Zambian politics today, particularly in relation to tribal forces that could quickly bring the country to the brink of a halt and organisation such as the newly formed OCIDA that draw a tribal card must be banished with the contempt they deserve.

It is evident that the challenge to democracy in Zambia is not the prevalence of ethnic diversity, but the use of identity politics to promote narrow tribal interests, which in every context is tribalism. And in the absence of candid efforts to build genuine civil organisations or political parties that compete on the basis of philosophies, Zambia has reverted to tribal identities which are a result of arbitrary post-colonial boundaries that have forced different communities to live within artificial borders.

It is these very ethnic communities that have reinforced ethnic competition and made the country lose focus on building the nation around ideas rather than clan identities. This has caused political leaders to exploit tribal loyalty to advance personal gain, parochial interests, patronage, and cronyism.

But tribes are not built on democratic ideas but thrive on zero-sum competition and as a result, they are inimical to democratic advancement. In essence, tribal practices are occupying a vacuum created by lack of strong democratic institutions.

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OCIDA is politically inclined and an extension of UPND

Simon Zukas Tribal interests have played a major role in armed conflict and civil unrest across Africa, yet the extent to which it blunts efforts to deepen democracy has received little attention in Zambia mainly because much of the attention has been focused on winning elections.

In Zambian today, trends cannot conceal the influence that tribal politics exert on the democratic process. Leaders of the different opposition parties are primarily focused on winning while pursuing their tribal interests rather than uniting around a common political programme

Dipak Patel and this makes things more dangerous if organisations such as the newly formed OCIDA start to mushroom in our society with a clear agenda of stroking the tribalism fire.

Eventually it was bound to happen and time has exposed what we all suspected. PF’s strongest critics who claimed they were not interested in politics have teamed up to form a politically-inclined organisation.

All pronouncements by Simon Zukas during their launch were anti-government and opposition-orientated. To start with Arch Bishop Telesphore Mpun-

du has been caught on record as having been in attendance of many UPND meetings, what a tragedy for the clergy. It is now prudent from the onset for PF to take OCIDA as a political opponent sponsored by UPND. The grounds on which this organisation has been formed are too dangerous and the Catholics or any sensible Zambian or organisation must not be seen to support such a pathetic organisation which suggest that a Bemba-led group is supressing the Tongas, Lozis and the North-Westerners.

Tis kind of insinuation and claims has the potential to breed anarchy. To set our memory fresh, this is how the Catholic found themselves in a seriously compromised situation of supporting the genocide in Rwanda by pitting one ethnic group against the other.

By aligning the organisation on unfounded claims of marginalisation of the Tongas, Lozi’s and the North-Westerners, the organisation has clearly set a tribal line which can be a recipe for a civil war and irreparable damage if not checked from the onset. Elections in Zambia are won by the ballot and anyone or organisation that seeks to gain political power by any other

FIRSTLY, we would like to congratulate the PF loyalists who have been appointed to serve as District Commissioners in various districts.

We also wish to remind them that they are there to serve the party and the President of the republic and they must be helpful in the fulfillment of the social economic programmes. Their importance cannot be undermined as far as next year’s elections are concerned.

While the DCs are expected to be nonpartisan, we will not accept them to completely alienate themselves from the governing party. In fact, they are the eyes and ears of the President, therefore must be able to interpret the party agenda. They should therefore be closer to the party structures in the territories they have been entrusted to administer.

It is also expected that the DCs should be knowledgeable on the substance and characteristics of what is espoused in the PF manifesto.

The manifesto is the basis upon which the party was elected into Government and it is the basis upon which the party can be retained in power.

This therefore requires the DCs to work with PF loyalists and members to help them with the interpretation of the manifesto. We urge them not to take the self-destructive path that their predecessors took by being disobedient to lawful and legitimate guidance from the ranks and files of PF. The DCs should also be aware of the fact that they are coming at a time when the nation is kicking off the 2021 electoral calendar.

Therefore, they are also expected to well inform on Government programmes as well in their territories and the problems which are being experienced.

They are coming at a crucial time the nation is facing the corona virus pandemic as well as the social media pan-

means must immediately be declared as enemies of our country and they must be dealt with, with the wrath they deserve.

There are ways of negotiating power, jostling for it and even fighting over it besides what the enslavers and colonisers taught us, that is, to use tribe as a conduit.

Politics of interpersonal and interparty humiliations and insults anchored on one’s tribe cannot be a performance of leadership in any developmental

EVIDENCE

It is evident that the challenge to democracy in Zambia is not the prevalence of ethnic diversity, but the use of identity politics to promote narrow tribal interests, which in every context is tribalism.

demic called “fake news.”

The DCs as custodian of information should embrace the party leadership and they are the first line of defence.

As we head toward 2021, we expect less inconsistency between the pronouncements by DCs with the party functionaries. Any slight inconsistency can easily erode public confidence in the electorates.

In the same vein, the party members must be allowed access to the various Government offices with the view to appreciate the implementation of Government programmes.

In this regard, the DCs should not forget where they are coming from; they are coming from the PF structures therefore their loyalty is to the party.

Implementing the PF manifesto is the shared responsibility between the party and the central Government. The newly appointed DCs are super-subs to help the party have a resounding victory and renew its mandate for a further five years.

MARVIN CHANDA MBERI, Youth Rights Activist, Lusaka.

state, in any land where freedom and dignity are important.

Tribalism cannot navigate Zambia from the abyss of the underdevelopment, backwardness and misery that colonialism normalised. The Zambian population gets robbed when elected leaders become captives of anger and hatred based on tribe, which is becoming a norm.

OCIDA is nothing but a political outfit that wants to play politics of hate and tribalism to achieve their hidden agenda.

All hatred, especially political hatred steered by tribalism, if charged with enough anger and injected with enough energy is potentially genocide. There is no evidence that people are born and brought up to hate others.

Hate is taught, learnt and cultivated. It is imagined first as love for our country, ourselves and our communities and then it degenerates to a passionate patriotism that says the opponent is an enemy and must die. But this must be rooted out now!

DR JOZE MANDA, Political Analyst, Lusaka.

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26-YEAR-OLD told the Choma Magistrates Court that the marijuana he is accused of trafficking was not found on him.

