Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda says President Michael Sata is very safe despite maneuvers by some Patriotic Front (PF) leaders who positioning themselves take over the republican presidency.
Mr. Chikwanda said those positioning themselves to take over the presidency even when there is no vacancy in the presidency will only injure themselves in the process because they cannot injure President Sata.
Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka this morning, Mr. Chikwanda has however declined to name the said PF leaders saying it was not appropriate for him to use a media briefing to do so.
At the same briefing, Mr. Chikwanda declassified the letter he wrote to President Sata in which he sought approval for his Ministry to instruct the Commissioner General of the Zambia Revenue Authority to streamline Value Added Tax General Administration Rule number 18.
Mr. Chikwanda said the letter dated 15th July, 2014, was meant to seek President Sata’s approval to streamline Value Added Tax General Administration Rule number 18 so that it is limited to regulation and verification of exports and bank certification of receipt of exports, in view of the un-cleared backlog of VAT refunds by government.
Mr. Chikwanda said the letter that is marked secret to imply that the letter was a government classified document, and has since been declassified with the indulgence of President Sata in view of it being leaked to the Post newspaper.
“The letter was a classified document, therefore, the law enforcement agencies, whose duty it is to protect Government confidentiality and integrity may wish to establish how the letter got into the possession of unauthorized persons,” Mr Chikwanda said.
He added, “I wish to reiterate that VAT Rule 18 affects all exporters and not only those in the mining sector. As will be seen from the letter, which has now been declassified, mining companies are not being insulated from their tax obligations.”
Mr Chikwanda said it is Government’s duty to ensure legality and propriety adding that it is incumbent upon government to foster a conducive environment for investors by streamlining the enforcement of practices or regulations which have the potential of creating a disabling atmosphere.
He said Government appeals to all Zambians to respect facts and the truth and refuse to be unduly influenced by segments of the population who are compromised.
The Finance Minister admitted that he owns minority shares in Sigma, a company that deals with mining companies. Mr Chikwanda said Sigma is registered in the United Kingdom and supplies mining companies across the world including Chile.He said the firm which has been existence for over 28 years has never solicited for business in Zambia since the PF took over government in 2011.
Mr Chikwanda also clarified that he is not involved in any management structure of Sigma saying his influence in the running of the company is minimal.
Arrest Wynter Kabimba, arrest those who leaked the clasified document.Stella Libongani whose side are you on?
What is Sata doing when all these stories are flying around? Why is it that his ministers are giving statements on his behalf and there is no word coming out of his mouth? This can only make us conclude one thing…
awe shuwa,,, this is gettng interesting! and Sata is zii,,,, while `working hard`…..
this is a bad sgin for PF!!! you dont start fighting amongst yourselves, when you have an ill prsoin your midist,,, instead you stand together
@Ndobo, please leave Ba Sata alone in this matter. Ba Chikwanda has warned that those who want Sata out bakamuchena (injured).
Abena Kambwili, Nsanda, Yamfwa and Yaluma them want it “physical”. Kabimba didn’t eat yesterday, and he is not in Lusaka.
I can’t wait for parliament to be opened by Mr. Sata.
Chikwanda do not use the name of Sata to intimidate your opponent.Do you think we don’t what you have been doing in order to secure the presidency and ill gottern wealth you are staking abroad?You cant injures us we Sata is in no position to do anything.He can not speak ,he can write as he is un educated and its too late for him to learn sign language.We wonder how he will resign without a press conference .We are also warning you …..
Boss Chikwanda, did you declare interest even at the time of your appointment? If you did, then you are safe. If mot, then there is no difference with Clive Chirwa’s case.
What is going on , people?
Mr Chikwanda, have UPND bought you?
We are told President Sata is opening parliament in three weeks’ time, why openly show wrangles,
I know this is the work of UPND and probably HH but don’t show traits of weakness
Anyone thinking or advocating that there is a problem in PF is delusional,
Like any country that believe in Patriotism this nothing but a pit stop in the quest of being in charge by 2021
There is no problems whatsoever and PF is intact and the President will open Parliament and he is fine
Thanks
Ha me iam enjoying the this comfusion in PF, I KNEW IT BEMBAS CAN never allow a TONGA( KABIMBA) TO TAKE OVER, BA KAMUCHENA
If PF really has the interest of the Country at Heart, this is the time to come out clean. Time for personal agendas and petty squabbling is gone. PF must realise that they are “Flying” a real Nation. The lives and future of an entire 13 million people are in their hand. Zambia’s economic, political and social prosperity depends largely on them.
