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Lubinda Fired
Embattled Foreign Affairs Minister Given Lubinda has been relegated to the backbench in Parliament an indication that he has been removed from his ministerial position.
Ordinarily, Members of Parliament not holding Ministerial positions are supposed to seat on the backbenches.
And Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini told the house that he had been informed of the changes made resulting in Mr Lubinda being relegated to the backbench while his deputy Effron Lungu has moved to the front bench.
Dr Matibini who could not elaborate further on the changes said further details would be given.
The Speaker was ruling on a point of order raised by Zambezi west Members of Parliament Charles Kakoma who wanted to know whether it was in order for Mr Lubinda to seat on the backbench.
Dr Matibini in his ruling said the Kabwata MP was in order to sit on the backbench.
Mr Lubinda has been facing disciplinary action from his party on allegations of treachery and disloyalty.
There have been growing calls from PF members demanding his expulsion from the party.
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2201, Kalanga Street
February 21, 2013 at 8:28 pm
Namumfwako? Miyanda alefwaya no kulepuka ku envy and frustration.
TimZ
February 21, 2013 at 8:48 pm
I hope Sata make no mistake of loosing a man who went thru thick & thin with him. Wen Lubinda was talking in parliament where was Kabimba? Ths is right time we see if our president can make good judgement. But personery I feel bad with da way they are treatng dis future president.
Pido
February 22, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Any way that’s the game. African politics Lubinda should have known well. I pit the defectors from other parties esp MMD. I fear for them, the big man is no game.
comao
February 21, 2013 at 8:54 pm
Iwe Kalanga street kid, To you evry1 is envious & bitter. If it were HH asking Sata 2 adress the nation U wud av said same things.
The fact is Sata cant adres the nation through a Press Conference coz his Intellect is low. In short he is dull 2 answer the press on live TV.
Why did U even bring in Miyanda wen the topic is Lubinda. U a street riff-ruff who shares the same inferiority complex as your President.
CNP-4U
February 21, 2013 at 8:57 pm
yaba..what people can do..!Lubinda stood by you thru the storms..
2201, Kalanga Street
February 21, 2013 at 9:52 pm
Camao: I can’t even engage in meaningful discourse with you. You are beyond the pale.
Josaia Tongogara
February 21, 2013 at 9:54 pm
I feel for him, but dishonest normally results in such endings. He can still pick up the pieces and soldier on.
mayo waluse
February 21, 2013 at 9:59 pm
Awe kwena chabipa!!people should learn to give honour where it is due.Bakateka think. twice twapapata
Lawrence
February 21, 2013 at 10:11 pm
anyway cabipa
m.i.g
February 21, 2013 at 10:16 pm
iyeeh 2 bad..the man wz there thru it all 4 PF….. n way evrything happens 4 a reason.hope PF will never regret this move.
Uwakwamununga
February 21, 2013 at 10:18 pm
I KNOW LUBINDA FROM A DISTANCE,HIS FELLOW POLITICIANS KNOW HIM BETTER. CAN’T MAKE AN EMOTIONAL COMMENT THOUGH I KNOW,FIRING SOMEONE IS THE MOST DIFFICULT DECISIONS I HAVE EVER KNOWN.
Peter
February 21, 2013 at 10:45 pm
BA M.I.G, IF LUBINDA HAS BEEN LOYAL TO PF THRU AND THRU IS REASON FOR HIM TO EVEN BE MORE LOYAL AFTER WINNING THE ELECTIONS. DISCIPLINE MUST BE ENFOCED AT ALL LEVELS OF ORGANISATION. HOW CAN ONE LOYAL LUBINDA BE LEAKING INFO TO UPND? HE DESERVED IT. BUT, THE BEST THING HE CAN DO IS TO APPOLOGISE AND START MENDING HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH PF. THE WORST THING HE CAN IS DENOUNCING PF. HE WILL NOT REGAIN RESPECT FOR THAT.
peter
February 21, 2013 at 11:07 pm
you can’t fire lubinda n leave kabimba, wt for?
kabimba is a disgrace to the pf party despite being katekaz relataive.
BOSS
February 21, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Lubinda has never been with PF through and through, you ****** idiots. We suffer for PF when Ludinda was moving from one party to another. He has been disloyal to the party hence he should go to UPND.
For those asking the president to address the nation… to tell you the truth Miyanda is a bitter and ****** chap. We PF promise to the people of Zambia a government of action— a working government, not a government of press conferences. Good night
Summer K
February 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Oh, you promised a government of swearing-ins for sure
chimp[s
February 21, 2013 at 11:30 pm
Awe cabipa i love the man, but pipo(PF) in Kabwata, your behaviour is extream. Iam also a PF consitituency official ku koppala, i cant understand your tempers ! In Jhn:8vs 1-8 Jesus is asking you; anyone who has never sinned must stone Hon Lubinda ! Politics of intolarance is bad for Democracy. . .
patelo
February 21, 2013 at 11:32 pm
lubinda fired for disloyalty to pf. bt ir bcms a prblm fr mmd n upnd to expel those wrkng wth pf.
mandingo One
February 21, 2013 at 11:40 pm
Mulekeni umunenu,ninshi mwabela ifi?
kgaditse
February 22, 2013 at 1:54 am
Lubinda lubinda on day they shall remember you! GOD Will see u throught
kakolwe
February 22, 2013 at 4:04 am
Honestly, if it is thought that we can sacrifice Lubinda for Kabimba in poitical positioning, muleibepafye. No one can impose leadership on Zambians. Kabimba will be humbled!
