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SECRET REPORT ANGERS PENSIONERS

‘I never spoke to the MAST’. Page 3

By BENNIE MUNDANDO

DESTITUTE and angry pensioners have demanded to know why the Government has kept the Saturnia forensic audit report a secret when they were in courts of law demanding their benefits while many of their colleagues have died without being paid. To Page 3

Mr. Ngulube

PRIVATISATION The irregularities at Saturnia Regna Pension Fund which have rendered most retirees destitute were the skeletons in Hakainde Hichilema’s closet that would prevent him from leading the country. - Tutwa Ngulube

Mutati welcomes coming IMF talks ON PAGE 3

Govt tackles inadequate skills problem ON PAGE 3

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Readers Forum

KUDOS TO PF SECRETARY GENERAL FOR BEING CANDID BUT It was gratifying to hear the PF chief executive officer Mr Davies Mwila frankly telling MPs, PF officials and ordinary members of the party on the Copperbelt that the 2021 adoption will not be based on names but on merit. This was a call to duty for current MPs councilors and mayors, it once again goes to show that the PF party believes in service delivery to the people of Zambia as opposed to mere politicking. His message is timely to all members of the party who thinking belonging to PF is expecting free things, it means hard work from the SG’s perspective. We have seen with dismay the levels of laxity among some MPs in the recent past especially those in areas where the PF traditionally get high numbers of votes. Let me remind all Current MPs councilors , Party officials, ordinary party members and indeed friends of the party that encouraging new voters who have attained voting age to get NRCs and register as voters is a sure strategy of remaining in power, another strategy is to remind those fatigued voters who may want to stay away from voting on the dangers of voter apathy. It is important to listen to

Paramount chief Chitimukulu on encouraging Zambians to vote in great numbers, the thinking that anyone can rule us because of personal frustration is dangerous, it’s not everyone called to leadership. Others when They have power are loyal to their tribesmen no matter what other needs there are, So if we are not careful tizamuziba Yesu. Let us look at the bigger picture, 5 years of suffering segregation on tribal lines is too long a time to undo the progress we have made as Zambians. I know that sometimes the PF government can seem to be in disarray but the fact is that they mean well for this country, yes some officials especially at the district office in Lusaka are selfish but at secretariat level which is the highest decision making level fortunately, the focus is on improving people’s lives. I can only appeal to the president of the party who is also the republican president to rearrange the party district office through the SG to make it more responsive. Most officials at the district office have overstayed though they have just changed positions, they have lost the confidence of the members of the party in Lusaka, no wonder UPND which is in minority in Lusaka now seem to be in

majority and are making more noise because the PF ordinary members are frustrated as the result of not having a caring district Administration team. It will be wrong not to single out Mr chimumbwa and Mr Kelvin Kaunda who are doing their best to care for the Lusaka grassroots, the rest of the team only talk good but do nothing to create opportunities for the ordinary members to be active. Kudos to the Secretary General for being candid on the Copperbelt, and I encourage him to frankly engage all members of the party across the country. He also needs to ensure that strong party structures are put in place across the nation before the 2021 general election.The habit of one person being an Mp, constituency chairman, district chairman should be discouraged, I know it’s democracy but at the end of the day party mobilization suffers. Lastly, I would like to make a clarion call to all those members who are fatigued and frustrated to come back to work and be patient with the party leadership, your time to lead will come through hardwork. service to the people of zambia is paramount as opposed to self aggrandizement. Enock Kapitolo chulu Lusaka

Bars and Restaurant

Dear Editor,

I went to five different places yesterday which by any standard and setup - are bars and nightclubs. They were opened with full throttle. The bigger ones had “permits” to be open and was shown the documents because they are also restaurants. “We got the approvals last week,” one owner told me. The other two just defied the order to close down saying they were ready to face whatever consequences. But they were chockablock! However, the small bars, remains closed or selling the alcohol through the windows

SHUTDOWN NOTICE

ZESCO Limited wishes to inform its esteemed customers and the public that there will be an interruption of power supply in the following areas:

SANHE PLANT AND SURROUNDING AREAS, CHISHIMBA BOARDING SCHOOL AND SURROUNDING AREAS PURPOSE:

To Facilitate Annual Maintenance Works

DATE:

Tuesday, 16th June, 2020

TIME:

From 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs

- the colonial type - and patrons drink in their cars. “Sir, we have big bars opened especially ku ma yardi...” one bar owner complained, indicating that permits were given to the bars patronized by the rich. He had a list of those famous bars! Now, with Covid 19 still on, there is need to harmonise these issues and they may breed anarchy. Why not allow all bars to open on condition they follow the laid down regulations? What is happening now is that bars have decided to reopen in total defiance of government orders. For instance, those smaller bars or taverns on markets,

have secretly opened but kept the toilets closed since they are supposed to be closed. Patrons now use the nearby walls as conveniences. This is creating another health challenge. “Why should this Covid 19 be only for the poor,” one asked me, in reference to the opening of famous bars in upmarket areas. I think it is time government relook at the whole bars thing as the bar owners feel they are being mistreated while the “bars and restaurants” in name have continued operating normally as bars! The poor bar owners in shanties now believe that only bars for the “powerful and connected” will continue operating under Covid 19 while the rest remain closed. Unfair - they believe! DICKSON JERE

ST. LUKE HOSPITAL, SHIKABETA VILLAGE, RUFUNSA MAIN MARKET AND SURROUNDING AREAS PURPOSE:

To Facilitate Corrective Maintenance Works

DATE:

Thursday, 18th June, 2020

However, all supply lines must be treated as live as power may be restored before the stated time. We regret the inconvenience this may cause.

TIME:

From 08:00hrs to 14:00hrs

FIGHT CORONAVIRUS: Customers are encouraged to purchase electricity units through channels such as online banking and mobile money. Customers are further advised to report faults by contacting Zesco National Call Centre on 0211 363636 (all networks) or 322 (MTN & Airtel) or SMS supply status query and account/prepayment number to 3600.

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However, all supply lines must be treated as live as power may be restored before the stated time. We regret the inconvenience this may cause.

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Dear editor,