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The Police reserve officer who accidentally shot a man to death in Kalingalinga on Saturday morning has been charged with murder.
Police Spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela who confirmed the development to ZNBC News in Lusaka on Sunday, also says the Police reserve is currently remanded in custody and will appear in court soon.
Meanwhile a check by ZNBC News crew in Kalingalinga found people going on with their normal business and some shops which were closed yesterday have been opened.
And all wreckage which was used to block the roads by rioters has been removed and traffic is flowing smoothly.
On Saturday Police fought running battles with Kalingalinga residents who rioted after a police reserve shot and killed a youth in the area.
The named youth who earns a living by selling smoked beef outside a named night club in Kalingalinga was shot around 03:00 hours on Saturday after police tried to stop a fight at the premises
And Home Affairs Minister Kennedy Sakeni has warned the Police against using Lethal weapons in the course of their duties.
Mr. Sakeni says government expects Police officers to take into consideration the rights of citizens whenever they are executing their duties.
The Minister said this when he officiated at a pass out parade of 344 Paramilitary officers at Geoffrey Mukuma Training School in Kafue on Saturday.
He advised the graduating and serving law enforcement officers to be disciplined and loyal to government and the country in the discharge of duties.
And Inspector General of Police Martin Malama says government’s decision to recruit 1000 police officers next year is a milestone in addressing the inadequate workforce.
Dr. Malama assured government that the Police service upholds the constitution without fear or favour and remain committed and loyal to the government of the day.
Lusaka residents jostle to touch the hand of President Sata
President Michael Sata has said that Zambia cannot afford to exist in isolation therefore the need to interact with other countries.
The President said this today during the departure of Former American President, George .W. Bush.
Mr Sata has refuted that the visit by Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe to Zambia had any connection with the visit of Mr Bush.
He explained that Mr. Mugabe is an African neighbour and that his visit to Zambia during Mr. Bush’s trip to Africa is a coincidence.
The President told journalists that during Mr. Mugabe’s visit on Saturday the Heads of State discussed issues regarding unity of Africa.
President Sata hosted Mr. Mugabe and Mr. Bush who has been on each others’ throat.
Mr.Bush left at about 06:55 hours on this morning. Mr.Bush was in Zambia on a two- day working visit to promote HIV/AIDS relief efforts and to create awareness on and cervical cancer.
During his visit Mr. Bush launched the HIV and cancer campaign in Zambia.
[pullquote]Local journalists were upset that they had been quarantined in a truck while American journalists had been allowed to move around.[/pullquote]
He also visited the cancer hospital at UTH, Peace Corps and Chikumbuso in Ng’ombe among others.
Meanwhile, Zambian journalists got into a big argument with American Embassy security staff who were forcing them to get into a truck and operate from there during Mr. Bush’s departure.
One of the security personnel told journalists that they had no option but to operate from the truck.
Local journalists were upset that they had been quarantined in a truck while American journalists had been allowed to move around.
Photo journalists and camera persons were also upset that they could not get proper pictures of President Sata.
During Mr. Bush’s visit journalists had been subjected to physical and verbal harassment by American Secret service staff.
Power Dynamos made a clean sweep of the Barclays Cup awards held in Kitwe on Saturday.
The main highlight was the coach of the year award that went to Beston Chambeshi and not Fordson Kabole.
Kabole and Chambeshi have been locked in a personality battle as to who should be credited for Power’s league and cup double success this season.
Chambeshi took home K10 million.
And Power striker Luka Lungu also won an award after winning the top scorers honor after scoring four goals in this year’s Barclays Cup and took home K5 million for his efforts in the tournament.
File:Patrotic Front Youths almost causing mayhem in Kitwe during the parliamentary nominations
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has been following with keen interest the PF Government’s assurances and promises since its historic victory of 20th September, 2011. YALI is saddened with the U-Turns that have characterized the PF’s 60days in government on a number of key issues of national interest. This constant change of positions and U-turns does not inspire confidence amongst our people and the youth who voted in large numbers for this Government.
