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27th March 2008 Kids show off their talent at Lusaka Playhouse. Art is said to be a talent and a gift from God. And this gift needs to be nurtured or improved upon. Today the Lusaka play house hosted a project called Artistic Minds that seeks to identify talent in young people. Lucky is in charge of the project and he explained that kids need to be given an opportunity to show off their talent. “This is the only way that they can improve their talents,” he said. The young people participating in the event were happy to have been given a chance to show off their talent through music and drama. 25 MARCH 2008 KALINGALINGA ELECTRICITY Having electricity has been a dream for these Children at Kalingalinga Basic School. But now the Kalingalinga Basic School will soon have electricity. The School has just received a Cheque worth 27.5 million-kwacha so that the school has electricity. The putting of electricity at the school will help the school have night class, computer class and eventually learn how to browse the computer to access the Zed-Kids website. The Children at the School are so excited with this development. Munali Member of Parliament, Mumbi Phiri is happy that the school, which has been existence since 1980 will now have electricity. The money given to Kalingalinga Basic School is from the Government through what is called the Constituency Development Fund-CDF-under Munali Constituency. Three Schools have so benefited from this fund.
TIME TO HAVE FUN All work no play makes Naomi a dull girl. It for this reason that Children at Antie-flow Private School decided to host a talent show to keep away from books. The Day was held so that Children could showcase their various talents in ART, POTERY, MUSIC AND DANCE. The Children told Zed-kids that it important to have such a day at the School because it helps them perfect their talents while still at school with the guidance of teachers. The Teachers also said the day is important for the school to experience the other side of life. It is important that you bring out your talent while at school to let your teachers help be the best at it 20 MARCH 2008 Kids With Special Needs Hold Sports Day! All Children, regardless of their condition need to have time for fun. It is for this reason that the Lusaka Province Special Needs Committee organized the special inter-schools athletics’ for Children with special needs in Lusaka. Children with special needs had a chance to show off their talent in sports. Education Deputy Minister, Clement Sinyinda was also present at the sports day. The Minister was however not happy that only 28 Schools attended out of the 33 schools which were invited. And some Children who participated in the sports had this to say. “I’m very excited to be here because I have made new friends.” “We have enjoyed the sports although our wheel chairs are not in good condition. We need better wheel chairs for sports.” Runners to be selected from the Championship will represent Lusaka at the inter-provincial tournament to be held on the Copperbelt later this year. Should Condoms be Distributed in Schools? The issue of distributing condoms in schools has raised many questions from many people including the pupils themselves. Some parents and young people believe that condoms must be distributed in order to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. The kids talked to had different views about this issue. Some where in support while others were against the idea. Many leaders, as well as parents, feel that sexual activity is encouraged among teenagers when offered condoms for their protection. Education Deputy Minister, Clement Sinyinda explained as ministry of education it is their duty to stop the spread of HIV in schools. He however added that he supports abstinence as the best way of stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS. Abstinence means staying away completely from sexual activity until you get married to someone you know is HIV negative. While others are supporting the use of condoms, some believe that staying away completely from sexual activity is the best solution. A cultural book has been launched. This book features Zambia’s culture and traditions. Through this book people will be able to learn more about the different cultures of Zambia. Traditional rulers from Zambia’s nine provinces were present at the launch. Some kids from Lumuno School, Rhodespark School and Munali Girls are happy with the launch of this book. Vice president Rupiah Banda, has advised parents and guardians to teach children about Zambian Traditions and culture. 19th March 2008 Kids Learn More About Art By Mwaka Nakweti
The workshop is held every year and gives young artistes a chance to learn more about art. At the end of the workshop kids will show off their art work which will be kept at the museum for one month.
One of the organisers of the workshop, Charity Salasini says it is important to allow young people to be creative. The art workshop has attracted artistes as young as ten years. More than 300 Grade 10 Pupils May be Out of School
They say they have worked hard to build more classrooms for grade tens. Member of Parliament for Nangoma Boyd Hamusonde assured the people that he would talk to the minister of education so that a better solution can be found.
