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CAN FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU BE ARRESTED EVEN WITHOUT LIFTING HIS IMMUNITY?

Fellow citizens, this question keeps being posed to me every now and then and I have responded to it severally but still, some people persist.

So maybe tonight, let’s deal with it head on and conclusively.

Article 98 clause 1 and 4 of our Kanstitution (in Sangwa’s voice) or Constitution talks about immunity from both civil and criminal proceedings.

Article 98 clause 9 talks about no more immunity even for things that one may have done whilst in office when Parliament removes immunity upon establishing a primafacie case against such a one or Former President if you like.

Given the above, if Former President Lungu is to be arrested for anything he may have done whilst in office whether civil or criminal, such an arrest cannot be effected without lifting the immunity because he has that immunity with him which remains and follows him even after leaving office but covering his tenure in office.

Meaning and again I emphasize, he has immunity for the duration of the time he held office and the things he may have done whether civil or criminal in nature.

However, if Former President Lungu commits an offense today, for example ngati Adada ba menya muntu mbama, Kofi olo nkonyo, he WILL be arrested and charged for the applicable assault charge. This also remains true for any transgression on any Law of our Land.

So let’s read the constitution and understand it and avoid this insatiable appetite of wanting to hold on to what is not factual by claiming that Former President Lungu has immunity and cannot be arrested today if he breaks the Law.

As this is the second time I am posting about this issue, I hope it is the last. I hope tanvela tonse since palibe chigayo apa.

Finally, to answer the question in the heading, the answer is YES. FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU CAN BE ARRESTED EVEN WITHOUT LIFTING HIS IMMUNITY IF HE COMMITS AN OFFENCE OR BREAKS THE LAW TODAY.

Don’t assault Church work — Sakwiba Sikota SC

TO THE PASTORS FELLOWSHIP

AT THE

TRINITY EMBASSY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

15th June 2024

I am honored to have this opportunity to interact with such an august gathering.

Interaction between civic, political and religious leaders is very important. Society is healthier when there is constant dialogue, interaction and respect between these groupings. Respect is the keyword to make this interaction and dialogue to bear fruit and be successful.

I note that today your chosen theme is “THE YEAR OF LOOKING UP TO GOD”.

We as UKA accepted your invitation because we look upto you as our spiritual leaders. It is therefore fitting that your theme asks us to look up to God. We have come so that you can point out to us what we should look out for.

WE AS POLITICIANS LOOK UPTO YOU. Your role is to teach us how to look upto God.

So what will God show us? We have to turn to Micah 6:8.

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – MICAH 6 : 8

Politics involves the complex interactions of individuals, groups, and institutions shaping the direction of society, allocating resources, and exercising power. It influences our lives, communities, and the world at large. You have to direct not only us the politicians but others such as civil society on how to look upto God.

What are the aims and objectives of these different groups after all?

WHAT ARE

FIVE

MAIN OBJECTS OF POLITICIANS?

The main objectives of politicians beliefs, values, and positions, when properly guided,include;

Representing the people’s interests

Creating and implementing policies for the betterment of society

Addressing social issues and promoting equality

Promoting the public’s well-being.

Conflict resolution through mediating and resolving disputes between different groups or interests by building alliances, compromising, and finding common ground with opponents.

WHAT ARE

FIVE

MAIN OBJECTS OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS?

The main objective of civic organizations is to promote the common good and public interest by:
Advocating for and defending social justice and human rights

Holding those in power accountable

Building inclusive and equitable communities for economic justice

Encouraging civic engagement and participation in democratic processes

Helping different interest groups build consensus

Overall, civic organizations aim to create positive social change and improve the lives of individuals and communities.

WHAT ARE

FIVE

MAIN OBJECTS OF CHRISTIANITY

Some of the important objectives of Christianity in society are:

Serving the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable.

Advocating for justice, equality, and human rights.

Fostering reconciliation, peace, and conflict resolution.

Promoting social justice and human dignity

Building bridges between different communities and denominations.

SHOULD THE CLERGY BE NON PARTISAN?

There is no doubt that the clergy should be nonpartisan. Christians should however have a very strong bias towards achieving the main objectives of Christianity. Christians should demonstrate God’s love in practical ways by strongly advocating for and practicing the core objectives of Christianity.

The clergy need to keep on doing what they have done in the past and as directed by the Scriptures..

WHAT DO THE SCRIPTURES SAY?

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly ; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

PROVERBS 31 8-9

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.“

ISAIAH 1 : 17

Some people say men of the cloth should not be involved in politics . You hear some of them warning that “politics is a dirty game.”

I agree that it often is. This is the very reason men of the cloth should get involved in politics; to clean up our politics!

WHAT HAVE RELIGIOUS LEADERS DONE IN THE PAST?

Throughout history, several religious leaders have excelled in politics, leaving a significant impact on their respective nations and the world. Here are a few examples:

You can go as far back in history as 1160-1216 when Pope Innocent III played a crucial role in shaping European politics, negotiating treaties, and resolving conflicts between kingdoms.

