The Zambian High Commission in South Africa has accused some sections of the international media of embarking on a systematic attempt to paint a bad image of Zambia.
Press Secretary at the Zambian High Commission in Pretoria Patson Chilemba contended that there seems to be an attempt to paint a negative image of Zambia by some international media.
In a letter sent out to the Business Day newspaper in response to an article published on March 12 headlined “Incoherent policy will undermine Zambia”, Mr. Chilemba pleaded with the newspaper to uphold the tenets of fairness, truthfulness and objectivity, which he said are some of the important hallmarks of journalism.
He said the newspaper alleged that there is growing political intolerance and impressions are that President Michael Sata’s government does not have a coherent development policy, which will undermine the country’s investment credentials and economic growth.
Mr. Chilemba also recounted that the newspaper alleged that there is a sustained assault on opposition leaders and the seizure of several private businesses sold to foreign investors by the previous administration which has raised questions about Mr Sata’s commitment to the rule of law and protection of investments.
He said the newspaper further stated that over the past several months, Mr Sata’s government has taken control of Zamtel, Zambia Railways, Finance Bank and the Collum coal mine.
“In our press statement sent to your staff reporter we gave various reasons for this. However, it seems our response to those cardinal issues has been ignored so that an impression could be sustained that the Zambian government was unilaterally seizing private businesses sold to foreign investors by the previous government,” he stated.
He continued: “The fact that the Zambian government, under the leadership of Mr Sata, managed to secure $750m via a eurobond — which was oversubscribed 24 times — is a sign of confidence in the administration.”
Mr. Chilemba added: “You mention that the Zambian economy will expand by 7.3% this year, from 6.9% last year, driven largely by demand from China. It is also worth noting that the economy is expected to expand mainly because of the sound economic policies of the Zambian government and the expected foreign direct investment into the country.”
He said: “Apart from raising issues in the article in question, you also published an opinion (Reversing Zambia’s democratic gains, February 22) in which you accused our president of stepping back from the democratic ideals.
While we appreciate your freedom to free expression and to cover events in Zambia, we plead with you to uphold the tenets of fairness, truthfulness and objectivity, which are some of the important hallmarks of journalism.”
The PF government is a Case Study of Not how to run a Government. The Chickens are coming home to roost for this incompetent, nepotistic and tribal government! You made your bed, just sleep in it!
To be honest zambia already has a bad image, or at least I hope it does, having been there the past year. My conclusion is simple, what an excuse pathetic excuse of a country, it is extremely overrated people looking hungry even when they are full, or at least I hope they were. People wear Jeans and tropicals and wear sandals with suits
Just so sad
Thanks
I am a state house official please allow me space to share my reflections in your widely read news site on the sad reality most people avoid facing and please do not publish my name am a civil servant.
It is not a secret anymore that our dear President HE MCS is suffering from PROSTRATE CANCER and a threatening heart condition which has left him alive by the will of the spirit and not his body. It is saddening to see this man face to face and to know the reality of his illness which unfortunately many have undeniably failed to come to terms with.
fellow countrymen and women, our president is sick and the requires resting away from active political life. His prostate cancer has reached an advanced stage such that urine comes out uncontrollably. A temporal measure to help in his…
His prostate cancer has reached an advanced stage such that urine comes out uncontrollably. A temporal measure to help in his condition is that a tube has been inserted into the urethra to collect urine into a urine bag. When he visited the Chibombo accident victims’ burial this urine collecting bag was fastened nicely and covered in his suit. Even during the famous swearing in ceremonies at state house the same strategy is used. The problem is that he cannot stay longer at any function or international gathering because the urine collection bag has limited capacity to hold urine and requires frequent changing lest it bursts and spills urine on the head of state.
It is for this reason the experts thought the best way to prevent embarrassment on part of the head of state is to have controlled public exposure. The PF Government must immediately find a replacement to the ailing head of state whose illness has reached an advanced stage. Am pretty sure the first lady has tried by all means to encourage him by not only changing his urine bag but also giving him emotional support. However this measure is temporal and somewhat costly to the nation because the head of state is expected to travel within and outside the country. HE MCS’ controlled public exposure is African’s natural tendency to hide illness.
Ladies and gentlemen, what I have posted was copy and paste for you to also read on this fora. I however wish the head of state a quick recovery. I know he has sacrifised many people including the late Msoni who died yesterday but it is not for me to wish him dead. I wish he can recover so that he ends his term. It is my wish that he lives long enough to see how HH will bring prosperity to this country that MCS is destroying with his tribalism, open corruption, hatred and all sorts of evils you can think of. May he recover and not die.
