Eastern’s upcoming young Artists Uz Trex & Luwoz unites to give their fans a hard Hip-hop trap
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ROLLY ON GANG
Stevo ft Chef 187 – Power, produced by CB,
Stevo team up with Chef 187 to deliver a well packaged song titled – Power, which serves as a potential hit single to remind his fans that he’s still got it.
After many request from you the fans, we decided to hit you all with this monster track.
This tune was produced by CB,
Listen & Download “Stevo X Chef 187 – Power” below:-
KATONGO EXPOSES BOW CHASE AND T SEAN
And she quoted.
** ONLY MAKING THIS POST AVAILABLE TILL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT**
To my fans I apologise in advance for addressing this matter so late AND I at the same time APOLOGISE for even having to address it but I feel now is the right time to say something.
Some months ago a boy by the name of Bow Chase made up lies and stories about me, saying i stole a song from him and his mentor T-Sean. They claimed their song ‘Future Wife’ sounded exactly like ‘Tinofara’ and that they pretty much wrote my song. God knows this is totally false.
Anyway, when Bow Fake was yapping away I kept silent. I decided not to address the matter, as I knew it was all lies and I had no reason to waste my time arguing with liars.
Funny enough when Bow Fake had sent me the track whilst I was in the UK and I was talking to my producer in London I said, ‘this beat these guys sent me sounds really familiar’… then I remembered that I had heard the beat from a producer who I know of in Europe.
I did not want to get involved with the song at that time and I am glad I did not as it turned out it was a stolen beat!! I actually know the European producer, that produced that beat. There are other Zambian artists who I know have stolen beats from youtube or other producers online (who share their beats to gain exposure) and then claimed they or someone local produced it! That’s theft, stop doing it!
Anyway, I decided not to say anything, but simply politely stayed silent and didn’t jump on their song.
Then, the little boy went on QTV to spread his lies about me further. The interviewer (SHOWSTAR) lapped it all up (we all know that Showstar loves drama.)
But what was even more pathetic is the fact that they even aired my telephone number on national TV and Youtube for the public to see. That was a huge breach of privacy and in fact my team had to contact Showstar and threaten to take action if he did not remove the video for violation of Privacy policy on youtube, facebook etc.
Showstar instantly removed the video, (see screenshots)
Due to Showstars unprofessional behavior, for 1 whole month I received a huge number of calls and messages from strangers who had gotten my number from the interview. Luckily, the calls and messages were from lovely fans.
Now I see that Showstar re-uploaded the video, but this time he had the human decency of blurring out my number, the man is really desperate to sell this story I guess 🤷🏾♀️
**THE TEA**
Anyway, after the interview that Bow Fake did on Qtv, I contacted the REAL producer of the beat for the song ‘furture wife’. As I mentioned before, that producer happens to be based in Europe. You see, I’m not the type of person that just talks, I take action!
When I contacted the real producer of the beat I told him, about the Zambian artists Bow Fake and Tsean who had stolen his beat without giving him credit. I have included a screenshot of the legal disclaimer in his website which talks about copyright infringement (see screenshot)
It didn’t take long before the producer took action and subsequently had Bow Fake ‘ song ‘furtue wife’ removed from international platforms like YouTube…. if you search for the song it is no longer on YouTube. It is only available on Zambian blogs.
Additionally, a British artist who is signed to ISLAND RECORDS released a song with that SAME beat which Bow Fake stole!!! The real producer of the song had sold the beat to the British artist. This further proves my point that Bow Fake and T Sean didn’t get rights for it, they put someone else name on it as the producer and then released it!! Hoping nobody would find out!!
Have a listen for yourselves, I will let you be the judge 🙊
https://youtu.be/CNWck5bpE_0 (British Artist)
https://zambianmusicblog.co/bow-chase-ft-t-sean-future-wife/
(Bow Fake and T Sean)
Bow Fake is a clout chaser. Even the fact that he only started mentioning my name when the Slap situation happened, just shows how much of a clout chaser he is.
Let’s see what lies they will try and make up this time! What will they say; that the European artist and Island records stole their music???? 😂😂😂 I bet they will stay silent because the beat was never theirs in the first place. But please I would love to see them try and take on ISALND RECORDS!!!! PLEASE TRY IT!!! They have exclusive rights to that beat, so good luck in court with the label and the REAL PRODUCER!!
Lesson here is – Don’t make up lies about people when you have a lot of Skeletons in your closet just so you can have some clout!!! 🐸🍵
‘People in glass houses should not throw stones’
Sorry that I didn’t want to jump on the song. You should have just called me and told me you were hurt about it and secondly you should not have waited till the Slap situation happened for you to grow balls and even mention this issue. You waited almost 1 year to say something!!! If someone stole my music I’m not waiting almost 1 year to say something. You wanted Clout and when there was some media attention you jumped on it – Pure and simple!!
Call me whatever you want, one thing I DID NOT DO IS STEAL ANYTHING FROM YOU!!!
Sadly I know there are some people who will believe lies but to my AMAZING FANS I am sorry that I even brought myself this low down to expose such nonesense! But the truth always comes out and you deserved to hear it.
And for the non fans and gullible dummies, just because someone releases something first to the public does not mean they are the originator of the material… let that sink in…
Niggas are out here stealing beats then pointing fingers at other people saying that they have stolen songs
😂😂😂😂
Chef 187 has featured Nigerian music sensation Skales & Mr. P P SQUARE on TWO entirely different Brand new songs.
Chef 187 has featured Nigerian music sensation Skales & Mr. P P SQUARE on TWO entirely different Brand new songs.
The singles have been recorded in Lagos, Nigeria with renowned Nigerian and Zambian producers.
The singles are off Chef 187’s forthcoming album set for release this monthend at The Experience concert on 31st August 2019 at Levy Car Park. The HipHop genius is currently in Lagos, Nigeria. The collaborations are set for release next week Thursday 15th August 2019 powered by Chivas Regal and managed by Goodlife Events.
P-SQUARES MR.P, SKALES TO FEATURE ZAMBIA’S CHEF 187
Zambian Hip_Hop Artist Chef 187 has become the Local artist that is going to perform while supported by International artists.
International performers like P-Square’s Mr. P and Skales will be in Zambia to support the only Zambian Hip-Hop artist without Pride
The Hip-Hop genius is also set to release his most anticipated new album this August prior to the event.
Chef 187 is thrilled to headline his first own big event and have two big international artists open for him.
Chivas Regal blended scotch whisky, the headline sponsor is using this partnership to elevate local talents fostering relationships with African and international acts emphasizing its Success is a Blend narrative.
Chef 187’s style has contributed to the birth of a new sound of hip-hop music in the country and the lyrical genius is set to belt out a string of his popular hits
Zambian Hip_Hop Artist Chef 187 has become the Local artist that is going to perform while supported by International artists.
International performers like P-Square’s Mr. P and Skales will be in Zambia to support the only Zambian Hip-Hop artist without Pride like that of Slap-D who only nods to his fans.
The Hip-Hop genius is also set to release his most anticipated new album this August prior to the event.
Chef 187 is thrilled to headline his first own big event and have two big international artists open for him.
Chivas Regal blended scotch whisky, the headline sponsor is using this partnership to elevate local talents fostering relationships with African and international acts emphasizing its Success is a Blend narrative.
Chef 187’s style has contributed to the birth of a new sound of hip-hop music in the country and the lyrical genius is set to belt out a string of his popular hits.
Today’s Health Tip:Never Use Ginger If You Have Any of These Conditions
– It Can Cause Serious Health Problems.
Ginger root is an anti-inflammatory , antioxidant, and digestive superfood. The spice is recommended as a natural medicine for many physical ailments due to its nutrients and health-supporting phytochemicals. There are situations, however, in which ginger is a less-than-optimal supplement to your diet and can exacerbate an already existing problem.
When To Avoid Ginger Root
Here are some of the situations in which ginger should be avoided because of their risks.
1. Blood Disorders
Ginger root is a blood anti-coagulant that promotes circulation.
2. In the case of some blood conditions like hemophilia (in which blood coagulation does not occur properly), thinner blood can exacerbate the condition, making a small cut into a possibly life-threatening hem rrhage.
Beneficial due to exactly these effects for
cardiovascular disease , rheumatoid arthritis , and high cholesterol, it’s best to avoid ginger if you have a blood condition without discussing it first with your healthcare provider.
3.
Taking Prescription Medications
A pharmaceutical is formulated to address a specific symptom and is designed to work in a certain way in the body. Drugs come with lists of warnings and potential side effects.
Because ginger root has medicinal properties, some pharmaceuticals don’t mix well with it. So to prevent any risks, side-effects, read the warnings and inform yourself as much as you can for your own safety.
Ginger is a natural blood thinner and reduces blood pressure; it also regulates blood sugar ( 1 ). Taken together with medication that is designed to do the same can mean too much of a good thing. Hence, ginger should not be taken with anticoagulants, beta blockers, aspirin, or insulin.
A list of drugs known to negatively interact with ginger can be found here .
JAE CASH, DOPE BOYS AND HUSH TIGER SET TO WRAP UP 2019 IN CHIPATA AT CHINGILANI LODGE.
All is set for the fireworks display and countdown to be hosted by digital moments studios and Chingilani countryside lodge on the 31st of December 2019! Till 2020.
