President Rupiah Banda today led hundreds of Zambians in celebrating Zambia’s 46th Independence Day in Lusaka.
The celebrations which were held at Lusaka’s show ground in the main arena were attended by First Republican President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, former freedom fighters Grey Zulu, Zanco Mphundu Mutembo among other freedom fighters.
It was mesmerized by the cutting of the Independence Day cake by President Banda who shared it with guests at the function.
[pullquote]Other notable persons who attended this year’s celebration include, former Vice President Enoch Kavindele, opposition Zambia Republican Party (ZRP) leader Ben Mwila, New Revolution Party (NRP) leader Cosmo Mumba among others.[/pullquote]
Other notable persons who attended this year’s celebration include, former Vice President Enoch Kavindele, opposition Zambia Republican Party (ZRP) leader Ben Mwila, New Revolution Party (NRP) leader Cosmo Mumba among others.
Members of the diplomatic corps, cabinet ministers and their deputies, defence chiefs and personnel, also attended the celebration.
The celebrations were also characterized by dances from different dance groups with a guest group coming from Botswana.
Other dances and songs where from the combined defence and security forces choir, traditional dances from Zambezi Source Cultural Group of Mwinilunga, Kulamba Cultural group from Kanyama in Lusaka who performed the famous Gule wa-mukulu dance from the Eastern Province among others.
This years Independence Day celebration was held under the theme; Consolidating Our Independence Through Food Security.
And Former Vice President Enoch Kavindele has called on Zambians to use the existing peace as a tool for development.
Mr. Kavindele said Zambia has continued to enjoy peace in the last 46 years and that Zambians should take advantage if this to develop the country.
[pullquote]He noted that if the opposition political parties are talking of being in power next year then they must show responsibility by attending important national functions such as the Independence Day.
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He called on Zambians to also embrace and appreciate each other to avoid confrontation.
And Secretary to the Cabinet Joshua Kanganja says Independence Day should be celebrated by all Zambians regardless of political affiliation.
Mr. Kanganja said celebrating independence has nothing to do with politics and everyone regardless of their political attachment is entitled to take part in the celebrations.
[pullquote]Mr. Kavindele said Zambia has continued to enjoy peace in the last 46 years and that Zambians should take advantage if this to develop the country.[/pullquote]
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka today at the Independence Day celebrations, Mr. Kanganja observed that it was unfortunate for opposition political parties to shun the event as it was a moment for them to show their leadership.
He noted that if the opposition political parties are talking of being in power next year then they must show responsibility by attending important national functions such as the Independence Day.
Others who attended the celebrations were First Republican President Dr .Kenneth Kaunda, veteran politician Grey Zulu, other freedom fighters, members of the diplomatic corps, Ministers and senior government officials among others.
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Where is Kafupi? why is he missing? Thanks RB for what await kafupi!!!!
maybe kafupi is in hospital.
It is good that the so called Rasta Banda made an effort to be back for the independence day. Though some characters are mentioned here. Like the Sata,HH and Kafupi?Where did there celebrate this day. Or the guy who wrote did want to mention them for some reasons?
RB should be tired with campaigns. I think it was wrong timing for by election around this time.
With all sincerity what has been/is in the mind of RB -MMD, Sata-PF and HH-UPND all around this week?
answers:
a. chilanga – mpulungu
b.independence
The problem with our African presidents is pride, they would want to spend all the resources of the nation on their pride. and spend nothing on the poor people whom they lead, just look at the car RB parades in
Colonialism = Exploitation of black africans by europeans
Independence = Exploitation africans by fellow africans
Difference = Same
it has no sense to share a cake today,,, if all along our leaders are known in sharing insults,, sata,HH and Kafupi, you did well to remain home,,, hope you even went to church guys.
Let us call our country ‘Zambeziland’
Kafupi wud never want 2 attend a function where he knowss KK will be present lest it compromises his popularity. He knows he downplayed this day and coupled with his reputation with the public it might just work against him.
Celebrate! What a joke! The Thugs we purchase Mercedes cars for have reason to celebrate.
What we shall not acknowledge is that we have FAILED. 46 years, nearly 50, what do we have to show for it?
The most important resource we are endowed with- OURSELVES, the People, the Zambian, we have put no resources, no planning to DEVELOP. If we dont start from here…
The Time for Change is here, that time is 2011!! Change for progress!! We are purportedly celebrating a hollow independence – coz if the majority are sleeping with hunger, filth ,disease & in poverty, what is there to celebrate?? Who is RB celebrating with & at who’s expense?? This current presido has shown us where his heart lies – abroad!! Not at home! He sees no point in trying to save, for he has even been challenged to stand up & help univ students with their fees, but will he heed?? No!! His is to celebrate!!
Lets all give him & MMD – the movement hijacked from the people, the right message, which is a boot in their ***** in the forthcoming by-elections & 2011 – lets go with the Pact!!
I am a proud Zambian more than happy to celebrate 46th birthday. This is especially now that we are making good strides foward. Viva Zambia
Time to give Rupiah the boot. This man is a sangwapo president and the sooner he leaves the better. We r tired of his mediocrity. Let him go back to his farm in chipata.
RB has only being president for two years, if u want the blame game then point your fingers to K.K or Chiluba, even Mwanawasa (MHSRIP). It didnt take 46yrs for the big economies in the world to get where they are today, but atleast there is PROGRESS and DEVELOPMENT
Were there any foreign presidents who graced this event, seing as our president travels the continent to all occasions from the opening of a port in another country to the opening of an envelope?
# 10 the Mercedes was bought for Mwanawasa as was a BMW 750 series mauve in colour