Lusaka, July 30, despiser-A 2006 losing Movement for Multi-party Democracy-MMD-parliamentary candidate has declared his continued allegiance to the ruling party despite not being adopted in this year’s general elections for the Milanzi seat.
Zebron Banda, who is also prominent Lusaka businessman in a statement notes that now that the National Executive Committee (NEC) has not adopted him to stand as the party’s parliamentary candidate in the forthcoming general elections, he is ready to campaign for the ruling party.
Mr. Banda is urging party members in Milanzi constituency and Katete district to vigorously campaign for President Rupiah Banda and work together with adopted candidates in building a strong front ahead of the 2011 polls.
He said President Banda should be re-elected on his performance following unprecedented development in the country citing massive infrastructure development and bumper harvest.
Mr. Banda, an entrepreneur also appealed to young people to support President Banda, whose aim is to see reduced poverty levels in the country.
The latter emerged victorious at constituency, district and provincial level only to be left out by the party’s supreme organ, the National Executive Committee (NEC) for the second time in less than three-years.
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
President Banda assures Zambians of free and fair elections
LUSAKA, Friday, July 29, 2011 - Republican President, Rupiah Banda has assured traditional leaders in the country that the forthcoming elections would be held under free and fair conditions in which transparency was guaranteed.
The President was speaking when he hosted a luncheon for more than 60 traditional rulers from around the country.
The President called for peace to prevail in Zambia through the elections period. He urged all stakeholders to ensure that political campaigns were carried out in a manner that enhanced peace for the greater good of all Zambians.
The President also distributed Bibles to the guests.
The chiefs were in Lusaka for a workshop with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the President took advantage of their presence in the capital to host them.
The President was speaking when he hosted a luncheon for more than 60 traditional rulers from around the country.
The President called for peace to prevail in Zambia through the elections period. He urged all stakeholders to ensure that political campaigns were carried out in a manner that enhanced peace for the greater good of all Zambians.
The President also distributed Bibles to the guests.
The chiefs were in Lusaka for a workshop with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the President took advantage of their presence in the capital to host them.
U.S. embassy assists top Zambian students in attending top U.S. universities
Lusaka – Thirteen of Zambia’s highest achieving students selected to participate in the U.S. Embassy’s elite Fulbright, Humphrey and United States Student Achievers Program (USAP) programs attended a pre-departure orientation at the U.S. Embassy on July 28, 2011.
The Education Advisor at the U.S. Embassy works closely with the students throughout the year, assisting them as they apply for admittance and scholarships to U.S. colleges and universities.
Chargé d’Affaires Stephen Schwartz opened the pre-departure orientation for these students who have been granted full scholarships through U.S. government.
The students were briefed on many topics ranging from the rigorous academic environment and the different social norms of campus life to the basics of setting up a bank account and getting a cell phone.
Chargé Schwartz urged the students to educate Americans about Zambia and to be ambassadors of Zambia. He also urged students to take full advantage of all opportunities while in the U.S. so they can return to Zambia with knowledge, skills and ideas to contribute to building the nation.
The United States Student Achievers Program, which launched in 2009, emphasizes the responsibility the students have after they complete their studies to return home and use their skills to contribute to Zambia’s development.
This year eight Zambians will attend colleges and universities including Harvard, Amherst, and Massachuesettes Institute of Technology (MIT) through the assistance of the Education Advisor and USAP.
Ms. Namoonga Mantina, who has been accepted to pursue studies in Health and Society at Beloit College in Wisconsin said, “the USAP program has helped me to appreciate my culture even more and give appreciation to the diversity that we have as country. It has also helped me come up with ideas on how I can share that diversity with my colleagues in the US.”
Mr. Wigganson Matandiko, who has been accepted to pursue his Fulbright PhD studies in Fish and wildlife Biology at Montana State University in Bozeman said, “this has been a long walk.
Going to the United States is a dream that has come true. We want to tap into the knowledge of the American people. We want to know what makes this nation so great, and we are enthusiastic about achieving something when we come back from the United States.”
One year to go until the games
With only one year to go until the greatest show on earth – the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics, the British High Commission and the British Council are celebrating with young leaders who will showcase their leadership skills and values of olympism this Saturday 30 July.
About 45 Young Leaders and 250 peers will be converging at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) in Lusaka and the whole event will be focussed around cultural values, environment issues, leadership skills and values of olympism.
