WATCH: I am a lawyer, cries Dr. Fred M’membe after police officers stop him from crossing to DEC with Archbishop Alick Banda, for questioning over a Toyota Hilux allegedly illegally obtained from ZRA by the Archbishop.
FRED M’MEMBE, THE MOST EDUCATED POLITICIAN IN ZAMBIA
..I’m A Lawyer, Are You? Tells OFF Those Mocking Him Following An Incidence At DEC
Dr. Fred M’membe is so far the most educated politician in Zambia and most decorated Journalist.
About Dr M’membe
Dr M’membe is a revolutionary, journalist, accountant, lawyer, economist, and advocate of the High Court and Supreme Court of Zambia.
He holds a Doctorate in business administration (DBA), Binary University of Management and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with the University of Zambia; Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management (M.A. EPM), University of Zambia; Master of Laws (LLM–Taxation), University of Lusaka; Graduate of the Poynter Institute, St Pittsburgh, Florida dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders, and stands for a journalism that informs citizens and enlightens public discourse; Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Zambia; and Bachelor of Accountancy, University of Zambia.
Dr M’membe is the Founder and former managing director and editor-in-chief, Post Newspapers Limited; Worked as Financial accountant, Zambia State Insurance Corporation, and as Audit senior, KPMG.
He is a recipient of the following awards:
International Press Institute World Press Hero Award, “in recognition of courage and dedication to the principles of opinion and expression”, 2000.
United States National Association of Black Journalists Percy Qoboza Foreign Journalist Award, 1999.
The Commonwealth Press Union Astor Award, 1996.
South African Union of Journalists Pringle Medal Award, 1996.
International Press Freedom Award by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), “in recognition of his commitment to the defence of press freedom in Zambia and throughout the world”, 1995.
International Editor of the Year Award, World Press Review, “for enterprise courage and leadership in advancing press freedom, enhancing human rights, and fostering excellence in journalism”, 1995.
Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Award, “in recognition of dedication and commitment to advancing the cause of a free and independent press in Southern Africa”, 1995.
Dr M’membe is a member of the following professional bodies:
The only non-British member of the British Society of Editors.
Member of the International Press Institute.
Member of the World Association of Newspapers and Editors Forum (WAN-IFRA).
Member of the African Media Initiative and African Media Leadership Forum.
Member of the South African Communication Association.
Member of the International Bar Association.
Member of the International Bar Association’s taxes committee.
Member of the Commonwealth Lawyers Bar Association.
Member of the SADC Lawyers Association.
His research interests include: Media regulation and accountability, media, ethics, entrepreneurship, marketing research, business ethics, project planning appraisal and control, communication strategies, economic policy management, economic growth and development, dimensions of poverty, information communication technologies, and business growth and development.
When a person is summoned by law enforcement to attend at their office, only lawyers representing that person are allowed to be present. Not even any other lawyers not concerned with the case. So, Fred M’membe cannot claim to be a lawyer in that video, he was accompanying the Archbishop as a politician. At any event, he has never appeared in Court to represent anyone. Even himself is represented by a lawyer whenever he appears in Court over his cases.
The law of abuse of office was written for this same reason. Ba some of us thinking that who they are is licence to abuse.
LAZ have standards abd censure your members. They are bringing your profession to disrepute.
Only a smart individual could manage to assimilate all these qualifications and stay norma and succeessfull.Membe has grown dull and very old losing everything in the process,inlcuding his self-respect
Impressive intellectual capacity. Well done. One question. Does all these qualifications make one a good leader or a great manager?
As a leader who has expressed interest in the highest office in the land which is Presidency , is it wise to expose himself in a case that is deeply rooted in illegal processes?
A good leader needs to shield themselves against certain issues that compromise their positions. There is less of political intelligence being seen as the interpretation of how the voters see the issues unfolding is off key.
What we private citizens see from the outside is a group of friends trying cover up the wrong doings of their friend. What does a private transaction of an illegal ownership of a car have to do with the ambitious interest of ruling this great nation.
There is intellectual intelligence for sure , but common sense to lead as a selfless leader who speaks for the people is lacking.
As Zambians we are concerned with this type of politically motivated theft and abrogation of proper regulations and management of public property. On the other hand he is in support of this very wrong transaction with illegality surrounding it.
A fair question to as is how will he manage the government regulations and management of properties if he can not defend this one on our behalf. This is an eye opener of character of most those advocating for such wrongs. if I am wrong I await a sensible explanation concerning this issue. May e their political experts can try to explain the rationale of this siding with a wrong.
Otherwise tell us colleagues, what logical explanation do you have for having the property in the name of the Bishop? Remember, the ones purported to have bought this Vehicles are on oath in court to have denied even being informed about this transaction. From a legal perspective as a qualified lawyer this should have distanced this man a bit and maybe limited to offer moral support from a distance.
In short if this would happen under their watch, they would allow it. Imagine allowing an illegality. Can you trust such a candidate.
My opinion is that these people are de- campaigning themselves and allowing the opponent free passage. I mean honestly would you truly trust a leader who protects a wrong doer against us the people. These are our asset. where will such behavior stop. This is a serious eye opener and a tragic mistake by the opposition.
For one to be a successful leader, you don’t need a string of qualifications. What you need is emotional intelligence, the ability to understand people’s emotions and on then appropriately.
Some of the worst leaders are professors in their fields but when it comes to people management, they failed miserably.
True leaders inspire people. They bring out the best in those they lead.
You might be a loya but not his loya so you can’t be allowed inside. Only sangwa is his true loya therefore he was allowed to accompany him.