No 747 K10 www.diggers.news Thursday Auguest 6, 2020 Court hears how Health Minister bought property linked to corruption CHILUFYA’S EARNINGS

HITBy Zondiwe K22M Mbewe BY FEB - ACC AN Investigations officer at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has testified before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya’s total earnings for the period 2013 to February, 2020, from the National Assembly, PMEC and Henry Courtyard Limited were over K22 million. Story page 3 Covid-19 cases hit 7,000 in Zambia with 176 deaths

By Natasha Sakala specimens received daily in MINISTRY of Health COVID-19 testing laboratories spokesperson Dr Abel Kabalo has risen from 1.8% to over has announced that Zambia 25% in one month has recorded 229 new cases of Speaking during COVID-19 with three deaths the COVID-19 briefing, in the last 24 hours. Wednesday, Dr Kabalo And Dr Kabalo says noted that among the three the overall positivity rate of deaths was a brought in dead (BID) from Itezhi-tezhi and two patients from the Levy Mwanawasa isolation centre. Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya speaks to his lawyers Tutwa Ngulube and Jonas Zimba (r ) at the Lusaka “Today Zambia has Magistrates’ Court– Picture by Tenson Mkhala We’ve taken recorded 229 new cases of COVID-19 out of the 1,112 the NRC tests that were done. This brings our cumulative total number of Covid cases to SADC displeased with UN move to issuance 7,022. Of these 229 cases, 84 are individuals screened through our hospital screening. In exercise Lusaka we recorded 52 from reconfigure Force Intervention Brigade our institutions, in Ndola we By Natasha Sakala over the unilateral decision to reconfigure the Force contrary to SADC position. as a party recorded 25, Solwezi gave THE Southern by the United Nations Intervention Brigade Story page 10 us five and then Kitwe gave AfricanDevelopment us two. Of these 229, 73 are Community (SADC) Organ programme individuals identified through Troika Summit plus Force routine screening and Lusaka Intervention Brigade Troop Lungu insensitive to people’s well-being, - Mwila contributed 46 of these and Contributing Countries Story page 10 Ndola 27. Sixty three were (FIB – TCCs) and the DRC if Covid escalates, blame him – Nkombo contacts...” Story page 3 have expressed concern Story page 4 2. Local News www.diggers.news Thursday August 6, 2020 By Julia Malunga the Council such reasonable THE Auditor General’s travelling, transport and Report has revealed that Auditor General explains flaws at subsistence allowances for an officer had unrestricted members or members of any access to both the committee of the Council production and development when engaged on the business environments, which would ECZ with potential for exam leakages of the Council, at such rates as have exposed the officer to the Minister may determine; holder vehicle for a named practice. officer who was managing the thus exposing it to the risk of make unauthorised changes and any other expenses director at K277,456, which “ISO/IEC 27001: 2005 users on the application and manipulation in the transfer to the system that would not incurred by the Council in the was later offered to the same A.10.1.4 requires that the officer was also in charge process. Item banking is performance of its functions. be possible to trace. director at a purchase price development, test and of system development and the process of creating and However, a review of payment And the Auditor General of K22,729, rendering it operational facilities should enhancements to in-house maintaining a repository documents revealed that has also revealed that the massively under-priced. be separated to reduce the developed applications, of test items from which from 12th February to 7th Examination Council of According to the report, risks of unauthorised access such as Online Candidate examination questions can September, 2018, amounts Zambia (ECZ) paid K90,000 ECZ had one officer who was or changes to the operational Registration System (OCRS), be drawn when need arises. totalling K90,000 were paid towards medical bills for a managing the users on the system. In addition, best Result Combination and Good practice requires towards medical bills for council chairperson who was application and also in charge practice requires that Marks Entry Systems. The that there be enough items the Council Chairperson. In not entitled for the benefit. of system development and developers should not have officer also had permission per subject at any time in this regard, the payment of Meanwhile, the Report enhancements to in-house access to the production to perform all the activities order that leakages may be medical bills was irregular has disclosed that the Council developed applications, environment. Contrary to on the system. Thisminimised as any of the items in that the Chairperson was procured a personal-to- which was contrary to best best practice, ECZ had one implied that the officer has equal chance of being not entitled,” the Report had unrestricted access to examined. A scrutiny of the disclosed. both the production and status of the item bank in And the Report disclosed development environments. December, 2019, revealed that the Council procured a Such unrestricted access to that the Council did not have personal-to-holder vehicle the system exposed the OCRS a standard on the minimum for the director at K277,456, information to unauthorised number of examination- which was later found to have changes, which would not be ready items per subject in been offered to that director at possible to trace,” the Report the bank. As a result, the a purchase price of K22,729, disclosed. actual numbers of banked rendering it massively under- It stated that the Council examination items ranged priced. did not have a standard on from 1 to 6, which may lead “Terms and Conditions the minimum number of to examination leakages,” it of Service for employees on examination-ready items per stated. fixed-term contract state subject in the storage bank, a According to the Auditor that, to arrive at the salel situation which would result General’s Report on the price of a personal-to-holder in examination leakages. Accounts of Parastatal motor vehicle, the vehicle “ECZ had systems for Bodies and other statutory shall be depreciated using results management, online institutions for the financial the reducing balance method registration, marks entry year ended December 31, at the rate of 20 per cent per and results combination. It 2018, payment of medical annum and the sale price was, however, observed that bills was irregular because the shall be the residual amount FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:General Education Minister Dr. Dennis Wanchinga, Japanese the four systems were not chairperson was not entitled. after depreciation for five Ambassador to Zambia Mizuuchi Ryuta, First Lady Esther Lungu and Education Permanent interfaced, and information “Section 23 (3) (b) and years. In May, 2013, the Secretary-Technical Services Dr. Jobbicks Kalumba flag off the distribution of sanitary towels in had to be manually exported (c) of the Act states that there Council procured a personal- Lusaka on Tuesday - Picture by Salim Henry from one system to another, will be paid from the funds of to-holder motor vehicle for the director at a cost of K277,456. It was, however, observed that on 18th June, Bowman vows to go radicle on Lusaka residents who flout COVID-19 regulations 2018, the director was offered By Natasha Sakala because I have seen a lot of double efforts as compliance we are seeing at night partying, your life, are you going to be to purchase the personal-to- LUSAKA Province Minister things. This period when I was levels had dropped down to all those places are just death acceptable before Heaven. But holder vehicle at K22,729, Bowman Lusambo has at Levy (Mwanawasa Hospital), zero despite raised awareness. traps. They are death traps I can definitely, we are in this world which was 25 per cent of the warned Lusaka residents I have seen a lot of things, “So, for us, now, as Lusaka assure you because COVID-19 where people perceive things residual value of K90,917 flouting COVID-19 guidelines more than the things, which Province, this is not a time is capable of wiping that night differently. So, for me, what I resulting in the under-pricing to be ready to be “ badly I saw in March. March, after to go to sleep, this is not the club, including the DJ, wiping have seen, actually, the efforts, of the vehicle by K68,188,” inconvenienced” now that he is seeing from other countries, time to let those detractors, them like so without anyone which we had put in March, stated the Report. back in good health. we started with awareness, those who talk to give them surviving, that is COVID for April, May, it has gone to waste It also revealed that a In an interview, Lusambo then we started with adherence opportunity to talk, this is not you. It’s not just a matter of, because the level of compliance total amount of K246,705 was said that he had now become because by then we had some the time. This is the time to ‘no, tifuna kuyenda kuma bar now is almost zero. And this paid as interest to a company radical in the manner he cases, which was being treated make sure that we move in. (we want to go to the bar)’,” said fight is not a government fight contracted to print and would handle the COVID-19 and today it’s a different story If it means inconveniencing Lusambo. alone, this is a public fight so package examination papers fight because he wanted to altogether because I have people, we are going to “This is not a time for we need the people out there to due to delayed payments ensure that cases in the capital gone through and I have seen inconvenience them because those useless things, this is the act responsibly, it is not always of outstanding obligations dropped to zero. people dying, with my naked we have seen the impact and time, actually, to understand that we have to police them, it’s totalling over K13.3 million, “So, for us, as Lusaka eyes, I have seen people dying we will inconvenience them why COVID at this time. This time people start thinking on which resulted in wasteful Province, we need to change because of COVID. So, as so that we protect their lives. is the time to reflect because their own.” expenditure. the approach, and we will begin we are coming now, we will Our efforts now will double you can die at any time with On Monday scores of PF “On 26th April, 2017, to be radical. And being radical be more radical, actually, we from the ones, which we saw COVID. With COVID, all of supporters defied, Covid-19 the Examinations Council of doesn’t mean that the people will be more radical than ever us doing in March, April, now us are potential dead people! guidelines to witness President Zambia and Stephen Austin will be killed, we just want to because I have seen how people it will be doubled because we So, this is a time to reflect and Edgar Lungu’s launch of the & Sons Limited domiciled in make sure that people start are dying. People are struggling have seen the impact and some put your life in order, this is not Makeni Overpass, and the the United Kingdom signed doing the right thing. So, the to survive because of COVID.” of us have gone through this a time to start being excited, Head of State thanked the a contract for the purpose of motorists, if you are more than He added that the disease. All those bars, which this is not a time for partying. supporters for gathering en security printing, packaging one person in a vehicle, make provincial administration will we are seeing, all those people This is time to reflect, know masse for the event. and delivery of GCE, Grades sure that you are putting on a 7, 9 and 12 examination face mask; the buses, people question papers for the visiting the shopping malls; years 2017/2018 at a total people visiting the shops, we Lungu’s eligibility a dead issue, insists Makebi contract sum of K41,805,847 just want to make sure that (GB£3,132,110.17). General we just reduce this spread of By Julia Malunga in this country. It is a shameful Bill. They dead issue. Conditions of Contract state COVID-19 in Lusaka. As we EASTERN Province Minister Makebi should have called it Bill third term. They “The only reason why this issue is that unless the two parties speak, it’s everywhere! We don’t Zulu says Archbishop Telesphore want to give a third term to Lungu but he not dying is because people are allowed agree otherwise, the payment- even know the person to trust, Mpundu is being misled on the issue has already served two terms according to remember dead issues. That is a dead delay period after which the no one; you can’t trust anyone of President Edgar Lungu’s eligibility to the constitution. And not only that, issue. That issue was settled a long time procuring entity shall pay with COVID. So, for me, we because it was rightly interpreted by the a law that is made to benefit one person ago by the Constitutional Court so he interest to the supplier shall are going to double the efforts, courts of law. or to benefit a group of people against can’t say ‘we risk not having a candidate.’ be 60 days from the due date if it means inconveniencing On Sunday, Archbishop Mpundu said others is right from the word go wrong! As regards to Bill 10, I don’t think he of the concerned invoice and the Lusaka residents, we just the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) risked not And that is what it is. What is hidden in can point at any clause that seeks to the interest rate that shall be want them to be ready that having a presidential candidate in next that and people fear, this fear must be perpetuate the stay of PF in power. Bill 10 applied is 0.5 per cent per we are going to inconvenience year’s election because President Lungu expressed. What they see is not only to is a progressive bill that seeks to deal with month of the invoice value. them badly. Actually, this was not eligible to stand. perpetuate Lungu’s stay in State House the lacunas that are currently existing In February and March, 2018, time around, it’s bad because “Bill 10 is a shameful Bill. Why is it but it is designed in such a way that one in our constitution. It doesn’t scare us, a total amount of K246,705 the information has reached, that every administration that comes person among those who are aspiring to it doesn’t scare anyone just because (GB£18,388.51) was paid as sensitisation has been done to State House wants to change the be candidates will be disqualified. And someone chooses to be misled and draw interest to Stephen Austin and they’ve ignored all these constitution in order to perpetuate this is criminal. It must be withdrawn,” a particular line. If it is blue, it is blue, if and Sons Limited due things. And it’s time for us to them in power? This is wrong! PF is said Archbishop Mpundu. it green it is green. You can’t say ‘green is to delayed payments of inconvenience them and we are tempering with the constitution in order But in an interview, Zulu insisted blue’, no. We know what it is, we have read outstanding obligations going to inconvenience them to perpetuate themselves in power not President Lungu’s eligibility case was it in the right context, and the court has totalling K13,301,041 badly,” Lusambo cautioned. just the President. They will be remaining concluded a long time ago by the interpreted it in the right context,” said (GB£996,556.62) resulting in “So, for me, yes, I am back there to continue marring administration Constitutional Court and was thus, a Zulu. wasteful expenditure,” stated and we’ll be more radical now the Report. Thursday August 6, 2020 www.diggers.news Local News .3

