Wednesday 16 October 2013
More media jobs possible- Mwamba
By SITEMBILE SIWAWA
THE media industry has potential to be one of the largest employers in Zambia, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services permanent secretary Emmanuel Mwamba has said.
He said that apart from the telecommunications industry, the media sector has the answer for the challenge of unemployment faced by graduates of journalism schools.
Mr Mwamba said this when he toured Muvi Television offices in Lusaka yesterday during his tour of Zambian media houses.
"My visits to other media houses have demonstrated that this industry can employ many young people and this is the reason why Government is trying by all means to develop this industry," Mr Mwamba said.
He also commended Muvi Television for being the key partner in the growth of the electronic media in the country.
"Muvi Television has done well. They give us diverse views, programmes and local content which is exemplary," he said.
Mr Mwamba appealed to Zambia National Broadcasting Corporatgion to increase local content to remain relevant in the electronic media business.
Meanwhile, Mr Mwamba has appealed to the media to help fight regionalism and tribalism and promote democratic principles.
He said the media should fight ethnic inclinations that can divide the country.
And Mr Mwamba also toured Radio Phoenix at their new offices and featured on a special programme.
He said there has been mutual mistrust in the past between Government and the media and there is need to normalise the situation.
"We want to bridge the gap between Government and the media to ensure that the larger goals Government has of developing Zambia are not hindered by poor relations," he said.
Speaking earlier, Muvi Television managing director Costa Mwansa said the station has acquired an outside broadcasting van.
Muvi TV employs 400 people and has created jobs for performing artists who feature in local drama productions.
Renowned guru to visit Zambia
By SITEMBILE SIWAWA
WORLD renowned customer service guru and strategist John Tschohl is scheduled to visit Zambia ahead of this year's Independence Day celebrations.
Mr Tschohl is coming to grace and be part of a half-day seminar on work culture and customer service organised by Change Agency Initiative (CAI) on the eve of the Independence Day.
CAI general manager Bridget Nundwe said in an interview on Thursday that Mr Tschohl will be part of the solution to the national challenge on work culture in Zambia.
Ms Nundwe said Mr Tschohl's visit is a gift for Zambian leaders as they celebrate 49 years of independence.
She said this will be a countdown to the Zambia's jubilee celebrations and a start of positive changes in the work culture.
"CAI is aware that many individuals, institutions and stakeholders are on the path of transformation and have developed the will of action for the desire of change," she said.
Meanwhile, CAI chief executive officer Sylvia Mwansa said as part of the independence celebrations, a number of activities have been lined up through which companies will have an opportunity to exhibit their products and services.
"CAI is collaborating with Cabinet Office and as soon as the independence week celebrations are announced, activities will commence at the New Government Complex," Ms Mwansa said.
She said companies will showcase their growth stories and achievements as Zambia celebrates 49 years of independence.
"We will be glad if we have 50 companies taking part in the exhibition and also have a chance to tell a story about their institutions," Ms Mwansa said.
WORLD renowned customer service guru and strategist John Tschohl is scheduled to visit Zambia ahead of this year's Independence Day celebrations.
Mr Tschohl is coming to grace and be part of a half-day seminar on work culture and customer service organised by Change Agency Initiative (CAI) on the eve of the Independence Day.
CAI general manager Bridget Nundwe said in an interview on Thursday that Mr Tschohl will be part of the solution to the national challenge on work culture in Zambia.
Ms Nundwe said Mr Tschohl's visit is a gift for Zambian leaders as they celebrate 49 years of independence.
She said this will be a countdown to the Zambia's jubilee celebrations and a start of positive changes in the work culture.
"CAI is aware that many individuals, institutions and stakeholders are on the path of transformation and have developed the will of action for the desire of change," she said.
Meanwhile, CAI chief executive officer Sylvia Mwansa said as part of the independence celebrations, a number of activities have been lined up through which companies will have an opportunity to exhibit their products and services.
"CAI is collaborating with Cabinet Office and as soon as the independence week celebrations are announced, activities will commence at the New Government Complex," Ms Mwansa said.
She said companies will showcase their growth stories and achievements as Zambia celebrates 49 years of independence.
"We will be glad if we have 50 companies taking part in the exhibition and also have a chance to tell a story about their institutions," Ms Mwansa said.
'Economic benefits should show in citizens'
By SITEMBILE SIWAWA
ZAMBIA National Women's Lobby (ZNWL) says the growth of the economic performance recorded should reflect in the lives of citizens, especially women and children.
ZNWL chairperson Beauty Katebe said in a statement to Femail that there has been a significant growth in the gross domestic product of 7.3 per cent in 2011 and 2012.
Ms Katebe said it was important to look at realities on the ground and determine whether the figures reflect in people's lives.
Ms Katebe also commended President Sata for his calls for peace during by-elections as violence is one of the hindrances for women to participate in politics.
"Political leaders should take responsibility to ensure that they counsel and guide their cadres to desist from violence," she said.
She has also described Government's intention to review the education policy as inspiring as it will address challenges where school drop-outs at the moment are unable to utilise their educational skills to earn a living.