YALI considers it unpatriotic to argue that assurances and promises made by the PF were mere campaign promises, and that once the PF had formed government, it has had to rationalize and make well-informed decisions against positions which won them the election. Such narrow-minded reasoning simply means that the PF leadership did not understand the issues they were talking about during the campaign period and would only mean two things: either the PF did not actually believe in what they had been saying or is deliberately misleading and taking the Zambian people for granted. The PF Government must be judged based on its manifesto and assurances it continued to make after forming government.
[pullquote]The expectations of our people are very high; they need jobs, more money in their pockets and better opportunities as per the PF campaign promises[/pullquote]
The Constitutional-making process
The Republican President and the Patriotic Front as a whole told the people of Zambia that they will deliver a new Constitution within 90 days. YALI believes that this was not merely a campaign issue but also contributed to the loss the MMD suffered in the tripartite elections. The assurance was in tandem with the longing of Zambians for a people-driven constitution that would stand the test of time. The promise by the ruling party to deliver the Constitution within the 90-day period was not only a relief to many Zambians but also raised people’s hopes and inspired their confidence in the PF Government. This roadmap was not only logical but also cost-effective as Government would not go on yet another path of wasting taxpayers’ money on a process that has been adequately deliberated and exhausted by the previous Constitution Review Commissions (CRCs). It is therefore very disappointing and frustrating that this Government has decided to U-turn on this very important promise to the Zambian people by deliberately delaying the process.
What is particularly annoying is the fact that even when he opened the First Session of the 11th National Assembly, the President assured Zambians that the new Constitution will be in place within 90 days. The President’s speech in parliament is not a campaign promise but a roadmap and government assurance which Government provides to the Zambian people on what is expected to be implemented during the whole year. This is a very important speech and the President, his advisors, if he has any, together with the Honourable Justice Minister Sebastian Zulu, SC should have thought through all the pronouncements before delivering this important speech to the nation.
YALI believes the terms of reference for the Committee of experts to review the previous four Constitutions is not only unnecessary but will also elongate the period and will be done at a great cost to taxpayers. Young leaders have taken legal notice that the Willa Mung’omba Constitution Review Commission had already reviewed submissions to all previous CRCs and repeating the process is merely a waste of the much needed public resources and an affront to justice and national development.
The U-turn by Government from the 90-day period to 365-days for delivering the supreme law of the land has no nobility at all and is meant to create opportunities for patronage among eminent persons and organisations appointed to review the Constitution in a process which is simply putting “more money in the few individuals’ pockets.” We are of the opinion that issues of numbers and demographic composition of the committee of experts is and must never be an issue. YALI is of the view that such a Committee is in fact unwarranted at this stage of the country’s constitution-making process. The work that this Committee is doing has already been done by the able members of the previous CRCs. Young leaders are of the view that technocrats in the Ministry of Justice should have been, within the 90-day period, directed to review contentious issues, errors and inconsistencies in the previous Constitution which collapsed in the last session of Parliament thereby saving a lot of resources going into this process.
The Fight against Corruption
YALI fears that the fight against corruption in Zambia is slowly becoming another kleptocratic tool to gunner political mileage. If this trend is not reversed, Zambia will continue witnessing misallocation of billions of taxpayers to benefit few individuals at the expense of national development. YALI, in the strongest terms, condemn the very thought of the Republican President to appoint convicts and questionable characters that have been tainted with corruption and amassed unexplained wealth. We note that the President has gone on the same path of using excessive presidential powers he used to condemn as an opposition leader to pardon and appoint persons to public service who are appearing before our courts of law even before their cases are concluded. This renders the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary an academic exercise in Zambia’s democratic governance.
We shudder to think the name of Xavier Chungu could have even crossed the mind of the President for appointment to public service. YALI notes that President Sata has among others appointed Emmanuel Mwamba, Chiluba’s press aide as Northern Province Permanent Secretary and former defence minister George Mpombo earmarked as ambassador to Nigeria. These are persons who have not yet been cleared by our courts of law and we do not expect the President to interfere with the due process of the law by issuing unnecessary pardons which only serve his narrow interests. The very mention of such names, including Dr. Simon Miti, Sheryl Thole and pardoning of Judge Ngoma barely a day after the court granted him bail pending the appeal hearing completely negates the talk of fighting corruption and separation of powers. We also demand the Police investigate allegations made by Committee of Citizens director Gregory Chifire that the President’s Son, Mulenga Sata has in the last 60 days bought expensive property among them a brand new Jeep costing about K800 million and a brand new GX, valued at about K1 billion without unnecessarily victimising Mr. Chifire.
