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President Rupiah Banda was today among Heads of State and Government that attended a special session on the union government held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The closed-door session was among others, discussing the establishment of a unified Africa to give African people a stronger bargaining power at international forums.

The process towards the formation of the union government has followed decisive steps.

In January 2005, the fourth AU summit in Abuja, Nigeria, the leaders decided to set up a committee of seven heads of state under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda to examine the proposal in all its ramifications.

This was after reviewing the proposal of creating certain ministerial portfolios for the union.

In July the same year, the fifth AU summit held in Sirte, Libya, affirmed that the ultimate goal of the union was full political and economic integration that would lead to the United States of Africa after reviewing the report submitted by the committee.

The committee had recommended that there was need to work towards the formation of a union government for the continent.

A year later, in 2006, a committee of seven African heads of state submitted a report to the AU summit. The report, known as the “Study on an African Union Government towards the United States of Africa”, outlined a roadmap of forming the United States of Africa by 2015 in three phases.

In November 2006, the AU Executive Council concluded that all member states should accept the United States of Africa as a common and desirable goal, but differences existed over the modalities and time frame for achieving this goal and the appropriate pace of integration.

In July 2007, the AU summit met in Accra, Ghana to debate the plan for an African union government.

Meanwhile, President Banda held private talks with British Minister for Africa, Asia and the United Nations at the UN building in Addis Ababa today.

Mr. Banda also held one-on-one closed-door talks with Vice President of the World Bank at his presidential suite at Sheraton Hotel.

And, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Felix Mutati told ZANIS here that African countries should act regionally to address infrastructure and energy deficits on the continent.

Mr. Mutati said African countries should move collectively forward to face some of the pressing challenges facing the continent.

He announced that Zambia would in April this year, host a financing conference for the development of the North to South corridor.

Mr. Mutati said the conference will aim at identifying bottlenecks in sourcing and accessing funds for development.

ZANIS/AM/KSH/ENDS

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169 COMMENTS

  2. What’s this business of closed door meetings? I thought these guys were supposed to be working for the people who put them into power. Open or closed door, we need to know what a hell is going on.

  5. Who is going to be the leader? Qaddafi or Bwezani? ( Bwezani beware of the tractors that libya gave you vote wisely when time comes)

  6. The last sentence should read “The conference will aim at identifying bottle-tops” utupendelo to step on like RB

  10. this is total rubbish ka rupiah banda. Y the devil concentrate on this Bs instead of the serious crises that zambia is facing? screw u rb. hop u lose in 2011. katakati

  13. united states of africa?.[-(we have too many problems to deal with as it is.we dont want extremist muslim countries pushing the shariah law down our throats.i totally support regional unity and all that kind of talk but this? awe bane.who’s going to be the leader? it’ll be utter chaos!!there are too many power-hungry ppl in Africa.just look at the conflicts.i am happy that its happening in their own countries but once we are brought together, we’ll be all in it.it can never work whatever way you look at it.why make an already big problem bigger.

  14. im sorry to say but we totally have nothing in common with the arabs up north.the next thing you know they’ll be claiming they are superior and that we work 4 them:o i just think these politians need to keep their heads out of their asses long enough for them to see the world as it really is.

  15. no need for ratio profiling. Uwona monga majority ya oil comes from where other than Nigeria? We need Libya as a fellow african alley

  16. This is a non-starter. It will never happen. And it should not happen. Otherwise, we will be going back to the days of slavery.

  19. Thats a step in the right direction.
    The arabs are’nt racist as the whites, in fact, we share alot in common with them. Ofcourse we are bound to have prejudices about people other than our own, but thats human nature.
    I just hope that Africa start to realise that our destiny is in our hands, not in US or Great Britain or China.

  22. #16 spot on!! #19 what do you know about arabs? with their extreme beliefs i dont think they are good for anyone but their own ppl.the only thing we share with them is a continent and after that nothing! Quadaffi has his own agenda and has pulled wool over the eyes of blind followers like rb.

  23. #22
    I know alot about Arabs that they are humans like anyone else. I respect their beliefs-we should move on and learn to accept other’s faiths. Bushe unavela speech ya Obama iwe?
    “…Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass”.

  26. Aint no sunshine when shes gone…..This may or may not work. Serious analytical research needed before decisions are made.