Centuries later in the 1600s Cardinal Richelieu, who was a French Catholic priest, served as King Louis XIII’s chief minister, transforming France into a centralized state and shaping European politics.

It is not only the Catholics but other Christian denominations have played a role in politics. Calvin, a Protestant French theologian and pastor, played a key role in the Protestant Reformation, shaping the political and religious landscape of Europe.

It is not only in Europe or amongst Christians that you see religious leaders fighting for people’s rights. The Dalai Lama who is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has been a prominent advocate for Tibetan rights, non-violence, and interfaith dialogue, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Archbishop Makarios III navigated Cyprus through the country’s desire for independence and the desire of Britain, Greece and Turkey to retain control of Cyprus, or parts of it.

These religious leaders demonstrated significant political acumen, influencing the course of history and leaving lasting legacies.

Some people will say “Ifyo fya ba sungu !”. There are a good number of black clergymen who have met the call for fighting for justice.

Several clergymen played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, using their religious leadership to advocate for racial equality and social justice.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968): A Baptist minister and leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), he became the iconic face of the Civil Rights Movement, advocating nonviolent civil disobedience and delivering powerful speeches, including the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Rev. Andrew Young a Methodist minister and civil rights leader, worked closely with Dr. King and later became a congressman, ambassador, and mayor of Atlanta.
Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth a Baptist minister and civil rights activist, survived numerous attempts on his life and continued to fight for equality in Birmingham, Alabama.

Rev. Jesse Jackson is a prominent American civil rights activist, politician, and Baptist minister who has played a significant role in the struggle for civil rights and social justice. Some of his key roles and achievements include:

Rev. Al Sharpton who’s work has been focused on addressing systemic racism, police brutality, and social inequality, and he remains a key figure in the modern civil rights movement’s struggle for civil rights and social justice. Rev. Sharpton fought valiantly for the killers of George Floyd to face justice.

These clergymen, along with many others, used their religious platforms to challenge segregation, discrimination, and inequality, significantly contributing to the progress of the Civil Rights Movement.

Some of you may say that is in America and not Africa. There are some religious figures here in Africa, who were involved in the anti-apartheid struggle like Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

South African Catholic Bishops Conference: The group used affidavits for a book, Police Conduct During Township Protests in 1984, as a way of circumventing censorship.

South African Clergy ‘illegally’ married mixed-race couples as an act of defiance against the Prevention of Mixed Marriages Act.

Reverend Allan Boesak is a South African clergyman and theologian rose to prominence in the 1980s as an outspoken critic of the National Party’s apartheid policies.

Some of you may say that is in South Africa and not Zambia. Well this has happened in Zambia on many occasions. We have had men of the cloth involve themselves in politics like Reverend Isaac Mumpashya.

Reverend Isaac Mumpasha is a former politician and diplomat who served as a freedom fighter and veteran politician leading upto the 1964 liberation. Later on in life he played a significant role in fighting for the return to multiparty system in the 1990s.

WHAT CAN ZAMBIAN RELIGIOUS LEADERS DO FROM NOW ON?

The five main objectives of politicians, civil society and Christianity set out above are uncannily similar. Their objectives can be distilled as being;

Serving the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable

Advocating for justice, equality, and human rights

Fostering reconciliation, peace, and conflict resolution

Building bridges between different communities and denominations

Giving a voice to the voiceless

Christians aim to demonstrate God’s love in practical ways. The main way is, not by being quiet but, by promoting social justice and human dignity to encourage personal transformation and spiritual growth.

These objectives are indeed rooted in biblical teachings and the example of Jesus Christ, who modeled a life of love, compassion, and service to others. By living out these values, Christians seek to make a positive impact in the world and bring glory to God.

These objectives are based on biblical teachings and the example of Jesus Christ, who came to serve, love, and redeem humanity. Jesus Christ did not sit back and remain quiet in face of inequity and injustice.

Speak out against injustice. As Proverbs 31:8-9 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

Zambian clergy figures can become the next local Reverend Mumpashya. They can become the next international Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Desmond Tutu or Reverend Martin Luther King Junior.

Clearly there is no need for the clergy today to shy away from commenting on social matters and fulfilling their calling to seek justice and make a positive impact in the world leading to bringing glory to God.

AMEN

SAKWIBA SIKOTA SC,.

CHAIRMAN

UNITED KWACHA ALLIANCE

…..
The above is speech from which summarized address was given by UKA Chairperson at the THE PASTORS FELLOWSHIP at the TRINITY EMBASSY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL on 15th June 2024. In attendance were other UKA leaders UKA Vice Chairperson Chisala Kateka, Apostle Dan Pule, President Harry Kalaba, President Peter Chanda, President Wright Musoma and sixth Zambian Republican President His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

The United Kwacha Alliance also handed over borehole they funded to the Church and community. Water has been lacking in the area and community thanked UKA for meeting this need. After all ‘water is life’.