This issue is really bigger than PF and it needs an honest and concerted effort from all Zambians.
Up to this point PF has been gambling with the citizens. But LIES and DECEIT can only serve to compound the bad situation. For example, Guy Scots lies that SATA will definitely open parley is more damaging.
@Ndobo
My bro this confirms why HH called the PF as Chimbwis No plan. Chimbwis fight and kill each other over a bone. Every one in PF is a thief trying to protect their thieving interests.
Sata , Chikwanda, Kabimba, and the rest are thieves, apart from Lungu.
If Sata is fit and working why does he not step in and stop this madness.
For us in UPND its all good news to hear them denigrate each other like hyenas.
Thank God this reign of tyrants is about to come to an end.
The Law enforcement agencies are waiting for instructions from someone! and depending on who gives the instructions, they might start with Chella in establishing who gave a Govt confidential document to the Post Newspaper.
However, if it is Kabimba giving instructions, then they will issue an arrest warrant for HH. Besides he gets blamed for anything that slightly resembles “causing public interest”… or sorry “causing public alarm”…
Ba Mushota(from Glasgow I presume) -“have UPND bought you” is wrong English. You’re supposed write “has UPND bought you” . Mwa pwanya chizungu mwe ba Ku mangalande.
The PF leadership is the waste Zambians have never ever seen. They are the most selfish, disorganized and least performers ever. Zambians let this be a lesson for us. We should know who to vote for. As a citizen, I am embarrassed and disgusted with their act. Now this infighting will hate our country further. Where are the clever leaders to stop this nonsense???? The Youth, let’s take over this country, It our time.
@seniourmost I thought you had sense in your head kanshi I was wrong..you are in the wrong camp mwana!
His role is minimal as are his ‘dividends’ caught pants down….
The movie is finally reaching the main body! The bad guys are almost making that final mistake leaving all stoned upside down for the starings finally burry the once and for all! Kabimba….. It’s almost over your 15minutes is up together With ” wide mpuno”!
When govt officers start to leak sensitive govt documents/govt secrets to the press and opposition, then its a sign that the govt has lost touch with the electorate & ordinary people/workers have reached levels of desperation for things to change. The divulging of secrets is NOT done for money but for a desire to expose wrongs and alert the electorate/PUBLIC. We saw this in KK’s UNIP prior to 1991, during FTJ’s 3rd term bid and during RB’s botched/corrupt Zamtel privatisation using RP Capital. Maharaj , u are most probably NOT Zambian but an “infestor” that thrives on corrupting local politicians. BUT THE WILL OF ORDINARY ZAMBIANS NOT “INFESTORS” SHALL PREVAIL. MARK MY WORDS!!!
@Nostradamus. Not so good at predicting the future now are you? Anyway they all new what they were/are stealing and everyone new what everyone was stealing. Nomba itole ukwisa filwa ukwishibha ubucakala efyo bhu le chita.
He said Government appeals to all Zambians to respect facts and the truth and refuse to be unduly influenced by segments of the population who are compromised.
By the way Alex, the statement above testifies to the fact that Mumembe did help your cause in the same way in the past and he is doing the same thing to PF to bring it down. The sad part is that, very soon his paper will start selling high volumes, because he will not be in your camp. Watch how he will destroy you without him moving a single muscle, that is Fred for you. In your Bemba you have a wise saying which goes like ‘uwenda nangoshe nokumubeye eumubeya’, one who deals with a destroyer he will be destroyed by the destroyer.
List of people going to jail soon
Chellah
Kabimba
Nchito
Matibini
Scott
Membe
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Scott is not part of that dirty team. Guy Scott is neutral, and on this issue he is with the almighty Chikwanda.
And I can tell you, those who want Scott out will get injured.
@Nostradamas Scott is very much part of that rotten team! Let those people leave PF please they have tarnished the govt with their terrible past and dealings.. Scott should just go back to his Lima Party the racist that he is.
