United Party for National Development (UPND) Vice President for Political affairs Francis Zaza Simenda has appealed to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ronnie Shikapwasha to consider reopening Radio Lyambai in Mongu District of Western Province.
Mr. Simenda said the community radio station which had its broadcasting equipment confiscated on the 14th of January 2011 has left a vacuum in the area and beyond.
He told ZANIS in an interview in Mongu today that the situation in the district has now normalised for the community radion station to resume operations.
” There is now so much pressure from the community that the radio station gets back on air, ” he said.
Mr. Simenda said once reopened, the radio station will ensure that peace and harmony is promoted in the district and Province at large.
He further said that the closure of radio Lyambai has also affected the livelihood of it‘s workers as they rely on the station for their monthly income.
Mr. Simenda added that the local radio station was also being utilized by upcoming artists in promoting their music hence the need for the station to be opened.
Radio Lyambai has been off air from the 14th of February 2011 to date after a team of police officers broke into the station and confiscated its broadcasting equipment while on air.
The radio station has 10 employees and about 7 people on part times basis.
ZANIS
A radio station also contributed to the Rwanda genocide. Running a radio station comes with enormous responsibilty which Zaza does not currently have!
So exactly what offence did the Radio station commit? Is Shikapwasha allowed to take away private property? Do his powers of giving and/or withdrawing broadcasting licences extend to confiscating broadcasting equipment? If Radio Liambai committed a crime; I thought the only avenue for redress is the court of law or is it a politician? I am afraid Zambia is a sh/ithole. You just have to look at the level of thinking from #1 downwards.
Does this party exists
But why do African leaders (sorry rulers) never want to let go? Is leadership not a thing of honour and service- a contract between the leaders and the led? What is the moral right for a sit-tight Party like MMD and its leaders or referendum or any other such other widely accepted arrangement? The truth is that in Africa such offices are open license to steal the common wealth of the citizens and to wield uncommon powers that portray them to be gods! Suddenly, paupers become billionaires overnight because they have pilfered the resources of the country that they govern. African leaders know how to copy from the West but why won’t they copy some of the good things from leaders in the West who are humbled and honoured to be their country’s leaders.Zambia is becoming a joke
YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGIN NAD AGIN ANDA NGAIN AND AGN
nO CONsistance stealing is what they know Thumbs up Moshota.
The refusal of most president Banda even allow anyone to challenge him or to hand over reflects a problem that is deeply rooted in how people conceive of politics. Indeed, rather than seeing politics as public service It has become an avenue for enriching oneself and building a career that is absent in other sectors of the economy, look at the vice president Hence, when successful the continuous flow of the trappings of political power drives these leaders to stay on. There is also an institutional problem in zambia. Because, many democratic institutions are dysfunctional or, best ignored, when there is a change in government, political leaders feel (and indeed) safe when they are in power, Chiluba?
which part of Mongu is that? I dont see that part here mwe
• Again The intimidation on the closure of the radio station by Mr Banda Government. Pride is a hob in Zambia culture. People especially in MMD earn respect in various forms and once the respect is established, the fear of failure sets in, and they will do anything it takes to retain that position. That is typical African mentality not just the presidents. That is why most MMD leaders will rather absorb scandals to remain in office than resign. They always feel they understand their people and will always know how to deal with them. They have two strategies of violence or bribery to deal with the people to remain in power. The precedence from Chiluba’s corrupt vices also shows there is no persecution when one leaves office anyway, DISGRACE!
Imwe ba fiiikaalaa aammaaffii open up the station. your friends in the village dont even have TV. Ronnie Chiikaaalaaapwasha you rebel dictator.
#7 Wow young lady, while not agreeing with your rants, I must say your posts for once are good, coherent, awesome in terms of debate , unlike your facebook type of posts in the past. Well done and keep it up. It is part of democracy.
Firstly, understand the level of our politics and the base it is coming from. I think we have achieved a lot. Some of the mature democracies around the world took over 150 years to mature. So keep the context in perspective.