The United Kwacha Alliance will be back on the Copperbelt next weekend to attend the Citizens First rally on Saturday22nd June 2024 in Kitwe.

The Copperbelt tour last weekend was a great success and Ndola residents received UKA very well. At the borehole hand over one resident said, “We are not just thirsty for water but are dying that you quench our thirst to hear from you.”

Don’t assault Church work — Sakwiba Sikota SC

TO THE PASTORS FELLOWSHIP

AT THE

TRINITY EMBASSY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

15th June 2024

I am honored to have this opportunity to interact with such an august gathering.

Interaction between civic, political and religious leaders is very important. Society is healthier when there is constant dialogue, interaction and respect between these groupings. Respect is the keyword to make this interaction and dialogue to bear fruit and be successful.

I note that today your chosen theme is “THE YEAR OF LOOKING UP TO GOD”.

We as UKA accepted your invitation because we look upto you as our spiritual leaders. It is therefore fitting that your theme asks us to look up to God. We have come so that you can point out to us what we should look out for.

WE AS POLITICIANS LOOK UPTO YOU. Your role is to teach us how to look upto God.

So what will God show us? We have to turn to Micah 6:8.

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – MICAH 6 : 8

Politics involves the complex interactions of individuals, groups, and institutions shaping the direction of society, allocating resources, and exercising power. It influences our lives, communities, and the world at large. You have to direct not only us the politicians but others such as civil society on how to look upto God.

What are the aims and objectives of these different groups after all?

WHAT ARE

FIVE

MAIN OBJECTS OF POLITICIANS?

The main objectives of politicians beliefs, values, and positions, when properly guided,include;

Representing the people’s interests

Creating and implementing policies for the betterment of society

Addressing social issues and promoting equality

Promoting the public’s well-being.

Conflict resolution through mediating and resolving disputes between different groups or interests by building alliances, compromising, and finding common ground with opponents.

WHAT ARE

FIVE

MAIN OBJECTS OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS?

The main objective of civic organizations is to promote the common good and public interest by:
Advocating for and defending social justice and human rights

Holding those in power accountable

Building inclusive and equitable communities for economic justice

Encouraging civic engagement and participation in democratic processes

Helping different interest groups build consensus

Overall, civic organizations aim to create positive social change and improve the lives of individuals and communities.

WHAT ARE

FIVE

MAIN OBJECTS OF CHRISTIANITY

Some of the important objectives of Christianity in society are:

Serving the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable.

Advocating for justice, equality, and human rights.

Fostering reconciliation, peace, and conflict resolution.

Promoting social justice and human dignity

Building bridges between different communities and denominations.

SHOULD THE CLERGY BE NON PARTISAN?

There is no doubt that the clergy should be nonpartisan. Christians should however have a very strong bias towards achieving the main objectives of Christianity. Christians should demonstrate God’s love in practical ways by strongly advocating for and practicing the core objectives of Christianity.

The clergy need to keep on doing what they have done in the past and as directed by the Scriptures..

WHAT DO THE SCRIPTURES SAY?

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly ; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

PROVERBS 31 8-9

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.“

ISAIAH 1 : 17

Some people say men of the cloth should not be involved in politics . You hear some of them warning that “politics is a dirty game.”

I agree that it often is. This is the very reason men of the cloth should get involved in politics; to clean up our politics!

WHAT HAVE RELIGIOUS LEADERS DONE IN THE PAST?

Throughout history, several religious leaders have excelled in politics, leaving a significant impact on their respective nations and the world. Here are a few examples:

You can go as far back in history as 1160-1216 when Pope Innocent III played a crucial role in shaping European politics, negotiating treaties, and resolving conflicts between kingdoms.

Centuries later in the 1600s Cardinal Richelieu, who was a French Catholic priest, served as King Louis XIII’s chief minister, transforming France into a centralized state and shaping European politics.

It is not only the Catholics but other Christian denominations have played a role in politics. Calvin, a Protestant French theologian and pastor, played a key role in the Protestant Reformation, shaping the political and religious landscape of Europe.

It is not only in Europe or amongst Christians that you see religious leaders fighting for people’s rights. The Dalai Lama who is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has been a prominent advocate for Tibetan rights, non-violence, and interfaith dialogue, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Archbishop Makarios III navigated Cyprus through the country’s desire for independence and the desire of Britain, Greece and Turkey to retain control of Cyprus, or parts of it.

These religious leaders demonstrated significant political acumen, influencing the course of history and leaving lasting legacies.

Some people will say “Ifyo fya ba sungu !”. There are a good number of black clergymen who have met the call for fighting for justice.

