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MINISTER LOSES CASE Vol. 6. Issue 2632
CYBER BULLING The decision by female Parliamentarians to introduce a bill to stop cyber bullying has been supported following a spate of bullying on social media targeting women in general Story on Page 2
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Wednesday June 24, 2020
...in a matter in which Mr Lubinda sued the Daily Nation and Mr Edwin Lifwekelo for criminal libel. Page 3 “We are aware that councils like Chavuma have been filtrated in political activities thereby hindering progress of service delivery in the district. I have received reports of workers being involved in petty politics but I will ensure that they are flashed out.�
Zambia, IMF in crunch virtual meetings. Pg 4 Speaker differs with ConCourt By SIMON MUNTEMBA I DO not agree with the Constitution Court that I exceeded my constitutional powers when I declared the Roan Parliamentary seat which was held by Chishimba Kambwili, Speaker of the National Assembly, Patrick Matibini has said. Dr Matibini said as Speaker, he has powers and jurisdiction to interpret the law and constitution, as well as to preside over some of the internal matters arising from the preceeding of the House.
Page 4. UPND youths hack defectors
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OME UPND youths in Livingstone on Sunday evening went on rampage to attack cadres who defected to the ruling party during a mobilization meeting held in Zambezi Sawmills Township. To Page 3
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On Wednesday
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On Wednesday ZAMBIA and by implication, Zambians face many Mountains which must be defeated. We have the Constitutional debacle, The Youth demands, the Women demands, the demands of the differently able; entitlement(s) promoters Etc. Add to these Mountains are problems which are not of Zambian making. Not even the most powerful Air force in the World can create its own weather conditions. When it is biting cold, this is what it is. When it is foggy and visibility an impossibility; that is it! These follow laws of nature and are not subject to government or personal controls, but possible mitigation! The entitlement promoters pose a particular challenge and threat to Government. Just like the infamous cartel, they also seek and work towards “State Capture.” This group of false businessmen and vultures of political convenience are a real menace to National Development. Some are loud and some very quite – using proxies! You see, when rainfall is bad
and Zambians have a duty and obligation, again, beyond the democratic reality of political competition. The whole talk about development is a Zambian thing which cannot be a responsibility of another country or citizens of other countries. For this reason, ALL must support the position of President Edgar Lungu to spread development nation-wide; so that people only remain behind because of personal choice(s). The extremist path of Political Machiavellianism is unacceptable; and a betrayal of the Zambian dream! So in terms of the National real issues, irrespective of what one may desire, the making of a Constitution and other laws, is a purely Zambian affair. To the extent that a Constitution is a political document, political views - some very sharp and some just unreasonable, will be a factor and should not offend anybody. Ultimately, my view is that it is inevitable to have a Constitution which is based on wide consultations bearing in mind that NOT ALL CITIZENS will agree on everything contained in the document. That is life. In as far as Bill 10 is concerned my understanding is that it is at a stage of enactment because adoption has formally taken place. If we go back to San Francisco in 1948 when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was being formulated, there were many areas of
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The fact of disagreement, over Bill 10 must never degenerate into name calling. Disagreement or dissent has nothing to do with the fact that Zambians need to talk to one another and ultimately have a Constitution as proposed by Bill 10. the document inspired other subsequent legally binding international legal instruments. Yes, the Constitution is a legal document. I hold the view that looking at its formulation from partisan political spectacles, will not do. It is dangerous and an affront to democracy. Simply put, democracy is about duty, responsibility and not exempt from the Human Rights standard
good document addressing several problematic areas. As in anything else, it would be fallacious to suggest that the document is perfect! On another very important note, the country must also respond to the Youth demands of participation in governance. In my estimation, the voices are getting louder. The question is not whether the Youth must get
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In as far as Bill 10 is concerned my understanding is that it is at a stage of enactment because adoption has formally taken place. If we go back to San Francisco in 1948 when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was being formulated, there were many areas of disagreement. for Zambia that is it! It is bad and the responsible thing to do is to accept that there is a problem as opposed to finger pointing that produces no beneficial results. Those concerned about issues of equity for National Development must take a leaf from the Presidency and in particular the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) in the Office of the Vice President. They distribute food to all disaster areas, irrespective of voting patterns. (I only mention voting patterns because if we do not arrest the entitlement zealots, we could run in trouble). But there are things which have nothing to do with nature,
A combination of greed and unfounded suspicions/rumour in most African countries are partly responsible for political and economic challenges. Egos, and large ones for that matter, connive with vanity to produce anger, hate, disease and grinding poverty. disagreement. You will also understand that this is the time when Colonialism, was seen as a normal undertaking, discrimination, an official policy and many other challenges, such as trading in human beings, then considered semi-humans, because of pigmentation, were real obstacles! But the whole essence of the San Francisco meeting was to produce an international agreement – and BRAVO, this happened. One of the areas of tacit compromise was that the document would not have legal force. Civility won the day! Importantly, over time, the document (UDHR) has assumed a powerful moral force and apart from setting a standard,
