VICE President Rupiah Banda has paid glowing tribute to organisations and individuals that have risen above personal interests to be part of the Constitution-making process via the National Constitution Conference (NCC).
Mr Banda said in Lusaka yesterday that even as he commended those who had opted to participate in the Constitution making, it was hopeful that NGOs and Church organisations which have indicated unwillingness to participate would change heart.
Mr Banda said boycotting the NCC was not a solution and urged those who had opted to stay away to reconsider their positions and join the rest of the country and participate in the NCC in order to provide Zambia with a Constitution which the country desired.
Mr Banda who was speaking when he welcomed Dr Mwanawasa from the United States of America at the Lusaka’s International airport yesterday assured the President that the Constitution-making process was progressing well.
He told Dr Mwanawasa that the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), the House of Chiefs and a lot of Churches and citizens recently voted to be part of the historic process and commended them for their stance.
He further congratulated Dr Mwanawasa for being bestowed with a doctorate degree in law saying the honour had brought the country pride.
He encouraged him to continue to work hard as he has done in the past six years as the fruits of his labour were there for all to see.
He said the young people of Zambia were humbled that he decided to dedicate his doctorate to them.
And a pupil from David Kaunda National Technical High School, Gideon Muzamba said Zambian youths celebrated with Dr Mwanawasa on his being awarded a doctorate degree and accepted the gift dedicated to the young people.
He said the youths would cherish the honour given to them by working hard so as to uphold the moral fibre of justice in the nation.
“May your spirit of fighting all shades of injustice in our nation be sustained by the youths of Zambia in your honour. We want to assure you that we will rise as youths of Zambia to your level of doctorate and beyond to be called professors,” he said.
Ba LT, this is for ZIS and ZANA. What is newsworthy about this article? What do you expect Rupiah to say to LPM at the airport having seen Mpombo kneel down two weeks ago.
This is executive ass-kissing at it’s best. Rupiah doesn’t even say these words at home alone with his wife. Save us and post better pieces for headliners!
On the honourary doctorate in law bestowed on him by Harding University of the US, President Mwanawasa said he was humbled and it was in recognition of the achievements of Zambians.
“I told them that what we have achieved as a country was not achieved alone, but by collective efforts of Zambians. So we should be proud of the fact that the international community is recognising our efforts,†he said.
“I will soon be retiring from public life and there is no need for me to look for employment. I am sufficiently qualified. I passed with merit in law at UNZA. I was admitted as solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and I have been conferred with the honour and dignity of State Counsel.
So professional-wise, what more do I need? Some people are saying they are not recognising this doctorate and I don’t invite them to recognise it. Indeed, I went as Mr Mwanawasa and I have come back as Dr Mwanawasa.â€
“I will soon be retiring from public life and there is no need for me to look for employment. I am sufficiently qualified. I passed with merit in law at UNZA. I was admitted as solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and I have been conferred with the honour and dignity of State Counsel.
So professional-wise, what more do I need? Some people are saying they are not recognising this doctorate and I don’t invite them to recognise it.
Can some please guide and educate me
What academic or professional qualifications has MICHEAL SATA got?. What is his profession?.
I have developed a certain phylosophy. I must admit that it is not full proof. It has its weakenesses. But these are weaknesses i can strengthen later.
I am sure you are wondering what this is all about. Here is the phylosophy:
IF PEOPLE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO SPELL OR LATER ON PRONOUNCE THE NAME OF THE FOOTBALL CLUB WHICH HAS CALLED YOU FOR TRIALS, DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR BY NOT GOING THERE!
FC Köln
Kickers Offenbach
Paderborn
Strasbourg
All our professionals must come back and sit on the Nkana FC Bench as substitutes!!!! Long Live Kalampa.
#4 CITIZEN
The last time SATA was asked that question, he refused to answer. According to him, there is no need because “he is not applying for any job”!!
I could’nt believe what i was hearing. Anyway, that is Sata for you. The old man is a clown.
4 CITIZEN
The last time SATA was asked that question, he refused to answer. According to him, there is no need [to disclose his professional qualifications] because “he is not applying for any jobâ€!!
I hear, he is the first black zambian to fly a plane. I do not know how professional that is.
I could’nt believe what i was hearing. Anyway, that is Sata for you. The old man is a clown.
CITIZEN (4),
Sata’s professional is Dagga smocking and womanizing cadres.
#4 Tell us about these pipo’s professional qualifications – Lupiya Banda, K Ngondo, Miyanda, Nevers Mumba, Nawakwi, Mpompo, Mulongoti and Teta?
Anonymous(9) you asked
Lupiya Banda- International Relations, Economics BA. MS. (Sweden)
Nevers Mumba-Theology 2 year Associates Degree (Bible College USA)
Nawakwi- Economics BS. MS (UNZA and UK)
Mpompo- Psychology BA. (UNZA)
Mulongoti Political Science with concentration in Concetration in Constitutional law BA. (UNZA)
Teta- Law LB.(UNZA)
K Ngondo, Miyanda- No Degree but job on training
TRtWSe