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MANSA COUNCIL BUILDS Xmas CLASSROOMS AT 5 SCHOOLS ‘chamba’ trouble… Mambwe district starts elephantiasis prevention
As a District we have received a number of developmental projects such as the putting up of District and mini Hospitals, this surely the district is thankful to the President STEPHEN MWEWA writes a Kasama magistrate’s court.
HEALTH authorities in Mambwe District are set to start the mass drug administration to treat Lymphatic Filariasis disease also known Elephantiasis. The District Health Director, George Mshanga, said that the exercise to administer drugs for treating elephantiasis will run from December 28, 2020 to January 10, next year Dr Mshanga said Mambwe District has been identified as one of the red zone districts with a high risk of elephantiasis disease outbreak. “Mambwe is a valley area and very prone to a group of mosquitoes namely Culex and Aedes that are known to cause the named disease. That is the more reason Ngosa pleaded guilty and why all eligible persons need to @sunzambian On Christmas Eve around asked the court to exercise take the drugs if the disease is to 20:00hours, a team Drug maximum leniency saying he be prevented. As you are aware, FILEofPHOTO A 20-YEAR-OLD man in Enforcement Commission is remorseful of the offence prevention is better than cure,” he MANSA Municipal Council has constructed Kasama has been jailed for (DEC) officers found Ngosa in he committed. said. one by three Classroom blocks at five primary two years with hard labour a bar selling the contraband, However, the magistrate Dr Mshanga estimated that at schools in Mansa Central Constituency under see that most of the Schools these class- the due to lack of classroom blocks but this will now for marijuana on fundafter a tip off from members said hewhere had considered least 92 percent of the total poputhetrafficking Constituency Development (CDF). rooms blocks have been constructed are in rural be the thing of the past,” Mrs. Chikoti said. Christmas the public. convict’s mitigation and senlation in Mambwe will be reached The LocalEve. Authority has also builtof a girl’s areas meaning we don’t want to leave anyone She expressed gratitude that the added classDerrickatNgosa, of Amini The DEC appretenced him, accordingly so as during massto administration dormitory Mabumba Secondary school and a officers behind,” Mr Nyenjele said. rooms will allow morethe children have access toof Village, charged with trafthe indicated to deter-would-be offenders.education. drugs for elephantiasis. teacher’swas house at Mabondo Primaryhended school. him and found Mr. Nyenjele that every Zambian ficking marijuana marijuana on him. Ngosa has sinceasbeen He explained the Director drugs to And in Mansa District weighing Commissioner James is supposed to benefit from development Meanwhile Mansa Municipalthat Council 32.5 grams onwitnessed December before sent to Milima be administered, Nyenjele who the24, handover ofWhen these brought government has not been selective in Correctional fostering of Planning Lombe MwakanandiAlbenadzole pledged the and this year and to pleaded guiltyofinGeneral Magistrate Samboko, Facility. infrastructure the Ministry Educa- Joe development. Diethylcarbamazine (DEC, will be council’s continuity to use CDF money for its tion commended the Local Authority for the administered to persons aged two “As a District we have received a number of intended purpose. proper utilization of the CDF. years and developmental projects such as the putting up Mrs. Mwakanandi saidabove. the CDF commitMr. Nyenjele observed that the Municipal dosage ofthe thefunds two are drugs of District and mini Hospitals, this surely the tee is committed “The to ensuring that council has demonstrated proper utilization of district is thankful to the President,” Mr. Nyenjele distributed equally various projects in takenthrough in combination Albenadzole resources by putting up such Infrastructure in the added. the District. and Diethylcarbamazine will be community. And Mansa District Acting District Education She also urged the communities care two for to as follows: persons toaged He noted that construction of additional Board Secretary (DEBS) Ireen Chikoti explained the infrastructure. four years, two tablets—one tabclassrooms will ensure that more children access that schools which had been upgraded from Among thelet Schools which have received ad-five of each drug, persons aged to education. primary to secondary schools faced shortages of ditional classroom blocks include Chile Primary, to 14 years, 3 tablets—one tab“The construction of these classroom blocks classroom space. Chasunsu Primary and Nachibibiand Primary.let Albenadzole two tablets are clear testimony of President Lungu’s commit“We had a situation where some schools ZANIS DEC and persons aged 15 years ment to not leaving anyone behind, as you can where conducting their lessons from churches and above—one tablet Albenadzole and three tablets DEC,” Dr Mshanga explained. He said that the drugs will not be administered to pregnant ANDREW MUKOMA writes preferred candidate without un- dependence. women, children below the age of @sunzambian due pressure. However, Mr Mutete advised two, very sick individuals and perThe Maramba by-election will electorate to be wary of some the sons known to be adversely afAS the voting day in the Mar- take place on January 4, promises that were being made fected after taking the drugs. amba Ward by-election in LivMr Mutete urged the PF, NAR- by the political parties. Dr Mshanga appealed to all resiKalumbiladraws Districtnear, Community De- EP and UPND to focus their eningstone Project He encouraged the people of dents of Mambwe district to take velopment officerZambia Ritah Makupa Support Leaners (PSLZ)hasergies on issue based campaigns Maramba Ward to choose a leadthe drugs in order to control eldisclosed that 1,600 beneficiaries has advised political parties areand avoid acts of violence. er who would deliver to their exephantiasis which is a public health targeted under year’s SecurityHe said during the remaining pectations. canvassing for this votes toFood avoid problem. Pack (FSP) programme. violence. campaign period, political playMr Mutete has urged the The mass drug administration Ms Makupa stated that the departPSLZ District Coordinator, ers should avoid hate speech Zambia Police Service to apply for Lymphatic Filariasis is a nationLuangwa fish traders ment hasMutete, this year increased the numNyambe called on politand ensure that they adhere to the Public Order Act fairly to all al programme that is being carried World berparties of beneficiaries 300 to 1,600the peacehave ical to allowfrom the electorandappealed unity to that the the political parties. in six other districts.- ZANIS Fish to construct a cold covering the entire district. ate in Maramba to Kalumbila choose their country has embraced since inroom and fish ponds in