Government’s decision has affected more than 300 grade ten pupils in Mumbwa district. We hope that the government will allow these pupils to continue their grade ten lessons at this school and the five other basic schools. Chilenje Soccer Academy in Need of a Football Ground By Naomi Chulu
This ground is used by a team called Chilenje Soccer academy. Patrick Kawinga who is the coach of the team is asking government for help. 17 MARCH 2008
The teacher and pupils at the school are still in fear because the rains that fell last evening have already collected a lot of water. Pupils are worried because they are missing so much school work and they fear failing their final exams WORK ON STADIUM AT STANDSTILL
THORNHILL SCHOOL INTER-HOUSE SPORTS Physical fitness helps us with mental fitness. When our bodies are healthy, even our minds are well. We can think, reason and study better. Sport is therefore very important for our wellbeing, which is why Thornhill School has held its annual Interhouse Athletics. Many of the pupils participating agree that a sport promotes not only fitness, but also helps people to socialize or get along.
13 MARCH 2008 EXCITED ABOUT READING
It is for this reason that the Embassy of the United States of American organized a reading program that involves teachers and pupils.
The programme is aimed at improving reading among school going children. And pupils talked to by Zed-kids news explained that reading is important because it prepares young people for the future.
YOUTH DAY Tuesday, 12th of March, 2007 was an important day for the young people in Zambia. This is because they were celebrating Youth Day. Children with special needs were not left out in celebrating the Youth Day. This was also a chance for these children to ask for assistance from the government.
SWIMMING POOLS ON DEMAND
The children say they swim in these dams and streams because there are no swimming pools in the area. They are now asking leaders in their community to do something about this problem. The care-taker of the land where a stream passes explains that it is difficult to stop the children from swimming.
12 MARCH 2008 Youths Want to be Leaders Now Hundreds of youths from schools, political parties and many other organisations celebrated Youth Day together at the Freedom statue. The youths marched and presented some dances and speeches at the occasion. President Mwanawasa and other government officials were also present. Minister of Youth Sport and Child Development Gabriel Namulambe thanked the president for the support given to the youths. The youths present said they are ready to help develop Zambia. “We are not the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today,” said one of the youths who were interviewed by Z-Kids News at Five.
Youths Hold Dance Competition
Youths celebrated Youth Day in different ways. While others were marching some went out dancing. The dancing competition attracted many youths who showed off their dancing skills.
We spoke to Bertha, one of the dancers and she explained that Youth Day for her is not all about having fun but reflecting on what young people can do for the country.
11 MARCH 2008 Zambia’s female double world boxing Champion, Ester Phiri’s next opponent, Nicole Harris has withdrawn. This has forced organizers to replace, Nicole with Germany’s Elina Tissen popularly known as” Machine” in the bout slated for the 26th of April in Lusaka. The fights main sponsors National Milling Corporation’s managing director, Peter Cottan disclosed the development at an emergency news conference. And Ester Phiri’s trainer, Anthony Mwamba has declared that despite the change in opponents, victory is certain for the double world champion. And bubbling with conference, ester maintained that she is afraid of anyone and that she will punch the German using what are called Saka punches. Zambia’s John Chibuta will square it out with Baket Barakat also of Germany.
It is for this reason that children from firm light school decided to visit their friends at Cheshear Homes to share the little they have with them. We spoke to the children from the school what young day is and how they will celebrate the day. It is hope that during this day young people will join in the fun. A tourist promotion company is optimistic Zambia will succeed in having one million tourists visiting the country by the year 2010.
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The Young Parliamentarians club is a club that consists of pupils who look at different issues affecting the pupils and the youths in general. They also try to find possible solutions to the problems which they later present to parliament.
The pupils also toured the National Assembly were they planted trees as one way of discouraging Deforestation.
This is made possible through the funding from the British council which allows two Teachers from Zambia to go to UK where they learn a lot as well as teach the pupils that side about Zambia. This is not only one sided, teachers from Britain are also given a chance to come to Zambia to teach the Zambian.
Today pupils at Burma Road Basic School where happy to receive two teachers from UK. The pupils talked to, expressed happiness and commended the project saying it helped them to learn a lot on what happens in other countries.
And one of the two teachers Mrs. Storey who was coming back to Zambia for the second time said she had learnt a lot from the project and thanked the Zambian people for being friendly.
08 MARCH 2008 “Help Us Become Great People”
During the show they asked government to provide young people with things that will make them better people in life.
