Saturday, May 17, 2025

Another political pact in the offing

Share

National Revolution Party (NRP) President Cosmo Mumba
National Revolution Party (NRP) President Cosmo Mumba
The Patriotic Front (PF) and United Party for National

Development (UPND) electoral pact has inspired other political parties to form an electoral pact.

National Revolution Party (NRP) Cosmo Mumba confirmed in Lusaka today that consultations are underway among political parties without representation in parliament for the possible formation of an electoral pact.

Mr. Mumba said the proposed pact is likely to be the biggest and strongest pact as it is targeting all registered political parties in the country without representation in parliament.

He said the pact would be all-inclusive as it would seek to encompass diverse views on how the country should be run and developed.

Mr. Mumba said the idea behind the formation of the pact is to ensure that there is political stability in the country ahead of the 2011 general elections.

He disclosed that so far 16 political parties have been approached of which four have responded in the affirmative.

Mr. Mumba, who did not disclose the names of the four political parties, said the four parties have since entered into an agreement that spells out how the pact would function.

He said the consultative process was a painstaking exercise as it looked at pertinent issues that include consulting various party members at the grassroots about the possible formation of the pact.

Mr. Mumba pointed out that the political parties without representation in parliament are cautiously proceeding in a bid to ensure to harmony in the pact.

He accused the Patriotic Front (PF) and United Party for National Development (UPND) pact of failing to fully represent the views of their members due to lack of consultation and planning.

Mr. Mumba said the current status of the PF/UPND pact was likely to bring about confusion among members of the two parties due to lack of consultation.

He said the consultation team for the possible formation of another electoral pact has since engaged the Zambia Centre for Inter Party Dialogue (ZCID) in all its discussions.

Mr. Mumba said the idea to engage ZCID is meant to encourage dialogue among the parties involved and avoid any forms of animosity.
ZANIS

89 COMMENTS

  1. This is evolution at its best…!!! We no longer have to cry for a united opposition except that these small parties are mostly unprincipled and promiscous in political sense.

  2. Following your “Mr. Mumba said the proposed pact is likely to be the biggest and strongest pact as it is targeting all registered political parties in the country without representation in parliament, these are last kicks of a dying horse trying to use divide and rule method after the UPND-PF PACT has shown that it is solid on making sure the MMD is removed from ruling GRZ in 2011.

    Sad enough Mr Mumba, the tactics of possibly your sponsors are now well known and I will campaign heavily against acts of planning to split votes in the presidntial and parliamentary elections slated for 2011 or anytime soon should Parliament be dissolved or the impeachment succeeds.
    _
    Psalm 16 + KJV Bible:
    8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be…

  3. The involvement of MMD’s ZCID makes the venture look feeble. It is common knowledge that they will support MMD at the end of the day. However, I admire the money spinning tactics of the organizers.

  4. As DMX the gangsta would say, HERE WE GO AGAIN! But anyway, isnt this what us zambians were calling for, unity in the opposition. It’s only that it aint being done right somehow. I cant explain now but after natotonkanya na la sopolola. The pacts are just names but not in reality mwe.

  5. Another pact, very interesting, MMD should be smiling, It means vote splitting among the pacts in 2011.

  6. Better than sitting back and doing nothing while the nation goes down the drain. I think I shall also form a Bloggers Pact. Volunteers anyone?

  7. This is stupid political prostitution-like move meant to undermine the special efforts of the meaningful and ground breaking pact – PF/UPND. These boys must shut up and not be used to bring about confusion during the 2011 elections. No matter how much of tax payers’ money they spend on you you will go down the drain with them. Peoples hearts and minds are broken up, you can’t add you nonsense to the already senseless situation,

  8. We know you want to join MMD. You dont even have members so how can you form a pact with any one? Go join Movement of Dreadful Dealers

  9. These are sponsored pact to help the MMD……….. Guys be aware VJ is back again. Hope you all saw his white tooth (Blue tooth)

  10. Cosmo Mumba is one chap who has been heavily used by the MMD. I dont take him serious on anything he says.I think he only suits to be a comedian though i doubt if he can make anyone laugh.

