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 LUMEZI Constituency Independent Member of Parliament Munir Zulu has been arrested for the offence of expressing hate speech. Mr Zulu was arrested this morning after being summoned to go to Police Headquarters. Earlier, a citizen lodged a complaint against Mr Zulu whose remarks went viral on social media in which he allegedly disrespected the people […]

By NATION REPORTER

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he has never been a stooge of any other country and that he shall govern and deliver to citizens to the best of his ability because his allegiance is to the Zambians.

Improving communication among death investigators, health care professionals and family members after a relative’s sudden cardiac death may help relatives understand the cause of death and influence their decision to seek follow-up screening for inherited heart conditions, according to new research published today in í.

By NATION REPORTER

THE Seventh Day Adventist Church should improve the safety of its congregants in order curtail the loss of lives that has been affecting the church, Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) president Sean Tembo has charged.

He said Government must investigate why a single religious Organisation had a high number of fatal accidents. The results of the investigation may assist the SDA Church to improve its safety procedures and save lives in future.

Mr Tembo said in the past two years alone, we had six SDA youths drowning in Lake Kariba on 4th January 2022, then 5 SDA congregants were killed when their church collapsed in Kasama on 9th January 2022, and now we are told that 16 SDA choir members have been killed on Lake Bangweulu after their boat capsized.

“This number of fatal accidents coming from the same religious organization is too high, and raises the possibility of negligence in adhering to safety protocols during church events,” he said.

May the Souls of the Dearly Departed Rest in Eternal Peace.

By NATION REPORTER

THE Patriotic Front (PF) has commended government for opting out and expressing objection and reservations to Summit for Democracy outcomes especially on the commitments that promoted and protected LGBTQI rights across the world.

Emmanuel Mwamba, the PF deputy information and publicity chairperson has said it should be stated that it was not established that there has never been universal consensus that the LGBTQ rights were human rights.

Mr Mwamba, the PF presidential candidate stated that the concept of the LGBTQ and its promotion had remained illegal in Zambia and that the former ruling party was happy the commitments on LGBTQ were clearly articulated in the reservation document.

“We welcome Zambia’s reservation on issues relating to the Ukraine/Russian War because the use of war cannot help resolve conflict or bring lasting and durable peace. War only leaves lasting damage, carnage and destruction of people and economies,” Mr Mwamba said.

Mr Mwamba said following the co-hosting of the 2nd Summit for Democracy 2023 held by the United States, Costa Rica, the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea, government of the Republic of Zambia had to distanced itself from Summit outcomes and commitments in regard to LGBTQ rights and its protection.

He stated that government had also indicated that over the war between Russia and Ukraine-Peaceful resolution to be included at the heart of conflict resolutions in the promotion of President Hakainde Hichilema’s “War anywhere is War Everywhere” policy.

Crohn’s disease is a lifelong inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is characterized by swelling in the lining of the digestive tract, causing severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding. For pediatric patients, the disease is harder to treat. If untreated, it can impair growth, psychosocial development, and puberty.

Around one in every six adults experiences infertility, the World Health Organization estimated Tuesday as it called for an urgent increase in access to fertility care.

By TROY MUKUPA

“Indeed, the young people have the potential to elevate this nation to greater heights. I strongly believe that young people have the necessary potential, energy, knowledge, skills and ideas to contribute greatly to the economic, social and political standings of the nation. They have done it before in the past, through the liberation struggle. And I still have hope that they can still do it,” says Kaira Wongani, the founder member and Secretary General for Youth Wit Initial Network “Youth-WIN’ a movement that promotes and advocates for youth welfare.

Speaking to the Daily Nation Lifestyle, Kaira who has partnered with Millennium TV Zambia co-hosting a program called the ‘Common Room’ and on MUVI TV Zambia running another show called the ‘Youth Muvi Debate’ were they interact with youths across the country to get their views and concerns on matters of interest, said his dream was to see the young people get more united than ever, to see the young generation rising to the occasion and defend their patriotism, and identity as Zambians.

“My passion for advocacy started way back as a young boy in the dusty Mansa Town, Northern part of Zambia. I was born in a small Town called Mansa, in Luapula Province. I was raised by my mom who is a business lady and my dad who is a Teacher. I grew up in a home were we never missed news on ZNBC ‘current affairs’. Indeed quite dramatic! because dad was really interested in knowing the current happenings in the Country. So he would easily call you all in the sitting room, watch news together and asks you questions on what you got from it. This really helped me develop interest in knowing the current state of the country that’s the economical, political and social aspect. Anytime we watched News I really paid attention to all stories, in preparation for the questions to be asked by Dad. This helped me to understand most of the critical issues better as when news ended dad would literally explain about the stories in depth, to easy my understanding and broaden my knowledge.