Several clergymen played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, using their religious leadership to advocate for racial equality and social justice.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968): A Baptist minister and leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), he became the iconic face of the Civil Rights Movement, advocating nonviolent civil disobedience and delivering powerful speeches, including the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Rev. Andrew Young a Methodist minister and civil rights leader, worked closely with Dr. King and later became a congressman, ambassador, and mayor of Atlanta.
Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth a Baptist minister and civil rights activist, survived numerous attempts on his life and continued to fight for equality in Birmingham, Alabama.

Rev. Jesse Jackson is a prominent American civil rights activist, politician, and Baptist minister who has played a significant role in the struggle for civil rights and social justice. Some of his key roles and achievements include:

Rev. Al Sharpton who’s work has been focused on addressing systemic racism, police brutality, and social inequality, and he remains a key figure in the modern civil rights movement’s struggle for civil rights and social justice. Rev. Sharpton fought valiantly for the killers of George Floyd to face justice.

These clergymen, along with many others, used their religious platforms to challenge segregation, discrimination, and inequality, significantly contributing to the progress of the Civil Rights Movement.

Some of you may say that is in America and not Africa. There are some religious figures here in Africa, who were involved in the anti-apartheid struggle like Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

South African Catholic Bishops Conference: The group used affidavits for a book, Police Conduct During Township Protests in 1984, as a way of circumventing censorship.

South African Clergy ‘illegally’ married mixed-race couples as an act of defiance against the Prevention of Mixed Marriages Act.

Reverend Allan Boesak is a South African clergyman and theologian rose to prominence in the 1980s as an outspoken critic of the National Party’s apartheid policies.

Some of you may say that is in South Africa and not Zambia. Well this has happened in Zambia on many occasions. We have had men of the cloth involve themselves in politics like Reverend Isaac Mumpashya.

Reverend Isaac Mumpasha is a former politician and diplomat who served as a freedom fighter and veteran politician leading upto the 1964 liberation. Later on in life he played a significant role in fighting for the return to multiparty system in the 1990s.

WHAT CAN ZAMBIAN RELIGIOUS LEADERS DO FROM NOW ON?

The five main objectives of politicians, civil society and Christianity set out above are uncannily similar. Their objectives can be distilled as being;

Serving the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable

Advocating for justice, equality, and human rights

Fostering reconciliation, peace, and conflict resolution

Building bridges between different communities and denominations

Giving a voice to the voiceless

Christians aim to demonstrate God’s love in practical ways. The main way is, not by being quiet but, by promoting social justice and human dignity to encourage personal transformation and spiritual growth.

These objectives are indeed rooted in biblical teachings and the example of Jesus Christ, who modeled a life of love, compassion, and service to others. By living out these values, Christians seek to make a positive impact in the world and bring glory to God.

These objectives are based on biblical teachings and the example of Jesus Christ, who came to serve, love, and redeem humanity. Jesus Christ did not sit back and remain quiet in face of inequity and injustice.

Speak out against injustice. As Proverbs 31:8-9 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

Zambian clergy figures can become the next local Reverend Mumpashya. They can become the next international Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Desmond Tutu or Reverend Martin Luther King Junior.

Clearly there is no need for the clergy today to shy away from commenting on social matters and fulfilling their calling to seek justice and make a positive impact in the world leading to bringing glory to God.

AMEN

SAKWIBA SIKOTA SC,.

CHAIRMAN

UNITED KWACHA ALLIANCE

…..
The above is speech from which summarized address was given by UKA Chairperson at the THE PASTORS FELLOWSHIP at the TRINITY EMBASSY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL on 15th June 2024. In attendance were other UKA leaders UKA Vice Chairperson Chisala Kateka, Apostle Dan Pule, President Harry Kalaba, President Peter Chanda, President Wright Musoma and sixth Zambian Republican President His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

The United Kwacha Alliance also handed over borehole they funded to the Church and community. Water has been lacking in the area and community thanked UKA for meeting this need. After all ‘water is life’.

The United Kwacha Alliance will be back on the Copperbelt next weekend to attend the Citizens First rally on Saturday22nd June 2024 in Kitwe.

The Copperbelt tour last weekend was a great success and Ndola residents received UKA very well. At the borehole hand over one resident said, “We are not just thirsty for water but are dying that you quench our thirst to hear from you.”

I WOULD RATE ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY STATUS UNDER THE UPND AT 2/10 – MUKANDILA

….as he laments the abuse of the law, violation of people’s rights and freedoms

Lusaka… Tuesday, June 18, 2024 ( SMART EAGLES)

Lusaka Lawyer and Matero Strongman Celestine Mambula Mukandila says there is a selective application of justice under the UPND regime.

And Mr. Mukandila said there is several breakdown of the rule of law which has put the country’s democracy under serious threat.

Speaking when he featured on Lusaka Radio program dubbed ‘Matters of national interest’, Monday, Mukandila rated the country’s democracy to 2 out of 10.

“Looking at the overview of our democracy status in Zambia, would rate it at a good 2/10 and the reason is very simple because apparently, our democratic space has continued to shrink to levels that I think have become too apparent. I think also the Zambian people are seeing what is going on. Zambian people are subjected to their human rights being violated by the regime. By the regime I mean Hakainde Hichilema led regime,” he said.

