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Hunger is looming in three chiefdoms in Chadiza district in the Eastern province.
Chadiza Member of Parliament (MP), Allan Mbewe, confirmed the development to ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today.
Mr Mbewe named the affected chiefdoms as Chief Mulolo, Mwangala and Zingalume, where villagers are surviving on green mangoes, wild fruits and roots.
He attributed to the hunger situation in his area to some late delivery of farming inputs, which negatively affects production in district.
Mr Mbewe said the threat of hunger has worsened after relief food distributed by the Office of the Vice President to the area run out.
He said the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit, DMMU, under the Office of the Vice President only distributed 100 metric tonnes of relief maize for household food requirements, which was inadequate.
“There is serious hunger in my area because the relief food has run out in people’s homes. I’m appealing to government to send more food relief before people starve to death. Villagers are now going in the forests picking wild fruits and other local wild roots to eat because they don’t have food to eat,” Mr Mbewe lamented.
The MP accused the DMMU officials in Chadiza district of politicizing the relief food at the expense of development.
Mr Mbewe advised that the relief food distribution programme is a government programme for vulnerable people, which should not be used for gaining political mileage.
He appealed to the Office of the DMMU headquarters in Lusaka to intervene and arrest the hunger situation before it gets out of hand.
Chadiza District experienced floods last seasopn, which destroyed crops and road infrastructure.
Meanwhile, government has sent 1,500 metric tonnes of fertilizer and 72 metric tonnes of feed maize to Chadiza district.
Mr Mbewe has confirmed and commended government for the gesture saying the inputs were received on Friday last week.
And Mr. Mbewe has projected a bumper harvest for the 2007/2008 farming season following the dispatching of the fertilizer in good time.
“I expect to yield a bumper harvest next year because government has given us fertilizer in good time and so every farmer should go back to the land as opposed to engaging in illicit activities like beer drinking and laziness,” declared Mr. Mbewe.
Agriculture Minister, Brian Chituwo is set to issue a comprehensive statement to parliament on the escalating mealie meal prices in the country this week.
Dr. Chituwo says the current high prices of mealie meal are unjustified and a major concern to government.
The Minister was speaking in an interveiw with ZNBC News in Lusaka, Sunday.
Dr. Chituwo also said there is need to bring all stakeholders to a round table in a bid to resolve the problem.
The Zambian government will not sent troops to the war torn Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo because its defence wing is already over stretched.
Defence Minister, George Mpombo says government’s priority remains its own internal peace.
Mr. Mpombo told ZNBC news in the capital, Lusaka, Sunday that the Zambian defence forces are on alert for any possible spill overs from the conflicts in the northern neighbouring country.
The United Nations has requested member countries to help in mobilising 3000 troops for peace keeping mission in the DRC.
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About 600 police officers have been deployed in Kitwe and a further 900 could be called in to prevent riots in the city.
Acting Inspector General of police Francis Kabonde said at a press briefing in Kitwe yesterday that the police was capable of handling any riotous behaviour.
He said this in the wake of last Thursday’s riots that were triggered by the arrest of Radio Icengelo station manager Fr. Frank Bwalya in Kitwe. Police arrested 38 people for being riotous
“We were planning to bring about 1,500 police officers. This is a warning that we are capable of handling any situation. We therefore appeal to Zambians to continue being peaceful,” he said.
Mr Kabonde said calm had returned to the Copperbelt Province, especially Kitwe, where police are keeping vigil.
A check by the Sunday Mail yesterday found armed police officers patrolling streets in the central business districts.
Mr Kabonde also condemned bus drivers in Kitwe who allegedly ignited the riot.
He said that bus operators should sensitise their bus drivers on the need for proper behaviour in public.
“The riot was caused by bus drivers who were honking and skidding. They were really not political parties involved; they were criminals and thugs who took advantage of the situation and looted things and damaged property,” Mr Kabonde said.
The Patriotic Front (PF) was today due to stage a demonstration to protest the outcome of the October 30 Presidential election won by Mr Rupiah Banda of the MMD, but their police permit was withdrawn because of the tension caused by the riots.
