Warning to ZNBC’s Margret Chisulo; stop M’membe’s Post’s ‘Bemba national language’ rhetoric – P 1

By Austin Mbozi (The Mast)

Dear reader, answer this Grade Seven Special Paper One question: Jose Mourinho is the Special One in soccer coaching; as Austin Mbozi is the Special One in …? Compare your answer with my answer in this article’s last paragraph.

Because ZNBC’s Margret Chisulo ignored my prophetic warning in my book ‘Language Politics in Zambia (2018, pages 52-71), she ended up provoking nation-wide ethnically inclined tensions when she encouraged phone callers using Bemba/Nyanja on an English programme but told off a female Lozi language caller to ‘go to the Lozi language section’.

My book warned Fred M’membe’s Post newspaper of 16 January 2007 against its editorial ‘accept Bemba as a national language’. Comrade M’membe is NOT a tribalist. But this editorial wrongly bullied the Lozi to accept Bemba/Nyanja after their Barotse Royal Established (BRE) banned these languages on the Oblate Radio Liseli based in their province. It described the BRE action as ‘narrow-minded’, ‘irrational’, ‘defies logic’ and [would] ‘chock with frustration and envy’ as this Bemba ‘language of urbanisation’ keeps spreading. Such thinking encourages Margaret Chisulo to admit only ‘national’ Nyanja/Bemba languages.

Yet the ‘narrow-minded’ are the social media Bemba/Nyanja dominance supporters arguing that as a professional presenter Margaret is right to accept only the languages SHE AS AN INDIVIDUAL understands so that she can moderate the discussion properly. Nonsense! What if finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane or information minister Cornelius Mweetwa go on radio facing a Lozi or Tonga-speaking presenter, entertain Lozi/ Tonga language callers but tell Bemba/Nyanja callers to go to local language sections? Will Margaret Chisulo’s narrow-minded supporters like it when a Luvale ZNBC presenter also allows only Luvale callers and stop non-Luvale ones? Some are blaming the Lozi caller for ‘doing ma setting’ (provocative) by deliberately using Lozi even when she spoke English well. Nonsense! Even the Bemba/Nyanja callers know English, that is why they followed the programme and Margaret replied to them in English. ‘Wena mu’ Lozi! Whenever they call in Bemba/Nyanja on English programmes, call in Lozi en masse. Why? Of course to spread Lozi; making them ‘chock with frustration and envy’ instead of you being the ones ‘chocking’ as M’membe’s Post wanted.

They fantasise Bemba being at English level. My book (page 37) publishes a copy of a letter written in Bemba on a government letter–head dated 20 March 2001 by lands minister Abel Chambeshi to home affairs minister Dr Peter Machungwa over land allocation. Yet these Bemba/Nyanja bullies cannot accept it if current lands minister Elijah Muchima writes in Tonga or Lunda on government letter-head to home affairs minister Jack Mwiiimbu.

And ‘imwe’ (you), especially ‘vima’ PF-minded tribalistic empty-heads who are insinuating that my hero Lozi caller was sent by top Lozi/Tonga UPND leadersm, don’t just insult me while hiding behind social media in fear of me; like a puppy barking at the elephant with its tail pulled between its hind legs in fear while passing pre-mature ordure. Come face me on a live TV debate so that I show even your ‘sweat heart’ that your medulla oblongata (brain) is empty on ethnic matters. On tribal matters, my name is Live-Charcoal-Eater. In short, I am ‘Mulombwana-uulya-masizi-mulilo-ulabuulula’.

My book narrates instances of pro-Bemba language bullying. As a UNZA-93 fresher, I was angered when senior student Innocent Kalebwe, organiser of ‘Kojo Comes to Campus’ drama, justified Bemba dominance because ‘UNZA is an elite institution’ which should not be reduced to using ‘these other languages’. Only the courageous likes of Fred Chilukutu (current Zambia Prisons boss) dared to drama-act entertain us in Ila.

Tonga-speaking radicals emerged, confronting such language bullying by printing T/shirts written ‘Tonga Bull, Notulya’. As a UNZASU presidential candidate in 1994, I condemned them as ‘dividing UNZA’. Now with hindsight, I think they boosted Tonga-speaking self-confidence. Mungule village boys like me and Anold Shantunka transformed from being red-trousers-wearing ‘aishas’ who spoke Tonga-accent Nyanja to avoid being detected as villagers. Some transformed into elite, Gary Nkombo-like ‘Tonga Bulls’, proudly speaking Tonga in town. Others hit the gym, becoming bodily giants like Horrace Makala, Joseph Munsanje (Mbabala MP), James Simasiku (rugby player) etc. And Ananniah Siabbamba challenged Bemba ‘rumpenising’ by ‘rumpenising’ in Tonga. (‘Rumpenising’ was the UNZA comedy of getting drunk into late night and shouting mild ‘obscenities’ in ‘UNZA streets’ by bad boy ‘monks’. But why did we enjoy it more when a ‘rumpen’ attacked the lifestyles of dating ‘chongololos’, ‘bungwes’ ‘momas’ and ‘mojos’? Were we just jealous of them?).

PF founder Michael Sata inspired Bemba language bullying. While addressing a rally IN BEMBA instead of Nyanja in Chawama township as MMD SG, Sata lied that the white Zambian chairman of the breakaway FDD Simon Zukas was un-Zambian because he could not speak Bemba (The Post, 30 May 2001); inciting no-votes for leaders without Bemba competence. On 24 May 2005, Sata/his Bemba callers turned the English ‘Let the People Talk’ programme hosted by Kenneth Maduma (Radio Pheonix) into a Bemba one. On 17 August 2005, Sata’s Bemba speaking callers rejected presenter Anthony Mukwita’s (Radio Pheonix ) pleas that they use English. On Sunday 13 June 2006 PF cadres at the Pamodzi Hotel press conference stopped their leaders’ use of English shouting, ‘awe landeni mu Chibemba’ (use only Bemba). On 3 August 2006 (The Post), Sata as opposition leader confronted President Levy Mwanawasa in Bemba. But when Mwanawasa replied in his mother’s Lamba, Sata mocked him, saying ‘mwalanda ne fitudu’ (you are using inferior/sinister languages).