  27. u pipo makes me hap.even me i dont think rb said anything in that meeting…..bali bapasenja………i dont think he is active..BATIONSELAMO

  30. no f–kn way
    I am afraid we are not going to agree on this one.
    If you have mistaken Islamist Extremist with North Africans, then thats sad.
    The only people who think they are only good for their own people are people like you.
    I do believe that the idea of an African Union is not just about having one single president, but having a common economic system with common agenda and common rights that will free Africa from the bondages of the west.
    I know Qaddafi may not be the best African leader, but at leat he is progressive.

  32. How can africans achive a union gov’t when they can’t unite even in one country. E.gs abound in Zimbabwe, Congo DRC, Madagascar, Somalia, Eritria vs Ethiopia,etc. Gadafi is too ambitious watch him.

  34. (Sorry this topic is not related to the story) Today marks 90 days since this Govt was elected into power. They have finished their 3 months probation and as Zambians we have a right to analyse their performance during this timeframe with all fairness. I have been searching for the MMD campaign manifesto and have not got a hold of it ,infact the website for President Banda is down ,anyhow we should still assess their performance so far.
    Accomplishments
    1) Promised to increase University Students meal allowance – The Meal allowances were increased in the first week of office but have not yet taken effect.
    2) Promised to reduce Mealie Meal prices – This was done after much pressure from

  35. #32
    Usually we dont support each other as africans or even bachifita everywhere. Biggie-Tupac war, Jesse Jackson alitukana Obama, HH na Sata couldnt for an alliance to oust MMD, #22 thinks arab africans may be superior

  36. #23 mwana,the sooner you realise that obama’s presidency is not the second coming of christ and his speeches not the gospel, the better.you cant just forget about stuff thats has been going on for centuries.i have great respect for ppl’s beliefs too but i also have loads of reservations about those who feel non-believers should be killed.but the thats just my opinion.nobody can convince me otherwise.peace on you all. :)>-

  37. I respect your reservations and you have the right to feel that way. However, for starters looks like you are not an Obama fan and moreover you are not in the US. Maybe ku Canada ni mpepo or what? You need to move on ivo va muma centuries-we were both not there. Who is killing non-believers?

    But dont go kaili so we learn from each other

  38. #36 what faith based xtian are you? I didnt say Obama’s presidency is the second of Christ but you said that.

    #37 I am also wondering if he support Obama too?

  39. #33 yes even christianity has extremists but we dont go around blowing things up. at least not anymore. say ‘extremist’ and lots of ppl will think ‘islam’. we are yet to see the alledged ‘good side’.
    #30 much as we like things sugar-coated, real life is not like that. we wont all benefit equally.then again,its not a calamity to dream.look at what happened during the federation of rhodesia and nyasaland.zimbabwe got all the best buildings.this will happen again.some countries will benefit more than others.

  40. Morning All! :)>-

    But what were MMD cadres, Nawakwi and that Banda woman doing at such a high profile summit? And even occupying front seats? This is ridiculous! The whole scenario is becoming circus like.:-?
    Is Nawakwi Chief advisor to RB on Africa intergration Matters??

  41. Boyi naiwe who told you all arabs blow things up? I dont even know where to start, are you the only one not following the terrorist story? Don’t believe everything on Youtube. I respect the past but sometimes we need to move forward. Are you in Canada or Zambia?

  42. I support African regional integration but one with the EU structure where countries are independent but have economic integration. What I mean by African regional integration is SADC being integrated, ECOWAS being integrated and not the whole continent simply because there are too many differences among Africans in the different regions. West Africans and Southern Africans are totally different.

    Lets not also forget there are ethnic and religious differences among Africans. Muslims and Christians will never get along. This is something that has caused a lot of problems in countries like Sudan and Nigeria. In some parts of North Africa, Christians don’t have the same rights as Muslims.

  45. Morning ?

    Mwashibukeni ?

    Mwauka bwanji?

    Mu zuhile Cwani?

    Mwa buka buti?

    Sanibonani?

