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Education Minister and MMD Party Spokesperson Dora Siliya
MMD Spokesperson Dora Siliya has urged the people of Mufulira and the entire Copperbelt to reject Patriotic Front Leader Michael Sata in this year’s general elections because he is a failure who failed to bring any meaningful development in the country when he served in various MMD government portfolios.
Speaking when she addressed heads of government departments, parastals organizations , NGOs and members of the Civil society, Ms Siliya said in 1992 when Mr Sata was Minister of Local Government and Housing, the Copperbelt recorded the worst cases of Cholera which demonstrated his lack of leadership qualities.
Ms Siliya who is also Education Minister cautioned the people of Mufulira not to entrust the PF leader with running affairs of the nation because he flip- talks and is also inconsistent on many national issues a tendency that would make take the country backwards in development.
She said Mr. Sata has changed goal posts on several national issues such as the Constitution making process and the windfall tax among other serious national issues.
The Education Minister further cautioned civil servants against engaging in politics saying those interested in politics should resign and join politics.
And addressing MMD members at Bufuke Women club Hall, Ms siliya appealed to the people to vote for credible leaders who will bring development to their area.
[pullquote]She said the PF MPs have failed to take development to their constituencies despite receiving huge sums of many through CDF and people have now resolved to vote for the MMD for them to experience real development.[/pullquote]
She urged people not to base their voting on material and perishable things that they receive from politicians during campaigns.
Meanwhile Ms Siliya expressed confidence that the MMD will win this years elections on the Copperbelt because the people have tested the PF MPs leadership and are dissatisfied.
She said the PF MPs have failed to take development to their constituencies despite receiving huge sums of many through CDF and people have now resolved to vote for the MMD for them to experience real development.
She said the people have realized that the PF has no focus and plan to develop the country and that it is only the MMD that has a vision for this country.
PRESIDENT Banda has said that he had failed to trust Chongwe member of Parliament (MP) Sylvia Masebo because he knew that she was a mole in the MMD.
And President Banda has wished former deputy minister of Works and Supply Lameck Mangani good luck with his newfound love in the Patriotic Front (PF).
President Banda said Ms Masebo, who recently resigned from the MMD and joined the PF, had remained in the ruling party after the death of President Mwanawasa as an agent of the opposition political party.
The President said in an interview at Lusaka International Airport yesterday shortly before departure for South Sudan that he had always doubted Ms Masebo’s loyalty to the MMD.
He said he had always been aware of Ms Masebo’s political mischievousness and that is why he could not trust her.
President Banda said he had reminded Ms Masebo about her schemes but being what she is, she continued maligning him and smuggling information from the MMD to the PF.
President Banda said when President Mwanawasa died in 2008, Ms Masebo waged a vicious hate campaign against him because she wanted former Minister of Finance and National Planning Ng’andu Magande to succeed the late Head of State.
President Banda said Ms Masebo launched a malicious and smear campaign against him just because he was the favourite to succeed the late President Mwanawasa.
The President stated that while he has never said anything against Ms Masebo, the Chongwe MP has always abused the Head of State without justifiable reasons.
President Banda said Ms Masebo continued abusing him even after the 2008 Presidential elections.
“It is an open secret that Masebo was a mole in the MMD and I did not think I could trust her. When President Mwanawasa died, she launched a hate and malicious campaign against me because she thought Magande would be president. She verbally abused me but I have never said anything against her. So let the people judge between me and her who has hatred against the other,” President Banda said.
Mr Banda said since Ms Masebo is claiming to be the most popular in Chongwe, the MMD is ready to meet her on the campaign battle field.
The President said he is waiting to see how popular Ms Masebo is in Chongwe adding that the elections will dictate who is going to have the last laugh.
And President Banda has said Mr Mangani has exercised his democratic right by resigning from the MMD and joining the PF.
Mr Banda said while he is sorry that Mr Mangani decided to resign when the MMD was considering adopting him to re-contest the Chipata central seat, he wished him good luck in his new party.
“He has chosen to go and when the MMD was formed way back in 1991, it was on the basis of giving people the right to freely associate themselves with their preferred parties. He has made his choice and has chosen to go. I am sorry that he has left at a time the party was considering adopting him as a candidate,” President Banda said.