Ms Katebe said the realigning of the education system will ensure that vocational training is harmonised from early childhood to tertiary.
Meanwhile, Ms Katebe has called on Government to consider reaching more women with farming input as they are the majority of small-scale farmers in Zambia.
She has also called on the diversification of the economy; not to rely on copper only.
ZAMBIA National Women's Lobby (ZNWL) says the growth of the economic performance recorded should reflect in the lives of citizens, especially women and children.
ZNWL chairperson Beauty Katebe said in a statement to Femail that there has been a significant growth in the gross domestic product of 7.3 per cent in 2011 and 2012.
Ms Katebe said it was important to look at realities on the ground and determine whether the figures reflect in people's lives.
Ms Katebe also commended President Sata for his calls for peace during by-elections as violence is one of the hindrances for women to participate in politics.
"Political leaders should take responsibility to ensure that they counsel and guide their cadres to desist from violence," she said.
She has also described Government's intention to review the education policy as inspiring as it will address challenges where school drop-outs at the moment are unable to utilise their educational skills to earn a living.
Ms Katebe said the realigning of the education system will ensure that vocational training is harmonised from early childhood to tertiary.
Meanwhile, Ms Katebe has called on Government to consider reaching more women with farming input as they are the majority of small-scale farmers in Zambia.
She has also called on the diversification of the economy; not to rely on copper only.
Tuesday 8 October 2013
re-entry policy not working
By SITEMBILE SIWAWA
ZAMBIA National Education Coalition (ZANEC) has expressed concern over the alleged failure by teachers to follow-up girls who fall pregnant in order to encourage them to utilise the re-entry policy.
Speaking in an interview, ZANEC executive director Grace Manyonga said the re-entry policy is facing resistance due to failure by teachers to follow up the pregnant girls.
Ms Manyonga said it was incumbent upon teachers to monitor what happens to children in class and provide counselling and guidance when a girl child falls pregnant.
She also said it was a teacher's duty to create an enabling environment for young mothers in schools.
"Teachers need to start getting concerned when they notice that a child has stopped attending classes and to find out the reason why," she said.
"If teachers are able to do proper tracking of children in their classes, then the re-entry policy will be successfully implemented and utilised," Ms Manyonga said.
She however commended Government for the policy as it was progressive.
"Other countries in Southern African Development Community (SADC) are actually learning about the policy from Zambia because the provisions in the framework are positive," she said.
She also encouraged faith-based schools to start allowing girls back into school once they fall pregnant and that Zambia being a Christian nation should practise forgiveness when a child takes a wrong path; because intolerance has contributed to the high levels of illiteracy among women.
"We are now engaging faith-based schools to rescind their rules of not allowing young mothers back into school because we are all Christians and need forgiveness when we err," she said.
Meanwhile, Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) spokesperson Hillary Chipango confirmed that many teachers do not make follow-ups when a girl child stops attending classes when girl children abandon school especially due to pregnancies.
"A lot has not been done in ensuring that teachers are sensitised on the importance of the re-entry policy for the girl child and as a union we will embark on a programme to sensitise them on this policy," he said.
Mr Chipango also said it was incumbent upon teachers to make sure that the policy is effective and fully-utilised by young mothers.
ZAMBIA National Education Coalition (ZANEC) has expressed concern over the alleged failure by teachers to follow-up girls who fall pregnant in order to encourage them to utilise the re-entry policy.
Speaking in an interview, ZANEC executive director Grace Manyonga said the re-entry policy is facing resistance due to failure by teachers to follow up the pregnant girls.
Ms Manyonga said it was incumbent upon teachers to monitor what happens to children in class and provide counselling and guidance when a girl child falls pregnant.
She also said it was a teacher's duty to create an enabling environment for young mothers in schools.
"Teachers need to start getting concerned when they notice that a child has stopped attending classes and to find out the reason why," she said.
"If teachers are able to do proper tracking of children in their classes, then the re-entry policy will be successfully implemented and utilised," Ms Manyonga said.
She however commended Government for the policy as it was progressive.
"Other countries in Southern African Development Community (SADC) are actually learning about the policy from Zambia because the provisions in the framework are positive," she said.
She also encouraged faith-based schools to start allowing girls back into school once they fall pregnant and that Zambia being a Christian nation should practise forgiveness when a child takes a wrong path; because intolerance has contributed to the high levels of illiteracy among women.
"We are now engaging faith-based schools to rescind their rules of not allowing young mothers back into school because we are all Christians and need forgiveness when we err," she said.
Meanwhile, Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) spokesperson Hillary Chipango confirmed that many teachers do not make follow-ups when a girl child stops attending classes when girl children abandon school especially due to pregnancies.
"A lot has not been done in ensuring that teachers are sensitised on the importance of the re-entry policy for the girl child and as a union we will embark on a programme to sensitise them on this policy," he said.
Mr Chipango also said it was incumbent upon teachers to make sure that the policy is effective and fully-utilised by young mothers.
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