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VICE president George Kunda wave party symbols at MMD cadres
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President Rupiah Banda has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the twelfth ordinary session of the Summit of the African Union Heads of State and Government, which officially started on 26th of January and runs to the 3rd of February 2009.

The presidential plane carrying Mr. Banda and his entourage touched down at Bole International Airport at 12: 40 hours local time.

President Banda, who is accompanied by First Lady Thandiwe, and Special Assistant for Political Affairs Akashambatwa-Mbikusita Lewanika, was received by Ethiopian Labour and Social Affairs Hassen Abdella and

Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Patrick Sinyinza.

Also at hand to receive President Banda were members of his advance party that included Foreign Affairs Minister, Kabinga Pande, Energy Minister, Kenneth Konga, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Felix Mutati, Chief Analyst for Press and Public Relations, Dickson Jere and Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Tens Kapoma.

Others that welcomed Mr. Banda were African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Erastus Mwencha and Zambia’s envoy to the Great Lakes Region Siteke Mwale.

President Banda, who was given a twenty one gun salute by a battalion of the Ethiopian army, was immediately after arrival driven to Sheraton Hotel where he will be lodging until his departure back for Zambia on Wednesday, next week.

The theme for this summit is “Infrastructure Development in Africa”, with a particular focus on the transport and energy sectors.

The current global financial crisis will also be amongst the major topics of discussion during the 12th African Union summit.

The AU summit kicked off with the 17th ordinary session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), which

FIRST Lady Thandiwe Banda going to board the Presidential Challenger plane
FIRST Lady Thandiwe Banda going to board the Presidential Challenger plane

ran from 26-27 January 2009 and was followed by the 14th ordinary session of the Executive Council (EC) from 29-30 January 2009, which will culminate into the 12th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government from 1-3rd February 2009.

Meanwhile, African Union (AU) foreign affairs ministers on Friday received the Commission’s analysis report in Addis Ababa, which outlined three different patterns for the setting up of a continental government.

Briefing the press, Senegalese Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cheikh Tidiane Gadio however, said the report was not debated during the executive committee’s meeting, which started on Thursday, because ministers decided to leave the question to the heads of state and government, who pledged to devote 1st February as AU government day.

Concerning the AU government, the report proposes as first option, the creation of nine cabinet posts in Health, Environment, Infrastructures, Peace and Security and Commerce, among others.

This government would be chaired by the president of the AU Commission, whose vice president would become his assistant.

The second proposal is about extending the union government to 16 members. This means that seven others important persons would join the nine commissioners to form a government chaired by the commission president to be assisted by his vice-president.

The last option, which has been endorsed by some countries, is to create a government composed of 53 ministers originating from the organisation’s member states.

And African Union Commission Chairperson, Jean Ping, has called on AU member countries to speed up the integration of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) into the African Union structures.

Addressing a NEPAD Heads of State and Government implementation committee in Addis Ababa today, Mr. Ping said this could be done by among others, appointing a new Chief Executive officer to head the NEPAD secretariat and its successor entity.

Mr. Ping however, pointed out that notable strides had been made to accelerate the integration of NEPAD into the AU which include the recent signing of the Host Agreement with South Africa, which now accords NEPAD Secretariat and successor entity the status of an African Union office outside the headquarters

He said work has also commenced on the implementation of the host agreement by the joint technical team of the South African authorities, the African Union Commission, the NEPAD secretariat and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).

Mr. Ping said these achievements are important milestones in the on-going work of integrating NEPAD into the structures and processes of the African Union.

He stressed the need to fast-track the integration process so that Africa can face its challenges by speaking with one voice, particularly to its development partners.

ZANIS/AM/KSH/ENDS

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227 COMMENTS

  4. Niva Vasco Da Gama mange? Traveling the whole world. When are we go stop, deal with issues affecting our nation? What is his travel schedule from Addis?