“We would like to commend the PF leadership for bearing with us. Had the demonstration gone ahead maybe we could have experienced some problems,” Mr Kabonde said.
He also commended Fr. Bwalya for broadcasting messages of peace on Radio Icengelo in the aftermath of riots.
Meanwhile, some of the 38 people that were arrested on Thursday for riotous behaviour, have been released after paying an admission of guilt fine of K50,000.
Mr Kabonde said that those that would fail to pay the fine or contend that they are innocent, would appear in court tomorrow or on Tuesday on charges of conduct likely to cause the breach of peace in society.
On Friday, President Banda directed security wings to ensure that peace was maintained in the country.
Mr Banda warned that his Government would not condone people taking the law into their hands.
Vice President George Kunda during an interview at his ministry of Justice office
NEWLY-APPOINTED Vice-President George Kunda has said that he is ready for the challenges of the office as President Banda’s second-in-command.
Mr Kunda, who is also Minister of Justice, has also said that he will soon be presenting to Cabinet proposals on how to strengthen the fight against corruption.
Mr Kunda said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that his appointment as Vice-President entailed that he assisted in realising the President’s vision on improving the standards of living for Zambians.
“I am ready for the challenge and will provide the necessary assistance to the Government. I believe I am qualified to take up such a responsibility,” he said.
On the fight against corruption, Mr Kunda said that Government would have to put in place measures that would make the fight against corruption more effective.
He said the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in consultation with other stakeholders has developed the proposed policy.
He said a decision has to be made on whether or not to continue with the Task Force On Corruption. He said that a final decision would only be made after consultations with cooperating partners.
Mr Kunda said he also had the challenge of continuing to attract investors and helping to improve the economy as emphasised by President Banda during Friday’s Pres conference.
Vice President George Kunda coughs during an interview at his ministry of Justice office
On his role in Parliament, Mr Kunda said that he has been an advisor to Government on how to conduct business in Parliament, adding that he would continue his role but this time as leader of the House.
He said having two portfolios was nothing strange to him as he has done it before when he was the Attorney-General as well as Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs.
Mr Kunda said, however, that he would this time be more of an advisor at the Ministry of Justice considering that President Banda has decided to appoint a competent senior lawyer in Mr Todd Chilembo as Deputy Minister.
“Having two portfolios is nothing new. I have done it before. I was minister of Justice and Attorney-General. The Ministry of Justice is a professional Ministry. Normally I do not have a deputy Minister,” he said.
Mr Kunda said the Solicitor-General and Attorney-General would also work with people at his Ministry and that he had no doubt that the Ministry would remain unshaken.
On the National Constitutional Conference (NCC), Mr Kunda said he would want the constitution-making process expedited.
He said he wanted Zambia to have a new constitution before the next elections in 2011.
“This entails that I continue and accelerate the constitutional review process under the National Constitutional Conference.
There is need for us to complete that process so that we have a new constitution this time before the Presidential and parliamentary elections,” Mr Kunda said.
He said he wanted to continue with the Africa Peer Review mechanism and work as delegated.
Let the wise read these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles.
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 4:7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do.Whatever else you do develop good judgment.
Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 19:11 Sensible people control their temper;they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Proverbs 13:16 Wise people think before they act;fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
Proverbs 19:8 To acquire wisdom is to love oneself;people who cherish understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 13:11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;wealth from hard work grows over time.
Proverbs 20 : 4 Those too lazy to plant in the right season will have no food at the harvest
Proverbs13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
DR Congo and Zambia on Saturday drew in an international friendly match played in Lubumbashi.
The two sides played out to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of a two-match friendly series with the next fixture scheduled to be played at Nchanga Stadium in Chingola on December 6.
An all-home-based Zambia team was using the warm-up as part of its Ivory Coast 2009 Caf Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2nd round, 1st round away qualifier against Angola in Luanda on November 30.
DR Congo too were fine-tuning for their CHAN qualifier against Cameroon in a 1st leg away fixture to be played during that same weekend.
