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By Mukosha Funga Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos I don’t know why hh Chanda says he does not know why police charged UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema with treason. got treason - Amos -continues on P3 Kasolo sues Zambia attracts $3bn P4 P5 Daily Nation investment from India

DA rises, as Zambia ‘deports’ Maimane P2 2. Local News Monday June 5, 2017

By Mukosha Funga The European Union Parliament has moved a motion for the peaceful resolution of the on- going political crisis in Zambia. This is contained in a motion for EU Parliament moves motion a resolution by the Members of the European Union Parliament (MEPs) on Zambia, particularly the case of HH yesterday. MEPs demanded for the immediate relase of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for crisis resolution in Zambia noting that his arrest was independence from political access to justice and the right Constitution, and that excessive noted that s detailed review of broadcaster with full editorial politically moticvated. interference; Underlines that to a fair trial, as provided for force in response to peaceful the electoral legal framework independence from government, “Is concerned at the continuing all detainees should be afforded in the African Charter, and protests should be avoided in all and redrafting of unclear, and enhanced oversight of incarceration of Hakainde access to legal redress, healthcare other international and regional circumstances.” ambiguous and conflictingthe Electoral Commission of Hichilema and calls for him to and visiting rights,” read the human rights instruments; MEPs also noted the need for provisions should be carried out Zambia of the public media,” be released. Notes with concern resolutions. recalls that the respect for reforms in the Public Order Act, as well as the removal of overly read the resolutions. reports of political motivation “Reminds the Zambian freedom of association and ZNBC and ECZ. restrictive limitations of freedom MEPs expressed concern that in relation to the charges and government of their obligations assembly are fundamental to “Recalls that following the 2016 of assembly in the Public Order government’s openness to therefore urges the Zambian to guarantee fundamental rights any democratic society and general election, the EU election Act and that the transformation dialogue was conditioned by the judiciary to demonstrate and the rule of law, including guaranteed by the Zambian observation mission final report of ZNBC into a public service opposition’s acceptance of the 2016 elections. “Calls on the EU to make use of all available political means, including at the highest level, to DA rises, as Zambia ‘deports’ Maimane encourage and assist Zambia’s commitment to make such By Mukosha Funga of practice that cannot be allowed reforms and to uphold the highest In this audio, South African on our continent and when we standards of human rights, the leader of opposition Democratic reflect on Africa Day, we must rule of law and democracy; Alliance Mmusi Maimane explains remind ourselves that it is easy insists on the urgent necessity to BBC how he was assaulted by for democracy to be captured by of a peaceful and constructive Zambia police at Kenneth Kaunda dictators and I believe that the dialogue between the Patriotic International Airport, given a new government of Zambia has acted Front and the UPND in order boarding pass whilst still on the in a manner, firstly in arresting to restore political stability and plane and ordered to fly back to his HH in the manner that is unlawful trust; welcomes, in this regard, country. and that is why we need to stand the Human Rights Commission’s And Maimane says yesterday was a in solidarity with him and we will call for a dialogue to tackle low point for Africa because it was be demanding the government political violence and prevent clear that dictators are rising. of South Africa to send a strong continued violations of human Maimane also explains that his demand to the government of rights and freedoms,” read the phone was confiscated and he Zambia to demand an explanation resolutions. could not seek legal help. and I would like to know what “Expresses concern that “First of all, what the Zambian basis they denied me entry into the government’s openness officials did today flouts all Zambia, nobody has been able to to dialogue and national international rules. Men and the tell me,” said Maimane. reconciliation is conditioned by police walked in, shit down the “It is a clear indicator that the acceptance by all opposition plane,insisted that every passenger democracy is very fragile. We must parties of the outcome of produces their passports. They protect the rule of law, we must the 2016 elections; urges the protect the Constitution. When a then came to me and instructed Zambian President to engage in me that they would deny me entry President can act beyond the rules talks with its opponents without into Zambia. i asked the question of the law and a government can d e l ay.” ‘on what basis?’ but they insisted flout international law, it is a quick MEPs instructed their president that they would not allow me entry way of undermining democracy. Antonio Tajani to forward their into Zambia, they would not allow And we feel, I personally fee that resolutions to the Council, me any reasons, simply i could today was a low point for the Commission and the Zambian not get out. Then they insisted continent because it reminds us that they confiscate all forms of that dictators are rising up, they government among other communication from me, they break the law and ultimately, how institutions. took away my phone, they took can we say that we celebrate Africa “Instructs its President to away my ipad and I could not find Day when others can be sent away forward this resolution to the any legal services while this was without any reason? The President Council, the Commission, the going on and ultimately, they said is just an individual, he is not above Commission Vice-President to me that they would detain me the law and when citizens choose an embarrassment to the people of “The immigration have done him Our Courts can not be pressured / EU High Representative of on the plane,” Maimane told BBC to stand up against the President, Zambia and we as UPND demand a favour. He was going to face even by the President. The State the Union for Foreign Affairs focus on Africa yesterday. they have the right to do so.” an immediate explanation from the contempt charges in the morning. had already applied for contempt. and Security Policy, the Co “They issued me a new boarding Meanwhile, UPND national Ministry of Home Affairs.” We were going to apply that his He wasn’t going to leave Zambia for Presidents of the ACP-EU Joint pass which means that the decision chairperson Mutale Nalumango Meanwhile, the Patriotic Front passport be withheld until such a longtime.” A source close to the Parliamentary Assembly, the was already made, whether I has described the incident as an claims “sources close to the treason a time that the contempt charges treason trial said,” the PF quoted a African Union Commission and wanted to go to a magistrate or international scandal. trial” told them that