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19/07/2023

HH risk losing Bemba, Eastern support

Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa writes...

Outright opposition to one candidate rather than genuine support for the candidate voted for is becoming the norm across democracies in the world. Many of those who voted for Joe Biden in the last US election were motivated by the desire to stop Trump rather than their support for Biden or the Democratic Party.
This is also true for Zambia’s last election. I hope Hichilema understands that he was largely the conduit of the revulsion against the PF and former President Edgar Lungu and that his support is tenuous. The 1.8m voters who supported Lungu, despite the damage he and the PF inflicted on Zambia, are hardcore supporters who are unlikely to leave PF.
In contrast, many of those who voted for Hichilema are not his supporters but people who were disillusioned with the status quo. These are the ones who decisively swung the vote in his favour. Their support in future elections is not guaranteed; it is subject to good performance.
In my view, the heroes of the last election were Bemba speakers in Northern and Muchinga provinces, voters in the Eastern Province and those in Lusaka and the Copperbelt who rose above ethnic prejudices and rode on economic grievances to rally behind Hichilema. If Hichilema does not take the time to understand why these people voted for him, he risks losing their support.
The Lozis, Tongas and Northwesterners were not the heroes of the last election, for these groups have historically voted for him but their support was not enough. It was only after the Bembas, Easterners and urbanites came to the party that he finally crossed the line. It saddens me greatly that these groups are the ones suffering marginalisation today especially in the civil service. It does not help that Hichilema’s supporters, mainly from the Zambezi provinces, are so excited that they keep talking to each other rather than respectfully persuading those with contrary views to see their point. They have canonised Hichilema and bully and harass anyone who does not identify with the ruling leadership. This is counterproductive. When Zambians stop talking, those in leadership should get concerned.
I get a sense that having been elected with a popular mandate, Hichilema and his supporters think there is no credible opposition to unseat him. In my view, the biggest opposition that he faces is an alert and politically engaged citizenry, not an organised party. The latter will rise organically and should be the least of his concerns. What Hichilema must fear most is already in place: the voter. Discontent will not wait until there is an effective opposition party to harvest it!
Zambian voters may not always know what they want, but they almost always know what they don’t want!

19/07/2023

Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Zambia will cause upsets at World Cup

By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu in Johannesburg (The Conversation Africa)

Morocco and Zambia are making their Fifa Women's World Cup debut in 2023. South Africa must recover their morale after a pay dispute and Nigeria once again leads the charge for the continent.
The tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, is being held in the southern hemisphere for the first time - from 20 July until 20 August.
It has expanded this year, with 32 nations competing for the trophy instead of 24. This opens up opportunities for new teams to reach the knockout phase (final 16) of the tournament.
As a professor and scholar of sport science with a strong research focus on African football, I have been following the growing women's game on the continent with interest.
Although the four African teams to qualify are not among the favourites to lift the World Cup trophy, there's a strong chance one of them could make it to the knockouts. Certainly, they all have the potential to stir things up.
Zambia
Zambia are hoping to make a big impact as they appear at this elite tournament for the first time. At the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, the team showed glimpses of brilliance that many expect to see more of. During the Olympics, star striker Barbra Banda led from the front, becoming the first woman to score back-to-back hat-tricks at the games.
She was also at the heart of a shock win over Germany ahead of the 2023 World Cup and will no doubt be instrumental in this competition. As she is the first professional woman footballer from Zambia, a lot is expected from Banda. Her mantra is:
“To leave a mark, my own name, my own record book.”
Zambia's opponents include the 2011 World Cup champions Japan, Costa Rica and Spain.

Morocco
Morocco's national team, the Atlas Lionesses, will also be making their debut. They carry the weight of being the first women's team from the Arab world to play on the World Cup stage. Arab countries, where many are wild for the men's game, are not known to have women participate in team sports.
This will, therefore, be a trailblazing effort that's bound to attract worldwide attention, especially if Morocco were to win a few matches. One would hope that the heroic efforts of their male counterparts at the 2022 World Cup will inspire the women's team.
Morocco, the 2022 Women's African Cup of Nations runners-up, will take on two-time champions Germany, Colombia and Korea Republic. Their star player is Rosella Ayane, born in the UK but opting to play for the country of her father's family. The striker is the forward spark Morocco needed, with seven goals in 15 games since her senior international debut in 2021.
South Africa
South Africa have become a powerful force in African women's football. The team won the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, their first major title. However, they head into the World Cup under a cloud after refusing to play their final warm-up match against Botswana over a pay dispute. The players have often complained that they aren't given the recognition or benefits that the men's team gets, a common feature in African football. The South African team and their officials must quickly resolve their differences to focus on their upcoming matches, which include Sweden, Argentina and Italy.
South Africa rely on a youthful squad. The majority of players ply their trade in their home country and are in their peak years or have a certain youthful exuberance. South Africa will be led by their star player Thembi Kgatlana, who scored the country's first - and so far only - goal on the World Cup stage when she put Banyana Banyana ahead against Spain in 2019. Kgatlana has played club football all around the world.
Nigeria
Nigeria have been to the World Cup ever since its inaugural edition in 1991. Their best results were reaching the quarter-final in 1999 and qualifying for the second round in 2019. They're scheduled to play co-hosts Australia, as well as Canada and debutantes Ireland.
Nigeria will be led by their star player, Asisat Oshoala, who has a record of success wherever she's played. She is a five-time winner of the African Women's Footballer of the Year award and scored in both the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, so will be aiming to make it three in a row.
Outside chance
African women's teams are not ranked highly as they enter the 2023 Women's World Cup. Nigeria is the highest ranked at 40, followed by South Africa at 54, Morocco at 72 and Zambia at 77.
However, there is strong hope that with the newly expanded tournament, an African team can rise to the occasion and cause enough upsets to make it to the knockout rounds of the tournament.
-Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu is Professor and Chair of Kinesiology and Health Science, Stephen F. Austin State University