Before the court was Christopher Shampunga in a case he is charged with trafficking in Psychotropic Substances contrary to the Laws of Zambia. It is alleged that Shampunga trafficked in 0.51gms of marijuana, a herbal product of cannabis sativa without lawful authority or medical recommendation.

The alleged incident is said to have occurred on June 15,

‘DRUG WAS NOT FOUND ON ME’ 2020 in Choma. When he appeared for plea before Senior Resident Magistrate Idah Mupemo, Shampunga admitted the charge.

Court: Have you understood the charge against you? Shampunga: Yes. Court: How do you plead?

Shampunga: I admit.

Court: Did you traffick in Marijuana?

Shampunga: Yes, it was recovered where I stay but it was not on me.

Court: It was not yours?

Shampunga: No. Court: I record a plea of

Drunk jailed 2 months for baby blanket theft

By MULENGA MUSONDA

A METAL fabricator will spend the next two months in prison for stealing a baby blanket claiming he was drunk.

Gift Choombe of Zambia Township was convicted by the Choma Magistrate’s court after he pleaded guilty to one count of theft.

Particulars of the offence are that Choombe stole a blanket, a pair of shoes and a shorts all valued at K319, the property of Mwamba Mukupa.

The theft happened on a date not known but in April 2020 in Choma.

When he appeared for plea before Senior Resident Magistrate Idah Mupemo, Choombe admitted the charge but blamed it on alcohol.

Court: Have you understood the charge read to you?

Choombe: I have.

Court: Do you admit or deny?

Choombe: I admit, but I only took the baby blanket.

Court: You stole it?

Choombe: Yes. Court: Did you have lawful authority?

Choombe: No Court: What was your justification?

Choombe: I was drunk.

Court: Did you have claim of right? Choombe: No. Court: I record a plea of guilty.

According to facts stated

by Public Prosecutor Pearson Chilumbu, Choombe stole the clothes from the line after the complainant hang them.

Despite stating that he has two children in his mitigation, and if sent to prison they will suffer, Magistrate Mupemo sentenced him to two months in jail with hard labour to serve from date of sentencing.

Gardener denies dealing in marijuana

By MULENGA MUSONDA

A GARDENER has pleaded innocent to trafficking in over 6gm of marijuana in the Choma Magistrates Court.

In this matter, Kenneth Muchimba, 27, of Masopo area in Choma is charged with trafficking in Psychotropic Substances contrary to the Laws of Zambia.

Allegations are that Muchimba trafficked in 6.02gm of marijuana, a herbal product of cannabis sativa without lawful authority or medical recommendation.

The offence was allegedly committed on June 18, 2020 in Choma. According to Muchimba, he was

not guilty. After entering an equivocal plea of not guilty, Magistrate Mupemo adjourned the matter to July 2, 2020 after State Prosecutor Pearson Chilumbu made the application. Shampunga was remanded in custody as the offence is non bailable.

apprehended on the same day.

When he appeared for plea before Senior Resident Magistrate Idah Mupemo, he denied committing the offence.

Court: Have you understood the charge read to you? Muchimba: I've understood.

Court: Do you admit or deny. Muchimba: I deny.

Court: I record a plea of not guilty.

Following a plea of not guilty, the court adjourned the matter to July 9, for Muchimba to hear testimonies of witnesses.

Muchimba was remanded in custody.

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SWINDLED RETIREES SEEK SPEAKER’S INTERVENTION

By NATION REPORTER

RETIREES countrywide who have been swindled out of unanimously agreed to petition the Speaker of the National Assembly to set up a commission of inquiry to determine criminal elements into their predicament.

And former Barclays Bank employees have called for an immediate probe into alleged fraudulent activities committed by whoever transfered the Barclays Bank Pension fund to African Life Financial Services.

This follows a meeting held yesterday at the Lusaka Hotel where retirees from across the country agreed that the matter be

Thousands of mourners on Saturday gathered at Harare’s National Stadium for a memorial concert for renowned musicians Oliver Mtukudzi before it was taken to his home village, north of the capital. (Story on page 2)

Political parties firm on dialogue

“This secretariat must not be at ZCID or Kapingila House and that both the church and ZCID shall second staff who will work at the secretariat. We also agreed that we shall have a joint account at the bank, whether money will come from the donors or not, we should have a joint account.

We hope that we will now make progress because among political parties, we have agreed on how to progress on the national dialogue.” -Mr. Mwila STORY ON PAGE 3

all the previous engagements and avenues used had seemingly hit a snag.

After the meeting, a committee which will spearhead the initiative to petition the speaker before the next session of parliament opens was formed.

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Zambia, Egypt ties heighten Mpongwe projects “Agriculture skills will equip inmates with modern agro skills to utilise once they integrate back to society after they have served their sentences.”

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Suspect loses bail after botched escape

By MULENGA MUSONDA

A FARMER had his bail revoked in the Choma Magistrate’s court after it learnt that he tried to escape from the court.

The 25-year-old accused Nevers Malambo of Mutandalike area of Chief Cooma's Chiefdom is charged with indecent assault on a female contrary to section 137 subsection (1) of the Penal Code of Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

The alleged incident is said to have happened on May 9, 2020 in Choma.

Before commencement of trial, Senior Resident Magistrate Idah Mupemo revoked his bail after a constable, Wamundila Mutafela testified how he fished him out of the ceiling.

During his trial, the 33-year-old victim identified Malambo as the person who got on top of her and tried to remove her leggings in an attempt to rape her.

In her testimony, the victim said that Malambo was too obsessed

with her daughter that whenever he saw her, he would trouble her wanting a relationship.

She said on two occasions she rescued her 16-year-old daughter from the accused who always stalked her when she was out herding goats.

She said, on the fateful day as she was herding goats, Malambo approached her and inquired about the daughter. When she tried to ignore him and turned her back on him, Malambo tripped her from behind and she fell.

Malambo told her that since she was hiding her daughter he would do to her what he wanted to do with her daughter.

"He tripped me to the ground from behind and got on top of me, he tried to pull down my legging but I wrestled him," the woman said.

"He tore my Chitenge, but in the process of wrestling with him a piece of his shirt sleeve ripped off and remained with me," she told the court.