He further said the country has lost its freedom of association under the UPND regime.

“We have a situation where the freedom of association, assembly, speech is being carteled day in and day out by the Hakainde led regime police. So, it has become a point of worry. Political parties in opposition are being threatened with arrests, freedom of assembly are not being granted or enjoyed and these constitutionally guarantee human rights. Unfortunately, what we are seeing is a total violation of the constitution,” he added.

Mr Mukandila said the UPND has not only arrested opposition leader but journalists as well.

“What we are seeing in the UPND is a complete abuse of the law and abuse of the power by arresting the fourth estate where journalist is also being threatened. Journalist are even scared to move with these politicians because they will be equally arrested,” he said.

He condemned the act by the police to block the former president from worshiping on the Copperbelt.

“Why should it be a trend that whenever president Lungu goes to pray, he should be blocked and surrounded by police. Can there be freedom of worship in the country? It’s sad that the church which is supposed to be a safe place is now being guarded by police just because the opposition leader is present,” said Mukandila.

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I WOULD RATE ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY STATUS UNDER THE UPND AT 2/10 – MUKANDILA

….as he laments the abuse of the law, violation of people’s rights and freedoms

Lusaka… Tuesday, June 18, 2024 ( SMART EAGLES)

Lusaka Lawyer and Matero Strongman Celestine Mambula Mukandila says there is a selective application of justice under the UPND regime.

And Mr. Mukandila said there is several breakdown of the rule of law which has put the country’s democracy under serious threat.

Speaking when he featured on Lusaka Radio program dubbed ‘Matters of national interest’, Monday, Mukandila rated the country’s democracy to 2 out of 10.

“Looking at the overview of our democracy status in Zambia, would rate it at a good 2/10 and the reason is very simple because apparently, our democratic space has continued to shrink to levels that I think have become too apparent. I think also the Zambian people are seeing what is going on. Zambian people are subjected to their human rights being violated by the regime. By the regime I mean Hakainde Hichilema led regime,” he said.

He further said the country has lost its freedom of association under the UPND regime.

“We have a situation where the freedom of association, assembly, speech is being carteled day in and day out by the Hakainde led regime police. So, it has become a point of worry. Political parties in opposition are being threatened with arrests, freedom of assembly are not being granted or enjoyed and these constitutionally guarantee human rights. Unfortunately, what we are seeing is a total violation of the constitution,” he added.

Mr Mukandila said the UPND has not only arrested opposition leader but journalists as well.

“What we are seeing in the UPND is a complete abuse of the law and abuse of the power by arresting the fourth estate where journalist is also being threatened. Journalist are even scared to move with these politicians because they will be equally arrested,” he said.

He condemned the act by the police to block the former president from worshiping on the Copperbelt.

“Why should it be a trend that whenever president Lungu goes to pray, he should be blocked and surrounded by police. Can there be freedom of worship in the country? It’s sad that the church which is supposed to be a safe place is now being guarded by police just because the opposition leader is present,” said Mukandila.

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EDGAR LUNGU SHOULD NOT BE PROUD HIS BRUTAL LEADERSHIP – SIMANGOLWA

Under the reigns of the Patriotic Front (PF) led by Edgar Lungu, we saw citizens being killed, tortured, brutalized and jailed for simply belonging to a different political. Joseph Kaunda and Nsama Nsama were shot in cold blood in a bid to stop UPND from offering solidarity to their leader. Today Edgar Lungu can freely move around Lusaka CBD and his cadres are freely offering solidarity during court cases. Can he surely do that in full scale authoritarian rule?

Do you remember the Sesheke by-election? How Hakainde Hichilema was made to hide in the bush whilst the police fired live bullets? Is that what Edgar Lungu calls faults? That was a full scale dictatorship. Lungu must stop teasing citizens, we still have UPND members who are moving with bullets in the legs resulting from Edgar Lungu’s intolerant type of leadership.

Edgar Lungu was not tolerant to divergent views. We saw media houses like Prime TV and the Post newspaper being closed for simply covering the opposition political parties. Was that just a fault or a well calculated move to suppress the opposition? What we saw under the reigns of Edgar Lungu were not just faults but full scale dictatorship. Lungu never made any mistakes, everything was well calculated to suppress citizens.

Gassing of citizens was not ‘just a fault’ it was a calculated move aimed at putting the blame on the opposition. The tribalism agenda was not ‘just a fault’ but a serious move to divide the country for political expediency. Attacking radio stations even when HH was giving a phone interview was not just a fault but full scale dictatorship.

Edgar Lungu should not trivialize the damage he caused to this country. Lungu divided the country and never tolerated any divergent views. He created a torture chamber ‘Kamugodi’ just to brutalize his political opponent so today he cannot portray himself as an angel. We have children growing up without their parents because they were slain during Edgar’s reign. Edgar has so much blood on his hands.