18/07/2023

Arresting Vladimir Putin in South Africa is ‘declaration of war’, warns Ramaphosa

Any attempt to arrest Vladimir Putin when he visits South Africa would be a declaration of war against Russia, the country's president says.
Cyril Ramaphosa made the warning with weeks to go before an international meeting happens in Johannesburg, to which the Russian president is invited.
But if Mr Putin leaves Russian soil, he will be subject to an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant.
South Africa is an ICC signatory and should therefore help in his arrest.
Yet it has refused to honour that obligation in the past - allowing safe passage in 2015 to Sudan's then-President Omar al-Bashir who was wanted for war crimes against his own people.
Mr Putin has been invited to South Africa in August, when the country hosts a summit for members of the Brics countries - an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This bloc of fast-growing economies is seen by some as an alternative to the G7 group of advanced economies.
South Africa's biggest opposition party, Democratic Alliance, has gone to court to try to force the authorities to carry out an arrest on Mr Putin should he set foot in the country.
Court documents reveal that President Ramaphosa is firmly against any such move, stating that national security is at stake.
"South Africa has obvious problems with executing a request to arrest and surrender President Putin," he said in an affidavit.
"Russia has made it clear that arresting its sitting president would be a declaration of war. It would be inconsistent with our constitution to risk engaging in war with Russia."
President Ramaphosa added that South Africa is one of several African nations holding talks with Russia and Ukraine "with a view of ending the war altogether", and that attempting to arrest Mr Putin would be counter-productive.
Last month saw a peace mission to the European nations, where African presidents hoped they could bring both Ukraine and Russia to the table but ultimately failed.
Much has been made of African nations' reluctance to back UN general assembly resolutions condemning Russia's war in Ukraine.
Correspondents say the reasons range depending on the nation - be it South Africa's anti-apartheid ties to the Soviet Union, or Mali's present-day reliance on Russian Wagner mercenaries to fight jihadists.
There are economic ties between Russia and African nations too, not least in South Africa.
A sanctioned Russian oligarch, Viktor Vekselberg, is said to be one of the biggest donors to South Africa's governing party - the African National Congress (ANC).

-BBC

18/07/2023

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18/07/2023

HH hosts AfDB Chief

President Hakainde Hichilema writes after the meeting with African Development Bank president Dr. Adesina Akinwumi at State House today.

We were extremely delighted to host Dr. Adesina Akinwumi, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), and his delegation at State House this afternoon.
Zambia and the AfDB have a long history of collaboration and cooperation in development, and our meeting today emphasized the significance of this relationship.
We commended the AfDB President for raising the bar of the institution and providing resources to the continent. Furthermore, we appreciated AfDB's advocacy for Africa's interests, such as addressing the high cost of capital on the global stage.
Similar to debt, the high cost of capital is like a python constricting our necks, ribs, and legs and unless we address it urgently, it will impede the continent's development agenda and hinder our joint efforts to improve Africa's credit profile.
AfDB offers various innovative support programs which we applaud. We therefore called for a time-bound joint action plan to address these initiatives, that once implemented, will help us expand our capacity.
We expressed our gratitude for the Bank's unwavering efforts in Zambia's debt restructuring project. We also urged the AfDB President to continue with the same determination in assisting us with Euro bondholders through the Africa Legal Support Facility which the AfDB leads.
Hakainde Hichilema,
President of the Republic.

18/07/2023

President Hakainde Hichilema chats with one of the MPs after the meeting at State House. Picture by State House.

18/07/2023

HH meets VEEP, UPND MPs, independent MPs

as he writes….

