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President Mwanawasa’s body to arrive on sunday

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Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Joshua Kanganja has announced in a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today that the body of President Mwanawasa will arrive on August 24, this Sunday at the Lusaka International Airport at 09:00 hours.

He said arrangements for the State Funeral were underway. Dr. Kanganja further said arrangements for a public funeral programme at the Showgrounds in Lusaka are also being made, as the nation awaits the arrival of the body from France.

He said the programme, which will comprise inter-denominational prayers and choirs, will be presided over by the church in conjunction with Government.

Dr. Kanganja appealed to those wishing to travel to Lusaka, not to do so, until a full programme for the State Funeral is finalized and announced.

He urged the public that, during the period of mourning, only solemn music should be played on all radio and television stations.

He said all functions of an entertainment nature are discouraged, while the national flag will fly at half mast.

Dr. Kanganja appealed to the public to continue to mourn the loss of Dr. Mwanawasa with decorum, unity and dignity.

He further advised the public and private sectors that, business should continue as usual, although the country is in a state of mourning.

ENDS/AM/PK/ZANIS

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501 COMMENTS

  2. May the Lord watch over Zambia and may he grant us an accomplished leader to take over, one after His heart. Thank you Lord for Zambia.

  3. “Business should continue as usual,although the country is in a state mourning” IMWE are sure?..head of state natusha and it continus to be “Business as usual”..chabulanda sana mu Zambia..

  4. Body of the late to arrive Sunday-08/24…why so late to bring back our President home? Is it money issue or just protocol?

  9. BIZZNESS IS BIZNESS..U CANT STOP THE BNESS WORLD #3… WE GATS TO KEEP MOVING… I KNOW WE IN SAD TIMES BUT THE CASH FLOW NEEDS TO GO ON TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY….

  11. Why should you bring the corpse on Sunday?that a very long way from Tuesday?you govrt chaps should be serious with your duties…this already shows a weakness of RB!!the body should be in by 2moro Thursday! I hate this nonsense…

  12. Lightening Usain Bolt has just smashed the 200m world and olympic record,knocking it off by some 2secs to 19.30secs…wow

    this boy is a machine
    ———————————————-

    On sad knot i trust maturity among Zambians will prevail we will show the world just mature we can handle our affairs,

    Yahweh bless Zambia

  13. Indeed why the delay in bringing the body?? He is supposed to be lying in state at home not in a foreign land. Sleep well son of Zambia!!

  16. This situation really looks like business as usual, indeed this is a set back but I think the fact that he had been in comma for a long time was a blessing in desguise because the country was sort of thing, MHSRIEP. I am from Masaiti and the Government has continued function and in a way that gives everyone confidence that we can handle this as a mature nation.

  17. Country men and women, ladies and gentlemen lets get a little bit serious with our coments coz the period we have now reached is not for jokes. My HE LPM RIP and lets all put his family in the hands of the almight God. We should also pray for peace for mother zed.

  18. Meanwhile, the Zambia’s Under-17 national team is expected to go into camp this Friday in Lusaka to prepare for their 2009 Algeria Caf Africa Under-17 Cup 1st round home leg match against Namibia on August 30 in Lusaka

  19. “the country was sort of thing, MHSRIEP” to read “the country was being prepared for this sort of thing”

  20. # 19 i mean .However, Faz said today that it is still consulting as to whether to play a second training game due to the death on Tuesday of Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa after the national day of mourning was extended from 7 to 21 days

  21. ah twas with much disbelief tht i heard the news of our presd…lpm….a relativily good leader by any measure in comparison to the others…. let us celebrate his life and ensure that we do as he wishes….. let not the country go to stand still or business holt since our presid wouldnt have wished that…respect his wishes…..

  22. Point of correction # 12, he smashed the record by 0.02 seconds. Its maths man, i can’t blame you. He is indeed a sprinting machine.

  24. Everything in life has the begining and end for it is written that there is time for everything time to be born and time to die. Let us know for sure that we are mere toy’s in the hands of fate I mean God. This question should prompt us to leave faithfully for our Lord Jesus Christ. So let us put our attanion on God who changes not for then we will not wipe in the tomorrows, I mean what tomorrow may bring. THE QUESTION TO YOU ALL IS HOW MUCH HAVE YOU INVESTED YOUR SOUL IN THE HEAVENS.

    LPM rest in peace

  26. Is it 7 days of mourning or 21 days? Mwandinyonganya amundigwashe. What did RB say Im sure I heard him right he mentioned 7 days. Who has extended it to 21 days?

  27. #15, Failed to write your name pal. I only noticed this morning some kaponyas at Kulima Station running rounds chasing after a Honda Traffic Officer. He later went away and came back with collegues, and the co boys continued booing them at a distant. But it didnt last long. Later a collegue told me they were defying orders from the officer and using the President’s death as a reason. But generally, the situation home here is very calm. Evryone is going about their business. Thou am sure this mood is bound to change as soon as Levy has been buried. For now, the debates of who takes over have already started in offices.

  28. #11-#13 Mwebalefwaya ichitumbi mailo, were are you going to keep it till next week? mu UTH Mortuary? mwaliba ba koswe. Levy did not build facilities to accomodate him, let him sleep were he is, today,tomorrow, next week or next yr, naya nachipwa and business should continue as usual. Batina UTH, Mortuary eyo bengalalamo yena. I am just being realistic here before you condemn me. MHSRIP.

  29. # 17 Ponyax good comment. Thanx for the change…was expecting another nonsense from you. Let peace and tranquility prevail in Mother Zambia during this trying moment. May LPMs soul RIP

  30. #26 ,go to zambia wednesday football up dates and read on the win in Germany by chipolopolo.thats where thi info is.

  34. How can you mourn for 21 days. Can a human being survive 21 days depressing music TV etc. Majoza lets be serious LPM is dead MHRIP but life continues. Lets mourn for 7 days and let GRZ MMD mourn 100 years if they want. The ordinary still has to struggle to put food on the table…..

  35. #27 Caesar, yes this mood is likely to change the moment the election date is announced well, the problem is we might not go the full 90 days because the const says within 90 days, so I hope the sitting Government does not take everyone by surpride to get percuniary advantage. Anyhow this a post on the arrival of the late President. The office arguments is something that is not very new even in 2006 we have had the same. It is 7 o’clock in Zambia and there is not mention of the change from 7 to 21 days mourning period, I am sure the mourning period is somewhere in the Office Holders conditions of service.

  36. no ploblem zambians lets just be united and pave way for our beloved president to rest in peace.god bless u all

  37. What can we learn from LPMs personal life and health… A time of mourning is usually a time for introspection for those who are still verticle. There is a lot of what ifs , but what is done is done. One thing i would say as Zambian men we dont take life seriously…Look @ Sata… Do you need to survive a near fatal heart attack to quite smoking? Just look at our drinking habits. Both in Zed and in Diaspora Zedians behave the same. drink a lot and yet most of us have never seen the inside of a gymn. In an era where every one is either affected or infected with HIV we still have morons having un protected sex with complete strangers. Come on now, there is just too much at stake. our families.

  38. # 29 mwaiche wandi Helen ilinaumfwa ilyashi lyachitumbi umwenso wanjikata. So far I have droped 5 ltrs of thick and concetrated tears and the type-writer am using is wet kaya if I will be spared by the owner. Helen RIEP and all the best.

  39. ….depend on us. There has been arguments on where to legally force people to take HIV tests. Well if you can protect yourself we have to protect ourselves from you. So guys lets be responsible. We know we all gona die but lets change our social habits and provide Zed the man power that is needed to move forward….

  41. Why cant the governemnt make President Mwanawasa’s grave site a national Attraction for the coming Children like say Close Mulugushi conference Center n make him his burial site………
    Just thinking

  43. #41 there is a chance LPM had chosen to be buried in his home village and there I think a museum is his honour can be created, something like the museum in goldreef city in RSA, with documentation, footage, books and all that he has acomplished from the time he was born 59 years ago, but I agree with the principle. I mean in the same RSA they created a museum for the June 16th incident, the circumstances are the same because LPM sacrificed a lot for this country, he has actually attained the martydom status according to me.

  45. #42 LPM is president Kapwepwe Fighter. Look what Kenya’s burial site is like, Tourist Attraction, am not saying we sould do the same to LPM’s Coffin but it mean lot to the peolpe thatt visit Kennya, iknow wat am talking about dear, ive been there

  46. #43 What did LPM sacrifice???? who told you that being a president in africa is a sacrifice. He was living like a king you call that sacrifice? The man did good to the economy i think that is just it. Was he pleasant person to be with i dont think so. Did he sacrifice his personal interests to be president NO so what are you talking about. Lets just mourn dont loose focus.

  47. whilst i acknowledge the political lose we have suffered, government should bulldoze every citizen to fill emotional lose. we are a democratic country, and the late president preached and practiced democracy. national-morning is ok, but cancelling all forms of public entertainment is prehistoric to say the least. america lost one of its most revered president in 60’s yet the government did not wish to blanket every one with an emotion lose. bringing the country to a stand still for one whole week will have econimic implications.

  48. His died a hero to both you and me…..may his soul rest in perfect peace.
    This is a perfect xampo of ‘the good die young/early’. just when zambia thot they had something good of a president God has taken. Who will come next, what will he do that will raise him. Lets pray hard for the next inocent one. Who do u think this one will be?????

  49. WHILE, IT’S A SHAME THAT WE ARE MADE TO WORK INSTEAD OF MORNING LPM..WE SHOULD DRINK SOME BEERS AS WE SAY GUDBYE TO OUR DEAR DR .LPM .SC HOPE NEXT LEADER WON’T DIE IN OFFICE

  50. bro Elders.
    Why became negative, ndwe muleta noise pamalilo, y drink n mourne at the same time? Why cant you learn to do one thinggat a time. Just for once ELDER behave liike a real elder who thinks. i know you have potential of doiing that……..

  51. Bloggers, call a sped a sped. We were told to tighten our belts for so many years and the fruits started baring recently. Am not being nairve about the all discussion here but just being factual. LPM (MHSRP) came into the office at the right time when the economy started turning around. The credit goes to him, what about the Penzas who brought SAP and the like? Bloggers, sit back and think of yester years and those who were there will not dispute this fact. Thanks to God that LMP managed the economy well but the sacrifice started before he became presido.. Thanks and I rest my case.

  52. pa zed walasa….tel that once again to ELDERS maybe his hair wil begin to grow a litle gray. chama, wise thinking. LPM….MHSRP…

  53. Does this mean an end to Joint Presidential and Parliamentary elections. If Presidential By elections are held now after 90 days, Does it mean that the next President shall rule for the remainder of LPM Mandate till (2010) or a full five years. If its 5 years then this will definitely run pass the current mandate of MPs which I believe ends in 2010.

    As the nation morns, may some one enlighten us on the constitution.

  54. May god bless his family and the Nation.
    I just hope we do not dwell on his death and carry on his legacy with the fight on corruption spearheading development.

    Rest in peace my beloved president.

  55. Thanks Pa Zed… Zambians live in the now they forget the sacrifice of people who came before them. LPM did his share to maintain the momentum. But its the Penzas and Yes under FTJ you like him or not he pioneered the economic success you are seeing today.

  56. I told all of you guys that things were grave in France and many people especially the stupid “doctor” never believed me. You see now. MHSRIP. Out of sanity who do you think can replace LPM? According to the constitition (correct me if I’m wrong) elections to alect new president are supposed to be held in next 90 days.

  58. #38 Ponyax you must be dehydrated by now having shed 5L of tears…
    Anyway you did lighten my mood this morning on the other blogs as I woke up feeling drained after hearing the news yesterday.

  59. # 56 and many other please ready zed constitution and educate your self. The by-elections can be held within 6 months from the time the president dies (article 38 ). So its all up to RB to decide when exactly they should be held within this period. Search for zed constitution on google its their and educate yourselves fellows bakapala.

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  61. #50 MI6 I am sure a glass or two wouldn’t cause any riots.
    It’s how one copes in moments like this especially if you’re surrounded by people who are unaware that your president is dead.One of my colleagues asked when/who had died.You can’t blame them because BBC and SKY were busy celebrating their GB Gold Medals yesterday.

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  66. This is the darkest hour for our Nation. The best tribute we Zambians can give our late beloved President is to emulate his great qualities of justice, hard work and development for all. May God guide the nation as we mourn.

  67. LPM was humble but had some weakness: He did not allow MMD to elect a party president, otherwise we would have known their Presidential candidate. These are the results of being selfish. In addition, he thought he knew everything on contitution but he is gone with it.For now we mourn.

  68. #17 PONYAX you are a star of sorts. Your kind of kaponya jokes are one of the many things I miss about Z. But when you drop bomb-shells of insults ni lekako! By the way you still need to give me an answer from the other blog. Thanks for signs of change, meantime. God bless Zambia

  70. # 57, XP5, I bet Maureen is going round the french designers’ shops getting a bling bling, reason for bringing body late, doing last minute shopping.

  72. #70 Please get serious, the wife and family of the deceased need to be respected in a time like this. It’s not even the 2nd day of mourning and some people just can’t hold their poisonous breath any longer! Fate will whip you!

  73. And besides don’t you think these people should have been honoured in Kaunda’s time, why did he choose to honour people like katilungu with Katilungu house, consign Kapwepwe to schools and roads, I think let us give credit where it is due, Levy did a lot for the five years which if KK and Chiluba did in the combined 37 years for this country, we would have been talking of an economy possibly even bigger than that of South Africa. May HSRIP and I stand with the others that are asking for him to be recognised in a special manner, FJT and KKs time will come when there lives will be discussed in past tense as well, for now LPM is in the center of discussion. By the way what is named after Penza?