Mwine Mushy
February 22, 2013 at 5:29 am
There must be concrete evidence to that effect even Lubinda knows. He has to pay if he is guilty. That’s politics.
hate me no more
February 22, 2013 at 6:38 am
sata has lost it
vinch
February 22, 2013 at 7:38 am
The decision PF has made of firing Lubinda will reflect back to them,because looking at the man himself Lubinda is very serious with business and very influential. I feel Pity for him and am sure the people who are behind this will see the consequences for this.
Henrique
February 22, 2013 at 7:39 am
Sata is secretly reshuffling the cabinet without informing the nation, what does he think this country is – his household?. He should have the etiquette and decency to inform the nation . By the way who are the real members of PF?
Hamusonde
February 22, 2013 at 8:19 am
It’s really a sad reading. PF should really be careful with the way they are handling issues. Who is really behind all this? Lets hope it’s not Kabimba behind this.
Mpumba Mikowa
February 22, 2013 at 8:24 am
WYNTER KABIMBA MUST BE SMILING.WE ALL KNOW THAT GIVEN IS PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL.NO DOUBT.TAKE IT EASY HONOURABLE.THE TRUTH WILL BE KNOW SOON.YOU SUFFERED TO PUT PF WERE IT IS TODAY.
Wapya Munzi
February 22, 2013 at 8:34 am
Fire Lubinda and we will vote him back in Kabwata. My advice is that let him stand as an independent other than joining another party for fear of being accused of being a Political Hule.
I think PF are losing it.
WE ARE BEHIND YOU MR LUBINDA
Wise kay
February 22, 2013 at 8:39 am
Am not so sure if winter himself has concrete evidence on what they imposed on Hon. Lubinda, I believe there is more to dat between winter and Lubinda. Any way, what PF doesn’t knw is dat they haven’t just Lubinda but PF as a party. Certain pipo are worth keeping and solve arising issues internally. That’s the way it goes in politics.
Judge CB
February 22, 2013 at 9:52 am
You can marry someone for 50years thru thick and thin…but once they commit adultery,thats enough ground for divorce…
kadafi
February 22, 2013 at 10:46 am
Ndeloleshafye……..
IRON MAN
February 22, 2013 at 11:02 am
Winter whatever your name is, you are a disgrace both to your family and this nation at large. Firing Lubinda has really proved to me that there are no morals in PF that’s why they have failed to find anything holding against Lubinda. As we speak today no evindence has been made known to us.
This is really pathetic.
Lisa
February 22, 2013 at 12:29 pm
no words cn say, bt Hon. Lubinda know that whatever happens in life, happens for a reason. who knows may be soon u re going to be our next Obama. God wil punish who ever is behind this.
xxx
February 22, 2013 at 3:12 pm
THIS IS THE BEGININNING OF THE DOWN FALL OF PF MARK MY WORDS!!! WE ARE VOTING NAREP NEXT ELECTION!!!
zola mwense 2004
February 22, 2013 at 3:44 pm
y marking yo words,,,*****!no one is above the law..PF can fire any one at any time but still rmain wth presindecial materials….go go go go PF.seleni tubombeko.
warren annie
February 22, 2013 at 4:12 pm
its reminds me of judah scariot wen he betrayed jesus after walkin wit him for gud years thru thick and thin..you kno the story !!!but the truth is Lubida is not fired but droped frm ministerial position nd that hapend long tym thats why a question was asked in parliament.full of stops.
shik m
February 22, 2013 at 4:52 pm
It takes time to build honesty,trust and loyalty. But it is very easy to lose them dear friends. The coin has two sides,and it can fall in either way. Lets not condem the PF over displin,let lubinda answer the charges as well. PF is not Lubinda,and they did not win because of lubinda. These wrangles started before even winning the elections. Given was removed from being spokesperson before the general election. Where were you people who are supporting him today? please ask yourself why was he removed from that position? again why was he moved from Ministry of information and broadcasting? If you are a good analyst you will know for sure what happen. But for the president,it is also wrong to drop him silently.
kakolwe
February 22, 2013 at 6:02 pm
Iwe Shiki p, sorry, m, Have you forgotten that Sata difused the election of SG at the conference. Kabwamba was going to be beaten clean by Lubinda! MCS is overprotecting W. Kabwamba.
BIG
February 23, 2013 at 12:21 am
Anyway its a regreat to miss such a leader like Lubinda in the party,he was a hard working man compare to those making noise.