Amongst the supporting artists is Chipata’s music group too Lit, and other supporting artists like Swizzy, snow c, Ras siimpo, Neyz, TwizBc and Music by DJ Draph DJ Doxxy and And DJ iceil from Lusaka
If you’re in eastern province make sure you get yourself a ticket at only K50 presale.
Zambian Rapper Y celeb buys a Benz Amg
New music Alert
Body shape by king Naz Africa. Shot by Dmzee
How to be your own Superhero
Damsel Divorcée was created as a way to help others who are experiencing a divorce or are still emotionally devastated by one they’ve undergone. When I was only 26 years old I went through my first divorce and quickly learned that not many people my age could relate to this life-change. I felt alone and like a failure as I watched my happily married friends distance themselves and my single friends all seemed to be getting married and starting their lives, just as mine felt like it was ending. I spent weeks in the deepest depression of my life, until I finally decided that no one was going to save me from the turmoil I felt, so I had to be strong and save myself! I needed to realize that marriage wasn’t the fairytale I thought it was going to be, but I was no Damsel in distress who needed a Prince Charming.
Who Am I?
So, how do you become your own superhero? You start by discovering who you are as a single person. It is so easy when you are in a long-term relationship to forget your identity and become someone you no longer recognize. This is especially true when we marry young and haven’t yet discovered who we are on our own before trying to create a life with someone else. This happened to me in my first marriage. I was 17 when I started dating my ex, he was 23. We married when I turned 20. Although I saw many red flags and had a million reasons to leave the relationship, he was my first love and I was blinded by my love for him. Society has a way of making young people feel like their only purpose in life should be to marry and make a family. We aren’t taught that it is possible to fall in love multiple times or that just because we fall in love, doesn’t mean that you are in love with someone who will be good for you. I was very wrapped up in this idea of needing to marry and live happily ever after, and never even questioned that our terribly unhealthy relationship would continue being bad for me forever.
Throughout the course of our almost 6 year marriage I was never encouraged to be who I was on the inside, instead I was expected to suppress my true personality and become the person my ex wanted me to be instead. He was a very controlling man, who never saw me as someone who should be herself, but rather as a mound of clay which he could mold into the perfect wife. As much as I loved him, I felt as if I were living in a mental prison filled with emotional abuse and self-doubt. When he ended up filing for divorce I was left a shell of a human. I hated the person I had turned into because of him and I had no idea who I really was, because I was never given the opportunity to explore that. I was terrified to be on my own, but it was that sad year of self-discovery in which I learned I could have my own opinions about which music I liked, what movies I wanted to watch, which foods I enjoyed the most, how I felt about politics, and what type of humor I actually found funny. It was liberating to discover that I could just be me and that no one was there to tell me it was wrong or to judge me for those opinions. I could sleep with the tv on, dance around the house to Lady GaGa, eat dessert for breakfast and I had never felt so free!
I Am Enough
The next way that you can save yourself is by realizing your self-worth. So many times, we lose this when we are in marriages where unkind words are spoken on the regular. Even if your marriage wasn’t emotionally abusive, the simple fact that your marriage has failed can cause a shift in your self-esteem and make you feel like you are a failure. This mindset needs to change. You are not bad or insignificant or a failure, just because your marriage has ended or because someone else says you are. We all experience failures in life. Those failures should serve as lessons to teach us about who we are and what we do and don’t need in our lives. It is ok that your marriage has failed, it does not make you any less of a person because you made a mistake in marrying the wrong person. Remember this, you are enough! You don’t need another person around you constantly to tell you this, you just need to learn to love yourself and discover what makes you really special. Loving yourself isn’t only important for having a successful single life, but it will also help you if you ever decide to date again. It is in those moments when you feel truly happy with who you are and love your life as a single person, when the world will shine on you again and draw people to you who are attracted to the genuine glow of happiness you are emanating.
Cultivate Your Friendships
Many of you may experience that your friendships will drastically shift through the life-change you are undergoing. I found that many of my married friends no longer wanted to spend time with the newly single me. Other friends couldn’t deal with the depression that accompanied my divorce and weren’t fit to be an emotional support for me. It was through divorce that I discovered who my true friends were. Those friends who loved me during the lowest time in my life and saw me at my worst became even more valuable to me.
It is so important to build a support system while you divorce. Having people around you who will listen to your grief, make you smile and laugh when you want to cry, and will sit with you in silence when you just need someone to be there will make this terrible time in your life a little easier. Don’t take those people for granted because they are true gems in a world full of synthetic stones.
Forgive Yourself
We all make mistakes in our marriages whether it is losing our tempers and saying things we don’t mean, marrying for the wrong reasons, missed opportunities to say what was in our hearts, cheating, nagging our spouses, etc. Many of us have a difficult time forgiving ourselves for our failures that led to the demise of our marriages. It is vital to remember that you are only human. Yes, you may have done some things you aren’t proud of, but this marriage is not over because YOU failed. It is over because you both failed each other. Think of your mistakes as a learning experience; as reasons to become a better version of yourself. You can’t fully learn to love yourself if you can’t forgive yourself.
Allow Yourself to Move On
When I say “move on”, I don’t mean you should go out and date. As a matter of fact, I don’t recommend dating until you have allowed yourself the time to properly heal. I learned this the hard way when I began dating quickly after my first marriage ended. This led me to marry a man who I wasn’t in love with in an emotional fog. This was unfair to him and to myself. What I am suggesting, is that you allow yourself to move on with life in general. It is ok to laugh again. It is a good thing to have fun. Find reasons to get up in the morning and be happy again. Explore those things you have always wanted to do but never did.
Don’t Take Everything So Seriously
One night after my second divorce I was sitting alone in my apartment getting settled in to chill and watch The Bachelorette. I looked over at the Wonder Woman doll my aunt had recently sent me because she knew I was going through a rough time and that I love Wonder Woman. I had been Wonder Woman a few months ago for Halloween and loved that costume. A funny thought crept into my mind: “I should put it on to watch The Bachelorette”. So, I dressed up as Wonder Woman, poured myself a big glass of wine and laughed at my ridiculous favorite show all by myself. You’re probably thinking, “Oh geez, someone has a screw loose”, but this was a pivotal moment in my newly single life. I learned that night that I didn’t need to impress anyone. I learned the difference between being lonely and being alone. I learned that I could be silly, weird, and laugh at myself without anyone else around. For the first time in my life, I was alone but I wasn’t lonely; I was content. I love that corny show, I love dressing up, even if it is just for my own amusement, and I really love that I figured out how to loosen up a bit and laugh at my own stupidity. I know that there are some very real problems in your life, but take the time to sit back, do something silly, and don’t take everything so seriously!
I’m not saying it will be easy to save yourself, because some days it will feel like your life is over and you will never feel happy again, but with time the pain does lessen and the sun does start to shine brighter again. This doesn’t come from being in a new relationship, it comes from allowing ourselves to heal and find love from within. You will get through this tragic time in your life! You can be happy again. You don’t need someone to save you from your sorrow; be your own superhero and save yourself!
Love Always, Alex Prince – Creator & Editor-In-Chief of Damsel Divorcée
The love of Music
Digital Moments Studios And Chingilani country side Lodge host the first ever Oldschool retro Party Tomorrow!
All is set for tomorrow as Chingilani country side Lodge is well geared to provide the people with the best environment to spend a night at and the best Services! Make sure you are there for it is a once in a lifetime event!!
Chingilani will run promos on the foods and services which will keep you all night in that 90’s mood. Make sure you get your presale tickets today as they there will be deliveries.
UPND retains Katuba parliamentary seat
seat during the by-election held yesterday.
UPND candidate Kapalasa Bampi polled 8, 727 while the losing, ruling party (PF) candidate Mwachilele Zax, a headman , got 7, 024 votes.
Meanwhile, Chishimba Kambwili’s party has suffered electoral set back after failing to win the local government by-election in Kitwe as many people had thought it would.
NDC instead has cone out distant third
KITWE.
Lubwa ward
PF 1, 210 .
UPND 529.
NDC 213.
Letter To Levy Mwanawasa
29 Jul 2017
Dear Levy,
I am writing you from the future, we have not met.
The year is 2017, and I sit at my window – on the second of a building two floors high, overlooking a road and some flora. It is a beautiful view.
To my right is a book – The Long Sunset. You may be very familiar with its author – Vernon. Not only is the sun setting right now, the 9 years you have been gone feel like a long sunset too – part nostalgia; a dollop of melancholy too. But I’m getting ahead of myself.
You see Levy, I write a fair amount. Politics for the most part, a bit of social commentary, and a whole lot other gibberish in between. I just don’t write letters like this very often. Which is why this feels special and strange at the same time.
I realize you are reading this from 2008. The economy is doing relatively well, you are optimistic about the future. You have done a bit of belt-tightening over the last 7 and half years, and now the ship appears to be stabilizing. Ng’andu is at Finance, the two of you have established a fairly good working relationship. But then you take ill, and stop reading this.
2017. You are gone – as is your fiercest critic – Michael Sata. His Patriotic Front finally swept to power. Your Vice President at the time, Rupiah Banda, took brief control after your demise. 3 years later, he was ousted. In a way, this was inevitable. You may or may not remember the name, but a certain Edgar Lungu is President now. Hakainde Hichilema, about whom you held a certain view, is now the country’s preeminent opposition voice. His UPND is the country’s largest opposition party with 59 members of parliament. He is also incarcerated as I write this – but we will get back to this later.
