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ZESCO, ACC Must Investigate Kamwala Police
Dear Editor,
ALLOW me space in your paper to express my displeasure at the disorderly conduct by Zambia Police officers at Luckson Mapushi Police Post in Kamwala South, Lusaka.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, around 21:00 hours, a containerised truck driven by a Zimbabwean national hit into a Zesco overhead line conductor that crosses the road at the junction 100 metres from the police post, knocking down the neutral (the lowest conductor).
Upon noticing what had happened, police officers on duty chased after the driver, found him and locked him in cells.
The officers ordered him to pay K1,500, failure to which he would be taken to Zesco where he would be “requested to pay K3,000” instead.
Being a foreigner, the driver quickly obliged, paid K1,500 without a receipt and was released! Firstly, the Zesco power line under discussion is very low and there is no warning with regard to clearance.
Thankfully, on Thursday, November 5, 2015, I found Zesco Limited personnel replacing not only the damaged conductor but also changing the two poles on either side.
This is a good move but the inconvenience, payment to police and loss to both the conductor and the poles could have been avoided in the planning stage.
Secondly, the time was 21:00 hours and the area did not have power until 22:30 hours and punishing a man in that way was inhuman.
Thirdly, Zesco put people’s lives in danger both for truck drivers and households using this line if such happened when there was power.
I request Zesco Limited and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate this matter. Let the officers pay back that money and since that Zimbabwean driver will not claim it, let the same money be used to buy paint for the very police post. It is dirty!
Also, confirm whether this matter was reported to Zesco by the same police officers, looking at the way they chased after the truck.
Disappointed Zambian
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on November 10, 2015. Filed under LATEST NEWS.
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Lamba boy
November 10, 2015 at 8:17 am
it is very sad that pipo see an opportunity of survival even at da accident scene! i know others will take advantage en blame the pf, but this has been da conduct of da police en pipo who rush to da accidents! it is da issue of morals en not da economic situation!
kasantana
November 10, 2015 at 8:17 am
It would be easier if police officers were mentioned.
JASON NYIRENDA
November 10, 2015 at 8:24 am
They know who was on duty on that day and at that time.
peters
November 10, 2015 at 8:23 am
Why does this govt take long to act on simple issues like disciplining civil servants? How do you have DC who cant even write his name? pliz Mr lungu give us pipo who can work. Even transfers can help at times tho not the best option
umuntu
November 10, 2015 at 8:40 am
ZESCO and ACC will need a witness for this event in order to have a strong case. Are you ready to help? By hiding your identity, you are already showing cowardice therefore can neither give a statement nor testify as witness. Abena Zambia ni ba mbuli.
KILLA D
November 10, 2015 at 8:55 am
There’s no tangible evidence,y wud it annoy u very much afterall? tunfweko owez dodges real important issues n like duellin on pitty issues…y ar de buses not workin in most coppabelt towns especially luanshya?gather de infor n report it nt amarubbish
New Educated Zambia©❤√
November 10, 2015 at 9:04 am
Poverty a life of struggle under pf only means that the police have lost any integrity. To them the only way for one to right a wrong is by paying them. However without receipt one wonders where that money goes. With the police they are the judge legislator and enforcer. Typical under pf
Denkete
November 10, 2015 at 11:58 am
Our friends in North Western Province say, “kyamutana nyama buta bwanji” meaning “what has deprived him meat is his gun”. Actually, what has made HH not to go to statehouse, is his Tonga tribesmen. Every issue, they politicise it, and encourage others to vote for HH\UPND. Enlightened pipo like me we start wondering what would become of our country if this tribe is given the chance to rule. The tenacity shown in support of their tribesman is not only worrying but also repugnant
KILLA D
November 10, 2015 at 9:09 am
De drivers hav boycoted now we want more information..things ar bad baiche if u giv anotha term 2 dis dull governmnt then u shud brace yoselves 4 a big economic meltdown impact..i smell a zimbabwe forthcomin n beliv u me de kwacha ll neva gain under pf
Objective Prophetic Philosopher
November 10, 2015 at 11:13 am
KD. That’s tumfweko for you. I wonder what journalism they do. We hear serious and see relative things but nothing on tumfweko. Eg… bus drivers issues and details on bishoprophet Permanent secretary bla bla bla…. NOTHING
Q.P.D
November 10, 2015 at 9:18 am
Iwe NEZ your thinking is so retrogressive,I wonder how u manage your family.every little thing u mention pf,your wife comes home late ati PF.Learn 2 contribute positively.
New Educated Zambia©❤√
November 10, 2015 at 9:25 am
Under unip we had humanism which influenced largely our way of life. Under mmd we had capitalism which again did the same. Under pf we have lack of vision and thinking. Again this is largely affecting many Zambians and you are a good example
Q.P.D
November 10, 2015 at 9:52 am
Nez you are a brother but,it wil b wise of if u realise fast that u have a mental problem which needs serious attention.Coz what u say and think is different from a normal human being.I feel 4 u and am scared your family is losing you.lol
New Educated Zambia©❤√
November 10, 2015 at 9:59 am
Do not worry about Nez. As a wise man once told me learn to pity yourself.
ISIL
November 10, 2015 at 10:28 am
its global even in china these things happen
New Educated Zambia©❤√
November 10, 2015 at 10:35 am
Because it happens in China then it should be ok for us inferior zambians?
New educated toTonga(NET)
November 10, 2015 at 11:40 am
Shut up
chimo.
November 10, 2015 at 12:04 pm
QPz ,NEZ is right even christ said “muleililila mwebene” in this case lets look at Zambian issues and see if we can find solutions to them ,rather say “ba neighbour tabalile so naifwe its okey olo tatulile”wise up men!
zambian
November 10, 2015 at 12:48 pm
police rush where there is money,when u report a crime,they say no fuel in vehicles but go to roadblocks,they use personal vehicles and are all over the roads,leaving criminals on th loose in the compounds.trafic officers are the richest at any police station,,,,,,,,,corruption,,,,corruption,,,,,,,even when govrt has reversed the penalt fees for would be offender,the police are threatening the motarist with the previous fees to allow bribe.
BBC
November 10, 2015 at 1:56 pm
Lundazi traffice officers are ze worst.
Big Nose
November 10, 2015 at 11:04 pm
Pf police every thing kulyamo come 2016 these people must go back kuchawama
Sir~vimbi
November 11, 2015 at 11:56 am
Y do u politicise even usles isues?