Maimane was were disposed off. His consistent sources from the state prosecution the Pan-African Parliament, the not whether i wanted to appeal “It’s high time the PF spared us lucky he was deported because comments that ‘we want to pressure team in a statement circulated to Zambian Government and the the decision, a violation of this drama that now borders on he would have been cited for the Courts to release Hakainde the media. Secretary-General of the United international law, they simply said international relations of a very contempt. Hichilema’ is highly contemptuous. Nations,” read the resolutions. ‘here is your boarding pass, you important neighbour. Mr Maimane are not getting off this thing. They is an MP of the South African started to push me, they started Parliament and the leader of the to assault me and the gentleman biggest opposition party in South US$288,000 to be spent on bio latrines in Mandevu who couldn’t give me back my Africa and is therefore accorded By Sipilisiwe Ncube Environmental Protection improve the hygiene standards conditions in community phone and then eventually we the status, privileges and protocols The Water and Sanitation Minister Lloyd Kaziya, said the in Chipata Compound and schools and will also enhance the had to concede that we couldn’t similar to that of Government Association of Zambia bio latrine project would help surrounding areas.” Kaziya said. knowledge awareness of students, get in touch with any legal team Minister of the Republic of South (WASAZA) has launched a improve sanitation and hygiene “I understand this is the second teachers, and their families, in all because we were there to give Africa. It goes without saying that project to construct bio latrines standards at the eight selected project that the Water and the areas of sanitation and solid solidarity to another leader.” he also enjoys diplomatic protocols at eight community schools in schools which was a major Sanitation Association of Zambia waste management through a Maimane also says he will go to in line with his duties as a legislative Zambia’s High Commission to member of Government which Mandevu constituency at a cost challenge in most community will be implementing with simultaneous health and hygiene South Africa today to take further include a diplomatic passport,” said of US$288,000. schools. funding from the Millennium education process.” action. Nalumango in a statement. The project is being undertaken “A large number of residential Challenge Account Zambia. In Meanwhile MCA-Zambia Chief Maimane also told SABC that the “To deny entry of Mr Maimane by funds which were provided by areas in Lusaka are unplanned the first project, school children Executive Officer Pamela Kasese pilot had to intervene to stop the into Zambia breaches the Geneva the Innovation Grant Program settlements and have two major at two community schools in Bwalya said her department police from assaulting him and his convention which governs and of the Millennium Challenge types of sanitation services, septic Chazanga, benefited from the was committed to working with crew. outlines the processes of diplomatic Account Zambia (MCA-Zambia). tanks and pit latrines which are bio latrines, while this second organizations such as WASAZA “It is our right to stand in solidarity activities of member states. We Speaking at the project launch mostly in a poor condition and project is aimed at improving the to promote innovations such with him. Why are we being believe this is an international in Lusaka yesterday, Water therefore innovations such as lives of school children in eight as the bio latrine project which denied that right? This is the sort scandal of great magnitude and Development, Sanitation and this bio latrine project will help community schools in Chipata aimed at improving sanitation, compound and other compounds water supply and solid waste in Mandevu constituency.” management in vulnerable The Minister also commended communities in the city. Army officer, 38 others arrested for wildlife offences WASAZA for exhibiting its She said MCA Zambia was also professionalism and seriousness working towards improving By Charles Mafa Meanwhile DNPW has recovered ivory And DNPW has arrested three suspects during the first project. water supply in Mandevu The Department of National Parks and weighing up to 141.5 kilograms, three for being in possession of a live pangolin “Let me therefore applaud Constituency and had awarded Wildlife (DNPW) has arrested a Zambia live donkeys and five motor vehicles. at Chilanga Clinic. WASAZA for scooping a second a contract worth US$ 22 million Army officer named Sevelino Zulu and The impounded vehicles, a Toyota The suspects are Kezias Mutamina, 24 grant from the Millennium to a Chinese contractor UNIK 38 other suspects in Livingstone for Corolla registration number AJB 8639, of Mpungwe Village in Chief Mushili in Challenge Account Zambia engineering to lay a water supply various wildlife offences. Toyota Harrier registration number Ndola, Wilson Munsaka, 23, Mudenda (MCA) through a competitive network in some townships in the Ministry of Tourism and Arts Public ABX 2105, Toyota Sprinter registration Village, Chief Mooya from Choma and process. This shows thearea. Relations Officer Sakabilo Kalembwe number AJD 5633, Toyota Corolla Kingsley Mooya 37, of Chibozu Village, professional manner and “The contractor will lay a total said Zulu, 40, a Warrant Officer Class registration number 3267 and an Chief Mwanza in Monze. seriousness that WASAZA of 59 kilometers of water supply II was found in illegal possession of 12 unregistered Isuzu van. Pangolin is protected species under the demonstrated during the first lines in Chipata Compound,SOS project that led to the award of East and Ngombe townships pieces of ivory weighing 66 kilogrammes Others items are one ox – cart, one 458 Wildlife Act and its illegal possession the second grant that will lead to and make 1200 household concealed in a Toyota Harrier registration spot rifle, assorted game meat weighing attracts a mandatory minimum sentence more schools benefiting from the connections in Chipata number ABX 2105. up to 211 kilograms, one Leopard skin, of five years. Kalembwe has urge the project,” said Kaziya. Compound, while 32 kiosks will The suspect appeared in the Livingstone one Cheetah skin, 71 wires-snares and members of the public to report anyone “This bio latrine project will be constructed in Ngombe” said Magistrate court and is currently on bail. one crocodile skin seen trading in the said species. help in improving the sanitation Bwalya. Monday June 5, 2017 Local News. 3 Vernon Mwaanga, 12 others seek AU intervention in PF/UPND standoff By Joseph Mwenda Michael Mabenga, Brig.Gen. Dr. Brian Chituwo, Vernon. “The continuous political tension that has engulfed our A group of veteran politicians calling itself “eminent persons, J Mwaanga, Lily Monze and Amon Chibanda, the freedom country after the 2016 General Elections largely exacerbated by senior citizens and freedom fighters” says if local solutions fighters said the continuous political tension in the country had the failure of the Constitutional Court to hear the Presidential to the political standoff between Zambia’s ruling PF and been largely exacerbated by the failure of the