No wonder HH ‘muchaangu’ had to ‘plead for votes’ by learning Bemba while Chiluba and Sata won in non-Bemba-speaking areas without competence in the regional languages.

The author’s answer to this article’s first paragraph’s ‘ka’ simple Grade Seven question is …TRIBAL MATTERS. You mean the whole lot of you did not know that Austin the son of Andrew Mbozi of Shandiongo village is the Special One or tribal matters? Phone: +260-0978741920. Email: austin.mbozi2017@gmail.com

POLICE DENY RECEIVING ANY HUNGRY LION DRUM STICKS AND SWEET CHILI WRAPS FROM BOWMN LUSAMBO

The Zambia Police Service wishes to address and refute the recent allegations circulating on social media regarding Mr. Bowman Lusambo and the alleged distribution of Hungry Lion food packs to police officers in Kabwe.

Contrary to what has been reported, the Zambia Police Service can confirm the following:

1. Events of 3, June 2024: Mr. Bowman Lusambo did purchase Hungry Lion food packs in Kabwe. However, these food packs were not intended for police officers.

2. Police Patrols: At the time of the incident, police officers were engaged in routine patrols in the vicinity of the Hungry Lion outlet.
Mr. Lusambo did not interact with the officers regarding the food packs, nor did he distribute any food to them.

3. Distribution of Food Packs: The dumped food packs by Mr. Lusambo was later given to members of the public who were present around the Hungry Lion outlet.

At no point were the food packs handed over to or received by the police officers on duty. What Mr. Lusambo did was to dump the food packs and walked away later got into his vehicle and drove off.

4. Social Media Allegations: The allegations suggesting that Mr. Lusambo bought food for police officers are unfounded and misleading. Such misinformation can harm the public’s perception of both the police and individual police officers involved.

The Zambia Police Service takes such false reports seriously and urges the public to verify facts before spreading unverified information. Our commitment remains to serve the public with integrity and transparency, and we expect the same level of responsibility from our citizens and the media.

We appreciate the cooperation of the community in ensuring that accurate information is shared. We also encourage the public to report any suspicious activities or misinformation to the nearest police station.

Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER.

LET’S AMEND THE CONSTITUTION FOR A HYBRID ELECTION OF PROPORTIONAL PARTY REPRESENTATION SELECTED MPs & INDIVIDUALLY ELECTED MPS

By Miles Sampa, MP

June 3rd, 2024

The people of South Africa were able to vote for a coalition government because of their proportional representation democracy system. Zambia must copy and paste for a better democracy but make it hybrid where citizens will vote for both parties and individuals. Parties can earn seats based on votes obtained. This will ensure all ideologies are represented in Parliament for better checks and balances on the government of the day.

From the current 156 elected MPs, the number should be increased to 250 with 100 seats reserved for political parties and shared on a weighted basis depending on votes achieved with a minimum of 20,000 votes. The selected list of names from political parties would be lodged to ECZ before elections under guidelines that it should be of national character that is capture all 10 Provinces and implicitly all 73 tribes of Zambia. To be elected MP in Zambia one needs to have a lot of money to acquire both the primary adoption with a party and win the actual elections to from citizens of
a constituency. Tulyemo!

Lists from parties would therefore capture good people to represent the people inside the parliament with or without money. This way far left our One Zambia ,One Nation motto would become a guaranteed reality inside Parliament. In addition the far left (Socialist) or far right (Captalists) and mid centre (liberal) parties would be present inside Parliament for proper check and balances or oversight roles on the President and his Executive.

Imagine Sean Tembo, Sakwiba, Silavwe, Cosmo, Wynter, Dr Fred Mmmebe, Nawakwi, Saboi etc or ECL and or HH inside Parliament as Oppsition. It would be a good thing for democracy but under the current system, it remains a pipe dream.

The first past the goal post is not real democracy and done away with in most advanced Countries. Let the President be nominated amongst MPs they find themselves inside Parliament after elections. In this way a President can be changed at any time especially if no party gets absolute majority as has happened in South Africa.

A President will therefore represent values and principles of the Coalition parties to deliver to the people and if fails, the Coalition can dissolve and establish a different setup with another President.

The constitution of Zambia is not the Bible or Quoram and it should constantly be aligned with Morden people requirements for a fuctional democracy where they have a say constantly and not only after 5 years.

Let’s amend the Zambian constitution to reflect so before the 2026 elections.

Miles Bwalya Sampa, MP
President of the Patriotic Front

JOINT CSO PRESS RELEASE– POLICE UNCONSTITUTIONAL PREVENTION OF THE RIGHT TO GATHER

Lusaka, 3rd June 2024

It is with a sense of increasing alarm that we, the undersigned civil society organisations (CSOs), note the incessant incidents of police prevention of opposition party rallies and gatherings of any actors considered critical of government.
Specifically, the organisations issuing this statement collectively condemn the use of the Police to prevent the New Heritage Party rally that was scheduled to be held in Mandevu, Lusaka, last Saturday, 1st June 2024. Further, we express our extreme concern at how still in Mandevu, UPND cadres brandished weapons threatening violence and disturbing the lives of ordinary citizens. We note that, while the Police were out in full force and numbers in Mandevu, there was no attempt to prevent the criminality of the cadres or arrest them.

We would like to bring to the attention of government and the public that almost exactly three years ago, on the 31st May 2021, civil society issued a joint statement against the then Inspector General of Police, who had threatened to prosecute attendees of Zoom meetings hosted by the then President of the Resident Doctors’ Association of Zambia.

We raise our previous statement to show that the current government is unwisely taking the well-worn path of previous others who abused the Police for political interests. We would like to remind the governing UPND party of its statements, while in opposition, promising Zambia full adherence to the rule of law. We especially remind President Hichilema of his repeated personal promises that cadre lawlessness and disruption of citizen lives would never be countenanced under his presidency.

It is our view that those promises are being broken with shocking licence.

