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EDITORIAL: Plunder ‘Zampe Zampe’
(Editorial Comment)
PLUNDER
As a newspaper that has been following events following the death of President Michael Sata on October 28, we did not envision that the breach of guidelines for use of public resources during the period of national mourning and transition would be spearheaded by top civil servants.
This is because top civil servants, controlling officers to be precise, met at Lusaka’s Government Complex where they discussed how to safeguard public resources and assets, but the resolve is flagging with less than transparent policy shifts.
The truth is that procedural propriety is not a substitute for morality, legitimacy or justification. The abrogation of policy on the pretext that procedure was followed is a false premise for the selective benefaction of individuals.
If policy was changed, it must affect all and not a few otherwise such change of policy is illegal, irregular and therefore corrupt.
When Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba addressed more than 250 central Government and public sector officials, he stressed the need to maintain economic stability and to safeguard public resources and assets during the transition period.
Mr Yamba reminded the officials that as custodians of public resources and assets, they had a duty to maintain the confidence of the public through prudent management of funds and development of processes which would strengthen management of public resources and adherence to laid down procedures.
He warned that misappropriation, misapplication and misuse of funds would not be tolerated and urged controlling officers and heads of public institutions to ensure that strict financial and asset management guidelines were observed. From this meeting, we expected the senior officials to conduct their affairs with dignity to ensure all assets were properly accounted for when the new President is elected.
But we note with disappointment that while the meeting of the senior Government officials was successful, the purpose of the meeting did not sink in the minds of some officials.
With a few days remaining before Zambians elect a new President, there are public officers taking advantage of the transition period to plunder public resources.
While it is easy to point at a house or a vehicle which has been illegally converted, it is not so easy to trace how other liquid assets are being moved.
We urge security agencies to take an interest in what is happening in the public service to ensure that Government assets are protected.
When Mr Yamba addressed the controlling officers, he revealed that he had requested the Road Traffic and Safety Agency (RTSA) and the Controller of Government Transport to guard against change of ownership of Government vehicles during the transition period.
We are hoping that in the aftermath of the Presidential election on January 20, RTSA will show that there was no Government vehicle which was taken there for change of ownership.
We do not understand the reason for the current rush for conversion of Government property into private hands if the assets have no ownership challenges.
Those conniving to plunder public resources should be mindful that the long arm of the law is never short.
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Air Mukwai_
January 6, 2015 at 9:11 pm
An Eagle’s eye of Guy Scott is watching. No misappropriation of funds shall be tolerated under his regime as the Head of State.
KAPOWELA WAMU P*U*S*S*Y
January 6, 2015 at 9:15 pm
AIR MUKWAI CHEERS BOI,SCOT IS ONE INTELLIGENT GUY NO ONE WILL GO SCOTT FREE FOR STEALING,AND REGGING WILL BE TOLERATED UNDER THE EYE OF AN EAGLE GUY SCOOT,AM ON TEAM EDGAR CHAWA LUNG AND AM ON THE WINNING TEAM.
Hey dude,
January 6, 2015 at 11:41 pm
let me ask you one question. if you could fûck one woman in history who might that be?
I would fûck Eve and let Adam watch!!
What’s your problem d o n t you like pûssy from the bible?
jayjay
January 6, 2015 at 9:18 pm
Zambia has rightful and professional institutions to safeguard our interests. Not all in government are an epitome of the ruling party nor do all so called “government officials” mean well for the ruling party.Indeed, justice should prevail. Viva El classico and PABWATOO!
kakolwe
January 6, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Those of us that have been i possession of public assets (fixed & liquid) know that public resources always leave indelible footprints wherever they go. It would be absolute folly to make a shortcut at this level. Isn’t this that cost that Kitwe policewoman her job over a Corola?? Any rush move would be food for embarassment as soon as Lungu gets into officen
MUBWATOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Mula
January 6, 2015 at 11:22 pm
Yes Kakolwe Its Very True. Every Where Governmet Property Goes Its Marked G.R.Z. This Is How We Came To Know About 300 Shoes And Suits Chiluba Bought Using G.R.Z Money. So If Some One Is Steping On G.R.Z Asset We Shall Know Very Soon, And The Courts Will Judge. Baka Bwalala Watch Out.
Hey dude,
January 6, 2015 at 11:43 pm
Kafupi was a thief as tb joshua is a con-man!
Herve Stalin
January 7, 2015 at 8:57 am
Edgars will deal with them. pembeleni!
bawesu
January 7, 2015 at 9:34 am
Same stories.
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 10:00 am
JOB OPPORTUNITY!
POSITION: PRESIDENT
QUALIFICATIONS:
35 year and above.
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 200 SUPPORTERS.
MUST BE A ZAMBIAN CITIZEN
***PAST EXPERIENCE IN RELATED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WILL BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE.
All candidates must report for interviews throughout Zambia. The employer (Zambian Voters) will notify the applicants of the outcome on 20/01/15
Can someone comment on the past experiences of our candidates? Since they all meet all other qualifications.
Judge Joe Bidden
January 7, 2015 at 10:06 am
Why is the current PF Govt behaving like there is no govt structures and authority to deal with thieving officials, you cant wait for a new president from the same Govt to come deal with his former cabinet colleagues or officials who are stealing national properties. But again isnt this last minute desperate plundering a sign that new Govt is coming in?
Judge Joe Bidden
January 7, 2015 at 10:10 am
Isnt Edgar part of this Govt? If he can tolerate now not even a comment will he come and discipline?