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NGO calls for peaceful campaign in Maramba Kalumbila District target 1,600 under FSP Luangwa fish traders appeal for storage facility She said this during the FSP comthe district. mittee meeting and explained that the Luangwa Women programme is being implemented in Fish Traders Association five wards of the district. (WFTA) Chairperson, “The number of beneficiaries this Grace Ngulube, appealed year has increased from 300 beneficiarfor fish ponds so as to ies to 1,600 beneficiaries, the increase enhance the fish busitranslates to increased inputs for the ness activities since there district under the FSP and we have been is depletion of fish in the SILUMESI writesdistrict,” needed addressed as and Luangwa advised toMALUMO cover the whole she to beZambezi @sunzambian soon as possible rivers onbecause the Zambian said. flooding was side. a danger to the She noted that due to the increase Ms. Ngulube said ENGINEERS from Road will infrastructure. in beneficiaries, thethe programme be team from World Development Agency (RDA), He said inwhen an ainterview rolled out to the remaining seven wards Fish led by thethe country Ministry Housing FSP and currently under theof2021/2022 . In- yesterday that Director, Victor Siamufrastructure Development were deliberating “We will prioritise areas whereengineers there daala and Local Government are innear order to find the visited lastingthe so-fish are agricultural officers, especially traderssituation. at the harbour in deliberating to address lution the flooding where they reside so that they can asLuangwa are District. flooding in Lusaka, Local “So the engineers dosist the beneficiaries with information Ms Ngulube expressed gratiGovernment Permanent ing can to enon the best agricultural practices,” Msall what they tude to World Fish for supporting Secretary Ed Chomba has sure that the situation which Makupa said. fish traders in the district through said.Ms Makupa however bemoaned hasthebeen a source of constructionconof a shelter. Dr Chomba saidfacilities the line cern to many people and thethat the shelter shortage of storage for inputs She disclosed ministries doing everyGovernment can come to an which has were been caused by the increase will help them to secure their merthing ensure that in end,” said.before transportation in thepossible number to of beneficiaries the Dr Chomba chandise the flooding which had been The Permanent Secredistrict. to the various destinations of sale the “We major challenge in with the stortary assured are still struggling andpeople to attractthat more traders into capital wasa addressed. would address the the fish business. age…itcity is now bigger challenge engineers as The Permanent SecreAnd Luangwa problem and that floodingDistrict Commisthe number of beneficiaries has now sioner, Julius Sikasote thanked the tary said theshe matter at hand be a thing of the past. increased,” said.-ZANIS
Experts confront Lusaka flooding World Fish for including Luangwa district in their programmes. Mr. Sikasote said government recognizes the private sector contribution to improve the living standards of people in the district. Meanwhile World Fish Country Director, Victor Siamudaala, noted that Luangwa District is critical in fish trading in the region. Dr Siamudaala said his organization is concerned with the challenges faced by the fish traders in the district and hence the need to
construct the shelter at the Luangwa harbor to ensure that traders continue with their business even during the rainy season. He revealed that the organization plans to conduct a research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fish traders in Luangwa district. He further revealed that the research which is also being conducted in Malawi will look into the mitigations of the impact of COVID-19 on fish traders.-ZANIS
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BOZ SEEK TO REIGN IN INFLATION In February 2021, BoZ signalled its intentions to progressively tighten the monetary policy stance to bring inflation back to its six to eight percent target range over the medium-term. Central banks in several African nations are likely to overlook quickening inflation and keep interest rates on hold at least until the third quarter of next year as higher money-market yields suggest price-growth expectations remain anchored, according to the head of Africa research at the continent’s biggest bank.
BUUMBA CHIMBULU writes @SunZambian THE benchmark of lending money for the first half of this year is focussing on containing escalating inflationary pressures and anchoring its expectations, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has said. In February 2021, BoZ signalled its intentions to progressively tighten the monetary policy stance to bring inflation back to its six to eight percent target range over the medium-term. Central banks in several African nations are likely to overlook quickening inflation and keep interest rates on hold at least until the third quarter of next year as higher money-market yields suggest price-growth expectations remain anchored, according to the head of Africa research at the continent’s biggest bank. “Monetary policy is tighter than implicitly suggested by conventional rates across the African continent,” Standard Bank Group’s Jibran Qureishi said in an interview. Yields at the short end of the curve in Nigeria and Tanzania have risen, even though monetary policy has been dovish in both countries, analysts led by Qureishi said in Standard Bank’s latest African Markets Revealed report that focuses on 18 countries. That means central banks on the continent, except for Zambia, where
Governor Christopher Mvunga has warned interest rates could go up further if inflation doesn’t come down, are likely to favour a neutral stance with an accommodative bias, and could even allow price growth to rise beyond target, according to the report. Most African central banks have kept policy unchanged this year on concerns about economic growth. In addition to Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe have tightened, while Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo cut rates. Zambia’s annual inflation currently stands at 23.2 percent while the monetary policy rate is at 8.5 percent. Over the first half of this year, monetary policy is focusing on containing escalating inflationary pressures and anchoring inflation expectations, says BoZ Deputy Governor-Operations, Francis Chipimo. Dr Chipimo stressed that ensuring that inflation remained well anchored in the medium-term was essential to moderate fragilities in the financial sector and support economic recovery. He indicated that the shift in the monetary policy stance followed almost a one-year period
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of monetary easing to support financial system stability and economic growth in the wake of the Covid–19 pandemic. “This stance balances the need to rein in inflation against the efforts made to support financial system stability and economic growth,” Dr Chipimo said yesterday in Kabwe at the 16th media seminar under the theme Understanding the Monetary Policy Statement. The BoZ, he said expected that going forward inflationary pressures would begin to subside on account of excess supply of maize in view of a good crop harvest. On the National Financial Switch, Dr Chipimo also said a total of 15 participants were live on the Mobile Payments module as at end oof first quarter of 2021. The Switch, which went live on the 23rd September 2018 on a trial basis, is the first ever local nationwide shared platform, which will facilitate for exchange of information on digital payments throughout the Country. “This module provides great opportunities for everyone as it provides diverse use cases and
enables customers to conduct instant payments across networks and service providers without handling cash. “This is particularly important, given that the pandemic period has continued to ravage economies across the globe,” he said. Meanwhile, Dr Chipimo disclosed that a media seminar would mainly cover monetary policy and would also involve discussions related to Targeted Medium-Term Refinancing Facility and developments in the payment systems. The Bank, he said, had taken a deliberate decision to focus its media training initiatives on specific topics to allow for a more detailed discussion and deeper understanding of the topics covered. “The Bank recognises the importance of effective communication in carrying out its mandate of achieving and maintaining price and financial system stability in order to foster sustainable economic development. “This seminar is, therefore, being held within the broader scope of enhancing your understanding of developments in the economy and to help you, and through you, the general public, to correctly analyse and disseminate information,” Dr Chipimo said.
