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Sata Win Improves Times, DailyMail Sales As ZNBC ‘Repents’
The election of Patriotic Front (PF) Strongman and Leader, Micheal Chilufya Sata to Zambia’s top office of republican president has drastically improved sales for the government owned print media, The Times Of Zambia and Daily-Mail. A Tumfweko survey has revealed.
However, in another Tumfweko survey conducted on 9/23 has revealed that Sata’s Inauguration as President was watched and listened on radio by over 8 million people country wide.
Meanwhile, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) TV main news has been characterized with ‘rosy and delicious’ stories about President Sata which at one time was used by opposition MMD government to spit venom at his excellency.
A cross section of society have however expressed joy at how ZNBC Tv is/has carried out its operations from the time Sata won the elections.
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama on September 23 congratulated Zambia on the historic elections and looks forward to working with new President Michael Sata.
The AFP says the US leader commended Zambia for “building on your commitment to multi-party democracy”.
“Zambia’s Electoral Commission, political leaders, civil society, and above all its citizens all contributed to this important accomplishment,” Obama said in a statement released by the White House.
He also hailed former president Banda’s “contributions to Zambia’s democratic development,” and his “admirable acceptance of the will of the Zambian people”.
“The hard work of a living democracy does not end when the votes are tallied and the winners announced,” Obama said.
“Instead it offers the chance to reconcile and to advance greater security and prosperity for its people.
“I hope that all Zambians will find common ground as you address the challenges and seize the opportunities facing your country and our world.”
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situ
September 24, 2011 at 8:28 am
Blahblah blah what has changed is PF instead of MMD, SATA instead of BANDA the inneptude continues
katongo
September 24, 2011 at 8:28 am
My wish is for them to have a fair and unbiased coverage of news. Let them report issues from the opposition that are positive or negative. Not what we have been experiencing in the past
SHARP SHARP
September 24, 2011 at 8:32 am
thanks to the post who stood with ba president ba sata hope he wont forget them.fi znbc mulekwata amano… viva PF VIVA PF
SHARP SHARP
September 24, 2011 at 8:33 am
ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION.thanks to the post who stood with ba president ba sata hope he wont forget them.fi znbc mulekwata amano… viva PF VIVA PF.
me
September 24, 2011 at 8:39 am
It was good to see the former presidents Kaunda and Banda on the podium during the inauguration ceremony. On one hand it showed our democracy is maturing but also that Banda is mature and down to hearth. He might have been blinded by power but it appears he has come to full realization of people power and its invincibility. As for Times, Daily and ZNBC bosses, it is about time they packed and left. They sank just too low by peddling lies and slander against innocent political opponents of the then ruling party (now opposition MMD). That will serve as lesson to all who peddle lies to the benefit of those in power. As for Lifwekelo, Siulapwa, Cifire, Chimba and others like Nkandu Elvis (ZANAMA), this is their time for public apologies. Clemency shall be exercised cautiously…
comentator
September 24, 2011 at 8:47 am
My condolences to the ‘former’ chief of justice Ernest sakala who in months gone by refused to shake Mr Sata’s hand and said he would never inaugurate him. You must have felt like amafi when you declared him winner and worse still when you were doing the inauguration. This to me is proof that Mr Sata is a man of honour and dignity. I would have fired you right there.
akadajah
September 24, 2011 at 9:47 am
its time we carryout media reform.Abash biasness Abashi
former monko police
September 24, 2011 at 9:49 am
its time for lessons. As for Times, Daily and ZNBC bosses its time to bye bye their offices
KAY KASANDA
September 24, 2011 at 9:52 am
Congrates to his Excellence Micheal Chilufya Sata may the good Lord guide you and add more blessings for the PF Government. To my fellow Zambians lets help this government to rebuilding our nation, especially water and sanitation, Health, Education, Roads and many others things that had fallen in our Country. Its time to work for monther Zambia now all hidden agendas in all sectors must go. Lets make a difference the work is on us and with the good policies of the Pf Government we will cross to the other side. May God bless our Country we only have one Zambia, the Zambia the we want will only come if you and me stand united. Viva Zambians
Mwape K
September 24, 2011 at 9:59 am
My dear Dora Siliya(masiliti) you need to shame yourself and repent to the almight God. Were is your government you were boosting of. Shame on you. Dora you did more damage to yourself reason been that you were too selfish and you thought your government was going to make it. Zambian people wanted change through the ballot box and they have shown that to you. Corruption in which you believed in was misleading you ba dora i would advise you to approach master chimbala to include you on R4m……………hope you will reform. Its time for reformation no. I donot think ZNBC we welcome such useless pipo like. but R4M is waiting you.
maxillary molar
September 24, 2011 at 10:05 am
we need new bosses at znbc, times, daily now is your time to be unemployed
Concerned Zambian
September 24, 2011 at 10:11 am
congrates His Excellence Micheal Chilufya Sata- our earnest appeal to you is to look into the following issues. Water and sanitation, Education, Roads, dilapidiated health institutions, communications, labour laws must be adhered to- we need strong labour laws, the Ministry of labour must be worked on and we believe you a President of action and that will happen viva zambia
Pk
September 24, 2011 at 11:06 am
Congrats to the president Sata. May God guide you in all your work. Kindly ensure that you clean the mess in government.
