THE Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCZ) has castigated former Local Government and Housing minister Sylvia Masebo for attacking President Rupiah Banda over his decision to allow the construction of a mosque in Lusaka which Ms Masebo had blocked.
And the Tonga Traditional Association of Zambia (TTAZ) has urged Ms Masebo to respect President Banda because he is a leader for all Zambians, including herself. ISCZ president Suzyo Zimba cautioned Zambians against voting for power-hungry politicians and political parties that were determined to marginalise certain religions.
Mr Zimba said Mr Banda had demonstrated that he was an all-embracing leader who was committed to the development of the country for the benefit of everyone regardless of their colour, religion or race. He advised Ms Masebo to be civil in her language and learn to respect the Head of State.
He said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday the council was grateful to the Government and specifically President Banda for allowing the construction of the mosque in Longacres residential area which was blocked by Ms Masebo, who is now a Patriotic Front member and parliamentary candidate for Chongwe Constituency.
Mr Zimba was reacting to Ms Masebo’s attacks on President Banda as reported by The Post newspaper yesterday. “Ms Masebo is not an angel. She should be the last person to call President Banda a liar. Is this the type of leader people want who can insult the Head of State any how over a matter of God and worship?
“In any country, there should be a sense of belonging and people should be allowed to worship whichever way. President Banda’s intervention just demonstrates that he has respect for the constitutional dictates of freedom of worship and conscience,” he said.
And TTAZ president Dickson Namaanza urged Ms Masebo to respect President Banda because he was a national leader.
[Times of Zambia]
Not in my counrty,we need to build more churches.
Dont allow moslems to build mosque every where they will turn Zambia into islamic nation.Somehow masebo was right.
Can one tell me where I can find a Christian Church, Barotse Church (it exists in case you didnt know) or a Lenshina Shrine of worship anywhere or in the middle of a residential area in India, Dubahi, Iran, Iraqi, Libya or indeed any Moslem country. For a bow of soup we sale our rights as Zambians throug greedy RB
I mean’t country you tourist or sorry terr……………..fimo fimo.
Masebo told us the facts in the news paper, can you LT also tell us what was the issue. Masebo told us that ba RB did not follow the well laid down procedures. She was not blocking but following the rule of the game. No matter what the truth should prevail. Why have they responded after Masebo has spilled the beans?
Christian Nation being led by a Muslim Haaaaaa! Where is the Voice of our Church leaders. Iyeeeeeh. 20th September Please!
Very soon Zedian christians and moslems will start hacking themselves nigerian style. Is the christian nation becoming a Sharia law nation now??:-?
Once again we have religion rearing its ugly head in politics.
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its true
Zambia is in Southern Africa unfortunately,,,
We do not want Boko Haram here, Rupiah is a Malawian many Malawaians are Moslems. Shut up Islamic Council of Zambia , terrorrists
The Mission of Muslims is to conquer Christianity and dominate all people. They hope to fulfill this mission everywhere by all means, money being one of the major means. What I hate about these muslims is their intolerance to other religions. And here we are in Zambia, giving them places freely to build their Mosques. Wait till you see who the muslims are. They should not even cheat people about Extremists or non-extremists. There are Extremists everywhere where there is Islam! Zambia be very careful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im an MMD supporter..BUT RB was wrong for allowing a Mosque to be built on Addis Ababa drive..The residents of that area protested but they were ignored. Yes Zambia allows freedom of religion, but not when it involves noise pollution in a “once-quiet area”…I dont support Mosques being built any where and every where..they should have designated areas for such. Masebo was right for saying Proceedure wasnt followed.
sHOW ME ONE MOSLEM NATION THAT IS PEACEFUL AND I WILL SHOW YOU A TRUE CHRISTIAN NATION THAT IS FULL OF INTOLLERANCE TO OTHER RELIGIONS, VIOLENCE AND KILLINGS
Islamic Council, you a on a slippery slope here…entering partisan politics! The issues concerning your mosque were legal not political. You chose a political solution by corrupting your Chipata/malawaian/zimbo politician to circumvent a matter which is in court.. What happens when he leaves state house and the matter is handed back to Silvia?
Do you know that being seen with a Bible in Saudi Arabia one would get jailed? Building Christian Churches is illegal in Saudi Arabia as well. We must NOT allow Islamists to exploit our friendliness.
Shame on RB and the Muslim whatever! Masebo you are a tru leader. Lets fire RB 20th September!