Trial continues.

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BRIEFS UN calls for 'sustained efforts' against DRC natural resource trafficking NEW YORK - The UN Security Council called on Thursday for "sustained efforts" in preventing the illegal trade of natural resources from the Democratic Republic of Congo, as gold in particular fuels conflict between armed groups in the region.

The Council's 15 member states also renewed UN sanctions on the country for the period of a year, allowing for both individuals and groups to be targeted in a statement issued following a videoconference,. – AFP.

Ethiopia agrees to delay filling Nile mega-dam CAIRO - The leaders of Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt agreed that Ethiopia will delay filling a mega-dam on the Blue Nile and return to talks aimed at reaching an accord on use of the river's waters, according to statements from Cairo and Khartoum.

Ethiopia has hinged its development ambitions on the mega-project, describing the dam as a crucial lifeline to bring millions out of poverty. Egypt, which relies on the Nile for more than 90 percent of its water supplies and already faces high water stress, fears a devastating impact on its booming population of 100 million. - AFP.

Mexico City police chief survives assassination attempt MEXICO CITY - Mexico City's chief of police was shot and injured and two of his bodyguards killed in a dramatic assassination attempt early on Friday that he quickly blamed on one of Mexico's most powerful drug gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

The city's public security chief Omar Garcia Harfuch suffered three bullet wounds as he and bodyguards came under heavy fire around dawn in an upscale Mexico City neighbourhood, where the attack was captured on security cameras. – AFP.

Knifeman stabs 6 in Glasgow GLASGOW - A man stabbed six people including a policeman in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Friday before he was shot dead by police.

An eyewitness told Sky News she had seen several people covered in blood being treated by the emergency services after the incident at a city centre hotel.

Armed police arrived within minutes. – REUTERS.

ACCUSED Dos Santos, 47, described by Forbes as the wealthiest woman in Africa, is accused of diverting billions of dollars from state companies during her father Jose Eduardo dos Santos’s near four-decade rule of the oil-rich nation.

ing with Portugal, was mulling the possibility of issuing an arrest warrant.

Dos Santos, 47, described

by Forbes as the wealthiest woman in Africa, is accused of diverting billions of dollars from state companies during her father Jose Eduardo dos Santos's near four-decade rule of the oil-rich nation.

In a Facebook post on Friday, she stressed her "readiness to cooperate" with the Angolan and Portuguese courts - through her lawyers but said she "has not received any specific request" in the case.

"So the intention by the attorney general's office to issue an international arrest warrant is manifestly unjustified," she said in the post.

She has denied the allegations, describing them as "a coordinated political attack" devised by the Angolan government.

Last December, a civil court

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MUTHARIKA DIGS IN …Malawi leader refuses to concede election

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ILONGWE - Although the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is yet to declare the final result from the re-run of the presidential election, early indications show that the incumbent Peter Mutharika is trailing behind his main rival Lazarus Chakwera.

Mutharika says there's no winner or loser, and has re-

fused to concede defeat.

According to his running mate, Atupele Muluzi, who said he had been sent by Mutharika to address the media, the president is appealing to all his supporters to disregard reports that say he has lost the elections, saying they must wait for the MEC's official announcement.

Atupele Muluzi is son of

President Peter Mutharika is not swayed by early indications and is waiting for the electoral body's official announcement former President Bakili Muluzi and leader of a small opposition party, the United Democratic Front (UDF) which was in an electoral alliance with Mutharika's governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

The young Muluzi claimed that up to 15 monitors deployed by the DPP /UDF to opposition strongholds are currently missing and feared

dead after being attacked by opposition loyalists.

Results from all 28 districts, signed off by officials and party representatives at district level show that President Mutharika is lagging behind Lazarus Chakwera - who leads the main opposition Malawi Congress Party and represents the Tonse Alliance made up of nine opposition parties.

Court frees Zimbabwe MP, activists accused of faking abduction HARARE – A Zimbabwe opposition lawmaker and two activists accused of faking their abduction and torture in May were on Friday freed on bail by a court, their party said.

Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC-Alli-

Angola's arrest warrant plans 'unjustified' - Isabel dos Santos LUANDA - Angolan billionaire businesswoman Isabel dos Santos, suspected of corruption in her native country and Portugal, on Friday slammed as "unjustified" the possible issuing of an international arrest warrant against her.

The country's attorney general Helder Pitta Gros on Thursday said Luanda, work-

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in Luanda issued a "preventative" order to freeze her business assets as part of a crackdown on graft by the former president's successor, Joao Lourenco.

A month later and after analysing a trove of more than 700, 000 leaked documents, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists also accused her of looting state coffers. – AFP.

Isabel dos Santos

ance) member of Parliament Joana Mamombe and party youth activists were early this month arrested at their lawyer's offices.

They had visited the lawyer to discuss another case in which they were charged for staging a protest last month.

The three women were admitted to hospital with various injuries after they were arrested in that case, and said they had been taken to a location out of town by unidentified men who allegedly beat them and sexually assaulted one of them.

The High Court ordered them to pay ZW$10, 000 (US$175), report three times a week to a police station and not to speak to the media or go on social media, the party spokesperson Fadzai Mahere told journalists. – AFP.

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

JOHANNESBURG - To cast Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's conduct as authoritarian is misleading, the Western Cape High Court found.

The court also provided legal clarity on the standing of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) when it dismissed an application to have the NCCC declared unconstitutional, and also dismissed the application to have the lockdown regulations declared invalid.

Last month, Mpiyakhe Dlamini, Duwayne Esau, Tami Jackson, Lindo Khuzwayo, Mikhail Manuel, Neo Mkwane, Scott Roberts and

Riaan Salie brought the application.

Dlamini-Zuma, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel, the NCCC, and the Disaster Management Centre were the respondents.

"I am not persuaded that (the) applicants are entitled to any of the relief they seek," Judge Rosheni Allie wrote in her judgment, handed down on Friday.

Judge Elizabeth Baartman agreed with the ruling.

When arguments were heard in the case, the respondents challenged the rationality of the government's regulations for the Level 4 lockdown due to the short time allowed for

public participation.

Allie noted that the Disaster Management Act doesn't require a public participation process.