Deeply humbled we do have Zambians like Hon Chikwanda that can have shares in an International Company like Sigma Enterprises. His being a Minister doesn’t take away his life, which is that of a business executive.
Hon Chikwanda is not like that failed quack of a Law student. He is an accomplished business executive.
Add
Libongani
Chibesakunda
Jere
Scott
The first person on this list should have been Mathani
KA GEORGE CHELLA IS LEAKING INFO TO M’MEMBE
Not only is Chellah childish but a fool. Seems as though he wants to go back to his K500/- a month Job at the Post.
He wont have it easy though, needs to go in for a minimum 10 years first.
It is official. Sata can not continue being president. Both Kabimba and Chikwanda have confirmed it.
LT can you please publish the declassified letter on your site? We’re the ones to clear Mr. Chikwanda of his double dealings with the mining firms.
Chikwanda is an angry man saying things with so much authority. There is a lot more dirty stuff going on and it seems government has ground to a halt.
How can government operate when there is no president and now the cabinet is no more.
Mr Chikwanda and PF is making a lot of noise. This is a smoke screen, to cover the ongoing mess on the absence of President Sata. They want to keep our minds occupied wíth the notion Mr Sata must remain hidden because of threats on him. Previously President Sata was to be abducted/kidnapped, now it’s Overthrown. This is so silly. There is fault behind these latest statements. IF HE IS SAFE, then he can’t be overthrown. ZAMBIANS keep quiet, don’t take to the street as they will impose Marshall Law and you will end up in a dictatorship. They made the same type of allegation which nearly destroyed Lubinda’s career. This is the Modus Operandi of these PF people; that will not give up power as is the will of the people. Psychological Warfare!
Suddenly chikwanda has started talking,he said the cartel will injur themselves,maybe its true that soon he will be the VP and since sata will step down,then he will do his best that the cartel don’t hold power,he would rather give it to the opposition.watch this space.
YOU SPEAK AS A SEER, SOME SENSE
watching from the back bench.the schemers you be burned.
Bloggers on this sight think with their bellies and hearts. No serious analysis of issues.
In 2011 Mangango:
MMD 3,136 votes
UPND 2,389
PF 77 votes
In 2014 Mangango
PF 3,109 votes
UPND 2,375 votes
MMD 136 votes
From 2011, UPND has lost 14 votes as follows: 2,389-2,375=14 while MMD has lost 3,000 votes as follows: 3,136-136=3000. Since UPND has not lost any support in Mangango, it follows that all the 3,000 votes which MMD has lost are now PF just because PF the ruling party. Saulosi, Mushota and other illiterates on this blog worship the ruling party just like the Mangango villagers. For them, seeing a helicopter is development, arresting Shakas is development, receiving citenge materials is development…
@Emmanuel
I couldnt have “discribed” the Zambian mentality much better. The typical “Muselela kwakaba” even though they dont benefit anything. A “mere show of a helicopter” a few 4 x 4’s and icitenge is enough to “buy” your vote. We are a world away from political emancipation in Zambia.
@emmanuel, in 2001 PF got 2 percent or less of the national elections, 10 years later they won. So going by your argument and reasoning then it means PF a party in opposition managed to buy the vote in 2011 as well? It is very unlikely PF won national elections in 2011 by rigging, I think you agree with me on that and as for Mangango PF having such a low count in 2011 is because the electorate were not familiar with PF, a bye election is a political event that captures attention of all contesting parties, campaigning for that seat at that time in 2011 might have not been as intensive and also whether you hate PF or not fact is PF have brought more infrastructure development to Western Province than any other party before them.
LOL!
Have these guys stopped working or what?!
Seems each time i see a Politician, then its time for him to make some random statement…..!
@Black Thought,
That’s the biggest question being asked by the majority of Zambians.
The conclusion is that since the president is missing and idling somewhere the ministers are having a field day and fighting among themselves.
This rescual does not insulate yourself from future inquries concerning the running of national finacesand your conduct. For instance, you claim to be minimumly involved with Sigma a company supplying to Zambian mines. That does not change your business influence dealings with mines, infact your influence is more damaging to otherplayers because you are minister of finance while othersare nothing. Did you declare your interest and to who?, let Sata say it before he goes on another holiday.These stories will haunt you to your end.
kekekeke..wina azalila..panga family..
