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Teta gives LCC Three-day ultimatum for budget approval

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Local Government and Housing Minister, Benny Tetamashimba, has given the Lusaka City Council a Three-day ultimatum during which a special council meeting to approve the 2009 council budget should be held.

Mr Tetamashimba in a letter addressed to the Mayor, of Lusaka and the Town Clerk and copied to ZANIS in Lusaka today said he has ordered the council to approve the 2009 by January 13, 2009 failure to which undisclosed measures would be enforced against the local authority.

“The council is directed to hold the special council meeting to approve the 2009 budget before the 13th of January ,2009 failure to which I shall proceed to take measures to correct the situation prevailing at the council,” he said.

Mr Tetamashimba regretted that the political situation at the council has negatively impacted on the welfare of residents of Lusaka city.

He has also reminded the Lusaka City Council that there is currently no vacancy in the office of the Mayor despite the postponement of mayoral elections recently.

“The SI number 120 of 2008 postponing the Mayoral, deputy Mayor, Chairman and vice Chairman has not been revoked,” he said.

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104 COMMENTS

  3. Mr Teta. PF is becoming big headed. Just dissolve this council, now. PF has the nerve to declare mass bye-elections. So give them a taste of the medicine.

  7. I only pray Teta is well versed with Local Govt issue as Sylvia was. Because the former Lusaka Governor will be on his case like no man’s business ! Mwema bloggers tamubumuka tefyo ?

  9. Teta is a dull creature. First give reasons why you have postponed the mayoral elections. They dont involve colosal sum of money but only tuma siting allowances for councillors. We know the reason …you want your relatives to continue sitting on the NCC.

    So please let there be mayoral ellections so that this problem is solved. [-([-([-([-([-([-([-([-(

  11. Tetenus is atypical politician and will not stop at anything to create a circus out of anything.TYPICALLY NON RESULT ORIENTED .Watch him at this ministry and guage him against any non perfoming minister.He will still hold on to tails in that regard

  12. Threats are signs of bad management style.Teta is another failure,there is nothing he will change in the ministry of local government.If I was the appointing authority I was going to give Mrs Sylvia Masebo a chance to continue running local government.The lady had/has practical vision when it comes to developmental issues.
    Politics of threats are old fashioned.

  15. Afternoon,
    BT makes a lot of headlines, and absurdly so. His comments often are all about getting attention in the party, wanting media attention. My clever guess is that he probably has one eye on the MMD presidency and ofcourse you know what is next after that..

    Now comes the ironic apogee, his misplaced rants during pre Banda alone should have made RB think that, here is the man whose statements often are bringing the name of the party in disrupt, let alone the country. I suppose he would have made a good Vice president?

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  36. # 1 Kashimani,

    What makes Teta a failure and selfish politician just because he pressing for an end from politicization of city administration endemic to the citizenry?Why should Government continue giving 100s of billion kwachas to a council that has no budgetory framework? Why should people be paying property and land rates to a council whose administration has opted to take party presidency over politics people’s welfare?Have read the local Government act? He can dissolve the council, fire a lot of employees and bring in ZNS personnel as a 3 months contigency service while constituting new one.That is the obligation of principals in Government administration.People 1st politics last.

  39. #34 Nine Chale….how are the temps pa Neighbouhood apo…here baba it was -16 deg in the night and -5 deg during the day. i have been in doors the whole day so far!

  42. #37 Matworld Heater ili pa max, so no need for utumalsha 🙂
    #39 Engine, they say it will go as low as -29 c tonight…na mu fridge mwakabako! So akabwalwa ku kabikafye pa window ninshi after 5 minutes nakatalala kale. Nga wacelwa, wasanga kali frozen!

  43. # 7 Ba Maureen,

    FYI, Masebo is educated economist while Teta a LLB holding attorney that is why late Mazoka chose him as real UPND secretary General because of legal prowels.I believe that educated lawyers,Public administrators,Policy specialists and political scientists are the best vested in local Government laws and administration view that these disciplines cover local authority policies extensively in college curriculars.I have studied both economics and Public admin/Policy, economics is no closer to detailed civic laws and administration.I believe Teta as a lawyer has studied the local Government Act and is in the law unless you walk us in comparative politics with presidences.

  44. Tetemashimba dont even dare,the consequences of your actions will be too gustly to conteplate.He doesnt want to follow the law why?who is more important the law or Tetamashimba.This man is one of the incompetent ministers in mmd. You who is talking of Zambia airways,yes its down but not the post newspaper. We shall rise to defend the paper that has exposed most of these thieves. Just imagine how Zambia would have been without the post with these crooked politians we have. Imwe mule ba ko seriousy.