  11. The weakest links!…even if these one million parties merged & got zeros which they always get it wont make a significant impact, ask Miyanda. Its well known fact the battle is just between the top two in zed.

  12. Has anyone seen the unfolding of kapoko(kapondo) being technically released? This govt is sick and worrying as far as Justice is concern. This govt is not doing enough to car is not doing enough to curb corruption.

  13. afternoon dudes and dudettes, first off and very importantly, i agree a thousand percent with the sentiments of my man Dob @ # 14, hats off dude, and secondly, i agree with all those whov’e already seen that this is an MMD gimmick.

  14. Hmmmm, o.k back to the topic, Cosmo, Siulapwa, Lukuku and Lifwekelo are chaps that have sold their political souls to the highest bidder and nothing good can come out them….which is sad because they all have one thing in common, youth and time on their side.

  15. Guys 14 & 15, please stop, you are killing me coz i cant see the red lipstick gravatar, yaba! Am just going to drown my sorrows with 15 heineken!

  16. my dude senses are tingling here….red lipstick, is that really u’re pic? are u playin with people’s minds here? arent u maybe sum obese dude in stained undies and sanguage stains around your moustache havin a laugh after uploading a pic from sum fashion magazine? Huh?

  17. abena mumba bachabe.very quick to condemn the fp/upnd pact .so they are the alternative pact .this upnd /fp pact is not a paper excercise ,going by the folder mumba is carrying .it will be a historical date of what the people can do when they are united.mmd dislodged unip because for once people were united .needless to say your pact mumba is like unip and fdd.i remember they won one seat .so somehow its worth the effort .

  18. #17 Dudelove man the looks of this Red Lipstick chic really makes me feel proud to be zambian for the ‘1st time’ since the economic melt down.But on a 2nd look I feel like I know you #21, are your initials not T.K?

  19. One thing Zambia is not short of are clowns. I would rather give my support and volunteer for #7 Nine Chale.

  20. Yaba, who told this guy that the strength of a pact is measured by number of parties represented in it. It is the number of genuine registered party members that counts and going by the results of the last elections, I think the PF-UPND pact could potentially be stronger than any other that other opposition parties may come up with. Cosmos just think of another strategy, this copy-cut mentality will get you nowhere.

  21. Mwebantu sure just come up with one or two opposition party so that you don’t end up spliting votes.

    Hey as wise pipo say,its good to give compliments where they are due.RED LIPS is cute,hey lobola ma billions.why having recession in Zed when we have beautiful ladies like Red Lips?

    DudeLove Just dropped a mail.

  22. but seriously, come on. on wat flippin basis is this pact goin to be formed on? has cosmos ever been relevant on the political scene? sum of these chaps need a real hard whack over the heads for this total insult of the zambian pipo’s intelligence. i didnt even need to read the article. i just saw the ka moron’s face and the heading and immediately knew wat was cuttin. was this why pineapple face (RB) has been scoffing at the Pact coz of this ace under his sleeve? we need a break from all this BS you’all, rite now i’d welcome a hurricane, preferably around state house, least that will occupy the news for a tad. did i forget to mention that red lipstick is totally HOOOT and off the hizzy?!!

  23. you are right my right my friends,this guy is very corrupt,point of correction @#14,that picture of red lipstick is not hers,its a doll!!!That goes to show how unserious minded you guys are!

  24. Stupid Mumba is talking rubbish again. He will only ruin your friday. Just forget about his mumbling. Its time to go and take that cold Castle.

  25. oh no! this clown again, for goodness’ sake there is no circus here! young man, find a better living, napapata ine sure!

  26. #23 man you’re missing out cuz Red Lipstick is the is just somethin else man! Ok Red Lipstick you’ve really ‘polluted’ our minds now,just how do you come out today of all the days?Didn’t you know today is friday????????????

  27. Dob .

    I have just shown my friend from Zim the pic for Red lips,yesterday he did not believe me when I told him that we have a good breed pa Zed.Iam now happy coz he has also agreed with me at last.Thank you God for creating Red lips.

  28. matworld dude, will check it out. u cool? u’ve been missin in action, u and Walai, i waz worried. good to see ya. # 28 red lipstick dudette, i wud just die if i offended u in anyway with my sceptism, i’ve always been a suspicious fella and it goes against all i stand for to annoy pretty ladies. its like a breach of my constitution. if my brothers knew that i dared to doubt, they wud commence impeachment proceedings against me. i applaud your beauty!