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Ubuntu Opinion Yestterday, the Ministry of Health expressed worry at the daily increase of confirmed Covid-19 cases being recorded countrywide resulting in overburdening isolation and treatment facilities. IT appears as if the general public is now immune to the Covid-19 threat despite the worryingly high numbers of cases and deaths. Ues, the third wave is here and yes it was predicted that Covid-19 cases would increase in the winter, but the current situation is disappointing and points to a general negligence amongsy the public. Yestterday, the Ministry of Health expressed worry at the daily increase of confirmed Covid-19 cases being recorded countrywide resulting in overburdening isolation and treatment facilities. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Kennedy Malama called on the community to adhere to the Covid-19 measures to stop the further spread of the virus adding that complicity and laxity are the biggest enemy at community level. “The Public Health Act clearly stipulates that in a pandemic situation such as this, no public gatherings should be held without due certification by the local authorities. This
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applies to weddings, parties, funerals and other such gatherings. The public is therefore urged to adhere to this guidance,” he said. “We are leaning on the comparative advantage of leaders of congregate settings
including markets, bus stops and bus stations, schools, and churches.” The Coronavirus is spread by human interaction and w know this. The only way to stop transmission is to en-
sure you are protected and protect ohers by limiting movements, ensuring you practice social distance, wearing of a mask while in public and washing of hands or using hand sanitiser regularly. The current daily Covid-19 reports indicate that not enough people are following these basic rules. Dr Malama revealed that 2,065 confirmed cases and 16 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases recorded to date to 107,974 and 1,348 cumulative number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded. The ministry’s projections of increased Covid-19 cases have come to pass barely three weeks into the third wave, which is proving to be more virulent compared to the previous two waves. Dr Malama noted that if the situation continues at this rate unchecked bed spaces will be filled up swiftly. “With a high case load, our health care workers are getting stretched and like in any other setting this tends to affect the quality of care. As such, it is critical that we address the root cause of the problem. If we do not close the taps of community transmission, the situation will continue to escalate,” the Permanent Secretary explained. He also mentioned that the Ministry is aware and shares the concerns from parents and educators with regard to some school going pupils testing positive for the virus. In a statement, Dr Malama called on parents and educators to consider the seven months of schooling that were lost last year which have not yet been recovered. “Take into consideration that our children lost over 7 months of schooling last year, the time that they are yet to recover and we are closely monitoring the situation to inform decision making. Of course life is always supreme and we will make decisions based on evidence available,” he added. There are a number of schools that have opted to send entire classes home when a case of Covid-19 is recorded, whil others have resumed full day timetables to catch up in lost time. The truth remains that Covid-19 is with us and we must learn to live with it. We have been rquipped with infomation and actual materials to help stop the spread of Covid-19, le us use them. We must bring down the number of Covid-19 infections and with it reduce unnecessary deaths.
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When liftedINFLUENTIAL high, SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF MOST SOCIAL endure MOST FEMALE THE YEAR MEDIA PERSONALITY States, 1787. tions,PERSONALITY injustices and loneliness? The Lord Jesus draws His people to Him. God If the great men of history acexpatriate answered, “ I’m doing all isAwarded our Ebenezer – not man –Awarded only God. to the most loved social to the most followed and Awarded to a female popular perknowledge that the great God is the for mywith family!” Today by the grace The Lord, BIGOCA media personality in the lastof one engaged social media personal- thesesonality an outstanding sense year. ity. This can also be awarded to of fashion that is appreciated by foundation of even the great country, leads, disciples, hosts and care-takes the most impactful personality on many. when we will realize that God is also BUILDING A STRONG FIRM for•+20,000 members plus orphans and Simon Mwewa Lane social media. • Mutale Mwanza Those who live in rejec• Bombshell the foundation of the strong family? CHRISTIAN FAMILY senior citizens. • Chellah Tukuta • Miles Sampa • Mutale Mwanza Psalms 27:1-5 tion by their society and all are welcome • Alice Musukwa • Mutale Mwanza • Mercy Mukwiza I. THE FOUNDATION OF A STRONG What motivate at BIGOCA. honoring • Milly BeautyBIGOCA Products finds joy •in PilAto • Alice Musukwayou to endure all Sampathe people. • B Flow • Grace Rumsey CHRISTIAN FAMILY the hardships, discriminations, inand• Miles serving • Thomas Sipalo • Natasha Van der Maas We must put our dependence on justices and loneliness while working Bishop Peter has served in several God in all the affairs of the family. We in other country? The expatriate anorganizations throughout his lifetime. must look on God as the builder, the swered, “I’m doing all this sacrifices The following are a few of the bodies in keeper and the ultimate provider. for my family.” which he was a board member. I am one of the many expatriates 1. GOD IS THE BUILDER OF OUR working in Africa and I can tell you Presiding Founder – Bible Gospel FAMILIES. by experience how also hard it is Ivory van der Boom aims to to work Church Africa (BIGOCA) from 2001 to Synopsis TERENCEin MISELO explore some of the reasons Girls 2 Ladies is a film that Writes@SunZambian Psa 127:1 [1] EXCEPT THE Lord in a foreign land with the why culture date children end up doing drugs. These draws attention to the growing builds the house, they labor in vain different your own. We include issues infrom the home, child drug problem in Zambian schoolstotally ll is set for premeir of the abuse,that sexual abuse, pressure, drugs are increasingly being highly anticipated–Owas who build it;… all agree we are peer doing all this Board Member Christianwhere Council anxiety for and our depression. consumed. Ray Mwape dubbed ' As a parent, it is our responsibilfamily. But ironiof Zamia (CCZ)film for ten years. This isHard a drugs like crack sacrifices Drug abuse has long-term effects, cocaine and heroin. The problem Girls 2 Ladies'. This launch takes ity to train our children and prepare cally,both instead of building our family, mother forat many for the young person abusing has gone far