And WALLEN SIMWAKA reports that the MMD in Eastern Province has described Mr Mangani as an egotistical, greedy and ungrateful person who has always wanted everything to himself.
MMD Eastern Province chairman Kennedy Zulu said Mr Mangani has been fighting President Banda for a long time now and that the party is happy that he has finally left the party
Mr Zulu said in an interview yesterday that the MMD in Eastern Province will always consider the resignation of Mr Mangani as good riddance.
“For the first time, the ruling party will breathe fresh air. Mr Mangani has been fighting the President and he has always wanted everything good for himself. He is a selfish, greedy and ungrateful man. The MMD in Eastern Province had sacrificed so much just for him but he has never appreciated. Time has come for us now to show him that he has never been a factor in Eastern Province and Chipata in particular,” Mr Zulu said.
Mr Zulu said when President Mwanawasa appointed President Banda as Vice-President, Mr Mangani was not happy because he (Mr Mangani) had wanted the position.
He said that Mr Mangani has always thought that he is better than President Banda and that is why he has always exhibited traits of insolence.
Meanwhile, YANDE SYAMPEYO reports that Southern Province MMD chairperson Edgar Keembe has said that Mr Mangani’s resignation from the party will have no impact on the MMD.
Mr Keembe said this is so because the party has gained ground and popularity in most parts of the country, describing Mr Mangani’s resignation as a “drop in the ocean”.
He said the MMD is bigger than any individual member adding that the party will remain intact.
“…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead”
(Philippians 3:13, NLT)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Are you determined to forget the past? I know many people don’t fully understand what that means. They wonder, “How can I forget something that’s happened to me?” But one definition of the word forget is to disregard intentionally or to overlook. In other words, you have to choose to disregard your past so that it doesn’t hold you back. That means the good and the bad. Sometimes our past victories keep us from rising higher as much as our past failures can. If we don’t let go of the old, we’ll never be able to embrace the new.
It doesn’t matter what’s happened in your past, it’s time to forget what lies behind and make the choice to look forward. Trust that God has a better future in store for you. Trust that He’s working behind the scenes on your behalf. Trust that He who promised is faithful — as you forget what lies behind and press forward, you’ll experience His power and blessing in a fresh, new way.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, I choose to forget the past today. I don’t want anything to hold me back from the good future You have prepared for me. I choose forgiveness and ask that You help me, by Your Spirit, to press forward in every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
One of the damaged bridge in Southern Province (File picture)
President Rupiah Banda has announced reconstruct the controversial Bottom road in Southern Province and a Chinese contractor have signed a contract for the construction of works.
Mr. Banda said during the meeting with civil servants at Maamba High School that the signing of the contract will be concluded this week when the attorney General gives out his opinion on deal.
He pointed out that the Bottom road has been a thorny issue in parliament and expressed gratitude that the road with be completed within three years.
The Bottom Road begins from Siavonga, Gwembe, Sinazongwe, and ends in Livingstone in chief Mukuni’s area.
The President said he is working hard to ensure that Southern which is pro-opposition becomes a strong hold of the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD).
Mr Banda pointed out that he is not ashamed to ask for votes from the electorates because of the developmental activities that are taking place within entire the country.
He noted that Southern Province should this time elect members of parliament so that they could be appointed to the ministerial position for them to have a wide talent in developing the country.
Mr. Banda appealed to the civil servants to vote wisely and give him a chance to complete his term of office as he has only served for three years.
Chief Sinazongwe of the Tonga speaking people thanked government for funding the bottom road which has been a major complaint among the Valley Tonga people since independence.
He also thanked government for funding the construction of Namafulo Border Post to allow people to have free movement to Zimbabwe unlike in the past where they had to pass through Siavonga and Livingstone.
President Rupiah Banda has arrived in Juba, Southern Sudan for the country’s first independence celebrations of the world’s newest country.
Mr Banda arrived aboard the Presidential Challenger at about 10:56 Sudanese time.
He is accompanied by some government officials including Army Commander Lieutenant General Wisdom Lopa and some State House staff.
President Banda is among other African and world leaders that are attending the historic event in Juba after more than 50 years of freedom struggle.
The President was welcomed by the new Republic of South Sudan Minister for Housing and physical planning Jemma Kumba at South Sudan International Airport.
