Letters to the editor

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:56:57 +0000

FJT Chiluba saga:Lesson unlearnt

Dear Editor

Late second republican President Frederick Chiluba went to his early grave shrouded in a smear campaign of corruption. An impression has been perpetuated that he run the most corrupt regime.

Many years later today, nobody can point to any corrupt contract that he was involved in. If anything the Magistrate court acquitted him, while the London Court Judge who presided over the civil matter has been forced to leave the bench because of mental problems.

In essence nothing has come of the corruption allegations that were so vehemently canvassed by the Post newspaper with Mutembo Nchito equally pandering to the judicial system to try and convict him.

The truth is that we are very gullible people when it comes to issues of material and financial acquisition, we are jealous and envious of anybody who seems to have more.

Chiluba was even demonized for seeking a third term. An impression was created that extending the term would violate some immutable democratic principle that would result in Zambia collapsing.

The truth is that in Europe leaders serve for more than 10 years. Next door Mugabe was in office for 37 years, in Uganda Museveni has served for more than 20 years and will go on since the age limit has been removed.

Let democracy reign and allow people to determine the nature of governance rather than leaving it to an elite few who want to prescribe for others.

We are exactly our own traditional witch finders always pointing fingers and blaming the successful as being corrupt.

The depth of envy can be seen from Chishimba Kambwili who is fixated about building. He believes that the President and his aides are building and according to him this corruption.

How many people have been burnt at the stake or indeed how many old people have been killed in Zambia on suspicion of witchcraft.

This is what is happening in this country with widespread allegations of corruption with nobody presenting any credible evidence of the so call graft. Building houses can hardly be called corruption. How many Zambians have built houses in this country and why should the people at State House not build?

If people have issues of substance in terms of corruption, let them make them public if they are afraid of going to the ACC, DEC or other law enforcement agencies.

Constantine Mazyopa

Kalaba failed foreign affairs ministry

Dear Editor,

If fake prophets are deceiving you Harry Kalaba that it is time for you to rule this country, then they are leading you astray!

You were being groomed into a fine young political leader at that ministry but what has come over you?

You think resigning from Lungu’s cabinet will make his government falter? Harry, you have just joined political ghosts roaming the streets!

There is nothing you can add to the suffering youths! You failed to bring jobs to your fellow youths through your envoys when you were at the helm with all the resources at your disposal. What jobs are you going to offer young people?

You know nothing about politics because even in Bahati, what have you done for people there?

You are scared to resign as an MP because you know you can be heavily bruised!

You overate yourself too much when you are nothing! You wanted president Lungu to be bowing down to you?

What have you done for this country? Lungu has refused to serve your selfish interests; that’s why pride, pomposity, and self-importance have overcome your proper reasoning!

You have over-rated yourself to think that a minister of foreign affairs is beneath your dignity! What a profound act of arrogance!

Why are these people so positon-conscious instead of working hard to eradicate poverty? What kind of people are these?

To me such politicians have created a thin line between mediocrity and autopilot governance!

Ireen Mwamba,

Lusaka

Kafubu Water and Sewerage Company must up its services in 2018

Dear Editor,

In 2017 there was nothing to write home about in as far as provision of water by Kafubu Water and Sewerage Company is concerned.

Luanshya residents in particular opted for shallow wells to survive due to erratic supply of water to consumers. The sub-contractors given that was given to rehabilitate pipes failed lamentably leaving the residents to wonder if the firm had qualified engineers.

How I wish the Chinese were given the contract to do that simple job.

Blocked sewer lines were the order of the day especially in Mpatamatu Township and I am optimistic that in the New Year 2018, Kafubu Water Company will improve water supply and permanently unblock all clogged sewer lines in Mpatamatu Township.

We don’t want cholera in the area.

KT,  Luanshya.

Augustine Mulenga’s patriotism commendable

Dear Editor,

The bold decision by 2017 Zambian footballer of the year Augustine Mulenga to put Zambia first is commendable.

Many players would rather rush for greener pastures at the expense of serving mother Zambia.

The Zanaco prolific striker has opted to first play for Zambia at the 2018 CHAN tournament before signing as a professional player.  Augustine’s patriotism will boost our chances of winning the 2018 Chan cup for the first time.

Who knows, Mulenga may end up getting a better deal after the competition that will have hundreds of scouts from Europe.

To all players out there  I would like to remind you that  celebrated  1988  African footballer of the year  Kalusha  Bwalya  was at one time recognized by  the late President  Chiluba  with a diplomatic passport because of being loyal to the country.

He always put Zambia first during his playing career unlike others who loved the green buck. May God bless Mulenga!

Soccer fan

UNZA, CBU rankings disturbing

Dear Editor,

That university of Zambia and copper belt university are ranked 2,630 and 8,174 in the world is disturbing.

Imagine in Zambia UNZA and CBU are the top two universities but are ranked 55 and 239 in Africa respectively.

Readers may wish to know that universities are graded based on student behavior, quality of the programmes they offer to the public and teaching staff yet both UNZA and CBU have qualified lecturers and the programmes they offer are of high quality.

The problem of low rankings has to do with the student riots and protests.

Students should find peaceful means of airing their grievances.

Management should also not be adamant during dialogue. We don’t want any disturbance at the two universities in 2018.

Timothy Kambilima.