Public urged to safeguard water points
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 23, 2018
Monze Town Council Coordinator for water and sanitation Milimo Chilundika has urged the community to take a leading role in protecting their water sources.
Chilundika explained that water facilities are meant to easy people’s lives hence they should come on board and supplement government efforts.
He says most of the communities fail to preserve dams as they grow vegetables and other crops near the dams causing soil erosion and eventually dams stop to hold water due to sediments.
Chilundika also urged farmers to ensure their animals use right channels as they go to dams to drink water to avoid dam collapse.
Speaking during the “Environment” Program on Radio Chikuni on Saturday, Chilundika observed that most communities in the district neglect water points after being given by government.
He said the local authority can only be said to be working if the people safe guard facilities such as dams and boreholes.
April 23, 2018
Monze Town Council Coordinator for water and sanitation Milimo Chilundika has urged the community to take a leading role in protecting their water sources.
Chilundika explained that water facilities are meant to easy people’s lives hence they should come on board and supplement government efforts.
He says most of the communities fail to preserve dams as they grow vegetables and other crops near the dams causing soil erosion and eventually dams stop to hold water due to sediments.
Chilundika also urged farmers to ensure their animals use right channels as they go to dams to drink water to avoid dam collapse.
Speaking during the “Environment” Program on Radio Chikuni on Saturday, Chilundika observed that most communities in the district neglect water points after being given by government.
He said the local authority can only be said to be working if the people safe guard facilities such as dams and boreholes.
Aptitude Test to Trained Teachers is a mockery - zcsd
By Changu C. Chilala
April 23, 2018
The Zambia Council for Social Development has described as ridicule plans to conduct aptitude tests of trained teachers before being recruited in into Teaching Service.
Executive Director Lewis Mwape feels this confirms that the ministry education has not been paying attention to provision of quality education to Zambians.
Mwape has since urged government to increase funding to the sector so that more resources are channeled to uplifting education standards.
He also advised the sector to focus on a solid foundation is laid to avoid problems at a point of teacher recruitment into the Teaching Service.
April 23, 2018
The Zambia Council for Social Development has described as ridicule plans to conduct aptitude tests of trained teachers before being recruited in into Teaching Service.
Executive Director Lewis Mwape feels this confirms that the ministry education has not been paying attention to provision of quality education to Zambians.
Mwape has since urged government to increase funding to the sector so that more resources are channeled to uplifting education standards.
He also advised the sector to focus on a solid foundation is laid to avoid problems at a point of teacher recruitment into the Teaching Service.
Govt urged to scrap tax on farming machinery
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 23, 2018
A renowned farmer from Magoye area in Mazabuka has urged government to scrap all import taxes on farm implements if the agriculture sector is to thrive.
Richard Nakeeye has called on government to supplement small scale farmers by assisting them with tractors for ripping in order to promote conservation Agriculture (CA)
Nakeeye feels the only way ordinary farmers can afford new farming technologies is by subsidizing them on farming.
He told Radio Chikuni News that failure by government to provide latest machinery to farmers will make it difficult for them to embrace conservation agriculture among small scale farmers.
April 23, 2018
A renowned farmer from Magoye area in Mazabuka has urged government to scrap all import taxes on farm implements if the agriculture sector is to thrive.
Richard Nakeeye has called on government to supplement small scale farmers by assisting them with tractors for ripping in order to promote conservation Agriculture (CA)
Nakeeye feels the only way ordinary farmers can afford new farming technologies is by subsidizing them on farming.
He told Radio Chikuni News that failure by government to provide latest machinery to farmers will make it difficult for them to embrace conservation agriculture among small scale farmers.
GEARS calls election security committee to Curb Violence
By Changu C. Chilala
April 23, 2018
GEARS Initiative is impressed with the enthusiasm exhibited by political parties to participate in the forthcoming local government by-elections.
Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi says the zeal by participating parties is good indicator for nurturing a thriving competitive electoral democracy in the country.
Chipenzi however, described the isolated incidences of political violence and intolerance as unfortunate.
He observed that this is attributed to weak enforcement of the Electoral Code of Conduct and weak presence of adequately trained police personnel.
April 23, 2018
GEARS Initiative is impressed with the enthusiasm exhibited by political parties to participate in the forthcoming local government by-elections.
Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi says the zeal by participating parties is good indicator for nurturing a thriving competitive electoral democracy in the country.
Chipenzi however, described the isolated incidences of political violence and intolerance as unfortunate.
He observed that this is attributed to weak enforcement of the Electoral Code of Conduct and weak presence of adequately trained police personnel.
Do not provoke opponents to see their madness
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 23, 2018
Monze District Electoral Officer Frank Kalenga has called for oneness among political players ahead of tomorrow’s local government by election in Mwanza East Ward.
Kalenga instead advised people of Monze to be champions of good governance not violence.
Speaking during a stakeholders briefing at Monze Council, Saturday, Kalenga feels there would be no need for police presence during elections if politicians show loved among each other.
He advised politicians not to provoke each other or they will see the mad side of their opponents as every person has some degree of madness.
The briefing was attended by different members from Rainbow, UPND, PF, The Media, Conflict management Committee, Zambia Police among others in readiness for 24 April 2018 by election.
April 23, 2018
Monze District Electoral Officer Frank Kalenga has called for oneness among political players ahead of tomorrow’s local government by election in Mwanza East Ward.
Kalenga instead advised people of Monze to be champions of good governance not violence.
Speaking during a stakeholders briefing at Monze Council, Saturday, Kalenga feels there would be no need for police presence during elections if politicians show loved among each other.
He advised politicians not to provoke each other or they will see the mad side of their opponents as every person has some degree of madness.
The briefing was attended by different members from Rainbow, UPND, PF, The Media, Conflict management Committee, Zambia Police among others in readiness for 24 April 2018 by election.
Headmen appeal to be put on govt payroll
By Mary T. Kamoto
April 20, 2018
Some headmen in Chief Ufwenuka’s area in Monze District are appealing to government to consider putting them on the payroll.
This comes after chiefs in the Country were put on monthly salaries since 2015.
Senior Village Headman Simoonga, Cyprian Maambo, told Radio Chikuni News that the headmen deserve to be paid salaries for the community work they do in their respective chiefdoms
He said this could be done through the Ministry of Chiefs and traditional affairs.
April 20, 2018
Some headmen in Chief Ufwenuka’s area in Monze District are appealing to government to consider putting them on the payroll.
This comes after chiefs in the Country were put on monthly salaries since 2015.
Senior Village Headman Simoonga, Cyprian Maambo, told Radio Chikuni News that the headmen deserve to be paid salaries for the community work they do in their respective chiefdoms
He said this could be done through the Ministry of Chiefs and traditional affairs.
Govt urged to rehabilitate dams in Monze District
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 20, 2018
Most of the dams in Monze District are said to be in a bad state due to sedimentation and collapse.
Hufwa/ Hamapande Ward Councilor Bright Chava told Radio Chikuni News that people in his ward have tried their best to work on the dams but need government assistance.
Mr. Chava is of the view that once the dams are worked on, it will enable farmers to uplift their lives through irrigation.
He says dams in his ward are almost collapsing causing a danger to the lives of the people and animals.
April 20, 2018
Most of the dams in Monze District are said to be in a bad state due to sedimentation and collapse.
Hufwa/ Hamapande Ward Councilor Bright Chava told Radio Chikuni News that people in his ward have tried their best to work on the dams but need government assistance.
Mr. Chava is of the view that once the dams are worked on, it will enable farmers to uplift their lives through irrigation.
He says dams in his ward are almost collapsing causing a danger to the lives of the people and animals.
Prophets discouraging people from taking medication
By Mary T. Kamoto
April 20, 2018
While scientists and medical personnel are working hard to save people’s lives, some self ordained prophets and pastors are allegedly discouraging people from taking medication, including ARVs.
A concerned resident of Chipembele in Monze district Kenneth Hamatende told Radio Chikuni News that some prophets and pastors are stopping people from taking their medication, claiming they have been healed.
He explained that patients are advised to replace their medication with anointing water or anointing oil, which is causing people to lose their lives.
And Chikuni Mission Hospital environmental Health Officer, Berry Muchete says medical personnel are not challenging the efficacy of prayer, but it must go alongside scientific interventions.
April 20, 2018
While scientists and medical personnel are working hard to save people’s lives, some self ordained prophets and pastors are allegedly discouraging people from taking medication, including ARVs.
A concerned resident of Chipembele in Monze district Kenneth Hamatende told Radio Chikuni News that some prophets and pastors are stopping people from taking their medication, claiming they have been healed.
He explained that patients are advised to replace their medication with anointing water or anointing oil, which is causing people to lose their lives.
And Chikuni Mission Hospital environmental Health Officer, Berry Muchete says medical personnel are not challenging the efficacy of prayer, but it must go alongside scientific interventions.
SECAM meeting opens in Livingstone
By Moono Hamasukwa
April 20, 2018
The Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) meeting of Secretaries General has opened yesterday in Livingstone.
And Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) Director for Communication who is also Monze Diocese Bishop Moses Hamungole said Secretaries General must ensure that catholic secretariats employ competent, professional, well-motivated, and disciplined staff.
He also asked the Secretaries General to resist attempts even by some Bishops to be bringing their relatives or people connected to them who do not qualify saying Catholic Secretariats are not charitable organisations.
Bishop Hamungole further said that Catholic Bishops expect their Secretary General to be up to date with social, political, economic and religious developments in the country.
He added that Secretaries General must read widely and be in a position to offer learned advice to the conference if called upon.
April 20, 2018
The Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) meeting of Secretaries General has opened yesterday in Livingstone.
And Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) Director for Communication who is also Monze Diocese Bishop Moses Hamungole said Secretaries General must ensure that catholic secretariats employ competent, professional, well-motivated, and disciplined staff.
He also asked the Secretaries General to resist attempts even by some Bishops to be bringing their relatives or people connected to them who do not qualify saying Catholic Secretariats are not charitable organisations.
Bishop Hamungole further said that Catholic Bishops expect their Secretary General to be up to date with social, political, economic and religious developments in the country.
He added that Secretaries General must read widely and be in a position to offer learned advice to the conference if called upon.
Police deny receiving report that Chikuni needs a Police Post
By Karrus Hang'andu/ Fredinand Sianyuka
April 20, 2018
A rise in the number of criminal activities in Ufwenuka Chiefdom of Monze District is worrying residents in the area.
In the recent past, there have been cases of murder and theft which are being attributed to lack of security.
In an interview with Chikuni Radio News, Chief Ufwenuka feels that government, through the ministry of Home Affairs, has neglected residents of Ufwenuka by failing to deploy police officers to beef up security.
Meanwhile, Ufwenuka ward councillor Kizito Hamuchenkwa said during the Morning Live Programme on Chikuni Radio today that he has been pushing for the Police Post to be reopened in Chikuni, but the response is slow.
On the contrary, in an interview with Chikuni Radio Staffer Fredinand Syanyuka, Southern Province Commissioner of Police Bonny Kapeso says, no one has presented the issue to his office.
He says there are a number of factors to be considered before the area can be re-allocated a Police Post.
April 20, 2018
A rise in the number of criminal activities in Ufwenuka Chiefdom of Monze District is worrying residents in the area.
In the recent past, there have been cases of murder and theft which are being attributed to lack of security.
In an interview with Chikuni Radio News, Chief Ufwenuka feels that government, through the ministry of Home Affairs, has neglected residents of Ufwenuka by failing to deploy police officers to beef up security.
Meanwhile, Ufwenuka ward councillor Kizito Hamuchenkwa said during the Morning Live Programme on Chikuni Radio today that he has been pushing for the Police Post to be reopened in Chikuni, but the response is slow.
On the contrary, in an interview with Chikuni Radio Staffer Fredinand Syanyuka, Southern Province Commissioner of Police Bonny Kapeso says, no one has presented the issue to his office.
He says there are a number of factors to be considered before the area can be re-allocated a Police Post.
president lungu commended
By Charles Moonga
April 18, 2018
3rd Liberation Movement Leader Enock Tonga has commended President Edger Lungu for appointing former first lady Dr Christine Kaseba as a Zambian Ambassador to France.
Mr. Tonga told radio Chikuni news that the appointment of Dr Kaseba by President Lungu demonstrates that he understands the roots, strength and failings of the Patriotic Front (PF)
On Monday President Lungu sworn in Dr Christine Kaseba at State House to be the Zambian Ambassador to France
April 18, 2018
3rd Liberation Movement Leader Enock Tonga has commended President Edger Lungu for appointing former first lady Dr Christine Kaseba as a Zambian Ambassador to France.
Mr. Tonga told radio Chikuni news that the appointment of Dr Kaseba by President Lungu demonstrates that he understands the roots, strength and failings of the Patriotic Front (PF)
On Monday President Lungu sworn in Dr Christine Kaseba at State House to be the Zambian Ambassador to France
President Lungu will collapse – Ng’ona
By Moono Hamasukwa
April 18, 2018
UPND National Coordinating Committee Member Kenny Ng’ona claims people are sick and tired of being governed by the Patriotic Front regime and that President Edgar Lungu will collapse out of power.
Mr. Ng’ona has advised President Lungu to be accommodative charging that when he leaves office many will be run away from him.
He says the President Lungu should not think that he will be leader forever.
April 18, 2018
UPND National Coordinating Committee Member Kenny Ng’ona claims people are sick and tired of being governed by the Patriotic Front regime and that President Edgar Lungu will collapse out of power.
Mr. Ng’ona has advised President Lungu to be accommodative charging that when he leaves office many will be run away from him.
He says the President Lungu should not think that he will be leader forever.
A rise in cost of living affects ordinary citizens
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 18, 2018
There is an outcry from the majority citizens that the cost of living in Zambia has continued going up affecting many families.
The recent survey conducted from 27th March 2018 in Monze by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection shows the Basic Needs Basket is close K 4000.
Some people in the business of crashing stones for a living on Chisekesi/Gwembe road told Radio Chikuni that they are feeling the economic hardship as prices of basic commodities are too high.
Speaking on behalf of others Susan Chaaba disclosed that even pupils have stopped going to school because it has become difficult to find money for people in rural areas.
April 18, 2018
There is an outcry from the majority citizens that the cost of living in Zambia has continued going up affecting many families.
The recent survey conducted from 27th March 2018 in Monze by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection shows the Basic Needs Basket is close K 4000.
Some people in the business of crashing stones for a living on Chisekesi/Gwembe road told Radio Chikuni that they are feeling the economic hardship as prices of basic commodities are too high.
Speaking on behalf of others Susan Chaaba disclosed that even pupils have stopped going to school because it has become difficult to find money for people in rural areas.
Kaumba Primary to have classroom block
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 18, 2018
The Zambia women and Girls Foundation and Friends of Monze have embarked on a project to construct a 1 by 3 classroom block at Kaumba Primary.
The construction when completed will see a rise in the number of vulnerable children attending school in the area.
Speaking when he officiated at the ground breaking ceremony yesterday, Monze district Commissioner Cyprian Hamanyanga commended the two organisations for the assistance rendered to rural communities.
Mr. Hamanyanga also encouraged parents to ensure their children take advantage of the facility to enhance their education.
Kabimba takes on PF over Mwanza by election
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 18, 2018
Rainbow Party President Winter Kabimba has taken a swipe at the ruling PF’s call to suspend the Mwanza East by election in Monze district.
Kabimba tells Radio Chikuni News that the mandate to cancel or postpone an election lies with the Electoral Commission of Zambia not a political party.
He is of the view that the move by the ruling PF is a sign that the party will lose the election.
PF Secretary General Davis Mwila has written to the Electoral Commission of Zambia asking for the suspension of the Mwanza East ward by-election following acts of violence that characterized the area last Friday.
April 18, 2018
Rainbow Party President Winter Kabimba has taken a swipe at the ruling PF’s call to suspend the Mwanza East by election in Monze district.
Kabimba tells Radio Chikuni News that the mandate to cancel or postpone an election lies with the Electoral Commission of Zambia not a political party.