Mr. Banda is the Chairperson of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region of which the new South Sudan is a Member.
The President is also Chairperson of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.
North Sudan President Omar El Bashir has also arrived in South Sudan.
He is expected to give a key note address at the event.
Other African leaders attending the celebrations include Rwandan president Paul Kagame, Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan, Ethiopian Prime Minister Mele zenawe and South African president Jacob Zuma and his predecessor Thabo Mbeki.
Other leaders who arrived on Friday include Swaziland’s Prime Minister, Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini and Burundi’s vice President, Dr. Yves Sahinguvu.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is also attending the celebrations.
Patriotic front president Michael Sata has thanked Republican President Rupiah Banda for making him popular and stronger.
Mr. Sata has alleged that the propaganda created by the MMD has made the PF to be stronger and known in almost all the areas in Zambia.
He said that the propaganda through Chanda Chimba’s stand up for Zambia has built the party bigger than it was in the last few years.
Mr. Sata has further appealed to Zambians not to listen to cheap political lies by the MMD just to dent the image of the party.
Speaking on special programme on radio phoenix this morning, MR. Sata has further called on Zambians to go in large numbers to cast their vote.
The Patriotic Front has further boasted of being the most experienced presidential candidate in the 2011 elections.
And Mr. Sata has said that his party is anxiously waiting for MMD Chipata central Member of Parliament Lameck Mangani to join the PF.
[pullquote]Mr Sata said that he is proud that the PF is receiving high profile Polititians than some parties who are only receiving councilors.[/pullquote]
Mr Sata said that he is proud that the PF is receiving high profile Polititians than some parties who are only receiving councilors.
And Kafulafuta Member of Parliament George Mpombo has charged the resignation Lameck Mangani is a sign that the MMD is finished and dead.
Mr. Mpombo said that Mr. Mangani’s resignation should clearly demonstrate that the MMD is not intact in Eastern Province as stated by the MMD officials.
He said that the resignation of the Chipata central Member of Parliament has destroyed the myth that the MMD is intact in Eastern Province.
Mr. Mpombo said that now the MMD has remained vulnerable, President Rupiah Banda should be commended for having managed to destroy the MMD.
Mr. Mpombo added that the MMD has no chance of returning power after the 2011 elections because of the power leadership being offered by president Rupiah Banda.
[pullquote]Mr. Mpombo said that Mr. Mangani’s resignation should clearly demonstrate that the MMD is not intact in Eastern Province as stated by the MMD officials.[/pullquote]
He said that the MMD will suffer heavy defeat because every day it is being uprooted through high profile leaders leaving the ruling party.
The former Defense Minister has since advised Mr. Mangani to stand firm describing him as a man of principle.
Mr. Mpombo said this in an interview today.
Meanwhile, Kasama central Member of Parliament Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba has said that the MMD under President Rupiah Banda is not going anywhere.
He has dispelled reports that him and Mr. Sata are not in talking terms, describing such reports as desperate attempts by the MMD to destabilize the PF.
United Liberal Party (ULP) leader Sakwiba Sikota has announced that he will not re-contest the Livingstone central seat in the forthcoming general election.
Mr. Sikota has told QFM that at the point he has reached, he needs to move from constituency based politics to national.
He says his campaign manager in the 2001 and 2006 polls, Benson Chingobe, is instead the one selling himself to the people of Livingstone for the seat.
The ULP leader has further refuted media reports that he has applied to re-contest his Livingstone seat on the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy MMD ticket during this year’s general election.
Mr. Sikota says it is unfortunate that such a story can be published without getting facts from him.
He says it is pointless for the Zambian Watchdog to allege that he intends to recontest the Livingstone seat on the MMD ticket when he is not even recontesting the seat.
PRESIDENT Banda’s lawyer Christopher Mundia has asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss The Post newspaper editor-in-chief Fred M’membe’s application to cross-examine him based on the affidavit relating to the contempt proceedings.
Mr Mundia said when the matter came up for commencement of trial in Lusaka yesterday before High Court judge Charles Kajimanga that Mr M’membe’s application is frivolous and lacks merit.
This is in a case in which Mr Banda has applied to the court to commit Mr M’membe to prison for allegedly disobeying a court injunction which stopped The Post from publishing anything libelous against the President.