Young people are the future leaders of tomorrow so we must take good care of ourselves. Hard work pays off for Chinyunyu community
Chinyunyu is a community in Chongwe district. Even though the area does not have electricity the people in the area were still determined to open a multi-purpose Tele-centre.
The centre has computers and internet service. This will be helpful to the people in terms of communication.
Youths Spring Up For Greater Heights
Youths from a church called Deeper Life have not been left out of the Youth Week activities.
Through the seminar the youths are being encouraged to work hard in whatever they do that they can become great people in life. 07 MARCH 2008
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The centre was closed by officials from the Social welfare department under the Ministry of Community development.
The children however are not happy with the closure of the Salvation Centre because they are no longer going to school.
06 MARCH 2008 Two Zambian pupils have won the first and second prizes in an essay competition that was launched last year in June by the Food Agriculture Organisation-FAO-. Ailed Banda of Kafue High school won the first prize and walked away with five hundred US dollars and a World Food Day Bronze medal. Victoria Michelo Musale of Rephidim Institute came out second and walked away with four hundred US dollars and a World Food Day Bronze Medal. Through the competition the young people were given a chance to share their ideas on how to end hunger in the world. The essay competition was supported in all the Food Agriculture Organisation member countries. It attracted more than 900 submissions from around the world including Zambia.
Munali Girls Secondary school for the deaf today received help from the Lusaka City Council female workers.
The women also helped in sweeping the rooms, classes as well as the toilets at the school. A pupil at the school thanked the women for the support given. Francis Phiri called on society to treat the deaf equally, he also highlighted need to repair the toilets which are in a bad state.
5th March 2008 A FEW KIDS LEARN ABOUT OUR ENVIROMNENT
This exhibition is meant to help kids learn more about how to protect the environment from pollution. British Council program officer, Ackim Banda, hopes that the young people present will practice what they have learnt from the exhibition. It is clear that Climate change in this world is affecting all of us. It therefore is important for us to protect our environment. ELECTROCUTED! A five year old girl of Lilanda compound in Lusaka was yesterday electrocuted with Zesco power cables. The girl Precious Zulu was sent to the market to buy tomatoes. An eye witness who was at the scene said the girl touched the loose cable and was immediately electrocuted. The eye witness said the cable got cut on Saturday and Zesco was informed about the loose cable but no action was taken. Here are some tips on how to keep you safe from electrocutions: 1. Do not touch naked wires. 2. Do not switch on the stove without an adults concern. 3. Do not play or swing on loose electric cables.
4TH March 2008 YOUTH EXPOSITION The ministry of youth, sports and child development officiated a two day exhibition from the third to the fourth of March in commemoration of the youth week. The exhibition is called a youth exposition and it is meant for youths to expose their talents and skills. Youths have expressed happiness at the exhibition and they have urged all youths to discover their talents and to make use of the theme because it is through our talents that we can make a living.
CHOLERA Cases of Cholera have been reported in Lusaka. Ministry of health Spokesperson Dr. Canisius Banda told Zed Kids News today that nineteen people are being treated. He said seven of the cholera patients are at Matero Clinic while three are at Chipata Clinic. Dr. Banda said the good news is that no one has died of cholera. 29th Feb 2008 Chainda Community school celebrates Women’s Day Early Indeed there is every reason to celebrate in song and dance for these pupils at Chainda Community School. This is because they have received special visitors at their school.
Female workers at ZESCO, company which supplies electricity to houses, today visited and give the pupils gifts in form of Books, Pens and chalk, as part of the women’s day celebrations that takes place next week.
It is for this reason that these women are sharing part of their time and things to ensure that boys and girls treat each equally while at school. The pupils at the school are happy with what they have been given today.
Seed Academy Visits Muvi TV Five year old Jonathan was excited to tour around muvi TV he says his dream is to become a professional new caster. Mrs. Mbale, a teacher at the school said the kids have a great vision ahead of them to become good and honest journalists. She says she thought muvi TV was so small but to her surprise it looked so big and beautiful. Tithandizane Helping More Than 500 Kids
UNICEF brought hope to the kids of Tithandizane community school by donating toys the kids were happy to know that many people care for them
Rachel says the school has helped in enriching their knowledge she says though we have problems UNICEF has brought hope in our lives and happiness she later said the school needs rehabilitation the environment is not good enough for kids like us.
