BRACE FOR BILL 7

No. 4659 - Wednesday, July 9, 2025 K15

COMEBACK
“...a pause that feels more
like a strategic retreat
before a renewed assault
on the foundations of our
democracy.”

…desperate UPND may bring it back

in different form, says professor
By Thandizo Banda form because it is
desperate to win the 2026
general elections at any
THE United Party for cost, a university of
National Development Harare professor, Michelo
(UPND) government may Hambulo, has warned.
bring back the controver-
sial Bill 7 in a “refined” Page 3

ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha

Govt backtracks on suing SA

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Student raped at Lwiindi PATRIOTIC Front secretary general Raphael Nakacinda

Gonde ceremony PF demands independent probe of Mufumbwe killings

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While others imitate - We originate

2 • LOCAL NEWS The Mast, Wednesday, July 9, 2025

PF demands independent Govt backtracks on

suing South Africa
Mufumbwe killings probe
By George Zulu keen interest in the happen-
By George Zulu

THE Zambian govern-

relations and cooperation for
the South African government
in the Gauteng Division of the
High Court in Pretoria.
ment has withdrawn its
ings in the country. attempt to sue the South Now Kabesha has
WE NEED an indepen- He urged Zambians to take African government in a petitioned the South African
dent investigations team interest in the unfolding matter in which it has High Court to remove that
to ascertain the actual brutality of the UPND taken former president country's minister of
number of people killed government as the country Edgar Lungu’s family and international relations and
in the Kikonge gold headed into next year’s others to court over the cooperation from the lawsuit,
mining site in Mufumbwe general elections. repatriation and burial of which he instituted last month.
District, Patriotic Front He warned that the his remains. The notice reads, “Notice of
(PF) secretary general situation in the country might Among those sued by amendment: Take notice that
Raphael Nakacinda has be worse than it was at the Attorney General (AG) Mulilo the Applicant intends to
moment. Two young gold Kabesha is former first lady amend the amended notice of
demanded. motion and supplementary
In an interview, Nakacinda miners were shot dead by Esther Lungu as first
police in Mufumbwe as respondent, Bertha Lungu, founding affidavit dated 2
said Zambians could not trust July, 2025 in the manner set
the United Party for National government forcibly removed Tasila, Dalitso and Chiyeso all
close to 50,000 illegal miners, Lungu’s family members. out below. 1. By removing the
Development (UPND) Minister of International
government any more on according to police. Others are Charles Phiri,
Jack Mwiimbu But eyewitnesses are lawyer Makebi Zulu, Two Relations and Cooperation as
anything, particularly over the information from the people extrajudicial killings, calling saying the death toll is much Mountains, the mortuary ninth respondent and by
actual number of people who of Zambia,” he said. on the United Nations (UN), higher because several bodies holding the remains of the deleting paragraph 9a) on the
have been killed by police in Nakacinda described the SADC, Human Rights Watch allegedly remain former president and the last page thereof. 2. By
Mufumbwe District, killing of artisanal miners as and the African Union to take unrecovered. minister of international deleting paragraphs 3.11 and
North-western Province. 3.12 of the applicants
He said only an indepen- supplementary founding
dent inquiry report would affidavits.
inform the nation the fact
about what had happened,
rather than covering up in the
manner government was
doing now.
Student raped at Lwiindi Gonde ceremony Further be pleased to take
notice that the applicant shall
affect the amendments unless
any objection is made thereof
within 10 days from date
By George Zulu students were approached by hours today [Monday], the K500 and demanded that she hereof.”
“Just days ago, we saw two men who saw them in complainant, who was be taken to police.
videos of people lying down Kabesha sued the Lungu
A STUDENT teacher in bush and threatened to arrest camped at the Lwiindi “The friend opted to pay family after it refused to allow
and being beaten, whipped by and demanded a payment in Gonde traditional ceremony and was released, while the
police officers. Monze District of President Hakainde Hichilema
Southern Province was order to release them. where she had taken some complainant had no money to preside over the remains of
We also saw people Southern Province merchandise for sale with to pay. One of the suspects
running away from gun shots raped by an unknown the former president who was
man at the just-ended Commissioner of Police her friend, went to ease then solicited for sex from supposed to be put to rest in
on other following videos and Auxensio Daka said the themselves in a nearby her in exchange for her Zambia last month.
fire burning machines and Lwiindi Gonde tradi-
tional ceremony of the victim suffered painful bush,” Daka explained. freedom. On June 24, after an
other equipment. bruises on her private parts. “They were then She demanded to be taken impasse with the Zambia
We also saw dead bodies. Tonga people in Senior
Chief Monze’s “Gonde Operational approached by two unknown to the police instead, but was government, Kabesha rushed
So for Jack Mwiimbu the to court and obtained an
minister of home affairs and chiefdom. Police Post under Monze persons who handcuffed taken further into the bush
The sexual assault Police Station received a them for urinating in a on the pretext of being taken injunction halting the burial of
internal security to say it is Lungu in South Africa hours
only two or three people dead, happened in the early hours report in which a female prohibited area. The suspects to Malende Shrine. She was
aged 24 years, a student at a further threatened to hand further threatened and before it could take place.
it’s really shameful and of Monday when the named He also submitted that it
shocking,” Nakacinda said. student at one of the colleges named college of education them over to the police if subsequently raped by one of
reported that she was raped they did not pay K500 each,” the suspects. was in public interest that the
“Our people feel that in the district went to the South African court should
government is hiding the bush with a friend to answer by an unknown person he said. A medical report form was order the repatriation of
actual figures of dead people. the call of nature. whom she can identify if Daka said one of the issued to the victim, who has Lungu’s remains to Zambia
And that is why we demand According to police seen. The victim sustained students paid the K500 and since been taken to Monze for burial in line with
for an independent investiga- sources the two women had pain in her private parts,” was released, leaving her Mission Hospital for medical tradition, state protocols and
tion to be undertaken because gone to the Lwiindi Gonde Daka said. friend in the custody of the attention. burial precedent for former
we believe these people in ceremony to sell some He said the rape happened assailants. A docket has been opened. heads of state.
Hakainde Hichilema’s merchandise to raise some around 05:00 hours. He said the assailants No arrest has been made yet. The respondents are
government are lying. money. “Brief facts of the matter demanded sex as compensa- Investigations into the matter scheduled to respond to
They are hiding critical The officers said the are that at around 05:00 tion for her failure to pay are ongoing,” said Daka. Kabesha's submissions.
The Mast, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 LOCAL NEWS / ADVERTORIAL • 3