Constitutional Petition filed by the aggrieved political parties, has created the the opposition UPND have failed, the SADC TROIKA for Court to hear the Presidential election petition. potential to risk our country’s peace and stability,” read the Politics, Defence and Security as well as the AU mechanism Others who signed the statement are Shimwaayi Muntemba, statement. for conflict prevention must step in. Shuresh Desai, Ompie Nkumbula Liebenthal, Ambassador “We are here not to impose any solution to the current political In a statement signed by Sketchley Sacika, Willard Ntalasha, Joe Mwale, Levy Chimpinde and Martin Jangulo. stand-off, but to suggest alternatives that may be helpful to bridge the widening political divide currently obtaining in Zambia. We are convinced that Zambia’s problems can be handled and resolved by Zambians themselves and if need be, by applying other African solutions such as the SADC TROIKA for politics, defence and security; the AU mechanism for conflict prevention, management and resolution; and the Zambia Center for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID).” The freedom fighters regretted the narrowing democratic space in the country. “We have also noted the increasing intolerance and disrespect in our society and the declining and shrinking democratic, political, civic, and media spaces in our country and hereby wish to express our resolve to speak out whenever such vices emerge because we have realised that our continued silence on such matters has actually encouraged these democratic ills,” statement read. “We have noted with great concern the political divisions, discrimination based on regions, tribal and political associations not only in the political arena but even at work places to an extent that many innocent people have been retired or fired in the national interest! We also want to express great concern on the breakdown of the rule of law, the absence of separation of powers among the three arms of state and constitutionalism in the country. This is visibly observed by the continued exhibition of impunity by some state institutions to disobey court orders as was recently the case in the Hakainde Hichilema and four others, which is currently in court. In this incident the police disobeyed the Court Order to return seized property during the raid at Mr. Hichilema’s residence in Lusaka on April 10, 2017.” The freedom fighters said the recent acquittal of Hakainde Hichilema embarrassed the police service. “It is also our considered view that the recent judgment by the magistrate court in the case of using insulting language I don’t know why HH was charged with treason – Amos involving Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and others, is a cause for serious soul searching among the leadership of the Zambia From front page knock off, it is functional,” said Amos. because I am me, and not because it is Police Service and the National Prosecution Authority And Alliance for Community Action And Miti observed that all those who safe. I understand why most people are (NPA). The judgment has clearly exposed the incompetence executive director Laura Miti says were supporting bad governance would sacred and if I ever felt unsafe, I think and unprofessional conduct of some officers from the two all those defending brutality and bad speak a different language after losing this would be the time I feel most institutions. The judgment has further brought to the fore governance today will swallow their their jobs like former information unsafe. The tension in the country the inherent credibility deficiencies of some of our men words once they lose their jobs. minister Chishimba Kambwili. makes people feel unsafe.” and women in uniform in the discharge of their duties. This Amos, Miti, Hakainde Hichilema’s “When you listen to Amos talk about Meanwhile, Mwiinga seized the judgment has brought a ray of hope in the independence and deputy press secretary Brian Mwiinga autonomy, talk about unparralled opportunity to grill Amos, often cutting credibility of our judiciary, which is at its lowest ebb in terms and PMRC executive director freedom, I can assure you that that is him off to counter his arguments of public confidence and trust,” read the statement. Bernadette Deka participated in a live something that he can say today and forcing presenters to intervene. “In the spirit of this national pride, we advise President Al Jazeera programme ‘The Stream’, then tomorrow when he is out of a job, Mwiinga wondered why police did not Lungu, political parties and all citizens to scrupulously where they exchanged views about like all these people do in the ruling clear the road before President Lungu respect and uphold the Constitution, the Rule of Law and the the state of the Republic of Zambia party, they say one thing today and the used it. Bill of Rights, if we are to maintain this national pride. To this following the arrest and detention of exact opposite tomorrow. For example, “The question Amos should answer is end, we, the Eminent Persons, Senior Citizens and Freedom UPND leader. the former minister of information why didn’t the police clear this road if Fighters hereby; urge President Edgar Lungu, to be a genuine Asked how a road-rage incident could whose job was to make journalists they knew that the President was going bearer of a message of unity, patriotism for the love of the turn into treason, Amos said he could lives miserable and call citizens names, to use this road? A political gimmick?” country by initiating genuine, unconditional and constructive only speculate that it was because HH right now, he is busy talking about asked Mwiinga. dialogue between himself and his political opponent, Mr. put President Edgar Lungu’s life in freedom and how he feels he is being Deka also chipped in to add her voice Hakainde Hichilema.” danger. harassed by operatives of the state,” to the debate but had challenges They said “We further urge him to release Mr Hichilema as “Why treason? I do not know why the Miti said. completing her thoughts. a prelude to peace and national reconciliation, together with police charged them with treason but I “The problem we have is that whoever “I think let me say something about other political prisoners like Hon Obvious Mwaliteta among can speculate that whenever the life of is around the president, their job is to that. Let me really say something others, currently being held at various detention and other a President is in danger, you are within make him feel good and I think that about that. I think we are talking about correctional facilities across the country immediately. We also the realm of treason. I don’t know Mr Hichilema’s biggest problem is that Zambia and I think there is a sense of appeal to President Lungu to censure divisive elements within whether it is treason myself because he is preventing the sitting president patriotism within ourselves. I think his political party and government perpetuating tribal and the judge is about to pronounce upon from enjoying power essentially by not that is a falsehood to actually bring out political divisions in the country which are observable in their actions and utterances. We also appeal to UPND leader Mr. that case,” Amos said. acknowledging that he is President. to the world