"Seleni Tubombeko," President Lungu toasts PF victory

LUSAKA (Tuesday, April 15, 2015) — His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia has commended Patriotic Front supporters for the remarkable campaign that has delivered all the three parliamentary by- elections and 10 out of the 21 local government seats during the April 14 polls. President Lungu says the PF and the opposition parties who participated in the just ended polls have set the democratic bar very high and shamed perpetrators of violence by showing that political competition does not mean enmity. “Zambians can be proud of themselves for going about their political differences peacefully. This campaign will always remind us that co-existence in diversity is possible,” President Lungu said. “The outcome of the polls has shamed politicians who have invested in violence and sectionalism. In any viable electoral democracy, the currency of political exchange should always be free and fair elections. It is the only legitimate platform of competition through the ballot and not violence or hate speech.” “In congratulating the gallant members of our great party, the PF, I wish to also commend the UPND for their formidable fight to try and win the elections. It is therefore necessary to emphasize that those parties wallowing in decidedly partisan opinion polls and hate commentary in some newspapers must be challenged to participate in elections so that we can together strengthen our democracy and allow our people to pass judgment on us,” he said.

PF popularity growing-Kapata

PF Mandevu Member of Parliament Jean Kapata has observed that Zambian people still have confidence in the ruling party because it has continued to fulfill its promises.

Ms. Kapata, who is also Tourism and Arts Minister, thanked the people of Chawama, Masaiti and Senga Hill constituencies for electing Patriotic Front (PF) candidates in yesterday's parliamentary by-elections.

She told the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Lusaka today that the victory, which the PF registered, was an indication that the ruling party’s popularity was growing not only in the three constituencies but in the rest of the country.

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Police warning for Wedding and Funeral processions

THE Zambia Police service has warned the public using vehicles during processions such as weddings and funerals to follow road traffic rules and regulations.

Zambia Police public relations officer Charity Munganga Chanda said bridal parties should desist from the culture of sitting on car windows, standing up through sunroofs as it makes drivers not to be in full control of the vehicles. 

“This also obstructs other road users as well as endangering peoples’ lives,” Ms Chanda said.

UPND popularity surges – HH

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema writes; 

We would like to start by thanking all UPND supporters and party members who worked hard throughout this by-election campaign. Your energy and dedication is greatly appreciated. In these by-elections we have once again demonstrated that the UPND is providing the only major opposition to the current PF Government. The inroads we have made into Eastern Province and our strong performance in the Senga Hill parliamentary by-election also provide further evidence that the UPND’s popularity continues to surge across the length and breadth of the country.

We would also like to congratulate the wining candidates and appeal to them to serve the public’s interest at all times, putting aside selfish or personal interests. However, it would seem that voter apathy was once more the real winner yesterday, with low turnouts recorded. Just 15% of registered voters are reported to have turned out in the Chawama parliamentary by-election.

PF scores hat-trick

THE ruling Patriotic Front (PF)  has scooped the Chawama and Masaiti parliamentary by election and is enjoying a commanding lead in the Senga Hill by election.

In Chawama, PF candidate Lawrence Sichalwe was declared winner after polling 7, 502 while UPND’s Charles Kaselwa got 3, 219.

Returning officer Hellen Mubita this morning declared the results of the election this morning.
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Meanwhile, newly elected Chawama MP Lawrence Sichalwe said he will continue with the development programs left behind by President Edgar Lungu who was area Mp becoming he was elected republican President.

And PF campaign manager for the Chawama bye election Miles Sampa was overjoyed with the victory.

From Masaiti, Hot FM staffer Logic Lukwanda reports that PF’s Michael Katambo polled 5032 votes against his closest rival Peter Mumba of the UPND who managed 2150 votes while independent candidate Lyton Mokola was third with 41 votes.

VEEP calls for transparency in relief maize distribution

VICE President Inonge Wina has called for transparency in the distribution of relief maize.

The Vice President has also warned that segregation should not be entertained in the distribution of relief maize as everyone must benefit from the exercise.

The Vice President was speaking during a rally held at Nasilimwe Primary School in Nalolo District of the Western Province on Tuesday.

And Mrs Wina added that there is need for crop diversification due to climate change adding that people should not depend on maize alone but grow other crops as well that could sustain their livelihood.

 And in another development Community Development Mother and Child Health Minister Emerine Kabanshi said government is determined to improve the living standards of the vulnerable in society especially those living in rural areas through the social cash transfer scheme.

President Lungu appoints Justice Chulu as ECZ chairperson

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has  appointed Esau Chulu as chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) subject to ratification by the National Assembly.

President Lungu has also appointed Emily Sikazwe and David Matongo as commissioners for the ECZ subject to ratification by the National Assembly.

Justice Chulu is currently serving as a commissioner at the ECZ.

He will replace Justice Ireen Mambilima who is now Chief Justice while Ms. Sikazwe will replace the late Mineva Tembo and Mr. Matongo will fill the vacancy to be left by Justice Chulu.

Meanwhile, the President has also reappointed Patrick Mvunga as chairperson of the Judicial Complaints Authority with Justice Christopher Mushabati and Lusaka lawyer Mwangala Zaloumis to continue as members.

CABINET APPROVES CHANGES TO MINERAL ROYALTY TAX REGIME

LUSAKA (Monday, April 13, 2015) — Cabinet has today approved changes to
the Mineral Royalty Tax regime and His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu,
President of the Republic of Zambia directed ministers to bring to Cabinet
next Monday details to be presented to Parliament for approval.

This follows extensive consultations with the mining industry in the light of
significant changes in the fundamental assumptions upon which the law was
based and the sudden fall in the price of copper on the international market.
The budget approved by Parliament had the assumption that the price of copper was going to be US$6,780 per tonne but this has reduced to US$5,665 representing a reduction of $1,115. Production, which was also assumed to likely, stay at a peak of 959,696 tonnes has since dropped to 839,000 tonnes representing a drop by 130,696 tonnes.

Government says it is committed to provide clean water

A family spotted fetching water at a stream in Mporokoso district in Northern province

Lusaka, April 11, 2015, ZANIS---Government has said that it is doing everything possible to provide clean and safe drinking water and better sanitation services to the general public.

Minister of Local Government and Housing John Phiri said government has since increased budgetary allocation to the sector due to the significant contribution it makes towards attaining sustainable socio-economic development of the country.

Dr Phiri said this last night when he launched the National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) 2014 Urban and Peri-Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector report in Lusaka.

He noted that the launch of the NWASCO report served as a reminder that water sector reform s have come of age in Zambia and sufficient results must be produced to meet the growing demands of the people.