We jointly remind the Government and the Police that the constitutional rights of citizens must be respected even when the exercise of those rights is inconvenient for government. Government must expect and live with opposition rallies and criticism by citizens. Being in office does not turn a political party or its leaders into gods. Silencing any voices, including those of critics and opposition actors, goes against the basic tenets of democracy. Our considered position is that even where citizens wishing to gather are likely to criticise government, this is not a legal reason to prevent them from gathering.

Finally, we call on citizens to stand together against government actions that regress on the gains we have made. Democracy must be defended, or else politicians do their best to kill it.
Laura Miti
Executive Director, Alliance for Community Action

Signed by
Laura Miti

Executive Director
Alliance for Community Action

On behalf of:
Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia
Bloggers of Zambia
CARITAS Zambia
Centre for Trade and Policy Development
Christian Churches Monitoring Group
Council of Churches Zambia
GEARS Initiative Zambia
Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC)
PANOS Institute for Southern Africa
Peoples Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia (PAAGGZ)
Transparency International Zambia
Zambia Council for Social Development

IMF REACHES STAFF-LEVEL AGREEMENT ON THE THIRD REVIEW OF THE EXTENDED CREDIT FACILITY WITH ZAMBIA
JUNE 3, 2024

End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion and decision.

The IMF and Zambia have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms to conclude the third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

The ongoing drought has created a more challenging economic environment. For 2024, real GDP growth is now projected at 2.3 percent, with additional external and fiscal financing needs. The authorities have therefore requested an augmentation of access by 30 percent of quota (SDR 293.46 million) to preserve macroeconomic stability and support Zambia’s response to external shocks.
Zambia has agreed to target emergency relief to the most vulnerable while sustaining fiscal consolidation efforts to restore debt sustainability, tighten monetary policy to curb inflation while maintaining exchange rate flexibility, and strive to create an environment that promotes private sector development.

Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund staff team led by Mercedes Vera Martin, IMF mission chief for Zambia, held in-person discussions with the authorities in Lusaka from April 24 to May 7. Discussions were focused on the authorities’ reforms and policy priorities in the context of the third review of Zambia’s 38-month IMF-supported program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). Discussions continued virtually subsequently. This staff-level agreement is subject to IMF Management approval and Executive Board consideration. The arrangement was approved by the IMF Executive Board for SDR 978 million (US$1.3 billion) on August 31, 2022.

At the conclusion of the discussions, Ms. Vera Martin issued the following statement:

“We are pleased to announce that the Zambian authorities and the IMF team have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to complete the third review of Zambia’s ECF.

“In the context of significant macroeconomic challenges that have become more complex to manage due to the severe drought, staff also considered the authorities’ request for an augmentation of the IMF’s financial support to Zambia from the approved SDR 978.2 million (about $1.3 billion) to SDR 1,271.66 million (about $1.7 billion). Once approved by IMF Management and completed by the Executive Board, Zambia will have immediate access to SDR 433.34 million.

“The 2024 outlook has worsened due to the drought; GDP growth is now projected at 2.3 percent, half the forecast in December 2023. Agriculture production is expected to contract by 19 percent; power outages will hinder manufacturing activity; and copper production is expected to recover more gradually than initially envisaged. Inflation, at 14.7 percent in May, is projected to remain elevated. The medium-term outlook remains favorable, supported by expanding mining production and restored debt sustainability.

“Our discussions on policies and reforms revolved around four pillars.

“First, the revised 2024 Budget will seek to reprioritize spending to accommodate emergency relief for one million additional households. Additional external support will help finance a temporary expansion of emergency social cash transfers, with existing beneficiaries temporarily receiving double the current transfer value. Publishing all drought-related government contracts will support accountability amid limited financing options.”

“Second, fiscal consolidation will remain paramount to restore debt sustainability. The authorities committed to maintaining fiscal prudence over the medium term and considering additional domestic revenues, including by rationalizing tax exemptions, and improving tax compliance and administration. Better cash and liability management, improved expenditure and commitment controls, and enhanced decentralization efforts will also help reduce financing needs.”

“Third, monetary policy will need to remain appropriately tight, while allowing the exchange rate to play its role as a shock absorber. With inflation still outside the target band, the Bank of Zambia will remain vigilant in curbing inflation toward the 6-8 percent target band. Improving the monetary transmission will help develop interbank money markets. The Bank of Zambia will continue strengthening banking supervision, including by developing an effective deposit insurance scheme and reviewing the financial services framework.

“Finally, scaling up structural reforms’ implementation to level the playing field for all is key for the economic recovery and much-needed economic diversification. Greater transparency in the energy sector will be crucial to maximizing competition in the use of the oil pipeline, reducing fuel costs, and refraining from reintroducing fuel subsidies. Enacting the Access to Information Bill, enhancing the transparency of State-Owned Enterprises, and adopting anti-corruption legislation will strengthen governance and public accountability.

“We look forward to the bilateral agreements for the implementation of the agreed debt treatment with official creditors. We also welcome the authorities’ progress in reaching an agreement with bondholders and ongoing discussions with other private creditors to agree on a debt treatment in line with program parameters and with comparability of treatment as defined by the official creditors.

“The IMF staff team would like to thank the authorities for the constructive dialogue, warm hospitality, and strong cooperation to finalize the reform package in support of the completion of the third review. A Board meeting is expected by the end of June.”

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WE ARE DEMANDING FOR THE ARREST AND PROSECUTION’S OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS;-

MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!

What could be the reason why the name of honorable Maureen Mabonga (Mfuwe Law Maker) is trending on – line?

Let’s deal with all cases of Hate Speech and Seditious Practices in full and without any biasness.

The following individuals must receive Police Call – Outs within the next 48 hours failure to which we will ensure that we launch official complaints to the Zambia Police within the Areas of jurisdiction where the allerged offences where committed.

(1) Hon Charles Milupi – Minister of Infrastructure.

(2) Mr. Trevor Mwiinde – UPND Deputy National Youth Chairperson.

(3) Mr. Beene Hachoombwa – A member of the Presidential Campaign Team for President Hakainde Hichilema.

(5) Hon Douglous Siyakalima – Minister of Education.

(6) Mr. Victor Kapungwe (Mr. Ground FBI) – Cadre for hon Miles Sampa.

(7) Mr. Cheelo – A UPND Youth Activist.