British High Commissioner Carolyn Davidson said:
“With only one year to go until the eyes of the world are focussed on the London 2012 Olympics, we are getting into the spirit in Zambia by hosting a range of celebratory events to mark milestones to the London 2012 Games, working with the British Council and the National Olympic Committee.
We held a major sporting event for school children in March this year to mark the 500 days countdown to the Games. Last month my husband, Tom Carter, and I joined more than 300 pupils and members of the public from around Lusaka to take part in the 10km fun-run to mark the annual Olympic Day celebrations. Today we are focussing on young leaders.”
Across the world British high commissions and embassies are spreading the word, underlining what a great place the UK is to visit, do business and learn in the lead up to the Olympics and Paralympics.
The British Foreign Secretary William Hague said, “We are encouraging hundreds of thousands of visitors to find out about the Games next year – it is going to be an incredible time in the UK and we are ready to welcome everybody. Events at our global network of posts are helping spread messages about the Games and I am pleased that Lusaka is doing so much to promote the Olympics.”
When London won the bid in Singapore on 6 July 2005 to stage the London 2012 Games, the UK pledged that children and young people around the world would be helped to participate and excel in sport. Zambia was chosen as the first country in Africa to implement the International Inspiration programme aimed at enriching the lives of young people in the long term.
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Notes for Editor
• 27 July marks one year to go until the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London open.
• 15 March 2011 marked 500 days to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. The Games will take place from 27 July – 12 August 2012 in London. London was awarded the privilege of staging the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games in 2005 in Singapore.
• The British High Commission and the British Council marked the 500 days to the London 2012 Games, at the Olympic Youth Development Centre, on Saturday 19 March 2011. About 500 pupils from various schools in Lusaka took part in the following sports: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Athletics and Judo. Disciplines of Wheelchair Basketball and Paralympic Athletics were also included.
• The International Inspiration programme was designed to give 12 million children in 20 countries access to high quality and inclusive physical education, sport and play. The programme has already reached more than 7 million children globally and over 300 schools in the UK have built partnerships with counterparts around the world.
• UK Sport, the British Government’s lead body for international sport, alongside partners such as the British Council and British High Commission worked closely with the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child development, the National Sports Council of Zambia, the National Olympic Committee of Zambia and individual sports bodies throughout Zambia to implement the International Inspiration programme.
• For further information please contact the Press and Public Affairs section at the British High Commission on telephone +260 2111 423200 or visit our website: http://ukinzambia.fco.gov.uk/en or National Olympic Committee of Zambia on telephone +260-211-845641; Fax +260-211-845640; email: nocz@microlink.zm
About 45 Young Leaders and 250 peers will be converging at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) in Lusaka and the whole event will be focussed around cultural values, environment issues, leadership skills and values of olympism.
British High Commissioner Carolyn Davidson said:
“With only one year to go until the eyes of the world are focussed on the London 2012 Olympics, we are getting into the spirit in Zambia by hosting a range of celebratory events to mark milestones to the London 2012 Games, working with the British Council and the National Olympic Committee.
We held a major sporting event for school children in March this year to mark the 500 days countdown to the Games. Last month my husband, Tom Carter, and I joined more than 300 pupils and members of the public from around Lusaka to take part in the 10km fun-run to mark the annual Olympic Day celebrations. Today we are focussing on young leaders.”
Across the world British high commissions and embassies are spreading the word, underlining what a great place the UK is to visit, do business and learn in the lead up to the Olympics and Paralympics.
The British Foreign Secretary William Hague said, “We are encouraging hundreds of thousands of visitors to find out about the Games next year – it is going to be an incredible time in the UK and we are ready to welcome everybody. Events at our global network of posts are helping spread messages about the Games and I am pleased that Lusaka is doing so much to promote the Olympics.”
When London won the bid in Singapore on 6 July 2005 to stage the London 2012 Games, the UK pledged that children and young people around the world would be helped to participate and excel in sport. Zambia was chosen as the first country in Africa to implement the International Inspiration programme aimed at enriching the lives of young people in the long term.
Ends
Notes for Editor
• 27 July marks one year to go until the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London open.
• 15 March 2011 marked 500 days to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. The Games will take place from 27 July – 12 August 2012 in London. London was awarded the privilege of staging the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games in 2005 in Singapore.
