First lady donates $10 000

Zambian first lady Christine Kaseba has donated $10 000 to countries that participated in this year’s Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Debate Time Program.

Dr. Kaseba donated this during the final between Zambia and South Africa broadcast live on ZNBC television from Livingstone in Zambia this evening.

The first lady who was the guest of honour said each country that participated in the contest from the knock out round to the final would be given money from her donation.

“ On my part I want to contribute for this year $10 000 to be distributed amongst all the competing teams so that they can invest it in ICT,” she smiled amidst as the audience applauded.

She said even the president had been watching debate time on television and appreciated the creativity and effort put in researching various topics.

The first lady said debate time was a platform for young people to demonstrate their capability to contribute to national development.

“Debate time is a program that gives young people an opportunity for decision making and to be critical thinkers. Debate time gives that voice to the youth to be heard,” she observed.

She said she was impressed with the confidence and hard work shown ,saying the young people were the present and future.

“It is really good that the young people are given the opportunity to express their potential,” she said.

She hailed WBC champion Catherine Phiri for continuing with her education despite her boxing successes.

The three man Zambian team overwhelmingly won the debate and $5000 prize as all the three adjudicators judged the hosts victors over the all female SA side.

Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe was among the guests who watched the thrilling discussion on whether the internet was safe.

Swaziland, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe were some of the countries that Participated also in the knock out stages of the competition.




First lady Christine Kaseba has donated $10 000 to countries that participated in this year’s Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Debate Time Program.
Dr. Kaseba donated this during the final between Zambia and South Africa broadcast live on ZNBC television from Livingstone in Zambia this evening.
The first lady who was the guest of honour said each country that participated in the contest from the knock out round to the final would be given money from her donation.
“ On my part I want to contribute for this year $10 000 to be distributed amongst all the competing teams so that they can invest it in ICT,” she smiled amidst as the audience applauded.
She said even the president had been watching debate time on television and appreciated the creativity and effort put in researching various topics.
The first lady said debate time was a platform for young people to demonstrate their capability to contribute to national development.
“Debate time is a program that gives young people an opportunity for decision making and to be critical thinkers. Debate time gives that voice to the youth to be heard,” she observed.
She said she was impressed with the confidence and hard work shown ,saying the young people were the present and future.
“It is really good that the young people are given the opportunity to express their potential,” she said.
She hailed WBC champion Catherine Phiri for continuing with her education despite her boxing successes.
The three man Zambian team overwhelmingly won the debate and $5000 prize as all the three adjudicators judged the hosts victors over the all female SA side.
Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe was among the guests who watched the thrilling discussion on whether the internet was safe.
Swaziland, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe were some of the countries that Participated also in the knock out stages of the competition.