Michael Sata is mover and a shaker. No one shall fight for the cause of the poor Zambian.
His message has been labelled empty rhetoric. But this can only be proved if he is voted into power but fails to perform.
The Patriotic Front's socialist stance is what we need right. We equally need to share all the wealth and poverty there is in Zambia. The MMD capitalist approach has increasingly widened the gap between the rich and the poor.
We have been disappointed by the rest, it's now time for the best! Amaka, mu bwato!
Percy Mwale,
Kitwe - Zambia
Monday, September 29, 2008
SENSELESS POLITICS!
What type of President do we need in Zambia and what type of parliament will ensure prosperity?
Firstly, all MPs must be mature enough to support any progressive move or bill in parliament, to the benefit of all Zambians not just a party, individual or family tree. One way parliament can avoid being simply a rubber-stamp is by having a truly mixed parliament. The issue of a minority President must not therefore arise. A few educated, and some priviledged Zambians, are being pessimistic, instilling fear by saying a party needs a majority in parliament to govern! Supposing Rupiah Bwezani Banda became Republican President. What guarantee do we have that Rupiah will manage tn appease his party bosses and tow their party line? Mind you, Rupiah has no hold on the MMD, he's just a Trustee. So the same instability people are claiming will dominate parliament if Michael Chilufya Sata or Hakainde Hichilema is elected can still be there if Rupiah wins. I have in mind the Thabo Mbeki and the A.N.C. led Jacob Zuma situation. I personally think Rupiah is a bigger risk to stagnate goverment because he can easily be fired by the MMD if his UNIPist attributes begin to show up.
The second issue is the 'legacy'. Can someone out there please explain to me what Mwanawasa's legacy is! For me, a legacy is when someone does an extraordinary and unprecedented work, going out of the way to do the unusual is what creates a legacy. Is it because of the Chembe bridge or Lumwana and Kansanshi mines? Let us all not forget that being Republican President requires one to hold fort and keep the country running. In this case Zambia. Let's face it, and accept! Mwanawasa had no tangible campaign platform in 2001. The only thing he talked about was 'continuity with change'. The corruption crusade was just something he stumbled upon after he got to Plot 1. Have we Zambians chosen to practice selective amnesia by choosing to forget certain things simply for convinience? Or by pretending that Mwanawasa was an angel? A saint? He did both good and bad! Didn't Mwanawasa practice corruption (nepotism) by appointing his relatives and party cadres to important public offices which they neither deserved nor were qualified for. If anything, Zambia has never been Mwanawasa's private property like Teka Farms to be inherited by his family, sympathisers or even MMD cadres. I urge all well meaning Zambians to turn out on 30 October 2008 and vote for a leader that shall never stagnate Zambia. This should not simply be about Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), Patriotic Front (PF) or United Party for National Development (UPND).
Dr. Frederick Chiluba did the beautiful Katima Mulilo bridge work, opened up the transport sector and now our roads are even jammed, HIPC started under FTJ's tenure, economy liberalisation, home ownership, etc.
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda did the longest bridge in Africa at Mukuku, schools, hospitals, universities, colleges, township road network, etc.
These honourable statesmen did all this work because it was their time. Let the next President do the work that suits our current time. Needs and expectations are ever evolving. Global and national economies are ever dynamic and so our needs as Zambians today are different from 2001, 1991 or 1964. Let the wise perceive!
Thirdly, the next President should not be anywhere near, or similar to Mwanawasa. No two people will perform equally in the same way that no two people's DNA are the same. It must just be someone who has the nation at heart and shall do it right - constitutionally. This means therefore that personality and character is an issue that must never be divorced from the elections. Jesus Christ once said, 'You shall know them by their fruit'. This literary means that a person's work rate and output is determined by their character, their personality. It's the underlying passion that propels an individual to perform. Look at Barak Obama-Joe Biden and John McCain-Sarah Palin partnerships. An individuals track record speaks volumes on who a person actually is. Whatever one has achieved or failed to achieve. 'A man is judged for what they accomplish and not for what they start'. One should only aspire for public office because they have performed well in any past public office assignment.
I rest my case!
Percy Mwale,
Kitwe.
Firstly, all MPs must be mature enough to support any progressive move or bill in parliament, to the benefit of all Zambians not just a party, individual or family tree. One way parliament can avoid being simply a rubber-stamp is by having a truly mixed parliament. The issue of a minority President must not therefore arise. A few educated, and some priviledged Zambians, are being pessimistic, instilling fear by saying a party needs a majority in parliament to govern! Supposing Rupiah Bwezani Banda became Republican President. What guarantee do we have that Rupiah will manage tn appease his party bosses and tow their party line? Mind you, Rupiah has no hold on the MMD, he's just a Trustee. So the same instability people are claiming will dominate parliament if Michael Chilufya Sata or Hakainde Hichilema is elected can still be there if Rupiah wins. I have in mind the Thabo Mbeki and the A.N.C. led Jacob Zuma situation. I personally think Rupiah is a bigger risk to stagnate goverment because he can easily be fired by the MMD if his UNIPist attributes begin to show up.
