Taking A ‘Stand’
It has been brought to my attention that there are certain political elements who have gone on rampage trying to drive a wedge between Honourable Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (popularly known as GBM) and myself by spreading false rumours that I have deserted him. These rumours might have arisen from the fact that Kelvin Sampa has promised to give a motor vehicle to Bashilubemba and this was done while I was in South Africa and anyway why should they not accept the gift?
In the first place I want to make it abundantly clear to political opportunists that I am a traditional ruler and as such in every situation I must always be focused and take a superior moral ‘’stand’’ than politicians. As far as the political game is concerned ‘’there are no permanent enemies,’’ and I must never therefore take an aggressive position when politicians are in conflict because when as usual they ‘’politically reconcile’’ I can be in a very awkward and embarrassing position.[pullquote]Zambia’s poverty did not just happen; it was caused[/pullquote]
We have to understand that a ‘’stand’’ is not necessarily a point of view. Taking a ’’position’’ requires us to choose to either for or against a certain issue, but taking a ‘’stand’’ recognizes all points of view and allows each one to exist and be heard. There is therefore a difference between taking a ‘’position’’ and taking a ‘’stand.’’ The best example, is from South African President Nelson Mandela who is greatly renowned for conciliating the ‘’Blacks’’ and the ‘’whites’’ in South Africa. Mr. Mandela did not take sides. He did not take on a ‘’position,’’ instead he took a ‘’stand.’’ He came to the realization that the oppressors were equally important to be liberated too, as much as the oppressed. Therefore Mr. Mandela took a ‘’stand’’ for the liberation of all races.
Tolerance is a virtue whereby one accepts other people’s views, without necessarily agreeing with them. I personally believe in the liberty of my conscience because I am a freethinker; a predator and not a victim to the whining and victim-type mentality which therefore puts me in total control of my thought-life or one determined to employ my mental faculties to the maximum. I can therefore never be a convert to anybody’s opinions whether political or otherwise. And I feel totally liberated because one of the tenets of being principled is the ability to tell people what they need to know, rather than what they want to hear. I believe in the biblical teaching that all men are equal and this has behooved me to understand that it means matching brain-power for brain-power with anybody.
The GBM Resignation Saga
Honourable Mwamba has risked his own life besides his businesses by standing on the principle of being loyal not only to me personally but to the Bemba people and tribe. Honourable Mwamba being a member of the Bemba royal family failed to betray his tribe for the sake of money and position. In fact before Honourable Mwamba had paid a courtesy call on me in Kasama, he even took a precaution measure by inviting two officers from the Office of the President to monitor our meeting. But President Sata censured him ‘’for failing to show collective responsibility on his part as a Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament for the ruling party.’’ (The Post 24th December 2013).
And consequently Honourable Mwamba resigned as Defence Minister: ‘’
…it’s important for Zambians to know that I hail from the Bemba royal family and it is therefore unacceptable for President Sata to stop me from visiting my grandfather. There is no way I am going to forsake my own blood for the sake of politics. So for me as GBM, I am sorry. I am a very principled person and I resign from government.’’
The courage and conviction he displayed is admirable. His fearless and strongly worded statement stands out as an example of courage rooted in Bemba culture. The Bemba being a born-warrior regards “the innate temperament trait” as his only survival instinct and strongly believes that fear and coward-ness are the gateway to self-destruction. And hence the saying “cibe cibe, umwenso ni mfwa.” GBM didn’t compromise on his convictions and beliefs in-spite of what he was risking.
During the 2014 Easter commemoration, a Catholic priest, Father Charles Chilinda in his sermon said, ‘’…but like in all political spheres, power is femoral, transient and short-lived as well as delusional because reality often catches up with an unexpected vengeance.’’
It is far beyond comprehension that President Michael Sata and being a Catholic Head of State has such intense hatred for me that he had even instructed his cabinet ministers to hate me and never to speak to me.
Zambia’s political formula is based on Britain’s Westminster model and the cabinet therefore emerges as the government summit. The powers of cabinet ministers and of the executive are generally without restrictions. This in actual fact means that his intense personal hatred for me has even been translated into Zambia’s national policy. What is amazing is that when President Sata took the oath of office, he pledged that he would rule the country in line with God’s Ten Commandments!
Cabinets collective responsibility of hatred
Honourable Professor Nkandu Luo took the opportunity of the ‘’cabinet collective responsibility of hatred’’ to settle her personal scores with me, but unfortunately her enthusiasm to destroy me totally blinded her to reality. She accused me of ‘’masquerading as Senior Chief Mwamba’’ (The Post 1st May 2013). And on 8th instant The Post came up with the front page headline: ‘’Sosala masquerading as Chief Mwamba-Sata. ” (ibid.) My Cambridge Advanced Learners’ Dictionary defines the word ‘’masquerade’’ as ‘’behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from being known.’’