26th Feb 2008 New Classroom Opened at Taonga Community School There is an African adage that says it takes the whole village to raise the child .this has been the driving force behind one successful community initiative in Lusaka brought hope to the children. This community is commonly referred to as Irish center because it was set up by the Irish embassy. This is a community center which houses a number of programs. Mr. Kingswell Nkhoma the manager of the school says his happy that the children can now be taught in a good environment. Mr. Nkhoma however noted that the school is still in need of desks. Mothers in Kamanga Ask for New Health Centre Some mothers in Kamanga Compound have asked for a new health care centre where they can be taking their children for medical check ups.At the moment, the mothers take their babies to the Kamanga Community Hall were medical service is provided once in a month. The mothers say they need a health centre where they can take their babies any time they fall sick.One of the mothers, Enelesi Tembo asked the government to build a clinic in the area. “We are asking the government to build us a clinic here in Kamanga so that many people can be helped,” She said. Residents in Kabanana Complain About Bad Roads Since the rains started, some of the roads in Kabanana site and service are impassable. This means that the roads are bad and cannot be used by both those driving and those walking. Residents of Kabanana site and service are not happy with the state of the roads. They explained that the kids in the area are finding it difficult to go to school because of the bad roads. Mandevu Member of Parliament Jean Kapata says there is money available to repair the roads. 26th Feb 2008 Kids Condemn Forced Marriages By Henry Sakala After a report came out on MUVI TV in which a young girl said she was being forced to get married, kids in Lusaka have come out against forced marriages. Speaking to Zed Kids News at Five the kids noted that forcing anyone into marriages was abuse of rights.
Another pupil added that children have human rights that need to be respected. He said those found doing this bad thing must be punished.
Kapeso said nobody must force things that may harm the rights of children. Youth Day Preparations Start By Mabvuto Phiri
The Independence Avenue was on Saturday blocked from Kamwala to the Civic Centre as young people from different schools prepared for this year’s Youth Day.
“This is about giving us a chance to talk about things that are affecting us as youths”, said a pupil from Kabulonga Girls High School. The young people were preparing their match past and speeches.
Others will like the cadets will be providing security while others in the Red Cross Club will see to it that they provide first aid service. Youth day falls on the 12th of March.
Former street Kids In Need of Help By Henry Sakala
Some of the young people who were last year removed from the streets and taken to different ZNS camps to be taught carpentry and mechanics are complaining of lack of jobs.
One of the former street kids, Kennedy Phiri said his life is difficult because he is no longer working.
Chairperson of the organisation Mr. Makweti said it is sad to see that the former street kids are back in the streets. “As an organisation we are here to help them,” he said.
Last year government started removing street kids and sending them to ZNS Camps. At the camps, the young people were taught many things that would help them get jobs and make money for themselves. However some of the kids were reported to have run away while others complain of lack of jobs once they return from the camps.
23rd Feb 2008 THE JAPAN DAY
This will include Judo demonstration, hi-tech Robot, Movie show (japanese Animaion) Yoyo Fishing, Origami, Calligraphy and many more!!!
21th Feb 2008 “Read More Book!” Kids Advice Their Friends By Henry Sakala
It was a day of fun and excitement as kids from different schools gathered at Arcades to present books.
“I love reading. I think in our house, I read more books than anyone else,” said Daniela Gamba a pupil at Rhodespark School.
Lawrence Mufusi said he reads more than nine books in a year. “Currently I’m reading The Da Vinci Code. I have not yet finished reading it because it’s big,” he said.
Minister of education Geoffrey Lungwangwa was also present at the function and he encouraged young people to read more books. Zambian Kids Celebrate Local Languages Day By Henry Sakala
On this day people are reminded to cherish their local languages and continue using them. However, some young people from Munali Boys high school are worried because many people have lost interest in speaking their languages. “ His friends agreed and added that watching films from countries like America and Britain have contributed to the loss of interest in local languages.
The day was celebrated for the first time in Zambia with help from the University of Zambia Linguistics Association. Chongwe High School Kids Keeping Their Culture By Henry Sakala and Patricia Mapiki
Dancing and singing are part of our culture!
