President Levy Mwanawasa
has denied insinuations from some quarters of the media that he failed to attend recently held international meetings like the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Uganda because he was sick.
Dr Mwanawasa said there was nothing wrong in delegating Senior Government officials to international forums to represent him because Government has partnerships on which it operates and functions in executing its duties.
Responding to queries by Journalists shortly before his departure for Germany where he has been invited for a four-day State Visit, Dr. Mwanawasa said today that he should not be condemned when he assigned people to represent him at international fora.
‘’Surely I should not be condemned’’ when I assign people to represent me”, he said.
He however admitted that like anybody else he fell sick.
Dr Mwanawasa has since invited members of the media to watch him at Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Chamba Valley gym when he goes for his work outs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for over an hour.
He advised Journalists to be mindful with other people’s feelings as they disseminate information to the general citizenry not only in Zambia but worldover.
Dr. Mwanawasa noted that the media being a fourth estate is vital as it is the link between Government and the people.
‘’I wish to invite you Journalists to watch me at ZAF Chamba valley at the gym every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays where I train for one hour 30 minutes,’’ Dr. Mwanawasa said.
The jovial looking President said he has ‘slimmed’ as a result of good exercises at the gym.
Meanwhile, President Levy Mwanawasa has with immediate effect retired in national interest Zambia National Service (ZNS) Commandant Major General Chileshe Mbao.
Dr Mwanawasa has since appointed Zambia Army (ZA) Deputy Commander Major General Raphael Chiseta.
The President has also appointed Zambia National Service Deputy Commander Brigadier General Moses Chipika to serve in Foreign Service to a named country to be announced later.
‘’I have no doubt that Gen. Chisheta will excel significantly as he takes on his new appointment from Maj-Gen Mbao. I have also with immediate effect appointed Gen. Chipika to proceed to a diplomatic service to be advised until confirmation,’’ Dr. Mwanawasa said.
What you can not do for whatever reason, delegate.
its not a new science.Remember Jesus? (in the bible!)
He was unable to be everywhere all the time hence the Twelve disciples.
As for LPM you need not jusfify why you have delegated.Ignore distractors.
ZNBC please show “FAHRENHEIT 9/11” by MICHEAL MOORE. again…
thank GOD we have LPM as opposed to the likes of …you know who!!!
Not even chiluba admits to being sick and yet eyes never decieve?
LPM you don’t need to start justifing yourself for delegating work,PERIOD!!#1,has pointed it out well.U can’t be all things to all people at the same time. There’s no need for Journalists to come watch u gym unless u just want more publicity(WHICH AM SURE WILL ALSO INCLUDE SOME NEGATIVE COMMENTS AND WILL EVENTUALLY UPSET YOU, RESULTING IN YOU AGAIN LASHING OUT AT THE MEDIA).If you were sick just say so we’ll all understand.Everybody gets sick and you’re not am exemption.
#2, are you insane or out of touch with reality and news? FTJ is forever begging govt to go to RSA for treatment saying that he is ill, he has even used his illness to try and get off the hook and court cases. Even his invitation to celebrate independence at state house he turned down saying he is too ill to attend. So what do you mean when you say “Not even chiluba admits to being sick”? Come on be serious.
Ba Chuchu should just admit that Mbalwashi period!
hm.. thank you man