No 812 K10 www.diggers.news Thursday November 5, 2020 48 HOUSES OWNERS DRAG ACC TO COURT ...demand all rentals collected since seizure By Zondiwe Mbewe houses’ and as such he should national and Bashire’s cousin, A TANZANIAN national has be granted possession of the as well as, Charles Loyana who dragged the Anti-Corruption properties. is currently operating at the Commission (ACC) to the Uziel Bashire, who is Ministry of Finance as senior Lusaka High Court seeking an currently residing in Norway, accountant, have sued ACC for order that he is the beneficial along with two other plaintiffs; seizing their property. owner of ‘the famous 48 Zuberi Bigawa, also a Tanzanian Story page 3 PF moves to discipline MPs who didn’t vote for Bill 10 By Ulande Nkomesha why they decided not to vote Amendment Bill No 10 of PF Secretary General Davies when President Edgar Lungu 2020, on Thursday 29th Mwila has written to three PF directed that all MPs must vote October, 2020, you decided to members of parliament asking for Bill 10 as it had progressive absent yourself from voting for them to exculpate themselves clauses. the Bill. Hon Member, you are for absenting themselves “It has come to my aware that His Excellency, the from voting for Constitution attention that during the President had directed that all Amendment Bill number 10 voting for the Constitution our...” Story page 4 of 2019. The three members of parliament are Kamfinsa MP Elalio Musonda, Chifubu MP Frank Ng’ambi and Boz has stabilised Mwansabombwe MP Kabaso Kampampi. In a similar letter sent to all of them, Mwila questioned kwacha - Mvunga By Natasha Sakala BANK of Zambia (BoZ) governor Christopher Mvunga says despite the economic challenges the country is facing, the Central Nkombo accuses ZICTA of Bank has managed to stabilise the kwacha at an average range of K20.30 per dollar. Speaking when he officiated at the PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Zambia bank and non-bank survey launch, Mvunga said the Central Bank had managed to stabilise the kwacha using recording private conversations Monetary Policy instruments. By Natasha Sakala Mutotwe Kafwaya has refuted “I know you work very Home Affairs on this ZTE However, the local currency was trading at around K20.50 per MAZABUKA Central UPND Nkombo’s allegation, saying closely with the Ministry of CCTV that...” Story page 5 dollar by lunchtime, Wednesday. Story page 6 member of parliament Gary ZICTA does not have the Nkombo has alleged that capacity to carry out such an the Zambia Information and exercise. Communications Technology Speaking in Parliament Authority (ZICTA) are during debate on the MoH single-sourced infringing on people’s right budgetary allocation to the to privacy by recording Ministry of Transport and conversations. Communications, Nkombo But Transport and said this trend had to come to Covid-19 suppliers - AGStory page 2 Communications Minister an end. 2. Local News www.diggers.news Thursday November 5, 2020 HH asks High Court to dismiss case in which he was sued over Kalomo land By Zondiwe Mbewe Registrar of Lands and Deeds UPND leader Hakainde on September 22, 2005. Hichilema has asked the Hichilema submitted that Lusaka High Court to dismiss since 2005 to date, it has been a case in which two individuals 15 years of his ownership and have sued him for allegedly occupation of the said farm illegally occupying a farm in and that the plaintiffs have Kalomo belonging to the estate never taken him to court for of the late Samson Siatembo. the cancelation of his certificate Hichilema wants the said of title or charged him rentals action dismissed on points of or let alone evict him from the law, arguing that Subdivision said farm until when they sued “A” of Farm 1924, Kalomo was him on October 28, 2020. created, surveyed, marked off In this matter, an (from the parent Farm 1924, administratrix of the estate of Kalomo) and assigned to him the late Samson Siatembo and in 2005. another have sued He adds that he was Hichilema for allegedly registered as a proprietor of the acquiring and procuring a said Subdivision “A” of 1924, farm in Kalomo illegally, Kalomo measuring 2222.6549 fraudulently or without Ruth Sule, the auntie to late opposition Republican Progressive Party leader James Lukuku thanks UPND leader Hakainde hectares and a certificate of consent of the administratrix Hichilema and the alliance partners for the support rendered to the family - Picture by Tenson Mkhala (Story on page 5) title was issued to him by the on behalf of the estate of the deceased. Pheluna Hatwimbo suing as administratrix of the estate of the late Samson Siatembo and Milton Hatembo MoH irregularly single-sourced eight are seeking an order that assignment of Subdivision A of Farm No.1924 be reversed on account of fraud or misrepresentation, as well COVID-19 material suppliers, reveals AG as, an order for damages for trespass to land without By Ulande Nkomesha stock or with competitive exclude the need to adhere to commitment of expenditure,” Act No. 12 of 2008. Contrary consent or license of the THE Interim Audit Report on delivery periods. An example other procurement regulations, the Report narrated. to the Circular, the Ministry plaintiffs. the utilisation of COVID-19 in point was when the Ministry such as the Public Procurement “In response, the of Health procured medical The plaintiffs also want resources has revealed that urgently needed to equip the Regulation No. 39 (4) of 2011, controlling officer at the supplies and services between among others, cancellation of the Ministry of Health single- Levy Mwanawasa Teaching which requires the need for the Ministry of Health indicated 3rd March and 5th April, 2020, certificate of title No.42578 sourced eight suppliers of Hospital COVID-19 Isolation Ministry to apply maximum that the commitments were amounting to K129,010,714 on account of fraud, COVID-19 materials with Centre. This needed a quick competition practical under entered into based on the without a procurement plan. misrepresentation and or a total contract value of delivery turnaround time for the circumstance.” adjustable emergency plans, The Ministry prepared the mistake. K35,090,425. linen, ventilators and other The Report also revealed which initially costed K57 procurement plan on 26th Hichilema has however, According to the Report essential commodities.” that the Ministry of Health million and then increased May, 2020, two months after asked the court to dismiss the for the period February 1 to But the Report added over-committed government to K1.2 billion, leading to the the outbreak of the pandemic,” action on points of law. July 31, 2020, the Ministry of that the controlling officer at expenditure in the procurement current draft of K3.4 billion. read the Report. According to an affidavit Health procured items valued the Ministry of Health stated of various medical items. Hence, the contracts were “In response, the in support of summons to a K159,277,590 from various that the Public Procurement “As at 26th June, 2020, within the approved budgets. controlling officer stated that dismiss action on points of suppliers between March Regulations 2011 supported the Ministry of Health had However, the approved management endeavours to law filed in the Lusaka High and July 31, 2020, without the Ministry of Health engaged 100 suppliers to adjustable emergency plan and adhere to the procurement plan, Court, recently, Hichilema subjecting the procurements to procurement approach. supply various medical items the Treasury Authority for the with the flexibility to respond stated that he had perused competitive bidding. “The controlling officer to be used in the fight against budget of K3.4 billion were to the evolving pandemic the plaintiffs’ pleadings which “Contrary to the Public further stated that, ‘With the COVID-19 pandemic at a not availed for audit as at 14th and that the procurement showed that they pleaded Procurement Regulation No. 39 respect to Regulation 39 (4) total cost of K779,783,529. As August, 2020.” plan was adjusted based on fraud and misrepresentation (4), which states that, ‘Where of the Public Procurement at 31st July, 2020, the Ministry The Report furtherthe evolving pandemic and but there was no mention as an emergency situation affects Regulations, 2011, it is our of Health had received funding indicated that Ministry of needs. Further, it was stated to when they discovered the the choice of procurement considered position that the of K60,884,345 against which Health delayed in submission that the initial procurements fraud or misrepresentation method, the procuring entity regulation actually supports K52,326,519 was paid to of procurement plans to ZPPA, were not haphazard as they with regards to his acquisition shall not automatically exclude our procurement approaches suppliers. It was, however, which was against the ZPPA were based on the adjustable and occupation of Subdivision competitive methods of thus far.’ In light of the observed that the total contracts Circular No. 1. contingency plan. Although “A” of Farm 1924, Kalomo. procurement, but shall obtain COVID-19 crisis, the Ministry entered into by the Ministry of “The ZPPA Circular No. 1 management indicated that the He however, stated that the competition to the maximum of Health in a letter dated Health exceeded the overall of 2020 dated 15th April, 2020, procurement plan was based said Subdivision “A” of Farm extent practical in the 13th March, 2020, applied requires Procuring Entities on the adjustable contingency total budget provision of 1924, Kalomo was created, circumstances.’ It was observed for a no objection from the (PEs) to identify all COVID-19 plan, the Ministry had only K716,000,000 (K659,000,000 surveyed, marked off and that between 19th March and Zambia Public Procurement procurement requirements and submitted one procurement – Multi-Sectoral Contingency assigned to him some time in 5th May, 2020, the Ministry Authority (ZPPA) to deviate prepare procurement plans and plan to ZPPA, which was and Response Plan and 2005. single-sourced eight suppliers from using full standard submit a copy of the plans to the dated 26th May, 2020, and the K57,000,000 – Epidemic “The parent certificate of with a total contract value solicitation documents and adjustable contingency plan Preparedness Fund) by ZPPA in line with Section 42 title in possession of the first...” of K35,090,425. In addition, instead use simplified requests K63,783,528 resulting in over- (2) of the Public Procurement used was not availed for audit.” Continues on page 4 although the Ministry had for quotations irrespective invited bids for various items, it of the threshold. In the same was observed that the suppliers’ application, the Ministry quoted for items that were not requested the Authority to quoted by the other suppliers. issue a circular specific to We need to prosecute erring controlling In this regard, items valued at the COVID-19 pandemic for K159,277,590 were procured the purpose of ensuring that from various suppliers Zambia successfully fight the officers to stop abuse, says Mbula between March and July 31, pandemic,” read the Report. By Ulande Nkomesha funds by controlling officers. for helping the people that are affected 2020, without subjecting the “The ZPPA on 14th April, LESLIE Mbula says there is need “This is very close to my heart, a by COVID-19. Anyone who touches procurements to competitive 2020, granted the Ministry to implement punitive laws to stop proper civil service is extremely close to resources that are given to help the poor bidding,” the Report disclosed. a ‘No Objection’ to deviate controlling officers from abusing or my heart and I am glad that the Secretary people must be punished because those “In response, the from using full standard mismanaging public funds. to the Cabinet gave that warning. The people (donors) suffered for that money, controlling officer, Ministry solicitation documents and Commenting on Secretary to more he talked about it, the better, because they could have used it for themselves, of Health, acknowledged instead use simplified requests Cabinet Dr Simon Miti’s statement that his permanent secretaries would be aware but they said, ‘let us help the poor people that competition was a for quotations irrespective 25 controlling officers from various that if they did something, they would be in poor countries like Zambia, so that the primary enabler of a very of threshold. The authority Ministries and provinces were charged punished. First of all, this money is given people can benefit’,” Mbula said. key fundamental principle of granted is available for and