Edgar Lungu should apologize for what he did to this country not teasing citizens. Bloodshed was normal to Patriotic Front members. This is a political party which armed its members with machetes and guns to attack and injure innocent citizens. That was not just a fault! Edgar Lungu has no moral right to even comment on democracy because he has never believed in democracy himself. You can’t be a dictator and cry for democratic treatment.

Zambia was very peaceful before Edgar Lungu returned to politics. We never saw any abduction or politics of insults and propaganda. But slowly our country is being taken back to the brutal days of PF. Lawlessness is slowly creeping in and criminals are slowly regrouping. We urge President Hakainde Hichilema to be firm in protecting the peace and unity of this country. Lawlessness, tribalism or any violence should not be tolerated at cost. Maintaining law and can not be compared to authoritarian rule. Zambia is bigger than Edgar and his followers.

Mellbin Simangolwa
Copperbelt Businessman

C:UPND MT

EDGAR LUNGU SHOULD NOT BE PROUD HIS BRUTAL LEADERSHIP – SIMANGOLWA

Under the reigns of the Patriotic Front (PF) led by Edgar Lungu, we saw citizens being killed, tortured, brutalized and jailed for simply belonging to a different political. Joseph Kaunda and Nsama Nsama were shot in cold blood in a bid to stop UPND from offering solidarity to their leader. Today Edgar Lungu can freely move around Lusaka CBD and his cadres are freely offering solidarity during court cases. Can he surely do that in full scale authoritarian rule?

Do you remember the Sesheke by-election? How Hakainde Hichilema was made to hide in the bush whilst the police fired live bullets? Is that what Edgar Lungu calls faults? That was a full scale dictatorship. Lungu must stop teasing citizens, we still have UPND members who are moving with bullets in the legs resulting from Edgar Lungu’s intolerant type of leadership.

Edgar Lungu was not tolerant to divergent views. We saw media houses like Prime TV and the Post newspaper being closed for simply covering the opposition political parties. Was that just a fault or a well calculated move to suppress the opposition? What we saw under the reigns of Edgar Lungu were not just faults but full scale dictatorship. Lungu never made any mistakes, everything was well calculated to suppress citizens.

Gassing of citizens was not ‘just a fault’ it was a calculated move aimed at putting the blame on the opposition. The tribalism agenda was not ‘just a fault’ but a serious move to divide the country for political expediency. Attacking radio stations even when HH was giving a phone interview was not just a fault but full scale dictatorship.

Edgar Lungu should not trivialize the damage he caused to this country. Lungu divided the country and never tolerated any divergent views. He created a torture chamber ‘Kamugodi’ just to brutalize his political opponent so today he cannot portray himself as an angel. We have children growing up without their parents because they were slain during Edgar’s reign. Edgar has so much blood on his hands.

Edgar Lungu should apologize for what he did to this country not teasing citizens. Bloodshed was normal to Patriotic Front members. This is a political party which armed its members with machetes and guns to attack and injure innocent citizens. That was not just a fault! Edgar Lungu has no moral right to even comment on democracy because he has never believed in democracy himself. You can’t be a dictator and cry for democratic treatment.

Zambia was very peaceful before Edgar Lungu returned to politics. We never saw any abduction or politics of insults and propaganda. But slowly our country is being taken back to the brutal days of PF. Lawlessness is slowly creeping in and criminals are slowly regrouping. We urge President Hakainde Hichilema to be firm in protecting the peace and unity of this country. Lawlessness, tribalism or any violence should not be tolerated at cost. Maintaining law and can not be compared to authoritarian rule. Zambia is bigger than Edgar and his followers.

Mellbin Simangolwa
Copperbelt Businessman

C:UPND MT

WE WILL NOT GIVE CHANCE TO THOSE WHO DESTROYED COPPERBELT PROVINCE TO BOUNCE BACK – ELISHA MATAMBO

This afternoon,we were happy to meet United Party for National Development (UPND) officials drawn from all structures in Kitwe District where we urged them not to give chance to those who destroyed Copperbelt Province and beyond to bounce back.

We further urged our officials that as Copperbelt Province,we will not allow any person coming to divide this country again.We alerted our officials to be on the lookout and block all the holes where the snake is trying to show its ugly head.

This engagement meeting was held this afternoon at UPND District Office in Kitwe on the Copperbelt.We implored our officials to get back to the grassroots and re-emphasised that those who destroyed this country and their cahoots will never bounce back to power.

The meeting was also aimed at comparing notes as we embark on a serious party mobilisation ahead of 2026 General Election.It was also meant to audit all party structures in Kitwe District.We compared notes on various issues including the flow of information at all levels while working hand-in-hand to grow the party.

During this meeting we also launched motor bikes and bicycles which His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema donated to help our party officials from all structures in terms of party mobilisation ahead of 2026 General Election.These donated motor bikes and bicycles will further help our party officials to re-energize as we fire-up all cylinders in our party mobilisation drive.