  29. Ba Mumba nimwe ba noise maker. U will never have my vote, I bet you. It’s because of pipo like you who have maker Chief Rigger VJ to stay in power because of your lack of seriousness. Waba ilyobe.

  30. madam Lara # 34, ma’am, doll or not, it has made a lot of us very happy and anything that makes a collection of bloggers who are bitter with the morons runnin our country (into the ground) happy is OK in my book.

  31. But why should all the guys here be mad about Red Lipstick. Have you really checked that Elonatona is also red and beautiful? Check me out dudes.

  32. #36, i only wanted you guys to see the face behind red lipstick.some bloggers here think am fake, its a shame! i wouldnt do something like that coz i know the implications. I have no choice but remove it. atlease the likes of bob knows how i look.

  33. #34 I can’t blame u for thinking Red Lipstick’s gravater is a doll cuz it shows that you too thinks she just too cute for this site! Ok#30 Lindiwe,let me briefly introduce myself:My name is Dob and I’m an experienced Garden boy so pls if you need a new garden boy don’t hesitate to call me.I also do plumbing work.

  34. Red Lipstick.

    Dont mind them just be yourself my dear,why cant they upload theirs as well? But if you feel its necessary remove it at least we have seen you.

  35. Dob .

    Lol! You have made my day,that is a great job,I have no doubts that your CV is powerful.Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!

  36. elonatona # 42 dude/dudette, not really sure, yeah i kinda see it, when i tilt my laptop at a certain angle, u are kinda hot!

  37. Red lips thumbs and thumbs up for the pretty ones they brighten up our days……Mumba is just a joke guys.

  38. Doll or not, Red Lipstick is super finnneeeee! Whats up, do you really want to know ?!!! Thanx for making this a beautiful afternoon….yaba, bushe kuti walanda inshi bane apa ayeee?

  39. Enjoy your weekends guys! those of you who drink,drink responsibly,those of you who smoke don’t smoke too much,those of you who will have sex enjoy it with your wives/husbands,and those who are not married but do it dont forget to use it,those of us who have nothing to do lets spend time with our creator.

    Thanks guys for keeping me campany.

    Stay blessed.

  40. # 48, Dob, man up! Hold your head high man, we can beat this! If she attempts to remove that Pic, we form a Pact and sue her for Happiness Denial and mental stress!

  41. Matworld man I hope many of these guys complimenting Red lipstick can shift their attention to Elonatona so they can give me space to do a 1 to 1 chat with Red lipstick.All you guys pls check out Elonatona,she’s the new beauty queen on LT!! Now back to you Lindiwe,me I’d just ask you to allow me clone another you cuz I know a bombshell like u is taken already.Where ru @?

  42. Red lipstic It’s when I look at creations like you, Miss Daisy and Splaka that I get reminded that despite all our problems, Zambia cannot be God forsaken… we are abundantly blessed. Enjoy your weekends…

  43. Damn!!!! #56,u the man!We need such progressive thinkers like u!But seriously I’m begining to think Red Lipstick is just part of the mmd govt conspirancy to divert our minds from discussing real development issues cuz man I now don’t want to read anything else on LT or WD or the Post-its just Red Lipstick on ma mind now!

  44. Red lipstick and all have a great wkend…..as for me, I will just be strumming my guitar and composing some songs for you Red lipstick. Yaba, kwena Lesa mukulu….

  45. damn Dob dude, the cycle wud have been complete if Daisy was here. Who the F wud want to talk about Cosmos then? Not that he’s worth talkin about rite now. makes u wonder wat goes through a gay dude’s head when u check out chicks like this, dont it?