would soon face disciplinary action to Zambia, it has been created by people “So for an official who is paid by public procurement – Value verification. However, a review due to the mismanagement of public who have sacrificed their comfort to government to misuse the money, it For Money (VFM). Following of the letter from ZPPA revealed funds, Mbula, a former secretary to the give away that money. Money is given so is not fair! The laws are there, it is just a surge in reported cases, there that the Ministry was granted cabinet, said the lack of implementation that it can serve the affected poor people implementation, the laws are very was urgent need to source a ‘No Objection’ to deviate of existing punitive laws had led to and not to enhance administration. It clear that if you steal, you should be commodities from vendors, from using a full solicitation increased mismanagement of public is not money for administration, but prosecuted,...” Continues on page 3 who had them available ex- documentation, but did not Thursday November 5, 2020 www.diggers.news Advertisement/ Local News .3 Lungu is not worried about those who want to challenge his nomination – Chipampe By Julia Malunga ConCourt stated. The 2015 to Transfer (SCT). We are here from SCT, you must go to the four times a day…,” said Siliya. you live in a house with iron PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu is 2016 (period) was not a term. to tap about issues that affect DC’s office so that you can be “As you are answering the sheets, don’t say the truth not worried by the eligibility A term should be at least three our lives, we must not forget. told how to do it. They will ask machine is recording. It will so that you can be included case and he is standing in years as you know that is what I have heard that you are not you questions: say that you are not a poor on the Social Cash Transfer next year’s general election, the ruling said and that is what benefiting, but the government Does your house have iron person and you cannot benefit programme. That way, you says Special Assistant to the the President is saying. The has said if that was the case, it sheets? Yes with such answers. Let me can have money to buy shoes President for Press and Public President did not cover three must not continue. Headmen Do you own cattle? Yes share some wisdom with you: and bicycles so that you look Relations Isaac Chipampe. years between 2015 and 2016,” should be taking social cash Do you own a bicycle? Yes if you want to benefit from presentable. As a government, And Chipampe says Chipampe said. transfer as well. So those of How many times do you Social Cash Transfer, the DC we know that you traditional Information and Broadcasting And Chipampe said Siliya you who would like to benefit eat? You say we manage to eat will teach you that even when leaders have a lot of problems.” Services Minister Dora Siliya clarified that she was lobbying was quoted out of context on for traditional leaders to have her remarks to traditional access to the Social Cash leaders about social cash Transfer (SCT) rather than transfer. trying to defraud government. In an interview, Chipampe “I think the Minister of said President Lungu was Information and Broadcasting, 3 claim 48 houses, not moved by the ongoing Honorable, clarified on national debate surrounding Tuesday on that issue that she his eligibility ahead of next is not a tribalist as people were year’s general election because portraying her. And also that the period from 2015 to 2016 she did not try to defraud… did not count as a term. from what I heard, she was just drag ACC to court “The President is going lobbying for them (traditional By Zondiwe Mbewe his cousin Bigawa and gave him in different amounts, total cash 2017, six more units were to stand, he is going to be the leaders) to have access to those A TANZANIAN national has power to nominate and delegate amounting to K885,000 from completed bringing the total to 30 (PF) candidate because he is donations. She did not in any dragged the Anti-Corruption to a trusted Zambian to purchase Bigawa to purchase a number units. eligible, he qualifies to stand. way try to defraud. And also Commission (ACC) to the Lusaka and develop real estate properties of Plots from Lombe Bwalya & The plaintiffs stated that This issue was resolved by that she was quoted out of High Court seeking an order that in Zambia for which Bashire Associates. income realised from the the court judgement which context. I am not trying to he is the beneficial owner of ‘the would be the beneficial owner and “Bigawa will aver that he properties was equally being used everyone saw. The matter is speak on her behalf, but that famous 48 houses’ and as such he or subsequently as an absolute received various amounts of to construct more units. closed as everyone is saying. is what she said. So, based on should be granted possession of owner. money from Bashire through They added that the various The matter is not in any that, it’s better we let this case the properties. Bashire, Bigawa and various Tanzanian payment properties referred to herein were way related to Bill 10. If you rest,” said Chipampe. Uziel Bashire, who is Loyana stated that pursuant Systems which he withdrew not yet on title and were only remember very well, in Bill 10 Last week, when currently residing in Norway, to the said Power of Attorney, and converted to the Zambian bearing property descriptions as if you check, there is nowhere addressing traditional leaders, along with two other plaintiffs; Bigawa searched for a trusted Kwacha, brought it to Zambia stated on various receipts issued where there is mention of Siliya advised them to lie that Zuberi Bigawa, also a Tanzanian Zambian and finally settled for and gave cash to Loyana who by Lombe Bwalya & Associates. the President’s eligibility or they were poor and vulnerable national and Bashire’s cousin, Loyana who by a Special Power signed for it and paid to Lombe The plaintiffs further stated ineligibility to stand. As far as whenever they faced SCT as well as, Charles Loyana who of Attorney dated January 5, Bwalya & Associates. Once a Plot that sometime in 2018, Loyana he is concerned, it is closed. officers so that they can benefit is currently operating at the 2012 was appointed to among was identified and part payment was summoned by ACC officers He is not worried in any way, from the funds to “buy clothes Ministry of Finance as senior others:Negotiate, sign and execute made towards it, Lombe Bwalya & for an interview, wherein he was he is going to stand and he and look smart.” accountant, have sued ACC for with the seller any document Associates granted access to him asked about his family matters is not moved, he is going to “I have heard that you seizing their property. related to any real estate purchased and he commenced construction and what business he was doing. stand because that was not a traditional leaders don’t The three want a declaration by him on behalf of Bashire. works on behalf of Bashire,” read They stated that during the term as the ruling from the benefit from Social Cash that the Notice issued pursuant to “In addition to the powers the claim further. interviews, ACC officers never the Anti-Corruption Commission granted in the Power of Attorney, The plaintiffs stated that asked Loyana about the properties (Disposal of Recovered Property) it was agreed by all the parties construction commenced in that were under investigations Regulations, 2004 directed that Loyana would receive a 2012 and in or about June 2014 now in question. We need to prosecute to Loyana and certain other commission of 5 percent for any completion of construction of the The trio stated that after the individuals regarding Bashire’s property purchased. It was also first 12 units was completed and interviews, the officers conducted properties no longer has effect agreed that Bashire would channel about August 2014 the units were a search at Loyana’s bakery, home erring controlling officers in light of the rightful owner funds to be used for purchasing the occupied by various tenants. and at his office. claiming the properties. properties to his cousin Bigawa, They added that the money The three stated that on or Bashire, Bigawa and Loyana who in turn would give cash to received from rentals in addition about August 15, 2018, ACC to stop abuse – Mbula also want a declaration that the Loyana to effect payment to any to some money from Bashire was issued a Restriction Notice From page 2 arbitrary seizure and continuation seller or provider of any services. used to build more units and by under section 60 of the Anti- “...but it is the question of implementing that, who is going to of holding on of the properties by Instructions were also given December 2014 another 12 units Corruption Commission Act no.3 implement? If many people are involved in that kind of thing, ACC despite the claim made by to Loyana to prioritise finding were completed bringing the total of 2012 directed to Loyana, and it starts from the top, middle, then bottom. If we can clean up the rightful owner is unlawful and suitable land for construction of to 24 units as being complete. five others being his wife Suzan all these areas, then we can see action. During Mwanawasa’s illegal. several residential housing units,” The plaintiffs stated that in Sinkala, Mr Chali Chitala, Bruce time, he talked against corruption everywhere he turned, he The plaintiffs who are in read the claim. 2016, Bashire travelled to Zambia Shikahu, Messrs Lombe Bwalya mentioned that and people were aware that if they do this, this this matter represented by Willis “Loyana will aver that he to check on the said project of and Associates and Khankara and will happen to them. Indeed, there are examples…if you did Muhanga of Messrs AKM Legal seized the opportunity to earn constructing residential housing Company. something, the president took action and you found that fewer Practitioners further want an a commission and executed the units in Lusaka, adding that he They stated that ACC people were getting involved in corruption because they knew Order for ACC to account and pay Power of Attorney. He began visited the site and was impressed stated that it was conducting the consequences. The laws are quite adequate, I can tell you. But to Bashire all the income received searching for suitable land and he with the development. investigations into offences it is people to implement and enforce those areas. Enforcement is as rentals from the date of the finally saw an advert in the paper “Loyana through his brother- alleged or suspected to have been the weakest area.” seizure to the date of the Order that Lombe Bwalya and Associates in-law a lawyer by the name of committed under Part Ill of the And Mbula called for the arrest and prosecution of all and or in the alternative mesne of Lusaka had some land for Charles Sinkala, assisted and Anti-Corruption Commission controlling officers found wanting. profits. sale. Together with Bigawa they Mr Chali Chitala of then GM Act no.3 of 2012. “Now, it is also important to realise that sometimes when they According to a statement contacted them, viewed the land Legal Practitioners of Kitwe was “It came to the knowledge say, ‘misuse,’ it’s either it was used for public purposes, but not for of claim filed in the Lusaka and were happy with it.” identified as a lawyer to help them of Loyana that about nine days the purpose intended, that is not too bad. But someone pockets High Court principal registry, The plaintiffs stated that on deal with the issue of ownership after the Restriction Notice the money then that is theft, it is not misused. If someone puts the the plaintiffs stated that Bashire May 23, 2012, Loyana received of the property in favour of aforesaid, on or about August 24 money into his pocket instead of the intended purpose, then they was involved in international the first payment of K60,000 cash Bashire. Mr Chali Chitala was 2018, ACC had issued a Gazette must be dealt with. If the Auditor General could be very specific business among others investing from Bigawa, signed for it and on retained. It was further agreed Notice now directed to Loyana because sometimes money is not put to the exact use or intended, in Real Estate, while Bigawa was May 26, 2012 he paid to Lombe that until all the legal formalities and six other persons; his wife but it is taken to another use, which is for public interest as far involved in provision of general Bwalya & Associates for purchase were completed, the properties Suzan Sinkala, Mr Chali Chitala, as the Auditor General is concerned. In that