We encouraged our party officials to continue rallying behind His Excellency the Republican President Mr Hakainde Hichilema as well as keep talking and defending our Head of State because he is determined to delivering development to the people in all sectors of our economy on the Copperbelt and beyond.

We reiterated our position as a party that structures are critical and should never be left behind because these are the nerve center of the party and they need to be supported as we continue to walk side by side with the Republican President Mr Hakainde Hichilema for Zambia’s economic development.

Hon Elisha Matambo
Copperbelt UPND Chairman

WE WILL NOT GIVE CHANCE TO THOSE WHO DESTROYED COPPERBELT PROVINCE TO BOUNCE BACK – ELISHA MATAMBO

This afternoon,we were happy to meet United Party for National Development (UPND) officials drawn from all structures in Kitwe District where we urged them not to give chance to those who destroyed Copperbelt Province and beyond to bounce back.

We further urged our officials that as Copperbelt Province,we will not allow any person coming to divide this country again.We alerted our officials to be on the lookout and block all the holes where the snake is trying to show its ugly head.

This engagement meeting was held this afternoon at UPND District Office in Kitwe on the Copperbelt.We implored our officials to get back to the grassroots and re-emphasised that those who destroyed this country and their cahoots will never bounce back to power.

The meeting was also aimed at comparing notes as we embark on a serious party mobilisation ahead of 2026 General Election.It was also meant to audit all party structures in Kitwe District.We compared notes on various issues including the flow of information at all levels while working hand-in-hand to grow the party.

During this meeting we also launched motor bikes and bicycles which His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema donated to help our party officials from all structures in terms of party mobilisation ahead of 2026 General Election.These donated motor bikes and bicycles will further help our party officials to re-energize as we fire-up all cylinders in our party mobilisation drive.

We encouraged our party officials to continue rallying behind His Excellency the Republican President Mr Hakainde Hichilema as well as keep talking and defending our Head of State because he is determined to delivering development to the people in all sectors of our economy on the Copperbelt and beyond.

We reiterated our position as a party that structures are critical and should never be left behind because these are the nerve center of the party and they need to be supported as we continue to walk side by side with the Republican President Mr Hakainde Hichilema for Zambia’s economic development.

Hon Elisha Matambo
Copperbelt UPND Chairman

VJ URGES ZAMBIANS TO COEXIST

Veteran politician, Vernon Mwaanga has reiterated the need for all Zambians to embrace the one Zambia one nation motto as the country marks its 60th independence in October this year,

Mr Mwaanga also underscored the need for every citizen to embrace late first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda’s (KK) ideology of upholding peace and oneness, as well as celebrating those who sacrificed their own lives during the independence struggle.

Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka recently, Mr Mwaanga said the one Zambia one nation motto, is a slogan which is aimed at bringing all the 73 ethnic tribes together, and that as the country clocks 60 years, Zambians must learn to coexist.

He observed that Zambia under KK did not know about tribes but believed in oneness and unity regardless of which region one was coming from and has since called on everyone to embrace unity and peace, for the country to realise meaningful development.

“Indeed 60 years is a long time as many Patriotic people sacrificed their lives to attain independence, where some of them died and others became disabled all their lives, some of the people went to jail, so it is time to remember those people as we celebrate 60 years of independence,” he said.

He observed that Zambia is where it is today, because of the Patriotic citizens like KK and others that sacrificed their lives to liberate mother Zambia.

Mr Mwaanga further stated that it is pleasing that for 60 years the country has lived in peace with neighbours because during KK’s reign, each time some perceived differences occurred between Zambia and neighbouring countries, KK used to assign him to visit that country to settle the matter.

He added that the one Zambia one nation motto is not just a slogan but must be practiced by living and working together as opposed to engaging in tribal and hate speeches based on tribe.

The veteran politician explained that as the country attains 60 years, there is a need for everyone to promote peace and unity as well as oneness because that is what the forefathers proclaimed.

And former Nigerian President Olusegan Obasanjo, urged Zambians to continue upholding KK’s principles of serving humanity as opposed to serving oneself, and that as Zambia marks 60 years of independence, there is a need to exercise love for one another.

He noted that one cannot claim to love God if he fails to love a fellow human being, saying celebrating 60 year must be a reminder for all Zambians to continue championing the ideology of humanism which late founding father KK and other sons of the soil stood for.

“Zambian people must continue to live a life for others as the country celebrates 60 years of independence, KK has set an example to live above self. I expect all Zambians, Nigerians and other nations to impact other people’s livelihoods,” he said.

He praised KK for fighting for Zambia’s independence and other countries on the Continent and that Zambians will never forget him for what he did for the country and the Continent at large.

Zambia will in October this year, celebrate 60 years of independence under the theme “ 60 years strong, honouring our heritage, embracing the future.

