Some opposition political parties have unanimously rejected the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia to award the tender to print the ballot papers to Al Ghurair Printing Company of Dubai.
And the opposition parties have also rejected the decision by the ECZ to hold the referendum alongside the general elections.
Presenting a petition on behalf of the political stakeholders during a meeting organised by the ECZ at Mika Convention Centre, Rainbow Party leader Wynter Kabimba said the stakeholders are fully agreed that the Dubai firm should not be allowed to print the ballot papers.
Mr Kabimba also stated that political parties want the ECZ to postpone the elections because it is clear that the Commission will not be ready to hold fair and credible elections by August 11th 2016.
The petition was presented to ECZ Chairperson Justice Essau Chulu after the meeting adjourned to allow the stakeholders and the ECZ to hold separate meetings in order to consult further.
After the meeting reconvened, the political parties insisted that the ECZ does not know what it is doing especially with regard to verification of Grade 12 certificates even after the High Court ruling.
Mr Kabimba said the manner in which the ECZ is handling preparations for the elections is a recipe for confusion.
He said holding the referendum alongside the general elections will give fertile ground for electoral malpractice.
But Justice Chulu insisted that the tender to print ballot papers will remain with the Dubai firm because it was the one which successfully bid.
And Mr Kabimba later announced that there was clearly an impasse between the ECZ and political stakeholders over the main concerns raised over forthcoming elections.
The meeting which was expected to close at 12 Hours ended up closing around 16 Hours without any clear resolutions.
Thats the way to go, we dont want madness to prevail, this is not there mothers’country!
ECZ is a public institution and it run as such. Its mandate should be to serve the interest of the public not a few corrupt individuals. Wherever Pricila Isaacs and her team gets the arrogance for now only them know better. One day they’ll pay for their arrogance the hard way.
Kikikikikiki,yaba. Lungu will win without rigging.
This is a classic case of protruding ignorance among politicians with respect to public institution autonomy. They would lose any case in a court of Juriprudence brought up against ECZ over its constitutionally mandated independence. If politicians starts making matching orders on independent institutions then where auyonomy? They are at liberty to boycott these tripartite elections, who cares? UNIP already set a perfect precedence in 1996. There will always be Zambia beyond these free parties to boycot. Forward with the nation we the people will vote enmass for whoever we want on the ballot. Democracy gives us choices.
I am actually very disappointed with this decision. The opposition can not call for a postponement of elections, where in the world. Its totally ridiculous. We need mature leadership in Zambia. I can assure you, Lungu is laughing all the way to election day.
LET THE ELECTIONS BE POSTPONED TO OCTOBER NEXT YEAR. GOOD IDEA!!!
Boycotting is a choice in democracy. Please boycott now the willing will pitch with withless cost as we the people will give them a ruling mandate regardless. It’s called self inhiration strategy widely used by all self assured defeatists in African political liberal space. I challenge them to announce their boycott tomorrow. Otherwise, we the prodemocrats will start blasting the news on all airwaves and print media to our rural communities that cowards have willfully boycotted open elections they only exist on the internet.
If postponed ECL government will fakaspeed in development, uniting the country and consolidating power which gives him a good and enough time to prepare for a landslide win towards his 5 year mandate. The service can even do better AAC work. Either way Zambians wins and ECL wins. You spent too much time counting on ECL’s death and insulting him. You see now no dividend but kulamnwaza chabe.
Does Kabimba even know what it takes to postpone a Constitutionally Mandated Election Date? This guy really needs to go back to Law School for a refresher course. Baba, ELECTION DATE in Zambia is now a Constitutional issue which even the President or ECZ can NOT easily tamper with. Not even you Wynter and your directionless opposition cohorts can easily cause the postponement of elections in Zambia anymore. The days of political impunity when politicians, like the President, would set arbitrary dates for elections are no more. Live with it!!
You have even failed to raise your Presidential nomination fees, is this a way of trying to stay relevant in these elections?
Now you will have 5 whole years to MEMORIZE the date (11th of August) elections are due in Zambia. We don’t expect this SHALLOW N0NSENSE from any of you in 2021!
Prepare adequately and be ready next time. Let those who are ready to participate this time around do so without LOSERS like Wynter causing unnecessary confusion and political anxieties.
When a Party in power begin to temper with elections, that is the end of a country. Mark my words, Lungu and RB are setting Zambia on an unfortunate path. Being in Government should not be a matter of life and death. If Zambian people do not vote for you, well and good step aside and do other things. This is always when you have incompetent leaders. They always want to hang on to power. Really sad for Zambia.
So this so called justice thinks he has more brsins than all zambians combined. Just why can’t he listen and do a new tender process?
I FULLY AGREE WITH WYNTER. ANY CREDIBLE ELECTION STARTS WITH A CREDIBLE PERCEPTION AND CONDUCT. ECZ YOU CANNOT IGNORE ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS JUST BECAUSE NO EVIDENCE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU. ITS ABOUT CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS AGREE AND ANY OBJECTIONS ESPECIALLY BY THE MAJORITY OF PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUS. IF IT WAS JUST ONE PARTY THEN ITS JUSTIFIABLE WHAT ECZ DID BUT NOT ALMOST ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING THE SAME THING AND YOU STILL IGNORE THEIR CONCERNS. THE RIGHT THING ECZ SHOULD HAVE DONE WAS ASK FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VOTE FOR TWO OR THREE OF THEIR CHOICE AND THEN THEY CHOSE FROM THEIR USING THEIR SO CALLED AUTONOMY POWER.
JUDGE CHULU MUST RESIGN OR BE FIRED!!!! CAN THE MADAM IRENE COME BACK OR SOMEONE WITH MORE INTEGRITY WHO HAS THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY AT HEART
CAN OPPOSITION ALSO DEMAND BIRTH OR IMMIGRATION CERTIFICATE AS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR VOTERS TO BRING AT POLLING STATIONS. ADDITIONALLY ALL VOTER REGISTER ROLLS MUST BE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL FIRM BEFORE USED AT POLLING STATIONS.