‘Brace for Bill 7 comeback’

• Bill 7 was not about
fair representation
as the New Dawn
administration was
claiming, but all about
consolidating power,
which is an affront to
bleeding, its parliamentary leadership on the PF by said. strength to fight Bill 7, or is it Zambians - opposition
democratic principles manipulating the Registrar of Prof Hambulo noted that it too broken to stand as a true
presence diminished.” political parties, civil society,
• The fact that the Prof Hambulo said it was Societies. [Mafinga MP] was unfortunate that the PF guardian of our democratic the Church, traditional leaders
controversial bill has unfortunate to see how PF, a Robert Chabinga, often heard which was meant to defend the ideals?” he said. and ordinary citizens - have
only been deferred party that should be a vibrant to openly admit receiving Zambian people from “This isn't just about outright rejected Bill 7 and the
voice of dissent, was held instructions from State House draconian laws the UPND politics; this is about the future
and not withdrawn has together only by the sheer will regarding the PF's affairs in sought to unleash had been of our freedoms, our voices, UPND constitutional
created an opportunity of its members, not by its Parliament, the courts and the crippled. and the very essence of what it amendment process because it
for its re-introduction. leadership. Registrar of Societies, stands “After enduring such an means to be a democratic was initiated and driven by the
“The State, it seems, has as a stark symbol of this onslaught since 2021, can the Zambia. The time to awaken government instead of the
By Thandizo Banda audaciously imposed alleged political puppetry,” he PF genuinely muster the to this danger is now.” people.

THE United Party for

National Development
(UPND) government may
bring back the controver-
sial Bill 7 in a “refined”
form because it is
desperate to win the 2026
general elections at any
cost, a university of
Harare professor, Michelo
Hambulo, has warned.
Prof Hambulo advised
Zambians to be vigilant
because the UPND administra-
tion was still determined to
amend the country’s
Constitution as the only hope
for its stay in power beyond
2026.
“Bill 7 has merely been
deferred, a pause that feels
more like a strategic retreat
before a renewed assault on
the foundations of our
democracy,” he noted in a
statement.
Prof Hambulo said the fact
that the controversial bill had
only been deferred and not
withdrawn had created an
opportunity for its
re-introduction.
A fortnight ago, the
Constitutional Court declared
the constitutional amendment
process and Bill 7 unconstitu-
tional and therefore illegal for A miner uses a machine to excavate copper ore in an
want of broad consultation underground tunnel. - Getty Images via CNN
with the people of Zambia.
This was barely a day after
President Hakainde Hichilema
ordered Minister of Justice
KCM unveils ambitious expansion plan to
Princess Kasune to defer the
Constitution of Zambia
revitalise copper and cobalt output
(Amendment) Bill No. 7 of
2025 after it had been By Correspondent: A business partnerships. KCM Governance (ESG) roadmap. youth. In partnership with the upgraded school facilities,
presented in Parliament. feature on the future has teamed up with a leading The objective is to increase University of Zambia and hospital equipment to
Prof Hambulo said international mining firm to production and contribute to Copperbelt University, KCM strengthen medical services,