case, it becomes construction services. of Plots 36 H & I at K30,000 each. would be dealt with through Mr Bruce Shikahu, Messrs Lombe difficult to criminalise a person because he didn’t use that money They added that Loyana They stated that on 27 and Chali Chitala as the Lawyer who Bwalya and Associates, Ishmail for his personal purpose. But where cases are approved and in was currently operating at the 29 May 2012, Loyana received a accepted the responsibility and Zuneid Mohamed Yousuf and fact money was taken into the pockets of an individual, then that Ministry of Finance as Senior total sum of K120, 000 cash from charged K200,000 for his services,” Khankara and Company, wherein is a criminal offence, so that case can be built on the concerned Accountant and outside his Bigawa and signed for it, adding read the claim. the defendant issued a Schedule in parties,” said Mbula. employment conducts various that on May 29, 2012, he made The plaintiffs stated that which they described properties “Otherwise, it becomes difficult to prosecute someone who businesses. two payments of K60,000.00 each arising from the said discussions whose Plot Numbers in the notices did not use the money for himself, but for government purposes. The trio stated that in 2011, to Lombe Bwalya & Associates for and agreements, Chitala signed were completely different from There are cases where funds are donated and people want to use Bashire decided to invest in real Plots 36 N and O and Plots 36 D forms which resulted in the those appearing on the receipts that money to buy fuel to go to the project; they want to use that estate in Zambia. and E. properties being held in his name as issued by the seller Lombe money to get talktime so that they can communicate that is abuse, The plaintiffs added that to The three further stated and the Tenancy Agreements for Bwalya & Associates and in which that is misuse. They are supposed to be paid fuel allowances or achieve this, Bashire through that between July 23, 2012 and the 24 units were then effected in Notice it was stated that the said they are supposed to draw from the government reserve so that a Power of Attorney dated December 30, 2013, Loyana his name. properties described therein had they can visit those projects.” November 25, 2011, appointed received, on different dates and They stated that in December been...” Continues on page 4 4. Local News/ Advertisement www.diggers.news Thursday November 5, 2020

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By Ulande Nkomesha PF Secretary General Davies Mwila has written to three PF members of parliament asking Mwila threatens to discipline 3 PF them to exculpate themselves for absenting themselves from voting for Constitution Amendment Bill number 10 MPs who didn’t vote for Bill 10 of 2019. all of them, Mwila questioned voting for the Constitution when they had Parliamentary Chifubu and the honourable said yourself you can show The three members of why they decided not to vote Amendment Bill No 10 of privileges. member for Kamfinsa for evidence that those particular parliament are Kamfinsa MP when President Edgar Lungu 2020, on Thursday 29th “I would like to raise a having not voted for Bill 10. members are being punished Elalio Musonda, Chifubu directed that all MPs must vote October, 2020, you decided point of order on the privileges I am raising a point of order for what they have done in MP Frank Ng’ambi and for Bill 10 as it had progressive to absent yourself from voting of MPs in this House. Madam to know why these three the House, while enjoying Mwansabombwe MP Kabaso clauses. for the Bill. Hon Member, you Chairperson, I would like to individuals I have mentioned their privileges as members of Kampampi. “It has come to my are aware that His Excellency, raise a point of order on the are violating the rights of parliament. That is my ruling. In a similar letter sent to attention that during the the President had directed that PF, and Her Honour the Vice- members of parliament who But as to what the Patriotic all our Members of Parliament President who is also the Vice- enjoy privileges in this House. Front does with its members, vote for the Constitution President of the PF. Madam Are they in order to take how they manage their party, Amendment Bill No 10 of Chairperson, my point of disciplinary action against the I am not competent but to HH asks High Court to 2019 as it had progressive order is based on section three three members of parliament the extent that the freedoms clauses that would have seen of the Parliamentary Privileges whilst they enjoy privileges in of the members of parliament us uplift the lives of the less Act. I am raising this point this House? I seek your serious that are to be enjoyed in this dismiss case in which he privileged in society, I find of order on Her Honour ruling.” House are undermined or they your action not line with the the Vice-President as Vice- In her ruling, First Deputy are being frustrated, and you party’s interest and in breach of President of the Party and also Speaker Catherine Namugala can lay on the table evidence was sued over Kalomo land article 74, regulation 29)d) and the Secretary General of the said while she could not to that extent, then of course From page 2 (I) of the party constitution. I PF. Madam Chairperson, are dictate anything regarding I will have jurisdiction to deal “...plaintiff (Hatwimbo) shows that my Subdivision “A” of Farm 1924, therefore give you seven days the three individuals I have PF’s internal affairs, she could with that matter. For now, that Kalomo consisting of 2222.6549 hectares was marked off by the Surveyor to exculpate yourself why mentioned in order to take only act if Mwiimbu provided is my ruling,” said Namugala. General from the parent title of Farm 1924 of Kalomo, on October 11, disciplinary action should not disciplinary action against evidence that the three MPs On Friday last week, 2005, leaving a remainder of 192.9053 hectares,” Hichilema stated. be taken against you,” wrote three members of Parliament were being punished for what Ng’ambi rose on a point of “At no time since 2005 did the plaintiffs or any beneficiary of the Mwila. who enjoy privileges in this had happened in the House. order and asked the National estate of the late Samson Siatembo ever complain to the Police or me But Monze Central UPND House?” asked Mwiimbu. “My ruling, of course as Assembly to add his vote to about the missing certificate of title to the said parent property in Farm MP Jack Mwiimbu yesterday “Three letters have been you will guess is that I am not the 105 MPs who voted for No. 1924, Kalomo.” rose on a point of order issued and have been written competent to rule on a matter Bill 10, claiming that even if Hichilema stated that Hatwimbo and himself were the signatory wanting to know whether to the honourable members that has to do with the internal he supported the Bill, his vote of the deeds of assignment relating to Subdivision “A” of Farm 1924, Mwila was in order to try for Mwansabombwe, the issues of the Patriotic Front. did not count as the electronic Kalomo prepared by senior counsel Noah Kaponda Dindi of Messrs and discipline the three MPs honourable member for Unless of course as you have system froze. Dindi and company. He added that he was registered as a proprietor of the said Subdivision “A” of Farm 1924, Kalomo measuring 2222.6549 hectares and a certificate of title was issued to him by the Registrar of Lands and Deeds on September 22, 2005. Hichilema stated that the marking off of Subdivision “A” of Farm 1924, Kalomo (from the parent Farm 1924 Kalomo) and the conveyance 3 claim 48 houses of the same to him by Hatwimbo was a culmination of his purchase of the From page 3 shocked to learn through the commonly referred to as “the continued holding on to the distributed portions from Bernard Mazuba who bought 2048 hectares “...recovered during the course Newspapers and social media famous 48 houses.” Bashire will properties illegally and without from the estate and from other beneficiaries of the estate including but of an investigation and that that the Director General for state that upon learning that his any lawful justification. not limited to Hatembo sometime between 2000 and 2005. they intended to be forfeited to ACC was interviewed and properties were seized by ACC, “Bashire through his He stated that he had reason to believe that the memories of the State if no claim was made revealed that Mr Chali Chitala he travelled to Zambia and was lawyers then Hobday Kabwe & Hatwimbo and Hatembo have faded since it had been over 15 years since within three months of the the lawyer retained to deal interviewed by the defendant’s Co. wrote to the defendant twice they transacted with the disputed Subdivision “A” of Farm 1924, Kalomo. publication of the said notice,” with the property on behalf of officers and he explained how he requesting for removal of the Hichilema said he had been on the same farm since 2005 and that read the claim. Bashire had actually disowned was sending money to Bigawa, seizure notices on the properties Hatwimbo’s brother Douglas has lived on the remaining extent of Farm They stated that at the time the properties. his cousin for the purchase of in Chalala but the defendant 1924 Kalomo. of ACC seizing the properties, a “It was also discovered at plots and construction of houses has neglected, ignored and He added that the same Douglas was a witness to the note dated further 21 units were still under this point that despite the notices in Zambia. or refused to hand back the March 4, 2005 signed by the plaintiffs’ brother Smith Hatembo when he construction bringing the total referring to different properties, The plaintiffs stated that properties to Bashire and they sold him the portion of 78 hectares. seized to 51 units. the defendant had actually taken despite Bashire explaining that continue to claim that they do Hichilema stated that this is a suitable matter for the court to dismiss The Plaintiffs stated that over the properties for Bashire he was the beneficial owner not know of any owner,” read the plaintiffs’ action on a point of law. sometime in 2019, they were and the properties were now of the properties, ACC has the claim. 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By Natasha Sakala to Chirundu and for export MAZABUKA Central UPND or through Livingstone,” said member of parliament Gary Nkombo. Nkombo accuses ZICTA of recording Nkombo has alleged that “Minister, the rail the Zambia Information and transport, it is your has adopted to build our Communications Technology government that borrowed roads, you see that every three Authority (ZICTA) are money from the Eurobond and months you are resurfacing the private conversations infringing on people’s right you put a staggering US$120 roads especially in cities were to privacy by recording million into the rail sector. You traffic generally becomes slow, conversations. know vey well, you inherited the rods get damaged due to benefit to the country. with economic roads Madam is need for robust resource But Transport and this problem minister, I think heavy load and cargo.” “When you look at Chairperson. Economic roads mobilisation to ensure that Communications Minister you should find a way to make And Mongu Central the movement of goods leave us wondering whether most economic roads are Mutotwe Kafwaya has refuted sure that the frail transport UPND member of parliament and people, they need an this ministry does take time passable all the time. There is Nkombo’s allegation, saying system starts to function once Dr Mwilola Imakando urged intermodal transport system to lobby for economic roads. need to prioritise investments ZICTA does not have the again in our country and this the minister to prioritise that provides efficient linkages Madam Chairperson, We need that give us maximum capacity to carry out such an is the reason why the cheap investments in economic roads but at the moment we have to do a lot to create Zambia benefit,” said Dr Imakando. exercise. methods that your government as they will give economic serious challenges particularly into a regional hub. There Continues on Page 7 Speaking in Parliament during debate on the budgetary allocation to the By Natasha Sakala would be included in the 2016 Ministry of Transport and VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge register and what mechanism Communications, Nkombo Wina has urged members of the government used to Trust electoral process,Wina urges said this trend had to come to parliament to trust the country’s determine that over 1.4 million the 2021 general