All Quotes

"Stories are inextricable from existence which means your story has incalculable value. It is needed by someone, somewhere, and if you keep at it, at some point you will connect with that someone"

"So we will not allow anything to happen to him, so far he is doing his job, and he is doing his job greatly well."

"So we are looking into this issue, and we assure that any officer on lawful duty will be protected highly."

"Allowance and remunerations are on the other side, what is important is good service delivery once called upon. When you get a chance of coaching the national team it’s an opportunity to render a service to the country"

"We need to raise the bar of football in our country to be respected as local coaches"

"Morale is very high with the arrival of other players based outside Zambia"

"I am particularly happy with the way the professionals have integrated with the local players, everyone is upbeat"

"I have been trying to get in touch with Moses and Andrew but their phones are on voice-mail"

"We are thankful to the football association for these high-profile games"

"All the players are looking forward to them"

"We would like to congratulate the boys for putting up a good effort considering that Roan played well"

"We hope that this is a sign of good things to come"

"There were so many stars at Nkana. Bernard Chanda, Mark Masambuko, Brighton Sinyangwe, Moses Simwala and Nelson Sapi. All those players were there so it was very difficult to break through"

"There was some political interference from the Confederation of African Football so we had to face them (Arab Contractors) in Lusaka at the Independence Stadium. Had we played at Arthur Davies, I’m sure the story would have been different. We conceded silly goals and missed a lot of chances in the first half"

"When you are happy, tell people that you are having a great time with them. I always make sure people know how grateful I am and how happy I am wherever I am. I love spreading joy."

"I had played in Egypt before, beating their national team in an invitation tournament and after this we thought we could do it there. We, unfortunately, couldn’t. They had the support. That ground was filled. It’s a ninety-thousand-seater stadium. When we had the ball, the entire stadium was completely silent but when they got it there was mayhem in the stadium. It psychologically affected the young players in the team"

"Although I would have loved to play in Europe, I did not have that chance but to those who have had that chance all the best to them"

"If a candidate passes away, resigns, or is disqualified before the ballot papers are printed, the party should be allowed to submit a new nominee. This ensures fairness and respects the right of parties to sponsor candidates"

"This approach balances the need for electoral continuity with the rights of political parties and the integrity of the process"

"As Zambia’s population grows, constituency delimitation must be guided by principles of equity and effective administration. This process should also link to potential amendments to Article 162 to guarantee that Constituency Development Funds are allocated fairly"

"Transparency and accountability, as outlined in Article 8, are critical. Citizens must know how new constituencies are determined and how resources are distributed"

"A mother's love need no sign language to understand."

"When you have a heart to heart connection with people around you, then even the silence paves way for a conversation."

"It is important that people without the disability also learn the sign language."

"India is home to one of the largest populations of deaf persons in the world."

"there should be a sustained effort to provide them access to educational and technical institutions and create dedicated facilities so they can receive skills training and partake in the economic progress of the country."

"Some deaf people she has worked with have been bankrupted due to not being able to travel to work when public transport ceased and the cost of private cabs was prohibitive."

"Some hearing-impaired people were unable to pay rent and their landlords were troubling them to pay up."

"Many companies that these people worked for couldn't pay salaries on time, owing to loss of business due to the lockdown."

"We as an organisation always believed that a modern India can only be built upon the idea of inclusivity. This should start by making the vulnerable aware of their rights and duties. The preamble is just the beginning. This mission will provide a voice to those who lack one."

"People give a lot of respect to languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and even put in efforts to learn foreign languages, but why not learn ISL?"

"When I ask people why they learn German, they say that it is for their knowledge. So, if you are giving so much respect to languages of other countries that you might not even visit, why don’t you respect the language of the deaf people who surround you in your own country."

"On Sign Language Day, let us take a step towards improving communication with the deaf community by learning a few basic yet important signs of the ISL."

"The children forget everything and enjoy themselves to the fullest and it gives us immense satisfaction to see them so joyous."

"We will continue to better the lives of the hearing impaired. while ensuring that they also have a fun"

"The phrase ‘We the people..’ of the Preamble signifies the very foundation of the Indian democracy and is a blueprint of the society that its Constitution makers had envisioned for it. We, as an organisation, always believed that a modern India can only be built upon the idea of inclusivity. This should start by making the vulnerable aware of their rights and duties. The Preamble is just the beginning. This mission will provide a voice to those who lack one."

"Who knows, by the next Republic Day we could have the entire Constitution in our hands, literally."

"I take that responsibility seriously. I try to lead by example through discipline, humility and hard work. My message is to believe in yourself, stay focused and never let anyone tell you your dreams are too big"

"Playing club football in Zambia has helped me understand the physical side of the game early on. It taught me to be tough and alert. Every game is different and I have learned to adapt quickly"

"Yes, I do. I am in Turkey yes but playing in a competitive league would challenge me more and help me grow as a player. It’s a dream I am working towards and I believe with consistency, that opportunity will come"

"I am focusing on my passing range, positioning and reading transitions quicker. I want to be the kind of defender who is calm under pressure, smart with decisions and reliable for my team"

"Personally, I want to keep improving with each match. As a team, our goal is to reach the final and give ourselves a chance to win it. Beyond WAFCON, we want to keep qualifying for big tournaments and showing the world what Zambia can do"

"I am very proud of Lushomo and the entire technical team is pleased with her recognition. Being named in the Team of the Group Stage is a deserved reward for her consistency, discipline and leadership in our defensive structure."

"She’s grown immensely in her role not just as a central defender, but as someone who brings calmness and balance to the team under pressure."

"Going into the knockout stage, we will rely on that same composure and tactical awareness from her. She understands the demands of matches, and we trust her to continue being a strong presence at the back. She has our full trust"

"We are ready as a team and better with a game so far this season"

"We are together, more experienced and a stronger squad of players than we were against Barcelona last season"

"We also have experience and good quality players on the team and are champions in our own country, so nothing will frighten us"

"Bayern are are a good team, but we did not mind who it was we would face. We just know we will give everything to help the team get to the next round"

"Personally, I'm enjoying my time here in Kazakhstan and am very happy with the incredible support we receive here during matches"