It looks increasingly likely we are headed for a civil war.
No…..a PF implosion more like. They can get lost. Kaponyas, geriatric s and morons won’t ruin Zambia to that extent.
Mr Chikwanda is bitter now that others want to fight for power after Sata which he has been enjoying from a silver plate without much struggle. Sata arrogantly used to make Chikwanda act as president when a vice president was available, then it was Lungu, Kabimba tooo tasted presidential power which has triggered a fight over it. Chikwanda should own it and advise Sata his relative to do the honorable thing. Failure to do so risks him to be thrown in jail in the near futere for his sins to Zambians.
Sata is zeee and “busy working” while these guys are fighting publically?? This leadership style is very strange to say the least. It’s a free for all nowadays.
INDEED HE IS BUSY WORKING AND ZAMBIANS ARE BUSY MAKING EMPTY NOISES AS USUAL.
@ Saulosi.@vision 2020 please arrange pre-school English lessons for your cadre Seniormostman.The paragraph below is horrifying to say the least.Even the name has turned from Seniormostman to Seniourmost.
@Seniormost wrote(Chikwanda do not use the name of Sata to intimidate your opponent.Do you think we don’t what you……. have been doing in order to secure the presidency and ill gottern wealth you are staking abroad?You cant injures us we Sata is in no position to do anything.He can not speak ,he can write as he is un educated and its too late for him to learn sign language.We wonder how he will resign without a press conference .We are also warning you …..)
M’membe should pay for bringing this nation to the verge of destruction regardless of what is in store for us in future.
Let us not get confused here.DOES Mr CHIKWANDA has a share in this company?if the answer is yes.Then he has problem.,,,!!!!!!!
PF is reaping the confusion they have sown in other parties. I recall that at the height of PF harrassment and fake imprisonments of Nevers Mumba, he cried out and said “I am a man of God. I cannot be treated like this.” Then he said “Watch this space.”
A few months later the President went out of sight. Now PF is disintegrating. Watch this space. You reap what you sow.
I, am thinking, the disappearance of Micheal from the public’s eye has to do with the fight he picked with ba shiLubemba. Only a foolish dog backs at a flying bird!
I am thinking this has a lot to do with the fight he picked with ba shiLubemba. Only a fool1sh dog barks at a flying bird.
Its really shows what kind of people are presiding the affairs of the nation under PF. They are useless and they are taking us nowhere .
THE TRUTH IS THAT PF FORCED A WIN IN MANGANGO,ITS FAR FROM WHAT THEY ARE SAYING.
For me Sata will rule for two terms. Anyone thinking to take over now will definitely be crushed. Float the name of the treacherous PF minister scheming the takeover and you will witness a rare fanfare of disgrace.
Which planet have you been on? What HAVE YOU BEEN SMOKING?
TWO terms???? He can’t even finish ONE!
The biggest shame is that he will not be alive to be punished for the crimes he has committed against the people of Zambia.
I cannot quite get over the Honorable Ministers statement – if the president had just returned from Israel and was sick, does that mean that that ACT was illegally enforced?
How come our hard working president is AWOL?
It reminds me of the “ifyabukaya” stories of the Mwansa Kapeya of old, where the witches went and lived under water for a few weeks/ months…..I am allowed to wonder…..sigh
When did chikwanda become presidential spokesperson ? After all the president can speak for himself we head from his wife saying that he is fine & running the country.
I pray that His Excellency Michael Chilufya Sata can get his full health back and return to his office so that all these issues can be resolved. Too much double dealing in the ranks.
I also pray for the President Sata to get well and rule. There is too much confusion within PF. Kabimba group vs Chikwanda group. We need President Sata well. God Help us.
@2020vision,you clearly couldn’t see through Seniormostman.How can a well articulated fellow like you be buddies with a functional illiterate like Seniormostman.One look at her trashy grammar will show you that someone is brain dead.
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Will be surprised if you didn’t have a company or business that you do if you do have a 9 – 5 Job.