elections. were engaged with the help of an end. electoral process and engage voters needed to be deleted B, the commission took into the UNDP under a program “I know you work very the Electoral Commission of from the 2016 voters register. consideration the following called electoral cycle project to MPs closely with the Ministry of Zambia whenever they feel In her response, Vice- factors in arriving at the audit the 2016 register of voters. I urge honourable member of Home Affairs on this ZTE aggrieved. President Wina said the need decision made. Credibility of One of the recommendations parliament is to have trust in CCTV that you are mounting She was speaking in for a new voters register was as the current register of voters, of the auditors was for the these systems, if we continue in the country and with response to a question from a result of recommendations by the House may wish to note commission to compile a new to erode that trust, that’s where ZICTA which is under your Monze Central UPND stakeholders and an external that stakeholders questioned register for the 2021 general conflicts arise after elections. department. Minister, many member of parliament Jack audit of the register. the credibility of the voter elections,” Vice-President Wina We should try to ensure that people have argued that those Mwiimbu who asked whether “Mr Speaker, in response register that was used in the said. we support ECZ where it cameras are there in order to the Electoral Commission to the question raised by 2016 general elections. They “Delimitation of electoral is faltering, we give advice monitor crime. Well, that is of Zambia had any plans to honourable Mwiimbu, I wish further requested for an audit boundaries, constituencies, and ECZ is committed to correct, we are also told that discard the 2016 voters register, to inform this August House of the register before the wards, polling districts, polling consult stakeholders at every ZICTA have this tendency now if there were such plans, why that the Electoral Commission elections on 11th August 2016. stations including shifting, move that they make is the of recording conversations and if there were no such plans, of Zambia (ECZ) will compile Arriving from stakeholder renaming of some polling electoral process so honourable thereby infringing with the how the newly registered voters a new register of voters for concerns, external auditors stations. Enhance the integrity members have a platform to rights of people’s privacy. It is of register strengthening, engage ECZ where they feel a matter that we have argued enhanced security features that they are not very pleased even with the people from including the capture of with the process that is being ZICTA that if this is happening, biometric data, 10 finger undertaken by ECZ. That will it better stop. We should not HH, Kambwili extol Lukuku prints and portrait. This will help us to ensure that there is record people’s conversations be a requirement of the new trust in the electoral process,” because people require their By Ulande Nkomesha were broad, they were deep. there has not even been a register. The UPND petitioned she said. privacy,” Nkombo said. UPND leader Hakainde We reached a point where word from the ruling party in the courts of law that the In response to a follow He urged the ministry Hichilema says the best way we had gone beyond political and the government. Even a 2016 general election results on up question on whether the to take full advantage of the to remember Republican party comradeship. I want to word of saying condolences the basis that the voter register current register would be used growth recorded in the ICT Progressive Party (RPP) thank the family for allowing just because he was in the was flawed. Internationalfrom Mwiimbu, Vice-President sector. president James Kasanda us as James’ extended family, opposition. If it was somebody and local observer missions Wina said it would be used “I think that you have Lukuku, who was on Tuesday as James’ colleagues in the in the ruling party, all public recommended that the because it was the one being made strides in the internet afternoon put to rest at political struggle for a better newspapers, the entire ZNBC commission compiles a new cleaned to come up with a new section because of the social Leopards Hill Memorial Park Zambia. I want to thank party could have been [filled] with register for the 2021 general register. distancing and also the issue in Lusaka, is by fighting for leaders for supporting James, messages of condolences, elections in order to maintain “Mr Speaker, if the of people not co-mingling, justice and fairness. even in his death, this is what but because James was in a credible free and fair electoral honourable member may the world has generally gone Lukuku passed away on we want this country to be, the opposition, those in process as demanded in a recollect, what I said was into more sophisticated ways Saturday after being admitted this is what we want citizens government are not even democratic dispensation. Mr that the old voter register of communicating internet, to the University Teaching of this country to be across the here. This country has got a Speaker based on these factors, will be used but it will be although it is slow but is has Hospital (UTH) following an 10 provinces of the country. Minister of Religious Affairs the commission resolved to cleaned and whoever is on provided a solution. And I illness. Let us work more towards (Rev Godfridah Sumaili) who compile a new register of voters that voter register will have think that you as minister Speaking during the inclusion and not exclusion, is paid by taxpayers’ money for the 2021 general elections to be registered on the new responsible for that must take funeral service at Cathedral of work towards love and not and I personally expected in 2020.” register so that their biometric full advantage of the growth of the Holy Cross, Lusaka, UPND hatred, but also a just society that she was going to send And in response to features are captured and this this sector,” he said. president Hakainde Hichilema is all James and all of us are a message of condolences Chitambo MP who wanted is I believe what I said. So we He proposed that the said Lukuku had dedicated his looking for in this country to the Lukuku family, but to find out which region the are still using the old register, ministry should consider life to fighting for fairness. nothing more and I guess alas! To no avail. You people majority of the 1.4 million dead we are taking out the voters clearing the Kafue River and “All our members across nothing less, because this is in government should be people on the register come from that register unto a new make it navigable for heavy political parties, the clergy the only country we have.” ashamed of yourselves! Politics from, Vice-President Wina voter register. So the people goods. and, indeed, fellow mourners, And National Democratic is not about only those who said lack of trust in the process who appear on the old register “My expectation however, time is not with us. We would Congress (NDC) president are in government and politics is what causes conflicts after have to show themselves before minister was that you were have said a lot of things about Chishimba Kambwili said must not make us look like elections. the registration officers so that speak a little bit more about our young brother, president it was disheartening that we are sworn enemies, we are “Mr Speaker, it is not these new features are captured the other four modes of Lukuku, but time is not with government had not sent a supposed to be a brother’s possible to give statistics as and then they are included in transportation. You talked us. Time is not with us because message of condolences to the keeper and live side by side as to which province lost more the new register,” said Vice- about Kenneth Kaunda things that are supposed to Lukuku family. all citizens of Zambia.” people than the other but what President Wina. International Airport, fine. be normal, such as a post- “James, I came to know With this COVID-19 in our mortem takes hours, files go you when you were in MMD midst, you will now appreciate missing as though James was as provincial secretary, very that that airport that you built sick for a long time. James was young and vibrant, committed. Puma sues Disabled Multi Purpose may not get the full potential only sick for a few days, how You wanted a better Zambia. for this country in terms of does a file go missing? You You went into politics, not for being a communicating hub create suspicions in the minds positions, but to contribute. If Association over K1.5m debt or transport hub in the region of family, in the minds of all of it was not so, you could have By Zondiwe Mbewe it and had been making drawings on both and also worldwide. The us, but it is a demonstration been in PF because at one time, INTERLANDS Motors Limited trading as fuel and lubricants. waterways is something that of the breakdown in systems, you were PF, but you decided Puma Filling Station has dragged Disabled It stated that Disabled Multi Purpose you did not quite delve on but the breakdown in institutions to remain in the opposition Multi Purpose Association of Zambia to the Association of Zambia had accrued the total I want you to know that our leading to, if you like, absence because your political journey Lusaka High Court, claiming payment of sum of K1,580,975.43 as drawings under the rivers require to be cleaned up of fairness and injustice to was nothing, but a service to over K1.5 million accrued by the defendant said fuel and lubricants account. at every stage. Kafue river for citizens of our country. This humanity and make Zambia a on its fuel and lubricants account. “The plaintiff will aver at trial that instance is chocked with weed is what president Lukuku was better place to live. My young Puma Filling Station wants an despite several verbal and written reminders which is commonly known fighting against such as what brother, I can only say you run order directing Disabled Multi Purpose to the defendant, Disabled Multi Purpose as water hyacinth and it is happened this morning,” said your race, you fought your Association of Zambia to immediately Association of Zambia has failed or neglected possible as a matter of fact, we Hichilema. fight, may your soul rest in settle the sum of K1,580,975.43, an order to settle the said sum. As a result of the have argued before that if we “We need to apologise to eternal peace,” said Kambwili. for interest on all payments due until full defendant’s failure to settle the outstanding allow for a bypass at Ithezhi- the mourners that have been “Fellow mourners, my settlement, costs and any other relief the amount, the plaintiff has suffered loss, injury tezhi, you could actually make here long, it is because systems heart bleeds today, if this court may deem fit. and inconvenience,” read the claim. the Kafue river navigable that have collapsed in the country is the way we are going to In a statement of claim filed in the Puma stated that the failure by the you can move cargo from and across all spheres of life, handle politics in Zambia Lusaka High Court on Monday, PUMA defendant to settle this claim was deliberate Copperbelt up to Kafue and things have collapsed. That then we are not fit to be stated that the defendant (Disabled Multi and that unless the court makes appropriate make Kafue an inland border is what James fought against, called human beings. I am Purpose Association of Zambia) holds and orders, the defendant was unlikely to settle so that you can now load that is what James represented. extremely disappointed that maintains a fuel and lubricants account with the said amount. heavy stuff in Kafue onward Our interactions with James from the time James died, 6. Local News www.diggers.news Thursday November 5, 2020