Postponement will mean the army takes over, ECZ need to act in the interest of all the local stakeholders
Yes I reckon the opposition parties should boycott these elections and let PF contest them on their own. The process of a free and fair elections shouldn’t not only declared to he be fair but it should be seen to be so. The arrogance exhibited by Chulu to be upset is ridiculous when he’s a tax payer paid employee. If he had any small remnant of integrity he would have voluntarily resigned because the stakeholders he’s serving have clearly lost confidence in him and his leadership team. But this is Zambia!
For the Lungu cheerleaders, you must know that if elections are boycotted, Lungu’s mandate will end on August 11 and he would be occupying the office illegally and his legitimacy will be questionable. Simply put he will have no country to run.
Lord, cause HH’s spiritual eyes to function with 20/20 vision for the correct insight, understanding and interpretation of the choreographic movements of God. Let not HH’s eyes be seduced by the spirit of covetousness or his mind by the pride of life. Make his feet as hinds’ feet over all troubles, traps, temptations. Lead HH along the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake. Lord, I establish the power of God over the heavenlies, in the name of Jesus. Sun, moon and stars; fight against the stronghold of witchcraft, confusion, wickedness, satanism targeted against HH today, in the name of Jesus. Heavenlies torment every unrepentant enemy to submission, in the name of Jesus. Havens, fight against the stronghold of witchcraft, oppression, deception, deceitfulness, trickery,…
Lead HH along the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake. Lord, I establish the power of God over the heavenlies, in the name of Jesus. Sun, moon and stars; fight against the stronghold of witchcraft, confusion, wickedness, satanism targeted against HH today, in the name of Jesus. Heavenlies torment every unrepentant enemy to submission, in the name of Jesus. Havens, fight against the stronghold of witchcraft, oppression, deception, deceitfulness, trickery, manipulation, beguilement, façade, calculated deception, dishonesty, contrivance, racketeering, deviousness, confidence, theft, infirmity, in the name of Jesus.
NO, WE DON’T WANT ELECTIONS TO BE POSTPONED, BUT WE STILL DON’T WANT BALLOT PAPERS TO BE PRINTED IN DUBAI. LET ECZ LISTEN TO THE VIEWS OF THE STAKE HOLDERS. ECZ IS NOT THE OWNER OF ELECTIONS. ECZ IS JUST A FACILITATOR OF THE WHOLE PROCESS, PUT THE INPUT HAS TO COME FROM THE STAKEHOLDERS.
Okay, let’s postpone elections by 5 years. I think this is a very good idea by the opposition. They need to be supported.
The opposition doing the cry baby thing again
The only medicine for the opposition to win this presidential election is to unite and put forward only one credible candidate. HH and Nawakwi should unite and partner to form the next government. There will be roles for other opposition leaders to play in the next government so they should not feel left out.
Yet another proof, as if more was needed, that Zambia is a failed country. You have a stoopid judge pomposity mouthing off a decision he cannot support and explain, to print the ballot papers in Dubai. And you have a supposed lawyer suggesting that elections should be postponed. Unless you change the Constitution, the elections cannot be delayed. This is just like the PF farcical elections where Lungu was elected president. Lungu will pull a fast one with the help of Chulu if the opposition play silly games of postponement.
#ChagwaMustFall
#PFmustGo
I feel sorry for these worms called opposition.
HH will never win the elections because he thinks he is above all other Zambians and wears a suit everyday. Loosen up bro. Jameson will win again because he is one of us and does not carry himself like an elite donkey.
Good if opposition withdrawals saves us time. Lungu has won unopposed!
We are not at all surprised at the FO0LERY and low calibre manoeuvres by these failed despots Kabimba, Kaponya (HH), Scott Mmembe and cronies Inc. Anyway keep postponing the elections while the Anointed President Lungu is in power. Nincompusy failures
Every time elections are around the corner, these unprepared opposition weasels unleash insults, lies, malice and calumny of sorts. We have known (HH), Kabimba, Mmembe and their Bantustan origins for a long time. With these weasels, everything starts and ends with hatred, greed, gluttony, anger, violence, lust, sloth and evil. Spare us your stiupidity and think of ways to survive for the next 5 years. Pathetic minions
UNDESOLVE THE PARLIAMENT AND WE GO ON NORMAL TILL NEXT YEAR. WHO CARES ABOUT CHANGING GOVERNMENT WITH SUCH INCOMPETENT BUNCH OF OPPOSITION LEADERS?
Mr Kudos…i think the opposition have done their calculations and they don’t see any chance of winning…this kind of behavior they’re showing is typical of a loser…..but the beautiful and smart people of the Zambian enterprise( like RB Mumba Snr likes to put it) will definitely vote for Edgar and PF
HH pathetic liar
HH false hope
HH over-promising
August 11 vote PF ( Edgar )
I thank you
I think you misunderstand the importance of opposition political party leaders and the role they play in a supposedly democracy like Zambia. Without the opposition, Lungu’s legitimacy is non existent. He simply looks and becomes another dictator like Kim Jun UN or whatever his name is.
Lungu is called president and given that legitimacy because he’s seen to have won a legitimate, credible, free and fair elections. If he won’t even contest any polls against anyone he won’t only lose legitimacy in Zambia but his international standing will be compromised too.
So please stop trivializing important national issues. This is not a game.
These political parties are not our representatves. So who do they think they r speaking. If they r so agreed, let them step aside. SELENI ba ECZ babombeko!!
