As Zambians prepare to go to the polls in 2011 for the general elections, a new party has been launched making it more than 30 political groupings to be formed in the country since the country's independence from Britain.
The party, known as the Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) is headed by Luena constituency in Western Province of Zambia, Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Milupi
In a dramatic turn of events, the former Parliamentary Accounts Committee Chairperson also resigned from the Zambian parliament to facilitate for a by-election, which many local commentators have termed, as an uncalled for.
Speaking at the launch in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, Mr. Milupi declared that his party will offer alternative policies and leadership to the people.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
PRESIDENT BANDA CONDEMNES TRIBAL POLITICS
Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia, on Thursday condemned the emerging culture of tribal politics saying tribalism is a cancer that will destroy the country if condoned.
The President said it was disheartening to see politicians sink so low as to be debating tribal politics in this modern era at the expense of developmental issues. The President said it was not possible for him to appoint a cabinet of 73 people in order to have all the tribes in Zambia to be represented in cabinet. He said cabinet ministers are appointed on merit regardless of tribe, race, sex and creed as per Zambian constitution.
President Banda said he felt vindicated by comments attributed to Paramount Chief Mpezeni that he has not appointed a Ngoni in his cabinet. President Banda, who is Chewa/Ngoni by tribe, said the comments by Paramount Chief Mpezeni showed that he was not a tribalist because he has not appointed a single cabinet minister from his own tribe.
The President said the media should also avoid giving prominence to tribal remarks as they have the potential of sparking hatred and violence as witnessed in a number of countries. The President appealed to his Cabinet Ministers and ruling party officials to avoid getting involved in tribal politics.
President Banda also challenged the media to do a thorough scrutiny at State House and see whether it was true insinuations by some politicians that he has appointed his tribesmen in key positions in his office. He said almost all provinces are represented at State House at very senior level.
The statement was issued by SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, Dickson Jere.
The President said it was disheartening to see politicians sink so low as to be debating tribal politics in this modern era at the expense of developmental issues. The President said it was not possible for him to appoint a cabinet of 73 people in order to have all the tribes in Zambia to be represented in cabinet. He said cabinet ministers are appointed on merit regardless of tribe, race, sex and creed as per Zambian constitution.
President Banda said he felt vindicated by comments attributed to Paramount Chief Mpezeni that he has not appointed a Ngoni in his cabinet. President Banda, who is Chewa/Ngoni by tribe, said the comments by Paramount Chief Mpezeni showed that he was not a tribalist because he has not appointed a single cabinet minister from his own tribe.
The President said the media should also avoid giving prominence to tribal remarks as they have the potential of sparking hatred and violence as witnessed in a number of countries. The President appealed to his Cabinet Ministers and ruling party officials to avoid getting involved in tribal politics.
President Banda also challenged the media to do a thorough scrutiny at State House and see whether it was true insinuations by some politicians that he has appointed his tribesmen in key positions in his office. He said almost all provinces are represented at State House at very senior level.
The statement was issued by SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, Dickson Jere.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Olympic Youth Development Centre in Zambia finally opens its doors
A new sports complex in Lusaka, Zambia’s Capital City, which is a pilot project of the International Olympic Committee-IOC-’s Sports for Hope Programme, has been opened.
Zambian President, Rupiah Banda commissioned the facility built at the cost of Sixteen-Million-Kwacha United States dollars with a call for the proper utilization of the facility, which is said to be the first of its kind in Africa.
The Olympic Youth Development Centre, which has been set up as a multi-purpose complex, including outdoor facilities for athletics, football, basketball, tennis, handball, volleyball and hockey, an indoor sports venue, a boxing hall, a gym, a number of classrooms and locker rooms is expected to benefit about ten-countries in Southern African region.
IOC President, Jacques Rogge also graced the occasion.
The Sports for Hope Programme aims to provide athletes, young people and communities in developing countries with better opportunities to practice sport and to be educated in the values of Olympism.
Zambian President, Rupiah Banda commissioned the facility built at the cost of Sixteen-Million-Kwacha United States dollars with a call for the proper utilization of the facility, which is said to be the first of its kind in Africa.
The Olympic Youth Development Centre, which has been set up as a multi-purpose complex, including outdoor facilities for athletics, football, basketball, tennis, handball, volleyball and hockey, an indoor sports venue, a boxing hall, a gym, a number of classrooms and locker rooms is expected to benefit about ten-countries in Southern African region.