A
plans of KCM bring in state-of-the-art
Hichilema and the UPND Zambia’s goal of producing is fostering a more inclusive and support for public health.
believed Bill 7 to be the technology and equipment for three million metric tonnes of workforce by ensuring that at The football fraternity has seen
catalyst to win the 2026 VISIT to Konkola modern, efficient operations. copper per year by 2031 and least 50% of new hires are increased funding, new
general elections even if it Copper Mines For anyone who has visited beyond. women, while also fast-track- equipment, and buses, as well
means securing that win with a (KCM) offers hope Chililabombwe, it is no secret How will KCM achieve ing over 50 graduates into as renovations of sports
dangerously thin parliamentary as the the pillar of that Konkola Mine is the these ambitious plans given managerial roles. facilities. In education, KCM’s
majority. Zambia’s mining that faced future of KCM, thanks to its the current power deficit in the The rise of advanced partnership with the Higher
“This, precisely, is why Bill liquidation is coming back to significant orebody and long country? The company has technology and artificial Education Loans and
7 is being pushed with such life. The story of the phoenix mine life. Building on this anticipated its future energy intelligence has ushered in a Scholarships Board to support
relentless, almost desperate, is far from over. KCM has advantage, the company aims needs by planning to new era in mining, and KCM underprivileged students offers
vehemence. It’s a calculated outlined an ambitious to increase a glimpse of the
move to redraw the very map investment programme to output at the significant
of our nation, to gerrymander modernise infrastructure and Konkola Deep investments
our constituencies ensuring a scale up production, reaching Mining Project ahead, not only
numerical dominance in up to $2 billion USD, centred (KDMP) from to develop
UPND strongholds and, by on implementing leading 100,000 tonnes mining
extension, an unassailable technological upgrades to to 300,000 disciplines but
majority of members of drive productivity, efficiency tonnes annually also to enrich
Parliament,” Prof Hambulo and sustainability. It is this in the coming Zambia’s human
said. strategic vision that will years, which capital and
He said Bill 7 was not about unlock greater value from the would result in
develop the
fair representation as the New mine’s rich copper and cobalt KCM’s
production expertise needed
Dawn administration was deposits in Zambia’s through the
claiming, but all about reaching 500,000
Copperbelt. This plan is mining value
consolidating power, which tonnes annually.
supported by one of world’s Technology chain.
was an affront to democratic richest copper orebodies, with The
principles. has made the
an average copper grade realisation of promising
“But that, indeed, is a crisis exceeding 3.5% and a private sector environment
for another day. For now, this copper recovery from tailings immediately enter into an is not standing idly by. The
projected mine life of around a reality, and KCM has exclusive power delivery company is actively in fostered by the Government of
draconian bill looms, and the 50 years. the Republic of Zambia has
nation's only discernible embraced this opportunity to agreement from a 150MW discussions with a leading
According to sources, the meet current needs while solar power plant on the global technology partner to breathed new life into the
bulwark in the National company has a master plan to mining sector. KCM regards
Assembly is the opposition safeguarding future productiv- Copperbelt dedicated to KCM. enhance exploration capabili-
revive the giant mine by ity. Plans are underway to To address the intermittent ties, optimise ore grades, and the goodwill of the govern-
Patriotic Front (PF). Yet, since modernising its smelter and ment as a key driver of its
the 2021 general elections, the build an additional tailings nature of solar energy, KCM implement world-class ESG
expanding capacity from the leach plant to further enhance also intends to build a base and safety standards under a ambitious plans to scale up
PF has been systematically current 300,000 tonnes to investment in the country. The
dismembered,” Prof Hambulo copper recovery from tailings, load thermal power plant structured three-year
500,000 tonnes. It doesn’t end marking a strategic step dedicated to its own opera- development plan. company continues to express
said. there, KCM also plans to
“We’ve witnessed the toward improved resource tions. Feasibility studies have Beyond mining, and as a its appreciation to the Zambian
invest in a dedicated cobalt efficiency and reduced since been concluded with responsible corporate citizen, government and local
horrifying spectacle of processing plant to capitalise
imingalato, the weaponisation environmental impact. positive indications for KCM continues to invest in communities for their support.
more effectively on cobalt Modernising KCM’s establishment of the power community development. The The fruits of these bold plans
of the very institutions meant by-products. This is a bold
to safeguard justice and historic assets to ensure a plant in Zambia. Together, company has committed will transform communities
move aligned with the growing bright future requires leading these power investments will resources to healthcare, and contribute to inclusive
fairness: the Judiciary,
Parliament itself, the police, global demand for critical global expertise. To secure this support the company’s education, skills training, and economic growth for Zambia.
and even the Electoral minerals needed in clean future, KCM has engaged ongoing development projects. sports infrastructure, This renewed investment is not
Commission of Zambia (ECZ). energy technologies, and leading engineering consul- This growth creates reinforcing its long-standing just about production, it is
One by one, seats have been strengthens Zambia’s position tancy, Worley, to design employment opportunities in role as a development partner. about building a modern,
snatched: Kabushi, Kwacha, as a global mining leader. modern, future-ready facilities Zambia and supports The benefits are already responsible, and inclusive
Mfuwe, Kawambwa and This transformation will be and develop a comprehensive employment and skills evident: communities are mining operation for the
Pambashe leaving the PF achieved through strategic Environmental, Social, and development for Zambia’s receiving new boreholes, country’s future.
4 • OPINIONS & ANALYSES The Mast, Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The illusion of stability: How

cosmetic economics are masking
Zambia’s crisis
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Our View
hand, government measures driven largely by
officials trumpet the multilateral institutions. This
appreciation of the kwacha, is not economic growth. It is
rising foreign reserves, and artificial breathing, facilitated
controlled inflation as by borrowed oxygen.
evidence that the economy is The rise in gross interna-

AG’s withdrawal of lawsuit

on a recovery path. These tional reserves—from US
statistics are paraded in press $3.3 billion to US $3.9
briefings and budget speeches billion—is largely attributed

against South Africa too

as signs of sound economic to a US $570 million
stewardship. Yet, on the other disbursement from the
hand, the very same International Monetary Fund
government is tabling a WEEKLY REFLECTIONS under the Extended Credit

little too late

massive K33.6 billion By Dr Lawrence Mwelwa Facility. This is not money
supplementary budget— earned by the hard work of
barely halfway through the yet it is driven more by donor Zambians. It is money