Wining the fight against corruption requires principled and resolute leadership against the vice and its perpetrators and promotion of good democratic governance. Our young people will continue to wonder what the fate of Chiluba would have been if he was alive. Was the President going to fulfil his 2006 campaign promise to pardon Chiluba and his tandem of thieves or was he going to stick to his new found love of being ‘allergic to corruption’ or probably U-turn in the same manner his Government has been U-turning on a lot of issues?
Wind fall Taxes on the mines
The PF promised to re-introduce the windfall tax once elected into government, a matter which is well articulated in the PF manifesto. The issue of windfall taxes was very heavily debated before Zambia’s tripartite elections and won the Patriotic Front the peoples support which gave them a mandate to govern this country. YALI strongly believes the matter of wind fall taxes is very crucial and should not be thrown away without convincing, well thought-out and logical explanations from Government. YALI demands that a comprehensive explanation by the President and his Government must be given on why Government has decided to renegade on this important promise.
Conclusion
The expectations of our people are very high; they need jobs, more money in their pockets and better opportunities as per the PF campaign promises. This poses a greater challenge on this government to perform and deliver on its promises as failure to meet these expectations is a time bomb and may result in mass discontent among so many young voters. The consequences of such discontent would be catastrophic as there are enough examples from other parts of the continent for everyone to see. For instance, the uprisings in the Arab world were caused by young people who felt their governments were not paying attention to their needs and aspirations. Zambia may not be spared if these majority young voters feel that they have been deceived. YALI therefore calls on this government to walk the talk and stop wish-washing with the “don’t-kubeba” syndrome in the running of national affairs.
A woman shies away from photographers after she was quizzed at the former Taskforce on Corruption offices in Lusaka
By Daimone Siulapwa
THE Wikipedia defines Proof beyond a reasonable doubt as the standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction in most adversarial legal systems. Generally the prosecution bears the burden of proof and is required to prove their version of events to this standard.
This, in essence, means that the proposition being presented by the prosecution must be proven to the extent that there could be no “reasonable doubt” in the mind of a “reasonable person” that the defendant is guilty. However, there can still be a doubt, but only to the extent that it would not affect a reasonable person’s belief regarding whether or not the defendant is guilty.
When late president Levy Mwanawasa started the fight against corruption, a lot of people were accused and arrested. A few appeared in the courts of law and even fewer were convicted. The excitement of
the fight against corruption and the plundered wealth was centered on Chiluba, the man who gave Mwanawasa the presidency on a silver plate. Literally!
The excitement, the arrest, the accusations and the court cases did not match the conviction rate, we in fact as a country ended up spending more money and man hours going to court. Out of the 65 or so
accused during the Mwanawasa regime, only about seven were convicted.
We know that the corruption in the Chiluba regime centered mostly around the Zamtrop account, which we understand was solely controlled by spy master Savior Chungu. While people like former ZANACO managing director Samuel Musonda, who used to receive instructions from Savior to conceal certain transactions, were convicted, the main architect himself remains free and was on the brink of receiving an appointment as permanent secretary for Luapula province.
That is why there must be proper guidelines on how this corruption fight is going to be handled, otherwise the PF government risk facing the same charges when they leave office themselves. In other words, it will just be a cycle with no tangible benefits accruing to the Zambian public despite their monies being used which otherwise would have gone on to build schools, hospitals and roads in some needy areas.
What the PF government should be doing is to avoid exciting the public with all these minor issues on corruption. Yes all offenders should be treated according to the law without political emotions attached to these cases and all offenders must be brought to book.
Our law enforcement officers must investigate these cases of corruption and plunder thoroughly before they excite the people. This habit of exciting the public with images by the media is not the best way to proceed.
Some statements, coming from some politicians point to the fact that they have already been found guilty. What chance do they then have in a lower court if top politicians have already pronounced judgment on them?
Let us not forget that these are cases that are at investigation level, they have not yet even gone to the prosecution team. The prosecution on takes the case to court if it is convinced and satisfied that the evidence gathered by the investigation, is enough to convince a reasonable person beyond a reasonable doubt, that the accused is guilt.
