Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the 50 per cent allowance given to soldiers who serve on United Nations (UN) mission assignments is governed by Statutory Instrument Number 7 of 1994 which was amended through Statutory Instrument Number 67 of 2002.
And Lufuma has warned members of the public against inciting or seducing members of the defence force by commenting on military matters.
In a statement, Lufuma explained that the process to amend the law that will enable the men and women in uniform to receive 100 per cent of their United Nations (UN) allowances has already begun and once it is completed, the policy directive by President Hakainde Hichilema will then be implemented.
“In light of the policy directive policy directive given by President Hakainde regarding the need for soldiers to receive 100 of the UN allowances, there are certain modalities which have to be effected in order to bring about the requisite changes to the law,” “The immediate action that has to be taken is to amend the law by repealing Statutory Instrument Number 7 of 1994 and Statutory Instrument 67 of 2002,” read the statement part.
Lufuma said the process has already begun and once it is completed the policy directive will then be implemented.
And Lufuma stated that law decriminalizalises inciting or seducing members of the defence force by issuing and commenting on military matters.
“It is on this premise that we urge the public to desist from inciting or seducing members of the defence force by issuing and commenting on military matters with the intention to incite members of the defence force to rise against the government,” he stated. “The law criminalized such acts under section 48 and 49 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia with a prescribed sentence of life imprisonment upon conviction for the offence of Inciting mutiny.”
The defence minister also stressed that based on the foregoing premise, the government sternly warns the public against committing such vices to avoid abrogating the law.
“I urge the public to take heed of this kind and timely advise to avoid finding themselves on the wrong side of the law,” said Lufuma.
Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the 50 per cent allowance given to soldiers who serve on United Nations (UN) mission assignments is governed by Statutory Instrument Number 7 of 1994 which was amended through Statutory Instrument Number 67 of 2002. SINCE WHEN DID YOU KNOW THIS WAS LAW. YOU ASSURED THEM OF 100 PERCENT DURING YOUR CAMPAIGNS. YOU ACCUSED EDGAR LUNGU OF POCKETING THE REST OF THE MONEY. NEXT TIME DON’T BE CARRIED AWAY DURING CAMPAIGNS. BE FACTUAL AND TRUTHFUL.
All Zambians are passengers on one ship. The arrest of Chilufya Tayali prompts a view that UPND’s leaders must sober up as their Govt navigates through a stormy weather created by the Russia-Ukraine war which is impacting on ECONOMY and SECURITY in the SADC region. IG Kajoba’s actions are undermining the Ministry of Defence. Luckily, great Diplomats such as Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim and Dr. V.J. Mwaanga are still alive. CBU wisely conferred a Doctorate degree on VJ Mwaanga for his wide knowledge on international affairs. Hence HH must consult Dr. Mwaanga on security issues and posture Zambia on the economic development trajectory. Message is clear – Kajoba is dangerous and must go.
YOUR WARNING MEANS NOTHING
THATS ALL WE HEAR THESE DAYS >>> WARNINGS !
NOT ALL OF US ARE ON THE SAME PAGE AS YOU
It’s important that those that seek political office to acquaint themselves with various governance issues, it’s equally important to also learn from their predecessors. The reason is that they’ll make pronouncements that are within the Law. There’s a reason why Government decided to deducted 50% from those allowances, if this administration desires to revisit that policy they should follow the procedure. The UPND made their pronouncements from an ignorant point of view and now they’ve been caught up in their web of lies. We have a very professional combined Defense Force that can’t be incited by anybody, especially Chil;ufya Tayali and don’t use him as a scapegoat for your failures. It doesn’t take much to repeal an SI, just do it and give the soldiers their dues.
We are at war with our own GRZ.
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1. make (something) more modern or up to date.”security measures are continually updated and improved”
GRZ needs to be reminded that there are more educated people now than when we got independence. When you send your children to school you expect them to change and that change comes with questioning.