The second issue is the 'legacy'. Can someone out there please explain to me what Mwanawasa's legacy is! For me, a legacy is when someone does an extraordinary and unprecedented work, going out of the way to do the unusual is what creates a legacy. Is it because of the Chembe bridge or Lumwana and Kansanshi mines? Let us all not forget that being Republican President requires one to hold fort and keep the country running. In this case Zambia. Let's face it, and accept! Mwanawasa had no tangible campaign platform in 2001. The only thing he talked about was 'continuity with change'. The corruption crusade was just something he stumbled upon after he got to Plot 1. Have we Zambians chosen to practice selective amnesia by choosing to forget certain things simply for convinience? Or by pretending that Mwanawasa was an angel? A saint? He did both good and bad! Didn't Mwanawasa practice corruption (nepotism) by appointing his relatives and party cadres to important public offices which they neither deserved nor were qualified for. If anything, Zambia has never been Mwanawasa's private property like Teka Farms to be inherited by his family, sympathisers or even MMD cadres. I urge all well meaning Zambians to turn out on 30 October 2008 and vote for a leader that shall never stagnate Zambia. This should not simply be about Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), Patriotic Front (PF) or United Party for National Development (UPND).
Dr. Frederick Chiluba did the beautiful Katima Mulilo bridge work, opened up the transport sector and now our roads are even jammed, HIPC started under FTJ's tenure, economy liberalisation, home ownership, etc.
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda did the longest bridge in Africa at Mukuku, schools, hospitals, universities, colleges, township road network, etc.
These honourable statesmen did all this work because it was their time. Let the next President do the work that suits our current time. Needs and expectations are ever evolving. Global and national economies are ever dynamic and so our needs as Zambians today are different from 2001, 1991 or 1964. Let the wise perceive!
Thirdly, the next President should not be anywhere near, or similar to Mwanawasa. No two people will perform equally in the same way that no two people's DNA are the same. It must just be someone who has the nation at heart and shall do it right - constitutionally. This means therefore that personality and character is an issue that must never be divorced from the elections. Jesus Christ once said, 'You shall know them by their fruit'. This literary means that a person's work rate and output is determined by their character, their personality. It's the underlying passion that propels an individual to perform. Look at Barak Obama-Joe Biden and John McCain-Sarah Palin partnerships. An individuals track record speaks volumes on who a person actually is. Whatever one has achieved or failed to achieve. 'A man is judged for what they accomplish and not for what they start'. One should only aspire for public office because they have performed well in any past public office assignment.
I rest my case!
Percy Mwale,
Kitwe.
WHY RUPIAH BANDA MUST NEVER BE PRESIDENT OF ZAMBIA
In my deepest of thoughts, I have one conviction, Rupiah Banda and his clan of vultures, th MMD should not, at any cost be given power in Zambia. I know a few people out there don't want to agree with simply because they have a right. The same right Rupiah and Mike Mulongoti wants to take away by fighting The Post newspaper and QFM radio.
They are also greedy and self-centred by trying to award themselves hefty salaries/allowances inconsiderate of all Zambians.
They are corrupt as shown at Vulamukolo village in the famous 'Sugar Daddy' episode. They want to capitalise on poverty by initiating the 'food for votes' programme. This is the 'Vulamukologate scandal'.
They also want to buy leadership by bribing spineless politicians like Dr. Cozmo Mumba with K15.0m. I wonder how much they have spent on having traditional chiefs by their side. I also wonder what they would say if chiefs openly backed Michael Sata.
Rupiah is tribal by soliciting for votes based on his ethinicity - the Eastern Province.
He lied on the time he joined the MMD. Its an open secret that the old man is still UNIP at heart.
He has regrouped with people were fired from government a while ago, i.e. Mbita Chitala, George Chulumanda and Vernon Mwaanga.
He is also surrounded by well senior party cadres, Messrs George Kunda, George Mpombo, Mike Mulongoti and Ben Tetamashimba who can no longer be trusted by Zambians.
Rupiah has no hold on the MMD, his sponsors. This could lead to another by-election.
His aspiration for State House has been a matter of coincidence. He has never, in his own right, talked about his presidential ambitions. Were it not for Levy Mwanawasa, he would still be in Chipata sweating on the farm.
As a matter of fact, he can not stand for Presidency because he was born in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). This is according to our Zambian Constitution.
Am out!
Percy Mwale,
Kitwe - Zambia.
They are also greedy and self-centred by trying to award themselves hefty salaries/allowances inconsiderate of all Zambians.
They are corrupt as shown at Vulamukolo village in the famous 'Sugar Daddy' episode. They want to capitalise on poverty by initiating the 'food for votes' programme. This is the 'Vulamukologate scandal'.