By Natasha Sakala headquarters misapplied THE Auditor General has K2,030,195 meant for the revealed that over K6 million school feeding program. was misapplied at various “During the period Ministry of General Education levels under the Ministry of under review, the Ministry General Education. Headquarters misapplied administrative activities,” According to the Report funds in amounts totalling the report read. of the Auditor General on K2,030,195 meant for “Provincial and District the Accounts of the Republic Primary Education – Education Offices During the misapplied K6m – AG for the Financial Year ended Home Grown School period under review, twenty 31st December, 2019, the Feeding and Secondary (20) stations misapplied K4,695,155 meant for school as procurement of fuel, eligible for posthumous General Education Ministry Educations programmes on funds in amounts totalling grants on activities such imprest, and payment of retirement should be deleted subsistence allowances.” from the payroll with effect The report furtherfrom the date of their demise By Stuart Lisulo revealed that over K9 and clause (d) stipulates that FIRST Quantum Minerals million in school fees employees who are separated (FQM) Limited has posted was uncollected by 31 from employment by way a record quarterly copper FQM posts 211,000 tonnes institutions. of resignation, dismissal output of over 211,000 metric “During the period or discharge should be tonnes in the third quarter under review, school terminated from the payroll of this year, up 10 per cent fees in amounts totalling with effect from the date of compared to the same period in Q3 copper output K99,708,153 were expected resignation, dismissal or last year, mainly boosted by to be collected by thirty- discharge. However, forty- its Kalumbila-based Sentinel partly driven by increased was working to manage the have not been significantly one (31) institutions out two (42) officers who were mining unit. sales volumes at its Solwezi- logistical challenges presented impacted by restrictions of which K90,098,389 was separated from the service And FQM says it is based Kansanshi Mining unit. by the closure of trade borders arising from COVID-19. The collected leaving a balance through death, resignation working to manage the “Sales revenues for the in response to the Coronavirus company has not experienced of K9,609,764,” it read. or dismissal were retained logistical challenges presented quarter of $1,402 million, an pandemic by using alternative any significant disruption to It was further revealed on the payroll for periods by the closure of trade borders increase of 42 per cent from routes where feasible. supply chains and product that 42 officers who were ranging from one (1) to in response to the Coronavirus the comparable period of “COVID-19 had a direct shipments since the onset of no longer with the ministry forty-two (42) months. In pandemic by using alternative 2019, were primarily driven by impact at Cobre Panama where the pandemic. The company were retained on the payroll this regard, the officers were routes where feasible. the commercial sales volumes the operation was placed is working to manage the and were irregularly paid a irregularly paid amounts In a statement announcing of copper and gold from on preservation and safe logistical challenges presented total of K1,363,185. totalling K1,363,185,” the its 2020 third quarter Cobre Panama, increased sales maintenance beginning April by the closure of trade borders, “Public Service report read. financial results, FQM posted volumes at Kansanshi and 7, 2020, following Panamanian using alternative routes where Management Division Further, 169 teachers a total of 211,396 tonnes of higher realised metal prices,” government restrictions feasible. Border restrictions, if (PSMD) Circular No. B1 of were paid allowances copper in the period ending it stated. related to COVID-19. The ongoing, could result in supply 2019 provides that deceased totalling K1,676,587 without September 30, up from And FQM stated that it company’s other operations chain delays,” stated FQM. employees who are not authority. Continues on P10 192,510 tonnes produced in the corresponding period last year, mainly boosted by increased productive output at Sentinel Copper Mine, among BoZ has stabilised kwacha to K20.30 per dollar, other units. “211,396 tonnes of total By Natasha Sakala Medium Term Refinancing Facility copper production in the BANK of Zambia (BoZ) governor was insufficient, hence the need for quarter, 10 per cent higher Christopher Mvunga says despite the the banking sector to come on board claims Mvunga than the same period in 2019, economic challenges the country is and support the country’s economic due to record production facing, the Central Bank has managed recovery. that we are in, given the constraints We have got a higher percentage of at both Sentinel and Cobre to stabilise the kwacha at an average “So, from the central bank point that we’re faced with to ensure that Zambians under the age of 16, they Panama. Sentinel performed range of K20.30 per dollar. of view, we are engaging, yes, there that credit goes to the private sector so need to be educated. We have got the exceptionally in the quarter, Speaking when he officiated at have been some bottlenecks in terms they can actually resume their business challenges of COVID-19, we need a achieving its highest ever the PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) of challenges on the disbursement activities? The more we starve them of lot more interventions or investments quarterly production of 70,829 Zambia bank and non-bank survey of this facility. But I met commercial the credit, the more the industry is into the health and there are others in tonnes and record low cash launch, Mvunga said the Central Bank bank CEOs last week, that’s one of vulnerable and the more the economic areas of infrastructure, but that cannot costs. Increased throughput had managed to stabilise the kwacha the topical areas that we discussed in activity will reverse.” happen until the fiscal space is actually and higher grades resulted using Monetary Policy instruments. terms of how we fast-track this process And Mvunga announced that created and key on that is to ensure in the 25 per cent increase in However, the local currency was and ensure that we pass on the much- K500 million from the K10 billion that the debt service gets to a level copper production from the trading at around K20.50 per dollar by needed benefit to the businesses out facility was expected to be disbursed where it’s affordable and it’s sustainable same period in 2019, while lunchtime, Wednesday. here that are hurting because of lack this week, bringing the total to around and that is I think the key intervention lower maintenance costs, With dollar liquidity constrained, of financing and support in terms of K3 billion. or the key actions around that,” said lower fuel prices and currency the USD/ZMW has been trending credit extension. I should also hasten “Of that, I can actually give you Kasekende, who is also Standard depreciation drove improved upwards in recent days and nearly to say that given where COVID-19 an update that we are pushing hard Chartered Bank Zambia Limited chief unit costs,” FQM stated in a broke through the K21.00 threshold in is in Zambia, I don’t even think that as a central bank in conjunction with executive officer. news release. Tuesday’s trading session. the K10 billion is adequate and we the commercial banks and the non- Meanwhile, PwC country senior “Performance at Cobre “I am sure that by now it’s on the need to think beyond more stimulus banking financial service providers, partner Andrew Chibuye said that Panama was strong as it public domain that government does for the businesses out there in terms who qualify to administer this facility Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) had ramped up from preservation take cognisance of the fact that it’s of what we, as the central bank, as on our behalf. The latest position as we increased to 12.6 per cent from around and safe maintenance in critical that we resolve the debt issue the banks themselves, do. It should stand is that the total approved is K6.4 8 per cent last year July to full production levels to create the fiscal space and enhance not be restricted to the central bank. billion. So, approved, it’s approved “For commercial banks, we had in August, slightly ahead the ongoing conversation that is taking The banks have a role to play because by the central bank for the financial started to turn a corner between of expectation. Copper place between the Ministry of Finance they have got customers and if those services providers to onward lend to 2018/2019 with the Non-Performing production in the quarter was and the various creditors to try and customers disappear off your balance their customers. There is a process Loan ratio reducing from 9.5 per cent to 62,055 tonnes, significantly see how we can deal with the debt sheet, your business is in trouble. So, before that, which the financial just above 8 per cent. If you extrapolate higher than the same period sustainability issue, including debt it’s a collective responsibility between services providers themselves need to that to June, 2020, that is now at 12.6 in 2019. Kansanshi performed restructuring, which would, in-turn, the private sector and the central bank look at their customers internally and per cent. So, we have started to see a consistently during the as alluded to that we have foreign and the government at large to ensure do an assessment whether they should fairly significant reversal in the gains quarter. Copper production currency loans that once you do your that we embark on a journey where it’s proceed or not. For the amounts that have been made,” said Chibuye in of 54,430 tonnes was slightly debt restructuring and deferment, will collaborative, supportive because the disbursed, so far we have disbursed a presentation of the findings. lower than Q3 2019 as a create some form of space in order benefit is for all of us,” he said. K2.45 billion. I am very confident “We then analysed the trends on result of reduced grades and to decelerate the demand for foreign “And I am urging the banks that, that there will be an additional the loans disbursed on a quarter-by- recoveries despite increased exchange, which hopefully will lead in such a situation, we need to preserve disbursement of K500 million within quarter basis going back to the first throughput. Cash costs were us to a situation where we can stabilise the businesses out there to ensure the course of this week, which will quarter of 2019. And you see that the lower driven by currency the exchange rate,” Mvunga said in that they don’t die because it’s very bring the disbursements to K3 billion,” first quarter of 2019, K14.7 billion depreciation and lower fuel Lusaka, Tuesday. difficult to revive them once they have said Mvunga was disbursed; quarter two was K5.8 costs. Production guidance for “I am also glad to say that despite been closed. How do we do that? The And Bankers’ Association of billion. We are currently at the end 2020 has been updated. Total these hard times, we have managed commercial banks and the non-bank Zambia (BAZ) chairperson Herman of quarter two of 2020 and we are copper production expected to stabilised it, somehow around the institutions have a critical role to play Kasekende said that investments in at K4.781 billion so, it’s trending for 2020 has been increased K20.30, K20.40 on the last couple of and when we talk about innovation, social sectors could only be done when downwards. Obviously, there is a lot to between 750,000 – 785,000 weeks and I am sure we still be looking let’s not just talk about innovation of the country’s debt reached sustainable more selectivity around credit risk tonnes; gold production at that in terms of what other measures products, let’s talk about innovation levels. in this particular environment, but expected is now to be between can we put in place to ensure that one of thinking and the processes as well. “There are conversations with the it’s hoped that that will start to turn 245,000 – 260,000 ounces and of the key macro-economic indicators I have got no doubt in mind that the IMF, conversations with G-20 and, of around as the country continues to nickel production expectation is actually stable, which is good for businesses need support from the course, there are conversations with open up and more business activity has been reduced to 13,000 – business as well. But those are things financial service providers. We are lenders from China and all these I begins to take place. If you look at the 15,000 tonnes.” that we will cover during the analysis not seeing as much as we would love think are meant to ensure that the absolute number of loans issued, you On the other hand, of the (Monetary) Policy Committee to see as a central bank in terms of country gets to a debt sustainability can see that between quarter two of sales revenues jumped 42 and a comprehensive feedback will be credit extension to private sector by level of affordability and that will 2019, where two million loans were per cent to over US $1.4 provided once we have completed that the commercial banks and my ask is: bring a lot more confidence into the issued; quarter two of 2020, 745,000, billion in the period ending exercise.” can you relook at your processes, can economy, but also will create space so that’s a fairly dramatic turnaround September 30 compared to the He observed that the K10 billion you innovate given the circumstances for investments into the social sectors. reduction.” corresponding period last year, Thursday November 5, 2020 www.diggers.news Local News/ Advertisements .7