beyond cannabis, cigaplace thisbody Saturday Lusaka'schurches. drugsshow and forus society a whole. rettes and petrol sniffing. Sterkenikor. them for their future. We want them statistic theas other stories of Featuring Sophie fatherless Mbao, Taongachildren Worst of all, the problem is pre-broken The filmChairman is a production–ofEvangelical the to be strong and we build them marriages, Vice Fellowship Phiri, Chimwemwe Zulumeta TshaOwas Film Production in partnership sent among children as young as TERENCE MISELO Writesto the knowledge that we according lives. Sibbuku, Mutinta Haof Zambia (EFZ) for five years. This mala, Mooka 13. The Druggroup Enforcement Com- and ruin with Old Age Pictures. @SunZambian andjust Owasbe Raysensitive Mwape, Girls mission (DEC) highlighted the issue If chuma 2 Ladies' is also anwithin Ivory the acquired in our experiences in life. we will to what has' Girls +500 churches organizaLadies symbolically aims show us, of drugs in boarding schools which van der Boom written film designed Those human strategy and discithese2 circumstances are totelling tion. how the abuse of drugs at schoolRaga dancehall sensation Jay Rox to highlight various issues surround- is where the inspiration for Girls 2 plines are not bad. we will realize that it is impossible to strong can impact and destroy the futurehas of come Ladies came from. ing school going children especially this December Girls 2 Ladies,for directed and cre-makeour drug abuse. However we have to realize that a children. successful and happy family Chairman – Bible Society of Zambia with a new single called 'JomboWeGod want more for our children, we of the ated by award-winning It is a kind ofThis film that will make God is the real owner of our children. without as the foundation ten years. organization makes avail- director and lolo'. want more for their futures and we actor Owas Ray Mwape and written you reflect on what your children He is the real builder of our family. The said: able theinBible The song released over the want moreScripture for our country. are doing school. to all people. by Holland-based Zambian writerhouse. We must acknowledge Him as the Psa 127:1 [1] EXCEPT THE Lord has already weekend attracted of attention including real head ofinterest our family and we must builds the house, they labor lots in vain Chairman for SADC Christian Leaders Nigerian build artisteour 'Mrfamily Eazi'. according to His who build it; except the Lordfrom keeps Summit. Jay Rox even branded the the city, the watchman wakes but in hasWord. tune a DecemberAll banger. our effort will be a failure in vain.(1) Board Member – Back to the Bible The song is the a purely good end feel unless we recognize God as Psa 127:2 It is vain for you to rise College, Nelspruit, South Africa for eight music with a danceable beat the real head in our family. up early, to take rest late, to eat the years. International training for pastors. enough to put everyone in the bread of [anxious] toil–for He gives mood. God use pillars to build your 26 Festive [blessings] to His beloved in sleep. Jombololo ishouse: also out on video Psa 127:3 Behold, children are a can catch it officially on Founder Rhoyd Ministries International and fans • God uses the pillar of His word heritage from the Lord, the fruit of – For orphans, vulnerable children and https://youtu.be/BHKVTDnNeKI. Jay Rox has always maintained to build our faith on Him the womb a reward.(2) elderly, senior citizens approach to pro Psa 127:4 As arrows arehis invigorous the • God uses the pillar of prayer to music with an internahand of a warrior, so are theducing children build our trust on Him Founder and Board Member – Father’s tional touch. One of•his successful of one’s youth. God uses the pillar of love to Heart Africa for six years, which became singles ' Keep a Distance' is still Psa 127:5 Happy, blessed, and build our bond Father’s Heart International. Takes care of enjoying massive feedback and it fortunate is the man whose quiver is • God uses the pillar of undersingle and double orphans. is hoped that ' Jombololo' will do filled with them! They will not put standing to build our character as be much. to shame when they speak with their • God uses the pillar of forgiveFormer Board Member – Breath of adversaries [in gatherings] at the ness to make us compassionate Heaven Children’s Ministry. This group [city’s] gate.(AMP) • God uses the pillar of examples takes care of children, orphans and In the year 1787, one statesman and testimony from parents to schools. stands in the US constitutional conbuild our attitude Prior to these appointments, positions vention. Here is the part excerpt from • God uses the pillar of obediand organizations, Bishop Ndhlovu athis speech. ence to make us His children tended the Reformed Church’s Bible Col“I have lived for a long time [81 lege from 1979 and graduated in 1983. years]; and the longer I live the more 2. GOD IS THE PROTECTOR OF He then served full-time with Reformed convincing proofs I see of this truth, OUR FAMILIES. Church in Zambia (RCZ) from 1983 to that God governs in the affairs of Psa 127:1… except the Lord keeps 2001 in varying positions including Pasman. the city, the watchman wakes but in tor, Synod Secretary, vice moderator and And if a sparrow cannot fall to the vain.(1) moderator. ground without his notice, is it probIn the time of advance technology Before studying theology, Bishop able that an empire can rise without and information, the access of our Ndhlovu worked for the National Agrihis aid? We have been assured, sir, in children to bad influences and polculture Marketing Board where he first the sacred writings, that “Except the luting information is almost imposencountered former President Rupiah Lord builds the house, they labor in sible to avoid. Banda and late President Michael Sata as vain that build it.” All of us specially our children are colleagues. I firmly believe this; and I also vulnerable to the attack of bad influbelieve that without his concurring ence and protection of our family is
For this reason, the launch which kicked off after 20:00 hours was mainly meant to unveil the artistes on the label. Although there were not as many people as highly anticipated, it was amazing to see the VIP section filled to capacity with encouraging support for Zambian music.
Dalisoul, Shenky in DJ Cosmo ‘King’ launch 'Wapaisa postponed ticket'
Fans turned out to show real love and appreciation to their own and as such performances were balanced according to different genres. It was nice to see veteran musician Uncle Rex lead a young and energetic KMP Band that did an incredible job to back most artistes. Gospel music performed by Kings Malembe Malembe, Felix and Nathan
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Nyirenda led the way followed by a mixture of hip hop, Zambian rhythms and Afro pop. Dambisa, Yo Maps, Slapdee, Chef, Kadaffi, K'millian, Rich Bizzy, Shenky, Dandy, Mampi, Nez Long and Bobby East all had their share of live music offering not forgetting Ruff Kid, Chiko Chali, Mimi Krazy, Chester and of course sensational singer JK.