Your party – the Movement for Multiparty Democracy, is now defunct; at least for all intents and purposes. Its ouster in 2011 precipitated a mass exodus. Many of those you wined and dined with found their way to the PF, including, oddly, your son Patrick. Nevers Mumba, the man you appointed Vice President and later fired, was elected MMD President after Rupiah Banda. If he tried to keep the party together, his efforts were not apparent. For every public show of solidarity within the party, there was a court battle or the other among its senior members. Levy, I hate to have to break this to you, but the MMD eventually split – with 2 Presidents. Felix Mutati, with whom you may remember working too, heads the one faction, while Nevers heads the other. The courts seem disinterested in the entire issue altogether now. Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba is Vice-President of the UPND now. He was also Hakainde’s running mate – which brings me to the next point.
The constitution was amended. We now have running mates, as opposed to Presidents appointing Vice-Presidents on election. Running mates may not be fired by the President now. Also, we no longer require a simple electoral majority to win the Presidency. Had you run for President now, you would be required to poll at least 50% of the vote, plus 1.
I told you about Hakainde earlier. I also mentioned he is incarcerated. He has been, 3 months going on 4 now. This may catch you by surprise, as it would anyone in 2008. You see Levy, Zambia has changed a whole lot since you have been gone. Most of it not good. If I told you why that is, you would probably start kicking. I might write you another letter soon; maybe I go into the circumstances leading to his incarceration then. I will tell you, however, that efforts are being made at having him released.
You may remember braving accusations of tribalism and nepotism in your cabinet appointments. I was too young to understand the merits, if any, to said allegations at the time. I hate to be the bearer of bad news here again, but tribal strife has grown tenfold the last near decade. I could state a few things about why this is, but I cannot tell you with a straight eye, Levy, that I do not have a sense of trepidation about where this may lead us.
You left reserves in our coffers, didn’t you? Aye, you did. Well, we are back in debt now, Levy. It keeps mounting. The efforts you made at freeing us from colossal debt obligations have all been undone. As I pen this, we are negotiating with the IMF for a bailout. Your guess as to what this will mean for us will no doubt be more informed than mine. You have seen this before.
Your significant other seems to have re-invented herself. She has since carved out a political career of her own. You may be surprised at her choice of vehicle, however – the UPND. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Yes? She’s an advocate too, if I should be completely honest. Human and civil rights. She may also be seen championing women’s rights and advancement.
Levy, this could go on ad infinitum. Allow me one more detail, however. Your sternest critic after Michael, Fred M’membe, has seen a few dark days of his own. His Post Newspapers were forcibly shut down and liquidated. The reason advanced was tax arrears. Oddly, numerous other competing publications operate still – some with 10 times as much owed to the taxman. My guess, again, as good as yours. A certain name may make your consideration here too; Edgar Lungu. A new publication has taken its place however. It is called The Mast. If intimidation of its its predecessor’s critically venomous editorial policy was intended, its pages now reveal no success. It is irreverent, partial and unrelenting as ever.
I have talked a lot I think, perhaps it is time I gave it a rest. I do hope you rest satisfied in the knowledge that your efforts at serving your country – though not always well-informed and executed, have been brought into sharper relief, at least in my eyes, by the passing of time. You may have made many errors, didn’t have the best of tempers, and could be rash in your choice of words sometimes, but I would like to think you made honest mistakes. Those I can forgive.
I sit at my window still. The sun long set now. I’m not sure you are able to see any rays over there; and that should help you understand my expectations going forward. We are admonished not to despair, to stay focused in our darkest days and see the light, but sometimes it gets weary, dear Levy. It is getting weary for me.
Yours was a life well lived.
Rest in power.
Regards,
Distant Relative
TIZ Says it Doesn’t Condone False Corruption Allegations
Transparency International Zambia says President Edgar Lungu should go beyond pronouncements in the fight against corruption.
And TIZ has said it does not condone false allegations of corruption.
TIZ Chapter president Reuben Lifuka has stated that the results of any meaningful fight against corruption in Zambia should be self-evident and people do not have to believe propaganda to attest.
“While we agree with President Lungu that corruption, whenever it rears its ugly head, should be nipped in the bud, we want to underscore that the PF administration should go beyond mere pronouncements about the fight against corruption. The results of any meaningful fight against corruption should be self-evident and people do not have to believe propaganda to attest to this. Government should move away from a rhetorical approach and put in place strategies to ensure that we reverse the corruption trends in this country. The undeniable truth which we cannot run away as a people is that we have a huge problem of corruption in this country. In fact there are various forms of corruption and it will be amiss of the President and his administration to reduce the debate and concerns to allegations of corruption made against himself and his ministers,” Lifuka stated.
He further discouraged malicious accusations of corruption.
“As Transparency International Zambia, we do not condone false allegations of corruption against any person or institution but we also condemn any attempts to create an atmosphere of fear of reprisals among those who genuinely witness situations of corruption. Whistle-blowing is not an easy act and those that courageously come forward to bring tips and information of possible wrong doing, should not be made to carry the full burden of proving their cases. That is why we have investigative and prosecuting agencies to do that and these agencies in a number of cases, depend on the active participation of the public. Time and time again, we hear law enforcement agencies calling on members of the public who may have vital pieces of information on a particular case to come forward,” Lifuka stated.
” In this new dispensation, it would seem members of the public should only come forward when they have the full evidence of wrong doing of public officials. In fact, the veiled threats made by President Lungu will have the chilling effect of scaring away whistle blowers who will shy away from bringing vital information to relevant law enforcement agencies. Already we have a very weak culture of whistle blowers in this country and that is why we see Ministers and public servants only speaking out when they have left office.”
He further stated that TIZ does not support whistleblowers who maliciously make corruption allegations.
” Again, we reiterate that we do not support whistle blowers who maliciously make allegations of corruption but we also find it unacceptable to implicitly create a perception that most whistle blowing is about ‘framing and painting government black’. Fighting corruption requires strong leadership and commitment and we will be making a big mistake as country to imagine we will clean up our country of corruption merely by gagging people from expressing their concerns. It is also an insult to the intelligence of the international community to insinuate that they somehow arrive at conclusions on the state of corruption in Zambia merely by reading social media postings and listening to bar room chats discussing corruption in the public service in Zambia,” stated Lifuka.
“The international community has various means of conducting their due diligence and the onus is not on them to prove that we are doing all that is necessary to fight corruption- the ball is firmly in our court as Zambians and President Lungu and his team should not abdicate their role of providing leadership at this crucial period in the life of the nation. The fight against corruption requires honest engagement and we will have no one to blame if we bury our heads in the sand, the world does not owe us any favours, we owe it to ourselves and posterity to rid our society of corruption.
President Lungu calls for Peaceful campaigns, says he laughs and shakes hands with HH when they meet
President Edgar Lungu has reiterated his call for peaceful campaigns ahead of tomorrow’s by election in Katuba Constituency.
The President has urged participating political parties to embrace one another and emulate their leaders who are enjoying a good relationship.
Speaking at a Public Rally to drum up support for PF candidate Zacks Mwachilele, President Lungu claimed that he enjoys a good relationship with United Party for National Development President Hakainde Hichilema hence the need for their followers not to fight.
President Lungu said he and Mr. Hichilema laugh and shake hands when they meet and their families are safe and this should serve as a reminder to all cadres on the need to be peaceful.
He however reminded the electorate in Katuba to vote for the PF in tomorrow’s by election if they are to see the much needed development.
President Lungu said the opposition has failed the people of Katuba as evidenced by the lack of development in the area under the UPND.
The people of Katuba are going to the polls tomorrow to elect a new member of parliament following the demise of incumbent MP Patricia Mwashingwere of the UPND
President Lungu congratulates UK’s Prime Minister Johnson
UK’s New Prime Minister Boris Johnson
President Edgar Lungu has congratulated newly appointed Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson on his victory as the new Prime Minister of Britain.
In his congratulatory message the President Lungu said he is looks forward to working with Mr Johnson in various developmental aspects.
This is contained in a press statement issued to ZANIS by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe.
The Head of State has noted that Mr Johnson’s election as Prime Minister demonstrates the confidence that the Conservative Party and the people of the United Kingdom have in his leadership qualities, which borders on fostering national unity and prosperity.
President Lungu added that Zambia and the United Kingdom have cooperated in various areas of development such as health, education, social protection, good governance and water and sanitation, a situation he hopes to continue.
President Lungu further expressed confidence that Zambia and the UK will continue to actively develop and explore new areas of cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.
“On behalf of the government and the people of the Republic of Zambia and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to you as the new Conservative Party leader and the next Prime Minister,” said the President.
Mr Johnson takes over from Theresa May who has served as Prime Minister since 2016
Headlines South African Ruling has not effect on the current liquidation process of KCM-Musukwa
Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources Richard Musukwa has said that the ruling handed by the South Gauteng High Court in South Africa this morning granting Vedanta Resources an urgent interim interdict against Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) minority shareholder, ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc, has no bearing on the current position of Government on the liquidation process of KCM.
Speaking to the media, after the ruling and flanked by Minister of Justice Given Lubinda and the Attorney General Likando Kalaluka, Mr Musukwa said that there foreign judgments are not enforceable in Zambia until they have undergone a rigorous process and that the Judgement has no effect on the processes going on in Zambia about the liquidation of KCM.