Democracy comes with responsibility and clearly it is still an issue with our friends in Mongu. Government have the right to block someone deemed a danger to society. Remember at some point it is illegal to Show Gerry Adams from Sinn Féin on BBC TV/radio in a mature democracy.
I support Govt on this.
Arent you old enough to know that ‘generalising’ is prejudice? M/o/ro….n
this is the reason why change is very much necessary! Why should people suffer just because few people out of so many millions enrich themselves. Let them reopen the station. People needs to hear what is happening in other parts of this country. They are now being deprived of the information. VIVA UPND!!
# 2 dont be naive. remember in the Bible Goriath won the battle when multitudes least expected. Am equally surprised that such people like you exist in this era anyway!!!
Mwafunta baba? watch the space together with your fellow homos: mmembe, satana,gay scrotum etc
No 09 Bootlicker History will judge this regime harshly, you know that. An 80 year old clinging on for dear life in power will leave every prudent citizen to scratch their head, and dishearten the posterity of Zambia
Abdoulye wade of Senegal, 84, did endorse his candidacy for the presidential election in February 2012. In the same manner, Cameroon´s Paul Biya, rougly 79 did change the Cameroon constitution that had a limited mandate to the president, giving him an opportunity to run for the October 2011 presidential election. May I remind you Banda is 79 years old?
With the revolution now going on in North Africa and Middle East, this should be a wake up call for the others who just won’t leave by any means. I am afraid It would not surprise me, if Mr Banda fidgeted . Thanks
#1, you took those words right out of my mouth.It is better for GRZ to sacrfice those 10+ jobs than have chaos in that beautiful part of our Great Nation.
There is a generational gap in leadership in Zambia at moment. Most of the leaders are from a different age and are too set in their ways – very much creatures of their time. A vast number of them should be in retirement, I would say the core of MMD leadership These octogenarians including Sata can only be dislodged from their positions through natural demise or through outrageous public outcries, civic institutions and a more coherent opposition as democratic principles are archaic to them. To make matters worse, MMD has established a culture, process and system of government that is corrupt, bereft of ideas and rotten to the core. Changing these octogenarians
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Is Zambia resentful of having a young president such as HH? Thanks
Mushota your contribution this time around is progressive..thumbs up Mushota and please keep up…….Your writing bring very important issues to the fore..well researched and good contribution.
Mushota finally making a post that is worth reading. Breathe of fresh air indeed. I may not agree with what you have written but I am very pleased you have written something that is (not to be harsh) not shallow nor agitative (not a word) nor mildly racist.
I have been a fan of you but if you keep this up (sensible posts i.e), I might even be a bigger fan and might want to engage in prudent informative debate with you one day. It is really refreshing to come to a blog and read some though provoking posts like you have written that lets you sit down a think for a minute.
I am liking this more and more Mushota. I have defended you in the past and attacked you before I knew you. With these kind of posts, I would like to see more of Mushota on this blog. Keep it up.
Mushota is BACK!!! How were the English lessons? Did you reconcile with your Scottish lover? Do you still feel that Black men are not good enough for you? These will be enough for now. I know you need a dictionary to answer them, so take your time dear
For once i agree with Mushota. My dear, come to ZED, your ideas and mine can help this country for the better. Am a young, responsible, smart, handsome and doing fine so you wont have a moment left to miss your white arrangement. am saving you future regrets.
Now you sound really attractive, a real brainer so get in touch asap.I can do with a sharp woman.
This booticker is a dull chap, he must be past his prime and is following sheepishly. in this time age, if one cant see black and white, he is 100% responsible for the misery of many.
#11 Why are u insulting? who told u that am PF my friend why are u afraid of SATA for your info am undecided voter with a an ak47(voters card) and not interested in politics of insults just tell me why i shuold vote for HH and not for SATA or President RB.
Bootlicker simply because it took 150 years for these western nations democracy mature does not mean we should take 150 years for our to mature. Why not do better than them! There’s no need to shut the radio station they could easily have prosecuted the person who aired the inappropriate material. #1 why fear if Gov was very honest with it’s people there would be no need to fear; Gov is not delivering therefore people will one day rebel radio or no radio believe me. Now open the station so that people can continue with their lives.