By Julia Malunga advising a party on what it LUSAKA Lawyer Joseph should do then I don’t think Chirwa says after reading you are speaking as lawyer the judgement of the ConCourt judgement clear, Lungu but as a politician. The Constitutional Court, it is Central Committee of the PF clear that President Edgar endorsed President Lungu as Lungu is eligible for 2021 the presidential candidate for because he has only served eligible for 2021 – Chirwa 2021 as the highest authority, one term. so whatever ordinary In an interview, Chirwa judgment of the Constitution that was not a term. Based stand or he doesn’t want, it’s up one to stand,” said Chirwa. members say does not carry said the duration of President Court, [it] is [clear] that the on the ruling of the court, I to him. This is a person who “The beauty of being a weight. And the President has Lungu’s stay in office the first President is eligible. The court conquer with it that President has already stood, he knows lawyer is that you are allowed not said he doesn’t want to time he was elected does not was asked whether the time Lungu is eligible to stand in the political terrain, so instead to express your own opinion. s t an d .” constitute a term of office. from 2015 to 2016 amounted 2021. I don’t know whether of going to look for another There is politics and what On Monday, “After reading theto a term, the court ruled that, the President Lungu wants to candidate, he should be the the law says. When you start Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa, State Counsel, said with the defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill Number 10 Mobile NRC issuance phase 2 was 87% successful – Kampyongo of 2019, his next assignment was to make sure that he By Natasha Sakala Ministry worked closely during my visit this situation challenged President Lungu’s HOME Affairs Ministerwith stakeholders who were was addressed,” he said. nomination next year. Stephen Kampyongo says at hand to address them. “The challenge has been “Well, even if Bill 10 the second phase of the Mr Speaker, some instances, lack of communication had succeeded, I already mobile issuance of National where unscrupulous and lack of respect for the told you that we had plan Registration Cards (NRCs) individuals were taking district commissioners’ B on challenging Lungu’s was a success, with 632,363 advantage of unsuspecting office in many cases. That’s nomination. That has not NRCs issued out of the applicants by charging for what has caused a number changed. In fact the only 730,000 target. affidavits were reportedof challenges in many thing that has changed is Speaking when he in Lusaka District and the areas. Other challenges are that we are going with the rendered a Ministerial Ministry quickly moved where people want to take original plan. Thea petition is Statement in Parliament, in to deploy police officers advantage of the exercise by already written and polished, Tuesday, Kampyongo to keep the situation in representing people, who I am just waiting for the date announced that the NRC check. In addition, isolated are not their relatives as when the President will file mobile issuance programme cases of foreign nationals deponents must be either his nomination, that’s it. The had achieved an 87 per cent attempting to obtain parents, blood relatives or law is very clear that the man success rate. National Registration Cards official guardians.” doesn’t not qualify and so with “Mr Speaker, phase two and Zambians attempting to He said all sub-district the downfall of Bill 10, my next of the mobile issuance of obtain two or more NRCs and district registration assignment is to challenge his National Registration Cards were reported. Fortunately, offices will remain open for nomination,” said Sangwa. started on 20th September, law enforcement agencies those that missed the mobile 2020, in Central, Lusaka, were on hand to arrest exercise. Muchinga, Southern and perpetrators and the said “I wish to conclude by Western provinces afteroffenders will be appearing saying that all district and Nkombo accuses ZICTA of recording the successful completion in court soon,” he said. sub-district registration of phase one in the other He added that the lack offices will remain open in From Page 5 five provinces. Operations of communication with case there are eligible persons private conversations during the first five days district commissioners was who might have missed the BUT in response to Nkombo, Transport were slow owing to logistical what raised concerns among mobile registration exercise. appreciate and worried me telecoms happen at Airtel, and Communications challenges during the members of parliament, In order to afford those when he intimated that MTN and Zamtel. ZCTA Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya movement of materials and who complained about the who have lost National ZICTA may be recording does not have capacity to dispelled allegations of equipment from the phase execution of the process. Registration Cards easy conversations. I think I want record conversations, they ZICTA recording private one provinces. As a result “Mr Speaker, arising access to replacement, I have to make it very clear that only regulate the business that conversations saying they of this, registration teams from complaints received extended the suspension of ZICTA is a regulator of the goes on in these operators’ do not have the capacity to could not be deployed to on the floor of this House the requirement of a police ICT sector, ZICTA is not and beyond telecoms to ICTs undertake the activity. far-flung areas during these that the issuance of National report, until the end of the an operator. Operations of generally,” said Kafwaya. first few days. 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Opinion www.diggers.news Thursday November 5, 2020 Arrest debt, not Kandeta HE arrest Kandeta knows and detention that a big volume Tof Ministry document takes time of Finance for journalists to digest spokesperson and report, and so it is Chileshe Kandeta common practice that has been boggling a speech of that kind our minds for days is released ahead of now, and the longer time under embargo. we wait to understand the real story behind So, we wonder how the scenes, the more the entire DPP’s office confusing the matter is going to spend gets. On the surface, money prosecuting this is a matter that a case like this one. doesn’t make sense Doesn’t it hurt to Kandeta. But that is a that a charge such as dead animal. cannot vent its budget even to the police who waste such precious arrested Mr Kandeta. story for another day. this one exists in our frustrations on Kandeta Today, we would like to penal code. We would Even if we were and Mwelwa. There time? Are there not So, we have been enough crimes that thinking that there understand the forces be happy to interview to assume that the is nothing these two behind the arrest of the person who drafted “certain information” poor civil servants deserve the time must be something and resources? else that motivated this otherwise tightly- the penal code so that that Kandeta and did to warrant this From where we this arrest than meets lipped civil servant, on we understand the Mwelwa are accused of harassment. They stand, criminals in the eye. a charge that relates reasoning behind this communicating is the are not in charge of to leaking government senseless classification 2021 budget speech, the Treasury, they this government are so plenty and We must also information. of a crime. But we are is this government are not responsible some of them are hasten to mention that certain that this is a telling us that there is for the uncontrolled occupying the most it shocks us to learn According to the case of copy paste, no one left to do some borrowing, and they powerful offices in the that Mr Kandeta is police, Kandeta and a case of using laws reasoning inside there are not the ones who land. These are the the person who could his colleague Lazarous copied from other and advise against such advised government to criminals who have be going into police Mwelwa, a Budget jurisdictions. A charge embarrassment? You get the Eurobond. The jeopardised Zambia’s cells for allegedly Analyst at the Ministry in a criminal case has have a debt crisis on government must not leaking a government of Finance were to, at the very least, your hands, your budget behave like the budget State security. document. Frankly arrested for the offence make sense even in has failed to meet would have had better Since they got into speaking, Mr Kandeta of “Communication of the framing. What is the aspirations of the fiscal solutions if it was those offices, they is not the most Certain Information”, “communicating certain people. The creditors not leaked to the press. have been making accessible Ministry contrary to section information?” What is are knocking heavily What was in that budget selfish decisions and spokesperson. A 4 chapter 111 of the the definition of certain on your door and you speech that deserved to exposing our country few journalists will State Security Act. information? We ask have no repayment be kept secret anyway? to foreign criminal agree with us that Police say the duo because this charge plan for your colossal elements. These it is common to call was released over the sounds like something debt, and the best you Like everyone has criminals have been Mr Kandeta without weekend, pending a police officer can use can do is to arrest a already pointed out, seen wining and getting your call court appearance, to arrest any citizen Ministry spokesperson if Kandeta is guilty of dining with other most answered, and it is at the discretion of walking on the street. for leaking a budget releasing the budget powerful leaders, also common to send the Director of Public How do you even speech? Come on! speech to selected cutting corrupt deals a message to his Prosecutions. Now, like defend yourself in court The problem Zambia media houses before within dubious phone and not get a many people, we don’t when you are accused is facing is not the it was presented in government contracts. response. So, we are understand this charge of “communicating leaked budget, it is the Parliament, this is Those are the impressed that there and it does not make certain information?” debt mismanagement. simply because that criminals who must be are journalists and sense to us. These are the laws our Arrest the debt, not Mr is what a competent arrested. media houses out government must be Kandeta. Ministry spokesperson there, which had this Surely, we must be revising, not sticking to is expected to do. As Free Kandeta and level of access to Mr ashamed as a country Bill 10, like a tick on a The PF government a media practitioner, Mwelwa! Crossword puzzle No 725 “Do not be afraid to bare your Crossword puzzle No 724 teeth - you were not brought into this world covered in blood to become a gentle, tamed thing” - Nichole McElhaney Thursday November 5, 2020 www.diggers.news Readers’ Feedback .9 Readers’ Feedback ‘Dora exposing her arrogance for refusing to apologise for asking Easterners to emulate

Editor, how Southerners vote

“ is arrogance by Dora is immeasurable but expected as Edgar her appointing authority is toothless to deal with such people fueling division”. - Keith Moono

“ e Presidential vote eludes them for that very arrogance. How does one in a position of leadership add salt to injury of costly remarks cement it with the arrogance that is so lacking in remorse? I pity her followers”. - Usas Alawayum

“We shall apologize for you in the ballot box, hope you are ready to be in the opposition”. - Zulu Taciturn

“ e same way she made MMD unpopular she has gone ahead to do it to PF...she is specialized in helping ruling party’s lose power..too bad PF are drunk with temporal political power and they can’t see it”. - Elias Musyani

“Very sad for a leader who represents the govt in power to encourage such which in her CARTOON thought is just about elections, whilst not knowing that they are in uencing hatred across the Zambian tribes”. - Noah Prince Banda

“2021 won’t be PF vs UPND its going to be wrong vs right, good vs evil. e arrogance is very worrying”. - Sikalele M. Xulu