  5. Jamaco you ar luck. remember yestarday i asked you a question why you ar number one on every news pa blog?

  6. #5. Mwiponta Mukabwela

    Yes I remember !! Surely look at my situation :

    1. I am working on the Computer day in and day out

    2. I have Access to two Computers on my Desk

    3. One Computer is connected to the Company Network and the Internet

    4. The Second one is connected only to the Internet

    5. I earn my money with these machines (thank God!)

    6. My Company provides Internet services as well

    7. so I am more Online than most of the Bloggers and I can not help it

    Hope this helps l-)l-)l-)

  7. so RB continuing levy’s legacy on US Africa …. Kaya! naumfwa umwenso. the old man is thinking using Gaddafi’s Dollars not wit his brains

  9. Jamaco shut up! :((

    You knew I went to have akabwali and you ask ba LT to post new topics.

    Back to the topic.

    Guys how many hours is it from Zambia to Ethiopia? Thought NS left yesterday. Is it me or Stella? :d

    Jamaco OK-)

  10. #
    9. your flag 3RqU

    It ist Stella working =))=))=))=))

    He left today !!!!!!=))=))=))

    Awe iwe!! How many times are you going to eat akabwali today? Are you smoking or drinking? Normally ony ichamba makes people cook akabwali so many times within a day :d

  14. 11. 3RqU Let me rewind for you:

    yesterday LT wrote:

    RB and First Lady off to Addis Ababa tomorrow for AU Summit

    “President, Rupiah Banda, is expected to arrive in Addis Ababa tomorrow to attend the twelfth Ordinary Session of the Summit of the African Union Heads of State and Government.”

    I HOPE THIS HELPS!!
    =))=))=))=))=))=))=))=))=))

  17. Hear,hear! I think i saw baby c! If she is the one,then she is probaly one of the beautiful ladies Zambia has ever produced! Lol

  20. Yes Jamaco had a bit of %%-%%- and cant see, let me look:-b, it wasn`t:@) because wifey doesn`t like it.

    Hhhhmmmmmmm not on here Jamaco sorry!

  21. #19

    Jamaco:d baisa ama haters. I have had a drink and the best I can do is walk away. I might say something I might end up regreting.

  22. Jamaco.

    Wanyanya mudala epo waishila nshabapo nshabapo number 1.I still suspect you have a relative ku LT who tells you ati new headline yalaisa.

  30. There comes Thandie.

    Na tampa ukwaka.. (She has started shining)

    Ba uze Thandie ati na iwe ulipo!!!!!

    Gooooo girl we are behind you!!!! =d>=d>=d>=d>=d>@};-<:-p>:d<

  33. #31,
    Thanks,
    any winnuings from yesterdays winnings?????

    KODI AZIMAI MULIPO???
    Come and see Thandie BLOSSOMING!!!! :x@};-@};-=d>=d>=d>=d>@};-@};-@};-@};-@};-

  37. Mama Thandi Iam sorry to bother you,but I want to find out one thing from you.Do you have a young sister of this age between 20-25.If the answer is yes napapata mummy tell her that there is marriege vacancy kuli Matworld-NIce guy.Pantu Its like bonse in your family are so beautiful. :-j:-j:-j

    Don’t forget na Chewe.

  38. who is Thandis hair dresser? thats the same hairdo she had when RB oppend National assembly? she needs an image builder. ba vera balisalapuka bwangu.

  40. 37. Matworld-Nice guy!

    WHAT ABOUT THOSE GATE-CRUSHERS KU NATIONAL ASSEMBLY?

    NOW YOU WANT YOUNG SISTERS IWE? :o:o:o:o:o:o:o

  41. #39.popi

    Please where can I find her?Iam ready for anything my dear.Pantu Iam assured of beautiful/handsome children.