It was even more enchanting to see the likes of Chanda Na Kay, Dope Boyz, Wilz and others give the show that energy it deserved. Surprise performances came from Mozegator, D-Bwouy and Leo. The show was wonderfully coordinated by radio personality Mutale Mwanza and artiste DJ Cosmo.
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AGA dancehall sensation DJ Cosmo has moved the launch of his gig for his forthcoming album ' King' to “It will bring various visual artDecember 12. ists together to get an inspirational is Cosmo's latest offering following Musician Dalisoul aka Mwana Komboni has a new single This good insight into thewamu said theme. theSeason. success of his previous project ' Thee IDS are the mostto wonderThere is an call for Artists to for the Festive enough drive all his fans in open a danceable mood Statement'. ful, curious, innocent submit their work to makeof theKalandanya event Theand single featuring Shenky Shugar Music Promotions The release launch will still be held at Good beings. Sometimes, no more colourful. Deadline is Monday wasanreleased five days and it is doing very well on various Fellaz Pub at Carosel Building in Lusaka. matter how mature adult is, a barely December 7th ,”ago he said. social media platforms. Cosmo has taken some time to put few inspiring words by an innocent “ What is it that is most appealproject together and he is certain it is child can shift one’s'Wapaisa dimensionticket' to ing about children? Is it simply their reunites the skillful combination of art that this both Shensomething think and view things,” artist arephysical Is it two their openness ky andsays Dalisoul knownbeauty? for. The have colloborated on hit songspeople like will appreciate. " We regret the inconvenience this and musician Callen Chisha aka to loving and being loved? Their ya ma Bosele' and ' Ma Files' and it is not surprising thispostponement latest one will cause but we are happy to 2wice as he talks'Dance of his forthcoming playfulness, their innate humour? will be‘ The as successful as the previous state that we are going to have the launch with Art Exhibition dubbed InnoBeyond these things, in ones. my view, Shenky is doing children his usual service it uppassion with and dedication," stated Cosmo. cence of Childhood'. are vocal beautiful becausewhile they Dalisoul spicesmore The in artiste who was a co-host to the “So if you feelhis likechants peeking back possess we have lost Shugar influence and comic talk.something It has a that strong Shenky Kalandanya into your childhood or taking a as adults– the quality of innocence.” terms of beat and the vocals from both artistes just gives it the power-Music Promotions launch held at Mika Convention Centre has worked with a glimpse into the innocence of 2wice says the gap between infulness it deserves. The song is now available platforms. of producers and artistes to come up children, then this upcoming art nocence and experience is endlesslyon social media number with sound that will unite the music industry. exhibition is destined for you, “ he explored, like a gap in a tooth, by Amongst the artistes on his album include advises. artists and writers. Chef 187 and Mic Burner. He also has lots of The Exhibition is being orga“I have felt in exile ever since surprise collaborations set for international naised by 2wice and Media Conchildhood – not as a result of some success. sultant Misozi Tembo and is set for traumatic experience, but the 11th and 12th December 2020 at simple, slow dimmer switch of time Neelkanth Sarovar Premier, 6111 passing and imagination coarsenManchinchi Road Lusaka. ing,” said 2wice.
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on the alarming status. This is the right time to admit our own limitation and ask the help from the real protector of our family no other than God. We cannot watch and protect our family 24/7. Only the omnipresent and all power God is able to do this impossible job of protecting our family. God use fences to protect our family:
• God uses the fence of His teaching to protect us from false belief • God uses the fence of the church and brethren to protect our emotions • God uses fence of our family to protect our hearts • God uses the fence of his presence to protect our soul • God uses the fence of His love so no one can separate us from Him
3. GOD. IS THE PROVIDER OF OUR FAMILY? Psa 127:2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to take rest late, to eat the bread of [anxious] toil–for He gives [blessings] to His beloved in sleep. The effectiveness of labors and cares is dependent on the operation and providence of God; and all human strength care, and industry is in itself vain. God provide us blessing to give us reasons to thank Him • God use the milk and bread of the word of God to nourish us • God use the water of His Spirit to refresh and revive us • God provides favors and opportunities • God provides our life • God provides us wisdom and abilities • God provides us healing • God provides wealth
• We can build our life on Jesus by hearing and obeying His word (Mt 724-25) • We can build our life on Jesus by making Him our top priority (Mt. 6:33) • We can also build our life on Jesus by prayer of devotion to Him • We can build our life to Jesus by trusting and thanking Him in every events of our life • We can build our life to Jesus by inviting Him to be the King and Lord of our life • WE can build our life to Jesus by surrendering our will and plans to Him 4. THE COMPENSATION OF A SUCCESFUL CHRISTIAN FAMILY Children: If we can just train them in the ways of the Lord, they can be a
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Zodwa Wabantu almost caused fan to faint after groping her
WHILE many South Africans are trying to figure out why Zodwa Wabantu allows fans to grope her, she doesn’t seem to mind the inappropriate behaviour of so-called fans. The local entertainer and reality TV star got tongues wagging once again after she was seen being groped by fans in a video clip she posted on her Instagram page. In the video, the “Zodwa Wabantu: Uncensored” star is seen dancing while male spectators repeatedly stroke her backside while others went as far as touching her private parts. She simply captioned the post: “You can have Your talent, I have Power 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Fill Up.” The video clip also shows a man in the crowd SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF who nearly fainted after touching Zodwa’s THE YEAR bum, while many others keep touching and Awarded to the most loved social filming the star as she performed her signature media personality in the last one risqué dance moves at an event in Mpumayear. langa. This is not the first time that Zodwa was • Simon Mwewa Lane • Mutale Mwanza touched appropriately by male fans. • Chellah Tukuta In 2019, a video clip emerged on social media • Alice Musukwa where, a man was seen rubbing Zodwa’s butt • Milly Beauty Products while another slipped his hands between her • Miles Sampa thighs and appears to be touching her inappropriately. Zodwa has previously explained that she was comfortable kissing her fans and being touched while performing, saying she will walk away if she feels uncomfortable. “Guys, whether you touch me or whether you do whatever to me when I am on stage, I TERENCE MISELO don’t have a problem with that,” Zodwa said. Writes@SunZambian Fans are also concerned with Zodwa and the crowds not adhering to lockdown regulations ll is set for premeir of the as the star was seen kissing a fan as she was highly anticipated Owas Ray Mwape film dubbed ' walking to the stage.