"Her modus operandi was to consult with colleagues, Nat Joints, the (Disaster Management) Centre, the advisory council, other spheres of government and organs of state, and she had regard to inputs from the public that she had access to," Allie wrote.

Allie added: "To caste her conduct as authoritarian is misleading and patently inappropriate as that assertion is not borne out by objectively determinable facts…"

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Liverpool fans slammed for 'unacceptable' celebrations LIVERPOOL yesterday criticised some of its own fans for "wholly unacceptable" behaviour after they crowded parts of the city to celebrate the team's first championship in 30 years.

In a joint statement with Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council,

the club condemned supporters who ignored coronavirus social distance guidance to gather at the Pier Head waterfront.

"Our city is still in a public health crisis and this behaviour is wholly unacceptable," read the statement.

"The potential danger of a second peak of Covid-19 still exists and we need to work together to

make sure we don't undo everything that has been achieved as a region during lockdown."

Liverpool's mayor, Joe Anderson, also condemned the scenes, claiming on Twitter they had brought a "negative focus" on the city.

Social media images showed a firework hitting the Liver Bird building, one of the city's most

famous landmarks, during a second night of celebrations on Friday. Vast amounts of rubbish were cleared by the council in the morning yesterday.

Liverpool secured the English Premier League title on Thursday night after their only rivals, Manchester City, lost 2-1 to Chelsea, meaning Liverpool could not be caught. – AFP.

‘I’M NOT DONE’ …Chisamba Lungu confident of playing for Chipolopolo again

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IDFIEDER Chisamba Lungu says he still has ambitions of representing the country at the highest level with Chipolopolo.

In an interview with Diamond TV, the 29-year old who was part

By MICHAEL MIYOBA THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has allowed Super Division clubs and National Division one teams to start training on July 1 to prepare for the resumption of the league set to kick off on July 18.

FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala said teams can start training in small groups on July 1, 2020 whilst observing guidelines from the Ministry of Health.

In a statement issued by FAZ communications manager, Sydney Mungala, Kashala said the association will meet Premier League clubs on Tuesday and Wednesday for teams on the Northern half of the country to guide on the way

of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad said he still has more to offer at the national squad.

Nicknamed “Chisambdinho” for his skillful play, Lungu who recently rejoined Zanaco FC said he would love to partner with players such as Enock Mwepu and other young players who have really improved and doing great at their respective clubs and the national team.

“I’m not done yet with the national team. Playing alongside Mwepu, Patson Daka and the rest of the guys, these are the guys I have seen grow and they are in fine form

now and it is also my duty to contribute at national team level,” Lungu said.

Lungu who had stints in Europe with Rissian giants Ural Yekaterinburg and Turkish side Alanyaspor FC before he returned to join Ndola giants Buildcon and Nkana then moving to Zanaco, said he is still energetic to compete and earn a national team call.

He noted that he is not working under pressure because he knows what he has to do to achieve his objectives at Zanaco a team he earlier joined in 2007 from Kafue Celtics where he began his football career as a 10-yearold in 2000.

“I know what I can do for me to break into the first 11 at Zanaco, It won’t be easy but I have to be focused to achieve my targets. Zanaco is not my final destination, it is a stepping stone. I’m rewriting history.

“Zanaco was my first club in the Zambian league, I had two successful seasons with Zanaco before I went to Europe,” Lungu said.

Lungu who failed to make an impact at his previous club Nkana due to injuries returned to Sunset Stadium after 12 years, signing a two-year deal which will keep him with the bankers until June 2022.

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…as Mighty is declared ready for the league

forward.Kashala said for now, members have been directed to get in touch with the District Medical Authorities to make arrangements for the testing of their players and staff.

“We are hereby requesting clubs in the FAZ MTN Super Division and the FAZ Eden University National Division One to send their CEOs or an

appropriate representative at executive level to attend the following briefings,” Kashala said. “All Lusaka Province, Central Province and Southern Province based clubs of the Zambian Premier League to convene at exactly 10:30 hours at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on Tuesday 30th June 2020. 2. All Northern, North Western and Copper-

belt Province based clubs of the Zambian Premier League to convene at exactly 10:30 in Ndola at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Thursday July, 2 2020.” Kashala advised members of the lower leagues to remain calm as the resumption of the league was being done in phases in consultation with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Sport.

Meanwhile, relegation threatened Mighty Mufulira Wanderers Chief Executive Officer Chimwemwe Luzendu Manda says they are ready for the FAZ Super Division which has been approved to resume next month by government.

Manda said in an interview that the nine-time league champions are anxiously waiting for the confirmed

Former star Neil Tovey ditched as SAFA technical AFRICA Cup of Nations-winning captain Neil Tovey will not have his contract as technical director of South Africa renewed next month amid conflicting reports about the decision.

South African Football Association (SAFA) spokesperson Dominic Chimhavi said health was the chief reason behind letting the skipper of the 1996 Cup of Nations team go.

“The main reason why the contract of Neil will not be renewed is health related. He had two huge scares (heart attacks) during his tenure and that was taken into account.”

- AFP She however urged FAZ to state how clubs will be helped financially because they will not be making money playing games behind closed doors.

“The association has not informed us what assistance they will be giving the clubs during this period so with these Covid-19 measures we are expecting higher expenditure because for example maybe I will need two busses to transport my players, to quarantine them and lately we have been running with any income coming in so it will be important for the association to address that so they should tell us the date first,” she said.

Wanderers are currently fighting relegation as they occupier 17th position with 14 points from 25 games.

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D E K A N N I S F E H C N A RUSSI R E T F A T S E T O R P N W O LOCKD M E H T S P I R T S S U R I V A CORON OF INCOME MOSCOW - Russian restaurant owners stripped of their income by the coronavirus lockdown are campaigning for their businesses to be allowed to reopen by posting pictures of themselves naked on social media.

Hundreds of bar, restaurant and cafe employees have posted photographs of themselves naked with carefully positioned plates, cups, saucepans, bottles, bar stools and napkin holders.

Their demand is for authorities to allow them to start serving clients as the country gradually eases measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

“We are naked because we are left with nothing,” said Arthur Galaychyuk, owner of the Relab Family bar chain in the city of Kazan, whose 20 employees took part in the campaign.