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that “your rights end where my rights begin.” It is as simple as that. The fact of disagreement, over Bill 10 must never degenerate into name calling. Disagreement or dissent has nothing to do with the fact that Zambians need to talk to one another and ultimately have a Constitution as proposed by Bill 10. As in any legal document, we must provide for amendments, since a Constitution is a living document, which is never cast in stone. From where I stand, the National Democratic Forum (NDF) and the submissions to the Parliamentary Select Committee, which received petitions from stakeholders, have resulted in a better and
the demands they are making. The question beyond unquestionable youth power is: What is good for Zambia? Second, why do we still have people who are beyond the age of 35 masquerading as Youths and holding positions meant for the Youth? This is a very important question. I think there is a difference between “youths” and being “youthful.” The question of youth participation is both political as well as strategic. Politically, it sounds great and easy to implement. Strategically, it raises more questions than answers and could easily lend itself to ill-informed political blackmail. President Michael C. Sata is on record as queering his officials who shave their hair
bold regularly to look younger (Men). This includes those who take pride is using chemicals to keep their graying hair dark. (What is the difference between the men who use chemicals to deceive and hide their true looks and women who invest in lightening their skin?) The point really is that we must move away from physical deception and misrepresentation so that we are able to deal with the Youth challenge as an ISSUE, without detractors or contaminants. How can a 40-year or 50-yearold be saying “we the young people? Of course he/she is younger than the guy who is in his 60s, but the truth remains that you are crowding the YOUTH ISSUE and space. The fact that one feels youthful and acts youthful is no reason to crowd the ISSUE! A combination of greed and unfounded suspicions/rumour in most African countries are partly responsible for political and economic challenges. Egos, and large ones for that matter, connive with vanity to produce anger, hate, disease and grinding poverty. It is possible that here in Zambia, we may be dealing with a variant of irresponsible citizens, masquerading as Youths. It is a danger point which overshadows the real problems of effective youth participation. Trust me; the debate is a roller coaster. I am persuaded to think and support merit as a threshold to participation, contrasted with the suspect demands based on age and station in life. Remember, Africa and indeed Zambia’s population is quite young and I hold the view that the older generations must take responsibility and guide to secure stability and assure peace; a value generally associated with wisdom. Note that there are young people, who are wiser than old guys, but these are in the minority; as evidence presents. (How many young people ascend to real power in their 20s? Do not talk of lack
of opportunity. Merit always stands out, when a standard!) A point to note is that YOUTHDOM is a phase. Young people must choose between youthful activities and responsibility. You can’t have both! I really do not agree with “double tobela” and you do not have to agree either. Who can argue that prominent personalities took a very active part in fighting for Zambian independence? But those close to these personalities will attest that they have had to make very difficult choices. Some have engaged in dangerous activities, using officialdom. There is a season for everything, just like power without control, is fatal. I also do not agree that we should shelve older guys, who clearly are a reservoir of knowledge. Some played a key role in “demolishing” the second republic. Are we sure we can have an Army commander who is below 35 years? I would ask the same question for the Air force Commander, Zambia National Service Commandant, the Inspector General of Police, the Chief Justice and many others. Why do you suggest retirement over performance? The Women and differentlyable demands are similar and require better and deeper Masqueraders
It is possible that here in Zambia, we may be dealing with a variant of irresponsible citizens, masquerading as Youths. It is a danger point which overshadows the real problems of effective youth participation. Trust me; the debate is a roller coaster. debate. The Nation is confronted with opportunistic demand from self styled promoters of entitlement. These have perfected the art of deception and manipulation, calling it lobbying. Lobbying for what? Promoters of entitlement have perfected the art of “State Capture” because their Agenda can only survive when they control the State. For these, their programme is very, very quiet and it takes an incisive and penetrating eye to see and appreciate the damage they cause. Can you imagine a person who seeks to hold political office confusing National development, with voting? What is the relationship? Are we suggesting that Elections are about distribution of National wealth? My understanding is that the Zambian President is a President for ALL. His constituency is Zambia. If you check, his campaigns are country-wide!! Please, watch the space. See you next week. Comments: ngandem12@ gmail.com Cell/SMS 0977776191
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Wednesday 24, June 2020
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but the court was not satisfied with the explanation. Zuma appeared in court yesterday to face multiple charges of racketeering, fraud, corruption and money laundering, as a decade-old trial delayed by procedural bickering resumed. Zuma is being tried on 16 charges relating to a $2 billion arms deal with French defence firm Thales in 1999, when he was deputy president. The charges were reinstated in March 2018, a month
OHANNESBURG - The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has cancelled an arrest warrant against South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma after his lawyer handed in a doctor's letter confirming his ill-health. The arrest warrant was issued in February after Zuma failed to appear in court for a hearing. His legal team had said the former president had gone to Cuba for a medical procedure, 1
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after the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party kicked him out of office after a presidency marked by graft allegations and sovereign credit rating downgrades. The former leader, in power between 2009 and 2018, rejects all allegations as a politically motivated witch-hunt. But the case is a rare example of an African judicial system seeking to prosecute a former leader for alleged wrongdoing. Much of yesterday’s pre-trial
hearing was focused on fixing a date for the trial to continue after multiple efforts by Zuma to cancel or delay it. Judge Dhaya Pillay did not set a date for the trial proper to start. She adjourned the proceedings until September 8. The court in November rejected Zuma’s application for a permanent stay of prosecution, and in February issued an arrest warrant for him. – BBC/REUTERS.