Bravoooooooooooooooo # 14 Mushota!!! Tell thee kaponyas who support old rulers thinking they will get jobs from them yet they are in such situation because of the old people who still think like UNIP in 1980 and MMD now! Old think though some are wise but not where one supports male to male and female to female relationships, one brings in mobile tuntemba hospitals when there are no drugs in our hospitals. This country needs Youthfull leaders with 21st century vision. May be some old fella did nt know what homosexuals are hence his blunt support. For all the youths of Zambia with a vision for a better Zambia of the 21st century, VOTE for HH and the UPND.
Wene MMD chief bootlicek. Kindly explain what you mean by saying democracy is still an issue with “our” friends in mongu. Are you suggesting that they do not understand the meaning or the practice of democracy. What democracy does shikapwasha know other bootlicking like you are rightly doing.
MUSHOTA – what you need is a good Zambian guy. Come down to London and meet some Young, Successful and Intelligent Zambian bloggers such as:
HIGH TOWER,
HIV
INDEPENDENT OBSERVER
I am starting to see some intelligence in your postings, though! Go girl !!
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RADIO CHIMBAYABAYA SHOULD NOT BE OPENED, THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION HAS SAID IT AND ITS FINAL
#6 M’MAKE MPUNDU
In the picture the last car on the bottom left is a taxi with a number that starts with the Mongu Letters “MG”. You are NOT in Mongu. Stop misleading the rest of us who are far away. We can see the picture at least. I think that the decision to delay opening of Radio Lyambia is because the government is afraid of PF’s influence. Sata was the last person to speak on Radio Lyambai before it got shut. Cheap RB politics.
That is not Mushota making those posts but some Goon using her computer.She is too facebookish to post such.
So you are being cheated that mushota is a young sweet LADY? actually HE is a man in his 40s, yaaa theese ZEDIANs,,,,,,,,
Mushota for once has come to her senses and spoken words with easy that identify her. I hope whoever is helping her with lessons in Sociology has also talked about humiology, brainology….ologies. I can’t agree more with you. I share the same concern about this power wielded leaders who cannot accept change. I saw Bgagbo Ivorian leader dragged and led out by the security forces in humiliation. What a terrible ending for a leader reduced to a criminal. I think we should be talking about Maximum age to save as president if we can talk about civil service retirement age. I think it’s the same logic as far as public service is concern.
Please open the station and End this oppressive rule!
During the negotiations for sale of Zamtel, the chairman of LAP Green of Libya, one Mr Mohamman Aziz fancies Doraha Siliyahu but she tell him she is not interested because he is too old and has 10 wives already. He approaches her anyway and offers her US$ 1 million if she’ll just have sex with him. “I’ll throw the money on the floor, u bend down & I’ll be finished by the time u pick it up.” Doraha consults her boss, Kanishamezi. He advises her go 4 it & pick it up real fast, He won’t have a chance! An hour later Kanishamezi calls Doraha & asks what’s going on…“I can hardly walk” Dorahu replies “The bastard Sheikh used one dollar coins.
Lord Have Mercy!
27 I am not doing lessons in psycology, I have completed my studies as of 2009, thanks. Education is secondary in Glasgow, It is what you know the xperience that is what aids you in getting a job. My fiance has an HND and he has a better Job than me, although I feel I am actually well paid by the standards of any accountant. Let me not be the topic, I am pulling my hair because of the brainwash that is evident by the current MMD and their refusal to let democracy prevail. For someone that said I am 40’s no I am 27 . 31 October 1983. I don’t Only Think the Zambian Leaders’ are Obssesed With Power But also excess wealth, Greed And Inhuman Characteristics.Iam glad I will not come to zambia , but will contribute where I can in some way. Thanks
Go Mushota Go!
You’re showing a totally different, mature and knowledgeable side of you today!
Really impressive!
# 25 VJ Rigger, i agree with u 100%. Mushota cant acquire such analysis over night. She is just bedroom material.
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“United Party for National Development (UPND) Vice President for Political affairs Francis Zaza Simenda has appealed to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ronnie Shikapwasha to consider reopening Radio Lyambai in Mongu District of Western Province”
this is great from the UPND Group and I hope the MMD government will do the right thing over this request.