Mushota. Thank the unfortunate country that has accepted to grant you Leave to Remain for however many years it is you want to stay there. Please never come back. We don’t need people like you here.
Govt will pounce on Sata – Mpombo
By George Chellah
Post newspaper: Monday March 12, 2007 [02:00]
GOVERNMENT will pounce on Sata very aggressively if he continues to undermine President Mwanawasa, defence minister George Mpombo has warned. And Mpombo described Sata’s utterances on President Mwanawasa’s health as ‘practicing political witchcraft’. Reacting to Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata’s remarks that Zambians needed a sane person who would listen to them over the constitution and that President Mwanawasa could not do it because he was medically impaired, Mpombo warned that the law would visit Sata soon over his irresponsible utterances.As government we will not allow Michael Sata to undermine the office of the head of state…
Govt will pounce on Sata – Mpombo
By George Chellah
Post newspaper: Monday March 12, 2007 [02:00]
GOVERNMENT will pounce on Sata very aggressively if he continues to undermine President Mwanawasa, defence minister George Mpombo has warned. And Mpombo described Sata’s utterances on President Mwanawasa’s health as ‘practicing political witchcraft’. Reacting to Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata’s remarks that Zambians needed a sane person who would listen to them over the constitution and that President Mwanawasa could not do it because he was medically impaired, Mpombo warned that the law would visit Sata soon over his irresponsible utterances.
he cannot go on undermining the President with impunity like that,” Mpombo said. “If he continues to undermine him, we will pounce on him very aggressively. We will pounce on him very strongly. He will be taught a lesson which he will never forget for the rest of his life.” He said Sata should not think as if the government was asleep. “If Sata is calling for confrontation with government he will surely not be disappointed because he will get just that,” Mpombo said. “Government is ready to take him on very vigorously. We are not sleeping, we are watching him.” Mpombo further described Sata’s statements on President Mwanawasa as outrageous. “Sata’s irresponsible utterances he has been making are in fact a threat to political stability and national security of this country,” Mpombo said. “
So if he continues with his ranting and rumblings, the law will catch up with him soon.” He accused Sata of practicing what he termed as ‘political witchcraft’. “That man is so bitter, he can not talk about the President’s health like that. What he is doing is what can be called as practicing political witchcraft. That’s what he is doing, he is practicing political witchcraft,” Mpombo said. “It’s not even for Sata to make the President’s health an issue because the President himself has already said he was enjoying good health. So why is he talking about it?”
Mpombo advised Sata not to apply double standards when addressing issues of the constitution.
“Sata should stand and look in the mirror and see his past. Let him see the role he has played in the past over the constitution,” Mpombo said. “Government has said that the constitution will be tailored to the desires of the people of Zambia.”
On Saturday, Sata said his party would continue to mount pressure on the government until Zambians get a new constitution before 2011. “The fact is there will be a new constitution before 2011 whether Levy likes it or not,” Sata said. “Zambia needs a sane person who will listen to us and what we are saying. Levy can’t do that because he is medically impaired.” He said President Mwanawasa was afraid of enacting a new constitution because he knew that it would be difficult for MMD to remain in power.
Ladies and gentlemen, I decided to post some news that was carried by George Chella, Sata’s mouth piece in those days when they were still enemies. I want you to appreciate the type of people who are leading the country. We don’t wish anyone to die and we pray that they quickly recover but you can all see how they mocked their friends in those days. May Levy Mwanawasa’s soul rest in peace.
Bupe, chimbwi, you must be suffering and you are trying to vent your anger on my President MC Sata. Zonda, uzalema mumbwe iwe. May be you are a recalled diplomat. Looking at your posting, you must be alabi’s son who is facing theft charges. One day, the law will catch up with you. Your father will be locked very soon probably in few weeks to come, he will be at Kabwe Maximum prison. He will be caged.
@Bupe or is it Chipego, you have the Zambian Watchdog to cover your tribal sentiments.