A
fiscal year. If the fundamen- goodwill and IMF condition- borrowed, to be repaid with
TTORNEY General Diplomatic Relations, 1961, tals are truly improving, why alities than by any strategic interest, and it simply delays
are we borrowing more, national vision. Giving people our reckoning. Similarly, the
Mulilo Kabesha’s and the decision to include settling old fuel arrears, and relative stabilization of the
K400 for a few months under
decision to include the South African minister of scrambling to sustain social drought relief cannot mask kwacha owes more to
South Africa’s minister international relations and protection programs? This the broader failure to build an tightening monetary policy
of international relations and cooperation as a respondent contradiction between the economy that creates jobs or and short-term speculative
cooperation as a respondent is a clear violation of that glowing macroeconomic sustains livelihoods. What is inflows than it does to any
indicators and the desperate more concerning is that these sustained increase in exports
in the case where the agreement. fiscal adjustments paints a or productive capacity. In fact,
cash transfers and “emer-
Government of the Republic of Mulambo Haimbe, Zambia’s troubling picture: the numbers gency” social projects most of the non-traditional
Zambia sued former first lady senior diplomat and minister of may be preaching stability, conveniently intensify in export sectors like agriculture
Esther Lungu and her family foreign affairs and international but the budget is screaming election years. It is becoming and manufacturing are still
over the repatriation of late cooperation, has also evidently crisis. clear that the budget is now a underperforming, precisely
The presentation of a political campaign tool, not a because this government has
former president Edgar Lungu’s failed Hichilema and the supplementary budget of failed to provide consistent
development blueprint. The
remains in the Pretoria Division administration in the stalemate K33.6 billion barely halfway sudden increase in constitu- energy supply, affordable
of the Gauteng High Court was with the family over the late through the fiscal year ency projects, road contracts, credit, and coherent industrial
misguided and a clear violation Lungu’s repatriation to Zambia confirms what many and cash-based interventions policy.
of both international law and and burial. Haimbe should Zambians have long is not about national The Bank of Zambia raised
suspected—this government development; it is about the policy rate to 13.5% and
the principle of diplomatic have advised Kabesha and is not in control of the statutory reserves to 26% to
manufacturing electoral
immunity. Hichilema against suing the economy. It is one thing to goodwill ahead of 2026. defend the kwacha—but at
Without a doubt, Kabesha’s South African government. face unexpected shocks, and This government came into what cost? Credit to local
lawsuit against South Africa’s It was not only diplomatically quite another to consistently power on the platform of businesses is now unafford-
minister of international irresponsible but also reckless fail in financial planning, restoring public confidence able. Small and medium
resource prioritization, and and ending corruption, yet the enterprises are suffocating,
relations and cooperation for the Zambian government honest governance. The New and ordinary Zambians can no
shadowy procurement deals,
and the bereaved family to take legal action against Dawn administration lack of transparency in debt longer borrow to invest in
over the remains of the late the minister of international campaigned on promises of negotiations, and the use of their futures. This is not
former president is an obvious relations and cooperation in prudence, discipline, and State House as a central macroeconomic prudence; it
example of poor judgment and South African courts. transparency. Today, that planning unit have reintro- is a textbook response that
rhetoric is nothing but a duced old habits in new ignores the reality on the
imprudence. By suing Lamola the Zambian memory, as the lived reality of ground. It treats symptoms
clothing. The rise in public
Kabesha should not have government actually sued citizens reflects the deepening spending with little account- without curing the disease.
sued the South African Ramaphosa on his behalf he economic despair and ability and a surge in Let us also recall that this is
government in the first place had been acting in the efforts widening gulf between politically influenced a government that has failed
- it was a misguided move to to help resolve the standoff. promises and performance. appointments betrays the very to consistently publish or
The so-called “success” of spirit of good governance. We explain the sources of sudden
take that route. The decision The law suit transgresses debt restructuring, touted as a foreign exchange windfalls.
were told decentralization
to drop the case is therefore established case law, breakthrough, is nothing more would empower communities. Where are the full disclosures
not shocking because it was a international conventions, than a public relations spin. What we now see is political about the Eurobond restruc-
grave diplomatic blunder. South African constitutional What Zambians were not told gatekeeping over resources at turing proceeds, Chinese
How do you sue a sovereign norms and the moral precepts is that this government has constituency level, where bilateral terms, or actual
simply postponed our pain, even the approval of disbursements versus
state, especially one which you that underpin the law of burial not resolved it. They have commitments? How
community projects is
expect to help mediate over the and dignity. Therefore, that replaced immediate obliga- entangled in party loyalty. sustainable is this stability if
repatriation of the remains of decision to list the South tions with long-term The truth is, the UPND every uptick is rooted in
the late former president? African government as a liabilities, all while continu- government has overpromised foreign goodwill or external
South African President Cyril respondent to the case was ing to borrow at an alarming and under delivered. They are debt cycles?
rate. Domestic borrowing has governing through improvisa- Moreover, what value is a
Ramaphosa showed respect downright irresponsible and in ballooned, squeezing liquidity stronger kwacha to a farmer
tion, not planning. Their
for his Zambian counterpart bad taste. out of the market and making supplementary budget is not a who cannot irrigate their
Hakainde Hichilema and Our president, Hichilema, credit expensive for ordinary sign of responsiveness—it is a land? What does it mean to a
engaged in effective diplomacy essentially shut the door to Zambians and businesses. red flag of failure to antici- mother who has to walk 5
by sending his minister of negotiations and reconciliation Even after the restructuring, pate, failure to prioritize, and kilometers for clinic drugs
the government found it failure to govern. The that have been delayed by
international relations and with the Lungu family by calling necessary to allocate K8.5 procurement inefficiencies? A
ordinary Zambian is paying
cooperation Ronald Lamola as off the period of national billion more for debt the price—through high food currency that strengthens
his special envoy to Zambia in mourning and pursuing the servicing—proving that the prices, joblessness, load while livelihoods weaken is
response to the late Lungu’s burial issue in court. restructuring was neither shedding, and dwindling not progress—it is illusion. It
family’s request to bury the The government’s decision transformative nor relieving. hope. This administration has is like a shiny roof on a house
It was, at best, cosmetic. confused headline announce- with broken foundations.
deceased former head of state through Kabesha to sue the The financial mismanage- In short, the improved
ments with actual results, and
in that country. Ramaphosa’s family and stop Lungu’s burial ment is visible in every corner it shows. We are now being exchange rate and reserve
act of diplomacy and respect has only escalated tensions of society. Essential public told that inflation and GDP levels are being weaponized
for Zambia’s sovereignty and deepened already existing services remain erratic or will improve tomorrow, but as political talking points
should never have been repaid ethnic and political divisions in underfunded, while fuel today, the youth are unem- rather than being grounded in
shortages and power cuts ployed, fuel is unaffordable, a strategy that transforms real
with Kabesha’s lawsuit against our nation. cripple productivity. What sectors of the economy.
and businesses are closing.
South Africa. After abandoning the case kind of planning results in This is not building Without broad-based growth,
The lack of diplomatic tact against the South African K11 billion in fuel arrears resilience—it is building real job creation, and
displayed by Hichilema as a government, Kabesha should within just six months of frustration. And Zambians are domestic value addition, these
result of Kabesha’s omission now go a step further and passing a national budget? watching. figures are nothing but a
This is not resilience; it is Part 2 smokescreen—designed to
has clearly damaged the withdraw the whole lawsuit recklessness. Farmers have lull the public into false
Government apologists
country’s image in the eyes of from the court. This action will yet to receive inputs on time, point to the improved confidence while the
the international community. not only help Hichilema and hospitals run out of basic exchange rate and increased fundamentals of our economy
It is practically impossible his government salvage their medicines, and teachers and foreign reserves as signs that continue to deteriorate.
to try and resolve an issue tainted diplomatic image but health workers still cry out for the economy is stabilizing This government has
basic tools. If the free under their stewardship. But chosen optics over substance,
through diplomatic channels also help the family and the education policy was a real accounting tricks over
let us be clear: these
and at the same time sue a entire nation come to some commitment, why are superficial indicators mask a transformation. The numbers
sovereign country in a court of closure over the late Lungu’s children sitting on floors in deeper rot in Zambia’s may shine today, but they do
law. final burial. It is not too late to overcrowded classrooms, economic fundamentals. The not feed the hungry, heal the
Both Zambia and South withdraw the case and engage even after millions were appreciation of the kwacha sick, or employ the youth.
allocated to school desks and and the rise in reserves are not That is the measure by which
Africa are state parties to in genuine dialogue with the infrastructure? economic management must
products of sound domestic
the Vienna Convention on Lungu family. Social protection is being productivity or strategic ultimately be judged—and by
paraded as a moral success, governance—they are the that measure, they have failed.
The Mast, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 FEATURES • 5