  74. #63- You still live in the past- all your cash will vanish from your account. Y not buy a phone card and call your loved ones!!!! try it and loose it. If in UK why not sign up for a bargain with BT, O2 Virgin etc- Friendly advice mwana.

  77. Our own boxer Esther Phiri was busy crying in the middle of an interview… was it genuine or she was running away from spaeking aka sungu?

    we loved you LMP sc. rip

  78. It is time we Zambians stopped believing in a Messiah figure. What LPM has shown us is that we are not all thieves and empty vessels. Some amongst us are just as capable as any leader from anywhere around the world. If we fail to learn this lesson from Levy and others, we condemn ourselves to eternal damnation. Platitudes and religious nonsense are for the intellectually challenged. We need to start thinking about the next tenant for plot 1. The king is dead, long live the king!

  79. So baka shika lisa ichitumbi inga chaisa pa Sunday? This same state funeral ku showgrounds…..oh no! Inga ku stadium,awe shuwa I thought the time Levy was in ICU they had made better plans? MHSRIEP.

  80. Just in the past few weeks we have seen how some greedy leaders like Mulongoti, teta, Mpombo and others have been shouting for their salary increments. Now that Banda is in charge, he can discipline them. We seriously need to start thinking about how we are going to use our votes. Sata would be a step backwards. HH would cause the country to disintegrate. Rupiah Banda, although old, represents continuity. That said, there must be some bright young things out there!

  81. Where’s Ka Mulongoti and Mpombo? I bet they will be the first to go when the next president comes in. The way they handled the issue was a joke!

    I sense some sanity has come in our govermnent , they have the secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Kangaga releasing this statement about the body.

    I hope it remains that way instead of those two rats!!

  82. Mwiinga, the June 16th Museum in RSA is not at the Gold Reef City mate, but in Soweto, same township as Winnie and Mandela’s home. Correct your facts mate. We appreciate you so much mate. Keep it coming.

  83. #34 Good comment….there is one thing that the rich and poor have in common..DEATH….So lets move on and stop whinning about Mwananawasa’s death…MHSRIP….He did his part…instead of shading croc tears, lets celebrate his life…he did run the race and he won…he was a true champion and very educated leader….Just been monitoring all the big news corps arround the world…Mwanawasa’s death wasnt rated as breaking news but instead Usain Bolt gold medal appears to be newsworthy than the passing of a head of state. its a shame to the western world. GOD BLESS MOTHR ZAMBIA

  85. It’s a sad a affair with our country. Everyone is affected, just like the death of every person be it that of a deviant or not. Let’s therefore present all matters serious and respect the death of the president.
    He was a bad in one way of the other but this will not mean that He will not demand our respect.
    Good bye levy and May HIS soul rest in peace. MHSRIP NEXT WEEK.

  86. Katondoboys you are right….i have checked the news too. Mwanawasa’s death was just like a ka ‘by the way’ story on CNN,BBC,REUTERS etc. Its really strange…and what about the French president…he is actualy in Afghanistan just like nothing happened…shame on the western world

  87. #81 Ba Mbuzi, Mulongoti was just doing his job. There is no joking when someone does his job. Leave Mpombo alone. We all know he’s a hard working minister. Let’s just mourn the president in peace.

  88. Guys have you noticed that the guy in our coat of arms above is not wearing his red shoes today. Have we taken this period of national morning that far?

  89. The dispute not to name chembe Bridge ,LPM is over. Death of LPM has sealed the deal. sad but true.. Let us honor Mwanawasa and praise him for all the good things..But let us learn from his mistakes and improve on the governance so that the next plot 1 resident soars to higher heights and improve Zambian economy more without a tricks and need to be boot-licked.
    May your Soul rest in peace Mwanawakwi..So far you rank number 1 ahead of the living Former Presido, I hope for the better than you to save purpose of your good works. You have written your Chapters and epilogue..It is time for us to move on till our day also come.

  90. Zambians, I appreciate your jokes it gives us bright days, but lets keep our Zambianship that we are known world wide that it’s a peaceful Country and pray for the next good leadership in the name of Jesus. One Zambia One Nation. God Bless mother Zambia.

  91. Sunday is not too long considering that we do not have a private jet for him.Moreover, there are other legal issues that have to be dealt with before a body can be shipped in cargo.
    Remember that the body is not coming from South Africa.

  92. What happened to the presidential JET..It cant carry ichitumbi cha Presido sure..U pipo. Dead or live it is a presidential JET and it can fly Paris Zambia or stopover Kenya for Refueling…
    Mwibika Levi mu cargo plane among baggages..Respect our hard working presido..MHSRIP

  93. RB should explain as to why the LPM body is coming next week in Zambia when he died this week…Is it money issue or just mere protocol…this can not happen in another country…

    Secondly, the first lady is alone in France, she needs the Zambian people around her..so keeping the body till next week will just isolate her more…why should she mourn alone in a foreign country..

    katele & Mpondo should keep quite coz everyone know their agenda to move into State House…This is national event…Mlongoti too!

  94. #1 you’re an *****. how can you expect to drink beer at the funeral? Are you normal? Nga ulolelafye ati kube imfwa pakuti unwe ubwalwa, iiyakwa president tawabumone, Koswe.

  95. Quite okay we know that business should continue just for us to protect our economy but ZESCO should have proper reasoning. Because there’s no way you can still going on with your so-called load fyototo and yet we have a funeral. Get minded you Chaps, Atase!

  96. LPM was in a coma for almost 2 months.Zambian officials knew that he will not recover, they would have started preparing for the funeral a long time ago.Now that the french government has annouced his death, thats when they are making arrangements…Umusebanya ba Zambia.why should you take so long to bring back the body,as if you are raising the money for transportation.
    poseniko amano.

  97. We need to respect the dead as well as ourselves and culture. I don’t like the guy on our coat of arms wearing short pants. It’s synonymous with ba sungu culture. As anyone thought that we need to change his dress?

  98. Bushe ninshi ifwe tatwakatambeko uko muleshika ba Levy? Iyee mwe Lesa wesu twafweni. It is so much harder to mourn away from home especially when the news of that country doesnt even say a word and most people think Zambia is in South Africa. Shame! Keep it real and in pespective guys, you are informing fwe bachona. (And it is not fun at such a time, I can assure you)

  99. BA KEN 93 is the woman really mourning if she were she wud have been staying in the hospital or ryt next to the hospital not a good 45minutes away…

    N i swear zambians are jokers and posers one thing I admire about westeners is the way they express themselves.. Y shud one be afraid to state that the man wasnt a good pres (if thats their opinion) just cos he dead pliz..

    death is the one sure thing to follow all of us so pliz life goes on ay..

    Oh yeah a reminder even if u cry the most or post as much supportive stuff u still wont be approached n recognised n be given some money u’ll continue suffering.. it aint a campaign

  100. # 96-washington DC,Be reasonable,do you know what is involved to transport a VIP body.
    1-cabinet in zambia had to sit down in a formal meeting and make/deliberate on variuos issues/arrangements.
    2-They had to send people ie Govnt reps to offically go and collect the body.This is because there is an official ceremony which will be perfomed by the French govt when handing over the body.it will be a military parade okay.
    3-The siting president’s burrial is an official ceremony which must not be compared to an odinary person like you.if it was you ,your cacus can even be packed in a sack and thrown in the cargo, 22 hrs later your camma body will be in zambia.

  103. Zambian VP takes charge, will call fresh polls

    By Shapi Shacinda
    REUTERS

    8:14 a.m. August 20, 2008

    LUSAKA – Zambian Vice President Rupiah Banda, a prominent businessman, has taken over as head of government after the death of President Levy Mwanawasa and will call early elections, officials said on Wednesday.
    Mwanawasa, 59, died in a French military hospital on Tuesday after suffering a stroke in June. He was a favourite of donors for tackling corruption and turning the southern African nation into one of the continent’s economic success stories.

    Cabinet Secretary Joshua Kanganja told Reuters that Banda, 72, was now running the country.

    Banda, a former foreign minister who

  104. Banda, a former foreign minister who has a degree in economics, was appointed as Mwanawasa’s deputy in 2006 and is seen as a possible successor.
    Attorney-General Mumba Malila said the government would set out Banda’s role and powers as acting president.
    Under Zambia’s constitution, an election must be called within 90 days of the presidential office becoming vacant. The presidential term is five years.
    Global Insight analyst Gus Selassie suggested the ruling MMD party and opposition parties might agree to delay the vote because none of them was prepared for a ballot.

  105. ‘Irrespective of the timing of the election, Mwanawasa’s untimely death has undoubtedly created a power vacuum both within his government and the ruling MMD, with the late president failing to groom an obvious successor,’ he said.
    The Zambian kwacha fell for a second day on Wednesday, falling up to 5 percent against the dollar.
    Mwanawasa had led Africa’s biggest copper producer since 2001, winning re-election in 2006.
    His economic policies helped usher in strong growth, which averaged 5 percent over the last six years.

  106. ECONOMIC POLICIES
    Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande said there would be no policy change under new leadership.
    Foreign mining companies will be watching closely to see if Zambia will press ahead with a campaign launched by Mwanawasa to woo foreign investors.
    Frederick Bantubonse, head of the Chamber of Mines of Zambia, which champions interests of foreign mining businesses, said Mwanawasa’s death threw uncertainty into the sector, the country’s economic lifeblood.
    ‘Obviously, whoever takes over will not be a carbon copy of President Mwanawasa but will come with his own policies,’ he said.

  107. Many Zambians will be wondering if the country’s new leadership will take greater steps to fight widespread poverty. Treasury data at the start of the year indicated that 65 percent of Zambians live on less than a dollar per day.
    Zambian newspapers and politicians paid tribute to Mwanawasa – a vocal critic of President Robert Mugabe of neighbouring Zimbabwe – as a champion of sound economic management and the fight against corruption.
    ‘This is a dark day for Zambia,’ the state-owned Zambia Daily Mail said in an editorial. ‘The president’s passing leaves the nation shell-shocked and grief-stricken.’

  108. # 101- yes zambiaa aiforce can perform the task.but am sure the cascket will be well handled on a commercial flight too without compromising the dignity of the president.

  109. Can the powers that be please ensure that the venue is relaocated to the stadium?!!Showhgrounds yacepa.Pa pakamisha Ba Levy!Thanks for that.

  110. RP gain ground,start by firing them,you know who undermined you.
    its youe time besides you will also retire with full presidential benefits.

  111. PF MP loses seat as court declares Mwansabombwe vacant
    By JUDITH KONAYUMA
    THE Supreme Court yesterday declared as null and void the election of Patriotic Front’s Samuel Chitonge as Mwansabombwe member of Parliament because Mwata Kazembe prevented voters from choosing a candidate of their choice.
    The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Ernest Sakala found in its judgment that it was clear that Mwata Kazembe’s conduct was such that a good number of voters were prevented from freely and fairly electing a preferred candidate.

  112. The other judges on the bench during the delivery of the judgment which was read by Justice Christopher Mushabati were Justices Florence Mumba, Dennis Chirwa and Peter Chitengi.
    In the case, losing MMD candidate for the 2006 Mwansabombwe parliamentary seat Maybin Mubanga appealed to the Supreme Court after the High Court threw out his petition.
    In declaring the election of Mr Chitonge as not being free and fair, the court said Mwata Kazembe breached Article 129 of the constitution, section 82 of the Electoral Act and regulation 7 (1) (a) (c) and (e) of the Electoral (Code Of Conduct) regulation Act Instrument 90 of 2006.

  113. From the evidence, the court noted that Mwata Kazembe was an influential figure whose action was illegal.
    The court referred to the incident where some MMD supporters found campaigning at night were whipped by Mwata Kazembe, which the court said was not contested and that though the cadres were reported to the police as trying to bring about confusion, this was only to divert the attention of the police.
    The court said the whipping of the cadres was not a mere coincidence, but a punishment because of their political views which were in conflict with those of the Mwata.

  114. “The Mwata’s conduct was politically motivated,” Justice Mushabati said.
    He said the Mwata’s conduct was not of a chief but of a politician and as the most senior chief, Mwata Kazembe wielded a lot of power and influence.
    The court further noted that Headman Kabotolo, whose views were contrary to Mwata Kazembe’s, was also removed from his position.
    Mwata Kazembe was also quoted in the press as giving his support for Patriotic Front and the court said the Mwata’s words could not be looked at in isolation because he favoured the PF and urged his subjects to vote for the opposition party.

  115. The court said there was no doubt that the Mwata’s utterances were partisan and they went beyond the realm of merely exercising his democratic right.
    The court also said despite the High Court finding that Mwata Kazembe spoke strongly against the MMD, it still said he was not partisan but only exercising his democratic right when his behaviour was not of an ordinary bona fide critique but an attack on Mr Mubanga.
    The court pointed out that the constitution and the Election Act did not allow a chief to exert undue influence on his subjects and reference was made to the case of Sikota Wina who petitioned Mulobezi MP Michael Mabenga on grounds that an induna ferried supporters to a secret m

  116. The court noted that in this case, Mwata Kazembe was not an ordinary induna but a senior chief and the court was satisfied that the removal of the headman was due to his influence.
    And commenting on the outcome

  117. Mark Mushili of Ndola central and Jean Phiri of luanshya have also lost their sits.Both PF seats .unfortunately for Jean Phiri she will not be adopted as she opted to go fro CRC sittings and differed with Sats.