that the government is Hakainde Hichilema once released and other political party “That’s why I said that whoever is So really, there is no law that says that overwhelmed by an opposition leader leaders to do the same.” around Hichilema and who ever people should acknowledge a sitting who actually lost an election. I think “Finally, we make an earnest appeal to President Lungu to advised him to act in that manner are President…You have a government us as Policy Monitoring and Research honour and respect freedom fighters living and posthumously spectacularly foolish.” who’s efforts to address the service Centre have been following up policies, through the establishment and maintenance of Freedom Amos also said President Lungu delivery issues for which they were the government’s efforts are concerted Fighters’ Burial Sites for all freedom fighters such as Godwin was not bothered about what was elected, none of us can really see what and concentrated on pushing the Mbikusita-Lewanika, Lawrence Katilungu, Harry Mwaanga happening. they are doing. I cannot say that the national agenda for the next five Nkumbula, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, Nalumino Mundia, “He has allowed the judiciary to take government is not working but I can years which is the seventh national Arthur Wina, Munukayumbwa Sipalo, Reuben Kamanga, charge of this process, he is a lawyer say that all their efforts are being development plan…I talked about the Elijah Mudenda, Mainza Chona, Julia Chikamoneka, Mukwae himself, he believes in the rule of law; overshadowed by this sense of wanting autonomy of police. So is government Nakatindi Nganga, Solomon Kalulu, Omelo Mumba, Lewis he is not bothered. He is relaxed, he is to hold on to power so all we hear is or the presidency, auditor general, Changufu, Mukuka Nkoloso, Mungoni Liso, Paul Kalichini, governing. Like I said, the Judiciary 2021.” is government or the presidency for Kapasa Makasa, Zeniah Ndhlovu, Leah Hamusonde, Mathew is functioning, the legislature is She also observed that most Zambians example, anti corruption commission Nkoloma, William Nkanza, Jethro Mutti, Mama Mary Fulano, functioning, all democratic institutions feared expressing themselves because or these other entities including the Samuel Mbilishi, Maria Nankolongo, John Mwanakatwe, are functioning, people go to work at of the tension obtaining in the country. judiciary, that’s where we need to Peter Matoka, Fines Bulawayo, Andrew Mutemba, among 08:00 hours, they go for lunch, they “I do not feel any anxiety and that is separate powers,” said Deka. others too many to mention here.” 4. Court News Monday June 5, 2017

By Mukosha Funga ZCCM-IH Chief Executive Officer Dr Pius Kasolo has sued Daily Nation Newspaper Pius Kasolo sues D/Nation for story in the Lusaka High Court for insinuating that he had intentions of taking over the Patriotic Front presidency seeking damages for malicious claiming he wants to succeed Lungu falsehood. In a statement of claim filed publication was further meant today, Dr Kasolo stated that and intended to isolate the he had suffered harassment Plaintiff from the Republican and unnecessary question President who is leader of on whether or not he was the ruling PF, the party in contesting the PF presidency. government to whom he “On the 23rd day of February renders a service as Chief 2017, the defendant published Executive Officer of a public an article on page 4 of the Daily listed parastatal company the Nation Newspaper, volume 3 ZCCM-IH Plc.” issue no 1594 entitled ‘Team He further submitted that he Pius Kasolo’, an article which had received countless threats was in direct reference to and from unknown people and discussant of the plaintiff. stressful phone calls. The veracity or truthfulness “The Plaintiff being a person of the said article were not of professional public standing verified with the plaintiff has suffered harassment and before it was published by the unnecessary questioning on defendant. The article falsely whether he is challenging the stated and imputed among leadership of the Patriotic other things that the plaintiff Front. The Plaintiff has been had political ambitions to take put in a position that makes over as president of the PF, a him appear hostile to the political party in Zambia and ruling party, the publication that there was a ‘community of wholly affected the Plaintiff’s Zambians who believed that professional integrity and the goals and the beliefs of caused stress, mental anguish the PF were well embodied in fear and isolation,” stated him’ when in fact there existed Dr Kasolo noting that Daily no such community and Nation refused to apologise there was no factual evidence publicly. to that the Plaintiff had any Dr Kasolo is therefore seeking political ambitions to take maliciously stated that that in a position of both actual the Plaintiff at great risk from varying levels of violence damages for malicious over the leadership of the PF the ‘Plaintiff was the only and potential antagonism potential political aspirants, associated with it,” Dr Kasolo falsehood, interests on all as alleged,” Dr Kasolo stated. one outstanding of all the with the PF leadership and notably that politics in Zambia stated. sums, costs and any other “The article further falsely and technocrats in Zambia.” had put and continues to put at many times tend to have “The false and unverified relief the court might deem fit. without truth stated that the Plaintiff had worked or had He submitted that the article held positions of employment was meant to alienate him with the European Union from President Edgar Lungu Keith Mukata’s ‘wife’ attracts attention at court and the Zambia Revenue and the ruling party. Authority when in fact not. “The false and unverified The article further falsely and publication placed the plaintiff Woman stabs boyfriend to death, gets 4 years By Diggers Reporter A 24-year-old woman of Lusaka’s Emmasadale area has been sentenced to four years simple imprisonment for stabbing her boyfriend to death. High court judge Mwape Bowa convicted Wendy Kapembwa for manslaughter on Friday. Kapembwa stabbed her boyfriend Kativia Mwanza with a knife during an argument in Lusaka’s Emmasadale area on July 30, 2016. Mwanza sustained a deep wound on his lower left side of the chest and died the following day at the University Teaching Hospital where he was rushed to. In sentencing the convict judge Bowa said she had exercised leniency because Kapembwa did not waste the courts time by readily admitting to the charge. However the judge Bowa sentenced Kapembwa to four years simple imprisonment saying the court had a duty to step in and send a loud message against the increasing cases of gender based violence. “The courts have a duty to step in and send a message loud and clear so that the crime can end,” judge Bowa said. Charmaine Musonda arrives The court observed that there were better ways to resolve conflict than resorting to violence. at the Lusaka Magistrates’ “This man was not only personally known to you but he was Court - picture by Tenson the father of your child. There are better ways to resolve conflict Mkhala through communication or better still, people can walk away from potential violence,” judge Bowa said. By Elias Banda a wheelchair, covered by a her face