(8) Mr. Brian Mulenga – A UPND Copperbelt based cadre.

(9) Mr. Batuka Imenda – Secretary General for UPND.

(10) Hon Obvious Mwaliteta – UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson.

(11) Mr. Frank Zimba Chopi (Fimba Upoke) – UPND cadre.

(12) The UPND Youths from Southern Province.

(13) The UPND Youths from North Western Province.

…..and numerous others.

In order to uphold Rule of Law, Equity, Equality or Fairness, Non – Discrimination or Non – Marginalization, Constitutionalism, Democracy, Freedom of Expression, Lack of Biasness, Inclusivity and Morality, we are making an appeal to the Law Enforcement Agencies especially the Zambia Police to have the above cited individuals interrogated, warned and cautioned, officially arrested and prosecuted indiscriminately!

We are also demanding for all cases suspected to have been committed by those actively serving in Government to be probed and prosecuted. These are cases to do with Corruption, Bribes, Nepotism, Maladministration of Justice, Abuse of Office, Human Rights Abuse and Tribalism. We have a list of offenses abrogated by the above listed individuals and several unmentioned ones and are ready to open dockets against them.

We wish to indicate that all attempts in launching official complaints to the Zambia Police Service against the above listed individuals and numerous others have not yielded any fruitful results.

Yours,

MPNVP – WE PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE, EQUITY, EQUALITY OR FAIRNESS, NON – DISCRIMINATION, TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND CONSTITUTIONALISM!

By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba


UPND defends ZESCO’s Victor Mapani

Country men and women, let’s not allow destructive actions to derail progress in the energy sector as it is the heartbeat of our social and economic progress.
Zambians should always look at the competence of fellow Zambians rather than tribe or personal relations as a determination or qualification to assume certain responsibilities.
Unfortunately, we have as a nation been engrossed ‘in the Bring him Down syndrome’ at the expense of nurturing meritocracy and professionalism. This syndrome has not spared key institutions such as ZESCO limited where individuals have been targeted.
In this vein, Zambians are aware that under the value system of prudent management, Engineer Victor Mapani and his team at the power utility company, the debt stock of US$1.8 billion as at December 2021 has significantly been reduced to about US$580 million todate.
The debt to the biggest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a coal-fired Thermal Power Plant, Maamba Collieries Limited was a staggering US$600 million as of 2021 but has now been reduced to US$250 million following protracted period of dispute, negotiations and debt settlements.

It’s not a secret that the previous management at ZESCO under the Patriotic Front government neglected to address these thorny issues that had compromised and further threatened the efficient delivery of services to the consumers of electricity.
It is undeniable fact that ZESCO’s financial base was becoming weak each day with heightened abuse of resources by those connected to the reckless and corrupt previous regime.

Those who were indirectly or directly benefiting from deals at ZESCO are now regrouping to eject Engineer Victor Mapani as he appears to be a stumbling block to their ‘eating’ agenda. This ‘eating’ phenomenon left ZESCO bleeding financially while the connected individuals continued milking it for personal benefits.

Countrymen and women, we all know that Engineer Mapani has steered ZESCO towards long term strategic thinking. ZESCO has come up with an ambitious strategic plan of investing US$6.4 billion in project development across all its operation lines, which include generation, transmission, distribution and supply over a period of 8 years.

The expected outcomes of these investments through equity partnerships are unprecedented and shall reposition the power utility company to respond to the growing demand from its commercial and domestic consumers.
All these ambitious projects and programmes require strategic and focused management to implement them. This comes at the back of bringing down debt owed to IPPs from US$1.8 billion in 2021 to about US$580 million, representing a more than 60% reduction of debt to IPPs as of 31st January 2024.

Currently, the company is paying invoices in full to the IPPs while all the outstanding 67,000 applicants have been connected to the national grid in the last two years.

Efficiency levels at the Call Centre with qualified personnel have been phenomena.
The introduction of transparency in contract allocation in the procurement system has eliminated the endemic corruption and enhanced efficiency in the delivery of goods and services by the suppliers.

The company has established a committee comprising representatives from all relevant departments to ensure that no individual has the authority to unilaterally award contracts.

It is essential to highlight that this approach eliminates the possibility of one person influencing contract allocation decisions.
ZESCO, under the guidance of Mapani and the Head of Procurement, Mr. Munsaka has so far demonstrated a strong commitment to professionalism and ethical conduct regarding the procurement of goods and services.

At the height of all these developments and achievable plans to improve the electricity utility company, there is a well-orchestrated sponsored vicious campaign intended to destabilize Zesco operations.

Lately, we have witnessed social media campaign against Engineer Mapani, whilst targeting those perceived to be his relatives working for this public institution. Mapani is a victim of this malicious campaign because he has brought integrity to an institution that was used as a cash-cow for those who are politically connected.

ZESCO is an equal opportunity employer for all citizens of this country as long they meet minimum requirements for specific jobs.
It’s unfortunate that the young lady, Beenzu who shares the same surname as the ZESCO managing director has yielded to the malicious campaign regarding her promotion in legal department and decided to leave her employment even when she possesses the prerequisite qualifications and competences.

ZESCO like many other parastatal companies employs thousands of Zambians across all ethnicities, including close relatives of some opposition leaders’ social media surrogates who have obligated the resignation of young Beenzu.

The policy of the UPND is to give opportunities of employment to citizens without any influence from their ethnicity, religious or political preferences. We know people working for parastatal companies, including ZESCO who got their employment through their political connections in the previous governments but have been allowed to work because they have demonstrated some competences.
The UPND government shall not stigmatise any workers who deserve to work and earn a living because our focus is to deliver this country to prosperity with the participation of its citizens.

The policy direction of ZESCO is driven by our broad spectrum of our manifesto which prioritise delivery of affordable and clean energy through the implementation of an ambitious renewable energy investment plan that will improve the energy mix. This will reduce our vulnerability to climate shocks by leveraging the declining cost of technologies to harness our vast resources, complimented with wind and geothermal.

These strategic interventions require experts who share this vision so that our country once again becomes self-reliant in electricity generation and distribution. The improved power supply levels shall positively impact industries, particularly the Small and Medium Scale enterprises which are the backbone of our industrialization agenda.