  118. Just what is going on here? Too many loses in a series.Anybody knows the legislative strength of PF now? In Northern province thus far they have lost three,Copperbelt 3 and Luapula 2.Whats up with PF? Insiders in the camp any feed back? And how prepared is the party for a mid december election when many parts are impassible? Any choppers on the budget? Please don’t tell us a 4 by 4 is enough to cover every part of Zambia. Don’t risk with canals sabotage in such dangerous times is rife.No need for a another state funeral too soon that someone capsised on River luapula or lusenfwa.Choppers, choppers, choppers please.

  120. 77. zimsim2003 says: Aug 20th, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Our own boxer Esther Phiri was busy crying in the middle of an interview… was it genuine or she was running away from spaeking aka sungu?
    ______________________________________________________________

    LOL at the above comment, atina kasungu then asova ka cry? So whats going on? Peeps are been interviewed on TV? What did the others say?

  121. if only mulongoti had tald the nation the truth, the nation would have handled lpm`s death in a different way, the kept on saying is condion is improving and yet it is a fact that the man has never said a word from the time he got the strock up to his death, only tetamashiba was brave enough to give us a hint of what was going on in france, bravo teta abash banda,mulongoti,katele etc.

  122. about bbc and sky news, the only news for them from africa is to show the world those pics of dying children with no frash on them,shame on them.

  123. Truly “There goea a man, when coms such another?”. President Levy Mwanawasa- depite our differences you were certainly a man cut from a different cloth than the other so called “leaders” we’ve been left with. MYSRIP- we’ll see you on the other side.

  124. Truly “There goes a man, when comes such another?”. President Levy Mwanawasa- depite our differences you were certainly a man cut from a different cloth than the other so called “leaders” we’ve been left with. MYSRIP- we’ll see you on the other side.

  125. Fellow mourners, kindly ignore all comments that seem to have been written by demons if not the devil himself. By responding to them, we give them the honour that the target has been hit. Lets deny them that honour.

    I agree with some bloggers here suggesting that we put up something in honour of our beloved president LPM. He was a president that i could talk about to anyone and anywhere without being ashamed (Just like i can talk about Kaunda).I will miss my principled president. God give us another leader who will not lead us backwards.

  126. # 104, Article (38) of the constitution says elections will be held within six months of the death of the president. What constitution are reading kanshi?…get your facts right before you starting parroting lies!!

  128. #59, PONYAX mwana, dont mislead the masses, the constitution i have says and i quote “38. (1) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37 or 88, an election to the office of the President shall be
    held in accordance with Article 34 within ninety days from the date of the office becoming vacant.” So unless this part has been amended of which am not sure or any SI being made.

  129. We should also re-examine these “Presidential Physicians” they make a lot of money and always travel with him, don’t they see this coming? I am heavy set and every 3 months my doctor scolds me and monitors what I eat. He tells me straight forwardly that you will die if you HPM and collesteral doesn’t go down. Mwanawasa had a serious accident, stroke, what were those doctors, medical personel and ambulances following him behind doing. Chiluba too, now we reward him with SA treatments when he was President for ten years, what did Dr. Justin Kangwa and other medical personal at Statehouse know? They failed!!!!

  133. #129, i concur with you, why shud we pay the medical staff who cant even access the health of the president and all the time he and chiluba used to go out of zed for check ups.

  134. #126, the constitution you google is the 1991 version but in 1996 we had an amendment of which the current and abiding constitution contains the articles 33 to 38 as well as article 88 among others. Indeed in the 1991 version, its within 6 months from the date of the vacancy but in the 1996 one of which i have the full set, its within 90 days.Any way let us educate one another on this issue bane coz mulongoti akatubepa next time if we dont read wide. May be we have a lot of versions of the constitution. Which is which? Also we need from now on to have such important documents displayed in all libraries and secondary schools too.

  135. Ya so if you post anything without your name, it appears as ANONYMOUS. Stranger than fiction so all the anonymous people are not one person but a myriad of zedians.
    I just posted 134

  138. From now on, zedians lets be serious with whom we put in such offices MP’s alike, why not make STRIGENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS before even these chaps submit their nomination papers? We cannot continue with the African way of looking at health and leadership as separate entities. We need people who can withstand a lot of pyscosocial pressure. Why is it that when we applied to go to unza, we were told to undergo medical check ups? Worse still at masters where the recieving university abroad had to re do the check ups to verify the zambian results.
    We shud do it for our leaders, those who are HIV positive shud be advised not to overwork themselves and be quick to be on ARV’s rather than wait

  140. #138, I agree with you…….check ups are needed soooooooooooo much coz they will help Zed eliminate people like Sata……..we dont the same resluts………nahhhh

  141. Sad news. I think we need a ‘HERO’S ACRE’ where high profile people in our Society would be laid to eternal rest once time comes. I concur with other colleagues who have already mentioned this thought, especially comparing our current situation to the Kenyan one. As for the interment of our President, i think Dr. LPM (MHSRIEP) should not be buried in his village but in one of the towns, particularly Lusaka as a symbol of our nationhood and unity. President Mwanawasa ceased to be a ‘property’ of the Mwanawasa Family the moment he became our Republican President. In view of this, he should be laid to rest in Nation’s Capital but in a designated place.

  142. indeed sad news may the almight help us go through this trying moment our great nation is going through.levy is my hero.rest in peace great man.

  143. Rev 14:13

    13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”

    “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”
    NIV
    Its just human to say MYSRIP but ONLY THOSE WHO DIE IN THE LORD SHALL FIND REAL REST.

  146. My heartfelt condolences to the Mwanawasa family in this dark hour of sorrow. May god give you strength to carry on despite your loss. But to my fellow country men and women as we get together to mourn the loss of our president it is time to start thinking about the kind of leadership we want. I’m talking about the kind that will steer our country out of poverty. It is time to elect leaders who will not sell out and listen to the world bank and the IMF. Copper prices are at the highest but we are being ripped off by the Chinese and so called investors while the govt is looking on. Revenue from copper could be used to bring back manufacturing and thus increasing the tax base.

  147. It made sad reading to see that SB is importing empty beer bottles from SA when we could have revived KGC. why should the vibrant youths of our country be reduced to beggers in more prosperous nations. It is time for responible leadership. The MMD came full of promise but suffered an implosion because of the greed of a few individuals who we entrusted with leadership. It is time for our country to wake up from its slumber and take the course of the nation into its hands. We can prosper again. Abash old guards and selfstyled selfish leaders, viva the youth its time to reclaim your position inthe country

  148. #147, tell them, they have been saying Mwanawasa’s leadership has brought bla bla bla and pipo like Mulongoti have been waiting for LPM to come and finish his work. This just shows that all the MP’s have no plan except that which LPM had and now since he is no more, i believe, all the fellas have run out of ideas. Wayaka moto

  149. # Ba Zedi. This is no time for that. Let us mourn now and we will start the economy debates later.

    You sound like you know everything I am sure Zambia would be better if you implemented the policies.

    Before you keep showing yr ignorance, Educated pipo in their feilds are at the helm in most govt positions i. e. Fundanga, Mangade, Kunda, Mutati to mention a few. Slow down blue mutwe iwe!!

  151. Looking at the scenario, MMD seem to have no one to field as most talkative ones like Mulongoti and Impala are new to MMD and Kalumba is still under investigation and looking at his past wizardry inventions, he is no candidate for me.

  152. #8 you are an *****!

    You dont understand things! What are the chances that a sitting president would die? Learn to think please.

  156. It is encouraging to get sensible commnets from Ponyax, was just wondering as to what kind of a person he is, keep it up my brother!!! May the Good lord bless mother Zambia as we mourn our Dear President.

  157. #7 I agree with you we need to have a public holiday more esepecilly on burial day so that we may attend the burial . I can imagine the putting of wreaths & speechs who long it will take. God help us , we totally depend on you father of our LORD JESUS CHRIST

  158. This is a time that we as zambian citizens should simpathise with the 1st family and not to post certain comments that ive seen so far which are very discouraging and retrogessive. lets mourn the president with dignity and sincerity as some one said earlier. lets not pass silly comments. lets wish the beareaved family well. lets encourage one onother to be strong in such trying moments. we have lost a father and any normal person will not tek capital his death. levy we’l miss u greatly. MHSRIP.

  159. Thank you #82 for the correction, but there is something called Goldreef around that museaum, is that the name of the theme park?

  160. # 129 HAS A VALID POINT WHICH eVERYONE SHOULD TAKE SERIOUSLY AND CRITICALLY. MY BROTHER ADD ON THE WIFE AS WELL

  161. Is Mugaba going to attend the burial or have we received any message of condoleces from zimbamwe or him is happy that his critic has passed on , may God deliver mugaba

  163. #7 and #158, Yes, you are right, we need to have a public holiday so that those of us who are far away can sit home and watch all the funeral proceedings on TV

  165. Abafwila mumfumu tabaloba iyo, I remember we used to sing ku katolika, and how I wish I could feel that same encouragement now. Rest in Peace ba Levy, I think of his little daughters always tagging new him at national functions and as a mother it breaks my heart. I wish I was home ku chilenje right now.

  166. levy i will stand along great east road to salute u,,,personally i never liked u in 2001,buy u stood to the challenge and showed zambia and the rest of the world that u could do it,,,can znbc send a reporter to update us on what is happening there,,we need pictures of maureen and how the procedigs will go,,shame on u znbc and parafin

  167. Its sad tha LPM has left us,but I only urge the zambians to be united in this trying moment.

    We thank God for levy

    May his soul rest in peace

  169. Can someone correct me, is it true they have lifted state of emergency. Curfew starts at 21hrs is it real? Is the info ryt?

  170. #163 not being privy to the programme, but I would imagine if the body arrives on Sunday he might lie in state for a nite and then burial on monday so I think this will be declared a national holiday, this is a very important event, in 1993 if my memory serves me right that function was declared a holiday.

  171. #169 there is nothing of that sort, unless this has just been announced now, but there is no security advisory on that as yet. There is not state of emergency and no curfew.

  172. no need why should we have a state of emergency wen the country is at peace and everything is under control,,,if goverment want problems let them restrict our movements,,the people want to mourn and let them move freely.

  173. Great is Great, levy was gud and he has gone. Its now time for all citizens who love this country to start looking for a leader who can continue with the economic gains that zed has so far gained. I have no problem with Sata only that economically he is off the mark. So this leave us with the following as serious contenders for presidency: HH, Felix Mutati, Ngande Magande or Nevers Mumba. Zambia take my word and be serious if we want economic prosperity. MHSRIP.

  174. My sentiments exactly why should they restrict our movements if at all anything. we are peacefull nation and we want to mourn our presido with dignity and morals. i salute you our father you were really a pillar of strengh to the nation.

  177. Banee u good at jokes ? But Zero at understanding basic constitution.Article 38 is clear 90 days , when the President’s office is Vacant.

    About the term #53 its up to the end of the current Parliamentary Term-thus 2011.Get back to Social Studies it might help.

    Mumba Malila should not spell out what functions RB can do.Its simple the only function according to Social Studies RB can not perform is to Dissolve Parliament and revoke a Presidential Appointment, unless with the Cabinet advice within this 90days banee.

  180. thank God for a peaceful Zambia that we are… we were really well brought up. tuletasha abatukulila Zambia for not exposing us to wars and stuff. thank u zambians and lets continue being peaceful people, no wonder twalipalwa. Ba Levy we will be there 2 receive you on sunday….bakalamba mweende umutende

  181. I honestly wonder why names of Miyanda, Sata and worse still HH are being mentioned as being potential replacements for the deal Levy. Miyanda as we all know wants to be president as a means and end unto itself, nothing else. The man is super power hungry, not even a tsunami of votes against that man can quench his thirst for power. As for Sata, he is very sick as we all know his heart nearly stopped recently, had it not been Levy to evacuate the Nwacusa to South Africa, he will be dead by now. And at 71, we know the heart attach is coming again at take him soon. As for HH, he’s a tribalist skunk of the worst ordour.

  182. Learn to talk from facts. Take time to read the constitutioin! the ZED one can be found on the net. ………………ZAMBIA CONSTITUTION
    Adopted on: 24 Aug 1991

    Article 38 Vacancy in Office of President
    (1) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by expiration of the
    period of five years referred to in clause (1) of Article 35 shall be completed in
    accordance with Article 34 before the expiration of that period. (2) If the office of the
    President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his
    ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of
    President shall be held in accordance with Article 34

  184. #173 I have my own analysis of the situation. I think if MMD is are smart they will field a candidate that should answer the question of whether or not that individual is going to approve the salary increments. How that is answered will depend a lot on where MMD goes from there. Secondly if Sata is smart, he will prop up Given to deputise HH if they are to go ahead with this pact, because Sata and Health will become an issue in the coming election, it would have been easy for him if LPM did not die. Secondly Sata has been known to flip flop, on the mineral taxes he flip flopped, on his pact with Sakwiba he flip flopped and that I am sure UPND will not be very amenable to, what remains to…

  185. i agree that we need to have a public holiday but why have we been restricted to travel to lusaka? we want to be eye witnesses of what will transpire.

  186. am in favour of sata everyone is sick even yourself and also your dad you just dont know it when u die everyone will be suprised kaili u look fit, sata is ok let him rule

  187. Probabably the best MMD can do is get Chirwa, he seems to be very clean and no court case. If Katele had not entangled himself, he wud be my favorite. Magande and Mulongoti may be seen as non MMD members who are chancers.Felix did a bad job at ministry of finance. He never wrote even a simple memo, everything was done by his juniors which gives me a thot that may be he will do well as a vice coz he is clean as far as court cases are concerned and i like his persona. HH unless he makes a quick redemption to paint my Tonga bulls with ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATATION, he will do well to work with Sata and others coz infusing the Tonga blood in our political game is very much needed. How i wish Bennie Mw

  189. contd 184… seen is who would benefit more from the pact if it were to go ahead, otherwise there are two things the two could do, field one candidate or go it seperately and divide the voters again, but this will depend on what MMD chooses to do.