He is of the view that the move by the ruling PF is a sign that the party will lose the election.
PF Secretary General Davis Mwila has written to the Electoral Commission of Zambia asking for the suspension of the Mwanza East ward by-election following acts of violence that characterized the area last Friday.
Mwila’s authority has been questioned
By Changu C. Chilala
April 18, 2018
PF Secretary General Davis Mwila’s credibility to summon the Lusaka Mayor has brought about debates among Zambia’s citizenry.
Mr. Mwila summoned acting Lusaka Mayor Chilando Chitangala over the demolition of structures for traders in Lusaka’s Kamwala area.
Some political players have argued that it’s not in order for a political party leader to summon a government official stating that the chief executive officer for councils is the Ministry of Local government.
And Zitukule consortium has condemned the act by Mr. Mwila as it under mines the authority of the Mayor.
April 18, 2018
PF Secretary General Davis Mwila’s credibility to summon the Lusaka Mayor has brought about debates among Zambia’s citizenry.
Mr. Mwila summoned acting Lusaka Mayor Chilando Chitangala over the demolition of structures for traders in Lusaka’s Kamwala area.
Some political players have argued that it’s not in order for a political party leader to summon a government official stating that the chief executive officer for councils is the Ministry of Local government.
And Zitukule consortium has condemned the act by Mr. Mwila as it under mines the authority of the Mayor.
President Lung’s nationality questioned
By Moono Hamasukwa
April 18, 2018
The President’s nationality has come under serious scrutiny with some opposition political party leaders claiming that President Lungu is not Zambian.
People’s Party President Mike Mulongoti, New Labour Party President Fresher Siwale, and National Democratic Congress Secretary General Mwenya Musenge and All People’s Congress Party President Nason Msoni as are some of the people who have challenged President Lungu to produce details as a way of proving his true identity and nationality.
People’s Party President Mike Mulongoti made an astonishing claim that President Edgar Lungu is not the person he says he is and that he stole someone’s identity.
However, Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament for Bwana Mkubwa Constituency Dr. Jonas Chanda says those questioning President Lungu’s are displaying serious mental lapses and has offered to provide "free mental checkups."
April 18, 2018
The President’s nationality has come under serious scrutiny with some opposition political party leaders claiming that President Lungu is not Zambian.
People’s Party President Mike Mulongoti, New Labour Party President Fresher Siwale, and National Democratic Congress Secretary General Mwenya Musenge and All People’s Congress Party President Nason Msoni as are some of the people who have challenged President Lungu to produce details as a way of proving his true identity and nationality.
People’s Party President Mike Mulongoti made an astonishing claim that President Edgar Lungu is not the person he says he is and that he stole someone’s identity.
However, Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament for Bwana Mkubwa Constituency Dr. Jonas Chanda says those questioning President Lungu’s are displaying serious mental lapses and has offered to provide "free mental checkups."
proposal to ban foreigners from owning land welcome
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 16, 2018
Chipembele Ward Councillor in Monze District Bornface Hangala has welcomed the proposal to ban foreigners from land ownership in the country.
Hangala is the view that most Zambians have been oppressed by foreigners who have buying power in the distribution of land.
Speaking when he joined a number of other callers who echoed similar sentiments during the “Morning Live” breakfast show today, Hangala said the proposal is a welcome move that would easy access to land by poor Zambians.
However, he urged government to show political will and ensure that the proposal is well implemented in order to benefit many Zambians.
The Zambian government has proposed to ban the ownership of land by foreigners. The government is also seeking to review existing long term leases and the land in question cannot be disposed of, sold or exchanged without prior consultation with and approval by the government.
In its draft policy unveiled by Lands Minister Jean Kapata, the government hopes to regulate access to land by non-Zambians.
April 16, 2018
Chipembele Ward Councillor in Monze District Bornface Hangala has welcomed the proposal to ban foreigners from land ownership in the country.
Hangala is the view that most Zambians have been oppressed by foreigners who have buying power in the distribution of land.
Speaking when he joined a number of other callers who echoed similar sentiments during the “Morning Live” breakfast show today, Hangala said the proposal is a welcome move that would easy access to land by poor Zambians.
However, he urged government to show political will and ensure that the proposal is well implemented in order to benefit many Zambians.
The Zambian government has proposed to ban the ownership of land by foreigners. The government is also seeking to review existing long term leases and the land in question cannot be disposed of, sold or exchanged without prior consultation with and approval by the government.
In its draft policy unveiled by Lands Minister Jean Kapata, the government hopes to regulate access to land by non-Zambians.
Report on roads to be received this week
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 16, 2018
Zambians mainly in rural areas have for a long time now been affected by poor state of roads and collapsed bridges.
This has negatively affected their movements as they depend on the same roads to access various services in different areas.
Some stakeholders have even bemoaned government's silence on the issue accusing it of not being serious in attending to problems that majority poor are facing.
However, Southern Province Permanent Secretary Mwangala Liomba disclosed that he is this week receiving a comprehensive report on the state of bridges and roads in the province.
Mr. Liomba told Radio Chikuni News that officers from Road Development Agency (RDA) have been on the ground assessing the extent of the damage made to roads and bridges and inform the province steps that will be taken.
April 16, 2018
Zambians mainly in rural areas have for a long time now been affected by poor state of roads and collapsed bridges.
This has negatively affected their movements as they depend on the same roads to access various services in different areas.
Some stakeholders have even bemoaned government's silence on the issue accusing it of not being serious in attending to problems that majority poor are facing.
However, Southern Province Permanent Secretary Mwangala Liomba disclosed that he is this week receiving a comprehensive report on the state of bridges and roads in the province.
Mr. Liomba told Radio Chikuni News that officers from Road Development Agency (RDA) have been on the ground assessing the extent of the damage made to roads and bridges and inform the province steps that will be taken.
Violence: A Sign of VISION-LESS Leadership "mnT"
By Changu C. Chilala
April 16, 2018
Political violence has become the talk of the day in Zambia as there are less efforts being made to bring it to an end.
The blame game has also invaded the political world as no politician wants to be held accountable for the violent acts being perpetrated by youths in most political parties.
Movement for National Transformation condemns recent violent attempts at the residence of Dr Nevers Mumba and electoral violence in the current by- elections.
Party president Daniel Shimunza says violence is rooted in weak electoral laws that govern political parties.
April 16, 2018
Political violence has become the talk of the day in Zambia as there are less efforts being made to bring it to an end.
The blame game has also invaded the political world as no politician wants to be held accountable for the violent acts being perpetrated by youths in most political parties.
Movement for National Transformation condemns recent violent attempts at the residence of Dr Nevers Mumba and electoral violence in the current by- elections.
Party president Daniel Shimunza says violence is rooted in weak electoral laws that govern political parties.
UPND deny attacking PF in Mwanza East
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 16, 2018
Some Patriotic Front (PF) members in Monze were last Friday attacked by suspected UPND cadres resulting in two of them being admitted at Monze Mission Hospital on the fateful day.
The two members including the provincial Secretary Brenda Shabantu were attacked by at Njola-Mwanza during a meeting to drum up support for PF candidate Born-face Chaambwa.
However, Monze District UPND Chairman Teddy Mwanakampwe has disassociated the party from the attack saying his organisation was never part of the act.
Mwanakampwe told Radio Chikuni News that his party is equally shocked to hear reports associating the party with the heinous act.
He explained that his party would never engage engage in acts of violence because it always preaches peace.
April 16, 2018
Some Patriotic Front (PF) members in Monze were last Friday attacked by suspected UPND cadres resulting in two of them being admitted at Monze Mission Hospital on the fateful day.
The two members including the provincial Secretary Brenda Shabantu were attacked by at Njola-Mwanza during a meeting to drum up support for PF candidate Born-face Chaambwa.
However, Monze District UPND Chairman Teddy Mwanakampwe has disassociated the party from the attack saying his organisation was never part of the act.
Mwanakampwe told Radio Chikuni News that his party is equally shocked to hear reports associating the party with the heinous act.
He explained that his party would never engage engage in acts of violence because it always preaches peace.
ZCSD opposes social media regulation
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 15, 2018
The Transport and Communications ministry is preparing to table three new bills aimed at addressing cyber bullying, fraud and propaganda on social media platforms and the Internet.
Minister Brian Mushimba said the cyber security and cybercrime bill, the e-transaction and e-commerce bill and the data protection bill would soon be ready for cabinet approval.
However, the civil rights group Zambia Council for Social Development has criticized the move to regulate digital space.
In a statement released to Radio Chikuni News the head of the ZCSD, Lewis Mwape, says the new regulations will end up closing digital platforms that have offered citizens their only opportunity to enjoy the freedoms of Assembly, Expression and Association.
He said those freedoms have been absolutely taken away through the deliberate and abusive implementation of the Public Order Act (POA) Cap 113 of the Laws of Zambia by the state Police.
April 15, 2018
The Transport and Communications ministry is preparing to table three new bills aimed at addressing cyber bullying, fraud and propaganda on social media platforms and the Internet.
Minister Brian Mushimba said the cyber security and cybercrime bill, the e-transaction and e-commerce bill and the data protection bill would soon be ready for cabinet approval.
However, the civil rights group Zambia Council for Social Development has criticized the move to regulate digital space.
In a statement released to Radio Chikuni News the head of the ZCSD, Lewis Mwape, says the new regulations will end up closing digital platforms that have offered citizens their only opportunity to enjoy the freedoms of Assembly, Expression and Association.
He said those freedoms have been absolutely taken away through the deliberate and abusive implementation of the Public Order Act (POA) Cap 113 of the Laws of Zambia by the state Police.
Teacher convicted of defilement
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 15, 2018
A teacher from Simukale Basic School in Monze District has been convicted of defilement by the subordinate court at Mazabuka on Wednesday 11 April, 2018
The court heard that 33 year old Kebby Malambo had unlawful carnal knowledge of 15 year old pupil Caroline Ng’andu between November and December 2016.
The act goes in contravention of section 138(1) chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia.
As he convicted the defendant, Magistrate Ng’onga said that Malambo’s duty as a teacher was to protect children not abuse them.
Malambo was committed to the high court where sentences of 15 years and above can be given.
Magistrate Ng’onga said the conviction should serve as a deterrent to other teachers.
The defendent will be detained at Monze state prison until the high court ruling .
Govt called to set maize floor price for 2018
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 15, 2018
A Civic Leader in Monze District calls on government to announce maize floor price for 2018 marketing season.
Chipembele Ward Councilor Boniface Hangala told Radio Chikuni that briefcase buyers are taking advantage of government mute on announcing the floor price by buying maize from farmers at a low price.
Mr. Hangala said farmers need to know how much the 50kilogrom of maize will be sold at during the marketing season before farmers finish their maize on briefcase buyers who exploit them.
April 15, 2018
A Civic Leader in Monze District calls on government to announce maize floor price for 2018 marketing season.
Chipembele Ward Councilor Boniface Hangala told Radio Chikuni that briefcase buyers are taking advantage of government mute on announcing the floor price by buying maize from farmers at a low price.
Mr. Hangala said farmers need to know how much the 50kilogrom of maize will be sold at during the marketing season before farmers finish their maize on briefcase buyers who exploit them.
Chisuwo Football Club Ready to battle for Top Slot
By Charles Moonga
April 15, 2018
Chisuwo Football Club says they are ready to battle for the top slot in FAZ division two south.
Team Manager Brodomiro Himuyaba says last Sunday’s victory against Chikankata Diggers showed the intentions of the club.
Mr. Himuyaba said the team has assembled good players who are eager to reach division one next season
This Sunday Chisuwo Football club is travelling to Kalomo to face Young Pirates Football Club in their week two encounter.
April 15, 2018
Chisuwo Football Club says they are ready to battle for the top slot in FAZ division two south.
Team Manager Brodomiro Himuyaba says last Sunday’s victory against Chikankata Diggers showed the intentions of the club.
Mr. Himuyaba said the team has assembled good players who are eager to reach division one next season
This Sunday Chisuwo Football club is travelling to Kalomo to face Young Pirates Football Club in their week two encounter.
Government re-opens Gypsum mine in Monze District
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 15, 2018
Five hundred new jobs have been created by the reopening of the gypsum mine in Monze District.
Lochnivar National Park had been closed for more than 10 years. Six hundred further jobs are expected to be created the coming year.
Local Residents say they are optimistic the mining activity will attract further infrastructure development in the area.
Gypsum is a key mineral for the building and construction materials. It is also made into other products such as blackboard chalks.
April 15, 2018
Five hundred new jobs have been created by the reopening of the gypsum mine in Monze District.
Lochnivar National Park had been closed for more than 10 years. Six hundred further jobs are expected to be created the coming year.
Local Residents say they are optimistic the mining activity will attract further infrastructure development in the area.
Gypsum is a key mineral for the building and construction materials. It is also made into other products such as blackboard chalks.
Farmers complain of fisp failure
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 15, 2018
Some farmers in Monze District have not yet received their farming inputs for 2017/2018 farming season.
Chisekesi Ward Councilor Auders Sichoonga told radio Chikuni that government through the Ministry of Agriculture should pay back farmers who have not received their inputs.
Mr. Sichoonga states that k400 farmers contributed for inputs that they did not receive is lot of money which could have been used on other sustainable projects.
The Civic Leader feels that government has robbed farmers their little resources by falling to deliver inputs within stipulated period.
April 15, 2018
Some farmers in Monze District have not yet received their farming inputs for 2017/2018 farming season.
Chisekesi Ward Councilor Auders Sichoonga told radio Chikuni that government through the Ministry of Agriculture should pay back farmers who have not received their inputs.
Mr. Sichoonga states that k400 farmers contributed for inputs that they did not receive is lot of money which could have been used on other sustainable projects.
The Civic Leader feels that government has robbed farmers their little resources by falling to deliver inputs within stipulated period.
President Lungu with indian counterpart commissions works on Lusaka roads
By Moono Hamasukwa
April 15, 2018
On Thursday last week President Edgar Lungu and President of India Shri Ram Nati Kovind launched works to decongest Lusaka roads at a cost of US$246 Million.
The project is said to be the biggest government to government cooperation project in the Country.
It is in line with Zambia positioning itself well as a transport hub for the SADC region especially through the expansion of roads and creation of ring roads.
And PF Provincial Information and Publicity Secretary Trymore Mwenda says President Lungu should not lose focus on national growth to other debates against him.
April 15, 2018
On Thursday last week President Edgar Lungu and President of India Shri Ram Nati Kovind launched works to decongest Lusaka roads at a cost of US$246 Million.
The project is said to be the biggest government to government cooperation project in the Country.
It is in line with Zambia positioning itself well as a transport hub for the SADC region especially through the expansion of roads and creation of ring roads.
And PF Provincial Information and Publicity Secretary Trymore Mwenda says President Lungu should not lose focus on national growth to other debates against him.
BISHOP LUNGU ELECTED ZCCB PRESIDENT
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 15, 2018
The Catholic Bishops in Zambia have elected Rt. Rev. George Cosmas Zumaile Lungu, Bishop of Chipata Diocese as President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops.
ZCCB Communications Director Fr. Winfield Kunda disclosed that Bishop Lungu takes over from Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu, the Archbishop Emeritus of Lusaka Archdiocese.
Bishop Lungu was elected at the ZCCB Plenary Meeting held on 12thApril 2018 at Kapingila ZCCB House in Lusaka. Most Rev. Ignatius Chama, the Archbishop of Kasama is the new ZCCB Vice President.
In statement availed to Radio Chikuni News Fr. Kunda said other Bishops elected to the ZCCB Executive Board are: Most Rev. Alick Banda, of Lusaka Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Evans Chinyama Chinyemba, OMI, of Mongu Diocese, Rt. Rev. Charles Kasonde of Solwezi Diocese, while Bishop Chisanga, OFM Conv. is the alternate member.
Fr Kunda has since congratulated the new ZCCB leadership and wished them God’s abundant wisdom as they direct the affairs of the Church in Zambia.