Bakili Muluzi who is a moslem was on the brink of turning the whole of Malawi into a moslem state. Mosques were being built on every street until he was booted out. RB being from Malawi is just being used by his fellow Muslim brothers to conquor Zambia. Muslims were very upset when Zambia was declared a Christian Nation by the late Kafupi. Wake up Zambians, reject muslim RB. In fact the man keeps changing religions, in 2008 at one point he claimed to be a Bhudist. Ask Mbita Chitala about this Budhism for RB and he will give you more details.
I agree with all the posts on this thread.
ViVA Hon Masebo! RB wants to turn Zambia a Muslim country its a pity he can’t see that these pipo have proved to be violent every nation that harbors many of them is not enjoying a single peace :o
Masebo, is no more factor in Zambian politics? Does any one have the archives where Masebo was fighting SATA when she was LG Minister? That would tell you the type of hooliganism and hypocrite this shameless woman can be. She supported Magande then later changed colours to support SATA. Shame on you !
This issue was about the legality of building a mosque in a residentail area not politics. RB is very wrong and so the muslims. Muslims are about dominating christains. Watch out for muslims they mean “business” when it comes to domination of other faiths. Masebo is the lady for following laid down laws.
Please lets watch out that laws are not ignored. How do you have a mosque in a residential neighborhood? The issues of why the residents were complaining were:
1. Do you know the noise that comes out from the mosque at 05.00 hrs? and 17 00 hrs.
2. No parking space. Moslems have a lot of cars where will they park. On all the sides of this mosque are residential houses.
As Zambian we need to watch the way Islam is spreading, at some point Muslims cease to be peaceful and this factual.
Never allow Jihadists in this country. Are black moslems even considered real moslems? Lets first set up a church in Iran.
Anyway the zambian laws prohibit whatever these chaps want. It shall be reversed once donchi kubeba. No more noise pollution in residential areas.
masebo is just a hypocrite, she was the area MP for Chongwe and today her and her aunt chiefteness nkomesha claim MMD has not done nothing for her area! but i clearly find that very ironic! as Sylvia (her niece) has been the area MP for quite a while now, and in short she is saying her niece (Sylvia) has done nothing to develop chongwe? and it even gets more ironic as Sylvia herself is saying MMD has done nothing to develop Chongwe! who was the member of Parliament? ninshi abena chongwe bakopo! Keep in mind the majority of the leaders are in this for ther own personal gain, wake up! AND I was wondering why all of a sudden the kama chifetenaiss was becoming vocal then i realised her niece Sylvia was being sidelined and she was in the process of resigning from the MMD.
We shall break that monstrosity down come 20th september. why the heck would anyone want to build a mosque in a residential area?
Careful this is Zed laws must be respected don’t be surprised if such issues are revisited with the change of GRZ. MMD’s performance under RB has been very bad in this area of laws having a mosque in a residential area please viva DON’T KUBEBA
I AM SURPRISED RUPIAH BANDA IS A MOSLEM.HOW COME HE IS FIGHTING TO RULE IN CHRISTIAN COUNTRY.KUYA BEBELE.PABWATOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Muslims have targeted Zambia. We are giving them the cash they need to build their mosques and indoctrinate our children by frequently their shops. They have far more cash than the Christians in Zambia. Kadahffi’s kind gestures to Southern Africa always included the advance of Islam. Wake up peace-loving Zambia!
MIYANDA is looking like a very good prospect for Zambian president right about now. Under MIYANDA’s rule no Muslim, occultist would even dared bark against our established Christian nation. How are you going to build one of the noisiest anti Jehovah, our God structure in Lusaka central. Glory be to Jesus and him alone. Respect the Law of the land of Zambia.
# 27 so what is your solution? to chase the muslims away! The problem is, the majority of Zambians are lazy, they always want to put the blame on outside forces for there lack, and they want things to be handed to them on a silver plate! its really sad that, because no matter what you are given even a good paying job, or won the lotto, if you have a poverty consciousness like the majority of the people of Zambia, you will still end up failing, people are so blinded by self pity and victim mentality that they actually do not see opportunities, even if it slapped them in the face because they have poverty stricken minds which only allows them to see what their belief system accepts as reality…IYE WHAT A SHAME…
Tonga Traditional Association of Zambia (TTAZ)
The heading alone above is reason enough why we should not allow traditional associations footholds in Zambian politics period. I am here sitting and reading in amazement people trying to deny an elected MP voice against a sitting president. People reason we elect MPs to challenge unconstitutional moves by over- powered presidents.
In the same area, and in the same location there is a Jehovas church, so why the fuss?