In the Supreme Court Judgement No. 25 of 2008 between Chief Mpepo (Ackson Chilufya Mwamba), appellant and Senior Chief Mwamba (Paison Chilekwa Yambayamba), respondent reads on J18__ 623:’’In the case of the Bemba customary law of succession, it is generally agreed by the parties that a chief below Chitimukulu, it can be Senior Chief Mwamba, Senior Chief Nkula or indeed any other, is chosen or appointed by the Paramount Chief-in-council. When the choice of a Chitimukulu is an issue, the body mandated to make the appointment is known as Bashilubemba. The composition of the two bodies, including the necessary quorum for transaction of business, was not part of the evidence. Besides, what the evidence failed to establish is the role of Chandamukulu, the Queen Mother (including Mukukamfumu, the Queen for Chinsali side), in the selection process of Chitimukulu and the chiefs below Chitimukulu,’’
And accordingly, the Bemba Royal Electoral College (inchenje Council) held a meeting on 6th October 2007, which was chaired by Mwinelubemba Chitimukulu Chilufya Mwango and twenty-one Bashilubemba were in attendance. And also in attendance was the then Principal Local Government officer, Nixon Nkwapu, Provincial inspector of Government transport, W. Wilombe and the Administrative officer, Kasama Municipal Council, Abias Sikamanga. I was subsequently recognized as Senior Chief Mwamba of the Bemba people through Statutory Instrument No. 93 of 2008.
I later learned that another contribution to my hatred arose after Africa Opportunity Co-ordination Organization Board in Nairobi wrote to me: ‘’ With your royal position and high level of traditional knowledge and experience of the traditional norms and culture in Zambia, Africa AOCO board has appointed you to spearhead the formation of Pan African Development Committee in chiefdoms not only in Zambia, but in Africa as a whole.’’ And since her preferred candidate was not picked and so she decided to destroy me internationally by accusing me of masquerading as Chief Mwamba.
Professor Nkandu Luo also went on to mislead the Commissioner of Lands that I had not been gazetted but was only masquerading as Senior Chief Mwamba. And in turn the Commissioner of Lands in his letter dated 8th May 2013 to the Kasama Municipal Council Town Clerk wrote: ‘’It has been brought to my attention that Mr. Henry Kanyanta Sosala was just sitting-in as Senior Chief Mwamba was in fact not recognized as chief by the Government and therefore had no mandate to give out land…….there must be an immediate repossession of all pieces of land which were illegally given under his hand.’’
My reply to the Commissioner of Lands in my letter of 16th instant was very simple: ‘’If I had not been recognized, why then have I been de-gazetted as per Statutory Instrument No. 34 of 2013 dated 8th May 2013.’’
Andrew Roberts in A History of the Bemba wrote: ‘’…..Amid the upheavals of the twentieth century, the Bemba have retained a sense of corporate continuity and communal pride through the survival of their political structure, a living testimony of their imperial past.’’
It is therefore the responsibility of every genuine Bemba (umu Bemba inkonko) to instill into the hearts and minds of our youngsters the fearlessness and resolute firmness spirit of Bemba culture since extremism is a virtue in defence of personal and tribal liberty; to uphold Bemba values and consciousness and be ever-ready to stand on guard for Bemba sovereignty which is sacrosanct. They must never allow the Bemba transcendent revolutionary enthusiasm to be quenched. Chairman Mao said, ‘’The specific content of patriotism is determined by historic conditions.’’ (Selected Works Vol. II p. 196).
Zambia’s Principled Political Heroes
Honourable Mwamba’s name is etched among principled Bemba politicians of conscience. Mr. Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe resigned as Zambia’s Republican Vice-President because ‘’The people from Northern part of Zambia, the Bemba-speaking people have suffered physically and sometimes been beaten. They have suffered demotions and suspensions because of my being Vice-President. I cannot sacrifice any longer these people. If such activities continue, they would lead to difficulties in the nation.
I, therefore, refuse to be part and parcel of any bloodshed that may be the result of self-aggrandizement.’’
22nd August 1970 is still very vivid in mind when we assembled at the government house lawns and the colossus announced the formation of the United Progressive Party (UPP):
‘’This is a very historic moment, the revolutionary spirit adopted before independence has gone. Independence is good, but it is meaningless and useless if it does not bring fruits to the masses.
Most of the leaders have turned into opportunists. We have lost the love for the people and political direction. We have fallen victims to flattery from imperialists and we no longer mind what happens to the people of Zambia or to their children’s future. We have lost our national objectives: we have lost the revolution, we have killed UNIP, it may be there in name, but it has no spirit and has no strength. It has no democratic principles and stands empty and stagnant. The whole leadership is corrupt. The nation has no discipline, neither has it got a disciplined party to carry out the revolution. Revolution demands sincerity, dedication, selflessness, devotion and pure sacrifice…’’
UPP was banned in order to pave way for UNIP’s one-party dictatorship. Even after being banned the phoenix-like UPP was causing sleepless nights within UNIP. For example, after former UPP members were disqualified from standing as UNIP candidates in Luanshya for the Roan-Mpatamatu Mine Management Board, they stood as independents and won, thereby proving the hold Mr. Kapwepwe’s party had in the country.
