to challenge him for the position of party president and that he has never requested to be declared the sole MMD candidate.
Mr Banda said he had not barred anybody from vying for the party’s presidential candidature for the 2011 polls and had already indicated that people were free to challenge him for it.
“I have agreed on that and let me answer this question which seems to be worrying people. I have said it so many times and at Livingstone Airport and other places and I want to repeat it using you and hope you will put it clearly so that the nation understands.
‘‘I never stopped anybody from standing. I have never asked that I should be the only candidate. I think that is very clear, so whatever happens you go and ask those that are talking about it,” he said.
Mr Banda was speaking at Livingstone International Airport yesterday morning before departure for Lusaka.
When asked to comment on the resignation of Defence minister, George Mpombo, who was also the MMD’s chairperson for energy and water development, Mr Banda said he had only heard about the resignation and could not react to it before he saw the resignation letter.
Asked further for a comment on the wrangling between Local Government and Housing Minister, Benny Tetamashimba and his predecessor, Sylvia Masebo, over the purchase of 100 hearses from China, Mr Banda said the issue was over and he would not expect any more dirty linen to be washed in public.
“My answer is that it is finished now. Let’s not wash any more dirty linen in public,” the president said.
The president was pleased to see Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba people, saying it was good for him to have travelled to come and honour Chief Mukuni of the Toka Leya people in Kazungula by attending the Lwiindi Lo Kuzyola Mukuni Ngombe traditional ceremony, which ended on Tuesday.
Southern Province Minister, Daniel Munkombwe said he was the one who had been talking about the presidential candidacy of Mr Banda as the sole candidate for the party.
“I said we do not know the others, they are still hiding. The only person who is featuring to us is His Excellency the President, he is the one who is featuring. We cannot talk about the unknown. There is no shadow boxing in leadership, you have got to be there boldly.
“The others are still in the shells. Until they emerge, that’s when we will analyse them individually.
‘‘But for now, it is this man (President Banda) here and we will stick to that,” Mr Munkombwe said as President Banda acknowledged in approval.
Mr Munkombwe, Southern Province Permanent Secretary, Darius Hakayobe and several Government and party officials, saw off the president, who was accompanied by First Lady Thandiwe, Cabinet ministers and other Government officials.
He was in Livingstone where he hosted presidents of Tanzania and Zimbabwe, Jakaya Kikwete and Robert Mugabe, who were guests of honour at traditional ceremonies, the Lwiindi Gonde of the Tonga people in Monze and the Lwiindi for the Mukuni Ng’ombe of the Toka Leya in Kazungula, respectively.
While in Livingstone, President Banda and his Tanzanian counterpart, Mr Kikwete held bilateral talks on the shores of the Zambezi River where they discussed the operations of the jointly owned Tanzania, Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) and called on its creditors to cancel the debt.
[Times of Zambia]
number 1
Yes, you should be challenged because that will prove that you have the mandate of the majority.Testa…. should be told in clear terms that he should stop intimidating those that wish to challenge you.Dont hide behind the”i have never asked to be the sole candidate” because thats cheap politics,you them that you worth the salt.
On “Southern Province Minister, Daniel Munkombwe said he was the one who had been talking about the presidential candidacy of Mr Banda as the sole candidate for the party“, I like the courage by Minister D. Munkombwe for coming out in the open. I now understand why the calls of President RB Banda to be the presidential candidate for MMD in 2011 by endorsement started from Southern Province.
Anyway, this words of President RB Banda are good as of now, but there seems to be contradiction with the banning of MMD people from making comments on the presidential candidate and cpnvention following MMD National Secretary’s decree yesterday.
Thus, it will be worthwhile for MMD NEC to hold and meeting to clear this confusion.
Have a blessed day all.
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This man is a snake indeed. Why cant he make the record clear by telling off those pushing for his sole candidature. Mind you these are tactics of UNIP.
Teta Matumpa differs with his boss again …and as usual. MMD, these are your last days!!!
MMD should uphold democratic tenets, the whole idea of endorsing a sole candidate is just politics of poverty.Allow RB to be challenge, MMD was founded on democratic principles but those tenets are slowly be eroded by few old with achiac and tired minds like Teta and his colleagues.Lets not adopt dictatorial principles, the democratic principle should be nurtured, MMD can your please set a precedent and PF will follow.