The scheme to remove Engineer Mapani who has so far demonstrated high levels of competence and shares the vision of our party manifesto shall only renege on this transformative agenda with regards the energy sector.

President Hakainde Hichilema envisages a power generation and supply efficient country to propel the economy of the country.
If there are any fundamental differences as reported in the media, the ZESCO board and Engineer Mapani should resolve them immediately so that we deliver. The expectations of the people on the generation and supply of reliable and predictable power should be met without any administrative excuses.

People are demanding for results and rightfully so.
As chairperson for Labour and Social Security of the UPND, I have a solemn duty and responsibility to protect the workers who appear to be victims of corporate intimidation and victimization.
I thank you.

COURT DEMANDS THAT AMOS CHANDA OBTAINS MEDICAL STATUS FROM UTH

State has no problem with Amos Chanda going for medical attention abroad

THE State has no objection with allowing former special assistant to the president for press and public relations, Amos Chanda seek medical attention abroad.

Chanda made an application for his passport to be be released by courts but later withdrew it.

This was after Chief resident magistrate Davies Chibwili asked him to have government medical personnel recommend his travel to India for medical care.

Chanda had surrendered his passport to the clerk of court as one of the conditions for his release on bail pending appeal against his jailing by Ndola resident magistrate Dominic Makalicha for using insulting language against law enforcement officers.

Chanda was jailed seven months together with his wife Mable and sister in-law Ruth Nakaundi for using derogatory remarks against officers of the Anti -Corruption Commission.

Chanda had made the application before magistrate Makalicha to have his passport released but magistrate Makalicha referred him to magistrate Chibwili on grounds of jurisdiction.

Chanda renewed his application to have his passport released before magistrate Chibwili so that he can seek medical treatment in India.

“Since 2019 I have been attending specialized medical attention I requested that the passport be released for three weeks, I applied in April to this time nothing has happened. But despite the urgency of this matter the court didn’t attend to this Matter,” he said

“Otherwise I would have abandoned this application if it wasn’t for my health condition.
This is not a conditions that has emerged now but has been there since 2019.”

Chanda said he has been on trial since 2022 and has been in and out of the country for medical attention.

“I want the court to grant me my passport so I can travel abroad,” he insisted.

Magistrate Chibwili directed that Chanda produces enough evidence to convince him.

ACC prosecutor Martin Mayembe said he could not object to Chanda’s application as it was in the interest of Justice that he attains medical treatment.

But magistrate Chibwili expressed concern that many convicts who are out on bail pending appeal and accused persons have fled the country on claims that they intend to seek medical attention.

He said a medical personnel from UTH should endorse Chanda’s travel for medical treatment regarding his health condition.

“There should be a document from our ministry, from government I will be more comfortable if the conditions came from UTH, and a doctor confirming that you have a condition to go abroad,”he said.

“The doctor should give a recommendation depending on the condition because, a number of people have disappeared on similar circumstances.”

Chanda assured the Court that he was not a fight risk as it was not his first time to travel.

Magistrate Chibwili indicated that he would adjourn the case so that a medical doctor can attest that Chanda has a health condition which requires him to seek medical care outside the country.

The proposal by the magistrate did not sit well with Chanda.

“I apply that the court withdraws the application if thats the case so I can apply in the higher court, my medical condition cannot be explained to the public,”said the angry Chanda.

Based on Chanda’s change of mind, magistrate Chibwili said ; “The application has been withdrawn and the matter before me is closed.”

77 YEAR OLD GRANDMOTHER DIES IN HOUSE SET ABLAZE BY HER 35 YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER

POLICE REPORT: Lufwanyama Police Station:

Occurred on 02/06/24 around 19:00hrs at Lutuna Village of Kambilombilo area of Lufwanyama, in which F/ Joyce Lumbwe aged 55 of Kambilombilo area at V/ Lutuna C/ Shibuchinga D/ Lufwanyama reported that her mother Lebani Pilioni aged 77 of the same abode and particulars has been murdered by her grand daughter Belifa Kondowe aged 35 also of the same abode and particulars after setting her grass thatched house on fire while she was sleeping.

Brief facts are that the deceased was sleeping in her house on 02/06/24 around 19:00hrs. The suspect who was in a drunken state and was living in her own house about 20 meters from the deceased’s then got dry grass and burnt it on the ground 4 meters from her house. She then lit a dry wood which she used to torch the deceased house who was old and sleeping in the house. When the reporter who lives in her house 45 meters from the deceased saw the house burning, she rushed to the scene. She together with her grand daughter F/ Peggy Katampanya aged 24, tried to put out the fire but failed. They called out to neighbors who came and tried to rescue the victim but the fire had become big and uncontrollable, burning the victim to death.

Police Lufwanyama visited the scene upon receiving the report and found the deceased still in the house which was still burning. The debris was cleared and it was observed that she died while sleeping on her steel bed. The body was almost completely burnt with only the upper part of the body from the chest up still visible while the rest of the body was burnt to ashes. On searching the house the piece of wood used to burn the house down by the suspect was found behind the deceased’s house.

interviews with the witnesses revealed that the suspect always wanted to chase the deceased from the village claiming it was hers and everytime she went out drinking, she would come and insult the deceased and other family members stating she didn’t want them at the village. At the time of the fire, the suspect sat in her house unconcerned while people battled with the fire and when they asked her why she didn’t come out to help, she stated that she thought everyone had shifted and she also wanted to burn her house down and hence burning the grass from her roof 4 meters from her house. She was still drunk at the time and that’s how the community members apprehended her and took her to Kambilombilo Local court for safe custody until the Police arrived.

Docket opened, scene visited, Bid forms issued and body deposited in Kitwe Central Hospital Mortuary awaiting postmortem. More to follow.

PEACEWELL MWEEMBA
OUTGOING COPPERBELT POLICE COMMISSIONER

LUNGU’S FAMILY MUST PROVE THEIR INNOCENCE IN COURT NOT IN THE MEDIA – ROMEO KANGOMBE

A thief will never accept being a thief even when caught red-handed in the act. This is why we have courts to prove. No one expects Edgar Lungu to go on radio to admit that he acquired his wealth through corruption.

