Letters to the editor

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:29:12 +0000

Save us from this mayor

Editor,

Please rescue us. I am appealing to the authorities to rescue us from hunger and our school going children by taking a step against the mayor’s action who swung against car dealers.

The mayor doesn’t want to see any vehicle labeled for sale in town without telling us the reason as if we don’t pay duty, road tax and anything that maybe  required. What about mobile insurance dealers are they not street vendors?

The Mayor should find us an alternative trading place as we are Zambians contributing to our economy. What dirt do cars bring into town for the Mayor to treat us like dogs? If it means paying for the slots, we will abide.

 Lawrence Tembo, Lusaka

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Kambwili needs help

Editor,

IF there is any person in Zambia who needs help, its Kambwili. The man has lost it. And his arrest seems to have unhinged him.

He was clearly not expecting the arrest. Like all bullies when the rug is pulled from under his feet, he stumbles.

The filth that was coming from his mouth at his so-called press briefing was shocking to those who do not know the man with a small brain. His capacity to reason or analyse issues is non-existent.

His thinking is so shallow that he can only rely on insults and casting aspersions on  women.

His attacks on Tasila Lungu’s looks are shocking and an indication of just how much of a low calibre individual he is. Surely if the quarrel is with the father, why should the daughter be brought into the equation.

How would he feel if people starting commenting on his children and making allegations against them.

Mr Kambwili needs someone who loves him to sit him down and pump some sense and wisdom in his head. Let the air out of the shell and fill it with substance.

Otherwise he will continue spilling filth and infecting the nation with intolerance and hate.  Such characters should not even aspire to lead the nation because it would be impossible for him to unite people. His hatred for others is beyond understanding.

It is surprising that he managed to hide his hatred for the President for such a long time while he served as Cabinet minister.

Leadership is from God indeed. God knows why he gave us President Lungu and not one of these charlatans.

Mulenga, Luanshya

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Invest in more silos

Dear Editor,

It is obvious that the nation is experiencing a partial drought and most likely the harvest this farming season will be affected.

Question is do we have enough maize stocks to see us through to the next farming season? The government insists we have. In my view government should buy as much maize as it can because it is solely responsible for ensuring that the nation is fully food secure. Yes the private sector is a crucial player in this too but the major responsibility lies squarely on shoulders of Government in as far as maize, the staple food is concerned.

Already unforeseen circumstances such as the present looming drought, indicate that the nation will need more maize than the government anticipated.

That’s why is important for Government to buy as much as maize as it can without putting a limit because there may come a time when all the maize will be needed.

I therefore appeal to the Government to consider investing heavily in silos and other strategic storage facilities for maize and crops such as rice. Storage facilities are key in boosting food security, yet the nation does not have enough of such facilities.

In fact some of the existing ones may need attention as they are in a bad state.

I believe the Ministry of Agriculture is doing everything it can to construct more silos. My humble appeal is that government should urgently invest in this such vital infrastructure which come in handy in times of drought and other calamities.

Concerned resident, KITWE

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Let Council police work in night shifts

Editor,

Kindly allow me to commend our gallant men and women for cleaning our towns. Our cities look very beautiful now.

The only problem is that these people appear to have gone back to the barracks and as a result the vendors have started coming back to the streets after 17:00 hrs. One wonders why the local Councils cannot order their council police to work night shifts. The problem is that our state police cannot manage to handle street vendors. The only job our police enjoy doing is to mount road blocks, extort cash from motorists, discharge tear gas    on people.

F. Mambwe