We at the tail-end of history are witnessing what Mr. Kapwepwe prophesied. An international organization, the National Citizens’ Coalition reported in Social Watch Report 2002: “When former President Chiluba took office from President Kaunda in 1991, the poverty rate was 56 per cent. When he left government, poverty had risen to upward of 80 per cent. Large-scale corruption had diverted resources meant for the people of Zambia, while they watched in sorrow and desperation as their country headed towards becoming the poorest in the world.…..Former Chiluba’s government was the most corrupt in the history of this country. Resources that should have been used to improve the people’s quality of life were misappropriated in grand corruption episodes..”
And on Mr. Kapwepwe’s assertion: ‘’We have fallen victims to flattery from imperialists and we no longer mind what happens to the people of Zambia or to their children’s future.’’ The Social Watch Report noted: ‘’A characteristic feature of Zambia’s poverty is that the government and the international institutions bred it. Zambia’s poverty did not just happen; it was caused.’’
The Zambian society is split into the minority class of economic winners who inhabit a cosmopolitan world of affluence and a growing underclass with little or no hope of economic ascent. A Catholic priest, Father Peter Henroit warned of ‘’Zambia moving towards economic apartheid…poverty is not just a political and economic issue, but also a moral problem which can segregate citizens on lines of the apartheid regime of South Africa. We had a problem of apartheid, which divided people on racial basis. We are moving towards economic apartheid in Zambia which can divide us on poverty lines..’’ (The Post 31st October 2004)
According to BBC Focus on Africa programme on12th April 2002, Zambia was counted among the ten most corrupt nations of the world. Corruption has produced a new breed of politically important middlemen, brokers and liaison officers since crooks know that it’s only through politics that they can become rich overnight through kick-backs on large international deals.
Isaac Chipampe wrote:
‘’Indeed after 1991, I saw few of the original wealthy people maintaining their riches. To the contrary, a new crop of wealthy people emerged. They never borrowed from financial institutions; they never discovered anything comparable to Bill Gates’ Microsoft; they never owned any business that had a workforce or machinery or even buildings to show for, and never invested in anything apart from being co-opted in government as political appointees. Government became their major source of wealth.’’
Chibamba Kanyama wrote: “One of my most serious challenges as a business journalist is to find entrepreneurs worth profiling. On the face value, it looks easy to find a man or woman to feature in a television programme. But there are not many people possessing the courage to discuss their businesses. Many know that their businesses have no business genealogy. A number of properties and assets have been acquired through corruption, drug trafficking and fraud. Simply put, they have no business story worth documenting.”
John Phiri sarcastically asked: “….which universities did these educated fools go to where they were given out degrees, masters and PhDs on how to plunder a nation’s funds.” The late Honurable Mundia Sikatana said, ‘’We are rotten as a nation.’’ (The Post 7th March 2003).
After the death of the colossus, the observer in a column of the Times of Zambia entitled ‘’New Chapter’’ vindicated Mr. Kapwepwe’s stand:
‘’In his 1971 speech, Kapwepwe came openly on what he felt about his tribal group. If he hadn’t left UNIP, he would have continued in power. The fact that he spoke openly is a measure of his honesty. He was a tough nut to crack, a restless and uncompromising fighter for rights…..Kapwepwe disliked anything that disturbed the people of Zambia and made them into virtual slaves. He was prepared to fight and die for Zambia. Kapwepwe’s best asset in colonial days was his worst liability after independence.’’
Mr. Victor Chisanga Ng’andu (later Senior Chief Nkula VIII) resigned as agriculture minister and he wrote to President Kaunda: ‘’I have been fighting my conscience for a long time and I thought things might improve in this government. The UNIP government has produced corruption and economic chaos. And I have no intention of being dishonest to myself, to you or to the people of this country.’’
Mr. Michael Chileshe, then District Governor for Choma said: ‘’Had we wanted, we would have remained silent in the corrupt government and would have been earning very large salaries, but there comes a time when silence means betraying your own kith and kin – so we quit.’’
The Davidson Nyambe Muttendango Commission
President Kaunda was at variance with Senior Chief Nkula (alias Dickson Mutale Chitabanta) of Chinsali District. Senior Chief Nkula grew up together with President Kaunda during their childhood at Chinsali. In the opinion of many people, Senior Chief Nkula stuck to traditional values which required President Kaunda to pay a courtesy call on him and not vice versa. Besides, the chief knew in detail the background of President Kaunda’s parents who came from Malawi. On the other hand, in an exhibition of power, President Kaunda suspended Senior Chief Nkula for being disloyal to him.
In March 1975, President Kaunda appointed a one-man Commission of Inquiry headed by Mr. Davidson Nyambe Muttendengo. The Report was presented in February 1976 to President Kaunda, but its contents were not publicly disclosed.
It was an inquiry into the question of the withdrawal of recognition accorded under the Chiefs Act to Dickson Mutale Chitabanta as Senior Chief Nkula of the Bemba people of Chinsali District, with the following terms of reference:
- Inquiry into the standing, among the people in his area, of Dickson Mutale Chitabanta, as Senior Chief Nkula, and in particular whether or not he has ceased to be entitled under African customary law to hold the office in respect of which recognition was accorded.