    Matworld

    LT award Winner For :-j:-j:-j

  46. Lisa- I respect obama, everythinghe has achieved and all that he stands for. i am also sensible enough to realise that he’s just a man like the rest of us. cosapo va mpepo. whats being in the US got to do with anything?im in canada yes but not all of canada is arctic cold.
    #38 i am protestant. its sad how you ppl think obama’s presidency will bring earthquakes of change.never forget he’s a politician like the rest of them.he’ll do what they all do best, make promises they dont intend to keep.

  47. cont. #42. Free-Market-Capitlst]

    What we need is economic integration with the structure of the EU and not political integration. Africa has got too many problems to rush into something like the US of Africa.

    I am sorry but I do not support this. I support what Thabo Mbeki started with SADC. That was we have free trade among SADC countries, we have a customs union by 2015 among SADC and by 2020, we must have a common currency among SADC. That is the type of economic intregration we need. Political integration is not something I support. There are just too many differences among different African states.

  48. Ati united states of shani?? This continent failed to sustain a continental airline before. So how can this united fimo fimo work? It like asking Mugabe to be our vice president. This is not realistic and will not work….and obviously, this will require money. Tatukwete please!!!

  50. #42 i totally agree.
    #41 this is not about youtube or stereotypes but just the naked truth.say all you want but you wont convince me otherwise.i saw a guy once on channel 4 in the uk last year who was planning exactly im talking about.he was so not ashamed about it cos he believed he was doing the right thing by his religion.these guys are so indoctrinated its not even funny.

  52. I am proud that I lived to see a black man with a strange name to be prez in the USA. I really dont if you respect O’s stance coz on #36 you said “the sooner you realise that obama’s presidency is not the second coming of christ and his speeches not the gospel” apparently his speeches are true to me and so is his winning. However, we seem to move from the topic at hand of a United Africa…the sooner we stop pointing finger at each other and find solutions the better.

    I hope you realize that not all Islam does not preach violence…ask me how I know? My father is moslem

  55. Goodmorning

    What is FDD President Edith Nawakwi doing in Addis (She is part of the Zambian Delegation – Post Newspaper of 2 Feb 2009) under what capacity did she travel hope not using Tax payers money. why get an oppostion president to represent Government 😮

  56. #52 by all means feel free to do as you wish. i respect obama but im just not struck by a serious case of hero-worship like many ppl. i stand by my words, his presidency is not the second coming. im not pointing any fingers.my motto is ‘i may disagree with what you have to say but i will defend to death your right to say it’*voltaire*
    but then thats neither here nor there. bottom line is i feel this union is 100 steps in the wrong direction. who knows what the future will bring? only time…it might happen or it might not.

  59. Lisa

    I have seen your comment on the other headline.Ghostrider and Matworld are two different creatures my friend.Matworld never fight ladies since his childhood coz he respects them just like he respects and love his beloved sweet honey pie Mum.

    Matworld

    LT award winner for :-j:-j.
    Why should I fight youmy sister on my birthday sure?

  63. Baby C

    Iam outside your door waiting for you to handover the keys of the car you promised me.Please my dear fulfil your promise. :o):o):o)and :-j:-j:-j

  64. Lisa
    On those two Indians burnt to death.I dont know what Ghostrider said to you.

    Matworld

    LT award winner for :-j:-j:-j

  65. NS at it again. I think Ghaddafi saw that uuh uuh, this one can be my tool and he called him for a private visit to go and give him some sweets. Now he is his ambassador selling the AU thing all over Africa even burning our jet fuel to go to Angola alale. You are right, he didn’t say anything in that meeting because he left the OAU and found the AU which he has no clue about and reading for old men is like a hell of a punishment. Wooow, Africa tubeleleko uluse!!!! Thats not mine, thats The late Kapwepwe’s.

  67. Hello all!

    LT is spoiling my beautiful day.My postings are not being reflected iam very angry with LT and tou know it. Sad>

    ba Moze mulibwanji mudala? ba Matworld,lisa ,gopala and the rest,how is the morning?