  42. Jamaco

    Don’t shout iwe those women will kill me ngabaumfwa.Come on Jamaco as if you dont know how we oparate,Those Gate crusher kupokakofye money.So that I give it to Thandi’s sister. :-j:-j:-j

  45. popi

    Thank you so much my dear.One last favour can you take me there?Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

  46. 43. popi

    iWE POPI STOP SPOILING MATWORLD!! THIS GUY DOES NOT NEED ANY ADDRESSES !!

    UNLESS MATWORLD YOU WANT TO GO AND COLLECT MONEY :d

  53. Matworld-Nice guy!
    can take you there but dont realy know her just by reputation and when she was campaigning 4 the old man and she gave me a chitenge so i can vote for RB.

  54. Jamaco since you work 4 an ISP company and yo flag. kanshi teti mwisuleko akantemba pa zed. aba bamambala kuno umutengo wachila! $100 pa mweshi! mwalatulufya abengi pa LT unless we blog during office hours which will be less productive.

  56. popi

    Natasha sana God bless you.I will come so that you take me there So how much can I prepare for you as a token of appreciation for the job that you will do for me?

    Jamaco,

    Iam mauless ninshi takwaba ama Zambian diplomats ku Jamaica?Anyway limbi its true.

  60. “President Banda, who is accompanied by First Lady Thandiwe, and Special Assistant for Political Affairs Akashambatwa-Mbikusita Lewanika, was received by Ethiopian Labour and Social Affairs Hassen Abdella and

    Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Patrick Sinyinza.”

    Ethiopian Labour and Social Affairs what? Something is seriously missing here LT!

    Nice cool style Mrs First Lady, please promote our heritage as Zambians and win tourists to come and see more of what you are showing them through your appearance.

    —
    [KJV Bible] Philippians 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord [is] at hand.

  61. 59. Matworld-Nice guy!

    Iwe I have to finish Job at 22Uhrs nomba!! I need about 40 Minutes to get home!!

    I am out and if any of you guys are Online later then I will login from Home.

    Cheers :-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h

  66. popi

    Hope you are not saying akalast meaning you are going pantu I will be bored.Please dont go napapata nafukama na panshi. ^:)^^:)^^:)^

  68. popi

    Ifwe ni fixed Adsl broad band my dear,2gigs every month.So today I have to finish the remaining before they put in another 2gigs for february.

  73. oke Matworld-Nice guy av just seen yo blog i will stick around a little bit longer. i wish i had adsl bushe can i use Mweb pa zed since i have DSTV

  75. Where can we get the MMD Campaign Manifesto for the Oct 2008 elections. Their first performance assessment is due tomorrow 1st February 2009 based on the 90 days probation even employers assess their employees to determine whether they are an asset or liability. LT please post a relevant topic to that effect. The next performance appraisal will be May 1st 2009 and thereafter on the 1st of November every year untill 2011 if Jesus does not come back by then.These evaluations should take place for every Govt that will ever rule Zambia.The time of taking advantage of Zambians is over. God bless Zambia.

  76. Matworld-nice guy by the way i have wireless broadband with unlimited bandwidth but the other ISP providers charge USD50 for 2 gigs pa mweshi which u lose out if u dont finish. its an issue of exploitation and limited choice.

  78. popi

    That’s what happens nakuno if you dont finish the 2gigs you lose out.I want to make sure that I finish everything before 8 oclock mailo.Right now Iam listening to zambian muzik on youtube.

  92. Matworld around and about trying to survive. Kuli shani ku South?

    Dod you realize that there are more than 15 people representing Zambia in Ethiopia? I think its a waste of tax payer’s money. Maybe a 5 delegation would have worked. Talk of pay diem, wine and dine, hotel awa sure!

  94. Mirriam

    Kuno we are surviving nangu south africans will never befriends foreigner.

    Are you sure 15 pipo ku summit for what ayi? This is serious and yet we say we are poor pa ZED.