@ Remak Makai. I thought the name Chimbwi has a surname in Zambia and you complete it by saying Chimbwi No Plan (CNP). My foot!!! Me a recalled diplomat? I wish you knew that I have never had such a high profile job. Please don’t overrate me. I am just an innocent poor Zambian who is suffering due to high mealie meal prices, lack of medicine and oxygen at UTH. Yes, you are right, I am not happy in the manner Sata cheated us, but I still wish him good health. I want him to live longer to see how capable leaders after him can develop the country and not the 90 days theory. The problem you PF cadres have is that you think pursuing perceived political enemies is what Zambians want when Zambians are suffering out there and your president has got not clue on what to do.
LET THEM PAINT. ZAMBIA IS ZAMBIA. WE HAVE HAD SO MANY OF THOSE PICTURES IN THE PAST. WE ALWAYS PULL THROUGH THOSE DARK COLOURS. I LOVE ZAMBIA.
Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Leaders must be firm and foster accountability, but they also must know when to forgive past wrongs in the service of building a brighter future. One of the most courageous acts of leadership is to forgo the temptation to take revenge on those on the other side of an issue or those who opposed the leader’s rise to power.Nelson Mandela famously forgave his oppressors. After the end of apartheid, which had fostered racial separation and kept blacks impoverished, Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected President.
Instead of settling scores, great leaders make gestures of reconciliation that heal wounds and get on with business.
This is essential for turnarounds or to prevent mergers from turning into rebellions against acquirers who act like conquering armies.
Nelson Mandela famously forgave his oppressors. After the end of apartheid, which had fostered racial separation and kept blacks impoverished, Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected President. Some in his political party clamored for revenge against members of the previous regime or perhaps even all privileged white people.Instead, to avoid violence, stabilize and unite the nation, and attract investment in the economy, Mandela appointed a racially integrated cabinet, visited the widow of one of the top apartheid leaders, and created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that would clear the air and permit moving forward.
Forgiveness can be costly, like the massive amounts of debt forgiveness toward countries like Greece to help create a stable foundation for restoring growth to Europe. Forgiveness can sometimes mean investing in groups that have done something negative — a counterintuitive but often very effective strategy. A striking example, which I recount in my book SuperCorp, occurred in South Korea, not a country known for being kinder and gentler, and yet forgiveness and seeking harmony were at the heart of a major business success. Shinhan Bank, a fairly new entrepreneurial bank, was set to acquire Chohung Bank, a larger, much older establishment-oriented bank that had hit hard times, when Chohung employees staged an embarrassing action.
To protest the takeover, 3,500 men shaved their heads and piled the hair in front of Shinhan’s headquarters in downtown Seoul. Shinhan signed an agreement with Chohung’s union that astonished some observers. Far from taking revenge for the protest (or walking away from the deal), Shinhan agreed to raise wages, promise no layoffs, have equal representation of both banks on key committees, and wait three years for full integration. These and other investments in the future generated a significant payoff. Within a year, shareholder value had increased (it decreases in a majority of mergers) and employees from both banks were informally integrating, with the union neutralized.
Within three years, Shinhan Financial Group was outperforming not only the industry but the entire South Korean stock market.
“Revenge is not justice,” says General Douglas MacArthur, as played by Tommy Lee Jones in Emperor, an engrossing new feature film about the surrender of the Japanese to American troops at the end of World War II. Like the hit movie Lincoln, the movie Emperor dramatizes a turning point in history replete with leadership lessons. (The movie will be released March 8; I saw an early screening thanks to producer Gary Foster, a personal friend.) The question requiring leadership judgment is whether to hang Japan’s Emperor Hirohito for war crimes.
There’s pressure from Washington and his fellow officers to punish the emperor, but General MacArthur, seeing that Japan teeters on civil unrest and reveres its emperor, refuses to give in. He instead uses his power for reconciliation. The emperor remains in place, though stripped of his divinity. In a gesture of contrition, Hirohito leaves the palace to go to American headquarters for the first time. In the mesmerizing final scene, MacArthur and Hirohito pose side by side for a photograph. As we know from history, the rebuilding of war-torn Japan was an economic and social triumph. If revenge is not justice, it is not strategy either. The founder of a second-tier computer company was pushed out a few years after the company went public.
I watched him gather investors and regain control with something to prove — that they were wrong to push him out. Once back at the helm, he had no clear alternative direction. The company foundered and was sold at a low valuation. Let’s hope that revenge against critics isn’t the motivation for Michael Dell to take Dell private or the founder of Best Buy to attempt a takeover. Anger and blame are unproductive emotions that tie up energy in destroying rather than creating. People who want to save a marriage, for example, must let go of the desire to hurt a partner the way they think the partner has hurt them and instead make a gesture of reconciliation.Those whose main motivation is to settle scores and get payback — to obstruct rather than construct — are on the wrong side of history.