In the name of Jesus, I stand to command the morning and declare it is a new day. I take authority over the day in the Name of Jesus. I command the morning to take hold of the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it. I decree that HH will have dominion over the devil in every day. Every element of HH’s day shall cooperate with purpose and destiny. I decree that these elemental forces refuse to cooperate with anyone who opposes / hates HH this day. I speak unto you the sun, the moon and the stars; you will not smite HH. I pull down every negative energy planning to operate against HH this day, in the name of Jesus. I dismantle any power that is uttering incantations to capture this day, in the name of Jesus. I render null and void such incantations and satanic prayers over HH…
Wynter et al,you (Wynter) are a Lawyer and you need to know that for good democracy we need to always resort to the law and institutions of governance! In this case,please go to court,obtain an injunction and sue the ECZ and the Zambia Procurement Authority (ZPA) to challenge the award of the contract! Please stop creating situations of anarchy and ultimatums in the vacuum-actions that have no legal basis! Why did you wait till dissolution of parliament to start talking about postponing elections now? Why are other bidders for printing of ballot papers not complaining against the decision.Please use laws to win your fights not this anarchy you want to create!! If there is something wrong,please prove it legally and leave Zambians in peace to soldier on with their lives!
All judges are PF cadres, this is the way forward.
What if the very ‘laws’ are the ones failing you? The very people tasked to make and uphold the laws are the ones breaking them with impunity, what do you do then? As things are, these people are conniving and hiding behind procurement laws. They know that their jobs are also on the line if PF is kicked out, simply because they have sold their integrity and souls. They are political appointees all the way to the judges.
Best is to boycott and let them conduct their sham elections, rather than giving them legitimacy. What a pathetic country this is. All of this behaviour is borne out the notion that nothing will happen, Zambia is a peaceful country. Peace has been taken for granted, without justice there can be no peace!
We have new information that the other batch of ballot papers is already in the country.This is the premarked one.The true ballot papers will come shortly before the 11th of augast,2016.This is the reason why ECZ can not change there decision about Dubai.The printing of ballot papers started some time back early this year in Dubai.Fellow Zambians lets open our eyes and defend democracy which we instituted in 1991.If it means dying lets die for it.We know were the prem marked papers are there is nothing hiden under the son.Lungu ifyo fi bokoshi mu state house fi kapya .
Remember the PF has put huge sums of money into this scum so it’s not going to be an easy battle for the opposition. The opposition should do more, whatever it takes to stop PF from doing this only God knows. Otherwise the people of zambia are set for change this election acept for few that are directly milking from the gov. resources whilest many Zambians are suffering.
@Nyati, a lot of us are in the majority and have resolved to vote for ECL.
@ Ba sebenza, How many are you? You are speaking on your behalf so why not refer it to you alone.
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@Maverick, LT Headline entitled: “Appointment of Esau Chulu as Electoral Commission of Zambia chairperson receives overwhelming support, April 16, 2015”
SO WHAT HAS CHANGED BETWEEN “April 16, 2015” AND NOW FOR YOU FOLKS IN UPND TO HAVE SUCH A NEGATIVE OPINION OF THE SAME PERSON (JUDGE CHULU) YOU WERE PRAISING NOT TOO LONG AGO? WE KNOW IT IS THE “SILLY SEASON,” BUT DON’T LET EMOTIONS OVER ELECTIONS OVERTAKE Y’ALL. CHILL PEOPLE!!!
Oops, wrong place!!!!!
There is going to be chaos in the country if we are not careful with the manner we are dealing with these issues. I hope that ECZ and other stakeholders will find a solution that will satisfy everyone. These people must look at the welfare of the country at large and not only their political ambitions. We must live above the board and insure things are right and conducive for such a huge exercise, otherwise people will be incensed and ran amok.
You speak a lot of sense, but you know, when you`ve incompetent and corrupt leaders is all they think about is there selfish interests.
No one will run amok or cause chaos if selfish politician don’t make it happen. Zambians are very mature and reasonable people who rarely rise up in support of stup!dity. When necessary, YES, like stopping the THIRD TERM shenanigans of the Chiluba Govt.
Stop your delusions before you start seeing DEAD PEOPLE where there aren’t any! No one at ECZ is working on behalf any political Party. For once let us RESPECT the independence of our Constitutionally set up institutions to conduct people’s business unmolested by political mercenaries. ECZ gets funded through “Parliamentary appropriations and donations,” NOT THROUGH A GOVT MINISTRY, So I don’t see how anyone in Govt can have undue influence on ECZ.
Yambayamba you must be naive mate, you really are!
…”Independence”…, “…undue influence”… you are living in dreamland not Zambia mate.
Ask yourself simple questions: who appoints that lame duck head of ECZ? Why is it that only PF is comfortable with this Dubai company decision?
Don’t let your emotions cloud your judgement mate.
@Maverick, it seems you are the one who is being emotional here. Look, appointments to certain Constitutional bodies/institutions are done by politicians (Presidents or Prime Ministers) all over this world. This is NOT unique to Zambia. Even when HH or Nawakwi were to win the August elections, they will be required/need to appoint people to certain positions—that’s how Democracy works! You can’t have “elections” for every position in the land—elections are expensive by nature. Now, if “we the people” of this Country choose not to allow institutions we have set up for ourselves to function as intended, then why in H3LL ARE WE WASTING TIME AND MONEY on them? Don’t be so SH@LLOW as to condemn every institution just because you are in opposition now. Tomorrow you might need the…
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Tomorrow you might need the very institutions you are condemning today to help Govern the Country if and when your time comes. Baba, Opposition does not, or should not, mean being an enemy of everything and everybody (Police, ECZ, Parliament, Ministers, Printing firms, News Outlets, Development, extra!)
For once, grow up and act like REASONABLE and RESPONSIBLE Opposition that citizens can count on and respect. Please know that not everyone or every institution in Zambia is against you. Don’t try to create schisms even where we needn’t have any, all for selfish reasons—Opposition politics shouldn’t mean being reckless and irresponsible in what we do or say. Get a GRIP badala!
@Maverick, LT Headline entitled: “Appointment of Esau Chulu as Electoral Commission of Zambia chairperson receives overwhelming support, April 16, 2015″
PRESIDENT Lungu’s appointment of Justice Esau Chulu as Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) chairperson has received overwhelming support from the civil society and opposition political parties…And United Party for National Development (UPND) spokesperson Charles Kakoma said it is good that President Lungu has filled the vacancies at ECZ to enable it to start preparations for next year’s tripartite elections…Mr Kakoma said UPND members of Parliament will support the ratification of Mr Justice Chulu’s appointment and the two commissioners because they are credible people.”