• The British High Commission and the British Council marked the 500 days to the London 2012 Games, at the Olympic Youth Development Centre, on Saturday 19 March 2011. About 500 pupils from various schools in Lusaka took part in the following sports: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Athletics and Judo. Disciplines of Wheelchair Basketball and Paralympic Athletics were also included.
• The International Inspiration programme was designed to give 12 million children in 20 countries access to high quality and inclusive physical education, sport and play. The programme has already reached more than 7 million children globally and over 300 schools in the UK have built partnerships with counterparts around the world.
• UK Sport, the British Government’s lead body for international sport, alongside partners such as the British Council and British High Commission worked closely with the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child development, the National Sports Council of Zambia, the National Olympic Committee of Zambia and individual sports bodies throughout Zambia to implement the International Inspiration programme.
• For further information please contact the Press and Public Affairs section at the British High Commission on telephone +260 2111 423200 or visit our website: http://ukinzambia.fco.gov.uk/en or National Olympic Committee of Zambia on telephone +260-211-845641; Fax +260-211-845640; email: nocz@microlink.zm
Thursday, July 28, 2011
President Banda laments nyimba road accident deaths
LUSAKA, Thursday 28 July, 2011, Republican President, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, has conveyed condolences to the bereaved families of the victims of the road accident that took place at Mchimadzi in Nyimba.
The President expressed regret that the accident happened when a Lusaka-bound bus collided with a Chipata-bound truck in the process of overtaking a passenger coach. “Most accidents are fully avoidable,” he said in a letter of condolences address to Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Mrs Euralia Mwale.
“I believe that the People of the Republic of Zambia share the grief of the bereaved families, given the magnitude of this loss. I pray that the families find comfort and strength in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ as they try to cope with the brutal changes that death has imposed on their lives,” the President said.
This is according to a statement issued by the public relations unit at state house.
The President expressed regret that the accident happened when a Lusaka-bound bus collided with a Chipata-bound truck in the process of overtaking a passenger coach. “Most accidents are fully avoidable,” he said in a letter of condolences address to Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Mrs Euralia Mwale.
“I believe that the People of the Republic of Zambia share the grief of the bereaved families, given the magnitude of this loss. I pray that the families find comfort and strength in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ as they try to cope with the brutal changes that death has imposed on their lives,” the President said.
This is according to a statement issued by the public relations unit at state house.
Nigerian firm rekindles high hopes for Zambia's copperbelt ghost town
The Dangote Group is expected to spend US$400 million on its newly established cement plant in Zambia’s copperbelt province representing the largest-ever investment by a Nigerian company.
The huge cash injection has given the locals hope of a better future into the once-thriving mining district.
Dangote Industries Zambia Limited is expected to create about 1,000 direct jobs once completed and about 6,000 indirect jobs.
It will have the capacity to produce 1.5 million tones of cement per year once completed.
Speaking when he officiated at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Dangote Cement Manufacturing Plant, President, Rupiah Banda told the crowds in attendance that the envisaged plant that the decision by the firm to invest in Zambia confirms that the country is an ideal investment destination.
Zambia has recently witnessed a steady rise in trade activities between our two countries from US$900,000 in 2009 to US$ 1.6 million last year.
However, the President noted, these levels of trade still remain very low.
The huge cash injection has given the locals hope of a better future into the once-thriving mining district.
Dangote Industries Zambia Limited is expected to create about 1,000 direct jobs once completed and about 6,000 indirect jobs.
It will have the capacity to produce 1.5 million tones of cement per year once completed.
Speaking when he officiated at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Dangote Cement Manufacturing Plant, President, Rupiah Banda told the crowds in attendance that the envisaged plant that the decision by the firm to invest in Zambia confirms that the country is an ideal investment destination.
Zambia has recently witnessed a steady rise in trade activities between our two countries from US$900,000 in 2009 to US$ 1.6 million last year.
However, the President noted, these levels of trade still remain very low.
President Rupiah Banda says Dangote Investment confirms Zambia is an ideal destination
LUSAKA, Thursday 28 July, 2011 – Republican President, Rupiah Banda has said that the decision by the Dangote Group of Nigeria to invest in Zambia confirms that Zambia is an ideal investment destination.
Speaking in Masaiti when he officiated at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Dangote Cement Manufacturing Plant, the President told the crowds in attendance that the envisaged plant represented the largest-ever investment into Zambia by a Nigerian company.
“This investment is a clear indication of the confidence you have in this country,” the President told listeners who included Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia Mrs Marcus Bello Folake, President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group Mr Aliko Dangote, Senior Chief Chiwala and other guests.
