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LUBINDA Tells Off KUNDA “You Are on record of praising Chanda Chimba III of being a professional journalist. Don’t COMPLAIN”
Information, Broadcasting and Tourism Minister Given Lubinda says former republican vice president George Kunda should be the last person to give advice on how the media should operate.
Mr. Lubinda says Mr. Kunda has no right to attack the operations of any media, whether private or public.
Speaking at a media briefing Thursday 1/5 at his office, also attended by heads of public media, Mr. Lubinda says it is surprising how Mr. Kunda can suddenly change his stance on the public media when he and former information minister Ronnie Shikapwasha were in the forefront agitating for the regulation of the media.
Reacting to Mr. Kunda’s attacks on the public media for allegedly being biased in its reporting, Mr. Lubinda reminded the former vice president that he is on record of praising freelance journalist Chanda Chimba III of being a professional journalist.
Mr. Lubinda has agreed with Mr Kunda’s advice to members of the opposition MMD to brace themselves for hard times following investigations launched by the PF government of former government officials.
He has since reminded Mr. Kunda he should not expect the PF Government to investigate politicians that never served in government and states that government is determined in its fight against corruption.
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kapuli wa ng'ongo
January 5, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Mr. Kunda, Mr. Kunda………..If I were him (thank God am not)I would keep my mouth shut, chew quietly and swallow the food am privileged to have acquired through MMD!
Takataka
January 6, 2012 at 12:14 am
Red lipped for sure. Hypocrite! Shd be ashamed of yourself. You will ever be a failure. yesterday you praised chanda chimbwi today u change. U tuk chiluba to London and u were in the forefront to see all cases dropped because it suited best muli RB. U a parasite just like a foolish fly that will the corpse to the grave.
Phiri
January 6, 2012 at 2:01 am
Kunda will never speak for press freedom. Only for his own freedom Now that he is in sh*t he will understand Press freedom. Ifintu ngafyalula na sauti ilalowa.
However, ba Lubinda why are you demanding Media heads at your Press conferences? Why don’t they just send reporters? Or are they bootlicking their appointing authority?
Babygal
January 6, 2012 at 6:07 am
Mr.kaunda yo dayz r numbered b4 u go to jail and after that u be cald jerabo meaning ex cnvict, i cannt wait for this to happen.
Icipondo
January 6, 2012 at 6:32 am
Ba red lip kunda naba big nose shikapuli u thot u owned de media ka shame on u. Infact don’t even talk abt media operations jst keep quiet! By de way where is shikapuli?
Zat
January 6, 2012 at 7:01 am
George ur time is up.
Barca 10
January 6, 2012 at 7:33 am
Bamuselera kwakaba…..
man k
January 6, 2012 at 7:47 am
Mr red lip chanda,george,chimba,2,kunda and your friend also Mr big noise chanda,Roan,chimba,2, shikapwasha for you to start summersorting just to comfuse yourself not anyone else but you alone.Indeed it is a big world shame, shame, shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dmx
January 6, 2012 at 7:50 am
Chaona mzako chapita mawa chilipaiwe.treat others fairly when u r up there.i thnk pipo r learning now
Drugsquard
January 6, 2012 at 8:16 am
Mr. Kunda, dont complain, you are just eating the fruits of the plants you planted. You see how sweet they are. I think this is a good lesson to all those in leadership positions. “A WISE MAN LEARNS FORM HIS OWN MISTAKES BUT A WISER MAN LEARNS FROM OTHER PEOPLES MISTAKES”.
BY
January 6, 2012 at 8:34 am
Atleast ena balemupelako na chance yakumoneka pa ZNBC which he never did to his friends when they were in opposition. What he doesnt know is that this time people can now watch ZNBC which never used to be the case.
KEN
January 6, 2012 at 8:40 am
Agony is havn only the Postnewspaper as yo saviour whilst yo Zambia Airways case with them is still pending
Kauzya
January 6, 2012 at 8:49 am
I am beginning to question George’s integrity. Is he a real professional? Changing goal posts so soon.
Nadabwa
January 6, 2012 at 9:07 am
We changed Government to get away from this sort of thing. Is Lubinda now saying it is okay ?
mka
January 6, 2012 at 9:40 am
ZNBC has now become part of our homes as it was so boring watching it.Hope they improve to greater heights they have our support from all proud Zambians.Zambia is all ours it does not belong to a specific group of people.George should greatly appreciate as he is given a fair coverage compared to hes time.
Chipata dweller
January 6, 2012 at 9:49 am
Kicks of a dying horse.Shall we all sing in advance’tinali naye tinali naye Gk,kumbo o takuyabawela
RTC BOY
January 6, 2012 at 9:59 am
george r u normal? l now doubt if he is normal bcoz he has no sense of feelings for others,he can not feel any remorse
Evance
January 6, 2012 at 10:02 am
George Kunda is a foolish man!i think he is not supposed to open his red liped and utter a word to us.He was a fierce dog during his tenure of vice president.Even himself,shikapwasha,Dora and enganged fake journalist chanda chimbwi were the owners of public medias.Why are you complaining you foolish man?shut your red liped beak!!
kabebya
January 6, 2012 at 11:10 am
goerge shouldn’t speak too much,but mr lubinda shouldn’t castigate chanda chimba,we all know that what ever was reported by cc3 was true and there was proof.so nkhalani chabe bafikala
NKANDU
January 6, 2012 at 11:49 am
Imwe bantu imwe the word bafikala is a very serious insult so people please refrain from this insult.be level headed.
renar bc
January 6, 2012 at 12:31 pm
****** kunda.
Bagaza
January 6, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Sue them.Lately I have observed how you yourself are suing any paper or anybody who implicates you in any scandal.Common Geoge, sue sue sue sue sue sue sue sue
Prof; Zick
January 6, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Iwe chaona munzako kupusa we need our money,lesson for all especially PF,don’t still Chipimo will investigate u
mike
January 6, 2012 at 2:56 pm
CHIIMBA IS A GOOD JOURNLIST. KUNDA WAS/IS RIGHT. THINK ABT IT WTH A BIASLESS MIND.
