First Lady Christine Kaseba is happy that the draft constitution has also addressed the welfare and plight of women in the country.
Speaking at State House in Lusaka today during the Ministers’ Wives luncheon, Dr. Kaseba-Sata implored women in the country to fight gender based violent acts and to reclaim their rightful position in society by reporting evil acts to law enforcement agencies.
Dr. Kaseba-Sata noted that women have fought enough battles of being battered by their spouses and other close allies.
The First Lady however, noted that once women are empowered with knowledge and education skills, they would be in a position to protect themselves from the evil acts of violence.
She said there is no reason why women in the country should die from maternal related problems.
She said government through the Ministry of Health was raising awareness through educational programmes on the same in communities.
And Kaseba-Sata has hailed former first lady Maureen Mwanawasa for spear heading the fight against gender based violence.
She further commended Dr Mwanawasa for raising awareness and working towards improving the welfare of women in the country.
And speaking at the same function, Vice President Guy Scott’s wife, Charlottee advised women to engage themselves in income generating ventures.
Mrs. Scott who is also Minister’s Wives Association Chairperson said, her organisation would go flat out to identify vulnerable groups in society especially women and children.
She commended the previous Women Association for the smooth hand-over and transition of power from MMD Ministers ‘wives to the to the ruling Patriotic Front colleagues.
The luncheon was attended by the First lady Dr. Kaseba-Sata’s mother, Loyce, Dr. Maureen Mwanawasa, Regina Chiluba, Vera Chiluba, Mama Betty Kaunda, Forum for Development and Democracy President Edith Nawakwi and other influential women from the law fraternity and civil society organizations.
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Where is Tandiwe Banda???
In Boston…
Repaced by Regina who nearly became first lady
She is in Boston with her Grandpapa
She is now Kaseba-Sata when did the name change take place
Nice one!
I like those pick to Pick smiles. Nomba ba regina na ijombako panono.
Yes women need to be empowered. Educate a woman and you educate the entire family! However, Zambian/African women should move away from the disposition of laid back entitlement. They need to improve and prove themselves and not expect manna on a silver platter or just bask in big titles & not do the hard work/leadership) on account of gender. This is one major difference I have noticed between continental African women and the those in the western world. Off course there are some exceptions. On this account the poor village/vendor African women are more pragmatic and results oriented than the white collar/educated African women. The two groups /qualities need to be merged/compliment each other to create a more effective (theory and pragmatism) society transformation force..
I do not want to steal their headline but these overrated women do not have an MBA, CIMA ACCA and Oxford Brookes degree. They certainly are not doing a PHD as I am, and I am marrying someone white not saying it is an achievement but I am saying I am one step ahead of these people that have done nothing to Zambia when I have been sweating sending my Clothes money (almost £850) this year alone.
What is my point? Absolutely overrated in as much as I have a ton of respect for them I am twice the woman they could ever have thought to be.
Reading this article on them has wasted 3 minutes that I will NEVER get back in my life, I am not happy
Thanks
Mushota or whatever you name is, you have overrated yourself and its nice that you wallow into that deception for now!
imbutuma
Kanena kobe..kwati paliba ne item.. iyanunka
Mushota, taula tota?
mushota ,you’re an imbecile.
@ 3 Mushota If you are truly are an African woman(which I doubt) the you are typical of those that stooped in culture of entitlement merely on account of gender. what makes you think an MBA or PHD is a PASSPORT TO ENTILEMENT. Not every MBA graduate makes a good manager neiether does does every medical school graduate make a good surgeon! WHO THE HELL IS INTERESTED IN WHOM YOU ARE MARRYING. You obviosly think marrying a white is an achievement! Shame for this to happening in the 21st century. KEEP YOUR INFERIORYTY COMPLEX TO YOUSELF.SHAA! AFRICA HAS GOT HER MOJO BACK WITH GDP GROWTH RATES ESTIMATED AT 5.4% THIS YEAR
The higher we go the lighter we become. Lovely.
mushota,your inferiority complex (yes) will consume you one of these days.
one of the women you’re insulting are great who have changed lives including mine.
its a pity that a woman can insult her fellows.
dont take me into temptation.
just remember that your taste is not everybody’s .
uli tipo!
I like the approach of DR kaseba.she is really an educated woman.
Vera is such a decent woman. She hangs out with the man who took her husband.
LT, Regina was never a first lady, just a ho
Hahaha, mulomo.. but i too do not remember regina as first lady,,, someone correct me????
First Gentleman, let me correct you: YOU ARE RIGHT!!!
Dr. Kaseba, even women with education and skills can be victims of domestic violence! So please don’t make misleading statements.
She has been one before, only that she has shipikishaling and its now payind dividends, dont think the heart attack come from blues.
Is it me or is it you? She mentioned Knowledge, Skills, and Education. You only saw Education? Mm!
There are people who are educated but still remain idiots like Mushota.
Keep it up our mothers… We love you too.
Wow Vera and Regina, God has forgiven you Regina for breaking up two families the Mwanza’s and the Chiluba’s, but the guilt will haunt you forever. Foolish woman!!!
But countrymen and women, where is Vera Chiluba Foundation and Maureen Mwanawas community Initiative?? Soon there shall be a Kaseba something something??
From what I know Vera decided to stray and allowed Regina to take centre stage in Chiluba’s life. I think its a bit judgemental to say Regina broke 2 families when Vera was busy with the late Mctribruoy.
I think of all the first ladies we have had, Maureen has been the prettiest and best dressed. It is argued that she was the most powerful!
You may be right on the powerful part but definitely not the prettiest. The reason could be that she was the spouse of a physically and mentally weak husband.
In beauty terms, I still contend Thandi was by far the cutest but fell victim to underclass fashion consultants. Even after having ba mpundu she looked trim, calm, and controlled.