Their legacy is not rebuilding, but rubble. From (ahem) members of Congress to leaders in any turnaround situation, it’s a lesson worth remembering: Taking revenge can destroy countries, companies, and relationships. Forgiveness can rebuild them.
Rosabeth Moss Kanter is a professor at Harvard Business School and the
author of Confidence and SuperCorp. Her 2011 HBR article, “How Great Companies Think Differently,” won a McKinsey Award for best article.
I was just copying and pasting so you understand why I wish Sata to quickly recover from the prostate cancer.
Bupe, take you insanity away from here and try and go and fry it. It may just turn out to be good dinner for you, SOB.
The truth has a tendency to pinch…no..make that HURT. The issues that Business day highlighted are just the tip of the ice berg. Zambia is on its way to being a despotic state and any economic gains will soon be lost. No thanks to the maniacal government that we have in place that doesnt see the value of opposition. Its one thing to bribe your opponents but to keep harassing them using state instruments of power is shameful. Sorry Patson but the world is finding you guys out.
I agree with the international media representation. Zambia is a bad country now as things stand. There is lack of political tolerance. I wish to encourage the international media to go ahead and discredit Sata’s government, so that if possible we should have no more direct investments. We have a dictator in our midst, being assisted by the previuos dictator. Zambia is no longer a democratic country because of PF and SATA who do not see the need for democracy. VIVA INTERNATIONAL MEDIA.
Ruco you a betrayer someone who does not love her country with passionate i wonder how you manage your home ,if you are not kept .bitterness and envy will choke you it is not these international newspapers that votes but the Zambian people.Talk of S.A and their prolonged strikes in the mining areas which investor wanted to live?high crimes,rape cases are the order of the day.if you are not comfortable with the current government better you keep quit or become a political economic refugee other wise we are proud of our NATION.
@Kokoliko, all these people who are commenting are Zambians and Proud of Zambia. What they are condemning is the PF GOVERNMENT and its misrule. The PF Government is not Zambia nor the NATION. Its not betrayal to condemn a an incompetent and rapacious government. Sata and his clowns will go but the Nation of Zambia will remain! Go back to your Civics notes…..dumb PF cadre!
Kokoliko….very good answer. I quote “International Media dont vote”
Do they feed us?
If you and your corrupt, incompetent and tribal government know that the international media doesnt vote, why the heck are you complaining about them? The reason is; it is hurting! Youve been found out and exposed for what you are. You will have to kill a lot of people and jail a lot of opposition members for you to rigg a general election. You are a one term government. After all a civil war is already brewing in the PF. Chikwanda, GBM , Inonge Wina + one yet unnamed Cabinet Minister did not vote for the lifting of RBs immunity. So we expect fireworks!
BECAUSE WE DON’T SEEM TO HAVE THE RULE OF LAW. EVERYTHING IS REACTIVE BASED ON WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAYS. ZAMBIA HAS BECOME A 1 MAN SHOW, NO MINISTERS / EXECUTIVES MAKE ANY DECISIONS. WITH RB’s Case WHAT DO YOU EXPECT, YES WE WILL HAVE NEGATIVE PUBLICITY AS PF HAS FAILED ZAMBIANS. THEY HAD A CHANCE TO CHANGE ZAMBIA to shine at international stage, but because of their OLD school policies, they have messed our country. SURE YOU ARE A PF CADRE HENCE THAT JOB AT THE EMBASSY.
So all you arseholes agreeing with the so called international media wanted the PF government to allow LAPGREEN to keep the corruptly obtained ZAMTEL, RB to sale FINANCE BANK for a song while pocketing kick backs & the Chinese should have been left alone in Mamba Collum coal mine after they were even failing to issue PPE to Zambian employees? You should think hard before you go on a tangent criticising for the sake of it. The people of Zambia are losing patience with gorilla politics of UPND & MMD in which they are hiring mercenaries of all hues just to bring down the current PF government. The people of this country will disappoint most of you when they continue with PF beyond 2016. This is because the opposition will become almost irrelevant to the majority of Zambians.
@Bupe or is it Chipego, you have the Zambian Watchdog to cover your tribal sentiments.