“So being an Easterner she expects me to vote using emotions rather than my brain?!” - Mismanagement of K1.3 Maimbolwa Kamanga ‘Police a joke for arresting Billion Covid funds 3 UPND members for holding private

Editor, Editor, meeting’ “Whenever PF sees money, it’s an opportunity to steal. When these were being donated all these “Wait, what crime did they fears were rised. Inonge Wina defended the whole process.  ese are people who steal and as care less. Smell the co ee and commit exactly? Ninshi UPND long as they are in government they will continue”. - Siciabi Mooya go vote and reclaim your long- well!” - Mulenga Paul Chilolo members aren’t allowed to lost freedoms. A real revolution meet to discuss party a airs in “ is money was a donation to the Lungu administration by the West, which seeks to  nance is needed on a cataclysmic “3 people surely, olo ni chifukushi their own homes?  ey need the corrupt regime’s reelection campaign. We all knew where the grants would end up”. - scale”. - Evans Kaimoyo of losing Bill 10. 56 years a er Mudukula Mudukula permits? Since when???!” - independence, and now we are back Anisha Namutowe “Even if they informed you to colonial days. it’s a pity the police “Ninshi kulaibafye anything and any how? Where is ACC, DEC and other law enforcement where you ever going to give have become tools of oppression!! “What kind of nonsense is agencies? Surely we can not live like this as a country!” - Je G Chungu them a permit under the #dununareverse”. -  antwe Kwenda that..3 People in there house prevailing conditions? let’s be “ ey are looting money from public accounts into their individual accounts so as to fund at a private meeting? We serious!” - Mwiche Mangala “At the rate we are going, we their 2021 campaigns. Donors should stop giving money to this corrupt government.  ey are see PF o cials going round may one day wake up to  nd the shameless thieves!” - Chanda Pochoko campaigning tribal remarks “Soon we are going to be freedom statue back in chains!” - without being arrested.  at arrested for discussing family Michelo Mweetwa “ is is PFs legacy. A group of intellectually challenged thieves!” - WeGather woman should repent her evil matters ati mulibe permit what acts!” - Robert Ned a country!!” - Musonda M “katanga you as well go back and “PF is on record as the worst nightmare to be in charge of the once prosperous Zambia. Sadly, Maliko arrest those 3 PF cadres who when we talk some humble guy calls us fools. Listen you government o cials, you are there to “I said it and will say it loud. illegally assembled in Kitwe since manage prudently and not loot. A day of reckoning is coming. We won’t spare you. Nothing You people always calling on “If the law states that the they did not notify your police, like this is a Christian nation to cover up your thuggery. Anyone found guilty must be jailed!” - police, government this and assembly was unlawful for unless you are telling us you have Kgosi George president that to be fair are the UPND then its suppose two sets of laws one for PF cadres, wasting time. We must wake up be unlawful for PF when they the other for ordinary citizens!” - and realize that PFolice would assemble in a similar manner as Callaghan Mwamba A ected workers at ARKAY PLASTICS

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ETHIOPIA’S Nobel Peace Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office, Prize-winning prime minister and the reported attack by the on Wednesday ordered the well-armed Tigray People’s Ethiopia nears civil war as PM orders military to confront the Liberation Front, immediately country’s Tigray regional raised concerns that one of government after he said it Africa’s most populous and carried out a deadly attack on a powerful countries could military into restive Tigray region military base overnight, citing plunge back into war. That months of “provocation and would send a shock wave TV, Abiy announced “several for old ethnic and other security, specially threatening Associated Press the defection incitement” and declaring “the through the Horn of Africa martyrs” in the attack in grievances. The TPLF, feeling the country’s sovereignty.” report was “not true.” last red line has been crossed.” and beyond. Mekele, the northern Tigray marginalized, left the coalition There was no immediate Ethiopia was already The statement by Prime Addressing the nation on region’s capital, and Dansha last year. It remains a strong word from the TPLF, and stressed by a dispute with town. The prime minister military force, observers say. all internet and phone lines Egypt over a massive Ethiopian said “the end is near” for the Ethiopia on Wednesday were cut in the Tigray region dam project that has drawn regional force, which is based declared a six-month state following the announcement. rare attention by President in Ethiopia’s most sensitive of emergency in the Tigray Tigray TV reported that Donald Trump to Africa, and region, neighboring Eritrea. region, saying that “illegal airspace has been closed over by a multi-layer crisis with the The two countries made peace and violent activities within the region, and it asserted that COVID-19 pandemic, deadly in 2018 after a long border war. the National Regional State the northern command of ethnic violence and a locust The TPLF had been the of Tigray are endangering the Ethiopia’s military had defected outbreak. dominant part of Ethiopia’s constitution and constitutional to the Tigray government. The Now the greatest test of governing coalition before order, public peace and prime minister’s office told The Abiy’s rule has come. France24 Abiy took office in 2018 and announced sweeping political reforms that won him the Nobel last year. Those reforms, however, have opened space Trump, Biden locked in close race as vote-counting stalls

DEMOCRATS expecting a votes in the heavily Democratic brought lawsuits in state and comfortable victory in the suburbs of Atlanta. federal courts seeking to presidential election found But the election appeared prevent election officials in themselves in a nail-biter to be coming down to the same various states from counting instead, as the race remained in three states — the traditionally late-arriving mail-in votes. limbo past midnight Tuesday. Democratic “blue wall” of Most of those efforts failed, By early Wednesday, Joe Michigan, Wisconsin and although appeals were planned The Witches film faces Biden led with 236 electoral Pennsylvania — that decided or still in progress in some votes to 213 for President the 2016 contest for Trump. cases. Trump, both well short of Trump held a lead in “If people wanted to get the 270 necessary to win the early returns in those states, their ballots in, they should backlash over disability presidency. Biden also had a reflecting the expectedhave gotten their ballots in long narrow edge in the popular Republican advantage in before [Election Day], a long A NEW film version of Roald witches plotting to turn out a message that we should vote. same-day voting, which got time,” Trump told reporters Dahl’s novel The Witches children into mice. be scared of people with On the eve of the election, counted first. DemocratsSunday, adding: “We’re going has been criticised for its In the original book, missing fingers. Biden led in virtually every were hoping to make up the in the night of — as soon as the depictions of limb difference. the witches are described as “A lot of kids and adults national poll and in most difference with mail-in ballots. election is over — we’re going The film, which stars having “thin curvy claws” have that - that’s a life people battleground states. But Trump The coronavirus pandemic led in with our lawyers.” Anne Hathaway, features evil instead of fingernails, and feet live. It doesn’t need to add to appeared to gain ground in many states to expand early- Groups that included characters who have distinct that “have square ends with no the stigma.” several states in the final week voting options, and a record Trump’s own former Director hand and feet impairments. toes on them at all”. Actress and TV presenter of the campaign, during which number of ballots, more than of National Intelligence Dan Comedian Alex Brooker, In the new film, Anne Grace Mandeville said she was he crisscrossed the country, 100 million, were cast either Coats and former Republican who has hand and arm Hathaway’s Grand High Witch “really disappointed with the concentrating on Florida and in person or by mail before Senate Majority Leader Bill impairments, told the BBC and others are revealed to have decision to give the villains the Midwest, holding multiple Election Day. Frist of Tennessee, launched that the images “jarred quite three elongated fingers on each in the movie a disability for rallies nearly every day. Most states allowed $6 million in TV ads this week a lot” and could “add to the hand. absolutely no reason other Biden addressed mail ballots to be opened trying to educate the public stigma” around disability. A trailer for the film also than to make the character supporters in Wilmington, weeks ahead of Election Day that Trump cannot stop the Film studio Warner Bros features a lesson on “how seem scarier”. Del., shortly after midnight, so they could be counted counting of legitimate ballots. said it was “deeply saddened” to identify witches” that She told BBC News: “The saying, “We feel good about quickly, but in the three key Trump has also said he to learn the movie “could upset highlights their “claws” and truth is children will watch this where we are. We really do. states, Republican-controlled does not want mail ballots in people with disabilities”. lack of toes. movie and some will then be I’m here to tell you tonight we legislatures refused to allow Pennsylvania to be counted if In a statement, the The Witches had originally scared of people that have limb believe we’re on track to win election clerks to open mail they arrive after Election Day, company said: “It was never been set for a cinema release impairments or ectrodactyly this election.” ballots in advance. but the Pennsylvania Supreme the intention for viewers to but, following the Covid-19 [a split hand] thanks to this At 2:20 a.m., President Trump, who had for Court has ruled they can be feel that the fantastical, non- pandemic, was distributed on film. Trump spoke to a crowd in the months been attacking the counted up until this Friday, human creatures were meant digital platforms last month. “I thought we were moving White House, running down use of mail ballots on the Nov. 6, as long as they were to represent them”. Shortly afterwards, the hashtag forward in this industry, but the list of states where he was grounds that they could be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Directed by Robert #NotAWitch began trending once again a movie has used ahead or in a position to take used fraudulently, insisted that Election Day, or if they had Zemeckis, The Witches is the on social media. scars and a disability to create the lead. “We had such a big the vote counting should stop no postmark or an unclear second big-screen version of Brooker said that when he a scary character.” night,” he boasted. “They knew on election night. Republicans postmark. Yahoo News Dahl’s novel about disguised first watched the film he was She added: “I’m aware that they couldn’t win, so they said, expecting “something very this is just a movie to some ‘Let’s go to court.’ different” beneath the witches’ people, but this affects the “Frankly, we did win this gloves. perception of disabled people election. We will be going to Ministry of General Education “It clearly looked like more than you’ll realise. the U.S. Supreme Court. We they’d removed some of the “I dread to think how a want all voting to stop.” fingers,” he told BBC reporter class of children would react Trump’s remarks met misapplied K6m – AG Matt Graveling. “I was like, to a new classmate who has a with criticism from some ‘I’m not sure that’s on’. scar or a limb impairment after unexpected sources, including From Page 6 “What sort of message they’ve all watched this film.” Rick Santorum, a former does this give? To me It sends BBC Republican senator, who said “DURING the period under review, double the period they were on secondment. As at 31st on CNN, “I was very distressed class and responsibility allowances in amounts August 2020, no recoveries had been made,” by what I just heard the totalling K1,676,587 (Double Class – K9,055) read the report. president say.” (Responsibility – K1,667,532) were paid “Section 7 of the Public Service Bolstered by unexpected to 169 teachers without authority from the Management Division (PSMD) Circular No. strength among Hispanic responsible officers, Terms and Conditions B.31 of 2017 stipulates that teachers eligible voters, Trump won of Service for the Public Service No. 34 (d) for payment of responsibility allowances are: comfortably in Florida and requires that a seconded officer should not a. Degree holders teaching ‘A’ level classes, b. Texas, states that Democrats receive a salary from the Public Service during Advanced diploma holders teaching either had hoped to flip to their the 124 period of secondment as payment of senior or ‘A’ level classes at a Secondary School, side. Biden won Arizona, and his or her salary should be the responsibility c. Diploma holders teaching senior classes, and although he was behind in the of the organisation they are seconded to. It d. Certificate holders teaching Upper Basic count in Georgia, he had a shot was however observed that six (6) officers who / Secondary School classes. Contrary to the at winning that Republican went on secondment during the period from circular, responsibility allowance in amounts state as well, after a burst water March 2017 to December 2019 were irregularly totalling K157,145 were irregularly paid to Paralympian Claire Cashmore, who received an MBE in 2007, pipe delayed the counting of paid salaries in amounts totalling K427,794 for thirty-one (31) teachers who were not eligible.” said the film had left her “very confused/upset” Thursday November 5, 2020 www.diggers.news Sports News .11 Messi sends well wishes to Maradona following successful brain surgery Barcelona and Argentina coach had to undergo surgery for before being transferred to the had been suffering from fatigue to see the former Argentina depend on his recovery but the captain Lionel Messi has sent a blood clot in his brain. Olivos Clinic in Buenos Aires due to dehydration. boss back on his feet as soon as start of it has been great. The way fellow countryman Diego Maradona had taken the province. Indeed, his last public possible. he reacted after the surgery is Maradona “a big hug from the decision to admit himself to At first, it had been suspected appearance before being admitted “Diego, all the strength promising.” heart” after the Albiceleste legend the Ipensa Clinic in La Plata on that the 60-year-old, who just had caused public concern, with in the world,” Messi wrote on Maradona’s personal lawyer and current Gymnasia y Esgrima Monday due to health concerns, recently celebrated his birthday, the South American icon having Instagram. “My family and I also chipped in, adding: “I’ve just looked extremely weak and want to see you healthy again as talked with the clinic authorities. needing assistance to walk while soon as possible. A big hug from Diego is okay and continues receiving a commemorative the heart!” his recovery. Detecting the plaque ahead of Gymnasia’s clash Regarding the surgery haematoma on time was decisive Real Madrid yet to offer with Patronato. itself, Maradona’s physician, Dr and it happened because of the It soon became apparent after Leopoldo Luque, relayed that the medical team’s professionalism a series of tests that Maradona procedure had gone well and his and the studies they decided to had a subdural haematoma, an patient was now in recovery. conduct. Ramos a new contract issue that has since been operated “I was able to evacuate the “Yesterday, Diego was very on successfully, according to his haematoma successfully and anxious about what was going personal doctor. Diego tolerated the surgery very to happen. In September, he Tributes and well wishes well,” Luque said. “Diego is under underwent the same haematoma ...Spain captain set to drop have been pouring in since the control, he has a small drain test and nothing appeared then. news of Maradona’s ill health [to remove fluid] that we are If this hadn’t been detected on broke, and Messi has added his planning to take out tomorrow. time, Diego’s destiny would’ve into free agency pool in 2021 name to the list of those hoping “His stay at the hospital will been a different one.” GOAL Real Madrid have yet to offer Sergio Ramos a new contract despite the fact his current deal expires next summer - according to Cuatro. ZCS needs K2m for President Stadium rehab The 34-year-old wants to see out the remaining years of his career at Santiago Bernabeu, but he is still waiting to be By Tim Zulu football, then the better,” “We would like to have a a time, we can securely say handed a renewal by club president Florentino Perez. ZAMBIA Correctional Dr. Chileshe said. secured car park and install we are good to use for what Ramos scored the 100th goal of his Madrid career Service Commissioner “If you recall, this flood lights, among others its worth while we keep during a 3-2 victory over Inter in the Champions League General Dr. Chisela infrastructure has been things,” Dr Chisela said. searching for resources as on Tuesday night. GOAL Chileshe says they will seating here since the first The Prison Leopards work continues,” Dr Chisela need K2 million to have the Republic and it has some strong man said this said. President Stadium back to sort of great experiences being a mammoth task Leopards, who are its previous greatness. connected to it largely and depending on the currently MTN/ FAZ league Speaking during the spot because of the numerous availability of funds, the leaders, will have their check of the works at the players that went through service would phase out the initial test home game at Eminence Arena, Tuesday, here when Kabwe United works until they changed the same venue (President the Correctional Services were at the pinnacle. This the face of the stadium to Stadium) against Power Chief said once the stadium presently being our home inviting standard. Dynamos in the mid-week is finished to satisfactory ground, and utilizing it at “In any case, until such two clash. standard, the people of a more significant level in mine area, Makululu and the super league, we need all residents of Kabwe in to find resources to bring it Shepolopolo take general would watch games into shape, hence our vision in a favorable environment begins by having the change as well as utilise the facility room revamped, set up top slot of group to promote their activities. another border wire, take a “As Correctional shot at the VIP show off, the Service, we need to bring open wings, among other B at COSAFA back life to this arena and works.” if any organizations want He said they were also to partner with us and keen to improve the water Championships support this cause which reticulation system by can likewise be opened putting up boreholes to take By Ngosa Chalwe lead in the 52nd minute for functions other than care of the playing surface. ZAMBIA thumped Lesotho before Chilufya scored the 8-0 to take charge of third in the 56th minute. Group B of the Council of Mulenga scored Southern African Football Zambia’s fourth goal in the Associations (COSAFA) 65th minute before Chanda FAZ, FIFA wrangles meeting on today women’s championship contributed another two in Port Elizabeth South minutes later. By Ngosa Chalwe an integrity test. Lusaka and former Power Dynamos Africa. At this point, Zambia AFTER failing to take off on two In the run-up to the presidential chief executive officer Ricky Skipper Barbra Banda were leading 5 – 0 and previous occasions, the meeting with elections, FAZ was conducting Mamfunda. bagged a hat trick while looked like they are far FIFA that is aimed at resolving the provincial elections for members who Government will be represented Grace Chanda managed from being done. long-standing wrangles in the local will form part of the executive for the by Minister of Youth, Sport and Child to pick a brace with other Banda ensured that she game is expected to take place today. next four years but saw this process Development Emmanuel Mulenga, his goals coming from Prisca got the match day ball when Despite the exclusion of Kalusha halted after Mufulira-based football permanent secretary Joe Kapembwa Chilufya, Maylan Mulenga she scored Zambia’s sixth Bwalya, who contested his failed administrator Damiano Mutale and director of sport John Zulu. and Ireen Lungu. on the 70th minute before attempt to challenge incumbent obtained an injunction against the The National Sports Council of Lesotho looked Chanda completed her Andrew Kamanga, the much process. Zambia (NSCZ) will have chairman compact in the first half, brace seven minutes later. anticipated meeting will go on as With a threat of Zambia being Patrick Mutimushi and acting general restricting Zambia to a one Lungu put her name on scheduled. banned from international football secretary Raphael Mulenga while goal lead at the break. the score sheet to complete Football administration in Zambia hanging, it was agreed that Mutale Football House will have Andrew Zambia created a the dismantling. has not been immune to wrangling. drops his legal redress against FAZ Kamanga and Adrian Kashala. myriad of chances but their Assistant coach Beauty Prior to the postponement of elections while they sorted out their issues On Tuesday, Kashala confirmed showing in the first half Mwamba said the team in March, there was a dispute against outside the courts. in a statement that the agenda has was not impressive despite needed the three points. FAZ following the unsuccessful filing FIFA originally proposed to host a already been set. getting their goal through “We could have scored of nominations by Kalusha, Richard meeting on September 1 but it failed “FIFA, who are the conveners of Banda on the 32nd minute. more than what we scored Kazala and Ricky Mamfunda, among to take off and was later moved to the meeting, have also shared their After the break, Bruce but we thank God for the others. October 30 where it flopped again. agenda which includes remarks from Mwape appeared to have eight goals that we scored The trio had filed to challenge However, all indications show that the football governing body, the sports given the team a raved up today,” said Mwamba. Kamanga who was seeking a new the meeting is set to take off today minister, NSCZ, aggrieved parties, half time talk as they came The win sees Zambia go mandate following the imminent with the agenda already set. response by FAZ and the way forward back with more hunger and top of Group B table with expiry of his team this year, but were The team termed as the aggrieved and the closing remarks, which will be appeared more clinical. three points while Malawi unsuccessful after they allegedly failed party will be represented by Mutale, made by FIFA,” said Kashala. Banda doubled Zambia’s and Lesotho are on zero. No 812 K10 www.diggers.news Thursday November 5, 2020 FOREST GO TOP AFTER FAZ, FIFA wrangles meeting on today By Ngosa Chalwe AFTER failing to take off on two previous occasions, the meeting with FIFA that DERBY DELIGHT is aimed at resolving the long-standing By Ngosa Chalwe However, it was not meant Eagles who beat Zanaco 1 – 0 later when Dickson Chapa wrangles in the local game is expected to GHANAIAN striker Adams to be for Mumamba Numba’s at the Independence Stadium scored an own goal to restore take place today. Zikiru’s goal was all Forest side who suffered a defeat at in Choma. parity. Despite the exclusion of Kalusha Rangers needed to beat town the hands of their bitter rivals. Anos Tembo’s 34th minute In Ndola, Indeni played to Bwalya, who contested his failed attempt rivals Zesco United 1 – 0 and The Ghanaian, who is strike was enough for Eagles a scoreless draw against Green to challenge incumbent Andrew Kamanga, storm to the summit of the also a former Zesco player, to beat the Bankers. Buffaloes with Nkana and the much anticipated meeting will go on as Super Division. reminded his former bosses of At Sunset Stadium, Lusaka Lumwana, Prison Leopards scheduled. After their 2 – 0 win over how good a player they let go Dynamos played out to a 1 – and Power Dynamos playing Football administration in Zambia has Nkana, Forest proved their when he beat Kenyan keeper all draw against Napsa Stars. to the same score line. not been immune to wrangling. Prior to worth yesterday when they Ian Otieno on the 27thminute. Jacob Ngulube scored his At Nkoloma Stadium, Red the postponement of elections in March, took on Zesco who were With this win, Forest debut goal for Napsa Stars on Arrows beat Kitwe United 1 – there was a dispute... Story page 11 looking to record their first move top of the table with the 36th minute but the lead 0, thanks to a James Chamanga win of the season. six points at par with Green was cancelled two minutes 43rd minute strike.