Meanwhile, Zambia return home on Sunday and are expected to take-off for Rabat the same evening ahead of their November 19 friendly there against Morocco.
The team to face Morocco is expected to comprise of 13 foreign-based players minus Felix Katongo, James Chamanga and Isaac Chansa who will be missing due to injury.
Zesco United remained unbeaten for a fifth successive league match after coming from behind to draw 1-1 away to Nkwazi this afternoon at Edwin Emboela Stadium in Lusaka.
The draw was leaders Zesco’s first after four consecutive wins dating back to August 2.
Obby Mumba put Nkwazi who are now unbeaten in three league matches in a roll before Enoch Sakala equalized for the defending league champions.
Zesco continue to lead the table after 26 games played shifting from 45 to 46 points, four more than second placed Green Buffaloes who lost 2-1 away to Red Arrows at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
Kabwe Warriors remained in third place on 40 points despite losing 2-0 away to resurgent Nkana in Kitwe while Young Arrows came away with a 1-1 at improving Chambishi.
Elsewhere, Power Dynamos drew 2-2 away to bottom-of-the-table Green Eagles at Railway Grounds in Kabwe and at Sunset stadium in Lusaka, Zanaco were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Konkola Blades.
Lusaka Dynamos and Roan United played out to a 1-1 draw at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya.
Nchanga Rangers woes continued after losing 2-0 at home in Chingola to visiting City of Lusaka.
The loss puts the pressure on Rangers coach Kenneth Bubble Malitoli after losing 2-0 for a second straight league match.
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Nursing my green bottle while in that Zambia Institute of Marketing award giving ceremony at Sandy’s Creations a few kilometres south of Lusaka and seeing the former first lady in public after the funeral of our most beloved late President Mwanawasa was such a good thing for my Friday. I counted myself luckier when I heard that the guest of honour would be the ‘new’ minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Honourable Felix Mutati because then I could have firsthand insight into what this new cabinet has on offer. One thing though was for sure; Uncle Felix is a funny guy and nice guy so I knew we weren’t going to be bored.
He began by congratulating himself over his appointment (With a few cheers in the audience) and also for being the first minister to speak after the ‘rebranding’- in his own words. I am glad he spent some time
unemployed
telling us all about his new job. He called himself the Chief Executive Officer in charge of marketing at a company called Zambia Plc. I thought that was a nice one. Yet I am not too sure about what followed then.
A point of emphasis in his speech was that his job is
to sell Zambia to the outside world, to attract investment in our country Zambia. He went on talking about how in the last few years the Government had done well in coming up with attractive packages to woo foreign investment.
My dearest Minister didn’t say much about local industry contrary to my expectations. He didn’t say how is his ministry would provide an enabling environment (Marketing) for local investors to have successful businesses. He did not talk much about incentives for the local lodge, carpenter, musician, farmer or the kantemba in chilenje. He did not talk about how is ministry should collaborate with the ministry of labour to ensure that foreign investors do not abuse Zambian workers or see to it that they adhere to our labour laws.
each man for himself
Nothing has changed, the new cabinet hasn’t heard the cries of the locals, they have not understood why they lost the urban vote but more importantly it just confirmed my fears of having the same old people who have failed us over the years run the affairs of beloved our country. Alas, the very composition of cabinet tells you that we are in for nothing but the same old politics and the same old policies that have failed us in the last 44 years. We are faced with new challenges which require new ideas and fresh minds. I expected better than that from the ‘new’ President. I was expecting a female vice President from civil society or from the business world for instance.
The likes of Situmbeko Musokotwane, Chileshe Kapwepwe and Vernon Mwanga are the same old people who tried and have failed this country.A walk in the main streets of Lusaka makes you think it was once a war
life goes on
zone area or is some historical site. More than 60% of Zambia is living in abject poverty. No proper roads in the city, no good schools for our children and our medical facilities are nothing to write home about. All this in a country that has 40% of Southern Africa’s water, a lot of fertile land, a good weather pattern, 8 neighbouring countries, peace and stability, available labour/manpower and what more could we be asking for than fresh brains with fresh ideas. Come on friends, Zambia is too rich to be poor.