He added: “I am glad to note also that besides the employment opportunities being created, the project will greatly benefit the people of Masaiti and the surrounding districts through transfer of skills, technology and business linkages.”
The President noted that “the company will spend significant amounts of money on community development activities such as provision of water supply, construction of a school, a hospital and other social amenities. This is as it should be. These jobs and skills are what will allow our people to participate in the building of a strong Zambian economy.”
Zambia has also witnessed a steady rise in trade activities between our two countries from US$900,000 in 2009 to US$ 1.6 million last year. However, the President noted, these levels of trade still remain very low. “I believe that with the coming of the Dangote Group, other Nigerian investors will follow this multi-national company and begin to invest in Zambia and export back to Nigeria and other countries on the continent and beyond,” he said.
The Dangote Group is expected to spend US$400 million on the plant which will produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement yearly.
Speaking in Masaiti when he officiated at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Dangote Cement Manufacturing Plant, the President told the crowds in attendance that the envisaged plant represented the largest-ever investment into Zambia by a Nigerian company.
“This investment is a clear indication of the confidence you have in this country,” the President told listeners who included Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia Mrs Marcus Bello Folake, President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group Mr Aliko Dangote, Senior Chief Chiwala and other guests.
He added: “I am glad to note also that besides the employment opportunities being created, the project will greatly benefit the people of Masaiti and the surrounding districts through transfer of skills, technology and business linkages.”
The President noted that “the company will spend significant amounts of money on community development activities such as provision of water supply, construction of a school, a hospital and other social amenities. This is as it should be. These jobs and skills are what will allow our people to participate in the building of a strong Zambian economy.”
Zambia has also witnessed a steady rise in trade activities between our two countries from US$900,000 in 2009 to US$ 1.6 million last year. However, the President noted, these levels of trade still remain very low. “I believe that with the coming of the Dangote Group, other Nigerian investors will follow this multi-national company and begin to invest in Zambia and export back to Nigeria and other countries on the continent and beyond,” he said.
The Dangote Group is expected to spend US$400 million on the plant which will produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement yearly.
President Rupiah Banda says Dangote Investment confirms Zambia is an ideal destination
LUSAKA, Thursday 28 July, 2011 – Republican President, Rupiah Banda has said that the decision by the Dangote Group of Nigeria to invest in Zambia confirms that Zambia is an ideal investment destination.
Speaking in Masaiti when he officiated at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Dangote Cement Manufacturing Plant, the President told the crowds in attendance that the envisaged plant represented the largest-ever investment into Zambia by a Nigerian company.
“This investment is a clear indication of the confidence you have in this country,” the President told listeners who included Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia Mrs Marcus Bello Folake, President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group Mr Aliko Dangote, Senior Chief Chiwala and other guests.
He added: “I am glad to note also that besides the employment opportunities being created, the project will greatly benefit the people of Masaiti and the surrounding districts through transfer of skills, technology and business linkages.”
The President noted that “the company will spend significant amounts of money on community development activities such as provision of water supply, construction of a school, a hospital and other social amenities. This is as it should be. These jobs and skills are what will allow our people to participate in the building of a strong Zambian economy.”
Zambia has also witnessed a steady rise in trade activities between our two countries from US$900,000 in 2009 to US$ 1.6 million last year. However, the President noted, these levels of trade still remain very low. “I believe that with the coming of the Dangote Group, other Nigerian investors will follow this multi-national company and begin to invest in Zambia and export back to Nigeria and other countries on the continent and beyond,” he said.
The Dangote Group is expected to spend US$400 million on the plant which will produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement yearly.
Speaking in Masaiti when he officiated at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Dangote Cement Manufacturing Plant, the President told the crowds in attendance that the envisaged plant represented the largest-ever investment into Zambia by a Nigerian company.
“This investment is a clear indication of the confidence you have in this country,” the President told listeners who included Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia Mrs Marcus Bello Folake, President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group Mr Aliko Dangote, Senior Chief Chiwala and other guests.
He added: “I am glad to note also that besides the employment opportunities being created, the project will greatly benefit the people of Masaiti and the surrounding districts through transfer of skills, technology and business linkages.”
The President noted that “the company will spend significant amounts of money on community development activities such as provision of water supply, construction of a school, a hospital and other social amenities. This is as it should be. These jobs and skills are what will allow our people to participate in the building of a strong Zambian economy.”