MundiaM, it’s important to think and analyse issues under discussion before you comment; if Zamtel was wrongly privatised why wasn’t the case taken through the legal process? Why was Finance bank given back to those crooks when they had clearly flouted the financial regulations? Was the legal process followed when nationalising Collum mine? The issue here is not necessarily what was done but how it was done. The problem with you pf cadres is that you don’t have capacity to see sense and think independently!
@MundiaM:
Most of those putting their lot with the ‘international media’ seem to have an axe to grind already with the PF government and are arguing from an entrenched position that will see absolutely no good in their opponent. They will gladly kill their grand mothers or destroy their own motherland if only that would mean the destruction of their “enemy”! There is none so blind as the one who will not see! Accursed lot!
Of course the image is worse the SA paper jst dd its noble work reporting poor image created by Charity Katanga and the like.
Rubbish @ MundiaM?? What nonsense are you talking about; this is why as Zambians we have always tracked behind because you don’t want people to tell the truth. You are very foolish, be it PF or whatever party you belong, don’t just Insult fellow bloggers to win your favors in PF /Government in Power. I am Non Partisan and if something is wrong we should tell our GOVERNMENT. YOUR ATTITUDE OF FOOLISHNESS “To hear the good of PF only is what brought MMD down” WATCH OUT!!! YOU FOOL.
Watch your steps pf!international media finished Mugabe,what more you?The post can’t march by far!
Oooh, you want PF to be finised eeh? When Zambia is scandalised by international press, we will all be affected. The problem is that most of you haters of PF want to be at the helm to line your pockets, that is all. You have no heart for Zambia.
Finish what mama africa? this country is already finished.
I’m not surprised at all.Just last week there was a scathing article on a kenyan newspaper about PF’s excesses followed by equally scathing comments.We have trully become the laughing stock of the region.
The question is are they telling lies or just putting across the happening in Zambia? If Zambia has it all in goods development no international media will say something bad will lift you as a good example but you aren’t so what do you expect,people to bring money to Zambia when the country is going down? Blame yourselves not international media
Has Amsterdam been telling the truth?
More smoke and mirrors is your response Mr Chilemba? You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that there is poor policy coordination under the current regime. The more important question is what is the current administration doing about it? In my opinion, this administration misfired when it retired public servants that were more knowlegable about how to achieve policy coordination on grounds that they were MMD Cadres and Sympathisers. As a way foreward, the current administration should call on them in an advisory capacity to guide them on how to achieve better policy coordination!
If one can’t respect human rights what guarantees are there that they will respect property rights? Also, if one can’t treat political opponents as equals what guarantee is there that they will treat business and other stakeholders as equals? Going forward, we need be more respectful of civil and property rights. Failure to do so will deal a deadly blow investor confidence.
Like serious? Think before you talk. Don’t embrace all that is thrown into your lap from the West. Look at where Africa is today with this forced democracy! The West will always give you policies that benefit them. Ever wondered who bought the so called privatised firms in 1991? Who forced the privatisation? And you think ZANACO is Zambia? Which old people? You?
The say, there is no smoke without fire right?
@Talksense walasa. No smoke without fire indeed. If you are good you are good, why cry foul if what was reported carries no substance? Please cadres let us avoid indulging in political issues we do not understand we may end up exposing our incapability. Just a friendly reminder to cadres Politics is a science do not take it for a game.
You create a bad image & an artist paints it correctly, then you get upset that he has painted a bad image?
wise man indeed.
So even RB’s looting of Zambia is true since ‘there is no smoke without fire’?
Some artists can paint imaginary pictures! Don’t think all picture represent reality.
There is no smoke without fire! Uyo cadre ali ku Pretoria alwisha ncito! The world is watching!
Hear! Hear!
Bwana Press secretary, you have made a terrible mistake. You cannot control what other people think of you; in any case when people think ill about you, they tell others not you! Zambian politicians, be they in government or opposition have no patriotism to this country. They do not weigh the damage they cause or the increase in risk perceptions each time they open their mouths. Any action that drives uncertainty translates into high cost of doing business, high cost of profit charges and the list can be endless. Need i say that the West loves to see you lot, black people, on each other’s throats so that they can continue justifying the social injustice through unfair trading practice. I wouldnt comment on any international press statement if I where you.
@ Kibinda waba Kabwa:
Right on the mark, sir! Most bloggers and politicians want to see only their side without considering the implications for the country and the people of Zambia. A typical example is those opposition politicians who went to SA and carelessly opened their mouths to drag the name of their own country in the mud. No wonder the ‘international’ media are saying what they are!
