Foreign Affairs Minister Kabinga Pande has cautioned diplomats serving in Zambia against commenting on the country’s internal affairs.
Mr. Pande has said that Zambians were better placed to comment on internal issues affecting the country.
The Minister said that it was unfortunate that Netherlands Ambassador to Zambia Harry Molenaar on Monday commented on the Barotseland Agreement issue, which is purely an internal matter.
Mr. Pande told ZNBC News in an interview on today that issues such as the Barotseland Agreement of 1964 debate should be left to Zambians.
On Monday Mr. Molenaar said Zambia can resolve the impasse on the Barotseland Agreement through government’s decentralization policy.
Mr. Molenaar said this is because the decentralization policy encourages inclusive dialogue.
Meanwhile, The European Union(EU) says it has no doubt that Zambia will uphold and demonstrate its democratic nature during this year’s tripartite elections.
New EU Head of Delegation Gilles Harvio has said that the EU has supported Zambia in many sectors because of the good record it holds in good governance and upholding of democratic tenants.
He was speaking on today when he introduced himself to Foreign Affairs Minister Kabinga Pande in Lusaka.
And Mr. Pande said President Rupiah Banda is determined to ensure that Zambia remains a model of democracy and good governance in Africa.
He said the President has invited the international election observers which include the EU and the US government.
And Mr. Pande said cabinet recently ratified the African Charter on democracy, elections and governance to demonstrate its commitment to democratic principles.
ZNBC
The issue is still hot, it is almost a month from the time the BRE submitted its report and there is no dialogue apart from the lies that Kunda told people who were not on the ground. Had it been for ADD President C.L. Milupi to question the MMD Gvnt would kept quiet. we are watching and now we know who is for the people and who is not. This is an election year.
Aaah. If it was to commend the MMD the same minister will shout loudest that even donors have seen our achievements.
When the same Donors point out the ills or advises the MMD, they cry that it is interference.
Pande, why do u want the donors to stay out of this when they are always funding the various projects through out the country? They have every right to comment when things go wrong in the country. They will be the same people u will be running to wen thiings go rily wrong. Afta o u failing to solve it as MMD
But if zambians talk you say its treason, by the way does pande know who are the signatories to the agreement. sha
Well said #2, interference or objective observation? The truth and biggest problem in Africa is that one person is the start and end of all wisdom and power and central govts are not accountable to the people. Decentralising these powers and ensuring that people benefit from their resources is what the Dutch Diplomat is observing, and the truth is that the BRE uprising is due to lack of accountability by the central govt.
Hon Pande you need to be fair a diplomat is a person like you , he might have an answer to R.B.E issue don`t only kneel when asking for money you should also behave the same way when they ask how you have used the loot,
Simbilingani 4 //
You have a point, its sad that leaders contradict themselves always regarding the BA 64 issue. One wonders whether in Zambia citizens better dialogue in Prisons. Which is which bo Pande malenaka? People need to be guided and informed all through. 5// you have a point too, keep posting dear.
Ehee! Chiwamina Galu, recently some diplomat ( I am sure from Greece or someting like that) praised RB and encouraged Zambians to vote him back in the office. We never heard any comment from Pande. The advice is timely because N/W P is producing so much minerals which does not help the locals. Wake up Pande!
Pande. This issue shall soon turn intenrational because of the bungling likes of you. Why are you so quick to comment on the Ambassadors speech, and not on the BRE submission. A m u be ni niti mina bana tuni.
Nabena balozi, Tata lesa twanaka sana. Kubatanfya fwe Mu Zambia, Kushishita sana with their Tonga cousins. We are tired of your problems problems. I hate the nusense of this Barotseland and I do not even want to hear it. Let them separate so that they continue speaking their own God forsaken Lozi.
Chansa. Respect others and they shall respect you.
Chansa, we respect your opinion but please bring out facts as opposed to disparaging remarks against either the Louis or Tongas. Be objective. Avoid being dogmatic and display your enlightened side as opposed to showing your xenophobic side. Hate these two all you want, fact is they were enlightened enough to enter into contractual arrangements with the British at a time when other groups were too preoccupied with hunting and gathering roots and fruits in the bush. To put it succinctly in today’s terms, don’t player hate.
Iwe Chansa. I am tired of people like you. Very law capacity in all things except ubukabwalala. Why are you talking of breaking away when the BA 64 was a uniting document. If you dont want to hear then dont comment simple baba.
That’s right Hon Pande, what does the Dutch Ambassador know about BRE? ZERO. The British High Commissioner would probably know something, but even he would keep quiet unless the Zambian government asked for their intervention.
#10 Chansa, you are a very bad zambian full of nothing but tribalism and ignorance of the highest order. You chaps you always consider yourselves as superior. But soonest you hour of recorning is coming. Watch out. Makaka!