Personal branding: Paradox of online presence

H
EY PEOPLE, have the sex tape of a female student unchecked can lead to a drop
you been following at some college situated around in motivation and this in turn
the drama surround- Lusaka Intercity bus terminus can lead into burnouts. It’s
ing that young that trended some 11 years ago important for one to be
fashionista in Zambia? She leading to her being charged mindful of their self-care by
was totally killing the game
online, building a solid
with an offense of making
obscene materials. To this very THE COMMUNICOLOGIST taking breaks form online
activities or detoxing for some
personal brand and amassing a day that episode keeps popping By Tambulukani Dexter Adamson Njuka time so as to come back
huge fan base. Not until some up on Facebook political and revived and with recharged
days ago, her reputation came social conversations, some- mental wellbeing.
crashing down when more of what negating her political In conclusion, personal
her, ahem, "private" videos ambitions. branding and social media can
surfaced. It's wild how quickly Paradox # 3: Time pose several personal
things can turn on social management! high-quality content, engaging media isn’t a haven for the Challenge # 6: Maintaining challenges, including staying
media. The other challenge of with followers, and evaluating hurt. Many a time social media consistency up-to-date with algorithm
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highlights the paradox of personal branding is the that if not properly managed healthy feedback and therefore towards maintaining a very reputation, time management,
online presence. On one hand, addiction that comes along can take away important life one needs to put on a thick consistent online persona. authenticity, self-promotion,
social media is an amazing often referred to as Social activities such as relationships skin to insulate themselves There is need to maintain a criticism, comparison,
tool for building a personal Media Disorder (SMD). Social and work. Effective time against trolls and hurtful consistent tone, style and consistency, balancing
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your audience. But on the one thief of time. It’s a place scheduling tools and batching reviews. challenging more so when and self-care. By being aware
other hand, it's a double-edged where gossip, moral deca- similar tasks, can help Challenge 5: Comparison faced with unexpected of these challenges and
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liability. One minute you're on brews. We are in a time where personal branding efforts with This is yet another challenge a humorous tone to your online overcome them, individuals
top, and the next, you're have come between are day to other responsibilities. one faces when trying to asses persona, there is need to can build a strong personal
trending for all the wrong day life. We are at a point in Challenge # 4: Criticism and evaluate an online maintain that irrespective of brand and social media
reasons. time where one’s day starts and and negative feedback presence. Looking at most how you the person behind the presence that showcases their
It's a harsh reminder that ends with online activities. On There is no medium that can reels of other persons’ lives brand is feeling. For consis- expertise, values, and
our online lives aren't always average, a Zambian online be on equal footing with social can usually make one feel tency purposes, you are better personality.
as private as we think. And subscriber spends about three media when it comes to inadequate and incompetent off with a content calendar, and #30#
when things go south, it's hard hours online on daily basis. brands vulnerability due to like there is literally little or a reputation crisis management
to contain the damage. And you know what this negative criticism and nothing they are doing in plan in place. Remember that The author is a
As I reflect on the recent entails. Don’t they tell us that cynicism. There people are relation to their potentiality or sometimes social media can Communicologist, certified in
happenings in the Zambian by beholding we become bitter and hurting. It seems progress or success conse- blur the personal and Digital Marketing and in
digital community, I am changed and so social media is some get there to vent their quently leading to a low professional life. If this is not Corporate Governance,
compelled to write about the proving to be a priming tool life’s frustrations. And we self-esteem. It’s advisable well managed individuals get reading for a PhD in
challenges of online presence for normalizing indecency, have heard of stories of how when faced with self-doubt due overtaken by feelings of Communication Science and
in the realm of personal insensitivity, and callousness. some youngsters have ended to online exposure to overwhelm. currently working as an
branding. Social media has Managing a personal brand up committing suicide due to concentrate on one’s abilities Challenge # 7: Self-care Associate Director for Media
become an indispensable tool online demands a great pressure of online criticism and and achievements, and Having a personal brand and Communication for a
in today's digital age, thanks to amount of time and unwaver- backlash they got subjected to. avoiding a comparison with online presence can be an religious organization.
its agility and dynamic nature. ing dedication. Creating Must we agree here that social others. emotional drain and if it goes
However, its impact on our
lives is a double-edged sword,

Sourdough vs white sliced: Which breads should we be eating?

