UPND SENIOR OFFICIALS CALL FOR MARK SIMUUWE’S REMOVAL OVER DIPLOMATIC GAFFE
By Roberts Malambo (Zed National Watch)
Senior officials within the United Party for National Development (UPND) have demanded the removal of Mark Simuwe, Media Director, over his recent attacks on Western foreign diplomats and the USA Ambassador.
According to sources, Simuwe’s comments have not only strained relationships with international partners but also undermined President Hichilema’s administration.
The officials are particularly concerned that Simuwe is acting as a de facto government spokesperson, issuing statements that threaten cooperating partners. This is especially worrying given the USA’s ongoing support for programs at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
The key concerns surrounding Simuwe’s actions include the potential diplomatic fallout, which may damage Zambia’s relationships with Western countries and international partners.
Additionally, senior officials argue that Simuwe is overstepping his boundaries as Media Director, issuing statements that are typically the purview of official government spokespersons. Furthermore, Simuwe’s comments may impact development programs, particularly the USA’s continued funding of programs at UTH, which is crucial for Zambia’s healthcare sector.
In light of these concerns, senior UPND officials are calling for Simuwe’s removal from his position. They argue that his actions are not only embarrassing the party but also undermining its relationships with international partners.
The situation highlights the importance of careful diplomacy and communication in maintaining strong relationships with international partners. As the UPND administration navigates these complex waters, it remains to be seen how the party leadership will respond to the demands for Simuwe’s removal.
CREDIT: Zed National Watch
Party position is different from govt position. This always happens in different countries. Even just across the Zambezi, the ANC party is very radical when it comes to US & Israel relationship while the govt is more measured in its relationship with the same.
The writer wastes our time with his or her opinion without saying what gaffle he did. It is in your dream to suggest what you are saying. That is the sad part of democracy. What again is the ambassador helping with at UTH?
He is giving you sleepless nights,batate Simuwe head on boss.You are doing a fine job
Mark Simuuwwe is just right, why do you want to blame him when you know to well that the ambassador is issuing fake alarms.We have officials in Zambia to monitor and advise on environmental matters.The ambassador must not ever do that again it’s wrong.He can not be allowed to cause panic in our country even jumping protocols.This is unacceptable very uncouth.Leave Simuuwwe alone these are the men we need in the country.I don’t believe in unnecessary boot leaking myself.Do you think the ambassador did a correct thing? He is enjoying deplomatic conditions otherwise it is a police case.
The problem with Mark which I have always advised on is that, he should not have the hunger to talk all the time even when there are no issues to talk about, it is his addiction with media that is sending him in the wrong direction, he misinterprets his position to mean he should talk every day, No, talk only when it is necessary and you will avoid irrelevance. talk everyday even when it is not necessary and you will soon be irrelevant. MARK my words.
Silence is admission of guilty.Even as much as we understand that certain things have not gone well like the pollution of water in the river but it is not acceptable to allow false hoods and alarming statements which are not authorized by the authority.We must follow protocols and procedure.Mark is just right to react.It is within his durisdiction.There are some people who are just there to decampaign the government and send bad picture out there.It may not be right to let certain activities happen in that negativity attracting attention with intent to alarm and cause panic.If people run from a town like they are told “something is about to fall from the sky ” don’t you see anarchy?