“The defendant (Mr M’membe) has been making applications in instalments and if he really wants to cross-examine me, he should have made that application together with the other applications which this court and the Supreme Court have dismissed,” he said.
Mr Mundia said if Mr M’membe had been serious about cross-examining him, he would have made yesterday’s application together with his earlier application in which he wanted to question Mr Banda.
“Mr M’membe should have applied to cross-examine me at the same time he wanted to question my client (Mr Banda). But making such an application in court at the 11th hour is an abuse of the court process,” he said.
Mr Mundia said since 2008, Mr M’membe has been making frivolous applications meant to delay the commencement of trial.
Earlier, one of Mr M’membe’s lawyers, Nchima Nchito, made an application that his client wanted to cross-examine Mr Mundia based on the affidavit for leave to commence contempt proceedings.
Mr Nchito also said he was surprised by Mr Mundia’s assertions that he made the application and relied on President Banda’s affidavit when he (Mr Mundia) swore it was for leave to commence contempt proceedings.
He said Mr Mundia said he is competent to depose the factual matters and he should, therefore, be capable to be cross-examined on the matters contained in the affidavit.
Mr Nchito said it is not true that Mr M’membe’s application is meant to delay the matter because he has given his lawyers instructions to take the matter seriously.
He said Mr M’membe is keen to commence proceedings. Mr Justice Kajimanga has adjourned the matter to July 25 for ruling.
MMD Spekesperson and Education Minister Dora Siliya
MMD spokesperson Dora Siliya has welcomed the resignation of deputy minister of Works and Supply Lameck Mangani, describing him as an undesirable member of the ruling party.
Ms Siliya told journalists during a press briefing in Mufulira yesterday that the MMD is not surprised by Mr Mangani’s resignation because of his association with some top Patriotic Front (PF) officials.
“We are not surprised that Mr Mangani has resigned from both the MMD and his ministerial position because he was exposed having dark corner meetings with Judith Kapijimpanga and a PF official, and his wife was also reported to be campaigning for the PF in Chipata,” Ms Siliya said.
She said the MMD remains united and will not be derailed from implementing development programmes.
MMD national chairman Michael Mabenga also said the resignation of Mr Mangani from the ruling party was expected. Mr Mabenga said Mr Mangani’s decision is therefore not surprising, going by the dealings he has been having with the opposition.
In his resignation, Mr Mangani said he would soon announce his next move after meeting his constituents in Chipata.
Mr Mabenga said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that Mr Mangani’s resignation has not moved the MMD in any way.
“We saw this coming and we are not surprised that he has resigned. We saw the dealings he had with Mrs Kapijimpanga and other members of the opposition,” Mr Mabenga said.
Mr Mabenga said despite Mr Mangani’s resignation, the MMD is still strong and popular in Chipata Central.
“The MMD is popular in Chipata Central not because of him (Mr Mangani) but because of what the party has done there,” he said.
In his resignation letter, Mr Mangani thanked both President Banda and President Mwanawasa for giving him a chance to serve in different Government positions.
He served in five different ministries since 2006 and said he had been through “ups and downs.”
Early this year, Mr Mangani was pictured at a Lusaka-based lodge holding a private meeting with Mrs Kapijimpanga shortly after the latter joined the PF. But Mr Mangani claimed the meeting was a ‘family affair.’
And MMD deputy national secretary Chembe Nyangu confirmed that the party secretariat has received Mr Mangani’s resignation letter dated July 8, 2011.
Mr Nyangu said Mr Mangani’s resignation is his personal decision and could not comment further because by press time, he did not have full details about Mr Mangani’s reasons for resigning.
Meanwhile, Chipata Central MMD youth activist Mathews Phiri says the party in the constituency will fight hard to retain the Chipata Central seat.
Mr Phiri said Mr Mangani has not only betrayed President Banda and the MMD, but the entire Eastern Province and Zambia as a whole. He said Mr Mangani should not take people for granted.
“We will fight for that seat to the bitter end if he decides to recontest it. Let him contest if he can withstand the pressure,” he said.
He said the MMD in the province believed that Mr Mangani would be among the people in the forefront to help President Banda win this year’s elections but the party is disappointed with his (Mr Mangani’s) lack of appreciation for what Mr Banda has done in Chipata Central.