  191. Mwiinga was alive, he would have made a very good and informed president, DEATH yalitumpa kwena even Miyanda the vocal one is gone. I love Samuel even if am not Tonga. Politics of those days were very entertaining

  192. # 177 Munee, I hope you have stated the truth, I cant remember going in details in my Social studies at School on the tenure of a President who is elected after a resignation or death. Are you sure that if election are held the next president will only rule for a period of Two year upto the end of Parliamentary tenure. What I know is that Zambia is not a Parliamentary Democracy where a Prime minister or President ie South Africa are elected by Parliament. A Zambian President is elected through public elections, How then can his/her tenure be tied with that of Parliament. Please cite the Constitution if what you said is the truth.

  194. #181 shut up what tribe anyway, mayb you from congo, ishena kwati umutu sick of kakulila, wat tribalism is there for HH, the man is just a young intelligent economist, PF for life, SATA tata pliz rest, we want another 7 days national morning, jus sit back and educate and advicce the young man HH as he takes over from where the Big man LPM left from……..
    HH for president,PF for Life

  195. Logic or common sense does not prevail always my friend.Did you expect the MPs to be saying Levy is dying? You are an african man, do you that even to a commoner in a village? Common guys, lets not waste time talking about obvious stuff.The cabinet knew all along that LPM might not make it, they are leaders and they should exhibit hope for the peoples’ sake.

    Interesting, listen to Teta on SA FM, he LPM’s will requested to be buried in Palabana, but coz he was GRZ property, they have negotiated with the family to bury him at a site opposite cabinet offices, a new heroes grave to be.

  196. #181, you see as Zambia we miss opportunities to carry on with the good works that other people have laid down as a foundation, for me the Sata/HH pact sounds very good as long as they sort out the administrative pitfalls, as to whether HH is a tribalist, please proof is all that we require, do not miss an opportunity simply because your fellow Lozi chap was defeated at a convention because he underestimated the opposition and then he cries foul after the fact, what honourable people do, they back off if they see something wrong, in terms of judgement Morgan Tsvangirai has better political judgement with his humble education that Saki who has LLB and LLM!

  197. Logic or common sense does not prevail always my friend.Did you expect the MPs to be saying Levy is dying? You are an african man, do you do that even to a commoner in a village? Common guys, lets not waste time talking about obvious stuff.The cabinet knew all along that LPM might not make it, they are leaders and they should exhibit hope for the peoples’ sake.

    Interesting, listen to Teta on SA FM, he LPM’s will requested to be buried in Palabana, but coz he was GRZ property, they have negotiated with the family to bury him at a site opposite cabinet offices, a new heroes grave to be.

  198. I asked yesterday and am still asking today, will somebody pliz give me guidance so i know wat to do. Can one have a wedding during the state funeral of a sitting president?

  199. Just thought I should give something that translates LEVY MWANAWASA

    Let us realize during this sad moment that
    Everything and all things are
    Vanity and a vexation of the spirit
    Your life and mine are in God’s Hands

    May we live to serve Him and to better the lives of our brothers and sisters
    With love, respect and dignity
    All the days of our lives as
    Nearing the end of our stay on the earth, we will be able to say
    Alas, we did as much good as it was in our power to do
    Without fear or favour
    And sought to recognize every human being as an image bearer of God
    So then shall we be well spoken of at the very last
    As we, like Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, come to the end of our days…

  200. LPM was a great man who was close to all. what is the gvt thinking of a poor zambian who is far in the rural but who would also like to pay tribute to the late? remember, this is the first occurence of its kind in zambia and people expect an extraordinary event!

  201. 190 you are sick, pipo do you know what chirwa did, he was spreading rumors that the president called him to come to Zambia at the time he came, thats the very reason the LATE was disappointed n never mentioned a thing to the real reason he was called. Pipo as protocol u dont tell make it know to everyone when you are called by the president, get it into your head 190. let Prof. Chirwa be as a NATO professor. HH for president, PF for life

  202. thanks for the correction…………..
    Article 38
    Vacancy in Office of President
    (1) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of
    his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of President shall
    be held in accordance with Article 34 within ninety days from the date of the office becoming
    vacant.
    (2) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President or, in the absence of the
    Vice-President or if the Vice-President is unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to
    discharge the functions of his office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform

  203. 186 ibwelemo sata is a no no, we dont need to be spurt on all the time. ninshi kanshi, be bold dont just follow mass. HELL NO to SATA.

  204. #186, if you really stay in Kalulushi, then you shud know silly courses just at the round about in kitwe, its called occupational health board. why was it formed? to screen miners especially for silicosis predesposition and other air borne diseases which are exerbated at low depths like the underground environment and the polluted areas like smelters. Thats why most people never got employed by the mines. so is with the presidency and MP’s. we know certain jobs that require a person in good health and since we all fall sick, there are pipo who rarely fall sick so the best is to have such in leadership coz twatendwa ukutwala bamwansa kabinga mufyalo fyabene mukundapwa ala.

  205. Crazy JLM. The modest answer is NO! You cannot have a wedding ceremony during such a moment, unless the wedding will be very much private with little invitees and no entertainment of any sort. But then, can that be called a wedding ceremony? Of course not, because it will lack the sort of celebration that we all know goes with the it. Apart from that, it will not be fitting at all coz pipo’s minds will be drawn towards the passing on of LPM and the wedding is bound to receive immense criticism which might culminate to lack of blessings. My personal opinion is, it’s not right, am sure it can be postponed to a later date and you will still marry. All the best on ur wedding!

  206. Magande for President! If Kaleb undanga was into active politics, i would have recommmended him to take up that Zambia’s top most job.

  207. Magande for President! If Kaleb fundanga was into active politics, i would have recommmended him to take up that Zambia’s top most job.

  209. With the level of victimization in Zambia, we are not yet at the level of blogging like we do at BBC have your say. the best is for LT to have a moderation window so that comments that border on public disrepute or are more injuring on an emotional basis are censored or really edited to suit the majority readership.

  211. iwe ka Crazy JLM if u oredy arranged for the weding u cant put it off. do u want 2 postpone ulupundu,marry so tht u enjoy yo wife athawise ponyoponyo kuti ya kwipaya

  212. Hope with the state of affairs in govt,pipo won’t start enriching themselves to our monies coz we surely hold you accountable just like we doing to Chiluba regime.

  214. Allo ba Lusaka Times, mwachita shani apa? Ni latest iyi? Taiweme though! ifyakupela ama emails IDs, awe naimwe chilishani? mwaingisha ba shushu nomba?

  215. Chirwa for President and HH for vice. Magande, Caleb, Masebo and Mutati should continue in their current jobs

  216. May I commend LusakaTimes for the new website.This will help trace abusers.
    By the way does anyone know if the London Foreig Office has any arrangements for signing the book of condelences or a memorial to mark the president’s passing on.

  217. hei whats up, where is sheris to cry at least we saw Ester appreciating in tears.plz sheris show your tears of appriciation today on TV, he was also your father.ati dont cry too much when someone is sick because its bad lack, lomba a lupia elila ngako pa TV WHILE the president was still sick.plz dont do it again fellow zambians.may his so rest in peace and lets pray for the daughter for strength the one who use to be with him most of the time on tv.stay blessed zambians

  219. Good initiative LT. Hopefully, you’ll now be moderating what goes up in the comments. Don’t use this as an excuse to start charging

  225. LT please change us back to the old format there are no numbers here for bloggers and we need that to blogg to each other.

  227. This site is boring now. Start charging!! Ha! No Wonder no one reads the post online, if CNN is free why should Post or LT ask us to subscribe?

  229. ba lusakatimes NO NUMBERS apapena mwafaula, IFYA MA EMAIL FILABEKOFYE ATHAWISE NAIWEWINE WALATUVUNDULA LT. THE NEW FOMAT
    IS USELESS.DONT LET ME INSULT YOU CITAA IFYAMANO

  236. LT old site back pleeee……eeaaaaaaa………seee! This is not the one. Mulefwaya tuleke uku blogger tuye ku State House muku losha. Amalilo baya ichungulo. So take us back to were we belong, period!

  237. It’s only exactly 48 hours after the death of our President, His Excellence Dr. Levy P. Mwanawasa and things have already started getting worse in the country. LT chilishani? mwambe ukulilapo apapene tatula shikla na Bashi Chipo zoona! Awe twakana sana. Kindly give us our old version of LT site. pakuti tukashike pa LPM we don’t know what more 2 expect from these Zedians. Am sure even bus fares will soon be in US Dollars.

  238. talk is cheap…lets not just cross our fingers and hope the next good leader pops up…come elections, lets exercise our rights to vote and participate in the fight for continued good governance…

  239. hey pipo,uve seen it, 21days national mourning, wat tiem are we going to kiss our girlfriends, we are willig to do that for the next 7 days but 21 is too much, they just wantto still i gues

  243. please admistrator! work on yo site!!
    If u don’t know, ask people who know how to put everything in order.
    don’t put us down as if we are in 1950.we have lot of guys who know web designing in zed!!most zambia outside zammbia use this site.Infact yo need to be sacked.

  244. I pray that maturity will prevail in the political parties at this crutial time. Corrupt leaders should not be allowed. God will give us a leader to take over.

  245. Ati shani Ba LT bakamba tubweshesheni ka site. Palya tulelola ka Shakers ninshi tulelanda nama guys ifya kwimba ichimbo chamalilo.

    LT get real give us back our old site we were not complaining. Ati shani bosses chiteniko fast.

  246. Pity us Zambians, to the British we say thank you for the Offer to sponsor the Elections. To the rest of us during these 7 days lets Pray for our stability for the Country as we put Lvy to rest. I guess came Sunday our emortions will be raised.

    The question on the Floor the Acting President can not desolve Parliament, does it mean we wont have By elections for the MPs, if not how long will the term of the President be when we elect a new one. Read Art 34, 38 of the constitution am not clear as yet.

  247. hey hey M16.can you enlighten me on the 21 days morning.is that true?..i hope it wont stop the wheels of the economy from moving forward.

    Akapilipili-thats classic expect the unexpected from zedians,eveything can be quoted in dollars!

  249. LT we are still waiting. This has been an interesting site coz we can blog with each other even seeing the numbers and responding to others but like this its not fun anymore.

  251. Don’t allow people who now nothing about the site to run it.
    bring back the old Admin.
    Meanwhile,U can even use adobe dreamweaver to correct yo mistakes .

  252. LT, dont be discouraged by negative comments on the new look, change is strange but nothing stays the same forever! People will get used to it! I love the feel though, its like using the i-Phone!!!!

  254. LT, this site sucks… whose pea brained idea was this? I mean we cant even see what other storeis are without clicking this and that. To be honest it looks really awful. I mean you can add all the features about emaila website etc, without having to make the site look so deathly… This is horrible. It is painful for the eyes. You had a good thing going and now you are putting people off. what is wrong with Zambians kanshi? Can’t sustain a good thing for long. Please revert to old site or make it better with easier to use features. This is rubbish!

  255. Its sad we’ve lost a hero who will never be replaced -Levy I salute u for the good work from the time u came into office. MHSRIP. People plz lets mourn our president with respect such bad comments are bad in a christian nation like Zambia. We ask the almight God to guid us through this trying moment for we’re in his capable good hands. Indeed we mourn you Levy. My sincere deep condolences to the first family and the entire nation.

  256. LT you’re putting us down Bamambala .we wanna mourn lpm well.why????????mwitusebanya kuno ku europe.we have respect 4 u!
    ni chani?U’re at the funeral house or what?most people want to read Lusaka times so that they can comment!.
    so poseniko amano before i fly home!!!!

  257. Crazy JLM-you should postponed your wedding-i was just counter checking for you.you wont have a nice party as most of events have been canceled around the cities.
    Good luck man!

  258. Russia – Moscow needs adode dreamweaver more than anyone else on this blog to correct his mistakes. He spells “know” as “now” and his English is equally bad. He doesn’t know the meaning of capital letters and has never head of “spacing” in sentences. The point is – English is not our mother tongue and very few are good at the key board. What matters is if we can communicate – period!!!

  259. A possible breakdown of the LPM’s funeral costs:

    Accommmodation for at least 10 heads of states US $ 500,000.00
    Transportation by air of dignitaries to teka farms.
    Helicopter hire for 10 head of state to and from Teka farms: US$ 500,000.00
    Security , transportation and other logistics for heads of state: US$ 500,000.00
    Incidentals for heads of states US$ 100,000.00
    Just on HEADS of states the cost will easily come to US$ 2,000,000.00
    Now what about representatives from foreign countries, logistics for the locals. The cost will probably hit US$ 10M

  260. Chana good advice, but fellow country men and women listen,which is the rigth procedure, are we going to do away with the current MP, councillors and then start all over again and choose new pipo in those positions as we vote for a new president., am confused but, ma question is who would wnt to work with pipo he doesnt know?

  261. My heartfelt condolences to the first family and all Zambians at large. Tuloshe mumutende, i am of the view that the show grounds is small for the funeral , Boma please release the funeral program. chililo chabonse.
    Go well Ba LPM. MHSRIP

  262. EST B OF LSK,finshi ulelanda,there is no leader who is irreplaceable,difinitely there are some other young men who can do work or continues where LPM left.He did his job well just like the past leaders did.lets not move left or right but forward.

