Friday, March 29, 2024

President Lungu warns law breakers taking advantage of the prevailing situation

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President Edgar Lungu has warned that all those breaking the law by taking advantage of the prevailing situation in the country will be dealt with by the law.

The President says government is governing well in the matter, by providing leadership as regards to addressing the gassing and instant mob justice.

The head of state adds that the law will not spare anyone found wanting regardless of whether they are politicians, religious men or of any high standing in society.

President Lungu was speaking at State House in Lusaka when he met the European Union diplomats to discuss issues of common interest.

And President Lungu assured the EU delegation that he will address the nation concerning the gassing and the instant justice mob at an appropriate time.

He said he is aware that there are people that are eagerly waiting to hear from him despite the timely updates being made by the Minister of Home Affairs, Stephen Kampyongo.

And President has stated that there is transparency in the investigations and nothing is being hidden as the Minister of Home affairs has given sufficient information.

And European Union Head of Delegation to Zambia, Ambassador Jacek Jankowski, indicates that the EU will continue to strengthen its relations with member states such as Zambia through various collaborations.

Mr Jankowski said the EU and Zambia including other member states have continued to enjoy a long standing, and close collaboration in security trade investment, agriculture energy, social protection and good governance among others.

He further indicated that the Union will continue to maintain high levels of partnership with Zambia in achieving the 2030 agenda.

Mr Jankowski revealed that the EU’s total investment in Zambia is currently at 1.3 billion euros and that the Union will this year celebrate its 45 years presence in Zambia.

41 COMMENTS

  1. Well said His Excellence. Zambia will always be bigger than anyone.
    Let’s be patriotic and strive for a better Zambia. Everyone has a responsibility to play a role in creating a peace and prosperous Zambia.

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  2. My worry is if it has taken so long to bring gassing cuprits to book how will govt contain corona virus once it hits Zambia?In Italy nearly 400 cases of corona virus are now recorded.

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  3. Joker in chief..
    The buck stops with the president who has blood for 46 victims on his hands for ignoring the situation.This is either he knows what is going on or simply does not care for the privilege given to him by the Zambian people. He is so Self-Absorbed and drunk with the presidency that is too big for his boots! ECL deplorable behavior boils my blood and that of other Zambians. I dont hate the man as a person, but I hate the misery he has inflicted on innocent Zambians who deserve better and the debt he has pilled for future generations! His PF cronies are not helping him either as they are clueless as well.
    ZAMBIA NEEDS TO RETURN TO THE PATH OF RECOVERY and the next president needs to be a person who has demonstrated in their life that they have what it takes and not an…

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  4. ZAMBIA NEEDS TO RETURN TO THE PATH OF RECOVERY and the next president needs to be a person who has demonstrated in their life that they have what it takes and not an opportunist who stumbles into a job he cant handle.SAD TO WATCH!

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  5. Any country that allows those who steal public funds to define patriotism has a problem. It’s akin to allowing criminals to write the criminal procedure code.

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  6. PF Politicians have taken ZAMBIAN PEACE for granted..They think people should remain docile..Let me advise them that THERE IS NOTHING AS POWERFUL AS A CHANGED MIND! Look what happened to strong men.. Ghadafi Mobutu, Idi Amini, Sadam…

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  7. Everyday ni WARNS WARNS. Cant you provide some advice sometimes? People who are warned all the time stop taking you seriously. This is a time to provide leadership not just authority. Ndipo train your incompetent police force properly because a case that has so many incidents cant be troubling them for such a long time. Evidence ni mbweee! Ati Police! It only knows how to arrest Kambwili, HH na Dr Olive Kanku

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  8. Yesterday Donald Trump addressed the US on the corona virus status even when non has died so far, Many people in Zambia have died, the nationa is stressed out in fear and property is being destroyed.
    This incompetent man has opted to stay quit and let his ministers talk nonsense.

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  9. @Rev Ernest C. Bwalya aka KZ, Since you are a so-called man of God, advise your leader to love the people he governs or STFU!

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  10. This man Lazy Lungu is stealing a living in State House even the basics he can not get them right…I said 11 years ago that this man has no leadership qualities whatsoever, he can not even reassure the nation always issuing warnings; are you happy with the work of the Police? How long is the army going to do Police’s work in shanty compounds remember soldiers get bored and frustrated with such trivial tasks and take it out on the citizens.
    Just step aside and let someone in PF take over…you are even watching your MCCs frustrating young and upcoming leaders like the Kitwe Mayor because he didnt line up for your Chawama wife Ester.
    We pay this Lungu $70,000 a year to do absolutely nothing but issue silly warning!!

  11. This man Lazy Lungu is stealing a living in State House even the basics he can not get them right…I said 11 years ago that this man has no leadership qualities whatsoever, he can not even reassure the nation always issuing warnings; are you happy with the work of the Police? How long is the army going to do Police’s work in shanty compounds remember soldiers get bored and frustrated with such trivial tasks and take it out on the citizens.
    Just step aside and let someone in PF take over…you are even watching your MCCs frustrating young and upcoming leaders like the Kitwe Mayor because he didnt line up for your Chawama wife Ester.
    We pay this Lungu $70,000 a year to do absolutely nothing but issue s.illy warning!!

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  12. People, things are bad in Zambia.

    For the first time in our history , Zambians were being burnt alive in the streets by fellow Zambians ???

    This feels like a very scary nightmare.