Mr Musukwa’s sentiments were further echoed by the Minister of Justice Mr Lubinda who said that Zambia had a working and effective Judiciary and before matters from outsided can take effect they have to be brought before the judicial system in Zambia.
Earlier, South Africa’s High Court granted Vedanta Resources an urgent interdict halting the liquidation of its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) unit in Zambia until a final decision is made through arbitration.
Vedanta has been locked in a dispute with the Zambian government since May when it appointed a liquidator to run KCM, which is 20% owned by Zambia’s state mining company ZCCM and the rest by Vedanta. Zambia accused KCM of breaching the terms of its licence.
The dispute in Africa’s second-largest copper producer has intensified concerns among international miners about resource nationalism in Africa.
Mumbai-listed Vedanta denies that KCM has broken the terms of its licence and says it will defend its assets in the southern African country.
South African High Court Judge Leicester Adams said on Tuesday in a ruling seen as a big win for Vedanta that wind-up proceedings must be immediately withdrawn until a final decision is made following arbitration.
“Pending the final determination of the arbitration, the first respondent is interdicted and restrained from taking any further steps in the furtherance and prosecution of the winding up proceedings,” he said.
Vedanta welcomed the decision and said it was committed to resolving the dispute. The legal counsel for ZCCM declined to comment.
It was not immediately clear whether the ruling would be binding in Zambia.
Vedanta had sought the urgent order in South Africa to prevent KCM from being wound up, arguing that the dispute should be subject to arbitration, which cannot happen if the Zambian government is pursuing a new investor.
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HH says has always been ready to meet Lungu
We have taken note of the remarks attributed to Mr. Edgar Lungu in today’s edition of the Daily Nation.
Assuming he has been correctly quoted, our simple response is that we have been ready to meet Mr. Lungu without any conditions attached.
We are very consistent and mean well when we say we need genuine dialogue under the leadership of the church mother bodies and resolve a number of outstanding issues in the country.
Our citizens are hurting and time is running out to resolve key issues in the governance of our country.
The church mother bodies have done it before with a proven record of success in resolving the impasse and we believe they can do it again.
All it takes is genuineness and openness in discussions within the spirit of give and take and readiness to implement whatever is agreed upon.
So let’s get on with the business and start engaging with one another under the church leadership.
*Hakainde Hichilema*
*UPND President*
President Edgar Lungu is now the most unpopular political leader in Zambia, UPND
UPND Secretary General Stephen Katuka said Mr. Lungu’s lack of direction on Zambia’s economy demonstrates the reason why millions of Zambians are crying of hardships today.
Mr. Katuka said there is no doubt that if given more more time to mess up the economy, Zambia will be no more.
He said Mr. Lungu has given preference to his foreign crooks in awarding contracts at the expense of the Zambian contractors.
Mr. Katuka said the hearts of Zambians are bleeding due to poverty created by Lungu’s irresponsible leadership.
He said the time for the Patriotic Front to correct the hunger situation they have caused in Zambia is up and the cabinet reshuffles made a few days ago are nothing but an act of desperation by Edgar Lungu
Mr. Katuka said it is a well known fact today that PF is the most corrupt government to have ruled this country ever.
He said the PF have destroyed the civil service, they have punished farmers by not distributing agro-inputs on time and they have made it difficult even for call-boys and marketeers to survive due to high cost of mealie meal and cooking oil.
Mr. Katuka said it is time for PF to pack and go.
CCZ demands that PF govt completely drops Constitution Amendment Bill
The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has called the PF led government to completely withdraw the Constitution Amendment Bill 2019 as the Bill was not progressive.
In a statement released on Saturday 20th July 2019 and signed by CCZ General Secretary Rev Canon Fr Emmanuel Chikoya, it has observed that the Bill has too many unfair, ambiguous and undefined pieces thereby not serving the interests of the majority Zambians.
Fr Chikoya has further called on all members of parliament not to support the Bill but instead stand with the majority of Zambians.
On the Electoral Process Amendment Bill 2019 and Public Order Act Bill, CCZ has noted that both Bills are products of the recently held National Dialogue Forum (NDF) which many considered to be an illegitimate process because the manner in which it was managed.
It has also condemned the proposed reduction of the campaign period for elections from the current three months to two months as this will not improve the current political environment.
On the Public Order Act, it states that there was an impression that the police have power to either permit or allow an assembly from taking place.
‘In as much as the law requires that notification be given to the police by those seeking to hold a public gathering, the police service have been seen to take the requirement for notification and response thereto as power for them to either permit or deny the going ahead of a public gathering,’ states part of the statement.
CCZ has further made the following recommendations on the Public Order Bill:
a) ‘The notion of ‘notification’ under the Act needs to be properly spelt out so that both the Zambia Police Service and negatively affected stakeholders, most of whom include opposition political parties during election campaign periods, are properly guided on the proper application of the Act.
b) There is need to provide a timeframe within which the Zambia Police Service can respond to a notification of the holding of a public gathering, that is, seeing that the law provides a five-day window for the holding of such a gathering, then it should follow that the law should provide that the Zambia Police Service should provide feedback to those notifying it within two days of receipt of such notification.
c) The Zambia Police Service should work within a legal prescribed timeline within which to provide an alternative date to those seeking to hold such a public gathering. Such time line should be within 10 working days or any other later date proposed by the party notifying the Police.
d) Such feedback should extend to the availability or non-availability of the Police to police the said event. Further, in providing such feedback, Police should avoid being malicious, arbitrary or worse still act according to instructions from the party in power. The Police must be professional. In a case were the applicant for whatever reason is denied “permission” to hold a meeting, a demonstration or a procession, the police must be bound by law to give the applicant an alternative day and time not exceeding 14 working days in which the applicant must be allowed to hold the said meeting, demonstration or procession.
e) There is need for the Act to give clear definition of what is termed or considered to be ‘normal’ or ‘customary’ processions contained in Section 4 (10). The relevance of having a clear guidance of the aforementioned terms is to provide guidance to the implementers and enforcers of the Act-the Police who may fall into temptation of arresting people on their personal fancies.
f) The waiver given to government ministers not to notify the police when having meetings is a form of discrimination based on political affiliation or opinion. This waiver by the law gives them an advantage to circumvent the need to obtain ‘Police permission’ even where the minister is doing partisan and political functions. Therefore, a clear distinction must be sort between government functions or where a minister is discharging his employment duties and partisan/political functions.
g) Religious gatherings should not be regulated under the Act. This should extend to other non-Christian religious activities; this clause should be removed as it is potentially addressed by the establishment of a Ministry for Religious Affairs and National Guidance as well as taken care of under the exemptions the Minister is permitted to give to certain organisations under the Act.’
CCZ has stressed that unless the points it has highlighted above are considered, the enactment of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill 2019 into law will not be serving the interests of majority Zambians adding that it has the obligation to ensure that a Country’s Constitution is clear and easy to understand.
‘A Country’s Constitution must be a public document that must be understood by the ordinary person on the Zambian street. We, therefore, suggest that the best course of action is to withdraw it immediately and let Zambia continue with the current 2016 Amendment of the Constitution. When this government or any other gets serious about making legitimate changes to the Zambian constitution, they must follow proper procedure, open up a proper national dialogue process like one which was spearheaded by the Church, consult with the people of Zambia and enact a Constitution that is in keeping with constitutionalism, common sense and the rule of law,’ it states.
And on the forth coming Katuba Parliamentary By-election, it has called on all political parties participating to ensure a peaceful campaign urging them to battle with ideas than using intimidation and violence.
Everything We Know About Fast & Furious 9
Here’s everything we know about Fast & Furious 9 so far. The Fast & Furiousfranchise will expand this summer with its first-ever spinoff film, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. That movie will follow Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham’s characters Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw on their own standalone adventure, before the mainline series continues next year.
In the years since the original Fast and the Furious hit theaters in 2001, the property has grown by leaps and bounds in terms of box office gross, scope, and even critical reception. The franchise has also managed to attract quite the assortment of actors in that time, ranging from big-name action stars like Johnson and Statham to popular character actors (Luke Evans), actors who have since become super-stars (Gal Gadot), and even Oscar-winners in the forms of Helen Mirren and Charlize Theron. At its core, however, the series is still the story of ex-convict street racer Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his extended family. That hasn’t changed since Fast and the Furious costar Paul Walker’s tragic death during production on Furious 7, either.
Since Universal decided to bump Fast & Furious 9 back to 2020 and give its original 2019 release date to Hobbs & Shaw, there’s an extra year to go until the franchise’s mainline narrative picks up from where 2017’s The Fate of the Furious left things. As such, there’s still a lot that we don’t know about the film when it comes to plot and (in some cases) even casting details. With that in mind, here’s everything we do know about the movie right now.
FAST & FURIOUS 9 RELEASES IN MAY 2020
Fans will have to wait a little longer than originally expected for Fast & Furious 9 to hit theaters next year. Universal moved the film to April 10, 2020 after delaying it for Hobbs & Shaw, but only recently pushed it back six weeks to May 22. Thankfully, by the look of things, the movie’s latest delay was purely a business decision. Fast & Furious 9‘s old April date has now been given to Bond 25, which is getting a rewrite and needs additional time for development. Since Universal is distributing 007’s next adventure, they shifted the ninth Fast & Furious movie away to avoid pitting its tentpoles against one another.