They also want to buy leadership by bribing spineless politicians like Dr. Cozmo Mumba with K15.0m. I wonder how much they have spent on having traditional chiefs by their side. I also wonder what they would say if chiefs openly backed Michael Sata.
Rupiah is tribal by soliciting for votes based on his ethinicity - the Eastern Province.
He lied on the time he joined the MMD. Its an open secret that the old man is still UNIP at heart.
He has regrouped with people were fired from government a while ago, i.e. Mbita Chitala, George Chulumanda and Vernon Mwaanga.
He is also surrounded by well senior party cadres, Messrs George Kunda, George Mpombo, Mike Mulongoti and Ben Tetamashimba who can no longer be trusted by Zambians.
Rupiah has no hold on the MMD, his sponsors. This could lead to another by-election.
His aspiration for State House has been a matter of coincidence. He has never, in his own right, talked about his presidential ambitions. Were it not for Levy Mwanawasa, he would still be in Chipata sweating on the farm.
As a matter of fact, he can not stand for Presidency because he was born in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). This is according to our Zambian Constitution.
Am out!
Percy Mwale,
Kitwe - Zambia.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Political Misjudgement
I sincerely wish to add my voice to the succession talks that have filled our media since the passing away of our Republican President Dr. Levy Mwanawasa.
Firstly, I want to dispute is that has been propagated by especially traditional leaders and some other organisations. It seems as though this is just an MMD election alone. What is being said is that, 'the MMD must replace Levy with a person of like mind and character.' My question is, why can't our chiefs and everyone else broaden the catchment by also considering the opposition? And why has the MMD kept quiet over such utterances? Would Mulongoti and company kept quiet if the chiefs had rallied behind an opposition candidate?
Secondly, why should the nation be made to think that the late Mwanawasa's preference of any individual be considered perfect, flawless and infallible? Why should the system of handpicking a successor be immortalised now when it was grossly comdemned under FTJ? Is this a suggestion that any decision made by a deceased person must be deemed right? Why then has this hypocritical clan of Levy loyalists disobeyed Levy on his wish to be buried at Palabana? All those calling on the nation to 'obey and respect' Levy's perceived choice of a successor are doing things with motives and agendas only known to themselves! How come the same people that extended the period of national mourning could not now wait for Levy's burial before they start campaigning. It's only African and morally right to discuss succession after burial. It even amazes much more that the former first lady could not wait for a better time, atleast after so that she could say what she thought to be said. Is she an interested party in the direction the MMD NEC will take? Time will surely tell!
Thirdly, confusion in the MMD must not be shifted on the nation. Zambians are naturally peaceful despite being too emotional at times. Zambians across the world are united without question. What we see happening in the MMD is as result of the party lacking internal democracy. How can a party of the MMD's magnitude stay for years without a Vice President? Was the entire too scared to raise this issue?
Lastly, I would like to request The Post newspaper and other media institutions to tone down on the issue of the MMD succession to avoid swaying the impending decisions because you are opinion leaders. This will definitely not allow for an impartial NEC decision, and consequently, the coming elections.
Long live Zambia, the land of the proud and free!
Percy Mwale,
Kitwe - Zambia.
Firstly, I want to dispute is that has been propagated by especially traditional leaders and some other organisations. It seems as though this is just an MMD election alone. What is being said is that, 'the MMD must replace Levy with a person of like mind and character.' My question is, why can't our chiefs and everyone else broaden the catchment by also considering the opposition? And why has the MMD kept quiet over such utterances? Would Mulongoti and company kept quiet if the chiefs had rallied behind an opposition candidate?
Secondly, why should the nation be made to think that the late Mwanawasa's preference of any individual be considered perfect, flawless and infallible? Why should the system of handpicking a successor be immortalised now when it was grossly comdemned under FTJ? Is this a suggestion that any decision made by a deceased person must be deemed right? Why then has this hypocritical clan of Levy loyalists disobeyed Levy on his wish to be buried at Palabana? All those calling on the nation to 'obey and respect' Levy's perceived choice of a successor are doing things with motives and agendas only known to themselves! How come the same people that extended the period of national mourning could not now wait for Levy's burial before they start campaigning. It's only African and morally right to discuss succession after burial. It even amazes much more that the former first lady could not wait for a better time, atleast after so that she could say what she thought to be said. Is she an interested party in the direction the MMD NEC will take? Time will surely tell!
Thirdly, confusion in the MMD must not be shifted on the nation. Zambians are naturally peaceful despite being too emotional at times. Zambians across the world are united without question. What we see happening in the MMD is as result of the party lacking internal democracy. How can a party of the MMD's magnitude stay for years without a Vice President? Was the entire too scared to raise this issue?
Lastly, I would like to request The Post newspaper and other media institutions to tone down on the issue of the MMD succession to avoid swaying the impending decisions because you are opinion leaders. This will definitely not allow for an impartial NEC decision, and consequently, the coming elections.
Long live Zambia, the land of the proud and free!
Percy Mwale,
Kitwe - Zambia.
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