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Chiluba's misdirected attack on KK

Discuss land ownership
By Justin O'Brien, Zambia Land Alliance
Thursday May 17, 2007 [04:00]

We, the Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA), are writing to commend the May 15 column by Mweelwa Muleya on current status of land ownership in Zambia. Land ownership (or lack thereof for local people) is a serious issue in Zambia and it must be discussed in an open and honest manner. ZLA welcomes this type of public discourse and strongly encourages it to continue.

As the column clearly stated, it would be naïve to say the existing land allocation set-up in Zambia is efficient, transparent and fair to all parties involved.

Therefore, it is the responsibility of the government to balance the needs of local communities as well as the entire country. It is in this respect that the ZLA serves as a network of organisations advocating just land policies and laws that take into account the interests of the poor.

The ZLA “vision” is of a Zambia in which the rural poor have secured access and ownership of land for development.

Land policy in the country has come a long way since the Zambian government’s land reform process initiated in the 1990s, but there is still more work to be done.


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Chiluba's misdirected attack on KK
By Cuthbert Makondo, Kabwe
Thursday May 17, 2007 [04:04]

Chiluba’s lies are so many that the will to state the truth is completely overpowered by lies. And that is what it is for liars; they must continue lying in order to survive, and eventually lies become too many to be managed. The outcome is obvious- no matter how well engineered a heap of lies is, it finally collapses on top of the liar; the one who produced, blended and incubated it.

The FTJ attempt to imply that comrade KK was allegedly responsible for the loss of $250 m in 1973 is like a drunken man trying to stand and balance on a spinning wheel and expect good results. Just what is his problem? Does he still think Zambians are that dull?

In fact, this is not the time to start accusing the old man. Why has he got to wait 16 years down the line to hint on KK’s alleged corrupt practices? He even got the courage to quote the Bible.

Satan also knows the Bible, and the powers of God. So please FTJ, quotes from the Bible do not at all make anyone repentant, because repentance comes from deep inside; so deep that it makes one’s conscience bleed profusely.

In other words, the realisation for doing wrong triggers true and genuine remorse, and thereafter, behaviour and conduct is positively changed towards the true love for God.

My humble advice: Please FTJ, bring back the $41m or risk losing your benefits, because rest assured, the Zambian people will get their money back by whatever means at their disposal.

As for the President; finding out how much money was stolen by FTJ and his fugitive friends was one problem (Well done!) now, getting back the money will obviously be another. FTJ will not pay back that money. Many of us can see it.

Why can’t he forfeit his benefits to the cost equivalent of the amount stolen, at 5 pin per dollar. Because whether it sounds harsh to our ears or not, the money misappropriated by FTJ, girlfriends and his fugitive rogues is more than what Judge Smith established.
In my opinion, the London High Court figure is but only what can be traced with some form of records.




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Truthfulness is vital
By Saka Sokontwe
Thursday May 17, 2007 [04:00]

Zambians everywhere must have been dismayed when they listened to and read former president Chiluba’s press briefing over his judgment passed by Judge Smith in the London High Court.

The former president found the judgement dangerous and stated that it might cause a serious breach of peace and security to Zambia. The press briefing was rhetoric to say the least.

His utterances were unreasonable and in many ways difficult to follow. I must say that I had serious problems with Chiluba’s failure to simply state the truth to the people by asking them to read the judgment objectively before they make any comment. Why can’t he have the courage to state his position instead of being insincere and unfair to the people of Zambia.

One of the greatest Christian thinkers of the twentieth century said, “He who attempts to act and do things for others without deepening his own understanding will not have anything to give others”.

What does this mean? Well you cannot change the world until you learn to change yourself. Many of the things we go through are caused by what is going on in our inner, invisible, internal worlds.
If we look honestly into our internal world (personal introspection) we will find that we are often at war with ourselves. We have very bad thoughts about other people. We sometimes tell lies. We are sometimes intolerant.

Chiluba’s in his press briefing had nothing to give to the people of Zambia. Besides there was nothing he said that would have made anyone say he is innocent. On the contrary, his unguarded speech, openly betrayed his unconfessed admission to misappropriation of $41 million. In all fairness, a morally upright and principled man only does things because he decides to do so and in a right way.

Even with evidence so far presented, Chiluba has denied Judge Smith’s judgment as fictitious, accusing him of forming opinion on arriving at a judgment supported by lack of information, facts and evidence. He sees the judgment differently, by portraying a picture that it does not concern him.
The way he is presenting issues regarding the judgment leaves much to be desired.

For instance, dragging people who have nothing to do with the judgement into verbal debates and reminding them how he protected them even after they also stole from the Zambian people will not help him.