THE ROCK WON’T BE BACK FOR FAST & FURIOUS 9
Fast & Furious 9 hasn’t even started shooting yet, so we’re still a ways off from a trailer being released. Diesel is known for keeping his fans in the loop when his movies are in production and will probably release a first-look image online when filming begins. However, an actual trailer probably won’t be arriving until the end of this year and almost certainly won’t be attached to Hobbs & Shawthis August. With movies like Star Wars: Episode IX and Jumanji 3 hitting theaters in December, that’s likely when the Fast & Furious 9 teaser will drop online.
HOBBS & SHAW ISN’T FAST & FURIOUS 9
Understandably, some fans are probably under the impression that Hobbs & Shaw has replaced Fast & Furious 9 in a more literal sense, as opposed to simply taking its old release date. It doesn’t help that longtime Fast & Furiouscostar Tyrese Gibson publicly criticized Johnson for making the spinoff and, for those who didn’t follow the story closely, seemed to indicate that Fast & Furious 9 had been outright cancelled because of Hobbs & Shaw. That’s not the case and Daniel Casey (Kin) is currently in the process of writing the next Fast & Furious sequel, with Justin Lin returning to direct after sitting out the last two installments.
FAST 10 WILL BE THE LAST FILM (IN THE MAIN SERIES)
The current plan is to end the main Fast & Furious movies with Fast & Furious 10 in 2021 (or whenever the film ultimately reaches theaters). There was once talk of Fast & Furious 9 and 10 being filmed back to back, but that no longer appears to be in the cards. Diesel has further claimed that Lin is already set to direct Fast & Furious 10, which suggests the filmmaker will knowingly set the stage for the finale with the ninth installment. Keeping that in mind: Universal has plans to continue the franchise past Fast & Furious 10 and is moving towards releasing a new Fast & Furious movie (be it a spinoff or sequel) every year in the foreseeable future.
OTHER UPCOMING FAST & FURIOUS FILMS
There’s at least one Fast & Furious spinoff in active development right now, in addition to Hobbs & Shaw and Fast & Furious 9 and 10. The film doesn’t have a title yet, but is described as a women-led spinoff and already has three female writers working on the script in some fashion. Diesel previously claimed that spinoff movie storylines for “various characters” have been written, so there could be even more Fast & Furious spinoffs in the pipeline that we don’t know about just yet. That’s not including Hobbs & Shaw 2, which Johnson has already said he intends to make and wants Jason Momoa to play one of his brothers in. The Aquaman actor had to pass on the first Hobbs & Shaw due to his busy schedule.
Comic-Con: Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2, and Guardians 3 Confirmed!
Comic-Con: Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2, and Guardians 3 Confirmed!
Today at the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con, it was officially announced that a slew of sequels are officially in development at Marvel Studios including Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
The first Guardians of the Galaxy was the surprise hit of the second phase in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, grossing nearly $775 million at the box office and earning widespread critical acclaim for its abundance of humor, emotional story and Gunn’s direction, in addition to its soundtrack becoming the first album of its genre consisting of previously released songs to top the Billboard 200 chart and having sold over 2.5 million copies in 2014 alone. The second film hit theaters three years later and prove to be a near equal success to its predecessor, grossing over $800 million at the box office and earning more acclaim from critics and audiences who continued to praise the performances, direction, soundtrack and story while some criticized a feeling of familiarity in some of the film’s humor.
Black Panther arrived in February of 2018 with Chadwick Boseman in the titular role. Creeddirector Ryan Coogler stepped behind the camera for the movie, which featured an amazing ensemble including Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. Black Panther debuted in 2018 to the tune of $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office and became the first Marvel Studios movie to win an Academy Award, taking home three of the coveted prizes.
Captain Marvel was released in March of 2019 with Brie Larson starring as the titular hero, delivering a tale set in the early 90s of the MCU and offering a chance to see a young Nick Fury as well as introducing the sinister Skrulls from the pages of Marvel comics. The film also starred Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Algenis Perez Soto, Rune Temte, McKenna Grace, with Annette Bening, and Jude Law. Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck directed the film which brought in $1.12 billion worldwide
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All your friends are posting aging selfies with FaceApp – a Russian app that’s raising privacy concerns
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Drake, Kevin Hart, LeBron James, the “Stranger Things” cast,
and just about everyone else seems to be posting artificially-aged selfies
on social media in the latest viral trend, called the #FaceAppChallenge.
All you have to do is download FaceApp and take a photo before applying an old-age filter.
But users should know that privacy concerns have emerged about the Russian-made app.
FaceApp, a startup owned by Russian company Wireless Lab,
uses artificial technology to transform your photos, according to its website. With a filter,
you can see what you’d look with a beard, gray hair, and even realistic-looking wrinkles. The app came out in 2017,
but it recently burst into the spotlight with the aging app challenge.
As of Wednesday, the app sits on top of App Store andGoogle Playdownloads. For a more practical popularity…
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State Witness Tells Court Lungu Applied to Have ‘Chagwa’ on NRc
A State witness has told the Lusaka Magistrates Court that President Edgar Lungu added the name Chagwa to his details on his original National Registration card (NRC) bearing the number 216992/67/1.
Agness Musonda, a registrar at the Department of National Registration, Passport and Citizenship, was giving testimony in the case in which Labour Party president Fresher Siwale is facing charges of defamation of the President.
He is alleged to have defamed the President when he stated that President Edgar Lungu’s real name is Jonathan Mutaware and not Edgar Chagwa Lungu.
Musonda testified that NRC number 216992/67/1 was in the name Edgar Lungu and in 1986, there was an application to add a name after which “Chagwa” was added on November 18, 1986.
She further testified that she received a letter from the Inspector General of Police requesting verification of two National Registration Card (NRC) numbers.
She said the first one was 216992/67/1 and the second one was NRC number 652489/11/1
Musonda told magistrate Alice Walusiku that after checking the records, she informed police that the first NRC number was issued to Edgar Lungu born on November 11, 1956, Ndola and that at the time he was getting his NRC, he was residing in Kitwe’s Chimwemwe area.
“I provided this information to the Zambia Police through the office of the Inspector General…on November, 18 1986 Lungu Edgar added Chagwa to the name and the changes were recorded at the back of the records as is the case when someone changes, or loses a card. And as of today, the records show Edgar Chagwa Lungu on NRC number 216992/67/1,” she said.
Siwale is alleged to have, on April 22, 2018, with intent to bring the name of President Edgar Lungu into ridicule, published defamatory matter by word of mouth by saying that the President of the Republic of Zambia had other names, alleging that Edgar Chagwa Lungu were not his actual names.
Siwale is also accused of having called for the arrest of President Lungu for having three National Registration Cards.
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NEWLY appointed Minister of Youth, Sport and Child Development Emmanuel Mulenga says he will strive to unite the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) in a quest to restore the glory days.
And sports associations have welcomed the appointment of Mulenga, who yesterday replaced Moses Mawere.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
‘IRAN IS IN BIG TROUBLE’ Donald Trump vows to stand up for UK after Iran seizes two British oil tankers
DONALD Trump has vowed to stand up for the UK over the “hostile” seizure of two British oil tankers, saying: “Iran is in big trouble”.
The Stena Impero and Mesdar were halted by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and diverted to their waters less than an hour apart today in the Gulf.
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has declared there will be “serious consequences” as tensions escalate in the flashpoint region.
And the US President has promised he will back up the UK to honour the long-standing special relationship.
“Iran is showing their true colours,” he told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House as he departed for a weekend in New Jersey.
“Iran is in big trouble.”
He added that the US and the UK will be working together to find a solution to the worsening tanker row.
“Well, as you know we have a very close alliance with the UK and we always have,” Trump said.
“We don’t have very many tankers going in but we have a lot of warships there and we’ll talk to the UK.
“We have no written agreement but we have an agreement but they’ve been a very great ally of ours.”
‘NOTHING BUT TROUBLE’
Trump then branded Iran “nothing but trouble”.
“And remember this, the agreement, the ridiculous agreement made by President Obama, expires in a very short period of time.
“It was a short term agreement. When you’re dealing in countries, you have to deal in 50 years and 100 years.”
The Government’s Cobra committee held an emergency meeting in Whitehall after the Stena Impero and Mesdar were halted by troops in speedboats and helicopters and diverted to Iran.
British-flagged Stena Impero was sailing to the Saudi port of Jubail but map tracking data shows it veered off course with a sharp turn north at around 4.17pm UK time.
Iran’s state news agency IRNA said it had been “impounded” and claimed the tanker had turned off its tracker, ignored warnings from the Revolutionary Guards and was sailing in the wrong direction in a shipping lane.
State-controlled TV claimed the ship was seized because it was “violating international maritime rules”.
Less than an hour later at around 5pm the Mesdar – Liberian-flagged but operated by the UK firm Norbulk Shipping UK – also turned sharply north towards Iran’s coast after passing westward through the Strait.
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported regional military sources saying the vessel had been allowed to continue its journey after armed troops boarded and issued a warning.
Tracking data indicated the Mesdar had changed direction a second time and started heading west into the Gulf.
A statement from Norbulk said: “Communication has been re-established with the vessel and Master confirmed that the armed guards have left and the vessel is free to continue the voyage. All crew are safe and well.”