Fellow citizens,

Today, we held a productive meeting with the Vice President, UPND members, and Independent Members of Parliament at State House, where we discussed important national and party matters.

We recognised the pivotal role of political parties in a democracy. As UPND, we have achieved significant milestones like free education and job creation in crucial sectors such as health, education, defense, and security. We will continue engaging in activities to monitor projects funded by the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

Our goal as UPND is to bring development to every corner of our country. Therefore, we have encouraged our MPs to prioritise and collaborate with us to drive this agenda for the benefit of the people.

We are grateful to the 20 million citizens who entrust us with the responsibility of governing our nation. Rest assured, we are working tirelessly towards a better Zambia for all.

May God bless us all, the UPND party, and our beloved country.

Hakainde Hichilema
President of the Republic of Zambia

18/07/2023

Barbra Banda, Ireen Lungu among favourite African players

By Confederation of African Football

With the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand starting this week, Cafonline.com takes a look at some of the African players hoping to shine at the tournament.
Chiamaka Nnadozie - Nigeria
Age: 22
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Paris FC (France)
The youngest goalkeeper at France 2019, Nnadozie has grown over the last four years. After a stellar season with 11 clean sheets in 26 games to help Paris FC finish third and qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League, the Nigerian's shot-stopping abilities will be key. Standing at 1.8m, she dominates the area and is strong on crosses and set-pieces.
Andile Dlamini - South Africa
Age: 30
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Mamelodi Sundowns
Fresh off being named the best goalkeeper at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2022, Dlamini heads to her second World Cup. The Mamelodi Sundowns star is renowned for her one-on-one prowess thanks to speed off her line and positioning. Her reflexes and reach also make her a top shot-stopper.
Ireen Lungu - Zambia
Age: 25
Position: Midfielder
Club: BIIK Kazygurt (Kazakhstan)
A mobile midfielder, Lungu is aggressive on the ball and willing to take risks. She possesses excellent close control to retain possession in tight areas and draw fouls. Going forward, she shows creativity and guile to dictate play from the middle third with precise short and long passing.
Ghizlane Chebbak – Morocco
Position: Midfielder
Club: AS FAR (Morocco)
Voted player of the tournament at the Women's AFCON 2022, playmaker Chebbak has football pedigree as daughter of 1976 AFCON winner Larbi Chebbak. Equally adept as a box-to-box runner or advanced playmaker, her vision, passing range and set-piece delivery make her a key cog for Morocco.
Fatima Tagnaout - Morocco
Age: 24
Position: Forward
Club: AS FAR
Pace and creativity define Tagnaout's game. The versatile striker can play across the front line but prefers the left channel, cutting inside to shoot with her right foot. Her acceleration and top speed make her a constant threat on the counter, while clever movement creates space.
Asisat Oshoala - Nigeria
Age: 28
Position: Forward
Club: Barcelona (Spain)
A five-time African Women's Player of the Year, Oshoala thrives on the open field with her blistering speed. Though she can finish anywhere, her heading, hold-up play and athleticism make her a well-rounded striker. Intelligent runs in behind defences are a speciality of the prolific finisher.
Barbra Banda - Zambia
Age: 23
Position: Forward
Club: Shanghai Shengli (China)
Banda announced herself on the world stage at Tokyo 2020, becoming the first women's footballer to score back-to-back hat-tricks at an Olympics. Her pace with the ball creates space to shoot from distance or attack defences directly. Dropping deep to link play, she also provides key passes, while curling right-foot strikes echo Thierry Henry.
Thembi Kgatlana - South Africa
Age: 27
Position: Forward
Club: Racing Louisville (USA)
After missing most of the Women's AFCON 2022 through injury, Kgatlana is back fit to lead the line for Banyana Banyana. Boasting superb technique and explosive acceleration, her low centre of gravity helps in duels. Strong aerial abilities and smart movement round out the skillset of the 5'4" striker.