Employees of the Holy Place bar pose for a photo to draw attention to a crisis in the restaurant industry caused by the lockdown measures imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. The banner reads: “Naked restaurants. When is the end?” Picture: HOLYPLACE68 via Reuters Restaurants in Kazan will be allowed to open their summer terraces on June 11

after more than two months of lockdown.

“We don’t want to stage a strip show or to fool around, we only want one thing - to work!” said Pavel, a chef from the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, in a post with a group picture of his colleagues wearing only masks and holding kitchenware.

“We don’t pose more of a risk then supermarkets, shopping malls, hair salons or public transport,” the post said.

Authorities in Novosibirsk have not announced when local restaurants can open.

President Vladimir Putin ordered strict lockdown measures at the end of March

shutting all businesses except food stores and pharmacies.

The country’s regions were allowed to adjust the measures depending on the situation on the ground.

Moscow is in the process of lifting the lockdown and many businesses, including shopping malls, book stores and beauty salons have reopened.

The Russian capital plans to allow cafes and restaurants to open their outside terraces later in June before reopening fully from June 23. Indoor restaurants and bars remain closed in other parts of Russia. - REUTERS

Florida Woman Sues For Paternity Test On Goats — No Kidding ODESSA — A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit seeking either a paternity test on her goats or a refund — and she’s not kidding.

Kris Hedstrom filed the suit against her neighbor, Heather Dayner, last month seeking DNA for the goats she purchased.

Hedstrom paid Dayner $900 for five Nigerian dwarf goats in December.

According to the lawsuit, Hedstrom believed the goats — Bella, Gigi, Rosie, Zelda and Margoat — could be registered with the American Dairy Goat Association, a group that records goat pedigrees. Registered goats have higher values than unregistered goats.

Dayner, who has been selling goats at Baxter Lane Farm for about 10 years, typically provides information to her clients so they can register their animals

themselves.

She said the father goat was registered, but the Tampa Bay Times reports the American Dairy Goat Association rejected Hedstrom’s application to register the babies because Dayner is not an active member.

Proving paternity would require about 40 of the father goat’s hair follicles for a DNA test, so Hedstrom wrote Dayner a letter requesting the DNA in February. Dayner offered to refund the money in exchange for the goats.

She said Hedstrom called police on her for three months straight and has trespassed on her farm. A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy visited the property at least three times in the spring. Dayner said she didn’t hear anything else from Hedstrom until the lawsuit was filed.

WILLINGEN - Unable to deliver to hotels and restaurants closed due to coronavirus restrictions, a German brewery on Thursday gave away some 2,600 litres (690 gallons) of beer.

Rather than throwing it away, the owners of the Willinger brewery, in the western state of Hesse, decided to dish out the light and dark beer free of charge.

Owner Franz Mast said he needed to empty the tanks as soon as possible to fill them up again with fresh beer and be ready for when bars are allowed to reopen.

The move went down well. Dozens of people stood patiently in line outside the brewery, wearing masks and keeping to social distancing recommendations. Many took full buckets and boxes back home.

“We also want to thank people, and we hope they are as supportive once we reopen, that they come here, recommend us,” Mast told Reuters Television.

The Deutsche Brauer Bund beer association has warned that brewers are facing a collapse in sales due to a slump in exports, especially to China and Italy. The lockdown at home, meanwhile, has left restaurants and bars shut and football stadiums empty.

Bavaria’s Oktoberfest, the world’s biggest beer festival, has been cancelled.

The brewery had initially planned to give out 540 litres on Thursday, but that amount was gone within hours.

“I hope it helps the brewery, that is why we are here. This way, we can sit in the garden later today, in the sun, and have a nice Willinger beer,” said customer Natalie Julius.

Two-headed rattlesnake, named 'Double Dave', found in New Jersey

Boy, 10, sets Guinness World Record with fast math

A 10-YEAR-OLD elementary school student in England set a Guinness World Record for solving multiplication and division problems in one minute.

Nadub Gill, 10, a student at Longmoor Primary School in Long Eaton, England, spent some of his COVID-19 lockdown time practicing math on the Times Table Rock Stars app, and he ended up using the educational platform to set a Guinness World Record.

Advertisement Gill answered 196 multiplication and division questions in one minute, averaging out to more than three answers per second, beating about 700 other young students who attempted the new record created by Guinness in partnership with the app.

The boy was issued an official certificate for the highest score achieved on Times Tables Rock Stars in one minute.

Experts say it is the first two-headed timber rattlesnake ever found in the US state of New Jersey A RARE two-headed rattlesnake - named Double Dave has been found in a forest in the United States.

The baby timber rattlesnake was discovered in New Jersey's Pine Barrens last month by environmentalists from the Herpetological Associates group.

The group, which is looking after the snake, has been studying endangered and threatened reptiles and amphibians since 1977.

Bob Zappalorti, chief executive of Herpetological Associates of Burlington County, said it was the first twoheaded timber rattlesnake ever found in the US state of New Jersey.

Colleagues David Schneider and Dave Burkett - hence the nickname - stumbled across the days-old rattlesnake in a known nesting area in Burlington County.

They were not expecting to find one with two heads.

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Boydee is man with 'Car Keys'

By MICHAEL MIYOBA UPCOMING Hip Hop Dancehall artiste Boydee Zambia has finally released his latest long awaited single dubbed a man with ‘Car Keys’.

The song which is currently enjoying massive airplay on different radio stations in Lusaka and the surrounding areas features hip hop star Ruff Kid who rated the song as a hit.

The young rapper who recently dropped 'End of the Day' which featured another hip hop artiste Alpha Romel talks about the current generation of ladies who only accept proposals from rich guys with cars.

“It’s not easy to get a lady's attention when you are not driving be it your car or borrowed one. What motivated me to come up with such a concept is because I see what goes around in our societies.

Most of these ladies we come across they talk behind our backs,” said Boydee.

Despite having faced a lot of challenges finding someone to feature on the song, Boydee praised, former XYZ hip hop artiste, Ruff Kid who accepted and helped in the production of the song and the video.

“It was so challenging to find one to feature in a song because my intention was to do it alone but D Jonz as a producer liked the son and encouraged me to find one to feature.