Culture is our way of life. The African culture is said to be dying because many African countries have embraced cultures from countries like America and Britain. All hope is not lost. Clubs have been formed in schools to help keep our culture alive. Chongwe High school is one such school and the kids from the culture club showed off their talent during a function by National Milling Company, held recently. “We do this so that we can show the beauty of our culture and encourage our friends to join us,” one of the pupils at Chongwe High told Zed Kids news at five. 20th Feb 2008 Cuba’s President Quits
Castro’s brother Raul Castro is set to take over as president of Cuba. The 81 year old Castro has been president of Cuba for more than 50 years. His resignation as president was announced on Tuesday, February 19.
More Sports for Children Save the Children has come up with programmes aimed at having more children in sports. Save the Children’s officer, Blanca Nomura says children must be allowed to play and hence the organization’s decision to come up with the sports programmes. “We are supporting projects that deal with children’s rights and sports,” she said. She added that children have many rights which also include the right to play. Police Advise Children on Defilement By Mwaka Nakweti
The man accused of defiling her has been arrested and is in Police cells.
The Police are concerned and has advised young people not move at night and to stay away from strangers.
Zambia Police Service Assistant spokesperson, Maelo Mwiinga explained that anyone found guilty of defilement will be sent to jail for 25 years.
19th Feb 2008 Are Girls Enjoying Equal Chances as Boys?
However some kids talked to gave different and answers about this issue.
“The girls are doing what we boys are doing and even us the boys are doing what the girls are doing,” a pupil at Lotus Basic school said. Another pupil, a girl said boys are still being favoured especially at Basic schools. Some other boys feel girls are still weak and they cannot such that they are not even better in subjects like Maths. “Some of them say Maths is for Boys,” said one boy. The governments in the Southern part of Africa have agreed to make sure that men and women are given the same opportunities in life.
This year, Women’s Day, March 8, will for the first time be a public Holiday. Independence Stadium Still Being Repaired By Mwaka Nakweti
The repair works at the independence stadium are still going on. The stadium was shut down last year to allow for repairs on the football ground and the seats.
The artificial or ‘fake’ grass has already been taken to the stadium and what remains is to place it on the ground. Kids in Kanyama Want a Good MP By Naomi Chulu and Henry Sakala Seven political parties are all set for the Kanyama By-Elections to be held on Thursday, the 21st of February.
All the candidates have promised to develop the area by constructing roads, improving the drainage system and making sure that there is clean water supply among many other things. Kids in the area also had this to say:
“We want someone who can remove the flood waters and build new roads” These are some of the things that the children of Kanyama are requesting from whoever will become new MP. The By-Elections are being held because the Kanyama MP, Mr. Henry Mtonga died last year. 18th Feb 2008 More Kids Reading Books at Lubuto Library By Mwaka Nakweti
More kids are spending town reading books at the Lubuto Library in Lusaka’s Kamwala compound.
The kids that were found at the library explained that reading is important because it makes them know many things about the world. They said some other books have interesting stories that they love reading. “At break time, instead of playing with my friends, I come here to read some books”, said one young girl who was found selecting a book in the library.
Under 17 Girls Lose to Ghana by 4 Goals to 0
Two weeks ago Zambia lost to Ghana by two goals to zero at Woodlands Stadium in Zambia. 17th Feb 2008 This comes after some people including chiefs, started asking the first lady to be the next president of Zambia. The girls talked to were happy with the suggestion saying as a woman, the first lady would make a better president because she is a mother.
“There’s nothing wrong with her becoming president. In Zambia there’s democracy,” another said. The next presidential elections in Zambia will be held in 2011. In the world today there are very few female presidents.
In the United States of America, Hilary Clinton also wants to become president. 16th Feb 2008 KIDS IN KAUNDA SQUARE HAPPY WITH NEW BRIDGE
The children in the area were forced to use long routes when going to school because they didn’t have a proper bridge and were scared of falling off and this caused the kids to report late for school.
Area Member of Parliament Mumbi Phiri is also happy with the new bridge.
GRADE SEVEN RESULTS ANNOUNCED Over seventy thousand pupils who sat for their grade nine examinations have qualified to grade ten.
The minister in charge of education professor Geoffrey Lungwangwa announced the results in a parliament on Wednesday.
