Monthly Archive: January 2018

President Edgar Chagwa Lungu with Vice -President Inonge Wina & Zambian Courts

President Edgar Chagwa Lungu with Vice -President Inonge Wina & Zambian Courts

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:Justice Minister Given Lubinda,Chief Justice Ireen Mambilima,High Court Judge Justice Conceptor Chinyama Zulu,Court of Appeal Judge Just Mwiinde Siavwapa, Court of Appeal Judge Justice Betty Mwaka Majula,President Edgar Chagwa Lungu,Vice -President Inonge Wina,Court of Appeal Judge Justice Petronella Chama Mwitwa-Ngulube and Deputy Chief Justice Marvin Mwanamwambwa after the Swearing-in-ceremony at State House in Lusaka on Wednesday,January 10,2018. PICTURE BY SALIM HENRY/STATE HOUSE ©2018

Bumper harvest must improve farmers, prods Kasote Singogo

Bumper harvest must improve farmers, prods Kasote Singogo

By Derrick Sinjela Agricultural policies and bumper harvest must positively transform farmers livelihood, says Party of National Unity (PNU) Secretary General Kasote Singogo. Singogo is worried that though government continuously celebrates bumper harvest figures as three thousand metric tonnes, farmers remain poor. Featuring on a Radio Maria Yatsani Voice 99.3FM Good Governance programme, anchored by Maybin Augustine Katungulu on Tuesday 23rd January 2018, Singogo says policies in agriculture must transform peasant farmers. “It is important that agricultural policies must not just provide incentives but ensure that farmers are guaranteed a good price,” said Singogo. However, Singogo says the e-voucher system must...

78-year-old Hugh Masekela, South African jazz trumpeter, dies

78-year-old Hugh Masekela, South African jazz trumpeter, dies

Image captionMasekela was given his first trumpet at the age of 14 Legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and “the father of South African jazz”, has died aged 78. In a statement, his family said he had “passed peacefully” in Johannesburg “after a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer”. Masekela gained global recognition with his distinctive Afro-Jazz sound and hits such as Soweto Blues. The 1977 song became synonymous with the anti-apartheid movement. In a statement, South African President Jacob Zuma said Masekela’s death was “an immeasurable loss to the music...

Panos concerned with threats to ban Facebook in Zambia

Panos concerned with threats to ban Facebook in Zambia

  Lusaka, 19 January 2018: Panos Institute Southern Africa is greatly worried by recent reports attributed to the Minister of Transport and Communications, Hon.  Brian Mushimba, indicating that the Zambian government would consider restricting access to some social media platforms like Facebook. Panos views this threat as an affront to the country’s democracy and development. It is our considered view as an organisation that any restriction on social media would amount to infringement of Zambian citizens’ right to freedom of expression. It will limit the participation of Zambians in the global village, and curtail the growth of ICT based businesses....

VODAFONE Zambia introduces new pricing structure all with free & unlimited WhatsApp

VODAFONE Zambia introduces new pricing structure all with free & unlimited WhatsApp

-4G operator unveils first-of-its-kind data bundles aimed at increasing customer experience and providing customers the freedom to do more online. By Derrick Sinjela Rainbow Newsper Zambia Lusaka-VODAFONE Zambia unveiled the introduction of new, promotional and innovative 4G data plans for its customers, under the campaign name “Elevate Your 4G”. Introducing the Free & Unlimited WhatsApp at the Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel in Lusaka, on Monday 22nd January 2018, Vodafone Zambia Marketing Director, Michael Horup said the operator is launching a new range of promotional bundles to satisfy the customer’s ever changing digital, social media and internet needs. “At Vodafone, we...

Customs, Law and Women’s Land Rights in Zambia

Customs, Law and Women’s Land Rights in Zambia

protection-for-womens-rights-in-zambia  Placing land rights at the heart of development BRIEF Custom, Law and Women’s Land Rights in Zambia Zambia By Peter Veit INTRODUCTION: Most women in Zambia do not enjoy the same land rights as men. Zambia’s Lands Act provides support for women who hold statutory land, but the law does not apply to customary land. Most land is held under custom and most customary tenure systems do not provide women with significant land rights — even when they do, traditional institutions often do not effectively implement the rules. December 2012 Peter Veit is acting Program Director of the Institutions and Governance Program at...

Standard Bank and ICBC finance game-changing Mozambique LNG deal

Standard Bank and ICBC finance game-changing Mozambique LNG deal

    Investment in Mozambique’s Coral FLNG project set to return country to growth JOHANNESBURG, 18 January 2018: An approximately US$8 billion investment in Mozambique’s Coral Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) development marks Mozambique’s first step as a regional and global offshore natural gas producer and supplier. The landmark energy deal is the first of its kind in the country and promises to transform Mozambique’s growth prospects “This game-changing transaction initiates a cycle of energy investment set to return Mozambique to growth while heralding the country’s arrival as a key global liquefied natural gas supplier,” says Paul Eardley-Taylor, Head, Oil &...