    Viva LPM !

  263. This not to do with changes ,they’ve failed to do what they wanted.They wanted 2 make some changes but ended up with more stupid mistakes which a second course student doing web designing can correct.

  265. LT, keep the old format. I see you are trying to redevelop the site, you need skills stick to the free website: WordPress.

  266. This chap Russia – Moscow what is he talking about. I can’t just get his English. Man give us ideas if you’re not happy with the blog. Don’t be another Sata who just talks but does not give solutions!! Wise up.

  267. Blogger with no name stop lying. Heads of states will fly in and fly out same day. What do you people want? Money has to be spent, if you you spend money on funerals.

  268. National morning should be extended and at least the burial date and the previous be declared holidays to facilitate a honourable sending off of LPM

  269. This new look LT needs some improvements please work on them. Now to the life of LPM
    1st he looses his mother in bizzare circumstances, then his brother in a wierd circumstance then himself in an out of ordinary situtation. What a tragedy to a single family

  270. You don’t have to worry about the E-mail addresses that the LT is asking for. I think for those who knows what I’m talking about. Kumubepa.
    _____________________________________________________________

    It’s very sad, We were expecting to welcome the President on the Airport alive but we will be welcoming his dead body. What a shame! Our tears will never dry. Especially if the fifth presidemt will be doing rush and taking us back to square one in economy. If this will be the case, then expect live insults sent direct to state house.

  271. i agree with T-bag,life surely goes on, the dead are conscious of nothing,so one zambia one nation -life goes on & bills from Zesco,Zamtel,Multichoice will be by your door step in few days.

  273. Ba LT what’s the meaning of this? Where have all the beautiful pictures gone? This site looks so strange and ghstly, is it part of the national mourning programme?

  274. Shidada Windhoek , 10:49 hrs. you need to look at this from the logistical point of view. Lets say the programme starts at 9hr in the morning flying the body to Teka farms will take a good 2 hrs. The protocol and the whole service will take not less than 8 hrs. there is no way the heads of state wont spent a nite in Zambia. Either they will sleep the day before the burial or they will sleep after. You need to look at every detail and all the angles that is why planning should start now.

  276. Lodon,you know nothing mambala with low IQ..I think u’re not even in London.
    People make mistakes when typing.This is not a composition later.I’m sure everyone who chats does make those mistakes.
    Therefore don’t show yo ignorance here.you’re the same stupid people who think knowing english makes you better than others.English is a just like other languages eg Bemba or tonga.Infact nowdays i even prefer speaking local language to English.i must have respect 4 my own language.

  277. PEOPLE READ THIS AND PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT IT MEANS ITS LIKE MY UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH IS CONFUSING ME……

    Article 38 Vacancy in Office of President
    (1) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by expiration of the
    period of five years referred to in clause (1) of Article 35 shall be completed in
    accordance with Article 34 before the expiration of that period. (2) If the office of the
    President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his
    ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of
    President shall be held in accordance with Article 34 within six months from the date
    of the office becoming vacant. (3) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant,
    the Vice-President or, in the absence of the Vice-President or if the Vice-President is
    unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to discharge the functions of his
    office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform the functions of
    the office of President until a person elected as President in accordance with Article
    34 assumes office. (4) The Vice-President or, the member of the Cabinet as the case
    may be, performing the functions of the office of the President under clause (3) shall
    not dissolve the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke
    any appointment made by the President.
    Article 39 Discharge of Functions of President During Absence or Illness
    (1) Whenever the President is absent from Zambia or considers it desirable so to do by
    reason of illness or for any other cause, he may by direction in writing, authorize the
    Vice-President, or where the Vice-President is absent from Zambia or incapable of
    discharging the functions of the office of President, any other person, to discharge
    such functions of the office of President as he may specify, and the Vice-President or
    such other person may discharge those functions until his authority is revoked by the
    President. (2) If the President is incapable by reason of physical or mental infirmity of
    discharging the functions of his office and the infirmity is of such a nature that the
    President is unable to authorize another person under this Article to perform those
    functions: (a) the Vice-President; or (b) during any period when the Vice-President is
    absent from Zambia or is himself, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, unable to
    perform the functions of his office, such member of the Cabinet as the Cabinet shall
    elect; shall perform the functions of the office of President. Provided that any person
    performing the functions of the office of President under this clause shall not dissolve
    the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke any
    appointment made by the President. (3) Any person performing the functions of the
    office of President by virtue of clause (2) shall cease to perform those functions if he
    is notified by the President that the President is about to resume those functions or if
    another person is elected as, and assumes the office of, President. (4) For the purpose
    of sub clause (2), a certificate of the Chief Justice that (a) the President is incapable by
    reason of physical or mental infirmity of discharging the functions of his office and
    that the infirmity is of such a nature that the President is unable to authorize another
    person under this Article to perform those functions; or (b) the Vice-President is by
    reason of physical or mental infirmity unable to discharge the functions of his office:
    shall be conclusive and shall not be questioned in any court: Provided that any such
    certificate as is referred to in paragraph (a) shall cease to have effect if the President
    notifies any person under clause (3) that he is about to resume the functions of the
    office of the President or if another person is elected as, and assumes the office of,
    President.

  278. i think blooger with no name is almost close to the expected expenditure. I am involved in events management and looking at the magnitude of this ceremony i think he is not far off. This programme will easily take two days to be fully complete.

  279. Chapalako kwati the Admin from LT has also kicked the bucket how come is not listening to meaningful people’s outcries to have the site reverted to the better old version? Has the chap passed on or what? U tell us so we can have two state funerals. This new format is going to cause serious migraines in many users and the country will be faced with queues in hospitals by patients as a result of your ill, misguided, unprofessional & non-researched cheap work of changing the site. For real one has to strain the eyes 2 c a thing. It sucks man!

  280. ARTICLE STATES THAT

    I QUOTE “Article 88 Meeting, Duration and Dissolution of Parliament and Related Matters
    (1) Subject to the provisions of clauses (2) and (8), each session of Parliament shall be
    held at such place within Zambia and shall commence at such time as the President
    may appoint. (2) There shall be a session of Parliament at least once every year so that
    a period of twelve months shall not intervene between the last sitting of the National
    Assembly in one session and the commencement of the next session. (3) The
    President may at any time summon a meeting of the National Assembly. (4) Subject
    to the provisions of clause (1) of Article 37, the sittings of the National Assembly in
    any session of Parliament after the commencement of that session shall be held at
    such times and on such days as the Assembly shall appoint. (5) The President may at
    any time prorogue Parliament. (6) Subject to clause (9) the National Assembly: (a)
    shall unless sooner dissolved, continue for five years from the date of its first sitting
    after the commencement of this Constitution or after any dissolution and shall then
    stand dissolved; (b) may, by a two-thirds majority of the members thereof dissolve
    itself; or (c) may be dissolved by the President at any time. (7) Whenever the National
    Assembly is dissolved under this Article there shall be Presidential elections and
    elections to the National Assembly and the first session of the new Parliament shall
    commence within three months from the date of the dissolution. (8) At any time when
    the Republic is at war, Parliament may from time to time extend the period of five
    years specified in clause (6) for not more than twelve months at a time: Provided that
    the life of the National Assembly shall not be extended under this clause for more
    than five years. (9) If, after a dissolution of Parliament and before the holding of the
    general elections, the President considers that owing to the existence of a state of war
    or of a state of emergency in Zambia or any part thereof, it is necessary to recall
    Parliament, the President may summon the Parliament that has been dissolved to meet
    and that Parliament shall be deemed to be the Parliament for the time being, but the
    general election of members of the National Assembly shall proceed and the
    Parliament that has been recalled shall, if not sooner dissolved again stand dissolved
    on the day appointed for the nomination of candidates in that general election. END OF QUOTE

  281. Nchelelebula and anonymous – his body is coming on Sunday coutersy of the French Government who are providing the aircraft. We have no money to send our Challenger Presidential plane.

  283. Its it official that he will be buried at Teka farm or assumption? the problem is some people are against anything, Levy stay in France, body coming on Sunday, elections after 90 days, it seems people are just critising everything without any substance.

  284. we’ve lost a father nt only to his family but the entire africa, levy rest in peace you died a hero and you will be buried as a hero.fellow country men our leader was a hero and he realy did all that he could for the love of his people.i kindly call upon all lobving zambians that we mourn our great leader with all respect to show how we have felt with his death.levy rest in peace,i mourn you with all my herat and my soul.GOD be with you in enternity amen

  285. Mugabe can be happy but he will die a sad death like Mobutu, with no lasting legacy. LPM will be remembered like JFK.

  287. We all can’t be like Mingeli Palata who suffers from serious lack of ability to distinguish good from bad. The chap lives in stone age era I wonder how he even knows about the i-phone (probably just heard about it). How do u congratulate LT 4 such bogus work? U such a brain crippled chap. Waba amano kwati ba uncle wobe ba Mulongoti. Can u 4 once learn 2 appreciate good things. Ninshi nikwisa wakulila iwe wine? Ku Maheba? Am giving u 15.5 minutes to change otherwise the law will visit you.

  288. hope next president will not stop us from wearing mini skirts..muli ba LEVY
    we rily enjoyd our freedom.
    surely i will miss you
    RIP

  289. My man M16 it is simple. When the president is not there the vice takes charge though he cannot dissolve parliament. Elections can be held between 19 th August and 19 th January, that is within the six months period.

  292. ka LADY L you just want to start attacking matured people.This is just okey.Mukakula lisa serious issues you want to to blog out side coverage.stupid chap.

  295. loving your work towards moderation, LT. The site is still a little cumbersome (not user friendly) Just tidy it up a bit and we are good to go

  296. Where else do you think the burial will be appropriate? It can only be teka farm. so the councillors in that area need to get off their behinds and start doing the roads and cleaning up the area.

  297. SATA IS DEFINITELY OUT!!! HE’S ONLY GOT ONE MORE STROKE TO GO. GENTLEMEN, DO YOU WANT ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL FUNERAL SOON???

  298. Why are you people wasting time and posting same things for two months? Those who want to know what the constituion say just google: Zambian Constitution. Then read it don’t paste it on the site because it has been done already so many times since Levy got sick.

  305. Iwe Mcthomas respect yourself. Iwewine stupid ala we nkonko yabula amasako. Am not the only one complaining about this site so why why attack me alone. If you like it then you are not well versed with the websites on the net. Mwilaikalila pa Daily Mail website peka muletandala mu ma web.

    This site is crap for whoever, ewo chakalipa ati tatulefwaya lwakwe!

  307. LT, the site is just OK and better,what is important is that we are still blogging.
    just work on improving by putting the bloggers want, like numbering the bloggers.The new face of the site is welcome at least for me. change is what we believe in.LPM MHSRIP

  308. So there will be free food, beers (Shake Shake for MMD Cadres) fimbilimbili and everything mu showgrounds for 21 days? Cute can you confirm pliz asap.

  310. Iwe chi Change we believe in, stop contradicting senseless self!!!!!!! You telling LT the site is just OK and better, and at the same time u are urging them to improve it by putting bloggers, like numbers etc. then what do stand for? Ulekwatako amano. The site is now CRAP! Period!

  311. Ka anonymous nga ndi iule ninshi ndala naba wiso elo balanunka nashipa pantu nkapwishe pension yabo.

    Why attack me when am just saying what I feel the site sucks….period!

    Chakubaba! kanye

  312. LT LT LT LT LT LT LT, i called you not only 3 times but 7 and you still cant improve your damn site. Yaba ba web site administrator ba LT you are a good let down fellas. I bet you are not serious about testing your poor innovations. Yes change is good but not change for the worst. We need progressive change, not aya ama rubbish. There is no blogging site that is without direction and any captivating staff like pics. Revert to the old one and work in the background to improve on your site or else, you will loose meaning. Just look at the font and the colour of the thing on top, too bland

  313. Chi annoymous ichindike not I, nor Cute nor Akapilipili are happy that our Leader is gone so stop attacking us we only came here to pay our last respects so if you have nothing better to do….book out.

  315. Akapilipili,,,,mwana a wedding is so expensive to put up,,imagine all has been done and set only to be told that its has been put off,,no ways,not even goverment wud come to yo aid becoz u put off yo wedding during the mourning period,there places like inters and other venues with sounds proofs and maybe u avoid hooting 2 show some respect,,not putting off the wedding wen u ready for it

  316. Iwe chi coward Anonymous respect yourself the same way u do when u’re in that small room busy with your eyes partially closed kwati ulechita ifyamano. Levy’s death is a natural phenomenon, it overpowered science mind you, otherwise nga tauli careful ukafwa kwati akanama akamumpanga, with no BURIAL!

  318. Im off blogging, why do u want my e-mail? I cannot even read what other bloggers have written and they are not numbered like before, whats up?

  319. Lady L,
    wouldnt it be nice if you dropped the lady in your name and just remain L.(does the L stand for lunatic). your language is so unlady like.. you are embrassing us

  320. Atleast LT if you are listening or watching or reading, please reinstate the post numbers, it is earsier to make reference when responding to a specific comment, imagine some colleagues prefer anonymity and it is easy to say “Anonymouse Comment # so and so” than it is now.

  321. Mwe bantu pilizi, tupeleni site yesu eyo twa belela. Some of us are getting too old to keep up with the pace of such changes.