presenting both opportunities
and challenges that we must

W
navigate.
Paradox 1: Staying up to
date with Algorithm changes hen it comes to
One of the primary bread, supermar-
challenges of online presence kets have a
is staying abreast of algorithm dizzying array of
changes that can significantly choice. Yet the bread we eat
impact one's social media can have a surprising impact
strategy. For instance, on our health.
Facebook's algorithm Like many of us, I started
prioritizes content that making sourdough during the
generates engagement, such as Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.
likes, shares, and comments. My colleagues at the BBC
This can act as a megaphone published a step-by-step guide,
for sensational and emotion- and I – alongside thousands of
ally charged content, making it others – gave it a go. I must
essential to keep up with the confess I didn't start com-
latest trends to plot a viable pletely from scratch as a friend
social media strategy. gifted me some of her starter
Moreover, search engine – the live mixture of wild yeast
and bacteria which help bread
optimisation (SEO) is a vital to rise. After many failed
process that requires adjusting attempts it became not only
to algorithm updates to edible, but delicious. I don't
improve website traffic quality have a very precise method,
and quantity. but it usually turns out OK.
Paradox # 2: Online At first, I carried on making
persona vs true self, and bread because it was tasty, but
reputation after learning more about the
The agility and volatility of health concerns around
social media, particularly ultra-processed foods (UPFs)
Facebook, can be overwhelm- – which often contain added
ing, denying users the space salt, sugar, fat, and industrial
and pace to fully understand chemical additives – I felt
the paradox of personal data determined to keep going. Not
online. Observing online THE Chorleywood method used for many supermarket loaves leads to a uniform but less healthy product (Credit: Getty Images)
only did my bread taste better
activism among influencers in than supermarket offerings, but cheaper to produce using – usually a mixture of bacteria longer. Some studies have Wholegrain bread
Zambia reveals that there's it was free of those ultra-pro- low-protein British wheat. The and yeast – which acts as a found that people feel less Wheat grains are made up of
much to learn about the cessed food (UPF) ingredients extra additives such as natural raising agent. Those of hungry after eating sourdough several layers. There’s the germ
subject matt. When using that scientists warn aren't emulsifiers gave the bread us who eat it tend to love the baked goods compared to other – the embryo of the wheat
online media for personal particularly good for us. Five longer-shelf life too, which is taste, but what’s even better are breads. Others though, didn’t which is rich in protein – the
branding, it's essential to years on, my starter is still why today about 80% of the the health benefits. Sourdough find any difference. outer shell, known as the bran,
understand the challenges that thriving and used regularly. loaves we eat are still made can be easier to digest than Ultra-processed bread? and the starchy endosperm,
come with it, especially the However, not all of us have using the Chorleywood other breads as the slow Today, many breads found which acts as a food store for
pressure to create a persona time to bake our own bread method. fermentation process breaks on supermarket shelves baked the embryo. In regular bread,
that may not align with one's every day. Artisan sourdough Although the Chorleywood down the protein and makes the using the Chorleywood method the germ and the bran tend to
true self. Most users have can also be extremely process was initially developed vitamins and minerals easier are defined as UPFs, due to the be removed, leaving just the
created a fake self for the sake expensive. In comparison, as a way to help small bakers for our body to absorb. As chemicals and emulsifiers endosperm. In contrast,
of it and in trying to live up to supermarket bread is cheap and compete with bigger industrial sourdough ferments, its natural added to them. For example, in wholegrain bread uses all parts
that, they have ended up convenient. But given that bakeries, it backfired. Despite lactic acid bacteria break down some countries, such as the US, of the grain – and this is what
damaging their reputation. It there are so many options in the intentions of the scientists carbohydrates in the flour. processed bread may contain gives it its range of health
remains cardinal to remind the supermarket, it can be behind it, large industrial This process significantly the additive potassium benefits, as they contain
ourselves that even in the face difficult to know what's best to bakers adopted the process too, reduces the amount of bromate, which helps bread to polyphenols (a group of
of this pressure, there is need eat. So which bread is the putting smaller bakeries out of hard-to-digest sugars known as retain carbon dioxide and leads chemicals with antioxidant
to remain true to ones’ belief, healthiest, and what should we business. fermentable oligosaccharides, to larger loaves. However, it is properties), essential nutrients
values and self respect which look out for when buying a When I make bread, the final disaccharides, monosaccha- considered a possible like vitamin E, folate and
are ever getting jettisoned. loaf? rise (called proofing) happens rides and polyols (fodmaps). At carcinogen in humans. magnesium, as well as fibre,
A single online mistake or The Chorleywood method in the fridge overnight, which the same time, the fibre and In the UK about 54% of the protein and healthy fats. White
indeed a controversy can In the late 1950s, scientists slows down the fermentation healthy compounds called calories we consume are in the flour on the other hand, has the
damage one’s reputation which at the Chorleywood factory in process, enhancing the flavour. polyphenols provide important form of ultra-processed foods, germ and bran removed.
can end up shutting doors of the UK developed a method to This also means that the entire fuel for our gut microbes. according to a 2020 study. The Unlike refined grains,
opportunities or worse still produce dough much faster process, from activating my Similarly, the slow fermenta- figure is similar in the US, wholegrain bread is packed
even a career. Little wonder than before. They added hard starter – where it is mixed with tion process makes it helpful though estimates vary. with more fibre, vitamins, and
fats, additional yeast and flour and water, and allowed to for those who need to manage It can be hard to identify minerals.
that organizations are now chemicals such as enzymes,
interested in knowing about wake up before it’s used – to their blood sugar level. what a UPF ingredient is, so a These benefits mean that
oxidants (to strengthen the taking the bread out of the However, commercially rule-of-thumb many academics swapping from white bread to
their prospecting employees’ dough) and emulsifiers (which oven, can take as long as 36 available, (usually) yeast-based advise is this: if the food wholegrain could reduce the
online activities as part of the helps other chemicals hours. breads do have some benefits, contains five or more risk of heart disease and
selection process. Remember combine), then mixed their In its most basic form, the including being fortified with ingredients, as well as improve your gut microbiome.
that a damaged online recipe together at high speed. ingredients of sourdough are certain vitamins and minerals. ingredients you wouldn’t have Eating more wholegrains is
reputation doesn’t die off or This innovative new technique flour, salt, and water mixed Sourdough has also been in your own kitchen, it’s likely also linked to a reduced cancer
grow old. I bet you remember made bread quicker and with a sourdough starter found to keep you fuller for to be UPF. risk. - BBC
6 • INTERNATIONAL NEWS The Mast, Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Ramaphosa opposes Trump's 30% tariff on SA