Comrades, sometimes life is too busy and perhaps too comfortable that we barely notice the suffering that those who don’t have the luxury of an online newspaper are going through. Do you ever take time to think about that mother with three children living in a two
self reliance
roomed house in Chibolya compound selling tomatoes at City Market and making just enough to buy a Pamela for her house hold. Think about her children’s education; a government school in Kanyama were kids sit on bricks and will be lucky if the underpaid teacher actually shows up that day. Think about her children who when sick probably won’t find drugs at Kanyama clinic and whose prospects of being attended to by a doctor are illusive.
A faith based Non-Governmental Organisation says President, Rupiah Banda’s decision to appoint Justice Minister, George Kunda, as Vice President reflects his commitment to build on the development agenda left by late President Levy Mwanawasa.
Chikondi Foundation President Bishop, John Mambo, says his organization is happy with the composition of the new Cabinet which was unveiled yesterday.
Bishop Mambo told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today, that his organization is confident that the new Cabinet would perform to address the economic challenges confronting the nation.
Bishop Mambo, who is also a Founder Member of the Nyamphande Orphanage, commended President Banda for appointing members of the new Cabinet on merit and not political appeasement, adding that the decision is ideal to achieving positive result in national development efforts.
He appealed to former cabinet ministers, who have not been reappointed, to support and work with President Banda at various levels of national development.
Meanwhile, Bishop Mambo has urged the Christian community in the country to rally behind President Banda as he works to address economic challenges affecting the nation.
He said the church should pray that God guides and gives strength to President Banda as he manages the affairs of the country.
President Banda yesterday announced the cabinet in which Mr Kunda was appointed Vice President.
Veteran politician, Vernon Mwaanga, has thanked President Rupiah Banda for nominating him Member of Parliament and appointing him Chief Whip in parliament.
Mr Mwaanga is confident that the new cabinet will work tirelessly towards improving the economic welfare for the people of Zambia.
He said despite the country experiencing diverse challenges in various sectors of the economy, President Banda’s administration would find sustainable solutions for improved economic welfare of the people in all sections of the Zambian society.
Mr. Mwaanga said this in a press statement made available to ZANIS in Lusaka today.
Mr. Mwaanga, who is also former Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, pledged to work hard in his diligent service to the Zambian people.
He further promised to work with Parliamentarians of both the ruling and opposition parties in an effort to to promote democracy.
President Banda yesterday announced the new Cabinet in which he appointed Justice Minister as new Vice President and former economic advisor to late President Mwanawasa Situmbeko Musokotwane as Finance Minister.
“I would like to thank President Banda for nominating and appointing me as Chief Whip of the Zambian Parliament in his new administration. I also thank the Head of State for appointing a sober and balanced cabinet.
“There are many diverse challenges ahead, but I am convinced that this team of Ministers and their Deputies, Senior Government officials appointed will be able to handle the challenges through hardwork to improve the conditions of the Zambian people,” Mr. Mwaanga said.
Zambia face DR Congo in a friendly international in Lubumbashi this Saturday, November 15.
The match will be the first meeting between the two teams since December 14, 2005 when Zambia beat DR Congo 4-1 on a rain-drenched Arthur Davies pitch in Kitwe on a stormy Friday afternoon.
Coach Herve Renard is using the match as one of two warm-up games ahead of Zambia’s 2009 Caf Africa Nations Championship 2nd round, 1st leg qualifier against Angola on November 30 away in Luanda.
The second friendly match will also be an away match on Wednesday, November 19 against Morocco in Rabat.
Renard’s team facing DR Congo comprises wholly of home-based players out of which three are expected to make their senior debuts in Lubumbashi.
The trio includes the Kabwe Warriors duo of midfielders Methuselah Chipupu and Maonga Kabuku including Josphet Nkhoma of Lusaka Dynamos.
Meanwhile, all the foreign-based players, excluding the injured trio of Felix Katongo, James Chamanga and Isaac Chansa, will join the team on Monday from their respective bases en route to Morocco.