By Zondiwe Mbewe AN Investigations officer at the Anti-Corruption Commission Chilufya’s total earnings hit K22m by Feb, 2020, ACC (ACC) has testified before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that In the third count, it is Minister had interest in. money. Health Minister Dr Chitalu alleged that Dr Chilufya on He revealed that he “Through mywitness tells court Chilufya’s total earnings for the an unknown date but between established from PACRA that investigations, I established the financial capacity from the earnings from National period 2013 to February, 2020, January 1, 2018 and December there was, indeed, a company that Kabamba approached his known legitimate sources Assembly totalled over K7 from the National Assembly, 30, 2019 possessed K3,000,000, called Samfya Marines and Dr Chitalu Chilufya to lend of income to acquire the million and K3 million from PMEC and Henry Courtyard which was used to purchase Tourism Services, which was him K1,500,000, which Dr properties in question in that PMEC. Further, I assessed Limited were over K22 million. Lot No. 365/366 also known incorporated in 2006 and Chilufya advanced to him in period. financial information relating Chipampe Manda, as Spark Guest House situated registered in Zambia. two instalments. I established Manda said he had to bank statements for Henry 34, explained that from in Mansa District of Luapula “What I gathered is that that Mr Benjamin Kabamba established that Dr Chilufya Courtyard Limited from the National Assembly, Property, property reasonably at the time the company was failed to pay back the money was a Minister of Health and which records from different Dr Chilufya earned over suspected to be proceeds of registered, the shareholders in he borrowed from Dr Chitalu member of parliament for banks where the company had K7 million for the period crime. the company were Den Daas Chilufya. He approached Dr Mansa Central constituency. accounts with. From Henry November 2013, to February In the last count, it is Investment Zambia Limited, Chilufya and made an offer to He also said that the ACC Courtyard Limited alone, it 2020; over K3 million from alleged that Dr Chilufya on a Toptec Enterprises Zambia sell Spark Guest House to him wrote to the National Assembly was in excess of K12 million PMEC (Payroll Management date unknown, but between Limited and Leo Jonas Ngosa at K3,000,000. It was agreed and PMEC requesting for from 2016 to 2019,” Manda and Establishment Control) for January 1, 2017, and December Investment Limited,” Manda that since he was already owing payments made to Dr Chilufya disclosed. the period November 2013, to 31, 2017, in Lusaka possessed said. Dr Chilufya K1,500,000, the in terms of emoluments. The witness continues with December 2019 and over K12 US $52,000, which was used He said it was established accused would only top up “The Commission did his testimony today. million for the period 2016 to to purchase a passenger boat that Den Daas Investment K1,500,000 for the purchase receive documents from these Earlier when the case was 2019 from Henry Courtyard also known as Transport 32 Zambia Limited transferred of Spark Guest House,” Manda two institutions detailing the called around 09:00 hours, Limited in which he is a from Smart Own FZE of Dubai 6,000 shares held in Samfya narrated. earnings that Dr Chilufya ACC prosecutor Clifford director and shareholder. in the United Arab Emirates, Marines and Tourism Services He said that he also had from November, 2013, to Moonga asked the Court to He was testifying in a property reasonably suspected to Dr Chitalu at a consideration established that Dr Chilufya December, 2019. Further in my stand down the matter for two matter in which Dr Chilufya to be proceeds of crime. amount of US $200,000. had acquired a 32-seater investigations, I did establish hours so that the prosecution has been charged with four When the matter came up Manda said that Leo Jonas boat imported from Dubai that Dr Chilufya has stake in could prepare their witness, counts of possession of for commencement of trial, Ngosa Investment Limited also by a company called Bellchiz other companies in which he is who was already at court. property suspected to be Wednesday, Manda testified sold 2,000 shares in Samfya General Dealers and Suppliers either director or shareholder. He added that the proceeds of crime, contrary to that on December 17, 2019, Marines and Tourism Services Limited. I established that he was a witness would be producing section 71 (1) of the Forfeiture the ACC received a report to Dr Chilufya at the sum of Manda said that he director and shareholder in documents, which the State of Proceeds of Crime Act No. bordering on allegations K270,000. established that the individuals Henry Courtyard Limited, had not looked at. 19 of the 2010 of the laws of of possession of property He further testified that a behind Bellchiz General Henry Courtyard Hardware Moonga apologised for the Zambia. reasonably suspected to be Mr Benjamin Kabamba sold Dealers imported the passenger and Construction, Henry inconvenience. It is alleged in the first proceeds of crime against Dr Spark Guest House to Dr boat from Dubai on behalf of Courtyard Farms and Henry But in response, defence count that Dr Chilufya on a Chilufya. Chilufya at K3 million. Dr Chilufya between August, Courtyard Travel and Tours. lawyer Tutwa Ngulube said date unknown, but between He said the allegations were He said initially, Kabamba 2017, and December, 2017. Also, he was a shareholder in the defence was extremely December 1, 2016, and that Dr Chilufya owned several had borrowed K1,500,000 He said after he established Samfya Marines and Tourism disappointed in the manner in December 31, 2017, in Lusaka properties in Mansa, Luapula whose collateral was Spark the possession of the Services,” he added. which the State was handling possessed US$200,000, which Province, among them, Samfya Guest House from Dr Chilufya, properties, he endeavoured “Having looked at the the matter. was used to purchase 6,000 Marines and Tourism Services. but failed to pay back the to find out if the accused had earnings of the Minister, He said they were aware shares in Samfya Marines and Manda added that ACC that the Judiciary had issued Tourism Services Limited from received the said report from guidelines, which relate to Den Daas Investment Zambia an anonymous source. criminal and civil proceedings. Limited, property suspected to “Investigations into Police gun down robber for allegedly “We are in a state of be proceeds of crime. the said allegations were emergency and the Court In the second count, it is authorised on December has a task to dispose off alleged that Dr Chilufya on a 27, 2019, by the ACC acting stealing from Trade Kings vehicle matters timely and speedily. date unknown, but between director general. A team of The accused was arrested By Diggers Reporter Katongo stated, Wednesday. Northern Provinces. January 1, 2017, and December investigators was assembled to more than three months ago,” POLICE in Kasama, Katongo said this was “Hussain reported that 31, 2017, in Lusaka possessed carry out investigations into Ngulube said. Northern Province, have shot after a report of theft from unknown persons stole K270,000 cash, which was used the allegations,” Manda said. He said it appeared that and injured one suspected motor vehicle was received money from the company’s to purchase 2,000 shares in He said that he then the State was still fishing for criminal and arrested two from Abbas Hussain aged motor vehicle, a Toyota Samfya Marines and Tourism proceeded to go to PACRA evidence. others in connection with 46 years of Chikumanino of Hilux registration number Services Limited from Leo to establish the directors Ngulube asked the Court the theft of money from a Kasama District who is Trade ALZ 3825 which was parked Jonas Ngosa Investment and shareholders in Samfya to give the prosecution team Trade Kings motor vehicle, Kings Regional Manager at Indo – Zambia Bank Limited, property suspected of Marines and Tourism Services 30 minutes in which to prepare spokesperson Esther Mwaata for Muchinga, Luapula and along Independence road being proceeds of crime. and companies in which the their witness. in Kasama District. The Another lawyer, Jonas criminals unlocked the Zimba adopted Ngulube’s driver’s door and got away objection. with K98,025.00. He added that it was a Police made a follow well known fact that orders of up and caught up with the the court were to be complied Covid-19 cases hit 7,000 criminals at Mwiluzi area with. along Mbala – Kasama road “After sitting yesterday where they had parked (Tuesday), this court made a their vehicle, Honda CRV ruling and ordered that trial registration number ALP should commence today and 2712 and were changing a font time to commence business was in Zambia with 176 deaths tyre of the said motor vehicle. agreed to 09:00 hours. From By Natasha Sakala itezhi one and Kalulushi one. Seven death is yet to be classified.” Upon being challenged the 14:00 hours [Tuesday] to 09:00 MINISTRY of Health spokesperson Dr individuals identified through healthcare And Dr Kabalo however said the criminals ran in different hours today (Wednesday), Abel Kabalo has announced that Zambia worker screening in Lusaka and then we ministry was worried about the poor directions, and in the process the State had ample time to has recorded 229 new cases of COVID-19 also had a BID reported amongst these adherence to COVID-19 prevention one suspect named Ndlovu prepare their witness. We with three deaths in the last 24 hours. that is from Ithezh-itezhi. Among the measures as the infection rate has Basil Bhekumuzi aged 40 years appeared before you on July 16, And Dr Kabalo says the overall active cases that we have in our facilities, increased from 1.8 to 25 percent in one of Bulawayo, a Zimbabwean 2020, to set today’s date and the positivity rate of specimens received 84 patients are currently admitted to our month. national was shot on his left subsequent dates. From July daily in COVID-19 testing laboratories isolation facilities then 45 of these are on “We recognise that the pandemic side of the thigh while two 16, to-date my colleagues have has risen from 1.8% to over 25% in one oxygen support. Then six patients are in continues to evolve at both international of his colleagues identified as had enough time to prepare for month. critical condition with five admitted to the and local level. We now have established Soames Ndlovu aged 32 years this matter,” he said. Speaking during the COVID-19 intensive care unit. We have discharged community transmission with increased of Matero East in Lusaka also Zimba said if the State briefing, Wednesday, Dr Kabalo noted 558 persons in the last 24 hours across the geographical coverage and unfortunately a Zimbabwean national based decided to abandon their task that among the three deaths was a brought country and this brings the cumulative this is occurring amidst low compliance to in Bulawayo and Silvester of preparing their witnesses on in dead (BID) from Itezhi-tezhi and recoveries to 5,667 since the beginning of public health measures, such as physical Phiri aged 38 years of Matero Tuesday, that should never be two patients from the Levy Mwanawasa the outbreak in Zambia,” he said. distancing masking up and hand hygiene,” Lusaka were apprehended. the Court’s fault. isolation centre. “We have unfortunately, and on a sad said Dr Kabalo. She said the injured He added that to disobey “Today Zambia has recorded 229 note recorded three new Covid related “The overall positivity rate of the suspect was receiving medical the Court’s order that trial new cases of COVID-19 out of the deaths, one female adult from Ithezh- specimen that we receive on a daily basis treatment at Kasama General commences on Wednesday 1,112 tests that were done. This brings itezhi as I earlier mentioned who came in our COVID-19 testing laboratories has Hospital while one other morning, was disrespectful to our cumulative total number of Covid in as a BID, one 43 year old female who risen from 1.8 percent to over 25 percent in suspect only identified as the Court. cases to 7,022. Of these 229 cases, 84 are was admitted to a private facility and one a month. In addition, among the positive Amin (Mr Moyo) was still on Zimba asked the individuals screened through our hospital 71 year old known hypertensive who was cases, the portion representing severe the run. prosecution to comply with the screening. In Lusaka we recorded 52 from being treated for severe pneumonia at our disease has also increased significantly. “A sum of K84,000 was order and put their witness on our institutions, in Ndola we recorded 25, levy Mwanawasa isolation centres. This We will be launching the new national recovered from the suspects the stand. Solwezi gave us five and then Kitwe gave therefore brings the cumulative number strategy to reduce COVID-19 infections and the vehicle which But in his ruling, us two. Of these 229, 73 are individuals of Covid related deaths to 176. Following in Zambia and this strategy will provide was being used has been Magistrate Mwale allowed the identified through routine screening the reclassification of the deaths in which the guidance on the key interventions impounded. A manhunt for State’s application to stand and Lusaka contributed 46 of these and the virus has been detected it has been that the community must focus on in the the suspect who is on the down the matter to 11:30 Ndola 27. Sixty three were contacts to determined that 59 are Covid deaths while current phase of the ‘epidemic’(sic) in this run has been launched,” said hours. known cases, Lusaka gave us 61, Ithezh- 116 are Covid related deaths and one country, Zambia.” Katongo. 4. Local News www.diggers.news Thursday August 6, 2020 By Natasha Sakala THE Auditor General has revealed that Western Water and Sewerage Western Water failed to account for K1.4m revenue from 5 districts Company failed to account for Workers Compensation Fund K328,697 issued to twenty-one the Managing Director, activities the payroll resulting in double May to 31st December 2018. As at K1,403,820 revenue that was Control Board K8,635,791 in (21) o cers during the period not related to the purpose of payments. As at 31st December 31st December 2019, the amounts collected in  ve districts. unpaid statutory obligations and under review had not been retired the project funds. Unaccounted 2019, the money had not been had not been recovered.” And the Auditor General also penalties to the National Pension and no recoveries had been for Project Materials-Kaoma; recovered from the o cers. During the period under revealed that the utility owed the Scheme Authority e ected as at 31st December 2019. Materials costing K11,630 Payment of Salaries to an O cer review, the Company owed Zambia Revenue Authority and According to the Auditor It was, therefore, not possible to procured for the works were not who resigned On 25th April terminal bene ts and other General’s report on the accounts ascertain whether the activities for  tted or utilised on the structures 2018, an o cer resigned from the personal emoluments in amounts of water and sanitation companies which the imprest was issued were and no disposal details were company. However, the o cer was totalling K3,112,634 which ACC nabs for the  nancial year ending undertaken,” it read. availed for audit. Casing Pipes 8, not removed from the payroll and were still outstanding as at 31st December 31, 2018, the utility e report revealed that K610 K4,880; Wire Fence Rolls 3 the company continued to pay December 2019. also failed to account for cash a further K74,146 meant for K450 K1,350; DN Flanges 12 K450 the o cer the salary for seven And the Auditor General former withdrawals worth K74,736 implementation of projects was K5,400; total K11,630,” the report (7) months in amounts totalling revealed that the company was as they were not supported by misapplied in Kaoma. revealed. to K69,346. As at 31st December owing K8,635,791 in unpaid expenditure details. “During the period under e report revealed that  ve 2019, the funds had not been statutory obligations by end of Senanga “Unaccounted for cash review, the Ministry of Water o cers were paid double salaries recovered,” it read. December 2019. withdrawals, an examination Development, Sanitation and in December 2017, salary was paid “ e Company recruited a “Failure to remit statutory magistrate of payment vouchers and bank Environmental Protection released to an employee who had resigned  nance manager on a three year obligations as at 31st December statements revealed that cash amounts totalling K2,936,502 as for seven months in addition to contract term. e monthly salary 2018, the Company was owing By Diggers Reporter withdrawals in amounts totalling support towards implementation the irregular salary increase for the at the time of engagement was a total amount of K8,635,791 e Anti-Corruption K74,736 were not accounted for of projects to improve the delivery  nance manager without board K10,962.50 per month. However, in statutory obligations to the Commission in Mongu has in that they were not supported of water services in Mongu, approval. a review of the payroll revealed Zambia Revenue Authority arrested former Senanga by expenditure details. In this Kaoma, and Kalabo districts. “During the period under that the o cer’s monthly salary (ZRA), Worker’s Compensation Subordinate Court Magistrate regard, the purposes for which the During the period from October review,  ve (5) o cers were paid had increased from K10,962.50 Fund Control Board (WCFCB) Chama Mutambalilo for funds were drawn were unknown. to December 2017, amounts salaries in amounts totalling to K12,943.90. No Board approval and penalties to National Pension corrupt practices involving In addition, amounts totalling totalling K74,146 meant for the K45,730 outside the payroll for for the increment was availed for Scheme Authority (NAPSA). As K1,200. K14,035 were collected by an Kaoma emergency works were the month of December 2017. audit. In this regard, the o cer at 31st December 2019, the funds According to a statement engineer on behalf of three (3) applied on procurement of twenty However, it was observed that was irregularly paid amounts had not been remitted to the issued by ACC public o cers from the Ministry of Water (20) cell phones for sta (K50,000) the o cers were also paid salaries totalling K15,851.20 in excess of respective institutions,” read the relations manager Timothy Development, Sanitation and and a foreign trip (K24,146) by in the same month through his salary for the period from 1 st report. Moono, Wednesday, Chama Environmental Protection, whose Mutambalilo, 50, of Lusaka’s details were not indicated on the Kamwala South was charged attendance list or claim forms. As with one count of Obtaining at 31st December 2019, the money Lungu insensitive to people’s well-being, Money by False Pretences had not been recovered from the contrary to Section 309 of the o cer,” the report read. Penal Code CAP 87 of the “Unaccounted for Revenue Laws of Zambia. if Covid escalates, blame him – Nkombo Financial Regulation No. 129 “Particulars of the o ence (3) provides that the daily cash By Julia Malunga huge multitude of PF cadres who down there, he was with his President Lungu and his team being that the accused collections should be brought MAZABUKA Central UPND witnessed the commissioning of Cabinet. Obviously, we did test must take the blame. It is clear on dates unknown but to account. However, amounts member of parliament Gary the Makeni overpass, Monday. for COVID and a few of us were that President Lungu is on a between 1st October 2016 totalling K1,403,820 collected Nkombo says it is the highest “PF are behaving like they found to be okay and others were campaign trail for now that is all and 31st July 2016 whilst in Senanga, Sesheke, Kaoma, level of irresponsibility for are in a one-party State where found to be positive so Parliament that matters.” working as a Magistrate at Kalabo and Mongu during the President Edgar Lungu to allow they disregard their own laws itself was a breeding ground for And Nkombo wondered why Senanga Subordinate Court period from 2016 to 2018 were a multitude of PF cadres to that they make. e Statutory COVID-19, which means it does some stakeholders celebrated the in Senanga District of the not accounted for in that the witness the commissioning of an Instrument or the Executive not have a selection mechanism commissioning of an “outdated Western Province of the daily water sales collections were “outdated bridge”. order to do with COVID-19 was where it says: ‘these are PF, these overpass.” Republic of Zambia did neither supported by deposit On Tuesday, President signed by Honourable Dr Chitalu are opposition’,” Nkombo said. “ ose people did not walk by false pretences obtain slips nor was cash found on hand. Lungu’s Special Assistant for Chilufya (Health Minister) and “ e act of President Lungu on their own; there were buses ZMK1,200.00 ( One thousand Further, amounts collected could Press and Public Relations Isaac was agreed by the entire Cabinet. allowing that situation whatever from Chawama, from Kanyama, two hundred kwacha) from not be traced on the respective Chipampe said it was impossible ey should have said: ‘this is the Mr (Isaac) Chipampe said from all over to launch an old known persons purporting bank statements which may result to stop people from seeing SI for the opposition only and was an act of highest level of fashioned, outdated bridge! A that the said money was in misappropriation.” the Head of State amidst the not for the country.’ Parliament irresponsibility coming from a concrete jungle nothing to be required as logistical support e report also revealed that COVID-19 pandemic. closed because of COVID-19 Head of State. People are dying! proud about! Today, bridges are for him to undertake a Court over K300,000 imprest was issued But Nkombo said that related deaths of not only sta President Lungu and his entire made with pillars. Go and see scene visit when in fact not. to 21 o cers but had not been President Lungu was on the members, but also members of Cabinet are very insensitive He has since been released the Nelson Mandela bridge; go retired during the period under campaign trail and did not parliament and we had to shut to people’s well-being. If we on Bond and will appear in into Rwanda and see the bridges review. care about the well-being of down abruptly because of that. start recording a high rise [of court soon,” stated Moono. that have interconnections. Now “Imprest in amounts totalling citizens, as evidenced by the President Lungu was not alone COVID-19 cases] in Lusaka, here we are celebrating failure! And don’t forget that, that old fashioned bridge from the 19th ZPPA urges suppliers to embrace e-GP to maintain supply chains amid COVID-19 century was not one that you would call hard work of PF… By Diggers Reporter management of public resources. Public Procurement Regulations.” 29,964. is marks an increase from the they borrowed money from PROCUREMENT entities must “Many procuring entities are He disclosed that the Public 28,453 who were registered on the e-GP the Indian government. And embrace the newly-launched Electronic procuring new and potentially unfamiliar Procurement Act, which is currently being System in quarter one. In quarter two, a those people who were dancing Government Procurement (e-GP) system supplies or services on an urgent basis, reviewed for possible amendment, will total of 183 suppliers were trained in online ‘dununa reverse’ they don’t even to easily circumvent the challenges of while at the same time seeking to maintain target to include a provision to allow for bid submission, 20 suppliers were trained know they are su ering because procuring supplies or services brought their key supply chains. Secondly, for mandatory use of the e-GP system. virtually in Chipata and Kazungula, while that money was not in the budget about by the COVID-19 pandemic, says procuring entities using the traditional “ e Public Procurement Act No 12 163 suppliers were trained in person,” said . Almost 50 per cent is going to the ZPPA. manual procurement system, receipt of of 2008 is being amended to provide for Chichoni. loan repayment and people are And the Zambia Public Procurement bids, especially from foreign bidders, has a more e cient, e ective, transparent “During the quarter under review, dancing,” said Nkombo. Authority (ZPPA) says a total of 29,964 posed a challenge due to travel restrictions and accountable public procurement 160 tenders were processed through the On Tuesday, Chipampe registered suppliers have so far been brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. system. In addition, the amendment is e-GP system using various procurement defended the Head of State’s registered to the e-GP system during the Some foreign bidders are  nding it necessary to address issues that are not methods. Exceptional users in quarter movement to the showpiece second quarter ending June 30, 2020, up di cult to submit their bids on time, while provided for in the existing legislation, two were Zambia Telecommunications event amid the ongoing from 28,453 entities registered in the others are unable to submit their bids. such as mandatory use of the e-GP system, Company, ZPPA, National Pensions COVID-19 pandemic, arguing previous quarter. Lastly, due to the prescribed COVID 19 assignment of procurement contracts, Scheme Authority, Indeni Re nery, that President Lungu was serious Speaking during a media brie ng health guidelines on restriction of public increased participation of citizens in the Bank of Zambia, Zambia National about the  ght against the deadly presenting the 2020 second quarter gatherings, procuring entities are  nding economy and benchmarked prices for Building Society, Zambia Information virus. highlights, ZPPA Director-General it di cult to allow interested parties to commonly used items, among others. e Communication Technology Authority, “ e President is serious Christopher Chichoni announced that attend the bid opening ceremony. e inclusion of provisions on use of the e-GP Zambia Quali cations Authority, Rural about COVID-19. e President the e-GP system had so far proved to solution to the foregoing lies in all Pes system in the Public Procurement Bill will Electri cation Authority, Provincial was invited to that function and provide an alternative for procurement (procuring entities) embracing e-GP, help increase citizen participation in the Administration Muchinga Province, it was a public function as you entities that were struggling to secure which is contactless and paperless, among procurement process,” he said. Electoral Commission of Zambia, know. So it was almost impossible a steady in ow of urgent supplies amid others,” Chichoni said. And Chichoni announced that a Ministry of Finance, Ministry of General to stop people from coming to the Coronavirus pandemic, which had “Other options procuring entities total of 29,964 registered suppliers had Education, Workers Compensation Fund see the President, they wanted to devastated global supply chains because can consider when meeting the demands so far been registered to the e-GP system Control Board and the Zambia Revenue see him. It was a public function, the system is paperless, among other of the COVID-19 crisis include: running during the second quarter ending June 30, Authority.” it was not in Nakatindi Hall or innovative features. contracts, such as framework agreements up from 28,453 entities registered in the e 2030 Agenda embraces three Chichoni, therefore, urged and extending existing contracts in order previous quarter. dimensions of sustainable-economic, in some hotel it was outside. So procurement entities to embrace the to meet increased demand. Variations to “During the quarter under review, 208 social and environmental development. how are you going to stop people digital system as a solution to circumvent an existing contract are permitted under procuring entities were added to the e-GP It has 17 Sustainable Development from coming to that function? the challenge of maintaining key supply Section 32 of the Public Procurement system, 63 procuring entities were added Goals (SDGs) that build on the progress e President was invited so chains. Act, provided that the increase in demand for full usage while 145 procuring entities achieved under the Millennium if you want details about the In a bid to establish a transparent and was unforeseen. It would be prudent for were added for Annual Procurement Development Goals (MDGs). organisations ask the Ministry competitive procurement system, ZPPA procuring entities to limit any contract Plan uploads and other noti cations. e importance of public procurement of Local government that was has been rolling out the e-GP system, modi cations to what is strictly necessary 1,511 suppliers were registered on the is highlighted by target 12.7, which their function. You can’t expect which has resulted in better e ciency, in order to deal with the present crisis in e-GP system bringing the total number focuses on the promotion of responsible the President to stop people from more accountability and integrity in the accordance with Regulation 39 (5) of the of registered suppliers on the system to consumption and production. coming to that function,” said Chipampe. Thursday August 6, 2020 www.diggers.news Article .5 THE ADMISSIBILITY OF DERIVATIVE EVIDENCE IN ZAMBIA IN LIGHT OF HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS AND THE NEED TO DISCARD LISWANISO VERSUS THE PEOPLE (1976) ZR 272 (SC) PART 0NE