  96. Hahahahahaha iwe Matworld nibamukabakateka. mirriam good morning for me its 00.33. Imwe uko kuli Obama kasuba good afternoon. Matworld-nice guy its been nice chating naya mukusendama. mailo am driving ku migodi if u dont see me on the blog, Happy birthday in advance. (:|(:|:)):))

  102. I guess most african nations do that too for security reason na fimo fimo.

    AU’s focus is on Transport and Energy will our budget this year increased on both sectors. We will see if RB will deliver. Aleyafye mukulala kuma summit iku|-)

  104. Cutey

    Happy birtday to your daughter,she is one day older than me.Mine its tomorrow WoW! this is interesing.

  107. #101 How old is your daughter Cutey? It’s my sons fifth soon and I scared because his list is more than the one he comes up with on Xmas!! Wish her a good one!!

  111. Iwe Matworld listening to music pa youtube. Why dont you just Grab the Music from youtube and save it on you PC. It is legal and very quick!! Instead of streaming the song everytime you can save it as mp3 on you PC. Tell me if you need a tutorial. Nine Chale knows it now and is very happy.

  114. Jamaco

    Ihave tried nalifilwa I really need it man help me.It really consumes alot of space when playing it online.Please help me man napapataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

  115. Awe they are scared of Blacks kuno.. They think you would eat them when they get closer. So I am more safe here than in the south where you are :)):)):))

  118. 114. your flag Matworld-Nice guy!

    I have your email Ad. I will send you the tutorial!!

    I have grabed a lot of Zambian Music from Youtube. Saved them on my PC and also on my IPOD!! I also never knew that there is a software (easy to install and legal)!! And per Youtube you find a lot of stuff iwe. I will prepare the tutorial tomorrow and send it to you !! My email Ad is [email protected]
    So if you see that then you know its my Mail.

  123. I did not imply there are no IPODS in Zambia. It is just that it was not necessary for you to mention that part on #118

  126. jamaco

    Ngawaya I will also go.

    Confession to make.

    I thought your adress was a fake one now i have just tried it surprisingly it worked.Please forgive me for not trusting you man.

  127. No chilumendo ndaladanko fye.

    You can say anything you want it is a free world. I will call you one of these days on my IPHONE

  128. Cutey,Jamaco and Matworld-Nice guy! You are kool people. Happybirthday to your little girl Cutey and have fun, mine turned five yesterday. It is amazing. Goodnight guys!

  130. #123.anonymous

    How are you and how is your day ayi?

    I think there is nothing wrong to mention an IPOD some of us tatwaishiba ngacinama nshi. We only know pods mulya umwikala imbalala when in shells.
    :-j:-j:-j:-j

  134. Am very well thank you and how are you?

    You are right there is nothing wrong to mention IPOD and I respect your opinion and Jamaco’s too that is why I have apologised on #129. But even I, am entitled to my opinion tefyo?

  136. 134.anonymous

    Iam great.You are more than entitled my dear iam really challenged by your sense of humor stay blessed my dear.

  137. #
    134. your flag anonymous there is nothing wrong with your opinion!! In the end we will all leave this world without all these things, so we can mention them by name while we live. Tukaya eyo twaishile. Back to the Soil tefyo? :d

  139. #103,
    What is Uggs?? Iam lost in here..those wooly booties?? hubby is telling me that thats what they are ..is that true?? ;;);;)

    #104, When did you have that daughter?? why have you been hiding her?? keep her for Chewe, he is languishing.. he can wait another 20 years ..that is not news.. RB na Thandie umwaiche wandi bali cheee..

    Was about to leave but your statement brought me right back.

  143. Cutey

    I think my comment on 104 is so confusing.I dont have a child I was saying that tomorrow it will be my birthday 2/2/-2 not that it will be my child’s birthday.

    Jamaco let me check.

  145. At #139.
    Sorry I misunderstood you Matworld .. You meant your Birthday is tomorrow?? vizungu ivi twakulaisumwa ulilime.. ^:)^sorry again

  151. Ericson

    Bad manners ukaziposha naiwe ala.

