Anthony Tapa

National Democratic Congress party in north western province has described 2019 as a non-democratic year but hopeful that 2020 will be a good year for political parties especially the opposition to thrive in their quest to provide checks and balances to the government. NDC North Western Province chairperson MARK KALEMBA has told Solwezi radio news today that most opposition political parties were not able to speak freely on various issues bordering on the interests of the national. He said the patriotic front government did not provide a conducive environment for all stakeholders to thrive and save the country with one common goal. Mr Kalemba has also observed that in 2019, as a party they were able to see some forms of dictatorship as most of those who spoke the against the works of the government were being silenced in various ways. He adds that government came up with programs which were only for the benefit of those in power citing the hosting of the nationa...

North western province permanent secretary willies Mangimela says the blowing off of a roof at Kikombe secondary school and other public institutions reported in the recent heavy downpour in Solwezi is regrettable. North western province permanent secretary  Willies Mangimela  (left), Ephraim Mateyo (c) and Solwezi district commissioner Rosemary Kamalonga (right). picture courtesy of Lusaka Times. And Mr Mangimela says most of the structures were not built to withstand the effects of climate change, hence being destroyed. Speaking when he visited Kikombe secondary school, Rodwell mwepu and Solwezi main market whose roofs were blown off on Monday around 18hrs, Mr Mangimela disclosed that the department of Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) through the office of the district commissioner has assessed the extent of the damage on the three structures. Mr Mangimela said the bill of quantity has been made and sent to DMMU headquarters, Lusaka for a...

North Western province provincial Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu says government has placed  priority on ensuring  it deals  with all obstacles  that are  hindering  the developmental agenda aimed at providing  inclusive sustainable development to the people. And honourable Mubukwanu says government remains  committed  to improving the lives  of its people through the implementation of livelihoods  improved  programs. He adds that among them is ensuring that they have access to clean and safe drinking water.  The minister was speaking today in Kalumbila District during handover of the Musele water project constructed by Kalumbila Minerals Limited  in Shinengene area. Honourable Mubukwanu said water is a basic need and as government , they believe access to safe , clean water is the number one priority  for community  development and should be priotised when implementing developmental programs. Howe...

Book review by Pastor Geoffrey Njolomba. Tittle of the book reviewed: Simple words yet so Hard to say Sorry and Thank you  Author: Anthony C. Tapa. Date of review: 29 November 2019 Solwezi, North Western Province. .................................................................................... In reviewing any literally works it is useful to know the DNA of those works. Every subject has its unique DNA- a kind of a map that helps the leader to understand the writer's mind. Out of the author's own experiences, he was able to bring out the Simple, universal truths which, when obeyed, has the ability to build strong, healthy relationships between individuals, families, communities and nations. We call this, the ministry of reconciliation. Reconciliation is divine and therefore,it is our duty to lay down the foundation for health relationships. In return, we harvest peace not only with ourselves but others too. This is the KEY to peace between ourselves and othe...

J esuit Center for Theological Reflection   (JCTR) in Solwezi district have called on government to cancer the mining operations in the lower Zambezi national park. Speaking at joint media briefing held yesterday at bishop potani guest house, Jesuit center for theological reflection (JCTR)   programme   officer Micomyza Dieudonn’e said   his organization has noted with sadness that the high court   of Zambia   has   ruled   that the controversial   kangaluwi   open –cast   copper mine project   must go ahead   in the heart   of the lower   Zambezi   river. Mr   Dieudonne’ says   the risk   of pollution   and collateral   damage   to the environment is high   as is the impact   the mine will   have on the   wildlife in the area. He says JCTR is concerned with the type of development in   the lower   Zambezi   national   park ...

North Western Chamber Of Commerce, Trade and Industry Says the chamber started the year 2019 with a challenging economic outlook. Speaking during the general meeting of the north western chamber of commerce trade and industry held at Floriana lodge Chamber President Mukumbi Kafuta Said owing to the proposed fiscal policies, ranging from the proposed shift from value added tax to sales tax and the introduction of various taxies more especially in the mining sector. Mr Kafuta said that the proposed number of taxes by government created uncertainty in the economy as proposed changes fiscal policies had a negative impact on the captains of industries as well as affecting small and medium enterprises due to the castigating effects that sales tax would bring.   He said that the chamber observed panic in the mining sectors as some workers were even laid off, termination of contracts as the mine projected a huge drop in their income because of the sales tax which was going ...

North Western Province Permanent Secretary Willies Mangimela has urged teachers in the province to prepare pupils in examination  classes adequately as exams draws near. Speaking at media briefing on Wednesday last week, Mr Mangimela  encouraged both teachers from primary and secondary school teachers to take advantage of the remaining days to revise with pupils in the preparations of the exams. Mr Mangimela says teachers should cover up on the topics which they may not have taught during lessons. He adds that preparedness amongst school pupils will help to avoid engaging cases if malpractices during exams. ''as PS am encouraging all the teachers at primary school level, secondary school level to work very hard, sit down with their pupils to revise and cover the topics which they did not cover and also to avoid cheating'' Mr Mangimela said. ''because it is not good for the teachers to call children and open the papers for the exams or engag...