Greed for power, impatience, narrow-mindedness and shortsightedness in some citizens may just destroy this country! What a shame.
Mr. Chilemba added: “You mention that the Zambian economy will expand by 7.3% this year, from 6.9% last year, driven largely by demand from China. It is also worth noting that the economy is expected to expand IN SPITE of the economic policies of the Zambian government and the expected foreign direct investment into the country.”
“… we plead with you to uphold the tenets of fairness, truthfulness and objectivity, which are some of the hallmarks of journalism.” This is laughable because it is said by someone on a GRZ payroll. Do zambian newspapers practice those tenets? The answer is a definite NO. Now you are feeling the pain because the shoe is on the other foot. Unfortunately for you, Sir, the international media does not pull any stops; if something is white it is white and they will tell it as it is. You will cry until Kingdom come. Tough luck!
Right on brother. He should have told the POST to practice those tenets. When he was a POST reporter, he never practised those tenets. Now that he is benefiting from being a PF cadre, he wants to teach such tenets! Infact some of those international media houses are better in practising those tenets than the POST. The international media houses are not reporting as PF cadres like the POST.
This is a a disaster , this POST journalist now thinks he can comment and challenge the seasoned economics who are paid to do due deligency and sound analysis for their investors.
It’s shameful that these guys think running a country or being press rep for an embassy is like accompanying Sata to political rally to spill out his “Donchi Kubeba” lies. Just because you lied to Zambians you think you can lie to the international media.
The whole world knows that the economic boom taking place in developing countries is driven by the super cycle commodities demand from China. If China tanks all countries that are enjoying this super cycle will have real work on their hand. Please Post journalist don’t embarrass us and comment on things u don’t know
MMD whatever, though your name is repulsive, your analysis is usually sound except today’s is crowded by the hatred for The Post. By the way, there is no disaster in asking hired propagandists to report factually. Assuming that an international journalist is a sound and seasoned economist for due deligency of any investor worth his sort is really being comic. The journalist twisted the facts that led to the repossessing of ZAMTEL, reversing of the process of selling FINANCE BANK & repossession of Collum coal mine after the Chinese investor failed to meet the terms of the investment agreement. You would still be screaming obscenities if this PF GRZ had folded their hands while plunder & corruption is left to be enjoyed by crooks. Did you even read the paper in discussion? I beg to differ!
WHEN I DO RIGHT NO ONE REMEMBERS/TALKS/PUBLISHES,WHEN I DO WRONG,NO ONE FORGETS/KEEP QUIET/WILL NOT PUBLISH. CHECK YOSELF CAREFULLY PF LEADERS AND ALSO WE ZAMBIAN CITIZENS IF WE TRULY LOVE OUR COUNTRY LETS WORK TOGETHER AND CORRECT THINGS IF THEY ARE WRONG OTHER THAN JUST TALKING ANYHOW AN ANYWHERE,PRESS BRIEFING OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY,FOR WHAT.IT IS JUST EXPOSE YOUR OWN BEDROOM ISSUES WHEN YOUR HUSBAND/WIFE IS WRONG. FACE THE REALITY.
This is a self inflicted wound and GRZ has no one to blame but itself.What the int’l media is reporting is the unbannished truth.If the PF govt stops telling lies about the opposition then the int’l media will stop tellin the truth about them.
This has nothing to do with opposition! This is about some economic decision that have been made concerning ZAMTEL, COLLUM COAL MINE & FINANCE BANK. Stop commenting on things you don’t understand just to promote your nonsense.
MundiaM, are you on something today? The way you are labouring to defend something that is indefensible is mind boggling! Have you taken you medication?
Zambia has become a laughing stock becoz of testing leadership. In 2001 who imagined that Sata could become president but today he is president for reasons best known to educated pipo.
Surely a person who has never stepped a foot in any higher class can today be ruiling as if its a kingdom. This man could have been a good president had it been that he had managed just a gce but alas he is bringing economics of MALABO where the survival of the fittest is the norm. The death of mmd & upnd loomin
Banda & Sons (including HH) have the money and connections to sponsor such articles and when they do you call it international press!
There is nothing special about the so called international press.
Sad to note that most bloggers can use even the simplest of tools of analysis.