  323. The late LPM will be buried at a farm in Chalimbana.let’s please learn to be decent even in our comments.He’s gone and our lives have to go on.let’s vote for people with integrity and spotless….Honour and glory to God for his life…

  324. CONSTITUTION OF ZAMBIA – PART IV
    THE EXECUTIVE
    (As amended by Act No. 18 of 1996)

    38. [Vacancy in office of President]

    (1) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of President shall be held in accordance with Article 34 within ninety days from the date of the office becoming vacant.

    (2) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President or, in the absence of the Vice-President or if the Vice-President is unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to discharge the functions of his office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform the functions of the office of President until a person elected as President in accordance with Article 34 assumes office.

    (3) The Vice-President or, the member of the Cabinet as the case may be, performing the functions of the office of the President under clause (2) shall not dissolve the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke any appointment made by the President.

  326. rumour has it that burial on 03/09/08 to coincide with Levy’s birthday.Brace yourselves country men and women…the funeral hasn’t even started!

  327. Ba LT nice face lift. Though home page queries are throwing up though. Am actually looking for employment as a web developer/designer. Let sleeping dogs enjoy the ride.

  328. Malaika dear well the L does not stand for Lunatic, I did not start with the bad language by myself. When you are provoked you respond accordingly. There is no way I can allow someone to call me a prositute for saying we want our site back.

    So before you attack me better find out why I said what I did, attack my attackers.

  330. Imwe ba LT is this site under-construction or what? How do I get back to the home page once am in one of the topics? The new look is neat but not user friendly and the font is not for those who ‘can’t see me’!

  331. this is what the constitution says about the death of the president. read carefully:

    Article 38 [Vacancy in Office of President]

    (1) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by expiration of the period of five years referred to in clause (1) of Article 35 shall be completed in accordance with Article 34 before the expiration of that period.
    (2) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of President shall be held in accordance with Article 34 within six months from the date of the office becoming vacant.
    (3) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President or, in the absence of the Vice-President or if the Vice-President is unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to discharge the functions of his office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform the functions of the office of President until a person elected as President in accordance with Article 34 assumes office.
    (4) The Vice-President or, the member of the Cabinet as the case may be, performing the functions of the office of the President under clause (3) shall not dissolve the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke any appointment made by the President.

  332. now we shall see all those relatives of the late preisident who occupy GRZ positions without qualifictions will go,e.g micheal musonda chief intelligence officer at DEC

  333. u pipo tell me,,,,do we have to wait for the newspapers to update us on the procedings,znbc shud send cameras and show some pictures pliz,its the last time this man is being is honoured and the pipo of zambia wanna see wats happening and how the french army will salute him wen his body leaves france.

  335. Akapilipili grow up and criticise politely. U are just busy attacking others and not offering any constructive suggestions. Just read and learn if u dont have it in yor brains.

  336. Lady L;
    oh, am so sorry hear that dear. just thot u knew about the proverb. u know the one about responding to a fool…

  339. Banda was born in Gwanda, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe); his parents had come from Northern Rhodesia to find employment prior to his birth, and he was sponsored by a local Dutch Reformed Church preacher (and later, the family of B. R. Naik) to continue his education into adulthood. He became involved in politics when he joined the youth wing of the United National Independence Party in 1960. Banda married his wife, Hope Mwansa Makulu, in 1966 and the couple has five sons together.

    He was the United National Independence Party (UNIP)’s representative in Northern Europe in the early 1960s,[3] and in 1965 he was appointed as Zambia’s Ambassador to Egypt (the United Arab Republic). While there, he became friends with UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi, and his influence has been attributed to the decision to allow UNITA to open offices in Lusaka at this time.[4] Banda became Ambassador to the United States on April 7, 1967.[5] He served as Ambassador to the U.S. for about two years, then returned to Zambia to serve as Chief Executive of the Rural Development Corporation for about two years and subsequently General Manager of the National Agriculture Marketing Board for a similar length of time. He was then appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and while in this position he also headed the U.N. Council for Namibia. After about a year at the U.N., he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs,[3] serving from 1975 to 1976.[citation needed] During his stint as Foreign Minister, Banda was occupied by the task of attempting to broker a cease-fire in Angola.

  340. More fact on Zambia’s next President:

    Zambian Vice-President Rupiah Banda, 72, has taken over as head of government after the death of President Levy Mwanawasa until early elections are held, officials said yesterday.

    Here are some key details about him.

    Mr Banda was appointed as Mwanawasa’s deputy in October 2006 and is seen as a possible successor. Banda replaced Lupando Mwape, who was defeated in parliamentary elections.
    Rupiah Bwezani Banda was born in February 1937 in Gwanda, in the south of what was then British-ruled Southern Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe.
    He held many diplomatic posts, including that of Zambia’s representative to the United Nations, before being made foreign minister in the 1970s in the administration of Zambia’s first post-independence leader, Kenneth Kaunda.
    After his spell as foreign minister, Banda served as a parliamentarian between 1978 and 1988.
    Banda, with a degree in economics, is also a prominent businessman. He is the owner of KB Davis, a firm that supplies mining equipment in the north-central Copperbelt region.
    After Mwanawasa fell out of favour with Zimbabwe’s authoritarian leader Robert Mugabe for calling Zimbabwe a “sinking Titanic” in 2007, it was Banda who was dispatched to Harare to smooth the ruffled feathers. (Reuters)

  341. Thats okey Malaika thank you for reminding me about the Proverb, may God forgive me. Let us all mourn our beloved in honour and dignity.

    Akapilipili thank you for your support.

  342. The Presidents death should be a blessing in disguise, What did the President lack? He had everything, a good familly good home, lotsa money, lotsa people to cheer him when passing, lotsa friends and enough medical aid but hey all this still couldnt have his term on Earth extended, this simply justifies that no matter who you are or what you have one day you shall meet your fate of death, we all neither know when nor how but we know that one day it shall come to pass, God loves Mother Zambia so much that such is the case because now people will begin to realise that we are only Passers by in this world of tears,Joy, hypocrisyand so on and so forth . after all is written and read………….. GOD EXISTS NOW AND 4EVA. One Love to all you Zedians. and may the Lord send the Holy Spirit to guide you all as you chose the next President of ZED

  343. Who z using my identity as Akapilipili? The chap who posted Rupiah Banda for president is not me, the original, veteran and genuine Akapilipili. This is a serious counterfeit Akapilipili probably from China. I don’t take side with politics so you Gon’ga Akapilipili choose ur own identity unlike trying to confuse pipo. U might be sued for inpersonification.
    Genuine Akapilipili

  344. LT needs to add numbers as well as pictures on their site.The format is a bit similar to the one on BBCNEWS online except that LT is still being developed.
    Like all international website they require emails so they can trace or prosecute the abusers.

  345. Lusaka Times, you don’t change something that is not broken, you new website look is crap and somethings are not working.

  346. Akapipili Post at 12:33 hours (since LT has removed the numbers) do not worry about imposters, I have been a victim several times, but if you are a regular here people will be able to defend you by your language.

  348. get out lt, we are not interested in this rabish of your demand for many details. Stupid guys and revert to the old system. Mambala iwe.

  350. I have noticed a couple of comments about the young man Mingeli Palata, it’s a pity most of you don’t know the young man. But for some of us who have worked with him in different youth organizations, community groupings and business, we have come to appreciate his passion and upcoming leadership abilities. His profile is brief yet compelling! I am sure in the next 15 years or so, he will be a major player in Zambia development path!

  354. Would the zambian population except a white/coloured or Indian Zambian president???…or does the law forbid this??..I only ask as I have a few interesting candidates to throw into the hat…

  360. Thanks Mwiinga. am changing from the original Akapilipili to a different ID only those who can tell my style of writing will Identify it. Good bye Imposters! Lady L. u r welcome. meet u on different ID.

  362. kabinga mpande
    felix muntanti
    hh
    chirwa,,
    these are popo who i think can rule this country,,katela awe recycled material,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,or maybe ngondo

  363. People use ponyago technology and you will find that there is not difference from the old one. Just ignore the mail and website blocks ilepulafye bwino bwino. However lelo nshabe naimwe nindwala pamala twalinwa shakers ya fresh ku plot 1 last night. Wish me a RIP apa ndetusha pa bondi.

  364. SO BANDA RUPIA IS NOT A ZAMBIAN. WHY SHOULD WE ALLOW PEOPLE WITH FOREIGN TRAITS RULE US. IS IT BY CHANCE OR TWALIPWALALA COZ

    KAUNDA WAS NOT A ZAMBIAN (ZAMBIAN BY BIRTH, BOTH PARENTS FROM MALAWI)

    CHILUBA -WE ARE NOT CLEAR

    THEN BANDA A ZIMBABWEAN, NOT EVEN A ZAMBIAN BY BIRTH.

    ONLY THE LATE PRESIDENT WAS A TRUE ZAMBIAN

  365. The reason it’s going to take while for the President’s body to return is post mortem, coroner’s report that has to be filed in court in France etc to rule out any foul play, yes even though he had been ill for a while.

    You do realise that many nationalities read messages posted on this site. As an extremely proud Zambian it irks me to read some of the crude, vulgar down right disgusting postings. Like some that were left regarding Michael Sata a while back.

    One can have a sense of humour whilst the country is in mourning, but let’s keep it clean. Imagine if people were talking about one of your own family members.

    Some of us may not be in Zambia but let us be proud of the fact that no chaos broke out while the President was away. The Vice President is probably the most seasoned politician in that cabinet. He was one of the early foreign ministers of our country and I have to commend the way he has conducted himself. He should be left to act as President, somethng he has been doing for the past two months. After the President’s funeral, the nation can then start thinking about what will happen next.

    Many criticised Levy when he was alive, but the man died serving his country, something others wouldn’t even think about. He stood up for Zimbabweans his neighbours when the rest of Africa was silent. For once he showed that Zambians aren’t spineless but can hold their own and stand up to bullies. I believe a mausoleum is being built for him to be buried in. It would be nice if it was by the Freedom Statue.

    We are so lucky to be a peaceful nation, look at what is happening around us. Guys remember, keep it clean and humourous. In whatever you do or say in the public forum, we are Zambians and representing our country, so let us think about what we’re posting.

    “It is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”

    Rest in Peace His Excellency Levy Patrick Mwanawasa S.C.

  369. And yourself GEORGIA RUSSUI, What r u doing? aint u busy blogging too? how do u notice other pipo’s misplaced occupations when u r busy riding in the same band wagon? ikila!

  370. Rupiah Bwezani Banda, a celebrated Zambian diplomat and politician, was born on February 13, 1937 in Gwenda, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

    He married Hope Mwansa Makulu in 1966 and two have five sons. He was educated at Munali Secondary School, University of Ethiopia, Lund University in Sweden, Wolfson College and Cambridge.

    From 1960 to 1964 he was UNIP’s representative in Europe and was named Ambassador to the United Arab Republic in 1965, serving until 1967 when he was moved to USA to serve as Zambia’s Ambassador there for two years.

    From 1970-74, Banda was the Executive Chairman of Rural Development Corporation and served as General Manager of National Marketing Board of Zambia. From 1974-75 he was Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations where he also chaired the U. N. Council on Namibia.

    He returned to Zambia to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1975-1976. He also was chairman of the board for several corporations, among them Chipoza Holdings, Robert Hudson Ltd, Allenwest and Chiparamba Enterprises. He also served as M.P. for Munali for many years.

    In September 2006, Banda was named Vice President, replacing Lupando Mwape who lost his bid for a Parliamentary seat.

  371. My Mbuyas from western and north-western are in trouble because of this change ba LT because they were used to post insults in bemba in the name of freedom of speach. No mwalikutukila chamana baya kumujata kuti muchite continue.

  372. Well said EN. You’re truely a patriot, my man. Your words echo my thoughts. By the way, LT, whats with the new look? its a little confusing. any chance you’ll return to the more familiar look?

  373. Muramo; which north westers did post insults? Am from NW based in the UK and to the best of my knowledge, we are well behaved. Bemba are the ones who have amalumbo and insults means nothing to them. Remember KMB ligo if at all you were there in those days. Twalumba basa. Mboikalwa ya ku nyonyomana. Mupone kabotu

  374. we are sad just like those back home president LPM hard shown good leadership. One can have a sense of humour whilst the country is in mourning, but let’s keep it clean. Imagine if people were talking about one of your own family members.

    Some of us may not be in Zambia but let us be proud of the fact that no chaos broke out while the President was away. The Vice President is probably the most seasoned politician in that cabinet. He was one of the early foreign ministers of our country and I have to commend the way he has conducted himself. He should be left to act as President, somethng he has been doing for the past two months. After the President’s funeral, the nation can then start thinking about what will happen next.

  376. ba LT, pls go back to old format of the webpage, it was more user friendly. This one, iliko tricky. And why ask for our e-mail addresses, are you shushushu’s?

  377. But you guys at LT, do you think this format is better than the previous one?? i very much agree with the guy who said you dont repair whats not broken??

  378. U foolish people, now you are saying Banda is not Zambian, back to the Chiluba days, Nyasaland, Northern Rhodesia, S Rhodesia were one country then. As for emails addresses just post a fake one.

  379. Pa Zed Utapengi TUYUNI TUHIBENE MILILO. Batukana tulibahi. o cross a river always target at apoint were there it is shallow. Buyobuyo kalakutola kalonga.