- Inquire whether or not the said Dickson Mutale Chitabanta is or has been loyal or respectful to Government and if not the reason or reasons prompting the same.
- Establish, where the said Dickson Mutale Chitabanta has been found to be or to have been disloyal or disrespectful to Government, whether he so acted on his own or jointly with others or in response to external influence, and where this is the case, identify the significance and sources of the said influence.
- Make specific recommendations, giving supporting grounds for the same, whether withdrawal of the recognition accorded to the said Dickson Mutale Chitabanta is necessary in the interest of peace, order and good government.
Article 95: The Commission found it convenient to deal with its findings or conclusions under four headings relative to its terms of reference as follows:
(1) Standing of Suspended Chief and Whether or Not He Ceased to be Entitled Under African Customary Law to Hold the Office of Senior Chief Nkula.
Article 96: The overwhelming view in the evidence received by the Commission was that unless the suspended Chief is stripped of his office by the Paramount Chief and the Bashilubemba, in consultation with other Bemba chiefs, he retains it, whatever action Government may take. In other words, he remains the keeper and guardian of the Babenye (tribal relics) with the right to be buried at Mwalule – a right which no Government appointed successor would enjoy.
Article 97: It is clear from the evidence received that Mr. Dickson Mutale Chitabanta has not ceased to hold the office of Senior Chief Nkula and that he will continue to be so until and unless the Paramount Chief and the Bashilubemba in consultation with all Chiefs decide otherwise.
GOD BLESS
This man is brilliant! Reading his article makes me think we need to re-write our history books.
one of the qualified engineer/ chiefs with alot of brains compared to those opposed to his appointment as chitimukulu. very few in this government can be compared to this noble son of the land who is supposed to be allowed to carry his customary duties without hindrance from those with political powers. good article Henry kanyanta sosala chitimukulu of the true bemba people of northern provice not bisas from chinsali and mpika
What a brilliant article by a true son of the soil, a true and patriotic Bemba . The man knows too much thats why Sata dislikes him. His royal highness may even know the fact that Sata is not Zambian.
Issue based article and we need such brilliance from the opponents so that we learn more. Well written article and I am proud
Kanabesa! Ndimwana wa mfumu Mwaba wa Nkulungwe the 11th. You have done us proud!
Chiefs can not comprehend any thing outside witchcraft. Your GBM is not yet mature.
Everytime he writes he reminds of my father late senior Chief Nkula Dickson Mutale Chitabanta, un compromising and unyielding to his critics and detractors. Mulopwe niwe mankangala mushifukatilwa chacine! Salifye mwinelubemba!
Very good quotes by the Chitimukulu.
What has destroyed Zambia is the culture of theft. When people are raised in an environment where theft is okayed, when they enter politics they don`t see anything wrong in engaging themselves in corrupt practices.
If Zambia had sensible national leadership, what is needed is to introduce value-based programs in pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.
As it is, Zambia is doomed because the fundamentals that are supposed to drive meaningful economic development have severely been weakened by the culture of theft . Its really unfortunate!!!!
That is my Paramount chief Chitimukulu. Whenever he writes for public consumption, he writes with credibility! Tuli panshi Kanabesa Mwine Lubemba!!
MwineLubemba – We are busy counting the days. Fast approaching a 3 year Mark, a reality that less than 2 years remaining.
We will do what we do best and bring Sanity back to our Motherland. May the good Lord continue granting you immerse Wisdom.
I guess most of you guys are in your teens or early twenties.
Are you aware that you are making things very difficult for Sosala? Ask those who were there during Kaunda times or even during Colonial times.
Sosala is not Chiti Mukulu. he is not Mwine Lubemba. The man is History unless he humbles himself to the only one government period!!
I am Bemba but I can never be proud of a chief who talks too much. Publicity seeker!!
Why for example would you call him Mwine Lubemba when the man recognizes only Kasama as the Bemba land? What makes him think a Paramount Chief can only come from Kasama and not Mpika, Chinsali or Mporokoso?
I think he is behaving like this because the current President is from the Bemba speaking groups.
This is a great Bemba King!
Can someone please give a brief on the qualifications of this Chief.He sounds very professional and highly balanced in his discourse.God bless him
I dout this permanent chief can be as clever and bright as the article suggest.
My belief is that some lawyer of bemba decent has written this article.
Invistigate futher and you will prove that this cheap so called chief is as dull as anyone else
@HERO,
Why do dull people always assume everyone else is as dull as they are? Correct your spellings, your grammar and your use of vocabulary. Know that there is a difference between belief and point of view. Use words appropriately.
@ HERO you are the same person calling yourself SOFT STONE @ 12 below. Now I know where you are coming from and feel sorry for you.
Hero – Not everyone is as dull as yourself and your Kingsmen.