“It is disappointing that he can turn around at this hour. These are the moles in the MMD. But the party is not short of leadership material and I can assure Mr Mangani that we will find a better replacement and it will not be an easy fight for him,” Mr Phiri said.
And JERRY MUNTHALI reports that MMD Copperbelt provincial chairman Joseph Chilambwe says Mr Mangani’s decision to resign his position has proved that he was a mole.
Mr Chilambwe said in an interview in Kitwe yesterday that the MMD will not miss Mr Mangani.
“The picture published in the Sunday Mail showing Mr Mangani with Mrs Kapijimpanga (former MMD chairperson for Lands) told everything. We knew that Mr Mangani belongs to the same political party as Mrs Kapijimpanga.
“When we started talking about Mr Mangani, we realised that he is not genuine. He is a mole,” Mr Chilambwe said.
MMD Luapula provincial chairman Emmanuel Chungu described Mr Mangani’s resignation as sad.
“It is sad in the sense that people are using emotions to make decisions. They should not be emotional when making decisions. Mr Mangani should have looked at the bigger picture, which is the MMD, because it is the only political party capable of delivering development to the people,” Mr Chungu said.
Evangelical Youth Alliance International (EYAI) president Reverend Moses Lungu said his organisation is not surprised by Mr Mangani’s decision to resign his position.
“His decision to quit is not new. He always wanted attention from President Banda but the Head of State is not there to make idols,” Rev Lungu said.
Delegates to the MMD conference dancing before the start of the event
The resignation of works and supply deputy minister Lameck Mangani coupled with his planned defection to the Patriotic Front has caused panic in the MMD top leadership, highly placed sources have disclosed to QFM.
Senior MMD officials, including president Rupiah Banda are said to be shocked by the unexpected resignation of Mr. Mangani.
Sources have told QFM that the news has come as a surprise to the party leadership especially that most of them thought that the perceived differences between Mr. Mangani and President Banda were ironed out when he was appointed works and supply deputy minister after being fired as home affairs minister.
The MMD is said to weary that the resignation of Mr. Mangani will enable the Patriotic Front make inroads in the eastern province considered an MMD stronghold.
Works and supply deputy minister announced his resignation from government and the MMD today in letters sent to President Rupiah Banda and MMD National Secretary Richard Kachingwe dated 8th July, 2011.
Tourism minister Catherine Namugala (r) with sacked permanent secretary Lilian Kapulu in Lusaka
The workers at Ministry of Tourism and Environment workers have urged President Rupiah Banda that the removal of Permanent Secretary Lilian Kapulu from her position will not bring a positive change to the ministry until changes were made at lower levels.
In their letter made available to LusakaTimes the workers revealed that the two Directors of Tourism and Forestry are well known non-performers who have overstayed and are literally controlling the Permanent Secretaries no matter who the President appoint.
They noted that Ms Kapulu is professional and could not understand why she was relieved off her duties.
”However, if President Banda really want to make positive changes to the ministry then you should consider changes at lower levels as well,” the workers said.
The workers noted that the two directors of the departments are outdated in their approach and have not shown any meaning initiative to revive the departments of Tourism and Forestry.
“Tourism and forestry policies are decades behind compared to our neighbouring countries which we now cannot compete with like Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe is way ahead of us despite its problems,” the letter read in part.
They said two named directors’ preoccupation is mainly attending international workshops which seem to be yielding nothing to improve the ministry.
The workers observed that the country’s forest is perpetually dwindling in size as there is barely any conservation effort.
They also said that Heads of departments, parastatals, donors, and NGOs have complained about the lack of performance by the Directors of Tourism and Forestry.
“This is an embarrassment to your government. Some donors have even threatened to withhold aid if no changes are made at these levels, while civil servants under these departments are equally frustrated as they are continually intimidated the named Directors.
“So we are now left to wonder if you Mr President care about our tourism, forests and the workers employed in these sectors.” the workers complained in their letter.
They said two Directors should not allowed to ruin the benefits from tourism and forests and hence their appeal to the President to act in the national interest.
“Remember sir, even the civil servants and workers under these sectors and their families are voters too, if you do not act they will, “the workers said.
President Banda this week sacked Ms Kapulu as Permanent Secretary and replaced her with Former Energy and water Development Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba.