SO WHAT HAS CHANGED BETWEEN “April 16, 2015” AND…
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@Maverick, LT Headline entitled: “Appointment of Esau Chulu as Electoral Commission of Zambia chairperson receives overwhelming support, April 16, 2015”
SO WHAT HAS CHANGED BETWEEN “April 16, 2015” AND NOW FOR YOU FOLKS IN UPND TO HAVE SUCH A NEGATIVE OPINION OF THE SAME PERSON (JUDGE CHULU) YOU WERE PRAISING NOT TOO LONG AGO? WE KNOW IT IS THE “SILLY SEASON,” BUT DON’T LET EMOTIONS OVER ELECTIONS OVERTAKE Y’ALL. CHILL PEOPLE!
Take the matter to court – along with your evidence. Then we start from there… Awe mwe – Zambians just know how to talk and mostly talk without FACTS.
We shall not only talk but pretest.
Esau Chulu, Priscilla Isaac et al must have benefited from Lungu’s euro bondsl
Obvious! Why the rigidity by ECZ?
@Spark jarrow – ECZ has demonstrated every election year that it can hold free, fair and transparent elections. We have managed to change government s with the same ECZ in charge. Why has it suddenly become untrustworthy? Maybe its because of continuous losses that HH has aligned himself with Kabimba. Beware of Kabimba, he stands to gain more political mileage from this than HH, who will stand to lose the momentum.
@Spark Jarrow are you the same guy as spaka like lilo
Anyway August 11 vote PF ( Edgar )
I thank you
@ Mr kudos, whatever you call yourself. You should just admit at once that PF is a failed project with its Lungu and all pf supporters are a disgrace to this nation. Lungu can’t be trusted remember even the way he ascended to PF presidency that was a pure robbery from the other contenders who were interested. Lungu & his group failed to manage a small party democracy & he should manage the Zambia’s democracy no way.
Mr Nyati
I challenge you to come and take a tour with me around Zambia and I will gladly show you what PF has done
Come to Matero at CBI building and ask for Katondo boys.If you don’t find me at CBI you can come to Lilanda bus stop my house is not far from the bus stop.It’s a blue house with a red roof
Anyway
August 11 vote PF ( Edgar )
I thank you
Zambia is an interesting country. Normally, its the party in power that asks for postponement of elections but in our case, its the opposition. It boggles the mind. They are working on suspicions and have refused to give ECZ a chance to prove them wrong. What sort of leadership is. Wherever Kabamba is, confusion arises.
Useless ECZ, who do they think they are to dictate their interest on the majority citizens. Why were there some cerebration from PF among all contenders concerning this whole deal? Besides Chulu came only to announce immediately after Lungu arrived from Dubai. Why have they chosen a two time expensive project with the hardships Zambia is facing? Such are the questions Zambians be asking. The whole thing shows how Lungu is determine to use the MU7 formula.
Kabimba you are a failure. You have even failed to lodge your nomination paper and for you to speak on behalf of people who are successful is despeating on the part of the spoken for.
What chaos? These nincompoops are not ready for the elections, especially that red lips kabimba misleading others including fooli..sh underfives. Kabimba stands no chance in these elections, he is a failed Mmembe project who wants the elections postponed so that he has enough time to prepare. HH has similar problems of not being ready. The other day they called it boycott, today they call it postpone. Whatever they mean, we are going ahead with elections, the rest can wait up to 2021 for their preferred printer, let’s move on ECZ! Atase you stinking nincompoops!
What chaos? You think .that HH or Kabimba can withstand jail?
That is the way to go for all meaning Opposition parties. There is no point in participating and legitimising a rigged election. The insistency by ESC and PF means the Dubai Printer is ECL and PF’s “smoking gun” to rigging elections in 2016. Lungu has created a constitutional crisis and let him rule without Parliament and we see. Mean time all Opposition parties should mobilise all citizens to effect citizens’s arrest of Lungu’s illegal ministers and make them inoperate. Let Lungu rule on his own without MPs and legitimacy and see how far he goes.
@ ba sebenza, alot of you the majority with who? With the crooked ministers who are holding on to power illigally even after the dissolution of Parliament my foot. Just level the ground & you are going to know what is in the mind of the majoring Zambians.
with me too
Why doesnt ECZ want to listen to stakeholders? The elections are for Political parties and not ECZ…
If ECZ listened to every CR@P from politicians/Parties nothing will get done, can you appreciate this simple fact? Since when did all politicians participating in an election were satisfied with the conduct or results of any election in Africa, and Zambia in particular? Someone has to be an adult here and get things done, otherwise nothing will get accomplished— and from the look of things, no one in the Opposition wants to act like an adult!
I don t support any party and I strongly feel the autonomous state of institutions like ECZ should be left and not for allow politicians to mingle with or dictate the situation.
I am afraid, this time Zambia is heading for a civil war if we are not careful, the situation is not the same as was in past years. We shouldn’t take the situation lightly, not even PF shouldn’t feel comfortable, as they will have no peace to rule this country.
So Country-men, bloggers, open up your eyes and minds, lets not allow such a situation to occur, the discussion here should be how we ensure “win-win” a situation for all parties to save their faces, lets not succumb to cheap politics and to be short sighted. I want a peaceful Zambia, a peaceful model for Africa.
Thats why the opposition must be reasonable also. We have transparent ballot boxes and each party is required to have representation in every polling station and have an eagle’s eye on the ballot box. The only thing the opposition party should insist on is that votes be counted right at the polling station immediately after the last vote is casted, which i believe is what happens in recent elections. Then it doesn’t matter where ballot papers are printed, nevertheless ECZ should consider changing the printer just to have a harmonious process devoid of suspicions. UK to me remains the best option and not South Africa. Someone mentioned Germany also,which is okay.
