LETTERS - Fire VJ
Fire VJBy Kaliki Mwila
Tuesday April 10, 2007 [04:00]
I’m greatly appalled by how much VJ has entangled himself in his own lies over his utterances during his visit to the DRC. After reading yesterday’s edition (Monday 9th April) it is clear that the Post reported the truth and that VJ is lying.
The following questions come to the fore:
On whose side was VJ when he lied that the Zambian government had nothing against Katumbi but it was the Zambian government that owed him $7 Million?
Why did he deny what he knew he had said in the DRC? Who can trust such a person who can concoct lies even in such an honorable house like Parliament?
Does President Mwanawasa need such liar as an advisor and special envoy?
Answers to these questions are now obvious. VJ has disgraced President Mwanawasa and his government and has further undermined the remaining confidence the public has in the administration.
I’m sure the video tape the Post is willing to share should be the last nail in VJ’s coffin. President Mwanawasa should fire VJ, he is a big liability.
http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=24973
Tone down your language Mr President
By Bill M. Kaping’a
Tuesday April 10, 2007 [04:00]
I am a fervent supporter of President Mwanawasa through and through but I must confess that sometimes I find his language not befitting a head of state. I would adduce several examples if space permit but rather I’ll stick to remarks attributed to him when he officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony of the construction of the Munali Nickel Mine in Mazabuka recently.
The President is reported to have asked those opposed to establishment of the mine in the area to go to hell! Honestly speaking such language is not presidential. The President ought to tone down his language a bit. Does he want to wind the clock back to those ugly times when a president would refer to people as “stupid idiots!” for asking him questions he was not comfortable with?
Unless our so-called democracy is a joke, people with divergent views ought to be respected. I really empathise and sympathise with Mazabuka member of parliament Garry Nkombo who complained that and I quote, “I do not deserve to be insulted, I respect the President and he should reciprocate.” Our African tradition teaches that respect is a two-way thing – for an elderly person to be respected, he too must give some of respect to young ones.
The new deal administration already has so many enemies; therefore it won’t pay for the President and MMD to create some more enemies. I tune in to Parliament radio whenever parliament is sitting; at least I am much informed to conclude that unlike some MPs from a certain opposition political party who are renowned for making running commentaries and raising unnecessary interjections, Nkombo and most of his fellow MPs from UDA have exhibited admirable levels of maturity and patriotism in their debates.
http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=24975
Women’s movement and Esther
By Chali Chewe
Tuesday April 10, 2007 [04:00]
It is now going into one month since our Esther Phiri made history by becoming the first Zambian woman world champion IBF featherweight category, yet up to this moment i have not heard a word of congratulations or encouragement from a single women's rights advocates and their organisation. Even at the state house luncheon, I stand to be corrected, but i did not see any of our prominent women advocates as we have come to know them in the media.
Surely, even a simple come together braii would have done a lot to make Esther feel appreciated and loved by her fellow women.
One would have expected our women rights advocates to have taken advantage of Esther's new image to propagate, inspire and encourage other young ladies of how not to give up in life.
Esther's profile can be used as a classic case study amongst her peers who have resigned themselves to reckless behaviour, of how other doors can be open when one is determined and disciplined. Our youths, especially the young ladies are so vulnarable to all manner of social vices and yet, here was Esther, armed only with talent, vision and determination and with all odds stuck against her, has managed to at least free herself from the shackles of poverty. she is now a proud home owner. Is this not something that other young people can learn from?
I urge our women movements and rights advocates not to be selective in their awarding or recognition of Zambian women achievers. Esther certainly deserves some commendations from you. Please use her in your campaigns to inspire and instill self confidence in her fellow young ladies so that they do not fall into the traps of poverty and its offshoots.
http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=24924
No direction in politics
By Oliver Haantanda,Chipata
Sunday April 08, 2007 [04:00]
Listening to what Zambian Politicians both from the ruling party and the opposition have been saying about one another in the recent past, one gets the impression that Zambia is going nowhere politically.
It is the same boring language of petty accusations and counter accusations on issues that really don’t matter to the average citizen. The Zambian of today has out-grown partisan politics and is a more sophisticated citizen who needs politics of issues, maturity and serious national agendas.
The Zambian is looking for leadership that will take this country out of age-old poverty trap to ensure that a political freedom gets its true value in terms of development. People want systems that work, a public sector that delivers in its social service obligations, leaders who are inspiring or a country where one can plan their life and realise their dream in short-a land of opportunity.
If the current crop of leaders have run out of ideas, let them leave the stage and pave way for new blood instead of dragging the country into further abyss.
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