The Supreme Court has cleared Education minister Dora Siliya of allegations of breaching the constitution by turning down the attorney general’s advice regarding tenders to evaluate Zamtel assets, when she served as Communications and transport Minister.
This is an appeal case filed by former Transport Minister William Harringtone.
The appeal was heard by a panel of five Supreme Court Judges.
These were Deputy Chief Justice Irene Mambilima, Judges Lombe Chibesakunda, Marvin Mwanamwambwa, and Hilda Chibomba and retired Supreme Court Judge Sandson Silomba.
Judge Mwanamwambwa delivered the judgment on Friday on behalf of other Supreme Court Judges.
He dismissed five out of the seven grounds of appeal raised by Mr Harrington.
Judge Mwanamwambwa also cautioned lawyers against making imputations that judges are biased when cases are not adjudicated in their favour.
In June 2009, Supreme Court Judge Philip Musonda reversed the Judge Dennis Chirwa tribunal ruling that Ms Siliya breached the constitution by defying the Attorney General’s advice on the award of tender to evaluate Zamtel assets.
And Dora Siliya, who is MMD Spokesperson, has challenged people on the Copperbelt to take advantage of the available business opportunities to develop themselves.
Ms Siliya says the MMD government has put in place a number of business interventions Zambians can exploit to develop themselves.
She has cited the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission and Youth Empowerment Funds which local people can access and create wealth for themselves.
Ms Siliya was speaking in Mufulira on Friday when she addressed a public meeting meant to explain to the people the achievements of the MMD government.
The meeting which is being held at Mufulira High School has been attended by civil society, the church, civil servants and the general public.
She also says the Ministries of Community Development and Gender have enough funds which can be used by women interested in form clubs and associations.
Ms Siliya has called on people on the Copperbelt to judge the MMD government based on what it has done for the people of Zambia instead of using emotions to effect change.
INFORMATION and Boardcasting Srvices Ronnie Shikapwasha and former Zambia Security Intelligence Services director Xevier Chungu joins Kwini Traditional dancing troupe during the Bwile Royal Establishment fundraining dinner
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Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo is welcomed by Emmanuel Mwamba at Chiluba's funeral house in kabulonga
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Emmanuel Mwamba (c) confers with Zambia Tourism Public Relations Manager, Caristo Chitafya at Chiluba's funeral house in kabulonga .Looking on is Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo
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Democratic Republic of Congo singer,Mbilia Bel Mboyo comforts Mrs Regina Chiluba at the funeral house in kabulonga
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Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane (right) talks to Deputy Minister Chileshe Kapwepwe after he addressed journalists in Lusaka
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An artistic impression of an ultra-modern multi-billion dollar mixed development complex that will house a five star hotel, offices and a shopping center at Longacres lodge
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The lodge in Lusaka is billed for re-development by Thuthuka Group limited of Sourth Africa
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New Look Manda Hill
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NCHANGA Mine rescure Team B Captain Jonathan Kolala inspects air underground during the Zambia Mine Rescure Association competetion at Namundwe Mine
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Typical scene on road to the copperbelt Lead vehicle zizzagging across both lanes to warn incoming vehicles of abnormal load
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Abnormal load
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Road to the Airport near the famous PHI housing project
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Road blocks still a main feature on long distance drive in Zambia. vehicles queing at road block
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Police officer manning the police check point known in some circles as officers ATMs
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President Rupiah Banda blends in at a funeral of his relative in Chipata recently
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Players from Diggers and Nchanga fight for the ball in a scram during the Lusaka Challenge rugby tournament which was held at the showground in Lusaka 1
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Athletes run along Kasangula road during the Olympic Day Fun Run in Lusaka2
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Athletes run along Kasangula road during the Olympic Day Fun Run in Lusaka
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has advised Zambians not to be deceived by the self imposed popularity of some opposition leaders who are making headlines in some tabloids.
Mr. Hichilema says making headlines and what is obtaining on the political ground are different.
He says it is wrong for any leader to assume that they can control voters through making newspaper headlines.
Mr. Hichilema says being sidelined on coverage by some media institutions has given his party an opportunity to get to the grassroots physically.
Mr. Hichilema was speaking at a media briefing at the party secretariat this afternoon.
He also says it is mischievous for the Patriotic Front-PF to think that they still hold ground on the Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces.