    The best Mr lungu can do is call meeting with all opposition, however Mr lungu knows thier demand will be for free and fair elections , which he can never win.

    This however presents a window for negotiations to save his skin.

    The PF rats can dismiss this as dilosory, but In high stakes politics were the country is in self inflicted danger, this might be the best root for lungu.

    The opposition don’t need any talks with lungu. They are watching PF implode.

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  13. A true leader is one who is not just there to rule or dominate but who dedicates himself to the noble sentiments and aspirations of the people. In times of fear and insecurity, a true leader must be a guide, to seek effective action and inspire others to follow in his footsteps.

    How I pray that this description can fit into the leadership credo of the president of Zambia.

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  14. When I say lungu should persue talks , I am not talking from the opposition point of view.

    I am talking from saving the country further anguish and possibly bloodshed. The country needs to be united at this hour.

    I can tell you now, just from the way things are going for lungu, the opposition do not need any talks. Everything is in lungus hands.

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  15. To compound lungus misery he has alienated the west most notably the USA.

    This means next years elections will be under scrutiny and the violence and cheating by lungu will definitely be called out.

    Unless PF can find $1 billion to bribe Zambians before next year, gathering all influencers into talks to save the country and himself looks the intelligent way

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  16. Nine Chale – What are you trying to say? Why are you beating about the bush like a shy little girl wanting sweets but can’t ask?? You are the same people who have been supporting this myopic man today the chickens are coming home to roost. Last time this useless waste of space was addressing anybody was at the beginning of February when he was shamelessly camped in Chilubi for 4 days, the whole President was campaigning for 4 days whilst all this was happening today he is here issuing shambolic orders instead of firing people…if he was serious IG would have gone but we know IG is sitting on information. In Australia the people there, gave their PM a hard time for not cutting short his holiday to address the nation or visually be present…this moron you are there beating about the…

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  17. This J0N4 is NOT a President full stop!
    M0st useless & inept excuse for a President, the clueless playboy. Cannot address the nation, calm fears, & reassure the nation while it burns, BUT COME PARTY TIME, VERY QUICK TO SKIP, JUMP ON THAT EXPENSIVE FLYING CHAMPAGNE BAR JET, WITH DODGY NARCO DEALERS IN TOW & HEAD TO SWAZILAND TO OGLE & SALIVATE OVER 16 YEAR OLD MAIDENS BREASTS, leaving ba mayo alone in plot 1.
    J0.n@ is just on a very long paid holiday in State House, with play friends like [email protected] tagging along.
    Says it all.

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  18. “And President Lungu assured the EU delegation that he will address the nation concerning the gassing and the instant justice mob at an appropriate time.”
    But Hamble also, does he report to the Eurooean union or to the people of Zambia? Is it the people of Zambia who elected him or is it the European union? My God, what was I thinking to vote for this man in 2016?
    Ba PF, if you want our vote in 2021 do the needful, replace this sole candidate at your convention. There are many capable candidates in PF. Remember we don’t have faith in Trible HH but if you give us the choice of Hamble and Trible HH we put our vote on the latter, at least to rid ourselves of Hamble until we make further changes.

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  19. Zoona
    That’s why he has always been quiet
    He knows that poor opposition has no agenda . To them every thing is something to politize
    And take a lot of time on one issue even three months just
    One issue , mean while PF is recruiting members
    When it comes to voting……kikikikiki
    No we were not given time to campaign.
    Continue with your poor formula and let’s see what comes in 2021.

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  20. Junior jj

    You are slowly coming round to see another 5 years with lungu will sink the boat …..

    Independent

    The opposition are just watching the lungu show right now……no need to Evan say a word while PF are getting smoked out of their houses accused of gassing …….

  21. Spaka-“… People, things are bad in Zambia….”
    Are you here, iwe kapala?? How do you convince people of things that are not there?? Any normal adult will understand that life is ups and downs. I am running a small business, my friends run farms and other businesses-reality is economies are suffering everywhere and PF are not the cause. We are working hard and making ends meet. We are not going around begging for handouts. Some of our friends are doing fine and building properties. Nasheniko amalyashi yamu dobo, bane….

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  22. Wanya wanya tateka!
    Amwa peeling to Zambians to reflect soberly on how they choose leaders! How did the employers (Zambians) give the job to a candidate whom you never interviewed through Presidential debates? Interviews would have revealed these weaknesses in good time and we wouldn’t be in this mess of leadership failure!

  23. Tarino you useless immigrant, even after all those rants, guess who is still president and ruling the country you deserted ? You will die of depression because come 2021 your demigod will be flushed out of political life. 6 times losing but still fielding the same loser is a sign of madness

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  24. The commander in chief can’t talk to his people huh? What does that mean? He is the only president who has never addressed his people through a press conference where the people can ask him questions as their president. There must be a problem.

  25. No decisive action was taken by the leadership while the slaughter was going on. Innocent people died under their watch, including under this GREAT LEADER. No MP’s or ministers worth their salt came out robustly to suggest how to end the mayhem, except for threats and innuendos from the likes of the useless kampyongo and Lusambo. Now he comes out from under the table where he has been hiding with his ministers only to address EU officials while issuing ‘warnings’ as usual. Pathetic, including those who support this nonsense!

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  26. How many high profile people have you arrested so far mr president? A day ago you arrested a man for 5 years for stealing a goat, thanks to the thousands of jobs you’ve created lol. Does this mean jail is just for the lowly n the downtrodden? ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS BOSS.

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