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Awarded to a female popular per- Awarded to the m sonality with an outstanding sensemedia personali of fashion that is appreciated by year. many. • Simon Mwew • Mutale Mwa • Bombshell • Chellah Tuku • Mutale Mwanza • Alice Musuk • Mercy Mukwiza • Milly Beauty • Alice Musukwa • Miles Sampa • Grace Rumsey • Natasha Van der Maas
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Girls 2 Ladies'. This launch takes place this Saturday at Lusaka's Sterkenikor. The film is a production of the Owas Film Production in partnership with Old Age Pictures. ' Girls 2 Ladies' is also an Ivory van der Boom written film designed to highlight various issues surround“Sis Zodwa please don’t kiss strangers we ing school going children especially want you safe 😂😂,” commented Nwabu Skosana. drug abuse. It is a kind of film that will make you reflect on what your children “Please suphuza mntase (don’t kiss people are).doing in school.
Below are some fan reactions on Instagram Coco is real and out to get lives”, added another fan who goes by the name Unolali.
“No social distancing, no masks, gosh do these people take into account how huge Covid is health risk now and takes everyone down their own way?
• God provides our jobs • God provides friends • God provides partners in life If God is the foundation of a strong family, then we should build our family on Jesus. Jesus is the Rock, the Strong Foundation of our family.
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Luckson Banda musically known as Luxono is an upcoming Afrofusion artiste who has released his second single titled “Berry”. The artiste who is trying to make it big on the music circles says ‘Berry’ is a new jack swing, funk and hip-hop soul song with a light influence of R&B. The song depicts the happiness of being with a person who one loves and the positive outcome of that for them and others. This song was written and performed by Luxono while the production credit goes to eazytheproducer. Signed under ARTex Media, Luxono is an artist trading as a singer,rapper and songwriter based in Lusaka Zambia and is at the forefront of a new sound that blends genres into what is being termed as Afro-fusion. Luxono comes from a very musical family and has been making music since he was in primary school. He is an amazing, soulful RnB/Hip hop artiste that has been wishing to rise for some time but now he believes it’s time he became a voice to reckon with in the Zambian music industry.
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Synopsis Girls 2 Ladies is a film that draws attention to the growing drug problem in Zambian schools where drugs are increasingly being consumed. Hard drugs like crack cocaine and heroin. The problem has gone far beyond cannabis, cigarettes and petrol sniffing. Worst of all, the problem is present among children as young as 13. The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) highlighted the issue of drugs in boarding schools which is where the inspiration for Girls 2 Ladies came from. Girls 2 Ladies, directed and created by award-winning director and actor Owas Ray Mwape and written by Holland-based Zambian writer
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AUNT MILLY writes @SunZambian IN as much as garlic adds awesome flavour and aroma to assorted dishes, it can be used as a regular health booster. Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It’s enriched with vitamin B1, B6, folate, vitamin C, Calcium, zinc, magnesium. Eating garlic may help combat colds, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and even reduce the risk of dementia. Not only is garlic a great ingredient for you internally, but it also has some fantastic scalp and hair health benefits. It has antimicrobial properties that are good for the scalp; it’s rich in nutrients like calcium, zinc, and selenium, which are trace minerals found in hair that contribute to hair health; and it has bonus traits have a huge boost to your hair’s health. BENEFITS
*Garlic is a remedy used to cure different ailments such as: Intestinal disorders, worms, respiratory infections, skin diseases.
*Improves the hearts health *Its a blood thinner which helps lower BP and Blood triglycerides *It has anti-inflammatory properties *Increase intake of garlic can reduce the risk of certain cancers (colon, stomach, oesophagus, pancreas and breast cancers) *its helps fight against infection, offering anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti fungal properties.
*used to effectively kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. *Natural mosquito repellent *Prevents hair loss METHODS OF USING GARLIC Garlic on skin prepared in four ways 1 Raw garlic juice 2 heated garlic juice 3 dehydrated garlic powder 4 aged garlic extract PREPARATIONS Peel the cloves blend 3-5 cloves, apply directly on affected area, leave it for a few minutes then rinse with water and dry. INGESTING GARLIC CLOVES Mince (grind) clove, add to meals during preparation as desired GARLIC & WATER– mince two fresh cloves, mix 1 tb/spoon of tap or rose water, apply the mixture on areas affected, for a few minutes then rinse.
RAW GARLIC JUICE Mash or grate 5 cloves , let the mash sit for 10 minutes drink or apply. YOGURT & GARLIC EDIBLE Mix 3-4 lured cloves, 2tb/ spoons yogurt and 1/2 teaspoons honey eat or apply as a mask. Rinse after 20 minutes. OTHER USES Garlic can be added or mixed with Aloe Vera, honey, apple cider vinegar and use for pimples, acne, sunburns , fungal infection, ring
worms. Garlic’s antioxidants and antibacterial properties can clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria. One study shows rubbing raw garlic over pimples can clear them away. Be aware, though, that it could cause a burning sensation on your skin. Consult with your dermatologist first before putting acne on your skin if you are using any other products, too. Garlic’s health benefits are plenty, but don’t add too much to your diet too quickly, as tempting as it may be. Overdoing it can cause discomfort, including upset stomach, bloating, diarrhea, body odor and bad breath.
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MATERO FEATURES ON BOBA TV ... Former Lusaka Mayor in door-to-door campaigns
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COVID-19 and the public health guidelines have affected communities in different ways, especially financially. Aspiring Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has taken to his social media platform to spread his campaign message, while also keeping Boba TV addicts satisfied. This week, Mr Sampa paid a visit to a Lilanda resident whose sentiments about the inkonomy (economy) went viral. The Patriotic Front candidate has repeatedly stressed the importance of entrepreneurship and has demonstrated his diversoty bytaking up DJing at a night club at the weekend. THE MAYOR wrote: 24 hrs INKONOMYNight Shift. 2 hours (10pm to Midnight) at the new Bar & Restaurent at Lewanika Mall called 1903 Harley-Davison Cafe.