Zambia has also witnessed a steady rise in trade activities between our two countries from US$900,000 in 2009 to US$ 1.6 million last year. However, the President noted, these levels of trade still remain very low. “I believe that with the coming of the Dangote Group, other Nigerian investors will follow this multi-national company and begin to invest in Zambia and export back to Nigeria and other countries on the continent and beyond,” he said.
The Dangote Group is expected to spend US$400 million on the plant which will produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement yearly.
President Rupiah Banda says Dangote Investment confirms Zambia is an ideal destination
LUSAKA, Thursday 28 July, 2011 – Republican President, Rupiah Banda has said that the decision by the Dangote Group of Nigeria to invest in Zambia confirms that Zambia is an ideal investment destination.
Speaking in Masaiti when he officiated at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Dangote Cement Manufacturing Plant, the President told the crowds in attendance that the envisaged plant represented the largest-ever investment into Zambia by a Nigerian company.
“This investment is a clear indication of the confidence you have in this country,” the President told listeners who included Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia Mrs Marcus Bello Folake, President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group Mr Aliko Dangote, Senior Chief Chiwala and other guests.
He added: “I am glad to note also that besides the employment opportunities being created, the project will greatly benefit the people of Masaiti and the surrounding districts through transfer of skills, technology and business linkages.”
The President noted that “the company will spend significant amounts of money on community development activities such as provision of water supply, construction of a school, a hospital and other social amenities. This is as it should be. These jobs and skills are what will allow our people to participate in the building of a strong Zambian economy.”
Zambia has also witnessed a steady rise in trade activities between our two countries from US$900,000 in 2009 to US$ 1.6 million last year. However, the President noted, these levels of trade still remain very low. “I believe that with the coming of the Dangote Group, other Nigerian investors will follow this multi-national company and begin to invest in Zambia and export back to Nigeria and other countries on the continent and beyond,” he said.
The Dangote Group is expected to spend US$400 million on the plant which will produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement yearly.
Speaking in Masaiti when he officiated at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Dangote Cement Manufacturing Plant, the President told the crowds in attendance that the envisaged plant represented the largest-ever investment into Zambia by a Nigerian company.
“This investment is a clear indication of the confidence you have in this country,” the President told listeners who included Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia Mrs Marcus Bello Folake, President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group Mr Aliko Dangote, Senior Chief Chiwala and other guests.
He added: “I am glad to note also that besides the employment opportunities being created, the project will greatly benefit the people of Masaiti and the surrounding districts through transfer of skills, technology and business linkages.”
The President noted that “the company will spend significant amounts of money on community development activities such as provision of water supply, construction of a school, a hospital and other social amenities. This is as it should be. These jobs and skills are what will allow our people to participate in the building of a strong Zambian economy.”
Zambia has also witnessed a steady rise in trade activities between our two countries from US$900,000 in 2009 to US$ 1.6 million last year. However, the President noted, these levels of trade still remain very low. “I believe that with the coming of the Dangote Group, other Nigerian investors will follow this multi-national company and begin to invest in Zambia and export back to Nigeria and other countries on the continent and beyond,” he said.
The Dangote Group is expected to spend US$400 million on the plant which will produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement yearly.
President Banda makes new appointments
LUSAKA, Thursday July 28, 2011 – Republican President, Rupiah Bwezani Banda has with immediate effect appointed an acting deputy permanent secretary for Eastern Province and three new district commissioners.
The acting Deputy Permanent Secretary for Eastern Province is Gladys Banda while Martha Mwitumwa becomes District Commissioner for Lusaka.
In Kafue the new District Commissioner is Ms Josephine Mfuni with Mr Billy Stembridge Munyumbwe going to Chongwe as new District Commissioner.
This is according to a statement from the State House public relations unit.
The acting Deputy Permanent Secretary for Eastern Province is Gladys Banda while Martha Mwitumwa becomes District Commissioner for Lusaka.
In Kafue the new District Commissioner is Ms Josephine Mfuni with Mr Billy Stembridge Munyumbwe going to Chongwe as new District Commissioner.
This is according to a statement from the State House public relations unit.
Zambia to hold elections on sept. 20
LUSAKA, Thursday 28 July, 2011 – Republican President, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, today dissolved Parliament and announced the date of the General Elections as Tuesday 20th September 2011.