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T “We called Ruff and told him about the song and he quickly responded with a positive vibe. We recorded the verse & D Jonz also said guys am in too despite me being a producer I am putting a verse and it was called a song,” he narrated.

Boydee thanked other artistes such as Thomas Sipalo popularly known as Diffikoti the professor, Mr. Marvin, Smart B, PK Muzic and song producer D Jonz for helping him to succeed with his new project.

He however reaffirmed his commitment to continue making good music with a positive impact in society.

HE Girl’s Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods (GEWEL) Project for the Republic of Zambia supports the Government of Zambia to increase access to livelihood support for women and access to secondary education for disadvantaged adolescent girls in extremely poor households in selected districts.

The main beneficiaries of the project are women aged 19 to 64 years old who are fit for work and adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 years old living in extremely poor households in rural areas.

The project consists of three components: component 1, supporting women’s livelihoods; component 2, keeping girls in school; and component 3, institutional strengthening and systems building.

The project not only improves livelihoods and expands access to education through Components 1 and 2 but also aims to improve targeting by building and strengthening systems for implementation. The creation of these systems under this project is expected to further increase the interest of the Government

Message from Grace Music Ministry

By TROY MUKUPA TRUE worship happens when our entire life becomes a declaration of trust in God’s incredible mercy says Felix Munikwa the group manager of the Grace Music Ministry (GMM).

The group that comprises of Aquila Chisha, Edwin Mumoneka (HVP), Shira Mwando, Threasa Munsaka, Gideon Mvula, Dalitso Phiri and renowned gospel artiste Victor Nyirongo is currently working on a song titled 'Fishila Bantu'.

The song counsels that no matter what we go through in life, we should always know that there is a God who has a solution to every problem.

It is set to be released next week.

"The Bible says no one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. This is what we as GMM are doing. We are making sure that the gospel is put on a stand for all to see, to hear and to be inspired by it," says Felix.

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(and external financiers) in investing in livelihood interventions and in covering secondary school fees by channeling funds through the systems that have been set up through this project.

GEWEL has enabled more than 38,000 women in 51 districts across Zambia and looks to reach 100,000 women in 2020.

The project has been tremendously successful and has re-energized government approaches to strengthening Zambia’s social capital by supporting its women.

“The programme has been quite successful in surpassing the number of women we initially intended to reach.

However, we want to make sure it is accessible across the country,” says Cosmas Lukupulo, a Director in the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services.

“Our next step is taking this from a project to a permanent government offering that we can sustain with our own funds and still be able to offer to every Zambian woman,” Pamela Chibonga Kabamba, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services.

In its effort to bolster its future facing approach and make the project a permanent national offering, GEWEL has

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your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding," said Shira.

"In all your ways acknowledge him, and God who is all mighty will make straight your path," advised Edwin HVP. "No problem is bigger to the God we save. Jesus already did it for us on the cross. We can do all things through him who strengthens us in times of troubles. Trust God, the solution is on its way," advised Victor.

"What ever problem we face has a solution. The Bible is clear to say ask and it shall

be given to you. Seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you. We can only look up to God for the solution we need," said Aquila.

"Psalms 50:15 says call on me in times of trouble and I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. God's solution for the problem you are going through now is on its way to you," said Threasa.

"Fishila Bantu' is sure meant to set the record straight that a problem is only a problem if you refuse to look for a solution. If you don't take action to fix it then it will remain a problem.

collaborated with the world’s leading design institute, the Royal College of Art and one of it’s MA students, Amogh Lux who has developed a future vision of empowerment for GEWEL. His project titled “#HerZambia Scheme”, is a national service vision focused on capacity building of rural Zambian women at the risk of poverty.

The scheme envisions empowering its beneficiaries to be catalysts for establishing regional food systems through inclusive smallholder farming activities and a cooperative business model.

Following the success of the GEWEL pilots and its impact, the scheme looks to further localize the efforts to improve gender empowerment and explore new styles of government intervention that are citizen led.

“The focus of this project with GEWEL was working closely with the vision of the team and the beneficiaries of the program to build a future together for a prosperous Zambia that is for everyone.

We speculate that in 10 years a scheme like this could help establish regional food systems that provide enough food, local economic opportunities and options for growth championed by communities in rural Zambia”

WHAT might seem as greener pastures may turn out to be brown and this is what One Davido brings to the table in his brand new song titled 'Amalila'.

Born David Banda on the 7th of September, One Davido said the song is based on a true life situation. He said many times people see what maybe greener pastures and yet it's just more brown pastures. The song was produced by Trixtar at Wave Energy Studios and it features renowned Zambian musician Uncle Jah. "Amalila is a song that talks about a man who was once married and due to some issues he divorced his wife and married another woman whom he thought was perfect only to find out later

that she is worse of a character than the first woman he divorced.I decided to feature my big bro Uncle Jah on this one because he is one of the artist that have done songs that are accurate with life situations," explained One Davido.

He said he is back in the studio working on an album.

"I am working on an album and I have done some other songs that will be part of the project. I have done Mutima, Kapolo Sakwiya featuring Mbototo and A-Jay, Kukula where I have featured Chris Jay, Timazionongela Teka featuring Tu pac Wamu Zambia General Kanene."

He has also done 'Ulinaye' where he featured Money.

The song 'Amalila'is already on major online platforms like Zambian Tunes and ZedWap.

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Applauding government and the Repbulican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu who last week announced that government will offer a stimulus package of K30m to artistes to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19, Mr Mazuba said the Covid-19 period has been one of the most difficult periods for artistes.

He has since urged artistes to come up with bankable proposals to access these funds. “”We are really delighted that the President did give the arts that substantial amount of money to the artistes,” he said.

“We are glad that most artistes will be helped through this time.”

He said artistes must think beyond and come up with great business ideas.

“That K30 million will not come through as a way of you lining up, going to the ministry or President to collect that money. We have been advised to come up with business ideas or proposals so that we can make

D’MOOX MG: A giant of local hip hop

By NOEL IYOMBWA BORN and raised in the Western part of Zambia Muyongo Mukelabai Sibetta started his music when he was very young by performing in a school cultural group in Muoyo (Senanga) and he was only 7 years old then.