April 15, 2018
The Catholic Bishops in Zambia have elected Rt. Rev. George Cosmas Zumaile Lungu, Bishop of Chipata Diocese as President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops.
ZCCB Communications Director Fr. Winfield Kunda disclosed that Bishop Lungu takes over from Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu, the Archbishop Emeritus of Lusaka Archdiocese.
Bishop Lungu was elected at the ZCCB Plenary Meeting held on 12thApril 2018 at Kapingila ZCCB House in Lusaka. Most Rev. Ignatius Chama, the Archbishop of Kasama is the new ZCCB Vice President.
In statement availed to Radio Chikuni News Fr. Kunda said other Bishops elected to the ZCCB Executive Board are: Most Rev. Alick Banda, of Lusaka Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Evans Chinyama Chinyemba, OMI, of Mongu Diocese, Rt. Rev. Charles Kasonde of Solwezi Diocese, while Bishop Chisanga, OFM Conv. is the alternate member.
Fr Kunda has since congratulated the new ZCCB leadership and wished them God’s abundant wisdom as they direct the affairs of the Church in Zambia.
New Monze Swallows Executive Dissolved
By Charles Moonga
April 08, 2018
Monze District Council has dissolved the entire executive of the Council sponsored side New Monze Swallows Football Club citing irregularities.
Information that reached Chikuni Radio is that the decision was reached at after Monze Urban Ward Councilor Buumba Pandwe pushed a motion during a full council meeting at the Council Chamber on Friday.
The councilors backed the motion that led to the dissolution of the executive.
The Councilors cited the need for accountability, transparency, and ownership to the club as some of the issues to be worked on hence the need to dissolve the current executive.
The civic leaders have since resolved that a new Executive be ushered in within a short period of time.
April 08, 2018
Monze District Council has dissolved the entire executive of the Council sponsored side New Monze Swallows Football Club citing irregularities.
Information that reached Chikuni Radio is that the decision was reached at after Monze Urban Ward Councilor Buumba Pandwe pushed a motion during a full council meeting at the Council Chamber on Friday.
The councilors backed the motion that led to the dissolution of the executive.
The Councilors cited the need for accountability, transparency, and ownership to the club as some of the issues to be worked on hence the need to dissolve the current executive.
The civic leaders have since resolved that a new Executive be ushered in within a short period of time.
Quest to end child marriages yielding fruits - MCMZ
By Moono Hamasukwa
April 08, 2018
Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia (MCMZ) has charged the reduction in early child marriage from 42% to 32% is an indication that the country is on the positive direction to curb the vice.
MCMZ Executive Director, Sibbuku Musokotwane says the country has recorded tremendous achievements in the fight against child marriages.
Mr. Musokotwane stated Zambia had an alarming prevalence rate of child marriages which stood at 42% according to the 2007 demographic health survey.
Musokotwane has attributed the reduction to government, traditional leaders and other stakeholders' determination and commitment to stop child marriages in Zambia.
However, Musokotwane warned that Zambia still remains among top countries with high prevalence rate of early child marriages in sub-Sahara Africa hence government and stakeholders should not go to bed but double efforts to stop child marriages.
April 08, 2018
Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia (MCMZ) has charged the reduction in early child marriage from 42% to 32% is an indication that the country is on the positive direction to curb the vice.
MCMZ Executive Director, Sibbuku Musokotwane says the country has recorded tremendous achievements in the fight against child marriages.
Mr. Musokotwane stated Zambia had an alarming prevalence rate of child marriages which stood at 42% according to the 2007 demographic health survey.
Musokotwane has attributed the reduction to government, traditional leaders and other stakeholders' determination and commitment to stop child marriages in Zambia.
However, Musokotwane warned that Zambia still remains among top countries with high prevalence rate of early child marriages in sub-Sahara Africa hence government and stakeholders should not go to bed but double efforts to stop child marriages.
YALI castigates PF and UPND on the dialogue
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 08, 2018
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has charged that the continued negative remarks coming from both the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition United Party for National Development do not promote the atmosphere for dialogue to take place.
YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza tells Radio Chikuni News that it will be difficult to achieve the intended purpose if key stakeholder like the PF and UPND continue with their maneuvers.
Mr. Mwanza says his organisation does not understand why there is continued misunderstanding between PF and UPND when the Commonwealth had already indicated that the dialogue will be Zambian driven.
He has further called on the Commonwealth and Zambia Center for Inter-Party Dialogue (ZCID) to sit on the common table and give guidance on how this dialogue will be achieved in the interest of the Zambian people.
April 08, 2018
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has charged that the continued negative remarks coming from both the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition United Party for National Development do not promote the atmosphere for dialogue to take place.
YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza tells Radio Chikuni News that it will be difficult to achieve the intended purpose if key stakeholder like the PF and UPND continue with their maneuvers.
Mr. Mwanza says his organisation does not understand why there is continued misunderstanding between PF and UPND when the Commonwealth had already indicated that the dialogue will be Zambian driven.
He has further called on the Commonwealth and Zambia Center for Inter-Party Dialogue (ZCID) to sit on the common table and give guidance on how this dialogue will be achieved in the interest of the Zambian people.
Govt commended for lifting fish ban
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 08, 2018
Residents of Gwembe District in Southern Province have praised government for lifting the fish ban which had created anxiety among the people of Gwembe district who depend on fishing to sustain their families.
Speaking to Radio Chikuni news on behalf of other residents Joyce Mwanakaba says many parents failed to send their children to school in term one due to fish ban that affected the area.
Ms. Mwanakaba revealed that some families used to go to bed without eating as they have no other source of income apart from fishing.
She has since thanked government for listening to the people’s cry, adding that people are now managing to look after their families from the time the ban was lifted.
April 08, 2018
Residents of Gwembe District in Southern Province have praised government for lifting the fish ban which had created anxiety among the people of Gwembe district who depend on fishing to sustain their families.
Speaking to Radio Chikuni news on behalf of other residents Joyce Mwanakaba says many parents failed to send their children to school in term one due to fish ban that affected the area.
Ms. Mwanakaba revealed that some families used to go to bed without eating as they have no other source of income apart from fishing.
She has since thanked government for listening to the people’s cry, adding that people are now managing to look after their families from the time the ban was lifted.
Kapata’s DIALOGUE remarks angers Mwaliteta
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 08, 2018
United Party for National Development (UPND) Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta has described as retrogressive remarks made by Patriotic Front (PF) National Chairperson for women Jean Kapata attacking the commonwealth pertaining the impending national dialogue.
Jean Kapata who is also Lands Minister is quoted in the media saying Zambia does need Commonwealth to spearhead the dialogue process urging Commonwealth to direct its energy towards other countries in Africa facing political tension.
Ms. Kapata further says Zambia is at peace and the tension only exists in the opposition political parties.
But Mr. Mwaliteta tells radio Chikuni news that PF has continued dodging the dialogue process because it is aware that once the process succeeds, it will stop the PF from human rights abuse and misuse of public funds.
And Mr. Mwaliteta has stated that no amount of threat from the PF will stop the revolution to take place in the country.
April 08, 2018
United Party for National Development (UPND) Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta has described as retrogressive remarks made by Patriotic Front (PF) National Chairperson for women Jean Kapata attacking the commonwealth pertaining the impending national dialogue.
Jean Kapata who is also Lands Minister is quoted in the media saying Zambia does need Commonwealth to spearhead the dialogue process urging Commonwealth to direct its energy towards other countries in Africa facing political tension.
Ms. Kapata further says Zambia is at peace and the tension only exists in the opposition political parties.
But Mr. Mwaliteta tells radio Chikuni news that PF has continued dodging the dialogue process because it is aware that once the process succeeds, it will stop the PF from human rights abuse and misuse of public funds.
And Mr. Mwaliteta has stated that no amount of threat from the PF will stop the revolution to take place in the country.
UPND denies causing 2016 election violence
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 06, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has refuted claims attributed to the Patriotic Front (PF) that the party fueled the 2016 election violence that rocked Namwala and other parts of the country.
PF National Youth Executive Committee Member Francis Robert Kapyanga was recently quoted calling on UPND to apologize to Zambians for what he calls tribal cleansing perpetrated UPND supporters in Namwala prior and after the 2016 general elections were people were allegedly displaced and their houses torched.
However, Monze District UPND information and publicity secretary Sunday Choobe disclosed that his party has never funded anyone to cause violence.
Choobe tells Radio Chikuni News that such accusations are meant to malign the image of a UPND, which is peaceful.
He has since urged the ruling Patriotic Front to stop politicking and concentrate on fostering national development.
In another development Sunday Choobe has expressed disappointment that the PF secretary general Davies Mwila is calling on the Constitutional Court to reverse a ruling that Ministers who remained in office should pay back the money they drew during their illegal stay in office.
Choobe feels that the latest move is a sign that the ruling PF agrees with UPND that the grounds raised by the party for the impeachment motion against President Edgar Lungu are valid.
April 06, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has refuted claims attributed to the Patriotic Front (PF) that the party fueled the 2016 election violence that rocked Namwala and other parts of the country.
PF National Youth Executive Committee Member Francis Robert Kapyanga was recently quoted calling on UPND to apologize to Zambians for what he calls tribal cleansing perpetrated UPND supporters in Namwala prior and after the 2016 general elections were people were allegedly displaced and their houses torched.
However, Monze District UPND information and publicity secretary Sunday Choobe disclosed that his party has never funded anyone to cause violence.
Choobe tells Radio Chikuni News that such accusations are meant to malign the image of a UPND, which is peaceful.
He has since urged the ruling Patriotic Front to stop politicking and concentrate on fostering national development.
In another development Sunday Choobe has expressed disappointment that the PF secretary general Davies Mwila is calling on the Constitutional Court to reverse a ruling that Ministers who remained in office should pay back the money they drew during their illegal stay in office.
Choobe feels that the latest move is a sign that the ruling PF agrees with UPND that the grounds raised by the party for the impeachment motion against President Edgar Lungu are valid.
Govt urged to reserve money for relief food
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 06, 2018
Councilor of Hufwa/Hamapande Ward in Monze District Bright Chava has called on government to reserve money for relief food in his ward following the anticipated poor harvest during 2018 harvest season.
Making the appeal through Chikuni Radio today Mr. Chava says his ward is likely to have food shortage starting in July this year, hence the need for government to quickly intervene.
He also worries that some parents in his ward will fail to send their children to school due to poor harvest as they depend on the sale of their harvest to earn an income.
And Mr. Chava wonders why government has not yet started distributing relief food to areas already experiencing hunger yet it is on record of having said the country has enough maize in reserve in case of a food crisis.
April 06, 2018
Councilor of Hufwa/Hamapande Ward in Monze District Bright Chava has called on government to reserve money for relief food in his ward following the anticipated poor harvest during 2018 harvest season.
Making the appeal through Chikuni Radio today Mr. Chava says his ward is likely to have food shortage starting in July this year, hence the need for government to quickly intervene.
He also worries that some parents in his ward will fail to send their children to school due to poor harvest as they depend on the sale of their harvest to earn an income.
And Mr. Chava wonders why government has not yet started distributing relief food to areas already experiencing hunger yet it is on record of having said the country has enough maize in reserve in case of a food crisis.
Govt urged to fulfill campaign promises
By Karrus Hang'andu
April 06, 2018
Youths in Gwembe District have called on the PF led government to fulfill the promises it made during 2016 campaigning period to the people of Gwembe district.
Speaking on behalf of other youths of Chipepo area, Baton Chikompa tells Chikuni Radio news that none of the campaign promises made in 2016 prior to the elections has been fulfilled in Gwembe district so far.
Mr. Chikompa has accused government of abandoning most of the developmental projects it started before 2016 general elections.
He cites bottom road which the government started as one project among many that has abandoned in Munyumbwe as contractors who were working on the projects have left.
April 06, 2018
Youths in Gwembe District have called on the PF led government to fulfill the promises it made during 2016 campaigning period to the people of Gwembe district.
Speaking on behalf of other youths of Chipepo area, Baton Chikompa tells Chikuni Radio news that none of the campaign promises made in 2016 prior to the elections has been fulfilled in Gwembe district so far.
Mr. Chikompa has accused government of abandoning most of the developmental projects it started before 2016 general elections.
He cites bottom road which the government started as one project among many that has abandoned in Munyumbwe as contractors who were working on the projects have left.
The ministry of religious affairs must be banned - mnt
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 06, 2018
The Movement for National Transformation (MNT) has called for ban or close of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and National Guidance citing betrayal and failure by the Ministry to uphold Zambian values.
MNT leader Daniel Shimunza has observed that the Ministry has only managed to champion PF led government programs that do not include opposition parties.
Mr. Shimunza also feels the Ministry has failed to unite churches and the nation at large as it takes partisan stands on several issues consequently dividing the nation politically.
He tells Radio Chikuni News that the Ministry has failed to condemn serious human rights violations, violence, corruption, and other negative practices by the ruling party.
Mr. Shimunza further observes that the Ministry has no clear regulatory framework to regulate itself as it duplicates works done by Ministries of Home Affairs, Registrar of Societies, and Patents and Copy rights agency, PACRA resulting in conflicts of currently unresolved issues on church registration.
He says if the ministry is not immediately reformed, banned or restructured it may end up denting the legacy of the Presidency.
April 06, 2018
The Movement for National Transformation (MNT) has called for ban or close of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and National Guidance citing betrayal and failure by the Ministry to uphold Zambian values.
MNT leader Daniel Shimunza has observed that the Ministry has only managed to champion PF led government programs that do not include opposition parties.
Mr. Shimunza also feels the Ministry has failed to unite churches and the nation at large as it takes partisan stands on several issues consequently dividing the nation politically.
He tells Radio Chikuni News that the Ministry has failed to condemn serious human rights violations, violence, corruption, and other negative practices by the ruling party.
Mr. Shimunza further observes that the Ministry has no clear regulatory framework to regulate itself as it duplicates works done by Ministries of Home Affairs, Registrar of Societies, and Patents and Copy rights agency, PACRA resulting in conflicts of currently unresolved issues on church registration.
He says if the ministry is not immediately reformed, banned or restructured it may end up denting the legacy of the Presidency.
Local government fails TO develop rural areas - Hamududu
By Karrus Hang'andu
April, 06, 2018
The Party for National Unity (PNU) says lack of development in rural areas is a result of nonfunctional local government authority which has failed to utilize Constituency Development Fund(CDF).
PNU Leader Highvie Hamududu tells Chikuni Radio news that it is regrettable that there is no infrastructure development taking place in rural areas despite the availability of the CDF.
Mr. Hamududu says District Councils have failed to uplift the lives of the people in rural areas whose livelihood depend on proper road network system to supply their farm produce to the market.
The PNU leader has challenged the District Councils to explain why they are not grading the roads in rural areas when they have the CDF and machines to do so.
April, 06, 2018
The Party for National Unity (PNU) says lack of development in rural areas is a result of nonfunctional local government authority which has failed to utilize Constituency Development Fund(CDF).
PNU Leader Highvie Hamududu tells Chikuni Radio news that it is regrettable that there is no infrastructure development taking place in rural areas despite the availability of the CDF.
Mr. Hamududu says District Councils have failed to uplift the lives of the people in rural areas whose livelihood depend on proper road network system to supply their farm produce to the market.
The PNU leader has challenged the District Councils to explain why they are not grading the roads in rural areas when they have the CDF and machines to do so.
LADA Calls on Men to Support women activities
By Changu C. Chilala
April 02, 2018
The Law and Development Association (LADA) is calling on men in the country to support women activities as well as their space in governance.
Paralegal Officer Innocent Mboozi tells radio Chikuni news that women are still finding difficulties to freely participate in national matters due to some traditional beliefs which suppress their rights.
Mr. Mboozi says women alone cannot reach the desired results in the fight for equity but needs full support from men.
And Mr. Mboozi has called on women to be cooperative and supportive among themselves.