JOSEPH CHIRWA confessions apart), evidence illegally Coming to another issue, it is not in dispute INTRODUCTION obtained, e.g., as a result of an illegal search that the Constitution is the supreme law of ZAMBIA’S judicial system is one of the most and seizure or as a result of an inadmissible the land and all laws must conform to it or be traditional systems in the world. As a result confession is, if relevant, admissible on the declared null and void. In the same vein, an of this, the judicial system holds the doctrine ground that such evidence is a fact (i.e. true) act or omission, such as illegal search and of precedent in high esteem. The sanctity regardless of whether or not it violates a seizure, that contravenes the Constitution of the doctrine entails that courts stick to provision of the Constitution (or some other is illegal. It thus follows that since illegal precedent even if their previous decisions are law). In our view the evidence of search search and seizure amount to a violation of a erroneous or have been so to say overtaken and seizure of the currency in the case now protected and guaranteed right under Article by events. The Supreme Court of Zambia has under consideration, although based upon an 17 of the Constitution , then such acts must in a plethora of authorities cautioned against irregular search warrant, was rightly admitted be declared illegal hence cannot be validated departure from previous decisions even when by the trial court because that evidence was a by rules of evidence which are subordinate they are wrong and manifestly out of time. relevant fact. [Emphasis supplied] to the Constitution as the supreme law of the In the case of Match Corporation Limited The Supreme Court went further, rather land. It follows that the holding to put rules of v Development Bank of Zambia and The shooting itself in the foot, to state that: evidence above a constitutional provision was Attorney-General: But we wish to make it abundantly clear bad and makes this law bad law. The principle of stare decisis requires that that any illegal or irregular invasions by the Lastly, it must be noted that it is trite law a court should abide by its ratio decidendi in police or anyone else are not to be condoned in Zambia that common law may only be past cases. Put simplistically in order to have and anyone guilty of such an invasion may be resorted to in the event that our own laws certainty in the law decisions of courts should visited by criminal or civil sanctions. It seems are inadequate on the matter so much that be consistent and should not be so readily to us good law that an involuntary confession there is a lacuna or gap in the law read in pari changeable as to make it at any given time should as a general rule be excluded because materia. In the celebrated case of The People what the law is on a given issue. In order to of the danger that it might be untrue but that v Edward Jack Shamwana and 12 Others uphold this principle therefore past decisions the evidence of anything obtained as a result it was held that common law may not be should not be exploded for the sole reason of an illegal act should be admissible because resorted to in the event of a gap in the existing that they are wrong. Courts should stand by it is a relevant fact and therefore trustworthy. domestic legislation which was not the case their decisions even if they are erroneous It would be difficult to appreciate how a court at the moment of the Liswaniso case as we unless there be a sufficiently strong reason could consciously close its eyes to a relevant had Article 19 of the then Constitution which requiring that such decisions should be fact that has been presented before it. had similar wording as Article 17 of the 1996 overruled. [Emphasis supplied] [Emphasis supplied] Amendment. The premise of this thesis is on the last C. The Travesty of The Liswaniso In the Liswaniso case, the Court struggled part of the holding by the Court where it said Holding to balance the contradictory holdings between that precedent may be dispensed of where In showing the travesty in the Liswaniso the British and American jurisprudence on there “be a sufficiently strong reason requiring case, we shall first start addressing the the subject matter. For avoidance of doubt, that such decisions should be overruled.” underlined statements by the Supreme Court the American jurisdiction, which has a written The question is: can the changing times and in their holding regurgitated above. Firstly, constitution like ours, holds derivative and the putting of human rights at the helm of it seems that the Court legalized derivative tainted evidence as illegal and unconstitutional adjudication in the Constitution of Zambia or tainted evidence when it stated that such and consequently inadmissible. amount to “a sufficiently strong reason” evidence may be used “regardless of whether In the American case of Mapp v Ohio the requiring decisions such as the one under or not it violates a provision of the Constitution Court fortified this stance by holding that all discussion to be overruled? (or some other law).” What is this means is illegally obtained evidence infringed the Fourth FACTS, THE FLAWED RATIO that the Court prioritized “relevance” at the Amendment in the United States Constitution DECIDENDI AND THE TRAVESTY OF THE expense of “constitutionality” and “legality”. that outlawed illegal entry, search and seizure. LISWANISO HOLDING According to the Court, it does not matter The American courts have been consistent A. The Facts whether law enforcement agencies trample in this manner and so has the British system The applicant, an Assistant Inspector of on our rights by conducting illegal searches which seems to be the direct opposite of the Police, was convicted of official corruption, the and seizures contrary to both the Constitution American stance on derivative evidence. allegation being that he corruptly received a and other laws provided that the evidence was The British case of Kuruma (Son of Kaniu) v sum of K80 in cash as consideration for the relevant. The supremacy of the constitution R shows the importance of the obtaining of release of an impounded motor car belonging and the rule of law seemed to be sacrificed search warrants to avoid illegal entry, search to the complainant. The evidence on which here at the altar of the highest court of the and seizure. However, the British system the applicant was convicted was obtained land. seems to have evolved around the holding in by means of a trap; the handing over of the Secondly, the Court seemed to have R v Doyle in which a Canadian Court (which currency notes in question by the complainant exhibited a contradictory conscious test when was a British Colony) held that: was pre-arranged with the police, and they it stated that “it would be difficult to appreciate …evidence is admissible so long as were recovered from the complainant’s how a court could consciously close its eyes the fact so wrongly discovered is a fact – house during a search conducted pursuant to a relevant fact that has been presented apart from the manner it was discovered – to a search warrant. It was common cause before it.” In the same breath, the Court admissible against the party. that at the time the police officer in question was quick to disregard the constitution but The Zambian supreme court, in analyzing applied for the search warrant to be issued he developed a conscious of not overlooking these cases, noted that: swore that the money in question was in the tainted evidence. Does this mean that when There are conflicting authorities in common applicant’s house when in fact it was in that it came to validation of the abrogation of law on the subject of evidence illegally officer’s possession. It was argued on behalf our constitution the court forget that it had a obtained (other than involuntary confessions). of the applicant that the search warrant was conscious and a duty to defend and protect In Commonwealth countries there is invalid and the resultant search was illegal, the principles and values of the supreme law seemingly no uniform rule on the subject. and that anything found as a result of such of the land but could not do so when faced After this finding of fact, the Court should search was inadmissible in evidence. to decide whether to uphold the constitution have adopted a Zambian approach to the B. The Holding or validate an illegal and unconstitutional rule guided by constitutional principles rather Silungwe, CJ in reading the judgement of conduct? The answer, unfortunately, seems than adopting a position which is not largely the court opined that: to be that the Court does not care about the adopted in the common law jurisdiction at the On the authorities, it is our considered view constitution but the relevance of evidence expense of constitutional safeguards. that (the rule of law relating to involuntary before it. Continues tomorrow 6. Article www.diggers.news Thursday August 6, 2020

