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By Chipo Kaitisha
True to the saying that goes “death can never be gotten used to”, the death of North Western Province Police Commissioner Grace Chipalila came as a shock to all people she associated with and the nation at large.
Hundreds of mourners led by the Republican President, Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu recently gathered in Lusaka to pay their last respect to the departed gallant officer.
Speaking at the requiem mass held at Mary Emmaculate Catholic Church along Leopards Hill Road, President Lungu said that the demise of Ms Chipalila was sudden and shocking describing it as a blow to the Government considering that its policy was aimed at increasing the number of Women in decision making positions.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to extend our most heartfelt condolences to her beloved family, friends, colleagues and the Police service where she served with distinction. This explains why she rose to the position of Commissioner of Police”, said President Lungu.
He described Commissioner Chipalila as a dedicated senior Police Officer who was committed to serving the nation and urged other female police officers to emulate her and excel to higher heights.
President Lungu appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Ms Stellah Libongani to ensure that her benefits were expeditiously processed to enable the family get what was due to them.
“As Government, we will do everything within our power to lessen the strain on the bereaved family. In the same vein, let me appeal to the family members to be patient as we process the benefits due to them,” he said.
In giving spiritual guidance to the bereaved family, the President quoted Isaiah Chapter 41 verse 10 from the bible which states “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”.
He encouraged them to look to God as he would come through for them.
And according to the citation read by Inspector General of Police Ms Stellah Libogani at Leopards Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, the late No. 1139 Ms. Grace Chipalila was born on 23rd June, 1963 in Chinsali District, Muchinga Province in the Republic of Zambia.
She did her Primary School education in Ndola before moving to complete her primary School education at Chiewani Primary School in Kasama.
The late Chipalila then went to Mporokoso Secondary School in Northern Province where she completed her form five. Because of her desire to serve the nation, the late Commissioner of Police joined the Zambia Police Service on 30th September, 1983 as a direct entrant Sub Inspector at Lilayi Police Training College.
Upon completion of her initial training course, Ms Chipalila was posted to Central Division where she was deployed to Kabwe Central Police Station under General Duties.
Due to her dedication to duty, Ms Chipalila rose through the ranks of the Zambia Police Service and held various positions from different Divisions.
On 1st April, 2005, the late officer was promoted to the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police and was appointed Commanding Officer for Central Division.
She was later transferred to Police Service Headquarters under Operations Unit where she served until her appointment as Commissioner of Police to be in charge of Eastern Province on 25th October, 2011 by his Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia.
On 10th February, 2015, the late Officer was transferred to North Western Province in the same capacity as Provincial Commissioner of Police, the position she held until her untimely death on Saturday 14th November, 2015 at the University of Zambia after an illness.
She is survived by two children and one grandchild.
“On behalf of the Zambia Police Service and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved family,” said Ms. Libongani.
Among the mourners were several senior government officials, who included Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila, North Western Minister Dawson Lufwayo, North Western Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga and Police and Prisons Service Commission Chairperson, Mr. Peter Chingaipe.
Others are former Inspector Generals of Police, Mr. Ephraim Mateyo and Mr. Zunga Siakalima and senior officers from Defence and Security wings.
May Her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.
Adidas ShoesA total number of 8,839 road traffic accidents were recorded during this year’s third quarter as compared to 8,266 recorded in 2014 during the same period, indicating an increase of 573 cases.
Out of the 8,839 accidents recorded, 471 were fatal in which 641 people lost their lives with Lusaka recording the highest, followed by Central and Copperbelt Provinces which had 122, 84 and 68 respectively. Northern and Western Provinces recorded the lowest.
When compared to the third quarter of 2014, the number of people who lost their lives in 2015 increased from 508 to 641. Those seriously and slightly sustained injuries also increased from 1497 to 1943 and 1871 to 2110 respectively. Therefore, the numbers have increased by 133, 446 and 139 respectively.
Most of the accidents on our Zambian roads are attributed to human error while Fridays and Saturdays continue to be leading days recording high numbers of accidents with most of them happening between 18:00 hrs and 20:00 hours. In order to further reduce the number of accidents on the roads, much concentration will also be put in places that are deemed to be ‘Black Spot areas’.
As Zambia Police, we wish to appeal to all road users to adhere to traffic rules and regulations in order to reduce the number of traffic accidents on our roads.