VJ URGES ZAMBIANS TO COEXIST

Veteran politician, Vernon Mwaanga has reiterated the need for all Zambians to embrace the one Zambia one nation motto as the country marks its 60th independence in October this year,

Mr Mwaanga also underscored the need for every citizen to embrace late first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda’s (KK) ideology of upholding peace and oneness, as well as celebrating those who sacrificed their own lives during the independence struggle.

Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka recently, Mr Mwaanga said the one Zambia one nation motto, is a slogan which is aimed at bringing all the 73 ethnic tribes together, and that as the country clocks 60 years, Zambians must learn to coexist.

He observed that Zambia under KK did not know about tribes but believed in oneness and unity regardless of which region one was coming from and has since called on everyone to embrace unity and peace, for the country to realise meaningful development.

“Indeed 60 years is a long time as many Patriotic people sacrificed their lives to attain independence, where some of them died and others became disabled all their lives, some of the people went to jail, so it is time to remember those people as we celebrate 60 years of independence,” he said.

He observed that Zambia is where it is today, because of the Patriotic citizens like KK and others that sacrificed their lives to liberate mother Zambia.

Mr Mwaanga further stated that it is pleasing that for 60 years the country has lived in peace with neighbours because during KK’s reign, each time some perceived differences occurred between Zambia and neighbouring countries, KK used to assign him to visit that country to settle the matter.

He added that the one Zambia one nation motto is not just a slogan but must be practiced by living and working together as opposed to engaging in tribal and hate speeches based on tribe.

The veteran politician explained that as the country attains 60 years, there is a need for everyone to promote peace and unity as well as oneness because that is what the forefathers proclaimed.

And former Nigerian President Olusegan Obasanjo, urged Zambians to continue upholding KK’s principles of serving humanity as opposed to serving oneself, and that as Zambia marks 60 years of independence, there is a need to exercise love for one another.

He noted that one cannot claim to love God if he fails to love a fellow human being, saying celebrating 60 year must be a reminder for all Zambians to continue championing the ideology of humanism which late founding father KK and other sons of the soil stood for.

“Zambian people must continue to live a life for others as the country celebrates 60 years of independence, KK has set an example to live above self. I expect all Zambians, Nigerians and other nations to impact other people’s livelihoods,” he said.

He praised KK for fighting for Zambia’s independence and other countries on the Continent and that Zambians will never forget him for what he did for the country and the Continent at large.

Zambia will in October this year, celebrate 60 years of independence under the theme “ 60 years strong, honouring our heritage, embracing the future.

THE PROCESS TO PERMANENTLY WITHDRAW KCM PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATOR TO PAVE WAY FOR RELEASE OF $250M FROM THE ESCROW ACCOUNT STARTS TOMORROW

June 18th, 2024.

LUSAKA – High court Judge Charles Kafunda has invited the Provisional Liquidator at KCM ,Vedanta Resources Holding Limited ,
and 676 contractors and suppliers owed by KCM to attend before him in the chambers on the 19th day of June 2024 at 08 hours.

This is for the hearing of an application on behalf of the Respondent acting through the Provisional Liquidator for an order to approve and/ or sanction the scheme of arrangement and further carry out all the steps outlined under paragraph 16 of the affidavit support filed herein in reference to clause 5.1.11.

Judge Charles Kafunda has to sanction the agreement before 30th of June 2024 failure to which the compromise and arrangement provided by the scheme will be of no effect.

Once the scheme is sanctioned by the Judge, the company shall deliver sanctioned order to PACRA registration and shall notify the scheme Creditors that the lodgement date has occurred.

Then shareholders shall procure that the winding _up Petition is withdrawn and Provisional Liquidator removed from office.

The board of directors of the company will be reinstated and shareholders procure that documentation required for removal and appointment of the Board of Directors is promptly filed with PACRA .

The Escrow agent shall then release the settlement amount of 250 million dollars held in the Escrow account to the company for distribution in accordance with the terms of the scheme.

The company or any other member of the settlement shall pay all of the outstanding scheme expenses.

The rest of the steps as those indicated in step 5,6,7 and 8 of paragraph 16 will follow the event upon the order to:

1. approve and or sanction the scheme being granted as the

2 Lodgement of the said order with PACRA will occur almost immediately

3 and consequently the Provisional Liquidator will vacate office .

4 the company will be taken out of Liquidation.

5 the winding up procedure will terminate.

6 the board of the company will be reinstated.

7 the Escrow account will have then been funded with the:

7.1 creditors settlement support

7.2 community support and

7.3 other once _ off employee bonus amount, and

8 the notice to scheme Creditors having been circulated by the scheme administrator that restructuring effective date has been reached for scheme Creditors to start receiving payments for their claims..

What took Milingo Lungu only 20 minutes to take over KCM and walk away with 24 million dollars cash in his pockets and created a new unpaid bills of above 500 million dollars has so many stages to reverse.

RestoringKCMtoFullOwnership

RestoringKCMtoFullProduction

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