Drogba
September 24, 2011 at 11:25 am
TIMES, DAILY and ZNBC DIRECTORS MUST RESIGN IMMEDIATELY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James musonda
September 24, 2011 at 11:50 am
I strongly feel the government of the day has a big role in making sure all media houses are given the freedom to carry out the work proffesionaly. Znbc, Times & Daily mail could have been biased not only because of their management but also because of goverment’s intimidation to favour them of the reporting, so the best thing our new government can do is also give a platform for opposition parties and other stake holders to speak out on whats is not good more especialy on the national tv station…. Just like the way the inoguration was, the three Presidents were present, KK,RB the new presido, the other two were alive they could have attended, may their souls rest in peace… Lets work together to build our Zambia, One Zambia one Nation.. God bless us all.
Vuvu
September 24, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Fred Membe & Fr. Frank Bwalya should be head the information & broadcasting services. Believe me it won’t be like it was and pipo will be well informed and we need the truth and nothing but the truth! PF welcome into Power!
Kukomoka Lifasi
September 24, 2011 at 12:57 pm
The mmd goverment media coverage was the waste and thorn pricking, I hope guys this is a big lesson,see how things turn arround, I know you were shivering as each time MCS votes were increasing even now you all look sober, do not pretend. The best you can do now is to apologise, I will be sad again if you start the same, please our President, look into the issue of media seriously as you had promised.
uko
September 24, 2011 at 1:12 pm
of course we will work together, but the bad eggs must be broken, otherwise they will hatch and begin to do their corruption again. this includes Dora l think she is a bad role model to the girl child in zambia, and therefore she should not be allowed to be a public leader
mkn
September 24, 2011 at 1:26 pm
My president Sata shown on ZNBC news showered with praises…. I could not believe my eyes, let alone my ears. After six months of ‘BOYCOTING’ ZNBC Im now an ‘ADDICT’ of ZNBC news…. what a relief… uuuushiii…
Peter
September 24, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Dear Mr. Micheal Chilufya Sata President of the repulic of Zambia. Congratulations for scooping the Presidence in 2011. Please note that we need you to look into the following issues as you do your work within the 3 months as you prominse
1.Labour Laws!
2.Conditions of service for all White color Jobs & Black color Jobs
3.Shools & Healhy institutions
4.Roads and other infrastractual Development.
Thanks
&
Regards
PJ. MULENGA.
Eric Silwamba
September 24, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Well for a change i did not have to watch ZNBC showing all the development (roads being painted, schools etc) from around the country. While there was too much of Sata last night it was understandable as he had just been inuagurated, we hope to see less of him and let him do those roads and schools quitely, thats what tax payers money is for. Zambian works work for the government 4 months in a year. That’s alot of money and no government should boast for using that money wisely. ZNBC hope you are ashamed of yourselves and will not make the same mistake.
Buffalo
September 24, 2011 at 3:02 pm
ZNBC BOARD AND MANAGEMENT HAVE TO GO AND THE SOONER THE BETTER.ANNIE MUKABE SHOULD BECOME ONE OF THE DIRECTOS AS SHE EXHIBITED A LOT OF MATURITY AND FAIRNES IN HER COMMENTS BEFORE AND DURING THE ELECTIONS.
GUEVARA
September 24, 2011 at 3:26 pm
PEOLPE ALL THESE PEOPLE YOU ARE SAYING SHOULD GO ARE ZAMBIANS WHO LOOK AFTER SOME OTHER JOBLESS ZAMBIANS AT THERE HOMES AND WERE WORKING AT GUNPOINT FROM THE POWERS THAT WERE(NOT INCLUDING BENA C.FIRE,LIFE.YA.GELO,CHIMBWI THE 4TH). MAYBE A LITTLE SABATICAL SUSPENSION FOR THEM TO GO AND REFLECT. FOR THE NEW GOVERNMENT ITS TIME TO ESTABLISH A NUMBER OF PERMANENT INDEPENDENT UTUBUNGWE SO THAT BIAS IS BURIED PERMANETLY.
Child of the Sky
September 24, 2011 at 4:10 pm
The new government should overhaul the rot at times, daily and znbc.
Cholst
September 24, 2011 at 4:21 pm
@Guevara, Banda should then be prosecuted for dictatorship.
Dien
September 24, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Sata has to do sth not to allow them to get biased towards him so much hence the need to enact the IBB soonest.
free menson
September 24, 2011 at 5:19 pm
my apeal to the new elected presdo is not to misuse the media like wat the previouse presdo did,let them report wat thy want for as long as its within their regulation laws
control
September 24, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Many thnx goes to the president elect HE MC SATA 4 making it to plot 1 . Pliz do not 4get pipo lyk frank Bwalya,Panji,Membe and othaz who fought without fear and fi ZNBC you should be ashamed. Were could we have been without the post newspaper lost of course. Viva MC SATA
COMMON LAW......
September 24, 2011 at 6:12 pm
For the first time in a long time I sat in my living room to watch ZNBC and see the presenters looked refleshed to have realised that Ronnie Mpuno Shikapwasha will never behind their backs to tell themmwhat to read. Viva PF!!! Pabwatooooooo!!
mature
September 24, 2011 at 7:24 pm
lets not forget that all what we need most is a people driven constitution.
lets ask our president to give it to us now and all our needs and wants will come to pass.
A.L
September 24, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Its time that these Public Media can now have News
GUEVARA
September 24, 2011 at 10:06 pm
@cholst your gues is as good as every1′s, who was holding the gun to whose head? may be a truth and reconciliton commission. but hey thats where the plunder will start from-sitting allowances.
chronic
September 25, 2011 at 4:39 pm
just do it your way people,he chose his in chongwe,if you feeling like burning his stuff hola for his new address
mcnight
September 26, 2011 at 11:15 am
tutambeko news mwati nibamatobo.