Post and ZWD (HH’s blog) are unable to coherently define or explain election rigging because within their own ranks the cartel has become immersed in the muck of conspiracy theories and biased misinformation. For example Kabimba and the criminals he is representing at the Post newspapers should produce evidence to the effect that the Dubai firm rigs elections. The criminals at HH’s blog (ZWD) and Mmembe’s post seem not to know the difference between tweeting and journalism. These criminals don’t know the difference between gossip and news. Thank Mr Esau Chulu for refusing to be intimidated by this cartel, you are a real man. We want to vote on 11th August,2016.
An institution that is for the people, the same people are not suppose to air their views if they are matters that are not clear to them? ECZ exists because of democracy in Zambia & what is the definition of democracy by the way? It seems to support pf you have to stop thinking or become dull by choice. Anyway, it should be painful at the same time.
Let them boycott tomorrow to confirm their idiocy.
ECL WILL WALK ON WITH A LANDSLIDE.
Opposition have failed & r scared. Just boycot ba swine. Even men of great calibre like KK & unip boycotted elections once when they were not hapy about things. U can’t call FO postponement, who the f r u? Uko! Elections wil proceed with o without u.
Ba opposition bonse fye, the whole bunch that attended niba under-five, ba cry-baby , ba grade one chimbala nechimina ku one side kumona. Kwachibula fye ifi banzi fya mahala ifyakubafolesha.
Even if the ECZ had selected a printer from South Africa, they would have found fault with that decision too. It’s easy to cry out wolf when you are in the opposition because it’s almost always certain that the underdog is the victim. Those that want to boycott can go back home to sleep. We are tired of comforting the ‘victims’.
From 1895 to 1968, it took colonial government of northern Rhodesia 71 years to build one university (UNZA). Guy Scott will not tell you these facts. On the other hand, it has taken PF government a mere 5 years to have over 6 universities. Without talking about the roads and hydroelectricity projects, Zambia has experienced a massive feat of infrastructure development and that is what is giving HH, Kabimba and cartel they represent serious diarrhoea. Kabimba should boycott the election if he wants to, we don’t give a damn. Hundreds of primary and secondary schools have been built throughout the country. Yes, there are challenges in maintaining some of the infrastructure but it is there. There are many construction projects happening in Zambia. viva ecl 2016.
Who says development of our country should be compared to the colonialists? How shallow can one be to think about a time when Zambia as a whole had less than 3 million people. Now do the math, add up all trade schools, colleges and schools built by the colonial master to the ratio of the population at the time. Then do the same for those in the last 5 years to the ration of 15million people. Who built more? This is how you do stats.
They are stakeholders they have a say in this and they have a right to reject know your rights…I simply do not see why ECZ is insistent on this Printer…its not like they have already been paid them.
I AGREE WITH YOU JAY JAY
@Jay Jay
Your name sounds like a soccer player and am sure you know that soccer game is won on the playing field after 90 minutes plus whatever added time…so let’s go to the polls August 11 and vote….
HH over-promising
HH false hope
HH pathetic liar
August 11 VOTE PF ( Edgar )
I thank you
Please people, you must understand that the procurement process is a legal process. People against the printer awarded must go to court with grounds that are legally sound or stop wasting our time and causing unnecessary alarms.
What happens if PF also says they don’t want ballot papers to be printed in south Africa? ECZ should ignore these good for nothing parties. Those who mean business will go to Dubai.
Dont worry Sir, Hunger Hyena will never get to plot 1. He thinks muzungu wopusa will help him. sic.
ECL was coucollor. HH zero
ECL was MP. HH zero
ECL was Deputy Minister VIP office, HH Zero
ECL is LT Officer. HH zero
ECL was Home affairs Minister, HH zero
ECL was Justice Minister, HH zero
ECL had acted several times as President of Zambia, HH zero
ECL has practiced and is a serving republican President, HH zero
This CV cannot be sidelined to get a negaega negro thief with wopusa and company
Hear hear hear
Ba Lazaro, we don’t need an experienced politician in Zambia because Zambian political culture is murred with corruption and malpractice. Whatever experience you think is gained from Zambian politics is mediocre. There is no CV from Lungu that is impressive. If it were so, for every position you listed please list the social change or policy associated with his name. Otherwise just stop it already with nonsensical posts of thing you are not privy to.
Why ECZ should not listen to our oppositions. 1 To them opposing is their nature. 2. No party has ever been happy with elections in Zambia. 3 If they change another party will oppose to whatever country they will go to. 4. Grade 12 issue has not only affected the opposition but the ruling as well.
Why everybody should not liaten to maggie. 1. She does not understand the issue at hand and does not know when to politik and when not. 2. All parties who lost in the past including PF voiced their concerned bit later conceeded. This shows that once their grievances are looked into they are happy with the results. 3. Printing ballot papers is not about the country but the company. This issue at hand is about the company not the country. 4. G12 issue is already resolved by the High Court.
You can see clearly how all these unqualified pf cadres occupying qualified positions are urinating in their pants supporting the unsupported. Let me put it clear to you again-You are all gone,run now when there is still time.Tsumani is coming………
Amalilisho, amalilisho Kabimba and HH! Please, do not confuse the masses. Are there other parties with you in this saga?
If the issue is clarification is grade 12 certificate, I am made to understand that it has been ruled by the Courts that tertiary training is acknowledged as equivalent and if not even more to grade 12 certificate.
While the ECZ needs to be held accountable, please do it in a manner that show respect to this independent ECZ. This matters to us your electorates.
I FULLY AGREE WITH WYNTER. ANY CREDIBLE ELECTION STARTS WITH A CREDIBLE PERCEPTION AND CONDUCT. ECZ YOU CANNOT IGNORE ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS JUST BECAUSE NO EVIDENCE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU. ITS ABOUT CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS AGREE AND ANY OBJECTIONS ESPECIALLY BY THE MAJORITY OF PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUS. IF IT WAS JUST ONE PARTY THEN ITS JUSTIFIABLE WHAT ECZ DID BUT NOT ALMOST ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING THE SAME THING AND YOU STILL IGNORE THEIR CONCERNS. THE RIGHT THING ECZ SHOULD HAVE DONE WAS ASK FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VOTE FOR TWO OR THREE OF THEIR CHOICE AND THEN THEY CHOSE FROM THEIR USING THEIR SO CALLED AUTONOMY POWER.