I am also glad to note that UPND will soon intensify its operations in terms of news dissemination across the country so that the POST will be left to work as a PF magazine while real news will be diffused by cheap and affordable daily newspapers.
To all Zambians, please vote for HH and UPND to form government this 2011 and give him a team of MPs that have a heart to develop Zambia.
We open the radio station so that these Lozi buffoons start airing anti government and tribal hate messages and then when the lozi mafias try to burn peoples property we shall kill again and hang them by the ba.lls for all to see. Foolish people. Masipa………
Do that to your mother you stinking fargot.
Fellow bloggers. Mushota may not even be some old woman or better still a lady. This could as well be some male racist muzungu in the afternoon of his life trying to pull ntwenukanes. This person may actually be in Zambia using proxy software to come out like she is in the diaspora. Careful nama virtual buddies aba. I rest my case.
Mushota – please give me a call. I’m also in Glasgow. Let’s discuss politcs over tea
Do you know that former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was abruptly hospitalized Tuesday at a Red Sea resort on the day he was set to be summoned for questioning by prosecutors over corruption allegations and abuse of power? Does this sound any familiar to you? Ha! Remember the way Chiluba would feign sickness every time he was supposed to appear before the courts of law for plunder? Dictators, they are all cowards. They would do anything to stop appearing before the same courts and dance to the same music they subject their opponents to.
# 9 MMD Chief Bootlicker, U nja yamutu wena. The wonders of the blog, MMD Bootlicker is a dog and through technology, this rabid dog is able to communicate its barking vibes through some courier on to the blog, woolfffffffffff
#33 HATESON WENA – you are probably deliberately trying to wind up the lozis but your style is too daft. try something a bit more intelligent, man.
Lets talk and discus issues and not personality!
I personally would agree to the re-opening of Radio Lyambai if the current manager is sacked and a new manager (preferably from another tribe) is brought in. That way, we might curb the irresponsible radio broadcasts that the radio was alleged of doing.
Stupid senseless blog.
#40 – why does it have to be someone from another tribe? Can a Tonga be a community radio station manager in Kasama or Solwezi? I know you are going to give me a rational answer like “why not?” – but the question is: Is it actually happening? That won’t happen. Community radio stations are for local development and are meant to be run by individuals who understand the local culture and dynamics and subtleties. A person from another tribe won’t do. I seem to recall that a few years ago somebody was brought it and he started playing music the locals didn’t like. You can’t blame them. Every tribe deserves a bit of something they feel much closer to than always listening to somebody from somewhere else – and that is not tribalism.
The reason I said someone from another tribe is because someone from another tribe will most likely not allow tribalist rhetoric to be aired on radio. That is the reason I stated so. I do agree with some of what you said. Yes it’ll unlikely happen, yes locals want something that feels closer to home and yes every tribe deserves a bit of something. I have not denied any of that. That is the reason I stated it is my personal opinion that what I stated in #40 is what I would like to see. Just because I would like to see that does not mean it is going to happen.
Sh-at-up Simenda! These guys were irresponsible and took advantage of the gov’s silence. They now have ZNBC like the rest of Zambia. If that does not sink in they must never again attempt irresponsible broadcasting because we do not want Rwanda II in Zambia.
What does Lyambai mean?
Forward, forward with the real change! Hands up to you HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
What crime did Radio Lyambai commit? This is directed to all the MMD bafoons and hardcore tribalists on this thread. If a crime was committed by Radio Lyambia why hasnt RB’s id/io/tic govt taken the case to court? Which law in Zambia empowers Shikapwasha to confiscate private property? Shikapwasha’s powers are limited to granting or withdrawing broadcasting licences. He is not empowered to steal. Some people dont have brains, you cannot support a govt that rules by decree in a so called democracy! It is not normal for a govt minister to simply make an allegation against someone and then proceed to mete out punishment. Talk of a shi/t/hole country. Zambia STINKS big time!