April 02, 2018
The Law and Development Association (LADA) is calling on men in the country to support women activities as well as their space in governance.
Paralegal Officer Innocent Mboozi tells radio Chikuni news that women are still finding difficulties to freely participate in national matters due to some traditional beliefs which suppress their rights.
Mr. Mboozi says women alone cannot reach the desired results in the fight for equity but needs full support from men.
And Mr. Mboozi has called on women to be cooperative and supportive among themselves.
Green Party saddened with deportation of 9 foreigners
By Changu C. Chilala
April 02, 2018
The Green Party has described as terrible, the announcement by Chief Government Spokesperson and Information Minister, Hon. Dora Siliya that the PF Government deported nine foreign nationals for attempting to get into the country to witness the launch of Fred Mmembe’s Socialist Party.
Party President Peter Sinkamba urges the PF to have an in-depth reflection of the wealth of past experiences to inform their future methodological decision-making in government.
He has called on the PF to always seek to draw out the lessons from their experiences of the past so as to inform future practice.
He says Lessons learned should draw on both positive and negative experiences so as to improve their efficiency, and most importantly, benefits of our people in the present and in future.
April 02, 2018
The Green Party has described as terrible, the announcement by Chief Government Spokesperson and Information Minister, Hon. Dora Siliya that the PF Government deported nine foreign nationals for attempting to get into the country to witness the launch of Fred Mmembe’s Socialist Party.
Party President Peter Sinkamba urges the PF to have an in-depth reflection of the wealth of past experiences to inform their future methodological decision-making in government.
He has called on the PF to always seek to draw out the lessons from their experiences of the past so as to inform future practice.
He says Lessons learned should draw on both positive and negative experiences so as to improve their efficiency, and most importantly, benefits of our people in the present and in future.
Monze Council working on the traffic lights
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 02, 2018
Monze District Council Secretary Frank Kalenga has disputed reports suggesting that the local authority has failed to work on traffic lights which have been malfunction for some time now.
Mr. Kalenga disclosed that the local authority has already engaged experts that installed the lights and are currently on the ground trying to sort out the issue.
He further explained that a team of experts has already assessed the problem and have since ordered needed components from South Africa.
Mr. Kalenga told Radio Chikuni News that the firm that piloted the project in Mazabuka and Monze is now working on improving the photo cells because in their current form they have failed to work.
However, Mr. Kalenga failed to give a time frame as to when works will be done saying the needed components still have to be imported from abroad.
April 02, 2018
Monze District Council Secretary Frank Kalenga has disputed reports suggesting that the local authority has failed to work on traffic lights which have been malfunction for some time now.
Mr. Kalenga disclosed that the local authority has already engaged experts that installed the lights and are currently on the ground trying to sort out the issue.
He further explained that a team of experts has already assessed the problem and have since ordered needed components from South Africa.
Mr. Kalenga told Radio Chikuni News that the firm that piloted the project in Mazabuka and Monze is now working on improving the photo cells because in their current form they have failed to work.
However, Mr. Kalenga failed to give a time frame as to when works will be done saying the needed components still have to be imported from abroad.
Works on communication towers commence in Gwembe
By Fredinand Sianyuka
April 02, 2018
Gwembe constituency Member of Parliament Malungo Chisangano has disclosed that works have commenced on 8 communication towers allocated to her constituency.
Ms Chisangano who expressed happiness that works have started says the installation of the communication towers will enhance the mobile network signal in the district as most of the areas have been affected by poor mobile services.
In an interview with Radio Chikuni News, Ms Chisangano called on the people of Gwembe to closely monitor the said project so that contractors do a good job.
She feels monitoring the project will reduce shoddy works that the district has experienced in the past especially on roads and bridges.
She also urged contractors in the area to consider employing locals especially in the areas where the towers are being installed.
The Communication towers will be installed in Sinafala, Mabula, Kkole, and Jongola sharing with Lukonde, Shampande, Luumbo, Bbondo, Chaamwe, Sompani, Sibuka, Siamenda and Chisanga.
April 02, 2018
Gwembe constituency Member of Parliament Malungo Chisangano has disclosed that works have commenced on 8 communication towers allocated to her constituency.
Ms Chisangano who expressed happiness that works have started says the installation of the communication towers will enhance the mobile network signal in the district as most of the areas have been affected by poor mobile services.
In an interview with Radio Chikuni News, Ms Chisangano called on the people of Gwembe to closely monitor the said project so that contractors do a good job.
She feels monitoring the project will reduce shoddy works that the district has experienced in the past especially on roads and bridges.
She also urged contractors in the area to consider employing locals especially in the areas where the towers are being installed.
The Communication towers will be installed in Sinafala, Mabula, Kkole, and Jongola sharing with Lukonde, Shampande, Luumbo, Bbondo, Chaamwe, Sompani, Sibuka, Siamenda and Chisanga.
2 Business men arrested for money laundering - dec
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 30, 2018
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit in Lusaka has arrested and jointly charged two businessmen for money laundering activities involving a US$ 17 million contract, contrary to the laws of Zambia.
DEC Deputy Public relations officer Kamufisa Manchishi told Radio Chikuni News in a statement that Chipayeni Chilulwe, 43, a businessman of Meanwood Chamba Valley has been arrested and jointly charged with Sydney Simoba Phiri, 45, a businessman of Ibex Hill for obtaining goods by false pretences, forgery, uttering of false documents and money laundering, contrary to the laws of Zambia.
Particulars of the offences are that the duo, on dates unknown but between 1st November, 2017 and 2nd March, 2018 jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown did personate public officers from the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Works and Supply respectively by purporting to be in charge of awarding of contracts for the construction of low cost housing units under the Ministry of Defence when in fact not.
Manchishi says the duo further solicited a total of US$59,330 and K99, 000 from a Chinese national, the proprietor of a construction company as part of the US$ 300,000 security guarantee for a contract involving US$ 17 million. It is further alleged that the duo solicited for US$75,000 US Dollars which was transferred into a bank account at a local bank.
Meanwhile, the Commission in Lusaka has arrested Bertha Moyo, 43, a housewife of Matero North for forgery and uttering of false documents, theft, attempted theft and money laundering of K75,000 contrary to the laws of Zambia.
Particulars of the offence are that on dates unknown but between 1st November, 2017 and 2nd February, 2018 jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown with intent to defraud and using details of a forged National Registration Card, the suspect did open a bank account in the names of Serah Khonje and deposited four of the ten cheques she stole from a named company and made a withdrawal of K75, 000.00.
Manchishi says all suspects will appear in court soon.
March 30, 2018
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit in Lusaka has arrested and jointly charged two businessmen for money laundering activities involving a US$ 17 million contract, contrary to the laws of Zambia.
DEC Deputy Public relations officer Kamufisa Manchishi told Radio Chikuni News in a statement that Chipayeni Chilulwe, 43, a businessman of Meanwood Chamba Valley has been arrested and jointly charged with Sydney Simoba Phiri, 45, a businessman of Ibex Hill for obtaining goods by false pretences, forgery, uttering of false documents and money laundering, contrary to the laws of Zambia.
Particulars of the offences are that the duo, on dates unknown but between 1st November, 2017 and 2nd March, 2018 jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown did personate public officers from the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Works and Supply respectively by purporting to be in charge of awarding of contracts for the construction of low cost housing units under the Ministry of Defence when in fact not.
Manchishi says the duo further solicited a total of US$59,330 and K99, 000 from a Chinese national, the proprietor of a construction company as part of the US$ 300,000 security guarantee for a contract involving US$ 17 million. It is further alleged that the duo solicited for US$75,000 US Dollars which was transferred into a bank account at a local bank.
Meanwhile, the Commission in Lusaka has arrested Bertha Moyo, 43, a housewife of Matero North for forgery and uttering of false documents, theft, attempted theft and money laundering of K75,000 contrary to the laws of Zambia.
Particulars of the offence are that on dates unknown but between 1st November, 2017 and 2nd February, 2018 jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown with intent to defraud and using details of a forged National Registration Card, the suspect did open a bank account in the names of Serah Khonje and deposited four of the ten cheques she stole from a named company and made a withdrawal of K75, 000.00.
Manchishi says all suspects will appear in court soon.
Zambia’s economy is collapsed - GBm
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 30, 2018
United Party for National Development (UPND) Vice President Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba has charged that the country’s economy has collapsed due to bad management of the national resources by the PF led government.
Mwamba tells radio Chikuni News that the PF government has concentrated much on consumption without creating avenues to generate income for growth of the economy.
He alleges that people in government are only interested in enriching themselves and have no heart for the people citing the Auditor General’s report on abuse of funds by senior government officials.
Mwamba has further expressed sadness that some parents are failing to send their children to school due high school fees and failure by government to manage the economy.
March 30, 2018
United Party for National Development (UPND) Vice President Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba has charged that the country’s economy has collapsed due to bad management of the national resources by the PF led government.
Mwamba tells radio Chikuni News that the PF government has concentrated much on consumption without creating avenues to generate income for growth of the economy.
He alleges that people in government are only interested in enriching themselves and have no heart for the people citing the Auditor General’s report on abuse of funds by senior government officials.
Mwamba has further expressed sadness that some parents are failing to send their children to school due high school fees and failure by government to manage the economy.
ZCID too political to handle dialogue - mwape
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 30, 2018
Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has charged that the Zambia Center for Inter party Dialogue (ZCID) cannot be trusted to handle national dialogue as the institution is politically inclined.
ZCSD Executive Director Lewis Mwape tells radio Chikuni news that the executive members in the ZCID are associated with the ruling PF which can be difficult for the institution to be objective in the process.
Mwape charges that ZCID has failed to come out in an open to condemn the inhuman and injustice acts by the Patriotic Front on people perceived to have different views on the governance system.
He observed that the democracy of the country is slowly declining as the ruling PF is silencing any voice challenging the government, adding that ZCID is quiet which is suppose to defend democratic rights.
Mr. Mwape further advises ZCID to excuse itself from the process and allow the Commonwealth as initiators of the national to finish the whole process of dialogue.
March 30, 2018
Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has charged that the Zambia Center for Inter party Dialogue (ZCID) cannot be trusted to handle national dialogue as the institution is politically inclined.
ZCSD Executive Director Lewis Mwape tells radio Chikuni news that the executive members in the ZCID are associated with the ruling PF which can be difficult for the institution to be objective in the process.
Mwape charges that ZCID has failed to come out in an open to condemn the inhuman and injustice acts by the Patriotic Front on people perceived to have different views on the governance system.
He observed that the democracy of the country is slowly declining as the ruling PF is silencing any voice challenging the government, adding that ZCID is quiet which is suppose to defend democratic rights.
Mr. Mwape further advises ZCID to excuse itself from the process and allow the Commonwealth as initiators of the national to finish the whole process of dialogue.
Kambwili discharged from UTH
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 30, 2018
National Democratic Congress (NDC) consultant Chishimba Kambwili has been discharged from the University Teaching Hospital UTH.
NDC Spokesperson Eric Chanda says Dr. Kambwili had been taken ill on Thursday to the highest referral health institution and was discharged from the UTH at 09.00 this morning.
Chanda says family members including his wife Carol Kambwili accompanied the NDC strong man as he was discharged from the UTH.
Meanwhile the NDC spokesperson says the Roan lawmaker was yesterday released after finally meeting all the bail conditions in the matter in which he is charged with 34 counts of being in possession of properties reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.
This was after Kambwili’s passport; a bail condition he failed to meet on Wednesday was presented to Magistrate Mwaka Mikalile.
Earlier, Magistrate Mikalile had summoned the deputy director general of the Immigration Department to appear before her to explain why Mr Kambwili’s passport which was believed to be in the custody of the Immigration was not submitted to the court.
March 30, 2018
National Democratic Congress (NDC) consultant Chishimba Kambwili has been discharged from the University Teaching Hospital UTH.
NDC Spokesperson Eric Chanda says Dr. Kambwili had been taken ill on Thursday to the highest referral health institution and was discharged from the UTH at 09.00 this morning.
Chanda says family members including his wife Carol Kambwili accompanied the NDC strong man as he was discharged from the UTH.
Meanwhile the NDC spokesperson says the Roan lawmaker was yesterday released after finally meeting all the bail conditions in the matter in which he is charged with 34 counts of being in possession of properties reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.
This was after Kambwili’s passport; a bail condition he failed to meet on Wednesday was presented to Magistrate Mwaka Mikalile.
Earlier, Magistrate Mikalile had summoned the deputy director general of the Immigration Department to appear before her to explain why Mr Kambwili’s passport which was believed to be in the custody of the Immigration was not submitted to the court.
Councillor defends Sinazongwe lawmaker.
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 30, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Sinazongwe District has dismissed media reports that electorates booed the area Member of Parliament Gift Sialubalo when he recently visited the constituency.
UPND Meza Ward Councilor Kennedy Sikauba says the story that Sialubulo was jeered by Sinazongwe residents was fabricated by people who harbor personal grudges against him.
Sikauba also says no one taunted The Sinazongwe lawmaker when he held a fish ban meeting at Maamba High School in Sinazongwe as people had an opportunity to express their views amicably.
Councilor Sikauba claims Sialubalo frequently visits the constituency which has cheered the constituents.
March 30, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Sinazongwe District has dismissed media reports that electorates booed the area Member of Parliament Gift Sialubalo when he recently visited the constituency.
UPND Meza Ward Councilor Kennedy Sikauba says the story that Sialubulo was jeered by Sinazongwe residents was fabricated by people who harbor personal grudges against him.
Sikauba also says no one taunted The Sinazongwe lawmaker when he held a fish ban meeting at Maamba High School in Sinazongwe as people had an opportunity to express their views amicably.
Councilor Sikauba claims Sialubalo frequently visits the constituency which has cheered the constituents.
Govt urged to stop E-voucher system immediately
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 30, 2018
Chisekesi Ward Councilor in Monze district Audas Sichoonga has called on government to immediately phase out the FISP E-voucher system citing its failure in the past farming seasons.
An interview with Radio Chikuni News, Sichoonga claims agriculture produce has declined in the country since the introduction of the Electronic Voucher system.
He says it evident that the E-voucher system has failed to yield intended results, hence the need to revert to the conventional way of distributing inputs to farmers.
Sichoonga adds that the system has also contributed to the current high poverty levels being experienced especially in rural areas where majority people depend on agriculture for livelihood.
The Monze based civic Leader feels during the old system farmers used to receive farming inputs as early as October giving them ample time to plan and prepare for their activities.
March 30, 2018
Chisekesi Ward Councilor in Monze district Audas Sichoonga has called on government to immediately phase out the FISP E-voucher system citing its failure in the past farming seasons.
An interview with Radio Chikuni News, Sichoonga claims agriculture produce has declined in the country since the introduction of the Electronic Voucher system.
He says it evident that the E-voucher system has failed to yield intended results, hence the need to revert to the conventional way of distributing inputs to farmers.
Sichoonga adds that the system has also contributed to the current high poverty levels being experienced especially in rural areas where majority people depend on agriculture for livelihood.
The Monze based civic Leader feels during the old system farmers used to receive farming inputs as early as October giving them ample time to plan and prepare for their activities.
suspect hands himself to police
By Moono Hamasukwa
March 29, 2018
The suspect in the Dambwa North murder case who has been on the run after stabbing his cousin to death has surrendered himself to the police in Livingstone.
The boy stabbed his cousin, Nicholas Imataa, to death.
The victim was aged 8, also of Dambwa north but suspect disappeared to unknown place until yesterday when he surrendered himself to Livingstone central police.
The incident happened over the weekend when imataa stabbed his cousin inside the house and ran away.
The 17 year-old boy has been identified as Sydney Akayando of Dambwa North and is currently in police custody.
Southern Province Police Commissioner Bonny Kapeso says the suspect has been charged him with murder and will soon appear in court.
March 29, 2018
The suspect in the Dambwa North murder case who has been on the run after stabbing his cousin to death has surrendered himself to the police in Livingstone.