The National Democratic Congress Party’s NATIONAL SECUTITY REFORMS 6.0 POLICE SERVICE AND PRISON and high rate of HIV and AIDS Our service men in the defense forces REFORMS infections in prisons, government were trained for times of wars with HE obligation of any government shall endeavour to stop the scourge little emphasis on professionalism is to guarantee justice, safety by improving health service provision in respective fields. We believe the Tand security of its citizenry. to prisons and enhance community defense forces must have the ability There is inadequate resources service as a form of correctional to undertake, mega-constructions and being allocated towards policing and rehabilitation of prisoners. engineering projects; such bridges, maintenance of law and order; there is  To save marriages and Reduce sky scrapers, roads, hospitals and over centralization of police functions HIV/Aids in prisoners for inmates, similar undertakings. To enhance their and the effectiveness of the police government shall allow conjugal rights capacity; As NDC, we shall undertake has fallen; our borders are extremely to inmates. the following reforms; porous under the immigration  As NDC, more alternative department; there is a lack of proper prisons for those convicted of minor  Enhance military colleges and training of security wing personnel offences and build more prisons upgrade them into universities to especially the police service; law and correctional facilities. We shall enhance professional qualifications enforcement agencies are riddled with encourage sentencing of minor among service men. political interference which surmount offences to community service rather  Defense forces should be able to obstruction of justice. Our prison than custodial sentences. to train their own engineers, IT experts, system is ineffective, coupled with  Correctional services shall be designers, builders, fabricators and overcrowding of prisoners provided with an enabling environment other fields from mare cadet to highly for inmates to be productive so as to educated, trained, and experienced  On policing, we shall contribute to feeding and maintenance doctors, professors and consultants in upgrade the training system for law of prison infrastructure to reduce the their various respective fields enforcement agencies, with a special burden on tax payer.  We will enhance educational focus and attention on investigative  We shall lay more emphasis on and skills training within ranks so as skills and forensics, teaching prisoners a trade or career to enable our service men enhance  At district level, we shall ensure which will benefit them in their post- their skills in academics, skills, that there is introduction of specialized prison life. and technology so as to reduce units to deal with matters of forensic at  We shall ensure that it is outsourcing of goods and services every district and enhance information, standard practice for every prisoner to within Zambia Air force (ZAF), Zambia technology and Communication (ICT) earn a minimum wage from the works Army, Zambia National Service (ZNS) at every police station. that they do while in prisons for safe and all government departments and  We shall provide sufficient funds passage to their homes. Ministries. and policing equipment for effective,  We shall ensure that when  Introduction of professionalism efficient and specialized policing. This appointing the Inspector General of will ensure that graduation from rank to shall enable the police to be more police there is professionalism. rank will also be through acquisition of visible, accessible and significantly education and skills in every field. improve response time. 6.2 IMMIGRATION SERVICE  We shall increase the number We will ensure that we Overhaul of policemen and ensure a developed, immigration policies so as to; well equipped, qualified, and a highly  Strictly enforce understudy motivated police service that are above policy across all sectors for purposes partisan politics and obstruction of of enhancing transfer of skills. justice.  Curtail corruption in giving work  We shall also improve on the permits rehabilitation of juvenile offenders  Enhance boarder security and build juvenile facilities in every  To protect local jobs. province.  With male sexual encounters 6.3 NATIONAL DEFENCE REFORMS Thursday August 6, 2020 www.diggers.news Local News .7 By Diggers Reporter interventions by mobilising The National Development resources to support response, Coordinating Committee ramp up screening at all border (NDCC) has recommended NDCC recommends focus on points and designate specific that government should places for cross-border tracks focus more on Public to park to prevent the spread Private Partnerships (PPPs) of COVID-19,” the NDCC to ameliorate the funding PPPs to navigate economic woes stated. problem, among other “All MPSAs should take remedial measures in the lockdowns, revenue losses, “The Mid-term Review can enhance private sector prevailing fiscal landscape was it upon themselves to start face of the negative impact of increased spending, reduced has recommended that participation; while the a huge challenge. distributing sensitization COVID-19. exports, capital flow reversals government should focus government is implementing The Committee recalled messages/materials on the According to a statement and lower commodity prices,” more on Public Private measures to improve the its approval of the proposal impact of COVID 19 to issued by Ministry of the NDCC recommended. Partnerships to ameliorate business environment, it is by the Ministry of National support Ministry of Health.” National Development “Given the unfavourable the funding problem. The necessary for private sector Development Planning to The Committee noted that Planning spokesperson short- to medium-term Ministry of Finance to to step up and take up a more rescope the Implementation the Government had received Chibaula Silwamba, Tuesday, macroeconomic and fiscal heighten the processes relating active role in the economic Plan of the 7NDP to focus tremendous support from the National Development outlook, Ministries, Provinces to the operationalization of the affairs of the country.” our attention on safeguarding cooperating partners over Coordinating Committee and Spending. Agencies Public Private Partnerships The NDCC further key priorities to cushion the the years, and more recently (NDCC), in its resolutions at (MPSAs) are likely to face as one of the financing recommended that the impact of slow growth and during tremendous economic the conclusion of the recently more funding challenges, modalities; All MPSAs to private sector should be COVID-19 pandemic on the challenges caused by external held virtual meeting, noted especially across non- devise innovative ways of encouraged and supported to poorest and most vulnerable. shocks such as the COVID-19 the challenges the country constitutional and statutory achieving more with less,” the be more aggressive and take “The way forward is that pandemic and climate change. was facing and came up with budgetary lines.” NDCC recommended. advantage of cheaper sources the Ministry of National The Committee stated various solutions. The Committee noted “As part of the effort of financing which are offered Development Planning, that government would “The Acting Chair of the that the implementation to contribute to economic or leveraged by multilateral working with all Cluster continue to collaborate with NDCC, Minister of Finance, of the Seventh National recovery and sustainable institutions such as the Advisory Groups and MPSAs, the cooperating partners and Dr. Bwalya Ngandu, MP, Development Plan growth, the Ministries African Development Bank, should finalise the rescoping civil society organizations in indicated that we are living (7NDP) and Sustainable of Finance, National as opposed to more expensive exercise through a consultative many areas, including in areas in unprecedented times, with Development Goals (SDGs) Development Planning private sources. process in readiness for the which they have traditionally the COVID-19 pandemic were consequently going to and Commerce, Trade and The NDCC noted that 2021 Budget. The Ministry supported and in emerging ravaging the country through be affected, with funding to Industry should work with it was also undeniable that of Finance should provide ones such as the COVID-19 health shocks, domestic most programmes having the African Development implementing all 7NDP Cluster Ceilings in earnest to response and climate change. economic restrictions and drastically reduced. Bank to identify areas which priorities in 2021 under the assist the CAGs finalise the On 2021 electoral budget estimates for 2021,” the preparation, the NDCC By Diggers Reporter NDCC recommended. noted that the Electoral THE Anti Corruption On the COVID-19 Commission of Zambia Commission (ACC) says the Integrity committees key to pandemic in Zambia, the (ECZ) had committed to establishment of Integrity NDCC resolutions noted that conduct voter registration up Committees in both public the Ministry of Health had to November, which would be and private institutions is corruption prevention – ACC reported to the meeting the in the rainy season and that it key in promoting a culture of changes in the epidemiology would incorporate COVID-19 of COVID-19 infections in management content in the accountability, transparency Khuzwayo said Integrity which, among other things, and responsibility in serving the the recent past, with increases electoral process. and good governance in service Committees were key in provides for the establishment public on whose behalf they hold in the number of positive The Committee noted delivery. mainstreaming a culture of of Integrity Committees in those offices.” cases, generalised outbreak that this would include And Ministry of Information corruption prevention in both Government Ministries and He also reminded the with increased geographical introduction of the Online and Broadcasting Services public and private institutions. other Spending Agencies for the media of their critical role in spread, increased severity of Pre-Registration Service Permanent Secretary Amos She urged institutions to purpose of promoting integrity the promotion of the national illness among positive cases to reduce the interaction Malupenga says government is make them an integral part of among workers in the delivery of values and principles such as and increasing risk of dying. between the applicant and the resolved to entrench a culture of their routine activities. services to the people. integrity, honesty, hard work The Committee noted, registration officer. honesty, integrity, transparency “ICs are critical in the “It, therefore, gives me and patriotism which are a based on the report from “The Electoral and accountability in the delivery prevention of corruption as they immense pleasure to officiate cornerstone for selfless service the Ministry of Health, that Commission of Zambia of services to the people. strengthen the processes and at this workshop aimed at that puts national interest above Zambia was likely to have should ensure that logistics According to a statement procedures in institutions in self. orienting members of the more COVID-19 cases and are in place to reach the from the ministry’s public order to improve service delivery. “I urge the media to prioritise Integrity Committee in their deaths on account of high remotest parts of the country relations office, ACC Director Therefore, managements need to work. The inclusion of myself, these and other national values levels of non-compliance before the rainy season General Rosemary Nkonde wholly embrace this programme Directors and other senior staff in their coverage,” Malupenga to public health and social starts. ECZ should ensure Khuzwayo was speaking at the and make it part of their in the Ministry as participants said. measures. all requisite materials are in official launch of a training institutions’ routine activities,” in this workshop, is deliberate He applauded the ACC for “Way forward is that the country in good time, workshop for members of the said Khuzwayo. to ensure that all key players the importance it had placed on the Ministry of Health in in view of the widespread Integrity Committee (IC) in And launching the in the Ministry are on board ICs as a vehicle for corruption consultation with Ministries and global lockdowns and the information ministry on workshop, Malupenga said for the smooth coordination prevention. of Finance, and Transport and restrictions which have Tuesday. government recognised that, as and implementation of the “The presence of the Communications, Commerce, affected movements of goods a servant of the people, it was a Integrity Committee’s activities,” ACC Director General in this Trade and Industry should and persons,” the NDCC mere custodian of public assets Malupenga said. workshop attests to this fact,” heighten COVID-19 recommended. and resources. “From this training, I expect said Malupenga. He said as such, those members of the IC to come up “As I have stated already, entrusted with the responsibility with a regular programme of the Integrity Committee is of presiding over public affairs sensitising members of staff on a Government programme were expected to do so with the the need to uphold high moral for fostering a corrupt-free REAL ESTATE FOR SALE highest level of integrity. and ethical standards in their environment through pro-active, Malupenga said this is why work. Sensitisation should be preventive and pre-emptive Mansa - 2- bedroomed flats (4) plus bedsitter for sale, wallfenced, Government enacted the Anti- a regular activity among staff interventions that promote Corruption Act No.3 of 2012, in the Ministry in entrenching integrity for effective delivery of gated 24/7 water, price negotiable. Buy 1/2/3 or all. a culture of integrity, honesty services to the people.” -For details: 0964-147257