Kaira said while in his primary and secondary school levels, poetry, debate, Jets and public speaking really added flavor and spice to his passion for advocacy. He said this really helped build his inner-passion, enthusiasm, dedication and love to advocate for young people.

“In debate, most of the issues we battled with other schools, the motions were really centered on youth welfare. Same in JETs presentations. In poetry, we raised awareness on different issues of interest among young people, such as drug and substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, youth unemployment, youth innovations, child trafficking, mindset change, climate justice and other critical issues of interest to the young generation and the nation at large. So I grew up knowing most of these common critical burning issues. Through my social interaction and exposure I personally discovered that the Young People were the most vulnerable group. This really built my inner passion, enthusiasm, dedication and love to advocate for the young people. I strongly believe the young people have the energy, the courage, the skills and potential to one day set a bar in our Nation”

Kaira who is also a fourth year student at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) said advocacy is a selfless journey that calls for passion, dedication and consistency. He said it was a journey worth admiring but with a lot of challenges along the way.

“What has really helped me grow in advocacy is the focus and vision I have for my fellow colleagues the youths. I strongly believe that young people have the necessary potential, knowledge, skills and Ideas to contribute greatly to the economic, social and political standings of the Nation. They have done it before in the past, through the liberation struggle. And I still have hope that they can still do it”

Asked what has affected most youths to abstain from participating in national issue, Kaira responded, “what has basically affected most of us young people is mindset change, which I have entirely been raising awareness about on the most two critical aspects, that’s; reasoning and decision making, which should be important keys to unlock Zambia’s potential”

“My desire for advocacy is to see a Zambia were young people fully participate in the decision making and are given numerous opportunities to demonstrate their potential. My dream is to see more young people get skilled and run industries of their own to contribute greatly to the economy of this country. And to help achieve this goal, I have joined hands with several youth organisations, whose goal is to promote the welfare of the young people. I am the Founder and President of Zambia Talent Factory, a movement were we are promoting talents and skills among young people. I am also the Founder Member and Secretary General for Youth Wit Initial Network “Youth-WIN’ a movement to that promote Youth Welfare and Advocacy. I am also using various opportunities through media houses to raise awareness through continued advocacy on several youth pertinent issues. Through these platforms, I have helped a lot of young people across the country, by connecting them through various opportunities, building their skills and talents, at times help them financially, others through advice and so many other viable available means. My Dream is to one day represent the young people in the people’s house, the National Assembly of Zambia. And I would like to urge and call upon young people to rise to the occasion and fully participate in the affairs of this Nation so as to increase youth representation,” added Kaira

 PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is today expected in Mozambique for a three day state visit. The trip by the Head of State is meant to reinforce bilateral relations between Zambia and Mozambique and also to strengthen partnerships. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Stanley Kakubo said the visit will be from April 4th to the […]

TWO men accused of abducting Pamela Chisumpa and 12 other females in Lusaka’s Chalala area will undergo mental examination before taking plea in the High Court.

This is to ascertain whether James Bwalya, 22, and Matthews Sikaonga, also 22 are mentally fit to attend trial.

The Court has also ordered that Bwalya be referred for medical examination to determine his fitness to attend trial given the injuries sustained on his back.

Bwalya could be seen in pain and required Sikaonga’s aid to walk.

The two who appeared this morning before High Court Judge Charles Kafunda, are facing 54 counts which include aggravated robbery, abduction, assault and rape. Defence lawyer Osborne Ngoma made an application that the two be subjected to mental examination before taking plea.

Mr Ngoma said their mental fitness be examined before, during and after the commission of the offences.

He also made an application for Bwalya to be physically examined to ascertain his ability to attend trial.

Mr Ngoma explained that Bwalya was involved in an activity that led to him falling and sustained some backache injury, to an extent that he was undergoing excruciating pain which is affecting his mental faculty.

The State did not object to the application but asked the court to set a date of receipt of the medical reports to ensure a speedy trial.

Judge Kafunda ruled that the examination would be limited to the accused persons’ state of mind to attend trial and not during the period of the alleged commission of the offences.

He said that the state of mind of the duo during the period of the alleged commission of the offence followed the separate procedure to the defence of the accused persons.

He ordered that the medical report for the two be tendered on April 6, 2023.

“The permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health together with the Commissioner General of the Zambia Correctional Services of course acting through their officers shall coordinate this process and ensure that the examination is under taken within the period beginning today up to Wednesday and that a medical personal undertaking the examination and preparing the reports be before the court on the 6th of April ,2023, to tender the said report,” he said.

Judge Kafunda adjourned the matter to April 6, 2023.

It is alleged that on September 14, 2022 in Lusaka, Bwalya and Sikaonga intentionally and unlawfully did traffic a victim within Zambia for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

In another count, the duo is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm contrary to Section 248 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

The duo on dates unknown but between September 14, 2022 and October 3, 2022 at Lusaka did assault a victim thereby occasioning actual bodily harm to her.