    UPONE KABOTU

  382. Ladies and gentlemen,fellow bloggers i have been blogging since yestarday en i now feel the heat i just have to go and wash my under wear ,i wish you are close to me.Am being chased from about eihgt (8)well air conditioned internet cafes.Only two (2) guys could try to detect me this morning/afternoon.Thank u very much .YOURS STINKING LADY L

  383. It is really sad that he died in a foreign country at a time when he was really needed as the SADC chairman and Mugabe has got the audacity to say what he said. I just pray to God to receive him and also for God to bless our country in this very trying time. He was a hard worker and really brought our economy at current position and he maintained the Dollar rate below $4,000 he was a great man. REST IN PEACE. HE WAS A GREAT MAN

  384. Vice President Banda is Zambian. Do you know the man personally? See this is the type of nonsense that shouldn’t be condoned. Would you say these words to his face?

    I doubt it. The man is from Chipata in the Eastern Province. His parents were Zambian end of story.

    Just because I was born in London does that mean that it’s my village? No chance. See all this silly talk is what isgoing to bring chaos in the presidential selction, which is totally inappropriate to talk about at the moment. Just like when KK was made stateless after being President for 27 years, the mind really boggles. This is how we’ll rob ourselves of a great leader. The Queen of England’s family is German, do you hear people wanting her removed?

    Just so you know Mwanawasa/Mwanawaza is a Malawian surname, I won’t even elaborate further. Africa didn’t have borders before we were colonised so avoid this xenophobic talk, noone is 100% anything. Look at what happened in South Africa.

    Nga vokamba va soba, nkalani cete.

  386. For those of you who are saying that RB is not Zambian, a simple line of thought would be: RB was born in Rhodesia in 1937… Way before Zambia even exited. Get it Right!

    RB for continued Growth!

  387. Who attend the body veiwing. we would like to see his face for the last time.

    May his soul rest in inernal peace for he deserves it

  388. EN…….i agree with EN the fact that he died while on duty derserves to be respected,he did wat most corrupt african leaders failed to do,the most sad thing is to die on duty,i feel for his family and the young children that have been left behind,its must have been diffcult an dpainfull 4 his family to see him die slowly for the past 37 days,,,may God Bless his family,MHRP

  390. Zim sharing Zambia’s ‘sorrow’
    21/08/2008 11:58 – (SA)

    Harare – Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has expressed sorrow at the death of Zambian leader Levy Mwanawasa, one of his most outspoken critics in the southern African region, state radio reported on Wednesday.

    “President Robert Mugabe has sent a message of condolence to Zambia and the Mwanawasa family following the untimely death Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa yesterday,” state radio reported.

    “In a statement to the Zambian vice president Mr Rupiah Banda, President Mugabe said he had learnt with profound shock and sorrow of the untimely death of a brother and a colleague.

    “President Robert Mugabe would like to convey his heartfelt condolences on behalf of government and the people of Zimbabwe,” the report said.

    Mugabe said Zimbabwe “shared Zambia’s sorrow during this period of mourning”, the report added.

    Mwanawasa caused severe embarrassment to Mugabe by likening the state of his economy to that of the “sinking Titanic”.

    When other southern African leaders kept quiet over Mugabe’s re-election – after opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai pulled out of the contest because of violence against his supporters – Mwanawasa described their silence as “scandalous”.

    His outspoken criticism of Mugabe – contrasted with the quiet diplomacy of South African President Thabo Mbeki – won him the enmity of the Harare regime who portrayed him as a puppet of old colonial power Britain.

    Mwanawasa, 59, who had battled poor health for many years, died on Tuesday.

    He had his second stroke in a little over two years while in Egypt at the end of June for an African Union summit.

    He was initially treated in Egypt but was then

  391. Kwena mwalanda fyonse mwebantu; I am just in the grieving state and won’t say much?
    My only question is that were are we going to YASHA MULILO WAMALILO
    remember that he is an african man and so we have to do the funeral accordingly?

  392. Ba Lady l sure u ve embarassed us no wonder u use that name so that people can identify u as a lady.A real lady never identifys herself in that manner. Advice change yo name or step down. FOOLISH

  393. LET US START SPECULATING THE NEW LEADER:

    1.HH
    2.RB
    3.SATA
    4.SAKI
    5.NGONDO
    6.MAGANDE

    WHO BE PRESIDO COME ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER?

  394. Thanks lusaka times but why did you do it in such a way that the old comments go down n the new comments up, coz one has to scroll down for the new comments n you find that the list is long, come on guys you can do it…..
    LMP may his soul rest in Peace

  396. EN, a person right after my own heart. People let’s try to stick to the issue and our humour should not be dirty in order for it to be funny. Lets celebrate the life of LPM. He has revolutionarised the way people think about politics: That it need not be a dirty game, neither should it be about self gratification. LPM showed what public service means and like every human being he had flaws, but these flaws in comparison to what he has done for our country.

  397. Hello its not me who posted that last blog. Honestly how can I say such. Someone is using my blog name, STOP IT WHOEVER YOU ARE. Akapilipili and Cute its not me I was out for lunch and have just come back. Shame on you impostor!

  400. Latest: (not so latest anyway) Minibus drivers and a few others have kept their headlamps on as solidarity during the mourning period. I think this is a good sign of solidarity for the departed Ichibumba. Inside sources RB or Magande (MMD insider infor) no information on the PF/UPND pact.

  401. Well am also protesting LT’s wedsite change so I’ve stopped blogging. Anyone who will blog under my ID after this is not the real Lady L.

  402. Leave Mugabe alone he had nothing to do with it he is not GO!!!!! LPM had a short temper thats what killed him..anyway RIP.

  403. Ok Lady L. was shocked by da blog good 2 know it wasn’t u. I’ve stopped using ma blog name coz of impostors. am still waiting for Commissioner for Oaths to endorse signature of affirmation on ma new name b4 I start using it soon. 4mer Akapilipili.

  404. m16 thanks for the gud words…very few people will revert in such a humble manner.Questions must be asked as to when did LPM pass away.I belive that it was over a month ago.RB can’t take the riskof announcing LPM’S death without looking at the security of the nation.In looking at the security of the nation, alot of money has could wasted by some selfish leaders…Why rush to salary increase for the top dogs ?Was this going to be done in gud faith.Hope all the money spent during LPM sickness will accounted for
    We will miss LPM , gud Guy

  406. Anyandule have no regard 4 us Tax Payers! Their duty is to fatten their bellies and ride in expensive rides @ our expense! Damn u chaps allocating yourselves huge salaries. Lesa achileshe!

  408. All money that was for the Medicals has already been settled by our good and kind frendly country France. So please dont cry over spilt milk….The Elections are being funded by the British Government. What Zambia needs is a good leader to continue with what LP left, and to improve on the Governance of the Country.

    That person will definetly be HH

    MMD members all want to be President. CHITOWO, MAGANDE, L BANDA, MAGANDE , SHIKAPWASHA and MBOMBO

  409. Elders, good to here from you again
    i agree with when about the time he died, a month ago, but my elder what do you think about the 21 day of mourning, is it weath it and whos the next president for you? let the big man rest come n rest

  412. President M Chilufya SATA

    Prime Minister Chiluba unifying the nation

    Ministers of Finance: Francis Kaunda (Macroeconomics) and Faustin Kabwe (Microeconomics)
    Minister of Defence: General Kayumba
    Minister of Internal Security: Xavier Chungu
    Minister of Foreign Affairs: Attan Shansonga
    Economic advisors to the President: Donald Chanda and Stella Chibanda
    Bank of Zambia Governor: Samuel B Musonda
    Minister of Transport and Commnuication: Willie Nsanda
    Minsiter without Portfolio: Peter Machungwa
    Minister of Women Affairs: Regina Chiluba (Mwanza)
    Minister of Works and Supply: Richard Sakala
    Minister of Health: Dr. Christine Sata (1st lady)
    Minister of Justice: Mathews Ngulube

    Minister for Privatisation: Hichilema Hakainde (HH)
    Minister for Youth and Sport: Vernon Mwanga
    Chief Justice: Robert Simeza
    Attorney General: John Sangwa
    Prisons Commissioner: Kashiwa Bulaya
    Zambia’s Ambassador to the United Nations: Moses Katumbi

  413. Ba Mwiinga, that is really good of the minibus drivers. We all benefited from LPM’s good leadership although he was never really my cup of tea. He was better than his predecessors. Lino oyu mwana HH hope tabakomucita dribble ba Sata. We need fresh blood and Sata can do well as an advisor not at the helm. Mourn well my dears and I miss home at this moment but we stand to gether as one and Zambia sahll emerge victorious. Viva LPM and God bless Zambia.

  415. As I said earlier I don’t think it’s appropriate to speculate because it feels like being one of those relatives at funeral thinking about where kathundu is going before the funeral of the deceased has even finished. I guess it’s a bit different because the Presidential seat is a public office.

    Personally, I would say RB. Even it’s for one term to smooth things over, if he won I don’t think he would want to stay for more than one term. Michael Sata, I would say no purely based on health grounds. In hindsight President LPM should have stepped down after that big stroke in 2006, it was too much for his body and health. MCS won’t be able to cope with the campaining and as much as people want him to stand, it will be too much for him, a heart attack is not something to take lightly. His family have had enough heartache, his daughter died, his son died, then plus his own illness.

    Maybe HH but the tribalism issue needs to really be addressed and has no experience in politics, he might be a great businessman with an amazing economic mind. UPND might not be strong due to the divisions the happened before.

    Isn’t it funny that MMD almost lost the plot with all the scandals and LPM smoothed these over. The man had the balls and resigned after his accident in 1993 when he could see the plundering had started. MCS was there watching and insulting people. We can forgive but we cannot go back. Same as Katele Kalumba and others who formed FDD. They cannot be taken seriously.

    What is really painful is that UNIP has gone to the dogs. This was a party where the MCCs (remember your social studies boys and girls, Members of the Central Committee) were from different tribes, the founding party. It’s a shame the desire to build a dynasty was more of a priority than rebuilding the party.

    Baby Boy, if you look at the list of names RB seems to be the politician of choice (he’s very healthy by the way). He has the experience and political know how and that is what the country might need in times of uncertainty. He knows how to deal with people and respects them at the same time. Imagine if we had one of the former vice presidents as acting presidents now, it would’ve been chaotic.

    This time wisdom has presided and prevailed and maybe President LPM knew something we didn’t by leaving a man with impeccable credentials as his vice. He was never in trouble with KK or UNIP government and he is clean. Hon. Magand has done amazing things with our eceonomy and he should continue with his good work and maybe contest in 5 years time when he has a foundation for his campaign.

    RB has been mediator for many situations, and he is one of the few that commended government workers in their work rather than shooting them down all the time, because he came from that stock, he has been a civil servant and he empaphises with them. I bet you those salary increments weren’t passed through because RB was reluctant to approve them because he knew how the country felt about it (and yet they call him and outsider). Those so called MMD die hards and loyalists were pushing for this and wanting to take advantage of their President’s illness. I hope they are ashamed of themselves.

    By the way I’m not pro anyone, I’m only making an observation (I really liked social studies, what I remember of it anyway).

    Maybe President LPM knew something. Have any of you read some of his speeach he gave at the Catholic Cathedral on the Saturday before he left for Egypt?

    That is why the (up & coming) young ones need learn from Ba kulu and fate has made it that way.

  416. Ndife you’re really, really funny! See this is the witty sense of humour that should be posted.

    Vo tukana, tukana vi mvensa nsoni.

  420. Anyway speculations will live on until that day when some of you/us will be shocked/impressed with the outcome and that day only lies between today 21st Aug. 2008 and 20th Nov. 2008. when we shall know who’ll take over plot one to rule Zambia until 2011 when we shall have the tripartite elections. For now it’s hearsay en bla bla! But let peace reign, we don’t want blood shed at the expense of development.

  421. What LT has done is in good faith going by filthly counter comments by some of the bloggers. So bloggers come clean and you’ll have your numbers back.

  422. What LT has done is in good faith going by the filthly counter comments by some of the bloggers. So bloggers come clean and you’ll have your numbers back.

  423. Have mercy on us, dear lord twalibembuka. na mwanawasa wine mupokeleleni. ngagu ali cabbage mweleleni. atushe muchibote. ala nafwebene tukamusanga. meanwhile tupeleniko kateka uwachilapo pa bayashi alapantu twashulamuno!

  424. M16
    Who has increased from 7 days to 21 days? RB said 7 days.. let MMD. GRZ mourn a 1012 days if they want..For 7 days is even too long.
    Coming to the next president, NOT THE FOLLOWING
    (1) SATA
    (2) H H
    (3) R B
    (4) MOUREEN BANA MWANSE
    (5) NO LOZI

    I Will need to check my list of who will not make presidence.
    Hope it will be you m16

  428. Check the post, State House website and Zamnet. Body arrives Sunday and funeral will be on Monday I think.

    They are building a mausoleum to bury him in. I don’t think he can be buried at his farm being a statesman and the first of our 3 to die.

    I think JFK, Samora Machel, Indria Gandhi (was she PM), Laurent Kabila and our President are the only statesmen to die in service. Please correct me if I’m wrong.

  429. EN 2:26 PM, good analysis, You really sound like an independent mind bent on analysing things the way they should be? I sympathise with UPND and this trbalism things has been drummed on for far too long, the problem HH has is first the perception, secondly there is nothing he can do at the moment to show that he is not one and for that I can even ask for ideas on how the bloggers think he is going to address this particular allegation.

  430. Elders
    look at this, its clearly stated on this website on the news about one of zambia’s games being played in Germany, which they won. and i Quote

    ‘However, Faz said today that it is still consulting as to whether to play a second training game due to the death on Tuesday of Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa after the national day of mourning was extended from 7 to 21 days.’
    end of Quote

    Elders if call that too much for you then i dont know how you want your president to be remembered………..