NO BRITS ON BOARD EITHER TANKER
But the Impero was taken to an Iranian port along with its 23 crew. It is thought no British citizens were on board either ship.
The Royal Navy’s Type-23 frigate HMS Montrose was in Omani waters and tried to steam to the rescue but was around ten minutes too late, according to The Times.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: “I’m extremely concerned by the seizure of two vessels by Iranian authorities in the Strait of Hormuz.
“These seizures are unacceptable. It is essential that freedom of navigation is maintained and that all ships can move safely and freely in the region.”
Mr Hunt later added: “We will respond in a way is considered but robust, and we are absolutely clear that if this situation is not resolved quickly there will be serious consequences.”
Mr Hunt continued: “We’re not looking at military options, we are a looking at diplomatic way to resolve the situation.
“But we are very clear that it must be resolved.”
TWO WEEKS AFTER UK SEIZED IRANIAN SUPERTANKER
The seizure of the two British oil tankers comes two weeks after Royal Marines seized a supertanker believed to be carrying Iranian crude oil to Syria on July 4.
The oil tanker Grace 1 was detained on suspicion it was breaking European sanctions by taking oil to Syria.
Iran has since been threatening to seize a British tanker in retaliation if the Grace 1 is not released.
Three Iranian boats also tried to seize a BP oil tanker as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday July 10.
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose – which was escorting the tanker through the flashpoint region – was forced to sail in front of the boats.
After quickly training its 30mm deck guns on the enemy boats, deploying its Wildcat helicopter and issuing a radio warning, the Iranian boats scarpered.
HMS Duncan was then deployed to patrol the busy shipping lane as all UK flagged vessels were put on the highest security alert level.
FLASHPOINT
But an Iranian bomb boat was found in its path, meaning the HMS Duncan could have been destroyed by the unmanned attack ship packed with explosives, the Mirror reports.
Iran had earlier been blamed for a series of devastating sea mine attacks on US-linked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Last month, Trump called off a planned airstrike on Iranian military targets at the last minute in retaliation for the shooting down of an unmanned US drone.
Yesterday, US warship the USS Boxer downed an Iranian drone near the Persian Gulf with officials saying they used electronic jamming to bring the unmanned craft down.
Iran though completely denied this saying the US had mistakenly downed one of its own drones.
Iran has been squaring up to the West as it reels over the scrapping of the so-called nuclear deal by the US
EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT BEYONCÉ’S ‘LION KING’ SOUNDTRACK: BLUE IVY, WIZKID, TIERRA WHACK AND MUSICAL MORE APPEARANCES
“Hakuna Matata” won’t be the only song The Lion King fans will be singing now that Disney’s live-action remake finally hit theaters on Friday. In addition to the film’s original motion picture soundtrack, Beyoncé, who stars as the voice of Nala, is also releasing a special soundtrack of her own titled, The Lion King: The Gift.
The Lion King’s original soundtrack released on streaming platforms in early July. The album includes music composed by Hans Zimmer, who scored the 1994 animation, as well as character favorites like “I Just Can’t Wait to be King,” “Be Prepared,” and Beyoncé, Seth Rogen, Donald Glover and Billy Eichner’s rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” The album also includes a host of new songs featured in the live-action movie.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s special edition The Gift became available for streaming and purchase on Friday.
The project, which Beyoncé produced and curated, will feature a number of new songs written and performed by a variety of artists. Beyoncé’s latest single “Spirit” is the only song included on both The Gift and the film’s original soundtrack, and while it may be the standout, the remaining 13 tracks are definitely worth the listen.
Beyoncé appears on many songs on the special album, however, it’s the features that shine in the spotlight. Artists like Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z and her Lion King castmate Glover, who voices Simba, appear alongside her for the song “Mood 4 Eva,” while other guest features include songs by musicians like Tierra Whack, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, SAINt JHN, O70 Shake and Jessie Reyez shine on others.
The album also features a plethora of African artists including popular Nigerian performers WizKid, Burna Boy, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage and Mr. Eazi, along with Salatiel, who reigns from Cameroon, Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale and South African singers Busiswa and Moonchild Sanelly.The album also features a plethora of African artists including popular Nigerian performers WizKid, Burna Boy, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage and Mr. Eazi, along with Salatiel, who reigns from Cameroon, Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale and South African singers Busiswa and Moonchild Sanelly.The album also features a plethora of African artists including popular Nigerian performers WizKid, Burna Boy, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage and Mr. Eazi, along with Salatiel, who reigns from Cameroon, Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale and South African singers Busiswa and Moonchild Sanelly.
Huawei’s new OS is for industrial use, not Android replacement
Seems Hongmeng isn’t the Android replacement it’s been pitched as, after all. The initial story certainly tracked, as Huawei has been preparing for the very real possibility of life after Google, but the Chinese hardware giant says the operating system is primarily focused on industrial use.
The latest report arrives courtesy of Chinese state news agency, Xinhua, which notes that the OS has been in development for far longer than the Trump-led Huawei ban has been in effect. Hongmeng is a relatively simple operating system compared to the likes of Android, according to SVP, Catherine Chen. The news echoes another recent report that Huawei had initially developed the software for use on IoT devices.
None of this means that Huawei isn’t working on a full mobile operating system, of course. Or that the sees of this new OS couldn’t be adapted to do more.
And given the recent news, such a move would be a pretty good use of the company’s vast resources. After all, it’s no doubt seen the writing on the wall for some time. While no one anticipated that such a ban would arrive so suddenly, questions about the company have been floated in security circles for years now.
New restrictions from the Trump administration barred Huawei from working with American companies like Google, but temporary reprieves have allowed the smartphone maker to employ Android services — at least temporarily. Questions about the company’s health are still very much up in the air, however, as the ban ramps back up.
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Mayor, councillors beaten
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LIVINGSTONE Mayor Eugene Mapuwo and some United Party for National Development (UPND) councillors were on Wednesday beaten by angry youths in Kasiya ward over land allocation.
According to a police source, the youths also beat two land surveyors at Livingstone City Council.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
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Mr Rocky x Buchi – Scar City ‘EP’
Rocky Nation Music head honcho Mr Rocky teams up with Buchi to unleash their latest collaborative EP titled Scar City.
The 5-track studio project super impressive enlists S Roxxy and it’s entire production was laced by Mr Rocky. Check it out below.
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Petition to free A$AP Rocky from prison attracts 300,000 signatures
He was arrested last week.
A petition to demand the release of rapper A$AP Rocky from a Swedish prison has so attracted nearly 300,000 signatures.
The rapper and two of his associates were arrested by Swedish authorities last week following allegations that they assaulted a man, and they are currently being held in Stockholm on pre-trial detention for two weeks.
Now, a petition launched by his hip-hop collective, ASAP Mob, is calling for his release, alleging he has been denied the right to fair legal representation and is being held in “inhumane conditions”.
While Swedish authorities have denied the claims, the petition has attracted the signatures of rappers including Post Malone, Lil Yachty, Miguel and ASAP Ferg.
On Wednesday morning, more than 293,000 people had signed the plea.
Posting it on Instagram, Post Malone wrote: “Always strive and prosper. Love you very much. #justiceforrocky.”
Odd Future founder Tyler, The Creator previously said that he would boycott Sweden as a result of the arrest.
The petition specifically claims that ASAP and three associates were acting in self-defence when they were involved in a fight, claiming they were followed through the streets of Stockholm and harassed.
It states: “We are surprised that something like this could happen in Sweden to people who were minding their business and forced to defend themselves from a group of assailants.
“This should be about justice. Rocky has been in prison for six days for the use of self-defence.”
In the wake of his arrest, the rapper was forced to cancel a string of performances – including headline slots at Poland’s Open’er and London’s Wireless Festival.
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The world’s silence on Trump’s racism is deafening
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The silence from other world leaders in condemning US President Donald Trump’s most recent racist comments has been deafening. There have been remarks from Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, who said: “That’s not how we do things in Canada,” and that a “Canadian is a Canadian.” The outgoing British Prime Minister, Theresa May, said that Trump’s comments were “completely unacceptable.”
Otherwise, the world, it seems, is turning a blind eye to the most powerful office in the world being used to make overtly racist statements.
Why is this the case? It’s not as though the international community is incapable of coordinating a response when it feels the need to. Just last week, 22 nations signed a letter to the UN condemning China’s mass detention of Uyghur and other minorities.
Trump tweeted Sunday that Democratic congresswomen who had criticized his immigration policy should “go back” to their own countries. He doubled down on those comments during a Wednesday night rally in North Carolina. “They don’t love our country. They are so angry,” he said.
He also described the four congresswomen of color as “hate-filled extremists” and repeated his line from the weekend saying that “if they don’t like it, let them leave.”
In an instant, the wild, inaccurate ranting of a man under attack morphed to something more chilling. Trump’s supporters chanted “Send her back!” in response to comments aimed at one of the women, the Somalia-born Rep. Ilhan Omar, a naturalized US citizen. Trump made no attempt to stop the words being chanted towards an elected politician and American citizen.
In the past, world leaders have managed to get on the same page when they agreed a message needed to be sent to the President — think Iran, trade and climate change.