    Cutey

    I think my english was wrong as well coz Mirriam got it the same way you got it.

    Jamaco

    Thanks man I will be waiting.

  152. the sun shall not smite I by day… nor the moon by night… and everything that I do… shall be upfull and bright… and if it’s all night… it’s got to be all right…

  156. Thanx jamaco I have corrected my suggestions with Ba Banton on the other thread… How is the Weizen Bier mudala?

  159. #146,
    the sun is already heading your way as it getting cooler(35 deg today Max.) from the Max of 43 to 45 deg we had the other day, whereby in some city I know 18 people died just because of heat.. blackouts were everywhere I was affected too… did not have electricity for a good 26 hours.. some business man had to give away plenty Ice creams free as power failure just made the ice cream start going to waste..(kachepa says).. :-bb-)

  161. #
    156. your flag Sony Ericsson Phiri

    I have just opened another one!! Just chilling by my self. Too cold outside. At least you have settled the case na ba Banton.

  163. #
    159. your flag Cutey

    thanks. I think we will have to wait for the four months for the summer to start!! But it is worth waiting!!

  167. #
    165. your flag Sony Ericsson Phiri

    why Stella? Where does that Bier come from? (South America?)

    Matworld please!! Umunkoyo around this time? Will you be able to sleep?

  168. #
    166. your flag Matworld-Nice guy!

    Iwe I would like to make Chibuku or Shake Shake kuno ku Germany!! But I need the recipies!!

    Where can I get them from?

    CUTEY !!! Can you makle umunkoyo or chibuku? I want these Germans to taste some real African Mukombochi!!

  169. Cutey

    Sorry I took long to respond yes those woolly boots, I hear they are Aussie and its really cold here.

    Jamaco is Weizen liquor or beer

  171. Jamaco

    Kaili mwayamba ifyakukumbwisha na Sony obe you are talking about ifintu I dont know.So stella I thought Ni hule lyakwa sony. :-j:-j:-j

  181. guys is it just in my thoughts or its real that the first lady always wears these pink lace suits? remember she was snapped wearing a pink lace suit in chipata during some donations… she definately needs a change of wardrobe, lol!

  196. 192. your flag Sony Ericsson Phiri

    I am now throw with my Weizen. Now it is time to say Cheerio!

    Naya mukulala imwe !! It has been nice to spend a few hours with you guys

    Ba Mirriam, Matworld and Sony

    Good night people until tomorrow :-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h:-h

  198. 190.Jamaco

    Wrong bemba we dont say mwapwisha stella no,but we say mwapwisha na stella( have you finished what you where doing with stella/)

  211. Nothing productive will ever come from East/North Africa in as far as Zambia’s development is concerned. Do not get me wrong, in these countries (region highlighted), religion(Islam) plays a critical role in strengthening the political climate. Zambia plays a card that is nothing like Islam and for this reason, Zambia is friends with countries that demonise Islam!! We therefore find ourselves in a predicament…that can only be sorted if we become self reliant. It is difficult, as beggers to permanently occupy a neutral position. Y’all on this blogg ae smart enough to fifure out what I am saying!!:)>-

  219. #168,
    I can make very GOOD THOBWA, UMUNKOYO needs roots and some roots are poisonous.

    Next time… no worries.

    #169,
    Oh yeah, Uggs….they are really cheap at this time of the year ..We can talk later about this.. ~o)~o)~o)~o)

  222. For a small impoverished country. Zambia wastes too much. So many ministers accompanying the president on every trip instead of the Zambian business community, to promote business and industries, you pack the presidential plane with bureaucrats. To impose discipline on the government and country he should start with his own office.

  223. 3RqU : Nadal is pounding Federer’s backhand like a slave ! Up a set..on his way to his first Aussie Open title..yipppppppie

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