By Lusaka Times Reporter
Zambia National Marketeers Association(ZANAMA) has dismissed claims that it is a hub of cadres and shrives on political inclination. ZANAMA has for sometime been criticized and labeled an unprofessional.
ZANAMA Livingstone Chairperson Joseph Musole said his association will not condone anyone trying to destroy the image of the traders’ union. He said ZANAMA deserves respect from the public especially that it is the biggest employer in the country.
“We are the biggest employer and in our midst are professionals for example I am a chartered accountant myself I have worked for many companies so if I’m in the market it is not a green light for someone to defame me,”he said.
Mr.Musole said ZANAMA is a non-partisan organisation that seeks to support the government of the day.
“Of course we all belong to different political parties and I can tell you that parties are simply groupings but when we come here, this is work and we abide by that,” he said in an agitated voice.
[pullquote]”We are the biggest employer and in our midst are professionals for example I am a chartered accountant myself I have worked for many companies so if I’m in the market it is not a green light for someone to defame me,”he said.[/pullquote]
The chairperson was speaking in an interview with a Lusaka Times reporter at Livingstone weigh bridge on Friday.
And ZANAMA Vice Chairperson Steven Mukandawire warned some of the members of his association, who are fond of causing political confusions , of stern action.
Mr.Mukandawire said ZANAMA is a duly registered and professional body that is governed by rules of incorporation.
And during his visit to Southern Province on Friday, President Banda noted that ZANAMA was always there for him. He said he could count on their support and thanked them for the commitment.
Don t worry Zanama president. Garry Nkhombo is just a show off good at Kukwela tu ma small Girls when he is on parliamentary Trips. Ask those who move with him on these trips. Akwela two or more awe sure ati ni ba Honourable ma rubbish chabe
Please notat Garry nkhombo in the earlier article was condemning Zanama hence my response
How Tax does this organisation to the governement given that you are the largest employer in the country?You are the worst tax evaders in the country together with your Asians suppliers.
#3 correction ‘How much Tax’……..
Elvis Nkandu, there president is a dropout from Kawambwa Boys. Do you think he and the people under him will understand Tax issues. There just been used by MMD as there seen to be hooligans, talking a lot of nonsense all the time.
#5 Mukabe Do mean PF using these chaps ?MMD does not control these crooks it is the kaponya party which is having a field day with them.