It is shocking that Bembas can fail to support such an intelligent, courageous and wise Chief in preference for a foul-mouthed, morally-diseased and cantakerous semi-illiterate. What a shame!!! You sit in offices defending the most inept president in the history of Zambia yet your traditional ruler is abused day and night! Vyakulolavye has become your anthem. Shame on yoou!
Who says we haven’t. We have our own way of dealing with characters like the tyrant we have now. Never argue with a Fool they say
What has been made clear by the BashiLubemba is “Ngatwasonta, tatusontolola”. We will teach someone a very good Lesson.
Bwana there is only one government at a time.
Even if it was HH in the seat, if he refuses to recognize you then you are done.
Your Sosala is done, he is history. If he is Royalty advise him to behave like one.
Kaunda refused Nkula of Chinsali to go to the Chiti mukulu, Chiluba refused Sosala to be Mwamba, Mwanawasa refused Sosala to be Chiti, even Bwezani refused Sosala to be Chiti…thats that!!!
What makes you think the Litunga or Ishindi are not intelligent? Are they not graduates? Is it because they dont write? Silence is Golden.
in fact, it is an insult to our culture to demand that Chiefs be educated, because Royalty does not require education.
Reading this article really differentiate the level of education,wisdom and knowledge between the aggressor (PF Govt) and the person being aggressed.How I wish M’pezeni can be as more western and traditionally learned like his Bemba cousin.We expected a detailed informative and insults response from the PF Govt and its supporters on this educative article from the Mwinelubemba.Can the Mwine continue with the way of informing us fwabanakukula with such kind of rich history that has eroded us for such a long time.Am challenging other traditional leaders to be writing articles on their tribes history and how their chiefdom were created or came into existence.Because its is taught in schools is not detailed. I stand to be corrected on this point.
This is what the Wise should right not always making nonconstructive noise with provocative posts..iyi ni data yanzelu
now this man is bemba,,,, these are the type of bembas i take off my hat in respect not those na tolafya PF `chinese fake“ bemba cadres
From the limited information I have been able to gather, Henry Kanyanta Sosala has a background in Information Technology – either software or hardware engineering. I may be wrong. So I will need to confirm from some of the guys who know him better.
I was certain I will not read the article in its’ entirety but once started, could not help but keep reading in one breath””to the end!
Something has never added up on the real motive that the PF govt has resisted even acknowledging that this unique man even still exists!
Truth does always triumph over falsehood, irrespective of time elapsed!
Great article!
@ Charles Zulu. Sosala is not the reason why this battle started per se. Sosala was not there when in the MMD Sata was summoned to appear before ba Shi Lubemba to answer charges of opposing their decisions.
Even when he came into office Sata and the man he opposed Mpepo Chiti Mukulu reconciled under the mediation of Mpezeni. Together they resolved to begin to follow the original routes
Following the routes is what infuriated Sosala. Before the last Chiti died Sosala was fighting like hell because he knew the routes would exclude him
There are two routes the first starts from Chikwanda in Mpika then goes to Nkula in Chinsali and then Chiti. The second is from Mpepo to Nkole Mfumu, to Mwamba and to Chiti.
Chiluba was the first to reject Sosala folowed by Levy
This article would have made more sense if the Chief had stuck to the main subject at hand which was the GBM issue. Instead, he combined a lot of very unrelated issues into his article leaving a critical reader wondering exactly what this article is meant to convey. Aside from the other issues, I think it was most unwise of the Chief to show how unashamedly UPP he is. He must realize that Kapwepwe was a controversial if not a divisive figure even within the Bemba tribe and this open support could lend itself to the view that this chief is a dyed in the wool tribalist. At a time he is being ruthlessly fought by Sata, he must try hard to keep the support he is getting from non Bemba patriots by keeping away from the sort of controversy the Kapwepwe name may engender.
The article is very clear my brother, He is defending people of integrity, those who stood up against abusive elements in governments. He has highlighted certain people who could not be bought or suppressed by state machinery at the expense of defending what is right. Nowhere in this article has he promoted tribalism.
If Kapwepwe is his role model, then I shudder. Kapwepwe was a tribalist. Ask anybody from the copperbelt in those days how he mistreated anybody who was not bemba.
Deep Thinker, you certainly left your Thinking home! The whole article is about the nobility and courage of opposing the status quo, suppression and intimidation. The article aims at showing how GBM stood the ground against a corrupt intention to overthrow the Chitimukulu. It gives a brilliant account of similar instances from the history of Zambia’s politics and the Nkula chieftainship. It is well done.
This explains it all! Brilliant!!!
Just what is wrong with this man Sosala?
Chiluba refused to recognize him as Senior Chief Mwamba. Mwanawasa rejected him and opted to recognize a much junior chief as Chiti. Bwezani opted to recognise yet another junior chief Mpepo to ascend to the highest Bemba throne.
Sadly Sata has also refused to reconize him. But this time he has refused.
Is it because he is too intelligent that Presidents fear him OR the guy is just too vocal?
I doubt this permanent chief can be as clever and bright as the article suggest.
My belief is that some lawyer of bemba decent has written this article.