The boy stabbed his cousin, Nicholas Imataa, to death.
The victim was aged 8, also of Dambwa north but suspect disappeared to unknown place until yesterday when he surrendered himself to Livingstone central police.
The incident happened over the weekend when imataa stabbed his cousin inside the house and ran away.
The 17 year-old boy has been identified as Sydney Akayando of Dambwa North and is currently in police custody.
Southern Province Police Commissioner Bonny Kapeso says the suspect has been charged him with murder and will soon appear in court.
Political parties successfully file nominations
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 29, 2018
Three political parties successfully filed in their nominations for the Mwanza East Local Government By elections due to take place on 24th April, 2018.
United Party for National Development (UPND)'s Abel Hachambwa, Patriotic Front (PF)'s Bornface Chambwa and Rainbow party's Mukupa Mapulanga filed in successfully during the nominations yesterday that took place at Mwanza Primary School.
Returning officer Mr. Justine Chombo declared the successfully nominations of the three candidates after they managed to pay K400 nomination fee, bringing 9 registered voters and a certified grade twelve school certificates or its equivalent.
And in a telephone interview with Chikuni Radio Station, PF aspiring candidate Boniface Chambwa pledged to work on the five damaged dams in the area in order to provide water for livestock.
Meanwhile PF Monze District Chairperson Gilbert Mwila expressed confidence that his party will scoop the seat and appealed to the electorates to vote for Mr. Chaambwa who is attempting for the second time if they want to see development in the ward.
March 29, 2018
Three political parties successfully filed in their nominations for the Mwanza East Local Government By elections due to take place on 24th April, 2018.
United Party for National Development (UPND)'s Abel Hachambwa, Patriotic Front (PF)'s Bornface Chambwa and Rainbow party's Mukupa Mapulanga filed in successfully during the nominations yesterday that took place at Mwanza Primary School.
Returning officer Mr. Justine Chombo declared the successfully nominations of the three candidates after they managed to pay K400 nomination fee, bringing 9 registered voters and a certified grade twelve school certificates or its equivalent.
And in a telephone interview with Chikuni Radio Station, PF aspiring candidate Boniface Chambwa pledged to work on the five damaged dams in the area in order to provide water for livestock.
Meanwhile PF Monze District Chairperson Gilbert Mwila expressed confidence that his party will scoop the seat and appealed to the electorates to vote for Mr. Chaambwa who is attempting for the second time if they want to see development in the ward.
LADA happy with women participation in National affairs
By Changu C. Chilala
March 29, 2018
The Law and Development Association (LADA) in Southern Province say the response from Women relating to the fight for equity in the Country is impressive.
LADA Paralegal officer Irene Muzona says women are now actively participating in national activities than before.
Ms Muzona has also commended President Lungu for appointing more women in high government positions.
She has however called on other women to join the fight for equity and support each other by encouraging and appreciating the projects done by women.
March 29, 2018
The Law and Development Association (LADA) in Southern Province say the response from Women relating to the fight for equity in the Country is impressive.
LADA Paralegal officer Irene Muzona says women are now actively participating in national activities than before.
Ms Muzona has also commended President Lungu for appointing more women in high government positions.
She has however called on other women to join the fight for equity and support each other by encouraging and appreciating the projects done by women.
Court Summons immigration Deputy Director General
By Changu C. Chilala
March 29, 2018
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed that Deputy Director General of the Immigration Department has been summoned to appear before the Magistrate court to explain the whereabouts of Dr.Chishimba Kambwili’s passport.
Confirming the development to Chikuni Radio news, NDC Party spokesperson Eric Chanda says Dr. Kambwili has met all the requirements for his bail and is only remaining with the passport which is currently being held by the Immigration Department.
Chanda says Dr. Kambwili’s family Members working together with his lawyers have failed to find the passport from the immigration department.
The Deputy Director General was to appear in court today at 14:00hrs.
March 29, 2018
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed that Deputy Director General of the Immigration Department has been summoned to appear before the Magistrate court to explain the whereabouts of Dr.Chishimba Kambwili’s passport.
Confirming the development to Chikuni Radio news, NDC Party spokesperson Eric Chanda says Dr. Kambwili has met all the requirements for his bail and is only remaining with the passport which is currently being held by the Immigration Department.
Chanda says Dr. Kambwili’s family Members working together with his lawyers have failed to find the passport from the immigration department.
The Deputy Director General was to appear in court today at 14:00hrs.
UPND refutes allegations of bribing independent MPs
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 29, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has dismissed allegations that it is scheming to pay independent and some PF Members of parliament to vote in favor of the impeachment motion against President Edgar Lungu.
UPND Spokesperson Charles Kakoma tells Radio Chikuni news that PF is feeling the pressure from the opposition hence it has resorted into cheap and malicious politics.
Mr. Kakoma alleges that David Silubanje who made the claims is sponsored by the PF to dent the UPND.
Yesterday concerned citizen, David Silubanje held a media briefing at Chrisma Hotel in Lusaka claiming that he has information about UPND being sponsored by the South African based organization with colossal sums of money to bribe independent MPs.
Mr. Silubanje further said UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema with his MPs have been arranging for independent MPs to sign up to the petition and receive a down payment of 250,000 US dollars each. Another 250,000 once the motion is tabled and 500,000 dollars should the motion succeed.
March 29, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has dismissed allegations that it is scheming to pay independent and some PF Members of parliament to vote in favor of the impeachment motion against President Edgar Lungu.
UPND Spokesperson Charles Kakoma tells Radio Chikuni news that PF is feeling the pressure from the opposition hence it has resorted into cheap and malicious politics.
Mr. Kakoma alleges that David Silubanje who made the claims is sponsored by the PF to dent the UPND.
Yesterday concerned citizen, David Silubanje held a media briefing at Chrisma Hotel in Lusaka claiming that he has information about UPND being sponsored by the South African based organization with colossal sums of money to bribe independent MPs.
Mr. Silubanje further said UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema with his MPs have been arranging for independent MPs to sign up to the petition and receive a down payment of 250,000 US dollars each. Another 250,000 once the motion is tabled and 500,000 dollars should the motion succeed.
Over 90 Farmers receive goats in pemba
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 28, 2018
Pemba District Commissioner Reginald Mugoba has disclosed that government will double the targeted of beneficiaries under the Food Security Pack (FSP) program from 40,000 to 80,000 in the promotion of poverty alleviation.
Speaking when he officiated at the handover ceremony of over 90 goats to FSP beneficiaries in Kasiya, Pemba yesterday, Mugoba explained that the latest increase on the number of beneficiaries is already approved in the 2018 national budget.
Mugoba also reviewed that last year (2017) the department of community development in Pemba district gave goats to 485 beneficiaries and this year 2018 up to 400 people are earmarked to benefit from the goat project across the district.
He however, urged beneficiaries to ensure the project is sustained as they are expected to pass on a goat after reproduction in order to help vulnerable people in rural communities.
Mugoba further expressed optimism that the goat project if well implemented can act as a catalyst to improving the livelihood of people in rural areas due to the readily available market in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking earlier Southern Province Community Development Officer Patrick Phiri observed that the Food Security Pack (FSP) program has had positive impact on rural areas.
He however, called on his officer across the province to strictly monitor the program so that it benefits the intended target.
March 28, 2018
Pemba District Commissioner Reginald Mugoba has disclosed that government will double the targeted of beneficiaries under the Food Security Pack (FSP) program from 40,000 to 80,000 in the promotion of poverty alleviation.
Speaking when he officiated at the handover ceremony of over 90 goats to FSP beneficiaries in Kasiya, Pemba yesterday, Mugoba explained that the latest increase on the number of beneficiaries is already approved in the 2018 national budget.
Mugoba also reviewed that last year (2017) the department of community development in Pemba district gave goats to 485 beneficiaries and this year 2018 up to 400 people are earmarked to benefit from the goat project across the district.
He however, urged beneficiaries to ensure the project is sustained as they are expected to pass on a goat after reproduction in order to help vulnerable people in rural communities.
Mugoba further expressed optimism that the goat project if well implemented can act as a catalyst to improving the livelihood of people in rural areas due to the readily available market in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking earlier Southern Province Community Development Officer Patrick Phiri observed that the Food Security Pack (FSP) program has had positive impact on rural areas.
He however, called on his officer across the province to strictly monitor the program so that it benefits the intended target.
Pupils urged to help curb child marriages
By Moono Hamasukwa
March 28, 2018
The Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia (MCMZ) has called on pupils in Southern Province to help government and its stakeholders in curbing the prevalence of child marriage and schools teenage pregnancies.
Speaking during Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia's 10th Anniversary of schools outreach at Choma Secondary School, MCMZ Executive Director, Sibbuku Genious Musokotwane called on pupils help government and its stakeholders in curbing the scourge of child marriages and teenage pregnancies.
Mr. Musokotwane added that pupils need to understand that the realization of Zambia's dream and individual citizen's aspirations is dependent on collective efforts towards the 7th National Development Plan's smooth implantation.
He further said pupils have the primary responsibility to say no to engaging in sexual activities and called on them to help government and concerned parties with children's welfare especially the girl child child.
March 28, 2018
The Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia (MCMZ) has called on pupils in Southern Province to help government and its stakeholders in curbing the prevalence of child marriage and schools teenage pregnancies.
Speaking during Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia's 10th Anniversary of schools outreach at Choma Secondary School, MCMZ Executive Director, Sibbuku Genious Musokotwane called on pupils help government and its stakeholders in curbing the scourge of child marriages and teenage pregnancies.
Mr. Musokotwane added that pupils need to understand that the realization of Zambia's dream and individual citizen's aspirations is dependent on collective efforts towards the 7th National Development Plan's smooth implantation.
He further said pupils have the primary responsibility to say no to engaging in sexual activities and called on them to help government and concerned parties with children's welfare especially the girl child child.
There are some legit reasons to table impeachment motion - FDd
By Moono Hamasukwa
March 28, 2018
The Forum for Democracy and Development says there are some legitimate grounds to trigger an impeachment process judging by the contents of the motion submitted to parliament by the United Party for National Development (UPND) to impeach President Edgar Chagwa Lungu on alleged gross violations of the republican constitution.
FDD Chama District chairman Yotham Mtayachalo says the impeachment motion is a litmus test to the Country’s fragile democracy.
Mr. Mtayachalo says though the decision by the UPND to move this particular motion may be perceived as ill-conceived by some stakeholders however this move is health for a functioning democracy and a sign of Zambia's growing democratic tenets.
He says Zambia is a constitutional democracy and therefore any breach to the constitution supreme cannot be ignored as there is no one is above the law regardless of the position one holds.
He adds that its however, it is very interesting that some stakeholders have written to the Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini to stop the house from debating on some issues which they allege are before our courts of law.
Mr.Mtayachalo says it is public knowledge that the PF government and more recently the Minister of Justice Given Lubinda and its supporters are on record mocking the UPND and telling the world including the Commonwealth that there is no Presidential election petition anywhere in our courts of law in Zambia.
He says the question which begs answers is what really has changed now for some people to start changing goal posts by holding an opinion that debating certain issues in the house contained in the motion would be prejudicial.
March 28, 2018
The Forum for Democracy and Development says there are some legitimate grounds to trigger an impeachment process judging by the contents of the motion submitted to parliament by the United Party for National Development (UPND) to impeach President Edgar Chagwa Lungu on alleged gross violations of the republican constitution.
FDD Chama District chairman Yotham Mtayachalo says the impeachment motion is a litmus test to the Country’s fragile democracy.
Mr. Mtayachalo says though the decision by the UPND to move this particular motion may be perceived as ill-conceived by some stakeholders however this move is health for a functioning democracy and a sign of Zambia's growing democratic tenets.
He says Zambia is a constitutional democracy and therefore any breach to the constitution supreme cannot be ignored as there is no one is above the law regardless of the position one holds.
He adds that its however, it is very interesting that some stakeholders have written to the Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini to stop the house from debating on some issues which they allege are before our courts of law.
Mr.Mtayachalo says it is public knowledge that the PF government and more recently the Minister of Justice Given Lubinda and its supporters are on record mocking the UPND and telling the world including the Commonwealth that there is no Presidential election petition anywhere in our courts of law in Zambia.
He says the question which begs answers is what really has changed now for some people to start changing goal posts by holding an opinion that debating certain issues in the house contained in the motion would be prejudicial.
Kambwili granted bail
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 28, 2018
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Consultant Chishimba Kambwili has been granted a K10, 000 bail with two working sureties after appearing in court this morning.
Kambwili who is also Roan Constituency Member of Parliament was arrested last week and is facing 37 counts for being in possession of money reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.
Confirming the development to Radio Chikuni News this morning, NDC spokesperson Eric Chanda said Dr. Kambwili was granted the bail with two working sureties holding senior management positions.
Chanda further disclosed Dr. Kambwili has been ordered to surrender his passport to the court.
March 28, 2018
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Consultant Chishimba Kambwili has been granted a K10, 000 bail with two working sureties after appearing in court this morning.
Kambwili who is also Roan Constituency Member of Parliament was arrested last week and is facing 37 counts for being in possession of money reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.
Confirming the development to Radio Chikuni News this morning, NDC spokesperson Eric Chanda said Dr. Kambwili was granted the bail with two working sureties holding senior management positions.
Chanda further disclosed Dr. Kambwili has been ordered to surrender his passport to the court.
PNU saddened with farmers who didn't get inputs
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 28, 2018
The Party for National Unity (PNU) is deeply concerned with the large number of farmers who did not get their farming inputs during 2017/2018 farming season.
PNU President Highvie Hamududu tells Chikuni Radio News that it regrettable that government to up now has failed to activate farmers E-voucher cards for some farmers to allow them get to farming inputs.
Mr. Hamududu says government should not joke about the agriculture sector of the country as it risk many people to continue wallowing in poverty especially those who depend on farming for their livelihood.
He states that this is the time for government to clean up all the irregularities in the E-voucher system in order to make it work for the farmers in 2018/2019 farming season.
Mr. Hamududu further demands that government give inputs to all the remaining farmers so that they can keep the inputs on their own for the next farming season.
March 28, 2018
The Party for National Unity (PNU) is deeply concerned with the large number of farmers who did not get their farming inputs during 2017/2018 farming season.
PNU President Highvie Hamududu tells Chikuni Radio News that it regrettable that government to up now has failed to activate farmers E-voucher cards for some farmers to allow them get to farming inputs.
Mr. Hamududu says government should not joke about the agriculture sector of the country as it risk many people to continue wallowing in poverty especially those who depend on farming for their livelihood.
He states that this is the time for government to clean up all the irregularities in the E-voucher system in order to make it work for the farmers in 2018/2019 farming season.
Mr. Hamududu further demands that government give inputs to all the remaining farmers so that they can keep the inputs on their own for the next farming season.
farmers urged not sale maize in fields
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 28, 2018
Chipembele ward Councilor in Monze District Boniface Hangala has cautioned farmers against selling their maize which is still in the field.
Mr. Hangala says he has received reports that some farmers are selling maize which is still in the field at a very low price.
He tells Radio Chikuni News that the harvest for this farming season is likely to be poor leading to hunger hence the need for farmers to guard their maize jealously.
He has advised families against thinking that government will provide relief food in a case of hunger when it has failed to do so now when some people are going to bed hungry.
March 28, 2018
Chipembele ward Councilor in Monze District Boniface Hangala has cautioned farmers against selling their maize which is still in the field.
Mr. Hangala says he has received reports that some farmers are selling maize which is still in the field at a very low price.
He tells Radio Chikuni News that the harvest for this farming season is likely to be poor leading to hunger hence the need for farmers to guard their maize jealously.
He has advised families against thinking that government will provide relief food in a case of hunger when it has failed to do so now when some people are going to bed hungry.
MPs urged to defend the constitution
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 27, 2018
Senior Citizen in Pemba District of Southern Province Edward Masiwa has urged parliamentarians to present the will of the people on the motion to impeach president Lungu.