Sata’s erratic behaviour borders on lunacy of the most gutless order, to deny it is stupidity of the worst order. With all the tribalistic appointments, saturating cabinet to the tune of 80 members, claiming HH signed the Choma declaration or that Sata himself ran for president in 1968 are all symptoms of a mind characterised by “masalamusi.” And we will see soon who will have the last laugh when Sata’s urinary bag or catheter burst in public, it will be Zangalewa ati ni vule! Aaawe, pali bana!
The eyes of the world are watching where the failed PF leadership is taking the country to. The PF have no practical development plans, they are busy applying the the divide and rule tactics. Mr press secretary enjoy the crumbs at the PF table and have a nice day!
iNkhosi Mzilikazi DiniZulu thats some funny stuff kekekekekekekekeke
miles sampa help us please the comments are killing us donate something to make these guys stop you always have something to give like the toilets in matero please help uncle miles yours yusuf andeleki jobless bugger, i can be your piss bag to help with the prostate something,
Who is blind to what is happening in our country under PF? There is no need to blame the Int’l media when everyone can see what is happening unless those who choose to be blind like the PF cadres.
I agree with the international media 100%.Most Zambians see this but do not have the power to do anything. The future of our great nation is at stake because of the Kaponya’s in office.
RSA is too sweet and he thinks he is in Zambia where he can donchi kubeba us. This guy is embarrassing. I need to travel to the embassy and just see him, just a look. He thinks he can compare their donchi kubeba journalism with south african journalism which is international standards? Even the Govt SABC here is so professional that they don’t praise worship the ANC which liberated. They ask the president and ministers tough questions. What is Post newspaper experience? This guy.
Is he even aware of the health status of H.E.? Days are numbered bane. No one likes the Post controlled government and i can tell you that the winning of byelections they are gauging the PF on is very misleading. Byelections are almost always won by encumbent party candidates because of the machinery and resources that are available to them. They can shift voters from one constituency to another in byelections but for a national vote, it will be impossible to rig and everyone hates the Post, PF and Mmembe for lies.
We challenge Chilemba to face Justice Malala through a discusssnt programme aired on DSTV Channel 403 at 09.30hrs on Sundays to defend his evil PF Govt. Otherwise Sata’s Government is already being rebuked by prominent leaders in Africa and abroad for its gross abuse of human rights. Sooner or later our Prayer to God will ensure that to see a miserable Patson Chilemba walking along the streets of Matero, Bauleni and Kabwata -worst still in Chibolya or Chisokone Market in Kitwe. PF is commiting suicide for attacking international organisations.
I will come, just send me an official invitation
This is the beauty of democracy PF and opposition parties well done.
We have freedom of expression people can even go out of this country and hold press conferences , insult the head of state and no one is jailed.
My fellow country men lets thank God for this environmental.
We will not develop without a firm government nor will there be a firm government without checks and balances.
We are all stake holders and have the right to our own opinions if this country goes under we are all responsible.
So lets draw the line and be as professional as we can in our responsibilities and duties.
We are not being smart by over stepping our limits be it government or opposition.
Why should some media tell us that a certain political is heading for a sweeping victory in Mpongwe and Livingstone. Why should they project a certain former head of state that abused public funds as a victim of human rights abuse. And why should another media kip quiete when a rulling part oppress the opposition. In short the zambian media is not objective.
pOST NEWS PAPER HAS LOST IT AS ALL THERE GUYS ARE NOW GOVERMENT OFFICIAL I CAN BUY THE POST WHICH I USE TO LIKE SO MUCH AS FOR U CHILEMBA UR ANSEER WILL COME OUT SOON U HAVE JUST STARTED THE FIGHT WITH AN INDEPEDENT PAPER THEY REPORT ANYTHING EVEN IN ANC TOP OFFICIAL
The ‘Post’ can hoodwink those that allow themselves to be hoodwinked. But u can’t fool the world press especially the South African one. There’s nothing false about what’s being told to the World about Zambia. False imprisonment of opposition members of the legislature, violence perpetuated by Government ministers on opposition MPs, intellectual ethnic cleansing by the executive, brutality by a belligerent partisan police on the Zambians, biased public media coverage. The list is endless. What’s false about this folks?
