THE ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has told the European Union (EU that it will not swallow everything that comes from Brussels but will first sieve and determine if at all it is for the benefit of the Zambian people.
The PF delegation has also taken a swipe at The Economist and other Western pollsters that predicted electoral victory for the MMD even when the situation on the ground was contrary to what was being projected.
The PF delegation has in meetings with EU stakeholders constantly declared that the new leaders of Zambia would not want to repeat the mistakes of the MMD administration, which by all accounts rested easy in the knowledge that the economy was on the path to recovery when the progress was not felt by many.
According to a statement released by first secretary for Press at the Zambian mission in Brussels, Samuel Ngoma, the PF trio of Deputy Minister in the vice-president’s office Edgar Lungu, Secretary-General Wynter Kabimba and director of foreign relations Longa Chibesakunda said impressive economic indicators would only be meaningful if they trickled down to ordinary Zambians.
The delegation is in Brussels as guests of Germany’s Freidrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation and has had meetings with the managing director of Africa in the European Commission’s external affairs services, Nick Westcott, EuropeAid and European Progressive Socialists.
Asked by Mr Westcott what the PF’s stand on China and Zimbabwe was, Mr Lungu said Zambia would maintain good relations with Beijing but had asked Chinese companies in Zambia to respect the country’s labour laws and the welfare of workers.
On Zimbabwe, Mr Lungu said Zambia’s stand was in line with the Southern African Development Community although the PF was of the view that Zimbabweans could take a cue from the peaceful transition which took place in Zambia.
The meetings with various EU institutions ended in Brussels on Tuesday
[Times of Zambia]
yebo hahaha
This now shows you that this Mr Kabimba is not to be under estimated, you never head him moan or sulk for not getting a big govt post….he could just be PF,s secret weapon. He is showing pure leadership, unlike some under5,s talking breeze
He will be the President’s unofficial right hand man. He holds in PF the position that Sata himself held in MMD under Chiluba, and as Minister without portfolio had far ranging powers
I agree with you entirely my man
Sorry l forgot ……it donchi kubeba
good show PF
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Sorry, I mean Good move PF
What qualifications has Longa Chibesakunda got to have a post like this. Can someone post his CV. Such appointments makes me doubt the anti corruption and anti nepotism stance of the PF
What qualifications has Longa Chibesakunda got to have such a post. Can someone please post his CV. I am begining to doubt PF’s stance against corruption and nepotism.
Mr. Longa Chibesakunda goes as far as calling himself a medical doctor. Where did he do his medical studies? Pls recheck his CV. Lungu, Leipzig
ma rubbish
Cool.Even if we feel the pain in our … The PF is in power.Swallowing our pride is the way forward
Its very refreshing when officials put the interests of their people and country before any other interests. Kabimba is doing well as long as he draws a line between political party issues and Government issues.
Atleast they had vacation, and kept allowances to buy 2 more housing-plots each. They can’t wait to go to China next month.
I like this.far better than mmd’s stance on EU,IMF,WORLD BANK and foreign affairs at large?
MMD was muzungu wanga anikonde.
Kabimba is a parasite who is abusing our PUBLIC resources and money through taking this government paid journeys!! He is a MORON CHIMPANZEE!!
Refreshing. Hope this draws a line and determines forward movement for all.
Mr Sata said if elected, Mr Munyama will find it easy to access funds for development from Government.
No amount of hatred will stop PF from delivering on their promises GO PF GO MCS GO !!and show these doubting Thomases what you are made of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let’s hope they don’t look like greedy corruption enabling hypocrites when it comes to providing justice to all the Zambians that they claim to consider ……