  46. Embattled Zambian Airways suspends operations
    Global fuel market prices are comparatively better than in 2008.Its all dangerous incompetency and futureless fanatical politics of Fred Mmembe and his tutelage of unskilled self appointed business managers without risk management expertise.Since when did a lawyer become an expert business manager of a high risky entreprise? Just buy them out of business as we move to shift heavy resources into the tourism sector.Tourism will thrive with a none political front airline company owned by descent citizens.There are 5 Zambians willing to buyout the politicized embatled airline.US $125 million is available to vest on the spot understanding viability.

  47. This Teta man makes me feel sick.Coming from the local authority and studying here makes me feel pity for country where we have dull leaders leading sensitive ministeries.some of these guyz should be first send to school for refresher courses before they are appointed.PF is just too strong to be fought in Lusaka and just like sata said this is not solowezi bwana minister.Dissolving the local authority will not make MMD win the by elections.

  48. # 38. SiiSii…you cracked my ribs…am checking my chin as we..:-j
    #42. Nine Chale….ati “na mu fridge mwakabako!” you are right my man, told to chose between sitting outside and sitting in the fridge, I would chose sitting in the fridge.:))
    # 43. Patriot, you seem to be defending Tetenus, is everything ok? 😕

  49. Engine Bbuloko,Nine chale.

    Iam so sorry guys.I mean for you to say namu fridge mwawamapo ninshi zo-ona nakutalala.Because here when its degrees ninshi kuilishanya.

  50. Martworld Nice guy am gud and how are you? Ala boyi yalizanda nomba.Kutala wako menta first eku landa ifyo be. Kuti wapelwa red card na LT.

  52. # 48 Engine Bbuloko,
    Its not about blind armchair critiquing you drawn in or supporting otherwise any side in the rivalry but understanding the law to the core.From the local authority Act show me what has been flaunted then we can dissect them in an intelligent discourse worth alternative future leaders on the raurels.

  58. Zambian Airways, just swallow your pride and file for bankruptcy protection now before creditors seize your assets. What restructuring?

  60. I think teta is out of this world, when lcc was under themmd all was well, now that pf is in contel of lcc thhe has seen problems with it, i do not think that our leaders are ready for multipatism, they do not want to see or have anything to do with the oposition, in the uk there are lot of towns where the oposition is in control but you will naver hear of such a thing, what is the problem with africa kanshe, why are we so selfish, does it mean poverty affects our ability to think and do things, why is it always africa, asia is third world but their politics are far much batter than africa, does the term dark continate fit us, what is wrong with africa kanshi ?

  61. I think teta is out of this world, when lcc was under the mmd all was well, now that pf is in control of lcc the have seen problems with it, i do not think that our leaders are ready for multipatism, they do not want to see or have anything to do with the oposition, in the uk there are lot of towns where the oposition is in control but you will naver hear of such a thing, what is the problem with africa kanshe, why are we so selfish, does it mean poverty affects our ability to think and do things, why is it always africa, asia is third world but their politics are far much batter than africa, does the term dark continate fit us, what is wrong with africa kanshi ?

  62. IWE #61..DONT SHAME US MWANA..VE U BEEN TO BANGLADESH AND SEE WTS HAPPENING THERE?
    WHEN’S THE LAST TIME U WATCHED TV?JUST RECTIFY AND DONT ERRECTIFY TENTA! :d:d

  65. Twakana Twakana, do you mean in zambia there is no law? Its like a jungle where one person rules. who TETA ICHIPUBA threatening councils?

  66. #4
    Cutey are you sure?
    Tenta is like an underfed village dog, which keeps on running to any where it has heard people scrabbing pots for a meal. He has no hsame or morals. In fact, he a danger to himself!

  67. we shd expect more problems in lsk as long as pf remains in control and teta as a minister becoz masilu yapezana baba . Planless and big headed muchimbotela straight

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  74. #20 Nobody has cared to answer you question, precisely because we do not know what is the role of city councils at the moment in Zambia. They are supposed to be funded by the centtral govt (just in KK’s days). During Chilub’s time, nobody cared to tell the councils that now they are on their own. They are a govt on a local scale. Therefore they should provide services like rubbish collecting, local police (Ba Kanyangu), local medical places, social activities (sports complexes, cinema halls & theaters), etc. But this needs money which the councils are not given. Worse, they cannot generate income on their own!!!

  75. # 70.Chinsali Inc,

    You risk being a perpetual blog party dreamer.Real power politics is on the ground.Go back home pulling out of the blogospheres shadow patronized by we the none voting Diasporans.We don’t vote and have little to no impact on the Zambian voter too clueless about your blogging.Even in America where i studied political science in my first Grad school, statistically blogs have negligible voting impact.