Its far much better to have a bad image and provide for the people than a good one and yet only your family eats. China is china today becuase it does not value what media mongers talk about them. In fact we need Chinese style for us to develop. In south african they short alot of protesters, can they give us which ones Sata have Killed for demanding payemnts
Problem is your PF is not the Chinese Communist Party. Have you heard of Chinese council workers going without pay since January? Are there universities in China that are not opening on schedule because there’s no money for student bursaries? Is there shortage of Rice (read Maize) in China that the prices have doubled? China my foot! PF is incompetent and Zambia is already swimming in a cesspool because of it! Stop living in denial!
Ubufumu bucindika abene.
You don’t rely on other people to build up your image. You build it yourself by being the you want the world to see.
Last sentence should read: “You build it yourself by being the you that you want the world to see.”
Stupid zambians
Wechipuba niwe. Too blind to see and appreciate good things. Full of hatred. You must learn to appreciate even good things, not just condemn all the time.
I conquer with this article. Just last week i heard headlines on ETV South Africa that were contrary to what was being reported right here is Zambia. The heading was “Sata Warns International community.” under which everything was reported contrary to what the national news had over the warning of foreign Diplomats not to interfere in our government issues. They focused there news HH ‘s video and arrests.
Write anything you wish.
Zonda Uzalema, we are here to rule!
But your president is terribly sick and soon you will be ruled by a tonga in the name of either HH or Wynter Kabimba. So are you there to rule?
@Kadoli, Enjoy your ruling or is it ruining while it lasts. You and your PF are a disaster to the country. We do not know who is running the show in Zambia hence the civil war within your PF and the president is as good as a lame duck.
We from the eastern province call, what the editors of LT including kamushota, who are purporting to be genuine bloggers on here, MALABISHE….You are simply a bitter ethnic tribe.
LONG LIVE, MCS!!!
He was trying to earn himself a promotion to ambassador by playing donchi kubeba to south africans. he doesnt know that it doesn’t work here- primitive.
Quite probable that HH, Rupiah, and, led by Amsterdam, the vagabond lawyer ,have had a hand in the publishing of such false stories.
He continued: “The fact that the Zambian government, under the leadership of Mr Sata, managed to secure $750m via a eurobond — which was oversubscribed 24 times — is a sign of confidence in the administration.”
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!
No one has to do propaganda to tell people that icisushi smells bad. You may have to differ in opinion about how nice a rose smells.
Mr Patson Chilemba, let me advise you on financial borrowing. The Eurobond was oversubscribed yes, and that is not something to be proud of. Any money lender knows that you dont get profit if you lend to people who pay back quickly and on time. You make more from those who don’t and default so that yo fine them. Someone now knows that Zambia may not pay back easily at the rate it us going. Just like in the 70s when we began to borrow heavily, we will end up in the same debt trap. The MMD government set up the plans for Eurobond and reasonably valued the debt. Ba PF baisa, ni sangwapo! Now you boasting that you have a bigger debt!
Obama invites four African leaders to White House
By KEMO CHAM in Freetown | Tuesday, March 19 2013 at 10:42
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US President Barack Obama. PHOTO | AFP
Presidents Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, Macky Sall of Senegal, Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves of Cape Verde, will be US President Barack Obama`s guests next week, according to a White House release on Monday.
White House press secretary Jay Carney said in the statement that Obama and the four African leaders will discuss ways to strengthen democracy in the region and opportunities to expand trade and investment.
The statement cited the “strong partnership” between US and the African countries whose leaders were chosen for the meeting…
Sponsored stories will continue and the Opposition will dry-up soon.
The economy will continue to grow, more clinics & Hospitals, more schools, more mines, more roads, more colleges, more universities, more newspapers, more radio stations, more, exports, more forex at BOZ, etc.
The impatient Opposition will reach 2016 without its actual voters but BLOGGERS and without RB & sons, DORA, and all who partook in the share of the loot!
UPND/MMD MWANYA!2016 PF AGAIN!
MUZAZITUNDILA
@Bupe you are filled with hatred please tone down and take a deep breath. Its true the international media killed Mugabe and they may kill Sata. But the beauty about it is that Zimbabweans have continued with the same Mugabe despite the hatred of a white man like you. How do you feel about that? Your opinions are yours each of us has /have theirs as well. You started very well with analysis on Cancer and almost making me believe you but ,alas, your ugly head revealed itself so quickly for me to arbor finishing your tribal antics.Tongas are going to rule in the name of HH or Winter Kabimba ,you said. I have no problem with Winter if he is Tonga because I dont see that cancer in him. He is welcome to me.
Whi cares what South Africans or Canadians think? It’s our country, South Africans are welcome to go home and stay home, any time