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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has ordered the demolition of all structures blocking the waterways and causing floods in most parts of Lusaka.
The head of State has directed that structures constructed on waterways and causing flooding should be demolished as soon as possible to cure the perennial flooding in Lusaka City, thereby causing the displacement of families.
The President says government is in a hurry to correct unplanned construction of structures as it had negatively impacted on the people in the affected areas and posing a health hazard to families.
Speaking when he toured the flooded areas in Lusaka’s Kabwata Wards, the President emphasised that the decision to demolish structures blocking waterways was based on the best interest of the people and that there were no politics involved.  The head of State has further directed the local authorities to engage with the owners of the structures to find the best solution to the challenge of flooding in Lusaka communities. President Hichilema warned that he would have no option but to invoke his presidential powers and declare the demolition of the structures if his directives were not going to be heeded to and comply.
Flooding has been recorded in some parts of Lusaka where waterways have been blocked by structures.
President Hichilema toured flooded areas in Lusaka to check on the status of the situation in Kabwata, Kanyama and Matero constituencies.
President Hichilema took time to interact with the residents in communities most of whom were ecstatic and euphoric upon seeing the head of State in their communities, having seen him before the 2021 general elections.

ZANIS

ZAMBIA’S under-20 national soccer team is in a do die fixture today when they face off with Tunisia in a Group C fixture of the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

After struggling with a 1-1 stalemate against Benin in the first fixture and a 2-0 defeat by Gambia, Zambia are desperate for a win to progress to the knock out stage of the youth AFCON.

The make or break fixture scheduled for the Cairo International Stadium presents the junior Chipolopolo the opportunity to recover from the disappointing defeat to The Gambia.

Tunisia and Zambia are on par with one point each while Benin has two points with the already qualified The Gambia dominating the group with six points from wins over Zambia and Tunisia.

“We know it is not going to be an easy game but we are prepared and the boys are looking forward to this game. They know that if we lose we go back home and if we win we progress to the next round,” Under-20 national team coach Chisi Mbewe said.

And goal keeper Jeban Tembo said the team was geared and ready to collect their first win which is crucial to make the next round.

After the shambolic display against Gambia in the previous fixture, Mbewe will hope that his charges will rise to the occasion to avoid being eliminated from the tournament without a victory.

Meanwhile, Zambia under-23 men’s national team coach Oswald Mutapa has unveiled a 30-man provisional squad that will face Egypt in next month’s final 2023 U-23 AFCON qualifier matches.

Zambia who qualified to the last round after beating Sierra Leone 2-1 on aggregate will play Egypt in the first leg of the decider on March 20 before hosting the North Africans in the return fixture scheduled for March 26.

Mutapa, who doubles as Nkwazi FC head coach has summoned Chibombo United striker Kelvin Mubanga in the squad consisting of players from the National Division one league and the FAZ Super League.

PROVISIONAL SQUAD:

GOALKEEPERS – Francis Mwansa (Trident), Jairos Tembo (FC Muza), Mukuka Chilufya (Aguila Stars), Patrick Chooma (Prison Leopards)

DEFENDERS – John Chishimba (Zesco United), Emmanuel Bwalya Chembe, Andrew Phiri, Mathews Chabala (all Nchanga Rangers), Nexala Mvula, Martin Zulu (both Chambishi), Ronald Chanda Chileshe (FC Muza), William Kamanga (Lumwana Radiants), Christopher Katongo (Kansanshi Dynamos), Sharpi Chikondi Njobvu (Green Eagles), Brian Musema (Jumulo)

MIDFIELDERS – Prince Mumba (Kabwe Warriors), Martin Zulu (Chambishi), Patrick Gondwe (Nkana), Joshua Mutale (Power Dynamos), Golden Mashata, John Kosamu (both Green Buffaloes), Peter Phiri (Morning Stars), Wilson Chisala, Dalitso Phiri (both Zanaco), Mwiya Mwiya (FC Muza)

STRIKERS – Andrew Phiri (FC Muza), Jimmy Mukeya (Napsa Stars), Enock Sakala Jr (Zesco United), Ricky Banda (Red Arrows), Jonathan Munalula (Forest Rangers), Kelvin Mubanga (Chibombo United).

By NATION REPORTER

LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has called on Government to move swiftly to prevent a strike by resolving the standoff between doctors and Government.

Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) general secretary Roy Tolopu warned that medical doctors would go on a nationwide strike by March 1, 2023 following their omission by government from the 10.5 percent salary increment for civil servants.

Civil Servants Allied Workers Union of Zambia Union President Davy Chiyobe was quoted in the media stating that the 10.5 percent increment did not carter for Doctors because they were at management level.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Mundubile who is also PF Presidential Candidate said Government should not neglect existing staff by improving their conditions of service even after employing 11 000 health workers.

He said it would be meaningless to employ 11 000 workers but senior doctors that supervise them go on strike because of poor conditions of service.

Mr. Mundubile said the fact that the conditions of service were negotiated, it was time that they were implemented.

“We also need to add that after employing 11 000 health workers, it was hoped that the decision would see improved service delivery in public health care facilities,” he said.

Mr. Mundubile said he had received reports from some parts of the country that there was still a shortage of staff in health care facilities.

“We begin to wonder what exactly is going on. Not long ago, we were grappling with the shortage of drugs and there is now an improvement in the supply of drugs but what we are getting now is shortage of personnel. It is a source of concern and we hope that Government will quickly look into it,” he said.

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 A 20-year-old woman of Kalulushi has allegedly been sexually abused by a Community Crime Prevention Officer (CCPU) while being detained at a police station. The victim is believed to have been sexually abused while in detention by Frederick Musendeka who followed her to her holding cell after being apprehended around 01:30hours. It is believed that […]

By NATION REPORTER

IT is the desire of the government and President Hakainde Hichilema to see that all the people in the country live in peace and harmony as we embark on uniting and developing all parts of the country, Garry Nkombo has said.

Mr Nkombo, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development has pledged government’s support to initiatives aimed at enhancing peace and unity in the country.

Speaking at the 2023 N’cwala traditional ceremony in Chipata on Saturday, Mr Nkombo said Hovernment would support and work with people that have programmes which were tailor made towards the promotion of peace and togetherness .

“We will support any programmes that are tailor-made to promote peace and harmony in the country because this is a fundamental bedrock for any society and for peace to prevail,” Mr Nkombo said.

Mr Nkombo commended Paramount Chief Mpezeni for supplementing government efforts in addressing cases of early marriages and the promotion of education as an equaliser.

He pledged that he would take the request by Chief Mpezeni to rename the Great East road to Umodzi highway and also the honouring of the first Ngoni king in Zambia Nsingo who was executed by Anglo-American soldiers in the late 1880’s.

And Paramount Chief Mpezeni advised politicians to embrace and sustain peace, love and unity if the country is to develop.

Mpezeni speaking people through his representative said it was sad to see increasing levels of tension especially among political leaders in the country, which he if not addressed could divide people based on tribe, ethnicity and religion among others.

Mpezeni who has been on the thrown for the last 40 years said Zambians should strive at living in peace and harmony, and ensure that they develop a heart of forgiveness and reconciliation and use it as a tool for fostering development in the country.

“I urge politicians to defend and sustain the peace which our forefathers fought for, through the one Zambia one nation motto, the future of Zambia lays in peace, love, unity and forgiveness which is key in nation development,” Paramount Chief Mpezeni said.

The traditional leader has since proposed that the Great East road from Airport roundabout to the Mwami-Mchinji border with Malawi be renamed as Umdozi highway to demonstrate love, peace and oneness.

He also encouraged young people to pursue education as a tool for creating wealth and refrain from engaging in illicit activities and child marriages as a livelihood.

And the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) expressed concern with the continued smuggling of mealie meal into neighbouring countries by unscrupulous business people.

FRA board Chairperson, Kelvin Hambwezhya noted that this is why there is need for the government to put in place strict security measures to address the scourge which has potential to affect the country’s food security.

” We are extremely concerned with the smuggling levels of mealie meal in to other countries, we as FRA released cheap maize to caution the high mealie meal prices, but unscrupulous businessmen want to take advantage of this, so we appeal to government to tighten security through various security wings”, he said

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 IT is a dark day for a Lusaka father of Roza Kahiya farms in Mungule area after his 11-month-old baby died due to multiple dog bite wounds. The infant was left on the verandah of his fathers home when the dog which had forced itself out of its leash pounced on him . Choolwe Siamuzovu […]