Mr. Masiwa tells radio Chikuni News that MPs from the ruling Patriotic Front PF should not put their interest but the will of the people who are feeling the economic hardship under President Lungu’s administration.
He says the impeachment of the Head of State is not for UPND alone but the national issue which should be taken seriously.
Mr. Masiwa a former Pemba ward Councillor adds that unsettling President Edgar Lungu will help bring sanity in the political arena accusing President Lungu of using state machinery to intimidate opponents.
March 27, 2018
Senior Citizen in Pemba District of Southern Province Edward Masiwa has urged parliamentarians to present the will of the people on the motion to impeach president Lungu.
Mr. Masiwa tells radio Chikuni News that MPs from the ruling Patriotic Front PF should not put their interest but the will of the people who are feeling the economic hardship under President Lungu’s administration.
He says the impeachment of the Head of State is not for UPND alone but the national issue which should be taken seriously.
Mr. Masiwa a former Pemba ward Councillor adds that unsettling President Edgar Lungu will help bring sanity in the political arena accusing President Lungu of using state machinery to intimidate opponents.
DEC arrests Malawian for trafficking in ephedrine.
By Moono Hamasukwa
March 27, 2018
The Drug Enforcement Commission in Southern Province has arrested a 38 year-old female Malawian national for trafficking in over 10kg of ephedrine.
Drug Enforcement Commission Public Relations Officer Theresa Katongo says Allana Chiphazi, has been arrested for trafficking in 10.626kg of ephedrine concealed in fifty (50) baby carriers of different colours.
Ms Katongo says the suspect was apprehended from the Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport in Livingstone upon arrival from India aboard a Kenya Airways flight.
Meanwhile, the Commission has in various parts of the country arrested nineteen (19) small scale farmers for unlawful cultivation of fresh cannabis plants weighing over 2 tonnes.
Ms Katongo says all suspects will appear in Court soon.
March 27, 2018
The Drug Enforcement Commission in Southern Province has arrested a 38 year-old female Malawian national for trafficking in over 10kg of ephedrine.
Drug Enforcement Commission Public Relations Officer Theresa Katongo says Allana Chiphazi, has been arrested for trafficking in 10.626kg of ephedrine concealed in fifty (50) baby carriers of different colours.
Ms Katongo says the suspect was apprehended from the Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport in Livingstone upon arrival from India aboard a Kenya Airways flight.
Meanwhile, the Commission has in various parts of the country arrested nineteen (19) small scale farmers for unlawful cultivation of fresh cannabis plants weighing over 2 tonnes.
Ms Katongo says all suspects will appear in Court soon.
ZARI embarks on use of anthill soil to improve maize growth in Pemba
By Fredinand Sianyuka & Chintu Nang'amba
March 27, 2018
The Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) in Southern Province has embarked on a two year research to evaluate the effects of supplying anthill soil alone,or in combination with locally available manure or commercially recommended fertilizer on maize growth in order to enhance household food security of smallholder farmers in Pemba District to enhance their livelihoods while conserving and improving the natural resource base dedicated to agriculture.
ZARI Principal Agriculture Research Officer Kafula Chisanga disclosed this during a field day which was held in Bulanda area of Pemba district yesterday.
Mr. Chisanga noted that anthill soil could be used as fertilizer as an agriculture technology which can help in mitigating poor weather patterns and ensure food security at household levels.
He said the research work intended to answer questions such as what are the pull-push factors that motivate farmers to engage in using anthill soil as fertilizer for crop production, physical and chemical characteristics that favour or do not favour plant growth, does anthill soil application affect growth and yield of maize and what are the socio-economic and bio-physical benefits of anthill soil utilization compared with conventional soil fertility management practices, among others.
Mr. Chisanga disclosed further that the research was formulated with a view to address some of the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Pemba district such as declining soil fertility due to poor soil management practices, lack of knowledge and skills and limited access to information and technologies among others.
And two Bulanda local farmers on whose fields the research was being done Hyson Muyaba and Munkombwe Kazoka both appreciated the new technology that the research was addressing of using anthill soil.
Kazoka said the local farmers had been using the anthill soil before but lacked knowledge such as how much to apply and other combination technologies.
By Fredinand Sianyuka & Chintu Nang'amba
March 27, 2018
The Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) in Southern Province has embarked on a two year research to evaluate the effects of supplying anthill soil alone,or in combination with locally available manure or commercially recommended fertilizer on maize growth in order to enhance household food security of smallholder farmers in Pemba District to enhance their livelihoods while conserving and improving the natural resource base dedicated to agriculture.
ZARI Principal Agriculture Research Officer Kafula Chisanga disclosed this during a field day which was held in Bulanda area of Pemba district yesterday.
Mr. Chisanga noted that anthill soil could be used as fertilizer as an agriculture technology which can help in mitigating poor weather patterns and ensure food security at household levels.
He said the research work intended to answer questions such as what are the pull-push factors that motivate farmers to engage in using anthill soil as fertilizer for crop production, physical and chemical characteristics that favour or do not favour plant growth, does anthill soil application affect growth and yield of maize and what are the socio-economic and bio-physical benefits of anthill soil utilization compared with conventional soil fertility management practices, among others.
Mr. Chisanga disclosed further that the research was formulated with a view to address some of the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Pemba district such as declining soil fertility due to poor soil management practices, lack of knowledge and skills and limited access to information and technologies among others.
And two Bulanda local farmers on whose fields the research was being done Hyson Muyaba and Munkombwe Kazoka both appreciated the new technology that the research was addressing of using anthill soil.
Kazoka said the local farmers had been using the anthill soil before but lacked knowledge such as how much to apply and other combination technologies.
IMPEACHMENT MOTION WILL NOT DISTURB DIALOGUE - UPND
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 27, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) says the motion to impeach President Edgar Lungu will not disturb the much talked about impending national dialogue.
In a telephone interview with Chikuni Radio news today, UPND Vice President Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba says the impeachment motion and national dialogue are two different things that are not related in any way.
Dr. Mwamba states that the fact that UPND accepted to dialogue with the ruling PF does not stop the party from pursuing other legal ways on the governance of the nation.
The UPND Vice President charges that President Lungu abrogated the law after August 2016 general elections by failing to handover instruments of power to the Speaker of National Assembly when UPND petitioned the results among other things, hence the need to impeach him.
Dr. Mwamba has since advised citizens to remain calm during this period when the UPND is pushing the impeachment of President Lungu.
Meanwhile the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is saddened with the move to impeach President Lungu saying that it will jeopardize the planned national dialogue.
YALI President Andrew Ntewewe tells Chikuni Radio News that there is no way UPND would want to dialogue with person they want unsettle in power.
Mr. Ntewewe says the arguments put in the motion to impeach President Lungu by the opposition UPND are baseless.
He says it was unconstitutional for President Lungu to handover instruments of power to the Speaker of National Assembly when the Constitutional Court did not provide guidance.
Mr. Ntewewe has advised UPND to take a breather and focus on 2021 elections adding that citizens are tired of politics of dragging each other to court at the expense of national development.
Christians urged to embrace peace during the “Holy Week"
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 26, 2018
Charles Lwanga College of Education Chaplain in Monze District Fr. Francis Chishala SJ has called on Christians to embrace peace and reconciliation during this Easter period.
During his Homily on Palm Sunday yesterday at Charles Lwanga College of Education Chapel, Fr. Chishala said believers should exercise Christian values and that this period is cardinal in the Catholic Church.
Fr. Chishala says during this period Christians should learn to forgive and forget all their misunderstandings with one another in order to start new ways of living after Easter.
He adds that it is a Christian call to say sorry when one is wrong in order for forgiveness to take place and that this should be done unconditionally.
Fr. Chishala further implores people to work towards peace and reconciliation in order for the country to attain much needed social and economic development.
March 26, 2018
Charles Lwanga College of Education Chaplain in Monze District Fr. Francis Chishala SJ has called on Christians to embrace peace and reconciliation during this Easter period.
During his Homily on Palm Sunday yesterday at Charles Lwanga College of Education Chapel, Fr. Chishala said believers should exercise Christian values and that this period is cardinal in the Catholic Church.
Fr. Chishala says during this period Christians should learn to forgive and forget all their misunderstandings with one another in order to start new ways of living after Easter.
He adds that it is a Christian call to say sorry when one is wrong in order for forgiveness to take place and that this should be done unconditionally.
Fr. Chishala further implores people to work towards peace and reconciliation in order for the country to attain much needed social and economic development.
UPND and PF accused of failure to unite the country
By Changu C. Chilala
March 26, 2018
Movement for National Transformation (MNT) has accused the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND and the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) of failure to make Zambia a united nation due to what has been term ‘politics of lack of vision’.
Party President Daniel Shimunza says Zambia is in need of new alternatives of trans-formative leaders, new ideas, new direction and a new crafting of a first world nation agenda from a third world backwardness.
He says lessons learnt from the UPND and PF are that bitter politicians cannot be objective, but are always subjective, towards a divisive agenda, and make concessions for the bigger picture of the nation, beyond partisan positions.
Mr. Shimunza says there is need for a new compelling alternative for the country with a first world ultimate development agenda.
March 26, 2018
Movement for National Transformation (MNT) has accused the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND and the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) of failure to make Zambia a united nation due to what has been term ‘politics of lack of vision’.
Party President Daniel Shimunza says Zambia is in need of new alternatives of trans-formative leaders, new ideas, new direction and a new crafting of a first world nation agenda from a third world backwardness.
He says lessons learnt from the UPND and PF are that bitter politicians cannot be objective, but are always subjective, towards a divisive agenda, and make concessions for the bigger picture of the nation, beyond partisan positions.
Mr. Shimunza says there is need for a new compelling alternative for the country with a first world ultimate development agenda.
Govt lifts fish ban
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 26, 2018
Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Kampamba Mulenga has announced the lifting of the fish ban effective today March 26, 2018.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock initially extended the fishing ban from 1st March to 30th April 2018 as a preventive measure against outbreaks of cholera epidemic in the country in accordance to section 14 of the fisheries act cap 22 of 2011.
Ms Mulenga explained that the lifting of the fish ban has been done in consultation with Ministry of Health on the public health act statutory instrument Number 79 which was earlier invoked in a bid to contain the cholera outbreak.
She tells Radio Chikuni News in an interview that measures such as the provision of safe drinking, sensitization programs among other activities are being put in place to prevent further outbreaks of diarrhoea diseases in fishing camps.
The minister further disclosed that her ministry is working closely with other stakeholders to prevent any interruption as works will continue even when the fish has been lifted.
Meanwhile Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama has commended government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock for taking into consideration cries of the many people concerning fish ban.
Mr. Kanyama also commended fisher men and women in the district for following observing fish ban guidelines that where given during the period of the ban.
March 26, 2018
Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Kampamba Mulenga has announced the lifting of the fish ban effective today March 26, 2018.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock initially extended the fishing ban from 1st March to 30th April 2018 as a preventive measure against outbreaks of cholera epidemic in the country in accordance to section 14 of the fisheries act cap 22 of 2011.
Ms Mulenga explained that the lifting of the fish ban has been done in consultation with Ministry of Health on the public health act statutory instrument Number 79 which was earlier invoked in a bid to contain the cholera outbreak.
She tells Radio Chikuni News in an interview that measures such as the provision of safe drinking, sensitization programs among other activities are being put in place to prevent further outbreaks of diarrhoea diseases in fishing camps.
The minister further disclosed that her ministry is working closely with other stakeholders to prevent any interruption as works will continue even when the fish has been lifted.
Meanwhile Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama has commended government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock for taking into consideration cries of the many people concerning fish ban.
Mr. Kanyama also commended fisher men and women in the district for following observing fish ban guidelines that where given during the period of the ban.
“Time of Use” Tariff Plan can promote business growth for industry
By Changu C. Chilala
March 26, 2018
The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) says that, it’s Maximum Demand (MD) and agricultural customers should take advantage of the Time of Use (TOU) tariff plan to maximize production and reduce on the electricity cost of production.
Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu says his is because The Time-of-Use tariff plan features prices that vary by time period, being higher in peak periods and lower in off-peak periods.
Mrs. Zulu explains that using electricity at off-peak hours when the grid demand is low allows customers to take advantage of reduced electricity rates which enables them to reduce or control their costs and the savings can be translated into business growth.
She says ZESCO will continue to introduce attractive energy saving interventions that are aimed at safeguarding the interests of the customer while promoting economic growth.
March 26, 2018
The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) says that, it’s Maximum Demand (MD) and agricultural customers should take advantage of the Time of Use (TOU) tariff plan to maximize production and reduce on the electricity cost of production.
Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu says his is because The Time-of-Use tariff plan features prices that vary by time period, being higher in peak periods and lower in off-peak periods.
Mrs. Zulu explains that using electricity at off-peak hours when the grid demand is low allows customers to take advantage of reduced electricity rates which enables them to reduce or control their costs and the savings can be translated into business growth.
She says ZESCO will continue to introduce attractive energy saving interventions that are aimed at safeguarding the interests of the customer while promoting economic growth.
MMD shuns local government by election
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 26, 2018
The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has disclosed that it will not participate in the forthcoming by elections in order to concentrate on its party mobilization program.
In statement availed to Radio Chikuni News, MMD National Secretary Raphael Nakacinda said the party is determined to rejuvenate the structures and that it will not spend its resources and time towards induced elections.
He said as party they feel most of the by elections are induced as a result of people who have chosen to defect having been paid off to resign their positions and opted to join other political parties.
Nakacinda says his party will not endorse this kind of politics as it is unnecessary expense on the tax payer’s money.
He added that the move to abstain from the by elections is not a weakness but a strength adding that the party remains open and able to participate in future elections.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set 24th APRIL, 2018 as the Poll date for Local Government By-Elections where vacancies have arisen in various districts of the country.
The wards and districts where the Commission will conduct elections are as follows: MUDYANAMA, Mwinilunga; MUCHIMA, Mufumbwe; KANONGO, Kasempa; KAKOMA, Mafinga; KALEBE, Shiwang’gundu; MIKUNKU, Chinsali; LUAPULA, Kalulushi; and KANSUSWA, Mufulira.
Others are NTUMBACHUSHI, Kawamabwa; MUNWA, Mwense; CHIWEZA, Nyimba; CHIWUYU, Sinda; MWANZA EAST, Monze; LEALUI, Mongu; and NAMPUNDWE, Shibuyunji.
March 26, 2018
The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has disclosed that it will not participate in the forthcoming by elections in order to concentrate on its party mobilization program.
In statement availed to Radio Chikuni News, MMD National Secretary Raphael Nakacinda said the party is determined to rejuvenate the structures and that it will not spend its resources and time towards induced elections.
He said as party they feel most of the by elections are induced as a result of people who have chosen to defect having been paid off to resign their positions and opted to join other political parties.
Nakacinda says his party will not endorse this kind of politics as it is unnecessary expense on the tax payer’s money.
He added that the move to abstain from the by elections is not a weakness but a strength adding that the party remains open and able to participate in future elections.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set 24th APRIL, 2018 as the Poll date for Local Government By-Elections where vacancies have arisen in various districts of the country.
The wards and districts where the Commission will conduct elections are as follows: MUDYANAMA, Mwinilunga; MUCHIMA, Mufumbwe; KANONGO, Kasempa; KAKOMA, Mafinga; KALEBE, Shiwang’gundu; MIKUNKU, Chinsali; LUAPULA, Kalulushi; and KANSUSWA, Mufulira.
Others are NTUMBACHUSHI, Kawamabwa; MUNWA, Mwense; CHIWEZA, Nyimba; CHIWUYU, Sinda; MWANZA EAST, Monze; LEALUI, Mongu; and NAMPUNDWE, Shibuyunji.
Public urged to destroy plastic bottles after a drink.
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 19, 2018
Monze Town Council has advised the general public to make sure they destroy plastic bottles after taking water or drinks to avoid reuse and as a way of promoting hygiene in public places.