with a chitenge to remanded in prison after she “The offence for which you have been convicted carries a possible Chilanga member of chitenge material. avoid cameras while being is discharged from hospital life sentence of imprisonment. I send you to four years simple Parliament Keith Mukata’s Charmaine, who was brought driven on a wheelchair. either on May 22 or 23 imprisonment with effect from July 31, 2016 being your date of lover Charmaine Musonda straight from the hospital Meanwhile, both Mukata The state did not object to arrest.” today attracted attention with a canular still on her and Charmaine said they the application to admit Kapembwa was initially charged with murder but the charge was at the Lusaka Magistrates’ hand, attracted the attention understood the murder her to the hospital as a reduced to manslaughter. Court when she arrived on of onlookers when she hid charge after Lusakadoctor’s report where they magistrate Ireen Wishimanga recommended her admission explained it to them. was presented to court. Lusaka lawyer Lubinda Man in court for raping drunken woman The case comes up on June 2 Linyama then asked for mention while awaiting By Diggers Reporter March 8 and 9 2017. statement, a “good Samaritan”, Kalaluka, magistrate Wishimanga for instructions from the A 31-year-old man of Lusaka’s Makeni Details before the Lusaka Magistrates’ offered to drive her to her house in to allow Charmaine to DPP as the case is tried by the Villa has been dragged to court for Court are that on the material day Makeni Villa saying they lived in the continue receiving treatment High Court. raping a woman of the same area after Kazembe was uncontrollably drunk at same location. in hospital until she has The two are alleged to have the match between Zambia U20 and CC night club in Chawama. But according to Kazembe’s statement, fully recovered before being murdered a security guard South Korea two months ago. Bar men allegedly tried to kick her out Kalaluka raped her after they left the bar. remanded in custody which Namakau Kwenda who was Johnson Kalaluka, a driver is alleged of the bar but she resisted. Kalaluka is yet to take plea in the Lusaka the magistrate accepted. working at Mukata’s law firm to have raped Anna Kazembe between According to one of the barmen’s Magistrates’ Court. Magistrate Wishimanga said Charmaine would only be on May 6, 2017. Monday June 5, 2017 Business News. 5 Bumper harvest must translate into reduced mealie meal prices – JCTR grow in our country. With this bumper harvest it is therefore expectant that the country will have a reduction and stable mealie meal price which have remained above K90 for a while. The JCTR also urges that FRA should buy maize from small scale farmers especially those who are in typical rural areas who fail to find easy access to the market,” Posiana stated. She also stated that JCTR was hopeful that the lifting of the maize export ban would lead to a stable kwacha exchange rate. “The immediate benefit of lifting the export ban is increased agriculture percentage contribution to GDP which has been a key objective for government. This might also promote foreign exchange inflow thereby stabilizing Kwacha exchange rate which has been performing poorly and has ranged between K9 and K10 per US dollar for some time now,” stated Posiana. “Zambia’s neighbouring countries are in maize deficit, this should be explored and Zambia should benefit from this By Charles Mafa Zambia has recorded should Tendai Posiana yesterday, the harvest was to have positive increased and the JCTR desires by increasing its maize exports. The Jesuit Centre for Theological lead to a reduction in mealie theological centre noted that impact on people’s lives. to see an increased production JCTR hopes that increased Reflection (JCTR) says the meal price. there was need to improve the “It is vital to note that the in other crops like sugarcane, agricultural production bumper harvest, estimated at In a statement issued by marketing of maize and other production of maize, millet, wheat, potatoes and many will spur value addition over 3.6 metric tonnes, which JCTR public relations officer agricultural crops if the bumper rice, groundnuts and beans has other crops that are suitable to and ultimately economic transformation. Value addition remains a big challenge in our CCPC seizes products worth K9,000 in Eastern Province country as most farmers sell their crops without adding any By Mirriam Chabala over K9, 000 during a joint sausages, meat products, agro- product safety,” Sampa said. transporting goods whose value to them which makes our The Competition and Consumer inspection operation conducted chemicals and paints.” Sampa also warned Lusaka expiration dates were close to products less competitive and Protection Commission in over 30 shops in Lundazi, Kasumpa stated that the distributors to avoid rural areas. low priced.” (CCPC) in Eastern Province Chadiza, Petauke districts. The seizure of the goods which has confiscated assorted goods seized items did not meet the was conducted by the CCPC worth over K9,000 for failure to minimum required standard for Executive Director Chilufya meet the obligations outlined in them to be sold to consumers; Sampa during the tour of the the Competition and Consumer some products were expired and province was also aimed at Act. others had no expiry dates while sensitizing the consumers on CCPC Public Relations Officer others had broken seals and their rights when purchasing Namukolo Kasumpa said in a insufficient labeling,” Kasumpa goods. statement today that the goods stated. “The main objective of this were confiscated during an “Further, some products exercise was to inspect trading inspection operation conducted were defectively packaged premises in selected Districts in over 30 shops in Lundazi, which contravened consumer in Eastern Province with the Chadiza and Petauke districts. protection provisions as outlined view of ascertaining the trader “The Competition andin the Food and Drugs Act Cap compliance levels with the Consumer Protection 303 of the Laws of Zambia Act Competition and Consumer Commission (CCPC) in as well as the Competition Protection Act (CCPA) No 24 collaboration with three Local and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 specifically with regards Authorities in Eastern Province No. 24 of 2010. Amongst the to product labeling, display of has seized assorted goods worth products seized included Vienna disclaimers, price display and Zambia attracts $3bn investment from India By Sipilisiwe Ncube Zambia’s High Commissioner to India Judith Kapijimpanga says trade between Zambia and India currently stands at US$700 million with Zambia’s continued seeking for investments from India in its core economic sectors. And Kapijimpanga says since 2007, Foreign Direct Investment from India into the Zambian Economy has swelled to US$3 billion. In a statement issued by First Secretary for Press and Tourism at the Zambian High Commission in India Bangwe Naviley, Kapijimpanga also disclosed that Finance Minister Felix Mutati was expected in India to attend the 2017 Africa Development Bank (AfDB) annual convention to be held from 22nd to 28th May at Mahatma Mandir Convention Center in India. Kapijimpanga said the 2017 AfDB annual convention was expected