Perhaps these foreign leaders feel this is a domestic American issue. To those of us observing from outside the country, it seems obvious that this sudden escalation in rhetoric is aimed squarely at Trump’s base, and has everything to do with the US entering its election cycle. So perhaps world leaders think it’s none of their business.
Or perhaps, as CNN’s Nic Robertson suggested earlier this week, it’s because the international community feels it can only push the world’s hyperpower so far.
America is everyone’s biggest sibling. It underpins the security, economic stability and democratic confidence of so many nations around the world. It is the largest contributor to NATO and has the world’s most comprehensive intelligence networks. Bluntly, every nation that has been able to call America an ally has benefited from its security blanket.
Trump’s continued trampling on the dignity of the office is going to give America’s allies a lot to think about. Right now, the President is still globally powerful enough to push smaller nations around. Just look at the way some senior British politicians fell in line after Trump attacked Kim Darroch, the UK’s ambassador to DC. But will there ever be a point when enough is enough?
As Brian Klaas, assistant professor in global politics at University College London, points out, it could soon become “much harder for foreign leaders to sell their own population on the idea that their alliance with the United States is based on shared values.” Right now, that seems a long way off. But should Trump win a second term in office, Klaas believes “there will come a time when negative public opinion toward the US forces leaders in those countries to downgrade its strategic relationship with America.”
In the short-term, this leaves foreign leaders in a tight spot. Without knowing how the US election will go, it’s easy to see why silence is the best option. But as Leslie Vinjamuri, head of the US and the Americas program at Chatham House, explains, this short-term strategy could lead to long-term headaches:
“The future of America is bound to be liberal, democratic and inclusive, but not absent (of) ongoing vigilance by leaders at home and also abroad to safeguard these values. European leaders who fail to call out racist language send a signal to their own people, also, about their future. Choosing to be silent in the face of Trump’s racist language is choosing to be on the wrong side of history. It is a miscalculation and also a mistake.”
It’s not hard to see how impossible all of this looks for international leaders. Do you provoke a man who has demonstrated time and again that he is happy to lash out at people who disagree with him? Or do you gamble that at some point, the US will return to previous form?
During the previous US election, several prominent world leaders came out strongly against things Trump said on his campaign. It will be telling so see how many have the courage to do the same over the next 18 months.
All your friends are posting aging selfies with FaceApp – a Russian app that’s raising privacy concerns
Breaking News
Drake, Kevin Hart, LeBron James, the “Stranger Things” cast,
and just about everyone else seems to be posting artificially-aged selfies
on social media in the latest viral trend, called the #FaceAppChallenge.
All you have to do is download FaceApp and take a photo before applying an old-age filter.
But users should know that privacy concerns have emerged about the Russian-made app.
FaceApp, a startup owned by Russian company Wireless Lab,
uses artificial technology to transform your photos, according to its website. With a filter,
you can see what you’d look with a beard, gray hair, and even realistic-looking wrinkles. The app came out in 2017,
but it recently burst into the spotlight with the aging app challenge.
As of Wednesday, the app sits on top of App Store and Google Play downloads. For a more practical popularity test, scroll through your personal social media feed and you’ll likely find a friend or celebrity taking part. The result often looks like it could be a realistic portrait of the future, like this photo of Drake as a distinguished senior citizen.
There are some concerns over FaceApp’s vague privacy policy, however. The app collects access to your photos, location information, usage data and browsing history. And while the app states that it won’t rent or sell your information to third parties, it will share certain information with third-party advertising partners for targeted ads.
“To make FaceApp actually work, you have to give it permissions to access your photos – ALL of them. But it also gains access to Siri and Search. Why? Not for anything good for you, I bet,” Rob La Gesse, former vice president at Rackspace, wrote on Facebook Wednesday. “Oh, and it has access to refreshing in the background – so even when you are not using it, it is using you.”
The other troubling aspect is where the data will be stored. According to its privacy policy, the information can be stored and processed in the U.S. or any country where FaceApp conducts its business.
“FaceApp, its Affiliates, or Service Providers may transfer information that we collect about you, including personal information across borders and from your country or jurisdiction to other countries or jurisdictions around the world,” the policy states.
FaceApp CEO Yaroslav Goncharov tried to quell the fears Wednesday. He told the technology website TechCrunch that the app performs most of its processing in the cloud — specifically AWS and Google Cloud — and that most of the images are deleted within 48 hours. He also said no user data is transferred to Russia. CBS News has also reached out to FaceApp for further comment.
This isn’t the first time FaceApp has faced public scrutiny. The photo editing app came under fire in 2017 when its “hot” filter gave people light skin tones, CNET reported.
Lusaka Man Shot by His Boss in Case of Mistaken Identity
A Man of 22 miles is nursing gun shots wounds after he was mistakenly shot by his Employer in the early hours of today.
University Teaching Hospitals Public Relations Officer Natalie Mashikolo has confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Luckson Mugala.
“The University Teaching Hospitals. – Adult Hospital have admitted a 46 year Old man by the name of Luckson Mugala of 22 miles after being shot by his Employer around 03.00 Hours.
According to the narration of his Employer Mr Botain Kalinda, he was purported to act when he was awoken by noise outside and saw someone moving.
“He fired a shot fired through his window just to later discover that it was his employee who had stepped outside to smoke a cigarette” she said.
She explained that the victim is currently being treated in Accident and Emergency unit.
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today declared the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
“It is time for the world to take notice and redouble our efforts. We need to work together in solidarity with the DRC to end this outbreak and build a better health system,” said Dr. Tedros. “Extraordinary work has been done for almost a year under the most difficult circumstances. We all owe it to these responders — coming from not just WHO but also government, partners and communities — to shoulder more of the burden.”
The declaration followed a meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee for EVD in the DRC. The Committee cited recent developments in the outbreak in making its recommendation, including the first confirmed case in Goma, a city of almost two million people on the border with Rwanda, and the gateway to the rest of DRC and the world.
This was the fourth meeting of the Emergency Committee since the outbreak was declared on 1 August 2018.
The Committee expressed disappointment about delays in funding which have constrained the response. They also reinforced the need to protect livelihoods of the people most affected by the outbreak by keeping transport routes and borders open. It is essential to avoid the punitive economic consequences of travel and trade restrictions on affected communities.
“It is important that the world follows these recommendations. It is also crucial that states do not use the PHEIC as an excuse to impose trade or travel restrictions, which would have a negative impact on the response and on the lives and livelihoods of people in the region,” said Professor Robert Steffen, chair of the Emergency Committee.
Since it was declared almost a year ago the outbreak has been classified as a level 3 emergency – the most serious – by WHO, triggering the highest level of mobilization from WHO. The UN has also recognized the seriousness of the emergency by activating the Humanitarian System-wide Scale-Up to support the Ebola response.
In recommending a PHEIC the committee made specific recommendations related to this outbreak.
“This is about mothers, fathers and children – too often entire families are stricken. At the heart of this are communities and individual tragedies,” said Dr. Tedros. “The PHEIC should not be used to stigmatize or penalize the very people who are most in need of our help.”
World Bank Supports Recovery Efforts for Cyclone-Affected People in Zimbabwe
The World Bank Board of Directors approved today a $72 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Response Window (CRW) to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (ZIRP). The financing will help mitigate the impact of Cyclone Idai on the most affected communities of Zimbabwe and lay a foundation for regional recovery and longer-term resilience.
Given Zimbabwe’s non-accrual status with the World Bank, the ZIRP will be processed and financed on an exceptional basis, reflecting international recognition of the unprecedented humanitarian crisis caused by cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe. These funds will be disbursed to UNOPS, which will work with other UN Agencies, such as the World Food Program (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for project implementation.
The unprecedented scale of the impact of cyclone Idai on Zimbabwe represents the country’s most devastating recorded natural disaster, compounding the country’s already fragile humanitarian situation. The cyclone and its aftermath directly impacted 270,000 people; displaced close to 60,000 people; caused estimated direct damages of $622 million; and significantly damaged infrastructure, properties, crops, and livestock, with estimated building-back-better needs of up to $1.1 billion.
“The already acute economic and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe was further worsened due to the damage inflicted by Cyclone Idai. This warrants an extraordinary and urgent response from the World Bank, and we are engaging partners to mount an effective response that addresses the most critical needs for immediate and sustainable disaster recovery,” said Paul Noumba Um, Country Director for South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The project will target the most affected districts, with a focus on immediate interventions to support livelihoods regeneration and restoration of productive agricultural and livestock capacities and healthcare services, as well as medium-term recovery and resilience-building to rehabilitate critical community infrastructure, such as water and sanitation systems, community schools, roads, and disaster risk mitigation and preparedness.
The World Bank’s support complements the ongoing cyclone response by providing timely and flexible financing that enhances the coping capacity of the affected communities while humanitarian operations continue in tandem through other partners.
“ZIRP addresses critical issues at the humanitarian-development nexus, combining best practice from both fields. This multi-sectoral approach provides a more integrated, holistic, and sustainable solution and truly illustrates the power of partnerships,” said R. Mukami Kariuki, Country Manager for Zimbabwe.
The project will engage the government’s national, provincial and local structures at the various stages to ensure close coordination and collaboration with the programs of humanitarian and developmental agencies involved in supporting cyclone recovery in Zimbabwe.
he World Bank Board of Directors approved today a $72 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Response Window (CRW) to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (ZIRP). The financing will help mitigate the impact of Cyclone Idai on the most affected communities of Zimbabwe and lay a foundation for regional recovery and longer-term resilience.