Council Chief Health Inspector Muchoka Muchoka believes the destruction of the bottles will prevent local traders from repackaging the bottles with water and other local brews.
Mr. Muchoka told Radio Chikuni in an interview that the local authority is working on a campaign of ensuring that markets in the district maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation in order to prevent disease outbreaks.
He also appealed to traders to observe personal hygiene and ensure that their trading spaces are clean to avoid outbreaks of diarrhoea diseases.
Meanwhile Monze Council Water and Sanitation Coordinator Milimo Chilundika says the local authority has an open door policy and the general public is free to suggest how best they can work with the council in bringing development.
March 19, 2018
Monze Town Council has advised the general public to make sure they destroy plastic bottles after taking water or drinks to avoid reuse and as a way of promoting hygiene in public places.
Council Chief Health Inspector Muchoka Muchoka believes the destruction of the bottles will prevent local traders from repackaging the bottles with water and other local brews.
Mr. Muchoka told Radio Chikuni in an interview that the local authority is working on a campaign of ensuring that markets in the district maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation in order to prevent disease outbreaks.
He also appealed to traders to observe personal hygiene and ensure that their trading spaces are clean to avoid outbreaks of diarrhoea diseases.
Meanwhile Monze Council Water and Sanitation Coordinator Milimo Chilundika says the local authority has an open door policy and the general public is free to suggest how best they can work with the council in bringing development.
CDF Guidelines Outdated, Need Revision
By Changu C. Chilala
March 19, 2018
Patriotic Front Bwana Mkubwa Constituency Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda says the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Guidelines of 2006, which are currently in use, are outdated.
Dr. Chanda says the CDF guidelines need urgent revision if the CDF-funded micro-community development projects are to be implemented in an efficient and effective manner.
He further says delays in execution of CDF-funded projects has led to people in constituencies losing confidence in Members of Parliament (MPs) and Councilors who are seen as making false promises which never materialize.
The CDF was approved by Parliament in 1995 to finance micro-community projects for poverty reduction, with the Ministry of Local Government through the Councils administering the channeling and utilization of CDF.
March 19, 2018
Patriotic Front Bwana Mkubwa Constituency Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda says the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Guidelines of 2006, which are currently in use, are outdated.
Dr. Chanda says the CDF guidelines need urgent revision if the CDF-funded micro-community development projects are to be implemented in an efficient and effective manner.
He further says delays in execution of CDF-funded projects has led to people in constituencies losing confidence in Members of Parliament (MPs) and Councilors who are seen as making false promises which never materialize.
The CDF was approved by Parliament in 1995 to finance micro-community projects for poverty reduction, with the Ministry of Local Government through the Councils administering the channeling and utilization of CDF.
Third Liberation Movements bemoans high the number of Taxes
By Charles Moonga
March 19, 2018
Opposition Third Liberation Movement (3rd LM) President Enock Tonga has bemoaned the increase of Taxes in the Patriotic Front (PF) led government.
Mr. Tonga told radio Chikuni news that it is shocking and sad that the PF government is over burdening the people of Zambia with taxes.
He wondered on what went wrong with the PF after promising the Zambian people that they will lower taxes when they take over government.
The Third Liberation Movement Leader says soon they will be drilled borehole taxes to add up to other existing taxes which he described to be unfair to the Zambian people.
Mr. Tonga said the Zambian citizens are living in abject poverty and amidst of all this the government wants to shift their responsibility to its own people through tax.
He said this should be stopped adding that Zambians needs breathing space where taxes are concerned.
March 19, 2018
Opposition Third Liberation Movement (3rd LM) President Enock Tonga has bemoaned the increase of Taxes in the Patriotic Front (PF) led government.
Mr. Tonga told radio Chikuni news that it is shocking and sad that the PF government is over burdening the people of Zambia with taxes.
He wondered on what went wrong with the PF after promising the Zambian people that they will lower taxes when they take over government.
The Third Liberation Movement Leader says soon they will be drilled borehole taxes to add up to other existing taxes which he described to be unfair to the Zambian people.
Mr. Tonga said the Zambian citizens are living in abject poverty and amidst of all this the government wants to shift their responsibility to its own people through tax.
He said this should be stopped adding that Zambians needs breathing space where taxes are concerned.
Finance minister urged to place a waiver on residential income
By Changu C. Chilala
March 19, 2018
Green Party President Peter Sinkamba has written to the Minister of Finance Margret Mwanakatwe demanding immediate issue of a waiver to formally exempt individuals who own residential properties from paying withholding tax on rental income.
Mr. Sinkamba said that the waiver should hold until an equitable system is put in place to ensure poor and unemployed landlords are unduly exploited by Government.
Mr. Sinkamba explained that according to Section 45 of the Income Tax Act, an income of K3, 300 gross per month is not reportable income.
He said that such an income is tax free and added that beneficiaries are obliged by law to report that income to ZRA.
He further said the tax free provision does not only apply to those who earn income through formal employment but even those who earn their income through informal means.
March 19, 2018
Green Party President Peter Sinkamba has written to the Minister of Finance Margret Mwanakatwe demanding immediate issue of a waiver to formally exempt individuals who own residential properties from paying withholding tax on rental income.
Mr. Sinkamba said that the waiver should hold until an equitable system is put in place to ensure poor and unemployed landlords are unduly exploited by Government.
Mr. Sinkamba explained that according to Section 45 of the Income Tax Act, an income of K3, 300 gross per month is not reportable income.
He said that such an income is tax free and added that beneficiaries are obliged by law to report that income to ZRA.
He further said the tax free provision does not only apply to those who earn income through formal employment but even those who earn their income through informal means.
Tourism Minister commends Liuwa conservation efforts
By Changu C. Chilala
March 19, 2018
Minister of Tourism and Arts Charles Banda has said wildlife conservation efforts need to be stepped up for posterity.
Speaking when he and Works and Supply Minister Felix Mutati visited the Liuwa National Park at the weekend, the Minister commended the work being done by African Parks (AP) that has led to the recovery of wildlife numbers in the park.
He said the there is still need to do a little more conservation, coupled with aggressive marketing to achieve the tourism dream of government.
And Mr. Mutati said the PPP in the Liuwa is working, providing the practical solution that there can never be sustainable conservation without the partnership of the Government, private sector and local communities.
Meanwhile, AP Chief Executive Officer Peter Fearnhead said there is need for Government to look after its national parks if they are to last for decades.
March 19, 2018
Minister of Tourism and Arts Charles Banda has said wildlife conservation efforts need to be stepped up for posterity.
Speaking when he and Works and Supply Minister Felix Mutati visited the Liuwa National Park at the weekend, the Minister commended the work being done by African Parks (AP) that has led to the recovery of wildlife numbers in the park.
He said the there is still need to do a little more conservation, coupled with aggressive marketing to achieve the tourism dream of government.
And Mr. Mutati said the PPP in the Liuwa is working, providing the practical solution that there can never be sustainable conservation without the partnership of the Government, private sector and local communities.
Meanwhile, AP Chief Executive Officer Peter Fearnhead said there is need for Government to look after its national parks if they are to last for decades.
Former councillor challenges energy minister to a man to man talk
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 17, 2018
A senior citizen of Pemba District in Southern Province Edward Masiwa has challenged Energy Minister Mathews Nkhuwa to one on one talk over power outages in the district.
Mr. Masiwa who expressed disappointment over poor services by ZESCO explains that between Tuesday and Saturday last week most parts of Pemba Township experienced power blackouts which affected business operations in the area.
Mr. Masiwa is also former Pemba ward Councillor accused ZESCO of failing to respond to the concerns of their clients because they do not want to take responsibility for the damaged items.
Mr. Masiwa exclusively tells Radio Chikuni News that ZESCO Management should visit the district and see the damage made to electrical appliances due to power failure.
He since appealed to the power company to up their game on service delivery
March 17, 2018
A senior citizen of Pemba District in Southern Province Edward Masiwa has challenged Energy Minister Mathews Nkhuwa to one on one talk over power outages in the district.
Mr. Masiwa who expressed disappointment over poor services by ZESCO explains that between Tuesday and Saturday last week most parts of Pemba Township experienced power blackouts which affected business operations in the area.
Mr. Masiwa is also former Pemba ward Councillor accused ZESCO of failing to respond to the concerns of their clients because they do not want to take responsibility for the damaged items.
Mr. Masiwa exclusively tells Radio Chikuni News that ZESCO Management should visit the district and see the damage made to electrical appliances due to power failure.
He since appealed to the power company to up their game on service delivery
ZDDm has observed that zambians are over taxed
By Changu C. Chilala
March 17, 2018
Zambia Direct Democracy Movement (ZDDM) says Zambians have been subjected to too many taxes despite welcoming the tax on borehole drilling.
Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection launched Statutory Instruments that will ensure the regulation of drilling and adherence to laid down standards pertaining to utilization of water sources.
Party President Edwin Sakala has observed the need for proper tax implementation as poor people are being subjected to absolute poverty through taxes.
Sakala has advised government to find a way in which only rich people should pay Tax as the poor are becoming poorer because they share the little money they get with government.
March 17, 2018
Zambia Direct Democracy Movement (ZDDM) says Zambians have been subjected to too many taxes despite welcoming the tax on borehole drilling.
Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection launched Statutory Instruments that will ensure the regulation of drilling and adherence to laid down standards pertaining to utilization of water sources.
Party President Edwin Sakala has observed the need for proper tax implementation as poor people are being subjected to absolute poverty through taxes.
Sakala has advised government to find a way in which only rich people should pay Tax as the poor are becoming poorer because they share the little money they get with government.
Parents urged to take their children to school
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 17, 2018
Pemba Primary school deputy head teacher Muloongo Phiri has urged parents to ensure their children are sent to school in order for them to get necessary skills and knowledge needed to develop the nation.
Ms Phiri is of the view that communities and the country at large can only develop if boys and girls acquire the necessary skills and knowledge needed to develop the country.
She tells Radio Chikuni News that Education is the best equalizer to bridge all sorts of gaps in society.
Ms Phiri has since advised girls to concentrate on education instead of getting into early marriages.
March 17, 2018
Pemba Primary school deputy head teacher Muloongo Phiri has urged parents to ensure their children are sent to school in order for them to get necessary skills and knowledge needed to develop the nation.
Ms Phiri is of the view that communities and the country at large can only develop if boys and girls acquire the necessary skills and knowledge needed to develop the country.
She tells Radio Chikuni News that Education is the best equalizer to bridge all sorts of gaps in society.
Ms Phiri has since advised girls to concentrate on education instead of getting into early marriages.
PNU concerned with high school fees in secondary schools
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 16, 2018
Opposition Party for National Unit (PNU) President Hyve Hamududu has called on government through the ministry of General Education to reduce school fees paid in secondary schools in the country.
Mr. Hamududu tells radio Chikuni news that many parents are failing to send their children to secondary schools due to high school fees, hence the need for government to intervene.
Mr. Hamududu says if government fails to address this concern, it will create a serious problem for the country and the economic growth.
PNU leader has stated that high teenage pregnancies and early marriages being experienced in the country is a result of high schools fees as girls drop out of school because their parents cannot afford to pay for them.
March 16, 2018
Opposition Party for National Unit (PNU) President Hyve Hamududu has called on government through the ministry of General Education to reduce school fees paid in secondary schools in the country.
Mr. Hamududu tells radio Chikuni news that many parents are failing to send their children to secondary schools due to high school fees, hence the need for government to intervene.
Mr. Hamududu says if government fails to address this concern, it will create a serious problem for the country and the economic growth.
PNU leader has stated that high teenage pregnancies and early marriages being experienced in the country is a result of high schools fees as girls drop out of school because their parents cannot afford to pay for them.
Musonda Optimistic with the Red Arrows Encounter
By Charles Moonga
March 16, 2018
New Monze Swallows Coach Fewdays Musonda says the team is optimistic ahead of tomorrow’s game against Red Arrows Football club at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka for their FAZ super division week one encounter
In an interview with Chikuni radio sports, Mr. Musonda said the team is in high spirit and hopes for the positive results
He said New Monze Swallows Football club has massive talent which he said it s good for the newly promoted side.
Mr. Musonda further called on the fans to rally behind the team if they are to meet their objective this season.
March 16, 2018
New Monze Swallows Coach Fewdays Musonda says the team is optimistic ahead of tomorrow’s game against Red Arrows Football club at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka for their FAZ super division week one encounter
In an interview with Chikuni radio sports, Mr. Musonda said the team is in high spirit and hopes for the positive results
He said New Monze Swallows Football club has massive talent which he said it s good for the newly promoted side.
Mr. Musonda further called on the fans to rally behind the team if they are to meet their objective this season.
President Lungu accused of bribing UPND Councilor
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 16, 2018
A UPND councilor for Chilongozi Ward in Sinda constituency in Eastern Province has narrated how President Edgar Lungu corrupted him with a k20, 000 to induce him to ditch the opposition party.
During a press conference at the UPND secretariat on Wednesday addressed by party leader Hakainde Hichilema and attended by his vice president Geoffrey Mwamba, Chilongozi Ward Councilor Newsteady Phiri gave a serious narrative about him being bought off by the PF.
Mr. Phiri accused Sinda Independent Member of Parliament Masauso Tembo of having taken him to State House to meet President Lungu.
The Councilor told UPND leadership that he accepted the money from President Lungu but he vowed that he will not leave the UPND.
March 16, 2018
A UPND councilor for Chilongozi Ward in Sinda constituency in Eastern Province has narrated how President Edgar Lungu corrupted him with a k20, 000 to induce him to ditch the opposition party.
During a press conference at the UPND secretariat on Wednesday addressed by party leader Hakainde Hichilema and attended by his vice president Geoffrey Mwamba, Chilongozi Ward Councilor Newsteady Phiri gave a serious narrative about him being bought off by the PF.
Mr. Phiri accused Sinda Independent Member of Parliament Masauso Tembo of having taken him to State House to meet President Lungu.
The Councilor told UPND leadership that he accepted the money from President Lungu but he vowed that he will not leave the UPND.
"address e-voucher inefficiencies" Minister told
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 16, 2018
A Civic Leader in Monze district has called on Agriculture Minister Micheal Katambo to give a comprehensive ministerial statement on the failed E-voucher system.
Hufwa/Hamapande Ward Councilor Bright Chava tells radio Chikuni news that government has not shown remorse to farmers on the failed E-voucher system.
Mr. Chava states that farmers need to be addressed by the government on the number of challenges they experienced in the e-voucher system so that they know the way forward.
The Civic Leader has expressed concern that a number of farmers in his ward have not received farming inputs and wonders when they receive because the farming season has come to an end.
He says farmers who deposited their contributions to UBA bank for three years now their cards have not been activated.
March 16, 2018
A Civic Leader in Monze district has called on Agriculture Minister Micheal Katambo to give a comprehensive ministerial statement on the failed E-voucher system.
Hufwa/Hamapande Ward Councilor Bright Chava tells radio Chikuni news that government has not shown remorse to farmers on the failed E-voucher system.
Mr. Chava states that farmers need to be addressed by the government on the number of challenges they experienced in the e-voucher system so that they know the way forward.
The Civic Leader has expressed concern that a number of farmers in his ward have not received farming inputs and wonders when they receive because the farming season has come to an end.
He says farmers who deposited their contributions to UBA bank for three years now their cards have not been activated.
ZCID urged to leave Commonwealth ALONE
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 16, 2018
Electoral Expert Macdonald Chipenzi has advised Zambia Center for Inter-Party Dialogue leave Commonwealth to facilitate the dialogue process which the International institution initiated.
Mr. Chipenzi tells radio Chikuni News that ZCID should appreciate the efforts of commonwealth for initiating the dialogue process in the country among the key political players to address issues affecting the country.
Mr. Chipenzi says it is wrong for ZCID to suggest that the commonwealth should be reporting to ZCID at every stage it has reached on the national dialogue when ZCID is not the initiator of the idea.
Mr. Chipenzi says ZCID was quite when there was high political tension in the country and wonders how the local institution have surfaced from nowhere wanting to take over the process.
