VARIOUS organisations and individuals have commended and welcomed President Banda’s New Year message on the need for peace and unity ahead of and during this year’s general elections.
Federation of Free Trade Unions in Zambia (FFTUZ) president Joyce Nonde-Simukoko said it is commendable that President Banda has spearheaded the message of peace.
Mrs Nonde-Simukoko said in an interview in Lusaka on January 1 that political leaders must ensure that they conduct themselves properly and peacefully, saying such conduct would trickle down to party members.
She urged political leaders in the country to focus on issues affecting the electorate and avoid being personal against each other.
“We would like to agree with the President because if we fight amongst ourselves it is not going to benefit anyone in this country. We would like to encourage issue-based politics, let us not discuss personalities but ideas,” Mrs Nonde-Simukoko said.
She said politicians must polish their manifestos for the campaigns.
Mrs Nonde-Simukoko also implored the labour movement to thoroughly study Government-initiated multi-facility economic zones (MFEZ) and submit their suggestions.
She said these will help enhance the quality of employment for thousands of Zambians.
National Initiative for Citizens’ Awareness (NICA) president Kelvin Sampa commended President Banda for the successes his administration has scored since 2008 and for peacefully leading the country into the New Year.
Mr Sampa said it is evident that President Banda’s administration is committed to uplifting people’s lives in the country.
He said his organisation will rally behind President Banda’s candidature in this year’s tripartite elections.
He said the resolution is a gesture of appreciation of President Banda’s successful developmental agenda.
“We need to appreciate the effort Government has done for us as a nation and we can only do it in the manner like the way we pay tithe in church. In our case our national tithe contribution to Governmnet should be done by voting for our President and his leadership in this year’s tripartite elections for a good job well done,” he said.
Committee of Citizens (CC) executive director Gregory Chifire said President Banda must be commended for the peace, unity and economic growth that the country is enjoying.
Mr Chifire cautioned opposition political party leaders against misleading the public by issuing unsubstantiated comments.
He said President Banda has demonstrated courage and good leadership by spurring Zambia’s economic growth since he assumed office.
He urged Zambians to heed President Banda’s New Year message and support his leadership to further stimulate development in the country.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
This not the same joyce nonde, the fire brand union leader tefyo? I thought she was even going think clearly now that she is married.
If this is what marriage has done to her head, I would suggest she divorces in order to get her act together.
Your praises of rupiah almost caused me to vomit
Typical one party (PF) mentality at #1. He vomits at any idea that he does not agree with. In 2011 he will vomit himself to death because this is the year when people will begin to speak their minds and show you where they stand even before the elections.
Madam Simukoko is entitled to her own opionion! We all desire a peaceful environment but wishes and reality seem to point in different directions in Zambia.
# 2… Its not a simple variance, this so called idea is just nauseating
Franklin Xavier Chungu, Frederick Chiluba and now Joyce Nonde-Shimukoko. Eee Zambian are seriously under siege. Vukani maZambia.
#4, What you consider nauseating is chocolate to others, the majority maybe. But hey, just continue vomitting it’s your right, not an issue for debate.
#6.. true.. continue eating chocolate vomit. I have the right to vomit, just like you have the right to eat the vomit. No debate here.
This is 2011 & come election RB will win coz he talks about development. Pipo wants to hear about development not money on pockets!!
Is she looking for some job now because this statement is nonsence
Joyce Nonde is scared he will go Rayford Mbulu’s way. She is president of FFTUZ but is not employed by anyone. Its a matter of protecting her nest because NO SANE PERSON can say that
Well said Joyce I think since you came out of the closet and into the open with your man even though we all knew at ZNBS we are happy you have mellowed
This is not the same Joyce Nonde, who was once a firebrand. she has also been bought like Hikaumba, that corrupt chap
#1 is a lunatic. There is nothing wrong with saying something good about a person’s actions or deeds if it is deservedly so. If the president said something sensible what is wrong with any citizen commending that. Some of the bloggers’ comments here show exactly what kind of leaders they follow. Thankfully, it is not in God’s plans for such persons to ever rule this country.
How can Zambians forgive RB when he is busy embrassing known criminal and securing aquittals over known plunder cases?
Now even Xaviour Chungu busy praising RB to secure freedom? Atase…. Pantu Tulaba fwe bena Zambia. RB falls short of praise because using state institutions to harass opponents and accomodates criminals and also sells companies dubiously.
Thats why uyu mayo ni suspect just lyk hikahumba,muli ba oyo bonse ba fi…………..