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Maureen defends Levy

Maureen defends Levy
Written by Moses Kuwema
Monday, August 10, 2009 2:06:31 AM

MAUREEN Mwanawasa has said there are organs in the country that can investigate if there was any corruption that was committed during late president Levy Mwanawasa’s rule. In an interview last Friday, Maureen said her late husband did not take over the country on a clean plate because there was a lot of cancer.

"What I hate is to portray that Levy was the one responsible for stealing... Levy is one president who took the bull by its horn and if anyone says he stole then prove it," she said.

Maureen asked people that were making innuendos about late president Mwanawasa to let him rest in peace because he would not wake up to come and answer back.

"Levy must be given credit because he did his best, Zambians across can testify," she said

Maureen called on the police to strengthen their role and ensure that every citizen in the country was protected.

On the continued harassment of journalist by the ruling MMD cadres, Maureen said violence should not be condoned.

Maureen said as a country which respects the rule of law, there was need for the police to strengthen their role and protect every citizen.

She said in a democratic country like Zambia, violence should not be encouraged.

"We can only hope the police will arrest the situation and ensure that every profession in the country is protected," she said.

Maureen also called on the government to concentrate on governing the country as opposed to responding to whatever the opposition said.

"The job of the opposition is to oppose those in government, so the government should instead concentrate on governing and when you have governance rules, they help you govern," she said.

Earlier during the launch of Revlon products in Zambia at Pamodzi Hotel, Maureen said the country's geographical positioning makes it a positive place to engage in business.

"I know many sectors would argue about Zambia being landlocked as a barrier but I want you to move away from this myth and see Zambia as a land-linked country with many investment opportunities," she said.

Maureen said the land linked Zambia had, with eight neighbouring countries, made it easier to get to the sea and also created an immediate market for many products.

She urged Glamour management team, the company responsible for bringing Revlon products to Zambia, to awaken their leadership team and ensure that they brought a culture of gender balance.

"You need to define the business case by identifying opportunities for growth in harnessing the talents or purchasing power of women. And as you walk this business path, take along potential champions and supporters for the bigger picture of your market; make it a business issue and not a women's issue," she said.

Maureen said there was need for the management team to be smart and avoid the cost of correction.

"If you are convinced that gender is a strategic issue for the future of your business, take the time to start smart as you have begun. Roll the business out quietly by getting credible role models respected by both men and women to lead and champion the cause and communicate with the outside world only when you have something to show, not just something to say," said Maureen.

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