Christine Kaseba is sick
And what business of yours is that? I am sure you have some sick chaps in your family too, why don’t you tell us about that?
:chi kallaa respect ba mayo bana kateka
mushota, time is ticking…you will come looking for me. this is my promise to you
Mushota..gettin married2 a white my dear ll render u a slave 4 hm for ever as long as u dnt change yo colour.i presume u r afta wealth and nt hs dick.
Imwe mushota is not a girl ,he’s just a ka boy who wants to play with your minds.
Correction LT. Regina was never a “first lady”…more like a home wrecker or depending on how you look at her relationship with FTJ.
Love the picture and I applaud you Dr Kaseba. Atleast, you’re trying to do your part as first lady while you have a chance. Ya’ll should’ve included our queen mother herself Betty Kaunda…sad she’s not well health wise. As for Thandiwe, well…who is she again?
## 11 totally true. The big problem is not education although pivot. what we need to do is stop the Alangizi phenomenon. These women have polluted women’s self worth for years. its time we called a spade a spade and top these rhetoric wise elders from taking away women’s dignity. Alangizi need to be encouraged to be productive just like any Zambian rather than allowing them to disempowered women. The problem is a failed tradition “Alangizi
‘Current first lady mobbed by widowed first ladies’ would have been a more appropriate heading for the picture.
The two other first ladies were probably busy with more important issues with their husbands.
Very proud indeed to see a mature enlightened first lady in State house, beautiful people wonderful country.
Cheers to that…drinks on me tonite on this bank holiday weekend:)>-
Enjoy!
On a lighter note, Is it a coincidence that Vera Chiluba and Regina Mwanza are standing on the outer ends?
Wish state house through Dr Kaseba Sata could also organise lunch for the poor the majority voters – all we see is the few rich continuing to enjoy themselves at state house – The President is known to be the man of the people, let state house have a luch on for poor kids on the streets of lusaka – imagine how wonder it will be for them to set foot at state house – at least their vote would have made sense.
Very thoughtful….the poor children to be allowed to have their day at State House. Would be nice to see their beaming smiles.
You are truly missing the point and have no clue how business lunches operate its not all about just eating like a pig; its all about getting people of influence in the community in one place to spread the word and awareness of issues.
mushota,mushota,my causin…do you really read your articles or messages before you post? i wonder as i did last time you bragg alot my dear,wisdom is far better than a paper coz it will make you achieve more than you thing and build more allies..those women are gifted by God himself
I am in love with Mushota; she is truly hilarious, excruciatingly and consistently annoying.
Vera gets the first prize for discovering Shangombo! But Maureen is by far still the best first lady the country has ever had, the prettiest, most knowlegeable, most confident and most powerful!!
LT when did Dr Kaseba’s name become Kaseba-Sata? She has just always been Dr Kaseba. We all know that she is married to the president. I like the ladies in the pix although Regina tends to over dress… Maureen and Vera look so simple and beautiful. Where is Tandiwe? I guess memories are still too fresh to go back to state house……what happened to Vera’s HOPE Foundation.
Am impressed with the former first ladies coming together as friends. Keep it zed that how politics should be .Zambia nayendelela .Here in Uk we are the envy of many friends from other African countriesÂ
Since when did Regina become former first lady. She is just a former husband snatcher.
Thandi..having the time of her life in the USA. Maureen is the best!!
I can see a serious unifying factor in Dr. Kaseba. She really looks and behaves like a First Lady.
Madam Mushota,
these wives of leaders are not overrated at all, its just that they are in the limelight every step they take is spotted by the media and this is because in directly in leadership by virtue of what their husband have been or are,
Your silent charity work is being noticed by God the Almighty who will reward bountifully,
imagine if they are not covered by the media you and me would be complaing that wives of leaders are not inspiring the women folk in this country,
You have also mentioned of the papers you have got and are still on phd, its good these should be used with humility.
Thank God he has given you and opportunity to have them but they be other wives of other leaders who may not have had an opportunity these stir need to recognised that they also leaders.
That’s a really an excited smile from Kaseba. Eeeh too much for her status lol.
Typical. A group of women get together. The hostess says something sensible and the act itself of providing a public united front is met with opinions that have nothing to do with the event. Go ladies. Pave an alternative path and show by example that it is possible to support different political entities and yet find common ground. God bless Zed.
Oh beloved LT – did I hurt your feelings and earn permanent moderated status? Okay, here is a virtual bottle of champagne delivered with a smile. Let’s drink to Zambian ladies. May they live long and prosper :)
As for Mushota and many who are like her read Jeremiah 9: 23 _ 25. Boast in the lord and not in what you know, riches,power etc.
Beatiful picture and please people stop judging Reginah because each of those 4 ladies have their own history that no one would want to hear about. Concentrate on the objective of the first lady. Mine is please all the foundations come and go we need one that will llive 100 years. In Bots lady kama charity foundation is still there ask when was it formed?
What about the captain of them all, Mama Betty Kaunda? They could have rolled her in in her wheel chair. Sad no one even thinks about her.
Other than that, thank you for the picture.
Mushota uli chipumbu sana, what are you talking about, rubbish!
am at a loss here, nothing against Regina mwanza but what contribution has she made to the Nation, why is she featuring to State house now that her hubby is gone? elo ubufontini, she over dresses , that hat or fascinator is like she is going to some wedding or races! she has nothing to offer the people of Zambia except her obnoxious out fits no buhule.
very good the older should have been from left mama betty kaunda ,mrs luchembe, ba mama vera,mrs capt solo,ba mama maureen,ama a tandi na ba mayo ba kaseba.
People, I do not think,’ mushota’ actually exists, it is just someone playing a bad practical joke so just ignore her /his postings so as not to sidetrack from the topic at hand.
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