Given Zimbabwe’s non-accrual status with the World Bank, the ZIRP will be processed and financed on an exceptional basis, reflecting international recognition of the unprecedented humanitarian crisis caused by cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe. These funds will be disbursed to UNOPS, which will work with other UN Agencies, such as the World Food Program (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for project implementation.
The unprecedented scale of the impact of cyclone Idai on Zimbabwe represents the country’s most devastating recorded natural disaster, compounding the country’s already fragile humanitarian situation. The cyclone and its aftermath directly impacted 270,000 people; displaced close to 60,000 people; caused estimated direct damages of $622 million; and significantly damaged infrastructure, properties, crops, and livestock, with estimated building-back-better needs of up to $1.1 billion.
“The already acute economic and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe was further worsened due to the damage inflicted by Cyclone Idai. This warrants an extraordinary and urgent response from the World Bank, and we are engaging partners to mount an effective response that addresses the most critical needs for immediate and sustainable disaster recovery,” said Paul Noumba Um, Country Director for South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The project will target the most affected districts, with a focus on immediate interventions to support livelihoods regeneration and restoration of productive agricultural and livestock capacities and healthcare services, as well as medium-term recovery and resilience-building to rehabilitate critical community infrastructure, such as water and sanitation systems, community schools, roads, and disaster risk mitigation and preparedness.
The World Bank’s support complements the ongoing cyclone response by providing timely and flexible financing that enhances the coping capacity of the affected communities while humanitarian operations continue in tandem through other partners.
“ZIRP addresses critical issues at the humanitarian-development nexus, combining best practice from both fields. This multi-sectoral approach provides a more integrated, holistic, and sustainable solution and truly illustrates the power of partnerships,” said R. Mukami Kariuki, Country Manager for Zimbabwe.
The project will engage the government’s national, provincial and local structures at the various stages to ensure close coordination and collaboration with the programs of humanitarian and developmental agencies involved in supporting cyclone recovery in Zimbabwe.
Beyond the project just approved by its Board, the World Bank will also mobilize additional trust fund resources to provide technical assistance to the Government of Zimbabwe in setting up an overall programmatic Disaster Recovery and Resilience Framework to help it coordinate the efforts of all agencies supporting disaster recovery in the country.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The World Bank Group.
Bio
Apostle Alphy Alfreds
Birth Name: Alfred Ngulube
Born: 20 octerber 1995, Chipata
Nationality: Zambian
Denomination: Christian
Resistance: Chipata City
Parents: Hlupo and Peggy Ngulube
Occupation: Preacher, Singer and Business Man
Education: Chipata Day Secondary school, Word of Faith Bible Instituted(Wofbi) .
Alfred Ngulube (born 20 October 1995) known as Aphy Alfreds or Apostle Aphy Alfreds the Clairvoyant. He Is a young Christian Preacher, Singer and business man from Zambia. He founded and lead a music band Called ”Voice of Worship” from 2013 later on lead an enter domination of Prayers 2015-2018. this really shows the Work of God’s grace in His life
Epas
Emmanuel Peter Alinafe Sakala known as (Epas)
Epas was born on the 5th of December 1995 and raised in Chipata, Zambia. He’s a young and creative artist with a passion to spread the good news through music and by using every skill he has acquired. Epas is a rapper, singer, comedian who believes in hard work to push his career forward for the gospel of Jesus and reach out to the world. Epas’s early music influences include Michael Jackson and currently artists like Kb, Eddie Black, Mr Blue ChurchBoy and Abel Chungu Musuka.
Mr Trust
Real Names IGNITIOUS BTC SAKALA
Manager And Adviser for Rocky Nation music Studios
Founder & CEO of Trustblog.co
Graphic designer And Web developer
Known as Mr Trust or Ignitious_Bc
born in 1997/12/09
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Church Lover & Fears God
Mr. Blue Churchboy unpacks yet another energetic and inspirational record named “Move On“
A “Solomon Plate” produced record with an emphasis on moving on whenever situations seems unhealthy and off no value. The video has been scheduled to be released on 25th July, 2019.
Investors Welcome the Firing of Mwanakatwe, Push Zambian Bonds higher on the International Market
International Media is reporting that investors have welcomed the firing of Former Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe by pouring funds into the Zambia bonds as evidenced by the rise of the Zambia bonds on the International Market.
According to Reuters, Zambia’s dollar-denominated government bonds jumped on Monday after the President Lungu sacked Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe and appointed central bank deputy governor Bwalya Ng’andu to replace her and Bloomberg also reported that the price of Zambia’s dollar bonds due in September 2022 rose 1.7%, the most since June 20, to 66.9 cents on the dollar, equating to a yield of 19.9%.
Bwalya Ng’andu was sworn in as Zambia’s new finance minister, a day after Margaret Mwanakatwe was fired from
the post. Ng’andu, 64, a former deputy governor of Zambia’s central bank, is the third person to hold the post in three years. He was sworn in at a ceremony at the presidency in the capital, Lusaka.
According to Bloomberg, Dr Ng’andu’s appointment comes as the government tries to revive an economy that the International Monetary Fund says is growing at the slowest pace in more than two decades, after a slump in
the price of copper, Zambia’s main export. A drought is causing power shortages and an escalating dispute with copper producers has not helped either.
Bloomberg news further stated that the incoming finance minister will need to soothe investor concerns that Zambia may default on its debts unless it gets a bailout from the IMF or negotiates easier terms on loans it obtained from China and that he’ll also have to rein in the government’s ballooning budget deficit, possibly with spending cuts. The shortfall in the first quarter was 4.8 billion Kwacha ($383 million), 12% higher than the Finance Ministry’s forecast. The ministry has a deficit target of 6.5% of gross domestic product this year, compared with 10% last year.
According to Bloomberg, Chibamba Kanyama, a Lusaka-based independent economist also welcomed the appointment of Dr Ngandu as the new Finance Minister.
“He comes from a banking setup, so he understands a lot more about the actual realities of the Zambian economy,” said
“He is not a politician and by virtue of him not being a politician, I am sure he will rein in colleagues. I am very sure that he will be able to succeed if he focuses on the fiscal macro economic stabilization and also and do away with sales tax.,” he added
And Barrick Gold Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow told reporters in Lusaka on today that they are are very encouraged by the appointment of the new Finance Minister, who is a technocrat
Meanwhile, the Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has welcomed the appointment of Dr Bwalya Ng’andu as Minister Finance.
EAZ president Lubinda Habazoka has experience in economic matters as he has served in various portfolios in Zambia and outside the country.
Dr. Haabazoka said the association will consult the new finance Minister widely on economic matters.
Meanwhile Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) president Leonard Mwanza said his association is hopeful the new minister of finance will address the fiscal challenges the country is facing.
Mr. Mwanza said there is need for the new minister to focus more on increasing revenue base to stimulate economic growth.
The two were speaking to ZNBC news in separate interviews in Lusaka today.
PF rejected Deputy Ministers due to pressure-HH
The Opposition United Party for National Development -UPND- has alleged that the ruling Patriotic Front -PF- has opposed the reintroduction of Deputy Ministers following pressure from citizens.
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema says the statement by PF Secretary General Davies Mwila is merely responding to pressure from the masses.
Addressing the media in Lusaka, Mr. Hichilema also called on Zambians to push for the withdrawal of the constitution amendment bill alleging that government is trying to allow Ministers continue in office even after Parliament has been dissolved.
And Mr. Hichilema has accused government of trying to amend the Bank of Zambia mandates of printing money and supervising banks because it wants to print money.
He also accused the PF of wanting to dissolve the Financial Intelligence Centre -FIC- and make it a department of the Drug Enforcement Commission so that the public may not be informed about illicit money transactions.
Mr. Hichilema further called for the country to go back to the Church led dialogue process and abandon resolutions of the National Dialogue Forum -NDF- which he said was illegal.
He said the country should also agree to a broad-based reform process governed by the rule of law that allows freedom of assembly and non-selective application of the public order act.
Source: ZNBC
I’LL NOT IMPOSE GAY RIGHTS ON ZAMBIANS IN EXCHANGE FOR DONOR AID-PRESIDENT LUNGU
President Edgar Lungu has said that he will not impose gay rights on Zambians in exchange for donor aid. President Lungu said that certain rights that are enjoyed in other parts of the world may not be accepted by Zambians.
The President said that cultural differences have proved that some of the rights enjoyed in some countries cannot be applied elsewhere.
President Lungu said this when outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Henrik Cederin paid a courtesy call on him at State House.
The President assured the envoy that Government will continue cooperating with the Swedish Government in terms of cooperation in areas such as gender equality.
Mr. Cederik has thanked President Lungu for always being available to meet him in the past four years that he has served his country in Zambia.
He praised the Head of State for his stance on the quality of life for Zambians in areas such as sexual reproductive health.
Mr. Cederin said he had to deal with two major cases of corruption during his time as Swedish Ambassador involving misapplication of funds at the Zambia National Farmers Union and in relation to the social cash transfer.
He has since thanked President Lungu having taken a clear stance in dealing with the corruption cases where the Head of State encouraged the concerned Cooperating Partners to make sure that they get to the bottom of the matter.
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Scar City EP By Mr Rocky & Buchi
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