To save our poor nation all this wastage (time, money, physical and intellectual energy) it would be prudent for the former president to simply say “I will appear before any court and tell the truth”.
The Bible tells us that among the things that are detestable to God are “a false tongue” and “a false witness that launches forth lies”-Proverbs 6:16-19.

The former president will continue to carry a heavy load, as long as he does not avail himself to the courts of law whether abroad or at home.

Perhaps he will then be judged as a principled and morally upright man who admitted his wrongs and that it was his independent decision to have his private monies deposited in the intelligence account . Let us be truthful with each other.



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Chiluba faces Armageddon
By Concerned citizen
Thursday May 17, 2007 [04:00]

Chiluba’s despicable attempt to defend his actions regarding the Zamtrop account only went further to affirm that he is indeed a dishonest man and he consciously chose to defraud the nation.

It is clear that Chiluba and his fellow Mafiosi thought they had hatched a clever little scheme that would be beyond detection and intently, with notable diligence went on to commit the “perfect crime”.

They preyed on the relative naivety and passive nature of Zambians and sincerely believed they would never be caught. But as history has so often taught, the law will always catch up with the shrewdest of criminal minds and their scams get exposed.

If Chiluba thinks his recent denial and claims of innocence will save him from impending ruin, he is terribly wrong. More is yet to come. His lawyer friends and co-conspirators from the UK are facing fresh investigations as a result of the high court judgment. The City of London Police and the Serious Fraud Office, a division of Scotland Yard, are investigating the two law firms for handling proceeds of crime.

These investigations will probably reveal even more of the scam Chiluba and his friends initiated. To say Chiluba is in serious trouble is an understatement, as The Post has said before, the former head of state is facing Armageddon.

The way forward for Chiluba is to heed the voices asking him to apologise for harming the nation. To maintain a stance of arrogance is like sneering at the nation and this will not make matters any easier for him. He should show some remorse and express some contrition for the things he has done. That way he might rescue some semblance of a future from the flames of total destruction quickly closing up on him.






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Well done Masebo!
By Musa Ziba
Thursday May 17, 2007 [04:00] Print Article Email Article
The significant changes that have taken place on the streets of Lusaka are worth noting. The vendors and their merchandise that nearly ‘ over threw’ the city have disappeared.

The streets are now much neater and more pleasant to walk on. Sanity has finally descended on our city. The presence of enforcement officers is everywhere to keep out vices. Honourable Masebo and the team should be commended for the job well done.

You have really shamed your critics. However, a long lasting solution for vendors should be sought urgently, failure to which they will be back on the streets or worse still, rise in crime may be the order of the day.

As President Mwanawasa has pointed out, leaders should not be afraid to make unpopular decisions that will eventually impact positively in our communities.

Time shall vindicate them. As is the writing on Rumphi Enterprises van….., ‘A clean environment is our pride.’ Keep it up Madam Sylvia, and also give a shot to the problem of street children! You have what it takes to solve social issues.




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We need credible leaders
By Jeff Kalembe
Tuesday May 15, 2007 [04:00]

The ruling by the London High Court has brought to the fore scary issues about the characters of the people involved and those around them.

The case has shown to what extent some of the people who initially inspired a lot of people used their positions to shamelessly and selfishly amass wealth amidst poverty and squalor. What is sickening up to now is the arrogance that they continue to exhibit in the midst of the amount of evidence that has been brought to the fore. They continue to parade themselves as innocent souls who are being unfairly and corruptly tried.

And I cannot agree more with the call being advocated by NGOCC which has been rightly echoed by The Post. We must mount a campaign in earnest to speedily and effectively deal with these people once and for all and not allow them to use their perceived dribbling skills to evade justice.

On the other hand, the PF leader and his party have been caught in this web too. One commercial farmer could not hide his utter shock when a few weeks ago, he spotted Guy Scott hugging FTJ at the airport in line with the position taken by the PF prior to and after elections.

And now Michael Sata has once again shown why a person's past should not be ignored and why a lack of consistency in a character is a dangerous recipe.

It is laughable that someone who so loudly exalted and defended FTJ amidst all the available information can now and in public turn round and say the things he has been quoted to have said. It is annoying and the worst form of mouth corruption.

Sadly, however, there is a good number of people who are "blind" to these dangerous signs and loosely refer to him as "cobra" while ignoring what this symbolises.

The Post and NGOCC have taken the lead. Leaders must start listening to the people and shut up for now Union leaders must listen to the workers, and church leaders must hear what God is telling them to do and offer guidance to all.

The electorate as well should ensure that only credible people are put in positions of leadership.
God bless

Labels: CHILUBA, LAND REFORM, LETTERS

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