Comments on: President Sata’s Cabinet

By: Dr. J.M. Lilemba

Dr. J.M. Lilemba — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:35:39 +0000

I would like to congratulate Zmabians for their political maturity for the smooth change of government without going to war in which many lives would have been lost. What Africa needs now are leaders who care and respect the lives of all Africans. We cannot keep on blaming colonialism, imperialism and other evil forces destroying our continent when we are failing to stop that or actually when our own leaders are part of the genocide machine of the contnent. African leaders must embrace reconciliatory approaches when dealing with political issues both nationally and beyond. Any party has the right to govern if mandated so by the masses. Trying to rig in broad day light will only fuel tension. Zambians and Ghana for that matter have taught many Africans that other political parties have the right to government. There is no one party which was fotmed forever forever. Away with wamuyaya concept.

By: Mpundu

Mpundu — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:00:05 +0000

GBM is the only wrong choice!

Defence is an important factor for our country and I believe he is not the right man for it!

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:27:31 +0000

‘Dont Kubeba’that the PF stands for BEMBA FRONT! There is nothing good about this cabinet. This is a Tribal cabinet! Zambia has gone to the dogs. The rote starts now coz monkeys have been put in charge of the Maize Field! Ma Rubbish! Wonder what the people praising this nonsense would have said if Kavindele, Milupi, or HH had come up with a cabinet like this? Sata is a Tribalist and no amount of scrubbing will remove this Tribal tag. Sata is an unshamed tribalist together with his supporters who want us to turn a blind eye to his rampant tribalism! The constitution gives him a chance to balance his cabinet by nominating 8 MPs. Alas his natural tendency is to gravitate towards his tribesmates.

By: James Phiri

James Phiri — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:54:23 +0000

Paddie Joe,

I hear that persona non grata issue has been revoked, but Bingu has refused to offer an apology. Also note that most ordinary Malawians weren’t happy with that deportation order, but had no power to stop it. Most people heard of it after the fact. But I guess Sata should come to the COMESA Summit otherwise he will have failed in his responsibility of representing Zambians.He should put aside his disagreements with Bingu and be man enough to attend the Heads Summit. Lastly, looking at your Cabinet, it is evident that the border seperating Malawi and Zambia are indeed artificial. 80% of the names there would make it into a Malawi cabinet without raising an eye brow. Names like Lungu, Zulu, Kambwili, Sichinga, Phiri, Banda, Katema are very common in Malawi. The stupid federation is alive and well, lol!

By: Paddie Joe

Paddie Joe — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:23:15 +0000

Malawians, how do you wait for Mr. Sata when in Malawi you declared him an Prohibited Immigrant. Have you revoked that declaration? Shame to Mbingu.

By: Paddie Joe

Paddie Joe — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:19:46 +0000

I want to salute the President for his cabinet. Can someone tell me who this Alexanda Chikwanda is. I remember Mr. Chikwanda of UNIP era. Is this Alexanda Chikwanda Chikwanda Jr? If he is the old man, where has he been and what has he been doing of late? Mr. President, stop unearthing old folks from UNIP.

By: Gold Digger

Gold Digger — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:19:23 +0000

Zambians we congratulate you, we Malawians are waiting for Mr. Sata during the COMESA Summit. I hope he will enhance our brotherhood as we all are looking for development in the region.

By: Citizen

Citizen — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:04:54 +0000

Lets wait and see….

By: Confucious

Confucious — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:46:22 +0000

Malilisho I agree with you 100%. We certainly do not need to be doing favors to individuals when it comes to running the affairs of the country; aged and recycled politicians and thugs (like Nsanda and GBM)are not needed in modern politics.

The configuration of certain ministries seems illogical at best. why not have not combine works, supply, communication, transport, information and broadcasting? (instead of tourism and Information & broadcasting) Lands, environment, water, natural resources and Tourism? Education, science, technology & vocational training? Comm Dev, Gender and YSCD?

I also expected that the President to scrap the position of DC so that the District Admin Officers become the heads of districts. This will save us loads of money.

It seems that the President is in such a hurry that he has ignored the recent reforms that have been made. Early Childhood Education was taken back to Min of Ed. Please let mother and child health remain the baby of Min of Health.

By: George muma

George muma — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:27:41 +0000

hey cant you see its tribaly & politically balanced…..hold yo fire!