Mr. President you are not serious! Just after saying what you said your Munkombwe starts talking about the same sole candidature and you nod your presidential head in agreement? Don’t you see inconsistencies in your utterances your Excellency?
I would rather he said he has not declared his intentions yet as he is working to sort out the economy.. but its good that he has advised those that want the position to come out in the open. The other thing is he should have told off Teta at least so we know who is boss otherwise Teta will keep saying something else right after RB says this
ala twatekwa namashilu…or is it short memory,Teta was speaking in livingstone where RB was while Mulongoti was in Lusaka meaning RB and Teta actually talked together but cha musambila munzake chi RB. ivi ndiye visilu vama sogoleli.
Nice to know, now lets move on Ba Teta, Naba Mulongoti. Your boss has spoken !! Enough of the politicking garbage from you two!! Go back to doing what you were elected for— coming up with ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS to lift ordinary Zambians out of poverty!!! Not wasting government’s time and resources coming up with all sorts of outdated and undemocratic methods/ways as to how you gonna dribble your political enemies at Party and National level. Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Teta will be in the media today saying the very opposit to what banda said. Teta should remember his days are numbered.
Mr. RB in his Famous Shirt.
Banda is like kaunda,you can’t challenge him ,he will stand for president come 2011.if you want to die go ahead and challenge him.Am just concern about the number of gorvernment ministers that follows him everywhere he goes kwati niba kolwe mumishitu.
Well the the president has spoken. There is no point trying to misinterpret what the president has said. The MMD unlike many other parties is a democratic party founded on democratic principles and brought about democracy to this nation. To expect otherwise from the MMD is silly really.
I see you are now becoming a true democrat nyama something
politics! but why is he intimidating those that want a convention
While President RB Banda said the reported in a similar way former President Chiluba did over the Third Term Bid as a tactic to blind those who cant analyse issues properly, I’m interested in
“President Mugabe is a role model. Lesser men would not be standing where he is now, they would have been broken by the intrigues of his enemies. You are such a dedicated African Mr President…what a selfless leader you are,” he said. as reported by the Zambia Daily Mail. I just wonder how the Mwanawasa Legacy has changed and get impressed with the way MMD is using dictatorial tendencies making an excuse that they are seeing PF as their example or role model.
Let us wish the MMD all the best in making sure President RB becomes 2011 presidential candidate so the PACT’s work is easy.
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RB is using sleazy characters like Teta, Mulongoti to propel the sole presidential candidate agenda. I thought his tenure was merely that of a caretaker, to complete LPM’s term till 2011. Power can be so sweet.
Ba RB muleka boza. You have UNIP trends in you. You have fired who ever has been against you in the party. Chibombamilimo and Shakafuswa are a good example. What more of somebody wanting to challenge you. Twabepwa pa fula ba RB. AND Why harassing the Post? Because the are blocking your way for 2011. You think we cannt read between the lines. You want to flush out all those not for you in the Party. Where is Mpompo today. Mind you MMD has outlived its useful and I urge all young politicians to think twice before joining MMD or you end up in a political party like UNIP. The same applys to Chirwa. Join the PACT or start another political party.
16 continued.
In the same newspaper, it was reported “We have become part of you although I know we became part of Zambia a long time ago, more especially that we are Siamese twins only divided by the Zambezi River,” Zimbabwean leader Mugabe said.
How impressive that Zimbabwe is a pat of Zambia. I just wish she was a province of Zambia or at-most a component of may-be Zambezi-land as some blogger(s) call Zambia.
Whatever the case, Zambians must make sure President RB Banda and MMD are removed from power in 2011, but replaced with someone we as Zambians can trust and not failed recycled politicians. This will safeguard us from Dictatorial tendencies that are now being noticed in the MMD leadership.
Have a blessed day all.
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# 18. Wrong No. I concur with you. Your advise to Chirwa is spot on. I for one wouldn’t dare vote for him if he came on MMD platform. He risks losing whatever credibility he’s got. MMD cannot redeem itself.
Politics indeed! Reminds me of the third term bid by ‘you know who’. Now that there is so much heat, Rupiah B.K. (Bwezani Kanitundila) Banda says people can challenge him. Thats very good. I just pity his opponents in the MMD. Let them consult Kavindele. The first thing they need to strategise on, is how to enter the Convention venue! Ndaba izabvutako iyo mwe.