In the address carried live on national radio and television, the President said: “Today, 28th July, 2011, I have signed the Proclamation Of The Dissolution Of The National Assembly - Statutory Instrument No. 75 Of 2011 - pursuant to Article 88, of the Constitution Of Zambia, Chapter 1 of the Laws of Zambia. This means Parliament stands dissolved as of today.”
He further added: “The Dissolution of Parliament consequently means that Cabinet is equally dissolved. All Cabinet and Deputy Ministers no longer occupy their positions. I, as President, and his honour the Vice-President will continue to hold office until a new government is sworn in and assumes office. This is what our Constitution provides.”
Noting that Zambia’s Constitution dictates that from the date of dissolution of Parliament a general election must take place within 90 days, he said: “During the interim period the organs of state will continue to function. I, as president will exercise the executive powers directly with the assistance of the Vice-President and other Government officials.
The civil service will continue its work to ensure that all services are maintained. The permanent secretaries shall assist me in running Government during this period.
The police and the armed forces will continue to safeguard the sovereignty and integrity of the Republic of Zambia. Essential workers, including doctors, nurses and teachers will still deliver their vital services.
The President said: “I have today 28th July, 2011 Signed The Electoral (General) Elections (Date Of Poll) Declaration Order – Statutory Instrument No. 76 of 2011.
Further, I have also signed The Local Government Elections (Date And Times Of Poll) Order – Statutory Instrument No. 77 Of 2011. This means The Local Government Elections will be held together with the Presidential and Parliamentary elections. I can now announce to the nation that the elections will be held on Tuesday 20th September, 2011.”
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Chansa out with injury for eight weeks
Orlando Pirates will be without Zambian international midfielder Isaac Chansa for their Carling Black Label Cup against Kaizer Chiefs due to injury.
The club has announced on its website.
Chansa has been ruled out for a period of six-to-eight weeks due to an ankle injury he sustained in Pirates’ 1-all draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Vodacom Challenge on July 19.
Club Physiotherapist John Williams says Chansa will not be taking any part in Saturday’s match against Chiefs.
He adds that the Chipolopolo Midfielder is out with an ankle injury which he sustained in the club’s first match against Spurs in Nelspruit.
The results from the scan suggest he will miss about eight weeks.
The creative Zambian made 17 appearances for Pirates last season and scored eight goals. He said expressed his disappointment at the injury.
The club has announced on its website.
Chansa has been ruled out for a period of six-to-eight weeks due to an ankle injury he sustained in Pirates’ 1-all draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Vodacom Challenge on July 19.
Club Physiotherapist John Williams says Chansa will not be taking any part in Saturday’s match against Chiefs.
He adds that the Chipolopolo Midfielder is out with an ankle injury which he sustained in the club’s first match against Spurs in Nelspruit.
The results from the scan suggest he will miss about eight weeks.
The creative Zambian made 17 appearances for Pirates last season and scored eight goals. He said expressed his disappointment at the injury.
PRESIDENT BANDA OFFICIATES AT US400MILLION NEW CEMENT PLANT
Republican President, Rupiah Banda is on Thursday, 28 July, 2011 expected to travel to Copperbelt Province where he will officiate at the groundbreaking ceremony of the US$400 million new cement plant by Nigerian company – Dangote Group.
The new cement manufacturing plant, Dangote Industries Zambia Limited, will be situated in Ndola Rural near Masaiti.
It is expected to create about 1,000 direct jobs once completed and about 6,000 indirect jobs.
It will have the capacity to produce 1.5 million tones of cement per year once completed.
President Banda said he is looking forward to the groundbreaking ceremony as it shows that his international trips to woo investors have continued to provide Zambia with quality and high-level investments, which will create jobs for all Zambians.
“This investment has come at a time when my Government has prioritized infrastructure development throughout the country. I expect demand for cement to increase exponentially in the coming years,” President Banda said ahead of the ceremony.
President Banda has worked hard tirelessly to create strong foundations on which to build tomorrow’s Zambia and ensure economic success to benefit all Zambians.
Dangote Group is among several others who have invested in Zambia following President Banda’s personal invitations through various Business Forums and international engagements which he carried out during his tenure.
The new cement manufacturing plant, Dangote Industries Zambia Limited, will be situated in Ndola Rural near Masaiti.
It is expected to create about 1,000 direct jobs once completed and about 6,000 indirect jobs.
It will have the capacity to produce 1.5 million tones of cement per year once completed.
