President Michael Sata castigated his ministers for not telling the Zambians what his government had achieved over the two years. He went on to say they were lucky because there was no opposition in Zambia. These statements were attributed to the President during a meeting for PF leaders and cabinet ministers and during the swearing in ceremony for the Ministers of Information and Lands.
The aforesaid statements attracted varying responses from stakeholders, including NAREP, outlining the reasons why the ministers had nothing to tell Zambians in its statement of 20th September, 2013.
NAREP is disappointed that the Chief Government Spokesperson chose to counsel NAREP and failed to respond to the issues raised in the statement. We wish to reiterate that NAREP will not depart from issue-based politics.
We encourage the chief government spokesperson and other leaders to take a leaf from the Republican Vice President, Dr Guy Scott, who has admitted that the two years of PF rule have been difficult. This is objectivity at its best. Dr Scott knows that:
- Zambia is still the home of load shedding,
- Our education and health services are still far from optimal for the majority of the citizens,
- The agricultural policy is still in tatters,
- The constitution making process is still shrouded in mystery,
- Numerous youths are still roaming the streets-jobless,
- PF cadres are a menace to those with divergent views,
- Entrepreneurs are being flushed out of business because of unfair competition from the so called investors- the list is endless.
We encourage the chief government spokesperson to take a moment of silence and ponder over these issues and give an appropriate response and not a reaction. For now, we have heard enough about the roads.
Unless drastic measures are taken to address these pertinent issues, the next three years will be harder. We agree with Dr Scott that the excitement must now die and it is time to serve Zambia with the diligence that the voters lined up to vote for you and defended the vote to the hilt.
NAREP proposes the following for the next three years:
1.Normalize the size of cabinet: There is no need to continue with more than one deputy minister per ministry. We are certain that the beneficiaries of the bloated government have been rewarded enough. Retire the tired NOW; those whose energies have dwindled and can only work for the stomach-and they are many.
2.Provide leadership for national development: Please stop stifling debate and stopping opposition leaders from meeting the Zambians. Opposition leaders cannot even attend national functions for fear of your cadres. That rowdy behavior at Parliament during the official opening is unacceptable.
3.Work on policies that support development: implement your talk on empowering Zambians through stopping unfair trade, have a second look on the removal of subsidies.
4.Commence value addition on all our raw materials: This will create jobs and we will make more money as a nation from our resources.
5.Consult NAREP on job creation: You will lose nothing to try out the Empowerment and Employment Plan which NAREP has thoughtfully crafted.
It is our hope that a more sober approach will be taken in responding to our well- intended advice to your government.
Joseph Mushalika
National Chairman
AMOS MALUPENGA FACES ARREST
New Permanent Secretary at
the ministry of information
Emmanuel Mwamba is pushing
to have his predecessor Amos
Malupenga arrested for
corruption in the tender on the
supply, delivery and
commissioning of the National
Digital Terrestrial Television
Broadcasting System in
Zambia.
Mwamba, on Sunday
September 22, 2013 cancelled
the tender which Malupenga
had signed saying the
cancellation is line with advice
his ministry received from the
Zambia Public Procurement
Authority (ZPPA).
Ba NAREP too much narrative. What you got?
Ninsala yeka yekjafye tu NAREP with your G.A.Y President!!
at least they are offering alternatives unlike some of us who just criticize for the sake of it cos we are in the opposition.
“We encourage the chief government spokesperson to take a moment of silence and ponder over these issues and give an appropriate response and not a reaction. For now, we have heard enough about the roads.“
No need for insult mistake identity. ..NAREP is free to have an opinion in a democracy. They are merely making an observation.
Knee jerk reactions!! its because of the log on the feet,, bashilubemba have told us.. so please NAREP dont be very surprised.. understand them or maybe excuse them,, untill that log is removed knee jerk reactions wont stop
You are wastin space . In pf they use violence and intimidation as a forum for debate
No need for insult mistake identity. ..NAREP is free to have an opinion in a democracy. They are merely making an observation.
It is true leave chpimo alone he
GOOD ADVICE TO WELL MEANING ZAMBIANS!!!!!!
That’s the way to go NAREP. Lets wait for another response for the CNP of this country. NAREP 2016.
THAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH CHIPIMO HE EXPLAINS THINGS THAT U CANT UNDERSTAND.THIS IS THE BOY WHO TALKED ABOUT TURNING TOILET DIRTY INTO HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY
Chipimo PF is trying from what I see to accomplish all promises but due to unforseen issues actual results may take longer than expected, thanks for your assistance on key target goals.
talk about issue based politics NAREP has it but unfortunately unlike Germany or USA , Zambians aren’t that educated or civilised to absorb issue , insulted and u win their votes.
NAREP! As much as w ppreciate ur Observations, National devepmt is for all. Tell the pipo the truth on Loadsheding. It is nt PF that has caused that it is MMD who didn’t think of expanding the ssource. Jst a reminder, part of Eurobond money has gone into that. Be truthful, u can’t generate power overnight!
Also u can’t employ everyone. Stop being naïve. Tell the truth!
Ok if it was mmd that caused that, what is PF doing about it?
PF has pu,ped in the Euro bond to support more power to be produced. This cannot happen overnight.
If there are no achievements to explain, why would you expect ministers to tell people things that are non-existent? In fact if there were any achievements i am sure people have eyes to see for themselves, no need to explain.
Dull pf cadres here trying to sound smart
We require leaders who make a real difference to the if ordinary Zambians. ..viva NAREP 2016. .Viva Chipimo
Mbala Mafia boyi,I did not insult anyone mudala. Is saying Kapimo is Gay an Insult? I Know Chipimo,he asked me to be his vice when he was jUst forming his Katemba Party but I said No,he is Gay!
NAREP kuwayawayfye,their Politics have no substance in Zambia!
I’m not NAREP quite alright, but I salute the Party for this statement. The Chief fyabukaya spokesman mentioned the NAREP President in his recent statement and the Party is responding appropriately and intelligently.
About Chipimo being this or that, that’s malice and cries of a terribly misplaced opinion. How unfortunate. Be respectful of fellow Zambians.
The other day the Big Guy himself mentioned how HH and Mumba are products of prostitution, and his children are now parroting him. Absolutely scandalous!
The key issue one should be concerned with is what the PF is doing and not only what they have done! Chipimo is now beginning to dissapoint me with thinking.
When NAREP forms government, then NAREP will implement NAREP manifesto. Right now, PF is mandated to repair old infastructre and to build new infastructure. These include UT hospitals, provincial hospitals, district hospitals, clinics and health centers. Second, universities: Kwame Nkurumah University, Copperbelt University, David Livingstone University, Paul Mushindo University, King Lewanika University, Palabana University, etc. Highways: Lusaka-Chirundu, Chingola-Solwezi plus numerous feeder roads. Zambia Railways was actually caught up in zealous opposition. Each cash transfer needed to be audited without fear or favor and that was not done.
No sane parent needs to tell his children that the food they are eating or the clothes they are wearing have come from him. The children know what has been provided or not provided.
Am there fore endorsing elias chipimo,sata,kabimba chipimo for ………………NAREP vice chairman ship
..even at school they will tell you that in reality actual results differ from theory. Good poinst Mr Chipimo but lets come vack to Earth. Sata is only one man each person in government has hes own agenda and some very selfish agendas. He can only do that much.
Narep do u thnk with al yr senses Pf govt implementng all these projects out of knee jerky decisions?Are u sure or ve taken leave of yr senses!Its not easy baby chipimo after 49 yrs of independence.Look eforts done in 2 yrs!