The case in point is that of Austin Liato, while the public in interested in Mr. Liato’s explanation, the law enforcers must make sure they have a solid case, this could have been compromised with the time it took for them to get a statement from Mr. Liato, this in evident in his tactic of being mute when questioned, the ideas is to stay mute until the case goes to court, in this way, they will have enough time to brainstorm and come up with a must plan, he actually has 2 full days to consult with his lawyer and plan the whole game, even the suspension by the MMD could just be part of the master plan. In my opinion, removing and 2.1 billion circulation is not an issue, we know of so many businessmen of foreign origin who keep dollars and hide the money in their houses, its not even a surprise for people to ask you to pay 20,000 USD in cash when buy a car from them, the issue is how was that money acquired? The brand new cars, the tractors even the farm must be accounted for, how where all these assets acquired? In a nutshell, the country must be more interested with the Source of Mr. Liato’s money and not the burying of 2.1 billion. Chances are that the 2.1 billion is a small fraction of the total sum.
It is therefore plain wrong to excite the public with a case that will take years in gathering interest. In the meantime, the suspected person would have some irreparable damage in the eyes of the public especially that we, as the present scenario seems to be, tend to assume someone guilt and wait for them to prove their innocence.
Further, the PF government should not give the people a chance to think the fight against corruption is a witch hunt of the previous government. Let us have a professional approach to this corruption fight, and please, let us not target individuals who served in the previous government only. If anything, we would want to know where all the parties got the funding for their campaigns, their must be full disclosure.
Let us thoroughly investigate, then prosecute and possibly get convictions. We do not want cases stalling or getting thrown out of the courts of law simply because the State rushed to court in an effort to appease the public and be seen to be doing their work. Upto now, we do not have a clear outcome in the case involving the Ministry of Health officials who were arrested and taken to court in the midst of wild public excitement.
We also know that when Levy Mwanawasa went to parliament to make the case for the removal of late Chiluba’s immunity, he made a lot of (charges) allegations, totaling over 60. Yet, when the case went to court, the charges were a fraction of that. Even then, they failed to prove that same fraction.
Clearly, there are lessons to be learnt as we embark on this fight against corruption.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”
(1 John 1:9, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
When we make mistakes in life, there are three main things that we need to do. Number one, ask for forgiveness. Number two, receive God’s mercy. And number three, move forward with your life. Let it go and press ahead.
So many people today are still beating themselves down over something they did five years ago. They’ve asked God to forgive them a thousand times, but can’t let it go. They go around living depressed, defeated and feeling unworthy. If that’s you, realize today the price has already been paid. The first time you asked God to forgive you, He forgave you. Now you’ve got to receive God’s mercy and press ahead. That mistake did not change who you are to God. My children have never once gotten up in the morning as an Osteen and then done something wrong and gone to bed that night with a different last name. No matter what they did, they’re still my children.
You may have made mistakes today, but because of the blood of Jesus, you are still your Father’s child. You are still the apple of God’s eye. You are still His most prized possession. God may not be pleased with every action, but He is pleased when you receive His forgiveness by faith!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for the blood of Jesus which cleanses me from all unrighteousness. Thank You for forgiving me and restoring me. I choose to forget the past and move forward into all that You have prepared for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
File:Western Province Permanent Secretary Augustine Seyuba shaking hands with Barotse Royal Establishment’s Induna Namuyamba
The Baroste Royal Establishment (BRE) has reaffirmed its position of being non-partisan and committed to working with the government of the day.
Senior Chief Anan’anga Imwiko of Namayula Palace in Lukulu District said the BRE is mandated to work with the government of the day because the party in then, represents the wishes of Zambians.
The Chief said the position of being non-partisan has been misunderstood by many people and political parties.
He was speaking in Lukulu when Western Province Permanent Secretary Augustine Seyuba called on him at his palace during a familiarization tour.
The Chief emphasized that the BRE’s obligation is to work with the government of the day as decided by Zambians that include the people of Western Province during election.
” You see we are being misunderstood by the general public even politicains, we are bound to work with the government of the day because then that is what the people of Zambia has given us, we will always mainten to working with the party in power.” Chief Anan’anga said.
He said the policy of BRE is to work with the government of the day as always government is responsable for the development of the country with the involvment of traditional leaders.
” How do you expect me to say I belong to this party when all the development brought to my area is being initiated by the party in power? he said.
Senior Chief Anan’anga has since appealed to government to initiate projects that will help change the poor status of the district and province as whole saying there is a lot work to be done if the province is to hold its rightful position.
The Chief also thanked commended President Michael Sata for emerging victoriously in the September 20 general elections and thanked him for appointing Mr. Seyuba as Permanent Secretary for Western Province.
AND Mr. Seyuba said government has great respect for traditional in the country saying this is evident establishment of a new Ministry to look into the welfare of traditional leaders.
He said traditional leaders are major stockholders in the development of the country adding government will work closely with the BRE in fostering visible and sound development to the people of Western Province.
Mr. Seyuba has since assured the BRE that he will monitor all government projects closely to ensure that there is Transparency, Accountability, Responsibility and Fairness.
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Power Dynamos overcame their turmoil on their bench to complete a league and cup double this season.
The Kitwe side beat Konkola Blades 2-1 at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe to win the 2011 Barclays Cup in Kitwe.
Both warring coaches Fordson Kabole and Beston Chambeshi were on the bench with the latter barking orders from the sidelines.
Midfielders Simon Bwalya and Mukuka Mulenga scored the winning goals in the 20th and 27th minutes respectively.
Ex-Power striker Elson Mkandawire scored Blades consolation in the 67th minute.
Mkandawire’s goal was his second against his former club after scoring another goal in Blades 2-1 loss at the same venue in a Faz Super Division Week 19 game in August.
File : Henry Kapoko's sister Angela harrassing Zambia Daily mail photojournalist John Ngoma at the Lusaka magistrate court
The Human Rights Commission has called on law enforcement officers to offer full protection to journalists when carrying out their duties.
Commission Chairperson Pixie Yangailo’s remarks follow the recent physical and verbal harassment of journalists by suspected relatives and sympathisers of Former Labour Minister Austin Liato at the Lusaka Magistrates Court.
Ms Yangailo told ZNBC news in a statement on Saturday that the Human Rights Commission is deeply saddened that the attacks on defenceless journalists happened within the court premises where people should have the full protection of the law.
She explained that the physical and verbal harassment of journalists is a threat to freedom of the media, which should not be unreasonably interfered with.
Ms Yangailo says the attacks also threaten the right of every citizen to be informed.
She says this can only be realised when journalists are free to carry out their duty of informing the public.
On Thursday, suspected relatives and sympathisers of Mr. Liato beat up journalists who had gone to cover the former Minister’s two point one billion kwacha case.
The famous Mayela night club in kalingalinga township where scores of Lusaka residents spend their nights out
Police on Saturday morning fought running battles with Kalingalinga residents who rioted after a police reserve shot and killed a youth in the area.
The named youth who earns a living by selling smoked beef outside a named night club in Kalingalinga was shot around 03:00 hours on Saturday after police tried to stop a fight at the premises
Police used full force as they picked up some people who were found burning tyres and throwing stones.
As the confusion worsened, riot police officers were compelled to fire rubber bullets and tear gas canisters to disperse the irate residents who had mobilised in huge numbers.
In acts of retaliation, some residents burnt tyres and threw stones at motorists while others attempted to set Kalingalinga police post on fire.
The residents vowed to avenge the death of the youth identified as Boniface Sikachelela whom they described as a peaceful person.
Alick Nkhata and Kamloops roads were briefly blocked by residents who continued to burn tyres and planks.
Lusaka Province Police Commissioner Charity Katanga says the named reserve officer has been arrested and detained.
Ms Katanga appealed for calm as the police investigate the matter.
Meanwhile calm has returned in the area , however, police have kept vigil.
President Michael Sata’s decision to have his son, probed against corruption allegations, has cheered people from various walks of life.
The Southern African Centre for Peaceful Resolution of Disputes-SACCORD- has described President Sata’s action as unprecedented in the fight against Corruption on the African Continent.
SACCORD Spokesperson Obby Chibuluma says President Sata has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption by surrendering his own son to law enforcement agencies to prove allegations raised by Committee of Citizens Executive Director, Gregory Chifire.
Mr Chibuluma told ZNBC news on Saturday that Mr Chifire should prove his allegations and face the same law if found to be peddling falsehoods against the President’s family.
And Political Activist Dante Sauders says President Sata’s style of leadership and fight against corruption requires the support of all well meaning citizens.
Meanwhile, Mufumbwe MMD Member of Parliament, Stephen Masumba says President Sata’s action should be a serious signal to his relatives and government leaders that may attempt to engage in corrupt activities.
Mr Masumba says Zambia needs the seriousness that President Sata has demonstrated to move the nation forward.
President Sata on Friday asked the law enforcement agencies to summon his son and Mr Chifire over the matter.
Mr Chifire had accused the President’s son of acquiring two motor vehicles worth over One point eight billion Kwacha, way beyond his income.
Lusaka province police commissioner Charity Katanga
Zambia police have detained Iris Kaingu and Teddy Malekani for appearing in obscene material. Lusaka province police commissioner Charity Katanga said the detention of the duo is to help police with investigations into the matter.
Ms. Kaingu 20 and Teddy aged 21 are both ex-ZICAS students. Mrs. Katanga said the two have been arrested in connection to obscene materials in which they appeared in.
She adds that the detention comes after police intensified investigations into the matter.
And Police have recovered twenty five stolen vehicles from various parts of the country. Lusaka province police commissioner Charity Katanga says the recovered vehicles were suspected to have been stolen in the past ten months.
She said sixteen people have so far been arrested in connection with stolen vehicles.
Mrs. Katanga revealed that seven people among the sixteen suspects were arrested in connection with the stealing a Malawian Toyota Hilux.
She further disclosed that one of the suspects is alleged to have stolen nine Motor vehicles of which six are bearing one registration number ABX 5468 and three bearing sharing another number plate ABP 6123.
Mrs. Katanga said those arrested have been charged with aggravated robbery and theft of vehicles. She said suspects will appear in court soon.
Former National Milling Corporation managing director Peter Cottan and his wife
Former National Milling Managing Director Peter Cottan has filed for a divorce claiming that his wife denies him sex.
Mr. Cottan has requested the Lusaka High court to nullify his marriage with United Nations High Commission for Refuges–UNHCR- human resource manager Lenny Cottan Nee Chona charging that his wife has been unreasonably denying him sex.
Mr. Cottan claims that he has not enjoyed normal and satisfactory sexual life since 2009.
He argues that after noticing that their four year old child has been affecting their sexual life; he decorated a nursery room for the toddler to be sleeping in but the move proved fruitless.
Mr. Cottan says his wife has without any consideration of his sexual feelings given no explanation and that his marriage has suffered irreparable damage.
He further accuses his wife of refusing to take contraceptive pills and that she had been forcing him to use male condoms which he dislikes.
And Mr. Cottan further alleges that his wife does not allow him to exercise parental role of his twenty year old step son Choolwe Chona.
But responding to Mr. Cottan’s claims Lenny Cottan Nee Chona says the use of a condom was a collective agreement as a means of safe sex.
Mrs. Cottan refuted her husband’s claims.
And on the assertions that she forbids Mr. Cottan to exercise parental role to Choolwe, Mrs. Cottan accused her husband of being hostile and unkind towards her son upon realizing that his alleged improper sexual association with a ZICAS student had been exposed.
Mrs. Cottan claims that her husband has since left their matrimonial home and is cohabiting with a Namushi Monde a ZICAS student who is his step son’s schoolmate.
Former Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane
Former Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane has warned that the country stands to lose if the PF government reverses the sale of Zamtel.
Speaking on the MUVI TV Assignment program, Dr. Musokotwane says the decision will scare the much needed investors in to the country.
He maintains that the 275 Million US Dollars Lap green of Libya paid to acquire 75 percent shares in Zamtel was a good fee considering Zamtel’s state at the time of sale.
Dr. Musokotwane further clarified that Zamtel owed government more money contrary to insinuations that it was government that owed the firm a lot of money.
Meanwhile, Dr. Musokotwane has wondered why civil society organizations are quite over alleged illegal decisions being perpetuated by President Sata.
He cited the reversal of the sale of Finance Bank as a case in point.
Dr. Musokotwane says the sale of the Bank was according to the provisions of the laws of the land, but wondered what law the President used to reverse the sale.