Edgar Lungu who has refused to have interviews with the local media, is busy trying to prove his innocence to the international media. Last time he bluntly lied to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that he was under arrest. A fortnight ago he lied to the Voice of America (VoA) that he was a top notch lawyer before becoming President. It is public domain that Lungu was just a drunkard in Chawama before he was adopted as Member of Parliament under the Patriotic Front.

In 2010 Mr Lungu had his law practicing license suspended by the Law Association of Zambia for stealing a client’s money? These are facts on record. It is the so called topnotch lawyer who misled ministers to remain in office after the dissolution of Parliament. Edgar Lungu is a disgraced lawyer and a conman.

We challenge Mr Lungu to appeal to PF members of Parliaments to move a motion to remove his immunity so that he can prove his innocence in court. Lungu must be ashamed of admitting that he was using the office of Presidency to enrich his family and not to serve the people.

We are struggling with debt restructuring because a when topnotch lawyer was President he borrowed money and used the funds to enrich his family, friends and concubines.

It was under the so called topnotch lawyer (conman) that we saw a total breakdown on the rule of law. Cadres became more powerful that our men and women in uniform. Citizens were being retired in national interest based on ethnicity, citizens were gassed and the opposition political parties were suppressed.

Edgar Lungu has no shame to even appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema to restore law and order. Sometimes I feel this guy is not normal upstairs. Does he really think we have forgotten how he ruled this country? Maybe he is suffering from dementia.

Romeo Kangombe
Sesheke MP/Deputy Chairperson Mobilisation and strategy – UPND

WHILE WE ARE DISCUSSING ANDUCTIONS

ISAAC MWANZA PUSHES COURT FOR LGBTQ RIGHTS

Zambia Constitutional Court Faces Landmark LGBTQ+ Rights Case

The Constitutional Court of Zambia is set to hear a landmark case challenging the constitutionality of Section 155 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes “carnal knowledge against the order of nature.” The petition has been filed by prominent governance activist Isaac Mwanza and the Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU), a non-profit human rights organization.

The petitioners are arguing that the vague and ambiguous language of Section 155, which does not clearly define what constitutes acts “against the order of nature,” is unconstitutional as it violates the principle of legal certainty enshrined in the Zambian Constitution. They allege that the law is being used to discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals, in contravention of the Constitution’s guarantee of equality and non-discrimination.

The case also challenges the use of invasive and degrading forensic anal examinations conducted by the police to gather evidence of alleged “unnatural offences.” The petitioners argue that such practices violate the constitutional right to human dignity.

Furthermore, the petitioners assert that Section 155 unreasonably restricts the private sexual conduct of consenting adults, infringing on their constitutional rights to privacy, freedom of conscience, and personal autonomy.

At the heart of the case is the question of whether the law’s broad and vague language around the “order of nature” is unconstitutionally ambiguous, and whether the law’s selective application to same-sex conduct amounts to unlawful discrimination. The issue of gay rights has been a contentious one in Zambia, with leaders in the previous administrations defending the existence of these laws on the basis of the country’s status as a Christian nation questions as to the ruling UPND stance on this are now loud as the petitioner Isaac Mwanza is an alleged UPND sympathiser.

The petitioners are seeking a declaration that Section 155 is unconstitutional, and are urging the court to either repeal the provision or provide a clear and exhaustive list of the sexual acts that are considered to be in accordance with the “order of nature.”

The case has drawn significant attention in Zambia, where there has been ongoing debate and controversy over the application of the law against LGBTQ+ individuals and activists. The court’s ruling could have far-reaching implications for the protection of LGBTQ+ rights and the advancement of constitutional principles of equality, non-discrimination, and personal freedom in the country.

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LUNGU’S FAMILY MUST PROVE THEIR INNOCENCE IN COURT NOT IN THE MEDIA – ROMEO KANGOMBE

A thief will never accept being a thief even when caught red-handed in the act. This is why we have courts to prove. No one expects Edgar Lungu to go on radio to admit that he acquired his wealth through corruption.

Edgar Lungu who has refused to have interviews with the local media, is busy trying to prove his innocence to the international media. Last time he bluntly lied to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that he was under arrest. A fortnight ago he lied to the Voice of America (VoA) that he was a top notch lawyer before becoming President. It is public domain that Lungu was just a drunkard in Chawama before he was adopted as Member of Parliament under the Patriotic Front.

In 2010 Mr Lungu had his law practicing license suspended by the Law Association of Zambia for stealing a client’s money? These are facts on record. It is the so called topnotch lawyer who misled ministers to remain in office after the dissolution of Parliament. Edgar Lungu is a disgraced lawyer and a conman.

We challenge Mr Lungu to appeal to PF members of Parliaments to move a motion to remove his immunity so that he can prove his innocence in court. Lungu must be ashamed of admitting that he was using the office of Presidency to enrich his family and not to serve the people.

We are struggling with debt restructuring because a when topnotch lawyer was President he borrowed money and used the funds to enrich his family, friends and concubines.

It was under the so called topnotch lawyer (conman) that we saw a total breakdown on the rule of law. Cadres became more powerful that our men and women in uniform. Citizens were being retired in national interest based on ethnicity, citizens were gassed and the opposition political parties were suppressed.

Edgar Lungu has no shame to even appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema to restore law and order. Sometimes I feel this guy is not normal upstairs. Does he really think we have forgotten how he ruled this country? Maybe he is suffering from dementia.

Romeo Kangombe
Sesheke MP/Deputy Chairperson Mobilisation and strategy – UPND

Police and UPND Should Handle Thugs Terrorizing Citizens Just Like Those Inciting Tribal War Are Being Dealt with by the Law

Dear Inspector General of Police,

In the past week, we have witnessed two unfortunate incidents involving cadres allegedly associated with the UPND, despite party leaders distancing themselves from these individuals. The first incident involved masked thugs hurling insults at the former president. Secondly, we observed some cadres brandishing machetes. Those thugs were supposed to be booked for public nuisance immediately and clean the streets.