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 10:19 am
C’mon man, No MP disciplines MPs. Even if the party does not like their MP they can’t chase him from MPship. Only the electorate can do that. Thus Lungu, true to his word, is stating what Sata said: Useless MPs will not be adopted in 2016. I thought you knew?? Imagine what would happen if we had the power to recall MPs like it is in California & Illinois?
Judge Joe Bidden
January 7, 2015 at 10:45 am
We have a Minister of Transport, Home Affairs respectively to summon respective officers within their jurisdictions you want a president to come and move from Dept to Dept to carryout inventory of Govt Assets?
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 10:11 am
APPLICANT No. 1: HAKAINDE HICHILEMA
Yes baZambia, Employ me as a president. I have worked as a liquodator o national industry from where I made billions for myself. I have shares in most (if not all) major industries in Zambia & I have so many farms and sole trader businesses. I am educated and young. Since I am experienced in turning national wealth into my private industry I can also turn world wealth into Zalbian wealth. Politically, I was able to turn Mazoka’s National UPND in a Tonga Party by introducing the “Only A Tonga” genius which propelled me to where I am: Please make me President. Thanks in advance. HH
Judge Joe Bidden
January 7, 2015 at 10:49 am
Just go ask a tea lady to give you some coffee or even tea, your neurons are now misfiring… its not a good sign this early.
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 11:04 am
APPLICANT No.2 EDGAR LUNGU:
Fellow Zambians, elect me as your president. I have served you as a member of parliament, deputy minister an as minister preciding over two minidtries. I have also acted in the position I am applying for for three times in a space of three year up until the position became vacant. I will not talk of my personal agrandisement because I know there are more Zambians richer or more affluent than me & I will depend on them & their vast knowledge as we move Zambia forward.
Anderson Chisala
January 7, 2015 at 11:07 am
@Joe Bidden.
Your comments are interesting !!
Thanx man.
Judge Joe Bidden
January 7, 2015 at 11:19 am
Its me to say that… thats my thanks you are now abusing, Oh! in this case you are plundering!
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 11:36 am
APPLICANT No. 3:
Brig Gen Godfrey Miyanda:
Brethren, I have served you as Minister in various ministries, I have served you as Vice President. I have left a clean record. I am sorry I could not manage to come for interviews country wide. In case you remember me, please please please, make me President. I am better suited than those with choppers, busses & even hiluxes. Thanx in advance: Gen.
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 11:47 am
APLICANT No. 4:
MULYOKELA
Me am not happy that many Zambians are poor. Make me president an I will give every Zambian 1million Kwacha each every month s t we ar all rich. I have no time go country wide for intergews because every Zambian must already know about one muliokela!!
Judge Joe Bidden
January 7, 2015 at 11:53 am
BREAKING NEWS:
Eventually, one UPND provincial trustee is now feared dead after being hit with a plank by a PF cadre in Mongu. PF cadres attacked when HH was about to fly out at airport, police apprehended culprits. This is very sad happening in Zambia.
Judge Joe Bidden
January 7, 2015 at 12:01 pm
A PF cadre culprit named as Imbwae Imasiku while the victim a UPND provincial trust Siisi Imasiku. They tried to revive him on site, doctors not given official pronunciation.
Air Mukwai_
January 7, 2015 at 2:38 pm
The culprit is the police DC who allowed two political heavies to congregate at the same time, same place under a hyper unit. Mr. Imbwea Imasiku and his collegues were first to clean path way for HE, Head of State Guy Scott and suddenly a mob of unknown people from some where came to say they were expecting HH. Hence survival of the fittest took its course period
Shaka Zulu
January 7, 2015 at 3:34 pm
It’s okay. Let him die.It is only a reversal of the Mapatizya formula. No big deal.
vampiro
January 7, 2015 at 12:19 pm
Long time enermity. There is no way one can just pick up a plank and smash his relative over a looser hh. Upnd needs our sympathy this time around lets not add more salt to the injury. Our friends are mourning loosing election. Sorry upnd fisanga abaume.
Mpongo
January 7, 2015 at 12:30 pm
Kokolwe, I pity you.
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 12:43 pm
Because of what?
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 12:49 pm
@Judge Joe Bidden, if that is true, then it is extremely regretable. One wouldn’t even call it self defense. But, in Western Province: there be caravinas waste their relatives with disentoning views. I hope it was not such a one taking advantage of the political situation
Judge Joe Bidden
January 7, 2015 at 1:21 pm
The two groups collided as UPND team was escorting HH at the airport for a flyout, only to find PF group also waiting for Scott to arrive by chopper, same place. PF group started to chase UPND team among them HH himself, then the unthinkable happened, infront of HH and police. Some online media ve photos of HH with police and dead man on the ground.
Air Mukwai_
January 7, 2015 at 2:56 pm
The chap is not dead. Thank God. He has five stitches and still admitted at health care centre. HH was supposed to stop that from happening since the all scene happened in his presence. If he were Jose Mourinho of Chelsea would have gone in between and separated the fight. Even Kapwepwe did that during the time of ma-Mabuye in Kankoye, Mufulira.
VAMPIRO
January 7, 2015 at 4:41 pm
Hh is to blame for this bcoz he was the only leader at that time who could have controlled the his thugs. It may appear like he fueled the violence.
blackbull
January 7, 2015 at 10:18 pm
sad indeed if we revenge even the police will miss their trigers. but since we are winning better wait and cage them using their police before their heads are fired guy scott you really quafies to be muzungu o pusa be responsibly or else . meanwhjile upnd cadres be strong and brave the war is about to be won viva hh viva upnd and its supporters.
barose activist
January 8, 2015 at 7:49 am
we like this site but u ar taking too long to update de news.