Invistigate futher and you will prove that this cheap so called chief is as dull as anyone else.
If he was as clever as the article suggest then he should have brought SATA to his knees.
GMB is using this chief for his personal gains.
This so called chief is talking politics by supporting GMB yet he says he is non political.
The chief should not mislead people
@ SOFT STONE – Kanyanta Sosala has read widely, enjoys writing and has written many articles. If you have read the article and chosen to misunderstand him then that is your problem. May be you are Sata’s or Nkandu Luo’s minion.
We already saw what you said posting as “Hero” at 4.1 above. No need to repeat your dull posting under a different tag! You ain’t fooling nobody but your dull self, heheheheh!
In case it was not clear from Law 101, you are dull. Extremely so actually.
Someone doubting the academic credentials of this man?
For your information, the man is a scholar and an author. He regularly contributed well-researched articles about native adminstration to the Post in the recent past, as he did similar programs on Kasama’s Radio Mano. Anyway, you’re forgiven for failing to attribute this article to him because, by all accounts, the article is meticulously authored. By the way, never underestimate modern chiefs, most of them have a good education and can hold their own. Basopo!!
Indeed well written article and very informative. Always proud of you ba mwine Lubemba. Never mind political power will fade away but what God has given you as traditional power will not. Now I know why Mr sata hates our paramount chief because he knows a lot of things and perhaps he even knows the origins of our president. Kanabesa mwisakamana the next govt after 2016 will come and recognise you and give you the respect that you deserve. As a Bemba(umubemba nkonko) I am very proud of you and may God continue to bless you.
Kanabesa mulopwe mwe banyele amafi ukushinguluka ulubemba pakuti abangoni bamuchime ngabanyantapo ba pya . Niwe Sosala mwine lubemba, we mwine wakalungu na menshi. Taa Taa…….!!!
As RB would say, this is a damn good way of paying accolades, adulation an respects to Kanabesa mwinelubemba…….!!!
Chi Nine Chale na ka Mushota akuti chinji so apa?
This Chi HERO is very dull. Come to Kasama and listen to his interviews on Radio Mnao. Then you will believe the Chief is intelligent
It is indeed interesting and at the same time soothing to read an intelligent article from a highly learned King (the term “chief” was introduced by European imperialists who did not want African Kings to be regarded equal with the Kings and Queens in Europe).
However, I also fear that this matter has become too complicated to be straightened out anytime soon. My theory is still that the government should leave traditional matters to traditional rulers. MWABA means “UWABA” – the one who IS. It is sad to see how powerless he is from reigning over his ancestral land and that he can only BE when he is gazetted by the president of the land.
now this man is bemba,,,, these are the type of bembas i take off my hat in respect not those na tolafya PF `chinese fake“ bemba cadres
What Ba Sosala is sayng is that unless he is stripped of his office by the Bashilubemba, he retains the “Chitimukuluship,” whatever action Government may take… “In other words, he remains [as Chitimukulu] … It is clear that [Mr. Sosala] has not ceased to hold the office of [Chitimukulu] and that he will continue to be so until and unless the … Bashilubemba in consultation with all Chiefs decide otherwise.”
Ya ya ya… Yakosa bola, ka!
@kano nga ebo OR Kamo niwo…boi taulu mu Bemba
But the same Sosala has said the Chiefdoms of Kaliminwa in Mporokoso and Chewe and Ngoshe in Chinsali were abolished by the colonial government?
However Chewe and Ngoshe are still preserved for a year and burried at
Shi Mwalule together with the Chiti. But how come Sosala is saying these were abolished by the Colonial government…. and yet him cannot be abolished?
it all implies that ba shi Lubemba are not above governement, they are surbodinate. They can only identify but not appoint a Chief.
But mwe ba Bemba muli fi puba. Why have allowed this matter to be so highly politicised? Even Tongas know your History better!!
I have fond memories of Mr Kapwepwe. As a little boy I witnessed him stopping-over at one station in Mpika to greet my grandfather, with a gift of a blanket(chali), whereupon my grandfather gave him the biggest rooster! A kind man, Kapwepwe.
…….And a tribalist too!!
Chief while you are being kept from taking up your rightful position and attending to your ‘chiefly’ responsibilities, maybe you could use this time to author a couple of books. One book that definitely need to be written is about the succession of Bemba Chiefs especially how the Chitimukulu is chosen so there will be no future confusion. Write it in simple terms so even kids will understand. In fact it should be required reading in schools.
Write a brief history of Zambia from colonialism to present day Zambia. Write how political decisions have brought Zambia to her knees. From a rich country at independence to a poverty stricken embarrassment of a country.
You have so much knowledge that can really benefit many people.
Thanks
(no bloggers am not Mushota)
Just read ” imilandu ya Bemba”. It will tell why this” masquarading” chief cannot be accepted.
@ YOP, what are you on about? I have never heard of ” imilandu ya Bemba”. I have a copy of a book entitled “Imilandu Yaba Bemba” and if that what you mean I challenge you to mention the chapter where what you are saying is written.