to strengthen trade ties between India and African Countries. “This year’s meeting follows a successful 2016 AfDB annual meeting held in Lusaka from May 23 to May 27, 2016,” Kapijimpanga said.Kapijimpanga who is also accredited to Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives and Singapore revealed that AfDB had 81 member countries of which 57 were from Africa and that India was among the 24 non regional member countries. The 2017 AFDB annual convention meeting will be held under the Theme; ‘Transforming Agriculture for wealth creation in Africa. Meanwhile Kapijimpanga further disclosed that since 2007, Foreign Direct Investment from India into the Zambian Economy had swelled to US$3 billion. “Trade between India and Zambia currently stands at USD700 million. Indian exports to Zambia include pharmaceuticals, transport equipment, plastics, and chemicals while semi-precious stones, non-ferrous metals, ores (copper and cobalt), semi-precious stones and raw cotton constitute India’s imports from Zambia. India and Zambia aim to increase this trade to US$1 billion and Zambia has been seeking investments from India in its core economic sectors,” said Kapijimpanga. “The High Commissioner says this includes a US$ 2.6 billion investment by Vedanta Resource in Konkola Copper Mines, the establishment of a US$ 300 million manganese processing plant by Taurian Manganese, and Bharti Airtel’s establishment of Airtel Zambia after its acquisition of Zain Telecom’s Africa Businesses.” 6. Opinion Monday June 5, 2017

While Zambians are busy who refused to give way to the arguing about whether Presidential motorcade, like Hakainde Hichilema’s we all do in Zambia, is now the arrogance in Mongu was victim and President Lungu is necessary or if President Edgar the aggressor. Lungu’s ego is befitting for Ironically, the World media a poor man from Chawama is still attributing the treason compound, the world out there offence to the motorcade is redefining Zambia. incident in Mongu when in fact Professors of law and the State dropped that charge democracy, scholars, through a nolle prosequi more academicians and authors than a week ago. The world are cashing in, writing about media is no longer portraying what constitutes “Treason” in Zambia as a peaceful home of Zambia, as they admit a new United Nations refugees from member to the list of African war torn-African countries. dictatorships. Right now, all what the world Make no mistake, Zambia believes is that Zambia is is now in the middle of under a ruthless, thin-skinned international media spotlight dictator. – and there is no better-placed Ironically again, at his first country that should appreciate press conference as Head of the consequences of Western State in January 2015, President media frenzy than Zimbabwe’s Lungu said his stay in State closest neighbour. Zambia the new Zimbabwe House was going to be very The list is endless, but we short because he was merely picked the most damaging “The congestion is beyond what room in his house, he travels RAILA ODINGA: now realised that this was a joke a transition President after international headlines from you can believe. The smell is with a phalanx of bodyguards, Zambia politics in worrying taken too seriously, but has no the death of Michael Sata, but the world’s most respected indescribable. It’s so filthy you and often brings his own food turn idea how to put an end to it while today, the transition leader is news sources to illustrate the can’t even imagine.” wherever he goes, just in case “What has been happening in retaining plausible deniability knocking out key participants extent of disgrace which has ALJAZEERA: anyone wants to poison him. Zambia must not pass without of being behind Mr Hichilema’s in the democratic process. befallen Zambia so far, thanks Zambia denies opposition leader After the attack on the home comment. It is a direct assault on incarceration. Our fear is that if President to two power-hungry political barred access to lawyer of Zambia’s opposition leader, Zambia’s democratic traditions Unless President Edgar Lungu Lungu is not helped out of this rivals. “Treason is a non-bailable offence and then his arrest on spurious and a stain on the continent’s doesn’t mind coming out of political quagmire, he will end The Western press is already in Zambia, with a minimum jail charges, Zambia’s reputation as record. It has long-term costs hiding and doing like Frederick up as Africa’s most battered reporting that Zambia, under term of 15 years and a maximum a beacon of democracy in Africa for Zambians and other Africans Chiluba did – taking credit for Ex-President, unless he has President Lungu, is planning sentence of the death penalty. is under serious threat. No one is alike.” Kenneth Kaunda’s jailing and no intentions of leaving State to pull out of the International WASHINGTON POST: dismissing Hichilema’s paranoia US SENATE COMMITTEE: release from Prison – he has House – which is not a far Criminal Court to pave way A Zambian opposition leader now – and no one is quite sure “Senator Ben Cardin Raises no option but to privately ask fetched possibility judging by for what he is about to do to was arrested, but there are what would have happened in Hakainde Hichilema’s Case with Magistrate David Simusamba the levels of intolerance. his political opponents. deeper cracks in the country’s the absence of that safe room into Capitol Hill to find a way of acquitting Mr But if President Lungu is BBC AFRICA: democracy which he could retreat.” “The most recent StateHichilema on Monday. If our not ready to follow Robert How road rage led to treason “There’s more to this story, though. WORLD POLITICS REVIEW: Department Country Report judiciary has suddenly become Mugabe’s footsteps of retiring charge in Zambia Observers of Zambian politics A road rage case in Zambia is for Human Rights in Zambia too independent for such an within State House, we are “Zambia’s opposition leader has have identified a much broader renewing fear for the country’s indicates that the government undertaking, then let the DPP hereby reminding him with been charged with treason after process of democratic erosion democracy has only taken selective and enter a nolle prosequi. due respect that without the his convoy failed to pull over for and government repression in “The latest flare-up in Zambia’s halting steps to prosecute or This shouldn’t be difficult, we police, the army and the PF the president’s motorcade.” Zambia, where the independence ongoing political drama began punish officials who committed would assume, because on militia behind, he is nothing. FINANCIAL TIMES: of political institutions has been with a high-profile case of road these abuses, targeting mostly acquitting Mr Hichilema in He may have a lot more money Treason charge plunges undermined. rage. This could be the beginning those who opposed the ruling the insulting case, magistrate by the time he leaves office, Zambia into political crisis So Zambia, Hungary and of something quite scary. There is p ar t y.” Greenwell Malumani already but that money will not make “Tension in Zambia, which has Turkey all exemplify the ways little sign that a more functional CARTE BLANCHE: discredited the treason charge as him more powerful than the been one of southern Africa’s