Popularly known as D'MOOX MGVG Muyondo has

Lozi rapper started young, making waves in Mbunga music

been in the Hip Hop game for quite some time now.

The acronyms MGVG in his name stands for "MONGU's VIBRANT GIANT" and that defines his game.

D'Moox and 'X Ray' made simple instruments on a keyboard and recorded vocals on radio cassettes in Senanga (2003-2004).

The Lozi/English rapper recorded his first studio single in Senanga in 2006 with Fines Mushanga of Celtel Star Search.

The song dubbed 'Aint Troublesome' is a track that introduced his game to his funs in Senanga streets. Many people judged him from a distance because of the long hair he kept. The song explained to the public what he was or is and not what they thought about him. It also inflicted pain in the haters because of his clever writing.

In 2007, his mother who had believed in him since “day one” sponsored his first L.P titled 'The Nemesis'. He recorded it in Mongu at WamBeats studio (prod by Wam) He caught up with fame with the help of DJ M Show, Farai TJ, the late 'Smart', D'naz, Tukuz, Lovie Lopez, Emelder Mwezi, Akende the Scarlet to name but a few.

D'MOOX MGVG experienced some physical beef in Mongu streets that he managed to get over. It was like that because of his fan base that grew so fast and most of the rappers at that time became his rivals.

The street beef made him more popular and made him find it even easier to dominate Barotse Hip-hop game.

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work easier for government to disburse this money,” he said.

“Over 10,000 youths are supposed to be empowered. So we urge all gospel artistes to work with government and help us understand, and just help us move forward in this time.”

President Edgar Lungu on Thursday announced that government has allocated 30 Million Kwacha stimulus package to support artistes.

BY TERENCE MISELO A ZAMBIAN Philanthropist Violet Mwinga has called on people to sacrifice a little to help those at risk of catching the Coronavirus like the frontline staff in various health centres to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking in an interview after she made a donation of 50 faceshields and various cleaning materials includ-

UP-CLOSE WITH MPALI’S TAMARA

By TERENCE MISELO

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HE is known for her daring role of ‘Slay Queen’ in Zambia’s popular series ‘ Mpali’ but Shakirah Phiri aka Tamara says she is a whole different person in real life. Currently thinking of pursuing a career in Marketing, Shakirah is enjoying all the fame that comes with being part of the biggest Zambian production that airs from Monday to Thursday at 20:30 hours on Zambezi Magic Channel 162.

The Daily Nation Lifestyle caught up up with Tamara to share a little bit more about herself and acting.

LIFESTYLE: How did you get into acting?

I auditioned for various roles back in 2017. I first did a short role in Zuba. From there, I auditioned for one of Frank Sib-

buku’s productions but I didn’t get it. Later I got a role for the movie ‘Zed Man’ to mark the beginning of my career.

LIFESTYLE:How were you identified for the ‘slay queen’ role in Mpali? Does that reflect your real life?

There are six wives in Mpali and Tamara being the youngest wife was given the Slay Queen role.

Each wife was given a role suitable for them.

The role I play does not reflect my real life, Shakirah and Tamara are two completely different people.

LIFESTYLE:What are some of the touching moments on the Mpali set?

Alot of emotional scenes, quite emotional when they are being shot. Seeing an actor or actress get into that emotional role, dig deep from somewhere and bring out that emotion. Those are some of the touching moments. Just witnessing someone transform into a character.

LIFESTYLE:Do you feel people now(in reality) judge you because of the Mpali role?

I guess some people do judge me for the role that I play in terms of them expecting me to be rude and arrogant in real life when they approach me. They probably think I am a Slay Queen in real life. I guess that is kind of the first impression people would get because that is what they get to see.

But once they get to approach me, they realise that it is actually a whole different person.

LIFESTYLE:How do you handle fame?

How I handle fame is just being neutral to everybody and just be civil to everybody who approaches me and just have a smile on. I

think the best way to handle fame is to have a smile on.

LIFESTYLE:As a female, what challenges have you faced in your career?

I can’t really point what challenges I have faced as a female in my career, but I am just as a human being in my career. Getting into it in the first place, the auditioning, trying to see if you are good enough and making sure your audition is good enough and you just put your best out there,that I think was a challenge for me as an individual.

LIFESTYLE:What are your thoughts on the future of Zambia television and film?

My thought on Zambian film and television is very positive, I feel like it has been paved, people have worked and now the way is clear and everybody just wants to push and put in their best and create the best that they can create.

I feel like that will really get us very far.

LIFESTYLE:Any other things you do other than acting?

Right now it is just full time into acting. Mpali is a 9 to 5 job, we are at work everyday. In my spare time, I just write. I write a couple of stuff, movies and plays that I would like to one day direct.

LIFESTYLE:What should your fans look out for in the near future?

My fans should definitely look out for growth. It is all about climbing the ladder and getting one step ahead of who I was yesterday.

LIFESTYLE: Any Inspirational quote?

My inspirational quote is drawn from an Arabic expression which means ‘He who strives will succeed’.

ing disinfectants, detergents and mops at Mount Makulu Clinic in Chilanga last week, Mrs Mwinga said with a united effort, we can defeat the coronavirus. She said she is always motivated to give as she believes a little can go a long way.

Mrs Mwinga has been involved in charity works for over six years now and she encourages those who have something to give to always do so to help eradicate poverty.

“My motivation for these actions is simply because I believe that although the world can never be completely eradicated of poverty and suffering, it can still be a better world,” she said. “ My saviour Christ Himself

said, “we will always have the poor among us (John 12:8), in light of this, I believe I have an obligation to attend to the needs of those that are lacking and in need of comfort that someone cares for them.”

She said that It doesn’t take huge amounts of money or resources to make a difference in another person’s life.

“All it requires is to have the ability to recognise other people’s needs, to be moved at heart enough to take action,”she said.

Meanwhile, Mount Makulu Clinic Acting Sister in Charge, Mrs Ziznani Schinga applauded Mrs Mwinga’s gesture saying the donation will go a long way.

Mikono Djuu' dance challenge begins

BY TERENCE MISELO AS Harold Chaala's new single ' Mikono Djuu' continues to gain positive feedback, some fans and followers have started a dance challenge on social media to show love and support.