The minister announced that thirty three thousand three hundred and thirty four are girls while thirty seven thousand one hundred and eight are boys. Pupils who have made it to grade 10 are happy. They are also urging the current grade nines to study very hard so that they can also make it to grade ten.
And two grade nine pupils have congratulated the grade tens for working very hard and passing with flying colours. FOUR BADMINTON PLAYERS TO REPRESENT ZAMBIA Four badminton players have been selected to represent Zambia at the Thomas badminton tournament to be held in Mauritius. This tournament is billed for the weekend.
Eli Mambwe who is Africa’s second best badminton player and his coach says the preparations for the tournament are running smoothly. Last year Elli said that he was going to stop representing Zambia at badminton tournaments because he was not receiving any support from government. And Elli has maintained that if the situation doesn’t change he will have no option but to stop playing.
The hall has no ventilation and it is covered with card boxes. This same hall will be used to host the all African games in 2011 and its state leaves much to be desired. 15th Feb 2008 Stealing Worries Mazyopa Kids Kids who are part of the families who had their houses destroyed in Mazyopa compound are worried with the increase in stealing.
The kids and their families are presently living in tents after their houses were destroyed last year in August. The kids complained that some people have started cutting holes in the tents and stealing property from the inside.
The families are expected to shift to new places in Chongwe and Kabangwe where they will build new houses.
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A three day workshop for kids has started at Lusaka national museum. 
The kids at this workshop are also competing among themselves in art. 
The young artistes are happy with the workshop which they say is teaching them many new things.
This is Kasalu basic school in Mumbwa district. Grade ten classes have been stopped at this school by the government. Traditional rulers, parents and pupils are not happy with this decision.
Grade ten pupils have asked the minister to allow the grade ten classes to continue. The pupils said they can’t afford to go to boarding schools or the available high school because they are far and the fees are high.
Independence stadium is not the only stadium which needs to be worked. There’s another football ground in Chilenje called Sacero stadium which needs to be worked on.
Heavy rains this year have caused floods in most parts of Lusaka. New Kanyama Basic School was one of the schools was badly hit by flood in Lusaka and the school was closed for almost one month.
While, many went to march at the Freedom 
Statue, kids from Bauleni Compound had their own celebration.
In trying to strengthen the relationship that exists between Zambia and the Great Britain, the British Council has been funding a project known as the Global Schools Partnership.
The kids said they too have rights that must be respected.
Through hard work the people of Chinyunyu now have a Tele-centre of their own.
The British Council in Zambia has organized an event called Zero carbon city climate change exhibition at the Lusaka Museum.
The day, is a reminder that women and men are equal and should be treated the same.
Mr. Albert Chirwa the school director says he is so grateful for what UNICEF did for them he says although the school is still having problems the kids are happy. He hopes for the government to look in the problems the school is facing.
“What I would love to say is that children have rights. We are taught about our rights at school and we read about them in the newspapers, so I don’t really see why children should be forced into marriage,” said Natasha Kasiya a pupil at Rhodespark School.
Police Spokesperson, Bonnie Kapeso advised those who are found in such situations to feel free to report the cases to the Police. “There are certain cultural beliefs where they think that it is right to force young girls into marriage. This is wrong and must be reported to the Police,” he said.
Pupils from schools like Munali, Kamwala and Kabulonga explained that Youth Day is important because it gives young people the chance to celebrate and express themselves.
Former street kids who underwent the Zambia National Service Skills training are in need of help.
An organisation called Endangered Youths is working with the former street kids and is trying to help them.
Today on saturday 23rd February 2008, There will be The Japan Day @ LusakaNational Museum at 10:00 hrs and continues throughout the day to 17:00hr.
Skills and Techniques in Japanese society and cultur will be exhibited with food, activities, and entertainment showcasing some of the most exciting elements of traditional and contemporary Japan. 
The kids performed poems in which the encouraged each other to read more.
Another pupil said: “I want to be a doctor and I know that through reading I will achieve my goal.” 
Read Beyond Zambia Coordinator Nsama Chikwanka is happy with the contribution of books at Acardes shopping centre.
Today, February 21, Zambia joined the rest of the world in celebration The International Mother Language Day.
Many of us like using English but if even the teaching was done in local languages, many people would be educated,” said one of the pupils. 