Some of us don’t agree with former president Mr. Edgar and his colleagues, but showering him with such insults is not right. President Hakainde Hichilema, was treated in this similar manner by PF cadres and some of us denounced it. The law should hold him accountable for the wrongs he did but not such insults. Let all those who offended pass through the due legal process.

Mr. Inspector General, this is reminiscent of the chaos that began under the previous administration, and no right-thinking Zambian today wants to see such lawlessness. It is imperative that the police take full responsibility for our national internal security rather than allowing such duties to fall into the hands of thugs. We don’t want these thugs to also grow wings and start urinating into citizens mouths as it was in the past. It just starts like this thus you must be concerned.

The outcome of this negligence could be dire, with thugs potentially attacking police officers or desecrating police premises. We must restore order and sanity in our country. Please ensure that the police force maintains control over security matters and prevents political thugs from assuming duties meant for trained officers.

Furthermore, the UPND provincial and youth leadership must also take responsibility. As the ruling party, UPND leaders should be concerned if individuals are causing trouble in the party’s name. It is essential to demand that those involved face immediate action by law enforcement, including those propagating hate speech. Many of us are still traumatized by the violence we witnessed under the previous administration.

One significant measure of the difference between the past president and the current one is their respective political will to stop thugs from terrorizing citizens. Since 2021, the president has consistently denounced thuggery, in stark contrast to what we saw in the past. Youth leaders, this responsibility falls on you. You know your members, and if these troublemakers are not UPND members, you should question the police’s tolerance.

Zambians rose against thuggery politics in 2021, and they certainly do not wish to see weapons in the wrong hands again. UPND leaders, it is your responsibility to help build a positive image of the president. It is in such incidents that you need to demonstrate your commitment to preserving the president’s reputation.

Thank you for your attention to these urgent matters.

Sincerely,

SIKAILE C SIKAILE

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST

Oasis Forum Press Conference to Criticize the President

Sources have revealed that the Oasis Forum will hold a press conference tomorrow, June 3, 2024, where they will focus on criticizing President Hakainde Hichilema, than on his opponents.

Accusations Against the President

The Forum will accuse the President of lacking inclusivity and marginalizing certain regions in the public service. They Forum will officially recognize the term “Zambezi Region,” coined by Fred M’membe and Sishuwa Sishuwa, alleging it as a region the President favors in appointments to government and quasi-government positions. The sources say the Forum will deliberately ignore historical perspective of a public service that was and is still dominated by everyone else other than from the newly coined Zambezi region.

Lack of Evidence

The source further reveals that the Oasis Forum will not present any evidence for the alleged biased appointments but will justify the recent “divisive” statements from the architects of tribalism and alleged unbalanced public service, as a protest against the so called marginalization of the North-East.

President’s Stance

The assertions from Oasis Forum will blatantly ignore that President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration has largely kept the civil service, local authorities, and quasi-government organizations intact with officials from the previous regime. This has continually drawn criticism from his party loyalists, but for the sake of national unity, the President has remained steadfast in this position.

Furthermore, of the 8 nominated MPs, the President has reserved 5 positions for the North – East Region, while elected MPs Chipoka Mulenga, Frank Tayali and Paul Kabuswe and Mtolo Phiri from the same area have been given Cabinet positions by the President. It would therefore be fair to say the North – East Region dominates Cabinet which government’s Supreme decision making body.

Divisive Statements

Sources said the Forum resolved not to publicly identify or shame the authors of what they discussed as ethnicity and tribal war mongering. They agreed to be diplomatic and termed the happenings as “divisive” statements but will not define the term “divisive.”

Ethnic Hate Speech

The source indicates that the Oasis Forum will attempt to equate ethnic hate speech directed at a tribe with hate speech against an individual. All this is in a bid to cast public doubt on the law enforcement clamp down on ethnicity divide which has heightened with the support of former President Edgar Lungu as an opposition political party member.

Policy Inconsistency

The sources said the Forum will also highlight what they perceive as policy inconsistency in President Hichilema’s government and cite the contradictory statements by ZESCO and the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) on tariff and fuel increments.

The source says one of the members objected to this being included saying this administration has encouraged Boards to be independent of politicians by removing Permanent Secretaries from the Boards. A heated discussion followed this guidance where it was pointed out that the ERB Board which passed a vote of no confidence in their Chairperson after such contradictions was an example of good governance and was actually deputised by seasoned lawyer.

Foreign Affairs Vacancy

At the planned press conference, the Forum will raise concerns about the vacant position of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, disregarding that this is at the President’s discretion. They will also accuse government of prioritising activities that alleviate citizens hardships as a result of drought and will say such monetary resources should have been used on constitutional reforms process.

Constitutional Reforms

The sources said this will embarrass LAZ, a member of OASIS Forum. The source said LAZ could not speak out on the matter, because at the 2023 LAZ AGM in Livingstone, constitutional lawyer John Sangwa and other lawyers recommended to government to prioritise economic stability and recovery against constitutional reforms. The sources said this resolution which will be ignored was widely reported in the media.

Composition of the Oasis Forum

The sources said the press conference tomorrow will largely be driven by over powering financial interests from certain voiceferous organisations which are suspected to be benefitting from known political groupings.

The Oasis Forum comprises the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ), the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), and the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB).

Post 2021 elections, citizens consistently called on civil society and religious bodies to lead in ensuring they are representative of the ethnic and tribal diversity of the Country.

Most associations in the Oasis Forum have failed to justify the ethnic composition of their leadership, resulting in a long standing perception that there are major and minor tribes in Zambia.

The sources say this perception accounts for the hegemonic agenda that President Mwanawasa suffered and now is against President Hichilema, who hails from the South.

By  koswe

LUNGU REFUSES TO COMMENT ON JAY JAY BANDA

UKWA group leader Edgar Lungu has refused to comment on the so called abduction of his thug Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda.

Lungu knows the truth that he is the one who was keeping this character with the view of causing war in Zambia and then see him ascend to power.

Today, he however says that he cannot comment on Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda’s PF and self abduction on grounds that it is a subject of investigations.

If Lungu is this scared to comment on this matter now compared to the way he was parroting himself, we then wonder why some loose brains are going all over their master is safeguarding his mouth and knows that he is part of the ring leaders.