^Seating President^
Imwe ma moslems, do you knw that each country has got malamulo? How do you build a MOSQUE mukomboni with that noise you make when praying, Please gives us a break! YOUR RB KUYA BELELE. viva masebo viva PF
Zambia recognise lebianism LAWS are there and it’s just a matter of implementing them.
So who echoed this statement??is this what some are saying laws should be respected?
Religion ruins everything. Do u know that if religion did not exist, 90% of all conflicts in the world wud not be there??
conflicts exist becoz of sin .peroid
#29 Cleo. I totally agree with you. We must stop looking to government to provide but instead open our minds and take advantage of the opportunities inherent in our society. This mentality of self pity was developed by the UNIP government that wanted to divert people’s attention from real issues so that leaders could prolong their stay in power. Thats why even today people want to believe when Sata says he will develop the country within 90 days. Many people imagine that money will just be coming to them just like that. We should reject such leaders who want to bring complacency by advocating unworkable systems. A good leader must tell people the truth and encourage hard work. Our youths are drinking Tujilijili & waiting for more money in their pockets as promised by Sata. God help us
COMMENTS RESERVED. I may reveal secrets here, about the plot to win for RBB at all costs including probably (?) maiming important people attached to the electoral process and blame it on the nearest enemy. This is what happens when you seek power regardless of the cost,… you sell yourself to anyone to support you. Sad. Let 20 September go! Its as dreadful as 11th September. Remember this is a terrorists month! Whatever the case. PREACH PEACE.
Stop allowing these guys to infest our country please. I have lived in a muslim country for the past 4 years and we barely have 4 churches in the whole of North Africa…. This is regrettable
This Moslem should watch his step. Who is he to encourage lawlessness in this country? Can he also tell us how easy it is to build a church in Moslem countries. Don’t stretch your luck. Masebo was right, whatever her faults as a person.
yaba kapata were you .otherwise there will be noise pollution in longacres mama eeeeeeee…elyo mu residential area papa pipi popo noise jam in the city.
AS SOON AS THERE WAS TALK OF A MOSQUE IN LONGARCRES THE AMERICANS SHITED THEIR EMBASY. TELL ME WHO IS STILL SAFE
Wow! They shited their embassy?! Man, shiting their embassy must have been painfull. A whole building being produced from ones body…amazing.
President Banda has a dangerous agenda for Zambia. He is drunk with too much power. Is he not aware that Islam is the cause of most of the conflict in the world today? If the president has any advisors at all let them remind him that Zambia is not his personal market stall ( kantemba). We do not want sharia law in our country. Let him go back home to Malawi where he can be amongst his fellow moslems. Masebo is a true Zambian and has a right to reject dangerous alien religions.
Masebo is an *****. She procured MANDAMANDAS without following laid down procedures. You fools, are you not aware that the cathedral, New Apostolic are all in Longacres? Let the muslims also build a proper structure.
Its not just the muslims that make styopet noise,even the Pentecoastals,last time i was in Zambia i was almost going deaf from the music at a certain church.Masebo was right to deny them a mosque in LA.
PLEASE, PLEASE PEOPLE…….GOOGLE “AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER, JULIA GILLARD DOES IT AGAIN”
sorry shifted
No you things leave Masebo alone, so you want to declare fatwa on her?
(Prime Minister Julia Gillard – Australia )
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
But RB is busy dinning and using Islamic money to campaign. Please RB leave Zambia!!! Australia help Zambia today please please..
END OF MMD
This confirms the rumours going round tha GADDAFI donated BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR RB ELECTIONS campaign through the LAPGREEN investments in the zamtel to make sure that RB stays in power.Zambians lets stand up for ZAMMBIA .VOTE FOR MICHEAL SATA ACTOIN MAN A VERY SELFLESS LEADER.
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I keep saying this, MMD cadres should not just support for the sake of supporting even were they know its wrong. Masebo was right, we dont need a church in a residential area. why rubbish bin? balikulishamo
Please we vote out RB, hes evil my grand papa jst told me he was the most feared man in UNIP (murderer, satanist).
Viva PF
Masebo just loves RB
If only she was the First Lady
You guys are a bunch of losers, Zambia is a democratic nation, anyone can build wateva he wants or belong to any religion, as lng as it is within the ryt of the constition.
Some of these Moslems are hypocrites aand should just keep quiet. Why don’t they allow Christians to vist Mecca or build a church in places like Saudi Arabia. Bibles are not even allowed in some countries in the Middle east. Moslems have double standards they want to keep their cake and eat it.