He has called on all well-meaningful citizens to respect and give chance to commonwealth to complete the process it started.
March 16, 2018
Electoral Expert Macdonald Chipenzi has advised Zambia Center for Inter-Party Dialogue leave Commonwealth to facilitate the dialogue process which the International institution initiated.
Mr. Chipenzi tells radio Chikuni News that ZCID should appreciate the efforts of commonwealth for initiating the dialogue process in the country among the key political players to address issues affecting the country.
Mr. Chipenzi says it is wrong for ZCID to suggest that the commonwealth should be reporting to ZCID at every stage it has reached on the national dialogue when ZCID is not the initiator of the idea.
Mr. Chipenzi says ZCID was quite when there was high political tension in the country and wonders how the local institution have surfaced from nowhere wanting to take over the process.
He has called on all well-meaningful citizens to respect and give chance to commonwealth to complete the process it started.
Mbozi calls on people to embrace blood relations
By Changu Chileleko Chilala
March 16, 2018
Headman Manyona Robison Mbozi of Chivuna in Mazabuka District has called on families to embrace each other if the country is to unite.
The traditional leader says is difficult for people to unite and cooperate with others if they can’t do so with their relatives.
He says children should not wait for parents to bring them together as families but should take it upon themselves to develop interest in knowing their relatives.
And Mr. Mbozi calls on young people to have an open mind to being innovative.
March 16, 2018
Headman Manyona Robison Mbozi of Chivuna in Mazabuka District has called on families to embrace each other if the country is to unite.
The traditional leader says is difficult for people to unite and cooperate with others if they can’t do so with their relatives.
He says children should not wait for parents to bring them together as families but should take it upon themselves to develop interest in knowing their relatives.
And Mr. Mbozi calls on young people to have an open mind to being innovative.
Govt blamed for extending fish ban
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 16, 2018
Gwembe Constituency UPND Member of Parliament has castigated government for taking away the only source of livelihood of some people by extending the fish ban.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has extended the fishing ban from 1st March to 30th April 2018 as a preventive measure against outbreaks of cholera epidemic in the country in accordance with the provisions of section 14 of the fisheries act cap 22 of 2011.
Ms Chisangano says most of the people in her constituency depend on fishing to feed and educate their families and the fish ban has had a negative effect on the lives of people especially in Chipepo area.
Speaking during morning live breakfast show on Chikuni Radio, Ms Chisangano says the fish ban coupled with the poor implementation of the E-voucher system has made people suffer in Gwembe.
March 16, 2018
Gwembe Constituency UPND Member of Parliament has castigated government for taking away the only source of livelihood of some people by extending the fish ban.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has extended the fishing ban from 1st March to 30th April 2018 as a preventive measure against outbreaks of cholera epidemic in the country in accordance with the provisions of section 14 of the fisheries act cap 22 of 2011.
Ms Chisangano says most of the people in her constituency depend on fishing to feed and educate their families and the fish ban has had a negative effect on the lives of people especially in Chipepo area.
Speaking during morning live breakfast show on Chikuni Radio, Ms Chisangano says the fish ban coupled with the poor implementation of the E-voucher system has made people suffer in Gwembe.
Mulongoti demands an inquiry into President Lungu’s nationality
By Karrus Hang'andu
March 16, 2018
Opposition People’s Party president Mike Mulongoti has written to the Office of the Public Prosecutor demanding for an inquiry into the nationality of Republican President Edgar Lungu.
Mr. Mulongoti tells radio Chikuni news that the country has a right to know the village, chiefdom and the district where President Edgar Lungu was born.
Mr. Mulongoti who was a senior Minister under MMD government feels that President Lungu is not a Zambian.
He alleged that this could be the reason why President Lungu wants the traditional identity of an individual on the National Registration Card (NRC) removed because he does not want his origin to be known.
March 16, 2018
Opposition People’s Party president Mike Mulongoti has written to the Office of the Public Prosecutor demanding for an inquiry into the nationality of Republican President Edgar Lungu.
Mr. Mulongoti tells radio Chikuni news that the country has a right to know the village, chiefdom and the district where President Edgar Lungu was born.
Mr. Mulongoti who was a senior Minister under MMD government feels that President Lungu is not a Zambian.
He alleged that this could be the reason why President Lungu wants the traditional identity of an individual on the National Registration Card (NRC) removed because he does not want his origin to be known.
Nileleni Project praised for nurturing a girl child
By Fredinand Sianyuka
March 16, 2018
Kalyengu Village headwoman Mary Kalyengu of Muzoka Township in Pemba district has observed that the launch of Nileleni Project in Pemba has helped girls to go back to school.
Nileleni (Nurture Me) is a project whose focus is to teach the girl child issues of personal hygiene, dangers of early pregnancy and child marriage and the goodness of education.
Headwoman Kalyengu also expressed delight that parents are willing to have their girl child taken to school despite some finding themselves in early marriages and dropping out of school due to financial constraints.
And a faith leader from the New Apostolic church in Pemba district Machona Chileka says his church has come on board to support the project due to its firm belief in girl child education
Meanwhile a parent to one of the beneficiaries Joyce Njovu has called on fellow parents to take this opportunity seriously by ensuring that a girl child is enrolled in school.
March 16, 2018
Kalyengu Village headwoman Mary Kalyengu of Muzoka Township in Pemba district has observed that the launch of Nileleni Project in Pemba has helped girls to go back to school.
Nileleni (Nurture Me) is a project whose focus is to teach the girl child issues of personal hygiene, dangers of early pregnancy and child marriage and the goodness of education.
Headwoman Kalyengu also expressed delight that parents are willing to have their girl child taken to school despite some finding themselves in early marriages and dropping out of school due to financial constraints.
And a faith leader from the New Apostolic church in Pemba district Machona Chileka says his church has come on board to support the project due to its firm belief in girl child education
Meanwhile a parent to one of the beneficiaries Joyce Njovu has called on fellow parents to take this opportunity seriously by ensuring that a girl child is enrolled in school.
UPND enters PF’s bedroom
Karrus Hang'andu
February 21, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has revealed that over 2,000 members from the ruling Patriotic Front (PF), Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) and Rainbow party in Eastern Province defected to the UPND over the weekend.
UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta tells Radio Chikuni News that UPND showed how weak the PF is in Eastern Province during their party card renewal exercise last weekend.
Mr. Mwaliteta reveals UPND was shocked with the large number of people that attended the card renewal in the Province.
He claims that Eastern Province is no longer a stronghold for the PF as UPND has now penetrated in the region.
He added that UPND President Hakainde Hichilema received gifts of fruits from the local farmers which symbolize their willingness to work with UPND leader in revamping the agriculture sector.
Recently Government justified these transfers which are happening across the country, saying the program is aimed at reducing residence monotony for teachers that have overstayed in one part of the country.
Karrus Hang'andu
February 21, 2018
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has revealed that over 2,000 members from the ruling Patriotic Front (PF), Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) and Rainbow party in Eastern Province defected to the UPND over the weekend.
UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta tells Radio Chikuni News that UPND showed how weak the PF is in Eastern Province during their party card renewal exercise last weekend.
Mr. Mwaliteta reveals UPND was shocked with the large number of people that attended the card renewal in the Province.
He claims that Eastern Province is no longer a stronghold for the PF as UPND has now penetrated in the region.
He added that UPND President Hakainde Hichilema received gifts of fruits from the local farmers which symbolize their willingness to work with UPND leader in revamping the agriculture sector.
Recently Government justified these transfers which are happening across the country, saying the program is aimed at reducing residence monotony for teachers that have overstayed in one part of the country.
Headmen call for a halt on transfer of teachers
Moono Hamasukwa
February 21, 2018
Headmen in Kasikili Area of Pemba District, Southern Province have called for a halt on the mass transfers of teachers in Zambia.
The headmen talked by Chikuni Radio say the mass transfer of teachers has an effect on teachers’ social lives.
Headman Halyapota says the abrupt transfers of teachers also disturb the learners’ academia, adding that the transfers have torn apart the teachers’ families.
And Headman Mabba says pupils at Kasikili Primary are currently not learning properly as many some teachers at the school have been transferred from the school, adding that those that have been transferred to come to the school have not reported.
Recently Government justified these transfers which are happening across the country, saying the program is aimed at reducing residence monotony for teachers that have overstayed in one part of the country.
Moono Hamasukwa
February 21, 2018
Headmen in Kasikili Area of Pemba District, Southern Province have called for a halt on the mass transfers of teachers in Zambia.
The headmen talked by Chikuni Radio say the mass transfer of teachers has an effect on teachers’ social lives.
Headman Halyapota says the abrupt transfers of teachers also disturb the learners’ academia, adding that the transfers have torn apart the teachers’ families.
And Headman Mabba says pupils at Kasikili Primary are currently not learning properly as many some teachers at the school have been transferred from the school, adding that those that have been transferred to come to the school have not reported.
Recently Government justified these transfers which are happening across the country, saying the program is aimed at reducing residence monotony for teachers that have overstayed in one part of the country.
Public urged to take advantage of free medical checkups
Fredinand Sianyuka
February 21, 2018
A medical practitioner Eugene Muleya of Chikuni Mission hospital in Monze district has urged the public to take advantage of free medical services in health facilities to test for cancer and other diseases.
Mr. Muleya said it is easy to diagnose Cancer diseases in the early stages but emphasized that this can only be achieved if people visit medical centres to checkups.
Speaking during the “Morning Live” breakfast show on Chikuni Radio, Mr Muleya explained that Cervical Cancer is the common type of cancer that affects most women hence the need for them to do routine medical examinations.
Mr. Muleya also urged the public to avoid lifestyles that expose them to cancer like smoking, drinking and skin bleaching lotions among many other things.
He said Cancer like many other diseases is deadly and people need to take it seriously.
Mr. Muleya has however assured the public that government is committed to raise awareness on the disease and called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders.
Fredinand Sianyuka
February 21, 2018
A medical practitioner Eugene Muleya of Chikuni Mission hospital in Monze district has urged the public to take advantage of free medical services in health facilities to test for cancer and other diseases.
Mr. Muleya said it is easy to diagnose Cancer diseases in the early stages but emphasized that this can only be achieved if people visit medical centres to checkups.
Speaking during the “Morning Live” breakfast show on Chikuni Radio, Mr Muleya explained that Cervical Cancer is the common type of cancer that affects most women hence the need for them to do routine medical examinations.
Mr. Muleya also urged the public to avoid lifestyles that expose them to cancer like smoking, drinking and skin bleaching lotions among many other things.
He said Cancer like many other diseases is deadly and people need to take it seriously.
Mr. Muleya has however assured the public that government is committed to raise awareness on the disease and called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders.
There is no GCE Examination at grade nine
Karrus Hang'andu
February 21, 2018
The Ministry of General Education in Monze District has clarified that there is only Junior Secondary School Leaving Examinations (JSSLE) for those who fail the first attempt in grade nine and not General Certificate of Education examination.
Monze District Education Board Secretary Webster Mwiinga explains that pupils that will sit and pass the June/July exams will have to wait and be admitted to Grade 10 together those sitting November/December exams in 2019.
Mr. Mwiinga explained that candidates who will pass JSSLE exams their results will be combined by the Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) in the same year to make a full grade nine certificate and pupils will be admitted to grade ten to schools of their choice in the following year.
Karrus Hang'andu
February 21, 2018
The Ministry of General Education in Monze District has clarified that there is only Junior Secondary School Leaving Examinations (JSSLE) for those who fail the first attempt in grade nine and not General Certificate of Education examination.
Monze District Education Board Secretary Webster Mwiinga explains that pupils that will sit and pass the June/July exams will have to wait and be admitted to Grade 10 together those sitting November/December exams in 2019.
Mr. Mwiinga explained that candidates who will pass JSSLE exams their results will be combined by the Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) in the same year to make a full grade nine certificate and pupils will be admitted to grade ten to schools of their choice in the following year.
SDGs can only be achieved if govt shows seriousness
Fredinand Sianyuka
February 21, 2018
Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Highvie Hamududu has observed that Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can only be achieved if government gets serious with implementation.
Mr. Hamududu says despite having good policies Zambia has remained undeveloped due to selfish leadership.
He says it is embarrassing that even after more than 50 years of independence many people still go to bed without food and other basic needs.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Radio Chikuni News Mr. Hamududu explained that there is need for equal distribution of resources to benefit every Zambian.
Mr. Hamududu has since urged government to trickle down development to the needy unlike few individuals holding on to the resources whilst majority Zambians are wallowing in poverty.
Fredinand Sianyuka
February 21, 2018
Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Highvie Hamududu has observed that Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can only be achieved if government gets serious with implementation.
Mr. Hamududu says despite having good policies Zambia has remained undeveloped due to selfish leadership.
He says it is embarrassing that even after more than 50 years of independence many people still go to bed without food and other basic needs.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Radio Chikuni News Mr. Hamududu explained that there is need for equal distribution of resources to benefit every Zambian.
Mr. Hamududu has since urged government to trickle down development to the needy unlike few individuals holding on to the resources whilst majority Zambians are wallowing in poverty.
Chipenzi tells PF to stop early campaigns
Karrus Hang'andu
21 February 2018
Electoral Expert MacDonald Chipenzi has urged the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) to stop early campaigns and focus on developing the country.
Mr. Chipenzi has observed that the party in power has embarked on premature campaigns instead of concentrating on taking development to all corners of the country.
He tells radio Chikuni news that these early campaigns are a source of worry in the country because the party in power uses public resources in the name of monitoring developmental projects.
Mr. Chipenzi says it is unfortunate that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has no jurisdictions to control the early campaigns going round in the country.
Karrus Hang'andu
21 February 2018
Electoral Expert MacDonald Chipenzi has urged the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) to stop early campaigns and focus on developing the country.
Mr. Chipenzi has observed that the party in power has embarked on premature campaigns instead of concentrating on taking development to all corners of the country.
He tells radio Chikuni news that these early campaigns are a source of worry in the country because the party in power uses public resources in the name of monitoring developmental projects.
Mr. Chipenzi says it is unfortunate that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has no jurisdictions to control the early campaigns going round in the country.
Chikuni Radio warns people against wearing political party regalia at the Concert
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By Karrus Hang’andu
September 7, 2017. Chikuni Community Radio Station has advised people coming for the 2017 Concert not to put on any political party regalia.Station Manager Jyde Hamoonga says the Concert is not a political event and no political party should use it for political mileage.Mr. Hamoonga also says that the consumption and sell of alcohol and other drugs will not be allowed during the event.He adds that security has been beefed up during this year to deal with all those who will fail to abide by laid down rules.He further says that those found selling second hand clothes at the arena, commonly known us ‘salaula’ will be followed and dealt with accordingly.Meanwhile, traders have applauded the Radio Station for giving them another opportunity to sell their products during the Concert.Speaking on behalf of other traders, Benigina Milimo says the Concert has provided many families with an opportunity to raise enough funds to sustain their families for a good period.The prestigious and much talked about All Tonga Music Festival |
begins tomorrow and ends on Saturday.This year it is being held under the theme, Masuwa Aswaangene Taapwayi cibiya.It is organised by Chikuni Community Radio Station every year to promote the Tonga tradition through music and dance.It is also a source of entertainment for many people as there is little activity for the local people, whose livelihoods depend on farming.
Plans to present MHB cheers stakeholders
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By Changu Chileleko Chilala
September 7, 2017. Disability Rights Watch is delighted with the indication from the Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya that the Mental Health Bill will be presented before the National Assembly during this coming sitting.National Coordinator Bruce Chooma says this is a great move and a step which will put the human rights standing of the country at a higher level in as far as upholding the rights of persons with disabilities is concerned. Mr. Chooma says the Bill covers the issue of dignity for persons with mental disabilities and it will raise the dignity and self-determination of persons with mental disabilities to a more human rights based status.He has expressed gratitude to the Minister for ensuring that the Bill at last sees itself into the National Assembly. |