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E are now months away Wfrom the next general election. media freedom are a sham From experience, we can say that we the PF government will are heading towards surely target critical a time when media journalists. houses become What is strange is political targets. that politicians who are During this period, in government want some media houses the media to praise the are targeted with government, but when closure. Those that they leave power, they are too critical of want the same media government will be to become critical branded as agents of the government. of the opposition Meanwhile, the and their chances party in opposition of survival post- wants journalists election are minimal. to be fearless Our politicians hate and aggressive in criticism and for becomes undesirable. that the media is an asked in the past without parties, policies, exposing government that reason, they It ceases to be a noble inevitable campaign getting a comprehensive candidates and the leaders, but when detest media houses cause and becomes a platform and political response on what election process itself in the same party forms that expose bad business venture where parties have an explicit it is that this Media order to make informed government, they governance practices. the highest bidder reigns right to provide the Regulation Bill seeks choices. Therefore, it is want journalists to During this same supreme. electorate information to achieve. Like we the role of a free press be “respectful when period, other media But that is not how regarding their stated in our opinion on to be a watchdog of exercising their rights houses will be targeted media houses should be attributes, political Tuesday, the desire for democratic elections. A because press freedom with bribes in order perceived. Journalism agendas, and proposed regulating the media democratic election with is not absolute.” to compromise is not and must not be plans using the media. is inspired by political no media freedom, or The Patriotic their editorial for sale. Journalism is Besides meeting motives ahead of the stifled media freedom, is Front and its leaders independence. This about advocating for directly with the voters, 2021 general election. a sham. hated public media is true to both the good governance and candidates and parties This destruction of our We would like to when they were in ruling party and accountability, and that accomplish this task democratic system can argue that participants opposition, they fought the opposition. Our cannot be done without by way of campaigns be measured by the in a democratic election the MMD government politicians consider fearlessly investigating through the media. depth of tampering with cannot be said to have when the Ronnie the media a stepping and exposing the ills But leaders who truly media freedom. equal access to the Shikapwasha-led stone for political among leaders. If respect the principles The media is media when you put Ministry of Information success. Those in there is any media of a democratic essential to democracy, in place regulatory came up with media government desire house in this world system do this without and a democratic laws that target only regulation reforms. to buy editors and that is successful for endeavouring to destroy election is impossible the private media. It The Patriotic Front journalists in order to pleasing leaders in the independence of the without an independent is sad enough that rode on the platform help them amplify their that jurisdiction, that media. press. A free and fair media houses that are of a very critical and campaign activities, institution is not in We are concerned election is not only about funded by taxpayers independent media with a view to retaining the business of news that the Patriotic the freedom to vote and have remained the house called The Post. power. Likewise, those reporting. It is nothing Front government is the knowledge of how mouthpiece of the Today, since they are in the opposition desire but a propaganda not comfortable with to cast a vote, but also party in power, and in power, they have to win the support of house sponsored by the current media about a participatory to suggest statutory not only burnt down media houses in their the beneficiaries of landscape, even though process where voters measures that seek to the bridge they used agenda for regime the praise songs it it is already heavily engage in public debate weaken the autonomy to cross, but they also change, and they are produces. This is why tilted towards their and the contenders are of private media will want to destroy the willing to pay for that. we say, news is that advantage. Despite thoroughly scrutinised do nothing less than determination of all When these two forces which someone wishes several warnings, they for the benefit of the create a state of tyranny. the other remaining combine, the resulting to suppress, anything have persisted to push electorate. People These statutory media media platforms. How quality of journalism else is public relations. for this statutory media need to have adequate regulatory measures that shameless can one in our media houses We understand regulation. We have information about are being suggested by be? Crossword puzzle No 662 “Your attitude will either make Crossword puzzle No 661 or break you, we cannot change fate and the tragedies that enter our lives but we can choose how we want them to change us.” - Nikki Rowe Thursday August 6, 2020 www.diggers.news Readers’ Feedback .9 Readers’ Feedback ND! OPINION: Media regulation Bill ‘Chiteme correct on PF was drafted without research performing miracles in last 9 Dear editor, years, absurd ones!’ Editor, “True the PF is upto no good with this media bill. Look at how they have abused the IBA which does not include public broadcast stations. In South Africa all broadcast stations are regulated by one “Yah, sure, indeed. And what great miracles they’ve been! e absurd  re tenders, the institution. One huge sign of a weak government is the desire to control everything. Pf today is very over-priced ambulances, the Nigerian KAFUE-MAZABUKA road scandal for which you apologised, the abnormal costs of roads, your cadres raiding and stealing from the police, weak and therefore needs draconian laws to instill fear in people”. - Lassie Kakuta the gold the at a police station...Mighty Miracles sir!” - Lastone Richard Tembo