LUNGU WILL BRING PROBLEMS TO ZAMBIA. THIS IS NOT ZIMBABWE OR UGANDA WERE THERE IS ONLY ONE PARTY IN OPPOSITION AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION IS IMPORTANT FOR ANY CREDIT ELECTION. AS IT STANDS, IT APPEARS YOU ARE TRYING TO FORCE YOURSELF ON PEOPLE. PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF OUR COUNTRY, JUST RUN A CLEAN RACE AND IF PEOPLE TRULY WANT YOU THEN YOU WILL WIN. NOT GO TO DICTATORS AND TRYING TO LEARN TRICKS SO YOU CAN DO THE SAME TO OUR COUNTRY.
@Wise commentator
Please stop that….why do UPND supporters always prophesy doom…come on guys…..you can’t go against God’s will even Lungu can’t go against God’s will…if God wants HH to win these elections….who is Lungu to stand in his way? The ballots will be printed in Dubai and August 11 is the day the smart people of the Zambian enterprise will vote for Edgar
I thank you
Lungu is a u-se-less- and he was one of those us-ele-ss MPs who Sata had referred to. See what he has brought to Zambia. he will bring more problems from radicals in Saudi Arabia, the home of Osama Bin Laden. now our Zambian women are dressed like Muslims when they go there. Yet their women will never be dressed in Chitenge’s here. Once PF goes out of power, Isaacs and Chulu and all ECZ leaders who have been comprised should be caged for corruption.
@KK Airport Cabinet
Cheer up my dear friend….Lungu has done a very good job since he took over office.The smart people of the Zambian enterprise will vote for him again August 11
HH over-promising
HH false hope
HH is a pathetic Liar
Vote PF ( Edgar )
I thank you
People running a country is a very heavy responsibility. All of us have a responsibility UPND,UDF,FDD, PF, Rainbow and all others lets put the country first. There is no way we can allow whats going on in this country. We are Zambians a people that have always united around a cause to make the right decision. We are a people filled with love and unit. Clearly the Lungu gang is upto no good its time we all united and put a responsible group of people in government. Lets all ask our innermost beings and ask if we are really pushing the right cause by supporting what PF and Lungu are doing to our once great country. Are we going to be a failed generation? Seriously our children wont forgive us if we continue on this path. Slowly we are degenerating into total unrest at Edgar’s watch and he…
Slowly we are degenerating into total unrest at Edgar’s watch and he seems not to know
@Maliongo
There used to be an anti Police brutality program on the Zambian Radio back in the 90s called Maliongo…you don’t want the man with a big stick (BOMA ) to pay you a visit….so stop threatening the smart people of the Zambian enterprise
August 11 vote PF ( Edgar )
I thank you
How come no one wants to show how the Dubai company is an accomplice in the rigging. There is no evidence just innuendos. This is being influenced by politicians are in the pockets of the losing bidders. The theory doesn’t even make sense. How in the world is the printing company going to rig? The ballots will have to be marked by the voter and verified against the voter list. Why would anyone want such shallow minds to rule. Last election they were accusing the South African company of rigging.
HH wants to postpone losing….don’t worry Mr HH this will be the last time you are losing an election…After August 11 I think you should just retire from Politics….we have had enough of you and your ever losing team…
Anyway
August 11 vote PF ( Edgar )
I thank you
In politics and life, ignorance is not a virtue..
President Obama
@Katondo boys shut the hell up! You are just full of nothingness and all your blab is !diotic. No one is asking ECZ to do the wrong thing. On the contrary everyone is calling for ECZ to do the right thing. This Evil Concocting Leader you call ECL will run away with his family in times of trouble. Today, Zambian economic may sink Lungu will have enough to buy 9 airplanes from the loot and live like a king. Wise up!
#Katondo boys, did you smoke some chamba next door to Lusaka hotel or in the unfinished structure which the great KK left? Lungu’s actions might turn Zambia into a Burundi. Why the stubbornness to print ballot papers in Dubai? what cut did they get which they’re trying to cover up? i bet they’ve got $1m plus cut from the deal. plus they want to rig the elections. you and i will be safe if fires start to burn in Zambia but most of our people will burn like the way they’re doing on the roads because of incopentent people instrusted to formulate polices for road safety. have a good weekend my friend
please give us evidence of rigging,even the person who raised the rigging issue has been quite because he has no proof.face the truth the parties that you suport have no backing on the ground.if its your time to win you might win because its the peoples will,and how did pf win in 2011 did they also rig?