As for the tribalists currently going to jail for inciting tribal war and sedition, Lungu completely became numb as he as doesn’t want to comment because he is the the number one beneficiary of this tribal war.

As for us, we maintain that Lungu is the one who abducted this thug. Forget the hallucinations being cooked out there because soon, the same Jay Jay will deny accusing wrong people.

Government must not relent and feel sorry for law breakers because had these criminals succeeded in their failed war attempt, they were going to say that the UPND government has failed to run the country and they were going to take over using underhand means.

For us we know that Lungu had abducted Jay Jay Banda and this was their drama and criminal plan but we insist that he must tell the Nation who abducted him and the security wings must not dance to his fake KUNYU and demanding to be in a comfortable hospital bed while bitter and tribalist old Sikota is busy feeding people with lies.

LUNGU REFUSES TO COMMENT ON JAY JAY BANDA

UKWA group leader Edgar Lungu has refused to comment on the so called abduction of his thug Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda.

Lungu knows the truth that he is the one who was keeping this character with the view of causing war in Zambia and then see him ascend to power.

Today, he however says that he cannot comment on Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda’s PF and self abduction on grounds that it is a subject of investigations.

If Lungu is this scared to comment on this matter now compared to the way he was parroting himself, we then wonder why some loose brains are going all over their master is safeguarding his mouth and knows that he is part of the ring leaders.

As for the tribalists currently going to jail for inciting tribal war and sedition, Lungu completely became numb as he as doesn’t want to comment because he is the the number one beneficiary of this tribal war.

As for us, we maintain that Lungu is the one who abducted this thug. Forget the hallucinations being cooked out there because soon, the same Jay Jay will deny accusing wrong people.

Government must not relent and feel sorry for law breakers because had these criminals succeeded in their failed war attempt, they were going to say that the UPND government has failed to run the country and they were going to take over using underhand means.

For us we know that Lungu had abducted Jay Jay Banda and this was their drama and criminal plan but we insist that he must tell the Nation who abducted him and the security wings must not dance to his fake KUNYU and demanding to be in a comfortable hospital bed while bitter and tribalist old Sikota is busy feeding people with lies.

I PRACTICE CLEAN POLITICS- HON MUNDUBILE.

LUSAKA…..Sunday, June 2, 2024. [SMART EAGLES]

Mporokoso Member of Parliament Hon Brian Mundubile says he practices clean politics and that at no time would he want to defame people unfairly.

Hon Mundubile said that is why statements of hate speech ought to be condemned.

In the recent weeks, some UPND members at various Pressers, made remarks and threats targeted at different individuals such as Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda, Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu and other opposition figures.

Several Members of Parliament among them Hon Mundubile condemned such acts and carefully called out individuals thought to have made such statements to retract them.

Arising from this, Hon Mundubile has since been summoned to appear before the Police in Solwezi following a complaint from an Individual Named Bruce Kanema.

And Hon Mundubile said: “If you followed the interviews so closesly, I called on all those that were making statements inciting violence and propagating hate speech. I talked about Hon Charles Milupi, I talked about Treveor Mwiinde, I talked about Bruce Kanema because all these names appeared in videos making threats as it were.”

He said what ought to be condemned are the statements of hate speech.

Hon Mundubile said if the person in the company of Bruce Kanema was the one who made those insulting statements, then bruce kanema should not have been the one but call out the person that made the statements as it were.

“I consequently mentioned several names that appeared on those Press Brieifings. Of course in the process, there are statements that can be attributed to one but yet having been made by another. And in that case it could be a case of mistaken identity.

In the case of Bruce Kanema, if those statements attributed to him were not made by him but the person that appeared with him, then of course that could be regrettable. If in the video, the statements made threats against Jay Jay Banda were not made by Bruce Kanema then that is regrettable, I would not have wanted to join into that,” he said.

Sermon on Tribalism

By Godfrey Chitalu

In recent times, tribal talk has reared its ugly head, threatening the unity and peace that Zambia has cherished for decades. This rising tide of divisive rhetoric is not just a cancer to our harmony but a direct assault on the very fabric of our nation.

As a Zambian who speaks and understands a multitude of languages, including Lozi, Bisa, Kaonde, Lunda, Luvale, Bisa, Chewa, Tumbuka, Lala Ngumbo, Soli, Lungu, Namwanga, Swaka, and Lenje, I stand resolutely against this dangerous trend.

I vividly remember the time my Lozi friend Mwanangono bought a coffin for a family member while I was far away in Lundazi. This act of compassion transcended any tribal boundaries and reaffirmed our shared humanity. It’s moments like these that remind us that our strength lies in our unity, not in the artificial divisions of tribe.

Our nation is a beautiful mosaic of cultures and languages from Imwiko to Eggichikeni. My experiences—from translating Tumbuka when we started Radio Chikaya as the 90s – were expiring to daily enjoying Tonga dishes; Mabisi and Musohya, and greeting friends in Lunda—highlight the interconnectedness that makes Zambia unique.

Having visited over a hundred districts, I can attest that each corner of our country offers something valuable and unique.

This commitment to learning and embracing different cultures has enriched my life and deepened my connection to every part of Zambia.

However, to truly win the fight against tribalism, we must ensure that hate speech arrests are not selective. As an apolitical Christian, I believe in fairness and justice for all.

Everyone involved in spreading hate speech must be held accountable, regardless of their political affiliation, without waiting for cagey witnesses. This even-handed approach is crucial if we are to foster genuine unity and eradicate tribalism.

Tribalism is a cancer that erodes the bonds of unity and undermines our collective progress. We must rise above these petty distinctions and celebrate our differences as strengths rather than weaknesses.

I learnt when I started Makani Etu a Soli publication in the 90s that our diverse cultures are not barriers but threads that weave the rich tapestry of Zambia.

By embracing this diversity, we pave the way for a more united, peaceful, and prosperous nation. I have good memories of Chipata, where the advent of the new millennium saw us launch Kwacha Kummawa, a Chewa newspaper.

In the face of tribal talk, let us stand firm and resolute. Let us champion the cause of unity and reject any attempts to divide us.

Together, we can build a more united, resilient, and harmonious Zambia for generations to come. Both choir members and praise singers can sing one song!

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