#16 Maestro- RB does not understand international politics. The world is watching. Mugabe can not be a role model unless in the time of Shaka. Thats were RB wants to take this country.
Mmmmmm ubufi Banda
Shudn’t RB just declare hiz intentionz, allow otherz to the same and let all campaignz be done freely without any intimidation or finger pointing regardless?
This Gov is a Manyengwe Gov, Ba Those who of you who speak Bemba, this means ifyakubuta, Kindergatan Gov, Kawayawaya Gov,
#21 Ba Moze. RB has put it very clear to everybody that those against him will have no access to the convention. Anyway the convention is not an issue at the momment. What is important is the government allowing NGO’s to register voters and verify voters’s register and not the Party and its Government. They can do the printing not the distribution.
Am afraid for MMD. We need a charismatic leader for 2011. you have non.
AND MULONGOTI???????????????
22 Wrong No. greetings. I agree with you that the whole world is watching President RB Banda. Sadly, we as Zambians may have to suffer from withheld donor aid just because of President RB Banda’s birth in Zimbabwe and his statements over Zimbabwean leader Mugabe including the support of Zimbabwean President’s activities.
Anyhow, I believe that the coming of President RB Banda to lead us in the highest office of our land is a blessing in disguise as the opposition have a real chance to remove the MMD from power in 2011. The only sad thing is that the unpredictable flip-flop behaviour of PF self-appointed leader honourable MC Sata (Grade 2/6, unknown) may make the opposition fail to form GRZ in 2011. Hope he ‘ll do right.
Have a blessed day all.
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Ba Munkombwe is that God’s wish or yours…
Teta does not work closely with RB. If he did he would not contradict his boss. To me it seems MMD is full of confusion – no order and no protocol. RB is running his own country and Teta another and Molongoti yet another! There are are at least 3 parallel govts. It is Zambia divided by MMD!
There is clearly lack of discipline in MMD.
KAYA. Vayamba kuwama manje. Cha opena.
Nipakamwa chabe ba RB, he and his clique know for sure they wont tolarate anyone to stand. It’s a simple strategy were Teta’s job kusuma, and Bwezani kuputilila.
#26 Wrong No., Where does RB say that?
Goodmorning everyone.
Zambian politics are really trivial. A ruling party official says one thing and the president says something else. How ignorant do they think we are?
We know the tactics they are dealing with: they are trying to do everything possible to guard the highest seat from potential future leaders.
#29 Maestro. I think Sata has changed his political tactics since the PACT. He is more of a listening man than otherwise. He is more concerned of his health than anything else. The PACT will just do good for him. He is doing less work since then. He has learned to share responsibilities (Principle of subsidiarity).
31 WE CAN greetings. Yesterday, I made a recommendation to the MMD, following your To me it seems MMD is full of confusion – no order and no protocol in one thread that MMD NEC should appoint Vice President George Kunda as its vice president as soon as possible to maintain protocol in that political party.
The current problem is that Ministers Teta. and Mulongoti do not seem to respect MMD National Secretary Katele Kalumba because he has not Ministerial or Cabinet position. Sadly, it is difficulty for President RB Banda to appoint Dr Katele Kalumba following the National resources plunder cases he is facing in courts of law.
Thus, the only solution is to give Minister of Justice Veep Kunda party power.
Have a blessed day all.
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36 Wrong No. great stuff. In fact I got wind of data that he wanted to quit PF leadership but currently there is no one in PF who has a National clout to challenge the MMD and hence his move to work with president HH.
Let us (you and me) then continue praying that the PACT does not disintegrate due to the fake support MMD is trying to propel up in him — as in them informing him that he can win the 2011 elections because he came out 2nd in the previous election to President RB Banda with a large percentage margin over president HH as they (MMD) try to to win Northwestern, Western, Central and the Southern Province from the PACT.
Surely, our big man needs rest and good advice from all PACT well-wishers.
Until the next time, I am out now.