“Traditional Media has found itself in a precarious position. For instance Hard Copy Tabloids are “Yes! Because even stealing is a miracle, enriching yourselves is a miracle, not making headed for extinction so is Television. Radio is hanging by a thread thanks to its Interactive nature opportunities for people to leave better lives is a miracle, buying Fuel at close to K20 is a with Mobile Phone callers. Phone in programmes have become popular because to a large extent miracle, buying 21 electricity units at k100 is a miracle, to name but a few. Dishonorable Listeners feel Part of the Discussions and are able to in uence Programme Content. Unfortunately Chiteme think before you open your mouth!!!” - David Simbayi apart from Prime Tv the rest fall short of inclusion via Text Messages that are Heavily Censored by the Tv Station Managements. When it comes to False Information or Hate Speech. The ZNBC are “Yes! ese are miracles... Fuel, from K7 to K17, dollar from K5 to K18 , mealie meal from the leaders in this as they try to impress the PF President. Media organisations are forced to make K45 to K110, foreign debt from $2.7bn to $11.7bn, loadsheding from 2hour per week to 10hours everyday. Indeed these are miracles considering the PF promised the opposite of “Deals” with the government through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Those who are these things listed!” - Baldwin Michael deemed truant like Prime Tv are CLOSED on trumped up charges. Or simply accused of supporting the opposition parties. Social Media is here to stay. The ownership of Mobile Phone Handsets is “Yes, they’ve performed miracles, I agree, one man who had only K800,000 in 2015 higher than that of Radios and Television sets. People have very li le time to sit and either Watch became a multi millionaire a year later with K24,000,000 in 2016, this is a miracle!” - Chola or Listen to News as it was in the olden days. Those who will use Social Media intelligently will have Mu n g’om a access to many people resulting in INFLUENCING their Mindset as well. Why should I go and either be Soaked or Scotched in the sun to listen to a political message. Unless you have nothing else to “He is very correct. How can a heap of concrete cost 13 million dollars when it was on 85% do. In any case it is a Monologue”. - Christopher Kalima subsidy from Indian government? It is possible in the miracle world!” - Mwenya Elias Phiri

“Yes, it’s a miracle to amass so much personal wealth in such a short time. Academicians, economists and researchers have a very good case study right here...” - Larry Mbiri

Kampyongo‛s request to “Indeed... Because putting the PF government in the Sahara desert before  ve years, there will be shortage of sand there. is is a miracle performing government!” - Andrea Zambians to not judge Mabumba Mphande Snr EDITOR’S NOTE: and not see leaders as angels