# 10 I wonder what type of a person Chansa is?
If you have nothing to comment, there is no need of you bringing out your own prejudices. In short you are just exposing your own ******
Lozis, just rise up to this RuBbish incompetent, old fashioned, outdate and uncivilised govt. All provinces in zambia need their own premier who can develop the provinces not MMD bribing chiefs (old fashioned too – got no chance against the laptop holding chinese!!!). So you lozis, this is your time to show all zambia how things should be done!
Section 24 pristine wisdom from you
Lozis and Tongas on this blog are the most tribalists just judging from the way they have responded to my comments. You dull chaps that was just my opinion capwa, why don’t you accept other people’s views. This time around pf is winning, you are not going to see this BA64 of yours. Zambia is one state, those who want separation should be ready to get back to where they came from. Bangwele imwe.
#10 – CHANSA – Shani ulubuli so abena? Finshi mufulilwe? Namulya bushe? How can you call other people’s language God forsaken???? Do you even believe in God we mbwa we! Mano yakutumpa ayo, abena. Kabiye kumunshi akakufundeko noko, we chisakondo cha Satana! Lozis wer just fighting for their right, voicing their frustrations; meanwhile, iwe ulelya fye nokunya ukwabula kutontonkanya pakulanda. Wabe tole mune!
Thank you ba the igwe.
luna in ku lwana bana bahesu. batuba ba bata kulu hatelela fa taba yelukile
sikokwani se sebizwa kaunda kona sene si swanelwa ku kutiwa pili. kona sene si fosize taba ye ka 1969.
A lu ezeni moba lwanela baba mwi mi luswalisane. lu itusise ma foni in intenet ni luna. mana lu ipangele internet website yaluna ye ka zamaisa ona mutomo wo. luna ni ku kala panga lipangaliko ni kukala ku sinya lika. isinyi kwa bulozi kono onamo mwa tauni. mi yaho yeswana ka likolo, mabuligi, mane ni miyaho ye min’gata ya muso. bana bahesu lu tiye mi lusike lwaeza ka bukuba. lusike lwa leha neba hanyinyani, mwendi ko nji a selusinyize se n’gata luli.
The diplomat has stepped out of line by commenting on issues that he has no knowledge of. Mr Pande is right by stating that this issue is domestic and it is better resolved by Zambians. I am sure even his government would not take things lightly if a diplomat from another country was commenting on internal issues that he has no detailed knowledge of.
The issue the Netherlands diplomat has outlined however does have some element of truth regarding decentralisation as a concept. In theory, it can help rural areas develop. However, the government has to be extra careful in the way it is implemented.
For example, the BA64 does not state clearly where the borders of the so called “Barotseland” start and end. That seems to be an opened ended issue open to exploitation and exaggeration by the BRE.
In Western Province, it is public knowledge that NOT all areas in Western Province fall under the BRE, so in that case, how would decentralisation concept work because to some BA64 supporters, they seem to think that “Barotseland” is Western Province and vice versa.
It is for this reason that the Nkoya Royal Establishment (NRE) as a stakeholder in Western Province have been advocating for the creation of Kafue Province so that a clear distinction can be made particularly in Western Zambia, as to which areas belong to whom, not as things stand.
H.E. the President has set a precedent by the separation of Isoka district and the creation of a new district called Mafinga district, so in theory, the Kafue Province proposal is not such a farfetched idea, it can be done with political will.
It is from such a creation that decentralisation can be well enforced in Western Zambia and other parts of Zambia provided everybody is happy with district and provincial demarcations amongst other issues.
#2, you are spot on. Who is eligible then. This circus is like a proverb about an African orphan. If he does not was his hands, then his hands are dirty and if he washes his hands then he is wasting water. Bwana Mpande, you have demonstrated that you are the worst coward in Zambia and you are just trying to hide in diplomatic etiquette. Sorry sir, remember, Egypt is coming.
#10, it is clear you want to sow bad seeds between Bembas and Lozis. From your language, am 100 percent sure that you are an impostor, a low life who thrives on RBish and GK . Some of us have close relationships between Lozis and Bembas. Don’t hurt people using someone,s tribe. You are a f.o.oooooool.
# 19- Chansa, I wonder what kind of logic you are using to call other people to be tribalists?You first started by calling others names then you proceeded to say that each one has to go back to where they came from.It is a pity that you are not here for the common good in trying to find a solution to what is at hand.Insults will not take you any where.Transcend Chansa.
# 10 CHANSA If you man enough publish you contact details e-mail and mobile number i want to meet you in person in some place where there is nobody it appears you last felt pain when you were two years old. # 26 has said it all actually my brother is married to a Bemba those who exibit lozi bemba hate are those who have not traved and lived in many parts of this country . If you were born and grew up in Senanga or chinsali without interaction with people from other districts you are likely to have wrong perception of lozi/bemba relations based on what you hear. my experience is that sometimes someone who is not your tribesman can be of help than your own. one Zambia one Nation
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