“If you don’t know how to speak English, language then becomes a problem. So local languages must be encouraged even on TV like they do it in Botswana and South Africa,” said another pupil.
When the drum beats very few people can resist joining in the dance.
Many people around the world have welcomed Castro’s decision to quit as president of Cuba.
It has been reported that a girl aged 11 has supposedly been defiled in Lusaka’s Ng’ombe Compound.
Defilement means having sex with someone who is below the age of 18.
Some say girls and boys are having the same equal opportunities while others think boys are still being favoured.
In Zambia we have seen women and girls getting involved in jobs, sports and other activities that were considered for boys only.
A Z-Kids News@5 team that visited the area found work still in progress.
Some of the political parties participating include the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, Patriotic Front, United Party for National Development, Forum for Development and Democracy and United National Independence Party.
“We want new roads.”
The Library which was opened last year at Fountain of Hope Centre is being used not only by the kids at the centre but other kids within Kamwala compound.
Isaac Chirwa who works for Fountain of Hope said the library is open to all children and is at times used to teach them how to read and also used for story telling.
The Zambia Under 17 Girls National Soccer team will not participate in the world cup next year. This is after they lost to Ghana by four goals to zero.
Ghana scored two goals in each half, in the game played at Ghana’s Ohene Djan Stadium on Sunday February 17.
Some girls in Lusaka say there is nothing wrong with the first lady Maureen Mwanawasa standing for presidency.
“As a mother she can be a good president because she will be caring,” one of the girls said.
Christina Fernandez is president of Argentina; Ellen Johnson is president of Liberia.
Pupils going to tunduya, Mumana basic school and Munali were the ones greatly affected.
Apart from that problem Elli and his friends still have problems with the infrastructure were they play badminton from.
“We would like to move out of this area and go to Chongwe or Kabangwe where we can be safe”, one of the kids said.
He signed it, “Love from your Valentine.”
The under 17 girls’ national team players say they are ready for their game against Ghana on Sunday, February 17, 2008.
In the year 2002, President Mwanawasa declared that Physical Education be part of all schools in Zambia.
Egypt had much the better of the first half, creating most of the scoring chances with their mobility.
abused physically, mentally and sexually continue being reported in the news.
MUVI TV has joined in the fight against corruption. Every Thursday on Zed Kids News at Five and the main news, MUVI TV will be bringing anti corruption messages.
The kids showed great knowledge about corruption and spoke against it. They sad corruption is bad and must be stopped.
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for some Cricket action when she hosts the Four Nations Cricket competition. Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe are expected to come for the competition.
While president of Zambia Levy Patric Mwanawasa and president of Botswana Festace Muhawe were getting set to open the show, Zkids news @ 5 had there first visitors at the muvi TV stand. Alice, Lucy, Nicolous and Christine went round the muvi TV stand. they meet Mabvuto Phiri the news Editor, Patricia Mapiki the reportor, Metrix the Cameraman and video Editor. Else whele with in the show grounds kids had lots to sayu about this years comecial and agriculture show 
APTER is an organisation that help the diabled children with both physical execises and mental upliftment. it is a charity for the children with diability. it has been descovered that even the children with disability have talents therefor Kenneth Habalu is aging all parents with disabled children never to hide there children in there home as being disabled is not the end of the world. Mr Kennedy Habalu is also calling on any one whos got any thing to offer to the disabled children to come forth in this fight.
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government through the ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development
has taken some children off the streets.
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cyclist, 71 year old man from Australia complained of being tired
but he said he enjoyed the rising because it was good exercise for
him.
Zambia’s
former 400 Metres hurdles, Champion Samuel Matete has formed what
is called a sports academy or a school for sports.
With each competition, the winners of the games are given books,
school bags and pencils to use at school.
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Saturday the 3rd of February, the president of China, Mr. Hu Jintao
visited Zambia to hold meetings with president Levy Mwanawasa. 
A
group of pupils from Saint Francis School paid members of parliament
a visit right at the parliament building.
The
children also learnt what exactly MPs do when they are at Parliament.
A
constituency is a group of people from whom an individual or organization
hopes to get support. It can also be described as a group of people,
a place or area that an elected person like an MP, speaks on behalf
of in parliament or anywhere else.