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Corruption tag will damage the PF ahead of 2021 polls-EIU
The latest Economist Intelligence Unit report on Zambia has predicted that the media reports about high level corruption in the PF will damage the party ahead of the 2021 elections. But the EIU has retained its forecast of a victory for President Edgar Lungu in 2021 if he is allowed to stand -given strong incumbency powers. The EUI however warns that this forecast does carry risks; for example, an opposition alliance would be a game-changer. On its Election Watch, the EIU said assuming Mr Lungu is deemed eligible to stand again, his control over the party machinery and the support of most of the Central Committee, as well as a tightening grip on the media and state institutions, should see him secure the PF nomination. It predicts that influential and usually old guard rivals will also be expelled or opt to leave.
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/05/21/corruption-tag-will-damage-the-pf-ahead-of-2021-polls-eiu/
Government’s U-Turn on Circular banning public health workers in private facilities welcomed
The Zambia Medical Association has welcomed the move by the Ministry of Health to withdraw a circular that banned public health workers from working in private facilities.There was an uproar last week from health workers when Government issued a ban on the practice, with the Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation arguing that there is no regulation banning health workers engaging in any economic activities. ZMA general secretary Francis Mupeta said the issue of doctors in public institutions working in private hospitals is a complex one that needs thorough consideration On Friday evening the government temporarily suspended a circular banning health workers from engaging in extra work in the private sector after it received a backlash.
Construction of Chongwe Nuclear Centre to proceed
The controversial construction of the Chongwe Nuclear and Technology Research Centre in Chongwe will go ahead after Zambia and Russia signed a general contract to kick start its construction. This is despite the residents of Chongwe including the local leadership in the area rejecting the project. Last week, the Zambian government and Russia’s Rosatom have signed a general contract for the construction of a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST). The signing took place during the 10th international Atomexpo-2018 forum in Sochi which ran from May 14-18th. The Construction of the center is the first joint project of Russia and Zambia in the field of nuclear technologies.
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/05/21/construction-of-chongwe-nuclear-centre-to-proceed/
Government is impressed with the improvement levels in the compliance on the usage of Government motor vehicles-Mutati
Government is impressed with the improvement levels in the compliance on the usage of Government motor vehicles which has increased from below 10% to over 80% since the commencement of compliance exercise. This came to light after Minister of Works and Supply Felix Mutati observed the outcome of the inspection during the on-going road checks conducted country wide in all the provincial centres. He said the increased penalties for would-be offenders is not meant to punish anyone but to ensure that compliance levels reach over 95%. He was speaking after another patrol was conducted in Lusaka yesterday morning saying two things noticed since the commencement the patrols, are that there is increase in compliance and that the flow of vehicles in Lusaka has significantly reduced.
Fisho Mwale won’t stand as Lusaka Mayor, he has moved on
Former Lusaka Mayor Fisho Mwale has disclosed that he will not be recontesting the Lusaka Mayoral position following the death of the late Wilson Kalumba. In line with the 2016 amended constitution, a by election to replace Mr Kalumba who died on Tuesday ought to be held within 90 days. Mr Mwale unsuccessfully stood as an Independent for the position of Mayor of Lusaka in the 2016 general elections but lost to the eventual winner Mr Kalumba who stood on the PF ticket. But in an interview, Mr Mwale said he is no longer interested in a political position. He said his main interest now is in working towards the development of the aqua sectors in Zambia where he currently serves as Chairman of the Aquaculture Development Association of Zambia.
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/05/21/fisho-mwale-wont-stand-as-lusaka-mayor-he-has-moved-on/
Business & Industry Related
Zambia Airports Corporation records 12.4 % rise in passenger numbers in first quarter
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited says it recorded a positive growth for the first quarter of 2018 with 413,961 general passenger movements. Communications and Brand Manager Mweemba Sikaulu says passenger numbers increased by 12.4% when compared to the same period last. Ms Sikaulu says international passenger movements grew by 8.4% from 320,185 passengers in the first quarter of 2017 to 347,232 passengers in the first quarter of 2018. She adds that 66,729 domestic passengers passed through the airports in comparison to 48,198 in the first quarter of 2017 resulting in an increase of 34.4%. She states that similarly international passenger movements grew by 8.4% from 320,185 passengers in the first quarter of 2017 to 347,232 passengers in the first quarter of 2018.
Professor Kelly Chibale calls on government to invest in scientific infrastructure
Zambia’s award Winning scientific researcher Professor Kelly Chibale has called on government to invest in scientific infrastructure to enable Zambian scientists realise their potential. Professor Chibale who was recently recognised as one of 50 greatest leaders in the world for the year 2018 says infrastructure development is the basis on which ground breaking research would flourish. Speaking at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, Prof Chibale observed that Zambia has the potential and talent to produce world class researchers. He says networking and globally aligned scientific projects were important as science was universal. There needs to be focus on world class research that addresses local problems and challenges with attendant training in the Zambian context and environment.
Stanbic Zambia Corporate Affairs Head explains ‘Women’s Value Proposition’ at Africa SME Finance Forum in Kenya
Zambia’s premier business news provider the Zambia Business Times caught up with Chanda Chime Katongo the Stanbic Bank Zambia Corporate Affairs Head at the Africa SME Finance forum in Nairobi. This is what she had to share about the women value proposition that led to the birth of the Anakazi banking program for women. Stanbic Bank has been in Zambia for more than 60 years and is the biggest bank in terms of asset size in Africa’s second largest copper producer. Stanbic’ s existence in Kenya spans 107 years which makes me feel very much at home in terms of brand presence. About 10 years ago in 2008 the Industrial Commercial Bank of China – ICBC acquired 20% in the Standard Bank group. As most of you know ICBC is the biggest bank in the world in terms of asset size.
‘Mungwi to be agricultural hub’
Malole Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher Yaluma says Mungwi is poised to become an agricultural hub when road projects being implemented in the area are completed. Mr Yaluma, who is also Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, said in an interview on Thursday last week that Mungwi is an agriculture area with enormous potential to significantly contribute to national food security. He said agricultural activities are expected to accelerate once road works on the Nseluka-Kayambi-Nakonde road, Kasama-Mungwi-Mbesuma road and Kasama-Isoka road are completed.