Imwe ma bloggers, listen, Michael Chilufyanya Sata WILL NEVER be President of Zambia. Please start thinking straight. The man has promised 50 people the position of Veep and has also promised some 20 people Minister of Fiance Position. Is this a normal man in your eyes? Abash Sata and we also know that we do not have the best candidates this year, so we shall stay with RB – at least he has some useful experience and NOT the quarelling experience of MCS. Listen to Katele Mfwiti Kalumba – he has said it all.
there is nothing to praise about masebo…ifwe ni RB pankolokooooooooooooooooo
You infidels! All of you, INFIDELS!
Masebo is nolonger that superlicious lady we knew.look at the picture.
MASEBO NI NSHIMBI EBANAKASHI ABO!!!!!
Religion in every shape and form has been debunked. It is the worst SCAM (FRAUD) that ever befell Humanity. It is known by intellectuals as the “DUMB PEOPLE`S BELIEF”.
Kabimba Winter was town clerk for Lusaka and Masebo was deputy mayor. Several times they flew out together and people were informed that these people were……..do..do… doing it ……any comments ?…..Yes they are free to do, but how about the moral aspect?…….
Muslims should first open up Mecca and Medina before they start screaming about freedom of religion.
I cannot see many Christians voting for RB on 20th September. He has goofed.
Between the two frontrunners, RB and SATA, Zambians are placed between a rock and a hard surface
Chi Cleo uli masipa we mwana we shilu iwe. you must be Malawian.litochi lyobe
Please Zambia for JESUS! No religious zealots. Zambia is a Christian Nation!
Ba Masebo job well-done!
KWENA MASEBO TAWAKWATA UMUCHINSHI YOU HAVE A VERY VALID POINT BUT THE WAY YOU TALK AM FOR RB BUT PLEASE LET US STOP THE BUILDING OF MOSQUE KU LONG ACERS THEY ARE DIRTY AND NOISE BOKO HARAM HAS COME TO ZED TERRORISM YAISA TWAFWA
@62 as a born again believer am voting for RB, because; 1) Sata and the Post don’t want the declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation. 2) Sata even though he is a catholic, worships a serpent which is even in the office. I am still voting for RB despite allowing Moslems to build a mosque. All peace loving Zambians don’t vote for Sata, vote for someone else, Please.
Gambino, Sata is more a Catholic and Christian than you my brother. The point raised is not enough for you ot to vote for President Sata. For the sake of your relatives who come to you for help each time there is a problem in the family please do vote for President Sata and ensure you have a better life for them. It’s only 5 years and we put somebody else if PF will fail. All parties should be limited to 5 years from now on.
PF/Post alliance at it again, looking for anything to say. They spent the last two years insulting and criticising others, while their friends were busy strategising and building. Now they have gone back to their game again, while their friends are showing off what they have done and what more they can do. 19 days to go, and they still can’t learn.
DONCHI KUBEBA WONT ALLOW A MUSLIM TO BUILD A MOSQUE. USA REJECTED ONE ON GROUND ZERO.THIS CORRUPT SON OF MOHAMMED MUST GO. CHECK OUT DANDY KRAZY’S NEW TUNE ON YOUTUBE. SIMPLY TYPE IN DONCHI KUBEBA A D ENJOY. LETS KEEP ZAMBIA CHRISTIAN…. AMEN
*Finally, Rupiah reveals his Muslim faith, contradicts himself*
MMD candidate for the 2011 presidential elections, Rupiah Banda, has finally
revealed his Muslim faith in a bid to maximise on the fundraising ventures
among fellow faithfuls in his home town of Chipata.
“When I had a chance, I put her outside. I excluded her because she was rude
to have denied them (Muslims) a permit to build a place of worship. I come
from here (Chipata) and that is how we (Muslims) worship. No one looks at
how others are worshipping because we all (Muslims) worship the same God (as
Christians),”Rupiah told a smiling audience of Muslim clerics and
businessmen.
bt bafikala ba LT, pliz can these even be issues you can be entertaining on yo website , oky imwe bene bafikala go and build a church in Libya or Iraq and see wat will happen to you . mosques were they dont even allow poor black Muslims ati president foe all !!
grow plp learn to love u will live longer:x
I have so much things to say but I cant. From the various comments by most bloggers it looks as though we Zambians don”t really know what we want! This country has been a refuge and a beacon of hope for many Africans. Let us preserve it and the peace that has become synonymous with our nation. Viva Zambia! Alute continua!
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