  431. Are we going to enter state house as comoners, if we cunt allow to visit even during these hard time? i want to know coz i believe state house is for all.

  434. yebo great leader mwiinga, are you ready to pay for the ideas?i have plenty of them but show me the money first.

  436. REMEMBERING HIM, WE WILL…BT NOT 21 DAYS.U KNOW LIVING IN ZEED WITH SUCH AN ECONOMY IS ALREADY DEPRESSING, HIGH FUEL COST, HIGH ELECTRICITY BILL, WATER BILLS.WHY ADD 21 GUD DAYS OF MOURNING..DO YOU WANT US TO DIE TOO.IT WILL BE LIKE HELL IN SHELL
    MY DEAR NDIFE
    ME AND THE LOZI GUYS HAVE THIS GUD THING GOING ON,.WE DON’T CROSS PATHS..TOO MUCH SAND. WE WON’T HAVE ALOT OF MAIZE IN ZEED , ALL THE SAY IS ” LITTLE MAIZE”

    MY LOZI BOYS WON’T KILL ME…BEFORE YOU TRY THAT , TAKE ME 2 FRANCE TOO. PAY MY BILLS & THE REST.

  437. What the hell is now going on with this cima site? Its now looking awful. From the word go me I knew that these chaps are going nowhere. Is the director of this site a chief mourner, that things have grounded to a halt, you did not hear when they said “its bizness as usual?” Stupid chaps

  439. Lusaka Times, If you want to do upgrades, do it off line (mirrored site) then once you make sure and test your upgrade, then move it to the live website. Managing a website both technical and non technical is a serious undertaking and you should be professional in the way you do things. Good effort though, we need more representation online. I charge a lot of fees for this kind of advice I’m offering but as a Zambian, I give out free advice and further advice will then be charged.

    Other Issues

    The state media machinery is on go slow as there is a state funeral, every time there is something major happening in Zambia, the online media just disappears until things are back to normal.

  440. Okey MI6 3:32PM; thanks will check and check with the sources to ensure that we are working from the same hymn book. Ms Zambia 2010 3:37pm; I provide payment by VISA/Mastercard; Cash and in Kind, I prefer the last one, so here I am payment in kind, bring the infor please.

  441. mwiinga 3:44
    no problem. i can pay in kind but know that i will be at liberty to do anything i want with you including selling you.

  442. oh mwiinga i meant you can pay in kind. you see am too used to paying others in kind. yaba, kaambo these things…

  444. Ok ladies n gentlemen enough self selling 4 now! Do we have any latest updates? Apart from LPM being clad in National Colours, what else do we need to know?

  446. Nshasekelamo!!! No apologies no regrets for my comments. Let the president go, maybe the next one will have better policies on the environment and forestry coz that matters to me than his life and thats why GOD has taken him…. He wants someone to do something better than him e.g employ all foresters and sack the current director who never wanted to and advise the president so that he employs all foresters do their job. May his soul never rest in peace for neglecting foresters; those working and those not working just from Zambia Forestry College. By the way 7 days is just too much, give him 4 days for national mourning coz by mourning you are reducing productivity. Bye!!!

  447. imwe baiche,,mwayamba ma proposal ala,we are mounring and u busy putting manifesto,iwe ka ms zambia go mu addis ababa if u want to be done ala,rubbish

  449. LT, this new look is a MISS! EN and Mwinga, I agree with your analysis, though I beg to differ with EN on one issue i.e. “salary increments weren’t passed”. The Bill went through parliament at supersonic speed and as at now only awaits presidential assent. So, how will RB refuse to assent to a bill which he was part of proposing to parliament???? He was part of the cabinet decision. As the Chair, had he stood his ground in cabinet it would not have been tabled in parliament (this of course assuming he was even against it). Its on this score that I have my doubts about the big man being able to withstand pressure, which may not be necessarily good for the Zambians from the likes of Mulongoti. As for HH, he needs to go on a serious recruiting campaign in all provinces and setting up effective structures unlike the general campaigns he’s been undertaking. Cause it is only when he has following in other provinces will the tribal tag disappear.

  451. The motivation for these guys to award them the increments are partly due to thr anticipated gratuity as well as the loans they got for their luxury vehicles.

    It is now clear that the saw the possibillty of LPM not making it and as such worked out a get-away package.

  452. the fact that they were supposed to pay back in 5 years that loan is a serious problem for them.

    But on the other hand are they entitled to a full gratuity given the circumstances?

  453. aitthj, you are right and they knew RB was going to be an easy chair to convince unlike Levy. And this, should really make us critically reflect on the leadership qualities of the seemingly likeable and mature RB. We need a person who will be able to stand for the people of Zambia and not who will easily bow down to pressure for the sake of having friends around them.

  454. PY 4:03:
    This is what I mentioned earlier about the selling point for whoever will be on MMD ticket, that he/she should resolve this salary business and make a stand immediately otherwise with naked demonstrations on the horizon, this could be the undoing of whoever MMD floats.

  455. Commanding Officer is unemployed Forester hence his anger. The man has a reason. Grey hair is shooting and yet the Govt can’t employ him. when is he going to settle down naba kashi? In English batila: “A man willing to work, but unable to find work is perhaps the saddest face this earth’s inequality can exhibit”. So kindly accept him as someone craving to get that job but b’coz old folks are holding on to seats, the man is still pacing the streets aimlessly and am he’s been praying (for death?) that one day leadership will change and pave way for someone who’ll consider his miserable state. What a wish!! All the best ba Commanding Officer on your new wanna-be-job!

  457. Ala ni shi mwebantu ba mu Zambia? mwachilamo ukulanda ifya bushilu!
    Grow up and stop babariiiiiki especially you! akapilipili and lady L.
    May his soul rest in peace.

  458. mwiinga, i want to believe they are good. but at the moment i wont need them. i will see if i can keep you in bank vault somewhere for future use.

  459. aitthj 4:21PM;

    This is just a Presidential By-election to last the term of the parliament, there is a likelihood there will be no dissolution of parliament and once the new President assumes power he/she will make the necessary changes, about gratuity do I make it you are refering to the Mpombos etc, I think there is something called Mid Term gratuity which I think is about due.

  462. Miss Zambia 2010 4:25;

    ha ha that is more like it, baza shooter bantu manje ati tangena muma loving, but the way I know funerals, a light moments are shared even at funerals, this lessens the burden, unless you are above 60 today, this is when you would take offence at this kind of discussion. So which bank?

  463. thanks Aitthj 4:30 PM, you see the imposters cannot sustain a certain conversation and they are so bullish in most cases, and they are not usually reluctunt to use unprintables when provoked, those are the tell-tell signs.

  464. As usual, you are right on spot Mwiinga, Cabinet Ministers need to exonerate themselves on this issue and unfortunately for them, after a cabinet decision is made, it becomes a collective responsibilty, one cannot easily disassociate oneself from the decision which was made and RB as the chair must have been the final endorsee. If he did not agree and did not want to seem undemocratic and decided to allow parliament to decide, again that is a serious exibition of lack of leadership, especially considering that the MPs would also be beneficaries. As Zambians, we need to be vigilant and take heed of the signs of bad leaders. It is very easy at this time of mourning to make decisions based on purely emotions but we should desist from this and be as objective, rational and critical as possble when choosing the next president. We have been taken for granted for tool long.

  465. oh sorry [email protected]. typical of my species, always distracting men when they are discussing “matters of national importance.” do let me know when you are done. wouldnt want you havinga cold meal you know.

  466. Thanx Ba kamba mwebanjusuka. Well it seems i will just have to gon ahead on sataday with my wedding, honeymoon on emersely sataday and sunday morning then join my collegue ponyax in shedding 5L of tears for my late man. If interested, since it seems there will be few people in attendance, i would kindly like to entend an invitation to Akapilipili, Lady L, Ponyax and Miss Zambia. Am sure you will pair yourselves very well.

  469. PY 4:40PM;
    Precisely, that is why when we start choosing this leader in the next ninety days, if ZNBC and Muvi TV (Am assuming you are in Zambia) but even if not, we shall keep guys in the diaspora informed, they could organise something like a national debate where these prospective ‘leaders’ would be asked questions that matter by the public and see how they exonerate themselves. I would imagine how MMD is going to defend the salaries, and what is even bad is that these guys think we are fools, they insulted our intelligence by stating it is 15% when in actual effect the increases are in 100’s. That will be a big issue and it has been so mistimed or did they really think LPM was still going to come back and rule. Secondly what we need now is the vigilancy on what the Acting President can and cannot do, because if signing bills into law are some of the functions then we need to guard against it seriously.

  470. mwiinga @2:25.
    will let you know of the bank in due course. bamene ba shooter wish they were you. i end here.

    PY @4;40. you know the dilemma we are in as a country is that personal interests drive decision making by our leaders. so the chances are very high that RB might just be voted president of MMD and eventually of the country especially that we are talking about the good that mwanawasa has done now that he has passed on. even opposition leaders have praised him and it will be interesting to hear what they will when they start campaigning

  472. You’re welcome Crazy JLM. I actually switched my blog name to something else coz someone was impostoring. Now, how do we get invitation cards ba Crazy JLM? E-mail me on: [email protected].

    Lady L. are u game 4 da invitation?
    By the way whats sort of drinks will b there?

  476. This vernaculer thing you are guys are doing is disadvantaging some of us who don’t read bemba… we have over 70 languages for God’s sake!

  485. PY, Sorry I didn’t express myself clearly. I totally agree with what you’re saying. I think RB may have wanted it to go to Parliament for them to decide (as he keeps on being called an outsider) but then MPs whether opposition or from the ruling party were greedy. I’m not a lawyer but maybe there were legal implications that caused him to use this route.

    It’s like here in the UK MPs were caught abusing the expenses system but when it came to the crunch they rejected any independent scrutiny of their expense claims. Even Gordon Brown did not have the power to stop this. Do you see where I am coming from?

    RB had nothing to gain from this so those in cabinet have to look at themselves. Doctors, teachers, policemen and women are struggling to make ends meet and these guys are really taking the Michael. I really think they should take before and after pictures of ministers and MPs i.e. before they are appointed and a few months into their positions.

    I’m over and out! Enjoy the rest of the blogging.

  487. EN,

    I have enjoyed and agreed with most of your contributions but your last. Look I really think RB is a nice guy and I am most impressed with how he has managed to hold the nation together during trying circumstances, others too sensitive to share on this site.

    But the way he has handled the salary increments is short of prudence, sympathy and timing. He of all people should understand the suffering that even his government’s workers are going through. There are people in this country who get as low as K250, 000.00!

    Though speaking from a politician’s perspective, this is a good chance for RB to win the hearts of Zambians. Imagine if today he suspended (If legal provisions allow) or spoke against the proposed salary increments!

  488. Ms. Zambia, like your sense of humour….am a lady too. Mwiinga, that a brilliant idea. The chaps need to be put on the spot light so that Zambians can see what they have to offer. Unfortunately, am in the diaspora, I would have really loved to vote but do keep us informed.

  489. EN, according to the Zambian system, there were no legal implications for him to refuse the initiation of the cabinet proposal to parliament…as the Chair, if consensus on the issue had not been reached in cabinet, he could have even deffered the discussion of the issue to another time (it implies consensus was reached and they were no strong dissenting views). The moment it was tabled to parliament, it meant all discussions in cabinet about the issue had been made and each one of them was ready to be party to that proposal. The Post was calling for the withdrawal of the Bill, which was not done. Now this is when, there are legal implications because the president is supposed to assent a bill within 21 days after approval by parliament.

  490. With the way things are going, I will not be too suprised if we ‘have’ a President from Chipata, Eastern Province(Malawi Extension).

    Political gymnastics ARE in full force!!!

  491. Ndife I also keep asking myself why someone can say NO LOZI for presidence. The answer I give myself is that people have fears of the unknown. They know that my Cousins are displinarians and once in that office they will be strict. TAKWAKABE FYA KANONO NO KULYAMO till benefits of being Zambian are enjoyed by all. For Prosperity in Zambia Try a Lozi kuti na inga walibonya. You will not go wrong. Basitukumba anywebo kamulibumgabunga. Stand up and be counted. You ar Zambians man. Mutazumini kudyamininwa. KUZIMA BATI.

  492. Can someone educate me. Since this one will only be a Presidential bye-election for 3 years only. Now, say Sata wins and then in 2011 he loses, this will mean having been predident for three years only. Now my question is, can such a person be given full presidential benefits and be treated as former president for life? If so, then life can be unfair.

  494. Let us realize during this sad moment that
    Everything and all things are
    Vanity and a vexation of the spirit
    Your life and mine are in God’s Hands

    May we live to serve Him and to better the lives of our brothers and sisters
    With love, respect and dignity
    All the days of our lives as
    Nearing the end of our stay on the earth, we will be able to say
    Alas, we did as much good as it was in our power to do
    Without fear or favour
    And sought to recognize every human being as an image bearer of God
    So then shall we be well spoken of at the very last
    As we, like Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, come to the end of our days……

    MHSRIP

  495. guys these jokes are very satanic.. lets morn the president before we come up with all sorts of speculations on who should be the next KATEKA.yonse ama comments at the moment MA rubish. BOLA PANSHI…..

  496. are some of you people serious?? why are carrying on like some spoilt brats?? our president is dead and all you can think of is crap!! now whether or not he gave or took, let’s show some respec for the dead. we are all going the same way remember.

    may we now pray that God gives us all the peace, stability and maturity as we face the coming days. may we also be sensitive as the wife and children he’s left behind are human beings like us.

    MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MR PRESIDENT.

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