  46. One will be approached by the shushushus soon if not careful. Anyhow, it is interesting that “He [C. Mumba (doctor?)] accused the Patriotic Front (PF) and United Party for National Development (UPND) pact of failing to fully represent the views of their members due to lack of consultation and planning. … said the current status of the PF/UPND pact was likely to bring about confusion among members of the two parties due to lack of consultation” which is very very unfortunate since the UPND-PF PACT is not running GRZ and he has left the ruling MMD party without mention which simply makes him campaign for the PACT since it is now being read and heard of by many.
    _
    Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

  47. woops, am done been unfaithful, wifey’s here to get me, have a splendid weekend dudes and dudettes and remember….RB’s face does look like a pineapple. it wud have been cool to have a wild lookin dude like him but one who delivers not wild lookin and useless as a president. s.h.!.t. aint rite you’all.
    Peace.

  48. Pack or Pact?
    Looks like pacts are the in thing pazed. Next you will that the MMD is forming a pact with some unknown party.

  49. #62 Lindiwe, I was busy trying to search u on all the search engines from google to yahoo,from youku to youtube and was pondering trying Pubmed or twiter so thanks for making my work a lot more easier now. get me on dob724[at]gmail.com .Even a blank msg from u would do!

  50. Cosmo and the his pact needs to be quarantined until 2012… thats the only solution, talking to him wont help!
    Red Lipstick you go gal… if you’ve got it… Dont mind them haters, just be careful na Dob, limbi ni V.J

  51. dudelove thanks man! I’m happy u hav a wify so take care of her.Leka tubombeko naifwe first.And all you guys out there pls don’t disturb me cuz I’m busy now!Yeah u see pipo this how weekends should always be-full of wonderful surprises.Yes!Lindiwe……Lindiwe…..Oh Lindiwe….

  52. Even the name cosmic suggests an outer space mind! K14m (kanga chepe is what brought him faith with his uncle (now in Canada as High Commissioner!) May be it will bing him a an embassy as well….. May be in RSA as High Commissioner Mumba?

  53. Even the name cosmic suggests an outer space mind! K14m (kanga chepe is what brought him faith with his uncle (now in Canada as High Commissioner!) May be it will bing him a an embassy position as well….. May be in RSA as High Commissioner Mumba?

  54. huh ba#71 Phat yashani iyo nomba?Man don’t bring me bad ma lucky by likening me to VJ.Don’t worry Lindiwe,I don’t even know who that VJ guy is.Actually it’s the 1st time I’m ever hearing that name in my life!I hope u got my email: [email protected] . Pls you bloggers here don’t drop me junkies in my mailbox,I’m not interested in viagra or ciara and am not a fatty so i don’t need your weight loss free lessons either!Thank you.

  55. huh ba#71 Phat yashani iyo nomba?Man don’t bring me bad ma lucky by likening me to VJ.Don’t worry Lindiwe,I don’t even know who that VJ guy is.Actually it’s the 1st time I’m ever hearing that name in my life!I hope u got my email: dob724[at]gmail.com . Pls you bloggers here don’t drop me junkies in my mailbox,I’m not interested in viagra or ciara and am not a fatty so i don’t need your weight loss free lessons either!Thank you.

  56. Let me just laugh my head off….what is the meaning of this? Ala the HakaSata-pact has made people ukulwala shiki polomya. They are all confused and they dont know what to next. Hee , haaa,hmmmm I rest my case.

  57. #24 dudelove: LOL, LOL, LOL, you really cracked me up my man—-very funny indeed. Too many lonely souls on here bro, go figure!!!!!

  58. Hi matworld,
    You haven’t shown around much of late especially since that time you outmanouvered that guy who was trying 2 get on u r nerves with miss daisy.well h haven’t been fine of late,i’ve been having utulaso so for fear of pneumomonia i went to see my doctor.only to tell me that i ain’t got a serious ailment what i have are abdorminal acids and i should stop pinting.i almost head butted the guy bud had to restrain myself.just joining the league of Abena maestro Hakucincha is realy agonising to me.depriving children of their drinks.it’s realy agonising.any nice to see you around my bro’.stay well.

  59. sorry matworld,what i was diagonised with are abdorminal gases and not acids as acids a must for digestion purposes.

  60. Mr.Mumba naimwe,think about something constructive plizii.Pact is not just the matter of dreaming and noise making…

  61. Some one tell me what is gonna happen now that the price of copper has gone up by almost !00%, since the windfall tax was removed?

Comments are closed.

Read more

Local News

Discover more from Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site - LusakaTimes.com

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading