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The Zambia Rainbow Coalition (ZRC) has charged that Republican President Michael Sata has taken a path that raises alarm to the democratic aspirations of this country.
Coalition President Cleophas Phiri tells Qfm in a statement that the President’s actions so far appear unilateral, without any consultations adding that in many cases, they are breaching the law.
Mr. Phiri claims that the renaming of national airports and hospitals was done without any consultations to stakeholders and Zambians.
He further states that the dissolution of Energy Regulation Board, the dismissal of the Bank of Zambia Governor and the Anti Corruption Commission Director General all raises serious legal questions.
Mr. Phiri also states that the ACC Director General, because of the nature of the institutions and like judges of the High Court, enjoys security of tenure and can therefore not be fired in the manner President Sata has done without cause or justifiable reason.
He explains that powers of the presidency in Zambia, although extensive are exercised through institutions and his delegates such as Cabinet Ministers.
The ZRC leader says President Sata’s decision to dissolve the ERB Board should have been done by his Minister of Energy.
And Mr. Phiri has questioned the composition of cabinet stating that most ministers have been appointed on tribal lines.
He says tribalism is unacceptable and has to be fought as Zambia is diverse in tribe and its leadership and government should reflect the fabric of its society.
Meanwhile Mr Phiri has hailed President Sata for instituting a commission of inquiry to probe the Mongu saga adding that the move is long overdue.
Speaking in an interview, Mr. Phiri has expressed hope the commission will yield positive results.
Last week President Sata set up a commission to be headed by prominent Lusaka lawyer Roger Chongwe to investigate the Mongu fracas.
The rugby world cup is underway . To play rugby one needs to have a lot of strength and endurance . Rugby players have to be powerful and fast , you could call them the ultimate athletes . It takes a lot of work to get into the required shape. The workouts are not too hard , even if you are not a rugby player , doing them will still give you a lot of benefits.
THE WORKOUT
STEP 1: BUILD SPEED
Head to a park ,or even in your own backyard . Put on a weighted vest. Crouch and explode into a sprint for 8 secs. Rest 1 min. Repeat 4 times. You’ll get muscles for greater acceleration.
After that , simply run as fast as you can. Go for 5 secs, rest for 10, then repeat. Training like this will definetly increase your speed.
STEP 2: IMPROVE AGILITY
Place 10 cones or stones in a straight line, about 50cm apart. Sprint at them then sidestep in and out of each. Repeat 5 times. This will improve your agility and help you get passed opposing players.
Hang from a bar. Lift your legs up, keeping them as straight as possible , at a 90 degree angle. Tense your abs and lower slowly. Do 10 reps. This will help develop your core muscles.
STEP 3: INCREASE STRENTH
Deadlift
Deadlifts are the best exercise for this .Put the barbell on the ground ,then lift it , Push your hips forward to raise it. This will mainly work on your lower back and legs . This deadlift will prepare you to tackle your opponents.
Clean and jerk
Next is the Clean and jerk (also known as Olympic lift) .Put the barbell on the ground. Lift it to your waist and then ‘catch’ it at your chest. Push it overhead.Then back down. Do 3 sets of 4. This Olympic lift increases power output, fast.
These work outs done regularly will have you ready to join the rugby team.
Information, Broadcasting and Tourism Minister Given Lubinda
The Patriotic Front government has stated that it will not allow the public media to mislead the party.
PF spokesperson Given Lubinda says that the public media managed to mislead the people that the MMD government was popular, when in fact was not.
He says that the PF government will ensure that every person is covered, irrespective of the political affiliation.
He says that the party does not want to operate the way the MMD operated the public media, where it was decieved that it was very popular.
Mr. Lubinda added that the voiceless in the country should also be given the opportunity to air out their views.
Mr. Lubinda has stated that the PF government will ensure that professionalism and sanity is brought in the media.
And two Media bodies have commended newly-appointed Information, Broadcasting and Tourism Minister Given Lubinda’s pledge to prioritise the enactment of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Bill, saying it has been long overdue and it will enable journalists perform professionally.
Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ) president Anthony Mulowa said in an interview yesterday that his organisation welcomed the assurance by the new minister to enact the FOI Bill into law.
Mr Mulowa said once enacted into law, FOI Bill would not only enable journalists work efficiently but that it would also positively contribute to the country’s governance process.
“As ZUJ, we welcome the assurance by Mr Lubinda that the Government would enact the FOI Bill into law. This is a highly commendable move.
Our appeal is that its enactment should be expedited as it is one Bill that will enhance the country’s governance process by promoting transparency and accountability in the management of resources and thus contribute to national development.
“Journalists must embrace this opportunity and ensure that they perform to the expectation of the public,” he said.
He said it was therefore imperative that media personnel in public media should take advantage of the good will by the PF Government to exercise their talent to the fullest so that the public was well informed.
He noted also that there was need to improve the conditions of service for journalists from the public media to be motivated.
Press Association of Zambia (PAZA) president Andrew Sakala in welcoming Mr Lubinda’s sentiments said the move had been the media’s outcry for a long time.
“The enactment of the FOI Bill has been long overdue. Therefore, as PAZA, we welcome all measures aimed at promoting press freedom,” he
said.
Mr Sakala also appealed to Mr Lubinda to ensure that the Independent Broadcasting Act (IBA) and the ZNBC Act were operational as well by taking them back to Parliament for amendment and that that should be done through a public process.
He added that as the new Government revisits the Constitution making process, the Minister should consider and support the media recommendations in the Mung’omba draft Constitution.
National Sports Council of Zambia chairman Chifumu Banda
By Godfrey Chikumbi in Kawambwa
May I begin by congratulating His Excellency the President Mr. Michael Sata on his election as our Republican President and Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) patron.
The year 2010 was a dark year for the Zambian football family as confusion and lawlessness almost plunged us into serious problems that would have made FIFA crack a whip on our football.
Little did many of the Zambians realize that the football turmoil that we found ourselves into; was fueled by the heavy hand of politicians. It was sad to note that only people who are not important in our football made screaming headlines in our daily tabloids at the expense of the most important person in the game of football, the player.
I say this with great disappointment in light of the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ)’s u-turn on the so called National Football League (NFL). There are more questions than answers asked by Zambians on why the u-turn. I join the rest in quizzing the NSCZ board to tell us what exactly happened. I should probably propose a commission of enquiry to enquire into the confusion at NASDEC.
I was called a cadre for Kalusha Bwalya because I together with a few friends and colleagues strongly opposed the toppling of a legitimately elected FAZ executive by a group of criminals and their cohorts who joined hands in trying to overthrow Kalu and his men. One of my uncles who is a police officer based on the Copperbelt warned me of an impending doom on me if I continued to openly support Kalu. He said this because he knew for sure that a very big fish in the country who wanted his children to take over FAZ was behind the confusion.
He said somebody’s child was interested in running the country’s FA as was evident by the imposition of the national team coach on FAZ. There were serious family ties that were involved in the whole FAZ fiasco.
You don’t need to sweat to point out that Chifumu Banda worked under instructions to demonize and lampoon Kalusha because some members of the executive in Emmanuel Munaile, Violet Bwalya, Henschel Chitembeya and Hilary Chipango had resigned. Following the quartet’s resignation, the media called Kalu ‘embattled’. Journalists did not realize that the FAZ constitution does provide for co-optation of new members in the event that some resign pending ratification by the council.
Simataa Simataa and his tandem of crooks at some point managed to convince the nation about the ‘sins’ of Kalu that guaranteed his crucifixion. Many were blindfolded including those who called themselves friends of Zambian football. Kalu appeared to be the most sinful football personality in Zambia. Some people were sponsored to parade themselves to speak and write what I would now commit to trash.
Some media houses went as far as South Africa to parade Danny Jordan to decampaign Kalusha when he vied for CAF executive committee member. He went against many people’s wishes to contest at CAF and had a resounding and emphatic victory. This shamed many.
Very few people amongst whom am saw through the thicket and were convinced that Kalu was innocent and never deserved to be attacked and provoked left, right and centre. We refused to associate ourselves with those who continuously insulted Kalu. Despite this, the man remained focused and clung to the FAZ top seat unshaken. I remember having chatted with Kalu on the eve of the Moba – turned Mubende FAZ AGM asking him whether he contemplated resigning to which he responded he was not ready to hand over power to some selfish and disgruntled individuals.
Having said this, it is now surprising that NSCZ chose to lie over telling the truth concerning the FAZ debacle. Am the happiest person today because Iam vindicated by my earlier write-ups in Kalu’s defence on this site. I didn’t defend the indefensible like some other people who put a barrel against their heads to defend lawlessness perpetrated by Chifumu Banda and his cohorts.
First of all, it was Chifumu Banda on record having opposed the registration of NFL saying that there was need for change of policy to accommodate the Kamanga –led NFL. It did not take time before we saw Chifumu Banda again making a u-turn by registering NFL. I wrote in one of my articles quizzing State Counsel Banda on what change of policy happened to register NFL. Today NSCZ has strongly told us through its spokesman, smart Mwitwa that NFL does not exist. What do they take us for? Do they think we are deaf to fail to hear what they told us. Is it not the same Mwitwa who told this nation that NFL had successifully been registered with the sports supreme body? Didn’t newspapers, radio, TV stations including blogs carry headlines concerning the registration of NFL? Somebody tell me please.
Those entrusted with the rare power to rule and preside over the affairs of national interest must not take us for granted. It is always bad to take people for granted. As we talk now, some people have learnt their political lessons as the nation transits into the new system. This nation witnessed the greatest deception and delusion by NSCZ. Who doesn’t know by now that Simataa Simataa had a wall against which he leaned? Government wasted our money on parallel FAZ AGMs. Who funded the two Mulungushi international conference centre meetings one of which was chaired by Hon. Luxon Kazabu? Who sponsored Simataa Simataa’s trip to Zurich? All the funds spent must be accounted for. Whoever spearheaded that nonsense must pay for it.
What was so surprising was that, even under extreme provocation, Kalu managed to forgive simataa Simataa amidst calls to ban him for life at the Mulungushi Rock of Authority in Kabwe. That is the man they have always give the arrogant tag. We all are regretting for not taming Simataa Simataa. Humility is a very rare commodity to come by. Kalu exhibited humility of the highest level by embracing his archenemies. However, the man together with his few faithfuls in Boniface Mwamelo, George kasengele, Erick Mwanza, Julio Chiluba and company could not manage to command public appealing. The media tried to delete the rich history at the back of the former African Footballer of the year of 1988.
In his keynote address to the delegates in Kabwe, Kalu made it clear that those who wanted to rid FAZ of him were to do so by way of the ballot. He wondered why people wanted to use the backdoor to enter FAZ. He was very right just like any other legitimately elected leadership cannot allow that.
We had information that the immediate past patron supported the Kamanga faction. Yes, NSCZ is a government wing that enjoys government funding; and so the body must bow to government’s pressure no matter what, which is wrong. Statutory bodies must try to be as neutral as possible so as to create a level playing field for everyone. There should not be influence of the slighetest from the powers that.
Now that everyone knows the truth about what happened a whip must crack at NSCZ. This will serve as a lesson to those who take people for granted. Culprits must be brought to book for Just to prevail. My appeal to FAZ is that they must now be preparing penalties to be meted out on the offenders.
Peace and reconciliation must now begin to reign at football house. It is time for fresh hair. Lastly, Iwish to wish the Chipolopolo boys good lucky as we take on Libya next weekend. Go Zambia go!!!
“…for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength)”
(2 Corinthians 12:10, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
No matter what weakness you think you may have, no matter what inadequacies or setbacks you’ve encountered, God wants to give you His divine strength. He wants to make up the difference and put you further ahead than you ever thought possible.
One time in the Old Testament, God simply multiplied the sound of four men’s footsteps and caused them to sound like a mighty army. When their enemies heard them, they took off running. There were thousands of enemy troops running for their lives, scared to death, thinking they were being attacked by a massive army when in fact, it was just four people! What happened? God made up the difference.
Friend, God can make you seem bigger than you really are. He can make you look more powerful. He knows how to multiply your influence, your strength, your talent and your income. Don’t just look at what you have in your hand; look at what Almighty God can do with it! You don’t have to figure it all out. All you have to do is put your trust in Him and let Him work because when you do, He will lead you and guide you into victory all the days of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, today I commit every area of my life to You. I trust that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. Use me for Your glory as I put my faith and hope in You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
I’m writing to congratulate you on your win. I think Zambia has proven without doubt that we are capable of running a country and hold elections for transitions or continuation of a government. Zambia has maintained peace and is doing a great amount of work to improve on social and economic issues. Our political culture is a comparative success and we are building on mechanisms to improve dialogue and discourse. But Mr. President I’m writing you this letter to express some of my concerns about my country and my apprehension about her future.
During elections every politician had promises of what they will do for Zambia if elected. They all listed their credentials for us to watch. Hakainde’s resume says ” Qualified Change Management Practitioner “. Of course even MMD made great efforts to show that we can continue on the MMD Highway and not make an exit; but the fact is the country did make an exit despite of the promises made and we made one onto PF Highway with you as the driver!! Im sure that you as well as I know that you face far much more scrutiny because you came to power on the platform for change. The PF slogan is ‘ “Yes, a better Zambia for all!”‘ Indeed, it is a better Zambia for all!!
Where do we go from here? As a Zambian citizen im writing you this letter because what you do will affect my children and grandchildren. The policies you implement, the language you use, the manner with which you approach global politics; all these will have an effect on Zambia in the coming 50 years. Thats why your election is not only historic because of change but because your govenment will be leading our country in the second half of the century since our independence!! My concerns range from your economic policy to women’s rights and education. Im certain the PF platform has mechanisms of addressing these issues.
1. Education
Mr. President, it does not make sense to run a country in which the majority of poor people are uneducated!! In my editorial “The Youth: Investing In Zambia’s Future” I pointed out to the fact that it is within our short term and long term interests that we fund free public education for young Zambians. This for the most part is an investment in our future as the returns from that investment is calculated by looking at the prospective contributions that Zambians will make. I think your government should start discussing the prospect of looking at our constitution and making a ” Free Public” education a constitutional right for every Zambian. If we make the need for a public education system a constitutional right for our country; our achivement is not political but Nationalistic!! Its the lack of financial resources that continue to prevent our citizens to gain the basic education .
2. Human Rights, Women’s Rights
Mr. President our record on human rights is horrible!! Our prison system is primitive in the treatment of prisoners, we have companies that use child labor, and of course you already know about our record on women’s rights. My concern is that we have yet to see the correlation between the treatment of people and our aggregated progress!! If we provide a platform for women to voice their concerns and for us to crack -down on the violations of human rights in private busineses and our prison system im certain we will see some progress on the conscience of our nation. A country with a government that is intent on building a better human rights record is a government that has an interest in the future of the nation; it is what we do now that will be the premise on which who we are in the future is based on!!
3. Economics
Mr. President for the sake of Zambia i suggest you find better language to address investors and foreigners. We live in a global economy and we cant be isolationists!! Politics, economics and culture all have suffered from globalization and the fact is the world is far much smaller than it was a few centuries ago. Technology has improved. Your language on Chinese investors , who bring their own money to Zambia, should be nationalistic but at the same time you need to look at the role that investors are playing in Zambia. Your politics are populist; but running a country is not a campaign speech it involves taxes, investors, education, health issues and we need to be practical about these issues. The progress of Zambia depends on relationships local, national and international. Investors create jobs, they build, and they also add cultural value to our country. We should however be aggressive on making sure that our tax, labor, and immigration laws are upheld to a greater standard than we are operating at the moment!! Im sure your government will implement the necessary mechanisms to get these things done.
Mr. President these are just some of the concerns I have as a Zambian Citizen. Iam proud of my country because we are able to operate our affairs and we can make transitions. However, your election is not just a Public Relations stunt to donors and the international community!! Zambians need results, Zambians need jobs, we need to end corruption, we need to address our public health concerns, we need to educate our citzens, and we need to develop an economy that is the hallmark of Africa and is indicative of where our continent is going!! Nelson Mandela once said ” It always seems impossible until its done.” Im sure the wisdom of Mr. Mandela resonates with the ferocity of the drums calling people for dance; the fact is until we do what we want to do and make greater effort to pursue our progressive agenda we will always be practicing theory! It is when theory is turned into reality, that the aloofness of a goal is rendered absurd. Dreams precede reality, ideals always encompass reality!! I believe in Zambia! Im certain everyone is in the boat; Just dont drown us we can reach the other side of the river and make another step in the progress of our country!! One Zambia One Nation!!
Congratulations Sir, My Hope is as you say : “Yes, a better Zambia for all!”
Here are some brief match reports of Faz Super Division Week 25 games played on Saturday.
Forest Rangers 1- Nkana 0
Three days after beating Power Dynamos 1-0 away at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, Forest Rangers claimed the scalp of another Kitwe giant.
Today they beat Nkana by the same margin via a 42nd minute penalty converted by Nasha Kaya.
Nakambala Leopards 2-Power Dynamos 1
Power Dynamos suffered their second successive league defeat after Nakambala Leopards came from behind to beat their visitors in Mazabuka.
Alex Ngonga put Power ahead in the 58th minute.
However, Nakambala hit back with two goals in a space of 10 minutes through ex-Afrisports striker Dan Masumba.
Masumba hit the target in the 65th and 75th minutes to end Nakambala’s three-match losing streak.
Zesco United 1-Green Buffaloes 0
Innocent Mwaba scored the late winner with 10 minutes left to play for Zesco to keep them in third place for at least 24 hours.
Kabwe Warriors 0-Lime Hotspurs 0
Warriors stayed unbeaten for a third successive league game after a scoreless home draw against second from bottom Lime Hotspurs at Railway Grounds in Kabwe.
Playing 02/10/2011
Zanaco-Roan United
Green Eagles-Kalewa
Nchanga Rangers-Red Arrows
Nkwazi- Konkola Blades
Five players include Orlando Pirates midfielder Isaac Chansa have jetted in ahead of Zambia’s training camp that starts tomorrow in Kitwe.
Chansa makes a shock return to the fold after recently recovering from a two-month injury layoff and one-match suspension.
According to Faz, the five Saturday arrivals from South Africa including Chansa are defenders Davies Nkausu of SuperSport United and Kampamba Chintu of Bidvest Wits.
Also amongst the arrivals was utility midfielder Noah Chivuta of Free State Stars.
Bloemfontein winger Clifford Mulenga has also arrived for the Libya game to be played at Nchanga Stadium in Chingola on October 8.
Expected arrivals on Sunday are Free State Stars goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene including the Golden Arrows duo of Collins Mbesuma and Joseph Musonda.
Meanwhile, Zambia will drive up to Kitwe with coach Dario Bonetti on Sunday ahead of Mondays first training session.
Bonetti was being expected today after a three week working tour in Europe.
And Libya are expected to arrive on Tuesday from Tunisia where they setup an 18-day training camp preparing for the game against Zambia.
Zambia require only a draw to qualify for 2012 Africa Cup tournament to be co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea from January 21 to February 12.
Bonetti’s side is on 12 points, one more than Libya ahead of the two teams final Group C match next weekend.
President Michael Sata has appointed Rosewin Wandi as Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, replacing incumbent Colonel Godfrey Kayukwa.
Mrs Wandi has worked at the Anti-Corruption Commssion for over 25 years where she has risen from the junior ranks to her new position.
“In exercise of the powers vested in me pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 (1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, Chapter 91 of the Laws of Zambia, I hereby appoint you as Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission. This appointment is subject to ratification by the National Assembly,” stated the President in his letter of appointment to Mrs Wandi which is contained in a State House press statement.
“Mrs Wandi’s appointment confirms President Sata’s commitment to gender balance by ensuring the appointment of women to high positions of authority.” read the statement issues by new Special Assistant to the President George Chellah
Foreign Affairs Minister Chishimba Kambwili has warned Zambians serving in foreign missions not to take advantage of the change of government to steal public funds.
Mr. Kambwili says it is a common practice for staff serving in foreign missions to take advantage of a change of government to steal public funds.
He says the PF government will investigate and take account of all the public funds and any staff found wanting will have to account for their actions.
Mr. Kambwili says all foreign missions that have been mentioned in the auditor generals’ book will be taken to task and will have to answer to the allegations.
He was speaking with ZNBC News at State House shortly after being sworn in on Friday.
President Michael Sata receives an affidavit from Defense Deputy Minister Panji Kaunda at the swearing-in ceremony at State House
President Michael Sata Friday morning sent back nominated Member of Parliament Panji Kaunda from the Swearing in Ceremony at State House because he was improperly dressed.
President Sata told cabinet Ministers and deputies who were being sworn in that he had told Colonel Kaunda to go back and wear a suit.
Colonel Kaunda who is defence deputy minister showed up at State House where he was due to be sworn in, wearing a short and a T-shirt.
He later returned wearing a black stripped suit and joined the swearing in ceremony midway.
Colonel Kaunda’s father, first republican President Kenneth Kaunda was also present at the swearing in ceremony.
Two Zambezi Airlines planes on the tarmac at Lusaka International Airport
The PF government says it will work on re-introducing a national airline.
Newly appointed Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Yamfwa Mukanga says Zambia is a very rich country which is supposed to have its own national airline.
And government has promised to revamp the Railway sector in order to improve the country’s economic development.
Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says the PF government appreciates the role that the railway industry plays in contributing in improvement of the country’s economy.
Mr. Mukanga noted that this is why he will work hard and ensure that all the railway lines are revamped throughout the country.
ZANIS reports Mr. Mukanga disclosing this in an interview in Lusaka shortly after being sworn in as new Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister.
Mr. Mukanga explained that Zambia’s road network has continued to deteriorate because there is too much pressure been put on them.
He said that if only other heavy goods can be transported through the railway line, the country’s roads were going to be in good condition.
He added that but due to lack of a vibrant railway sector, everything is been transported by the road hence the roads cannot live up to their life spun.
Mr. Mukanga has also pledged to remove all the corruption that has rocked the transport sector.
He charged that the transport sector is one of the sectors that have continued to record high number of corruption hence the need to change the picture by putting in place effective measures of curbing the vice.
Zamtel says it will cooperate with the new government in its probe on the sale Zamtel by the MMD government.
Zamtel managing director Hans Paulsen says the company will continue operating normally and has pledged to work with the commission that has been constituted to investigate the sale of Zamtel which saw Libya’s Lap Green Network acquire a 75 percent stake while the Zambian government retained 25 percent shares.
Mr. Paulsen was speaking to journalists in Lusaka today.
The sale Zamtel was condemned by some stakeholders after the then minister of communications Dora Siliya single sourced RP capitals of Cayman Islands to evaluate Zamtel assets and find an equity partner for government.
Meanwhile, Zamtel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with World Vision to deliver water anode sanitation programmes to rural and peri-urban communities at a cost of K1.5 billion.
Mr. Paulsen said the MoU is in line with Zamtel’s objective of rolling out its water for life project which will see the company sink and rehabilitate boreholes country wide.
And World Vision national director Michael Veitenhans said world vision will continue partnering with the other stakeholders in implementing developmental programmes for the benefit of Zambians.
President Michael Sata has ordered for the revision of the current minimum wage which stands at K 419 000.
Mr Sata says the current minimum wage is unacceptable and shameful. He has ordered Labour Minister Fackson Shamenda to immediately revise it.
And President Sata is disappointed that 15 billion kwacha is owed to civil servants in unpaid gratuity. He is further saddened that over 8 billion kwacha is owed to the Ministry of justice.
He says a commission of inquiry will soon be appointed to investigate the payments of gratuity including the payment of over 500 million kwacha gratuity to an individual sitting at the National Constitutional Conference.
[pullquote]He says a commission of inquiry will soon be appointed to investigate the payments of gratuity including the payment of over 500 million kwacha gratuity to an individual sitting at the National Constitutional Conference.[/pullquote]
Meanwhile, President Michael Sata has withdrawn the nomination of Willie Nsanda and Samuel Mukupa as Members of Parliament.
The two were on Thursday nominated and appointed Minister and Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications.
The President says he has withdrawn the nominations of the two because he had over nominated by two people.
President Sata says instead of nominating eight people to parliament, he nominated 10.
MMD National Secretary Richard Kachingwe has described party members leaving the party following its recent election loss, as opportunists.
Major Kachingwe says the reported resignation of newly elected MMD Chongwe Member of Parliament Japhane Mwakalombe is disappointing.
He says although Mr Mwakalombe as a democratic right of association, it is morally wrong for him to put the electorate in Chongwe through a by-election so soon after the tripartite elections.
Major Kachingwe however says the MMD secretariat has not yet received the resignation letter from its Chongwe Parliamentarian.
He says MMD members must learn from the Patriotic Front, which remained focused even after being in the opposition for a long time.
[pullquote]He says although Mr Mwakalombe as a democratic right of association, it is morally wrong for him to put the electorate in Chongwe through a by-election so soon after the tripartite elections.[/pullquote]
Major Kachingwe says one can contribute to the governance of the country even from the opposition, by providing checks and balances on the ruling party.
He has urged MMD members to remain focused despite the setback.
He was speaking in an interview with ZNBC News in Lusaka on Friday.
Mr Mwakaolombe was Friday morning reported to have resigned as Member of Parliament for Chongwe.
And Major Kachingwe says the party is studying the fate of Members of Parliament appointed to serve in the PF government.
President Sata on Thursday appointed six MMD Members of Parliament as Deputy Ministers.