in which democracy tends to political environment is in the Political turmoil in Zambia baseless and even admonished person who will take over most vibrant democracies, fall apart in the 21st century. In cards. One potentially worrying “In the SADC region, Zambia the arresting officer before from him. It will be the same is threatening to destabilise the past, coups used to be the sign could be the “interesting has been praised as a beacon branding him a liar. Arthur Shonga, Mbita Mpazi a country that is already most imminent threat against set of friends” President Edgar of democracy because of the If magistrate Simusamba refers and other police officers who grappling with rising debt, the survival of democracy, Lungu has courted since smooth transfer of power by the treason case to the High were squeezing HH’s workers’ widening deficits, sluggish but Zambia and other cases assuming office, arrangingfive presidents since 1991, Court for trial, the preliminary genitals who will squeeze growth and weak revenues illustrate how democracy can visits with President Yoweri but the recent arrest of the judicial inquiries which will the genitals of those who are from copper that account for 70 suffer gradual deterioration. The Museveni of Uganda, Prime country’s main opposition leader arise, shall further prolong the eating with President Lungu per cent of export earnings.” independence of democratic Minister Hailemariam Desalegn suggests [that] that trend may detention of Zambia’s biggest now. It is the same Magistrate DAILY NATION KENYA: institutions is slowly chipped of Ethiopia and President Robert be changing. There has been opposition leader, thereby Malumani and Simusamba who Lungu need not spoil what away while presidential powers Mugabe of Zimbabwe.” narrowing democratic space destroying President Lungu’s will decide the fate of those makes Zambia unique are extended. THE CONVERSATION, against the high handedness of little remaining admiration. who are persecuting HH and “Zambia is one of few African BBC WORLD NEWS: ACADEMIC RIGOUR: police actions in Zambia.” This may excite those who dislike his co-accused now. This is not countries that have managed to EU MPs debate motion on We need to talk about Zambia Ironically, the World media Mr Hichilema and his “tribal science, it is called karma. avoid political havoc and wars Zambian opposition leader as it falls from grace under is still attributing the treason party”, especially those in the The Western press is already in most sub-Sahara countries “The first motion expresses President Lungu offence to the motorcade ruling Patriotic Front. reporting that Zambia, under in nearly six decades. Current concern at the imprisonment “Zambia has often been ignored incident in Mongu when in fact But here is the bad news for PF; President Lungu, is planning events in that country will of Zambia’s opposition leader by the international media. the State dropped that charge on all the above listed websites, to pull out of the International show whether the country will Hakainde Hichilema, who was One reason for this neglect is through a nolle prosequi more the search word is “Hichilema”, Criminal Court to pave way maintain that reputation. I detained last month on suspicion that it’s been comparatively than a week ago. which means some of these for what he is about to do to would urge those in power in of treason. The draft motion unexceptional, on a continent At News Diggers! we have every world media outlets have never his political competitors. If the Zambia to take a step back from calls for a prompt, impartial with more than its fair share of reason to believe that if President published any stories about the Western media turns a blind eye the brink and move back onto and thorough investigation into extremes. As a result, the country Edgar Lungu was enjoying this UPND leader before. There to any positive developmental the path of democratic progress allegations that he has been has returned to the headlines, treason euphoria when it started, is no story on these websites news coming out of Zambia while they still can, before mistreated in prison.” and whether one agrees with he is certainly not enjoying the about how President Lungu is and focuses on crimes against irreversible damage is done.” DAILY MAVERICK: the Catholic Bishops’ evaluation negative publicity now, unless humble and loves to pray, or how humanity, our beloved humble MAIL & GUARDIAN: Dark, dangerous days for about the country turning into there is something acutely wrong UPND is a tribal party. This will Edgar Chagwa Lungu will not Zambian opposition Zambia’s democracy a dictatorship or not, one thing with his faculties. eventually turn out to be free end better than Ivory Coast leaders detained in ‘filthy, “Hakainde Hichilema is is clear: it’s time to start talking We believe that the President publicity for HH. In the eyes of dictator Laurent Gbagbo. unimaginable’ conditions famously suspicious; with a safe about Zambia.” of the Republic of Zambia has the world out there, Hichilema Please save President Lungu!

By Joseph Mwenda Congratulations madam Bernadette Deka for winning the Al Jazeera mediocrity Diggers Lite: Mediocrity Contest contest. Just like natural intelligence, dullness can motorcade stand-off wasSeventh National Development Thanks to the PMRC Executive no policeman on that road, that Hichilema lining up for beans also be a virtue when you are chaotic, but now it has turned Plan…I talked about the Director, the world now was not a reason for anyone in prison a little while longer. showcasing a nation that prides into treason. What does that say autonomy of institutions understands why citizens are whether it was Hakainde Mr Chanda was claiming the in insanity – so we thank you about Zambia’s democracy?” deliberately. So is government refusing to recognise their or any other person to try police operate independently for not letting us down. Bernadette DEKA: “I think let or the presidency police, is leaders in Zambia. And by the and endanger the life of the in Zambia but the audio of There are many dull leaders me say something about that. government or the presidency way, if you work at PMRC and President.” his instructions for police to in my President’s government Let me really say something auditor general, is… is… is you went to congratulate your Since Mr Chanda told Al Jazeera be harsh on UPND is still in and some of them don’t even about that. I think we are government or the presidency boss in her office for a job well that there is freedom of speech circulation – Mwiinga couldn’t know why Hakainde Hichilema talking about Zambia, we aah…aah for example, Anti done; you my brother and sister in Zambia and that there is no panctuate the mediocrity was charged with treason, but are all Zambians and I think Corruption Commission or are going to hell. journalist being sent to prison contest with this reminder. you Bernadette Deka are our there is a sense of patriotism these other entities including Now let’s not be greedy with for expressing themselves; I Shame! national heroine for showing within ourselves. I think that’s the judiciary, that’s where we our compliments by heaping all will ask just one question. Do As for you madam Laura Miti, your face to the world. a falsehood to actually