Such Cafe is the second licensed in the World from one in Toronto in Canada. 90 jobs created at this joint with
some coming as far as Matero. Together We Will MBS09.06.2021, 11.30pm
THE PEOPLE SAID How are you planning to improve on poor waste management in matero,,we know your direct actions can reveal a plan for the future that’s might other wise go unchallenged, in short we need a landfill (a new one) - BLUTUS MBAMBI So pa lewanika mall pali life nomba aini? will visit there one of these fine weekends. God bless your works sir. - PATIENCE KAPYELA Where is the helmet sir? No matter how beautiful the motorbike may be , remember to wear the helmet. I Learnt it in a hard way. - HUMPHREY KAMIMA No campaigns but bars are open till that late - MJ MAKWALO Mr. Sampa what’s your say on the bad roads in george and zingalume compounds? - ESTHER BWALYA
I hope the dopes are affordable, otherwise we will ride on eagle bicycles to sip our big mosi in Zambia Compound. MARTIN NDEMENA This place is beautiful, been here once awe it’s beautiful Pascaline Paula Sebastian this is where I need to take you - MUTALE MUSONDA MUSHOTA So bars have opened? - KASAMBA BUPE KALIMA He is winning - CHAX MIX Ric’hard SA Phiri ba mayor be chilling at that place I told you about. -MELISSA MWILU SITUMBEKO Harley Davidson that monster can fly, but price too expensive K240,000 motorbike - SWERNY ROKANI MUMBA Susan our place is open now - GIFT GEORGE
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The Moses Masuwa fact-file A STRIKER WITH AN EYE FOR GOAL
By Daniel Kaoma FULL NAME: Moses Masuwa DATE OF BIRTH: 30 July, 1971 PLACE OF BIRTH: Kitwe, Zambia PLACE OF DEATH: Libreville, Gabon PLACE OF BURIAL: National Heroes’ Acre, north of Independence Stadium, Lusaka PLAYING POSITION: Striker CLUB: Roan United FC, Zambia FORMER CLUBS: Nitrogen Stars, Green Buffaloes, Kabwe Warriors FC
Gabonese soldiers and rescuers assembled at the beach as divers searched for the bodies of passengers after the 1993 crash that killed members of the Zambian national soccer team. PICTURE- AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE — GETTY IMAGES
BIRTH AND ROOTS Like Wisdom Chansa, Winter Mumba and Kenani Simambe, Moses Masuwa was also born in Kitwe, home to Zambia’s winningest team in the topflight, Nkana FC and also base to Power Dynamos, arch-rivals to the Wusakili-based team. STYLE OF PLAY Masuwa was an old-fashioned striker who loved racing with the ball with an eye for goal who believed in facing defenders before going for glory. He, like Chitalu, was known for thunderous shooting at goal. Club career He played for three clubs domestically. Originally from Army side Green Buffaloes, he would also briefly play for Kafue’s Nitrogen Stars before finding permanency, so to speak, at Railway Ground, the team where his CV was developed and enhanced brightly, winning a couple of honours, among them, the 1991 BP Challenge Cup and a Premier league title in 1987. Among the men he rubbed shoulders with at Warriors were Timothy Mwitwa, Ricard Mwanza, Whiteson Changwe and Paul Masumba from a long list. At the time of the plane crash that also killed 18 of his teammates and two coaches, Godfrey Chitalu and Alex Chola in addition to 10 other passengers aboard the military Buffalo plane, Masuwa was plying for Roan United, a team that has produced most of Zambia’s star players such as Ginger Pensulo, Willie “Which-
A DHC-5D Buffalo similar to the accident aircraft
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way” Chifita, Boniface Simutowe, Godfrey Mpula, Bernard “Bomber” Chanda, Kaiser Kalambo, Martin Besa, Joseph Mapulanga, Jim Mwale, Zambani Sailota, Derrick Mwansa and Vincent Chileshe, the first goalkeeper to win the prestigious Zambia Footballer-ofthe-Year award in 1977, beating arguably the greatest player of all time, Godfrey Chitalu to the race. INTERNATIONAL CAREER Masuwa was one of the four strikers in the team that perished off the Gabonese capital of Libreville alongside Wisdom Chansa, Kenani Simambe and Kelvin Mutale. Though in and out of the Chitalu-Alex Chola tutored side, on his day, Masuwa was a forward to bank on. God knows how far the stocky striker would have gone with Zambia in pursuing his career at the highest level.
The Chipolopolo were a very promising Zambia national team. At the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul they thrashed Italy 4–0. They had their eyes on the 1993 Africa Cup of Nations trophy and a place at their first World Cup.
