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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) cells maintain a high level of autophagy or degradation, allowing them to thrive in severely limiting microenvironments. However, the process via which autophagy promotes pancreatic cancer cell growth and survival have yet to be understood.

By NATION REPORTER

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has cautioned President Hakainde Hichilema against defending and protecting Cabinet Ministers and high-raking government and party officials accused of corruption before being investigated by the law enforcement agencies.

And TI-Z has observed that people are fearing to report high-ranking government and party officials for corruption because the whistleblowers have often become victims at the hands of the law enforcement agencies.

Breast cancer diagnosis is an area that is constantly evolving, with new innovations emerging to improve patient outcomes. The SOLUS project is one such innovative initiative working to revolutionize breast cancer diagnosis by offering a non-invasive biopsy-free solution.

THE Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has described Zambia’s hosting of the combined 2023 CAA U-18 and U-20 championship in Ndola as a success. 

CAA president Hamad Kalkaba said the five-day championships which were held at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium featuring athletes from over 50 countries exposed the real pool of Africa’s talent.

Kalkaba hailed all the stakeholders who worked tirelessly to deliver a successful event which announced the arrival of future stars.  “We can now rejoice. We can jump for joy. We can congratulate each other and be proud of it because our continent Africa is a real pool of talent in the field of athletics.  Over the past five days, we have seen proof of this through the performances of our young athletes from all our five regions,” Kalkaba said. 

“There is an obvious reason to happily express our satisfaction and all the joy that inspires us as sports leaders after the success of this second edition of our U-18 and U-20 African athletics championships. This success we owe it to several actors who have worked tirelessly for us to achieve it,” he said.  

Kalkaba thanked the Zambian authorities who at all levels especially at the highest level spared no expense in offering young African athletes a warm welcome “in the magnificent city of Ndola, while ensuring them a particular pleasant stay and a framework of competitions conducive to the development of their talent.”

The Senegalese who retained the CAA presidency during the elective annual general meeting held in Lusaka last week also congratulated the young athletes themselves who expressed their talents throughout the competition in a spirit of fair play, respect for the opponent for a healthy competition devoid of any cheating. 

Meanwhile, Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo praised CAA for giving Zambia the opportunity to host the games which gave the country an opportunity to prove its capabilities. 

Matambo took the opportunity to encourage the over 50 countries that had visited Zambia for the games to explore the country’s investment and tourism potential. 

And Zambia Athletics (ZA) president Elias Mpondela commended the government and sponsors such as Zanaco for the support which made it possible to deliver a successful championship.  Mpondela noted that the youth championship was a success despite Zambian athletes having struggled with only eight medals collected from over 100 athletes. 

He called for more investment to promote the growth of athletics on the continent.

FORMER Secretary to the Treasury, Fredson Yamba, has sued the Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC), alleging that the freezing of his bank account held at Absa Bank PLC is illegal.

According to originating summons filed in the Lusaka High Court on Wednesday, Mr Yamba is seeking an order that the notice of restriction dated March 6, 2023, issued by the Director General of ACC is illegal. He also wants the restriction notice to be immediately reversed owing to its illegality. In an affidavit in support of originating summons,  Mr Yamba  stated  in 2021,he was arrested by the the Commission and charged with the offence of failure to comply with applicable law and procedure. 

On the same date, ACC issued a restriction notice on account no . 17-1197910 held with ABSA bank Plc “first restriction notice.” 

By BENEDICT TEMBO 

THE Lusaka Golf Club has re-commissioned its refurbished course in time for the Zanaco  Masters Golf tournament teeing off in a fortnight. 

The course, which has been undergoing improvement for months, was re-opened on Monday. 

Both Lusaka Golf Club captain Morris Mujala and president Nsama Mataka expressed delight at the commencement of golfing activities at the country’s premier golf club. 

“I have been a club captain without members. I have been a club captain without a course,” Mujala said.  During the hiatus, Lusaka Golf Club members played the game at various sites in the capital city. 

“Your course will be among the best in Africa. It will be among the unparalleled in the world in the next six months,” he said.  Mujala said although the course was commissioned ceremoniously on Monday, it will remain partially closed to pave way for the preparation of the Zanaco Masters. 

He said all golfers will in the time being be required to be carrying sand bags as part of the strategy to sustain and maintain the course during preparations for the Zanaco Masters. 

And Mataka described returning to Lusaka Golf Club as special.  “I was a president with no people,” Mataka said, commending members for their patience. 

Mataka said there will be teething problems to get the course to desired levels but asked members to be patience.  The refurbished course is part of the bigger Lusaka Golf Club Redevelopment Project. 

The course, which is the first phase of the Redevelopment Project, will cost about US$3 million.

Features of the course development include importation of the grass, overhauling the irrigation system, the practice range and the restructuring of all the greens and bunkers. 

Phase two will involve redeveloping the clubhouse while phase three is the construction of hotels. 

Zambia Golf Union president Greg Kabesha who was present commended the Lusaka Golf Club for the work of refurbishing the course.  Lubesha announced that the Zanaco Masters 2023 tournament will start on May 15 and run up to May 21.

 FORMER Judge Joshua Banda has pleaded not guilty to corrupt practices involving K130, 000. This is in a case Banda is facing two counts of corrupt transactions. In the first count, it is alleged that between July 1, and 31, 2020, in Lusaka, the accused corruptly solicitied for K130, 000 gratification from David Mwanza, the […]

DIPLOMATS like all civil servants are supposed to be non-partisan and above the din of narrow and parochial politics, veteran politician George Mpombo has said.

Dr Mpombo has observed that political overzealous diplomat should be recalled or censured by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs because they were breaching the diplomatic etiquette by openly playing partisan politics while serving as envoys.

“The conduct and outburst by some diplomats undermines the integrity and professionalism of the Foreign Service. During campaigns, the UPND assured the nation that once elected they would depoliticise the Foreign Service by appointing career diplomats of impeccable credentials.”

By NATION REPORTER

MARY Chirwa has finally left the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) as she heads to Maputo, Mozambique following her appointment by President Hakainde Hichilema as High Commission to that country.

Yesterday, Ms Chirwa was sown in as Zambia’s High Commissioner to Mozambique and her position has been taken over by Nason Banda, who becomes the new Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) director general.

By NATION REPORTER

THE repossessing of VX motor vehicles from public service employees is a mere public stunt by President Hakainde Hichilema aimed at impressing the people because the assets were bought after his (Hichilema) approval, Emmanuel Mwamba has said.