bring need to separate powers…” the praise on Deka as if she had you understand how dull I I am sure you saw for yourself In fact whenever they are out to the world that the A friend sent me a message the total monopoly of reverse would have to be as president that you were as useful on the feeding us nonsense, most of government is overwhelmed by saying until he watched Deka wisdom on the show; I think to hire that policeman-example programme as a fork in a sugar our dull government leaders aah… aah… by an opposition on live TV; he used to think Mr Amos Chanda did well as a wisdom above, for my benefit at bowl. While you were there lower their voices, like a man leader who is aah… who Mumbi Phiri was dull. My runner up. State House? asking the PF to focus on work attempting to buy condoms in a actually lost an election. I friend even wished Tilyenji AMOS Chanda: “Before I And before I forget ba UPND, and stop bickering over the shop, but you Bernadette Deka think us as Policy Monitoring Mwanza was available to became press secretary in this kind of disorganization 2021 presidency, Bernadette were loud and clear. and Research Centre have salvage the once mighty Wynter State House, I was an ordinary where the entire party and legal Deka was asking the world In case you think I am accusing been following up policies, Kabimba’s Patriotic Front from editor. There was no policeman team can leave such a brilliant “does anyone have a small pin Deka of having beauty without the government’s efforts are the hall of shame. But I think at my house. I didn’t see a opportunity to make a global charger?” brains, well I am not the only concerted and concentrated on he was missing the point. The thief coming to attack me just appeal for intervention in the Cheerio! one. pushing the national agenda for point is that the PF has no point because there was no police hands of a novice like Brian Visit diggers.news to listen to Al Jazeera Femi Oke: “The the next five years which is the to point at. officer at home. So if there was Mwiinga, is what will keep Mr the audio Monday May 22, 2017 Sports. 7 Muthiya in impressive start at Mopani Golf tournament By Diggers Reporter Madalitso Muthiya has made an impressive start at the 2017 Mopani/Redpath Zambia Golf Open at Nkana Golf Club in Kitwe. The 2006 runner-up posted a first round score of 2-Under 70 to equal his best start since 2012 in Lusaka when he ultimately finished in 28th at par on 292. Muthiya, who is 15th, finished six shots behind leader Oliver Bekker of South Africa who shot 8-Under 64 to displace compatriot Ockie Strydom who was the lunchtime leader and is one shot behind. Meanwhile, amateur Gabriel Chibale was the second best local performer on day one and finished one shot behind Muthiya in 26th place. However, there was carnage for the other local prospects with Patrick Mwendapole and Dayne Moore in a battle to make the cut on Friday. Mwendapole and Moore posted 7 over and 9 over respectively. FAZ acquires new Chipolopolo jersey

By Joseph Mwenda have signed a two year deal for The Football Association of an undisclosed fee to dress the Zambia has signed a long term Zambia national soccer team. deal with Asian sport apparel “The Football Association maker Mafro. of Zambia (FAZ) is pleased Madalitso Muthiya FAZ general secretary Ponga to announce that it recently Liwewe said the two parties concluded negotiations with MAFRO to become a new kit sponsor of the Zambia National team,” Ponga said. Singuluma makes surprise Chipolopolo return “The kit sponsorship deal between FAZ and MAFRO is By Diggers Reporter Silwimba, Fackson Mwila Phiri (Green Eagles) Chisamba Lungu (FC Ural, Park,South Africa), for a 2-year period. Seven foreign-based Kapumbu, George Chilufya MIDFIELDERS: John Russia), Fwayo Tembo Ronald Kampamba “As an Association we are proud players headline Zambia’s (all Zesco),Taonga Ching’andu, Kondwani (Power Dynamos), Stanley (Nkana), Winston that this deal has been unveiled provisional 29-member Bweembya, Ziyo Tembo Mtonga, Misheck Chaila Nshimbi (Red Arrows), Kalengo (AFC Leopards, when the junior Chipolopolo team that coach Wedson (both Zanaco), Billy Mutale (all Zesco United), Rainford Augustine Mulenga Congo-Brazzaville),Justin participates in the 2017, South Nyirenda has summoned (Power Dynamos), Isaac Kalaba (TP Mazembe, DR (Zanaco) Shonga (Nkhwazi),Given Korea U-20 Fifa World Cup.” Mafro currently dresses Nkana ahead of the June 10 Clash Shamujompa (Nchanga Congo) Collins Sikombe STRIKERS: Dave Daka Singuluma (TP Mazembe, and some clubs in the Ghana against Mozambique in Rangers),Stopilla Sunzu (Napsa Stars), Clatus (Zesco United), Collins DRC), Jackson Mwanza league including the Zimbabwe a 2019 AFCON Group K (Arsenal Tula, Russia), Chama (Lusaka Dynamos), Mbesuma (Highlands (Zesco United) national team. qualifier. Nyirenda has made two shock changes dropping midfielder Nathan Sinkala and bringing in his forgotten TP Mazembe club mate and striker Given Singuluma. Sinkala has played in Mazembe’s opening two 2017 CAF Confederation Cup group matches while Singuluma has come off the bench in the second half of the five-time African champions 2-0 home win over CS Mounana of Gabon. Singuluma returns to the team for the first time since June 13, 2015 in Zambia’s 2017 AfCON qualifier at home against Guinea Bissau that ended 1-1 in Ndola. Meanwhile, Zambia go into camp in Ndola on June 4 where they will play Mozambique at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in a Group K opener. Namibia and Guinea Bissau are the other teams in Group K. GOALKEEPERS: Kennedy Mweene (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa) Toaster Nsabata (Zanaco), Jacob Banda (Zesco United) John Chigandu of Zesco United with a ball as he tries to beat his opponent of City of DEFENDERS: Simon Lusaka at Woodlands Stadium. Zesco won 1-0 Picture By Tenson Mkhala No 6 www.diggers.news Monday June 5, 2017 italians break zambian hearts By Joseph Mwenda Zambia has lost to 10-man Italy by three goals to two in a grueling Under 20 FIFA World Cup encounter in South Korea. Although the Chipolopolo Boys led twice in the game, Italy came from behind twice and went on to grab a winner in the second half of extra time to settle a 2-2 dispute after 90 minutes. Patson Daka opened the scoreline in the 4th minute, a lead which Chipolopolo sustained but only until the first half, as Italy levelled in the 50th minute from a close range header. Fashion Sakala scored a second for Zambia in the 84th minute to take Chipolopolo ahead for the second time in the quarter final encounter. But Italy’s Dimarco levelled four minutes later from a free kick, despite the European being one man short due to an earlier foul. The two teams had to get into extra time to settle the draw as they both chased a debut semi-final appearance. Despite Zambia firing a whooping 19 shots on target, Italy managed to get a late winner from a corner kick to break Zambian hearts. FAZ acquires new Muthiya impresses Although the junior Chipolopolo boys are out of the tournament, they will leave Korea commanding more respect having been the only African country to make it start at Mopani thus far. Chipolopolo jersey Zambia beat Iran, Portugal, Germany and lost to Costa Story on page 7 Story on page 7 Rica before facing Italy.