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country by the US. affected by his latest "has been, unfortunately, far the balance of trade between part of his global “reciprocal” we’re going to be open to
US President Donald Trump announcement, reflecting his from reciprocal". In his South Africa and the United tariffs, before agreeing to that.” South Africa and other
announced on Monday that he strained relationship with response, Ramaphosa States,” Ramaphosa said in a suspend their implementation countries around the continent
would subject imports from Ramaphosa's government. maintained the 30% tariff "is statement. for 90 days. have been pushing to negotiate
South Africa to a new 30% In a letter to Ramaphosa, not an accurate representation He added that more than Higher tariffs had been set trade deals with the US to
tariff from 1 August. Trump said South Africa's of available trade data". half of the goods South Africa to come into effect on 9 July, prevent Trump’s sweeping
Trump’s decision is a huge imported from the US were having previously been tariffs.
blow to South Africa. The US not taxed, and the average suspended, with White House Trump argues that
is its second-biggest trading tariff on the rest was 7.6% officials saying they would introducing tariffs will protect
partner, and South Africa’s He said South Africa would look to strike trade deals. American businesses from
automobile and farming continue with its diplomatic When asked by a reporter foreign competition and also
sectors had duty-free access to efforts to ensure a “more whether the new August date boost domestic manufacturing
the US market. balanced and mutually was a hard deadline, Trump and jobs.
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The Mast, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 SPORTS NEWS • 7

Don’t underrate Senegal, Makembo

urges Copper Queens
By Cecilia Nayame Women’s Africa Cup of Morocco in the opening possible to collect maximum
Nations (WAFCON) match fixture. points against the West
ZAMBIA Voluntary as Group A leaders while Zambia beat Senegal 4-2 Africans.
Soccer Fans Association hosts Morocco and Zambia on penalties after a one-all He said the team should
(ZAVOSOFA) patron are second and third with a draw in the quarter finals of expect a tough match.
Peter Makembo has point apiece. Democratic the 2022 WAFCON. “We all know that they
advised the Copper Republic of Congo bottom of “As ZAVOSOFA, we are [Senegal] are looking
Queens not to underrate the table without a point. wishing the team well…we forward to collect maximum
Senegal in today’s Makembo said in an know that they can do it, points against Zambia
Group A match to be interview in Lusaka there is no doubt at all. What because they know that once
played at the El Bachir yesterday, that it was we are appealing is for them they do that they will qualify
Stadium in important for the team to not to underrate their to the next round of the
Mohammedia. forget about the past results opponent,” he said. competition. And in as much
The Lionesses of Teranga as they sought redemption Makembo said the team as they need that win,
will be going into today’s after a 2-2 draw against should do everything Zambia too needs it and that
is what is going to make the
game even more tough,”

Malawi’s Chimwemwe leads Makembo said.

He regretted not travelling
to Morocco to cheer the
team.

8 new Zanaco FC signings “If I had a way, I could

have travelled to Morocco to
be with the team.
Apparently, the only mode
By Cecilia Nayame Kabwe Warriors and Trident “These strategic additions of transport which is
football clubs have signed aim to strengthen key areas available is my car. I wish I
SUPER Division side three-year, and two year-six- of the squad, positioning the can use it to reach Morocco
Zanaco FC has signed months’ contracts each, club for a highly competitive because my heart is troubled
eight new players respectively. and successful campaigns,” the fact that I am not with the Peter Makembo
including Malawian The rest are midfielders the statement reads. team,” he said.
midfielder Idana John Chishimba, Ian
Chimwemwe ahead of the Sindayi, Chipo Manda and

Copper Queens face Lionesses

2025/26 season. striker Eliya Mandanji.
Chimwemwe has joined Chishimba from Zesco
the bankers on a two-year United and Sindayi from
contract from Malawian side Forest Rangers have been
Silver Strikers. awarded two-year contracts
Others who have joined each. By Cecilia Nayame TotalEnergies Women’s track with a victory over match against Morocco.
the club include goalkeeper Manda and Mandanji who Africa Cup of Nations Senegal. Ngambo Musole is
Francis Mwansa who has are both coming from Kafue THE Copper Queens will (WAFCON). The match will kick off at expected to continue between
signed a three-year contract Celtic have been engaged on today seek to secure After settling for a 2-2 18:00 hours Zambian time at the sticks if first choice goalie
on a free transfer from Green a two-year loan. maximum points against draw against hosts Morocco the El Bashir Stadium in Catherine Musonda is not
Buffaloes. This is according to a Senegal’s Lionesses of in their opening game on Mohammedia. given a clean bill of health by
Defenders Tinkler Sinkala statement issued in Lusaka Teranga in their second Saturday, the Copper Queens Senegal are top of Group A the medical team while
and Garvin yesterday by Zanaco FC Group A match at the need to put their campaign for with three points after beating defenders Lushomo
Mukandamweene from media team. ongoing 2024 Morocco the coveted trophy back on the Democratic Republic of Mweemba, Mary Wilombe
Congo (DRC) 4-0 in their and Margret Belemu expected
opening game while Morocco to partner in defense.

Newcastle agree £55m fee

and Zambia have a point In the midfield roles,
apiece after a two-all draw in Häuptle is expected to deploy
the opening fixture. Prisca Chilufya, Irene Lungu,
DRC are bottom and Xiomara Mapepa and Racheal
without a point. Nachula to provide support