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Munkombwe ‘is old finished ,he can even be fed on Rubish becoz,all he needs is his own benefits which he did not have in UNIP,he can say or do anything to save his interest,He is still in wamuyaya era but he will help remove MMD from power.But he should not be allowed to take the country in old days.Ba Munkombwe just enjoy yourself with RB but time will come for you to face the law.
i wonder what number we would come out if they held a contest for the most handsome president in the world
MATWORLD and DAISY where are you my fellow Zambian-South Africans? Please dont let this British FASHION MALONDA stop you from blogging with us. Insane people on medication should serously be banned from accessing the net. Thats why internet sucide is becoming popular.
hey walai, and everone else, howit goin? It was disgraceful yesterday to watch Munkombwe cut through a question that was directed towards RB and start declaring that RB was the only one while patting RB on the shoulders! It was like a ballie showing off his brand new grade eight son to friends and tuning how proud he is. And RB just stood there grinning, body language sayin’ “Well, u heard it from Danny himself. Who am i to go against such wisdom. This obviously reflects the feeling of the entire province so Southern is basically in the bag
# 13 Free Market Economist.Mwati baba munkala mu Zambia? I am finding it difficult to appreciate Bwezani’s leadership capabilities so is every sane zambian.Nkote should go back to his farm in Chipata & rest in peace not mawala with Traitormalilo
#40 ala wandepula….ha ha ha
#34 Ba Moze. A month or so ago, in a closed meeting, when RB was appointed as the only candidate by NEC for 2011.
I can’t wait for 2011, someone here will get a shock of his life.
Shani bonse pa LT? Ifi if pooh bar ine filengumfwisha umuselu. Bushe when will we ever have sanity in the ZED leardership?
Now that RB has spoken, lets wait and see Mulongoti’s next tactic, for mulongoti does all he does because he is just a nominated mp as such he has no constituency. nefi fyabekala panuma fyala banyankwisha. fyalati na paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!
We don´t need no UNIP politricks to resurface.
….MAYDAY MAYDAY……..anyone there?
People like the old man Munkombwe should follow suit…….Mpombo showed the way.
There is no consultation between themselves. Mulongoti wakes up and says this. The boss also wakes and says the opposite of what his minister said. Who’s telling the truth. No order in the party eeh?
Circus in the arena
2day in the papers, Mpombo has called Mulongoti childish. in my opinion, Mpombo cundnt wait to resign coz he saw how moronic everthing had turned in the party. i mean think about it, Mpombo used to be the butt of a lot of jokes. now if a person like mpombo whose calibre has always been questioned resigns from his position and starts to vent, wat the heck does that tell u about the calibre of the remaining negroes? i mean for crying out loud wat did we do to deserve Teta and Mulongoti, and now munkombwe? wat gods did we annoy?
Prof Clive Chirwa,here he comes to take over To me what matters is the adminstration and NOT the party.Mwanawasa showed that MMD despite the name being tainted by Chiluba can do something for Zed.Ofcourse he had his shortcomings but Cost/Benefit anaysis of his administration can attest to this.The current opposition are not serious at all.Sata is nonstarter who wined and dined with Chiluba and expecting change from him is illusional. HH is another Luanshy a mine plunderer who thinks a country can be run like collapsed Lehman Brothers which had five vice presidents for admnistration.R&D,Marketing,Sales &distribution and Personel & HR Dev.The party structure reflects the govt it will form.We have one Govt House for Veep oppsite Chrismar,how abt the othe three?
In the post today,….” Rupiah not too well””….Lt these are things we need to here. Can someone tell me whats wrong with RB. We cant affard another state funeral. RB must step down b4 its too late.
I think we need more psychiatrist than Doctors for these politicians. They have potrayed too much madness of late. Do presidents give lifts on their official vehicles ? I saw chief Mukuni with RB at Livingstone airport on the same vx with the ka orange flag flying yesterday before he left for lusaka. Please advise
RB was limping too much while in Livingstone and I think that man had a serious operation not minor as they put it. He didn’t even say a word when leaving for Lusaka as he was unwell. I suspect that knee is giving him a hell of a time.
Good words RB but others are still warning there friend cadres not to contest that seat.Is that Democracy, RB you need to be challenged at the convention and we will judge from there.
where are we at the moment, for the Dogs or Monkeys.
Imwe, that sort of walking…te prostate fye? From a distance, you cant tell whether Bwezani is coming towards you or walking away! Kwati chi doli.