CHARITY MUNGANGA-CHANDA
POLICE SPOKESPERSON
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By Timothy Malumo
In a continued partnership between the Zambia Police and Standard Chartered Bank, 50 female junior police officers and civilian staff have undergone training in Financial Literacy under the bank’s Diversity and Inclusion Council.
Speaking when she graced the Financial Literacy Education at Lusaka’s Pamodzi Hotel, Inspector General of Police, Ms Stella Libongani said her office has prioritized officers welfare, stating that financial literacy was a catalyst for personal financial discipline and management.
The Inspector General urged the female police officers to take advantage of the many opportunities being offered to women to participate in the economic growth of the nation and make financial literacy education as the first step in preparation to participate in the programs that favour women development.
“It is a well acceptable fact that when you educate a woman you educate the whole nation, so I urge all the participants of this training programme not to overlook the importance of financial literacy and financial education in their individual lives, the welfare of their families and the wellbeing of all individuals in the country,” Ms Libongani said.
Ms Libongani said the value of financial literacy to officers and its relevance to economic dynamics cannot be overemphasized as financial literacy helps people to manage their financial affairs and improve their standard of living.
“It is a well acceptable fact that when you educate a woman, you educate the whole nation, so I urge all the participants of this training programme not to overlook the importance of financial literacy and financial education in their individual lives, the welfare of their families and the wellbeing of all individuals in the nation,” she said.
Speaking at the same event, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia, Managing Director Mr. Andrew Okai said his bank was committed in empowering as many Zambians as possible, police officers inclusive.
Mr Okai noted that the Zambia Police played a key role in maintaining law and order, stating that peace and stability were key determinant of investor confidence which leads to new investments, job creation and economic growth.
“Through our financial education initiative, Standard Chartered aims to empower as many Zambians as possible, the youths, women, and university and college students, among others. This year alone, over 1500 Zambians have benefited from financial education provided by the bank’ staff,” Mr Okai said.
The one-day workshop attracted Zambia Police female officers and supporting staff from Lusaka Province, with renowned motivational speaker, Mr Felix Banda being one of the facilitators.
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By Timothy Malumo
Republican President, Mr. Edgar Lungu has given Avic International, a company constructing housing units for police and other departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs five months in which to complete the project.
Government awarded a tender to a Chinese company, Avic International to construct 2,350 houses at a total cost of $320 million for Zambia Police, Prisons Service, Immigration and Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC)
Speaking at a ground breaking ceremony for the first phase of the project in Chelstone police camp, President Lungu said his government was determined to alleviate the many challenges that the security personnel were facing.
“I wish to reaffirm government’s resolve to addressing the lack of houses for security staff,” he said.
Mr.Lungu warned Avic International that shoddy works and delay in implementation of the project would not be tolerated adding that the reputation that the company has of quality works be maintained.
He said the 48 houses that would be constructed at Chelstone must be completed by March 2016 and that he would be checking on the progress from time to time.
Speaking earlier, Home Affairs Minister, Mr. Davies Mwila said the phase one of constructing 2,350 was part of the bigger project that would see 12,000 houses being built for the security personnel countrywide.
The minister said out of the total 2,350 houses in phase one, 1,454 will be for the police, 677 houses have been allocated to the Prisons, Immigration Department has a share of 117, while 102 goes to DEC.
Mr. Mwila listed areas that would benefit from the project as follows; Kabwe, Itezhi-tezhi, Mkushi, Mpima, Matumbo, Chirundu, Kafue, Kitwe, Mufulira, Chingola, Siavonga and Luano.
And Avic International Vice President Gong Juayan said during the construction period, his company would work with the local suppliers and labour force in order to share more benefits with Zambians.
Air MaxSTATEMENT ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF FEES AND FINES
The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform members of the pubic that there has been an upward adjustment in the fees and fines in accordance with the provisions of Statutory Instrument (S.I) No. 41 of July 2015 of the Fees and Fines Act.
According to S.I. No. 41, the valued of the Penalty Units were increased from 20 ngwee to 30 ngwee per Penalty Unit. This automatically meant an upward adjustment in all the fees and fines.
The adjustments do not only cover Traffic fines but all the services that need members of the general public to pay for in government departments which include the Zambia Police Service. Other services whose fees have been increased include Police and Interpol Clearance Certificates.
Therefore, the Zambia Police is in order to effect the adjustment as they are in accordance with the provisions of the law.
CHARITY MUNGANGA-CHANDA
POLICE SPOKESPERSON
21st September, 2015
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