  70. various stakeholders.
    3) Promised to reduce the price of fuel – This was done after pressure from various stakeholders.
    I can’t think of any other accomplishments ,bloggers please feel free to add more.
    Weaknesses/Failures
    1.Corruption is still rampart in Zambia
    2. Promised to create 4000 jobs which equates to roughly about 111 jobs a month based upon the 3 year period this Govt will be in power. So far the Govt is behind by 333 jobs not being created.
    3.Lack of a strategic Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timebound policy to empower local investors
    4.Lack of a strategic SMART policy to restructure the health system.
    5.The Fertilizer Support Program is not based on a SMART

  71. #57 i have watched ‘not without my daughter’ only once but thats beside the point.i must say it was quite an accurate depiction of what goes on.just for the record i have read ‘a thousand splendid suns’ too.a thumping good read..:)
    #59 the way forward is definately not United States of Africa.i say lets have economic unity if we really need a coalition of some sort. then again thats just hypothetical because political and economic unity are quite inseparable.politically we shud all remain autonomous and just help each other solve issues. economically …meeehh..we shud give a try and see.

  72. Ba Mat! Mine begun very well until LT starte spoiling it not reflecting my postings on their blog.The comments were not crude and i still dont understand why they are doing this.

  73. Good Morning everyone!!!

    Its Matworld’s Birthday !!!!Hooooray!! :-j:-j:-j:-j:-j:-j:-j<:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p Happy Birthday Matworld the LT 2009 Winner of :-j:-j:-j:-j:-j:-j:-j:-j:-j:-j:-j

  80. Ba Jamaco

    Thanks mudala wandi. :-j:-j:-j:-j

    Ba Sharp Shooter
    Too bad,Lt napapata be nice to Ba Sharp shooter or else I will demostrate.

  81. Ba Jamaco

    Thanks mudala wandi. :-j:-j:-j:-j

    Ba Sharp Shooter
    Too bad,Lt napapata be nice to Ba Sharp shooter oe else I will demostrate.

  86. Happy Bday Martworld. I remember you did mention yesterday.. @};-@};-@};-@};-Please get those keys from Baby C.. a promise is a promise, I trust Baby C,, she wont break that promise.<:-p

  88. Ba Sharp Shooter

    Thank you so much.

    Cutey

    Thank you very much,I will definately get them.I also trust her so much she cannot do that.

    :-j:-j:-j

  92. #
    89. your flag Baby C

    yagu mayo … I nearly used that one. Then I remembered that your Permission had expired!! :d:d

    Can I use it for my friend Matworld? Just once Please Napapata!!

  97. #
    95. your flag Chewe

    Now comes the Gender issue again :o:o:o:o:o

    Iwe do not take away the peace you just found here.

    Join in !! Matworld has his birthday today <:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p<:-p

  100. #
    96. your flag 3RqU

    You mean a Rat?

    this early? You may be right!!!

    Coz Chewe hast changed his name to ” Chewe the Virgin”!!!

    I smell a morning Rat :d:d:d:d

  103. United states of Africa will never materialise.These Arabs dont even consider themselves as part of Africa only when it suits them like during CAN and AU meetings.RB has already sold Zed to Libya remember the private visit recently.

  104. #100. This is definitely not Chewe. I smell a big rat. Quiet sad so early on a Monday morning!

    Let Matworld enjoy his birthday. :o):o):o):o)

  105. 3RqU.

    You are right Chewe can never say that.Iwe fake Chewe dont Baby C Ni gelo elo for your own info Nimbama sana ukucila na Angelina Jolie.

    Though you are fake,How are you today? Please don’t use Chewe’s name in vain.

    :-j:-j:-j

  107. Baby C, Matworld, Sharp shooter, 3RqU and the rest

    Hi!! Happy birthday to you Mat! How old are you now?

    Nkhani yo tenga ma cadres to ma meeting yakulu so,awee mwee! That female cadre, Judith banda fimo fimo looks blank at that summit. I doubt if she is able to articulate and understand exactly what was being said there! I hope she didnt go there thinking the AU was distributing markets around the continent!

  111. Sorry Baby C!! I am still a virgin and just need attention!! You are a lady. Please forgive me.

    Now I even like Maestro Hhehehe!!

    Sorry Maestro for all that I have done!!! Please forgive me. You are a good guy. I will never pretend again. I had a dream today. Martin Luther was in my dream. I apologize

  114. Ba Moze

    Thanks ba Moze.

    I was born on 2/2/-2. :-j:-j:-j

    Tuli bakulu mudala wandi.21 children,53grand children 86 great grand children.:-j:-j:-j

  115. #109. Three reasons Cutey.