The challenge is for any fan out there to post a short video of themselves dancing to 'Mikono Djuu'. This video is to be posted on social media and there will be some prizes to be won.

Leading the challenge last week was artiste Ccippo Jon John who posted his video to the amazement of followers. This also attracted Harold Chaala's attention who even announced the official commencement of the dance challenge. " I am super excited as only a few days before we start showing all your 'Mikono Djuu' Dance vidoes. Please submit yours.Many prizes to be won," said Harold.

'Mikono Djuu' means ' Lift up hour hands' and it is a single that encourages people to look up to God. The song features Victor and Taz. The audio can be downloaded from: https://bit.ly/RetunesHaroldChaala while the video is on https://youtu. be/29aRq8FqfNU.

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UPE Banda is the National Administrator of the Zambia National Resource Boards Association. Launched in December 2016 the association is an umbrella organization representing Community Resource Boards (CRBs) across the country. CRBs are partners in conservation centered on a Community Based Natural Resource Management model. This model allows for co-management of wildlife by local communities and sharing of the benefits of conservation which includes financial resources. This model is used in Game Management Areas (GMAs) and open areas countrywide.

Bupe was a guest on the This Is Not A Game campaign’s Facebook Live Q&A session on Thursday 18 June 2020. This Is Not A Game is a social marketing campaign from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) against illegal bushmeat which is unregulated, unhygienically prepared and dangerous to eat.

Here are some highlights from the conversation and a follow-up interview, on how the illegal bushmeat trade impacts local communities.

What does the ZNCRBA do?

Our objectives are improving community understanding of natural resources management, building community governance capacities, negotiating for increased community rights, and ensuring that rural communities get tangible and sustainable benefits from the use of natural resources.

What role do CRBs play in Conserving Wildlife?

Community Resource Boards (CRBs) are local level governance systems that are established by DNPW, within the provisions of the Zambia Wildlife Act No.14 of 2015, to manage natural resources within their jurisdictions on behalf of the community.

They operate within Game Management Areas (GMAs), where human settlement is permitted, and the hunting of wildlife is licensed. Zambia has 34 GMAs which together with the 20 national parks make up about 30% of Zambia’s land.

CRBs are an important partner in galvanizing community support for conservation efforts. According to Bupe, “CRBs are the first line of defense when it comes to tackling illegal wildlife trade because much of the wildlife management is done in Game Management Areas, where communities are

THE WEIGHT OF THE ILLEGAL BUSHMEAT TRADE FALLS HARDEST ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES

A conversation with Bupe Banda

found.”

“CRBs have a large antipoaching workforce as they employ community scouts who work together with Wildlife Police Officers from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to combat poaching and other illegal activities involving wildlife.”

CRBs receive a percentage from funds raised from licensed hunting and ecotour-

ism, among other ventures, which they use for developmental projects in their communities. The ZNCRBA ensures that CRBs operate in a transparent, responsive, and accountable manner to local communities, government and key stakeholders.

How Does the Illegal Bushmeat Trade Affect Local Communities?

“When someone poaches in a GMA, they are stealing from the common resource that everybody shares. Poaching has greatly depleted many GMAs, rendering them unproductive and of little benefit to the local community”, says Bupe.

Many people in GMAs find employment through ecotourism, lodges, safaris and through various opportuni-

ties created by CRBs. But when poaching instances increase, these jobs are lost and the locals suffer greatly.

The impacts of poaching on local communities are not just financial, says Bupe “When a local person is jailed for poaching, it causes social disorder because they will leave their dependents in poverty, leaving children without fathers and mothers without husbands.”

Wildlife is a cultural heritage.

The illegal bushmeat trade robs local communities of their cultural heritage, which their forefathers attached great importance to, as evidenced by how well they coexisted with wildlife.

We must also attach great importance to wildlife by taking care of it, managing it and using it sustainably so that even future generations can have access to the benefit these resources How Can People in Urban Areas Help?

Bupe says, “People in urban areas can help to conserve wildlife in GMAs by committing to only purchas-

ing legally sourced game meat and by promoting local tourism.” In most cases, the illegal bushmeat trade benefits a handful of people who are not even based in communities where poaching happens and are not affected by the devastation poaching creates in local communities.

The money generated from legal and sustainable use of wildlife resources is usually invested in livelihoods and community development.

Another point to remember is every payment made to the illegal bushmeat trade helps to promote and perpetuate an illegitimate industry that steals from local communities while enriching a greedy few.

The work that Bupe Banda does with local communities is vital.

Creating secure livelihoods for communities in Zambia through sustainable utilization of natural resources is a legacy we should leave for those that come after us.

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Professor Mwiine Lubemba On Sunday

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THINGS MAY GET WORSE BEFORE THEY GET BETTER…

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HOW BOZ VIRTUAL MONEY IS RUNNING THE ECONOMY… ZCCM-IH SHOULD LEARN FROM SILVER FINANCE MINISTER BEFORE BUYING TOO MUCH GOLD

are not viable right now or likely anytime soon during the Covid-19 era. Their customers may have lost appetite for their goods and services or unemployed or gone broke.

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IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK…

went bankrupt.

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that it didn’t take much for the

seriously think about this.

NATION

Love & Relationships

VIII

SUNDAY NATION June 28, 2020

Looking for a life partner?

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The actual names will only

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DNMA 143 He is a 20-year-old Lusaka young man, single and without a child. He is looking for a partner aged between 17 and 20, who should be Lusaka-based, single and without a child.

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FEMALE APPLICANTS

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She is a 44-year-old Kapiri Mposhi primary school teacher, single with two children. She is looking for a man aged between 49-55 who should be a widower with or without children, preferably a Catholic and working in the government.

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She is a 46-yearold lady ,divorced with a son. Currently employed, she is looking for a man aged between 49 and 55 who is in steady employment or business, someone honest, loving and God-fearing.

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She is looking for a man aged between 40 and 45,should be an entrepreneur or have formal employment, honest and God-fearing. No baby mama drama please!

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She is humble, Godfearing, non-drinker and non-smoker. Of medium build and height, she is looking for a man who is on the fat side, aged between 32 and 35, single and without a child, and a church-goer.

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