  79. I have been to the website. This is a VERY POORLY written website. Who wants to waste so much time trying to access a website?

    Is this a sign that you are also NOT SERIOUS.

  80. and PS. I feel iI have to say I am an ordinary CDP member not a planner/leader and I believe in their cause. Anyone is free to criticize our party. To # 79 feel free to condemn them. Your wisdom is much appreciated…

    and for Sage I forgot to say I did vote in 06 planning to vote in 2011. And I will vote 2011.

  81. If one is pro- PF, no matter what teta and his govt say will not make sense. But we should respect the govt of the day because it was put in place by the Zambians. If there any grievances or disapproval of any directions from the people in power, a proper channel to legitimise your complaints are always available. Thats why the courts are there instead of just creating anarchy and behaving like know-it-all.
    Teta show them your rathe.

  83. FINALLY TETA WINS SATA, PF OBEYS TETA AND THEY WILL APPROVE THE BUDGT TOMORROW. WHAT A DAY, SO TETA YOU ARE SUCH A POWER HOUSE. SATADAY AND GIVING LUBINDA SURRENDERS. GO AHEAD WITH DEFYING TETA SO THAT WE SEE THE STRONGEST.

  84. Teta is nifunitistic or shilumaniac. Sata yesterday ordered the councillors to have the meeting. today teta is giving an shouting. does he read the post. or does he want to show that its him who forsed them to meet. Cutmashimba is a knife some names are so strong that you become like the name teta- cut look at that. this man i wonder ba mayo kubond ngabalitamba. kafitala but fye skopo taba. linchinchi fye. nikacoward aka. leka tukakumona.

  85. PF ni moto dont play chaice teta cv yachepa palusaka sulipo ulipa solwezi boy.we will teach you how to work. zuzaitamba mukuta

  86. Iwe #83,do you know what you are talking about?or you are just ranting for the sake of doing so.who is more knowledgeble when it comes to issues to do with the local government between Sata and your Teta nshumfwa ?Even Masebo was better than this burden to the tax payers.

  87. I think teta is a very bad egg. Why is it that where ever this man goes, uproar is found. He actually initiates it. teta your end will be miserable, slow down, you are not the only unreasonable politician. There are several others out there but you are worse than them all.

  88. People like Teta are ready to do anything for the sake of that job. He can even kiss RB,s feet and wipe with his white hair if you dont know.I have been following the way this burden to the tax payers behaves.This man he will fall badly,hitting his head to the ground and his legs up.Kwati mr bin! when he opens that mouth of his what comes out is always retroggressive and evil.

  89. Tired of this ranting. Sata ans Teta will never agree. They are just the same. Peace will only come when the two belong to one party. They have everything in common

  94. Iwe Zambia wansekesha ine. You have made me laugh early in thd morning.Zambia iwe wantekunya ine,imbafu shakalipa nokuseka eee.

  98. Ba teta tukamona.why dont u just dissolve the lcc then hold fresh elections.we shall c who is popular btwin u and satamania.it is a well known fact that satamania wl win.pls teta think b4 opening ur big mouth from solwezi.bye.let us not just support the even when they are at fault.

  100. Teta welcomes Sata’s U-turn over councils
    Written by Allan Mulenga
    LOCAL government minister Benny Tetamashimba yesterday charged that Patriotic Front (PF) president Michael Sata has realised that he acted selfishly when he directed councilors not to approve budgets for their respective councils.
    Commenting on Sata’s directive to councillors countrywide to go ahead and approve the budgets for their respective councils, Tetamashimba said Sata had done the wise thing.

    “Mr Sata has now realised that he acted selfishly by directing councilors not to approve budgets for their respective councils. The lives of Lusaka people cannot be at risk because of politics in the council,” Tetamashimba

  101. #66, You are asking me if Iam sure.
    Am not sure…
    What I was trying to say @#4, is, it seems Teta is a very busy man coz you hear Teta this, Teta that. I dont even know who this Teta is. I was in Zedi in November 2008, never heard about his name , so I was and I am still wondering who he is and what he does and really what keeps him so busy..
    Thanks for taking note of my quizzy sentence..

    It was just a loud thought and wonder.. and that is why I am still scratching my chin.. :)>-:)>-:)>-:)>-:)>-:)>-:)>-:-?:-?:-?:-?:-?**==

  103. How much is after-shave in Zed? I suspect TETA continues to apply soap (sunlight-from shopright) during and after shaving, Oh Lord!the credit crunch! what an image of a young man’s boiling face.Mhmmmmmmmm. 😮

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