    1. You never shouted enough yesterday so you let the Fed Express be beaten by Rafa. May be you should have gone.

    2. You have dropped Wifey![-(

    3. The Arsenal could only manage a draw.[-([-([-([-(

  116. **==

    moning!!moning!!

    happy birthday matworled-terrence…

    jamaco,ba moze,baby c,chewe,3RqU,BROS & SISYS, mwapoleni!!

    the only reliable minister pa zed ni Felix mutati, he tries his best…

  117. #96, I have always had this at the back of my mind and no wonder I have never enganged in any meaningful conversation of this ‘ Chewe version’.

    There is something missing in here. 1+2 adds to= 6, in this Chewe.
    I dont care what he/she says after this.. :-?:-?o:-)o:-)*-:)

  119. #116. Jenks morning my friend.

    You are right. I like Mutati but chances are if he carries on like this, he will be shipped out. Way it goes ku Africa. Unless he bootlicks.

  120. Stop pipo. Arabs are full of sh**t. If you want to know how Arabs can behave, look up what is happening in SUDAN. S udan has never Known peace betwn the Arabs and the Black pipo to the South. In the end they decided to split the 2 – South (Black) & North (Arabs). Arabs behave like INDIANS do in Zed. They sleep with our girls and leave them with bastards. They never EVER think of marrying them. Go to Chipata. You try & touch 1 of their girls, you r dead. However, a United Africa is about the bigger picture. Blacks will be the majority.

  122. 3RqU

    Sorry about the cold mani. You mean there are no tuma fimo fimo to warm you up? Nangu fye ka mummy? Yashani iyo? Be innovative mani naiwe! [-x

  123. with the NCC shamelessly adopting that prezido shud declare war without parley, i am doubting the calibre of RB coz he seems to be heading for USA rapidly and less cautiously as the late did. This is the issue chitala was fired on and bwezani doesnt see anything wrong. we are too poor economically and we will be a good dumping site for most of these african made goods. we dont even have a strong manufacturing base and if at all we break political barriers, we are in for it as ama senesene will roll back and finish bera.

  124. However, a United Africa is about the bigger picture. African must realize that they were not involved in how African boarders were determined. The same tribe of pipo found themselves on different sides of the borders. However, most important, A lot of African Countries are not viable on their own. Some have nothing. If any one understands “Economies of Scale” this can only be achieved in African by put populations together & RESOURCES together. American is what it is, partly because of the population numbers. See China. If you had items to sell @ $5 and 50 Million pipo bought, can you imagine the difference it wld make to you life? For example, that how musicians in the USA are able to get

  126. #115,
    -Wifey comes on depending on which pc Iam using.

    -I shouted enough for Serena.. My voice is harsh and coarse at the moment.
    -On Arsenal I can not help you much.. not much of a soccer fan..The best thing is to join the winning team.. “if you cant beat them join them”… this is what is happening in my household.. If a team wins footy the whole clan goes that way.. so everyone is for Hawthorn because they won last season.. Iam not into that either.. just a distant spectator.
    Have a gday.. <:-p<:-p<:-p

  127. What the deuce is wrong with African leaders?.Spending money on useless meetings about forming a USA?.I thought that was water under the bridge.What’s the motive behind this nonsense?.Disaster on a lager scale?.

  129. Martworld
    Happy birthday Martwiorld Many more happy returns ,hopefully old enoough to take on more challenging roles in society.

    Jamaco
    Ubwalwa bwenu (Weizenbier)bwali kalipa, I could not even do the sixth one

    Back to the Topic ,Who would like to have a unification of dictators in the world.This is a threat not only to democracy but development in general.They will support and embrace ideologies and policies which strenghthens their control annd abuse over their subjects .
    Abash this nonsense!!

  131. strategy as a result it is failing and the inputs are not reaching the intended beneficiaries.
    6)Lack of a strategic SMART policy to restructure the education system in Zambia to offer more practical courses that will allow pupils and students to graduate with an enterprising mentality. lack of a policy to build Public Universities in each province.
    7)lack of a a strategic SMART Policy to counter the impact of the Economic Global crisis in Zambia.
    8)lack of a strategic SMART policy to boost Tourism in Zambia, this policy should have a dependency on many factors which should also be SMARTly implemented such as good road infrastructure throughout Zambia,a deliberate policy on encouraging

  132. #
    130. your flag Luapula Fish

    5 Bottles? At least you tried =d>=d>=d>=d>=d>

    Next time eat more before you drink it. Also try to pour some banana Juice in the Weizen glass :d

  134. [-o< My Prophecy: The gods of MMD have told me that RB b-) is a slow punctured politician. They have said that he is a political maestro in atrophy.