for Forest winger Elanga Zambia and Senegal last

met at the 2022 WAFCON in
Morocco where the Copper
Queens beat the West Africans
4-2 on post-match penalties
strikers Kabange Mupopo,
Kundananji and Banda
expected. In the opening
game, Captain Barbara Banda
and striker Racheal
underlines just how far his actions means he outper- Elanga averages 6.65.
stock has risen after a stellar forms 80% of similar players His progressive carries after settling for a one Kundananji contributed a goal
campaign with Forest. in that key attacking - how frequently he moves all-draw in regulation time of each in the second and 27th
His statistical profile paints measure. the ball towards goal the quarter finals. minutes respectively, while
the picture of a player not His high percentile for - highlight his directness and Coach Nora Häuptle knows Morocco equalized through an
just improving, but excelling shots-on-target percentage willingness to take on what is at stake should the Ibtissam Jraidi 12th minute
in some of the most also highlights not just an eye defenders, which added team fail to beat Senegal in penalty and Ghizlane
important attacking metrics. for goal but efficiency in dynamism to Forest’s attack. today’s game while her Chebbak’s 88th minute strike.
The radar chart below, making goalkeepers work. Even his goals-per-shot Senegalese counterpart Mame The other Group A match
provided by Opta via FBref, He doesn’t waste chances. ratio reflects a sharpness in Cissé wants to maintain between the host nation and
shows Elanga ranking in the Elanga’s crossing output also front of goal that is rare leadership of Group A by DRC will be played at 19:00
Anthony Elanga top percentiles among sits near the top of the scale. among wingers. collecting three points against hours local time.
Premier League attacking Whereas none of Newcastle’s For Newcastle, these the Copper Queens. The last group stage
NEWCASTLE United midfielders and wingers wingers - Jacob Murphy, numbers represent everything Häuptle is expected to matches will be played this
have agreed a £55m fee across multiple categories. Harvey Barnes or Anthony they need: pace, efficiency, make changes to her starting Saturday with the Copper
with Nottingham Forest Being in the 80th Gordon - averages more than and creativity in the final line to rectify mistakes Queens taking on DRC while
for Sweden winger percentile for goal-creating 4.85 crosses per 90 minutes, third. - BBC exposed during Saturday’s Morocco will face Senegal.
Anthony Elanga.
Sources have told BBC

Zambia ready for Senegal challenge, says Häuptle

Sport the deal could be
completed this week.
Newcastle are seeking to
strengthen their attacking
options as they prepare for By Cecilia Nayame performance is very good,” right defence approach. I think at the Olympic stadium on two or three players who are
their return to the Champions Häuptle said. against Morocco, we showed Saturday. still very young, but their skills
League following a fifth- COPPER Queens coach “We gave Morocco the that we have been very smart in “Catherine Musonda our have evolved well.”
place Premier League finish Nora Häuptle says her possession but all the other our game plan defensively. So I first choice goalkeeper was out Looking ahead to the match,
last season. team has recovered well parameters we have been am sure we also adjusted the for the first game but she was the coach reaffirmed her belief
The 23-year-old scored six from their 2-2 draw with controlling, defending very right screws against Senegal.” part of our training session as in performance-focused
goals and produced 11 assists hosts Morocco and is now well, we were transitioning and The coach underlined her well as Xiomara Mapepa. We coaching.
for Nuno Espirito Santo's side fully focused on adjusting we created a lot of chances on belief in Zambia’s counter- need to see the improvement “What I can tell you is that
during their successful tactically ahead of today’s this equal ability.” attacking strength, calling it up to tomorrow and then we we work consistently on our
2024-25 Premier League Group A encounter Zambia faces a different test one of the best in the can give you an update if they performance and our perfor-
season. against Senegal at the against a Senegal side that won tournament. are in the lineup,” Häuptle said. mance indicators.
Newcastle have yet to pay TotalEnergies CAF their opening match 4-0 over “It's again our transitions. I With extensive experience We had 12 shots and eight of
a fee for a player this Women’s Africa Cup of DR Congo. Häuptle acknowl- think we can say we are the facing Senegal before, Häuptle them we provided on target.
summer, with 18-year-old Nations (WAFCON). edged the challenge Senegal best transition team in this shared the West African side’s We had a lot of touches in the
Spanish winger Antonio According to FAZ media, presents, but remains confident tournament. growth and strength. box. Our transitions were good.
Cordero the only new arrival the Swiss tactician praised her in the team’s tactical flexibility. So we are going to hurt them “The Senegalese players are Indicator-wise, we were fully
on a free transfer from side’s effort and execution “Basically it's a bit of a in those moments. We are still physically very strong. They in control and dominating the
Malaga. against Morocco and believes completely different game on working a bit to adjust our are tall, they have a good game,” Häuptle said.
Forest are believed to have the performance indicators Wednesday because Senegal possession style. This time, we physique to defend against. “We should have been up
paid £15m to sign Elanga from that game show Zambia is has other attributes and skills want to be very initiative on the I know the players because I 4-1 [against Morocco] with the
from Manchester United on a on the right track. than Morocco. ball as well,” she said. have played against Senegal chances we had. But that's
five-year-deal in 2023. “We are recovering well So we expect an opponent On the injury front, Häuptle twice as a coach,” she noted. football sometimes.
He had arrived at Old from the opening game. We that is physically very robust provided a cautiously “They have players in the We are very focused. We are
Trafford at the age of 12 and had some good video analysis for our players. We will try to optimistic update on goal- French League, Olympique working on those indicators. I
made 55 appearances before from the game, so also the come up with the physicality,” keeper Catherine Musonda and Marseille, and it is a good am pretty sure the performance
moving to the City Ground. stats-wise we should have won she explained. winger Xiomara Mapepa, who environment to develop is benefiting the results.”
Newcastle’s pursuit of Elanga the game. I think most of our “So it's again to find the both missed the opening match technical players. They have
 Don’t underrate Senegal, Malawi’s Chimwemwe
Peter Makembo urges leads 8 new Zanaco FC
Copper Queens signings
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COPPER QUEENS
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

FACE LIONESSES
…in crucial Group A WAFCON clash Page 7

COPPER Queens fine tune ahead of Lionesses battle. Picture courtesy of FAZ

Liverpool players return to

training after Jota death
LIVERPOOL players have 25-year-old brother Andre respects to the forward and
started to return to the Silva died in a car accident. his brother at a public wake in
club for pre-season Jota was on his way back their native Portugal on
training following the to Liverpool for pre-season Friday.
death of team-mate and, as doctors had advised The funeral took place on
Diogo Jota. him against flying because he Saturday in their hometown
The first set of players had undergone minor surgery, of Gondomar, with Reds
were scheduled to come back he was making the trip by car captain Virgil van Dijk and
from their summer break last and ferry. Scotland defender Andy
Friday but that was postponed A large contingent of Robertson carrying floral
after Jota, 28, and his players and staff from the tributes in honour of Jota and
RESPECTS have been paid to Jota outside Liverpool's training ground Anfield club paid their Andre Silva. - BBC