My parents warned me about being chewed by Frank Mutubila, reveals Dora Siliya
IN her recently launched book, Dora Siliya has made a rather startling revelation detailing how her concerned parents warned her about the preddatory nature of veteran broadcaster Frank Mutubila.
According to Siliya, a seasoned journalist, former minister and ambassador, her parents cautioned her against Mutubila whom they said as a way of welcome, chewed young and new female reporters and ZNBC like tender, delicious t-bone from the popular Matebeto Restaurants in Lusaka’s Thorn Park area.
Siliya’s memoir is titled “Minding My Father’s Country” told of her joining ZNBC as young cab reporter in the 90s.
“My parents’ advice was that I should stay clear of Frank Mutubila, as he had a reputation for going after any new girl who joined ZNBC. I did stay clear of Frank,” read the memoir.
Despite this revelation, Siliya goes on to describe the veteran journalist as a good friend whom she has enjoyed having a good time with often.
“I have a joke between us, Frank and I, which is that I’m the one who got away. We are good friends and have enjoyed many red wine and champagne together. He is basically our Zambian Italian. He is truly young at heart,” she disclosed.
However, Mutubila has responded to these allegations, expressing disappointment with how he has been characterised in the memoir despite being long time buddies with the former Cabinet Minister.
The veteran journalist posted on his Facebook page that Dora’s insinuations were demeaning to the point of having the potential to tarnish his reputation and brand which he said he had diligently built over the years.
“Such insinuations may easily be seized upon by those who do not know me or truly understand my character,” lamented Mutubila.
“Words wield immense power and once released, they cannot be retracted. It is imperative to carefully contemplate how they might impact the lives and reputations of those involved.”
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, September 3, 2024
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BEING FRANK IS GOOD
Dora you were very unfortunately to survive Frank Mutubila. It seems your parents were enemies with him. I think Frank Mutubila wasn’t just interested because you were all over the show. Because how did you end up sleeping with Mr. Kuluneta? Let sleeping dogs lie.
! I hope you have also written you ended up sleeping with the late Director Joseph Kuleneta and ended with his child.
It turns out she was harvested by Frank. She should have kept quiet. Videos are now emerging of drunk Dora and Frank in a rather compromising position on a sofa.
You play with Frank at your own peril.
He is also very good at imingalato.
Vote wisely in 2026.
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Very cheap to actually mention Frank Mutibila in your book Tell you story and don’t embarrass your colleagues so you can get your book to sell
Well heard you used to sleep around slot, I hope you included that part in your book?
Very cheap to actually mention Frank Mutibila in your book. Tell you story and don’t embarrass your colleagues
Well heard you used to sleep around alot, I hope you included that part in your book?
It’s an interesting title for a memoir by a female journalist and politician. What about her mother’s country? Why not “Minding My Parents’ Country ” just as way to be gender neutral? I have bought a copy. Perhaps the contents reveal why it has such a title.
Dora the explora!
The book is in my lap as I write this post. I have read the introduction and the foreword. Unfortunately the book has no index, as is often the case with many non-fiction books. It’s hard work to write an index as it also includes sources the author referred to in the writing process. Is Dora Siliya telling readers that it’s all from her mind? Surely she must have referred to some published material to refresh her memory.
…many non-fiction books by Zambian authors.
No! It sounds like having a light moment but damaging the intergrit file of an individual just like that.Is it fair really?