Spectat were are you? I miss your comments
I DONT THINK CLIVE CHIRWA IS PRESIDENT MATERIAL, I AM SORRY. I JUST THINK ENGINEERS SCIENTISTS ETC..JUST DONT HAVE THE DRIVE AND THE INBORN LEADERSHIP SKILL.. I AM SORRY..
It is time for MMD to go ViVa Change are you ready to sacreafice again. Time has come and not the Hour has come . Time to go time to go Time to go
# 58…that is true
VJ will be at work to make sure RB goes through….
Ba Moze mwanisekesa Mudala ,ati kwati ni chi doli.! Muli bwanji lelo?
#62 Walai. How about germany’s Angela merkel? Substantiate more what constitutes a presidential material.
Nine Chale please write to me at [email protected] regarding the CD’s we discussed.
Sometimes I despair at our politics but now that the Pres has stated publicly that he can be challenged then someone in the MMD should do so. I am not sure who is clean enough and has the support to unseat him tho. The challenger should bring something different and not just challenge for the sake of wanting to taste how sweet power can be.
Have seen Clive Chirwa on youtube – I must say that I was not very impressed. Also if you want to be president surely you should move back to Zambia?
#41-kadoyo, why cant you leave the guy alone? Do you want a repeat of yesterday’s insults? Kansi mumuyamba chabe. I hope he doesnt see that.
Ba Moze mwaukila ku right lelo. Ati, ‘From a distance, you cant tell whether Bwezani is coming towards you or walking away! Like a Zombie? Lol.
#67 awe shilebala nobody. Just calling on my friends because he pissed them off dearly. I actually didnt know its a HE
iwe wai nthwenu mputi walyumfyako ati benjamin franklin.still on the dollar bill .one of the best presidents america ever had . an engineer like me .so what is ur point .wa joba ishi iwe mambala .but on the other hand it is ur democractic right to feel the way u feel .but f**k ur are wrong
Ba LT any other new?
#56 ala tichabipa. Tukashoba bani ngafwa and those state house monkeys where will they be urinating
Ka’doyo.
Good afternoon.I will join you very soon just want to finish what Iam doing.
Fashion Police I want you to be my friend.
From ZNBC 13:15 hrs Network News, President RB Banda has accepted the resignation of Mr Mpombo. He has also shifted Minister Kalombo Mwansa, I believe, to Ministry of Defence while his position has been filled in by Mangani L from Lusaka Province. The Lusaka Province position will be filled in later on.
In the meantime, MMD National Chairman, Deputy Lands Minister, M. Mabenga has said MP Mpombo’s move has not impacted the MMD in any way save for a small group which has taken it as sensational.
D.Minister Mabenga also said the MMD Convention will allow election of anyone as party president although President RB Banda has been endorsed by many across the country as the best president and presidential candidate for 2011 elections.
Be blest all.
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Sharp Shooter and Monalisasyndrome, hi guys, Awe chachilamo ba RB. Typical dead man walking! He would have never made a good soldier. His matching would have been pathetic. Throwing the right leg and hand at the same time!!!
Ba Matworld,I like the restraint you exercised against Fashion Police.He was really in foul mood but you handled him befitting what he was exhibiting on the blog.I hope mulifye bwino lelo.
73 Matworld greetings. I like your “Fashion Police I want you to be my friend” and keep it up by not insulting like some characters who are bent on throwing mad at Fashion Police.
While the insults that ensued yesterday and continued this morning are a source of worry, let us, normal bloggers, avoid exacerbating the situation with the approach you have taken Matword.
I thus appeal to bloggers to desist from demeaning others but just debate with well thought out argument.
Have a blessed day you all.
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Shani #73 Mat take your time man. Was just wondering why no show. Am going out for lunch. I hope bala shitisha ifitumbuwa kuno ku cape town olo tu toba umutwe at least…..
Where is Chirwa to contest MMD presidency? For MMD to continue in government they will need people like Mangande or George Kunda, because HH is 120 % ready to take down RB.
Ba Sharp shooter.
Iam very fine bakalamba,am just getting ready for he opening day next week.
Maestro.
How are you my mudala.Hope all is well with you.God is my witness I have no grudge against him/her.
Kalombo Mwansa is new Defence Minister. Good luck to him
RB. You are asaying all these coz you know that you have pipo like Teta and Mulongoti who will do everything to keep you where you are,but if it was a fair play my dear you will be history.Coz you cant compete with the likes of Chirwa and others.