17/07/2023

New Zealand based Zambians fete Copper Queens

The Zambia Women’s National Team had a merry time with Zambians in Aotearoa Association who hosted them for traditional lunch to celebrate their qualification to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Zambian community based in New Zealand had the opportunity to connect with the Copper Queens and provided traditional hospitality to the Col. Priscilla Katoba headed group.
Katoba is FAZ women’s national women’s representative and is leading the delegation at the biggest women’s football tournament in the world. Mwansa Mutangama was also present at the event where the team was treated to Zambia’s staple food.
“We didn’t expect this, this was a surprise. I know the girls have been motivated beyond what they expected and I know they will represent us well at the World Cup. This was a morale booster to the girls, they had Nshima some time back and they are describing our coming here a blessing,” Katoba said.
Zambians in Aotearoa Association chairperson Dr Munanga Mwandila said it was gratifying that the Association was given an opportunity to show the Zambian hospitality home away from home.
“It’s an amazing feeling! It’s really surreal to have these players that we revere so much and that we will enjoy watching them play at the World Cup which is a huge tournament and the fact that they are doing it for the first time is actually amazing and exciting for us,” Mwandila said.
“Even if we are a small community, we get on really well and because of that, we will make sure that we have support from all across the country from Zambians. We have Africans, Kiwis and other ethnicities who are interested to come to the games so I think they will get good support from us who are naturally biased and neutrals.”
Waikato Students Union president Lushomo Thebe said it was a ‘dream come true’ to be a Zambian citizen in New Zealand at the moment.
“We are so overjoyed. When we found that we had the opportunity to meet them just made us so happy. We are very happy for the whole team, the management and the coaches and we are just incredibly happy, thank you very much Copper Queens for bringing so much joy and pride for us Zambians in New Zealand,” Thebe said.
“What the players do on the field is most important, but we want to have that support in the stands. They are going to make it. We are so proud of the girls by being the first Zambian team men or women to qualify for the World Cup. We are going to cheer, we are going to have fun and that’s the most important part to put Zambia on the map, Zambia Ku Chalo.”
Zambia is in Group C alongside Japan, Spain and Costa Rica at the ninth edition of the World Cup that is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 20 July-20 August.

-FAZ

17/07/2023

Chipolopolo scoops Cosafa all time winners' list

Moyela Libamba scored the only goal as Zambia claimed a record seventh HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Lesotho in a thrilling final played at a packed King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on Sunday.

It was a tense and hard-fought decider that could have gone either way, but defending champions Zambia retain their crown and move ahead of Zimbabwe on the all-time winners’ list.

Lesotho were hoping to become the sixth nation to lift the coveted Southern African title but, like in 2000 in their only other final appearance, they have to settle for the silver medal.

So still only Zambia (7 titles), Zimbabwe (6), South Africa (5), Angola (3) and Namibia (1) have been victorious.

Lesotho thought they had the lead in the second half when Motebang Sera had the ball in the back of the net, a ‘goal’ that would have taken him to within one of Felix Badenhorst (nine) in the all-time scorers charts in the COSAFA Cup.

Instead it was ruled offside in the tightest of calls, showing the thin margins between success and failure. It was therefore Zambia’s moment to celebrate as Libamba Moyela rose powerfully to head home a corner on 78 minutes and provide what proved the pivotal moment in the game.

Earlier, South Africa picked up the bronze medal after they triumphed 5-3 in a penalty shout-out following their goalless draw with Malawi in the third-place play-off.

The fact that neither side was able to find the back of the net was quite remarkable given the attacking verve they both displayed and the number of chances created.

Both goalkeepers, South Africa’s Olwethu Mzimela and Brighton Munthali from Malawi, were in superb form and made incredible saves through the 90 minutes.

The decisive miss in the shootout came as Malawi’s Jacama Kumwembe crashed his effort onto the underside of the crossbar and it narrowly stayed out.

Malawi’s Chawanangwa Kaonga was named Player of the Tournament by the Technical Study Group, while Lesotho gloveman Sekhoane Moreane was the Golden Glove winner.

Tshegofatso Mabasa from South Africa and Zambia’s Albert Kangwanda shared the Golden Boot after they each scored three goals in the competition.

The individual award winners each walk away with R20,000, while Malawi also claimed the Fair Play prize.

-Cosafa

Caption: Moyela Libamba of Zambia challenged by Basia Makepe of Lesotho during the 2023 Hollywood Bets COSAFA Cup Final match between Lesotho and Zambia in King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi on the 16 July 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

16/07/2023

Govt intervenes over Hazel recall saga

Minister of Sports, Youths and Arts Elvis Nkandu writes:

Good afternoon fellow citizens;
Following your concerns regarding the Zambia Women's National Team GoalKeeper Hazel Natasha Nali. We wish to inform the nation that the Government through our Ministry today had engaged the Zambia Football Governing Body FAZ and the following resolutions have been made.
1. We have agreed with the Football Association of Zambia FAZ to allow the player to stay at the Women's World Cup tournament.
2. The Government through our Ministry will, however, take full responsibility for the player's stay now and during the tournament, among other things.
3. Regarding the player's injury, we have asked the Football Association of Zambia to find where the player can undergo the treatment of her knee injury, and we are happy to report that FAZ had earlier engaged a medical institution that would treat the player in New Zealand and they were told that the player can only be treated in a couple of weeks ahead.
Meanwhile, the Football Association of Zambia later informed us of an alternative which is India, and we agreed that the player be taken to the named country for her medical treatment, thereafter, she would be flying back to New Zealand where she will join the rest of the team.
Hon. Elvis Nkandu, MP
Minister of Youth, Sport, and Arts

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