Editor, na Mabumba are proper humans? Iyo beans “Why didn’t he ask the stupid things Mr yenu ba Kampyongo is President not to judge Kampyongo,what Mr called selective justice!” - Mabumba?!” - Nkole Mabumba did was Lukonde Chama Nicholas very shameful. And remember that leaders No one is an angel but “Yes,no one is an angel, are role models in no one is above the law, however, leaders should society,what massage and law must be applied be a notch higher than are you sending to the fairly... If Mabumba your average citizen, growing generation?!” - was from the opposition that’s why they’re there, Lazarous Chishimba or any other ordinary to lead by example, Zambian...it would have not the do as I say, not “HH was not human been a di erent story.. what I do arrangement. for that tra c o ence that’s how messed up this Progress may only be ba Kampyongo? Mayo country is!” - Marvin attained with exemplary ba Kabanshi was Juma leadership, period!” - supposed to be an Angel? George Mwamba Chitotela na Chilufya ‘Chipampe’s statement on it being impossible to stop people from “Please don’t justify

Editor, seeing Lungu shallow’

“ at’s not the issue. e problem is not stopping people from seeing Lungu, Lungu is so loved and popular, but for Lungu to make sure he move freely and see whether when actually NOT. Anyway, it is also impossible to stop doesn’t make himself available going he’s de nitely going. I’m to be seen by people in a people from seeing HH”. - Lee sure those people want to see Nyanga manner that compromises him for the LAST TIME”. - EDITOR’S NOTE: their health by exposing Munacho Shimapengo themselves to possible corona Leaders must lead by example. Go to our News Diggers! Facebook page, So sad. COVID 19 is real. Life infection. Responsible Bally, “Should have just issued a select a story you like and jot down your who is even more popular has is more important than votes statement that the bridge is and remaining in power”. - comment. We will pick that as your feedback behaved more presidential and now open but there will be no responsibly, to the extent of Ndhlovu George and get you published on this page. The ceremony due to Covid 19, by sacri cing campaigns in recent so doing even protect himself by elections which the same “People are su ering so they shorter the comment the higher the from Covid by staying away”. - are following just get miracle PF think they won because Mweemba Mubita chance thatof getting we block published. Facebook users who use they are more popular. So money and miracle mealie that’s an irrelevant, typical meal from the president Note “ en if it is impossible to because he is dishing out to abusive language. SHALLOW and SHAMEFUL stop people from seeing statement meant to show as if the people”. - Bwalya Boniface Lungu then also let others Mubanga 10. International / Local news www.diggers.news Thursday August 6, 2020

By Julia Malunga clever? We are ready to win the PATRIOTIC Front secretary 2021 elections because of what general Davies Mwila says he We’ve taken the NRC issuance exercise we have done to the people of does not expect the people Zambia,” Mwila added. of Kasama to tolerate the And speaking when he paid behaviour exhibited by the a courtesy call on the Northern UPND in Monze District who as a party programme – Mwila Province Minister Lazarous booed President Edgar Lungu Chungu, Mwila explained that during a tour. fyakutila balepena pena kulya “ e people of Lukashya he was touring the District And Mwila says he wants to (the misbehaviour depicted will vote for us based on to prepare for the upcoming see party functionaries involved by the UPND) this is our what we have done to them. Lukashya by-election. in the NRC issuance exercise so stronghold! Bafwile baisa naba Telubuli awe, ko (We don’t “We are here to prepare that PF can register as many ichindika ( ey have to respect get involved in ghts.  at is ourselves for the upcoming by- voters as possible. themselves when they come dirt). We are a peaceful party elections. We lost our colleague Speaking when he met here); this is our stronghold. and no one should provoke us. honorable Munkonge, but party o cials in Kasama, Ba UPND, I can tell you I don’t  at incident that happened in pafwa abantu pashala abantu Wednesday, Mwila charged that need to tell the camera to be Monze, no one has stood up to (when a person dies, he leaves the UPND was a stupid party. [switched o ] balintumpa condemn, even the NGOs have people behind). So, time has “We are heading for the ngamwabalekelesha! I kept quiet. I have talked about come, now, for us to make a general elections and I expect ne ndemweba efyo baba. the adoption process; I have put replacement and we have to active soldiers (party cadres) Ngamwabalekelesha isuleni up an advert; it started running prepare ourselves as a party. I abali (who) are serious. Filya amenso. ( e UPND are stupid yesterday (Tuesday) it will run hope we are ready for this by- balechita ba UPND ku Monze when you let them go scot-free! for about 10 days.” election.  is is our stronghold (what UPND did in Monze) I What I am telling you is how Mwila said the ruling party Davies Mwila and we have taken this election don’t expect them to do it here. they are. Open your eyes.) We had also started preparing their very seriously and I hope that merely propagating propaganda na Southern Province, chapwa I am telling you as the chief want civility in politics,” Mwila manifesto for the year 2021 to all the soldiers on the ground, on social media. [by] 10:00 election, naipwa. executive of the party. Filya said. 2026, while the UPND were our cadres, are ready for the “ e opposition should (We want to leave Southern party. We have to prepare the come and point, but I want to Province for them. By 10:00 the ground for the Head of State talk to the people of Lukashya: elections will be over),” he said. and I am told that the period with the PF, you are in safe Mwila said that the UPND for campaigning will be short hands. President Lungu doesn’t would be the one who would so that is where we are,” said Gold price rises above want to leave anyone behind su er because the 14 days’ Mwila. when it comes to development. petition period to challenge Meanwhile, Mwila  e developmental agenda disputed presidential election said he wanted to see party that we have is very clear as results would be insu cient for functionaries involved in the $2,000 for rst time PF through our manifesto them. NRC issuance exercise. from 2016 to 2021. And mind “ ey have been against “We also want to check on you, we have started preparing Bill 10 and I want to tell them the NRCs. As a party, we have another manifesto for 2021 to in 2016 when they petitioned, taken it as a party programme. 2026 efyo party yamano yaba the current Constitution said: We want to involve all the parry ( at is what a reasonable ‘the matter should be disposed functionaries; we need to get party does). You can leave o within 14 days.’ 14 days the numbers. Once people are them in social media; they can tabachitile nangu chimo paka given NRCs, we expect to have do their propaganda; they did ba court baisa chita rule chapwa a higher number of voters. And a propaganda in Serenje that baposa nomulandu. (When the voter registration, we expect baletupepeka (that they were the 14-day period of petition it in October so we have 40 days being chased) they lost the came up in the last election, and we will have time to visit election,” Mwila argued. the UPND did not do anything one or two areas to check on the He said that the UPND in the scheduled time and the progress whether our people GOLD has topped $2,000 (£1,527) an ounce for In Washington, Trump administration would only remain with court disposed o the case). In are going there. So, that is what the rst time as traders look for havens amid negotiators have said that they will work Southern Province as their this Bill 10, we have increased we have come for.” the pandemic. “around the clock” with Democrats as they stronghold. the number of days from 14 to Earlier, Mwila donated Investors have moved cash into the precious attempt to strike a deal on more economic relief “In Western Province, 30 days; who is going to su er? various items towards the metal as Covid-19 cases rise in the US and more measures by the end of the week. that is where I am going; Because we are going to defeat ght against COVID-19 to St money is pumped into the global economy. According to Bank of America, they have lost ground. But them next year when they run John’s Cathedral in Kasama  e record high gold price has also been governments around the world have already we have to encourage our to court, they will nd the Archdiocese and Chilonga driven by concerns over tensions between announced approximately $20tn worth of people. Tulefwaya tukabashe 14 days.  ey think they are Mission Hospital in Mpika. Washington and Beijing. stimulus to combat the economic impact of the Prices of other precious metals, including pandemic. A number of Beirut port o cials silver, have also risen sharply since the start of Some investors see the fallout from the are being placed under house this year. Covid-19 crisis, along with ongoing tensions arrest pending an investigation Beirut offi cials under  e price of gold has increased by more than between the US and China, continuing to push into Tuesday’s huge explosion, 30% this year as coronavirus cases continue to up the price of gold. Lebanon’s government says. rise in America, causing dozens of states to halt Market strategist Margaret Yang says she  e blast killed at least 135 house arrest after blast or reverse their plans to reopen. sees potential for bullion to continue rising in people and injured more than did not happen”. can describe the horror that has  e rapid rise in cases, which has dented the coming weeks and months: “ e mid-to- 4,000 others. A two-week state of “We leave it to the experts to hit Beirut last night, turning it into hopes of a swi US economic recovery, has also long-term prospect of gold and other precious emergency has begun. determine the reasons,” he said. a disaster-stricken city”. helped to drive up the price of silver by around metals remains bullish against the backdrop President Michel Aoun said a third this year. of low interest rate environment and scal and Ammonium nitrate is used as What triggered the explosion? the blast was caused by 2,750  e ammonium nitrate had Among the reasons for those rises is monetary stimulus.” tonnes of ammonium nitrate a fertiliser in agriculture and as an investors preparing themselves for a possible Peter McGuire from XM.com said he sees explosive. reportedly been in a warehouse stored unsafely in a warehouse. in Beirut port for six years a er pick-up in in ation due to the impact of trillions gold reaching “$2,200 by Christmas” with silver, Opening an emergency Customs chief Badri Daher it was unloaded from a ship of dollars of stimulus from governments and platinum and palladium also set to see strong said his agency called for the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, central banks around the world. gains.BBC impounded in 2013. chemical to be removed, but “this President Aoun said: “No words  e head of Beirut port and the head of the customs authority both told local media that they SADC displeased with UN move to reconfi gure Force Intervention Brigade had written to the judiciary By Natasha Sakala Nations Organization Stabilization communique. on Politics, Defence and Security several times asking that the THE Southern AfricanDevelopment Mission in the Democratic Republic “ e Organ Troika Summit plus Co-operation for his outstanding chemical be exported or sold on Community (SADC) Organ Troika of the Congo (MONUSCO) that was FIB – TCCs and the DRC reiterated leadership and for a fruitful Summit.” to ensure port safety. Summit plus Force Intervention conducted in October 2019, and the SADC position as was submitted to  e virtual meeting which Port General Manager Brigade Troop Contributing Countries subsequent adoption of Resolution the UN Secretary General which, was o cially opened by President Hassan Koraytem told OTV that (FIB – TCCs) and the DRC have 2502 of December 2019 that renewed among others, appealed that the Emmerson D. Mnangagwa, the they had been aware that the expressed concern over the unilateral the MONUSCO mandate for the Force Intervention Brigade should Chairperson of the SADC Organ on material was dangerous when a decision by the United Nations to period of one year. To this e ect, not be tampered with.  e Organ Politics, Defence and Security Co- court rst ordered it stored in recon gure the Force Intervention Organ Troika Summit Plus meeting Troika Summit plus FIB– TCCs and operation was attended by President the warehouse, “but not to this Brigade contrary to SADC position. commended the Force Intervention the DRC welcomed the position of Edgar Chagwa Lungu; President degree”. According to a communique Brigade Troop Contributing Countries Government of the DRC that it fully Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Lebanon’s Supreme Defence issued at the State House in Zimbabwe, for their tremendous commitment, supports the SADC position regarding Masisi, of Botswana and in-coming Council has vowed that those Wednesday, the Organ Troika Summit and continued deployment of their the recon guration of the FIB.  e Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, found responsible will face the plus FIB – TCCs and the DRC, of which troops in ghting the negative forces in Organ Troika Summit plus FIB – TCCs Defence and Security Cooperation; “maximum punishment” possible. President Edgar Lungu is the outgoing DRC.  e Organ Troika Summit plus and the DRC called upon the United President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Economy Minister Raoul chairperson, called upon the United FIB – TCCs and the DRC, expressed Nations Secretary General to convene Tshilombo of the Democratic Nehme told the BBC: “I think Nations Secretary General to convene gratitude to the United Nations for a consultative meeting with SADC to Republic of Congo; Malawi’s President it is incompetence and really a consultative meeting with SADC to the continued support to the SADC engage on the SADC regarding the Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera; bad management and there are engage on the SADC regarding the Region and the DRC, while noting recon guration of the FIB.  e Organ President Matamela Cyril Ramaphos a lot of responsibilities from recon guration of the FIB. with concern the unilateral decision Troika Summit plus FIB – TCCs and of South Africa, President Dr. John management and probably “ e Organ Troika Summit plus by the United Nations to recon gure the DRC commended H.E President Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania and the previous governments. We do not FIB – TCCs and the DRC noted the Force Intervention Brigade Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Executive Secretary of SADC, Dr. intend a er such an explosion to the strategic review of the United contrary to SADC position,” read the the Chairperson of SADC Organ Stergomena Lawrence Tax. stay silent on who is responsible for what.”BBC Thursday August 6, 2020 www.diggers.news Sports .11