What a story this is turning out to be…Bad PR exercise on the part of RB. I wish he could reprimand Mulongoti & Teta for openly saying he is the only candidate MMD will field. Am not MMD, never have & never will but this is not new given that Chiluba hand picked his successor in late president Mwanawasa. I just wish MMD members where more empowered informed about politics & not get dragged into this mad. Even the opposition (PF & UNDP alliance) is failing to capitalise on this lack of respect for the Zambian electorates by mobilising resources now so that they can allow their party members to select candidates who will be elected at an all inclusive convention. Instead we are seeing “UNIP” type politics in which Central Committee is imposing candidates on people. What a travesty.
77 Maestro Hakucincha, I agree with u. Some pipo are afraid to blog coz of some negative comments from perpetual bloggers who think they own this sight. Just check the number of ‘views’ as compared to ‘Comments’
Yeah right, as if…
Bwezaniii, Tekanya. If you are serious about what you have said on being challenged, then why have you not instructed ci Teta and mulongoti to stop issuing undemocratic statements.
Otherwise, keeping quiet on these two means consent on your part – so show the people your position.
Breaking News! Mpombo is collosomly regreting his decision to take permanent leave from leadership.
Ba RB, you said would only be there for 3 years, why mwayumfwa honey ka? Mwilalanda sana because kuti mwatuka imfumu. But in all fairness you just have to go back to your farm. When will the young leaders going to be in control? U keep saying from time to time that we young ones are future leader, nomba bushe iyo future tayakafike?
There are some most likely candidates to take over from RB, but they are yet to put their names forward. Just think of it.
pipo, who is new D minister? Kalombo Mwansa or M. Mabenga?
HEY GUYS ABOUT ENGINEERS NOT BEING PRESIDENT MATERIAL.. ALL WHAT I WAS TRYING TO SHOW IS THAT HISTORY HAS SHOWN THAT MOST PRESIDENTS COME FROM A SOCIAL BACKGROUND I.E. THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN EDUCATED.. ITS JUST THAT THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE FROM A SOCIAL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND WHO ARE PRESIDENTS IS ALL I AM SAYING.. LOOK AT EVEN HOW LAW IS SEEN IS A KEY AND COMMON FOUNDATION FOR POLITICS?? EVEN COMING TO JUST CHARISMA, MOSTLY PEOPLE WHO STUDY SOCIAL SUBJECTS ARE MORE CHARISMATIC AND ARE ALSO WHAT YOU CAN CALL “THE ROMANTIC”.. I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST YOU SCIENTISTS BUT THAT IS JUST HOW THINGS ARE.. OF COURSE THERE CAN BE LEADERS FROM YOU BACKGROUND BUT IT RARE AND EVEN IF YOU LOOK AT CLIVE CHIRWA ACTUALLY LISTEN TO HIM.. THE MAN CANT SPEAK.. GO TO YOU TUBE AND SEARCH CLIVE CHIRWA IN…
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SHEFFIELD SPEECH AND LISTEN TO HOW HE SPOKE AND ANSWERED THE QUESTIONS POSED TO HIM..IT IS CLEAR THAT THE MAN LACKS A “PEOPLE APPEAL” AND IS SOCIALLY INADEQUATE.. HE IS DEFINITLY NOT A GOOD ORATOR TO ME.. I DONT KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK IS GOOD PUBLIC SPEAKING BUT FROM MY EXPERIENCES OF PUBLIC SPEECHES AND EVEN MY SELF GIVING PUBLIC SPEECHES TO A LARGE UNIVERSITY AUDIENCE, I THINK I AM A MILLION TIMES BETTER THAN THIS MAN..
#94(Sirtm) It kalombo Mwansa and he has been rplaced by Mangani
matworld my brother, how is the morning going? please plead for missy daisy to come back for me..pliz
TO THE EDITOR . I applaud your efforts at regulating what goes onto this site. However, i still think a lot can be done to improve the site. A few suggestions: (1). further limit the number of characters available for comment as this will deter people from rambling on. (2) delete copied/pasted text ( very repetitive – Maestro H), as well as comments which are deliberately, provocative and use distastful language. (3)You should also delete extracts of peoples personal details such as address and personal e-mail addresses which are published without permission of subjects, as well as libelous content. I know you have a disclaimer, but you also have a duty of care. I trust you will consider my suggestion.