ZUJ protests over Daily Nation’s Michael Miyoba torture by Zambia Air Force  By ALEX BASOPO NJOVU ZUJ Vice President THE Zambia Union of Journalist (ZUJ) Press statement Thursday, January 18, 2018 THE Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) is disappointed to learn that some Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers abducted and tortured a Daily Nation journalist Michael Miyoba in the central business district of Lusaka on Monday. It is shocking that the officers, who have been assigned to keep vigil in the central business district in town in light of the outbreak of cholera and subsequent removal of street vendors, subjected Mr Miyoba to inhuman treatment. We understand that this included pulling his manhood. Whatever the case, this is a criminal act that must be condemned in the strongest terms possible. We therefore demand for the arrest of all the ZAF officers involved in this inhuman treatment of Mr Miyoba. Further, we appeal to the good office of the ZAF Commander, Lieutenant General Eric Chimese, to discipline the officers who seem to be overzealous before they tarnish the good image of the air force which is known for its’ discipline. In addition to that, we demand an unreserved apology. Mr Miyoba was abducted from Kulima Tower Bus Station, bundled in a military vehicle and taken to a place behind the Lusaka Main Post Office in town, where he was beaten and tortured. The officers poured cold water on the defenceless journalist. Despite Mr Miyoba identifying himself and producing his identification card, the officers took turns in beating and sexually abusing him. ZUJ has spoken to Mr Miyoba and his employers to offer solidarity. The journalist has been left traumatised in the last few days by the whole experience. We would like to commend Mr Miyoba for refusing to do sit-ups and roll-up on the tarred road. Only two weeks ago, a female Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) journalist was also beaten and abused by a group of Zambia Army officers in Lusaka. This is uncalled for and we demand respect and protection from our men and women in uniform. We are partners and not enemies. Zambia is a signatory to the United Nations conventions on the elimination of all forms of abuse and torture. The criminals therefore that sexually abused and tortured Mr Miyoba must be withdrawn from the streets and brought to book with immediate effect.  As journalists we are trained to inform, educate and entertain the public. We are therefore vulnerable when it comes to fighting, it is not our game. It is a shame that one of the female officers pulled Mr Miyoba’s private parts, causing harm and damage to his manhood. One wonders what she wanted to see. The Zambia Union of Journalists is in support of every action taken by the Government to stop the spread of Cholera in Lusaka and other parts of the country. This is the reason why our members and journalists in general have risked their lives by going to epicentres. The whole story about Cholera- outbreak in Zambia would not have been well documented and told if the media had shield away from its’ duty. Let us refrain from harassing, intimidating and beating journalists. ALEX BASOPO NJOVU Vice President For and on behalf Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) Unity is Strength

ZUJ protests over Daily Nation’s Michael Miyoba torture by Zambia Air Force By ALEX BASOPO NJOVU ZUJ Vice President THE Zambia Union of Journalist (ZUJ) Press statement Thursday, January 18, 2018 THE Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) is disappointed to learn that some Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers abducted and tortured a Daily Nation journalist Michael Miyoba in the central business district of Lusaka on Monday. It is shocking that the officers, who have been assigned to keep vigil in the central business district in town in light of the outbreak of cholera and subsequent removal of street vendors, subjected Mr Miyoba to inhuman treatment. We understand that this included pulling his manhood. Whatever the case, this is a criminal act that must be condemned in the strongest terms possible. We therefore demand for the arrest of all the ZAF officers involved in this inhuman treatment of Mr Miyoba. Further, we appeal to the good office of the ZAF Commander, Lieutenant General Eric Chimese, to discipline the officers who seem to be overzealous before they tarnish the good image of the air force which is known for its’ discipline. In addition to that, we demand an unreserved apology. Mr Miyoba was abducted from Kulima Tower Bus Station, bundled in a military vehicle and taken to a place behind the Lusaka Main Post Office in town, where he was beaten and tortured. The officers poured cold water on the defenceless journalist. Despite Mr Miyoba identifying himself and producing his identification card, the officers took turns in beating and sexually abusing him. ZUJ has spoken to Mr Miyoba and his employers to offer solidarity. The journalist has been left traumatised in the last few days by the whole experience. We would like to commend Mr Miyoba for refusing to do sit-ups and roll-up on the tarred road. Only two weeks ago, a female Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) journalist was also beaten and abused by a group of Zambia Army officers in Lusaka. This is uncalled for and we demand respect and protection from our men and women in uniform. We are partners and not enemies. Zambia is a signatory to the United Nations conventions on the elimination of all forms of abuse and torture. The criminals therefore that sexually abused and tortured Mr Miyoba must be withdrawn from the streets and brought to book with immediate effect. As journalists we are trained to inform, educate and entertain the public. We are therefore vulnerable when it comes to fighting, it is not our game. It is a shame that one of the female officers pulled Mr Miyoba’s private parts, causing harm and damage to his manhood. One wonders what she wanted to see. The Zambia Union of Journalists is in support of every action taken by the Government to stop the spread of Cholera in Lusaka and other parts of the country. This is the reason why our members and journalists in general have risked their lives by going to epicentres. The whole story about Cholera- outbreak in Zambia would not have been well documented and told if the media had shield away from its’ duty. Let us refrain from harassing, intimidating and beating journalists. ALEX BASOPO NJOVU Vice President For and on behalf Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) Unity is Strength

By ALEX BASOPO NJOVU  Vice President THE Zambia Union of Journalist (ZUJ) Press statement Thursday, January 18, 2018 THE Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) is disappointed to learn that some Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers abducted and tortured a Daily Nation journalist Michael Miyoba in the central business district of Lusaka on Monday. It is shocking that the officers, who have been assigned to keep vigil in the central business district in town in light of the outbreak of cholera and subsequent removal of street vendors, subjected Mr Miyoba to inhuman treatment. We understand that this included pulling his manhood....

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