  135. RB can no longer resonate with the people. That is why he thinks that his journeys abroad are more important than the empty stomachs and yawning mouths of Zambians.:((

  136. Jamaco
    its 500 mls Cans
    Pouring a juice in a lager How is it going to taste ? I have never tried that man.

    Chelsea supporters you need a special one(Jose Morinho) ,the master tactitian to restore confidence and tactical despline and achieve results.Abramovich should be able to acknowledge that success in football doesnt come that easy.
    Asernal supporters your club need adptive players able to stand the ground ,buy some some good players .
    Liverpool and Manchester job well done but dont forget the special one next month and my Catalan Barceloona next Champions legue

  137. Even 2015 is too unrealistic a timeframe for forming a United States of Africa or what ever it may be called. There are too many problems and alot of variations among the African countries. The AU must first deal with some of the basic issues that will bring countries a little closer to each other, otherwise it will be a United States of Problems!

  139. Martworld-Nice guy

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR BROTHER. I wish you were in Zed I would have taken you out for lunch. TAKE CARE.

  140. 5 star hotels,shopping malls and social amenities to be built throughout Zambia where there are Tourist attractions.
    9.Too much dependence on foreign investors to the point that there is no serious screening,vetting and Zambia does not maxmize on financial profits and social responsibility ventures from the said investors.
    10)MP’s salaries being increased in the first month of this Govt bein in power even when suce a move was denied during campaign time.
    11) Wasted tax payers money and financial resources in sending Govt officials for medical treatment abroad which is not even part of the annual budget.
    12)Too many trips by the President instead of delegating and spending this crucial

  141. #
    137. your flag Luapula Fish

    Normally there are Weizen glasses!! I stopped drinking Weizen in Cans !!

    You can also Pour it into a Glass and then add some banana Juice!! You will have more than 5!

  142. Evelyn King

    Thank you so much my beloved sister.Oh! I have missed it,anyway may be next time God willing.

    Lt award winner for :-j:-j:-j

  144. time to brainstorm and tackle the problems that Zambia is facing.
    13)No strategic SMART plan to ensure that the NCC delivers a constitution that is representative of the Zambian population at minimal cost.
    14)No strategic SMART policy to ensure that the civil service including local councils is restructured and produces quality services.
    Number 8 should include a strategic SMART policy that encourages multiple Zambian owned airlines to operate local,international including regional and long distance flights.Bloggers feel free to add your analysis. We need to hold accountable every Govt that will ever rule Zambia. Blogging and complaining is the beginning of solutions but we need to go

  146. #115 3RqU ati shani bakalamba
    At least the Arsenal managed a draw.how about the Chelsea.Ask torres,he will tellyou.Tachaweme kubanesu.

  147. Aya ma Arabs kufunika kuchenjera nawo. Bali namtima uli hard! Remember the story of a Camel and the merchant in the desert? They start pang’ono pang’ono and finally the claim it all. Namuzanikoni.

  148. #135,
    Mwafulukafye TB ya ku Matebeto(Oooops nalaba ishina ya ilya Market) kuya muya pa lunch hour ninshi mule ensha Volvo ne emboyo pa window sana..lol :)>-8-}

  151. Lets meet at Matebeto Market (Thorn Park. Bana mapalo restaurant.) will buy you a juicy T-Borne steak. 20 pin. will be drving a black merc to day. registration No. ABD 9621

  152. If I think of the way we conduct elections in Africa especially Zambia, I tend to worry how the transition of power is going to be done within the African Union Government.

    For Zambia it would have been more beneficial if we are part of South Africa.

  153. Luapula Fish

    So far so good,I don’t know where she is now.Hope you were joking last time about putting Prof on the lineup.Pantu his presence can spoil destroy all my gifts ka. :-j:-j:-j

  155. Guys, in our lifetime, forget about this notion. With the current African leadership, this is just all talk and no action. Its just an excuse for them to travel and debauchery.