Exactly my thought!
Some one to edit his articles, please.
We would also need them translated into vernacular as well.
Number wanu pa line to buy a copy.
However, we only hear the King speak, no squeak from his Excellency. There is something that is not being said. I think? Could Quiet Diplomacy possibly help?
You have forgotten to quote Nalumino Mundia…..who also stood for the Lozis just like Kapwepwe did for the Bembas. These were people habouring tribal hallucinations. They were not true nationalists but downright tribalists. You cannot today praise them as principled heroes. If kaunda had been a weak President, Zambia would have been divided into separate states today because of these so called “principled heroes”
Sosala nishi bonse bakateka bakukanina kanshi??
After reading this articles, I have come to realise that you are not fit to be Bemba chief. You are just as talkative as a common Bemba, Just like me. Nowonder Chiluba,Mwanawasa,RB and King Cobra have refused to have you our as Mwinelubemba. Mwalikwata pakanwa,imfumu tefyo ifwile ukuba ifi yama. Ulubemba is a great Kingdom and we do not deserve a talking chief.
From the Article, you are also saying President Sata is not Zambia and you know all the details.
Your Article is not wel composed, the issues was GBM nomba mwafika nakumangalande.
The way you failed to fight the past Presidents is the way you fail now.
And if you think you can influence the Bemba Vote for your chidumbo GBM mwaloba ilyauma shikulu.
@ Mistaken Identity by saying “Ulubemba is a great Kingdom and we do not deserve a talking chief”, are you saying you deserve a dummy for a chief? Is that what you’re saying? If so then indeed you are ‘mistaken identity’. Now go crawl in a hole somewhere figure yourself out and come and post something sensible.
Shame upon us as Zambians! We have intelligent, and well meaning people like this man, but we NEVER have them as President or somewhere near! Why? Well I think the political game as it is cannot attract smart players like this one.
You need to remove all the parasitic Kaponyas and then we may have room for this type of person. The article is unbelievably well written with quotable anecdote!
I just could not help myself but print this to share with others.
@Akamanampemba @ mutale Chikwanda
@ Chikwanda, Can you remember the last time a chief moved from Chikwanda in Mpika, went to Chinsali as Nkula and ended in Kasama as Chiti. Surely not in the last 50 years. Who told you that ku Chinama nongo takwaba aba Bemba?
@Akamanampemba. Bushe walyumfwapo ubufumu bwa kwa Kapolo Solombwe? Nga Bwaya kwi? Mwaba wa Nkulungwe akwatafye icilola kwa miti ya kuno kwa mutwe wambwa…nge calo caya kwi?
Chiti Mutale Chitapankwa started reestablishing these chiefdoms but the man died. Now we have the so called who is talking about abolishin some Bemba Chiefdoms at a time when other tribes are reestablishing lost ones
Mwaba we mwina Nkulungwe iwe leka ukulanda pafyo ushishibe pantu na mu mpanga ya mulopa tawanyantamo
Obviously you have some agenda but let me remind you that the late Chitimukulu Chilufya Mwango Chitapankwa III was Chief Mpepo of Mpika before he became Senior Chief Mwamba. And here is the list of Chief Chikwandas who have ended up in Kasama as Chitimukulu in recent years:
1. Chitimukulu Kafulu Musungu (1946-1965) was chief Chikwanda III
2. Chitimukulu Bwembya Changala (1970-1981) was Chief Chikwanda IV
3. Chitimukulu Mutale N’gandu Chitapankwa (1981-2004) was Chief Chikwanda V
24.1 continued: As far as I know, Ulubemba is sub divided into utufyalo (small countries!) such as Ituna, Ichinga, Imiti, etc. and Chief Chikwanda’s ‘country ‘ is called Ichinama therefore how can I say ku Chinama takwaba aba Bemba?
Mutale Chikwanda, you have spoken well, except Chitimukulu Mutale Chitapankwa was never chief Chikwanda. He ascended to the throne directly with the political support and influence of KK. Before then he worked for ZCCM in Chingola and was a member of the central committee of UNIP. The Bemba kingdom has been ectremely unfortunate as far as negative political pressure and interference is concerned.
Mutale Chikwanda mwana wesu, utemenwefye Sosala. I dont need to love or hate Sata to see sense in this
Mpepo in MMD jumped bu Nkole Mfumu and even jumped bu Mwamba and went straight to Chiti.
Mutale Chitmpakwa from Chingola refused to go to Mpika as Chikwanda. His young brother Victor Ngandu went to Mpika and later became Nkula in Chinsali. He died there before ascending to the Chiti.
The Bemba succession route is self explanatory.
First is you go to Mpika as Chikwanda, then move to Chinsali as Nkula then Mwine Lubemba.
Second is Mpepo moving to Nkole Mfumu, then Mwamba then Chiti.
This is has not happened for some time and we want the confusion to end. Why should anyone from any where want to become Chiti Mukulu.
Bembas open your eyes.