Zambia leaves for Morocco on Sunday evening just after driving down from Lubumbashi earlier on the same day.
Team for DR Congo friendly:
Goalkeepers: Rabson Mucheleng’nga (Power Dynamos), Mike Poto (Green Buffaloes), Jacob Banda (Zesco United)
Defenders: Bronson Chama (Kabwe Warriors), Francis Kasonde (Power Dynamos), Hichani Himoonde (Lusaka Dynamos), Elijah Tana (Nchanga Rangers), Luka Tembo (Zanaco), Whiteson Simwanza (Young Arrows), Joseph Zimba (Red Arrows)
Radio Ichengelo Station Manager, Father Frank Bwalya, has denied charges that he incited members of the public to rise against government.
Father Bwalya insists that he has never told anyone to go to the streets to demonstrate against government during broadcasts on his community radio station.
He maintains that during a live programme last Saturday, he merely suggested that the country still bad laws which needed to be changed to facilitate free and fair elections.
Father Bwalya explained that during the broadcasts he had said as long as the bad laws are not changed, Zambia will never hold free and fair polls.
Father Bwalya was arrested on Wednesday for among other things suggesting that the October 30th poll was fraudulent and the government of President Rupiah Banda was in office illegally.
He is scheduled to appear in court soon.
Meanwhile, A Ndola Senior Citizen has advised the catholic priest who has been at the centre of the post presidential by-election debate to calm down and focus on issues of spiritual guidance and peace building than inctiting people to start behaving in a manner that could cause lawlessness in the country.
Mr. Humphrey Ngulube told ZANIS in Ndola this afternoon that Father Frank Bwalya who was a clergyman should never abandon his God appointed role in society of spiritual guidance and moral rearmament which God has called him to.
He said the leaders of the church were peace promoters and their conduct should always be in the light fostering harmony among the people as opposed to taking political sides on issues that had the potential to divide the people and retard development.
He said as a father in the largest church in the country, the priest needed to know that he had the potential to cause pain in people’s hearts and lives without necessary intending to do so as demonstrated by the riotous behaviour of some people when they had about his arrest.
He said the father should concentrate on the preaching of God’s word and winning people to the cause of God as opposed to wanting to ferment a problem that could lunge the nation into economic, social and spiritual turmoil.
He said Zambia was a haven of peace and that record should not be broken by behaviour that if avoided would help in strengthening the harmony that exists among Zambians.
Mr. Ngulube advised Father Bwalya to take his personal grievances to the electoral commission if he was aggrived and resolve them with competent authorities who have been mandated by law to handle the electoral issues. He said inciting people to act against the law was illegal and should not be entertained especially by the glory.
President Banda flanked by incoming local government minister Ben Tetamashimba and Defence minister George Mpombo
President Rupiah Banda has unveiled a new Cabinet, dropping Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande and deploying the Inspector General of Police, Ephraim Mateyo into foreign service.
President Banda has appointed Minister of Justice, George Kunda as his Vice President. Mr. Kunda still holds the portfolio of Minister of Justice as well.
Mr. Banda called on the new cabinet to work extremely hard in order for government to fulfill promises the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) made during the pre-election campaigns.
He made the reshuffles at cabinet and deputy ministers’ level during a press conference at State House this afternoon.
Among those that have been dropped from cabinet are Local Government and Housing Minister Sylvia Masebo, Agriculture Minister, Ben Kapita and Minister for Gender, Patricia Mulasikwanda.
The President has maintained George Mpombo as Minister of Defence, Kabinga Pande for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Lungwanga for Education and Felix Mutati for Commerce, Trade and Industry.
Others that have retained their portfolios are Minister of Communications and Transport Dora Siliya and her deputy Mubika Mubika.
The new Finance Minister is Situmbeko Musokotwane who was until today, Economic Advisor to the President while his deputy is Chileshe Kapwepwe, who has also been nominated as Member of Parliament.
Home Affairs Minister Ronnie Shikapwasha has moved to Information and Broadcasting Services where he will be deputized by Elijah Muchima who was deputy minister for Defence.