GRZ needs to create space for people like: Martin Luther King, Malcom Gladwell, Dan Dennet, Roger Williams, Richard Feynman, Robert Kennedy, katanji Jackson, Ian musk, Sam Harris Just to name a few. GRZ There is what they called the Flynn Effect. Zambia soon will have more people who is Going to challenge the status quo.
ITS TIME FOR HH TO CHANGE SOME ON HIS MINISTERS
THEY ARE LEETING HIM DOWN BIG TIME
Hahah tikki you are finally waking up to the reality of this failed government. Welcome back to reality. As for this minister he should be more concerned with why the army has lost confidence in his mediocre government rather than warning civilians for his failures
Both sides are wrong
OppositionParties and its supporters should take note that Hakainde has already mentioned back last year, that cofferes were empty and he admitted their assumptions for quick economic recovery were wrong. Opposition and its supporters should also understand that old laws are still binding, there is no way Hakainde can STOP law enforcers from enforcing the laws, only a dictator can do that, and the opposition will be the first one to blame him again.
For UPND and GRZ, they are Not doing enough to communicate their delivery Roadmap. This lack of communication on many facets makes them LOOK like a bunch of liars, and they are losing patience of many who support them. Its NOT enough to say process has started, without saying its expected to complete.
KZ ON THIS ONE WE ARE ON THE SAME PAGE WELL ALMOST
HH IS DOING HIS BEST BUT THE QUALITY OF HIS MINISTERS IS SEVERELY LACKING
THEY HAVE TO GO !
ONE MAN CANNOT CHANGE THE ROT ON HIS OWN IT NEEDS TEAM WORK
Please leave this issuing of warnings to Lazy Lungu govt…how can people be “inciting or seducing” members of the defence forces are they little kids or Prositutes …are they not professional enough to make up their own minds?
UPND please do not follow PF s ways of issuing warnings….Warnings patronise people…pleas stop that’s my advise.
Vague warnings at athat. Lufuma stated that law decriminalizalises inciting or seducing members of the defence force by issuing and commenting on military matters.
What is that? As draconian and undefined as what came out of Idi Amin’s mouth. So if I just say the Zambia Army ‘s marching is bad I will be locked up?
Vague warnings at that. Lufuma stated that law decriminalizalises inciting or seducing members of the defence force by issuing and commenting on military matters.
What is that? As draconian and undefined as what came out of Idi Amin’s mouth. So if I just say the Zambia Army ‘s marching is bad I will be locked up?
It should be commin sense………..
What kind of warning do you need concerning inciting soldgers ????
Grow up pipo……….
Let’s accept that all Zambians are passengers on one ship. The arrest of Chilufya Tayali prompts a view that UPND’s leaders must sober up as their Govt navigates through a stormy weather created by a Russia-Ukraine war which is impacting on ECONOMY and SECURITY Zambia. IG Kajoba’s actions due to his lack of capacity to understand complexities of international issues is not helping HH to sail along a non-aligned route to safeguard Zambia’s security. Luckily, Dr. V.J. Mwaanga is still alive to offer his diplomatic skills. CBU wisely conferred a Doctorate degree on VJ for his vast knowledge on international affairs. Hence HH must consult Dr. Mwaanga on Zambia’s past relations with Russia and the western powers so as to posture our country on the economic development trajectory. Kajoba is not…
et’s accept that all Zambians are passengers on one ship. The arrest of Chilufya Tayali prompts a view that UPND’s leaders must sober up as their Govt navigates through a stormy weather created by a Russia-Ukraine war which is impacting on ECONOMY and SECURITY Zambia. IG Kajoba’s actions due to his lack of capacity to understand complexities of international issues is not helping HH to sail along a non-aligned route to safeguard Zambia’s security. Luckily, Dr. V.J. Mwaanga is still alive to offer his diplomatic skills. CBU wisely conferred a Doctorate degree on VJ for his vast knowledge on international affairs. Hence HH must consult Dr. Mwaanga on Zambia’s past relations with Russia and the western powers so as to posture our country on the economic development trajectory.