Respect to Chitimukulu! Today’s Bemba people are indeed amazing. How can they fail to support such a man, and prefer an illiterate man whose mental capacity is even doubted.
Great article,i enjoyed reading your articles in sunday post,i don’t know why the post newspaper have stopped publishing your articles after sata instructed post to stop giving him space in there paper.
My uncle, Senior Chief Munokalya Siloka Mukuni who is the 19th ruler has bought a Lincoln Royale Town Car limousine from the United States of America at a cost of US$200,000 about (K1.2 million) and the limousine has an inbuilt intercom, a fridge, television, a transparent retractable roof, as well as a state-of-the-art music system.
The vehicle is not a guzzler and, in fact, consumes less fuel than the dark blue BMW park at the palace Lumpasa (the lion’s den). The limousine is a 2012 make and was bought few months ago.
uncle has also ordered a boat worth US$200,000 arriving soon and it is a 100 seater boat that will not only be for sunset cruises, but will also do weddings, luncheons, and conferences on the river.
My uncle also plans to invest in handling lions, Cheeters and…
Kawalala!!
Can someone please explain to us why ba Sata does not want Sosala to be Chitimukulu? Is it something stemming in history? Did the two differ at some point in their political engagements? There is something really big going on here. The president must have a good reason not to recognize this man a reason he is keeping very close to his chest. Can someone dig it out for us so we can judge for ourselves whether he simply hates Sosala or the two have a beef they have not resolved from the past.
Mwamoneni
all the presidents from Chiluba Mwanawasa,R,Banda to Sata have refused to recognise hin as a parmanent Chief.
There should be something you and know
Very good quotes by the Chitimukulu.
What has destroyed Zambia is the culture of theft. When people are raised in an environment where theft is okayed, when they enter politics they don`t see anything wrong in engaging themselves in corrupt practices.
If Zambia had sensible national leadership, what is needed is to introduce value-based programs in pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.
As it is, Zambia is doomed because the fundamentals that are supposed to drive meaningful economic development have severely been weakened by the culture of theft . Its really unfortunate!!!!
He has finished selling all the land, the *****.
the i.d’iot
If this is the case. Whose land, King’s land or government land?
If it government land, where was the government when this was happening to come and make it an issue now? Where were the Forest Rangers (Bakapendamabula bali kwi)? Could the ill advised buyers vacate the land and be relocated to the appropriate part of the country.
Can anyone please, shed light on
a. How far the Kings land go and where the government land starts.
b. What powers do traditional rulers over land
c. In case I want to resettle back in my homeland, who do I approach, the the Headman or the Provincial Officer?
I could not resist reading this article. It reminded me of the James Hardley Chase stories where you get hooked on to the reading wanting to finish the book in one sitting. When people talk about generation gap, I now understand what it means. Yes, we have indeed been infiltrated by unrevolutionally thoughts that have diminished demands for sincerity, dedication, selflessness, devotion, and pure sucrifice. As of today, other than GBM, who in the ministerial hierachy has willfully stepped down just because the government is messing up? Let’s go back to the thinking of the leadership we had in the 1970’s era and bring about develpment in Zambia. It can be done if we begin to think alike and stay focussed. One Zambia One Nation.
A chief worth emulating. If only Mr. Sata could have only ten such intelligent people in his cabinet, Zambia could move in the right direction.
@Mei Matungu.
Sosala more intelligent than the Litunga or Ishindi or Tonga Chiefs…including Mukuni?
Plural ya bufi in Bemba…Mafi. Mwaba na mafi shikulu.
You just like Sosala because he seems to be waging a political battle against your sworn enemy.
The fight about following proper routes in the Bemba land started long before you were born. Even if your Julius Malema comes into office he is still going to find this matter waiting on his table.
The only problem Bembas will have is that Julius Malema will also take advantage to appoint his own Mwine Lubemba
Sansa Stark mentions specifically that lemon cake is her
favorite, so this is the perfect finisher. It has aired a total amount of 3 seasons including 23 episodes
as of this writing. The only thing is Oberyn has already arrived in the city.
If you are fine ” Mulopwe Kana besa ninshi Chakutasha ndemiposha nine mwanawenu uwafuma kuli Chitimukulu Mubanga Chipoya emo nafuma bamayo bana kulu Brain abamipanga twalinabo kwa MUSA ninshi twaba kwa CHIBO Village pamo name na BERTHA YVONNE na Mutale tamuli bakutwishika muli bakalamba bandi bushe apo bankishi yesu batushila abana bashile ninshi ndi kumushi mu 1992 balishani bonse? naishiba fye ukuti bamayo bana Sosala balitusha ngaba Kasonde abaice benu balishani ine naba ku Ku KITWE na bamayo na Tata twafumune uko Ku Kasama mu 1994 elyo bale umanina impanga yashile bashiku Ba Chibo Mutanshi Ba Kasonde Manchebwe ba shimutunda mwanga abene ba mwalushi na Kambwititi. ukwabula uposa ishita abantu babene ba Chilufya Sata ta baishibe efyo ubufumu bwesu bwaba ubufuma buchindika abane.