By Diggers Reporter PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has given the Nkana Midlands Bureau US$32, Nkana Midlands Bureau in 000 following appeals for help. President Lungu, who is also Patron of the Football Association of Zambia, $32,000 boost from Lungu made available the funds to be used to off-set the there is sustainability in bakateka wesu, Lesa by winning the league disbursement to the player President, good health entire outstanding dues sports management and amipaale,” said Kandeta. tommorow.” as per agreement entered and success in all his owed by Nkana Football development in the country. “President Lungu has Around $19,300 will between the club and the assignments to make Club to Walter Bwalya, The funds were received been an ardent supporter be paid to Walter’s lawyers, law firm. Zambia a better place for a former player, and for by Nkana Midlands Bureau of sports in Zambia and Wilson and Cornhill “We hereby wish His all of us,” Kandeta said in a investment in sustainability Patron Chileshe Kandeta, his parental intervention Advocates for onward Excellency The Republican statement. programmes for the Nkana Secretary Dalitso Banda, to allow the FAZ League Midlands Bureau. and Nkana Midlands to resume on 01 July 2020, Presenting the Treasury Representative attests to that. Speaking on funds through his aides Priscilla Katongo Witika. behalf of Nkana supporters, Wednesday, President “As Nkana supporters, today is yet another day Lungu advised the sports we are very, very grateful of great appreciation to ‘I wanted to stay’ community to install to the Republican President the President by Nkana’s systems that will guarantee for coming to the rescue of millions of followers and transparent, accountable, Zambia’s biggest and most the sports fraternity at large. ... new Man City winger Torres and efficient utilisation popular sports team, Nkana Our prayer and hope of resources so that Football Club. Twatotela is to crown this good news angry at Valencia hierarchy, reveals he was forced out Manchester City winger Ferran Torres has explained how he spoke to Pep Guardiola prior to signing for the Premier League club, insisting that his words helped convince him that he was making the right decision. Guardiola’s side completed the signing of the Spaniard on Tuesday for a £21 million ($27m) fee, with Torres being brought in following Leroy Sane’s exit to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. The 21-year-old has explained how everything I’d play for City. It’s a club excited and happy, but at the happened late regarding who want to win everything same time I’m sad because City’s interest, and that he so I think I’ll improve a lot I’m leaving my club. Valencia had enquiries from other here. Very big teams called game me everything and “very big clubs” before but I have to keep that to trained me since I was seven. ultimately deciding to head myself.” I’ve had hard times there and to England. On his talks with that’s why I ended up leaving, He told Marca: Guardiola, he added “He but I want to emphasise that “Everything was done late congratulated me and gave I’m very grateful to Valencia with City. The first contact me peace of mind. It calmed and will always support was with Valencia and they me down and made me want them.” said that they wanted to speak to sign even more. Indeed, Torres, who with us. Then we reached “[I want] to work, adapt came through Valencia’s an agreement before they quickly and learn. The more academy system and made negotiated with Valencia. competition you have, the his first-team debut back in “I was very nervous better you become. You 2017, was left frustrated at that day. My agent was in always have to be at your best his acrimonious exit from Manchester with the club because otherwise you’ll be the Liga club, revealing that and he called me to tell me on the bench. he had wanted to stay put. they had an agreement and “On the one hand, I’m GOAL.COM Eden curtains roll down as league reaches climax By Tim Zulu Harbour and lucky Zesco Shockers heating temperatures and may wide and far corners of this country, Kafue Celtic host Mumbwa A POET once said whatever will need to go out of their way take the crown too if Zesco Malaiti who will emerge champion in the Medics at OYDC, Police College goes up must come down and to give it a seesaw balance on the Rangers, who need everything in inaugural 2019/20 Eden University face Sinazongwe United at Imboela that expression comes true knife edge or left to gasp for final this game to guarantee their stay National Division One league stadium, Nchanga Rangers are this Thursday (today) as Eden air outside the Eden National in the Eden fold, fail to keep their Season? A little patience from now in Lusaka at Woodlands stadium championship is set for the photo league fold. turbines running at full throttle. will give us the answer. to get their final bite of relegated drama ending. In Ndola, if foregoing the rule In Kabwe at Godfrey Chitalu On the other hand, those teams Zambeef. While Indeni, Kitwe United, of Club Licencing of featuring one stadium, ask both the host Prison like Kafue Celtic, Police College, Chambishi are in Mongu to Prisons Leopards, Young Green side per club does not apply, then Leopards camp, now on top with Nchanga Rangers, Chambishi, test if Zesco Shockers still deserves Eagles and Gomes, who have thin Young Green Eagles with 53 points 53 points, or the visitors Kitwe National Assembly and F. C Muza a place in the Eden league or not. chances are poised to take home may cream it all and join their sister United on 50 points just how much who are perched in safe Eden At Queensmead Stadium, the top prize, drama is expected to club (Green Eagles) in the top tier they want to go down in the annals branches may use their final National Assembly may impose unfold at the near-end drop zone if Gomes gives up the race from the of history as maiden champions of matches today to spoil the party of the final fish ban before the time as teams will be out to cling to their Levy Mwanawasa dressing room. this National league that certainly their opponents who are seriously unless visitors Mpulungu Harbour dear life or be cut off in the Eden Across the Kafubu river in gives you a recipe of ow nerve in dire need of oxygen or let them overlook the decree and F. C league. Ndeke township, second placed raking this game will pan out. give up their last breath. Muza have travelled to Kabwe to Mumbwa Medics, Zesco Indeni with 52 points is said But question is; after close to And this is how their test looks watch the final drills of Soldiers Malaiti Rangers, Mpulungu to have its crude oil reach final mine months or so of traversing the like: Chindwin Sentries. No 747 K10 www.diggers.news Thursday Auguest 6, 2020 napsa expect super

By Anthony Tapa NAPSA Stars FC head coach Mohammed Fathi says he is happy with the performance of the club from the time he took over in 2018. He says it has not been easy to survive relegation but teamwork had been key week 27league game against Forest it had the potential to change are not under pressure,crown but MTN/FAZ super league with Tomorrow’s games will mark throughout the league. Rangers FC. their lives. added that the fans will enjoy 48 points while Forrest Rangers the early closure of the league Fathi is hopeful that his side He has urged the players to Fathi further said both the the game. are on fourth position with 46 due to the high COVID-19 cases will carry the day in tomorrow’s take the game seriously because technical bench and the players Napsa Stars are leading the positions. recorded among some clubs. Absa, FAZ defer Absa Cup to 2021 By Goal Diggers! Reporter announced following a spike in consultation with FAZ tournament. The cancellation tournament in line with our possibilities to life,” said ABSA Bank Zambia Plc and in COVID-19 cases. following a rise in COVID-19 based on the current health obligation to be a ‘Force for Shimable. the Football Association of Confirming thecases and health concerns. concerns and the decision Good’ in the communities “Our commitment to Zambia (FAZ) have officially development in a statement, “After taking intohas been made in the best we operate. We are fully the game of football remains announced that the 2020 Wednesday, Absa Bank account the prevalence of the interest of all stakeholders, committed in supporting the unwavering and we will Absa Cup tournament that Zambia head of marketing COVID-19 pandemic, we have particularly the players and growth of Zambian football explore the option of having was scheduled to take off in and corporate relations come to an amicable decision team officials. As sponsors and the talent that we have an expanded tournament next March, this year, will resume Mato Shimabale stated that with the Football Association of the Absa Cup, we remain among the youth in line with year. I would like to sincerely next year at dates to be the decision was arrived at of Zambia to cancel the 2020 committed to sponsoring this the Bank’s purpose of bringing thank our partners namely the Sports and Health Ministries, FAZ and SuperSport for their continued support and cooperation in working with the Bank during this sponsorship.” And FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala expressed despair at the abrupt cancellation, but stressed that health concerns took prominence over sport. “While we are saddened that we have had to defer the tournament to next year owing to the prevailing health crisis in the country, we are happy that partners like Absa continue to commit to the development of Zambian football, particularly during these challenging and unprecedented times. While the cancellation of the tournament this year is disappointing to the football fans, there was, however, no other way under the prevailing COVID-19 crisis that prescribes strict guidelines to stage matches. We look forward to a spectacular tournament next year,” said Kashala. Absa is also the official African Banking Partner of the globally-renowned English Premier League that will be resuming next month.