God, arise and uproot everything that is working against HH, in Jesus’ name. Today is the dawning of a new day. HH’s season of frustration and failures is over, and HH walks in a season of success and prosperity. Old things are passed away; all things are become new. Lord place the anointing of a warrior on HH, the anointing of a trail brazer and authentic worshipper of the true and living God, the anointing of sensitivity and obedience to the word of God. Father God, I commit all HH’s ways into Your hands today, and he leans not on my own understanding. Father God, I ask you to give HH wisdom, revelation, understanding and knowledge for today in all that he does in Jesus’ name. Father, keep a watch over HH’s mouth, ears, heart, thoughts, plans, actions, relationships, conversations,…
Father, keep a watch over HH’s mouth, ears, heart, thoughts, plans, actions, relationships, conversations, dealings, campaigns, intents and imaginations today in the name of Jesus. Oh Lord, guide HH’s words and let them bear fruits, in Jesus’ name. Give HH divine alertness to recognise divine opportunities. Oh Lord, give HH the ability that is equal to his opportunity. Oh Lord, empower HH to pluck the seed of success, in Jesus’ name. Oh Lord , empower HH and give him sufficient days to reach his goal, in Jesus’ name. I command the heavens and the elements to turn against every satanic programmer, in the name of Jesus. Every thing programmed against the blessing and grace of HH’s life in the heavenlies, I dismantle you, in the name of Jesus. Spirit of favour, counsel, wisdom,…
Spirit of favour, counsel, wisdom, revelation, understanding, knowledge might and power, come upon HH, in the name of Jesus. HH shall excel this day and nothing shall defile me, in the name of Jesus. Every satanic check point mounted against HH in the heavenlies is dismantled by the word of the Lord., in Jesus’ name. Every evil altar prepared against HH’s breakthroughs in the heavenlies, and in the sea, is dismantled by fire, in Jesus’ name. I send lightening, thunder and the hook of the Lord against the evil queen in the heavenlies militating against HH, in the name of Jesus. Every evil spiritual equation programmed against HH’s life, I command you to change, in Jesus’ name. I speak unto the headquarters of evil programmers and blow up their altars, in Jesus’ name. Anything drawing…
Anything drawing power against HH from the heavenlies, fall down and die, in Jesus’ name. HH shall possess the gates of my enemies this day, in Jesus’ name. The Lord has anointed HH with the oil of gladness above my fellows this day and forever, in Jesus’ name. HH is the seed of Abraham through Jesus Christ, and HH receives the blessing of Abraham. Lord, in blessing, bless HH, and in multiplying, multiply HH as the stars of heaven and as the sand of the seashore. I strike every evil power siphoning HH’s blessing with chaos and confusion, in Jesus’ name. I nullify the incantations of evil spiritual consultants, in Jesus’ name. I turn the evil devices of household witchcraft upside down, in Jesus’ name. I render every local satanic weapon harmless, in Jesus’ name. Every power cursing…
I turn the evil devices of household witchcraft upside down, in Jesus’ name. I render every local satanic weapon harmless, in Jesus’ name. Every power cursing HH’s destiny, be silenced, in Jesus’ name. Anything from the kingdom of darkness that has made it their business to hinder HH, I bind you, in Jesus’ name. Be bound with chains that cannot be broken, in Jesus’ name. I strip off all your spiritual armour, in Jesus, name. Lose the support of other evil powers, in the name of Jesus. Do not involve yourself with HH again, in Jesus’ name. All handwritings of ordinances programmed by satanic agents into the heavenlies against HH are wiped out by the blood of Jesus.
Free advice to prayer warrior for HH. Find time to go and pray with HH. Ask him to accept Jesus as his personal saviour and not a campaign tool
In a democracy a party decides what is best for them. ECZ is an independent body which, by law, cannot be controlled by Govt or political parties.
In 1996 UNIP boycotted elections because of a constitution article that they did not like but that did not stop elections from going on.
Elections must go on, with or without the opposition.
They have now come to realize that they have no following from the people of Zambia and want to use Drug Trafficking VJs useless accusations against elections that took place in another country.
MUSHIPE, MUKOSE, MULIMBE.It is not an easy road
1. M not a lawyer
2. I don’t have G12
I want to lecture Summer Kabimba on the constitution.
11th August, 2016 is a date that is constitutional for this year’s elections. That date can only be changed if the president recalled the dissolved parliament to decide on the demands of the opposition that a new date be set.
We don’t want to waste people’s time on issues that are straight forward. Elections will take place as enshrined in the constitution- with or without Ichilema, Summer, Kilometers, Opusa, Homeless banda and Obvious Mwaicheka
Reading from the comments here i can tell there is too much hate with each other in Zambia and all we need is an igniter and all will be on flames. Looks like politics is now for survival and people are willing to set the country on fire just so they can milk the treasury. I am no lawyer but common sense tells me that if following the law is not in the public interest, other considerations must be given a chance for the seek of peace.
let them boycott please go ahead.That’s too shallow no wander winter can’t win any case.
You winter Kabimba, we warned about your close alliance with the Green Party, that stuff they are making you and your party smoke causes illusions.
Zambians can not postpone the day of their emancipation from the jaws of PF corruption and mismanagement, freedom it is in August.
Sonta which client you stole money from.
The courts of law are available for the a grieved to get redress. But the opposition is deliberately avoiding that route and are appealing to the gallery as political entertainers. If you are not ready; sela tubombeko!
Is there a provision in the Constitution for such postponement? And if so, the elections can only be postponed to 11 August 2017 which is the next constitutional date. This also means the President and his Cabinet continue in office. This is good for ECL. He will comfortably carry on with his illustrious career and deliver even more to the Zambia people. It appears d’ull lawyers like Wynter still have not understood the Constitution. No wonder useless and threadbare debates will not end in Zambia. There is no other date but 11 August.
In 2011 we had Three ballot boxes and ballot papers were printed in south Africa HH lost, last year in January we had only ONE box and ballot papers were printed in south Africa again HH lost. in Zambia its not about the number of boxes or where ballot papers are printed but how people think about you.
LOSERS ARE ALREADY TRYING TO FIND WAYS ON WHICH TO BASED THEIR EXCUSES FOR LOSING COME 11 AUGUST 2016. YOU WHICH ECL ILL HEALTH AND FAILURE, THEM MAN SAILED ON AND IS CONTESTING IN THIS YEAR’S ELECTIONS. YOUR HATRED DID NOT YIELD ANYTHING MR KABIMBA. I KNOW THAT EVEN IF THE BALLOTS WERE TO BE PRINTED IN ZAMBIA YOU WOULD STILL PRESENT UNWARRANTED DISAPPROVAL, EVEN PRINTING THEM IN YOUR OWN HOUSE. WELL IT’S TIME YOU SOBERED UP BECAUSE IT’S LUNGU FOR A FULL 5 YEAR MANDATE. DR SCOT, MR SAMPA AND MR GBM, LET TRUTH BEGIN TO DAWN IN YOUR MINDS – ACCEPT IT BEFORE 11 AUGUST SO THAT YOU CAN MINIMIZE THE SHOCK ON THAT DAY!