Alexander Chikwanda has always been a business executive, and it’s for that reason he is Finance Minister. That doesn’t mean he stops being a Director at any one tyme. Kudo’s to that Honourable.
Watch this screen, see the heroes turn into villains, in a manner you could not imagine could happen in ZED, those who thought they are smart and hurt others will be turned inside out like overcoats soon, trusted alliances will crumble and confidants will turn on each other! These are the ways of the Lord God our Father!
@M15 Amen to that.I cant add anything to your words except to say great is our God! Hallelujah!
“The F/ Minister admitted that he owns minority shares in Sigma, a company that deals with mining companies. Mr Chikwanda said Sigma is registered in the United Kingdom & supplies mining companies across the world including Chile.He said the firm which has been existence for over 28 years has never solicited for business in Zambia since the PF took over government in 2011. He also clarified that he is not involved in any management structure of Sigma saying his influence in the running of the company is minimal.” WHY WAS it SO DIFFICULT TO MAKE SUCH AN EXPLANATION ALL THIS TIME? The DBZ loan that Nchito & Mmembe got for defunct Zambian airways wont go away. Its like aNECKLACE OF STONE. But this does not look good for Ba Chikwanda either. There seems to be more to Sigma than…
It feels, like being in a vacuum. Please something spectacular happen soon! Or bring our president back. I mean, nothing like Sata The Grouch for president. We can criticise him but we shall never forget his temperament! There was never a dull moment with our Sata.
I think kabimba’s days are numbered for chikwanda to say this the cater must kiss good buy
Wynter Kabimba’s days in the PF have long been gone if not for HEMCS. He stepped on too many toes already.
With HEMCS out of the picture, everyone is working bruising him.
Why is the Cartel making Chikwanda a champ?Cant they see it? Chikwanda is getting symphathy support here because people see that the Cartel have targetted him for no reason. However, anyone who has been in zambia for long knows for a fact that the country is in this mess because of Chikwanda’s voodo economics. The cartel are going the wrong way in discrediting Chikwanda. This is an issue not to be handled by kid gloves. Chikwanda has to be exposed at all costs. The man is a known tribalist and quite corrupt. If there’s anyone in PF who wants to cleanse oneself, this is the time. Let all the corrupt elements in PF be exposed. Who will be injured in the fracas? Let us be the judges!
WAPYA MUNZI !!!!
Bana Kaseba is a king maker. She would be viewed as a traitor if she does not support a family member Uncle Chikwanda. So Wynter has his work cut-out.
This Chikwanda is just a common thief. He has only admitted his links with Sigma under pressure. And Chikwanda is using the scramble for PF presidency to dilute the corruption allegations.
Chikwanda`s case is similar to Clive Chirwa`s.
The end of a matter is better than the beggining.
The end is nigh! The PF has always had a finger hovering on the self-destruct button. Now the button has been pressed. But please don’t take the country with you while you disintegrate.
Lessons to learn for the future:- If anyone seriously wants to know what happens when a ruling political Party lacks a credible ideology as a focal point, but instead uses an individual as a focal point, then watch and judge for yourself what follows as the events in PF unfold and play out as Sata the focal point fades away. This is like watching a true life movie..
Efinshi ifi? Mudala napena? Kwaliba….bayama is the oldest and most senior Cabinet Minister in the country nomba efyo balelanda china umwaiche. Kwaliba ulebukafye nokwamba imiponto in public in front of the whole country against people you don’t even mention by name. Nomba apo what do you want the public to think of you? Palya bapelele sure behaving like a child. This is poor leadership on the part of Chikwanda. There is no excuse for him to behave like this, he is supposed to show maturity. If he wanted to defend his reputation over SIGMA, he could have done so without unnecessarily adding in such a childish counter-attack threat. Twalamba ukumwenamo kanshi takwata amano. Not all of us PF like to see our leaders behaving so childishly in public. Bupuba. We have 2016 to think about.
SATA will go into the History books as A GREAT MAN! Indeed SATA is a great Man.
Zambia has just become some silly playground for these old bufoons…its time to go and rest u retards…u have all the money u need to live well in your old age but you are still here trying to mess up our good nation with those tired brains of yours….ta kana…ka pumu leni bane…plizzzzzzzzz…..
You will just get injured
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