IOC President, Jacques Rogge also graced the occasion.
The Sports for Hope Programme aims to provide athletes, young people and communities in developing countries with better opportunities to practice sport and to be educated in the values of Olympism.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Msisika finally joins Zambian CHAN team
Belgium-based former Zambia international Lucky Msisika has finally joined the Africa Nations Championship-CHAN development team.
This finally puts to rest speculations that the former legendary winger had turned-down the offer to help George Lwandamina drill the African Nations Championship (CHAN) squad.
Msiska says he is excited to be part of the national team technical bench to drill the team.
In an interview at Lusaka’s Independence Stadium on Monday during his first training session, Msiska is optimistic of value additional to the Zambian development side.
Msiska, an assistant youth trainer at Belgian second division side FC Roeselare, and Zanaco mentor Wedson Nyirenda will assist George Lwandamina.
The former Zambian midfielder returns to the bench the second time after a previous brief stint in 2005.
Zambia starts the CHAN campaign against South Africa on May 22 in Johannesburg with the return leg billed for June 5.
Msiska is remembered for contributing a goal in Zambia’s 4-2 win over the then Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) in the 1990 World Cup qualifier at Lusaka’s Independence Stadium.
He was also a member of the 1988 Seoul Olympics squad that comprised Kalusha Bwalya, Efford Chabala, Estone Mulenga, Derby Makinka, Wisdom Chansa, Charles Musonda, Johnson Bwalya and Stone Nyirenda, among others.
This finally puts to rest speculations that the former legendary winger had turned-down the offer to help George Lwandamina drill the African Nations Championship (CHAN) squad.
Msiska says he is excited to be part of the national team technical bench to drill the team.
In an interview at Lusaka’s Independence Stadium on Monday during his first training session, Msiska is optimistic of value additional to the Zambian development side.
Msiska, an assistant youth trainer at Belgian second division side FC Roeselare, and Zanaco mentor Wedson Nyirenda will assist George Lwandamina.
The former Zambian midfielder returns to the bench the second time after a previous brief stint in 2005.
Zambia starts the CHAN campaign against South Africa on May 22 in Johannesburg with the return leg billed for June 5.
Msiska is remembered for contributing a goal in Zambia’s 4-2 win over the then Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) in the 1990 World Cup qualifier at Lusaka’s Independence Stadium.
He was also a member of the 1988 Seoul Olympics squad that comprised Kalusha Bwalya, Efford Chabala, Estone Mulenga, Derby Makinka, Wisdom Chansa, Charles Musonda, Johnson Bwalya and Stone Nyirenda, among others.
THREE SUSPENDED UNION OFFICIALS AT TIMES OF ZAMBIA REINSTATED.
The suspensions of the three Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) branch chairpersons at the Government run, Times of Zambia have been lifted with immediate effect.
The branch officials who were suspended last week were delphine zulu (Lusaka branch chairperson), Stembridge Musefwe (Ndola branch chairperson) and Shamaoma Musonda (Kitwe branch chairperson).
Management this afternoon (Monday) reinstated the affected officials unconditionally following a tripartite meeting between government, times printpak management and the ZUJ officials.
The meeting at which the lifting of suspensions was announced, was chaired by Labour Minister, Austin Liato flanked by his deputy Simon Kachimba and was also attended by mr phiri and the company’s financial manager Derrick Bwalya.
Others in attendance were ZUJ president Melody Mwala, Lusaka branch chairperson delphin zulu, branch secretary Nebert Mulenga, and trustee gilbert kaimana.
The labour commissioner Noah Siansimuna and his assistant Venus Seti also attended the meeting held at the minister’s office.
The branch officials who were suspended last week were delphine zulu (Lusaka branch chairperson), Stembridge Musefwe (Ndola branch chairperson) and Shamaoma Musonda (Kitwe branch chairperson).
Management this afternoon (Monday) reinstated the affected officials unconditionally following a tripartite meeting between government, times printpak management and the ZUJ officials.
The meeting at which the lifting of suspensions was announced, was chaired by Labour Minister, Austin Liato flanked by his deputy Simon Kachimba and was also attended by mr phiri and the company’s financial manager Derrick Bwalya.
Others in attendance were ZUJ president Melody Mwala, Lusaka branch chairperson delphin zulu, branch secretary Nebert Mulenga, and trustee gilbert kaimana.
The labour commissioner Noah Siansimuna and his assistant Venus Seti also attended the meeting held at the minister’s office.
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