Walai, i could say yes and no to your point there. Is RB appealing? To you, for instance? I mean, look at the man, for crying out loud! He’s neither here nor there! Whereas you and me are living, RB is simply existing!! Yangu.
#99, Unfortunately, you are the only one who feels like that. If you have no friends…tough. Get used to it. For a start, try Matworld. Now that can be your friend! This site is super!!
People shouldnt feel intimidated by other blogger’s comments. Let people blog their feeling or comments freely as long as one doesnt step on ones toes. If somebody posts a joke, observation or comment it doesnt mean they are uneducated please. Stop being so uptight people! Most of us come to this site because we are looking for some news and a bit of laughter after a perpetual hard day’s work of meetings and association with uptight, boring people who you constanly have to converse and laugh with. Dont turn this blog into a boring board room forum by looking down on other bloggers comments please
#95 walai.Your opinion is clear .It is a fact that the world presidencies have been dominated by people from social background but its Not always the case.In the US,there has be Engineers and very charismatic like Herbert Hoover,Farmers like jimmy Carter,soldiers like Eisenhower as well as lawyers as Presidents.What matters are the fruits being put on the table by the aspirung candidate irrespective of their professions.
95 walai nthwenu mputi business greetings. Following your “HEY GUYS ABOUT ENGINEERS NOT BEING PRESIDENT MATERIAL.. ALL WHAT I WAS TRYING TO SHOW IS THAT HISTORY HAS SHOWN THAT MOST PRESIDENTS COME FROM A SOCIAL BACKGROUND I.E. THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN EDUCATED.” I seriously recommend that you read more on the world issues.
Look at the leadership in Germany, Iran, China, etc., especially the countries that have developed rapidly and I am sure you will reconsider your position.
As for Clive Chirwa (PhD,UK) and his MMD and Zambian presidential aspirations, the only problem is that he seems to thinks that the title of Professor at Boston University in UK can help him usurp the hard work of MMD members on the ground – home.
Have a pleasant day.
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Lusakian 101. I fail to see what my comments have to do with having friends?? But maybe i am missing the whole point of this site. Perhaps this is what a forum for discussion of issues by Zambians is meant to look like – accept my full apologies. There are laws against putting people personal details such as address, e-mail address etc in the public domain without their consent. There are also laws against libel. Both these points i am sure you fully understand.
I am sorry but I thought that Professor wa ngozi aka Clive Chirwa announced his candidature even long before the demise of LPM? Is he being deliberately ignored or do they want to do a Kapwepwe on him (Remember UNIP changed the Party constitution at the last minute to bar Kapwepwe). It’s a long time ago some of the bloggers would have been unborn.
#95&96 WALAI,
The prof adequately answered the questions on the fora you talking about.maybe what he may not have is the Obama charisma.but chiluba had it what did he do to this country?wrecked it, not so?Tony blair had that charisma what did he do to england.you may not understant chinese but HU JINTAO is not charismatic check the developments china is gannering under him same applies to lula da silva in brazil.so what prof chirwa lacks in charisma compersate it with immerse knowledge.and by the way he was here last time and held two full house meetings organised by the press freedom commitee of the post at savoy hotel in ndola and chrisma hotel in lusaka.
CONTD,so those who attended prof chirwa’s two meetings in ndola and lusaka infact acknoledged that the man realy knew what he was talking about.and the post even quoted how people were excited and chanting that “chirwa walikwata amano” some were even heard saying “bwela wise ututeke”.so it’s time we did away with sweet talking politicians.for instance here is a man telling you that in 30 days of assuming power he’ll change your lives and in every 10km radius he”ll build a school and a clinic
All people in shanties will have new houses and you are there cheering without asking if that man has been there before or not and most cardinal where he is going to get the resources to embark on such ambitious projects.how foolish.
Now where does this place the ever-babbling Teta(UPND Export) ? This kind of waffling from every Jim and Jack in MMD is proof of the cofusion reigning therein. Lets just have one person issuing statements ( or lies) so as to allow the people know whats really obtaining on the ground, period. Switch on iwe ka Teta and your fellow parrots Mike and Ronnie