  156. No. 151 Lady chiza’s legs, you also do enjoy the Thorn park grill? I though you were somewhere in West Africa

  159. Zed seems like its rapidly entering the auction sale market with RB in the lead. Late LPM even sacked chitala over this but money thinks this is a must. aweeee

  160. At the moment that is a non starter for African Union on paper its ok. For start the african leaders should shart with regional blocks such as SADC,ECOWAS etc.Coz of many natural resources powerful countries and business interests will see to that it fails to take off. African leaders have failed to resolve problems in Somalia. Sudan, Congo and Zimbabwe etc. The other major problem is culture and religions differences. The best would for SADC leaders to politically intergret Southern African countries first and set a time frame and see if its workable. West & North Africa are mainly Moslem and Sothern & Central Africa Christian. The various interest groups will fight each for their own sake.

  161. , Jamaco, Cutey, Baby C, 3RuQ and others: Hey guys am off to Thorn Park Grill Pa Matebeto for a juicy t-bone steak. Just to crank my apetite after a bottle too many over the weekend. am sure impwa and kalembula na delele would do. rejoice on number one

  162. #160 walasa. thats what i have been trying to tell the likes of Lisa. i was accused of being prejuidiced for merely pointing out the obvious.

  163. according to BBC quadaffi thinks AFrica should have one army Whaaat everyone knows whoever controls the army controls everything ahhh. N i have nothing against Muslims but my friend they have laws,n go to any islamic country and it reflects in their society and everyone believes their beliefs r the ONE! some things just can’t be integrated economically maybe politically, we’ll soon all be asylum seekers. Arabs they have one common language (with differnces here and there) but black african culture is more diverse i don’t want to have a passport which says i’m AFRICAN. I personally prefered to be Identified as ZAMBIAN than AFRICAN! AWE Quaddafi is a col has very skilled military tactics mmmh:o:-?

  164. besides the man thinks he is AFRICA’s KING OF KINGS this is how tyrants rise!problem in AFrican we either have tyrants or weak sleepy leaders so of course the tyrants rule the day!! ha in some countries they kill women for abortion promiscuity and adultery and its allowed under islamic law….imagine pa zed no way!! some things just can’t be integrated that’s the sad truth.

  165. Our leaders should stop leading us into these unions without consultation. KK was the biggest culprit but he was a dictator anyway so he can be excused. He led us into the United Nations first, but that may be excused. Then he led us into the OAU and that may also be excused. But, after that we had Non-Aligned Movement, Frontline States, SADCC, COMESA etc. We paid dearly for membership to these organisations, but we stiil maintained our ‘sovereignity.’ Now, United States of Africa? That is a step too far. We can have an economic union but we should remain politically independent. Although, I am dragged screaming here, I know that it is inevitable that there will be a ONE WORLD GOVT soon.

  166. United States of Africa my foot! you clowns can’t even unite as a country, what of the entire continent? If Zedians can be so trivial & divided on Tonga/Bemba/Lozi lines, can you imagine the chaos of a multi-cultural/ethnic/religious ‘united’ continent?

  168. Gaddafi says to Bwezani, Banda If I scratch your back, will you scatch mine? Banda responds, of course colonel Gaddafi. You scratch mine and I will scratch yours. Alright then Banda my man says Gaddafi, have some of these tractors, they work just fine…atleast for now because they are not coming with spare parts but we will work on that another time. Banda: thanks Colonel if there is anything you want me to do for you just let me know. Gaddafi: tahnks Banda at least I have a friend in you. At the moment though nothing…however, thinking of it, can I have your vote on the UNITED STATES OF AFRICA/AU? Banda responds, of course you can have my vote on anything anytime no worries ….Continued!

  169. # continued from1 168.
    …and in fact Colonel, I might not even be in office by the time these tractors begin to breakdown. Well then again, God willing I might be in office and until then, I am not bothered at all. Gaddafi: well my friend, I will invite you for tea one of these days so that we can finalise the deal. Meanwhile, I will give you these tractors as a gesture for more things to come…I mean from you to me and I have to tell you my friend that I hate sale outs that align themselves with the West often. Don’t forget I have oil!! Banda: how can I forget that Colonel just let me know when you need me. The Zambian people and I will be your B on call. Gaddafi: So long Bwezani…!!

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