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MICHO’S LAST EXPERIMENT ... Chipolopolo meet Sudan again From page 12 The rebound fell in the path of Mohammed Abdelharin who was first to react and he made no mistake from close range. Zambia were then caught on a counter attack from a corner. Despite managing to get men behind the ball, the Zambia defense was split open with some incisive passes that ended with Athar Altahir cracking an unstoppable shot from the top of the box that beat Chibwe in the 17th minute. Zambia pulled one back two minutes later when Mwila reacted sharply to a ball played to him in the box to finish with his first touch on the half-turn inside the box. Unfortunately, the Chipolopolo could not hold tight at the back and they again conceded in the 22nd minute when Mohamed Abdallah ran into a the space left by Prosper Chiluya on the left. He spotted Chibwe off his line creatively lobbed a shot over him for Sudan’s third. Micho made four changes at the break. Benedict Chepeshi, Salulani Phiri, Paul Katema and Gregory Sanjase came in for Makabaniso Magenge, Amity Shamende,
Golden Mafwenta and Mwenya Chibwe. There was little in display from the Zambia team and they hardly trouble Ali Abdallah Abseshren in the Sudanese goal. There was however still one more shout for Mwila as the Buildcon man pounced on a loose back pass to go round the goalkeeper to slot home Zambia’s second. Today's match hopes to see better results. - ZAMFOOT ZAMBIA STARTING XI 1. Mwenya Chibwe (Gregory Sianjase 46′), 23. Prosper Chiluya, 15. Dominic Chanda, 19. Isaac Shamujompa, 5. Makabaniso Magenge (Benedict Chepeshi 46′) (Ntazana Mayembe 90′),. 14. Collins Sikombe, 6. Benson Sakala, 13. Golden Mafwenta (Salulani Phiri 46′), 9. Amity Shamende, 12. Moses Phiri, 22. Brian Mwila SUBSTITUTES 16. Lameck Siame 18. Gregory Sanjase, 3. Benedict Chepeshi, 20. Spencer Sautu, 8. Prince Mumba, 11. Ntazana Mayembe, 5. Makabaniso Magenge, 21. Paul Katema, 4. Salulani Phiri, 10. Rogers Kola
Andy Murray: ‘Don’t be sad for me! I like doing this – no one’s forcing me to play’ From page 12
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If you were to go over Murray’s recent past, you might conclude that someone, somewhere (Novak Djokovic perhaps?) has an Andy Murray doll and has been sticking pins in it – especially in his right hip, which has been his downfall. His pain has been so extreme that two years ago, at the Australian Open, he seemed done. At a pre-tournament press conference, asked, “How have you been feeling?” he broke down. “Not great,” he said, and couldn’t say any more. He had to leave the room, in tears. When he returned, he said he hoped to be able to continue to play until Wimbledon, then stop: “But also, I’m not sure I’m able to do that.” And he got upset
again, fiddling with the rim of his cap as he tried to contain his emotions. It was absolutely gutting to watch. At only 31, he was being forced to end a brilliant career in the sport he’d loved all his life, and he was devastated. But then, a miracle! Less than three weeks later, he had major hip resurfacing surgery and decided to carry on playing; to fight his way back. It’s not been easy. He’s won some matches, flunked others. He’s caught Covid, picked up other injuries, seen his world ranking drop from top four to the 120 mark. All this when he’s already achieved so much. His successes are on record for ever. You can’t help thinking: why even try to make it to Wimbledon? Why put himself, and his battered body, under such pressure? -The guardian
SUN SPORTS writes @SunZambian MEDIA trainer Meck Phiri is participating in a 21 kilometre Comrades Marathon to raise awareness on heart disease and diabetes He is expected to complete a route from the Shimabala Toll plaza to Chita Lodge Kafue. He is raising awareness under the theme #astrongerheartispossible. Morre than 10,000 athletes have registered for this year’s virtual Comrades Marathon. This will be the second virtual race after last year’s Comrades Legend race. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people ran remotely and shared their experiences online. This year people can enter to run distances of 5 kilometres, 10 kilometres, a half-marathon, 45 kilometres and the full Comrades distance of 90 kilometres. Comrades Marathon Association Vice-Chairperson, Mqondisi Ngcobo, says entries are still open until race day for the centenary anniversary of the event. “At this point, we have about 10,720 entrants all over the world and we’re still expecting more entries as we are going to be taking entries until the day of the race which is Sunday, the 13th of June 2021. Because they are expected to run from their locations or location of their choice from midnight on the 13th of June until just before midnight on the 14th of June which is Monday, they can run the whole day and they can choose the distance of their choice.” The Comrades Marathon is also celebrating its 100th year.
After winning in Washington in 2018, Murray sobbed, ‘I feel like this is the end.’ Photograph: Andrew Harnik/AP
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... Chipolopolo meet Sudan again AARON MUBANGA writes @SunZambian THE Zambia National team mke their last effort to impress when they meet Sudan yet again in an international friendly after a dismal run. Two days ago the team posted another poor result on their current international friendly match tour when they were beaten 3 – 2 by Sudan. The Chipolopolo just never got going
despite coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević freshen the team up by making seven changes to the team that started against Benin. In defense, Makabaniso Magenge was given his international debut while Isaac Shamujopa made his first start for Zambia on the tour. Benson Sakala returned to the starting XI together with Collins Sikombe and Golden Mafwenta. Brian Mwila was also given a start and there was also a place for Amity Shamenda in the starting XI.
Mwila made the most of his first start for Zambia since March 2018 to bag a brace that proved to be a face saver for an otherwise poor display by Micho’s squad. Sudan started brightly and were ahead in the third minute when Zambia failed to defend a set piece. A cross from the right side was met by an unmarked defender but Mwenya Chibwe did well to keep out the initial effort. (To page 11)
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MBIA CRASH OUT OF U-20 AFCON
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Minifootbal chief elected to Africa body
TIM ZULU writes @SunZambian
and Nigeria during the General Assembly meeting at Ilaji hotels and resort in Nigeria. Zambia and Nigeria were voted into office unanimously. The high powered African delagation meeting was graced by African Minifootball Confederation president Ben Achref Salha who doubles as World Minifootball Vice President.
Is he or isn’t he? One minute Andy Murray, one of Britain’s greatest living athletes, tells me he’ll be back on the court at Wimbledon this month, playing well in the tournament that made his name. And the next, he doesn’t sound so sure. “The test is being on court with the best players,” he says in a break in training, “and that’s something that, right this second, is difficult to give a definitive answer to.” The joy of sport is its unpredictability, but Murray’s not talking about that. His body has been through such immense stress and strain – throughout his career, but especially over the past few years – that he can’t rely on it. He genuinely doesn’t know what it can do. Still, he’s optimistic. “Yes, I feel good!” he says, and he looks great: bright-eyed, clear-skinned, steady demeanour. His top is Scottish dark blue. “I want to be fit and able to play, and I think I will be. My team and the physios and doctors feel as if I will be. I’m excited to play at Wimbledon again, in front of crowds. I’ve missed that.” And yet… “Over the last few years, whenever I’ve been asked, ‘How do you feel?’, I’m like, ‘Yes, I feel good!’ And then something happens.”
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THE Minifootball Federation of Zambia president Shukri Eljaeidi has been elected to the executive body of the Africa Minifootball Confederation (AMC) as Executive Officer. Shukri shed off competition from other vying countries among them Burkina Faco, Morocco
Something happens is right. (To page 11)