LOSERS ARE ALREADY TRYING TO FIND WAYS ON WHICH TO BASE THEIR EXCUSES FOR LOSING COME 11 AUGUST 2016. YOU WISHED ECL ILL HEALTH AND FAILURE, THE MAN SAILED ON AND IS CONTESTING IN THIS YEAR’S ELECTIONS. YOUR HATRED DID NOT YIELD ANYTHING MR KABIMBA. I KNOW THAT EVEN IF THE BALLOTS WERE TO BE PRINTED IN ZAMBIA YOU WOULD STILL PRESENT UNWARRANTED DISAPPROVAL, EVEN PRINTING THEM IN YOUR OWN HOUSE YOU WOULD STILL PROTEST. YOU HAVE NOTHING SENSIBLE TO SAY AND THAT IS WHY YOU RESORT TO BASELESS TALK. WELL IT’S TIME YOU SOBERED UP BECAUSE IT’S LUNGU FOR A FULL 5 YEAR MANDATE. DR SCOT, MR SAMPA AND MR GBM, LET TRUTH BEGIN TO DAWN IN YOUR MINDS – ACCEPT IT BEFORE 11 AUGUST SO THAT YOU CAN MINIMIZE THE SHOCK ON THAT DAY! THE ONLY ADVANTAGE YOU WILL HAVE THIS TIME IS THAT YOU HAVE A MUCH LONGER…
UPND are saying they are popular, why fearing ma elections kansi mwebantu
Good morning Zambia. Ever since the PF came on the political scene I have been voting for them and my vote gave them the victory. Now they have never impressed me, turn of events my vote is going to HH and UPND go for it guys I am behind you all the way. And this behaviour of mud sling HH, remember MMD and RB tried it on Sata it never worked people voted in numbers for him. The writing is on the wall you guys should PACK AND GO. You have not paid retired civil servants their personal emoluments and those in service their allowances. Your time is up meet you on 11/08/2016. Zambians your time has come to bench these guys. Bufishi balatubepa. The Hour has come again to show politicians that the electorates are important. Whoever will vote for HH and UPND thank you guys in advance.
The opposition is shocking to say the least. And a state counsel for that matter though a failed lawyer, to mislead other fulls. From what I know this was an open competitive tender and not a selective one where you limit the bidders to selected parties. If it was a selective tender the controversy would have been deeper, you can imagine for yourself….contd
Since it was an open tender the bidders stood an equal chance of selection. In this case Al Gurab won. They presented the best bid technically and satisfied all conditions. It would be illegal to do otherwise both by local Za.mbian tender rules and by international rules of competitive bidding, FIDIC rules followed by the world bank and other members of the international community including EU and the US. The opposition and all the bidders were given a chance to review the tendering process or show impropriety. If ECZ capitulates to the opposition on this one it would not only be illegal but it would demonstrate to the world that Zambia has mo respect for the rule of law but for political expediency. That is not good for foreign investment or international relations.
If they are not…
If they are not prepared for the elections let them boycott and wait for another chance to contest in five years time. ECZ please please STAND FIRM AND DO ZAMBIA PROUD!
As for you opposition, respect the law of the land, and the world. Much thought by technocrats and experts went into that law, today you want the laws which protect you from the rulers to be broken all because of a senile idoit Vernon Senile Mwaanga! SHAME ON YOU, CLEARLY YOU DO NOT DESERVE TO BE OUR LEADERS IF YOU ARE GONNA BREAK LAWS AT WILL IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT AND MISTAKE OF BEING PUT IN STSTE HOUSE, GOD FORBID!
Postponing elections is a non starter.
Regarding referendum where were these political parties and LAZ all along for them to suddenly wake up now only to say no referendum now.
There is a Govt. in place and the grieved are free to complain take matter to court if they wish but the back stops at the ECZ to make the final decision.
Someone already received the bribe from the company so the can’t appoint another company to print the papers.
These chaps know that they will not win the election of 11/8 so they want to postpone the elections to gain extra time hoping that they may perhaps get more sympathy from the electorate. These guys have no clue what they are suggesting, fortunately it is JUST a suggestion. Even though some of them where in Govt. before, they learnt absolutely NOTHING. Especially Kabimba who even admitted later on to be a bad leader. He was being moderate to himself, he is worse than a bad leader. He is dangerously DULL.
It seems that the time for opposition to form Government is not now, may be the next elections in 2021 when they are going to be ready.
If any one thinks he or she can create chaos,let that person do it at owners risk and face the law.
A way out is to have the Dubai based company invite interested parties of be present through the whole process of printing the ballot papers, so as to have transparency. It should also send representatives to Zambia so that they may address everyone’s concerns. The elections should not be postponed just because some political parties has not been able to file their nominations and are trying to derail the system. The parties that do not want the ballot papers printed in Dubai and have NOT filed the papers yet should explain in details why they feel the elections should be postponed and who they feel should print the ballot papers and why! Lets not be manipulated by these re-circled politician who have made it their career to use Zambians.
For us near the Angolan border we are used to war .So already we are un ear thing our karavinas which were hidden in sand ,if you insist with your Duabai thing you are going to see and experience what your friends were going through at the time of Savimbi.At least we are used. Onus will be on those who will be experiencing it for the first time. Others on this fora are just debating this serious issue as a way of making comedy without knowing what this comedy will bring to them and their your family. Keep on talking rubbish you will see.
Boycott what? Never !! Lungu kuya bebele If PF continues in power,our external debt will reach US$ 2oobn,inflation 83%.. etc,etc
Oh! so Wynter is in opposition? the more serious opposition parties should have made those pronouncements. The ruling party doesn’t need to rig the elections for Wynter to be president, let alone for any opposition party to win the polls. Just wondering who stands to benefit if the opposition boycotts the polls? The bigger opposition parties need to be more united, at the rate they’re going it will take another 10 years for them to have another shot at winning the polls.
There has never been a time when printing of ballot papers has been unanimously agreed even when PF was in opposition… Please just campaign hard..PF is winning clean come August 11..
What the opposition should do is that ALL the ballot papers that will be used at every polling station must be checked and checked thoroughly before voting and ensure that election results from each polling station tally with those sent to the Lusaka totaling results centre.In this way we will be assured of free and fair results.
If they refuse let them go! Zambia is for law-abiding citizens not for those who want to sell the country at all cost!