Ronnie Shikapwasha
January 6, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Imwe naimwe have mercy on kunda george.In tonga they say chumbwe cheenda,moving grave.bayashi why trouble yoselves collegues to coment on red lips?the drugs hez taking has confused hm plus ka apetite nakalubana,alelya nomba tute.
go figure
January 7, 2012 at 3:32 am
If u read between the lines, Lubinda is being just as arrogant as ‘Mr RedLips’ was during his tenure as veep.. In Zed, tables easily turn. Lubinda will even remember the advice that he’s rejecting from GK..
UMU D
January 7, 2012 at 8:42 am
SORRY BECAUSE KA MUDALA KALILWALA SO KALIBA AGITATED BAD.SORRY GEORGE.
the activist
January 7, 2012 at 11:30 am
ba red lipped snake!!!! aweh sure fyaliba fye best i donot think mu mtwe mumwenu fyaleba bwino!!! me thinks no bwino bwino in your head !!!
Nalumino
January 7, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Having read Mr. Alfred Ndhlovu’s letter to the president. I thought it wise to extend the corruption issue further at look at remedial measures that should be taken and tangible proposals that may be there. Firstly the drive to stamp out corruption must b supported by all genuine Zambians. However in support of this drive workable solutions must be discussed.
The following are potential solutions and must be enshrined in the delegated laws and conditions of service of public servants
1. Cabinet Ministers and their deputies
Upon being relieved of their position whatever term of the duration in the office as a Minister in the Government of the Republic of Zambia,
a) The Government of the Republic of Zambia must build each Minister, a four bed roomed house in a town of their choice valued at not more than $150,000. The house must only be built once even if they serve in successful government
b) Upon being relieved of their employment, two 4 x 4 vehicles be given to each minister by the state, records must be kept.
c) The Ministers upon being relieved of their employment must collect all the household furniture they used when serving as either Cabinet or Deputy Ministers
d) Be paid 30% of the incumbent’s salary as pension if out of Parliament
e) Must only be appointed once for a maximum period of 10 years by successive governments
2. Members of Parliament
a. Nominated for only a maximum of 10 years or elected to represent their constituency for a maximum of 20 years or elected four times.
b. Be paid gratuity to a maximum of $150000 per term of office in two parts. The first after 2.5 years $ 50000, and the remainder at end of 5 years
c. To eliminate be a destitute, be paid 20% of the incumbent’s salary as pension
d. The Government of Republic of Zambia through the District Council under which his/her constituency fall must provide the Honourable MP with a five acre piece of land for development which serving them as a MP .
3. District Commissioners (DC)
a. Appointed by the President for a maximum of 10 years
b. Be paid gratuity to a maximum of $75000 after 5 years
c. To eliminate be a destitute, be paid 20% of the incumbent’s salary as pension
d. Upon being relieved of his or her responsibility, the Government of Republic of Zambia must give the District Commissioners, a fully furnished 4 bed-roomed house and one 4 x 4 wheel drive vehicle in the district where they served. This entitlement is possible only where a DC serves a minimum of 2.5 years
4. Permanent Secretaries, High Court Judges, ACC and DEC Director –Generals, Inspector – Generals, Commanders of the Security Wings, and other Constitutional Offices etc.
a. Appointed by the President for a maximum of 10 years
b. Be paid gratuity to a maximum of $100000 after 5 years
c. To eliminate be a vagabond, be paid 35% of the incumbent’s salary as pension
d. Upon being relieved of his or her responsibility, the Government of Republic of Zambia must give these pubic and security officers, a fully furnished 4 bed-roomed house and one 4 x 4 wheel drive vehicle. This entitlement is possible only where a these officials serves a minimum of 2.5 years in government upon being appointed.
5. High Commissioners and Ambassadors
a. Appointed by the President for a maximum of 10 years
b. Be paid gratuity to a maximum of $100000 after duration of their service
c. To avoid their degeneration into being destitute after being recalled
be paid monthly pension of 30% of the incumbent’s Zambian salary
d. The Government of Republic of Zambia must through District Councils give these pubic officers, a five acre plot in a district or town of their choice for them to develop whilst in employment
e. Entitled to hold a diplomatic passport including their spouses for the rest of their lives regardless of political affiliation
6. Directors of Government Departments
a. Pensionable employee, compulsory retirement 60 years, early retirement option 55 years
b. Be paid gratuity to a maximum of $200000 (Golden hand-shake) besides other retirement benefits
c. Their monthly pension must be pegged at 25% of the incumbent’s salary as pension
d. Upon being retirement, the Government of Republic of Zambia through Public Service Management Division must ensure
i. These retired directors are given as part of the package a fully furnished 3 bed-roomed house
ii. They are also give one 4 x 4 wheel drive vehicle (Possibly brand new or the one they are using)
If these conditions of service are provided for, it will eliminate corruption by 50%. Most of the corruption in Zambia is due to quick massing of wealth by politicians and top public servants to safe guard their future and that of their children because their employment in government is not guarantee unless you are pensionable. As for the Directors of Government Departments it rewarding their commitment to duty and patriotism. The desire to serve to the government diligently will come in.
ABANA BAUME
January 8, 2012 at 10:58 am
ba Nalumino, ninshi muletontonkanya. this is bull shit!