President Banda said he is looking forward to the groundbreaking ceremony as it shows that his international trips to woo investors have continued to provide Zambia with quality and high-level investments, which will create jobs for all Zambians.
“This investment has come at a time when my Government has prioritized infrastructure development throughout the country. I expect demand for cement to increase exponentially in the coming years,” President Banda said ahead of the ceremony.
President Banda has worked hard tirelessly to create strong foundations on which to build tomorrow’s Zambia and ensure economic success to benefit all Zambians.
Dangote Group is among several others who have invested in Zambia following President Banda’s personal invitations through various Business Forums and international engagements which he carried out during his tenure.
DUTCH PHILOSOPHER URGES NATIONAL UNITY THROUGH TRADITION AND CULTURE
THE NETHERLANDS based African Studies Centre (ASC) Professor of
Foundations of Intercultural Philosophy Wim van Binsbergen has said
culture and tradition are important rallying points for national
unity.
Prof Van Binsbergen who visited Zambia for two weeks to foster
relationships between European and Zambian researchers and attended
the 23rd Kazanga Traditional Ceremony of the Nkoya in Kaoma, said
multi-ethnicity, diversity of traditions and cultures were important
to national building and development.
He said, “Culture is still very vital in Zambia and that it is a means
to unite the people and to bring them back to their history and
therefore to their roots which they share with their own ethnic group
and in fact with all other people in Zambia.”
Prof Van Binsbergen, (www.shikanda.net), an author of 30 books among
them, “Tears of Rain: Ethnicity and History in Central Western Zambia”
(1992) on the Nkoyas had meetings with University of Zambia (UNZA)
researchers and was guest of The Kazanga Cultural Association.
He said, “If you want this country to work, the message from history
is also the message from the future. We may be cherishing our own
tradition but make sure it is part of the wide whole and the wide
whole is what counts.”
Prof Van Binsbergen who described Zambian traditional ceremonies as
unforgettable and appreciated Zambia’s traditions and cultures
including its multilingualism as important building blocks for
national unity.
He also observed that earlier Kazangas were a “total
mix of Nkoya culture” with a vocal and articulate role for Lunda
joking relationship. Kazangas was then of hunting, healing,
initiation, royal dances, plus the dances of other ethnic groups.
He said this in a farewell interview with Kasebamashila Kaseba at
Arcades Protea Hotel last week in Lusaka before departure for The
Netherlands en route to France.
Kazanga (Kaoma) Ceremony chairperson Fridah Luhila and Kazanga Kabompo Chairman Shiyama Kutoha who was organizing the Kazanga Kabompo ceremony scheduled for this Saturday attended the interview.
Foundations of Intercultural Philosophy Wim van Binsbergen has said
culture and tradition are important rallying points for national
unity.
Prof Van Binsbergen who visited Zambia for two weeks to foster
relationships between European and Zambian researchers and attended
the 23rd Kazanga Traditional Ceremony of the Nkoya in Kaoma, said
multi-ethnicity, diversity of traditions and cultures were important
to national building and development.
He said, “Culture is still very vital in Zambia and that it is a means
to unite the people and to bring them back to their history and
therefore to their roots which they share with their own ethnic group
and in fact with all other people in Zambia.”
Prof Van Binsbergen, (www.shikanda.net), an author of 30 books among
them, “Tears of Rain: Ethnicity and History in Central Western Zambia”
(1992) on the Nkoyas had meetings with University of Zambia (UNZA)
researchers and was guest of The Kazanga Cultural Association.
He said, “If you want this country to work, the message from history
is also the message from the future. We may be cherishing our own
tradition but make sure it is part of the wide whole and the wide
whole is what counts.”
Prof Van Binsbergen who described Zambian traditional ceremonies as
unforgettable and appreciated Zambia’s traditions and cultures
including its multilingualism as important building blocks for
national unity.
He also observed that earlier Kazangas were a “total
mix of Nkoya culture” with a vocal and articulate role for Lunda
joking relationship. Kazangas was then of hunting, healing,
initiation, royal dances, plus the dances of other ethnic groups.
He said this in a farewell interview with Kasebamashila Kaseba at
Arcades Protea Hotel last week in Lusaka before departure for The
Netherlands en route to France.
Kazanga (Kaoma) Ceremony chairperson Fridah Luhila and Kazanga Kabompo Chairman Shiyama Kutoha who was organizing the Kazanga Kabompo ceremony scheduled for this Saturday attended the interview.
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