MALAWI PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Voters turn out for historic re-run LILONGWE - Malawians voted yesterday in a re-run election a year on from President Peter Mutharika's disputed victory that was annulled nearly five months ago. Mutharika, who wants a second term, is up against Lazarus Chakwera, who heads an opposition coalition. Evidence of vote tampering including correction fluid on tally sheets led to judges scrapping his May 2019 victory and ordering a fresh election. The country's judiciary has been widely praised for its robust response. Malawi became the second African nation to annul a presidential election over irregularities, after Kenya in 2017. The country has been bitterly divided in the run-up to yesterday's re-run. Widespread anti-government protests and violence have threatened to plunge Malawi into an even deeper crisis. Speaking after he had voted in southern Malawi, President Mutharika alleged there had been violence in some opposition strongholds, the Reuters news agency reports. "It is very sad. Our secretary general has been beaten up. Those causing the violence are desperate," it quotes the president as saying. "How then will the election be credible?" he asked. There has been no
verification of these reports. On casting his vote in the Lilongwe, Chakwera said that he had “confidence in the electoral commission to do what is right.” “I believe that Malawians’ quest for justice is actually being answered today. And I believe their rights will be respected,” he added. Whoever wins the election, will have to heal these deep divisions as well as tackle key electoral issues such as corruption, poverty and unemployment. – BBC.
chosen, not just for its expertise in this field, but because Covid-19 is now spreading fast here. That makes it far easier for scientists to find a community at immediate risk of infection, and to then tell whether this British vaccine is effective. Similar tests are already underway in the UK, but the infection rate there is slowing. Hence the move, not just to South Africa, but to Brazil too, where 5, 000 people will be involved in
A quarter-billion children getting no education - UN PARIS - Nearly 260 million children had no access to schooling in 2018, a United Nations agency said in a report yesterday that blamed poverty and discrimination for educational inequalities that are being exacerbated by the coronavirus outbreak. Children from poorer communities as well as girls, the disabled, immigrants and ethnic minorities were at a distinct educational disadvantage in many countries, the UN's Paris-based education body UNESCO said. – AFP.
Suspected jihadist militant head arrested in Ivory Coast
ABIDJAN - Authorities in Ivory Coast have arrested the suspected head of a jihadist group and several other militants believed to have carried out an attack in the north two weeks ago that killed at least 10 soldiers, the Defence minister said on Monday. “The head of the commando unit that carried out the attack was arrested on Sunday,” Minister Hamed Bakayoko said at a military ceremony in Abidjan to honour the fallen soldiers. – REUTERS.
Nigeria summons Ghana envoy
Human trials for Covid-19 vaccine start in South Africa JOHANNESBURG - Human trials for a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University are beginning in South Africa and in Brazil. Some 2, 000 people in South Africa will be involved in what is widely considered to be one of the earliest and most advanced trials for a vaccine to tackle the pandemic. The first doses of the vaccine are being administered in Johannesburg this week. South Africa has been
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the vaccine trial. Meanwhile, health authorities in South Africa are scrambling to contain a coronavirus outbreak at a school in Eastern Cape province after about 180 pupils tested positive. Makaula Senior Secondary School was closed yesterday for decontamination. Officials say contact tracing and testing is underway. The South African Democratic Teacher’s Union has called for the closure of schools in the area. – BBC.
ABIJA - Nigeria summoned a senior Ghanaian diplomat to complain over "attacks" on its embassy compound in Accra that saw a building demolished, Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama said on Monday. The incident came five months after the Foreign ministry denied reports that the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Ghana had been evicted from Accra where traditional rulers have complained that the High Commission was encroaching on land they owned. – AFP.
Ex-marine won’t appeal Russian spying sentence
MOSCOW - Former US marine Paul Whelan will not appeal against his 16-year jail sentence for spying in Russia, his lawyer says. Whelan, 50, was arrested in Moscow in 2018 with a USB drive which security officers say contained state secrets. Olga Karlova told the BBC he thought doing so would be "pointless" and would rather focus his hope on a possible but unconfirmed prisoner swap with the US. – BBC.