Tuesday, October 15, 2024

President Hakainde Hichilema Replaces Army Chief

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President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Geoffrey Zyeele as new Army Commander replacing Sitali Alibuzwi and Major General Luswapo Sinyinza as Deputy Army Commander.

President Hichilema also swore in Romas Kamanga as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation and has further deployed Alfred Musemuna as Zambia High Commissioner to Kenya.

Speaking during the swearing in ceremony at State in Lusaka , President Hichilema urged the newly sworn in officials to apply their skills and help address many challenges that the country is facing.

President Hichilema pointed out that the country is grappling with a number of challenges that include the effects of the drought and the electricity deficit which he says needs concerted efforts.

“Government is working hard to reconstruct the economy but you government officials should contribute by applying your different skills,” he said.

President Hichilema challenged Mr Kamanga to ensure that the water crisis in the country is addressed to the latter.

” I want you to apply your skills and ensure that this water crisis the country is faced with is addressed”, he said.
President Hichilema also urged the newly sworn in Zambia Army Commander and his deputy to ensure that peace and security continues to prevail in the country.

For Mr Musemuna, President Hichilema urged him to woo investors by marketing the country in East Africa.
President Hichilema explained that it is through attracting investors that the country can develop.
” Go to Kenya and bring investors so that our country can develop in all sectors of the economy”, the President encouraged Mr Musemuna.

And speaking to the media after being sworn in, Mr Musemuna assured that he will do his best to sell Zambia to East Africa.

“ I will work hard and ensure that I market Zambia to the outside world and attract investors,” he said

18 COMMENTS

  1. Another Ministry which is operates and runs on corruption….Defense Ministry is one of the most corrupt Ministry….Zambia Airforce ..Zambia Arm and ZNS….these are the headquarters of corruption and theft……

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  2. Nakachinda
    Malanji
    Mwakalombe
    Jean Kapata
    Lusambo
    Katambo
    Given Lubinda
    Kapita
    Southern Province minister
    North West province minister
    Kakoma Kanganya
    I’m very sure these were not Bemba speakers and they could have been more had Moonde and co had been left to serve.
    Now this?

  3. Give power to an African and he thinks he is a god, have you seen the pride in your leaders lately?
    Moan, lament & cry my deceived nation & the Most High God will vindicate you. God sees your tears & it is just a matter of time that king Saul will be REMOVED!!!!

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    • Lt-Gen Sitali Alibuzwi served up to the end of his 3-year contract. He has not been fired as some tabloids would like us to believe. There’s no issue here except the same old Zambian pettiness.

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  4. I don’t know what will happen to the Shares that Solochi has in Eagle Enterprises when he’s finally shown the door. That’s when you’ll realize that people in charge can’t think properly. It seems our foreign service is the dumping ground for all sorts of characters. If I were Alibuzwi I’d have turned down this posting

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  5. ……..

    The curse of dumping former army comanders into the forigne service should stop………

    The forigne service needs personal trained in world bussiness , economics and international relations……..

    Most of These army people just go onto a long term holiday until there is a change in GRZ……….

  6. ‘President Hichilema pointed out that the country is grappling with a number of challenges that include the effects of the drought and the electricity deficit which he says needs concerted efforts.’
    On the one hand he absolves himself of blame by saying that this is the work of god. On the other hand he orders his minions to find solutions to the challenges. Which is which Mr President? If your appointees have solutions, why don’t you?

  7. Well said Mr. President, ask people to apply their skills to solve many challenges the country is facing.

    One illiterate minister was advising the masses last week to pray in order to solve problems, what a shame.

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