The new Home Affairs Minister is Kalombo Mwansa, who was Minister of Mines and while his deputies are Misheck Bonshe and David Phiri who was at information and Broadcasting in the same capacity.
The deputy Minister for Mines and Minerals Development, Maxwell Mwale has been elevated to full Cabinet Minister at the same ministry while his deputy is Boniface Nkhata continues in the same capacity.
New Finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane and his counterpart from Transport Dora Siliya
Minister of Health, Brian Chituwo has moved to Agriculture in the same capacity while Daniel Kalenga and Albert Mulonga have maintained their positions as deputy ministers in the same ministry.
Tourism Minister Michael Kaingu and his counterpart for Community Development, Catherine Namugala have been swapped in the same capacity.
Vera Chiluba has been joined by Mubita Mwangala as deputy ministers at the ministry of Tourism, Environment, and National Resources.
John Chinyata remains at Community Development as deputy minister while Friday Malwa is the other deputy minister in the same ministry.
Clement Sinyinda has maintained his position as deputy minister for Education.
Local Government and Housing deputy Minister, Ben Tetamashimba has been promoted to full cabinet Minister in the same ministry and his deputy will be Chrispine Musosha, who was Luapula Province Minister and Lwipa Puma, who was deputy minister for Health.
Deputy Minister for Local government, Eustakio Kazonga is now at Defence in the same capacity.
Works and Supply Minister, Kapembwa Simbao moves to Health as Information Minister, Mike Mulongoti takes over at Works and Supply in the same capacity.
Mr. Simbao will be deputized by Mwendoi Akakandelwa who was until today deputy minister at Community Development.
Science and Technology will continue to be headed by Peter Daka, who will be deputized by Finance and National Planning deputy minister Jonas Shakafuswa.
At the Ministry of Labour has been taken over by Austin Liato, who was deputy at the same ministry while Ronald Mukuma, who was minister of Labour, has been moved to Lands.
The deputy minister for Lands is Nasim Hamir while former deputy minister Tourism, Todd Chilembo is now at ministry of Justice ion the same capacity.
Sports Minister, Gabriel Namulambe is now new Minister for Presidential Affairs at State House and his position at Sports has been taken by Kenneth Chipungu, who was until today, Minister for Northwestern Province.
Mr. Chipungu will be deputized by Angela Cifire, who has maintained her position and a Dr. Kalila.
The new Gender Minister is Sarah Sayifwanda, replacing Patricia Mulasikwanda who has been dropped.
Northwestern Province has been taken over by Joseph Mulyata while Northern has been taken over by Charles Shawa who was until today Minister for Eastern province.
Boniface Kawimbe has been nominated as Member of Parliament and is Minister for Luapula province while Isaac Banda is new Minister for Eastern province.
Daniel Munkombwe, Ackimson Banda, Adons Mufalali, Mwansa Mbulakulima and Lameck Mangani have returned their positions as Ministers for Southern, Central, Western, Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces respectively.
President Banda has also maintained Army Commander Isaac Chisuzi, Zambia Air Force Commander Samuel Mapala and Zambia National Service Commandant Raphael Chisheta.
Incoming vice president George Kunda being congratulated
Mr. Banda said the defence forces should be congratulated for keeping the country safe during the funeral of late President Mwanawasa and later during and after the holding of the presidential by-election.
And President Banda has stressed that the defence forces and the Zambia Police Service must ensure that no person in the country is allowed to disturb peace and stability.
He said those aggrieved about the outcome of the presidential by-election should not engage in violent activities but seek legal redress in the courts of law.
He added that the country has adequate laws that have kept the country stable in terms of peace and development.
“The worst fear for me is to see Zambians to go and seek refugee in other countries,” he said.
The President reiterated that he and his new cabinet would work extra hard to improve all economic sectors of the country in order to improve living standards of the over 11 million Zambians.
“We are anxious to get to work and be in harmony to deliver on the promises we made to the people of Zambia during our campaigns,” he said.
He congratulated Zambians for voting in a peaceful and democratic manner during the just-ended presidential by-election.